November 30, 2008

So proud!

I got my KOM from Unity the other day. I couldn't wait to use the stamps I designed. I can't believe how I felt when I first used my stamps. I know it sounds so corny, but this is such a big deal for me. So this is the first card I made using the stamps I designed. HOW EXCITING!! I designed the tree and frame(which I cut into a bracket), and the row of flowers(not used on this card). The other stamps are from the other extremely talented Unity artists. I hope you like it as much as I do. I promise I won't ever be this conceded again! I'm just too excited.


November 29, 2008

Etsy Inspired #13


ETSY #13 is all up at ASHLEY'S BLOG....
The sponsor this week, who is giving away a FABULOUS prize once again, is

Morgan Street.

Full of yummy soaps and body products....you'll want to get in on this one!





Go visit the shop, find an item that inspires you, CREATE SOMETHING, and link your project back to Ashley's post for a chance to win.





I was inspired by the cupcakes and all the fun dessert soaps. They all look so real. How fun would they be sitting on your counter? You'll love this store, it's very popular and has great gifts!

Here is my creation:



I can't wait to see what everyone makes!!

Be sure to check out all the other DT members creations here:
Ashley(where you post your creations)
Tanis
Tiff
Joy
Lee
Ryann

November 28, 2008

Wallet photo book


I have had SO many hits on this post. I'm so curious to see what everyone is making. Please leave a link to your creations so I can see what I have inspired. I would love it!
(comment added Dec. 14th)



I had so many requests for a pattern for the wallet photo book I made. So I drew one up tonight in between kids being sick. I hope it explains itself. I'm not very good at instructions. Here's the wallet:



And here is the template for it:



When cutting the insert, cut 2 strips that are 4 1/2" x 12" and glue them together using 1 of the small 3/4" ends. The other 3/4" end can just be cut off. Then glue the accordian to the center of the inside of the wallet . For the wallet I glued 2 pieces of patterned paper together to make it stronger. Let me know if you have any questions. And if you do make one, I would LOVE to see it, please leave your link in my comments so I know where to find it.

Make sure you use UNITY STAMPS to make it look the very cutest it can!!!
Black Friday Shopping at its FINEST

GO HERE TODAY!

The best Black Friday shopping, is SHOPPING ONLINE!



No lines. Great deals. Easy on the wallet shipping.
Load up on all the goodies for your stampy friends and family.

November 27, 2008

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

There is so much to be thankful for. I am especially thankful for a healthy happy family, and wonderful friends. I am so thankful for God's love for me and my family, and for His plan of salvation. I hope all of you have a fabulous Thanksgiving.

November 26, 2008

Hip Hop!


Hip Hop is today instead of tomorrow due to Thanksgiving. There are some AMAZING deals. Check them out HERE on the Unity Blog. Come and join in on the fun. There's a new release today. Guess who the artist is. ME! YAY, go me!



And check out this sneak peek of the Dec. KOM. Can you guess which images are drawn by me?



UNITY
is awesome! Angela has given me this great opportunity and instilled this new confidence and drive within me. Thanks Angela! I'm truly grateful.

November 25, 2008

Unity Wednesday Challenge on Tuesday! (NIGHT)


I ran into a few setbacks today, but managed to get this card done and photographed in time for the challenge. Since it's Thanksgiving on Thursday, we're having Hip Hop on Wednesday, which is the reason my Wednesday challenge card is on Tuesday. Phew! Got that? We were challenged to make a card using Unity stamps and the colors red and white, oh! and make it a thank you card. I was thinking I was hating my card, but actually liked how it turned out.


Stamps: Unity; Beautiful Life, Daisy Days, and Simply Said

DON'T FORGET THAT HIP HOP IS ON WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!! So I hope to see you at Hip Hop tomorrow!! Bring a friend or two. You always have a big chance at winning some of the best stamps ever!!!!! Start out on the Unity Blog, and make your way to the Unity forum on SCS.

