Sick, prize, share and links…

Well, my ears and throat were bothering me a bit at the end of CHA.  After a night of pain last night, I went to the doc only to find out of a double ear infection.  Thank goodness for drugs that will knock it out soon. 🙂

A prize!  I need to do a prize.  I have a few to do, in fact.  Will be doing over the next few days – will pick random winners from comments on previous posts.  The winner today gets this great stamp set…

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Somehow I ended up with two of these Close to My Heart stamps, so one will be going to Lynette C, who left me a comment a few days ago.  I will email you!

Thought I would share one of the projects I did for Tim's Idea-ology booth at CHA.  This card shows two of my fave Idea-ology goodies – the ornate frames and metal flowers.  There are SO many things you can do with these products.  It also uses one of my favorite Hero Arts Silhouette shapes, the Three Ferns, which matches the stamp HERE.  I just cut it from white cardstock and inked it like crazy with Distress Inks.  To give it shine, I sprayed it with Perfect Pearls mixed in water.  Oh, and I love how THESE greetings fit in the metal frames.

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Supplies: Tim Holtz frame and flowers; Hero Arts pearls colored dark red with Copic Markers, vintage music from my neighbor; Distress Inks and Blending Tool; Hero Arts greeting.

Some links..

  • I did an interview over at Magnolia Grace, click HERE to see it.  She is adorable, as is her etsy shop.
  • My dear Lucy is amazing.  Check out her video on sewing HERE.  Many have asked about how to sew on paper.  She shows you how!
  • Got lots of requests on Tami's card that I showed a few days ago.  You can find out more HERE.  Thanks, Tami!

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  • Great blog candy (a signed Hero Arts catalog) and photos of the newest Hero stamps HERE.  Nancy is a doll!
  • All you Bachelor fans – you are going to love this.  Remember crazy Michelle?  HERE she is.  Well, she was a waitress at a hotel near CHA, and one of my friends saw her!  She was nice until they asked her if she was on the Bachelor, then she wasn't so friendly.  So funny.  I so wish I was there…
  • Speaking of the Bachelor… I don't like any of the girls.  They are all too mean.  Blech.  I thought I liked Ali, but she reminds me of a snotty girl I knew in collage.  I guess I like Tenley most.  I know they all don't like Vienna – I missed whatever that was about.  I also hear many people think Jake is a geek.  But I like him.  I like geeks. They make good husbands.  I know firsthand. 🙂
  • Remember the great big owl stamp from Hero Arts?  It is now digital!  It comes in clear and in many colors.  I love the green…
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Well, I am off to get some rest.  Night.


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202 thoughts on “Sick, prize, share and links…”

  1. Suzzi says:

    I totally blame you! I was never a bachelor person until I read your blog last year! Now I look forward to Monday’s (even though I wait until Tuesday’s when kids are in school to watch, lol. It’s become my bon-bons) Bad Jennifer.

    Hope you feel better, dble ear infections are the worst and you manage to make a post. God Bless you!

  2. Karen from Ontario says:

    Wonderful card…..hope you feel better soon….

  3. Karen from Ontario says:

    wonderful card…hope you feel better soon….

  4. Barb M. says:

    Thanks for the post and I hope you feel better soon. Happy healing wishes coming your way.

  5. sandra says:

    hope the meds work soon and you are back to feeling healthy again. Love the card – you are amazing!
    Sandra

  6. debbie susee says:

    Is the music background a stamp? Love it!

  7. Christina says:

    Wonderful Card!
    Nice Giveaway!

  8. Sarah M says:

    Hope the meds are working! No fun being sick (especially when you’ve been so busy).

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your card! Wow! I’ve gotta get busy using more of the HA Silhouette shapes. I’ve used the Clouds and the Heart Flourish and love them (of course). 😉

    Thanks for all the links and ‘shares’. Tami’s card is just gorgeous and I saw Lucy’s video already and she has some great tips. Gotta love her accent too! 🙂

    Feel better soon!
    Hugs,
    Sarah

  9. Sandi says:

    Jennifer

    I hope you are on the mend. You are such a sweet person and fun to be around.
    Your ear ache will not keep you down long:) You will be back to stamping in no time.

    Oh my….I love the new wooden stamp release. I will be on the hunt for several. The daffodil is my favorite. I love the story of Christ behind the flower. I try to use it in my crafting as my way to share his story in a special way.

    Take Care
    Sandi N.

  10. Deb says:

    Was so excited to see a big post this morning! Hope you feel better very soon!

  11. Kim Prince says:

    I hope you are feeling better very soon! I too have ear infections right now, no fun at all! Thank you also for the links! I checked out Lucy’s sewing video, and am going to have a go at it!

    Feel better!
    🙂
    Kim P.

  12. Agata says:

    I just love your card! I’m a musician and I wonder why on Earth I do not use music paper more often on my cards and layouts! It is so obvious!!! Thanks for great links – this owl is adorable and since I do not own it as a stamp, I might just buy him right away in his digital form! I wish you a very quick recovery from your ear infection (I admire your high spirits even while you’re sick!)

  13. Kelly says:

    Beautiful card. Love the sheen. Get well soon. My boys are coughing and hacking on this side of Cincy. UGH!

  14. April W says:

    Grat card! Here’s to hoping you feel better SOON!
    – April

  15. Charlotte D says:

    Gorgeous card. Maybe I’ve missed it, but have you posted a tutorial on mixing the perfect pearls with water? I think I’ve seen you use this technique on a few cards in the past too. Just curious the amounts you use and if you have any tricks so that the paper doesn’t buckle while drying. Thanks for sharing today.

