bikahbabeabella

I did actually get some stamping in yesterday, which is good as I have something new to show you! I actually started this card as an entry for a bling card contest but after looking at the other entries...I don't think I'll enter. Such is life.

Everything on this card except the base of Basic Grey card stock and the little rhinestones is from my June 3 Little DReaMs kit. I just think Katie does a great job picking out the papers to match the stamp. I mean who doesn't love a little sass with Bikahbabeabella?

Speaking of 3 Little DReaMs. Today is the last day to get your entry in for the design team. You can go HERE to see what the guidelines are for entry.

I've been thinking it would be fun to have a summer sister so I thought I'd propose it to you. Here is how it would work. If you'd like to participate you would leave me a comment. I would close the sign up on July 4th and send out questionnaires to fill out and then match you up. Now...this time instead of being secret sisters you would know who your sister is and she would know who you are so that we don't have any of the flaking that I had at Christmas time. Requirement would be at least 2 cards/packages each month to your sister in the months of July and August. Should you sign up and then choose to flake I will put you on a list here at my home and not allow you to participate in future swaps. I will not be playing mediator on this swap as honestly, I don't think it will be necessary due to the fact that you will know who is your sister. Please let me know if you are interested and if we have enough...I'll make it official tomorrow.

I had plans to be to work early today as my office is a loft and VERY hot in the afternoon's with the temps up in the 100's but I'm having tummy troubles today. It is taking all I have to just type up this post so with that said...I think I'm going to call work and lay down for a little while.

Have a great Monday everyone!

more sheetloads

Good Sunday Morning to you all!

I decided on Thursday night that I wanted to make cards to give to the station leaders at VBS. They all did a super job so I had to recognized them personally in some way. Anyway, I went to the SheetLoad's of Cards website again (link is in my left column) and found a sketch that I liked then...changed it to work for me. Yes, I know this is quite basic but I wanted to make 8 cards in a very quick amount of time. Anyway, fancy or not...I think these cards are lovely. The yellow and frosted cobalt colors are Prism paper, the patterned paper is from DCWV (Pocket Full of Posies stack) the white is PTI along with the scripture from the Everyday Blessings set. The embellishments you see are Bella Dots. Interesting embellishments, those Bella Dots. I like them in place of brads or eyelets. They are easy to apply (I used glue dots) and if you get the glitter dots they add a little bling. See...easy schmesy and they look nice!

It was a nice warm 96 degrees here yesterday and projected to go up to 104 today. Yikes! You'd think that would mean that I would have been inside stamping all day but in fact...I was not. Kyler and I made a trip to the farmer's market where we found Rainier Cherries! Woohoo...they are delish and I'll be going back next week for more. Oh, I also found a quite yummy Walla Walla sweet onion bunch that I cooked up a little to go with out dinner. I don't love onions so that is a huge deal for me! After the farmer's market Todd was up so the water slide came out, got fixed, and was blown up and used! It was fun to watch the kids playing together and having a good time! I'm sure it will go up again today!

I hope your weekend has been great, too. Have a stupendous stampin' Sunday!

Yay...it is Saturday! Yay...I slept in! It was weird getting up so late (7:40, usually I'm up by 6:30) but apparently I really needed the sleep! Anyway, I wanted to make a gift card holder for one of the people that worked registration at VBS this year. Nicole was always on top of things. Always trying to come up with new and better ways of making registration easier for everyone, and ALWAYS had an upbeat attitude about the whole thing! Because of that I bought her a Starbucks gift card (and found out she likes a different coffee shop better...ugh!). Anyway, I knew what type of gift card holder I wanted to make as I've seen them on other blogs so I Google'd "rubber stamped gift card holders" and found what I was looking for on Dawn's blog. The tutorial is a video tutorial and is really easy to follow so if you like this go check it out!

I used just the coffee cup from the Stampin' Up! set called Pun Fun, colored it (not my best job I must say), layered it on some Berry Bliss paper, used a Purely Pomegranate belly band, highlighted it with a Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, and taadaa...it was done! An impressive looking gift card holder but so easy to make!

Today should bring some more time to stamp and I'm excited about that! We are to get up to 100 degrees today and 101 tomorrow so I imagine we'll have the water slide out today, too!

Have a super Saturday everyone!

and the girl...

In addition to the boy image Bela sent me she also sent me a cutie girl image too. I just love this little girl. Her expression and body language scream CUTE!!! Anyway, same thing again today. She was colored with COPICS and everything else I got from Bela!

