Country Bumpkin Cutie Pie...

"Hay...ya'll" Welcome back fer a visit. Sit yer self a spell while I yarn a tale 'bout this har cutie. 

In the words of my new found fave-or-rite show, Duck Dynasty, this sweet little Farmer's Daughter is "happy, happy, happy!"  Kenny K is our fabulous sponsor this week for the newest linky party happening right now over at Make It Monday.  I think she turned out beautifully, until I got to the eyes. I had this crazy idea to make her eyes hazel like mine..LOL...ummmmm, she looks possessed now and I don't know how to fix it! I tried the copic pen that fixes thingies and it didn't work too well for me. So, any ideas out there on how to exorcise demons from your digital images would be greatly appreciated!

I reckon I ain't gonna keep ya long so youin' can mosey on yonder, but I do hope you found a wee bit of fondness in my circle scalloped card.  

Ya'll are right plum kind to stop in and be-fer I skedaddle, there's one more thing...

I have the sad news of telling you that this will be my last post for Make It Monday. I have THOROUGHLY  loved my time here, but I'm needing to take care of a few other things and so I won't be able to hang out with this most excellent crew of hilarious and creative women, and boy are they a HOOT!

Thank you so much to Michelle for allowing me to be a part of one of the MOST special teams in the stamping world. I'll miss you all tons, but never fear, I'll stalk you all whenever I can. :)

BIG HUGS!!!

Okay, okay, I'll dry the tears now and move on about business because THIS is the important information...my...

#43 Barbara Daines

Isn't this beautiful?  I love the softness of the colors mixed in with the dainty die cuts and that delicate background paper and definitely the well balanced floral spray, but what really grabbed my attention was the humor she included in her post...

"Sons are miracles too, though.....for all those like me who don't have a daughter :(
However, I now have a lovely daughter-in-law, Emma, and a grandaughter due in April, so that will make up for all the years I couldn't buy PINK !! (Sorry Nick xx)" LOL...love that! 

Thank you so much for sharing your crafty talent with us at Make It Monday, Barbara :)

Hugs n' Happy Happy Happy Stamping,

Lisa xx

Vroom, Vroom Valentine...

Soooo....the other night in the living room, the family is sitting around the fireplace just chilling together and yet another odd conversation began, this time about cheesy pick up lines.  By the end of night and after literally hearing hundreds of them, I was torn between hysterical laughter and feeling nauseated.  I think my favorite was,

 "I'm glad I have my library card because I'm checking you out."  

I think we can all agree that 99% of them cause us to throw up a little...

I seriously feel for the poor young lady who gets approached with this one,

 "Those must be space pants you're wearing because they make your butt look out of this world!"

I think it would be a riot to make Valentine cards with the most outrageous pick up phrases, BUT...save back a few of the more classic reserved kind like my card here for The Cutting Cafe.

I've used Regina's awesome set Feb 14 with loads and loads of digital stamps, sentiments, and just plain cute stuff!  

They all come in black and white and color. All in all the set includes 82 elements to choose from.

Here's a sneak peek...

Thank you SO much for your visit and before you go, I'll depart with one last one...

"Your Daddy must own Campbell's Soup because you're lookin' mmmm mmmm good!" LOL!

Hugs n' Happy Stamping,

Lisa xx

Igloo Christmas Wishes

I'd just like to start by saying that I did not, absolutely didn't, use an air filter padding to make the snow igloo frame on this card, NOPE...but if you need something white, snowy and holds together well, you didn't hear it from me. ;)  My husband is still shaking his head on this one. Oh well...on to the card...

This is my card for the Dutch Dare Challenge happening right now of Winter Wonderland!  Using the images from our sponsor, Meljen's Designs here is Penguins Little Letter & Cozy Winter Mailbox. 

I really wanted to make an igloo wreath and this is the best I could come up with. I'm pretty happy with it.  What do you think? 

Please join us for some Winter Wonderland fun and make that extra Christmas card you've been itching to do.

Thank you so much for your visit. You are VERY appreciated!

Hugs n' Happy Stamping...

Lisa xx

 



Tipsy on Monday Morning...

