These are the smaller version of Fritz. Each monkey is 2x2. The mouths are hand drawn. That is the one thing about the Silouette. It seems to have a tough time with the tiny details. I am going to apply these to something for the favors for Nathan's party. For more information on Fritz, please see my previous post.
Isn't he cute!? My husband designed this little monkey a few years back and he uploaded all of the pieces to my Silouette yesterday. He is 6.5x6.25 inches. We thought about using this card as Nathan's invitations, but I figured that would be a bit rough on the blade to do 25 of these. Each color is cut out seperately and glued on to the main brown image. 
Today was a rare snow day! It was great to be home from work. I slept in until 8:30! It was nice to catch up on the phone with family and friends. We had a very crafty morning making Valentines for both my son and daughter's classes and teachers. Then, I made chocolate chip pancakes for lunch! Healthy, I know. My daughter, Paige, who never eats, ate 4 of them!
I have had these jumbo paper clips from Walmart for about a year now. I have not been much in the card making mood- uninspired, I guess. So, I remembered seeing these little flower clippies all over Splitcoast and decided to use those as my inspiration. Thanks to all who have uploaded the clippies! They are darling! I used some felt flower peices that I got at Archivers for 75% off. What a deal! I think I'm going to give these to my kids' teachers for Valentine's day. I know they aren't Valentineish (is that even a word) but I like them anyway!
I am so looking forward to a nice weekend without grading ANY papers! I feel like that's all I do lately! I am stampin as much as possible this weekend! Oh, and cleaning this mess of a house! Priorities!
Hello! I made another birthday card to help fill up my card tin. I am working on a card tin just for birthdays. I am going to separate it by months and write birthdays and dates on the first index card. Then, as I make cards that I feel a loved one would like, I'll put it in the tin in their month. I hope that made sense. My friend Heather made the suggestion for the tin. 
I bought this cute little paisley stamp at Archiver's after I saw the Paisley Rocks set from The Angel Company. I borrowed the set from my cousin, Heidi (sweetheidijo, sweetsomethings), and I really loved it. Since I don't have a TAC demonstrator, and I wanted the stamp NOW, I picked this one up. I guess when you are inspired by something, it makes you want it that much more! 
I can't believe I haven't played with my Elsiebells more! I am finally starting to feel a little better so maybe I'll have a chance this week! This was a quick one, not the most elaborate card, but I think this little lady just steals the show! The card actually opens at the scallops. That makes it look a bit crooked!
This is one of my favorite Bella stamps. Could it have anything to do with my love of coffee? ;) Here is the recipe:
stamps: javabellas, studio g ink: black Stazon Paper: Whisper white, American Crafts Mother May I collection Embellishments: bling flower, K&co, Ribbon, Target $1 bin, Tools: slit punch, ticket punch, Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol OMS
I am starting to recover from this yucky viral bronchitus stuff. My MIL called awhile and asked if they could have the kids for the evening. WELL! That works for me! Adam and I will be heading out to dinner, sans children! This NEVER happens! Yay! More cards tomorrow!
