Back to Reality

Hi All,

Well, the party's over...literally. Back to work after 1 1/2 weeks off. Boo. I loved waking up at 11:00 every morning and crafting until late, late at night. That's my favorite time to scrap and stamp. But, at least I can say I do love my job. I just would rather stay home and get paid...now that's a job! Let me know if anyone knows of any job opening that fits my desires!! LOL!!

OK back to DT business...
Today I have two design team creations.
At The Cuttlebug Spot we are back after a two week rest with some Happy New Year's creations.



I made this card using a free dingbat. Isn't she just hysterical with the lamp shade on her head? The embossed background was done with my favorite Sizzix folder Snowball. I used copics to color her in and added the skittles for added texture. Go on over and see what my DT sisters over at The Cuttlebug Spot made for you this week.

Second is my debut with the new design team at Stretch N" Bubbles. SNB is a digi stamp site created by Alison. She is a super talented gal who designs some wonderful digital images. I love working with digi images; they are so easy to use and can be sized to fit any space you need.



This adorable angel is named Raggedy Flake. I colored her with copics and added stickles to make her wings sparkle. When I glued her down, I left the wings unglued so I could curl them up off the card. The background was cut using SCAL,embossed with Cuttlebug's D'vine Swirl folder then popped off the card. I computer generated the sentiment.

Go check out Stretch N' Bubbles and see all the adorable cards my DT sisters have created with this cutie.
Don't forget, Alison always has Free Digi Wednesdays where you can download the weekly free image and play with it. You will see how easy it is to work with digi images.

I also used this card for a challenge blog I just found named Crazy for Challenges.

DON'T FORGET, I AM STILL CELEBRATING SATURDAY'S BLOG HOP AT UNSCRIPTED SKETCHES. SEE THE POST BELOW TO CHECK OUT THE "CANDY" I AM GIVING AWAY TO SAY THANK YOU TO ALL MY FOLLOWERS. JUST LEAVE A COMMENT UNDER SATURDAY'S POST AND YOU ARE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING.

Hugs,
Marcy

UNSCRIPTED SKETCHES BLOG HOP

Hi All,

Welcome to our Unscripted Sketches blog hop!! If you came here from Liz's blog then you are in the right place. If you came here first, please go to the blog and start from the beginning so you don't miss out on any of the great pics and candy.

Today is all about the new year---or the past year---or both! Our blog posts will talk about a wishs/goals/resolutions for 2010 or what we've completed for 2009.

Most of 2009 was centered around my son's wedding. My oldest son, Grant, married a sweet, beautiful woman. We adore Briana and were thrilled to welcome her into our family. We feel blessed.
Here are some photos from the wedding.





This year we are looking forward to our youngest son's college graduation. We are very proud of him. He is a really good kid!

Now for the fun stuff...




First, let me say I am so grateful for all my internet friends. I appreciate all the wonderful comments you've given me over the year. You are all so special to me.
I am offering this adorable stamp set from Inkadinkado as a little thank you for all your support. It's easy to win. Just leave me a comment on this post . If you are already a follower---Thank You so much. If you are not yet a follower please become one, then just leave a comment here and you are entered. It's as easy as that! I will use that random thingy to pick a winner on Friday Jan 8th. Anyone can enter...even my design sisters from any teams.

Love to you all and I wish you a year filled with peace, health and love.

Now you are off to see Sarah's awesome blog. Enjoy!

Hugs,
Marcy

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve. We sure did!! We went with friends to dinner at Morton's Steak House. They had this wonderful special. It was sooooooo yummy. The steak was unbelievable...melted in my mouth. The molten chocolate cake was to die for! The Cosmos, super delicious (My DH was the designated driver). It must have been a 10,000 calorie dinner, but worth every one. I don't often eat like that having watched my weight my whole life and finally lost over 50 lbs, but after all...it was new year's. Anyway, needless to say, it was amazing.

Then we went to see "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin. It was so funny. Being we are the same age as the characters, we could really relate to the story. We had some good belly laughs especially the part where Meryl goes to the plastic surgeon to ask about her sagging eyelids...oh boy, can I identify with her!!! In all, we had a great night...GREAT friends, GREAT food and GREAT FUN! We got home safely and I knew where my children were...who could ask for more? Not me!!

