Yippee!! I get to announce my first on-line art journal class! It's going to revolve around healing your inner soul and exploring your creative one. Take a look!!
If you would like to sign up for more information as the class date nears, please email me using the little envelope button over on the right. Squeee! I hope to see lots of you there!
We start September 19, 2011, and go for 6 weeks. Thanks so much for checking it out!
♥ ~ky
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Busy Busy Bunnies
Hello friends! I have been busy these past few days. Today, it's all caught up with me. I got 9 hours of sleep over a 72-hour period. I kept up my physical therapy 3 days in a row. I did the normal, nominal house keeping (thank goodness for Cabana Boy or we would live in a pig-sty!). Today, I can hardly walk. Every fiber in my back and shoulders is screaming. It's a flare, and will keep me company most of the week. Fun stuff!
I made it to the studio (hello, it's downstairs, right next to the living room) and pulled out stamps. I made... this!
There are seven... 7 ... images on this card. Some are stamped several times, but there are 7 unique images. Most of them are from Theresa Momber's new set Heartfelt, available from Gina K but I also used the salt grass image from her By the Sea set.
So, a couple weeks ago, I mentioned I would be announcing my class in a couple weeks. Here it is, time already. I need to make a little video to tell you all about it. If my body will cooperate, I will get it done today! Class won't start for a couple more weeks, so save your pennies. You're gonna want to go on this ride with me!
Two days ago, we had a big scare. I had Tinker out in our bunny romp pen, and we were chatting with the neighbor. Another neighbor came over with his lab following along, and the lab saw the bunny and oh my oh my. Tinker never was 'got' but she set about crashing the pen and shrieking that horrible bunny death-cry. Oh my HEART! She was terrified, and whimpered even after we were safely inside. For the next day and most of today, I haven't been far from her.
Please understand - I have no problem with my neighbor or his lovely labby (we miss our girl). It was just one of those chance situations. It reminded me how quickly the whole world can change. Hug your babies! Find your happy, share your hellos, and try to not take life too seriously.
Ciao!
♥~ky
Recipe: Gina K pure luxury papers (white 120 lb., tan leather, chocolate brown), Bo Bunny patterned paper, Bazzill textured red, Gina K brown stitched ribbon, jute ribbon, jute twine, Gina K brads, Ky's faux stitching, Copic markers, Spellbinder's nestability dies and ribbon tag die.
I made it to the studio (hello, it's downstairs, right next to the living room) and pulled out stamps. I made... this!
{click to enlarge}
There are seven... 7 ... images on this card. Some are stamped several times, but there are 7 unique images. Most of them are from Theresa Momber's new set Heartfelt, available from Gina K but I also used the salt grass image from her By the Sea set.
So, a couple weeks ago, I mentioned I would be announcing my class in a couple weeks. Here it is, time already. I need to make a little video to tell you all about it. If my body will cooperate, I will get it done today! Class won't start for a couple more weeks, so save your pennies. You're gonna want to go on this ride with me!
Two days ago, we had a big scare. I had Tinker out in our bunny romp pen, and we were chatting with the neighbor. Another neighbor came over with his lab following along, and the lab saw the bunny and oh my oh my. Tinker never was 'got' but she set about crashing the pen and shrieking that horrible bunny death-cry. Oh my HEART! She was terrified, and whimpered even after we were safely inside. For the next day and most of today, I haven't been far from her.
Please understand - I have no problem with my neighbor or his lovely labby (we miss our girl). It was just one of those chance situations. It reminded me how quickly the whole world can change. Hug your babies! Find your happy, share your hellos, and try to not take life too seriously.
Ciao!
♥~ky
Recipe: Gina K pure luxury papers (white 120 lb., tan leather, chocolate brown), Bo Bunny patterned paper, Bazzill textured red, Gina K brown stitched ribbon, jute ribbon, jute twine, Gina K brads, Ky's faux stitching, Copic markers, Spellbinder's nestability dies and ribbon tag die.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Homecoming
Welcome to my little corner of blogosphere. If you've come here just on a random whim, welcome! I'd love to encourage you to visit Melanie Muenchinger's website, because I'm featuring stamps she designed. Besides, you will learn so much from her!
I have really been enjoying bringing you projects using Melanie's Basket Buddies this month. Wow! There are so many ways to work these stamps. They play nicely with all sorts of other sets! I've used Melanie's Hip to Be Square today to make 2 cards to welcome some of our heroes home!
