Lindy Stamper

Joy present

2009-11-13T15:35:00.001-08:00

Joy present
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

I know, the big o' slacker that I am... still slacking, I only have a scrap card to show, not even a stamped card... I know. Mea Culpa. Let me tell you all those Catholic guilt is working great and the sad thing is no one standing over me with a ruler, and I still feel bad. Oy!

Anyway, the most serendipitous thing: the other day, i was taking something out of my trunk and I found this card kit in there. Yeah, I do that. I buy stuff on sale, probably either close out or clearance. I didn't have room and didn't want to take it into the apartment, and just left it in the car. So, I saw the edge of the box peeking out, and thought: ah-ha! I can use their sketch and make something. So, I got a new set of supplies to play with.

I wasn't quite ready for Holiday Cards, but i know I have to get there soon enough. The sad thing is, I'm on vacation from work, and not going anywhere; yet, I have not been in the craft room. Every single day I've been running errands all around town. Last night I finally get to sit down and that is to file away paper stuff. No creative time.

I'm going to a Letterpess class tomorrow, let's hope that will jump start some creative stuff.

Happy Fall

2009-11-10T06:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, ok. I know this is supposed to be a stamp blog, but it's really my craft blog. So, you'll get to see my other craft. I'm on vacation, so that translates into I have time to do things. Ha!

This is a Fall Wreath:

I followed instructions here, they're easy to follow.

Here's the closeup:

A few tips for making this... the foam wreath was messier than I thought it'd be. The little bits of foam started to fall off and it's all over my shirt and my jeans. So, having a roller that picks up dirt and fuss, would be handy. I would cut the ribbon even longer than the instructions have recommended. The ribbon length made a prettier tail as you are tying them.

If you have clicked into the instructions, you'll see how much impact you get when you do it in one solid color. I was trying to make some Fall theme, so added some diversity. But, hindsight, I think I would've liked a solid color too. Maybe something to try if I do it again. But I like how it turned out...

Supplies:
24 yds of 1.5 inch Grosgrain Ribbon (may need more for the hanging part)
12 in foam wreath

Lookie lookie...

2009-11-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

I know you've been waiting all day... Sorry took me so long, but stuff got hectic. I am, however, greatful that everyone's had some great suggestions for inspirations. I am about to have 2 weeks vacation from work (it's mandatory) so I'll definitely go check out those places and get something decent put out on the blog. :)

Without further adieu,

Loot #1 goes to:

Tertia said...
I am inspired by the girls that I teach at a local high school. They never run out of energy or enthusiasm and when I am stuck, I will sometimes throw a random question at them like: What colour combination is exciting? They never dissapoint me.

November 2, 2009 12:16 PM

Loot #2 goes to:

Stamper said...
Other people inspire me. I will look at their blogs and that will give me inspiration to make something. I love making cards and giving them to other people. They will say "You made this that was very nice". Thanks for a chance to win that was very nice of you.

October 29, 2009 2:08 PM

Winners please email me w/ your deets. And thank you everyone for playing. We'll do another one of these soon. :)

Don't forget...

2009-11-02T14:27:00.001-08:00

Don't forget, you still have time to win some Blog Candy. Go to post here: Click Me. I want to thank everyone's suggestions on inspirations. If you think of more, feel free to post the comment here. :)

Drawing will happen on Wednesday, Nov 4th.

I do have cards to show, but got home really late and didn't get a chance to upload the pics. Will do that Wed too!

Bad Blogger & Halloween Loots

2009-10-29T09:15:00.000-07:00

I know, I've been horrible... but seriously, I think the Muse went on vacation, and I'm getting ready to go on mine. Work has been weird, not so much as hectic as tons of random things happens at the same time. Otherwise, I have no good excuse.

To make that up, I've decied to do 2 Halloween Loots.

