Teeny Tiny Hello Kitty

Today, I have a teeny, tiny card. I usually make square cards that are 6 x 6, but now wanted to think outside of the box. Plus, these cute Hello Kitty stamps from PSA are super small as well. It's about an inch in height.

I first saw these stamps of my favorite cartoon character of all times from Stephanie. I didn't know what peel & stick packs were and when I ordered these at the local Papyrus store, the clerk insisted that I needed the stamp body. I had just given birth and was ordering over the phone. But I should've known better. Basically, if you are a stamper, you do NOT need the stamp body because an acrylic block would work the same. I was so bummed that I spent that extra cash for something I already had. And I couldn't return it because it was personalized with my initials and address. Anyway, just a tip in case the stores try to talk you into one.

I'm proud to say that all the supplies were left-over scrap papers from multiple projects. They are from Echo Park - I got them from the June PaperCard kit over at PWCO. These monthly kits sure could last and it's only $11.99 (based in Canada).

The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.

Ok, gotta run! I've got a sick tater tot :(. Hope he feels better soon as we have two parties this weekend.

Timeless Beauty

Upon sifting through my pile of cards, I realized that there was not one I could give to an aunt, or my bosses for that matter. They were mostly cute-sy, and even the clean and simple ones were not 'serious' enough.

For today's card, I chose these papers from a Studio Calico kit. These Webster's pages, Crate Paper, and Studio Calico were timeless and vintage. I paired them with this Japanese beauty from Magnolia and played two challenges. The sentiment is from Paper Smooches' Sentiment Sampler and Word Up.

The first challenge is for Birthday Sundaes, a new challenge blog that focuses on birthday cards. BFF'ers, Jo, is also on the DT. This week's challenge is a photo inspiration. I took in the colors of pink, yellow, green, turquoise, cream, white, and even the black decorations on the plate. I also liked the stripes, and the holes on the trim represented the sprinkles.



The second challenge is for the Deconstructed Sketch # 16, which unfortunately is now closed :(. I missed it by five hours!

I think this card would've looked better with its corners rounded but I could not locate my punch anywhere.

Anyway, speaking of timeless...

here's my current favorite artist and song.



Her voice is so natural and raw. Anybody can relate to her music, and I love how she doesn't need anything but a piano accompaniment and a mike when she performs in front of millions.

:)

What NOT to Wear!

I had BIG dreams of paper-piercing my way to the new HOT COUTURE ANYA.

The mixture of Dear Lizzy, Sassafras, and glitter did prove to be hot .... a HOT mess, that is! LOL!

Sometimes you just gotta laugh at what you make. Man, she looks ridiculous!

I thought combining the skirts/ tops of:

1. Ballerina Anya (top, tutu)
2. '80s Anya (skirt, leggings as part of skirt now)
3. WS Dahlia (top and feet)
4. Can-can Anya (not sure what her name is but she's a dancer with the feather in her hair. She makes up the head and arms of the image here).

I even layered the clothes here to make it look realistic....hehehe. But it didn't look right at all. Why, oh why did I also decide to add a ruffled headpiece along with the feather??

And the other day, I caught the tail end of an old "My So-Called Life" episode (you guys remember that?). Claire Danes' BFF there, Ray-anne, had a colored strip of hair, and I was, unfortunately, inspired. That's where the pink highlights came from :).

So, instead of chucking my HOTT MESS Anya into the garbage, I thought I'd just change the title of my card to "What NOT to Wear." Just like the TV show. Instead of the Project Runway inspiration that I envisioned.

I thought I'd still enter my card into TGF's Farm Fashionista Challenge. I'm sure that Marie and Jessica will get a laugh out of it. :) :) :)

The CS are from Bazzill and Neenah. The PP are listed above. The tag is from My Mind's Eye, and I thought this design book stickers from Jolee's is perfect!!

I love that tag -- I used to write down what I wore / would wear back in college so that I wouldn't wear the same outfits twice in one month (DORK!).

Come to think of it, I also do this when I go on vacation... but this time, it's to make sure I have enough clothes, LOL!

Anyway, I hope I made you smile! Thanks for reading this. I think I would've had better luck if I had drawn!

Toot-a-loo!

I am DONE!

I am done with the 30 day challenge from Oh So Lovely. It was hard but definitely fun to take daily pics with a theme in mind.

Day 24: Smile! My tot and his cousins.

Day 25: Sun Flare.

Day 26: Something old. You can view the whole album here.

Day 27: After dark. See those glowing things on the floor? Those are the lights from the ceiling being reflected off of the wood.

Day 28: Daily routine. Naps (at least for the babies).

Day 29: Something Bought. Blueberry vanilla goat cheese with raisin/ rosemary crackers from Trader Joe's. yum!

Day 30: In motion.

Hmmmm.....which challenge next? :)

A Card for Olivia

Hello, hello!

This card is for a very special little lady. Her name is Olivia. Instead of having her first day of Kindergarten, she has to go through surgery as she was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. :(



Such a beautiful girl... heard that she had been delighted over a few emails wishing her well. Won't you join me in making her feel even better with a homemade card? I found out about her through Yvonne's blog that Olivia's aunt, Stacey, is organizing a card drive. You can find all the information on how to send her a card here.

Being a pediatric nurse, I am often asked how I could do my job and see sick kids everyday. Mind you, it is hard but with time, I've learned to give the best care I could but leave my work at work. Otherwise, I will be a wreck and what good will I be to my patients and family? But what keeps me going are these kids. Children are resilient -- they may have chronic illnesses but put them in playroom and they're just like the healthy kids... full of spunk, a burst of energy, so much laughter! They make my job so rewarding.

In my line of work, I've actually taken care of little ones with brain tumors. It will not be an easy course. These cards will bring Olivia so much hope and her family will feel less alone.

So if you are going to make a card anyway, please think of this special card drive. What I love about this hobby is how we all inspire each other. So I'm hoping that we pass on the word to help those in need in any way, shape, or form. I think crafting is such a wonderful way to express well wishes and spread hope, don't you? :)

Thanks for listening,