Happy weekend all!! WHOOHOO - I am very excited that it is here!!! I am soooo exhausted since I have been putting in 15 hour days at my new job! I love the job, it is interesting and challenging, but I for one will be very happy when all the CA budget drama is over!!!! And, I have not been able to stamp for weeks but decided that last night I was going to break out the stamps that I have not even inked up from the new catty and play!! So, I used Beate's weekend sketch 90 challenge this week which is being hosted by Laurie and got to work. Now, I changed the sketch a bit because I wanted to use a rectangle rather than an oval, but the basic concept is still there...and I may make another one using the oval shape. I used my new stamp set called Autumn Days and I just love it, that peacock is so much fun to stamp with because there is so much you can do with it. I cut it out and popped it up on dimensionals and like the effect of the peacock walking through the foliage. The DSP is Thoroughly Modern and I combined it with some of the Tall Tales as well. I also tried out my new In-Colors and I have to say, the combinations are nice! I stitched, sponged, and stamped and finally came up with a card I thought I could share in public (I cannot tell you how many I threw away, ugggghh.....) so I hope you all like it!! I am spending the afternoon with a few of my customer friends who are threatening to send a search party out for me because they want their new catties, lol!! Sooo, we will spend this afternoon happily drooling over the catty and filling out order forms AND stamping *wink* I hope you all have a fabulous day - and I WILL be visiting all of you today and can't wait to see what you come up with!
Card Recipe: (all items are SU!)
Paper - Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo Whisper White card stock, Thoroughly Modern and Tall Tales Designer Series Paper Lines
Inks - New In-Color Markers, Soft Suede Stampin' Ink
Stamps - Autumn Days, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories- Modern Label Punch, Basic Jumbo Grommets, So Saffron Brads, Ticket Corner Punch, Mat Stack and Paper Piercer, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, dimensionals
29 comments:
Gorgeous Alex....your card is amazing!....andyour really sealing the deal for me...I don't think I'll be looking for a job anytime soon! ROFL! Glad you see your "back"! {SMILES}
Fabulous, Alex! I'm so glad you found sometime to stamp! I know the feeling of long days. I try to sit down and create a bunch of things when I have time, so I have things ready to go, especially this week...my store finally opens!
wow alex! this is awesome. glad you're liking your new job too, and hope it slows down soon. we miss you here!
hugs,
Gorgeous card Alex. x
Wonderful card and loved your album page just below it.
I haven't seen the new catalog yet, but did see some of the new DP on a card on another bog. Looks like great colors available.
Your creations are always an inspiration for me to get working on my cards. Have been very "off" this summer in regards to getting cards made.
Glad I visited this AM as I need jus this shot in the arm!!
This is fabulous, Alex!! Glad you had time to stamp, I feel for ya as school will be starting soon, sigh. So happy you like your job, though, that's good to hear!
I love it!!!
You're job sounds crazy woman! I'm glad that you had a chance to come up for air and stamp. You always do beautiful work!
Glad to see you're back & I'm so happy you love your new job! That's wonderful. You didn't disappoint with this card! It's gorgeous! I love these colours together! TFS.
Its so nice to be able to do something crafty I get a real yearning for it if I have missed doing some!!
And you stamped a beautiful card! I hope life settles down for you soon Alex!
So glad you found the time to stamp! This is gorgeous!! Love the popped up image!
Glad to see you carved out some stampy time just for you. What a lovely looking card it is. Love that stamps! Glad your new job is working out so well for you and that your enjoying it! ;)
♥Dawn♥
Hey GF!!! Glad to see you stamping about!! :) I LOVE this card!! The colors and everything are a wonderful taste of Fall!! So yummy!! Have a wonderful week hun!!
Yeah she's back - finally an Alex original and I LOVE IT!! I was so debating getting this set - and now I'm going to have to!! You are a total enabler!!
Hey Girlie !!!
I feel like I haven't talked to you in AGES !!!! I know you're busy and trying to find your "new normal" ! I miss you and love you tons !!!!
Loved your project too !!! :)
I can't imagine you going too long without stamping, even if you are super busy. Your card is beautiful!
Have a great day!
Wendy
SBS9
Wohooo!!! You stamped, you stamped. Not only did you stamp, but you created a great a gorgeous card!
Hugs and smiles
yes, yes you did!! And it's beautiful. I hope you don't get too burnt out Alex. You can't keep those hours up forever girl!
Sheesh, woman! 15 hour days? Tell them you need a raise! ;)
Love the card, I think I might *need* that set!
Happy that you were able to make some down time for yourself . . . isn't it amazing how during the day while at work we can stay on top of everything and the minute we sit down in that comfortable chair at home we crash . . . it will get better when everything falls into a routine or so I have been telling myself this for years . . . just have to figure out what is "routine" . . .
Your card is gorgeous Alex!
hugs
Risa:)
Glad you found some time to relax & do some stamping! Pretty card...love the color combo!
Oh, I just love this one! The colors, design and the 3-D effect are great!
your card is super cute :)
Your pheasant card is so pretty, Alex!! I love it, girl!!
Oh wow Alex!!! Love this card,the colors look great and that bird image is so pretty! I'm happy you love your new job!!!
Miss ya Alex...hope all is well. {SMILES}
Oh I think it's gorgeous!! I thought it was a pheasant though! LOL I'm so glad you got some stampin' time in.....I hope you get to find more time for therapeutic stampin' soon!!!
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