Dreaming...

Well, the late night turned into a long day. We saw an ad last night for a furniture store in town that was going out of business. This one store has furnished most of our home, so I was interested in the sale, but didn't really think too seriously about it. This morning, Engineer asked if we should go "just to look". The thing about that phrase is, we never just look. We walk into the showroom empty handed, but always manage to have a sales slip when we leave. And today was no exception. But in this case, I don't mind...we REALLY need a new living room set. And since we opted not to pay the $175 delivery charge and wait 10 days, we get to pick it up whenever we want! I told Engineer I didn't know what I was more excited about, the new furniture or my new Copic markers that will be delivered on Monday. I'm sure he thinks I'm weird.

So, back to crafting. I did get my card for the sketch done, and here it is.


Stamps: CTMH Key To My Heart, Dream Team
Inks: CTMH Juniper, Cocoa, Creme Brulee reinker, StazOn Timber Brown
Papers: CTMH Key To My Heart Reflection Kit

I stamped the Ms. with the StazOn and colored her in with my prismacolor pencils and gamsol. CTMH has a couple of new sets featuring these ladies. This particular set is for setting goals and reaching your dreams. My dream is to have a waist as tiny as hers. Sigh. I used the Creme Brulee reinker to dye the tiny flowers and added a Sparkle to the center. It was pretty simple and fun to do. I'd like to do another one, but it'll have to wait until the living room is ready.

You Were Expecting A Christmas Card?

I woke up and found this card waiting for me. Apparently, my mind has decided to take a bit of a vacation and left me a goodbye note. Hopefully it will return before all the fuss of the holiday season gets totally out of hand.


Stamps: CTMH Life's A Jungle (June SOTM)
Inks: CTMH Ocean
Papers: CTMH Ocean, Breeze, Citrus Leaf, White Daisy, Black

Chilly...Finally!

Here in Tucson it doesn't get very cold until November. Well, November is well underway and this morning was the first time I had to wear a warm jacket to walk the boys to school. Of course I was rather warm on the way home, but I won't complain.


I made this card a couple of months ago in anticipation of the season. I really like the look of fall leaves and this is about the only way I can get them around here...I have to make them myself. I colored the teddy bear using my favorite Prismacolor pencils and gamsol and of course used my Nestabilites to cut my squares and scallops.



Stamps: CTMH Bears Of The Seasons (retired)
Papers: CTMH Autumn Terracotta, Barn Red, Goldrush, Harvest Reflections Kit (long since retired)