FINALLY

Wow it is sure nice to be back to creating! I have NO idea what has been up with me...the desire is there, but the ideas have been NIL!

I was determined to finish something lastnight before I went to bed, and this is what I finished. Over the weekend, I bought the Dustin Pike Mega Deal which included all 118 of his released digistamps. They are all just adorable! I have a friend in Virginia who just ADORES monkeys, and her puter died not too long ago, so I thought this would be perfect for her! Isn't that "Banana" computer too cool? ( as opposed to an Apple) I had a totally different idea for the layout, but when I Coluzzled the image, I slipped and totally messed it up! I was devastated~

I decided to just cut him out and mount him, and I am glad I did as it gave some dimension. I didn't have any cardstock that was the exact color of the banana, so I made some with the same color yellow watercolor on white CS. I was thrilled it worked. Since my friend, Cindy, challenged me to try the Polished Stone Technique, I am just in love with the look, so I did it for this card.

I wanna play with Magnolias today, or maybe some Sarah Kays I just got...or maybe the Inky Impressions stamp I got yesterday....Anyway, I will be back later with something else....

Have a Wonderful Wednesday and thanks so much for stopping by!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

Yay, I got another one done...I almost forgot to post it...LOL! I have just had so much fun with my new little Tilda's. This gal is Farmer Tilda, and she is my only one that is sitting. I hand drew the swing she is sitting on, since I have none of the Magnolia Accessories-yet. I colored Tilda with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush, then cut her out. After drawing the swing, I colored it with watercolors and cut it out with Nesties. I used a glue runner to adhere Tilda to the scallopped circle and then mounted them all to the BG. I finished it off with corner punches and the flowers. Simple, but effective.
This card qualifies for the Pink Elephant Challenge, which is to use Red and 2 Blues. Be sure to check them out!

I hope everyone has had a blessed day! I will see you again tomorrow!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

MEGA DEAL at Dustin Pike

Wanna pick up 118 ADORABLE digi stamps like this one for just $25?? Head on over to Dustin Pike's Dragondoodle Designs, and check out the DEAl he has going til Midnight tonight! You won't regret it..I didn't!
I will be back later with something handmade...Have a FABBY Sunday, and thanks for stopping by!

Rubber Hugs,
Julie

99 Things...and a Blog Candy heads up!

I found this little ditty while Blog Hopping, and it has a Blog Candy attatched! Check it out, and play along...I would love to see everyone's answers! You can find the candy at Sue's Krafty Cards . Have FUN! Please let me know if you played, so I can go see YOUR answers..hehehe!

What follows is a list of 99 things that you may or may not have done and I thought it would be fun to see what you've all done.

So here’s the list. My ‘Haves’ are in Blue ( there are 64..wow, I am old..LOL)


1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland/world/Disneyland Paris

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Made a Snow Angel

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice ( does the gondola at Paris! Paris! in Las Vegas count? LOL)

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Stood in the rim of the Grand Canyon

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an erupting volcano in person.

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theatre

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Cookies for charity

62. Gone whale watching

63. Been given flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favourite childhood toy

70. Visited Buckinham Palace

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt or blanket

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Been to the top of the Empier State Building

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

Thanks for stopping by today...

Rubber Hugs,
Julie

Tilda #2 for Tuesday...LOL

Yup, I got a second one made today....in between making lunch, doing laundry, watching the Michael Jackson Memorial, taking my daughter driving, and making dinner! I had a BUNCH of challenges in this little Tilda Card. It all started with the Sketch Saturday sketch and my sweet Tilda. First I watercolored her, and did her flower halo in glitter gel pens. I couldn't get the three flowers above the sentiment to look right, so I am sorry, I only used one. Is that creative license? LOL

This card also qualifies for other challenges. Just Magnolia required the use of a charm... got it. Charisma Cards wanted buttons...they are there. Spoonful of Sugar required hearts...got LOTS of those! Creative Card Crew asked for ribbon...got those. The Next Level, which wanted the use of buttons and bows...check! And lastly, ( though I am sure there are others out there I don't know about) Pile It On which wanted the use of at least 3 different embellishments...ribbon, brad, buttons, charm...got those. I just took this picture, and I think it looks a little dark, so I will try to get a better one in the morning. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Rubber hugs,

Julie

I Got My Magnolias...YAY!!

I got my order from Simon Says Stamp lastnight, and got to play! This is Daisy Tilda..isn't she adorable? Ok they are ALL adorable...LOL! I did her up as a gatefold card, which is a new one for me. She is colored with watercolor pencils and AquaPen, and her little wings are glittered. I cut her out and matted her using my Nesties, and the BG paper is some from my stash. The sentiment is by SU and the flowers are Primas.

I have more to play with, so I am off to find some challenges to do! Have a wonderful day, and I will see you later... Thanks for stopping by!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

I Disappeared..

But now I am back! Friday night, I did a Sketch Challenge I found online, and OMGoodness, it was HORRENDOUS! I was so distraught ( OK here comes the drama) that I couldn't bring myself to even go to the stamping table. I know, sounds corny, but it is true! My poor friend, Cindy, had to deal with my whining....she is a saint!

Anyway, she challenged me to try the Polished Stone Technique since I had never done it, and voila, my Mojo has returned! Thank you, Cindy!

This card is the result~ I used YoYo Yellow and Positively Pink re-inkers to do the Polished Stone. I totally love how it came out! Then I stamped Upsy Daisey in Marveous Magenta ( I know that sounds gross) and embossed it. Next time, I am NOT embossing...I think it will look better. then I just layered with White and Positively Pink on a YoYo Yellow card base.

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I have a few more ideas in my head, so I will be posting again tomorrow, I am sure! Thanks for stopping by...

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

ICS #23 And Digital Tuesday Challenge

I just LOVE this little guy by Justin Pike! Actually, I think I love all his little guys...LOL! I am thrilled to get to use him for this weeks Inspirational Card Sketch! He ALSO qualifies for the challenge at Digital Tuesday, which is to use a SUMMER theme! ( AND the sponsor just happens to be JUSTIN)

I have had this piece of PP for a LONG time, and was dying to use it. Sorry, I have NO IDEA who makes it, there was no signature on the back, but I know I got it in Iowa at JoAnn's.

This card is a little odd sized...it is 6 1/4 X 4 1/2...the size of the new envys I got. I was happy to make it a little larger, as the image fit perfectly that way. Mr. Teddy is colored with Watercolor Pencils and Crayons and the sentiment is computer generated. I cut some of the underwater goodies out of the PP to use as embellishments, and I like how they look overall. When I got him all together, something was missing, so I added the paper piercing around the main panel and that was what was needed. This was a fun sketch...be sure to go check it out and play along!

Thanks for stopping by today...have a GLORIOUS Wednesday!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie