Hello, it's me... I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet...

Hey, y'all! It has been about 3 1/2 years since I've updated my blog...I almost forgot how. So much has happened, and I'm sure I'll do a "catch-up" post, but for now, I have a fabulous baby girl card to share since they have all made their way to their destinations. Yes, I made 55 of these...and can I say...ONLY for my sister *grin*

 I stamped this image from an old Stampin' Up set called Buggies & Booties in black ink and colored it with Copics. Which have been sitting in my closet for 3 years and are still in working order. Totally amazing. Anyway, here's a closer look:

And here's a semi-current photo of my boys and me. Caleb will be 16 next week, Cole is 13, and Dean is our newest addition. He's now 2 years old.

Anyway, there is so much I want to share, but I'll save it for another day...just wanted to say hi, and I'm BAAAAAACCCCKKK!!

You needn't look too far...stealing through the night's uncertainties...love is where they are...

Happy Friday, y'all! Thanks for all the love you left for me last weekend...I'm so thankful for your support. Today The Twinery and DeNami Design are teaming up to bring you some fabulous inspiration, and of course some awesome prizes!


If you arrived here via Paulina Nakamura's blog, then you're right where you need to be! If you stumbled upon the hop in progress, make sure you start at the beginning at The Twinery Blog. There you'll find the complete list of designers in addition to details about how to win some goodies from The Twinery AND DeNami!

Here's my card using Lemondrop & Lilac Baker's Twine along with the Spring Garden 1 Set and Thinking of You sentiment from DeNami Design (links at the end of my post). 


I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sentiments from DeNami, not to mention their whimsical artwork. Paired with the bright, happy baker's twine and papers, this makes for a perfect card to brighten someone's day! Here's a closeup:


I colored the border images with Copic markers and cut out the scalloped edge by hand. The little circle under the button is also part of the set...so cute! I love how this card turned out, and the layout is perfect for scraps. Just might have to use it again!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and if you're new around here, please come back sometime! Your next stop along the way is Wendy Elliot. Make sure you leave some love on your way through the hop for a chance to win some goodies!

To be eligible for prizes, all you have to do is leave some love on each participating blog on the hop. Deadline to leave comments is 11:59pm, EDT, Saturday, May 12th.  Winners will be announced on The Twinery Blog on Sunday, May 13th.

Have a fabulous day!

Thinking of You from DeNami Design	Spring Garden 1 Set from DeNami Design	Lemondrop Baker's Twine from The Twinery	Lilac Baker's Twine from The Twinery	Copic Markers
Stickles	Sunshine & Happiness Collection from Bella Blvd	Bella's Bestest Paper	Stampin' Up Cardstock

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I'm just sittin' out here watchin' airplanes take off and fly...trying to figure out which one you might be on...

Happy Friday, sistahs! I'm back with another post today...it's time for Bellariffic Friday! This week we had a sketch by the fabulous Ebrubella. Check it out!


This one was fun! I used the cute little Matilda on her Swing for my card this week.


She was stamped on Bella's Bestest Paper and colored with Copics. The kraft layer behind her was spritzed with the coolest stuff...SEI's Tumble Dye Spray. Here's a closer look:


I added the sentiment (which also comes with the Matilda stamp) and a couple of die cut clouds to finish it off.

Thanks so much for visiting me today! I hope you can play along to next week's challenge, which is:

USE GREEN ON YOUR CARD/PROJECT

Easy! All you have to do to play along is create a project using Bella Stamps and send your card to Emily (emily@stampingbella.com) by Thursday night! You'll be entered to win some Bella Bucks $$$, and your card will be published on the Bloggabella!  Also, if you upload to your gallery on Splitcoast as well (it's free!) using our keyword (you can find that in our forum HERE) you have two chances to win some BUCKEROONIS! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Don't forget to check out the other goodies posted on Emily's Blog HERE, and post a comment for another chance to win some Bucks. Have a fabulous day!

Matilda on her Swing	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Bella's Bestest Paper	A Walk in the Park Collection by Echo Park	Orange Citrus Bo Bunny Double Dot Paper
Copic Markers	Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	Puffy Cloud Die	Embossed Oval Die

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Daisy, give yourself away...look up at the rain, the beautiful display...

Happy Friday, y'all! I have some fun news for you today! A while back, Julie Smith was sweet enough to email me and ask if I would like to be the guest designer for Paper and Such. I love the products she carries, and her stamps are fabulous, so I was thrilled to say yes!


So today is a new release for the Paper and Such line of stamps. I chose Upsy Daisy for my card today...such a beautiful daisy image! Here's what I came up with:


I colored the flowers to coordinate with this yummy ribbon Julie sent me, and then cut it with the Curved Rectangles Nestabilities. The patterned paper is from the Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6x6 Pad. Here's a closeup:


I hope you enjoyed my card...I know I had a blast creating with these fabulous stamps! Now it's time to go visit Julie's Blog...she has something adorable for you!! Have a wonderful Friday!

Upsy Daisy Stamp Set	Bella's Bestest Paper	Copic Markers	Stickles	Papertrey Ink Cardstock
Kaisercraft Pearls	Spellbinders Curved Rectangle Nestabilities	1" Grosgrain/Satin Edge Ribbon	Urban Prairie 6x6 Pad

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Fetch me my Jimmy Choo flip flops...where is my pink prada tote...

Happy Thursday, y'all! I'm running crazy getting ready for our trip this weekend, so here's a short and sweet little post for you. I found this gorgeous image that I had in my pre-colored stash...her name is Diva, appropriate right?


She was stamped on Bella's Bestest paper and colored with Copic markers. Then I piled on the Stickles...because I found this sentiment that was just PERFECT! Here's a closer look:


The patterned paper is from the Kissing Booth collection from Basic Grey which matched perfectly! A little grosgrain ribbon finished it off.

Thanks for stopping by...I will be back tomorrow with a Bellariffic Friday card, and another fun post! Have a wonderful day!

So don't be afraid to let them show...your true colors, true colors are beautiful like a rainbow...

Hi, sistahs! Happy Bellariffic Friday! This week's challenge from Stamping Bella was to use Polka Dots...super fun. Did you play along? If you did, don't forget to link your card in the SCS gallery (BELLARIFFIC0812) for a chance to win a 20.00 voucher from Stamping Bella!

This week I colored up another new image...this one is called Painter Meg. Isn't she a cutie?


I stamped her in Memento Black on Bella's Bestest Paper and colored with Copic Markers. Then I sponged the edges of the image with Soft Sky ink...love how it looks here. The sentiment was stamped in Stazon on a strip of vellum and adhered over the image.


The polka dot paper is from Echo Park, but I changed the brown dots to black with a Copic marker. To finish off the image I added some highlights with a white charcoal pencil...love that thing!

So next week is a SKETCH CHALLENGE! Here's the sketch to work with:

All you have to do to play along is create a project with the sketch using Bella Stamps and send your card to Emily (emily@stampingbella.com) by Thursday night! You'll be entered to win some Bella Bucks $$$, and your card will be published on the Bloggabella!  Also, if you upload to your gallery on Splitcoast as well (it's free!) using our keyword (you can find that in our forum HERE) you have two chances to win some BUCKEROONIS! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Don't forget to check out the other goodies posted on Emily's Blog HERE, and post a comment for another chance to win some Bucks. Have a fabulous day!

Painter Meg Stamp	Bella's Bestest Paper	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink	Copic Markers	Stazon Jet Black
Stampin' Up Ink	Kraft Cardstock from Canvas Corp	Stampin' Up Cardstock	A Walk in the Park Collection by Echo Park	Translucent Vellum
Houndstooth Paper Collection	Open Scallop Edger Punch by EK Success	Scor-Tape	Jumbo Sponge Dauber by Tsukineko

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