~A Kindred Spirit~

I have a friend who accompanied me (along with our children) to the city so I could get the ingredients for mochi.


Have you had it?

 It's a sweet, gooey dessert that my family loves.

I grew up in Hawaii, where you can pick up a container at the local drugstore (but it might have a black bean paste in the middle).

Since I'm no longer in Hawaii, I have to make my own(without the black bean).

I probably wouldn't have found the asian store without her.

She is such a sweet friend, and I was thinking of her today.

~Word Art Wednesday Challenge #46 is about friends this week~

I started with a fantastic sketch here, at Splitcoaststampers.

(SC403).

 The Movement Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

inspired me to create a dancing cityscape...

I used the colors at the Color Throwdown #210.

 Hope you are having a great week so far~thanks for peeking in today~


 Supplies

Stamps: 

Stamps: Sweet 'n Sassy Together Silhouettes
Paper:Basic Grey Wander,Core'dinations Brown,Papertrey Ink Kraft
Die:Spellbinders Scalloped Circles
Punches: Martha Stewart Double Link Trim,Beaded Arcs
Ink:Papertrey Ink New Leaf,Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
Other:Piercing Tool,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~New Beginnings~

I created a 3D project last night~

JUST BECAUSE.

The idea was there, so I ran with it.

 LOVE MY MAT STACK 3 DIE!

 LOVE THESE BUTTERFLY DIES!

Looks like a new beginning for some talented designers at 

The Play Date Cafe PDCC143

Welcome ladies!

Supplies:

Stamp: Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings sentiment

Dies:Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3,Sweet 'n Sassy New Beginnings dies

Paper:Core'dinations Red

Other: twine,lemongrass grosgrain ribbon,black embossing powder

Ink:Versamark

~FYI, a Pattern and Bandaid Bling~

 I'm enjoying my Bandaid Bling.

 It's too pretty to put on blood, that's for sure! ;)

 Would you have known that was a bandaid if I didn't tell you?

I bought TWO boxes of Bandaid Bling, since pondering  about

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger Beads & Baubles.

 

 

Not everyone can afford jewels. ;)

Plus, it's easier to mail flat.

 

I'm hooked on black,yellow,gray since studying this striking photo for FYI Challenge 17.

CardPatterns Sketch 140

gave me a structure to follow,

(especially when I saw a home for bandaid bling)!

What will I put on a card next????

Don't worry, I WILL stop at something BREATHING

-that would be gross

and cruel.

I don't do cruel.

Info:

Bandaid,Unity You+Me=Bliss,Papertrey Premium Dye ink trueblack,Authentique Blissful 6X6 bundle,Core'dinations DP,Spellbinders classic circles,Copic yellow and gray,MS border punch,Kid's Jewelry Braiding cord,Want2Scrap bling,sentiment sticker

~Make It Monday Applique and an Ornament~

I kept this card simple for 

Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday #40: Reverse Applique.

 

 

 I DID bring out my sewing machine for it (but you don't have to).

Thank you, Heather, for challenging me with your tutorial!

It comes with a gift inside-utilizing the die cut I punched out. ;)

 This ornament was created using a past technique, 

Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday #34.

 

 

 

 

Cereal box cardboard was used for layers.

You wouldn't believe how substantial this ornament feels.

 

 

Very cool-inexpensive gift!

My colors were inspired by the beautiful photo at 

 

 

FYI Challenge 17

 

 

 

I hope to make more of these soon.

Thanks for stopping by. ;)


INFO:

Papertrey ink In the Meadow stamp and die,Papertrey Premium Dye ink true black,Authentique Blissful 6X6 bundle,Core'dinations DP,Sizzix Bigz Die Tag,

PPA's Gorgeous Colors and A Christmas Card

I wanted to use Pals Paper Art's Colors, and get in before the deadline!

 I know, I know, I can make it anytime...

but it's fun to race the clock. 

That way I know I'll get it done.

I believe there are 16 hours left. ;)

I had seen this color combo on bedding and thought it would be fun to try.

I think this is my favorite color combo yet.

I matched the colors as close as I could.

I'm super excited that I got another Christmas card done.  

YAYYYYYYY! ;)

One foot in front of the other.....

Thank you for stopping in. ;)

Info:

My Mind's Eye I Believe, JustRite Simple Blessings, Martha Stewart Clear Camellia, Staz On, MS ink, Want2Scrap bling, Core'dinations DP

Grunge Wreath and a Peppermint

Today I created a grunge wreath, using Papertrey's Grunge Me circles.

This is my second MIM Decreasing Apertures #26 card. 

 I used some glitter in the window, like Jennifer Ellefson shows, and used fixative to keep it on the card.

The inside showcases a "peppermint" made from twine glued on a chipboard.

I really like pink and green for Christmas...I don't know what that's about.  

Guess I'm wanting a whimsical Christmas this year. ;)

Thanks for peeking in today. ;)

Info:

Papertrey Ink Grunge Me stamp set, Spellbinders Scallop circles, My Mind's Eye twine, Darice pearls, Memento ink, Core'dinations DP, Creative Memories Corner rounder, Fiskars Circle cutter