Arizona Weather

To those of you that read my blog occasionally and to my Blog Followers, I was thinking that in the coming months you might get a kick out of seeing the weather here in Apache Junction, Arizona. SO on the right hand side bar you will see it. Now remember I am in the desert. Many of you will be shocked at how hot it gets here, and I think most of you will be relieved you don't live here, LOL! Either way it should be good for a chuckle. So when the summer hits Apache Junction with a vengeance, I hope you will notice the weather and leave a comment. I'm quite sure they will be interesting to read and a bit of fun for all. Do I have a weird sense of humor? It's either that or have heat stroke I suppose.

Everything is coming up Roses

This gorgeous rose image and lovely sentiment are from Hearts in Touch. The sheets are
#125 HIT Flowers
#133 Hit Words and Sayings
I used a reverse mask technique to color the roses with chalk inks. It is a very soft and subtle look. I covered the card face with vellum and then stamped the sentiment and butterfly on the vellum.
TFL, See you back here real soon!

What a Wedding it Was!

My most favorite, most beautiful, loving and generous only daughter Tracy was married on March 20th to her High School sweetheart Eddie. A great time was had by all but most importantly, I have never seen my daughter happier. Thank you Eddie from the bottom of my heart for that.

I just wanted to share this photo with all of my blogger friends and I hope there will be more photos to follow soon.

The Crumb Trail Has Lead You Here

And you are at the right place!! Prairie Fairy and Paper Temptress have gone digital!

You will have until the end of Monday to make your way here and follow the directions to enter the drawing. Please leave a message/comment on the designers blogs, but be aware that this will NOT enter you in the contest. You will have to keep reading to get to what you really want to know, LOL!

My first card uses Prairie Fairy's digital image named "The Urge". I don't know why I was so amused by this image but it made me smile, and I couldn't wait to bring her to life. All the white you see is my very most favorite paper from The Paper Temptress: Cryogen White. It is a wonderfully smooth white cardstock with a sparkle that seems to hide beneath the surface. I just LOVE this paper and you will too! The other paper I used is Razzle Berry Pop Tones. I use Pop Tones quite a bit because I can always find a color that suits my project and it really does 'pop."

You have to love her hair, don'tcha think?

My second card uses Prairie Fairy's image "Lily" Actually, it uses it 3 times, LOL! Once again I used Paper Temptress' Cryogen White along with Orange Fizz Pop Tones. A nice combo I think. You can't go wrong with the paper from the Paper Temptress....it is simply the best there is!!!

FINALLY..what you have been waiting for. The info you need to enter the giveaway; You will need to enter the password: digital. Enter it here using this link. Good Luck!!!!

Had some fun today and made this card

I enjoyed making this card as I was able to take my time and have fun. Images are from Hearts in Touch sheets #139 Backgrounds and #141 Strips B. I used Paper Temptress' HQ Watercolor Cotton paper to paint the image on. I cut the butterflies with my Cricut and the Indie Art cartridge.

A New Technique

This is the Glitzy- Lace Technique from the most recent issue of Technique Junkies Newsletter.

The middle layer is the technique. Quite fun as the card is not the only thing that is glitzy, LOL! I couldn't capture the shimmer in the photo, I am sorry to say. So just imagine it in microfine glitter , mauve and brown.

Getting Ready for the Summer

Well I am a year older and the summer is well on it's way. Remember I live in Arizona, in the desert where it gets to 120 degrees in the summer!!!! So the ritual has begun with a new hairdo. I have to have my hair off of my neck in the summer, and although you can't see it in the photo, the back is shorter than the front. This was a birthday gift from my DD Tracy. I love you and you are my favorite daughter.
I promise my next entry will be art related, LOL!