I did a ton of stamping (okay kinda...only actually one stamp on each of the 8 cards) last night. I used another SheetLoad of Cards layout and made thank yous for the station leaders at VBS. The youth workers had been getting something each morning from my co-director so I thought at least a hand made card with a personal thank you would be appropriate for the adults. I"ll show you those soon. I also made a super cute (well...kinda...I don't love one of my elements) gift card holder for one of the helpers as she has just worked her little patootie off for VBS this year. Anyway, that will be coming soon too!

So today is the last day of VBS. I'm happy but not at the same time as I know the kids love it. Tear down is very easy to do and will literally take only about 15 minutes this afternoon. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep in tomorrow...yay!

It looks like Christi is the only person to have done something nice for someone else yesterday and comment to me about it so I'll get that card in the mail to you!

I hope you all have a great Friday! See you later!

love his hair!

Some time back my blogging friend, Bela, send me a couple of card kits. I received an image, paper, Prima's, and some ribbon. I finally sat down and made the cards the other day and thought I'd show you how cute they are. I cannot remember who the manufacturer of the stamp is but this little guy's hair...it just kills me! The stamped ink was not COPIC marker safe and I made a mistake of using the blender pen too much in one area so I colored the other image Bela sent and cut out the marble bag, attached it on a dimensional, aaannd I hope it looks okay now. I wasn't exactly sure what sentiment was best for this so I went with a simple..."hello".

Did anyone take advantage of the free shipping from Stamping Bela yet? I'd love to hear what neat new goodies you've gotten!

Let's do a little challenge today...go out...do something nice for someone else today (here is the kicker...without them knowing)...tell me what it was here...and I'll send one of you a little something in the mail...along with this cute card!

So...go! Have a terrific day and do something nice for someone else!

pizza box and an rak

So sorry about being absent yesterday! I was going to post the RAK that I got the other day but my internet connection was not working and I had to leave the house. Then by the afternoon...I'd forgotten. Go figure! So today you get the RAK and the pizza box.

I found directions for the pizza box on Jenn's blog (notice me use her name like I know her...ha! I wish!). Anyway, I've had this other piece of American Crafts paper sitting around for awhile so I thought I'd put it to good use along with my High Hopes monkey. I haven't determined what I'll do with this quite yet but won't it make a super cute presentation box for someone?

Then, here is the super cute Bella RAK I got from Pam Gaynor. Do you not love it!? I haven't gotten an RAK in awhile...but then again I haven't sent one in awhile so please don't think I'm complaining 'cuz I'm not. The colors are so happy and I just love the iPodabella...okay I love almost all the Bella stamps! Oh, I think Em is having a sale today (for her birthday)...yep! I just went and looked. Free shipping on orders over $45! Yay...that saves us USAers a ton of money. The code is as follows....3b8d33. Just put that in the coupon section and taadaa..free shipping. Em does say that if for some reason it doesn't work to put a comment in the comment section and she promises that they will refund the shipping. Oh, and she says she is releasing new stamps today too so make sure you check out the store HERE.

So, does this post make up for missing yesterday's? Hope so! Now...I must run and get ready to get to VBS! Oh, I must tell you that we were planning 100 children at VBS this year but didn't come even close to having enough volunteers for that many children. Well, we have 51 children (which I'm okay with) AND God brought just the correct amount of volunteers on Monday! Yay! He is so faithful isn't he?

Anyway, have a wonderful Wednesday!

more scrapbook pages

Here is another set of pages that I did in my grandpa's scrapbook. The page on the left shows three pictures he had of himself from the 40's while in the Navy. He told me that he has more pictures but that my aunt has them (now why would she keep them? grrr! don't ask...long story) so I made due with what I had. The US Navy at the top I got from Joanne's online and it is an actual picture of water that was laser cut into the shape you see. It is actually really neat!

On the right is the flyer that was given to the guys that talks about who Honor Tour is and what they do. The flyer had received some damage so I decided to get it in there right away. Anyway, I matted the flyer in blue and put the dates of the tour and a couple of stickers on the side for decoration. That's it!

I started working on a "pizza box" yesterday but I didn't finish it up so hopefully this afternoon I won't be too tired and will get it done today. I did get a ton of images stamped up for a couple of my friends though. I bet that will make them happy!

Vacation Bible School starts today so I could possible miss a day or two of posts. Forgive me ahead of time please. Please pray for good attendance, happy children, and a great week glorifying God.