November 24, 2008

A card and a few tags



OUT FOR PUBLICATION
I've been tagged 3 times. I guess I should catch them up. But first, here's a card I made tonight using this fun hunting set from Unity Stamp Co. called Road Trip. We have a lot of pictures of the boys and their dad hunting, so this will be a super fun set.

Okay, now for the tags. A while ago I was tagged by Cathy (MamaSheg),


then a couple days ago I was tagged by Heidi(Van Laar Designs) with the same kind of tag.



Then, I was tagged by Ashley(HeartHugsDesigns) with a different one. It's to post the 4th picture in your 4th folder in your picture file.
So I'll just do it all at once.

7 Random Facts about me:

1*I am a lover of all animals. I love ALMOST all of them. I HATE spiders, which aren't really animals, but have legs and are sometimes furry! EEK! But I would have 10 cats and 10 dogs and 10 birds and 10........ if my hubby didn't keep me in line. Sadly I only have 2 parakeets right now. But the minute I move into my house, watch out!

2*My favorite dessert is Chocolate Molten Cake ( I hear Kazan makes a good one!) *hint, hint* ;0

3*Some people might say I have adult ADD. I call it craft ADD(someone else said this, can't remember who) I can't have just one project going at once, and the ones that don't HAVE to be finished, usually don't get done.

4*In the past, I haven't been organized, AT ALL! I say in the past because I'm working on it, and staying POSITIVE!! I don't know if it's a right left brain thing or what, but I'M WORKING ON IT!!

5*I love change. I change my furniture around at least once every 2 months. I change my hair at least once a month, and I rarely change my underwear! LOL HAHAHA Just kidding!!!! Just checking to see who is really reading this. I change them DAILY!!

6*I haven't read the Twilight series and don't plan on it any time soon. *GASP* yes, some of you are SO shocked. ( My Unity friends to be exact)

7* I ramble. I talk. I gab. I blah blah blah. I go a bit overboard. To sum it up, I can't shutup sometimes(Tanis, no laughing!!). This has been a problem for me. I really like friends and people and conversation so I talk, and talk, and talk(or type). I then leave fealing like I blew it! I just made everyone so annoyed with me and should have quit talking, I should just keep it simple(like right now). But I do it again the next time. I guess that's just who I am. I just can't quit.

Okay, so now I tag 7 more people and they can share 7 random facts about themselves. I think everyone in this blogger universe has been tagged, but I'll give it a go anyway.

Tanis- you've
been tagged, but never do it. So now you HAVE to.
Katie
Sarah
Lisa
Jimmi
Angela ( because
you're not busy running a business or anything)
Brooke
#8 Eryn when you have your blog!!!

Okay, now for the 4th picture in my 4th folder in my picture file:
How cute is he in his little Yankees tank top?




November 22, 2008

Etsy Inspired #12


This weeks sponsor for Etsy Inspired is Mercy's Mark's Handbags. They have great products for sale that you HAVE to go check out. I was inspired by these cute wallets.





I was trying to make a little paper wallet with pictures. It didn't really turn out to look like a wallet so much, but I still love it. If you want to play along and make something that your inspired by from Mercy's Mark's Handbags, then link your creation up HERE. Be sure to check out the other design team members creations:
Ashley
Tanis
Tiff
Ryann
Joy
Lee

Stamps: Unity and Stampin Up
Chipboard Elements(photo corners, flower); Legacy Scrapbooking
Paper: Basic Grey; two scoops

OH! One more thing. I was tagged by Heidi of Van Laar Designs. I promise Heidi, I'll post that tomorrow. She is SUPER SUPER talented and I was quite surprised that SHE tagged ME!

November 21, 2008

HIP HOP HANGOVER

Hey, if you didn't join us at UNITY HIP HOP last night, you missed out! There were some fun wacky crazy girls in there. If you still feel like chattin' go to the UNITY HIP HOP HANGOVER thread on SCS. Also, all the deals you seen on HIP HOP Thursday are still available until today at noon. So go check them out HERE. Here's a card I made yesterday during HIP HOP. It's a quick simple card, but I just had to make something, or I'd go ink crazy.
Unity Place