Go ahead, you can say it..."Awww, that's so cute!" Hahaha..isn't it though and guess what? The dadblasted thing won't stand up.  Nothing I did made it any better. Made a stand in the back and then it just teetered to the side and leaned worse. So, here's my tipsy Monday morning offering to you, complete with easel, for our latest Make It Monday Linky Party that's now open! Thanks so much to Meljen's Designs for sponsoring us this week.  Love the little Sewing Machine and I regret that my card can't stay sober for its debut, but still...awww...it's so cute!

Please join us and share your makes, old or new...we'd love to see them and while you're there, check out the beautiful cards from my teammates too and see if you are their pick of the week!

Have a wonderful day and big hugs to you...

Lisa xx

Psst...one more important thing

#223 Sarah's Little Snippets

WOW! Check this out....who else is jealous?? LOL...So adorable and wait until you see the original cabinet and the way she's decorated the outside too! Love all the amazing papers and accessories here. Such an adorable project.  Please check out Sarah's blog here to see more!!

 

 



Bad Boy Bill Blushes...

After listening to his wife nag for 9 years about investing in a TALLER privacy fence, Bill finally decides today is the day.

Greetings from the backyard of BBQ Bill, aka Bad Boy Bill, who simply wants to grill, but has turned it into a total blunder and the neighbors are having a hay day with it!

 

Thank you to Dr. Digi's House of Stamps for creating this comical masculine card.  I took a few liberties with the image and added the I (heart) Mom tattoo, the bandanna on his head and the large flame shooting from his Char-Master 2000. 

Thank you so much for stopping in and I hope you've enjoyed your visit. 

Bill was supposed to have a little snack for you while you visit, but....

I've ordered pizza so please help yourself to some on the way out.

Hugs n' Happy Stamping,

Lisa xx



Happy Thanksgiving Sweetie Pie...

Well, the results are in here in the US and the country has spoken and we can all rest peacefully knowing that we won't have ANY more badgering phone calls or political commercials to endure for 2 more years! WOO HOO!!  This in itself makes me very thankful and inspired me to make another Thanksgiving card.

Welcome back to another linky party at Make It Monday with the ever popular sponsor Bugaboo who has created this cute little Bobblehead Thanksgiving Scarecrow! 

Does this pie look scrumptious or what?  I can't take credit for this design, but when I saw it here on Brigit's blog, I knew it would be a perfect backdrop for this Thanksgiving image.  The crust edge was made by using the wing from SU's Bird Builder Punch. 

As always the DT are on their game and have created more wonderful inspiration you won't want to miss.  Speaking of not wanting to miss, here is my....

#153 Pia

Love this decorated Christmas bag!  The colors are beautiful with the textured trees and reindeer AND she's even decorated the back of this, but it's totally different. Take a peek here to see the entire project on Pia's blog!!

 

So glad you stopped by and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Hugs n' Happy Stamping...

Lisa xx



Hello Friend...

Hello!

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this little tree house reminds me of a home in the Hundred Acre Wood, or a cozy nook for a Beatrix Potter's character, doesn't it? This little image is called Tree House from Ladies That Craft.  I absolutely LOVE these images and there's more too, so check out what incredible projects the Make It Monday ladies have done!

Another Make It Monday linky party is open and this is my contribution for this week. Decided a burlap scallop frame would fit nicely with the barky texture and a few rolled flowers and hello banner to decorate.  If you have something you'd like to share with us, feel free to enter in and you'll be eligible for the prize. 

It's time now to show you my....

#83 Avril R

 

I am so excited about this tag!!

 I love the twist on this Halloween cutie. She's titled this Halloween for Softies.

Wonderful reflection stamping and seeing the witches clothing hanging from the line is such a hoot!   For more information please check out Avril's blog post here.

Thanks for stopping in!

Lisa xx

 

Happy Autumn Wishes...

If I'm not mistaken, and I'm pretty sure I'm not, Autumn is definitely the season that is most inspiring for me.  I'm not sure if it's the cool air, the vibrant colors on the trees, or knowing that all the annoying bugs are about to depart, but my creative muse is alive and kicking.  Which worked out well when Meihsia, a very talented teammate at Our Creative Corner, decided her theme for this week is to...

Fall In The Circle! 

She would love to see circle cards or circle projects with Fall colors or objects. 

