Its another FRIGID COLLLLLDDDD DAY here in Virginia…again….yeah its winter—go figure…but I don’t have to like it LOL! I can’t wait to get to California to soak up some sun…yep there better be SUN…or else! Well its 2012…a year of new beginnings…new bucket & to-do lists…new shenanigans!!
I have lots of things I want to do this year…lots of ideas and things I want to share….so we will see how much I ACTUALLY get done with this year. If I could add 10 more hours onto each day…dang I would be good to go! So stick close to me this year and you can join in on all the craziness with me ok….you wanna stick around? LOL!The above pictures are a good example of how my day is full of chaos & distractions…seriously even with teens at school & hubby at work…the animals, doorbell, phone, computer & chores distract me. This is Tinkerbell, she is my daughter’s cat but she adopts me when Alexa is at school…I’m so thankful for that…yeah I am…hahahaha! She is ANNOYING!!! OMGosh I love her to bitz but she drives me NUTZO!! She wants to be ON me, on whatever I’m coloring…sitting on my laptop, eating paper, dragging embellies off the desk. And the whole time she wants to HEAD BUTT me….yes head butts…her & her brother like to head butt us…its cute the first couple of times, but after the 20th time I’ve had enough. Seriously I would get SO much more done if I put all 7 of my animals in animal-daycare…not sure anyone would want all 7 but it sure would help a girl out!! Do you feel my pain…you feelin’ me…do you have similar issues? LOL—vent to me..make me feel better..tell me your stories!
Did you watch my goofy video from yesterday’s post yet? Yeah, yeah I hear y’all…you feel sorry for my hubby & all that…whatever…he loves us and puts up with us so its all good…sometimes he acts like a grumpy elf but we love him anyways. AND YES my son laughs just like Anderson Cooper….click here to listen to Anderson (if you never saw this video of Anderson I DARE you to not laugh cuz its funny even the 100th time you watch it & scroll down to watch the video from yesterday. All I have to say is that we know how to entertain ourselves very EASILY in the Dean family LMBO!!
NewsBitz:
-Tomorrow is the last day to enter for the CMC Challenge Group’s HUGE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE to win a NEW Cricut Mini, a Kindle & other craft goodies! If you don’t have time to enter you can get some entries by donating to our wonderful charity---all details are at the group here (everyone is welcome to play)!
-If you will be at CHA this month in Anaheim, I am teaching Copic classes on Jan. 28th if you want to come! My next spots will be in Texas & Florida…all info is up at www.cmcroad.com ---always a fun time and would love to see ya!
-SCACD is back open after their holiday break & the store is stocked with yummy goodies (just to clarify this is NOT my store, my pal Susana owns the store ok lol, we get confused a lot! New papers here, New Embossing Folders here & new adhesives here!
-Read carefully…I have blog candy in this post! I also listed a winner yesterday from my other blog candy…so you might want to check to see if its you LOL!
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The Wonderful Land of Oz!!
I’m gonna share sumpin’ with you all ok! I see you all bracing yourselves…LOL…its not scary I swear!! My #1 Bucket List item is to go to Australia…since I was very small its always been a dream of mine to go to Maui & Australia. I did Maui last spring with my family & it was AWESOME. But now Australia is breathing down my neck to come visit…when I go I want to go for 2 weeks…cuz it’s a 16 hr plane ride…omgosh can you see ME on a plane for 16 hrs…now that may be SCARY hee hee! But I might have something up my sleeves this year that may get me there…so stay tuned cuz I might be going all Crocodile Dundee on ya at some point (yes it is a beloved 80’s movie that I love so there)!! And I want to see & meet all my Oz friends in person & give them hugs and hang out in the sun with them!! (and hug koala bears, and surf, & snorkel and say g’day mate---you get my drift ‘eh)!
