Fun fun day!

Today I went to the Tampa Scrapbook Expo. I LOVE these shows. I always get so many fun ideas. I didn't spend as much this time as usual, since I'm out of work and I have also realized I just don't need so much "stuff". I've actually gotten rid of alot of my craft stuff on ebay, that I no longer use. I went there with specific items in mind, and only bought a few things I hadn't planned on. Oh yeah, and I joined "Storytellers" scrapbooking club. I hadn't planned on that! But it seems like a great deal and I can cancel at anytime. I love the idea of scrapbook "kits", everything is all ready to go, I just have to make it my own! I'll post some pics in the next few days.

My first ETSY sale!!!

I'm SOOOOOOOO excited!! I've had items in my Etsy shop since June and I FINALLY made a sale. Someone bought this -



If you'd like to visit my Etsy shop, here's the address - www.cupcakecardcompany.etsy.com. I don't have much in there right now, but I put items up regularly so keep checking back!

Twilight.

I am in the midst of a full-on Twilight obsession. I FINALLY saw the first movie on Halloween. Yeah, I know I'm behind the rest of the world. Anyway, I LOVED it. I really didn't think I would like it as much as I did. Can't wait for New Moon! Anyway, I took some tags I bought at Staples, and turned them into these -

LOVE!!

World Card Making Day!

And by the way, if you have this -

And at least one of these -

Then you need THIS -

And you'll end up with this -


Don't you love it?? I wish I had thought of that!

Well, I'm late for World Card Making Day, but at least I showed up right?? Ok, some quick updates, I went to 3 scrapbooking events this week. THREE!! I had so much fun and met so many nice people. I finally learned how to do alot stuff I've wanted to do, including making distressed items and mini books. LOVE mini books. I made a bunch of Halloween cards and the mini book this week. What did you make today?

The Character Cafe!

I found another digital stamp company The Character Cafe. Cute cute cute! They're having a design team call and today is the last day to apply! I'm just squeezing in before the deadline. Wish me luck!! The cute little number above is from their June 2009 release. The image is called Brady & Stacey "Swingin". I added heart brads because they look like they might have a little crush on each other :) I used copics to color the image and glitter on her shirt, headband, and to give her some earrings. Hopefully you can see the little sparkly details in the close up. The pink card is a random generic card and the green polka dot paper is from Papertrey Ink.

More polka dots and a Bombshell!

My first Bombshell Stamp! Isn't she gorgeous?? I LOVE this image and I love the way the card came out. I just ordered another set so I'll be posting another Bombshell card next week. The skull has a silver tooth, although it doesn't show up very well in the pic. There are also silver accents on both glasses and a silver bracelet on the girl. I colored this with Copics, an Inkssentials White Accent Pen, and a Gelly Roll Silver Star pen.

Polka dots and a Halloween Card!

This is my first digital stamp! I'll admit, I was very hesitant to use digital stamps because I didn't know how they would turn out with my printer ink. But I'm here to tell you, I LOVE THEM. First, let's discuss the instant gratification! You mean, I can have that stamp I just fell in love with online RIGHT NOW?? I wish I had that option with every stamp I ever wanted! I had absolutely no problems with using my Copic markers, and I barely waited a minute after I pulled it off the printer. I bought the stamp, printed it, and had it colored and on a card in less than an hour. Anyway, this adorable little BatCat came from Digital Pencil Too. Check them out, you'll love them!!



Don't you just LOVE polka dots? This card is for my mom's co-worker and my mom picked out the colors. Came out cute, huh?? This is a Stampingbella image.