Happy Holidays

So, I've been busy....it is that time of year, after all...so I'm sorry for not posting earlier...

I've also been distracted by my new love....Memory Box Company Dies....I've "collected" their paper for years, but only recently discovered their dies...and I absolutely LOVE them and their intricacy....

Here is a card that I created using their products (except for the pink cs, and the light blue cs)...the stamp is from La La Land Crafts.....other than that, it's all Memory Box product...

Here's a look at the inside of the card...

What do you think? Pretty cool, huh....

In case I don't get to post before the holidays....here's to wishing you and yours a most joyous of Holiday Seasons....filled with family, friends, and love.

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

It's that time of year....

Yup, winter is upon us, and in Texas it doesn't mean that much of a difference...lol...

But, in keeping with the "spirit" of the season, I have a card that I created for my COPIC class...the stamp is from La-La Land Crafts...and it's called Luka on Sled. The papers are from Bazzill, and Core-dinations. The coloring was done with my COPIC markers. The snowflakes are from a Martha Steward border punch, and the snow is from Flower Soft.

So, as we prepare to spend time going "gung-ho" in the stores for our holiday shopping, let's not forget the simple things in life....the things that bring a smile to our faces, and create fond memories.

Until next time, I hope you and yours have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Previews...

So, I'm in major COPIC mode right now...which is a good thing, since the holidays are right around the corner. To that end, I have some classes scheduled...you can see where and when on the right side of this blog... :)

First up, I have a Skin & Hair class on the 5th...and here's a sample of what we'll be doing in class...we will be utilizing stamps from My Favorite Things.

Then, I have a Skin & Hair class on the 12th...and here's a sample of what we will be doing in that class...we will be utilizing stamps from La-La Land Crafts.

So, I hope you're able to join me at one of the times shown, so that we can get you started and on your way to completing your holiday cards.

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Class is in session

Yup, it's that time again....time for another class....this time in Waxahachie....at the Crafty Scrapper.....

Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards....hope you get a chance to come on down and take the class or both classes....

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

La La La La La....

La-La Land Stamps that is.....yup, I'm using La-La Land's stamps in my next class....they're pretty cute, and not too difficult to color for those who are just beginning to toy with COPIC markers.

I hope you'll check out these really cute stamps, and give them a try.

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

We're baaaaaaaaack...

Ok, so we're finally back and getting settled again, after what seemed like the quickest vacation ever...lol....

While I was away, I had the opportunity to stop at a scrapbook store that I had visited once before. The name of the store is: Priceless Scrapbooks in Ocala, Florida. Now, that being said, I have to say that they have moved since I visited them last....however, they haven't suffered one bit. The new location is larger, providing even more room for some of the best products out there. They have a large variety of products from the major players, but also some jewels tucked away from overseas.

They carry Bazzill, Graphic 45, Sizzix, Provocraft, Tim Holtz/Ranger, Magnolia stamps, Flower Soft, Bo Bunny, La-La Land Crafts, and many many more.

The staff was delightful to deal with, and very eager to help their customers. The sign of a great store worth visiting. :) In this day and age of tough economic times, it's nice to see businesses that recognize that their customers are their greatest asset, and treat them as such. I'm glad to see that this store is doing well.

Their hours are M-Sat from 10am - 6pm...if you're in the area, or just passing through like us, please make it a point to stop in and check it out. You won't be sorry you did...

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

We have Pirates!!!

Well, sort of......lol....

I met up with my friend Jenn, who's making our Pirate outfits for MNSSHP at WDW, and I was able to pick up my shirt......then, I went over to my friend Melinda's house, and completed my hat, along with Baby Bear's hat, and Mr. Bear finished his hat as well....

Now, we just have to wait on our Pirate coats and pants, and we'll be completely set and ready to go.....

I hope this week finds you in a creative and productive mood...

Until I return from vacation, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Too Cute...

or so I like to think....made these CUTE Treat Bags for our upcoming visit to WDW and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The adults have a larger bag with the Pumpkin Mickey design on them....these small ones are for the kids....the "little" kids...not the "big" kids....lol....

Totally love the YuDu machine....does have a learning curve, but we think we have it figured out for the most part now....

So, this will probably be my last post before our vacation....May you find your Treat Bag overflowing, and your tummy able to handle it all...lol...


Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Well now.....

It's been a whirlwind several weeks...and we're finally in the home stretch coming up on vacation.

We finished the last of our t-shirt designs...

And I taught my Pinocchio layout class at Personal Scrapbook in Allen. Here's the entire layout...

Now, we have some t-shirts to finish up for Baby Bear, and some shopping bags to print as well, and we're finished preparations for our next Disney trip. Oh, did I mention that we're soooo excited?Last, but not least, our costumes are almost complete. Our friend has been working diligently to get them completed. She assures us that everything will be completed in time, so we're almost there folks.

Now, what does that mean? It means that I'm probably not likely to post much in the next few weeks, as we prepare for, and take our vacation. I do, however, have a couple of classes on the schedule before vacation, so you might want to take a quick look at the calendar of events to the right.

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Tee Shirts....Get Your Tee Shirts....

Well, as you all know, we have a vacation planned in the next month or so...and wouldn't you know it, I've been cranking out Disney related stuff....big surprise, huh? LOL...

Anyway, we bought a Yudu machine about 10 months ago, and we finally broke it out of its box and began to play with it. It certainly has a learning curve, but definitely not difficult to get the hang of.

Below, are two of the tee shirt designs that I created using my Silhouette software.





Have you purchased any toys that you took your time in "breaking out and playing with"? :) I'd like to think that I'm not the only one...lol


Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Shhhhh.....

Guess what I'm working on?? :)

I hope to post the completed project soon.... Until then, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!

Well, I've been busy working on layouts for our upcoming trip to the most Magical Place on Earth...and in that vein, I recently got to play with the July kit from The Treasure Box Club. It was chock full of Basic Grey papers....and boy, did I have fun with them.

As anyone who knows me can tell you, I dislike sitting and doing repetitive work....yet this month, I found myself cutting flowers from some of the paper, to add to other papers from this wonderful line. You can see the end results beow. I also used some of the Pearl Pens from Viva Decor for the centers of these wonderful little flowers. Of course I had to tone them down a little, so I took my homemade Perfect Pearls mist in Brick Red and Gold to spray them with.
I hope you like the result.

Coming up next, I have two classes this coming week....my first one is on Sunday, and will be a COPICS II class (this is a PRIVATE gathering).....then another COPIC II class on Tuesday for Pam's Pals, where 1/2 of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.

Shortly after, I'll be assisting Mr. Lex with his classes at Googly Eyes. We'll be working on jewelry. If you're interested, please check out the calendar to the right for our teaching schedule. Then just call the store and sign up. :)

In August, we will be refocusing on cards and layout classes. Keep an eye out on this blog for more details.

Until next time, I hope you have a RIPArts kind of day!!