Hello Monday!

Good Morning! I am home from a WONDERFUL visit with my parents and family! I can't believe how the time just flew by~ My baby Brother came down from Minniapolis, and me up from Arkansas, so the whole family was there for Daddy's Retirement Party! It was wonderful! Everyone that was invited was there, a great showing for Dad-lots of people love him.

Back to life, I guess. Yesterday I had a Bridal Shower to attend, and needed a card--go figure....hehehe. This is what I came up with. I don't have an umbrella stamp and couldn't find my pattern for the umbrella Iris Fold, so I made my own paper piecing template and went from there. Guess what the Wedding colors are going to be...LOL! This was a super fast card, aside from making the template. The flowers are punched, and the sentiment is computer generated. The rest speaks for itself.

I bought some adorable DigiStamps yesterday from DigiStamp Boutique, so I will be back later with a Father's Day card to pop in the mail to Daddy. I hope I do them justice...

Thanks for stopping by!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

Adios For a While...

I am headed HOME to Iowa early tomorrow morning, so I will not be here for over a week. Lastnight, I made a card I had done YEARS ago, but loved, so I copied it...hehe. I needed another Thinking of You card, and this one fits perfectly.

I hope everyone has a wonderful next couple of weeks! I will be back on the 12th, and I am sure will be anxious to get back to my stamps and Ink! Take care and thanks for stopping by!'

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

Some Silhouette Cards

I put my Silhouette to work yesterday, and did ALOT of cutting. I learned first hand that this little machine can get overheated...LOL!

This first card is one I did to send my Ex as a sympathy card. His brother, and best friend, passed away last Saturday. Since we ( my ex and I ) are friends, I want him to know I am thinking of him at his time of loss! I thought the birds in brown and blue was very masculine looking. I got the cut file free at MamasLegacy. She has some GORGEOUS cut files in various formats, so if you have a cutter, be sure to check her out!!
This second card I made with my Grandmother in mind. My daughter and I are leaving for Iowa ( HOME) on Thursday morning, and Friday will be my Grandma's 88th Birthday. I wanted something pretty and summery for her card, and I think this one fits the bill. The butterfly frame was cut and layered,and the center piece was done on the CuttleBug and watercolored. I cut 2 of this frame at the same time to save paper, and WOW, did the poor machine get overheated! I love that it knows when to take a break, though, so it doesn't get burned out.

I have some more goodies in the works today. My friend, Cindy, has talked me into another DT try out, so today I have to create a card for that. I hope everyone has a BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY! It is sunny and warm here today in NW Arkansas, so I hope you are all having the same weather where you are!! Enjoy your day~

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

A Hoppin' Saturday!

Oh I got alot accomplished today!! I did ALOT of cards with the Silhouette, and I will show you those at a later time. I also did this little ditty...isn't she cute? She is made with a Digi Stamp from Nutcrafters Designs that was a freebie for cardmakers to use to enter their design team call. All you have to do is go to the Nutshells Blog, and see all the details. There will be a release of some ADORABLE new digistamps!! Also be sure to enter to win their FABBY BLOG CANDY!!

This was such a fun little card to make....I started with the sketch provided at the blogsite...it is really neat! Got some PP together...they are by My Minds Eye, and just went to town. I colored the image with watercolor pencils and the aqua painter for a soft look. Used some pink flatback pearls around her neck to dress her up. Layered the flowers, and then finished with the sentiment from Clear Dollar Stamps, and larger flatback pearls.

Well, it is 1:24 a.m. here and I am BEAT!! I will be back later today to show you some of the cool cards I have created using my Silhouette!! Have FABBY SUNDAY!!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie

I GOT MY SILHOUETTE!!

Oh am I one happy girl!! My QuicKutz that I won as a Blog Candy from Simply Handmade arrived yesterday!! I have it set up, have been practicing, and have even bought a few images already...LMAO!! I will be back later this evening with something created with the Silhouette!! See you SOON!

Rubber Hugs,
Julie

OK I am back...LOL

I have been playing, and since I am not very computer literate, it has been a FUN Challenge....

Here are some things I have made...shoot, I left the Monarch Butterfly out of the picture...guess I will have to make another butterfly card...Are you all about sick of butterflies on my blog?

All of these designs, other than the trees, were included with the machine...I feel like I have TOTALLY SCORED! This little gadget is WONDERFUL!

Ok enough ranting....Thanks again for stopping by, and I will have some cards made with my Silhouette this weekend!!

Julie

Happy Memorial Day!

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday!! It is an overcast day here in NW Arkansas, but it doesn't stop the celebrations honoring our country's Heroes!!
I got to do some stamping today, and made some swap cards that need to go out. This one is for a sketch swap on my Yahoo Group.
I used my Charlie Daisy set from Clear Dollar Stamps, and stamped him in black StazOn then watercolored him. I did a sponged on sky in the background. The rest of the card was simple...just the layers and a flower. The leaves are from SU Sizzix Little Leaves Die, and I just cut a couple off the spray to use with the prima. I love the look...
I am off to make a Lasagna for dinner, as I have been craving it!! I hope you all have a wonder rest of the day! Thanks so stopping by, and I hope to have another card for you later today!

Rubber Hugs,
Julie

Well, I did manage to get my Memorial Day card made!! I used the Sketch Saturday Sketch, and I am gonna do yet another one with this sketch...it is COOL! This is an image I got LONG AGO from PC Crafter...isn't it neat how the US is in the flag? Anyway, just wanted to share this...have a FABBY evening, and I will see you tomorrow! Again, thanks for visiting!

Hugs,

Julie

YAY I got to PLAY!

Good Morning!! I have a long weekend, with Memorial Day, so I got some rest, and volia-I got to stamp!! I have had my new 5th Ave Floral set ALL week, and yesterday was the first I inked it up!! I wanted to make a special card for a swap, since one of my partners is my good friend, Cindy. I HAD to be different and use the Lilly stamp instead of the rose, and I am so glad I did! I stamped them on whisper white with violet and cut them out. Sponged them with lilac and Yo-Yo Yellow. The stamens are watercolored with metallic gold, but you can't see it very well in the picture. I used the SU Leaves Die and layered them behind the flowers and then onto the ovals. The ovals are stamped with a flourish and sponged again with Yo-Yo Yellow....can ya tell I like my yellow? Stamped the sentiment and finished it off with the Photo Corners. I hope the girls like them!

I have a day of creating planned, so I should be back later with a couple more things ( crossing my fingers, as I am SLOW) Have a WONDERFUL Sunday and thanks for stopping by!

Rubber Hugs,

Julie