The world is a rainbow....

Hey all!! Thank you SO SO much for all the get well wishes!! it means so much to me! =D i'm still a little under the weather with a stuffy nosy, but my head is clear and i've gotten as much rest as i was allowed.... wish it could have been a little more, but mommy duties await...

anywho, my blog was super busy last week with lots of sharing and i didn't get a chance to post my journal page for Week 12 of he-Art Journaling with The Greeting Farm.... Week 12 - Watercolor Wonder, the assignment was to create a page with watercolors or similar mediums or create a watery effect.... my choice was to use good old fashion watercolors... they kind you buy for the kiddes school supply list... hehehe!
and here is my page.... raise your hand if you remember this song!! i have the tune in my head but i can't remember all the words... haha! maybe my eldest will sing it to me... or you if you know the words... =D my image choice was Virgo, from Sweet November's Astrology Girls line created by my talented friend Amy Young... Virgo is my FAVE from that release, although she isn't my sign... i did color her up with the watercolors, which was a challenge because i used the dinky paint brush it came with i couldn't really detail the lines... but i love the end product anyway! everything except the clouds and words are painted using the watercolors... i applied the clouds using white acrylic paint for a deeper resemblance and the words were penned in with a calligraphy pen...

i actually used the first 2 lines of the song, i do remember a few more (i think) and added just a little blurb of how i feel about that song... WE are the colors the make up the rainbow and the world is that rainbow... makes sense right?!

okie dokes... short little stop in today... gonna try and rest up again... soup, orange juice, and water is all on my diet list... haha! Thank you plenty for all the well wishes again and i'll be back soon with more sharings... Ciao for now!!

We are like flowers....

Hello there... Awww, thanks for the sweet comments yesterday! i hope to be back in my normal mood to craft soon... today i head out to get my wisdom pulled (ack, the pain) so i just know i'm gonna be so out of it to craft today... hope the dr. gives me some strong pain pills to atleast make me sane enough to craft a bit... =D but i'm guessing i can only have one or the other.... you all know me by now, pain and all, i'll find a way...

sharing my week 11 journal page with you... week 11 of he-Art Journaling with The Greeting Farm, the assignment was to BLOOM AND GROW... use the concept of growth... maybe i took this assignment in a different manner but i do enjoy my concept... take a look...
for my background i punched out some word bubbles with my Marvy Uchida (blue) punch... and cut off the little tail... did this with a few and then pasted it down onto my once white CS... then i rubbed my blue ink pad directly onto the CS swiping it back and forth to create my sky... pretty light outcome but i like the not-so-norm look of it... peeled off the word bubbles and that formed my clouds which i traced to enhance what it was with a darker blue ink pad and a q-tip... stash of green paper scraps that i tore up the edges and distressed made up my grassy area... used my flower pot spellbinder again this time using 2 to form a pocket.... by cutting a flower pot one size below this one made it easy to create a pull out that is then used as my journal card... but before that, i adhered a bunch of flowers and leaves to it... found a stash of K&Co cute critters that i knew i wanted to use and really thought that the different sizes could indicate growth since they are big and small... the "Bloom" is stickers from Studio G which is inexpensive as well... while going through my book of stamps, i came across this cutie Baby Bunny Daffodil from Sweet November Stamps (by Amy) and knew he would be perfect to add to the page... see he made some new friends already...
and here is the journal card pulled out from the pot... i focused on Bloom with so much reasons on why i chose this... in the end, i came up with the fact that we are like flowers... we bloom and shine in our own ways, in color or in black and white... with our own unique characteristics... and we bloom in our own seasons... we may look the same, belong to the same family but we are not identical... in life, it's really how you choose to bloom yourself... we all start off as a bud, shy, still finding our sun to help us unravel our petals... and as a result, we find the sun's path to unfold the beauty wrapped up inside... some do it through crafting, some through writing, some through pictures, but we ALL bloom in one way or antoher and that's what makes us unique... Love is the greatest nutrient to helps us grow and bloom... and friends are the extra love that helps us stay beautiful inside and out...

i dedicate this page to the endless friendships i've made.... for you ALL have helped me bloom a passion for crafting and helped to spread my petals... i may not be beautiful on the outside, but i sure did bloom beauty deep inside... the heart, in the center of the flower... Thanks for your endless encouragement and support friends... i have found the light to help me grow daily... =D Muah!!

i'm hoping the pain doesn't last long so i can craft and come back to share with you.... in the meantime, have a spectacular weekend and i'll be back soon!!

