Happy 30th Anniversary!

Hi Friends!

Today's card is one I made for my Sweetie for our 30th anniversary.  We both love birds, so thought this would fit the bill.  I used a woodgrain embossing folder, and brushed it with distress ink.  I used a Spellbinder's die to cut out the heart in the middle of the card.  Next, I layered the birds and branch.  The bird is a SU punch.  The little branch is a Sizzix die.  I colored the birds with distress inks.  The tiny hearts were punched out with a Martha Stewart punch.  Of course, I got to the anniversary "year" and didn't have the right size numbers.  Luckily, I found a stamp set with numbers at the very last minute, after a quick trip to the store.  Whew....

So my computer is acting up today and deciding to capitalize whatever words it wants to, so please ignore the capitalizations.  My Mac has a mind of it's own today and I'm tired of trying to fix it.  Argh.......    

I hope you enjoy today's card.  Our anniversary was in February, but just got around to ask hubby to take pics of a few cards today. This was one of them.

Close-up of birds and branch.

Thanks for stopping in today.  Have a good week.  Until next time...

Coloring with Markers on Rubber

Happy weekend friends!

Today's card is one that I colored with Marvy Markers directly onto rubber.  I really like the way it turned out.  Do you remember when coloring onto rubber was the rage?  I keep my markers in a big Tupperware (the real Tupperware, not Rubbermaid), because they truly are "air-tight."  It has worked for me and my markers are still like brand new.  It's good to dig out the old supplies and use them once in awhile.  :o)  I like using the rectangle pieces of Tupperware for marker storage, and have several pieces specifically for that use.  Works great!

I added an Asian symbol at the bottom for some interest, and the heart in the background as well.  Backed the image with green and metallic gold patterned paper, then another metallic gold sheet, then the purple. 

I hope you're all having a good weekend....we're waiting for some rain this afternoon.  
The weeds will love it.  lol   Until next time....

Wine Gets Better with Age.....

Hi Friends,

Here's a card with a glass of red wine.  I don't think I'd do very well if I had a glass of wine while stamping.  lol   There is one woman who does several youtube videos who always has a glass of wine on her desk....maybe you've seen her videos?   The main image was part of our stamp group's monthly ATC trade, and the topic was "wine." The image is by Art Impressions.  Love their crazy lady stamps.  :o)   Colored it up with Copics, and added some Stickles to her earrings for a little bling.  Punched out the sentiment with a circle punch and distressed the edges with Broken China distress ink.  

I embossed the background and embellished the card with some flowers and brads.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  Until next time....

Blue on Blue

Hi Friends!

Well, we've gone from swamp-like conditions to hot and dry.  lol  Everything is so green, and the Santa Fe river is running.  Wish it would stay this green all summer long.  We sure enjoyed the rain while we had it.

While digging thru my card box, I came across this card.  I think it was made in a SU workshop.  It's definitely a SU stamp.  The blue and white back ground is a piece of patterned paper.  Glued a sheer ribbon on the diagonal, and backed the main image in the same shade of blue card stock.  Added a tiny velvet green bow, punched out the sentiment, and added some bling to finish it off.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and thanks for stopping by!  Until next time.....

You Are Amazingly Amazing

Hi Friends,

Here's a card made in a SU workshop.  Love the colors.  It was a quick and easy card.  The flowers remind me of little violets, but I'm not sure what these really are.  The yellow ribbon is nice with the purple and maroon colors.  Backed the main image with black card stock, and for a finishing touch, added the gemstones for a little bling.  Easy peasy.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Until next time.....

BUTTERFLY WINGS

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Wow...where is May going?  Whew...the days are flying by faster than I care to think about.

Today I'm sharing a card made with the Stampin Up Butterfly die.  Love that die.  I colored the bottom layer of the butterfly with distress inks.  My friend Karen Kurz, who is a SU demonstrator,  came up with the idea on coloring the butterfly.  Thanks, Karen!  Layered the die cut on top and added some sequins for some bling.

Wishing you all a safe and fun weekend!  Thanks for stopping by today.  Until next time....

It's Not Easy Making Waves!

Hi Friends!

With all the rain we've been getting in Santa Fe, I thought this would be the perfect card to share today.  Rain here is a rarity.....we really don't get much, although we sure need it.  Yesterday, it rained almost all day.  It was wonderful.  More rain in forecast for today.  I'm sure the weeds will be taller than we care for them to be, but oh well.  lol  We have a mama robin who is loving the rain.  Watched her dig for worms yesterday afternoon, and she was bathing in the bird bath too.  She's built her yearly nest in the same place again this year.  So much fun to watch her.

So today's card was designed by Liane for a card swap.  We each made our own cards with the kits.  Thanks, Liane!  Love the image.  The image is by Art Impressions.  Isn't she a hoot?  Love her ducky float tube.  Colored her up with Copics, put a little bling on her earrings....even beach babes need bling!  ;o)   Stamped the sentiment and put her together with the beachy background paper.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time......