We are in Phoenix

Yahoo. Finally a holiday for mom and the kids. We are having a blast with weather in the 80's and 90's and lots to see. Here are a few pics of our journey. Enjoy.

The bird's the word...

I found these cute little bird shapes at Michaels one day and knew I could do something with them that would be amazing. I decoupaged some DP and sanded the edges and inked the edges with distress ink. I decided to do a travel theme and stamped out a camera, First Class words, and some cool mini postcard images. I added some old brass looking buttons I got from a discount store (a real find) and added some spanish moss to look like a nest. Instead of ribbon for the hanger, I used some jute thread in keeping with the rustic look. Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting , whatever that may be.

I'm a stylin'.....

I'm so thrilled to receive the Stylist blogger award. I'm to thank Patty from http://www.pattys-funkycloset.blogspot.com/ . I'm now to share 8 things about myself. I will have to think about this. And then I will share this award with 5 other special people that inspire the crafting world.

1. I don't like touching my food.
2. I love a good hockey or lacrosse game.
3. I love nectarines.
4. I have a fear of heights.
5. I received the President's Scholarship for my graduating year at University for being in the top 4% of the graduating class.
6. I learned to drive when I was 14.
7. I can hold my breath for over 1 minute.
8. I sing alto in a broadway choir in which we only sing showtunes. Love it!!

Now I must forward this award to:

http://www.tammytutterow.typepad.com/
http://www.flutterbyatomicbutterfly.blogspot.com/
http://www.paperintheworks.blogspot.com/
http://www.shawneindiangirl.blogspot.com/
http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/

Please visit each of these blogs. I'm confident you will be inspired.

Another heart to heart

I made another decoupaged heart for my niece this time in a Paris theme. I glittered the key and made a little flower out of some organza ribbon. I used some DP from SU! and adhered it to one of my wooden hearts, sanded the edges and inked them. Added some gems and ribbon flowers and a glittered key and bob's your uncle. Thanks for visiting.

Baby Girl Congratulations

I often visit the blog of Tammy Tutterow. Wow, is she talented. I was following one of her tutorials involving decoupage. I made this heart using some of SU! designer paper and sanded the edges followed by distressing with vintage ink from Tim Holtz. I made up the initials using Tim Holtz seasonal paper and used the build a brad from SU!. I made some velllum flowers for the initials to nest in. The sentiment is from SU! and the little clip is from Michaels. The satin ribbon from SU! really adds a touch of elegance. I also made a little glass bead bracelet to hang along side. The heart is like pressboard found at Michaels and easy to embellish. Thanks for looking and happy stamping.