Sweet November June Release Preview

Tuesday, tuesday!!! nothing like something a little "re-freshed!"

as Amy's Sweet November guest gal for June, comes along a chance to participate in the SN preview review at ATS... whoop whoop! so here's is my creation for that...

when doing some shopping, i came across these beautiful seashell stickers and just knew i needed that for this card... it accents little miss Pebbles... ugh i just noticed how horrible the picture is... i'm sorry... i'll try and take better pixs... it looks better IRL... hehe... anyway, since the sticker embellies took up a lot of space, not much room left, i tried my best to accent with other embellies too... so i added a button and some hemp... the sentiment is from TGF's OA Journey set and it's a very encouraging phrase if you remember my little story about Pebbles during the sneak peeks... =D

all of Amy's Sweet November June releases is available now at the ATS store if you didn't get them yet... 5 new mermaids/merbabies along with some friends... or did you already get them?! i hope so!! they make great cards/projects for summer!

Thanks for popping in today... check out Amy's blog and the ATS blog and see what the DT have created.... come back tomorrow to see what else i have sizzling these summer days.... (i don't even know what i'm sharing yet, LOL)....

SN Preview Day #4 - Shelly with Bebe Beluga

Welcome to the finale of the June Sweet November previews... i hope you've enjoyed all the previews i've had to share with you this week! it's been an excredible journey full of adventure under the sea... before we get on with Day #4 of Amy Young's Sweet November June release, i'd like to take a moment to share a few words of thanks!

First of all, to Amy, the fabulous creator behind Sweet November... Thank you for the sweetest opportunity to be a guest gal and join you in your new adventures... i had a splashing time under the sea... and hope you've enjoyed my style of creating... THANK YOU!!!

To Nancy and the SN fans... Thank you for embracing me this week and coming by to check out my previews... i sure hope i've got you wanting these FINTASTIC new mermaids!!

oh well, so much for a 'few' words... LOL... now, let's get back under and see who we will find today... Shelly merbaby and her BFF Bebe Beluga is an inseparable pair.... they love to do everything together... Shelly has a touch to her that draws all the bigger mammals of the ocean to her... sort of a motherly care keeper glow... maybe it's her sparkle! nonetheless this pair is the keepers of the ocean... they blend beautiful amongst the colors of the sea which makes it so mysterious and enchanting and that is how they keep an eye out for everyone down under... there is something magical about Shelly and i'm still wondering what it is....

want Shelly and Bebe Beluga to bring some magic to your home?! of course you do! Shelly, Bebe and the rest of the mermaids will be available TOMORROW at ATS at 9pm CST!! Wooohooo!! almost time for these wonders to surface in the waves!

for now, go on and check out Amy and Nancy to see what's swimming around on their blogs!! both have amazing sea adventures that you don't want to miss!

Thank you again to all who have come to visit the previews!! i hope you enjoyed it as much as i've enjoyed the privilege to be apart of Amy's Sweet November June release!! "sea" you soon!!

SN Preview Day #3 - Pebble with Jumbo and Gumbo

Pretty as a gem, magnificent as a diamond, but rare like a pearl....

Hello, hello!!! are you having fun with the new Sweet November previews?! it's not over just yet... Day #3 with Amy Young and Sweet November, another merbaby is born...
Pebble likes nesting in her clam shell... not as adventurous as her merlings (siblings), she likes to keep close to home and make sure everything is in order... you'll find her sitting in her shell daydreaming or sharing stories with her pals Jumbo and Gumbo (shrimp)... you might find her tending to the sea garden or finding special treasures to decorate their home... she loves to collect shells and coral, and turn them into beautiful headpieces... she's crafty like that! =D Jumbo and Gumbo, although tiny, like to explore more and often share their adventures with Pebble...

