I have a mishmash of goodies for you today. I looked up mishmash because I thought it might have a fun origin to share with you, and this is what I found for the definition: hotch-potch.
Alrighty, then, that was helpful.
Alrighty, then, that was helpful.
I took some time off from my at-home work project (sshhh) and met up with two crafty bloggie friends for a delish and unique lunch of the most ginormous crepes imaginable:
And here I am (left) with my fun friends, the talented card artists, Harriet of Ally Cat Cards (middle), and Kim of Cupcake, Cards and Kim (right).
We had a delightful time together, sharing talk about our hobby and ourselves, sprinkled with a whole lot of laughter! Especially awesome was getting to see Kim's craft room, which is so cozy and welcoming. It is brilliantly decorated in a tribute to Mickey Mouse (with a splash of Lucille Ball). It is also THE most terrifically well-organized room ever! I thought I was well-organized, but she can come over and redo the Playhouse any time!
If you ever get a chance to meet up with your bloggie buddies, go for it! It's a blast!!
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Do You See What I See?
Once in a while you will see a challenge in Blogland where the directive is to use a stamp in an unexpected way. I didn't enter any such challenge, but on Monday week, I posted this card:
(which I'm thrilled to say was a Pals Paper Arts Pick!) and I wanted to let you in on a little surprise about this card: those ornaments (baubles) were actually made with a beach ball stamp! Tee Hee
In order to further confind and befuse you, I hand-drew the little thingie that you would expect to see on the top of Christmas ornaments for hanging the hanger on. I did say in my ingredients list that the image was from the "Summer" stamp set by Technique Tuesday, so it was right there on my post, however, I decided not to mention it specifically because I perversely wanted to see if anyone caught it. (I'm not such a sweet old granny now, am I?!)
Stamper Carol of Inky Fingers was the only one who came close in her comment:
Very good, Carol! You win a day at the Playhouse!!I think you are so good at the dreaded one layer card Darnell, and I love this particular example. As we are bathed in beach type weather here, I recon you could redo this one as a beach ball card with a little selective inking!
So don't be afraid to look at the stamps you have in a new light. They might have multiple hidden personalities!!
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I wanted to share a card that I made for my bloggie friend Bonnie of Stamping With Klass who had a recent birthday!
Bonnie is such a sweet lady I wanted to make her a sweet card. On it I was happy to showcase one of the incredible crocheted mats which you can purchase from Jessi of One Crafty Mama. It is such a unique handmade touch on a card!
Those chubby little bluebirds look like they are going to slide right down and off that branch. I'm just sayin'.
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I also wanted to share a photo taken by my sister, Diana. She has made appearances before on my blog. Diana's hobby is photography and she is highly-skilled. Recently she had the thrill (I'm SO jealous) of being visited on her patio by a gecko. They sat companionably for quite some time, as Diana clicked her photos trying to get that "just right" shot. After a bit, she captured this:
Honestly, this photo is not doctored or photo-shopped! Isn't it cool?! I asked her if I could share it with you. Look at those nails, eek!
Doesn't he look like that insurance gecko dude? You can almost hearing him saying,
Doesn't he look like that insurance gecko dude? You can almost hearing him saying,
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| "Lady, stop already! I beg you! How many photos do you need of me!" |
I think she should sell it to that insurance company or to some company for a poster or other ad campaign. There are endless captions you could use with it!
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Last, but not least, it is a pleasure to have you meet our newest friend Sammy of Sammy Jean Crafts! Sammy is fairly new to Blogland and I know you have a lot to offer each other: you will find new inspiration from her great cards and she will appreciate your visit and your encouragement! Welcome, Sammy, and thank you!!
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Enjoy your day! No, seriously, enjoy. LITS*!
As always, thank you for coming by to visit the Playhouse and special thanks to you if you take the time to leave a comment and/or join as a follower!
*Life Is Too Short!
