Daven, being the AWESOME DUDE that he is, gave us some new themes to play with so I will be switching things around a little bit this weekend trying to find one that *suits* me and make sure there are no glitches.  If you notice anything funky or if something seems off, let me know and I’ll try to take care of it.  Thanks.

I have come to the conclusion that I am Designer Paper Challenged (DPC)!!! I have seen so many wonderful creations over at SplitcoastStampers using beautiful DP and I just cannot make it work for me. I just recently got the Designer Series Double-Sided Paper from Stampin’ Up! so thought I’d give it a try… It was quite a struggle for me.  Getting the layout right, deciding what stamp set to use with it and finally to add matching colors!  Some relaxation time - I had a headache when I was done!!!  Let me know what you think. What am I missing??

Stamps: Blooming With Happiness
Paper: SU DP, Pretty In Pink, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Scalloped Punch, circle punch, ticket punch, paper piercer, brads, markers

Stamps: Blooming With Happiness, Paisley
Paper: SU DP, Whisper White, Garden Green, Sage Shadow
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Scalloped punch, circle punch, markers, primas, brads, paper piercer, gel pen

Stamps: Blooming with Happiness
Paper: SU DP, Taken with Teal, Whisper White, Sage Shadow
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Paper piercer, scalloped punch, circle punch, Primas, brads

Stamps: Living Large, Blooming With Happiness
Paper: SU DP, Gable Green, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Ticket punch, oval punch, scalloped oval punch, Hodgepodge Hardware, ribbon, markers, paper piercer

Don’t know why but I did not realize that Easter was coming so soon. So, that being said I had to get busy working the inks. (Like I’m a pro or something… Sheesh!)

Anyhoo, I just luv these cute little bunnies - so friendly and springy. Yeah SPRING!!! I still have to come up with an Easter idea for G’s preschool class but at least my easter cards are done.

Stamps: Spring Gifts, Simply Said
Paper: Pixie Pink, Brilliant Blue, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, versamark, Pixie Pink
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, ribbon, colored pencils, paper piercer, gel pen, stickles

Stamps: Spring Gifts, Simply Said
Paper: Pixie Pink, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, versamark
Accessories: , ribbon, colored pencils, stickles

Being *married to the NAVY* you tend to make really good friends that you know will eventually be moving away (if you don’t move away first…) Well, I have one such friend. We were stationed together in GA almost 6 years ago (where we were both pregnant with our first baby together…my eating buddy… ) and were very lucky to be transferred to CT together. It has been nice because neither of us have family close by and our kids now play toghether. I guess we knew it would happen one day… the move we didn’t want! She and her family are moving to New Hampshire this summer and my family will be moving to (we think) Washington in October. I am excited to be going somewhere different but at the same time very sad to know that my best friend won’t be coming with me… My 4 year old son is supposed to marry her 4 year old daughter… NOW WHAT!!!???

This is for her!!!

Stamps: Living Large, Paisley, Small Sayings
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Cool Caribbean
Ink: Basic Black, versamark
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, ribbon, ticket punch, markers

I am stuck on the Cool Caribbean and Pretty In Pink this weekend. Think it looks goooood…

My sister and I share the same birthday, TWO years apart and so I made this for her birthday next week. She is in Texas and just had her 2nd baby girl, Ellie, in March. So, now I have another March birthday to add to my calendar!

Stamps: Living Large, Paisley, Small Sayings
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Cool Caribbean
Ink: Basic Black, versamark
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, ribbon, ticket punch, markers

I needed a quick girly card and just LOVE this set so here it is. The colors are very different for me… I don’t usually use brights, I’m more of a soft colors kinda gal. Not sure about the black ribbon though. Too bold?

Stamps: Blooming With Happiness, Paisley
Paper: Pink Passion, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, versamark
Accessories: Scalloped punch, circle punch, stickles, ribbon, WW punch, paper piercer, brads, markers

I have finally had some time to stamp so I took advantage of that and hope to have more time this weekend since I new rubbah to play with!!!

Okay, so I have been dying to play with this set… who hasn’t? I finally get it mounted and ready to use when… wham! NO IDEAS!!! Don’t you just hate when that happens??? So, what’s a girl to do but start with a fave combo?! Blue and yellow is one of my favorite faves! It’s calming, it’s bright, it’s everything I need to get started… So, this is the end result.

Stamps: Doodle This, Canvas
Paper: Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Brocade Blue, Basic Black, Versamark
Accessories: ticket punch, SU brads, paper piercer, gel pen
Techniques: watercolor