Weekend Stamper is On Vacation

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know that for the next two weeks, there will be no updates to this blog. I will be cruising around the Med with my family. This is our last trip while in Europe, and I promised them that I would not spend the entire time doing blog finds or working on my blog.....so, I hope you all have a great last few days of January and I'll see you in early Feb!

Charming Inspiration

Ok, I admit it. When Stampin' Up! came out with these amazing charms, I had to have one. I bought one of the small round ones, and a bracelet. Then, you know what I did with it? NOTHING! It has sat on my craft table for over a year now. I just pick it up and move it from one side to the other. Now, thanks to Mary over at Kreates Kards, once I get it unpacked I know exactly what I'm going to do....Make this awesome purse charm!

Animals for Inspiration

Today's inspiration comes from Regina Andari over at Workin Out the Inks. To make this adorable lion card, she uses the big shot scallop circle die. What in the world did we ever do before the Big Shot? Did we really cut out all those shapes by hand? Crazy isn't it. Well now that I've seen this lion, I have all kinds of plans for other animals using this die. Can you think of some other's that would work well?

Punch art and 3D What more can I ask for?

In case you haven't noticed, I'm a 3D paper crafter. Don't get me wrong, I make cards (lots of them actually!) but my favorite things to make are the 3D items. Well today's inspiration comes from Kim over at Paper Punch Addiction. She made this adorable Valentine Bear Tin. The best part? If you take a moment to visit her blog, you can download the tutorial for free! Now is that inspiring or what? :)

Oh, and in case you were wondering where I was yesterday....well I hate to admit it but I completely forgot to post. I guess my brain fell victim to the long weekend. Sorry about that!

Another MDS page by me

I think one of the reasons that scrapbooking, even digitally, takes me so long is because I spend the time reminiscing. This one especially took me into la la land. Last March, before Matt deployed, he and Katie attended a Father Daughter Valentine Dance. They both looked so great, and she looks so grown up. I think this was the first time either Matt or myself had any idea she was no longer a little girl, but growing up into a young woman. Awww, it's going to make me cry.

Not exactly a blog find.....

Ok, I don't know if this counts or not, but this isn't off of Blog finds for today. Instead it was sent to me through the Late Night Stampers Demo group by Melissa Johnson. I don't know if Melissa has a blog or not, but these were too cool not to share. She hosted a game night, and made up trophies for everyone. What a great use of her supplies!

Monochromatic- What could be more inspiring

There is nothing as much fun as watercoloring. Whether you are using the watercolor crayons, the blender pens, or the Aquapainter, it feels just like it did when as a child you sat down with a brand new box of crayons and a coloring book. Now, I am no expert when it comes to watercoloring, but there are many out there who are. Today's card is an example from one of these amazing watercolorers, Ann Craig. She took her watercoloring one step further and made it monochromatic. Now being able to force that many shades of color out of one shade always amazes me. Make sure you stop by her blog and check it out for yourself!