Loot #1:

It has:
11 Mini Clear Stamp Sets
3 Beyond Postmarks Embellishment Sets
1 Black & White Flowers Embellishment Set
1 Momento Dew Drop Ink (Blue)
1 Making Memories Rub-on
1 Basic Grey Paper Pad

Loot #2:

1 Soft Spoken Xmas embellishment set
1 MFT Adornment set
1 Orange Doodlebug Sugarcoat Glitter
1 Purple Doodlebug Sugarcoat Glitter
1 Damask Heidi Swapp Stamp
1 DCWV Fall Alphabet Stickers
1 Colorbok Alphabet Stickers
1 Basic Grey Paper Pad

Here's what you have to do to win. Since my muse is on vacay, tell me what inspires you. Include any links or picture. It can be a book that inspires you, an ad you've seen somewhere, a design website, or another craft site... just include what works for you.

I'll pick the winners on Wed, Novemeber 4th via Random.org.

Best of luck and Happy Halloween!

Bad Blogger!!!

2009-10-22T05:07:00.000-07:00

I know I'm a big time slacker... just don't know what's going on w/ me that is just unmotivated. Nothing big happened to me or anything. No big event, but just not in a mood enough to get my stuff together and work.

And I need it! Not so much to my commitment to myself, but more for the sanity part. Crafting has always been my de-stresser, and while I am all strung out, I'm not motivated enough to craft. Hopefully that changes this weekend and have something decent to show. :)

Take care.

Boil Trouble

2009-10-14T14:19:00.001-07:00

Boil Trouble
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Bubble bubble Toil Trouble.... I always thought that's the funniest line in MacBeth. Considering how the play is so serious, but that line is so funny and cute. Frankly, I think that's how it got me hooked.

Anyway, I had the most fun with new stamps... I am totally in love with the background stamps. *heart* Not that I haven't played with them before, but these nice and pretty ones totally just good for everything. And I do mean EVERYthing.

So, this is nice and simple, very much a Savvy type card. They liked to have the fancy background w/ nice solids to make the image pop! Well, you can't really see it, but some of the bubbles has little glitter on there. Yay glitter!

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Ribbon by American Craft
Background stamp by Martha Stewart
Hocus Pocus stamp by Savvy Stamps

Fall Leaves

2009-10-12T13:35:00.001-07:00

Fall Leaves
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Hola... Happy Fall/Foggy day!

Here's another scrap card that I did in a jiff. I really liked the 3D embellishment when I was at the store. Not thinking what would I do with this, I just bought it on a whim. So, had to put it in good use somehow.

Does that ever happen to you? You like something, went and buy it, then later sit here and go, what the heck was I thinking buying this? Oh yeah, I was buying on a whim. I vowed to buy craft stuff like buying clothes: buy essential pieces, and update when necessary. Allow yourself to buy one trend piece per season. Don't go overboard. Everyone needs a pair of good jeans and a good white t-shirt. That is like having your best black ink and your white card stock paper.

Aside from that, Houston finally got a small taste of Fall. We finally had a 'cool' front. Then it quickly left us. So, it's back to gloomy, muggy, and rainy for us. For a sec, you might have thought I'm in Seattle. I wish! At least it won't be hot and I'll have good coffee.

Supplies:
Card and patterned paper by DCWV
3D embellishment by Soft Spoken

White Xmas tree

2009-10-08T10:53:00.001-07:00

White Xmas tree
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Here's another copy-catter card. This is also from Paper Source. Of course, since theirs is foil and printed, their colors are more vibrant. But, I'm seriously re-thinking about doing the same card but using StazOn and see if it gets any brighter or not.

I am actually very proud of this stamp set I got. It's Martha Stewart stamps and I got it for $5. Wohoo, I *heart* a sale. Any sales! Cha-ching.

The tree itself actually have 2 doves attached to each sides, but there just wasn't enough room. So, the tree will have to do. Plus, if you look closely, you see all sorts of stuff other than leaves, you see pears, ornament, birdes, wonder if they're pardridge or not. At the top, I had to put a star, just seems appropriate.

Supplies:
Card by SU
Stamp by Martha Stewart

Green/yellow bday

2009-10-06T12:21:00.001-07:00

Green/yellow bday
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

So, I was inspired by Paper Source . I didn't feel like holiday cards, but I do need some Bday cards, so that'll work.

