Beach Scene card

Well, hello all! As promised, I've been slowly creeping back into the groove of things, creatively speaking.

I am feeling pretty close to my normal self, except for the tiredness part. I started on this card while Audrey was napping in the afternoon, after about 20 minutes I had to go lie down because I was sooooo drowsy! I managed to finish it after dinner. It took me a while to get reacquainted with all my inks, tools and paper stash, I nearly forgot where everything was! Here's the finished product!

Stamps: Hero Arts Dots, All Occassion Messages, Sky's the Limit, Impression Obsession Summertime(?)

I also made this quick card for Caardvarks' DT patriotic post. I'm not used to working with these colors coupled with the fact that this was the first real card I worked on since taking a break for 3 months! I really felt like an amateur and I think it shows, lol.

Stamps: Art Warehouse Dot Swirls(?)

And finally, adding some firepower to this post...

Caardvarks is beyond thrilled to be partnering with Core'dinations for our first ever CAARD HOP!

It's a total blog blast - you'll be hoppin' for a chance to win huge prize packages of Core'dinations cardstock, including their newest release "Whitewash".

Update, update!

Hi everyone!  I am about halfway through the pregnancy now and feeling my best in months. Only experiencing a bit of fatigue and dry gagging here and there, but most of the tricky stuff is gone! 

I am getting ready to gather myself together starting this weekend where I have to finish up a wedding project. I hope that will jump start my creativity and get me on a roll once again. I also need to find myself a new computer. Right now, I am on my husband's tiny 10" netbook, which is not sufficient for post production and all the Photoshop work I do. I really need a dedicated notebook for myself, so before I get one in my hands, I'm afraid things will still be a little slow around here. 

I also have to spend the next few weeks downsizing my craft room. Yes, downsizing. We have to make room for baby #2 and make room for the nanny to sleep for a month after delivery. It makes me a little sad to part with my goodies, but it's necessary. 

Hope to have something up for the next post. =)

Taking the Summer off

Hi everyone!! I'm feeling okay at the moment, but almost didn't make it home from the pediatrician. I got sick on the way home and had to call for help, lol. But, I managed to make it home with Audrey just fine.

I'm sad to say that I have to take the summer off from all design work. I've already turned down a couple of personal projects. :( The good news is, upon reflection... I am proud to have accomplished my goals before this break. For 2009, aside from getting on all the wonderful design teams, I wanted to be published... and not just in e-zines. Over the weekend, I sent off everything for 2 cards to be published in CardMaker 2010! I am super excited and feel like I can really relax and enjoy the break now that this have been achieved. :D

Thank you all for your continuous love and support, I miss everyone - my Hero Arts friends, the lovely ladies of Caardvarks, the talented group from msB, the super supportive SCS sistahs, the many readers who continue to leaving me encouraging comments here ... I owe it to you guys, I'll be back before the summer ends!

Caardvarks Unity card

Duty calls...

Tonight is Caardvarks night yet again. I made this card a couple of weeks ago in less than 5 minutes flat. Cause honestly, that's the longest I can sit at my desk these days. I'm sorry to the visitors who have been checking in daily and I've been disappointing. :(

Well, without further interruptions, here's my super quickie card...

Stamps: Unity

DP: DCWV

Another quickie...

Hi everyone, I am still on bedrest pretty much but this is so exciting that I am posting while lying in bed with the laptop propped on my tummy.

As some of you know, I stepped into the world of designing a couple months back and have challenged myself beyond hand illustrations. I taught myself Illustrator and can now twiddle my way through the program, albeit a little slow, but I am pleased with the results so far.

Spiral Whisper, a fab UK based stamp company is now doing sneak peeks of my designs.

Take a peek HERE!

Checking in...

Hi everyone, just popping in really quick to let you know that I'm still alive and kicking. It's been rough the last few weeks, but the good news is things have not gotten worse. Thankfully! My trusty 4 year old laptop decided to die on me a couple of weeks ago too - along with all my work!! I am now on a borrowed laptop. We just ordered a netbook for the husband and I still need to find a good one for myself, because I cannot share with him and his adwares, spywares, and all the other useless junk that he downloads. So, that's what's been going on around here. Creatively, I haven't done a thing since I last signed off. It's just been a physical struggle... but I would like to thank you friends again for all your get well wishes. I am trying! Really!

Purple Cows have announced their new design team!

This was a total shocker as I totally forgot I had applied. With everything that's been going on around here it seemed so long ago! The phone call from the DT coordinator, Vennita caught me off guard, lol. I better get well quick, because there is so much work ahead of me!

Last but not least, Caardvarks just posted the latest challenge sponsored by



Here's the prize up for grabs for the winning entry, "Branching Out" stamp set!



And here's my DT card contribution (created before my slew of mishaps)...



Adios for now!