OK, the news I have been waiting for....

I have been accepted into Graduate School!!!!!  I will start a Masters in Project Management as soon as the summer session begins on July 2nd......  I am so excited and thank everyone who helped me in all the support, love and encouragement!  New things ahead!!!!

And speaking of ahead.... I will be on vacation with my hubby starting this week....... a long overdue honeymoon - yes, honeymoon 10 years later!  better late than never!  I will post pictures when I get back and upload them!!!!

I hope to have one more card posting this week though... can't promise, but think I have it in me....

Happy Stamping,
Dani

oops!

Thought this had already posted, but after saying that on Saturday, came online and realized it hadn't... so a little late, but never too late!

This card was made for my dad - he had a big birthday and then retired this month.... since he lives in an active adult community, there are lots of widowed/single ladies who can use a repairman here and there.... he had been on loan to these ladies since my parents moved in, but NOW, he has no "real job" and can do a whole lot more.....

The stamp is Fix It Fred from MFT.... they also have the tools die that I used, along with the cork paper to make the board....  Papers are from Hero Arts/Basic Grey and I absolutely love how this turned out... although, I had trouble with my Copics and getting Fred colored to my satisfaction....

I also used the file tab die from MFT to add his "job title".... the perfect touch IMO is the Tim Holtz ruler tape.... PERFECT!  The tools are hanging on the cork board with brads....

Well, he loved it - of course.... he would love it if it were a single layer with crayon writing, like when I was a kid......

Thanks for looking and love any comments!
Happy Stamping
Dani

For Lynn

My boss is one of the most fabulous people I know.... she has really taken me under her wing, cared for me, and taught me a lot about life and career.... The past month has been a bit of a strain and I am not sure when the last time I said thank you or let her know how much I have gotten from just being around her.... so... when I got one of the weekly MFT newsletters, saw this card (several similar ones that I combined) - I thought my boss would be the perfect recipient of it......

The card base is PTI Vintage Cream, as is the top layer which was die cut with the MFT die.... behind it is paper from Graphic 45 that I picked up last weekend at Stampers Alley when I was working - you know, work, play.... all the same in crafting......  inside, I took the die cut piece and used it for the accent.... I think the sentiment works beautifully and the whole thing turned out fabulous... I know she will love it!

Hope you like....

front

inside

I really love when I see all the insides of cards decorated.... so I gave it a try.... I think that is much nicer than just the front.....

Happy Stamping!
Dani

I am coming back....

I had a burst of creativity... Made a fabulous card (in my own opinion) and will photo it tomorrow and post the deets..... I am ready to come back to the blog world, so I promise you will start seeing a lot more of me and my wild antics! Yes, I said antics!! Maybe Inky Antics that is..... Ha ha ha..... Dani

Under Construction - ME!

Ok, it had been s while since my last post for several reasons.... Oh, not to bore with small details, just know that I put myself under construction.... If you can dream it, you can become it..... And my dreams have been changing, therefore I have been changing.... I hope you will all think it is a good thing as I do, and much needed.....

Stay tuned for some details, but for now, I need to get to bed before the alarm goes off and I am dragging myself out of bed!! That would NOT be pretty!

Till then....happy stamping!

Up before should be legal.....

But, what do you do when you can't sleep.... Look at your emails, right? And what did I find, but the first lesson for Tim Holtz's online card class.... Woo Hoo... Makes sleeping not seem important.... This is going to be an awesome time and I am looking forward to tricks of the trade and some creative stamping time of my own (don't we all).....

Well, now thT at I have read the fitst lesson, off to do some homework!
Happy stamping, and sleeping for most!
D

Hero Arts Monthly Contest - Flowers

Ok, so I have been wanting to enter the HA monthly contest, but time always gets away from me.... but, ta-dah... I have made a creation (that I will share in a moment with you) and it is uploaded and ready!  Just in time too!  Midnight tonight is the deadline.... Cross my fingers, wish me luck!!!!!

More good news, this past Saturday, I entered and finished my first 5K.... while I walked the majority of it, I did run some... and 11 months after having my hip broken and screwed back in place, that is a HUGE accomplishment that I am quite proud of!  thank you, thank you!

Another piece of info, I have resigned from the Tiffany Doodles design team... I am in need of some alone stamp time, if that makes sense.... I feel like I am not able to just play with the things in my craft room like I have been wanting too, so now, I have only to stamp for myself....  I hope this activates some additional creativity coming out of me and that I will get to try a lot of new techniques and fun ideas on my own.... I have loved being on the team, and getting to sneak peak some new things and play with them, but this break will be well received by my stressed out mind/body.... no more constant deadlines, just fun!  After all, that is what stamping and crafting should be about - pure enjoyment....

Well, I have made you wait long enough to see my entry.....
I used the Tall Flowers stamp in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on PTI white cardstock, stamped several images and colored with Distress Markers (Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint and Forest Moss)... several layers were cut out and pooped ontop of themselves..... main image is die cut with Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangles and then so is the patterned paper as well.... the paper is from HA/Basic Grey Out of Print paper pad.... plain seam binding was dyed with Distress Stains (Scattered Straw and Peeled Paint), tied in double bows and topped off with a button and twine.  The layered piece is popped up on the card base of the same paper and white cardstock.... I love these colors and hope you enjoy seeing this....

Have a fabulous evening... and hope to get crafty this weekend so I will have more to post....
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!
D