You know what was funny? Everytime I think of the Cornish Heritage Farm, I always came up with Cornish Ham Farm. I guess subconsciously, I want some cornish ham? Or maybe, I want some Cornbeef Hash, which is really my favorite. Yummm

Well, I know I've been a bad blogger, but life happens, so that's just that. Hopefully, I'll get to craft some tonight. I got some new stamps, so looking forward to playing w/ them.

Supplies:
medallion stamp by Amuse
Bday stamp by Cornish Heritage Farm

Fall scrap card

2009-10-02T11:11:00.001-07:00

Fall scrap card
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

This is what I call an Impressionist card... it looks good from far away, but a whole lot of mess when you look closer.

As much as I like to blame it on the camera, I know it's not it. I wasn't feeling it was the thing. Have you ever had those days where you really want to make something, anything, whether mojo is with you or not. Seriously, I feel that way all the time.

Often times, I go to the stores looking for inspiration. It doesn't matter if it's craft stores or clothing store, I'm just looking for splurt of color to jump out at me. Since I don't pay too close of attention, often times what ended up happening is that me going to those stores to buy things I don't need. Like I don't need another set of stamps or another paper pack. I need those things like I need a hole in my head. But, it's so pretty... it's a losing battle, I tell ya.

I know for sure this weekend I won't be able to do much crafting since I've invited a couple of LA to teach a workshop for Lindy Hop. Hopefully I can get back to it soon!

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Patterned paper by Basic Grey
3D embellishment by Soft Spoken
Brads from Target

Haunted

2009-09-30T11:38:00.001-07:00

Haunted
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

As I've said before, I'm totally not a Halloween girl. However, I can't help if the store has good stamps on sale. Sale, that's my favorite 4-letter S word. I totally am a sucker for those. I absolutely understands that stamp companies need to make a living and compensate for the overhead, but how can you say no to a bargain?

I would say out of my craft area that 80% of the supplies I bought on discount. I hate to pay full price and refuse to do so. I know I'm cheap, but when things get switched out as frequently as they do days, I might as well save some when I can. Plus, I'm sure the stores that are selling them (with maybe the exception of LSS), they are not hurting. I'm talking about the Michaels of the world, or the Hobby Lobby of the world. So, I absolutely don't feel bad.

That said, my friend was asking where does everyone buy their supplies. If I can help it at all, I would get it from the manufacturer. Simply because I know that they get to keep all the profit instead of having to go thru a middle man. Now, again I will be cheap about this: if they offer a really deep discount, or no shipping that is more enticing, I would go for that too. After all, who's looking out for your pocket, but you?

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
RubOns by Making Memories
Girl Stamp by Amuse
House stamp by Studio G

Fall

2009-09-28T10:25:00.001-07:00

Fall
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

As quickly as our Fall weather arrived, it left for the weekend. We were back to the 90s. Bleh! It sucks because on TV and stores, everything is in full Fall mode, yet the weather is no match whatsoever. In my apt, we're in the 70s and when you walk out the door it's 90s plus humidity. Yuk!

Anyway, needed a quick scrap card. The little squares had screamed at me in the store to buy it. So, I did last year at the store. But it's been a year, and now I'm sitting here thinking, how will it get thru the mailing system. As we all know, the USPS isn't exactly the most friendly to 3D any mail. Hmm....

Well... they don't call them quick for nothing... the mailing part is a whole different story. Guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. :P

Supplies:
Card & Pattern paper by DCWV
3D embellishment by Soft Spoken

Falling

2009-09-25T11:49:00.001-07:00

Falling
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Fall... again! So, in Houston we finally got some Fall-like weather. It's high in 80, low 65. I know it's summer for alot of people, but that's Fall for us. Sad, isn't it?

Anyway, I saw a very cool stamp of some nice leaves falling, and it's one of those, I'll go back and buy it someday type purchase. I didn't write down the name of the company, so it's kinda lost now.

