VSN Challenge

Sometimes I think I need hit over the head before something registers. I've been on SCS a few times this week, and I kept seeing 'Girls Night Out.' I had no clue. The stamping shorthand (VSN - Virtual Stamp Night for those of you shorthand illiterate like me) is like a whole other language to me. Luckily, I figured it out this morning. Unfortunately, I had plans for the majority of the day. I got home at 8:55, logged in, and started on 'The Eyes Have It" challenge. I picked out my paper, my stamps, and my eyelets - and the phone rings. It's my BF, so there went meeting the deadline. We could talk for hours. Amazingly, I submitted my work 20 minutes after the 10pm deadline.



So here's my card. I used the Snow Angels set. I've always loved it, and the cold weather definitely inspired me. I colored the image with my prismacolors and watercolored them. I added some glitter to the snow and eyelets down the side of the DP (<- Yep, I'm going to try to use the shorthand too!).

I didn't attempt the next VSN challenge since I was already behind, so I'm looking forward to the last. Who knows, maybe I'll have another post in a little while!

A Tisket, A Tasket

Here's a photo of my card for SCS Sketch Challenge 159. I'm really happy with how it turned out, and I think I'm hooked on Bellas! I received my Bella order last week, and I'm ready to order more. I might have to find a second job to support my habit!

For this card, I used SU Blushing Blossom paper, CK Confetti and Daisies, and Paper Company white and brown. I cut the stitched circle and shadow circle with my Cricut (Mini Monograms cartridge) and also the posie (flower1 from George and Basic Shapes cartridge) - this compliments the paper so well. I used my Stampin Pastels on Gardenbella's dress and basket and watercolor pencils on the rest of her. Final touches included a teeny button on the flower and the sentiment, "If friends were flowers, I'd pick you" on the inside of the card.

When I started the card I was going to steer away from the colors since my card from yesterday used the pink/brown combo. I'm glad I ignored that - my next project can always use different colors.

Here she is

As promised, here's my Imeldabella card! In fact, it's my first bella card. The inside reads, You can handle anything with the right pair of shoes. This card is perfect for me to send out because I'm known for my love (okay - obsession) with shoes. The photo isn't as clear as I'd like it to be, so I'll work on that. I took the photo under the light of a lamp. I've read a few posts about taking photos in natural light, so I think I'll try that next time.

Supplies include:

Papers - SU Very Vanilla, Colorbok Jazzy, and PaperCompany Brown

Stamps - Imeldabella

Inks - SU Basic Black

Embellishments - Brown satin ribbon, Buttons

Last week, I made a personal organizer (date book/address book) and placed teachabella on the front cover. I'll have to upload that soon.

Off the Ground and Wasting Time

Well, I got the blog off the ground and running. I'm wasting tons of time with cutesy add-ons - don't ask how long I spent creating the playlist!

I'm going to log off shortly to make a thinking of you card. I'm planning on using Imeldabella with the saying 'You can deal with anything if you have the right shoes.' I need a card to send to a student's parent who's had it rough over the last few weeks. It should bring a good laugh - she knows about my shoe obsession. Watch for photos!

Speaking of shoe obsession, here's a photo of the witch's shoes I made my students this Halloween. I placed 'witches' toes' (cheese curls) inside the shoes - the kids loved them!

Getting Started

So I've taken the plunge and started my own blog. I've been visiting others' blogs over the past few weeks, and I love seeing their creations and ideas. I figure if I set this space up for my own creations I will be motivated to create more regularly. Keep your fingers crossed!