Make it a marvelous Monday everyone!

it's a new day

Good Sunday Morning everyone! Today is a new day and, thankfully, I am feeling a little better today. Good thing 'cuz I've got tons of stuff to do after laying around for two days! I am kind of curious as to how I'm going to make my announcements at church with my "man voice" (as Courtney likes to call it...lol!) though.

While we were in Iowa we had the pleasure of going to my grandma Fern's cousin's farm for a little fun. I lived in the country as a kid but not on a farm so it is always fun to go and do that kind of stuff. Well, Marvin and Jean have a couple of horses and Marvin was nice enough to bring them up from the pasture and get one of them all hooked up to a wagon for Kyler to get to ride in and eventually drive. Then, Marvin got the saddle out and let Kyler ride the horse too. Very exciting for him! Oh, and we got to eat strawberries right out of the garden...YUM!!! Anyway, before I left I made sure to get their address so I could send a thank you card. As I was visiting SCS the other day I saw the Wednesday Tutorial which is called a Pullout Scrapbook and knew I had to make one of them for Mavin and Jean as a thank you because Marvin pulled out the photo album while we were there so I know they love pictures of their farm activities. I also took a picture of their barn that I think it fair worthy so I may be entering that into the fair this coming August.

I also knew I had the perfect Simply Scrappin' Kit from SU! for it called Round Up. And, to top it all off I had this wonderful horse image from the swap I hosted here on my blog! Couldn't be more perfect could it? It is a Pullout Scrapbook because you untie the ribbons and the brown paper, which is 12" long and has been scored, pulls out to the left/right. I'll put pictures that I've ordered on some of the pages and some die cuts on the others. So, whatcha think? A pretty ingenious scrapbook, huh? So wish my brain could come up with stuff like that!

Oh, and I'm kinda excited today because for the first time in months I might get to go to church with my husband! Woohoo! The shift that he has been working (forever it seems like) has had him home at 6 a.m. on Sunday so he hasn't been able to make it but yesterday he worked an earlier shift and came home at 2 a.m. Sooo...maybe, just maybe he'll be up in time to go. Yay!

Thank you so much everyone for your well wishes! Now, off for some breakfast. Have a super Sunday!

tagged

I was just tagged by Sarah at Scrampin' Mom along with one or two other people. The "rules" of the game: Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

Here it goes:

Ten years ago: I was living in Janesville, WI, had 10 y/o, 6 y/o, and newborn boys. I was not working outside the home at that time so my life was immersed in my boys!

Five things in today’s 'to do list':
1. Try not to sneeze on anything.
2. Try to breath out of both nostrils (gross...I know)
3. Work on Pullout Scrapbook. (done!)
4. Rest (working on it).
5. Yeah...not much as I'm sick.

Snacks I enjoy:
1. Dark Chocolate
2. Tortilla chips with con queso cheese sauce.
3. Sausage with cheese and crackers.
4. Veggies w/dip.

Things I would do if I was a millionaire:
1. Tithe to our church.
2. Pay off the mortgage.
3. Add onto the house.
4. Hire someone to help me organize my life.
5. Invest, invest, invest.

Places I have lived:
1. Burlington, IA
2. Janesville, WI
3. Ellensburg, WA

I'm supposed to tag 5 more people.

But, I don't like to make someone feel like they have to play soooo...if you want to play then consider yourself tagged!

ow!

Good Saturday morning! I'm sorry that I don't have anything to show you today. I have been fighting a cold/allergies since I returned home from Iowa on Tuesday. I was hoping I'd be able to say that I'm feeling much better today but that just isn't the case. The cold seems to have landed in my sinus's and you all know how painful that can be!

I did start working on a project last night though but couldn't sit with my head down long enough to finish it. I'll work on it some more today though.

Did you see the change I made on my blog roll? Blogger has a new feature that allows you to list your favorite blogs and it shows a snippet of what is on them and when it was last updated. Kinda neat I think. Makes the page longer but then you guys can see what is going on around blog land or at least with my blogging friends. If I used to have you in my blog list and don't now just let me know and I'll add you again.

Have a great Saturday everyone!

my favorite pages

Well, I thought I'd show you another photo of a couple of pages in grandpa's scrapbook. Remember you promised not to laugh! These are my favorite two pages as they are really what the trip was all about. The left side are picture from when my grandpa and 3 other people from their group got to help with placing the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. My grandpa and one other gentleman actually put the wreath on the stand. A very emotional time for my grandpa and he still tears up when he talks about it.

