Happy Birthday, Mom!

Christy Uncategorized 8 Comments

Today is my mother’s birthday. I’m pretty sure I gave her the best gift she’s ever received, but I’m not telling what it is. Of course, I also made her a card. The stacked gifts are an awesome new digi from The Stamping Boutique. Tracey has been coming out with so many great new images lately I can’t keep up. …

Baking

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This afternoon I got it in my head to make my own butter. And of course, the only thing to do with the leftover buttermilk is to make biscuits. But first I had to go to the grocery store, and then I had to pick Herbert up from daycare, and get dinner (Tuesday night is Pho night). So that’s how …

We have a winner

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According to random.org, the winner of my 6 Spica Pen Birthday Giveaway was commenter number 2, aka Hmo. She said I want to taste the rainbow! Well, Hmo, you can! Just send me your address and I’ll get them in the mail to you. You are going to love them. And for everyone else, keep in mind that the Big …

Hammin’ It Up At The Movies Blog Hop

Christy Copics 6 Comments

Thanks so much for joining the “Hammin’ It Up At the Movies” blog hop sponsored by Hambo Stamps! If you’ve just come from Alice’s blog, you’re in the right place. If this is the first you’re hearing of the hop, then head on over to Talk To The Ham to get started! Remember, you need to leave a comment at …

Tim Holtz Techniques

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I don’t know about you, but to me there’s nothing more fun than sitting down in front of a table full of Tim Holtz products and just…creating. Of course, the final result never comes out quite as well as the master’s, but the fun is in the process. On Monday, I set about recreating a couple of his designs (with …

Another Glitter Ritz/Peel-Off Sticker Card

Christy Copics 10 Comments

Lately my desk has been too much of a mess to break out the glitter, so the other day I decided to make a mess at MLO instead. I used Cool Highlight Glitter Ritz, and colored with Copics (BG45 and 49 for the vase, G82 for the leaf and stem, and R37 for the flower). I’ve switched from using my …