Technical Difficulties

Sorry for the inconvenience. I will be working on my blog look today. Stay tuned tomorrow for my acrylic stamp storage system.

I have been playing around with some inking and stamping techniques from a book called, " Artist Trading Card Workshop" by Bernie Berlin. I have had this book for a while, and whenever I am in a creative rut, I grab it and just play.

These cards are made using three different techniques. The first card is made using the Glass-like Resin technique. The second is using the Metal Tape with alcohol inks.The third is with the Emboss Resist.

Glitz Girls' Class

Last week, I took a class at my lss, with the Glitz Girl's. These are the 3 layouts that we did in class. I love how we layered the cardstock stickers and stamps. The papers had just the right amount of grunge for me. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the new papers and embellishments coming out in August.

Crate Paper Canvas

This is the canvas that I created using the same idea that I used on the card posted earlier this week. I changed the quote with one that I wrote myself. I used the same Crate Paper Lillian line and the canvas is 9x12. I sewed the papers and distressed the edges with a distressing tool and turquoise paint to help them stand out.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

After weeks of not a drop, we finally had rain for the past two days. I caught this photo as these two were looking out of the window really wanting to go out and play. How cute!

My weekend was great! Thanks for all of the birthday greetings that came via snail mail and e-mail. We grilled a ton of food and had friends over to spend the day. The cakes were delicious. I had to make dh take what was left to work today so I would stop eating it.

My dh surprised me with a Canon compact camera for my birthday. Now I need to read the manuel and get familiar with all the settings. It has a kids and pets button which is new to me. I am looking forward to trying this feature with my fur babies. I hope the quality is as good or close to the digital rebel.

Yesterday, I had time to play with some new goodies from Crate Paper. I think the collection is called Lillian, but I am not 100% sure. It is so yummy! I made a 5x7 beaded card and played around with some other projects.

I like the card so much that I think I will covert it to a canvas, but I will change the quote. I may post pictures later this week when I get it all done. (and learn the how to's of the new camera)

39 and counting

What a week this was and it is not over yet! Since I am turning 40 tomorrow, my dh and daughter dubbed this week my birthday week. I had a sweet lunch with my dd on Monday, they took me to a movie and then we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my youngest sister and her husband on Tuesday, a pedicure with my sister and daughter on Wednesday, and then today, they took me out to lunch and then to buy a cake for tomorrow.

And to top it off, my lss moved to a bigger location this week, and it is absolutely wonderful. The best that I can describe it is by saying it is like Memory Mania meets French Quarter. I can't wait to get in there and teach next month.

I hope that everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend. And while we are celebrating, please remember our troops that are still out there fighting for our freedom. And if you can, please say a prayer for them and their families.

Happy 4th and God Bless America!!!