The right side is pictures of the actual WWII Veterans Memorial. From what I can see it is absolutely beautiful and very large. There is a "monument" for each state and grandpa had his picture taken with the other nine men from his state that went on the trip in front of it. There is an area that has gold stars on a wall and each of those (4000 I think) gold stars represents 1,000 soldiers, sailors, and airmen that didn't make it back from the war. I definitely want to take a trip East to see all of the monuments some day. HERE is a web page about the memorial.

All the paper that is used in this scrapbook is from the Hobby Lobby in Burlington. Wow, now that is a huge store!

Just a reminder about the 3 Little DReaMs design team call. You have until June 30th to apply! I know that several people have sent in their application and I can't wait to see them all! Anyone else design cards with the 3 Little DReaMs kit and want to be listed on my sidebar? Just leave me a comment with a link to your blog (or just your name if you don't have a blog) and I'll add ya!

I decided to change my blog photo again. The picture of me with grandpa is definitely more me. The sunglasses on top of my head is so typical Lorie in the summer...they are almost an accessory!

Well, it is Friday and I hope to have time to create today. Have a super day all!

we're baacckk

After a hour drive to get across the Iowa/Illinois border (which would normally take about 10 minutes) and then a stressful drive into O'Hare airport...Kyler and I are home! Yay! Since we were getting in relatively late on Wednesday night we decided we would just stay the night in Seattle. Great decision as my nerves were toast and the drive home probably would have put me into a little puddle on the floor board of the car!

I know you all want to see artwork now that I'm home but I just haven't had time to make anything new since getting home. I thought I would share photos every now and then, though, of the scrapbook pages I did for my grandpa. You all have to promise not to laugh at me though, k? I got 17 pages done in one day for the scrapbook so you can imagine how much creativity the last couple of pages had! Anyway, the picture of the left is the first page of the scrapbook. It was already pre-printed with the words so I just matted the photo grandpa had from basic training, added the years and taadaa...the first page. It is actually exactly how I wanted the first page to be so it is perfect to me! (Todd's scrapbook starts the same way although I need to go back and add his retarded, oh I mean retirement date to it...teehee!)

The photo on the right is, obviously, my grandpa and I. He has lost some weight due to his health problems but he is doing really well. Do you think we look anything alike? When I walked in the door and looked at him last week all I could see was my mom. My goodness they looked alike! It was a wonderful trip, a great time to share with grandpa, grandma Fern, and Kyler.

Please be in prayer about the flooding in the mid-west. It really is as bad as the news is saying and lots (and I do mean lots) of people have lost just about everything. My grandparents have neighbors who have two of their kids that have completely lost their houses. In the paper one day was a picture of about 6 houses in the river lodged up against a bridge. Now, I know that when cities and houses are built close to a river that there is always that risk but still...so sad. Even my hometown in Janesville, WI is experiencing flooding. Scary stuff that needs to be given to God.

Please know that if I have been absent to your blog and commenting on it that I will be starting back out visiting anew today. I had over 650 new blog posts in my Google Reader (no Internet in Iowa) so there was no way to go through them all. Also, please know that over the next week and a half or so is the busiest time of summer for me so if I'm not around a lot everything is fine I'm just swamped! I've got the final planning of VBS to do and then VBS is next week. We are extremely low on volunteers so I have to figure out what to do there too. If you live in the area and would like to volunteer or have your kids attend our VBS HERE is a link for you! I've missed you all and I'm so glad to be home!

day six and last day

So here we are on the final day of the office challenge cards. Today you get to see the fantastic card that Debby made with Fabby. Is this not just a super happy card? The swiss dot embossing folder is great and I love the ribbon! Isn't that sentiment just the greatest? And, how neat is it that none of the layouts have been the same?

I had a great time with this series of cards! Thank you, Debby, for a fun office challenge!

Hopefully, I'll actually be back home blogging tomorrow and the posts won't be so generic! Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!

day five

And here is my second Fabby card. I used the "You" Cuttlebug folder to make this "about" someone which will make it so it can be an encouragement, congratulations, or just about anything card. The patterned paper is from DCWV and has a little sparkle on it. Fabby has a sparkly skirt and purse. Her shirt and shoes are colored in with a white gel pen. The ric rac is not black it is actually a deep purple color.

