Three years

Hello BloggerLand

I just realized that I started this Blog three years ago. I don't exactly have a post for every week like my original goal was to be. So my promise to myself is to be more consitent. Even if it is just one post per week, I know that I can do it. Writing about this thing "I call Life" can have it's rewards. First off it helps me to stay sane, Ok Maybe a little sane. I don't want to go overboard. : )  You can definitely see how my style and interests have changed. Three years ago I was into Disney Pin Trading and now you can't get me to even look at one.  I do still crochet but not nearly as much. I believe that comes from not being with my normal group of ladies. And onto my new hobby!!!

I discovered ATC's about 1 1/2 years ago and I have been hooked ever since. What does that say about me? I am a true instant gratification person. (Ok, I have not gone to inchies).  But I love to collect them and trade. My goal in the next year is to go to an ATC swap convention. I am certain they have them somewhere.

So, in any case, here is today's little work of ART. I definitely will think twice about using this Kenny K image again. I mean, don't get me wrong, she is beautiful. But most of the time I fussy cut my images. Let me tell you, this was NOT fun to fussy cut. I loved coloring her.  I made 2 of these for a swap that I am in on SWAPBOT. Because I like her so much I may make another one for myself to keep. I colored her with my copic markers and then embellished the card with whatever I could find in the green family. Trust me, with my stash, that is a lot. I am determined to use up some of this stuff BEFORE I have to move again.

I am entering this in the Crazy Amigo Challenge.  The theme this week is "Women". I can pretty much guarantee I have something to match that one. : )

Today I made lunch for my team at work. I have been a little of a cooking mood. I think tomorrow it will be peach cobbler. I am feeling some baking coming on.

Alright, I have to go for now.
Until Later
SS

First Blog Link

Yes, I did it again. I went an entire month without blogging. All I can say is that my day job has definitely gotten the better of my free time allotment.  So I have been trying to pack up my house without success. Needless to say I am moving. Yes, you read it correctly. To the great state of Oklahoma. I am trying to get motivated enough to start emptying my house so that I can pack up. I just never realized how much "junk" I have. I managed to get through parts of my room by donating a couple bags of clothes and filling a large garbage bag. Today is trash day so I will try to get through at least 2 more before the truck comes. 

Now, onto the reason for the blog.  I am going to link this with Wicked Wednesday ATC challenge blog. The name of the card is "Who needs a beach?".  When I looked at my stamps and digi images I honestly could not find any that would go with the theme this week. So I thought about what I do on a beach.  I sip cocktails and read. That is exactly what this little girl is doing. The image is from "Little Miss Muffet Stamps" and I colored her with copics.  The background in case you could not tell is a mixture of sea shells. I thought it was appropriate. Not to mention JoAnn's had a sale on crafting paper. "Like I needed another piece of paper". I hope you like my first link.


I also entered this in the Simon Says Stamp challenge for this week. It appears it is just my lucky week because they said it should be tags or ATC's. Lucky for me I enjoy coloring and doing small projects. They travel well and my Copics are tremendous stress relievers. : )

Until next time.
Shaunda D

Back in the Saddle

So, I chose tonight, instead of making ATC's. (Because I really need to increase my stash) to get organized.

I spent the evening uploading photos so I could post on-line. Of course, since I was behind by almost 90 cards, it took me a minute. But because I love this hobby it was well worth it. I have also decided I am going to get involved in the KennyK's krafty girlz challenge this week. I have not made a card in a while but I think I can figure it out. I will try to enter something for both his challenge and Mojo Monday.

Amazingly, I just opened my first Flickr account. Not sure how I could have waited so long. But I am certainly hoping I can use it for multiple purposes. Most importantly for linking my work to other areas.

So here is one of my ATC's that were made on Friday. I have found a new crafting spot that I love. It is local, about 15 min from my house and they have the coolest crop nights. I am lucky enough that can get there and setup and then go out for an early dinner and still get almost 30 cards done in an evening. It is called Scrapper's Boutique in North Richland Hills.