Rockstar Birthday & Family Update

I will start with updating on Mama Archer she was finally sent home 2 weeks ago and yesterday gave us another scare and the paramedics had to transport her back to the hospital. She is back home resting as we await the results of the tests from last night they went ahead and sent her home since her pulse and blood pressure is now back to normal- her white bolld cell count is still pretty low but have given her some meds to hopefully correct that. Please continue to pray as this has been ongoing for the past 4-5 months.

I am finally on a mends from a nasty bacterial infection that attacked my lungs and gave me walking pneumonia and am still awaiting my test results for the NeuroSurgeon and should know more here in a few weeks as what our next step would be for surgical healing for me - Thanks again for ALL your prayers & support =)

I did have a chance to play with some new inks to make this Masculine birthday card for my best friend's hubby whom has always been like a brother to me who happens to be the greatest drummer ever for a local band =0)

Here are the Deets:

Stamps- Inkadinkado Rockstar

Paper- Brilliant Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White

Ink- SU Going Gray, Adirondack Bottle & Pitch Black, SU Kiwi Kiss & Versamarker

Accessories- Clear EP, Brads, Keytag Punch, Silver Metallic Marker & Sponge Daubers

Valentines Day 2009

I know this is a bit late but hoped all my peeps had a pleasant Valentines day this year. Since I have still been sick not able to get my cards done for "V" day this year but managed to get this one done. Hope you like it this image is from Artistic Oupost if you like vintage images for stampin' this is your place to go very cool and had loads of fun making this card =0) I also received some pretty die cuts from me mum and was able to add some extra embellies with those =0) While I was making this card I thought I could add something extra to the scalloped heart nesties so I had planned on using my white signo gel pen to add dots but then it just didn't want to cooperate so ended up using the blender pen with some white craft ink instead LOL when you start creating it usually doesn't end up like you had planned =) TFL! Hugs ~C

Now for the deets:
Stamps- Cutie Pie (Artisitic Outpost)
Paper- Real Red, Regal Rose, Whisper White & Rasberry Tart DP
Ink- Craft White, Black, Copics & Prismas
Accessories- Scalloped Heart Nesties, Cricut Swirlies, MS Heart Lace punch, corner rounder punch, Mega Curvy Labels Nesties, MS Ribbon, Stickles & Dazzlin Diamonds

Cardinal Shaker Card

I know it has been a long time since my last upload and thought I would share a new creation I made. For those of you whom know me very well know that I struggle with severe back/hip pain due to my degenerative disc disease and herniated disc so I have been limited lately to what I am able to create but thought this card came out pretty well considering and it was lots of fun to make. If you have ever made a shaker card you know what I am talking about they are addicting - LOL =0) TFL

Hope you are ready for the deets:
Stamps: SU Cardinal Christmas, Always
Paper: Holiday Treasures DP, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze & always artichoke
Ink: Adirondack Black, Copics, white gel pen
Accessories: Striped Ribbon, MS Doily & Frond punches, SU Bouquet Punch & pearls

RAK Card & Family Update

My dear cherished friend Linda sent me this card all the way from Australia =) It is absolutely even more stunning in person but just had to share as she has been my angel looking over me during this really difficult month. She has always seemed to send me a sweet note or gift when I had needed it the most who knew =) The Lord has blessed me with her friendship and I luv her dearly =0) Thank you precious friend!!

Mama Archer is still in the hospital for those of you whom are still praying and wondering the most recent status on her condition. If she continues in the same path of improvement it is likely they will release her from the hospital the end of next week =) They still have her on dialysis and are giving her extensive therapy to get her back on her feet and to be able to regain her strength back in her limbs and left arm. We have felt your love and prayers during this difficult month but as always the Lord is good and has strengthened our faith as a result of everything. Papa Archer had lost his job almost 2 weeks ago now and the Lord has provided yet again and has started his new job today =0) Tomorrow is a busy day for us between church visiting mama Archer at the hospital and plus I am reminded by my hubby not to forget that tomorrow is superbowl Sunday =) Since we have such a busy day tomorrow decided to finish organizing me stampin room today so more pics to come later who knows maybe will have time to squeeze in a card and play with my new distressing inks from Tim Holtz =) TFL ~ Hugs! ~C

Seaside Get Well Sketch

Here is one of the seaside sketches from SU! called 'Summer By the Sea'. It is with deepest sadness in which lead me to make this card. I have a co-worker's granddaughter whom is in critical condition and we (myself & other co-workers) are sending a monetary gift to help with the burden with the heavy medical expenses. If you can remember her and her family in your prayers. TFL ~C

Here some of the deets on this card for you papercrafters out there =) I actually stamped the image in versamark first then pitch black ink- next embossed the image with clear embossing powder to give it a sheen. I colored the image with my new Copic markers & Prismacolor pencils then used the Gamsol magic technique shown here http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/gamsol_magic Also used Stickles on her dress to make it sparkle.

