Autumn's Mum.

Happy Hump Day, folks!

Today, my post is all about the review on the September releases of C.C. Designs (one of them anyway). Here's Swiss Pixie Autumn's Mum. Ironically, she's all about Fall, but all of the papers (except for the two cardstocks) are from Inspire Lovely's Summer Love kit that I got from Debee's Etsy.



I think the kit is pretty versatile, and so is this stamp!

See you all soon!

CC Designs Review of Watering Can Heidi.

Good morning, everyone!

Long time, no see! I've been on vacay mode, then have been feeling under the weather, so the mojo just haven't been there. I do, however, have a couple of projects to show you during the next 24 hours!

It's review time over at C.C. Designs, and my card is all about the May release of Swiss Pixie Watering Can Heidi. I picked to showcase her because I'm super envious! You see, I do not have a green thumb at all! While my mom's house is full of blooming orchids, I could barely keep a succulent alive. It's true! I've even killed a cactus! I mean who does that, right??!! :)



Anyway, Watering Can Heidi reminds me to also conserve water as here in California, we are going through a drought! I'm so sad about that... where are the Spring showers? For my card, I picked soft colors and flowery papers. Hope you get to visit the CCD blog and store!!

See you soon!

Bunny Olivia.

Hello all! It's time for theMarch release reviews of C.C. Designs!

Here's Miss Swiss Pixie Bunny Olivia featured on my card, front and center.

I've been hoarding this first Dear Lizzy line, and it's about time to let some of it go. Got lots of precious patterns going on here, so the lay-out is pretty simple. I just love the bright but subtle and colorful tones of Spring, don't you??



See you all very soon!!

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

Merry Christmas, everyone!!

I hope that you are spending some joyous moments with your family and friends. When I was younger and single, our tradition was to stay up on Christmas Eve, eat and be merry with lots of fam, go to midnight mass, and open our presents! We sleep in and then party all over again. Eat and open more presents, and usually go to the movies.

Now that I'm married and with kids, not much has changed. We just have to make sure we visit my in-laws as well. Sometimes, we don't get to watch a movie on Christmas Day.

As it is Sunday, it's time for another Christmas Card Challenge - Week 3.




Here's my card:



It's of my family: my Dad, my Mom, my two sisters, and brother. We're either dressed in matching PJs (I've always wanted to do that!) or smiling in our Sunday Best for a family photo! :)

I altered the stamp to include my brother up top. In real life, my bro towers almost a foot over me...let's just pretend that he's standing on top of the chair here, shall we?

I used CC Designs The Group stamp. The papers and sticker are from American Crafts (Dear Lizzy). The ribbon is from KI Memories (Love, Elsie). The flower is homemade and bought from my LSS.

Won't you play along with our sketch for your Holiday cards? After today, I'm sure making winter-themed cards would be harder. Just think of all the Christmas cards you'll have by next year though? LOL! Please visit the CCC blog for more info!

I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday! Remember that Christmas is not just a day, but a state of mind! (love that quote!).

Another Year Older

I don't know about you, but there are times when I color my images first and then pick out my paper and embellishments. Then there are other times when I have my 'vision' for the card and then color accordingly.

In this case, I picked the card elements last. But to my surprise, the balloon stickers (on the left, the more muted/ smaller balloons that are not popped out) matched the balloons on the image. Ahhhhh, it was meant to be!! :):):)

Supplies:
Stamp- C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie Birthday Gretel Rubber Stamp
PP- Bella Blvd (dots). Basic Grey (orange with people).
Stickers- Basic Grey.

Have a great day! See you in a bit for my 'A Week in the Life.'

Thinking Of You...

Good morning, everybody! I hope you are all doing great today!

My card today is for my good bloggie friend who was going through some tough times. I wanted to know that she is in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm happy to report that she is doing much better!

I used Swiss Pixie Violet w/ Key. That beautiful ribbon is my favorite of all times - it comes from the Dear Lizzy line from American Crafts. Another favorite part of the card is that polaroid stamp from SC. The small flower stamps are from Stampin' Up and the PP is from American Crafts.

Enjoy your day!

Thank Goodness for a Mini-Getaway!

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Today is actually my Friday so I'm very happy!

I have another Swiss Pixie image from Jo. I also used a TGF sentiment (I think it's from Talk Out Loud). The fabrics behind it is from kol laj. The flowery PP is from Sonburn Designs and the red binder PP is from Creative Imaginations. The mini brads are from k.i. memories and the frame is Bampop! I also used stickles on her wings.

So I may not see you all till next week. We're going on a little trip and it all depends on whether I actually have time to craft something tomorrow. Who knows? Maybe I'll get to make a card or two in between the snow fights and the jacuzzi dip (ahhh, I'm getting relaxed just thinking about it!). :)

I'm Late!

