Basic Grey Challenge

Basic Grey has challenges every 2nd week, which makes it so much easier for me to participate in. You only have to use 1 element of Basic Grey and I chose the Wisteria bg paper and it's gorgeous!! I just love it even tho it's purple (not my favorite)! This paper makes it easier for me to use the color and it looks so rich! Plus I get to use one of my favorite images - Daisy from the Sugar Nellie collection.

I used Spica glitter on her shirt and added glaze on all the flowers.

Shadow Box Momento's

Last night a friend of mine mentioned she had some momento's of her fiancee's from his father, who sadly passed away when he was very young. 2 charms that she wanted to make these lovely shadow boxes to house them in. She has no supplies but was bound and determined that she needed to put these together for him. That seemed like a big job and I figured she really needed help!! Because as most of you, I have TONS of supplies. LOL! She wanted something vintage and by the time she left, was very happy with her results. PHEW!! LOL! Sorry about the glare on the glass but we wanted picture with the frames and I r sooo not good at that kind of picture taking!! LOL! She texted me this morning and has now been asked to make 5 more. The LSS was open for a crop last night and allowed us to come in and buy some supplies for her. Thanks Julie and Tara!!! Janelle exclaimed "OMG I can't believe you've never brought me in here before!! How have I been missing this?!!!" WE HOOKED ANOTHER ONE LADIES!!!!

DESIGN TEAM! I MADE IT!

I am soooo excited and honored to tell you that our LSS, Creative Accents had requested applications to become a member of their design team AND THEY PICKED ME!! EEEEEEeeeee hee hee heee!! This is my first time being a designer and I am very much looking forward to working with these ladies to contribute some great work and gain experience. I will be on their team for the next 6 months, which I'm looking forward to because some of my favorite cards to make are Halloween & Christmas cards. Oh who am I kidding? They're all great!! Thanks so much Tara & Julie!!

I HAVE to share this

My mom is so sweet and she has saved (unbeknowst to me) every card I have ever made her. If you have someone like this, check back and see how far you've come. So many ladies have commented on my cards about how they could never be as creative as I am. Well I'm here to say that "YES YOU CAN!"

I have been making cards for about 5 years now and over the last year have seriously "upped the anti" on my card making. I spend hours in my craft room coloring, cardmaking, blogging and surfing. Some days the hubby isn't the happiest about it but give him his PS3 and a case of beer and I'm good for a day! LOL! Some things I never knew I could do was have a blog that hosts over 100 followers. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!! People actually want to see MY cards?!! Mine? Are you sure?

Apparently so and I want to see all of yours too. So, I suppose for all of those who say you will never be able to or you can't, you're probably closer then you think. You've already made the biggest step and that was the first one. BUYING PRODUCT. The rest is time and practice just like anything.

Anyway, to now reveal my first card - WOW!! And you all can go ahead and giggle because I think it's hilarious!! I opened the email from my mom at work and literally bust a gut right at my desk. My how things change!

Sketch Saturday #62

This is my take on SS's challenge. I just got some Motivet images from my friend Tanya. THANKS A LOT - kinda..........enabler. LOL!! These guys are so cute! I am trying to stay away from adding glitter, since I do that on almost anything because I think it's just fine by itself now. Sweet!! hee hee!

THANK YOU SHERI, CHRIS & CHERI

A few of my new found friends have helped make the transition of my sister moving, a bit more bearable. I just wanted to say thanks to ALL of them.

Sheri - thanks for being there via email. Your words of encouragement have helped and it's nice to know what kind of friendship you can have without ever meeting someone. I greatly appreciated it!!

Chris - thanks very much for the lovely flowers and the coffee breaks you take with me. I appreciate the time you have taken to check in on me as the week goes by. So nice!!!

Cheri - Thanks so much for the card wall hanging (below). Your work is amazing and I am honored to have not only 1 but 2 pieces of your artwork. Thanks for thinking of me!! Made me feel a whole lot better!

If you'd like to check out more of Cheri's amazing talent please check out her blog. I just LOVE her scrapbook layouts & cards. Great stuff! ISN'T THIS FREAKIN AMAZING STUFF?