Try #2....

I was dwelling on the fact that I didn't use a diamond on my previous Saturday Sketch Challenge, so I tried again while the crew were all out getting their hair cut...(I'll deal with my nappy locks for a little peace and quiet!!! :-) ) Anyway, that being said, here is try number 2.

The photography leaves a lot to be desired, but I wanted to get this card up here sooner rather than never. For some reason the bottom right corner looks off in the picture, but it is straight as an arrow on the card itself. Go figure. I used my Scentsational Season stamps and framelits --- bought as a package!!! Happy Stamping!

Happy Birthday Wishes!

After FINALLY, receiving my freebies during sale-a-bration, I was excited to start using them. I decided to use some inspiration from the brilliant stampers at Stampin' 411. Here is the inspiration....

Of course, in my exhaustion, you can notice the flaw in my use of the inspiration, but I like the way it came out regardless. I used all of this year's in-colors... and the new stamping pads are to die for!! They are so much easier to use. Well, until next time... I better tend to the chores and bed so I can use my inspiration a little better in the future! ......

I'm baaaaack.......

Ok, seriously... how could 5 months have slipped by???!?!?!?!? I could lay out the excuses, but why bother... none of them are worthy.... I vow never to let that happen again!!! I was inspired by a friend's birthday to create a new card....

I really struggled with this one to begin with. However, I went to my favorite stampers at Stampin'411.com and was inspired by the Saturday Sketch Challenge #264. Of course, it my sloth like state that I have been in for the last few months, I didn't post. Regardless, I think it brought me a very satisfactory design!!! If you need the specifics, let me know. My two little ones are demanding my attention and my concentrations is elsewhere. I will tell you this, however. I just received my many freebies in the mail from my sale-a-bration recruitment and I am VERY excited to start with them. After the kitchen, laundry, etc are completed.... ugh.... I'll do it. Ah heck, stamping is more important than cleanliness!!!