HIS HOLY NAME 2009

For some time now, I have been following along with Patter's 2009 His Holy Name Challenge. Today I decided that I need to jump in with both feet. I love reading the pages that the other stampers have made for this challenge.. and I have read through a couple of the devotionals. If you are intrigued and want to know more about this challenge, then click HERE...

I'll post my first page after I re-read the first challenge and have a chance to make my page.

QKD April Sneak Peek...

Hello everyone! Happy Monday..
April is right around the corner, and with the start of a new month comes a new stamp release from Queen Kat Designs. I wanted to share with you just a sneak peek tease of what to expect. I love the set Vicky sent me to use this month and just can't wait to share with you the versatility of this set.
So for now have a look at the tease and be sure to check back in at the QKD Blog for the Release Party on April 1st...

ART SHOW...

Two mornings a week I teach a class of wonderful two year olds. My son also attends and is in the three year old class. Tonight we had our Annual Art Show. I have to say that I am constantly amazed at the creativity of the staff and the artistic eye and style of the children. If you have been wondering what I have been up to lately, this is it - getting ready for the show. While I can't show you pictures of my sweet students, I can show you their fabulous artwork.
First, are several creations by my son. I just love all of them.

Check out the 3-D clay art by Mrs. Buckley.... This just cracks me up!

And last but not least... some of the projects my little class has made this year. Aren't they terrific!!! I am such a proud teacher.

Thanks for looking. I hope you enjoyed the 'show.'

WHAT DO YOU CALL A ROW OF RABBITS WALKING BACKWARDS?

A RECEDING 'HARE' LINE!

LOL! Too funny...

OOPS, WRONG SPELL...

I made this for my BIL John. We got together with family last night for a cookout to celebrate John's birthday. He got a laugh out of this one. Thanks to my good friends Edith and Mary, who came up with the idea and had these adorable images. Thanks for looking!

Additional Info
Stamps: witch doctor
Paper: whisper white,chocolate chip, garden green, hawaiian papaya dsp
Ink: stazon, kiwi kiss, tangerine tango
Accessories: wide grosgrain ribbon, twine, brads

VINTAGE IS BACK AT QUEEN KAT DESIGNS...

Queen Kat Designs is having a weekend party. It's all about the new vintage images drawn by Queen Kat's great grandmother in the 20's and 30's. Check out some cards I made with Gretta. She is just one of thirteen vintage images being released this weekend. So head on over to the store to see these really fabulous stamps. The stamps in this set can be purchased individually or in a bundle.
Then, check out the QKD Blog for some fun games and prizes...




To see the entire bundle of wonderful images in this set, click HERE. They are currently 30% off the regular price.

MARCH STAMP-A-STACK + BONUS...

These are the cards we are making today for the March SAS. I also included a bonus 3-D project. All of the cards were cased from cards I have seen on SCS.. (I'll be back later with addtional info.. but for now enjoy..)

Il Divo - Amazing Grace

I hope you have a chance to listen to this. It gave me chill bumps..

RELAX...

Additional Info
Stamps: You Are My Sunshine by GinaK Designs
Paper: whisper white, not quite navy, sahara sand
Ink: white craft (to emboss image), not quite navy, riding hood red, summer sun, old olive, river rock (for water coloring)
Accessories: aqua painter, clear ep, muddpuddles 3-d sand, nesites, oval punches, dew drops

Technique: Woodgraining (see how this is done on StampTV)

DOUBLEDOG SEEDS

I made this for the Doubledog Dare issued by Joanne aka SleepyinSeattle. She challenged us to make a Springtime card with seeds - YIKES! I had to go out and buy some seeds (Gypsophilia to be exact). So I stamped out my flower in craft white, then embosses with clear ep. I painted it with my aquapainter using tangerine tango, riding hood red, kiwi kiss, and baja breeze. I added the seed to the center of the flower with some glue.Thanks for a fun challenge Joanne..

PRAYING GEISHA..

I made this for Monday's TLC and today's CC.. My box is filled with scripture cards. This is for a fellow demo in my group, her 6 year old son has a brain tumor... If you pray, please pray for Evita and Dante..Thanks for looking and more importantly, for your prayers...

SPRINGTIME GEISHAS...

WOW! What a difference a week makes here in VA. This past weekend was sunny and 70, less than a week ago we had 10 inches of snow on the ground. The warmer days has brought out my pastel side.... a rare occasion to say the least. So.. here are my Geishas in their purple and green Springtime attire. I just can't get enough of the Geishas... I love how versatile they are. They come 2 in a set, so you can use them separately, together, or even just a portion of the image. I have to admit that I prefer them embossed. The black is so shiny and they are so fun to color.
Head on over to the store and pick up your Geishas now. There are three different sets to choose from. I hope you have a nice day my friends...

BEEHIVE...

Love this image from Hambo stamps! I made this for today's Featured Stamper over on SCS.. Judy has a terrific gallery.

Additional Info
Stamps: hambo stamps
Paper: barely banana, not quite navy, certainly celery, SAB dsp, whisper white
Ink: stazon
Accessories: colored pencils, googone, gold cording, stickles (on bee)

Thanks for looking!