ICAD #8

are you familiar with a "suzani pattern"? i was not, it is a geometric pattern originating out of central asian countries such as tajikistan, uzbekistan, etc. suzani pattern is the theme today for the "index card a day" challenge sponsored by daisy yellow art. 

my creation isn't exactly a suzani pattern but it is a pattern and i did enjoy doing it.

the spiral rubber stamp (it is a two-sided stamp) is from connor's collectibles. the image i added is from the gecko galz "tattoo girls" collage sheet.

enjoy; love to all.

curls and swirls

we're exploring "curls and swirls" at tag tuesday this week.  i have some old curly swirly stamps from connor's collectibles which i stamped over background paper by jodie lee.  i then added some lovely fowl from lunagirl's "chickens" collage sheet.

i finished this off with some flowers from impress and enamel dots.
i'm linking to "favorite pet" at moo mania and more.
i'm also reminding you that the challenge theme at the lunagirl moonbeams blog this week is "spring flowers and birds."  chickens are birds, right?  i hope you will play along for the chance to win a prize from the lunagirl store!

enjoy; love to all.

cheerful stamp pad challenge #44- "the sweet life"

what makes life sweeter?  things you eat?  things you do?  things you see?  we are starting a new two week challenge at the cheerful stamp pad and the theme is "the sweet life."  create around this "sweet" theme in whatever way you like.

i love this collage stamp from stampotique originals designed by artist amy wilson.  it got me reflecting on the sweetness (sometimes bittersweetness) of being a woman.  there's a lot going on with this stamp...  i used a technique junkies technique from the august/september 2005 newsletter called "background pop."  the main image is stamped in raisin colored ink on beige card stock.  the flower outline stamp i used to "pop" the word "femme" is from connor's collectibles stamps.  the stamped image is further outlined with a marker and then matted with some pink designer paper with a subtle bubble pattern.  all is placed on magenta card stock, with some sparkly flowers and a button added for embellishment.

our challenge sponsor is stampotique originals.. all kinds of juicy stamps and supplies on their site!
you've got two weeks.  i hope you'll find time to participate.

one more thing, two weeks ago while i was not paying attention i obtained my 100th follower and then 2 more after that.  THANK YOU everyone who stops by to read, comment, enjoy and follow.

as i am also approaching my second year of blogging (in june) i am beginning the process of putting together my first blog candy. given all the graduation celebrations and general craziness ahead in my june watch for the candy in july. sweet stuff indeed!  stay tuned...

love to all.

is it spring yet?

well, technically not until march 20 this year but we're channeling spring over at the cheerful stamp pad blog.  our current challenge invites you to share your wishes for spring in a card, tag, or whatever you'd like to make.  as i've been visiting all my favorite blogs i've certainly been seeing a lot of spring themes.  so please join in!  the randomly selected winner will get some goodies from one of my favorite companies, alpha stamps.


this challenge is also my first challenge as a member of the cheerful stamp pad design team.  the card i created for inspiration uses my favorite spring-y technique called millefiori from technique junkies.   i've placed my millefiori background on some designer card stock from basic grey.  the flower is from hero arts and the spiral stamp from connor's collectibles.  the letters "joy" are from pixie press.  oh, and the bunnies came from twisted papers.  irresistible little creatures, eh?

i hope you'll check out the challenge!
love to all.