Willow & Paisley

You Say It's Your Birthday

 

Happy Birthday to my wonderful BFF~~ Wendy.  You might not know this but Wendy and I have been friends for 17 crazy fun filled years.  {{Emphasis on the CA~RAZY part, trust me!}}.  You would not even believe how many hair styles and hair colour changes of hers I have lived through.  lol.

Wendy has so many amazing friends who love her.  Some of us got together to plan a little birthday celebration post just for her.  Be sure to visit Wendy and leave her some B-DAY love today!!

Dee Woodland   http://deespapertree.blogspot.com/
Regan D'Agostino   http://stampymcstamperson.blogspot.com/
Maria Fiscella   http://mycraftroom.typepad.com
Jewels Wells   http://cardfelt.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Day   http://mycraftydays.blogspot.com/   
Dana White   http://danashouseofcards.blogspot.com/
Karen Motz   http://paperplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Pam Imholz    http://paperandribbonsandstampsohmy.blogspot.com/
Charmaine Ikach   http://www.oodabugalley.blogspot.com/ 
Jackie Pedro   http://www.thescallopededge.typepad.com/

~~~Faux suede ruffled ribbon from Perfectly Pretty Cards~~~

  

A Sweet Reject

Hi All.....first a BIG. HUGE. THANK YOU. for all the blog love you have given me here and on my interview at Paper Crafts.  It was an incredibly surreal experience and I loved every minute of it.  As I was reading each of your comments I was thinking "are they talking about ME?  No Way!!"  But seriously....THANK YOU!  So much.  AND if you are a new reader to my blog---WELCOME!!!

Today I thought I'd share a reject card.  It was submitted recently to a pub call but it had no takers.  But that's ok.  It happens.  Alot.  I am not quite sure what I was thinking with the french "bebe" thing other than I ran out of A' s and Y's.  Heehee.  The jean fabric is from an old pair of Mike's jeans that were destined for the trash.

May Arts has a fabulous sheer ribbon which these flowers were once attached to.  You can find it and the gorgeous ruffled edged ribbon at Perfectly Pretty.  {{{Note:  Carly is away on vacation right now but it's worth the wait to check out the amazing ribbon.  You can sign up there to be notified when she returns.}}}

Thanks again everyone. What a lucky girl I am!  Have the best day!  We'll chat soon.

 

Elzybells Challenge Time

Hey Everyone.....time for a little Elzybells Challenge!  This week we would love for you to play along by creating a Christmas gift or Christmas wrap.  I am sure you are all knee high in Christmas projects already and we'd love to see your twist on it using your Elzybells stamps.  Be sure to add your link on Elizabeth's blog for a chance to win!

The stamps I used on my little gift bag are the Set of 4 robins.  I think they are the cutest birds in the entire world of stamps!  The sentiment can be found here.  How "tweet" is that?  Heehee.

Did you notice the gorgeous ribbon?  It's Perfectly Pretty of course and you find it here in Carly's beautiful Etsy store.  It's so soft and it ties like a dream. 

Please check out the other DT creations.  We can't wait to see yours!

Elizabeth    Francis   Jeanne    Michelle    Stephanie
 

 
  
   
  
  

Something Fun to Share

 

My very good friend Carly has opened up the most darling Etsy store and I am so proud that she asked me to be on her Design Team.  I am also super excited that Sarah Martina will be part of this team with me.  Sarah is also such a good friend to me and I am happy that we can share another adventure together.  How fun is that?!!

Carly's Etsy store will focus on gorgeous ribbon and embellishments but you will also find unique vintage-y treasures and most recently some vintage style stamps.  Once you visit her Etsy store you will see that all the items are very special.....just like Carly herself!  Watch for the store to grow and become your one stop shop for all things "pretty".

I am sure you know Carly well and have visited her blog (so you know just how talented this girl is!) but just in case I wanted list where you can find her.

Perfectly Pretty Etsy

Carly's Blog

It's going to be so much fun to share these wonderful ribbons and embellishments with you as I use them on my creations.  Today I will start with a card I made using the most gorgeous Orange Grosgrain Striped 1.5" ribbon.  ~~~It also comes in pink~~~  LOVE it!

Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me share the news.  Please visit Carly's blog to leave a little love and congratulate her on what I just know is going to be a wonderful success. Have a Perfectly Pretty day everyone!!

 

 P.S.....you may recall this card...I know a bunch of you LOVED the ribbon.  It's also from Carly's Etsy store.  Just thought I'd let ya know.