Back to the card... I think I over did it w/ the 3D embellishment stuff, but I was thinking, having a leave is good by itself, but the little swirl has to go with something, somewhere. The swirl alone would've been awkward either by itself or with something 2D. Anyway, took a chance... whomever getting it will like it. I'm making that happen, haha.

This entire week has been busy, and the entire October seems to be busy too... *sigh* hope I get some quality craft time in there.

Supplies:
Stamp by SU & Studio G
Patterned Paper by DCWV
3D embellishment by Paper Studio

trick or tweet.

2009-09-23T13:54:00.001-07:00

trick or tweet.
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

So, as I was telling you all earlier that I'm not much for trick or treat. The whole dress up thing is completely lost on me. I blame my parents for not letting me do that when I was younger. I did have my own Barbie, and I changed her once or twice because I think I only have that many outfits to change her into and out of. I think that's why I don't like switching out my purses.

Anyway, I digress. Back to Halloween. When I first came to this country for a full school year, the kids would be all excited about it. My cousin would always go around and say: Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet, Give me something good to eat. I thought that's funny and rude at the same time. But it also have some endearing quality to them. So, that's very appropriate here.

The kids are hungry for candy, and the saying just said it all. :)

Supplies:
Card & patterned paper by DCWV
Letterpressed card by Paper Source
3D embellishment by Jolee's

spooky cat

2009-09-21T09:55:00.001-07:00

spooky cat
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

I know I've been slacking, but I swear this past week has been super busy. Don't even know why or how, to be honest. I think this weekend has made up for it though. I got time to actually sit down and catch up w/ some TV and crafted.

This is another Halloween card. Truth be told, I'm not much of a Halloween person. Never into dress ups, or knocking on people's door to ask for candy. Sometimes I fear that people will scare me, and I'm a scatty cat. I am, however, all over the candy. So, I say: bring it on.

In my office, everyone pitch in and buy candy for the candy dish. One of my favorite was Starburst. I must've popped at least 5 or 6 before 10am in the mornings. That's not the worst. One year, I was chewing away, and realized that my crown had fell out. It's the most awful feeling. You didn't know if you're chewing something in the candy as your parents would've scared you to death with, or am I chewing one of my own tooth, a fake one at that. Needless to say, I've stayed away from any chewy candy since and I don't even dare touch taffy. Geez.

Anyway, back to the card, since I'm not much of a Halloween person, I don't have alot of Halloween stamps. Unless it's cute, then I'm for it. So, any stamps you see here, are pretty much my entire collection. So, bare with me.

I really liked the flocked skulls. I'm not much for skulls either, doesn't matter how cute they are. But, what the hey. Can I just tell you how much I love the rub-ons that are sticky for flocking or foil. If you ever have to flock, that's the cleanest way to do it. No fuss and no muss, literally.

So, thus command the Fall season... let the candy flow!

Supplies:
Card & cardstock by DCWV
Stamp by Inkadinkado
Skull flock by Making Memories

Red and White xmas

2009-09-14T12:02:00.001-07:00

Red and White xmas
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

This card is 100% inspired by Marlene Lo. I saw her blogpost about using just red and white for Xmas cards. That just so sharp and clean.

I tried to C.A.S.E. it, and it doesn't have the fancy edges she does, but I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. It's nice and clean and seemed to work out just fine. I had to put some bling on him, even though, really, he shouldn't be the one that gets bling-ed.

I had to have ribbon and floss on it. Actually, it's crochet thread from my crochet jewlery class. It's nice and thin, perfect for adding dimension to the project.

Well, I'm starting my French Lessons this week, so wish me luck on that. It's 7 weeks long. So, that should allow me to get to Paris and eat some pastry (not that I'm going anytime soon). If anything I can still point and smile, like I did the first time I went to Europe. :)

Supplies:
Card by DCWV
Stamp by Stampenous

Glitter

2009-09-11T11:08:00.001-07:00

DSC03738.JPG
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

No, not the movie by Mariah Carey, which did anyone actually see it? I wonder what the movie about. People kept saying how bad it is... not that I have any desire to see it, just wanted to know the premise. If I ever have time to waste, then I might consider but I'm guessing not. Haha!