Stamps- Summer by the Sea, Fun & Fast Notes
Ink- Copics, Primsacolor, Adirondack Pitch Black, Versamark & MS Red
Paper- Whisper White, Celery DP, Pretty in Pink, Real Red
Accessories- die cut felt flowers, dew drops, gem stone, Spring Bouquet Punch, Ribbon & Stickles

King's Day/ Dia de Reyes Card

Growing up in Puerto Rico we always celebrated dia de Reyes on January 6th. This is when us as kids would get a box and fill it with grass/hay for the camels as the Wisemen/Reyes would visit bringing gifts only if we were good. We also celebrated Christ's birth during Christmas so we were very fortunate to receive gifts twice during the Christmas season & yes we were very spoiled lil' children - hehehe!
This year we weren't able to celebrate as my mom-in-law Linda is still in the hospital and I spent most of last week with her. Prayers are encouraged as her Thyroid had shutdown and was causing other organs to stop working such as liver and kidneys. The treatments seem to be working and we are going back to the hospital again here in an hour or so to visit. Her liver seems to be doing better but still believe she will need a transplant due to the liver sorosis. Love you all and thanks for stopping by & praying!!
I found this adorable wisemen stamp from Hobby Lobby for 50% off so was thrilled to make a card with it =) I also received some new Spellbinders Nestabilities this week and used the new Mega Curvy Rectangles also used my MS Star punch sponged the star with Adirondack Butterscotch then added some stickles to create the star- the sentiment reads "Near & Far Follow His Star".
Deets: Stamps- SU Star Studded Season, Inkadinkado Wisemen
Paper- Holiday Treasures DP (SU), Hunter Green, Whisper White
Ink- Close to Cocoa, Encore Copper, Adirondack Butterscotch, Distressed Fired Brick & Copics
Accessories- CB Snowflake Spots, Nesties Curvy Rectangle Dies, SU Designer Label punch, MS Christmas Star punch & SU Ridinghood Red/Vanilla ribbon.

Thanks for looking & have an awesome week! Hugs =) ~C

Family Update & Christmas Silhouettes

Before I give you all the juicy deets on this card wanted to take a moment to give you all an update. For those of you whom have been praying for my brother Matt he is actually doing much better however last night my mom-in-law had to be brought to the emergency room. She is just this morning been brought to a regular room and we are awaiting to here from the doctor regarding her status. She has been sick for a while and now her symptoms seem to be getting worse. Prayers are very much appreciated as hubby and I discern/prepare for what lies ahead & wisdom for the doctors! TFP ~C

Now for the deets on the card- once again used the Brayer & Sponging techniques. Besides the SU Lovely As A Tree set also used Inkadinkado Christmas Silhouettes. I ended up inking and heat embossing the reindeer to make it pop out on the page a bit. Also used some liquid applique to create some snow as well as some masking to create the wintery scene. TFL & Happy Stamping =0)

Happy New Year to ALL =0)

First of all want to take a moment to wish all of my peeps and blogger friends a Happy & Prosperous New Year- this is my new slogan "we will be feeling fine in 2009". I came up with this saying as I have had the full blown flu for the last few weeks so Christmas kind of came and went this year since I was stuck in bed. However I actually managed to send a few cards this year but very few due to the flu so wanted to share those with you. Not sure how this will layout since I am uploading two images at the same time, but the card with a house and trees is actually my very first shaker card still need some practice but it was fun to make using the SU set "From Our House to Yours". The card with the wintery scene I used the SU set "Lovely As a Tree" and also my new Sizzix Big SHot machine was used to make the background Top Note die cut in which the scene is stamped on and brayered. Thanks for looking and hope everyone remembers to Stamp your 'art' out =)

hugs & kisses! ~C

Another December Birthday

Here isa another birthday card I made for a dear friend & co-worker. I always seem to have trouble making maculine cards to I go to the 'Lovely As a Tree' set it never fails and it is sooo versatile you can make great masculine cards as well as georgeous Christmas/Winter cards. I am lovin' my new Martha Stewart deer punch he is sooo adorable =0) TFL ~ Hugs! ~C

Deets- Brayered Sky Technique

Stamps- SU Short & Sweet, Lovely As a Tree

Paper- River Rock, white, chocoloate chip, caramel

Ink- Blue Bayou, River Rock, Soft Sky, Going Gray, Always Artichoke & Chocolate Chip

Accessories- HPH Bronze, Ribbon, Brayer, daubers & MS Deer punch/SU Oval Punch

December Birthdays

Here is a birthday card I made for my BFF she was wanting so much to skip her birthday but sorry girl with me around knew that wasn't gonna happen ~ LOL ~ I love this Bloomin' Beautiful set from SU =) you cannot tell from the pic but I used my new copic markers to color the bouquet then brushed sparkley glaze on top =)

Now for the deets:

