Pink Lemonade

Inky Antics Easter Blog Hop!

I love participating in the Inky Antics blog hops...even though I am not on their team I am an "honorary member" of it for these fun hops! This month we are all making fun and fabulous projects showcasing Inky Antic's Easter Stamps! :) If you’ve come from Crystal’s blog then you are right where you should be! I was the rebel on this project and pulled from the dusty archives a SUPER CUTE SET by... Read more →

MMMM More Yummies!!!

Hey Yall! Sorry I haven't been blogging, too much else going on...but you will be thrilled to know that I have had a few moments side by side to get some photos done of the second Collective Creative Canape that I have rec'd...this one is from Liz DeLuca of Creative Arty Facts. Liz is an amazing art bead maker...I am AMAZED at what she made...and the attention to detail...WOW...blown away...I can't wait to create something... Read more →

Ohhh the yummies!!!

I am hostessing a small group swap between beaders/jewelry makers from all over the world. Based on the "Bead Soup Blog Party" idea by Lori Anderson, we are all sending our partner a focal piece, and a nice selection of "accompanying" beads/components. Well since I was hostess and we ended up with an odd # of participants I took two parnters on... My first selection to arrive is from Rochelle over at A Creative Chelle.... Read more →

Create handmade embellishments....

Using stamps, Mold Maker by Sculpey & Sculpey clay!!!! I used a stamp from the stamp set Gifts of the Sea to create these two fun shells...first I stamped the Mold Maker with the stamp, then baked and cooled. Once cooled I pressed clay into my newly created mold, then baked the clay shells and used them as my embellishments. Fun and sooo creative! :) This card is for this week's CPS Sketch 255. I... Read more →

Switching Gears a bit...here's some paper crafted, stampy stuff!

I realized I haven't been blogging my CPS cards for QUITE some time!!! So today I thought I would share last week's card using CPS254 sponsored by Lil' Inker Designs. Tell me this kitty isn't just THE CUTEST!!!! I hope you - Enjoy! Supplies: Stamps: Lil Inker - Cutie Cat Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa & Tuxedo Black Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye Cardstock: Bazzill Bling: Want2Scrap - Baby Bling Light Pink & Light Green,... Read more →

Speak up and make someone's day~

Two weeks ago after our first soccer games of the season we took our kids out to lunch at Perfectly Frank's right here in Summerville, SC. (He was featured on Triple D - Diners, Drive-ins & Dives on the FoodNetwork)... after a short wait in line, perusing the extensive of delightfully delicious menu I arrived at the counter order and the sweet gal behind the register taking the order looked up and said "Oh wow!... Read more →

The growth of a new skill....

So I have been in the studio...rennovating...yes..you know those pics of my studio that are on the sidebar? TOTALLY new stuff, a new Rolling Workbench that I bought at Sam's Club, torches, tools, metals and more! :) I have really been enjoying the process of making jewelry components from various metals...especially COPPER! Becoming familiar with my tools, torches and finishing touches is a really fabulous process. Remember my post about learning a new skill? Well... Read more →