Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects for the week. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Here's my iPICKS for Week 43 ...
Monika's Sleepover Build-a-Bears (Stamping Together at Monika's Place).
Wendy Janson's Delightful Decorations Card (It's All About Stamping).
Kelly Lunceford's All Star Card (Flutter by Atomicbutterfly).
Jo's Good Luck Card (Stampin 'n Stuff).
Julie Davison's For All You Do Card (Julie's Stamping Spot).
LeAnne Pugliese's Autumn Wreaths Cards (Wee Inklings).
Kristin's Vellum Vase Card (Sunshine, Smiles & Stamps = Lovin' Life).
Deb's Dirt Bike Extreme Card (ARTfelt Impressions).
Laurie Froehlich's Scary Skeleton Top Note Treat Box (Inspired Designs).
Lori's Circle Circus Card (The Diva Stamper).
Amy Fleming's Boatloads of Love Card (Me & Mi Stamps).
Pam Varnell's Refuge and Strength Card (The Stamping Addict).
It was a pretty sad sight yesterday in my craft room ... seeing an experienced stamper like myself attempt to create after being away from it for several weeks. It took me several attempts until I finally CASEd this awesome card by Anthonette Chavez! Anthonette's card has always been one of my favorites, and CASEing it at least got me started! Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever figure out how to incorporate my craft with working full-time (+ laundry, cleaning & cooking ... ugh!). I'm feeling like there's not enough of me to go around these days. (whine, whine, whine!)
RECIPE
Stamps: Eat, Drink & Be Scary, All Holidays
Paper: Cast-A-Spell DP, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Basic Black CS
Ink: Jet Black Staz-On
Embellishments: Lilac Circle Ice Rhinestone Brad
Tools: Star Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite cards and projects found during my week of blurfing and SCS stalking. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Here's my iPICKS for Week 42 ...
Lynn Put's Pillow Box Pumpkin Bucket and Wonderful You Tote (The Queen's Scene).
Heather Van Duker's Stamps-Ink-Paper Dracula (Stamptastic).
Denise's Pumpkin Patch Card (Sassy Stampin').
Sam's Stepper Box (Ryemilan's Stamping and Scrapbooking).
Selene Kempton's Faux Snowglobe Card (Stampin' Fun with Selene).
Susan's Pumpkin Card (susiestampalot).
LeAnne Pugliese's Dreams du Jour Card (Wee Inklings).
Chat's Cute & Curly Flowers Card (Me, My Stamps and I).
Laura Fredrickson's Thoughts & Prayers Card (Scrapnextras).
Julie Davison's Punch Fish & Rubberband Waves Card (Julie's Stamping Spot).
Deb Kemp's Joy Ornament Card (Stamps & Smiles).
Silke Ledlow's Pocket Card (My Life).
Mary Fish's Build-a-bear Boy Card (Stampin' Pretty).
Teresa's Sweet Teacher's Gift (My Life's Art).
Denise's Sweet Pea Card, Christmas Treasures, and Treemendous Card (The Paper Landscaper).
Diana Gibbs' Twick or Tweet Framed Decor (Stampin' with Di).
As you know, I've gone back to full-time work after a stamping-filled summer ... new position, new school, same school district. I love my new position and school! I just haven't found that balance between work, home and stamping ... YET. I'm working on it though! Not only have I gone back to work, but Drew started high school, and Allie started college. Hopefully, once everyone is more settled in their routines, I'll find more stamping time! ... (I miss it terribly!)
I stamped this afternoon for the first time in weeks, and started off slow with this simple little card for Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #33. I adore the Dasher image ... reminds me of the reindeer decor you can find at Pier One during the holidays. I paired the Dasher image with the new Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper from the '09 Holiday Mini Catalog (Sept. 1 - Jan. 4).
RECIPE
Stamps: Dasher
Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty DP ('09 Holiday Mini), Real Red, Soft Suede, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Soft Suede
Embellishments: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Circle Cutter
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, X-Mas Red Stickles (non-SU)
... to say "hello" and to tell you how much I'm loving my new job! In case you didn't know, I started a new job on Monday ... Library Clerk at a new elementary school. Everyone at my new school is really nice, and am enjoying the work! Can't wait to start meeting the kids! ... they start on Monday. I know, I know, it's not a stamping job ... but as far as hourly paying jobs with benefits go, this one is pretty good!I have nothing new and creative to share with you (and probably won't for awhile). For your stamping entertainment, watch this video by fellow Catty Cruiser, Linda Heller.
My first day at my new job went great! I'm exhausted tonight, but will be ready for more tomorrow!Just a quick post to show you a surprise I had this morning ... I've been whining all week about not being at the Stampin' Up! Convention. Turns out, I WAS THERE! ... and Lorri Heiling (my BFF) was there too! ... with our buddy Becky Roberts, Inking Idaho!!!! Go to Becky Roberts' blog, Inking Idaho to read the whole story. Keep checking back throughout the week - she's got more photos and convention stories about the three of us coming!
