Mass Production!!!

It has been hard to get back into the swing of things from being on vacation and then getting back and starting my new position. Thank goodness I got my Mojo back because I had an order for 30 Thank You cards. I have not done a mass production (so to speak) so I knew it had to be fairly simple so I wouldn't get frustrated making so many cards. I took a similar card that I had created in the past and changed the colours and kept to a simple layout.

The scripted leaf image was stamped with versamark then added brown & gold embossing powder which is common on each image then decided to change up the 3rd colour in blue then terra cotta then green. The base of the card was matched to the 3rd colour of embossing powder and then scored with my scor pal. Each image was cut from my nesties and mounted on brown card stock. On the inside I added a pocket for the gift card and an insert for the "Thanks so Much" sentiment.

Now that I have this order completed I need to give some thought to my Christmas cards which I need to get working on.

My Journey to Nursing

Here are the pics of the mini scrapbook I promise to show you!!! Kristen and I had a terrific time putting this together. We are very similar when it comes to glitz, bling and sparkle whether it is in jewelry, clothes or purses so that is why we had no problem adding the embellishments to this project. I think it turned out fairly well considering this is something I seldom ever do.

I am so very proud of Kristen and the profession she has chose and I know without a doubt she will be amazing at it and make a difference. Love you Kristen................see you when you get home again.

Francesca

Yesterday I spent all afternoon with my wonderful niece Kristen. Had to laugh when she facebooked me asking for help with a school project. Was a bit leery at first since she is in her 3rd year nursing at McMaster University and couldn't quite figure what I could possibly help her with in this field. The project was to put together something creative as to why she chose this profession. We had a blast picking out colours, papers, embellishments.........Kristen did the writing while I did the designing. I will show pictures of our little mini scrapbook in my next post once it is completely done.

This card was created for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge blog (birthday card), Charisma Cardz (recipe) and Stamp TV (sketch). Coloured the image with prisma pencils, added glitter and stickles then layered on kelly green. The base is soft green with DP and hot pink shimmery paper, added a ribbon duo in hot pink and yellow with three shiny flowers with a bauble for the centre. Decided to add the "Happy Birthday" charm to Francesca's hand..... The perfect touch for Kimmie's first Birthday challenge.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving Weekend. We are going to take it easy this weekend since we are heading to Vegas on Friday. My plan is to have the bags packed and all last minute type things done by Monday. I just like to be organized and not be rushed and stressed the day before leaving.

Created this card for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge and as well as for the House Mouse DT call. I think these little guys are just adorable. Stamped the image with versafine, coloured using my favourite prisma pencils, added glitter (of course) cut the image with nesties, added baubles to each corner and layered on DP circle and pale yellow base finished with 3 gems.

Dreams Do Come True!!!!

Yesterday my BFF Tracy and I decided to head to Komoka to Scrappin Great Deals Store to be part of Kraftin' Kimmie's Korner Stamp launch. When we got there the store was jammed with ladies sharing Kimmie's "Dream Come True".

The store owner Sheila ...a sweet heart of a gal... put on quite the splash with free make and takes, demos, munchies and a store wide 15% discount. Thanks Sheila.......for helping me add to my ever growing collection.

The pure excitement and positive energy that flowed through the store was overwhelming. Had the opportunity to meet a number of very talented ladies that I follow in the blogging world. Here is a pic of Sheila (store owner), me, Kimmie and my BFF Tracy. Make sure you check out Tracy's blog for more pics and inspiration.

The stamps are completely and totally adorable with a bit of attitude. Now if you were not lucky enough to have been at the party you can head over to Kraftin Kimmie's online store and check out the stamps.....then when your finished there be sure to check out her Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge blog that will starting Saturday. Kimmie has the cutest 'blinkies' that you can grab and put on your blog so...............................share the love and spread the word!!!!

Congrats Kimmie............you are a real "gem"!!!!!

Love is in the Air!!

Today I am off to Stratford for a special day with my niece Taya as well as brother Dale and SIL Steph. Were stopping in London first to find some specific wine my brother has been looking for then to Moxie's for supper. The performance we are seeing is Westside Story which starts at 8:00. Stratford is one of my favourite places to spend time..... between the quaint little shops to tea houses it is just an amazing town.

Created this card for the House Mouse and Fresh & Fun 100th challenge. I coloured the image using prisma colour pencils, added stickles to the little berries and glitter pen to the leaves. All was cut out with my nesties and layered on some awesome DP on golden/orange base.

Well better be off to a fabulous day away.

Thanks!

This week here in Chatham-Kent has been quite windy to say the least. I don't mind the cool weather but the wind is a different story. Had time tonight to do a bit of crafting and picked this cute little guy from High Hopes. This card was created for Whimsy Stamps, The Little Paper Shop, The Pink Elephant and High Hopes challenges. I absolutely love High Hopes stamps...and they are celebrating 1 year challenge blog so decided to create this card to say "Thanks" and keep bringing on those marvelous stamps.

As usual coloured using my prisma pencils, added some glitter and cut out with my nesties, then layered on orange. The base of the card is olive green with polka dot DP, added a green strip that was cuttlebug embossed and edged with my EK punch then added 2 eyelets and a gem brad. Finished by using the tag nestie and orange/burnt red ribbon.