Another Challenge Card

Here is another card I made during the Virtual Stamp Night (VSN) last weekend. This is using the "cracked glass" technique. Cool eh?

I really love this stamp set by Dee Gruenig from her new, portable two-step stamp series. You can buy them at Angela's Happy Stamper http://www.ahappystamper.com/ and Dee is teaching classes at Angela's soon too! I hope to see you there.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Crafty Weekend!

Spent approximately 20 hours with friends this weekend creating cards based on one challenge an hour. So much fun. Sponsored by Splitcoast Stampers http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/?.

This is one of the 16 I completed (yes, i missed out on 2). This challenge wanted us to use red as the focal points (neutrals welcome). I love give my stamped poeple different clothes.

This type of speed certainly makes me think fast and I don't get hung up in options. Get a thought, get it made. I need to do that more frequently.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Washington Nationals - Welcome Home!

Spring has sprung! Many can tell by the Cherry Blossom's in Washington, daffodils in bloom and pollen in the air.

But I tell it's Spring by the long awaiting arrival of the 2008 Baseball Season. Yep - the Washington Nationals and Nationals Park has opened. It's a beautiful ode to baseball and all it's glory. Great food options, lots of neon, beautiful site lines to the field and of course ... the glorious game of baseball.

The photo above pays homage to the Nationals President's Race. I again hold out hope for Teddy to win in 2008. Enjoy a little Teddy fun at this blog site: http://blog.letteddywin.com/

Catch a foul ball for me - Chrisi

But is it too busy?

So I'm tasked with making a friend a set of birthday cards. This is one of them. I used the clear set of stamps from My Favorite Things. I colored the images with Copic markers in shades of browns and beige.

But is it too busy?

Oh and be sure to check out Laura's design challenge card at http://stampart.blogspot.com/ - very cool card!

Enjoy - Chrisi

Look What A Napkin Can Become

The very pretty striped background on this card is made from a dinner napkin. It was sprayed with glimmer mists for a bit of sparkle. I did run it through the Cuttlebug to give it some texture - but it seems that it didn't hold very well.

Add a ribbon and birthday greeting tag - TA DA - it's a card.

Enjoy - Chrisi

Cuttlebug Play!

Laura, Hare and I had a Cuttlebug play date. Many things were learned while we shared dies, embossing "folders" and ideas.

This is a simple card I made by using the same die and two colors of card stock.

I can make it quickly and use it for many occasions. I love that!

-Chrisi

New Nationals Stadium Countdown...

Opening day at the new Washington Nationals Park is Sunday, March 30th - 3 weeks away!

I was invited to a private tour of the new stadium that only increased my excitement! The construction wasn't complete - but you could really see the beauty in this place. Modern, great views, easy to get around and Ben's Chili Bowl is a vendor.

This is gonna be a great season! GO NATS!