Happy 10th Anniversary....to Me!

Hello all!  By now, all the presents are unwrapped, food has been prepared and eaten, family and friends have been visited (for the most part) and Christmas holidays are winding down.  We still do have New Year's to look forward to.  Ten years ago I decided I wanted to be extra busy at Christmas time and got married on December 27th.  I can not believe I am celebrating my 10th anniversary today.  How time literally has flown.  I looked through my computer and have no pictures of our wedding on it but I do have a recent picture of my hubby and I at the end of this post.

First I have his card to show you.  It uses an adorable stamp from My Favorite Things which is now retired called "Precious Little Lamb Better Together" and a sentiment from Magnolia Mini "The Best Thing". I colored the image with Copics.  All card stock is from Recollections.  Twine from American Crafts.  Heart punch is Creative Memories.  Inside sentiment is Michaels $1.50 bin.

inside:

and a close up of the image:

Here we are in 2013:

Thank you all for coming by today. As I have said before, there are some changes coming up on my blog for this year and I will share them shortly, probably a post for December 31.  I wish you all the best for 2014.  

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

MERRY CHRISTMAS.....and Some News!

Good Morning!

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!

I also have another bit of news to share with you today.  This is my last weekly post for One Crazy Stamper as a design team member.  I have chosen to step down.  I want to thank Lora and my fellow design team members for a wonderful year of being on the team and for all of your help and support.  I will miss you all.  Okay.....moving on.....

The card I have made to show you today is a special one for me as it is my personal reason for celebrating today.  I used a stamp from the High Hopes line called Precious Nativity.  It is minimally embellished so the stamp can be the focus.

inside:

RECIPE:

 Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink,

Image ~  High Hopes "Precious Nativity"

 Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ MME Santa Claus

Sentiments ~ Kraftin' Kimmie Nativity Sentiment Set (outside)

~ Kraftin' Kimmie Christmas Interior Sentiments set (inside)

 Your Next Stamp "Fishtail Banner Set"

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

 Prisma Chalk Edger"Knotted Wood"

Star, Jewels ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

A close up of the image:

Copics Used:  0, B000, B32, B34, B37, BV23, BV25, BV29, E00, E01, E04, E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, E19, E21, E23, E25, E31, E33, E35, E50, E51, E81, G21, G24, G29, W1, W3, W5, W7, YG61, YG63, YG67, YR21, YR23, YR24

Thanks for coming by today.  I hope you will continue to visit me into the new year where I have some changes planned for this blog.

Until we meet again,

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Christmas Penguins

Good Morning.  It is Wednesday and my day to share my creation for One Crazy Stamper.  By now I would figure most of us are finished our Christmas cards, tags and other projects but there always seems to be the one person we may forget.  This was an "extra" card I made in case that person came to mind.  :)  It uses a stamp from the High Hopes Christmas Release and I kept it simple so that it could be used for a male card as well.

RECIPE:

(All linked supplies are available at One Crazy Stamper)

  Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink,

Image ~  High Hopes "Penguin Block"

 Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Docrafts Wellington 6" x 6"

Sentiment ~ High Hopes "Penguin Greeting" 

Glossy Accents, 

Red Pearls

Crystal Stickles

A close up of the image:

Copics Used: B32, B34, B37, E43, E44, E47, E49, E50, E51, E81, G24, G29, R24, R29, YR00, YR02, YR04, W1, 0

There is still time to enter the challenge of  "WINTER/HOLIDAY" for the month of December at One Crazy Stamper.  I know I enjoy seeing all of the great creations you make for us.

Enjoy your day and I will be back with a couple more posts before Christmas along with some changes that are coming in the new year.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Party Penguin

Hello there.  Well we are exactly two weeks away from the big day.  Are you ready?  I can truthfully say I am almost ready and most of what I have left to do are little things.

Today's card once again follows the December theme of "WINTER/HOLIDAY" at One Crazy Stamper. My niece's son has a birthday two days before Christmas and this is for him ~ a partying penguin by Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs.

Inside:

RECIPE:

(all linked supplies are available at One Crazy Stamper)

 Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink,

Image ~ Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs "Party Penguin", 

Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ MME Moments

Spellbinders ~ Nestabilities Labels Nine

Sentiment ~ High Hopes "Bold Happy Birthday" (inside)
Ink ~Close to My Heart Moonstruck
Gems ~ Michaels

Glossy Accents

A close up of the image:

Copics Used:  B32, B34, B37, B39, BG10, BG11, BG13, Bg15, E50, E51, E81,Y11, Y13, Y15, YR02, YR04, YR07W1, W3, W5, W7

Just to share a little bit of personal news I once again became a grandma to a beautiful baby girl named Katherine Rose (Katie) on November 29th and am spending a few days with the family of four taking care of all.  Here is a picture of our latest addition:

And her big brother Evan:

What a great feeling it is to be able to spoil my grandkids :)

Thanks for coming by again.  I hope that I have inspired you to enter the monthly challenge "WINTER/HOLIDAY" at One Crazy Stamper for your chance to win some stamps from Wild Rose Studio.

Take care.  Until we meet again, happy Wednesday and keep crafting.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Merry Mouse Tag

Good Morning.  I am glad you could take some time out of your busy day and visit me here. Today is my day to post for One Crazy Stamper.  I can not believe how close we are getting to the holidays.  I still have what feels like a million things to do before them and need to find the time :)

Today I have a tag to show you using a stamp from the High Hopes line.  She is a cutie and is done very traditionally.

RECIPE:

(All linked supplies are available at One Crazy Stamper)

 Copic Xpress It Card Stock

 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

 Image ~ High Hopes "Merry Mouse"

Copic Markers

Tag ~ Recollections

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Echo Park Very Merry Christmas

Sentiment ~ Studio G

 Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Glossy Accents

Sakura Clear Glaze Pen

 Stickles ~ Crystal and Gunmetal,

Kaisercraft Rhinestones ~ Lippy Red

Ribbon, Twine ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

A close up of the image:

Copics Used:  E04, E11, E13, E15, E17, G21, G24, G29, R24, R29, R37, R89, W1, W3, W7, 0

Remember the "WINTER/HOLIDAY" Challenge for the month of December at One Crazy Stamper.  Enter your project and you have a chance to win 2 stamps from Wild Rose Studio.

I hope you are inspired to get all of your holiday projects done.  Until we meet again, keep crafting and have a wonderful Wednesday.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Cozy Winter Raccoon ~ December Challenge for One Crazy Stamper

Good Morning!  Welcome to the start of December.  The beginning of the month means a new challenge at One Crazy Stamper and our challenge for December is "WINTER/HOLIDAY".  I went with the Winter theme for my first project using this stamp from the Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs.

inside:

RECIPE:

(all linked supplies are available at One Crazy Stamper)

Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Image ~ Whimsy Stamps Meljen's Designs "Cozy Winter Raccoon"

Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Wellington 6" x 6" Paper Pad

Dies ~ Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Ovals, Classic Ovals (LG)

~ Your Next Stamp "Fishtail Banner Die"

~ Memory Box "Frostyville Corner"

Sentiments ~ Your Next Stamp (outside)

~ CARDZ TV "Encouraging Thoughts" (inside)

Studio G Glitter Glue ~ Royal Blue

Glossy Accents

A close up of the image:

Copics Used:  B21, B23, B24, B26, E31, E33, E35, E50, E51, R20, R22, W3, W5, W7

Thanks for coming by.  I am so glad you took  time out of your busy schedule to drop in.  Please join us this month at One Crazy Stamper for the "WINTER/HOLIDAY" Challenge.  Until I see you again, have a wonderful day and keep crafting.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather