{nerdspecs gets crafty}
~ adventures in rubber stamping & scrapbooking ~
Thursday, February 22
Wednesday, February 21
Fun Contest Alert!
Linda is doing a fun little contest over at the A Muse Blog. You could win all 26 of the new acrylic Monogram stamps, plus a jumbo clear block - COOL! Click on over there and put in your guess!
Here is a card I made, featuring the L (of course)! I put Mini Dot Twinkle Stickers (TW102) in the polka dots.
Have a great Wednesday!
Tuesday, February 20
Tickled Pink!
This is a double duty post!
First, a card made with new Spring 2007 images just released by A Muse. It features Doggie Bag (2-6092C), Polka Dot Frame (7-5055G), and Tickled Pink MA (8-8397B).
Second, a bit of personal news that I am tickled pink to share with you ...
(old picture, but one of my faves)
Geoff and I went to a concert last Monday night - one of our favorite bands - Papa Roach. He proposed right before they came onstage! I was shocked - totally not expecting it. This May will mark 4 years since we first met, and I can't imagine my life without him. He is loving, supportive, thoughtful, and ... handsome as you can see! ;)
Thanks for letting me share my happy news - we're all very excited!
Valentine Fun
Pictures! (click on them to enlarge, if you wish)
Aren't these little notebooks cute?
I found them in the $1 bins at Michael's. I decorated one for my mom as a little Valentine giftie.
Here are the fun things I found that inspired Lily's school valentine from me and Geoff.
The result - she loved it!
Lily - hard at work on her classroom valentines. She used A Muse Mini Cards (MC602), Purrr-fect Clear Set (CSTVA1), and Dino Clear Set (CSTVA2).
Aaaaand, if you want to see pictures of the mini book I made for Geoff, check it out at 2peas.
Blog Giveaway Do-Over
I haven't yet heard from one of the winners of my first blog giveaway.
So ... do over!
I did another random drawing, and the new winner of the Autumn Leaves acrylic FLOWERS stamp just happens to be one of my favorite 'students' - KAREN!
Karen said...
Thanks, Lyndsay for a great class last night, and for the fun give-away!
Please enter my name in the drawing--I love the stamp!!
See you next week!
Karen
Email me your mailing address and I will send it your way! :)
Keep watching - I see another blog giveaway in the very near future. In celebration of a certain (personal) announcement I have recently made. ;)
Thursday, February 15
New Images!
Check out the Spring 2007 release from A Muse Artstamps!
Still to be uploaded to their site (so keep checking back):
- Pretty Little Papers
- Argyle Band Notecards
- Barney Alpha (acrylic)
- Polka Dot Monograms (acrylic)
What are your favorites?
My faves:
Chicks in a Row
Birds on a Wire
Rock Star
Chick Delivery
Polka Dot Frame
Chair Line
Favorite Peeps
You Rock
Happy Birthday Little Dude
A Little Bird Told Me
I have some more cards to post, but have to upload them from my camera. Maybe tonight. Along with pictures of my Valentine crafty projects for Lily, Geoff, and my mom!
Thursday, February 8
Anyone?
The fabulous Donna Downey is coming to a store near me! Seriously, how cool!
The sad thing is, I have no one to be excited with me. I really wish I had local friends who were into the crafty things. Or at least friends that would be willing to pay $50 to take a class with Donna. :)
Who wants to come to Minnesota and take a class with me? I'm interested in the clock, remember, or blossom class.
I also want to buy this shirt to wear to a class.
Come on ... *puppy dog eyes* ... who's with me? :)
Wednesday, February 7
Sneak Peek #3!
Another sneak peek!
This card features these NEW images from the A Muse Spring 2007 release:
Chicks in a Row (2-8037C)
Favorite Peeps (8-8400B)
Also used: Grassy Stems (2-4074C), Tiny Daisy (3-4056A), Jasmine Solid Notecard (NS100), Cottage Brown Argyle Notecard (N704-AG), American Crafts ribbon, Queen & Co brad, Marvy Uchida punches (Super Jumbo Oval, Mega Scallop Oval), 1/8" Hole Punch, Marvy Uchida marker, Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink (Chestnut Roan, Pink Pastel, Lime Pastel), 3M Foam Tape
Tuesday, February 6
Another Sneak Peek!
Sneak Peek #2!
This card features the NEW Argyle Band Notecard (Cottage Brown, N704-AGBA) and Chick Delivery (7-2219B).
How stinkin' cute is this little chicky-poo? Oh my. And I love using that flower punch - so cute.
The phrase I used here is not new, but I love it. It works well for girly cards too - think purses and shoes!
AND ... thanks to the 6 fabulous ladies that took my Groovy Valentines class tonight. Fun times! See you again soon.
Monday, February 5
Sneak Peek!
If you know me at all, you know I have mad crazy love for rock music. And rocker guys. It's okay, Geoff knows! ;)
SO ... sneak peek time! These are by far two of my favorite images from the upcoming A Muse Spring 2007 release. This card (made for my cousin's 26th birthday last week!) features Rock Star (2-6095D) and You Rock (9-8408B).
These (and lots of other awesome new images) will be shipping to stores starting February 5. Check 'em out!