Paper- Celery DP, White, Regal Rose

Ink- Copic Markers, Going Gray, Versamark

Accessories- CB, HPH, Gems, Ribbon & Glaze

Halloweenie Card

Here is another card I made for my lil' sis whom absolutely luvs Halloween. I fell in love with this tree stamp as soon as I saw it and of course I had to have it... I caught myself thinking tonight whenever you see some cool phrase or image "oh there is a stamp for that" or I have a stamp for that too" ~ hehehe ~ I experimented with some more distressing ink and sponging technique- this was actually a fun & quick card to make and very spooky don't ya' think =) TFL Hugs! ~C

Froggy Friend's Birthday =0)

This has been a busy week but an enjoyable one as well. I usually dread Mondays cause it is start of another work week and we have been super busy. However, this Monday evening was such a pleasant one sharing with my special froggy friend & her familia who had a birthday recently. We had such a fun time playing catch up =) Here is a card I had made for her birthday took another stab at sponging and brayering ~ TFL

Stamps are from Inkadinkado Fall Season & SU- Hugs & Wishes; Punches- Branch & Keytag

RAK Card & Gift

Oh my GOSH just had to share what my precious friend Linda sent me all the way from Australia!!

Let me start out by saying I was soooo bummed on Friday cause I had a trip planned to go to Florida to see my folks but had to cancel at the last minute =( sigh! I was very disappointed but when I came home I had this surprise waiting for me it totally uplifted my spirits at a time I needed it the most ~ what an angel you are Linda thank you once again from the bottom of my heart!! Now I have a new lil' buddy that will brighten up my office at work =0) What a fabu of a card I definitely love the colors and adore those images especially!!

Double Post & LSC191

This is last weeks Limited Supply Challenge over at SplitCoastStampers- the rules were to use leaves as your main image- hint of pink in leiu of Breast Cancer Awareness month and one word sentiment- This was a challenge for me but lots of fun too ~ I call it 'Think Leafy Pink'- LOL

Deets- Stamps: Inkadikado Fall Season; SU Thoroughly Thankful. Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Distressed Linen, Close to Cocoa

Accessories:SU & MS punches, HPH Copper, Prismacolor Pencils, DP Berry Bliss & Brayer/Daubers

First Technique Challenge- SCS TLC177

We learned a new technique this week on SCS (SplitcoastStampers) it is called a Grid Technique. This was soooo much fun and my first but definitely not my last challenge thats for sure ~ TFL =)

Deets:

Stamps:Bloomin' Beautiful, Short & Sweet

CS: Groovy Guava, White.

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Groovy Guava, & Summer Sun

Accessories: HPH Silver, Organdy Ribbon, Paper Snips, Dimensionals & Dazzlin' Diamonds

Patriotic Thank You Card

This was such a fun card to make it was a thank you card for our troops whom are serving our country. Thanks for looking and hope everyone had a safe & happy 4th =)

Deets:

Stamps: Free & the Brave, Short & Sweet

Ink:Not Quite Navy, Real Red

CS: white, real red & not quite navy

Accessories: CB-Script,Star brads & dimensionals

Message Board Project

Here is a message board I made for a dear friend and former co-worker. I made this for her farewell gift for her new office we have worked together for almost 6 years and am sad to see her go as she is already deeply missed but also am excited for her new journey.

Deets: (All SU except for Corkboard)

Stamps- Time Well Spent; Priceless

Ink-Groovy Guava

Accessories- Corkboard, grommets, crafters tool kit, Very vanilla ribbon, secret garden DP and of course had to add some bling =)

Hope everyone had a safe & fun 4th of July & thanks for looking!

hugs,

~C

Anniversario Numero Cinco - 5th Anniversary

Here is a card I made for my sweet hubby of 5 years. We are planning on taking a trip in the Fall to celebrate. Mean time I made this card for our special day and we also went to a local Oyster House in downtown Birmingham and it was so lovely as we revisited our special day in Appalachicola.

Here are the deets:

SU Stamps- Always; Short & Sweet

SU Ink- Taken with Teal & Chocolate Chip

Accessories- Oval & Designer label punches- Circle scallop Nesties

Masculine Birthday Wishes

Here is another personal challenge I was able to complete. I always seem to have a hard time getting my creative juices to flow for a masculine card. TFL and have a great week =)

Recipe: Stamps- Lovely As A Tree & Party Punch

Paper-Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke & Confetti

Ink-Bayou Blue, Always Artichoke, Black Stazon & Close to Cocoa

Accessories- CB-Traffic Jam, Designer Label punch, brads & natural hemp ribbon

Earth & Baby Card

Today millions across the nation observed Earth Hour between 8-9pm as a means to contribute towards conserving energy. Earth Hour really made me become aware how much we waste energy on a daily basis you can learn more here http://www11.earthhourus.org

Here is a card I have created for a sweet friend of mine who recently had a baby girl, Kaitlyn Faith. Thought the wording 'Sweet One' fit her sooo perfectly!

Recipe: Stamps-So Many Scallops & Bundled in Love

Paper-So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White & Petals/Paisleys DP

Ink-Tempting Turquoise, Going Gray & Pretty in Pink

Tools- Ticket Corner & Scallop Punches