OK, on to crafting---

I made this card with the free image from Stretch and Bubbles Free Digi Wednesdays. Alison offers the most adorable images on Wednesdays so go on over and snag this sweet cat...love it!!! When you use the above link you'll have to scroll down a bit as today is Friday LOL. While you are scrolling, check out the awesome projects my DT sisters have created with several of Alison's designs.

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow during the Blog Hop with Unscripted Sketches You'll have some great creations and to view along the way and I'll be offering some blog candy, too!

Hugs,
Marcy

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!!!

I wish everyone a wonderful New Year's Eve. Whether you are going to a party, a restaurant, movie or where ever...Please be careful when you venture out tonight. And I pray you have a designated driver! HAVE FUN!!!



Big Happenings at Unscripted Sketches are planned for Saturday...so don't forget to go to the blog and check out all the awesome creations the DT has for you...and your chance to win some super candy!!!



Love to all,
Marcy

Free Digi Stamp

Hi All,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I hope you all had fun, peaceful days surrounded by loved ones. I am on vacation until January 5th so I am in crafting heaven. I finally have time to play with some new stamps I've bought over the past few months, but haven't had the chance to use yet.

For this card, I used a free digi image from Stretch N' Bubbles. Alison designs and gives away a free digi stamp every Wednesday. If you want this adorable bird house, go on over and snag it!



I colored the image with copics. I used my Nesties "Fancy Tags" for the sentiment and the "hinges." The pink pearls on the sentiment were white ones colored with copics to match.

Have a great day.

Hugs,
Marcy

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It's a Jungle Out There

Hi All,

We're finally dug out!! Boy, did we get dumped on...18" of snow. It is pretty for sure, but so much work to get rid of! It's supposed to be 45 degrees on Saturday, so I am hoping it melts the rest of it. Yuck!

This card is made with a couple more of my fav Doodlefactory stamps. I used copics to color the images.



Have a great day.
Hugs,
Marcy

Saying Goodbye to Kaitlin

Kaitlin is my niece's dog. One of three dogs. We all loved her. She was small, fiesty and loveable. She was old and quite the sad sack next to her young, big strong sisters (2 giant schnauzers). She had one of those yip yip barks...high and annoying LOL, but she made her point when need be.

She put up with a lot lately. Two new babies added to the house in two years time! Kaitlin was 17 years old. Now she rests in peace and we can surely say she had a good life. My niece asked me to make a tribute page for her and, of course, I did.

I followed this week's sketch at Unscripted Sketches. Go on over and check out the great designs the DT members prepared for you this week.





We are expecting a blizzard here on Long Island. I HOPE NOT!!! I really hate the snow. But, on the bright side, if I am stuck in the house I can get more crafting done!! Have a great weekend.

Hugs,
Marcy

Cutest Robot Ever!!

Hi Everyone,

Isn't this the cutest robot you ever saw? He is a digi image and you can find him over at Stretch 'N Bubbles...his name is Phil. LOL!
I followed this week's sketch up at Mojo Monday and used the colors from the challenge over at SPCC.
I colored Phil with copics. I used Glossy Accents on parts of him for some shine and popped him off the cog which I cut with my Cricut - Accent Essentials. The three skittles on top were clear and I colored them with copics to match...I love that trick! The sentiment is computer generated.







Have a great night, all.
Hugs,
Marcy

Happy Tuesday

Hi All,

A happy Tuesday to you! I wish I felt better, but this cold is making me drag my butt. I just don't have any strength. I went to work, but left after 3 hours. I think I just need to rest till this bug decides to move on...

Here is a Christmas card I made using Santa from The DoodleFactory. I colored Santa with Copics and used Marcy Uchida's Puffy Velvet Fabric Marker for his beard and fur. You just color it on, wait for it to dry and then puff it up with the embossing heat gun. Then I added a little stickles for glitz.






Have a great day!
Hugs,
Marcy