Polyvore.com

My friend Rebecca got me addicted to this new site called Polyvore , thanks Rebecca!!! :o)

This site allows you to create your outfits and it lists the price and the stores, you can actually shop online for some of this stuff.  I've been creating outfits most of the morning, pretty addicting.  Fashion, Shopping, and crafting are my addictions.. Oh and makeup, but that would be included in fashion.  

I'm totally addicted to Black and White but you'll notice that almost instantly.  Go visit Rebecca's blog she's got some really cute outfits herself.  Love her color combinations.

Some of the outfits I've created are reasonably priced, but some are pretty high.  This site allows me to view what I think I'd like to buy.  I hate shopping at the store, I like to go shopping with a vision.  This way I can do that.

Enjoy.

Find me on Polyvore

Happy Monday everyone!  What a weekend, I was really busy with my Dad's Wii.  :o)  We are so competitive in this household, I threw my arm out playing the "Home Run Derby" game.  I'm proud to say that I BEAT my older brother Marco.  I think he finally caught up, but it took him a long time to get there, hee,hee.  I do believe that the Wii was the best thing created for family entertainment.  

Well onto today's card.  I promised I would make a Valentine Card, and I did.  I was not focused last night, I had alot of anxiety about work this week, it shows in the card.  My focus was for a younger audience.  I was not crazy about it, so much more potential.    Enjoy!

Designer paper:  DCVW, The glitter stack

Cardstock:  SU, barely banana

Stampset:  Stampavie, Lelo Design - Dragon Flower

Colorpencils by Staedtler

Sledding

I've put the Valentine Cards on hold til tonight.  My son and nephew both want to go sledding before the football games start. So I'm gonna head out for just a little bit.  In the meantime, I'd like to share these fun, colorful cards I made this week.  My friend Belinda let me borrow a few stamp sets.  I don't know why I need anymore, I have a ton.  But it's always something someone else has that you need.   That is why we can't stop purchasing craft material.

Anyhow onto the cards.

I made the card on the right using the "Limited Edition, Garden Collage", by stampin up.  Designer paper used DCVW, The Blossoms and Butterflies stack.  Pink Passion cardstock by stampin up.  I paper piereced around the edges and sponge inked the edges with honey ink by CTMH.

Card on the left.  Was made for my good friend Tasha. She's our taebo instructor at work.  She's leaving overseas with Billy Blanks to teach taebo to the military.  How fun!!!  What an opportunity.  She's a little nervous, so I thought of making this cheerful card wishing her luck.  GO, TASHA!!!  

Designer Paper:  SU, Haiku

Cardstock:  SU, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp set:  SU, Provencal 2006 hostess set

Ribbon:  American Crafts ribbon.

I used my scor pal to line the edges of the image and sponge paint the edges with chocolate ink by CTMH.

Thanks for stopping by.

Season of Love - Feliz Cumpleanos Papi!

Today I was very much inspired to change my blog background to a Valentine background.  It's always a great time to remind those you love how much they mean to you.  I'm on my way into my stamp room to work on some Valentine Day cards, will post later.    

My father (pictured, in Vietnam) turned 62 yesterday and got a Wii for his birthday, great retirement gift, Right?  Feliz Cumpleanos, Papi!  My sister and I pitched in to buy one, because he was so crazy about playing tennis.  He has not stopped playing since we purchased it.  My father, he is "OLD SCHOOL", this year already, he's purchased a laptop, learned how to view videos on "Youtube", learned how to purchase songs on "Itunes", and now learned how to play video games.  This is really, really big time for him.  Not that he can't do it, but he was so accustomed to his old ways.  Maybe we'll get him to pay bills online.  OH wait, that would be tooooooooo much, he still doesn't have direct deposit.  hee,hee.  Love you Papi.

Will post my cards this evening, stay tuned.

Stamp free

Oh geez! Is it cold out of what! We are suppose to get a big blizzard tonight and tomorrow. I love snow, LOVE IT!! But I hate driving in it.

I made this card for Izzy, she doesn't check my blog so it's safe to post a picture. Happy 29th birthday. I'm trying to save money this year, therefore using whatever I have in my stash. I have no idea what I used in this project, because it's so old. But I hope you like. It was so much fun making it.

Birthday Cards

This year I'm trying to commit myself to making birthday cards for everyone's birthday. I've been really bad in past years. Sending some and then skipping on others. My days get so busy at work, so I get very forgetful. But I'm planning on making time for me. So this year I'm hoping to get organized early. If I don't have your birthday :o) send it and maybe you'll get a lovely surprise in the mail.

January Birthday Wishes: May you all have a wonderful birthday!!

Sue, Tony (Dad), Izzy (SIL), Margie, Rebecca and Veronica


Check out Ethel, she's got style and is ready to party. I made this birthday card by paper piecing her pants to match the background DCVW pattern paper and close to cocoa stamping up card stock. You can find Ethel at Rubbernecker. She is totally excited!!