I got a new computer

Sorry I've been MIA again for a bit. In amongst working, I got a new computer, so I've been setting it up. It's now located at my crafty space and I love it here! I had to clean up my old computer for the kids to use now for their games, but I still have to reinstall everything back onto my new one...lots of work. I don't have my bookmarks on my new one yet, so I'm feeling rather lost, but I'll get them moved over tomorrow. I'm also still using my server's web mail and I really don't like it, can't wait to get Thunderbird (email program by Mozilla) re-installed and get that going again, so I can have all my email addy's again, too.

Anyway, I did make a card tonight, but I can't show it to you quite yet. I'll post it on Tuesday night as it's for a get together that night with some friends for a swap that we're doing. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again as it seems like forever since we've all had a chance to get together for a crafty night. We always have a great time sharing ideas with lots of laughs. It's such a great bunch of ladies. I'm so glad to have met them all!

Two of my co-workers have asked me to make a few cards for them, plus I have a zillion birthday cards to make in the next week or so, so I'm gonna be busy. Seems like a lot of my friends, like myself, all celebrate our birthday in the next month. Mine is on the 10th of June - I'll be turning the big 35, so we'll have to celebrate with an extra slice of cake. That extra piece doesn't count when it's your birthday, you know! lol :) So, stay tuned to see some cards soon...

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A day of pampering

I had today off work so I decided to pamper myself and go to the hair salon. I got three inches cut off my hair and I got my hair toned and highlighted. I think if I won the lottery I'd install a salon i my home and have a personal stylist come and do my hair everyday! Is there anything better than having people do your hair for you? lol :)

You can't really see the red highlights in the picture above, so here's another shot to show you. I had to laugh, they're a guy that's one of the stylists at the salon and he saw my hair and said, "Wow, that looks fierce! It's gorgeous!" He's gay, so he wasn't flirting, but I still felt all giggly inside! It's nice to get compliments and I'll take any that anyone wants to give. Especially seeing as how I'll be 35 years old next month! I'm not a spring chicken anymore... lol :)
Hopefully I'll have another card to show you tomorrow. Sorry I've been short on them lately but things have been busy around here. But, I do have a ton of cards to make for upcoming occasions, so I'll have lots to show you soon. Stay tuned...

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A Wonderful Mother's Day

Hope all the Mother's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day today. I woke up to breakfast in bed...quite a yummy smorgasbord! :) And of course crafty cards and artwork from my precious girls! They're such sweethearts!

We drove to the Valley this afternoon to visit my Mum and Dad. We had a nice visit with them and got back home at 9 pm tonight. I'm sure the girls will be sleepy in the morning, but they were so happy to see their grandparents again. It's crazy how we only live an hour drive away but hardly see each other. Time just seems to fly by and we all get into our own routines. We just need to make the time, I guess!

Well, it's time to call it a day, but I just wanted to share a pic of this card that I made for my Mum. It's the same as this card that the made the other night for my Mother-in-Law, except that I added sheer white ribbon to this one. Afterwards, the other one just seemed too plain to me...I think I like it better with the ribbon.

Here's an angle shot to show you the dimension of the card.
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Tumbled Tile Coasters

I have some Tumbled Tile Coasters to share with you tonight. I made this set for my Mum to go with her Mother's Day gift. I scooped the idea for these tile from a gorgeous set that Gina Krupsky of Gina K Designs did and posted on Stamp TV. You can see her tiles here. She's also done up a wonderful video tutorial on how to make these tile coasters.


I loved the butterfly theme idea (imagine that! lol) and I paired another sentiment with it to use as a background. I stamped the sentiment repeatedly over the tile to fill it up and then used a fine grit sandpaper to sand off most of it to give it a muted look. This way it makes the butterfly stand out more. The sentiment reads:

Believe in your dreams and
you can accomplish anything
Congratulations

I bought this stamp today from a lss, but it only came in a ziploc baggie and it's unmounted, so I don't actually know who makes this stamp. I did a quick web search, but with no luck. If you're reading this and know who makes this stamp, could you please let me know. :) I actually cut the congratulations off the bottom of the stamp, since I didn't want to worry about inking it up by mistake and getting it on my coaster. If I want to use the whole sentiment together later, I can still do that by piecing it back together on my acrylic block.

Here's the set of four coasters together.

Here's the self-adhesive cork that I use on the backs of my tiles to protect the table that they're being used on. I buy these at the dollar store. They come in a pack of 20 and they work great.

Well, I had better call it a day, my girls have something planned for me for the morning. I can't wait! Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there. Hope you all have a special day. :)

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Supplies:
Stamps: Butterfly - I0106 (Magenta), Believe in your dreams and you can accomplish anything Congratulations
Ink: Jet Black, Pumpkin and Sunflower Yellow (StazOn)
Tools: Ivory Tumbled Tiles (Home Depot), Sandpaper, Sponge Dauber (SU), facecloth to wipe off sanding dust
Embellishments: 1/2" round self-adhesive cork

A sad day

I had to take my cat, Lynux, to the vet this afternoon as she's been sick and I ended up having to put her down. An extremely sad day as I've had her for 10 years. We got her when she was just 6 weeks old and she was like one of the family. I know she's at peace now and she's not in pain anymore. We'll certainly miss her. :(

Oh, sweet Lynux...

Happy Mother's Day

I made two of these Mother's Day cards last night. One for my Mom and one for my Mother-in-Law. I also have a few more to make, but I'll use a different sketch and different papers. I've been asked by some friends and some of the gals I work with if I'd make them each a Mother's Day card to give to their Mom's. So, I'll have a few more to post in the next couple of days.

I used my Textile Texture folder to add a little extra to the photo corners which I free-hand cut out myself. I simply cut out a 1 1/2" square and then used my small guillotine cutter to cut the square in half to make two triangles. Then, I used my scissors to cut out a smaller triangle from the inside of the longest side. Clear as mud? lol :)

Here's an angle shot to show you the dimension of the card.
I used the Mojo44 sketch for this card, changing it up a bit. Ya gotta love Julee's Mojo Monday Sketches! :)

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Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Mother's Day 97966 G (Inkadinkado), Butterfly - Amy Butler Lotus Floral Stamps (K&Company)
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (SU), Rose (Creative Memories)
Patterned Paper: Vines and Flowers - Rose Coloured Glasses Collection (GCD Studios), Droopy Vines - Rose Coloured Glasses Collection (GCD Studios)
Ink: Purely Pomegranate (SU)
Tools: 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Scissors, Cuttlebug, Textile Texture Embossing Folder