Again, Fabby just makes you happy doesn't she?

Tomorrow you get to see the card that Debby made with Fabby!

day four

Alright...back to the office challenge...day four! The next three images are also from Stamping Bella and are called Fabby. Don't you just love the happiness coming from this little lady?

Here I used Rose Red card stock and designer paper from the Bali Breeze designer paper pack (SU!). I didn't use any sentiments on my cards because I really wanted Debby and Stephanie to use them for any occasion they want to. I colored her with my COPIC markers (again) and that was about it. I do like the bright, cheeriness of this card!

So...today is Monday...what are you up to this week?

happy father's day!

Yahoo! I finally got this picture to load! Back to your regularly scheduled program!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TODD!

Since I knew I was only going to get one Father's Day card done I wanted to make sure it was for Todd. (Don't worry...we sent little gifts to the other father's.) I really wanted to use a fella but, honestly, I can't find my Fixafella so I used Grillafella (but I must find my Fixafella!). I do really like this stamp though because he is dressed just like Todd would be...shorts, polo shirt, and sandals (well...Todd wears Keen's but you get the idea!). The layout is from the Bella sketch challenge for this last week...great sketch, huh? All the paper and embellishments (except brads) are from the SU! retired SSK called At Home. Perfect colors and patterns for a guy card, huh?

And now my tribute to dads:

God took the strength of a mountain
The majesty of a tree
The warmth of a summer sun
The calm of a quiet sea
The generous soul of nature
The comforting arm of night
The power of the eagles flight
The joy of a morning spring
The faith of a mustard seed
The patience of eternity
The depth of a family need
Then God combined these qualities
And then there was nothing more to add
He knew his masterpiece was complete
And so he called it...Dad.

Now, no human can have all these qualities as none of us are perfect but God did give each of our dad's exactly what He wanted them to have. We get to look to our Heavenly Father for perfect parenting. What a wonderful place to rest!

day three

And here is Debby's super cute Tutuface card! I can't say that there is anything about this card that I don't like. The colors are fab, the embellishments are fab, the layout is fab...everything is fabulous! I love the buttons!

I bet you guys are jealous that you don't work with Debby, huh?

I know this is short but since I am typing this up on Thursday morning I don't have anything personal to tell you.

Tomorrow I will show you the card I made Todd for Father's Day then on Monday we'll be back to the last three days of the office challenge.

Have a super Saturday!

day two

Alright ladies. Here is my card number two in the office challenge. I decided to use the same paper on both cards as I like to show how things that are the same can look very different. This time I used the layout from the SheetLoad of Cards for June. I think that the simple papers and embellishments really allow Tutuface to be center show!

I again used my COPIC markers to color her, the paper is from SU!, this time I used (or tried to use) Liquid Pearl for the tights but I didn't do so well. Oh, and her little skirt is colored with pink Stickles. The flower embellishment is from Sassafrass. Not to much..not to little. Just right!

Tomorrow you'll see the card that Debby made with Tutuface. It is to to cute! Lame, I know! Have a fantastic Friday all!

first in a series...

Today's card is the first in a series of six Stamping Bella cards that I'll be showing you. I think I mentioned that my co-worker, Debby (hi debby!) challenged myself and another co-worker to an office challenge. She gave us four images and challenged us to make two cards with each image and then we swapped them. Okay, Debby and I have. Stephanie is busy a new grandma so we'll let her slide for now! LOL!

So, what I'm going to do is show the cards that I made with each image and the the card that Debby has made with the images. I have 6 total so that should (including the one day break for Father's Day) get me to the end of my trip. Hopefully the scheduling thing works correctly through blogger.

I am starting with Tutuface 'cuz I think she is just adorable and I can live my little girl dreams out through her. She is pretty simple and straight forward. The papers and die cuts are from the SU! retired SSK called Just Delightful. She was colored (what color there is) with COPIC Markers and Frosted Lace Stickles. I added some Bella Baubles to the frame of the picture and decided the simplicity of the card makes it really cute.

Several of you have asked for the breakfast casserole recipe. I must first say that I think you should have joined Courtney's recipe swap (it is an ongoing thing...check it out HERE) but since you didn't I'll be nice and post it. Here you go...

