New Camera ....

I have treated myself to a new camera. It's a Canon Rebel XTI. I shot a few pictures outside today to see what they look like. These are a few flowers that bloom in early spring in my backyard.

I'm sure I'll be sharing more new pictures with you as I learn more. But if you want to see really good pictures, check out this link: http://thepioneerwoman.com/ You'll enjoy any time you spend searching around there for a bit.

Enjoy, Chrisi

A simple stamp ....

Sometimes a simple stamp is what you need. I highlighted this one with color and patterned paper. Cut out a separate piece of paper for the flower pot then added some bling in the flower centers. It's colored with Copic markers.

Plain and nice I think.

Enjoy, Chrisi

Chrisi's on Vacation!

At home! Yup, i'm vacationing at home this week and taking care of my recovering pup, Byrdie. She's doing great with new meds.

In the meantime, I'm learning how to use an IPod Touch I received as a birthday gift (thanks Carmie), doing laundry (a lot), crafting, looking for a kiln that will cook precious metal clay (I hear it calling to me and Laura as a future "thing") and hoping to learn PhotoShop Elements.

That's a lot for vacation - but I'm sleeping late and staying up late. I love that! So more crafting to be posted soon.

Enjoy - Chrisi

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