live simply, embellish generously! :)

i'm sure we're all wishing 2sketches4you a very happy 2nd anniversary this week, and i do think kazan's celebratory sketch is particularly fab!


my card features a few AWESOME tyggereye art goodies, sent by the lovely gina as a special surprise: a fabulous fabric heart embellishment with a handmade button for one thing, and some lovely hand-dyed lace for another:

(digi elements: paris holiday kit, o'scraps; patterned paper: prima, my mind's eye, sei; gems: recollections (recolored w/copics); rub-on: fancy pants; stick pin: scrapbook creations; ink: colorbox; xl rickrack: american crafts; adhesives: tombow monorunner, 3m foam tape & gluedots)

so i didn't need to add too much more to pull the card together, and all in all i really like how it came out!

want to see what else gina sent?

more yummmmmmmmy lace...a flamingo button embellie...felt cupcakes...some awesome owl ribbon...and of course a totally gorgeous card. but wait, you haven't seen my VERY FAVORITE thing yet--it's this guy:

uh-huh. it's my very own personal watchover ninja voodoo doll!!! the package says his purpose is, "to control your frustrations with idiots and help you show patience." i've already hung him from my rearview mirror!!! :)

speaking of gina, you might remember that in our last ATC swap she made me the most awesome set of three handpainted wizard of oz cards. i got them framed, of course, but it took me a little time to choose the perfect place to hang them. i put 'em right over my computer:

here's a closeup of the piece:

believe it or not, i had it done at michael's using one of their custom framing coupons, and i could not be happier. they had a great selection of frames and mats, and sue, the woman who waited on me, could not have been more helpful! we chose a plain black leather frame and a sparkly red mat and i LOVE IT!!! thanks, g!!! :)

ps: the new HEART the ART prompt is up...and it's a goodie!!! ♥♥♥