Everyday is Valentine's Day

Before I explain the blog post title, I must give credit to Sugarlump Studios and Maya Road . . . two blogs where I found a whole lot of inspiration for many of the pages in the little book I made.

So . . . I really wanted to make a mini book for my hubby for Valentine's Day. I started it early enough, but got stuck when it came time to start "junking" up the pages. Hence, the two blogs listed above . . . really, they were a life saver in giving me a jump start.

Anyway, I told my dear, sweet hubby that I was making a book for him, but he was going to receive it late. His response was, "It's okay, Honey. Everyday is Valentine's Day with you."

I'm totally keeping him.

It was hard to take pics of it, but here it is, all finished:
Thanks for stopping by today! The "what I used" list is pretty extensive, so if you have any questions, feel free to post a comment or email me.

The Mushroom Cottage - All Colored Up!

Holy canoli! I think this might be my new favorite stamp!

A Mushroom Cottage

YAHOO! New stamps from Unity have arrived!

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Little Tea Kettle

One of my very favorite subject lines I see in my inbox is "UPS Ship Notification, Tracking # . . . "
YAHOO! New stamps from Unity are on the way! They should be here next Wednesday. Just wait until you see Spencer . . . he is quite possibly the cutest sock monkey I've ever seen!

In the meantime, here's a pretty quick and easy card for your viewing pleasure:
What I used:

Mix Up of Cuteness by Unity Stamp Co.
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Copic Markers
Simply Smooth White, Blush Red Medium, and Frosted Yellow cardstock by Prism
Patterned paper by Rubber Soul
Labels 3 and Labels 5 Nesties
Ribbon from my stash

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Flamingo en Pointe

Or is it a Peacock? I'm not too sure, but I do love the Polka Dot Parade set by Layers of Color.

What I used:

Polka Dot Parade & Beaded Frames stamp sets by Layers of Color
Tuxedo Black & Tangelo Memento ink
Simply Smooth, Vibrant Pink, and Papaya Puree Medium cardstock by Prism
Copic Markers
Stardust Pen

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Sweet!

NEW Nikki Sivils cardstock just arrived!
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Happy Shopping!

NEW stamps from Our Craft Lounge just arrived!
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May I introduce Fritzy?

He's just one of the new stamps by Impression Obsession . . . isn't he ever so cute?Click here to go get 'em!

CHA-W!

Ooooh goody! Have I got the stuff coming in for you!

Here's just a peek or two (or four):
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Layers of Color!

Check out what just arrived!
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More Jenni Bowlin Goodies!

How sweet are these Mini Papers?!?!Click here to go get 'em.

Hoppy Valentine's Day!

Isn't he just so cute??Click here to go get him!

BINGO!

Oh my goodness! Look look look at what just arrived! And they fit perfectly in the Artist Printer's Trays by 7 Gypsies!Click here to go get 'em!

Sssmmmmooooooch!

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HA! Got 'em!

Look look look what just arrived! The Artist Printer's Trays from 7 Gypsies!
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Dotty Trees

Another card just in time for Christmas:


What I Used:

Stamps by Impression Obsession
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Nautical Blue Light, Herbal Garden Medium, and Classic Red cardstock by Prism
Patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket and My Little Shoebox
Classic and Scalloped Circle Nesties
Stardust Pen
Inkssentials White Pen
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
Threading Water Border Punch
Prismacolor Pencils

Brrrrrr . . . .

It's cold outside! A great reason to stay indoors and stamp!


What I used:

Stamp by Impression Obsession
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Copic Markers: Pea Green, Cardinal, Chrome Orange, Pale Porcelain Blue
Simply Smooth and Blush Red Dark cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Memory Box
Labels 5 Nesties
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder
Stardust Pen

Very Merry

LOVE the new Cuttlebug Borders, too!

What I used:

Holiday Cheer set by Hero Arts
Brilliant White, Nautical Blue Light, and Nautical Blue Dark cardstock by Prism
Starlit Silver Brilliance ink
Paris Dusk Memento ink
Winter Borders Cuttlebug Folder
Sizzix Textured Impressions Folder
Labels 1 Nesties

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One Way ------>

Forward.

So, in a previous post, I mentioned that I've been painting and journaling, lately. While cleaning up my disastrous studio a few weeks back (and yes, I have managed to keep it pretty clean -- yay!), I came across a journal that I had started a long time ago.

I finally finished the front and back covers . . .and all the pages are painted. Gesso really is my best friend . . .the covers were re-done twice. I'm pretty happy with the results:
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Festive & Joyous

LOVE this new Cuttlebug Folder!

What I used:

Holiday Cheer set by Hero Arts
Brilliant White, Classic Green, and Classic Red cardstock by Prism
Cottage Ivy Memento ink
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Winter Trees Cuttlebug Folder
Classic Circles & Labels 3 Nesties
Fairy Dust Dew Drops
Red Satin Ribbon

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