Some Shopping News, and a RAK :)

I got this sweet card in the mail, all the way from Texas. According to my dear friend who sent it to me, everything is better in Texas, lol. I wouldn’t know because I have never been there. But i do know that this card is absolutely darling! I love the colors she chose, and the layout. I think I’m going to have to borrow it 🙂

In other exciting shopping news, Lizze Anne Designs has two exciting announcements today. First, they now carry Nestabilities! Second, all shipping in the US is now a flat rate of $5.00!!!! How much does that rock?? So quick, go stock up — you know you need some stuff! (I’m off to order some Nestabilities, myself – don’t tell DH!)

Beautiful RAK!!

My friend Laura (laurakj) sent me this GORGEOUS card – it came in Monday’s mail. And how jaw-dropping is it??? She has been doing some really cool scrapbook pages and featuring them on her blog, Inky Dinky Doo, plus she is showing off a fab new haircut. Check her out! And she has a horrifying story of an unwanted reptile in her house – yikes. Every time I think about it, I freak out, seriously.

I love this card she sent me because it is simple and clean and elegant. I wish I could do one layer this well 🙂 This stamp set, Oh So Lovely, looks amazing used like this! Thanks so much for making my day, Laura!

A Lahbstahgram!!

How darling is this???????? I mean it – this card could not be any cuter, I swear! An otter-ish friend of mine sent it to me, and out of courtesy to her I will simply refer to her as Muddy Otter. If you are an SCS junkie (like I am!) you know who she is!

I recently ran across a adorable journal with a lobster on the front of it. And knowing of my otter friend’s affinity for lobsters, i simply had to send it to her. And this amazing creation was my thank you note!!! He originally had two eyes, I promise – but DD was so fascinated by the card one becam a casualty of the tug-of-war we had over the card.

This one is defintely going on the wall in my stamp room. And will never come down!

Mail from across the pond!

I was thrilled to find this beauty in my mailbox this week – it came all the way from England! My dear friend Helen made it. A while ago, she featured it on her blog, All Things Stampy. You can see that post by clicking here – she gives all of the details about the card. She did a series of cards similar to this – this one happens to be called Bonjour…the Sequel.

If you’ve not had a chance to visit her blog before, I highly recommend it! She makes the most fabulous things. And Helen is THE queen of distressing! I always love her color combos, and her layouts. She is great inspiration, I tell you!

Tomorrow I will share the card that Bonjour…the Sequel inspired me to make. It really looks nothing like this one at all – completely different colors and layout.  But I did get my ideas here – so thanks Helen! And thanks for the card – it is beautiful!!!!!