Here is my circle easel card that used nothing but scrap paper and fall colors.  The front has the Thinking of You wreath and the inside I've designed a fun little outdoor autumn scene with a cat on fence, one down below with button pumpkins, a full moon and a couple floating autumn clouds.  Bits of moss for texture surround the base with a raffia bow and two punched metal hearts that have been stained with Adirondack Inks.  The banner images are free from The Graphics Fairy.

So please come on over and join in the fun and share your fall colored or themed circle cards or projects with us. We'd love to see them!  Also, just a reminder, mid October starts our new Top Thursday Talent, you have to be in it to win it, so don't miss out on the fun!

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for all your wonderful comments and visits.

Hugs n' Happy Stamping...

Lisa xx

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Bovine Humor...

Welcome back to my little blog where you are unfortunately and unknowingly subjected to the odd inner workings of my mind...mwhahahahaha.  Shall we venture in????

Does this little heifer look familiar? She should...she's the gaw-jous Bovine Cutie from Karen's Doodles.  I had the very brief, but fantastic honor of DTing with that challenge blog, but they ended before I could ever get this little lady colored up.  However, today I thought she would be perfect to place in a little card as I am celebrating an old door closing and a new door opening.

This is my first DT card with the wonderful challenge blog Dutch Dare!

This week's challenge theme is....

BLING IS THE THING!



A little close-up to show that I've glitzed and glammed and stickled and bedazzled and glossed and embossed this lovely and very self-confident cow!

Hope you've enjoyed her and you understand the joke here.

There's a ridiculous older song out called Milkshakes and well...cow, udders, milk...you get the idea.

Join us over at DUTCH DARE for a bling-tastic time and be sure to check out the other DT's amazing creations.

Hugs n' Happy Stamping,

Lisa xx



Sparkles Galore, literally!

Hello!

(long winded post...reader beware...LOL!)

 I'm so glad you stopped by so I could rant.  Almost had this little card completed.  I could see the finish line, when my elbow; yes, my elbow, decided to plunge right smack into the center of this card and not only smeared all the glitter onto my shirt, but the glue under the little pink Bear's mouth...dragging the inked outline right up into her paper pieced mouth.  Miffed you asked?? Ohhhh, just a bit!

Error on the operator's side? Quite possibly as I am not known for having the most patience while waiting for blobs of glitter and stickles to dry.  I figure 30 minutes OUGHT to be a sufficient amount of time and it usually is, but not today!

Another 30 minutes later, after wielding an X-ACTO Knife and scrapping up all willy nilly  remnants of glitter, I gently re-applied the stickle dots and allowed them to dry completely whilst making sure no other appendages decided to go wandering again.

The last step was dealing with the smear on the mouth. I decided that if it works while coloring with copics, why not with inked outlines.  So I applied the colorless blender pen and pushed the black ink back to the edge. 

 BUT...then I went and grabbed the wrong copic to "fill in" a bit on the mouth and now it's too dark of a pink! GAK!   I've decided I'm just going to put a boat load of money in the card and they'll NEVER even notice! :) 

 Anywho, enough of that...

Before I completely botched the card, I couldn't resist this cute little bear couple, Lenny Cupcakes 2 from one of our Sponsors, Stamp Fairy.  The other aspect of this card was to meet the challenge criteria we have going on at Top Tip Tuesday which is

SPARKLES GALORE!!

We would love to have you join us for this two week's challenge and show us how you wear sparkles on your clothes use sparkles.

There's also a little tutorial I've done to make this...

Thank you so much for hanging in there with me on this one and I'm soooo happy you stopped in!

Hugs n' Happy stamping

(and not smearing...)

Lisa xx

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Big Hugs...

 I'm in love!

This card created itself just by looking at this super-duper adorable image,

Love At First Sight,

from Karen's Doodles. 

I've placed two circle scalloped pieces on either side of a standard circle card, added a hot pink bow and foam mounted the copic colored image.  It was perfect! Except for the fact that it kept falling over, as the larger scallop in the back was being the culprit.  So, I created the sentiment, cut it out into a banner shape and tucked two edges inside the scallop holes on the front and viola, instant stand. 

I think this could make anyone smile, but I'm hoping it makes a child smile because that is our theme this time around...

ONE FOR THE KIDS! 

It would be wonderful to see all your creations designed just for kids, so I hope you can make it over to our challenge at

Karen's Doodles!

Have a great one and BIG HUGS!

Lisa xx