Mei Li Ringing in 2012

Hee-hee, OK, I know I'm jumping the gun here with my 2012 calendar creations. But I'm having fun and me being me, I LOVE getting a head start on things.....especially when I need to make a lot. I'm still trying to decide on my Christmas card design.....think, think, think.

Last night, I created an easel calendar. Thought this would make a nice desk decor too with smiling Mei Li by Sister Stamps. Here's a slight side-view.

And here's a close up.

Other supplies: Copic markers, Spellbinder dies, DP by Bella Press, Distress Ink, Calendar by AIP / Vippie, Flowers by Wild Orchids, leaf punch by EK, and pop-up-dots.

Happy Hump Day all and thank you very much for stopping by. :-)

Hana Hou (Encore) ..... Kiyomi

Hi All....did you have a crafty weekend? I can't seem to get enough of my new Sister Stamps. I love to enclose a "little something" with my Christmas cards so today, I created my first 2012 calendar "gift."

As you can see, I'm getting hooked on washi paper and LOVE this bold yet bright print which I got at Ben Franklin a few months ago. I'm so happy Island Scrapbooking got their calendars in too so I can get a head start on my little "gifts."

By now, I'm sure many of you know this little girl is Kiyomi of the new Sister Stamps line that just debuted on 7/1/11. She's such a cutie.

Here's a bit of a side view.

Other supplies used: Spellbinder dies, Copic markers, 2012 calendar by AIP (or Vippie), and rhinestones.

Hope you all have a great week and thank you for stopping by.

A Flower for Linda

Hooray, it's Friday!!! I'm hoping to get some crafting done this weekend. Hope you'll be able to also.

Coincidentally, Linda was my Secret Sister for June and I'm hers for July. The theme for this month is "flower" so I thought it'd be perfect to use my new Flower 3-D Flip Up die by Sizzix which I got at Ben Franklin recently. I must admit that I had several "HUH???" moments trying to figure out the instructions that were enclosed. Luckily, a website was noted on the instructions which I hopped onto and WOW, the tutorial was excellent. If you happen to have a die and can't understand the instructions or perhaps missing instructions for a die you may have inherited from someone, you must visit http://karenburniston.typepad.com/ There's a bunch of tutorials on that site. GREAT DISCOVERY!!!

Here's the fun part....when you pull the stem down, the flower opens up. Isn't that cute?

Other supplies: grass and butterfly punches by Martha Stewart, blue dotted DP by K & Company, "thank you" stamp by Stampendous, flower and snail puffy stickers by Sticko, pearls by Kaiser Craft and smile stickers in the center of the flowers....sorry, I tossed the pkg. so I'm not sure of the brand.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a Scrap Happy weekend. :-)

June Secret Sister Swap

Hi All, wow, the week is flying by so quickly...yay!

I want to share this pretty card I received from my Secret Sister Linda for June. Isn't it sweet? Plus, it's in one of my favorite colors.

She also went the extra mile with the inside. Don't you just love the border punch?

Thanks Linda.....I LOVE the card.

Happy Crafting everyone!

A Warm Welcome for Mei Li

Hello All,
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend with friends, family, and good eats. Did anyone see the fireworks show?

I'm still feeling the buzz with the new Sister Stamps line. Did you get yours yet? Oh, they're so cute and such happy little girls. I've been blog hopping, checking Facebook, and saw some totally awesome "jaw-dropping" creations. I don't know how many times I said, "WOW!"

Thought I'd create an easel card to feature Mei Li. The washi paper is by Paper Intelligence. Ohh, I'm really getting hooked on washi paper lately too.

Other supplies used were Copics, border punch by Martha Stewart, Spellbinder dies, embossing folder by Cuttlebug, laser cut "Thank You" from Island Scrapbooking, dew drops, Distress Ink, leaf punch by McGill, gold pearl spiral from Hand to Hand Crafts in Hilo, word punch, sentiment stamp by Stampin' Up, roses by Prima, and cherry blossom by Wild Orchids.

Jenny, I'm ready for the next release. Hee-hee.

Happy Crafting All!

Welcome Mei Lin

Hey Peeps. ..how's your long weekend going? Hope you're all getting some craft time in.

Aside from household chores (a woman's work is never done), I managed to bake some Banana Bread and finish my card featuring Mei Lin from the new and HOT Sister Stamps line.

As mentioned in one of my previous post, I'm really getting addicted to distressing. Just love the effect.

I'm entering this card in the Stamp and Create blog too. This month's challenge calls for ribbon and bows. Click here for details.



Other supplies: DP by K & Co., Copics, Spellbinder dies, "Pointed Flower" and leaf punch by EK, Distress Ink, grosgrain ribbon, Cherry Blossom by Wild Orchids, pink flowers from Mulberry Bear, Dew Drops, and rhinestones in Mei Lin's hair and in the center of the pinwheel. Can you see them? :-)

Alrighty, now to create something to welcome Mei Li.

Thanks a bundle for stopping by and happy crafting.

Dancing "Kiyomi"

Happy Saturday All,
YAY, today was a very exciting day for me because I got to pick up my Sister Stamps at Island Scrapbooking.....got there just after the door opened.

Several nights ago, I started making this card so all I needed to do when I got my stamps was to ink up Kiyomi and place her onto the card. So here's my first card.

It's Obon Dance season now so I thought I'd take Kiyomi dancing. Isn't she sweet?

The stamps come mounted and the rubber is deep cut which I love. Also, the size is PERFECT.

I'm entering this card in the Lollipop Crafts "Special Summer Challenge" where "anything goes." If you'd like to join in on the fun, you have till July 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. (PST) to submit your entry. Click here for the details.

Also entered this card in Crazy 4 Challenges C4C94. This challenge requires a Center Step Card. Click here for the details.





Other supplies I used: Washi paper by Paper Intelligence, Embossing folder by Cuttlebug, cherry blossom and stamen punches by Punch Bunch, Chochin (lantern) stamp by Hero Arts, Copics, Pop Dots, Ribbon, and "Kiyomi" printed on the computer.




Can't wait to create something with Mei Lin and Mei Li.


Thanks for stopping by.