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Some Bunny for Christmas

Is Thanksgiving really this week?    I still can't wrap my brain around it.  I'm sure by Thursday it will all hit me.  I am very lucky in that I don't have to cook this year.  WOO-HOO!!!  Somehow I've convinced my mom to do it!   I can't wait too, cause her dinner is the best.  No one makes stuffing like her!!

Soooooooo can you guys believe I saw New Moon not just once, but TWICE this weekend!!  It was that good.  Actually I'm glad I saw it a second time because I feel I was able to make more away the second time.  A second helping of Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner is always good thing.    Tracy & I had decent seats for the midnight showing on Thursday, but there were a lot of tweens oohing & ahhing over the screen constantly.  When I went yesterday morning the crowd was on the "mature" and I had an AWESOME seat.  I may actually try to go again during the holiday.  We'll see.

On a sad note, my mojo has seemed to have escaped me.  I have NO IDEA where it went either.  I tried & tried this weekend to stamp and it got ugly.    So I just decided it was time to walk away and play with my daughter.    So if you happen to see my mojo around your house, can you please tell it to come home?  I desperately need it back!

Today's card is one I actually made a few weeks back.  It has the lovable bunny from the newly released Christmas Time set.  Isn't he just a cutie pootie?  I used some more of my yummy Basic Grey Wassil paper.

Well wish me luck with my mojo gals.  Sneak peeks for December stamps are starting TOMORROW for All That Scraps!!

Take care,

 

New Moon Premire!!!! Oh yay & Sketchy Thursday #61

So if you know me then you know I am COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH anything Twilight.  And I've been anxiously counting the days, hours & minutes (as evidenced by my sidebar) for the release of New Moon, the 2nd movie of the Twilight series.

Well my wait is almost over.  Tonight I will become one with my seat at the theater and soak it all in.  I'm venturing to the midnight showing with my bud, Tracy Falco.  I don't know how I'll be feeling tomorrow when I have to get up for work.  It's going to be a Red Bull kinda of day is all I can say!  But I have no doubt it will be well worth it.

Believe it or not this post isn't all about my obsession with Twilight.    Today is Thursday and that means time for some more sketchy goodness! Which includes a new Sketch Artist.    I loved all of the holiday cards you guys did this week.  And snowflakes seemed to be calling to me as did this card from this week's winner.

Ladies give it up for.......

----------> JANICE <-----------

Janice rocked this weeks sketch with her use of these warm and rich colors.  And this gorgeous ribbon has the card all wrapped up like a beautiful present.  If you haven't already hit up Janice's awesome blog, Inkee Paws (don't you just love that name?!) be sure to head on over there as she has some other gorgeous goodies to share with you.  CONGRATULATIONS Janice on being this weeks featured Sketch Artist. 

And for this week here is a new sketch for you all to try....
 

As always I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 11/25 to play along.  When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS61 for the challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

 

 

Pixie Santa Birgitta

Happy Monday Everyone!!!!  I hope you all had a nice weekend.

Is it just me or is it starting to look a lot like Christmas?  I swear it seems the stores get the holidays rolling earlier & earlier every year.    Maybe it's just me gettin' old.  And the pressure feels on this year for some reason.  I think it's just me worrying about how we're going to manage and all.  I just have to trust that everything will work itself out somehow, right?

Kinda like today's card.  I tell you I went back & forth a gazillion times and then I just had to walk away. It seemed like every piece of patterned paper I chose just wasn't the *right* one.  So I decided to get out of the house and run some errands and as I was driving the idea of having the sentiment in the form of an ornament hit me.  And it seems the rest fell into place.

Christine added 3 more adorable must have Pixies to the line up.  Pixie Nora, Pixie Santa Birgitta and Pixie Heidi with an ornament.  I started with some Prisma cardstock and patterned paper from Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly line.  Added a little stitching and my favorite Cuttlebug embossing folder to the mix too.  I couldn't resist using another one of my new favorites - Sparkly Fluff from Taylored Expressions.  It's very similar to regular flock, but kicked up about 10 notches because of the added sparkle.

