Totally Cool!

Hi everyone,

Here is the card that I made yesterday morning. I'm very pleased with the way this card turned out...I'm getting better, but still have a long way to go. Let me know if you think I need some tools that may help me & give me the names of them. I'm thinking of asking for a Cuttlebug machine for Christmas, what do you think?




I used Marvy Le Plume II water based markers to color in the stamp. Not too bad, those markers were very easy to work with, being my first time at coloring, I liked the ease of those markers. I brushed a little ink around the girl so it would give it a shaded effect, I actually like the look.



Here is the inside of the card.
What I used:
Paper: Bo Bunny, Creating Keepsakes & yellow CS
Stamps: SU Totally Cool, & sentiments, $1. stamps from Michael's
Ink: Not Quite Navy, & Pink Passion
Ribbon from Michael's

I can't wait to get my order & try the crayons out with the aqua pen.
Thanks for stopping by & have a fabulous Sunday!

Hugs...Rita

My first card for a challenge

Good morning all!

Well, I finally did it!!! I submitted my very first card (see below) to Jen's challenge # 8. It's cute I think for my first card without all the tools at hand. I know I will do better once I get all my stuff from SU next week. I can't wait to start creating & see my progress as time goes on, everyone gets more creative with experience. Well I'm off for my semi annual doctor's visit, (I hate going) & to do some errands. So you all have a great day! Thanks for stopping by & please sign my guest book.

Hugs...Rita

My very first Card!

I made this card for Jen as a thank you for helping me with my blog. I can now post the pictures 'cause Jen has received the card. It was a surprise & I did not want her to know about it before she got it in the mail. This was my very first attempt at making a card. I also made her a matching magnetic bookmark. The instructions for the bookmark are on my sidebar under links. I'm happy the way the card turned out, but I'm sure I'll get better at it now that I will soon have the right paper & tools for card making.

Try this it's great!

Here's a great challenge I just found on Dawn's blog. Use only the BOLD words below to finish the sentence yourself. This is a great idea, try it & put it on your blog & let me know so that I can look at your blog. Good luck!

1. I WANT - my son to find his soul mate & get married
2. I HAVE - a great family
3. I WISH - for a trip to Hawaii
4. I HATE - bugs
5. I MISS - my 2 sisters & brother
6. I HEAR - hubby taking his shower
7. I WONDER - if we will take that step & move out west
8. I REGRET - being stubborn at times
9. I AM NOT - young anymore
10. I DANCE - to music
11. I SING - no, don't go there ...I can't carry a tune, ask my
hubby, he won't let me sing!
12. I CRY - over nothing & memories (it's called menapause)
13. I AM NOT ALWAYS - right
14. I MAKE WITH MY HANDS - scrapbooks for my family & friends to enjoy
15. I WRITE - lists so I don't forget (also menapause)
16. I CONFUSE - everyone at times, even myself
17. I NEED - everything SU to make cards
18. I SHOULD - exercise more often for my back
19. I START - something & always finish it before moving on to something else
20. I FINISH - what I start

Have a great day!

Michael's Spending Spree!!!

Good morning all!

Well as promised I am posting 4 pictures of everything I bought yesterday & when I took the pics...well it just doesn't look like a whole lot for $100. It sure adds up quickly, doesn't it? I also ordered the scor-pal yesterday & can't wait to get it. Heehee!!! I'm a naughty girl on a mission to spend!!


This is the ribbon I bought for $1. each, they are great, I love the colors! I had to put some back "cause I couldn't buy all of them. I'll have to wait for another sale to buy more. Hee! Hee!







Now here are the stamps I got for $1. I couldn’t resist getting these that cheap!!! What a bargain. Every little bit helps, right girls?




Now the more expensive items not on sale, although I did get one item for 40% off with coupon (luv those coupons). Martha Stuart ABC stamps & mount, tags by MS, cards & envelopes and I just had to have this LOVE stamp (I luv it). I will use this on my daughter’s engagement scrapbook and on cards.



Le Plume II two points in one (extra fine & brush tips) water based pens, 2 white pen (could not decide on gel or other 1 so bought them both, heehee!!), MS bone folder & 1/8” punch & finally 3 scallop scissors for $1.

What a stash…I’m luvin” it! Now I need to go see my SU girl this week or next & order more stuff from her. Soon I’ll be making my own cards…can’t wait.
Well hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend & thanks for stopping by & sharing my excitement on my new products.

Hugs…Rita