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Happy Monday Everyone!

I hope your weekends were relaxing and super enjoyable!! I attended my best friends’ house warming party on Saturday where a bocce tournament was held and I got to spend more time with my niece, who in just one short month will already be a year old! (where on Earth does time go?) And then on Sunday, my parents and my girlfriend Kim and I all strapped in and headed around town for an absolutely beautiful garden tour where we got tons of great ideas for our own yards!! I mean seriously… look at these beautiful roses!!

And now for todays’ project … I received new stamps from Stamping Bella last week and this was the first to be inked in the group.. none other than Addy tude LOVES her ‘tinis.. I love this stamp so much!! I was super excited when it was unveiled and I know that it will get a lot of use! The sentiment comes with it as well.. and who hasn’t said this one before!!

To add a little “reality” to the card, I used Crystal Effects on her sunglasses and the martini glasses for a real “glass-like” finish, as well as Lemon Stickles on the flower centres.. and last but not least, white Fun Flocking for her fur trim!! How cool is that?

And here is the finished product..

Super fun card that I plan on making quite a few more of for my stash!!
Have a great night guys and I will see you tomorrow! Happy Crafting!
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Howdy Y’All!!

No I haven’t completely lost my marbles!! I’m just really getting into the Western spirit seeing as in just 2 short weeks our city will be hosting our annual Exhibition and Stampede, which I believe in the U.S is called County Fair, no? Either way, I’m not usually one to jump on the bandwagon this time of year but we decided to host a “Old West” themed potluck on Friday, July 24th and it has now blossomed to a full week, office decorated, wear plaid and a cowboy hat kind of event..and I’m extremely excited 😉

I will take pictures of the office and post them starting on Monday, July 20th, but thought I’d give you an idea of the kinds of cards one could make for their Cowpoke friends, or even just for fun to anyone! I used one of my go-to stamp companies, Stamping Bella once again..isn’t it an adorable image?

The patterned paper is Creative Imaginations/Debbie Mumm, the star print is from PTI and the “Howdy” sentiment is from The Cats Pajamas (more from this set will be shown in 2 weeks, you’ll love it I promise!)

I coloured the image in with a mixture of Copics and Prisma’s and gave finishing touches like the belt buckle and nice silver finish with this pen..

I can’t wait to use this card!! Its just so freaking cute!!!

I thought I’d leave you with some photos I took 2 nights ago while sitting on the back deck waiting for Luke to come home from work…its so peaceful!!
and of course..it wouldn’t be Alberta without some cows in the picture 😉
Have a great night guys and I will be back tomorrow!!
Happy Crafting!
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Hey guys!

So we finally got a new modem to get us back on the Internet about a week ago and now we have a Trojan virus that is 100% frustrating, but we’re working on it!!
Our weekend wedding was fabulous! It was soo nice to get out of town and have a mini vacay..got some great shopping in, saw some old friends and danced til our feet hurt!! Here’s us waiting for the ceremony to start..
Aww 😉 And the best part? Luke caught the garter!! haha … needless to say, I was more than happy about that!!
On to the card for the day, its an oldie but goodie and made from the very first stamp I ever bought from Stamping Bella, and her name is Partygirlabella..
Isn’t she cute? I used my Prisma’s to colour her in, as well as red stickles to surround the heart balloons for a little extra glam 😉
I’m off to work again though, hopefully my computer will be fixed tonight and I can get back to regular posting!! Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Happy Crafting!

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Happy Friday!!

I know I said I wasn’t posting anything til Monday, but I thought I’d sneak on here quickly before the weekend starts and post a cute bella!! Knitting is not my forte but I have many family members that love the craft, including my grandma who is now recovering in the hospital from her knee replacement surgery and is doing awesome!! Here is my card for today..

Both the image and sentiment come from Stamping Bella, one of my main go-to companies from stamps..don’t you just love this saying? It still makes me smile when I bring it out! And in a few days time I’m expecting another sweet sentiment to go with this image that I promise to share 😉 All patterned paper is Martha Stewart Crafts..

Now, I have just an hour and a half left of the work week and then bring on the weekend! We decided to stay home tonight and leave tomorrow morning instead just so that I can have time with my granny (and I also still need to pack!) But I’m looking forward to getting out of town for a change..hoping to stop by the mall on Sunday before coming home 😉

Have a great weekend and I will be back on Monday to post wedding pics!!!

Happy Crafting!

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Hey Everyone!

So tonight I have pictures instead of a card to share with you! Yesterday’s events were a blast and the weather was perfect all day!! And the best part? Tomorrow is Friday already!! After our day at the Lake, we headed to our good friends’ house for an amazing barbeque and got some great photos taken too!!
Here is Luke and I with our boy Jake..
This is Kim, my friend and consistent Saturday morning walking buddy! We met over a year ago when Luke and her husband, Jeff, worked together and instantly hit it off!!

And of course, here is Jeff with one of the dogs Molly, who I swear is one of the most snuggliest doggies ever 😉 She was a rescue pup from Edmonton and I’m so glad that they got her! Isn’t she sweet?

I brought my new camera with me, so I’m sure I was annoying everyone when I kept asking for them to smile! But they turned out great!! Don’t they have a beautiful backyard?

I told Luke that I want to host the Canada Day celebrations at our house next year and of course he agreed!! YAY!!

I thought I’d leave you with a few parting shots of the end of the festivites..the best part.. FIREWORKS!! I was snapping away when it hit me that since I only see these once a year, I’d much rather not only see them through the lens of my camera..but I’m so glad that I got these!

One more..
On a side note, my 76 year old grandma went under a 100% successful full knee replacement and is doing alright. She is in extreme pain and is so sleepy, but she came out of it healthy which is the most important thing. She’s sleeping off the morphine tonight but I will be visiting her tomorrow after work and then we’re heading off to Lethbridge for a wedding this weekend!! I will be back Monday with more great cards so have a great weekend everyone and Happy 4th of July to all my friends below the border!!
Happy Crafting!

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