I hope you enjoyed today's post.  And a BIG thanks for hanging with me these past few weeks while I wasn't posting much!

You guys are the best-est!!!!

 

Back to our normally scheduled posts..... Sketchy Thursday #60

Ohhhh say it isn't so!  I've been M.I.A. for a week?!? I'm finally getting back into my normal routines after recovering from my pneumonia.  Boy am I glad that is over with.  I don't really do well when I'm not doing my regular thing.  Creature of habit I guess.  Sorry today's post is late too.  I just got back from the dentist.  Looks like I will be needing 2 crowns soon.    SOOOOOOOOO not happy about that.

I really must apologize for my absence.  I hope you guys will be stopping back in as I'm planning to get some serious stamping in the next few days.  I already have the December stamps for All That Scraps to play with.  You guys are going to flip when you see them!

And speaking of flipping.  I absolutely flipped for this week's featured Sketch Artist's card.  This week's Sketch Artist is a local Bay Area girl just like me.  Give it up for....

----------->  ANTHONETTE  <----------

 

Isn't this card just amazing??!!  This card literally made me say WOW out loud that a few of my co-workers came to check it out.   I especially loved the bare tree image, but Anthonette's added details - green using her Copics, red liquid pearls for the berries and some frosted lace Stickles for snow - just put this card over the top for me.  CONGRATULATIONS ANTHONETTE!!!

You can view some of her other wonderful cards in her SCS gallery HERE.

 

And for all of you sketch addicts (myself included!) here is #60.......

As always I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 11/18 to play along.  When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS60 for the challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

 

Sketchy Thursday #59

Happy Almost Friday!!  What's almost as good as Friday is Sketchy Thursday!!  I've had absolutely ZERO time to be crafty this week.  I've been busy getting healthy again.  I had just about given that up when the antibiotics finally started to work.  I should be back to myself soon.

I have to apologize as well that I'm late in leaving comments for all of the wonderful submissions to last week's sketch.  I promise I will get to that today too.  I have SOOOOO much to catch up on so I will need to make this post short & sweet.

Once again you guys rocked the sketch.  It always thrills me to no end to see people working my little sketches into works of art.  And not to mention just getting out there and doing what you love to do - stamp!

This week's featured Sketch Artist has a style all of her own and literally was thinking outside the box on her use of the sketch.  Ladies please give it up for this week's Sketch Artist.... 

------------>  ITZUVIT  <-------------

Does this pillow box just not blow you away?  Her blog, Itzuv with a Touch is full of goodies such as this.  Who would not love to be the recipient of this treasure?  I love every tiny detail on this.   

Congratulations Itzuvit!!  And thank you for playing along with us on Sketchy Thursdays!!!   

This week's sketch was inspired by one of my stamping idols, the incredible Jen del Munro.  Jen has such a clean style with tons of POP.  I am often drawn to those fun elements that she adds to her cards, hence my sketch..... 

As always I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 11/11 to play along.  When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS59 for the challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

 

Oy Vey!

Happy Monday Everyone.  Sorry I haven't been online this past weekend.  This cold has turned into walking pneumonia!    While I don't have any thing crafty to show you today, I did want to pop in and remind you that tonight is release night over at All That Scraps.  The following stamps will be released tonight at 10:00 p.m. EST:

Sweet November Fairy Sweet Fairies

Holiday Swiss Pixies by C.C. Designs

Chubby Pencil Sayuri & Benji

Country Shelf - Cookie Crumbs

Otis & Milo - HR Designs

Christmas Greetings Sentiments by AmyR

Happy Shopping!!!  I know you will want it all!  I always do.

 

My dear friend Tami Wood sent me this wonderful award.  And I wanted to share my answers with you.