Mom’s Breakfast Casserole
by: Cheryl Brookhiser

* ½ pound pork sausage, browned and drained
* 8 eggs – beaten
* 2 cups milk
* 6 slices bread (take off crust and cube) white bread works best
* 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (I like sharp cheddar)
* salt and pepper to taste

Grease 9 x 13 pan. Mix all ingredients together and pour into pan. Cover and let set in fridge overnight. Bake in morning at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until eggs are set and lightly browned on top. Slice and serve with fruit and a steaming hot cup of coffee. Serves: depends on your portion size but at least 6 and up to 12.

If you try it let me know what you think! I am off to work on scheduling the rest of my posts for during my trip. Have a thankful Thursday (so thank someone for something they've done for you)!

Oh, and I keep forgetting to tell you guys that if you are a member of TripleLandC you should check it everyday as I try and do something each day there. Right now we have a sketch challenge going on and a post going on to help those of us who have kids home for the summer come up with fun things to do with them. So go check it out! Not a member? I have a badge in my side bar that you can click on to find out more! ***Well, I'm a dork...of course it is password protected...duh! E-mail me if you'd like to become a member and I'll approve you just as soon as I can!***

june recipe swap

For the third consecutive month I participated in Courtney's recipe swap. For the month of June it was breakfast recipes. As soon as she announced it I knew I had to used my mom's breakfast casserole recipe. It is one of my favorites! As a child my mom would make this recipe for special occasions like Christmas, Easter and the like. I do the same but those special occasions include birthday's first and last day of school (except this year...I forgot...shame on me!) and the like. The kids and Todd were literally shocked when they heard I would be sharing the recipe....lol! I am completely sure that there are many versions of this recipe floating around out there so I by no means think this is original.

For the "kiss the cook" circle I used CHF Baked with Love. The designer paper has coffee words all over it as you must have a yummy cup of coffee with this breakfast casserole.

Oh, image swap participants...if you received your images would you please go to the POST and let me know? Thank you!

Alright, well...I have laundry to do and packing so I should run. I hope you all have a Wonderful Wednesday!

monogramed card

Good morning friends! I have got to learn to take pictures on contrasting paper when I use a white card stock base! I needed a note card yesterday so I decided to use the design HERE and make my own. I love the Berry Bliss designer series paper from SU! so I used that again. The rest of it is self explanatory. I wasn't able to link you to Taylored Expressions store last time but it seems that I can this time. Just click supplies, stamps and there you go! In the end...I didn't end up using this note card but I'll save it for the future because I'm sure I'll have plenty of reason to use it later.

Just a quick heads up for you guys. On Thursday afternoon we'll be heading to Seattle as Kyler and I leave to visit my grandpa at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning and Jon goes leaves for his dad's house later in the day. Okay, great you may say, so? Well, my grandpa doesn't do computers so I don't believe I'll have access to a computer for the time that I'm gone...yikes! Blogger does have a scheduling feature now though so (if I get my butt in gear and stamp some more...I have four cards ready!) I should be able to schedule posts for while I'm gone. The weather is not good in the mid-west right now so please pray for everyone living in those areas to be safe and for me to not get lost! I'm directionally challenged and I will be flying into Chicago then driving the four hours to Iowa. Once I get out of the Chicago area I'm sure I'll be fine but still...nerve wracking for me!

I wish you all a terrific Tuesday! See you tomorrow!

not sure what to show you...

I've been making cards like crazy the last couple of days. So much so I'm not sure what to show you! I think I will show you the Bikahbabeabella card that I made with my 3 Little DReaMs set yesterday. Isn't she cute? What you can't see in the picture is the Gelly pen on wherever there might be chrome and the Crystal Effects on the mirror and lights. IRL...it is sooo cool! I used the light pink ribbon to make it girlie. I'm debating putting a happy birthday circle on this card for a friend but I'll probably just write it inside! All but two items for this card are from my June 3 Little DReaMs kit. If you haven't already checked out 3 Little DReaMs you should go do that now! Katie just packs our packages full of great stuff to make such cute cards! Another reason I'm thrilled about 3 Little DReaMs is because Katie has asked me to be her on her Senior Design Team. I was totally shocked but definitely said yes! I love Katie...she is so sweet and talented! She is holding a design team call right now that I want ALL of you to go check out HERE. Also, if you already are an orderer of these wonderful kits just let me know and I'll add your blog to my 3 Little DReaMs blog roll in the left column of my blog. If you don't have a blog...I'll just list your name, k?
So, that is my exciting news! I hope you all don't get sick of my talk about 3 Little DReaMs!

Have a mondo Monday (don't know what that means but hey...it rhymes!)!!!