So when I saw this SUPER CUTE “Koala Hug Tilda” that my friend Bronlyn Jones of Shop Bron (for Aussies - go here to shop) was carrying (exclusive to her store it was) I HAD TO HAVE IT!! Well she was kind enough to send me TWO of them…yep that’s right…I have one to give away to someone who leaves a comment on my post!! BUT WAIT….even better…now Diana of Magnolia-licious is carrying this exclusive stamp in her store in the US so everyone can easily get one for themselves HERE….totally cool huh? So this card is basically ME…yep me dreaming of going to the Land of Oz…one day soon me hopes!!
And this is also my card for the Magnolia-licious DT Challenge for January as well..hosted by the fabulous Cheryl Rowley. She's given us a fun yet easy challenge…ANYTHING GOES…and you can find out details & play along at the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog !!
I decided to create a frame card to showcase this cute stamp and the “Waterfall Background” from the Pet & Animal Collection (looks to be out of stock but I’m sure Diana will get more in if you ask her sweetly). The paper is some I had from Bo Bunny…I liked the map/vintage feel of it and pulled out the tangerine color as an accent color with the greens & tans/taupes. I put all my cardstock on my card base & then cut the oval nestie shape out at once thru all the layers with my Cuttlebug. The waterfall scene was colored & cut out and then added to the backside of my frame oval with dimensionals. The leaf die is by Marianne Designs (see some of them here, also Memory Box here & Cheery Lynn dies here) and the smaller leaf is a MS punch & then the edges were sponged with ink for dimension. I created a double bow with my Bow Easy and then used my handy-dandy Scor-Tape to create the rippled ribbon look along the frame.
All my images were colored with Copics – E44,E43,E42,E41,E40 / YR15,YR12,YR00 / W5,W3,W1,W00 / E25,E31,E50 / E00,E11,R20 / YG97,YG95,YG93,G20,YG03 / YR20,YR23. I used a more dotting motion with my markers on the cute koala bear…gives him some furry texture. Then a few of the mountains, Tilda’s shoes and the koala’s nose got a shiny coat of Diamond Glaze. To make the foam/bubbles on the waterfall pop I used Liquid Applique and then added a coat of Stickles to the water (and to the leaves & mountain greenery).
BLOG CANDY: Ok so I have a cute “Koala Hug Tilda” to give away (thanks Bronlyn) and a pack of 6x6 paper (shhh it’s a surprise pack) to someone, anyone, who leaves a nice comment on this post by Saturday, Jan. 7th LOL! And pop on over to the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog to join in on the fun challenge with us!!
Loved your post, amde me laugh a lot!! I love your aussie card, it's fabulous and i think it captures Oz well with the safari tilda, with Koala and the waterfall background which you will find loads of in Australia. If you do make it to Oz you are welcome here anytime!!! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous stamp.. Hugsxx
ReplyDeleteI also do not like very cold, my luck I was born in Brazil and the climate is very tropical, lol.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne I really admire your colored with copics, is perfect ...... One day I will get that?! lol
I really want to win this tilda Koala, that's very cute.
Have a great day and take a very hot cappuccino ..!
Hugs
Claudia ♥ ♥
http://pedacinhosdipano.blogspot.com/
WOW! This is amazingly beautiful Suzanne! I adore how you've coloured the background image, the waterful is absolutely perfect! Stunning! And as usual, your design and layout is to die for. The leaves and the lovely bow are both such fabulous details.
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Hanna
As always Suzanne love your coloring and your stories. Beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteToo cute for words...Please take me to Australia with you...If I lose my resolution weight I just might fit in your suitcase ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that lives out in Australia and she says its just as gorgeous as the post cards so I totally feel ya on going to the Land Down Under!! This card is fabulous - love the little world you created behind her and the fabulous buttery ribbon to set it all off!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win her - she is just too, too adorable and would love to give her a new home :)
Happy New Year Suzanne - many blessings to you and your family! xx
G-day mate! What a beautiful card! I too had the same dream to see Australia and I was fortunate enough to go last year as a maid of honour for a friends wedding. You gotta go, it's breathtaking and the warm fuzzy koala in the picture and the waterfall are only a small portion of what there is to see! No worries, you'll get there with many stories of your journey, I'm sure!
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darlene
OMG, she's amazing!!! I love the background scenery and how you put the branches around it!!! As ususal, your colouring is fantastic!!! (that's why I'm on all your Copic classes, lol!
ReplyDeleteBrigitte
Suzanne, I hope you get.to go down under this coming year it is a fantastic place and your card reminds me of being there.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh my, this is beautiful, beautiful and did i say beautiful. LOL I love the card and love the stamp. I sooooo want that one. :-) Suzanne, I am pulling for you to make it to "down under" this year. One more thing to be able to mark of your "bucket list"!!!! And as far as the crazy ride with you and your everyday happenings, count me in for the ride, 'cause I love everything about them. :-) Many, many hugs, Pat Jaynes
ReplyDeleteack. I saw you were coming to Texas, and hoped it was HOUSTON!!!! :(
ReplyDeleteCool card Hun love this stamp to. we have relatives in Australia and they came for a visit this past October so it is our turn to go next can't wait but as we are in the uk it takes longer than 16 hrs for us to get to Aussie it's more it's more like 24hrs split into 3 plane stops.
ReplyDeleteSo we are going for longer than two weeks as we will loose 4 days with flying and jet lag lol
Hugs Wendy
Beautiful card! I just love your coloring. I hope you get your wish to go to Australia.
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Stunning colouring, never tried the Copic pens yet, I'm hooked on my promarkers. It's a wild winter day in Scotland, can't wait to get home and start to craft!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute, and I love that image!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I love Aussie Tilda and her friend. So many techniques that you used...what an inspiration. I am another who has going to Australia on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your adventure.
Oh, is she cute! I love the way you put all the layers and components of the card together! Thanks for the chance to win Aussie Tilda!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Still anxiously awaiting your visit to Portland, OR... (hint, hint) Thanks for a chance to win this great stamp!
ReplyDeleteNem sei mais o que dizer a você!!! Só posso dizer que a cada vez que visito seu blog fico encatada com tudo que vejo. O seu talento é fora de série!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing your talent with us!!
A very happy and creative new year!!!
This is such a beautiful card. I love the colors you picked to color your Tilda and Koala and your background is fabulous. Such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHey Suzanne, Luv your cards and stories. I live in Naples, FL and I hope to take your classes this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beverly
Love it, Love it! I would also love a chance to win it. Who doesn't love Koalas :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've locked myself in my studio for the last couple of nights just practicing and practicing with my Copics and I think I'm ready to create. This would be a nice addition to my Maggie collection! Okay, must go check out the Maggie blog. Have a great afternoon!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, I had seen the Anderson Cooper video before, but had to play it again. And it made me LOL again until I cried! I didn't realize whose giggle was on your video until today. How funny that Riley laughs like that! :^) BTW, you guys ARE crazy. You do know that, right? ;^)
ReplyDeleteLove this card, as usual! I especially love the window for the waterfall. That is just wayyyyy cool!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year!
Big hugs,
Penny
Your posts ALWAYS make me laugh! So thank you for that! :0)Can I hide in your suitcase when you go to Australia? Your card is awesome! Thanks Suzanne for the chance to win the stamp!
ReplyDeleteheeheee... our dog head butts us too and I agree, it would drive you craaazy!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! What an amazing card--it feels just like you are in Aussie land. It has been on my bucket list since 1974 to go there. Hopefully some day I will be able to go there! sigh sigh. I love the way you did the card it is so beautiful. The way you did the trees, branches etc are great! I am going to have to go to Diana's and get those stamps. I can see a great need and want for them. Thank you for sharing and telling us how you did it. Sandy
ReplyDeleteLove the card! I so want this stamp! Too funny about the cat hanging out with you, I'm sure it wasn't funny for you. Love the iPhotos, my kids were doing that the other day on a friend's iPad.