I simply created a 'sofa' of Basic Grey paper, overlaid clear plastic, and superimposed the cross lines for the window. The plush bed works great with the sentiment from Nina's Lovely Labels 3 and a Spellbinder's Fancy Tag #2 die. Just add some ribbon (wide ribbon on the left is May Arts, across tag die is organdy) and some bling, and there you have it!
I followed the same design with the kitties, and their sofa. I stamped the critters separately, and colored them using Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits.
I created the background using distress inks and blending foam to mimic the light inside a house as they await their master's arrival. This card uses Spellbinder's Fancy Tags #3 die and gingham ribbon with a Prima flower and a gorgeous little button from Gina K.
A finishing touch I love to use brings light to their eyes with glossy accents. I also use it on the puppies' noses - you know they are always wet! I hope you enjoy both of these cards. I love this set so much, and am honored to showcase their uses!
This set can be put to so many uses. Is your child going off to college and leaving a loved pet behind? Do you know someone whose heart is breaking at the loss of their family member? Do you just want to send a silly note with an adorable image? This is the puuuuurrrrfect set!
Thanks for stopping by!
♥~ky
I have really been enjoying bringing you projects using Melanie's Basket Buddies this month. Wow! There are so many ways to work these stamps. They play nicely with all sorts of other sets! I've used Melanie's Hip to Be Square today to make 2 cards to welcome some of our heroes home!
{click any image to enlarge!}
I simply created a 'sofa' of Basic Grey paper, overlaid clear plastic, and superimposed the cross lines for the window. The plush bed works great with the sentiment from Nina's Lovely Labels 3 and a Spellbinder's Fancy Tag #2 die. Just add some ribbon (wide ribbon on the left is May Arts, across tag die is organdy) and some bling, and there you have it!
I followed the same design with the kitties, and their sofa. I stamped the critters separately, and colored them using Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits.
I created the background using distress inks and blending foam to mimic the light inside a house as they await their master's arrival. This card uses Spellbinder's Fancy Tags #3 die and gingham ribbon with a Prima flower and a gorgeous little button from Gina K.
A finishing touch I love to use brings light to their eyes with glossy accents. I also use it on the puppies' noses - you know they are always wet! I hope you enjoy both of these cards. I love this set so much, and am honored to showcase their uses!
This set can be put to so many uses. Is your child going off to college and leaving a loved pet behind? Do you know someone whose heart is breaking at the loss of their family member? Do you just want to send a silly note with an adorable image? This is the puuuuurrrrfect set!
Thanks for stopping by!
♥~ky
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Gorgeous Weather
Everyone has been suffering with the heat lately. Our weather finally turned and it is just lovely. Beautiful blue skies, a little rain every few days, temps in the low 80s. Football is on the schedule, and we're heading into my favorite season, fall.
I guess that's what made me pull out my Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper pad. Flowers in winter aren't all that common, beyond the usual poinsettia, but it felt right. More like Christmas wrapping paper flowers and boxes that get ripped open.
Or this one with some Robin's Nest gems tucked in between?
Oh yeah, those little stringy bows. They are custom colored dental floss. Give a great look and a nice fragrance, too! When you put it all together, this is what you get:
Notice all the summery green in the background? Yep, it's a great time to be in Chicago. I hope you enjoy a little cool breeze today. See you soon!
Ta!
♥~ky
Recipe: Gina K pure luxury cardstock, Basic Grey patterned paper, misc cardboard, Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Tattered Flowers die, EK Success border punch, Robin's Nest dew drops, Hobby Lobby organza ribbon, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Memento ink, Gina K stamp sets Warm & Wonderful, and Lovely Labels, and Gina K buttons.
I guess that's what made me pull out my Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper pad. Flowers in winter aren't all that common, beyond the usual poinsettia, but it felt right. More like Christmas wrapping paper flowers and boxes that get ripped open.
{click on any image to enlarge}
Or this one with some Robin's Nest gems tucked in between?
Oh yeah, those little stringy bows. They are custom colored dental floss. Give a great look and a nice fragrance, too! When you put it all together, this is what you get:
Notice all the summery green in the background? Yep, it's a great time to be in Chicago. I hope you enjoy a little cool breeze today. See you soon!
Ta!
♥~ky
Recipe: Gina K pure luxury cardstock, Basic Grey patterned paper, misc cardboard, Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix Tattered Flowers die, EK Success border punch, Robin's Nest dew drops, Hobby Lobby organza ribbon, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Memento ink, Gina K stamp sets Warm & Wonderful, and Lovely Labels, and Gina K buttons.
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