This set caught my eye in my drawer of stamp sets...

For all the Chefs who love to visit this blog... here's a few for you!

The stamp set - Viola... you can get this water colored in effect using the water color crayons and a nice quality paint brush... or a slightly moist aquapainter.

This set will be on sale on etsy in a few hours.  

Bon Appetit!

I don't know how much time I will have for the rest of this week. I guess it all depends on the weather... If schools are cancelled due to ice... then I am free on Friday to stamp more. (since I am scheduled for jury duty on Fri - and if there is no school... then there's no court!)

I also have a workshop planned for Fri night... and again that is hanging in the balance. I will call you personally if this effects you.

In the meanwhile, I made a card using the slider technique. The stamp set is WHALE WISHES!  really easy and uses a few layers. Dimensionals are in between the water layers and the fish can slide from side to side.

Here's a little pic... the full size is in the February Gallery !

Anyway, gotto get to making dinner. If I'm not back on for the rest of the week... Have a great one!!! 

Good Morning!

We are getting ready for a little snow today... and a mix on Fri!

I know my kids have their fingers VERY CROSSED... and SO DO I! (I have Jury Duty on Friday!!! - it's cancelled if schools are...)

When i first purchased the BUILD-A-FLOWER acccent set (sticky card stock flower kit), I didn't know how to use them effectively. I thought they looked a little "bland" when I used them on my cards. So I set them aside for a long time.  Recently, I have been challenging myself to use my "un-used" stuff! This was one on the top of my list.

Turns out,.... I LOVE IT! I have used so many on my ATCs, cards and even scrap pages! I just needed to ALTER THEM A LITTLE!

So I put up a tutorial this morning on ALTERING BLOOMS! Check it out!

Here's a sneak peek!

A little while ago , I had a request to show more of the Baroque Motifs set. So this is what I used for my base.

I also made a second card using the set. 

Well. I have to get kids ready for school now. Hope you enjoy this one. Have a great day and see you back here soon!

THE MINI TRINKET BOX! I used the DSP (Designer Series Paper) - since it is double sided and would match perfectly for box top and bottom!

I cased it from the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog on pg 147 as well as the upcoming Occasions Mini catalog 2008 on pg 7.

Here's a photo of the finished project! 

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I hope you all had a perfect weekend!

We went to the Baltimore Science Museum on Saturday. BOY WAS IT CROWDED. They have on exhibit - BODY WORLDS 2 and the Brain... Our 3 Pound Gem.   I didn't see it... I was told that it may not be appropriate for young children... but apparently it is amazing.  If I was there alone, I would've tried for a look. The lines were out the door all the way to the inner harbor waters for most of the day! We got there early and were ready to leave by 3pm... but about 12 noon the placed was PACKED!

Afterwards we walked through the Harbour Lights Shopping and Eatery area and then hung out at the Power Plant Barnes and Noble. For dinner we tried a new TAPAS place - LA TASCA.  If you haven't tried TAPAS, it is a Spanish restaurant that serves food in appetizer size portions. Each dish ranges from $3.50 to about $7.  The meatballs were the hit for the girls! I love all types of seafood.  Was a bit pricey... but very delicious! The service was pretty fast!  (and they take reservations... so no waiting!)  - anyone with young kids can appreciate that!

 Have a great week. I hope to be back on here sometime early during the week. If you have any requests for tutorials or any comments, please leave them at the bottom (comments) or contact me! 

Until next time...HAPPY STAMPIN'!