Happy Monday everyone! This'll be a quick post as I am working and pre-scheduling entries for the next few days. I will be working the next couple of days and we'll be going on a little holiday this weekend. I'm hoping to have a great time in the snow with my lil fam and friends. And also get to relax and craft, craft, craft!

My card today is for the Oh, Alice! Chapter 2 challenge, which features a sketch.

Super simple card. The PP is from Basic Grey and the stickers are from Sassafras. This adorable Swiss Pixie image (minus wings) is from my bff, Jo. She's the one who introduced me to the world of cute stamps!

So I tend to be a pack-rat, but I do love it when it pays off. You see those plastic flowers in the corner? Well, they are recycled from an old barrette!

Enjoy the day!

Be Merry

Wanted to try something different as far as my coloring. Saw that some of my blog 'friends' in Europe color with light colors.. and I did so with this Christmas card. I like how simple and subtle this Swiss Pixies Heidi is (thanks, Jo, for this image!).

This cute little creation is both for ICSketches # 44 and for Sparkle's Christmas Card Challenge Week # 51. I still have lots of cards to make....aaahhhh!!!!

Used some Kraft paper for the CS, Basic Grey for the PP (eskimo kisses) and brad, KI Memories for the frame sticker, Cosmo Cricket for the bird sticker, Kaiser Rhinestones, Colorbox ink, Memento Ink, and of course, Copic Markers. I hand-wrote the sentiment.

Hope y'all had a Happy Thanksgiving! We did :). I can't believe Christmas is less than a month away!!!!

Bling

Hello, all! This post will be super short. I've been working the past two days (12 hr shifts) and have lots to do for the next couple nights.

This card is for the Basic Grey Challenge Week 8. The goal is to have bling and glitz! Thought I'd put 'Christmas lights' on the trees :).

Supplies-
My Mind's Eye- PP, tree cut-outs.
Basic Grey- Stitched brads.
American Crafts- CS.
Bo Bunny- Jewels.
Martha Stewart- Labels.
Stamp- C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie Heidi with Ornament.
Misc- Gina K, Copics, Mesh Ribbon.

I just love those big, fat stitched brads!



Anyway, tonight I'll be missing SYTYCD and Glee. But that's because I'll be watching the LIVE show of Season 5 with a bunch of my BFFs! And this one's my favorite dance....about addiction. Watch Kuppono (the guy) portray addiction so well!

Watch Lyrical Dance videos and dance lessons at DanceJam.com

Thank goodness for textures & surveys!

My baby is five months, and all of the literature (and his actions) indicate that he is curious about texture. It's recommended to have him lay semi-naked in a really fuzzy blanket, and he would love it!! That sounds cozy for me, too! Add a fireplace and some wine....

I love different textures on my cards and scrapbook lay-outs! Here, the American Crafts CS has some texture and the flowers from Maya Road are felt-ish and smooth. The mesh ribbon on top has added rouching, courtesy of some staples. And the green ribbon, to me, resembles grass. Thanks to Jo for this cutie Swiss Pixie Gretel image.



I love filling out surveys and I wanted to thank Iris for this one. And I'll tag Jo, Randi, Amy, Sparkle, and Kate!

1. My childhood ambition: a dentist. Close enough..I'm in the same field.

2. My retreat: Stamping and scrapbooking. Art relaxes me and makes me feel oh-so-good. Add some stamps and papers to the fuzzy blanket/fireplace scene above! :)

3. The perfect day: Waking up to breakfast in bed with my hubby and baby. Going down to a clean living room and kitchen. Having the perfect hair and outfit to do some shopping in downtown San Francisco. Stopping by the beach, where it isn't foggy and actually very warm. Eating lunch at a sidewalk French bistro where I have creme brulee for dessert. Not gaining weight after that...ha ha! Meeting up with friends and catching up. They offer to watch Mattie for a couple of hours so that hubby and I can watch the most romantic and funniest movie. We pick up MK and head over to my parents' where we have a laid back homemade dinner. We head home after and when MK is asleep, I get to make cards/scrapbook while watching Glee! :)

4. My first job was: A salesperson at a small clothing store.

5. My wildest dream: A recording deal or be the winner of SYTYCD.

6. If my life was a musical it would be called: Hmmm, I don't know. I do like Wicked.

7. My proudest moment: Wedding and MK's birth.

8. My favorite item of clothing: anything from Anthropologie or Max Studio.

9. I feel ready for the day when I: get a good night's rest.

10. I COULD live without: die-cutting machines (same here, Iris!).

Tag, you're IT!