Baby Mania!!!

It's been like baby mania around here lately! I am finding that I need baby cards again. I was digging through some old SU! designer paper lately and found these two old favs of mine. The base of both of these cards are the same - the boy card was taken in natural sunlight and the girl card at night under my OTT-lite. I'm working on rearranging some items on my blog. I added some links to blogs I visit regularly. If I visit yours and don't have yours listed, please let me know! It was an oversight and I would be more than happy to link your site to mine!!! I also spend a lot of time reading other types of blogs (gasp!) that are not stamping related. I listed some of those also. Today is the last day of vacation - sniff, sniff.... Thanks for stopping by my blog today!!!

Back to Stamping! Beate's Weekend Sketch

Hey everyone! I'm back!!!! I feel SOOOOOOOO much better since I had a week's vacation from work! I'm sleeping much better again! Thanks for visiting my blog even though I haven't been posting any samples. What a great way to start stamping again - completing Beate's Sketch Challenge! I did a little Internet shopping on my break from posting. I have wanted some Elzybells for a long time...I really like the holiday ones the best, but these little gals caught my eyes.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope everyone is doing well. I'm really looking forward to catching up on my favorite blogs! P.S. I am getting some BLOG CANDY ready!

Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Full of Life (SU), Hugs (Elzybells)
Paper: SU DP, Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomegranate
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Markers and Blender Pens

Insomniac in the House!

Hey blog friends! I was sitting here feeling badly that I haven't updated my blog much in the last two weeks! I'm taking a little break from posting until April. I haven't been feeling very well lately and I think that it is due to my chronic sleep walking! Yes, anyone who has lived with me in my life can attest that I am an avid sleep walker!! I've also been working a lot more than I am accustomed to (yes, I'm spoiled on part-time) and that is likely affecting my sleep too. Sooooo.....I'm trying to simplify my life for a short bit to get my sleep back on track! So, everyone take care and I'll be back soon!

Beate's Weekend Sketch

I've said it many times before...I LOVE SKETCHES! I love it when someone else does all the thinking for you! Sorry I didn't post this past week. I worked full-time and I haven't felt very well lately. I'm feeling much better today!

This was the first time I did the faux-criss/cross stitching. I think it adds to the card! I was also glad to get out this stamp set again! I love GARDEN WHIMSEY!!! Do you think we can petition SU! to NOT retire these IN-COLORS??? I can't wait to see what the new ones will be this summer!

Have a great weekend! Thank you for checking out my blog! Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Garden Whimsey

Ink: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate

Paper: SU Designer Paper, Wild Wasabi, Apricot Appeal

Accessories: Purely Pom Double Stitched Ribbon, Paper Piercer

My Family

What a fun little project! I can't wait to make some more of these for my friends.

I ended up with fangs on my person because I stamped the head down too low! LOL!!! Oh well, some days the kids probably think I have fangs! Thanks for looking! :)Julie

UPDATE: I forgot the recipe for this project!!!
Stamps: All in the Family, Family Accessories

Sunday Stamping

I was browsing splitcoaststampers and was inspired to make this card by this card . I really liked the little side panel. What a great day for stamping. I'm taking a break to watch my Hoosiers. They are currently getting their bottoms kicked by Michigan State. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. I'm just sure Spring will be here soon!!!!!!


Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Friendship Blooms
Paper: Blue Bayou, Chocolate chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky
Accessories: Blender Pen (soft sky), More Mustard Marker, Brad

Rub-ons ROCK

Happy weekend to everyone! I finally have some time to stamp this weekend! Yahooo!!! I hope you do also! Rub-ons ROCK!!!! I have loved them for years and I am happy that SU! has their own now!!! Here is a quick card I just made for a friend.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Friendship Blooms

Paper: Regal Rose

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Love & Happiness Rub-ons, Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose Markers, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals