Funny Desk Art

I've created a funny bit of framed art...which I think my hubby has claimed for his desk at work.   The patterned papers are from a 6 1/2" paper pad by Kaiser Craft, called 'Vintage Timeless.'  They're lovely papers and I thought the vintage writing, pocket watches and postmarks would go well together on this piece.
 
I've been wanting to play with this photostamp of AE by The Stampsmith for some time now; I'm actually snickering to myself at how it turned out. How funny is Einstein in this pic?

I pondered for a while on what I thought he might be saying and I settled on this quote that I found by him. I chose a nice font (Gessele) and printed it off.

 

 In case you can't read the quote, it reads as follows:

"If A is a success in life 

then A equals x plus y plus z. 

Work is x, y is play; and 

z is keeping your mouth shut." 

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TSC33: Anything Goes Challenge

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge and we've made it super simple for you this time since you choose the theme! That's right, Anything Goes! The only thing we ask, in order to be eligible for the prize draw, is that you use at least one stamp by The Stampsmith in your project. Just have fun with it! :)

I chose to create a wall hanging for my project, although you're more than welcome to simply make a card, as well. I just had a craving for altering something!  lol   :)   My wall hanging is mounted onto a wood block that has a hollowed out area in the back for hanging.  I've always liked this image by The Stampsmith.   She looks like she's is deep thought about the past...treasured moments perhaps? 

I hope you decide to play along in the fun.  I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!

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Butterfly Kisses for My Mutchkin

My little 'Mutchkin' had an accident today at daycare, so I made her this tonight to cheer her up. She fell off the play structure and bruised her tail bone quite nicely.   She's been sleeping ever since she got home at 5 pm and it's after midnight now.  Unfortunately, I imagine she's going to be sore for quite some time.  She loves it when I when I make her cards, especially when she's not feeling feel, so I thought I'd play around and make her a little bit of wall art this time for her bedroom. :)   It's mounted on a 12" x 12" piece of cardstock for now.   Little butterfly kisses from Mom for a speedy recovery.  :)

I used the adorable Butterfly Kiss photostamp by The Stampsmith. This stamp comes in a couple different sizes, I used the large size (2.75" x 4").  This stamp also comes in a small size (1.25" x 2") which is great for smaller projects, as well.

Glittery patterned paper (Desert Blooms paper pad by Mindy Terasawa).  Buttons (Foof-a-la).  Flower (Prima),  Journalling Fairy Notecard (Nature Garden Collection by Prima). Hemp string for tying buttons together, Victorian lace and tonnes of Pink Pearls (Dollarama).

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Take Time to Smell the Roses

I have a summery creation to share with you tonight. One of my co-workers asked me to create a card for her for a friend, something happy, peaceful and summer-like. This is the card I came up with. Do you think it works? :)

I used Camelia for my main focal image. Isn't she lovely?  This photo stamp is sold as a single by The Stampsmith.  I distressed all the edges of the cardstock and patterned paper and then some fun buttons, beautiful lace and a pretty like butterfly die cut finish off the embellishing.

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Smile, it's a happy day!

This sweet, little angel is called Butterfly Kisses from The Stampsmith.  Doesn't she just bring a smile to your face?  :)  I have the larger version of this stamp but this is the first time I've used the smaller version of her.  She's just too sweet!   I made the flower and added the sentiment, 'smile' to the inside.

The lace doily is a diecut from Cheery Lane.  They have the most intricate diecuts...I just love this one.   Lots of chocolate pearls finish off the embellishing.

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TSC31 Christmas in July

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge.  This time around we're doing Christmas in July for a bit of fun.   As a summer twist, you can use summer colours in your Christmas creation.
For my creation, I used Grace by The Stampsmith.  

I hope you decide to join in on the fun for a chance to win a gift certificate from The Stampsmith Store (value $21.)
 
I look forward to seeing all your creations! 

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Altered Wooden Pencil Cup

I had fun altering this wooden pencil cup. I used a different stamped sentiment for each side and kept it simple by just adding a little ribbon around the top and bottom. I alternated the patterned paper on each side and adhered it with a glue stick, then I used Sookwang tape to adhere the grosgrain ribbon to the top and bottom. A Nestabilities die cut to do the ivory sentiment layers and I free hand cut the lime green base layers as I didn't want the layer as big as the next size die cut that I have.

 

 

I know I've been MIA lately, I've been having a lot of health problems and unfortunately I just haven't been up for crafting. I've suffered with migraines since I was quite young, but a couple of years ago I was diagnosed with Hemi-Plegic Migraines. Now, when I get a migraine, my left arm, chest and face go paralyzed and sometimes, my left leg and foot go paralyzed, as well. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating it can be to lose the use of your body, like that. Sometimes, with very little warning. I've been on daily prescription meds for a while now as a preventative and have other meds to help with the migraines, but none of it really seems to be helping. A couple of weeks ago, I had a seizure-like episode, but this is the first one I've ever had. This is extremely concerning for me as it came on so fast. I was chatting with Jim and all of a sudden I had a feeling unlike I've ever had before. I could hear Jim talking to me for part of it, but I couldn't talk myself and couldn't move. This lasted about 45 minutes but I only remember about the first 5 minutes. Apparently, he helped me off to bed but I have absolutely no recollection of getting from the couch to my bed. Scary. I'm been tested for MS in the past and the results came back negative. So, my family doctor has referred me to see a Neurologist to see if he can provide me with any more answers. I've missed a great deal of work and I hate that. I love my job and truly want to be there. I'm overcome with guilt when I'm not there as I know my work is piling up or it's falling on to someone else who is already stretched to the limit to carry the slack. Anyway, I just want to find out if there is something more I can be doing to help the condition, or on a long shot, maybe even find some sort of cure. I'd be interested to know if anyone else out there suffers from Hemi-Plegic migraines or the symptoms I've described. I'm open to any tidbits of information. You never know it just might help.

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