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your hair? Short
3. Your mother? Fiesty
4. Your father? Funny
5. Your favorite food? Mexican
6. Your dream last night? None
7. Your favorite drink? Gatorade
8. Your dream/goal? Happiness
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Stamping
11. Your fear? Finances
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Grown up
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something you aren't? Tall
15. Muffins? Poppyseed
16. Wish list item? Job
17. Where did you grow up? San Francisco
18. Last thing you did? Eat
19. What are you wearing? Mommy pants
20. Your TV? Off
21. Your pets? Spoiled
22. Friends? Precious
23. Your life? Crazy
24. Your mood? Somber
25. Missing someone? Smokey
26. Vehicle? Saturn
27. Something your not wearing? Nail polish
28. Your favorite store? Gap
29. Your favorite color? Green
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday
32. Your best friend? Greta

33. One place that I go to over and over? Grocery Store
34. Facebook? Yes
35. Favorite place to eat? Baja Fresh

Now I need to pass this award on to 5 people.  You are supposed to limit your answer to just ONE word.  And let me tell you this was no easy task.  First because I'm a very wordy person   and second several of the ladies I wanted to nominate DO NOT HAVE BLOGS!!  Gasp!!  I know can you believe it?  YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!

My nominees are:

1.  Christina

2.  Teresa

3.  Carol

4.  Toni

5. Amanda

I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween.  I need to post some pictures of my DD.  I promise to do that as well as her b-day ones! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

More Sneak Peeks - Otis & Milo

We've made it to Friday!  And so another week ends.  I have to be honest and say that I'm actually looking forward to something other than stamping this weekend.  Can you guess what it is?

AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP!!  Boo-yah!!!  That's right.  In case you forgot this weekend is daylight savings time. And we FALL back one hour. Ohhhh sleep is good.  And since today's post is all things good.  How about some new cards?

I'm super excited to be able so share with you a new set from Heather Rolin.  And has Heather rocked my world with some uber-cute dog & cat images. The set is called Otis & Milo.   Heather is truly my idol.  Girl not only makes up some of the cutest images ever to see rubber, she also stamps AND just had a new baby at the end of September!  Wonder Woman I tell you!  Heather can you pass some of your energy on to me please!!

Now for some super sized sneek peeks to get you going for the weekend.  First up is this adorable image of Milo all wrapped up in a bag of toys.  He probably thought there was some cat nip in there and got caught.  I love how his little whiskers look all crazy like that.

Next up is Otis. He's being a good boy for us here.  No peeing on the tree now Otis!  He's guarding the presents under the tree from anyone who tries to peek!  I used some of my new paper from My Minds Eye and my new Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 9.  FUN, FUN, FUN!!

Here's a close up of the ornies I layered them with diamond glaze to give them more depth.

And this one is probably my favorite of the bunch.  Otis sittin' in his dog bed just dying to dig into his stocking.  I added some Fun Flock to his hat and stocking.  Some Doodlebug paper and my MS Loop border punch and my card was born.
 
 

Do you want to see more of Otis & Milo?  Then head on over to the ATS blog to see some samples from my fellow DT sisters!  And don't forget to leave a comment to have your name entered in for a chance to win these cuties for FREE!!!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful Friday!!!

Sketchy Thursday #58 - 2nd post for today

In case you missed this mornings post scroll down!  There was a sneak peek that I posted earlier using one of Diane Zechman's new sets.  You won't want to miss it.

If not then you are in the right place.    I have whipped up a FUN new sketch for you to try.  But first let me saw this week's submissions were my favorite ones ever!  I loved seeing how everyone was creative with it.  Several of you made 'peeking' cards.  LOVE IT!  All of you are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G designers.    And should all give yourself a pat on the back for just being who you are! 

I know first hand how hard it is to put yourself out there.  And YOU are the only one that needs to be satisfied with what you create!

This week's featured Sketch Artist is no stranger here on Eat Sleep Stamp.  She continues to inspire me every week with her creativity and amazing versatility.

Ladies give it up to our girl......

------------>  TINLA <---------

   Tinla!  You know I can't resist these Hero Arts dolls!  And the playful paper is very eye catching.  The little flower in her hair just tops it all.  Fantastic job my friend!!

Tinla has more eye candy in her gallery on Split-coast.  Click HERE to see it all!