Well, since we're fall-ish, I'm finishing the week out w/ another Fall card. You have no idea how hard it is to do that when you are living in 90 degrees with 90% humidity. The sad part is that it's not raining outside... yep, 90% humidity and no rain. So, you're just walking in a sauna. Last night we were playing tennis in the sauna... lovely, isn't it?!

Alright back to the card. I was moving stuff from one side of craft room to the other, and found my Sugar Coating by Doodlebug. How can you deny yourself of glitter, I ask you? You can't! That's what I thought too. So, I stamped w/ the Versamark (cuz it's JUICY!) and used the Stamp n' Bond. Now, can I tell you, how I'm so not a big fan of Stamp n' Bond? Because it doesn't stick to the Versamark well, and any and everything sticks to a juicy versamark image. Then, once I fired up the heat gun, it melted, it stuck a little and then the adhesiveness went away. HUH??? The whole idea is that it sticks... but it doesn't.... Hmmm...

I was just too lazy to take out my Glue Pad, but let me tell you, that has never failed me and it worked, just a pain in the arse to go dig it up, find the refill, fuel up, and then just for a few images. :-/

Well, now we learn.... it worked out for all intensive purposes, but I would've love to have something that sticks well. Stamp n' Bond, worked on some not on others, Glue Pad = works.

Supplies:
Cuttlebug embossing folder
stamp by stampendous
cardstock by SU
Glitter by Doodlebug

Elphaba

2009-09-09T13:53:00.001-07:00

Elphaba
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

So, yesterday I had the normal/human witch card, and today, I have the Elphaba card. For those of you who don't know who Elphaba is, you may have known her as the Wicked Witch of the West (WWW). Elphaba is based on the book Wicked, which then turned into a very successful musical on Broadway. Her thing was that she was an outcast, which we all know becuase she's green, and because as such, she was kind to the underdogs of the world.

That said, the story goes thru to how she became the WWW, and how she was merely misunderstood. And that Galinda, wasn't all that nice, she was at the right place at the right time. Either way, the story is really a prequel to Wizard of Oz.

Speaking of Oz, I remember seeing a SciFi (which is now SyFy) channel original series called OZ, and it's so funny, same premise, but instead of calling it Oz, they're calling it the O.Z. which makes me thinks of the O.C. Go figure. There were parts that are dragged out (it was like 6 episodes long), but there are parts that's very true to the story. So, that's that.

Anyway, back to the card, I went ahead and hung the Halloween stuff on there to add a bit of interests to the card. I'm not even sure if they celebrate Halloween in Oz, considering everyone is already in 'costume'. Not much of a point to dressing up, huh?

Speaking of Halloween, we saw that Coraline is finally available for rent on iTunes store, and we'll have to get the digital copy of Nightmare Before Xmas. I love that movie, it's so appropriate for Halloween and for Xmas. So cool!

Supplies
Card and orange cardstock by DCWV
Green patterned paper by SU
Witch stamp by Rubber Romance
Wicked stamp by Studio G
3D embellishment by Recollection

Wicked

2009-09-08T07:32:00.001-07:00

Wicked
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

As the Fall season on TV fast approaching, so is the waredrobe. Now, I must say, in Texas we are still in the 90s, but we're in the lower 90s than the higher 90s. Like in someway that makes a difference. The key is really the humidity. If it's low, it truely can feel like a real fall. Nah, what am I talking about, heat is still heat. Bleh!

That said, we're already in September, and traditionally, that's where Fall comes in. Sadly, we have no color turning type event here down South. And one of these days I swear I will go and do that. For now, I just have to live vicariously thru other people and craft.

Onto the card:
I always love Rubber Romance's Divas. They're so well done and still keep that mystique about women. So, this is a witch, and I found a stamp at the dollar bin that said Wicked, and I just had to have it.

