Caarvarks conest entry

I had to make several cards today to send out. There are 3 of my nieces, 1 cousin, and 1 anniversary and they are all tomorrow! I also have another niece in a few days (have yet to make that one either). It seems that since it has gotten warm outside all I have been doing is playing outside with the kids, giving them baths after playing outside, organizing the house, and taking pictures of everything that I see! Anyway, moving on.....

This is my favorite card of the bunch. I love the 'bling' in the treasure chest which is why I had the Caardvarks challenge in mind when I thought this up!

• Ahoy Matey stamp set, Matey's Map jumbo wheel (SU)
• Kraft and black CS
• Stazon jet black ink, Versamark ink
• gold tinsel embossing powder
• Prismacolors and gamsol
• Marvy Giga scallop circle punch
• twine
• pop dots

*I do want to add to that I absolutely love the idea of stamping the background on the kraft paper and coloring with the Prismacolor pencils. Love the look and saves time!

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This is just a quick Anniversary card for my sister and her hubby. I wanted to keep it understated and clean. The heart is much more sparkly though in person!

• black CS
• chipboard heart (Joann's)
• love stamp (Studio G)
• Versamagic white chalk ink
• Iridescent embossing powder
• white Soufflee pen
• satin ribbon
• pop dots

I'll save the other two for later just in case I don't get a chance to make any tomorrow.

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On another note I wanted to link you to Amy S's homeschool blog. Her latest entry is so true to me and it's nice to know I am not the only homeschooling momma out there who struggles sometimes! It's also nice to know I can call her if I need a pick me up! After all, she is my cousin!

Now, I am off to watch the season finale of House. Let's see if everything on that show falls apart like Betty and Grey's did last week! Sheeh!