Thanks to a great friend, Jenny, who shared her photo frame creation, i made my first attempt to try one... a little rough on the edges, but i'm very happy with the way this turned out... Thank you Jenny for sharing your tut with me!! i'm going to display this proudly in my home complete with a pix of my perfect pearls (my girls)...

you'll have a chance to take Pebble, Jumbo and Gumbo home with you on June 5th when they are released at ATS... so while you wait for them to be ready, why not swim over to Amy's blog and Nancy's too, to see what adventures they have to share with you!!

tomorrow is the final preview day and you'll want to see what's so enchanting about the sea....

SN Preview Day #2 - Splash and Wave

It's day 2 of a new splashing release preview for Amy Young and her Sweet November Stamps!! did you all LOVE Sandy and Mama Crabby yesterday?! Amy and Nancy rocked the ocean with their blast of colors didn't they?!

Today we are previewing some new little fins that are being added to the Sweet November Mermaid line, and don't let these cuties fool you because they are tiny... they are full of curiosity and can't wait to venture into the open sea...
Meet Splash and Wave! this bundle of sea-weetness is just a few newbies born undersea... they are super playful, LOVES to giggle and "splash" in the "waves"... and you might just see them peeking out at you while at the beach! they are VERY adventurous and want to explore all that they can!

when deciding what to do with these besties, shaker card came to mind... of course they love twirling around each other, they are just a playful pair... during one of their explorations, they met Crabster (he's part of the DP)... with so many questions about the ocean, first thing they asked him was.... "are you related to Mama Crabby?" too cute right?!

Splash and Wave, the playful BFFs, will be available for purchase on June 5th at ATS and will make a great addition to your mermaid family... don't forget to visit Amy and Nancy's blog too for more spotlight on Splash and Wave... and the ocean sounds say there is some salt candy lingering around on Amy's blog...

tomorrow is a new day with a new adventure.... maybe we'll find a pearl! Thanks for coming by today... now catch the 'wave' and 'splash' on out of here and check out the SN Gals...

SN Preview Day #1 - Sandy Breakwater with Mama Crabby

are you READY for some previews??? i'm sure you are!! first off, THANK YOU so much for your comments yesterday!! the positive vibes is really making this adventure sweeter than it already is and i'm VERY blessed to have such wonderful friends and supporters... so THANK YOU!!!

Welcome to Amy Young's Sweet November June Release preview day #1... we are making a splash under the sea to help keep you cool off during the summer! first thought that came to mind when seeing this rubber was The Little Mermaid and Sebastian... i have to say, this mermaid is lovelier than Ariel.... let's get onto the much anticipated excitement... and this is where i put on my nervous facial expression.... please, no throwing of tomatoes... LOL... i really put my all into these creations... truly, i'm over the top with being able to bring you these previews!
Sandy Breakwater and Mama Crabby is taking in all the wonderful colors of the ocean... since those glitter hair thingy's are in these days, Sandy Breakwater is keeping in with the fad and has some of her own in her hair... Mama Crabby isn't that head over heels on "hair" so she's representin' the glitter fad with a glitzy shell... the ocean is full of adventure and this pair is making their way through it all...

This duo will make it's above ocean debut on Sunday, June 5th at 9:00pm CST at All That Scraps, so you know you want to add them to your list of "NEED"... Check out Amy and Nancy for more inspirational previews that will make you want to do a few things... 1. hit the beach, 2. get crafty and 3. BUY THIS STAMP! hehe! did i cover it all?!

Stop in tomorrow for a splashing wave of cuteness!

Guess who's an SN GUEST GAL?!?!?