ReplyDeleteyour card is beautiful as always. The Koala Hug maggie is just gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win her. Are you going to send the card to the winner too? lol
ReplyDeleteSuzanne...your card is adorable. You always do a fantastic job on coloring and if you ever have classes near where I live...I will finally meet you in person. I too would love to go to Australia but that long plane ride stops me. Thanks for a chance to win some candy.
ReplyDeleteHugs....Pam:)
Suz it seems I got your bucket wish list "aroused" again. Just finished cleaning out the guest room so yip I'm ready for you hun. That stamp needs to come to me..why? Cos a) I dont have it b) I live in Oz and c) its my birthday on the 8th..so please Mr Random Org, pick me.
ReplyDeleteYour card design as always is just fantastic, love it, want it, need it, pick me randy org, pleaseeeeeeeee...16 hour plane ride, my goodness, I feel for all those folks already with you on that plane ride, lol here in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteCann't wait to find you in Aussie Land! Love your Koala Hugs. It looks os Awesome the way you colored it up.
ReplyDeletePerfect scene for an Aussie Tilda! Would love to have you visit us Suzanne
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie P from Oz
Your card is adorable as usual. I love the waterfall scene a lot. TFS and the opportunity to win yummy blog candy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute. I love the waterfall with this Tilda. I have a Tinkerbell cat as well only he is a he. lol He likes my dd better than me too.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate this post. I have been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thx again
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!! Good luck on the 16 hour flight, I've flown to Florida only twice and cried the entire 2 1/2 hour plane ride. I clearly have some flying fears! heehee
ReplyDeleteDarling card. Love the waterfall and all the ferns and leaves. Beautiful coloring as always. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a fair dinkum Aussie card.
ReplyDeleteLove it. The waterfall background looks great.
I hope I get to see you when you come. I am on the Sunshine Coast just up from Brisbane in Queensland. The best spot in Aussie. That's what I say anyway.
Don't put me in the draw for the stamp as I already have this cutie.
Hugs Maz
Hi Suzanne
ReplyDeleteIt would be so wonderful to see you "down under". Certainly plenty to see and do here!! If rainforests, white sandy beaches and the Great Barrier Reef sound appealing we'd love to see you up here in Cairns/Pt Douglas.
Love your Aussie Tilda card, just gorgeous. We have waterfalls just like that in the tropics too!!
Michelle :o)
Hee hee, my kitty used to head-butt any open beverage, so I have been drinking out of travel mugs and sippy cups for 11 years!
ReplyDeletePS: I don't want to win anything - just wanted to tell you about the head-butt thing. :)
I LOVE Australia... Beautiful beaches and blue seas, great scenery, great wines and seafood. I'm still not done with exploring Australia. It's a little scary to be driving though especially at night as you'll risk hitting on one of the gazillion kangaroos who would jump out from nowhere.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the waterfall scene. Wonder when I'll attain your level of copic coloring.
My dream trip is to the land down under. Your card captures the feel I believe is Australia. As always fab!
ReplyDeleteOh, Wow!! I love this card and the theme...My big dream is to go down under to Australia too. Everyone I know who's been there said there is no more welcoming and gracious people than the Aussies! If I can't go I'll look forward to hearing about your adventures! Awesome card!!!
ReplyDeleteO M G......that video of Anderson Cooper was the FUNNIEST darn thing! I almost peed myself watching it. Second......my daughter went to Australia for a month for graduation, but methinks it was a longer flight than 16 hours...hmmm, just sayin'! Thanx for the chance to win a "koala" my fave animal, and you're not alone w/a kittie buddie, mine insists on lying on the laptop (when I am on it!)
ReplyDeleteAs always, your card is fantastic! I really like the window effect - so cool! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!
ReplyDeleteI really want to go to Australia also, so this Tilda would be the next best thing. Make sure to go when it is summer there.
