So this morning when I took Toby out to go potty there was a little prairie dog/ground squirrel on the edge of the back porch so Toby ran over to chase him, and then OMG! that danged snake was right there. I think we disturbed his breakfast. So I quick grabbed Toby up and tweaked my back. Ouch. The snake went behind the cupboard on the back porch and we went in the house. So I called Jeff and said "those cupboards need to be taken off the porch" and I explained why. I didn't see the snake anymore, and I hope I don't, at least not on the porch. I don't want him feeling comfortable coming up there. I kept saying thank goodness he was not a rattler cause I think if it was a rattle snake it would have coiled up, rattled and maybe made Toby want to go see it instead of freaking him out so he came to me. So that was my excitement for this morning…it's never a dull moment at the Gibbs' household and it seems when it is snake related Jeff is never home.
So my Designer Series Paper arrived today and I have started getting it cut for the shares, I really want to get it out before I leave for convention. I still have a few left so if you are wanting one, let me know so I can send you the paypal link.
I had to get all my class stuff ready for this weekend and I did, so that is good.
I do want to show you this card, that I love, love, love and I am going to be making some to swap at convention and I think this might be my thank you card for online orders for July…probably minus the vintage trinket so I can mail it. Thanks to everyone for orders placed so far this month, don't forget to keep track of your Country Dozen Rewards.
Isn't it gorgeous? I can't believe how much I love this card, and there is NO COLORING!!! Yikes where's the pod that this Diana escaped from anyway? Ha!
Stamp Set: Established Elegance #122530(w) #122532(c), French Foliage #120845(w) #121166(c), Little Friends #122665(w) #122667(c)
Paper: Crumb Cake #120953, Pool Party #122924, Whisper White #100730
Ink: Crumb Cake #121030, Pool Party #122938, Basic Black #101179
Misc: Designer Frames #123130, Jewelry tag punch #117190, Lace Ribbon Border punch #122362, Vintage Trinkets #118764, white taffeta ribbon #109070
So did you see the oval and the dots embossed oval on the image?
That came from this embossing folder pack.
It's amazing! You get these two shapes, and they are separate, and after I stamped my images I placed the oval embossed image where I wanted. Tip: I put a piece of vellum over top of my image so ink did not transfer onto the folder. Then I ran it through my Big Shot and voila'. Don't you love it?
Well I am gonna head to bed so I can get up early and get back to cutting DSP, I hear some Icy Hot calling my name.
Have an awesome Friday and thanks for stopping in.
Wow is that nice….might have to case it when I get back from convention, I have a class with the big shot being the center of attention, but that card will fit the bill and i think the hostess will love it too…..I'm so stressing over swaps but i've got some…hope to get one more and then i can relax…..it's coming so fast…i had wedding favors to do first….took longer than i figured but the bride was so happy with them….anyway See you soon!!! stay away from those critters….and hope your back gets better quick!
Wow, I LOVE this card, Di!!! The colors and image design are fabulous! Anyone getting this for a swap at convention will be a lucky person. Thanks for sharing!
Diana Love the card. Hope I get to see you this year at convention! I won't have my Twilight friend with me though she couldn't make it this year! She is counting the days until Nov for the new movie too! Sorry to hear you hurt your back. Hope it feels better for convention! Enjoy
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
I think when you come home for the wedding you should just stay here – we don't have rattlers and nasty snakes that will scoop up poor Toby and eat him.
Luv ya
Jax
Wow Diana! Your card is gorgeous!! Loving the soft colors you used too! I can't wait to hear convention stuff! You must be getting excited!
This is really lovely Diana!
Oh my, this is stunning!
I really love this card. I just signed up for your emails. I have a husband who is never there when I need him also. LOL Really enjoy your stories and love your creations.
http://www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com
Oh My Gosh Di…..I'm freaking out just reading your snake story. SO GLAD it didn't strike and wasn't a rattlesnake. We had one (and only one snake sighting) in our yard last year and it was a little rattlesnake – FREAK ME OUT! I can live with LOTS of critter and pest – but NO SNAKES PLEASE! Hope your able to get the cupboards moved and a potential home for the snake removed. Happy Trails!
Oh my gosh this is gorgeous! I LOVE Your style!!! You will show up everyone! Love the shapes. Better get me some! You are one very talented and fun girl! Hope those darn snakes go away!
Yikes – snake! Ick. Gorgeous card tho!! (I'm in Caroline LeBel's team btw)
I have looked through my catty a number of times and don't remember seeing the Designer Frames Embossing Folders. You are the second one I have seen in just as many days. I must have that folder set. Yikes on the snake- you know my feelings on those yechy things. Keeping out rattlers is a good thing- snakes are still yechy. See ya in just a few days. I am going to have to say hi from Patrice (My Little Patch of Dirt) my BFF in case I forget in the excitement.
Carey and Roscoe (who has to stay home just like Toby) Roscoe says something about Toby and he get on the chatline and commiserate about not being able to go. He knows he is not allowed in the doggie chat rooms.
Your card is brilliant! Love the clean/vintage feel to it!! TFS
Sorry to hear about your back! 🙁
I would have run for the hills if I had
seen a snake.LOL
This card is just beautiful! Love the colors and the simplicity! You can keep the snakes (good and bad ones) out your way. That's why I'm so happy to live in the middle of Phoenix where pigeons are the biggest problem! LOL
Hey I hope your back feels better – ouch! Love your card and especially that oval!!! I'd fear I would have scared the dog with my scream after seeing a snake – yikes!!! Hope you feel better Di!!
Diana,
You are such an inspiration! Have a great time at convention. Wish I was going so I could thank you in person. Enjoy!
Okay, I WANT one of these cards Diana!!! OMG I just love it and want one, pretty please!!! I will be featuring this card on My Crafty Picks #24 with a link back to your blog on 7-10-11. If you wish to decline please email me.
See you soon girlfriend!!
Tiffany
http://www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com
Diana,
Dang if I wasn't so behind on reading your blog posts I would have read about using vellum on this….sooo sorry….mea culpa….Your blog posts are one of the ones I make time to read, or catch up reading… and today I am getting caught up. Gee I will have to make sure to be caught up on them BEFORE I come to a class from now on…. Thanks for the advice about Convention – got the things you told me to bring packed up and we're on our way in our RV :-)) Mary
What a pretty card! Love those images, the colors… and the embossed oval is awesome! What a scare you had! I don't like snakes myself.
Awesome card Di!!!!
((()))reen
Di,
I love everything you create, but you outdid yourself on this one…it's awesome!