Polka Dots

Am blogging from my iPhone as I don't have access to a computer right now. Since I have a newborn and am pressed for time, I blog in "increments.". I'd stamp several images, color with copics, make a card, take a picture, upload, and then blog during a long stretch of time-- sometimes a few hours, but usually a whole day. I've sacrificed sleep before to create a card, but boy did I pay for it the next day!! Never again!

Anyway, I've found another way to use up scraps! Most of my cards are 6x6, but I've learned that it's also ok and quite fun to make smaller, narrower cards. That's what I did here and the card from yesterday's post. I also did it for the "Just Dance" post on 8/26 (a bad thing about blogging on the phone is I'm not able to link anything.

The card above is too cute! Love that polka dot paper! I believe it's from Prima. The polka dot ribbon is darling too! Thought this BABY stamp set from The Greeting Farm is adorable, even if you don't have a 3-mo-old :).

Speaking of which, Mattie is growing up so fast! His Baptism/ party is coming soon and I can't wait! Will surely put up pics here!!

Good-night! We're having a sleep-over with my parents-in-law and bro/sis-in-law and nephew! Soooo much fun!! XO!

Radical, dude!!!

I feel like I have to make a card with every TGF stamp I have before using the same one twice. I'm funny that way. So I crafted one with this skateboarding Ian (last single) before moving on to my new sets.

Hmm, speaking of sets, what do you guys do about your sets? I, for one, hate trimming stamps. I feel like it's such a waste of rubber & then after they look so messy and broken up. I voted to get trimmed stamps at TGF but I got outvoted. Maybe it's more expensive that way? I also have another secret: I stamp without the use of an acrylic block!! Shhh! I have one but am too lazy to use it. Besides, my palm works just as well :).

Found lots of inspiration:

Multi-cultural "eggs" ---adorable!

Watched this show last night. These ladies are hilarious and I love what they have to say (and their outfits!).

And I just love, LOVE Amy's creations and cards. Go over to her blog for a chance to win some candy. Yummy!!! Hope I win!

Have a great Saturday everyone! Hugs!

Mz Sassy & Girly

I have a niece who's turning three this month...
She is girly and sassy and fun!
Wanted her card to match her personality so I chose Superstar Anya.
Used Basic Grey as the main card. PP are Rouge de Garance, American Crafts, Kodomo Inc. Stickers are from Tinkering Ink and EK Success.

I liked how the card turned out funky and trendy.

Kinda like the dress I got for her :) :) :).....

Have a wonderful day, weekend, and labor day!! TGIF, peeps!

College-bound

My little (well, not so little anymore) cousin will soon be starting college. I was 13 when she was born and I used to change her diapers. I can't believe she is practically an adult!

I chose Wild Sprouts Annika for the card because of obvious reasons -- she's carrying books, ready for school. I found an old but cute bag sticker from Sandy Lion and thought the PP from Prima was perfect! The brads are Basic Grey and the CS is Bazzill. You can't tell from the pics but I adhered tiny ribbons on her hair.

I hear the lil one calling! Thanks for stopping by! Would love to hear from you!

In the meantime, am so excited about going to this beauty!

Toot-a-loo!

Icons

I absolutely am IN LOVE with this Pretty Hat Anya. She is old school glam with a trendy twist. And although she also looks like a child playing dress up, she demonstrates sophistication at the same time!

I also wanted to try out paper piercing on her. Being new to the stamping world, I get so many good ideas from the inspiring blogs I follow. Anyway, I love how her hat turned out! & I also wanted to do her dress but had limited time (btw, the babe is three months today :)).

I picked 7 gypsies PP..I just adore this pattern of vintage-y, French-like, damask inspired paper & ribbon. Truly, to me it created an amazing backdrop to this fashionista! Brads are from Basic Grey. And the other PP is from Traci Bautista-- for those of you who don't know Traci's line: it's simply wonderful. They're based on painted paper, each one is slightly different. She's a genius!

Anyway, have a great day! Sorry for the short posts...someone's going through a growth spurt and requiring more frequent feeds and shorter naps! I'm lucky to be able to make cards.

Hugs!