Those Fiskars Plates

So, legionnaires...good evening. A blogger reminded me how many of my Fiskar plates. I actually have...like 18 double-sided, so that makes 36. What a pain in the neck it was to use that knobby embossing tool to get a dry embossed look. Well, not for long, as Cuttlebugs came along and then Big Shot started making 'folders' too. And I hear, the illustrious Tim Holtz has some ready for us. These folders save my hands, 'cause I really love the look and am tickled we have so many to choose from. I don't think I'll ever stop collecting them. Soooo, here's the dots plate. The nice thing about Fiskars' plates is that they more than cover a card front. And from someone's blog, I found out that misting cardstock lightly with water (expecially true of SU cs), makes the embossing really pop. Fiskar plates are easy peasy to use with the right CB sandwich. And that's what I did here. I used all SU cs and my CTMH birthday stamp & sentiment. Don'tcha just love red and turquoise together. This is going in my mancards stack.

I hope the photo isn't too dim. I wiled away the day indoors and forgot about taking photos outdoors. That's why the background is so messy too.

Note to self...stop buying all things stamps and get one of those photo boxes and a tripod.

Hugs & Blessings,

Erica

Just One More

Hi legionnnaires. I hope you're having a great weekend. I am trying to get myself into the mode of packing as our short-sale process has begun. Miraculously, our neighbor right acorss the street, bought the house for their son and family. I'd say he's blessed for sure. I hope they love this house as much as we did for 14 years. I hope he takes care of my beautiful citrus trees. I'm thinking of returning under pretense of visiting his parents and getting some of the lemons. Oh, and I sure hope his wife doesn't mind living across the street from her MIL. Personally, that'd take a lot of prayer for me.
So, here's my card. It's another one of the sheets from the DCWV. At "No Time To Stamp",  here, I learned from Sharon in an earlier post, that this pad's paper is what is called flocked. Gotta love what you learn by reading blogs. And believe me, I sure read a lot of 'em. BTW, Sharon could use prayer right now due to illness in the family. So for those of you who have those lists, please add her on. So, there's the dp sheet with a silver metallic base and the sentiment is one I had hangin' around for years.
Well, off I go to get a little sunshine in with the dogs before it gets dark.
Erica 

Going With the Flow

Keeping in line with a card posted earlier, here is that scrumptious dp from DCWV. Ovals from a Nesties set; the chandelier stamp is a Michael's $ stamp, stamped in gold and embossed in gold and the sentiment is from SU. The base is CTMH's basic textured cs. Oh dear, I've nothing to write today. I wish I had a spiffy joke to tell, a la' Deb Neerman, but alas, nothin' is in my head, so just enjoy my card and move on to another blog. And oh, Deb, if you're reading this, could you send me your email address? I've been trying to send you one via your blog profile, but I can't seem to get through. I promise not to pester you...just wanted to mention a thing or two. Mine is Holfi1@msn.com. Now, please all you other legionnaires, please don't swamp me with emails about how you can't get through the day without reading my posts. BWAHH HAA HA!

A Friendly card

Here's #2 of the lot that I made recently. It's clean & simple doncha' think? The BG stamp is from Hero Arts and the sentiment is a clear stamp that I removed from the wrapping, so can't account forit. With my Scor-Pal, I scored a piece of cs and then added some ribbon and the Nestie shape. The teeny pearls add a little punch. The cs base is textured from SU. I am loving textured cs.
I got three new SU stamp sets today and I love the non-wood method of storing. They have really done an excellent job with the packaging. I wonder if they will ever consider selling the cases only? CTMH sells theirs like this. But they are pliable plastic. I'm so happy to see SU taking a stab at this more affordable and storable way of collecting.

Hugs & Blessings,
Erica

Great Weekend Was Had by All

Hi legionnaires. I'm gonna be quick here. Had a great weekend with my stampin gal friends. I will have samples to show for our efforts.
Here is a card I made last week. I was on a total production whirlwind andmade about 20 cards. I was pleased with all of 'em, so I should be posting regularly for a bit.
Here, I've used the a piece from DCWV's La Creme matstock 6x6 pad as my focal point. Love that dp so much. Then I stamped one of my many scripture stamps and added a flower from Prima Flowers Spring Mix. These are such dainty flowers...a bit pricy, so I only get them with a coupon. Found these at Michaels. Oval Nesties were used for the ovals and Memento black ink for the sentiment. The card base is from CTMH texture basics.
So, I'm off to a good start of the week. Hope yours is too.
Hugs & Blessings,
Erica

What Title?

Why do we have to give a title to every post? I'm not a writer...though I did always get "A" in English and Lit classes. (had to toot my horn there, since I can't write worth a hill of beans now). Well, legionnaires, I just couldn't think of a title for this.
Here's a birthday card that's generic so I can add it to my stash for those emergency days when I need to mail one TODAY! The square stamp, I think is called a 'shadow' stamp and is quite old from Hero Arts. I think I have one from SU too, but it's a bit different. The leaves and sentiment are clear stamps for different sets I had hangin' around. The stitching is faux and is from CTMH. I am fairly certain that I've talked myself out of buying a sewing machine. Having only sewed when I took Home Ec. in another century, I would have quite a learning curve to master. I thought I might invest in one of those Singer Pixies in WAMA, however, after reading reviews, I discovered it's junk. Gina K recommends the Jenome (sp?), but I don't know if I see myself sewing that much on cards. So CTMH has this great solution It works for me.
Well, it's hump day...so hang in there for the weekend.
Hugs & Blessings,
Erica

Hope Your Easter Weekend was the Best

So legionnaires....I tried to post on Friday PM, but blogger wasn't cooperating and I was in a hurry. I had both dds's (grammer?) with me and their families. We were laughing, cooking and teasing each other other for the entire weekend. Eldest dd headed back to CA and was on the road just crossing into CA when the earthquake hit. She lives in Altadena which is a town near Pasadena. We're praying all is well as we were only able to reach her once on her cellphone.
Here is AZ, we felt it too. I thought it was my blood pressure going up or maybe my little home-made desk was caving in under the weight of my ginorous printer. I never thought it was an earthquake. My youngest dd knew right away and called me to see if I was alright. And I'm like, telling her I felt a little dizzy and maybe I better get to bed early tonight. Silly me! I know for sure, that CA is not for me. I don't do earthquakes, mudslides, floods, hurricanes or fires well at all. I live in AZ for many reasons and don't need tremors either, thank you.
On the card front, here is the last Easter card I'll show, though I have a few more. It's time to move on, don't ya' think? The stamp is a Michael's $ stamp and the border around the scalloped circle is DRS. I meant to get more of these, but forgot. Now, I think that there are a few other on-line companies that sell them too. The papers are from an old scrap pad that my dd gave me. Some bling, ribbon, button, floss, and coloring, plus hand-drawing finish off this card.
So now begins the long-haul w/o a holiday. When I was working, I used to hate this time of year...ya know, two months and no holiday can be a real drag to a career woman.
Enjoy Monday through Friday
Hugs & Blessings,
Erica