ReplyDeleteOMG! What a gorgeous card! I'd love to visit Australia too but I want to see New Zealand while I am that close. LOL! I absolutely love all the detail in your card. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWould so love to stow away in your luggage should you make it to the land of Oz. I have loads of nice friends there that I'd love to visit -- oh well, on to "business" as they say. Your card is absolutely stunning -- the whole waterfall scene, the little Tilda -- totally charming, dear!! Would definitely love to win this little Maggie stamp - sigh - p.s., have heard that Koalas aren't really so very cuddly and friendly -- more the look but don't touch kind of animal.
ReplyDeleteI love your cat all over your desk! That is really cute!
ReplyDeleteLove this post. You are so right, it is sooo cold. Fantastic card and your cat is adorable.
ReplyDeleteMs Tilda...or is that YOU holding that koala bear...either way the card is darling. Love the tip for the ruffle ribbon trick!
ReplyDeleteHoly smoke girly, what a Aussie treat a trip down under would be! I know whatever Suzanne wants to do...she WILL make it happen! Can't what to see the visual trip you will blog!!
PS I would really love to hide in your suitcase and tag along!!!!
I love the way you did the ribbon. I'll have to try using scor-tape to create the ripples...thanks for sharing. I love your blog.
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Picture perfect artwork...as usual! Love the details on this beauty! My niece spent a couple of years in Australia and "loved" it! This would be a fun stamp to own just for her! Hope your plans work out to go!
ReplyDeleteWowzers, Suzanne - this card is pretty spectacular! :) If you go Down Under, those Aussies better look out LOL! It would be just too fun going along with you (via the blog)for the ride!
ReplyDeleteloooove the card ! Ausie-land is also on my bucket list....i sure hope i can check it off someday...Tilda with the koala is sooo adorable. You asked for us to share in the insane stories of our animals. Well i have a similar "child" in my house. Her name is Bella and she is a 2yr old blue-cream point Himalayan. She wants to be near me whenever i am in my craft room. She jumps on my table and sits on the corner to watch.Which would be ok, if she didnt "bring" me things...like a 5ft piece of ribbon that she carries around like a security blanket. But i love her and she makes me laugh...and sometimes yell "Belllllaaaaaa"! LOL
ReplyDeletethanks for the giggles and the inspiration !!
This is gorgeous!! Just absolutely beautiful!! Enough said....
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I have two dogs who love to bother me no matter what I do. I have a mini pin who loves to sit behind me while I am on the computer which means I sit on the very edge of the chair. lol The larger dog, a catahoula, loves to run in, snatch whatever paper happens to be available, then running back out so she can tear up much to her delighted little puppy dog mind. lol
ReplyDeleteYeah, I feel for you.
Happy New Year Suzanne. Well, if I know anything from all of your blogs, I KNOW that you will be going this year somehow. Make sure you connect with Zoe of MIC.
ReplyDeleteI love the card. The image is way cute and you did a fab job on it. I love the color combination.
Thank you for al your inspirational things that you post. I love it all. Look forward to reading your blog everyday. Thanks for the opportunity of winning this special prize...
Your card is amazing! I always love following your blog, such wonderful ideas! Thanks for the chance to win this adorable stamp!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute! Love the waterfall in the background!!!
ReplyDeleteI just laughed when I read about Tinkerbell!!! Our Tiger was just up on my computer desk...it's really hard to write comments during a release party when your cat is head butting you and reaching out and trying to get your attention!!! Both our cats just love to come on my craft table and SIT right IN THE MIDDLE of my work!!! I am not sure....but I am afraid one of them might have eaten a couple of rhinestones the other day. YIKES!!! Some were missing from the table!!! I enjoyed watching your videos of your Christmas trees and Christmas!!!
Beautiful card and as always beautiful coloring too. Always glad to read your post, and hope you get to Australia and post photos here. See you in Florida. Hugs, Frances.