  16. Deb says:

    It sounds like you need to give yourself one of those awesome ‘get well’ cards! I’m going to have to try the pearls/water trick – love the glossy look!! Thanks for sharing Tami’s card technique – must do that one!!! Feel better!

  17. Beth Moore says:

    I hope you feel better soon. I have to tell you that I just adore your blog…follow each and every post and the projects you create inspire me daily! You have also been the cause of my banking account seeing a rapid decline due to the number of Hero Arts purchases I’ve made lately! 🙂 I look forward to see what you do next! Thanks for all your hard work, dedication and inspiration!

  18. Roberta says:

    LOVE those metal flowers! I hope you’re feeling better soon.

  19. Lin says:

    Hope your ears clear up quickly; that is so painful. Thanks so much for that ink to Tami’s poppy card – it is gorgeous. And I LOVE your big fern over that music background – could you please put a bug in someone’s ear at Hero for a big A2 size music background, pretty please? Feel better soon, Jennifer!

  20. {vicki} says:

    hope you are feeling better soon

    Love the card!

  21. Carol Berry says:

    Such lovely ideas and use of products. Looking forward to seeing many more of the new products, tools, and ideas from CHA. Thank you for sharing.

  22. Jill says:

    Hope you are feeling better–hopefully your meds kick in quick for sure! I am not an avid Bachelor watcher, but I caught about 20 min the other night–it always makes me feel so awkward for those girls and annoyed all at the same time! ha! 🙂

  23. Eileen Velez says:

    Absolutely beautiful card!

  24. Beth M says:

    Love, love, love the card! Huge fan of Tim Holtz products, esp his distess inks. Sorry to hear about your ear infections. Hope you’re feeling better. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip to CHA.

  25. Lillian Child says:

    Those ferns are one of my FAVORITE Hero Arts stamps, and I’m crazy in love with anything created by Tim Holtz. And ear aches are the WORST – just miserable – so hope you feel better soon!

  26. Kim R says:

    That card is gorgeous! Feel better soon.

  27. Helen says:

    I have 2 comments: First off, I hope you feel better soon. I had an ear infection a few years ago. It was so painful! I know why babies cry when they have them! Second, I whole-heartedly agree about geeks making the best husbands. The lucky girls that recognize that will have long, happy marriages. Lucky me!

    Thanks for all you do on your blog!

    Helen

  28. Barbara says:

    Love this great card!!! I have some of those cool frames, so I’ll definitely be pulling them out to use. Thanks for the inspiration!!

  29. joyce says:

    Awww…hope you feel better soon. Nice card! Thanks for the great give-a-way.

  30. gayle says:

    Good seeing you at CHA. Did your butterfly make and take. sorry to have missed Tami’s card. Looks lovely.

  31. Katy says:

    Your cards are always so lovely. Lovely.
    Geeks do make the best hubbies, don’t they? 🙂

  32. Lynn says:

    Love the shimmer on the fern card & the music background 🙂

  33. Betty says:

    your card is gorgeous – must be so fun to do make and take w/tim holtz. sorry to hear you came home ill – i always say “drugs are good”. will check back for further cha ideas – get well soon.

  34. Amy says:

    Beautiful card! I agree about the Bachelor – I don’t like any of the girls left but I’m soo glad Michelle is gone. She was just a tad crazy! 🙂

  35. Brenda says:

    So sorry you are sick. Hope you feel better soon. Love the card!

  36. StacyS. says:

    Hope you feel better soon – ear infections hurt!
    I love the card you made with the metal – it gives me some ideas:)
    Take care!

  37. Mel says:

    Love that card…that metal frame is beautiful.

  38. Donna Little says:

    I love your use of sheet music! And I never get tired of seeing the palm frond… maybe one day I will work up the courage to start cutting out stamped images too. :o)

  39. Jenn C says:

    I love geeks too!!! My hubby is a nerd, engineering school teaches us how to find the smart men… and lots of other things too!

  40. ciacchina says:

    che bella card! mi piace molto il timbro di sfondo

  41. Diana says:

    I sure hope you feel better soon! Thanks for the examples from CHA, somehow I missed those there….TAKE CARE! 🙂

  42. Sharon D. from Canada says:

    I love your card! The sentiment looks fab in that frame! Can’t wait for the new yumminess to hit my LSS!!!
    So glad that Tami’s card was posted on the HA site with how to details – simply gorgeous!!!
    Hope you feel better soon! At least you’re you now have the comforts of home!

  43. Shannon says:

    Nice card! I love it. It has to be one of my favorites that you have ever made. I love that fern stamp, it’s my favorite. Great prize to give away too. I hope you feel better soon and take care.

  44. Rhonda Miller says:

    Congrats Lynn!!

    I love your card. Those leaves look like fun. TFS.

  45. Karen in Canton, MI says:

    Love the card and all your work! Hope you are feeling better soon.

  46. Niki Estes says:

    What a pretty card, Jennifer! I love the sponged music paper and that new hardware is very neat!

  47. Holly S says:

    Hope you feel better soon!

  48. Jess Hess says:

    Take care! I had that last winter and it was no fun. I love the card and I now totally want that Silhouette shape in my library. Thank you for enabling me.

  49. Julie in Edmonds says:

    I love the sheet music background – very nice!

  50. Mustangkayla says:

    Bummer about the ear infection! I hope your feeling TONS better soon.

    I just adore that ornate frame on the card! SSSOOO cool!

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