Have you lost your marbles???

Well you'd better find them, cuz you're going to need them for this technique!

Rolling Marble Backgrounds can add a touch of whimsy, give you a unique foilage look, or look like a storm brewing! Let's get started!

First gather your supplies: An empty, flat container (the Stampin' Up! stamp boxes work perfectly!) several marbles, beads, ball bearings anything that rolls! 2 to 3 coordinating colors of re-inkers, cardstock, double sided tape.

Step 1: Take your first color of ink - I always start with the lightest color first - and place 2/3 drops of ink onto the bottom of the container and using your double sided tape, attach your cardstock to the lid.

Step 2: Close the box and roll the marbles around in the ink, then flip the box over and roll the marbles onto the cardstock.

Step 3: Repeat steps one and two with your next ink colors - I use a paper towel and wipe out the previous color in between re-inkers.

Step 4: Keep on rollin', rollin', rollin, till you've got the coverage you want :)

Step 5: Finish as desired!

Now you show me your take on this technique!

And a Sneak Peek!

I'll be posting a new tutorial either late Tuesday or early Wednesday - here's a peek at it ;)

The butterfly was stamped on white c/s with ruby red ink, then stamped on So Saffron c/s with pumpkin pie ink, I cut the wings out and "paper pieced" them on top of the white c/s layer. I used a black marker to highlight the body and some spots. The wasibi c/s was scalloped using my corner rounder with the guard off, after I layered that on I did the same thing on the bottom of the So Saffron card base. The background is the rolling marble technique.

Check back in to see how this was made!!!

Kick Stand Cards

I've had a request for a "kick stand" card. I know I make this harder than it has to be, but I just have to keep adding more and more layers!!!

The Sailboat is from the "Winds of Grace" set and the flowers are from the "One of a Kind" set, what do you think?

Some new stuff!

Yikes! I can't believe how long I've ignored updating this!

So I'll make it up to you now:)

Okay, I know this is "contra-band" but isn't this "uptown girl" from CTMH just adorable? She was an image rak from my friend Joni from Muskegon!

Some more contra-band, this adorable pup is from Whipper Snapper, and he just makes me smile! Can you believe I used Yo-Yo Yellow??? Amazing what SCS can talk you into trying!!!

Good news

The doctor has finally given me permission to drive and as long as I don't tug or lift I can even demo again! So I'll be getting a hold of some of you to set some dates! I don't want anyone to miss out on Sale-A-Bration!

This is my latest creation, I made it with my Cuttlebug, sticker paper, and some awesome glitter and faux gemstones from my "secret elf" over on SCS - I still haven't figured out who it was, but I'm loving this glitter!!!

Bitten By The Creation Bug!

Hi everyone! I'm feeling so much better! I haven't been able to stay away from my craft corner (I know, that surprises you doesn't it?) Want to see what I've been up to? Take a peek:

This one is a combo of SU! stamps, inks, C/S, and Basic Grey Patterned paper.

This one is all SU! except for that little Prima flower in the very center.

This one is completely SU! Stamps, inks, designer paper, c/s and embellishments.

Have a great day everyone and I'll be letting everyone know in about a week when we can get together again - darn doctor still won't let me drive!

Good bye Aunt Flo!

Well if you're checking up on me ~ Yes I've had my surgery and I'm actually doing quite well!

All in all I don't think the hysterectomy was quite as painful as my three C-Sections were! Of course I don't have a newborn wanting to eat or be changed every two hours, but that's kind of bittersweet too, YKWIM?

Also and this has been the harder part ~ I haven't had a cigarette in over a week now!!!!!!!!

I've never been one to smoke in my house and my kids wouldn't tolerate me smoking around them, but it was a habit that I was having a hell of a time breaking!

{Of course quitting and surgery isn't for everyone, that coughing with staples in your belly is divine punishment and I don't think I'd recommend it unless you are really determined that you're stopping!}

Anyway, I go back to the doc on Thursday to get my staples out and hopefully I'll be able to get back at my crafting, I've got a lot of ideas running through my head but not a lot of energy to get it done!

Check back soon though and hopefully I'll have some new goodies for you to see :)