Aloooooha!!! well i've got some exciting news today that adds to the kick off of an already FABULOUS week... believe me when i say i'm excited, yet nervous...

if only you could have heard the happiness in my screams, and maybe even the ground shaking with all the jumps of joys, LOL, (ok maybe not cause i'd probably crack the concrete)... seriously, my neighbors probably think i'm crazy, i know my kiddies looked at me kinda funny! anyway, what's all the excitement about?! i've been asked by the SUPER DUPER creative Amy Young, creator of Sweet November, to be her June Release Guest Gal!!! O-M-G!!! now do you understand the excitement! i've been a total fan of Amy way before she released her OH SO FABULOUS line of stamps and she is an AMAZING friend too... when she got her debut, i was over the top HAPPY for her and LOVED seeing her monthly releases! you just have to check out her images... i've started a collection, and you should too....

aside from the excitement (and honestly, i'm STILL beaming) i was absolutely nervous to be creating for Amy! She deserves the BEST previews and it was nerve wrecking because i did not want to let her down... so i'm hoping (crossing fingers) my creations will do her new releases justice!!! THANK YOU Amy, SO much for having me as your guest gal!!!

here's the official badge to let you know that you'll be previewing Amy's Sweet November June releases with Amy (Creator), Nancy Thomas (SN DTM) and ME!!!! Tomorrow is the kick off and you'll want to hit these wonderful ladies' blogs and the ATS blog too for previews... Sweet November will officially be released on Sunday, June 5th at 9pm CST at All That Scraps! Mark your calendars!!

can't leave you without a creation....

i was lucky to have won Virgo, from Amy's zodiac girls release in March on her blog... it was love at first sight and then love at first stamp! hehe! i totally LOVE this image and have deemed it my most FAVE of Amy's Sweet November images... Virgo has this island beauty glow which has drawn me to love her even more.... fabulous to color with copics (or any other medium you use) and gorgeous in any color scheme... i chose to go with bright tropical colors that refelect the beautiful flowers and scenery around Hawaii... Bo Bunny's Vicki B line perfectly helped me bring these colors out... Ahhhh! awesome way to start summer! (the crafting part)...

be sure to join me this week as we will be having SN previews for the rest of the week that will surely make a splash of an entrance to your SUMMER!! Previews start tomorrow!!

Shape ups!

And no, i don't mean your shoes! hehe!! Hello once again friends!! i trust your weekend was well! Monday challenge at Lollipop Crafts is here again so come out and join us!!!

Lollipop Girl Tammy is hosting Challenge #32 - Shape Up - create a non-square or non-rectangle card! time to use your imagination and create a card using a different shape.... nesties might come in handy with this challenge....

Our sponsor this week is Just Some Lines and they are offering a fantastic prize... be sure to hit the LC blog for the details on this challenge and stay tuned for a sponsor spotlight on Just Some Lines there too... Thank you Just Some Lines!!

Here's my creation for this challenge...

My nesties sure came in handy to create this card.... i used one of the Baby Bunnies created by Amy Y. (it's available at ATS) as my choice of image... had this cutie almost a year now and haven't inked him up until now... flocked hiw little tail and white in his hears and glittered up the daffodil he's holding... also added the "just for you" sentiment from one of TGF's sets and scattered a few primas with rhinestone middles... inside is stamped using the Dandelion Designs sentiment "Happy Easter, Honey Bunny!"... and voila! a cute Easter card....

Please visit the rest of the Lollipop Girls! the links to their blogs are on my sidebar... check out what shape up cards they have to share with you today and leave them some sugar!

Happy Birthday Sweet November!

Fabulous Friday is finally here!!! Looking forward to a busy weekend full of cleaning and celebrating!! =D so before all of that starts, i wanna sneak in and share with you a card i made for the ATS Birthday challenge this week! Challenge is Birthday in celebration of Amy Young's birthday designing for ATS... Amy's design line is called Sweet November and she has some cute and fun images! i thought it was perfect to use one of her first designs for this challenge... here is Chanter Heartsong... sweetly celebrating!! the sentiment is from CC Designs Pixie Birthdays set that i carefully used several memento inks on to make it colorful... well, it's a colorful card all around as it's such a great way to celebrate!! (yikes, sorry for the bad picture, i'm still learning my camera) can't really see it, but the dots at the end of her dress has some stickles and the top of the cupcake does too!!

alright, i have to bounce on out of here!! will try and visit you during the weekend and maybe try and get some sharings on my blog too... no promises, but i'll sure try!! if not, i'll see you back here on Monday!! Have a fantastic weekend!!! Hugs!