love is...

...creating to my hearts content, keeping my hands busy with my favourite stamps, papers, embellishments and ribbons..

...long distance these days

...an encouraging phone call or message from family miles away

...in his smile, his laughter, his eyes


...a kiss on the forehead and an "I love you" before leaving for work, when he thinks I'm still asleep

...the way he supports my creativity

... eight and a half years and counting

....reminicing about the past...

...the simple things of life

A little reflecting here today...thankful for all that I have; all that is to come..enjoying every day and finding the silver lining to the sometimes dark days of adjusting to a new life...
These cards are based on the fab sketch over at 2sketches4you...

I couldn't stop at just one card.. the sketch is so versatile..as you can see I flipped the sketch for the first card...a more traditional approach for the second card.. I will definatly be using this one again...It allows for such a simple, elegant card...
I'm off to the studio to create some more before my guy gets home from work..
Thanks for stopping by!
'Night my friends,
~Becks

pearls and lace...

Hello again,
Where does the time go? It's been some time since I last posted...promise more regular posting to come...I've had lots to do-packing, working, visiting with friends...spending time with family before I head out on my own with my guy, to a new home and new province...Cherishing the time I have with my family and friends before starting out and meeting new friends...
Here's a card based off Kazan's sketch over at my fave sketch site: 2sketches 4 you...

I love its simplicity, elegance and had fun playing with bits of lace and new stamps...

Oodles of my fave things used here...K&Company papers, antiqued pearls, tea stained seam binding, my hoarded pink half pearls(a gift from my sister) some lace and tea dyed edging, P.T.I stamps(finally got my much desired Fancy Flourishes set...I hate budgeting for stamp sets..grr)...all things that make me smile.
Well that's all for tonight...off to do some much needed crafting before a special guest arrives tomorrow:)
'Til next time,
 Thanks for stopping by,
~Rebekah

bee thankful...

I just love spring...it signals that my favourite season is just around the corner;summer..How I love summer, being an island girl and all.For now I will be satisfied with all that spring has to offer: the cherry blossoms, daffodils sprouting up, the warm sunny weather, gardening...ohhhh, it's love I tell ya.
 My guy has requested some thank-you cards and as always, I'm happy to oblige..can't deny him, oh no. I'm so lucky he supports my creativity, and understands that if my craft area looks messy to him, it's bliss to me...lucky lucky girl here...

So using Kazan's sketch over on 2 Sketches 4 You I came up with this sweet card(pun intended) for my guy.

I will be turning to this sketch time and time again. So versatile, yet simple, many cards to be made...I've turned back to my K&Company obsession here-thought I could get away from it, but no, they draw me back every time...I adore their products...some tea dyed vintage edging found on a local excursion to thrift stores sits pretty beside a nice fat piece of cream ribbon...I had to part with one of my hoarded Tattered Angels frames..all glittered up with marshmallow (love that name!!) glimmer mist and added some Prima flowers up on top. Stamps used here are from P.T.I and Tim Holtz...
Well, it's time for me to go..my favourite part of the night is coming...craft time then relaxing with some super shows...
Contentment I tell ya...
Thanks for your visit!
~Rebekah

tea-dye and twill tape...

Can you guess what I was up to this afternoon? Got a nice stash of twill tape from the local thrift store and dyed up a batch..It's one of my fave things to add to cards...love the texture and its shabby feel once its had a nice soak in some tea.
Here's another card based off of one of my fave sketch sites...as you probably have read from previous posts, I recently have taken to using sketch sites for inspiration and to challenge myself. And let me tell you this site has soo much to offer..I have much to look over and attempt...

I just adore this sketch...can use it over and over again...features some of my fave elements...lets hope you like my take on it this week...

 Again, a lot of my favourite things used here..some (non dyed) twill tape, stamps, distress ink...flowers and half pearls...Mmmm...my fave P.T.I stamp set was put into use again..Background Basics-Text style...my fingers just seem to reach for them  every time. They get a lot of use around my studio...I just can't get enough...Inkadinkado Dot Flourishes add a little whirl at the top there...Stamped my new Stampology journal block on cream card stock and used another fave P.T.I set (Giga Guide Lines) to stamp a pattern with Versamark in the background...little touches that make me so happy..
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do...
Off now to make some scrunched seam binding:)
Night friends!
Rebekah

gettin' sketchy...

Hey y'all!

Now, I have to admit...I'm usually not one to use card sketch sites.. I rearrange my items on the card and play with them til I feel they look right.. It's just what I do; my creative process. But lately I get so frustrated with spending so much time playing around with items that I went searching for some inspiration, and came across a blog I've been following but neglecting to read lately.. I'm sure many of you are familiar with it..2 sketches 4 you. I was drawn to this weeks sketch and decided what the heck.. and took a shot at it and this is what I came up with.. 

 

I think I'm going to use this layout a few more times.. I have some cards that I have been neglecting to do as well.(Studying is getting in the way of crafting! LOL) This card came together rather quickly.. which makes me happy.. maybe I should spend more time on blogs like this one.. If anyone can let me know of a few more sites like this I'd love to check them out!

Well, the (finance) books are calling... ohh to be done with this semester!! :P

Night friends!

~Rebekah