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Happy New Year!

Aloha and happy, happy new year!!!  It's been a long time since my last post and I apologize for that.  There are a couple reasons for my absence.  The first is that we've been on Kauai for the holidays visiting with Trav's parents.  So, obviously, I've been away from my craft desk.  I didn't think I needed the break, but apparently I did being that today is the first time, in a couple weeks, I've turned on my computer.  The second reason for my lack of posts was due, in part, to some medical issues.  To make a long story short, my doctor suggested that I try an anti-depressant for my back pain.  I was very skeptical at first, but I'm happy to say that I am almost pain free now.  My back has not felt this good in almost five years!!!  However, I am dealing with some hefty side effects: I'm terribly sleepy throughout the day, I have mild insomnia, and I can't seem to concentrate on anything for extended periods of time.  However, I was prepared to take on all those side effects once I realized that the medication was actually working and it meant that I would be pain free without taking any heavy duty pain killers.  My doctor said it may take up to 4 weeks for the side effects to diminish or subside altogether; it's been about three weeks and I do notice the decrease in side effects.  I feel like I have a renewed lease on life; it's absolutely wonderful!!!   Well enough on that, on to the card, shall we?!

Today is the first day in a countdown of sneak peaks leading up to the January 5th release of new sets from All That Scraps.  Today I'll be sneak peaking two sets: Love Sentiments and Wedding.  This first card is using the new set, Love Sentiments.  This set absolutely rocks!!!  The set fulfills all your lovey-dovey needs AND it's incredibly cute and quite passionate all at the same time.  I paired the sentiment with December's release, Angels Everywhere.  

Copics used...

Supplies:  Riding Hood Red CS, PTI White CS, Pink Pirouette CS, Riding Hood Red DSP, Parisian Summer DSP, Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Nestibilities, Silver Cord, Mini Library Clips, Corner Punch, Spiral Punch, glitter

This second card is using a set called Wedding by Amy R.  I love the wedding dress in this set!!!  I stamped the dress on lace paper, cut it out, and glued it to the white background.  I think the final product really does look like a wedding dress.  The rhinestone belt that I added with Prima Crystals was the final touch in making the dress transform.  

Well, mahalo for stopping by.  Be sure to check out the other ATS design team member blogs to see what great projects they conjured up for these lovely sets.  I have to go outside now and pop some firecrackers to ring in the new year with the family!  Lots and lots of hugs for the great new year!!!  

Supplies:  White Lace Paper, Bravo Burgundy CS, PTI White CS, Parisian Summer DSP, Pink Pirouette CS, Prima Crystals, Nestibilities, Bravo Burgundy Ribbon, Copics R20

Hey!

Happy Tuesday!  Tonight will be a short post. I have another Pink Poison card made with McSplendid Farm.  Adorable Mr. Piggy! Look at his cute, big nose!!!  This is just one of those special sets that makes you smile. 

The stamps at Pink Poison are deeply etched into rubber and pre-mounted on cling foam.  All you need is a pair of good scissors and an acrylic block and you're in business.  The images are nicely sized making them easy to color and manipulate.  

Hope you liked the card.  Mahalo for stopping by!!!

Copics used...

Supplies:  Imaginisce Patterned Paper, Chocolate Chip CS, White CS, Bazzill Light Green, Nestibilities, Circle Punch, American Crafts Flowers, SU Button Bouquet, Corner Punch, Stickles, Linen Thread, Sweet Blush Ribbon

Prima Hybrid

Happy Sunday!  It's a quiet, overcast day in Honolulu.  We've been drenched in rain and wind for the past couple days.  School was cancelled all over the island on Thursday because of the constant, heavy downpour.  Today almost feels like another "calm before the storm".  Hopefully the weather will hold up for all of the last-minute shoppers like me.  

Today I have something special to share with you.  For the past few months I've been working with Prima Hybrid to design a hybrid kit for them.  It was a long journey but it's finally here and ready for purchase.  I present to you Moon Blossom...

This kit is full of beautiful Prima products, as shown above, AND contains 5 high-resolution digital cards.  When you buy the a hybrid kit you get all the physical Prima products and you receive the files to print out the card bases.  Here is a card that I made.

Here's an ad for Prima Hybrid kits.  Be sure to check out the Prima Hybrid store to see all the beautiful kits by other designers.  

And one more card.  Hope you had a fun weekend.  I can't believe Christmas is just a hop, skip, and a jump away!  Time is just flying by.  Remember, especially during the busy holidays, to stop and take time to "smell the flowers"...

New Pink Poison

Happy Aloha Friday!  Sorry I haven't posted in a few days.  This past two weeks have been crazy with finals and, today, I finished my last day of clinicals.   It feels good!  But we have lots and lots of shopping ahead of us this week.  So, as always, I'm also very behind on emails and blurfing.  Hopefully, when things settle down, I'll get to both of those in the next week.  Anyway, it feels really good to be done with this semester!  Just one more semester to go!!! 

So today I have a new Pink Poison release to share with you.  This is from a stamp set called McSplendid Farm.  I got cavities just looking at this set!!!  Beginning January 1st Pink Poison will become The Greeting Farm.  What a cute name don't you think?!  I think it's fitting and perfect for the stamps and products that Marie has at her shop.  

Be sure to check out the new stamp sets at Pink Poison available this month.  Ultra-cuteness!!!  There are 4 new sets and 4 new Ian's.  Adorable!!!  I had to have them all, so I'll be sharing lots of new cards and projects in the coming weeks from Pink.  Have a safe and productive weekend.  See you tomorrow.  

Copics used...

Supplies:  Pink Pirouette CS, PTI White CS, Chocolate Chip CS, Basic Grey Eva, Nestibilities, Oval Punches, Felt Fusion Too, All Natural Accents Flowers, Ribbon Originals Alpine.

Snow Bunnies Too!

Happy Wednesday!  Last night we set up and decorated our Christmas Tree.  This is the first year that we have bought a fresh tree since the twins were born.  For the last three years we've been using our faux tree.  A faux tree is easy to care for and produces far less mess, however there is nothing like the smell of pine during the holidays.  We cranked up the Christmas music and decorated the tree together.  The twins held hands and danced, laughed, and danced some more.  They were so happy!  I looked at them and thought to myself, "this is a Christmas that I will always remember".  There is something special about children at four years of age; the joy that radiates from them is nothing short of magical. 

So on to the card.  I have another Snow Bunny to share with you.  This was a brand new surprise release from All That Scraps called Snow Bunnies.  She's such a cutie-patootie!  I love her little cap and dress with the heart.  And those boots! The sentiment is from Christmas Around The World.  

There is a special package you can purchase called Winter Stamp Pack.  This package includes three new winter releases from December:  Winter Bear, Sugarplums Wintery Scenes, Sugarplums Snowmen.  

Copics used...

Supplies:  Anna Griffin Patterned Paper, Riding Hood Red CS/Ribbon, Kiwi Kiss CS, PTI White CS, Oval Punches, Scallop Edge Punch, Nestibilities, American Crafts Brads