Another Gorjuss Girl!

Hello Everyone,

Life is very busy for me at the moment but somehow, I am squeezing in time for a card or two. We are busy working on a few home improvement projects that we want to finish before the kids return to school in September. So...my house is turned upside down right now but I know our hard work will pay off in the end.

I finished putting the card together this evening and was really glad that everything came together rather quickly. My image (Little Goth Girl) is colored in different shades of purple and with just a touch of pink.



The base card was fashioned by using my largest Nestie's Curved Rectangle Die. I used the second largest curved rectangle die and cut out two pieces of scrap design paper, cut out equal size pieces for the quilt look and sewed them together. I ran the finished piece through my Cuttlebug to give the quilt a little texture.




My image is colored in with Copic Markers and the card is embellished with flowers, pearls and ribbon.

Now I have to rush off the computer and over-see what goes out on the curb for trash removal. I have a feeling that we aren't going to be too popular tomorrow morning because we have a lot of stuff to set on the curb. *lol*

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

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Below are a few pictures of our three season patio that we are in the process of converting into a den. At one time, we used our patio as a "catch-all" for stuff that we didn't want in the main part of our house. Before we laid the tile, our three season porch was busy but in a orderly fashion. We just piled everything back in temporarily to get the stuff off our back porch. Now that the tile has been laid, we have to sort through everything and decide what we will keep, sell, give away and throw away! Whew!!!

Your Next Stamp Design Team Call

Good Morning Everyone,

This post is dedicated to " Your Next Stamp 's design team call." The concept of Your Next Stamp was created by a sister team who turned their ideas into reality. The sister team named their store Your Next Stamp and it is located in Canada. At the present time, YNS is holding their first ever DT call! I checked out their site and the stamps are adorable!!!!



After reading their post on SCS, I decided to try out for the team. I get so nervous when I apply for a DT but if I were to never submit any cards, how would they know I exist?! Here are two of my favorite cards. I hope they are worthy and thank you for your time.



Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

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WOJ...Pink & Brown and Just Magnolia's ...Friends Challenge!

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all have had a beautiful and relaxing weekend! Although the weather in my area is warm and full of sunshine, there hasn't been any room for resting and relaxation. We finished laying floor tiles in our newly converted den today and I am bushed! Laying the tiles wasn't hard at all.....clearing the room of furnishings was the hard part. I am soooooooo tired right now. Although tired, I did make a little time to finish the challenge cards I've been working on since Friday for WOJ and Just Magnolia.



This weeks WOJ #43 Challenge is to make a card featuring the colors Pink & Brown. My card features Charlotte Riding Reindeer . I'm not feeling all that great with my color choices...too much brown. *sigh* After a good nights rest, I might make another card for this challenge.

Card Details...............
image, WOJ, sentiment MFT, c/s SU and PTI, dp Adornit (Carolee's Creations), inks Copic Markers, machine stitching, Nesties square die, flowers, halfp pearls , Stickles and ribbon.


Just Magnolia Challenge #18



Over at Just Magnolia, the challenge is all about "friends"!

I won this image last week from Donalda 's blog candy ( Enjoying The Journey). I received Edwin this past Friday and could not wait for my chance to ink him up! Initially I wasn't sure of what to do with Edwin, but I need to get out of my comfort zone and start making more cards for the opposite sex.



I've had this design paper by Inque Boutique (Out Of This World) laying around forever and I can't believe that I waited so long to use it. This design paper is so perfect for a young boy or male teen...I love it! The sentiment is a digi from The Cutting Cafe (I have faith in you). This pkg. of circular sentiments is "FREE" until the end of this month! Click here for information regarding this set of sentiments.



Card details.......
image Magnolia, sentiment digi from The Cutting Cafe, c/s SU and PTI, DP Inque Boutique, inks Copic Markers, Nestie square and Fleur De Lis dies, ribbon, buttons and half pearls.

Enjoy what's left of your day and thank you so so much for stopping by!

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LOTV Thursday Challenge # 34...So Charming!

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited about the new LOTV Designer Die Cut Images, they are pure awesomeness I tell you!
LOTV has lots of new and exciting products on their website, including the most fantastic cute Die Cuts, and 5 new sets of stamps designed by 3 new and extremely talented artists, Annabel Spenceley, Chris Gaisey and Tricia Harrison. Due to an unprecedented demand they are taking pre-orders for the stamps at the moment, all pre-orders will be sent out from 22nd August.



Challenge # 34 requires you to make a card featuring a charm embellishment. You have two entire weeks to finish your card and you can use any stamp that you desire. Upload your finished card to the LOTV Blog. The winner of this challenge will receive a surprise package donated by Lili Of The Valley! We hope you decide to join in on the fun.......we can't wait to see your creations!

Card Details............
Designer Die Cut from LOTV (Best Friends- Hug Time), sentiment from my stamp drawer, I think it is a CTMH acrylic stamp but I'm not sure. I curved the stamp to fit within the Nestie circle and stamped my sentiment, c/s Bazzill and PTI, DP DCWVPTI, MS lace punch, Nesties circle dies, Copic Markers, ribbon, Dew Drops and charm.

Have a beautiful day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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ISS Wednesday Challenge...School Themed Cards!

Hello Everyone,

This weeks ISS Wednesday Challenge is to make a back to school themed card! Are you ready for the kids to return to school....I know I'm ready for mine to return! *smile*



The name of my image is Jacob and I think he is adorable! Jacob is a digital download image and you can purchase him here.



Should you decide to participate with the challenge, you must use a InStyle Stamp. Upload your finished card to ISS blog and hopefully your name will be chosen for the prize! For more inspiration, stop by and see the cards presented by the ISS DT. We can't wait to see your creations!

Card Details..... image, digi download, sentiment jumbo brad from Creative Imaginations, DP Creative Imaginations, c/s Bazzill and Neenah, Copic Markers, ribbon and paper clip
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RAK and Himawari Prize Winnings

I received a beautiful RAK from the talented Jana (2 Worlds) the other day and what a lovely

surprise! Thanks Jana!

I received this awesome gift package from Denise N. ( Denise Loves Stamps ) I took second place in the Himawari Challenge that Denise hosted a couple weeks ago. Thank You so much Denise!



I will post my awards Friday!

Have a great day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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