Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Yayyy, I Stamped!!

Since I started taking care of my nephew Jared, my stamping time has seen a DRAMATIC downslide. Unfortunately, by the time he leaves I am pooped and ready for a nap. LOL!! Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have it any other way( by that I mean him being here), but I just need to figure out how I am going to do what I love all day, and STILL be able to do what I love at night.
Since today was a sorta STRESSFUL day, I decided that no matter what, I was stamping. I sat down to do two cards, one for my nephew's birthday and one for the SCS color and sketch challenges. I started by TRYING to combine the two challenges, but that was a no go. I really dislike this color combo(Old Olive, Taken With Teal and Eggplant Envy), so I decided to do it separately. Why do you ask, because I love a challenge, and I miss doing them daily! The other day I was looking at my friend Silke's blog and my DH came in the room. He asked me who had made the card on the screen and I told him who and asked why...and he said, bravely, I knew it wasn't you....!! I asked him why he said that, and he said, your cards have more stuff on them...LOL!!! Who knew he was even paying attention!! So, in an effort to prove him wrong(and to use as little of this color combo), I decided to do a Silke inspired card. My main image was colored with my SU markers and then stamped. The sentiment is from the Verve Stamps set All About You. I pierced a border around it, added some wide grosgrain olive ribbon, and some silver brads, and it was done. Not my usually style, but I love it!!! I APOLOGIZE for the awful picture...just can't get the lighting right tonight!!
This next card was made using the SCS sketch challenge. I stamped my main image from the retired SU set Cowboy Kid. I colored him in with my SU markers and layered him with Real Red and Night of Navy(after distressing some of the edges). The DP is from the SU Prints Pack. I tied some hemp twine around the top and then added the sentiment. It is from the SU set Birthday Banter, and was cut out with my Word Window punch. I added some aged copper brads to it too. The star was stamped, colored and cut out. Since it is for my cousin Brody(he will be 4), I added a B to it with my SU Black marker.

Well, that is it for me now!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

15 comments:

  1. Cute cards! don't worry, you'll get into the swing of things. I find that during the day, I gather supplies, and maybe sketch out my idea so that when I DO get finished at the end of the day that I can stamp relatively quickly, I've had the creation working in my mind all day!

    Good luck with the little guy tomorrow!

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  2. Both of your cards are awesome!! You even do simple fantastic! :) I agree with Joanne-just think of ideas in your head and jot them down so when you do get time to stamp you'll have an idea and the process goes quicker. Hang in there sweetie. I know it's an adjustment.

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  3. LOL! Great cards! Both are FABULOUS girl! I know what you mean by being pooped at the end of the day! Thats why I get up at the CRACK OF DAWN to get my time in! LOL!

    Anyways, wanted you to know I nominated you for an award! When you get a chance...check it out!

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  4. WOW - Jessie your first card is so gorgeous - very elegant and sophisticated - LOVE IT!!! I just realized you got inspired by me....oh I'm so flattered!!! You've just made my day - HUGS!!!

    Your second card is super darling -The colors are awesome and the little comboy image is so stinkin' cute!!!

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  5. Girl, for not liking that CC you sure did pull it off!! Fabulous card! So soft and pretty!

    Your second card is totally adorable!!

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  6. Ohhhh how cute is that lil cowboy!! And WOW!! What an elegant card with that color combo!! I wasn't brave enough to try that one.....it's hard!!! And I know you sure dote on that baby......enjoy those snuggle times even though it IS exhausting!! Hugs!!

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  7. Oh, I totally love that lil cowboy, how cute is he??!!! Both of these are fabulous Jessie!! You will get used to your new schedule, it IS an adjustment! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  8. Gorgeous Jessie...both of them! FAb tribute to Silke's style, love the clean look and I love those colours. Your cowboy card is adorable...love the distressing. I totally love your style...don't change!!

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  9. You'll get into a routine and you'll figure out how to do it all!!

    Love both cards!! The cowboy is adorable!!

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  10. Both of your cards are great!!! I love the color combo of the first one and the little cowboy is so adorable! :D

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  11. LOVE both cards! Your work is outstanding! Kudos to your husband for noticing!

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  12. Love that first card !! That ribbon is just beautiful!!

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  13. That first card is just GORGEOUS, Jessie! And the second is adorable! Hopefully you'll find a balance of kid-watching and stamping. . .I know it can be frustrating! :)

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  14. Very, Very sweet cards!!I love artfully ashion.
    Ps. I've tagged you for being one of my favorite blogs to visit. Be sure to check out my blog for more details
    Terry

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  15. Super cute cards Jessie!!! Love your creations.

    God bless
    Giovana

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