Good Morning!  This week has flown by for us – we’ve returned to preschool but are still adjusting back to our routine.  Nadya did well – I was concerned we would have more separation issues, but she didn’t shed a tear.

I don’t have a project for you today, but I did want to let you know about the RETIREMENT SALE at MyGrafico.  Lindsay and the other designers are retiring several products to make room for more creations – which means you SAVE!  All retiring products are $1.00, but don’t tarry – after Sunday they’ll be gone.

If you haven’t already been to Lindsay’s Blog be sure to stop by – she’ll have a freebie, inspiration galore, and the links to the other DT blogs.

Have a FABULOUS day!

Happy Thursday! We have been beyond busy this week with fun projects and a card drive at preschool and getting ready for a weekend visit to Nana’s to help her celebrate her 80th birthday! So, I don’t have a new project for you this week, but I did want to showcase a couple of fabulous new releases from Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff.  Lindsay has released this fabulous new Pretty Packaging set with both printable and SVG files – just in time for Holiday gifts – whether they be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or anything in between! And – since it’s always fun to have a party – check out her new Cupcake Carrier set, again with both printable and SVG files. What? You don’t have time to bake? That’s ok – Lindsay included printable and cuttable cupcakes too – perfect for centerpieces or invitations! You want to know the best part? They are on sale as part of Lindsay’s Spooktacular Sale – 30% off her entire My Grafico store through Saturday!  So what are you waiting for? Uber-cute files and a sale – how much better can it get?

Have a great weekend everyone! I’ll be back next week with all sorts of fun and creative things to share!  If you haven’t been to Lindsay’s blog – be sure to visit for a fun freebie, lots of inspiration, and the links to the DT blogs.

While browsing the ‘net I happened upon a quote by Albert Camus: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” and I loved it! Seriously – with the changing of the season the bright green foliage transitions through a cascade of reds, yellow, and oranges before “falling” away completely… So, I HAD to create an Autumn themed card, and since it’s time for another Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff creation and Lindsay has a couple of fabulous Fall sets (and a super 2-day ONLY 40% off sale – extended through Friday)– well you know where this is going…  I started with Lindsay’s Sketchy Leaves digital stamp set and a couple of digi-papers from Kim Broedelet’s Shabby Twang kit in my trusty Photoshop – after playing with layer/blend styles and fonts my Autumn card began taking shape.  I printed out the layers, added a few embellishments, some sparkle (I traced the leaves with Spica markers) and shine (then coated the leaves with Glossy Accents), and adhered it all together – viola my work of heART completed.  Even my DH liked this one (he doesn’t “dislike” any of my creations – but a “That’s really nice” is always appreciated).

Recipe:

• Digital Stamps: Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff Sketchy Leaves
• Digital Scrapbooking Kit: Kim Broedelet Shabby Twang
• Ink: HP Inkjet; Spica Markers
• Cardstock: SU Old Olive and Very Vanilla
• Other: Tombow Mono-Adhesive; Fiskars Paper Trimmer; Fiskars Glue Dots; Ranger Glossy Accents; Adhesive Pearls; Offray Narrow Organdy Ribbon; Big Shot; SU Dots Texture Plate; Martha Stewart Embroidered Floral Edge Punch; Photoshop

Challenge I Played In:

• Sew Many Challenges – Embossing
• Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge – Anything Goes
• Paper Sundaes – Fabulous Fall
• Paper Playtime – Autumn
• My Sheri Crafts – Autumn
• Glitterbabe – Anything Goes
• Everybody Art – Autumn
• Creative Card Crew – Autumn
• Craft Your Days Away – Autumn Doodles
• By The Cute and Girly – Indian Summer

If you haven’t already been to Lindsay’s blog, be sure to stop there – she’s known to have a freebie as well as the links to the rest of the DT projects.  Don’t forget the 1-day sale either!!! She’s released 2 new stamp sets – so NOW would be the perfect time to snag them! Have a fabulous day!