I was feeling kinda silly yesterday when I sat down to come up with a sketch.  Must be all the cold medicine I'm taking cause I had circles on the brain.   Here's what I came up with.

 

After last week's sketch I'll be super anxious to see what you all come u with.  As always I'll choose the most clever, creative, and cute creation from the submissions this week to be the next Sketch Artist. Your design will also be featured on my blog next week!

You have until next Wed. 11/4 to play along.  When uploading to SCS and PCP or or your blog please use keyword ESS58 for the challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  See you tomorrow with another sneak peek!

 

Sneak Peek - Country Shelf

Welcome back to another day of sneak peeks!!  I just about died when I received my November stamps and saw this one from Diane.  I just love, love, love her new set appropriately named - Country Shelf.

I don't know about you, but a charming shelf with knick knacks will always draw my attention when I'm shopping.  My LSS is actually a crafters warehouse that is jam packed with fantastic and mostly hand made knick-knacks.  As soon as I saw this set I thought of the store.

The card was truly a labor of love.  It took me quite awhile to conceptualize how I wanted this to come together.  Then I thought of my mother-in-law's house.  She lives in Ohio in a real log cabin that my father-in-law built for her just before he passed away.  Yes a real log cabin.  It was something she always wanted and he saw to it that she got her dream home.  I just love her house.  You immediately get that hom-y feeling the minute you walk in the door. And there are a TON of collectibles throughout it on shelves just like this set.  My favorite part are the stories behind the collectibles.  And you know there is always a story!

The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses collection and reminds me of wall paper.  A run through my Cuttlebug using the distressed stripes embossing folder helped with some texture.  I *had* to stitch the card too so it had more of that homemade feel.  I cut each image out by hand after it was colored and decorated.  Sparkly fun fluff, Stickles, and these adhesive pearls (on the drawer handles) are just some of the things I used.  The pearls were in a recent package from my dear friend Tinla!    Thank you Tinla for always hooking me up with goodies.  I do use them!!!

There are more A-M-A-Z-I-N-G samples over on the ATS blog.  Be sure to hop on over there to take a peek.  And don't forget to leave a comment after EACH post over there to enter yourself in to win the new stuff for FREE!!!

I will be back later with the next Sketchy Thursday challenge for you!!

Wednesday Challenge - Halloween!

Happy Hump Day!!  Well I'm still under the weather, but have managed to get my butt to work today.  I can't wait until I land a regular, full-time gig with benefits.  Cause right now if I don't work I don't get paid! 

Have you guys seen the sneak peek for today over on the ATS Blog?  No, then click HERE and get sampling of another new line coming to All That Scraps!!  Yep, Chubby Pencil is the name of the new illustrator.  There are 2 adorable samples previewing today - Sayuri and Benji.

I can't believe that Halloween is this weekend!    This year has truly flown by. Lucky for me this week's Wednesday challenge is Halloween.  I wanted to give some love to my much neglected older C.C. Designs stamps.  For today's card I used Spooky, Spooky, Spooky set.  I just LOVE this set.  Another one of my very first purchases from C.C. Designs.
 

It was an oldie but goodie kind of a day.  I also pulled out some of my older Doodlebug Designs paper.  LOVE anything Doodlebug.  I couldn't help but think of my beloved Edward Cullen   as I was coloring this cute little vampire and listening to the New Moon soundtrack.  Just 22 more days until the movie!!!  And you better believe I already have my tickets!  I can't wait.  My good friend Tracy Falco and I are planning on a midnight screening.  Woo-hoo!!!!

Okay back to my card.  Sorry I get easily distracted by anything Twilight related. 

As you can see I pulled out my coveted MS web border punch too.  The sentiment is actually from AmyR's Autumn Sentiments set. I can always find the perfect sentiments when using any of Amy's sets.  Some Doodlebug buttons to finish things off and viola!

I hope that you will come and play with us too.  Don't forget ATS has a new sub-blog just for the Wednesday Challenge!  Click --->  HERE <--- to visit the Challenge Blog.

I'll see you all tomorrow with a sneak peek and a new sketch!

Have a wonderful day!!!