Hindsight, I guess I should've made her green, to go w/ the Wicked theme. Hmm... maybe not too late to make one. I would love to have one that's Ga-linda. That'll be awesome. Let's see if I can find my 'popular' stamp to go with that. Nice... wheels are now churning.

Anyway, have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:
Card and paper by DCWV
Witch stamp by Rubber Romance
Wicket stamp by Studio G

Initials

2009-09-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

So I created this set of cards to test out how I would play out for the holiday. I know, I'm already thinking about gifts for holidays already.

For my other real life friends, don't worry, you're not forgotten. This is my test batch. :)

I do have stuff to say, but since I'm blogging in the morning, I have to get to work. :P So, enjoy the long weekend, and hopefully, I'll have something neat for you next week.

Have a great long-weekend.

Supplies:
Cards by DCWV
Stamps by JustRite

Halloween

2009-09-02T14:03:00.001-07:00

Halloween
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

... Thus, we comment fall holiday cards...

Well, it's not entirely true. I just started making the cards, doesn't mean that I'm starting on the holiday stuff yet. Since it's still 90s in Houston, I'm not very inspired to do anything Fall-ish. I mean, when it's Summer outside, how can you force yourself to remember the crisp Fall air around you? It's like going to the store when it's 100 out side and they started to show the Fall clothing line. I'm still thinking about how to cool off, and here they are talking about corduroys.

Anyway, I am getting to be a bigger fan of Joann's because they sell the $1 stamps more frequently and more likely new shipments will come thru. Versus, the Michael I live by and the one near the skating rink, I think they kinda gave up on those stamps. Most of the stuff they have in the store I've either seen, or have no interests in, and none of which are Fall or Xmas related. But I think I will go back and check in later.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Switching topics~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Not that anyone had asked me, it's just based on what I've read on the Interweb, there's alot of dissonance about SU making their Demo sign the newest agreement. You can read more here.

I'm not a demo and have never considered to be one ever. I think in Houston, the market for SU has been oversaturated, so I don't feel the need to be another number of a pyramid-ish marketing scheme. You have a lead and you're part of that team. The only saving grace is that the ladies I know that are part of teams, are truly organized, talented and kind people. So, that left my impression more positive than say other companies (think: Avon, Tupperware...etc).

The big hub bub was the change of their agreement where they would ask their demo to not be on other stamp companies design team. They're not to FB or Tweet anything but SU, and if they blog, they can only blog about using SU stuff and not any other companies. If they have link to someone else's blog, they also needed to be SU and if they're not, they should not have that on their blog. The last part really rub alot of people the wrong way.

Here's my take, and again, I'm not a Demo, I don't have the full point of view as alot of the people had out there. But, here's me on the soapbox:

I work for a big firm, in compliance no less. The bit about not being in another companies DT, I'm on their side. It is like me working for my current company and on the side work for another firm. This is a straight conflict of interest. You can't play for SU and also play for the competing company that sells stamps. Except, unfortunately in this case, is that SU sell every single damn thing under the sun, so you can't even represent an ink company, a die cut company, a scrapbooking company, and now vinal wall covering company.

The bit about what you can say or not say on FB & Tweet or blog, that's a different story. I think I have the luxury here that my work and my hobby contrast so vastly that there is a very clear, defined line of what is work and what is not work. Stamping, crafting, crocheting, dancing, skating, playing tennis...etc are hobbies. Financial and Compliance anything are work. So, that's a very clear and easy to distinguish.

Unfortunately for the ladies out there, this is work and this is hobby. The line is so muddled that there's no line. But! It keeps them sane, give them an outlet, and gives them a diversion on whatever they're doing. If they are successful, that is truly one of the lucky few who gets to do what they love and earn a living at it. But, as reality goes, there are a rare few out there.

I'm saying that, not because they're not successful in nurturing their business. But, let's face it, with the recent economic downturn, high unemployment rate, market struggling to regain position. Who has the extra income to buy stamps? I mean, I am buying $1 stamps. I'm not spending $25 for 4 stamps.