ReplyDeleteLMBO...great post, Suzanne. Tinkerbell head butts you because that's her way of showing you affection. I think I read that in "Why do cats do that?" There's another one on dogs too. Animals are so funny but we love 'em.
ReplyDeleteThe video was awesome...made me giggle.
Love your Land of OZ card. Tilda is colored so wonderfully and your background is awesome. Cool use of your die cuts, you are so creative.
Thanks for a chance to win your candy...and stay warm.
Hugz,
Cathy Lee
I hate the cold weather too but living in Michigan, it is something to deal with each day all winter long.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Koala Hug Tilda . I have an Australia pen pal and we have been writing each other since 1965. My dream is to visit her one day in Melbourne. It would be so great to make her a card with that sweet image. Thanks so much for the chance!
My goodness Suzanne, you just never cease to amaze...this card is absolutely awesome it makes you wish that you were sitting beside her. My friend Darlene went to Australia last year and told me many wonderful stories. Australia is on my bucket list as well and I will share a little secret with you, apparently the little Koalas smell like peepee cuz they pee on top of each other while they're all in the trees. So don't nuzzle them too close if you get the chance ;);)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring as usual and love that ribbon treatment!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cabio
Love your card Suzanne. Tilda is lucky to have such a cute Koala hugging her... I also wish to go to Australia one day!
ReplyDeleteColors and coloring are amazing and I love, love the ribbon! Super cool, liquid applique and diamond glaze does give the appearance of foam and bubbles! You always come up with the neatest tricks! HUGZ
ReplyDeleteI love the taupes you used, and thanks for the tip for how to make the rippled ribbon. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, You are just way too funny. I do know what you mean about the cats my Bubba and Felix do the same thing but Bubba licks my tape I think he is trying to get high and when they have to lay accross your coloring area that is so much fun.. Well sweetie I love your card Tilda is just darling, you did a awesome job on her.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pat
Sorry Suzanne but you cannot complain abou the cold to those of us who live in places like WI! It is cold here all the time! Your kitty is adorable but they do love to cause trouble in the craft room and everywhere else. Mine always wants to sit on me no matter what I am doing; just me though, no one else in the house!
ReplyDeleteLove this cutie pie, Tilda and her adorable koala! How fun! I'd love to have her to add to my tiny collection of Tildas! Thanks for the chance to win her!
Australia is not on my list since i found out it has the worlds most poisonous snake, spider, sea animal, crocs, and so on but it does have Hugh Jackman soooooo I might have to reconsider ;) This is a cutie Maggie I'll definitely be adding her to my list. Thanks for sharing & the chance to get her.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you picked to color your Tilda and Koala and your background is fabulous.
Would love to see you East of PA
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us!!
Hugs
Lorianna
Hi Suzanne - your super card reminds me of the time I got to go to Oz, eighteen months ago, when my daughter was working in Adelaide, beautiful city. I also got to cuddle a Koala, surprised how big they are!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Tilda stamp to remind us of the woonderful experience.
Really nice card and the stamp is so cute, thanks for sharing! Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWow what a fabualous card!!!!Love the design and the colors!!!!!Thank you for the chance to win this adorable tilda!!!!! Happy New year!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, especially tilda's hat. You are amazingly creative!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable suzanne. I love all of your work. Wishing I could go to cali and take one of your classes
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable suzanne
ReplyDeleteThe head butt from a cat is called a buss (which means a kiss)and it means that the cat is telling you that he/she loves you and wants a little loving from you. Of course, sometimes the little loving turns into a LOT of loving - same thing happens with my 6 cats!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteAs always great card. Perfect colors and really cute. I love your blog it brightens my morning and makes me want to leave work to go home and color.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Dee
Suzanne you crack me up! I know that when I come to your blog I am either gonna geta agood laugh or some incredibly awesome inspiration from one of your gorgous projects. And that cat of yours is hysterical. We have a cat and dog and they are glued to me all day too!!! I fell your pain girlfriend. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can go down under this year!
