Casual Fridays Challenge #36

The theme this week over at Casual Fridays is Penguin Suit! In honor of Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th, we are to create a Black and White CAS project. Well...........I'm all over it!! 

                                                          
                           
                This is what I whipped up last evening using some "oldie but goodie" Hero Arts stamps. 

Supplies used:
Hero Arts stamps- K4887, LL165, CG139
Provo Craft embossing folder
Spellbinders Mega Ovals dies
Versafine Black, Colorbox Frost white ink
Black gem, pop dots


I pulled out an older "card art" Hero Arts wooden stamp that has a lot of different things going on (collage style). I decided to add a few polka dots for some more interest along the bottom and cover up the "thanks" that is on the botttom of the stamp with another HA sentiment on black paper. I stamped the flower again and fussy cut it and popped it up for some dimension. I felt compelled to emboss the BG as it needed a bit more texture. I really like black & white cards....I usually struggle with these.....but I really am pleased with the way this turned out!! 

Thanks for stopping bye and have a great day!

Inky Hugs............................Anne

Love U!

Hi everyone! It's been ages since I posted but today I finally found some time and inspiration to get a quick Valentines day card made today.

I made this for the wonderful new challenge over at Lily Pad Cards. Virginia provided us with this wonderful photo....don't you just LOVE the fabulous colors?


                                               Here is what I came up with for the challenge.



Got out the distress inks and found some scraps to play with. Used a few different heart punches and stuck with a simple black-white and "pop" of color combo. I looked for some vellum....but I must be out- darn! I was hoping to make vellum hearts like in the photo. Thanks for the great inspiration Virginia! I must admit it feels great to participate in a challenge.....it's been quite some time since I've done that.

Supplies used:
Hero Hues Snow layering paper
Waltzingmouse label stamp
Spellbinders label #6 die
sentinment by TAC
EK Success & Provo Craft heart punches
Distress inks
Embossing folder by Provo Craft

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great crafty weekend!

FYI- Jenny over at Wee Memories is having a HUGE giveaway.......go see what is up for grabs! 

Inky Hugs.....................................Anne

Guest designer today!

I'm very, very excited to say that I am a "Guest Designer" over at Lily Pad cards today!
Wohoo- how fun and such an honor for little old me.

I was tickled pink when I was approached by Deb.......after getting over the total shock of it all!

Here is a little peek at what you will see over at the Pond! Come take a look and let me know what you think- I'd love to know!

I have been uber busy with work and of course the holidays and haven't crafted in a few weeks....but hope to get crafting again soon- I really miss playing with my rubber and inks!




Thanks for stopping by and I  hope you all have a FABULOUS day!

INKY HUGS.............................Anne

Happy Holidays!

Just wanted to wish you all a safe and very Merry Christmas! 

I don't know about you but we are starting our celebrating tonight...having friends over for some holiday cheer and games...then to the MIL's tomorrow......HOME on Christmas day (yeeees...finally staying home for a change) ....then over to my sisters on Monday. I can already feel my pants getting much tighter!!

XOXO Inky Hugs............................................Anne 

Just back from NYC

Just wanted to share some photo's from our recent weekend trip to New Jersey and NYC. We had a FABULOUS time!! Another wonderful company Christmas party and a day in the big apple.

Here are a few shots from the Christmas party.....lots of dancing...drinks....and great food!

                                              (click on any of the pictures to see them larger) 

                                                                  Me and the hubby

                                                              Denny, Dana, and me

                                                   My hubby Tim and the lovely ladies!

We went down to the 911 Memorial first thing the following morning. It was so wonderful to actually see the new building going up and the grounds were really beautiful. FYI- you have to reserve tickets in advance to get into the grounds......see here. 

                                                    Yup....shed many tears while I was there.

                      Hope to go back next year and see the actual museum once it is open.

 Took the subway uptown and finally got to see the ice skating rink at Rockafeller Center! The huge tree was lit up so beautifully and it was crowded I tell ya- we were squished in there like sardines! Waited in line about 20 minutes to go potty.......NYC you need more public restrooms for sure!!

 We went and saw the "Christmas Spectacular" show at Radio city Music Hall- it was WONDERFUL and those Rockettes have the best high kicking legs!

    I can't even recall what church this was.....maybe St. Peter's........but it sure was beautiful!

We walked a ton......stopped in here and there and just looked at everything....did some serious Christmas shopping at the Lego's store for our 7 year old....and drank lots of Starbucks coffee and loved the famous NY pizza!It was so nice to see everything all decorated for Christmas....and all those college kids dressed up like Santa were everywhere again- it really got you in the mood!

 We love NYC and hope to go visit one of the museums and Central Park next year. One day just isn't enough!

Now I'm off to go check out the Hero Arts blog hop as I missed it all while we were gone. I can't wait to see all the new rubbah and just itching to order up some new goodies for 2012. Look out bank account....you're about to take a serious hit!

Inky Hugs............................Anne