Thinking of You

Long time no post!  Eeek.  Sometimes life has a way of getting in the way of the things I want to do.  I have missed blogging.  I have missed creating.  I have made a few things behind the scenes.  But quite honestly, I haven't had a chance to get in my little space and create.  You know the kind?  The opportunity to just play with all my creative goodness.  No deadlines.  No projects.  No kids.  No stress.

Oh, I never mentioned my in-laws 40th SURPRISE Anniversary Party.  That is what kept me busy through the end of September and the first half of October.  300 pictures.  220 photos used in a video.  About 100 photos printed, matted, and tagged.  Yes, LOTS of work for me.  So, hopefully I am somewhat back again.



I used a sketch from TE.  This was a few weeks back.  I came up with this idea and never had a chance to see it to completion.  Although the challenge is long gone, I still loved the concept and wanted to keep going.  The polka dots and plaid took FOREVER to stamp (mostly because I made 10 of these).

-All Papertrey Ink unless noted-
Stamps: Discover Your Wings (Taylored Expressions); Thinking of You (Stampendous); Polka Dot Basics, Distressed Stripes, Life
Paper: Enchanted Evening, Stampers Select
Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Enchanted Evening, Smokey Shadow, Hawaiian Shores; Noir (Pallette)
Other: Copics

Too Cute to Spook

Let me just say . . . this is my 2nd ever Halloween card.  I adored my very first one (see it here).  But, we don't do Halloween.  We never have.   Every year I see all these cute Halloween projects and cards, but I am really never a part of them.  This year I decided to buy PTI's Tiny Treats: Halloween stamp set to make some things to send with the kids to school.  It is my one and only Halloween stamp set.  So, if you see it in my projects a lot, you will know why.  :)

I am playing along with Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #126.  I haven't talked about TE much on my blog.  I have followed Taylor's work for a couple of years and have recently become a Key Ingredients subscriber.  While I was at CHA, I had the opportunity to talk to her and let me tell you - an absolute sweet heart.  I bought my very first 4 SETS of TE rubber stamps and have become a fan in more ways.  Isn't it nice to know you are in good company?  I mean seriously; who better to play along with than a great person and a great company.  And no, I didn't get paid or compensated to say that.  :)  I pay for the privilege.

Here is my take on the challenge.  Thanks for looking.



-All PTI unless noted-
Stamps: Tiny Treats: Halloween, Polka Dot Basics II
Paper: Bitty Dots, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold, Stampers Select White
Ink: Summer Sunrise, True Black
Other: Copics, Copic Spica, Fiskars Circle Cutter Thing