OMGosh Suzanne, the Koala is so cute! Thanks for giving us a chance to win :) Can't wait for another year of your shenanigans lol and P.S. I can't work from home without my dog on my lap!
ReplyDeleteoooh Australiea, how nice. It is freezing cold here jsut now, sunshine would be lovely
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, adorable image x
Oh goodness...what a sweet stamp! I have admired this one for so long with the Aussie stampers and am so thrilled to see Diana will be carrying it in her shop for all us lucky folks living in North America. I love your story too...one of my besties is a Sydney native and I'd so love to visit her homeland after seeing photos and hearing about it for 30 years. Good luck cooking up that visit.
ReplyDeleteOh your OZ card is just FABBY! Love those colors. I also hope you get Down Under this year as I can't wait to hear the story that goes with the trip.
ReplyDeleteLove your post! You always make my day with your witty writing style! Is there any chance you can hop over to NZ when you visit OZ??? Pretty please??? (At least think about it - LOL)
ReplyDeleteSo freaking cah-yute!!!!! I've followed you for quite a while (quietly, I'm more the stalker type LOL) and love what you do. I am a Copic instructor and lover but feel I could grow so much more from spending a day in your head!!! Thanks for all the inspiration you give us and a chance to win some goodies!!! (Did I mention a Magnolia hoarder too LOL)!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card Suzanne. And if you do come to the land of Oz we'll have to try to meet! Especially if you're teaching some classes!!
ReplyDeleteReally sweet card Suzanne! Love all the beautiful details. Hope you get to Australia this year! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love looking at your videos and reading your blog. It always puts a smile on my face. You always seem to have some of most interesting experiences when you travel.
ReplyDeleteDear Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI don't know about winning this adorable stamp, but from the botton of my heart I wish you to can visit this amazing land of OZ.
This is my dream too, ..... one day I will go there :) LOL.
Take a lot of pics, when you are there , ok?!!!!,Hug's
Renkata
What a gorgeous card....thanks for all the info on how you created it. I really like how you are so detailed when you describe your techniques. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAww what a sweet card .... LOVE how you framed the centre with your leaves.
ReplyDeleteOh so glad to be among the land of blogging... two months with no internet.... I've gone a bit crazy!! Love this card, oh, so very cute!!! And that stamp is simply adorable!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read about your 2012 adventures.... I'm sure there will be MANY!!! LOL!!
Hugs,
Teri
Thanks for the laugh! If I was closer I would 'babysit' the animals for you for a couple of hours!! Loved your card. thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. Also love your kitty story. I have one pet, a cat, and she is always involved in any computer time or crafting.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Suzanne....loved the cat story! ROFL I can just imagine that cat up in your business. LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling koala card. So cute! I'm sure you'll make it to the land of OZ. I just hope they're prepared for you. LOL
Huggies ~
Sharron♥
Such an adorable card and kitty story! Mine does the same thing, head butts and all! Hopefully our sunny So. CA weather will last for you, been in the mid 80's all week! Hugs, Candi
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteFrom Sunny Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been following your crazy antics for quite a while, without feeling the need to comment, just enjoying what you have to say.If you have any questions you would like answered or advice, feel free to ask.
The UK has been on my list since I was a teenager, I turn 60 this year and I am finally going, so I know how you feel.
Thanks for the fun Suzanne,
Karen
Hi Suzanne, I absolutely love what you did with the Koala Tilda. I don't have any of the Tilda stamps yet, but I will soon. You did an awesome job on your card. I always look forward to reading your blog, there is always something that makes me laugh. Thanks for sharing your life with us......you are a ray of sunshine. HugZ, Joan
ReplyDeleteLove the card! And I totally feel you on the cat thing - mine thinks craft time = lap time! But at least you know yours love you, a head butt is supposed to be the truest sign of feline affection. =)
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