Alot of the Demos are very displeased that they have to abide by the linking to non-SU people rule, simply because places like Splitcoast and Paper Craft Planet had nurtured a community. They help each other out, they learn from each other and be there for each other, albeit in the most cyber sense of those sentiments; but a community nontheless.

They made friends via those venues and link their blogs on to each others. Now, the IDA read as though if your friend works for another company you shouldn't be linked. I think that is a tad bit extreme. On my FB page I link to people whom I've worked with and are now in different companies, and no one can stop you from being friends or related to people that work for different, if not competing, companies. That bit is a tad silly.

Am I going to boycott SU as a company? No, so long as they keep having good color for card stock, and good stamps. I will patronize them as I see fit. Just like if I see good stamp design by another company, I would go for them too. I'm equal opportunity on that, just like clothes. If it's something that fits and I look good in, I'll buy it. If not, I'll go to the next place.

Ok... off soapbox now.

Supplies:
card by SU
Background stamp by Anne Griffin
Halloween stamp by Inkadinkado

Fancy chandelier

2009-09-01T09:29:00.001-07:00

Fancy chandelier
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Sorry for being MIA. I think my muse went on vacay during summer along with every kids in school.

I'm back, working on stuff, I'm actually looking forward to Xmas cards. I know I'm crazy. But hey, if Walgreens & Michaels managed to roll out the Xmas stuff before Fall has even began, we can work on Xmas cards.

You know what... I'm totally addicted to any stamps that's a chandeliere and any stamps that's a damask. I'm not sure what the fascination is, but I'm addicted. I must have at least 3 chandelier stamps and about 4 different size and shape damask stamps. Like I said, I'm crazy.

As the French say, je ne se quoi, there's something about them that express the fanciness and the classyness without too much fuss or muss... It's simple, classy, and clean. Ok, I'll admit, sometimes it looks like wallpaper too, but in a nice way.

Alright, got a big project at work that I gotta hack into. But hope you're having a great day!

Supplies:
All stamps by SU

Scooter girl

2009-08-27T12:23:00.001-07:00

Scooter girl
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

I'm a tad sluggish these days, so no craft coming out of me. But I did make a bunch of cards for Rubber Romance's DT call. I didn't make it, but I love the images so much, I kinda didn't care. I do but I don't, ya know?!

Anyway, I love the Divas, and this is one of them. She's scootin' around town. I like to picture she's in San Francisco or something, just scootin along in her French lookin' outfit. Oh, totally off tangent: I'm going to take French in September. Tre' excited.

Ok... back on to my little pity party. I think my mojo went on a late summer vacay. I went to Michael's and tons of fun stuff to be had, I even broke budget and bought some stuff. (I need stamps like I need a hole in my head) BUT! They had couple Martha sets that were on sell, so I couldn't resist.

However, once I got home, sat down, get all good and ready to work, nada. I mean, zilch, nil, zero, niet, nothing. So, I ended up surfing the web once again.

Oh well, hopefully it'll come back soon...
Supplies:
All stamps by Rubber Romance

Kindness

2009-08-19T11:35:00.001-07:00

Kindness
Originally uploaded by Patty_kins

Not a whole lot to update here... I took the easy way out to the card today... it's a scrap card. This is the Anna Griffin's card pack. Everything is pretty straight up. I just love the quote. It's said: "No act of kindness however small is ever wasted. - Aesop"

I was thinking how growing up we have all the Aesop's stories that teach us a moral or a lesson. And how, in this day and age, it seems to be overrated. I'm not sure if all the technology is taking over or what. Anyway, I started to do some research about the stories that are forgotten. You can go here to see them.

I just like the idea, like parables, that while it is teaching a lesson it is also telling a story. People don't write like that anymore where they allow you to think about the results and let you draw your own conclusion and yet you arrive at the same point as the author wants you to go.

Anyway, absolutely have nothing to do w/ the card. I thought it's nice saying and I like how it used so little words to express such a grand idea. I love it and this is a great card as a thank you to my friend. :) One stone two birds.

Supplies:
All by Anna Griffin