Good morning!  I’ve got so much new stuff in my stamping stash, that I’m going to start using it when time allows.  Oh and because I didn’t go to Colorado this weekend, time does allow!  I guess I should explain what happened about my classes this weekend.  The promoter of the event didn’t advertise my classes and I felt it was a waste of my time to travel.  The same thing happened last weekend and classes were done by word-of-mouth.  Not good and I spent most of my days in the booth restocking product.  So when I was given the choice of going or staying home, I stayed home.  I will however be in Tinley Park, Illinois!

Anyhoo, I was just putzing around in the studio last night, feeling the need to be creative, when I picked up some new stuff I bought from Crafty Secrets.  No stamping on this card, just some fun distressing!

The image is from the Images & Journal Notes Booklet, Birds & Botanicals.  I cut the image from the lined journal notes.  The lined note section was crumpled, inked and then hand sewn to the front of the card.  The image was covered with Ranger Crackle Accents and when dry Old Paper Distress Ink was sponged over the cracks to highlight them.  Here’s a close-up of what they look like.

Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles were used for some of the layers and the Classic Lace Border was used for the bottom border.  Some Tim Holtz idea-ology hardware was added and a few paper fasteners from 7 Gypsies finishes the card.

• Paper:  Crafty Secrets Images & Journal Notes, Birds & Botanicals; SU Always Artichoke; Papertrey Kraft; K&Company Bailey
• Ink:  Ranger Old Paper Distress
• Accessories:  Spellbinders S7-014 Grand 12” Classic Lace Border and S4-202 Large Deckled Rectangles; Tim Holtz idea-ology Long Fastener, Jump Ring, Swivel Clasp and Philosophy Token; Sanding Tools; Ranger Matte and Crackle Accents; 7 Gypsies Paper Fasteners; Sewing Machine; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Papertrey Rustic Cream Button Twine; Sanding Tools

Before I leave today, I have to show you what Kate purchased for her classroom today.  Did I tell you that she is teaching high school chemistry and biology?  Well she is and she’s close to home too!  WOO HOO!  Anyhoo, she wanted something for her classroom and went to the local pet store yesterday and this is what they worked up for her.

A total eco system with 4 Dart frogs!

It is sooooooooo cool!  The pictures above were taken when the terrarium was sitting in the front seat of her car, so there was a little glare, etc.  The thing weighs close to 50 lbs, but look at the great colors of these frogs!  Once again, it is so totally awesome and cooooooooooool!!!!!

I hope you have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!