Getting All Ink'd Up

recently published cards

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:37:00 +0000

time out

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:30:00 +0000

I am going to take a time out for a little bit. I am not feeling the greatest right now.

If you need any stamp ideas, want some book recommendations or want to chit chat, feel free to email me.

I won't be gone for long, I hope.

Awna

one layer

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:01:00 +0000

prayers...

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:01:00 +0000

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Saturday Story Time

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:37:00 +0000

I picked up this book last week on a whim. Actually, I couldn't find the other 3 books that I wanted to read so this was my last choice. Boy am I glad I did. The book was full of drama, I really liked it!

I have to admit, until this past year, I never read Chrisitan fiction. In fact, when I thought Christian Fiction, the only books that came to my mind were the scarey Left Behind books. OK, with that being said, I am loving the books that I have been reading!

About this book: Presumed Guilty...the main character was a strong woman with a sketchy past but overcame it. After her husband was arrested her faith was tested...big time.

Not only did she have the issues with her pastor husband being arrested for murdering a porn star but she is also having troubles with her son. He was just discharged from the military and is fighting his own demons after serving in Iraq.

Anyways, I don't want to say much more, I don't want to ruin it for you...I would give it a 4/5 stars!

Lipstick & Water

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:55:00 +0000

Bad thing, can't really get a good shot of the elephant. It is really cool! I stamped it twice and put the face on with pop dots for added depth.

Details:
Stamps: Whipper Snapper & House/Mouse saying.

Good Job Logan!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:52:00 +0000

Last week Logan had his Spring Concert...it was a great show. The entire show was done using silly songs and everyone was crackin' up the entire time.

I made this card for him congrat'ing him on a job well done. He was so worried...he tells me that he has "Stage Tightness"

Details:
Stamp: Hero Arts

Paper: Inque Boutique

Get Well

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:50:00 +0000

I think that this is my favorite card right now. I loved it so much that I made 6 of them.

I do have to admit, it was a little ouside of my box also...it is 5.5x5.5 in size. I never do cards that size.

Saturday Story Time

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:19:00 +0000

This last month our library's book club chose a Karen Kingsbury book to read for the monthly Faithful Reader's group. The book we read was "A Time to Dance".

I really liked it, at first I didn't think I would. The storyline was good and it was a quick read.The subject was a touchy one, divorce & a Christian family. This can be a taboo subject for some people. I really got a lot out of this book and it changed the way I look at my marriage and husband. Anyway, here is what they have to say about it:

John and Abby were the perfect couple, but they are about to lose it all: On the verge of having an affair, John is no more the man Abby married than she is the long ago girl of his dreams. They make the sad decision to divorce. When they gather their three children to tell them the news, their daughter makes an announcement of her own: she's getting married that summer.Determined not to ruin their daughter's season of happiness, Abby and John secretly agree to put their divorce plans on hold. But as the wedding nears, they wonder: Is it possible to find joy, after all these years, and perhaps the time...to dance.

sorry...

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:58:00 +0000

the card says it all!

Beautiful Girl

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:47:00 +0000

I recently took part in the challenges over at the Shack and made a card using this stamp.

I have had it for some time and haven't used it in like forever.

The color looks a little off, it was late at night, but it looks really soft.

Details:
Stamp: The Angel Co.

Paper: Inque Boutique

Ribbon: Michael's

strength

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:49:00 +0000

'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.'

When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence...

'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

awesome mail day!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:04:00 +0000

Last weekend I received an awesome box of goodies from my BFF (Or Biffy as the kids call her) Eva.

She sent me a few books, stamp stuff and the bestest things, a bracelet and necklace that she made herself!

I am so touched that she took the time to make such a beautiful pair of blingy things for me to wear.

I have gotten so many comments on them, even my mom, who never notices anything I wear, unless it is lipstick that is, said they were very pretty. This is a lot coming from a woman who is not much of a girly girl and has not liking for the bling. (Well, except for the cross necklace I bought & gave to her last Mother's Day...)

Anyways, Eva, you rock! Thanks so much for being such a wonderful friend to me. I really don't deserve you but I am so glad I have you! Sorry it took me a week to post this thanks :)

Happiness...

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:37:00 +0000

is loosing weight! I am sending this card to a friend who has been dropping the pounds lately.

Details:
Stamp: Stamp LaJolla

Paper: Basic Grey

outside of my box...

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:59:00 +0000

I love to color images, I am not good at the rest of the stampy stuff out there...I love looking at all the cool techniques but to be honest, I hate to get really messy and I hate having to clean up stuff on my stamp area.

So, this card is something different or me. I am sure it is something basic for many others out there is stampland. I just stamped the background flowers multiple times in different colors and stamped the saying...yep, maybe dull to the technique savy but I am proud of it :)

I love my husband!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:25:00 +0000

I know, as wives we all say this...but I think my hubby is the bestest! Let me tell you why :)

If you are from the Shack, this is pretty much the same thing I was talking about over there :)

As I have rambled on in posts below, I went to the stamp show this weekend. I loved being with MaryAnn & JP, playing with glitter and seeing friends and vendors after being away for some time. I was so worried since I was only able to get about 2-3 hrs asleep due to the foot pain coming back without the pump being in, but it was a ton of fun demo'ing.

So after the show was over Sat. Shawn and I checked in to the hotel across the street. It is an old Quaker oatmeal factory and they turned the old silo's into hotel rooms. It was a beautiful room, dark curtains, a great shower head and just over all a romantic stay. I loved the shower...esp. because it has been the first shower I have taken since the beginning of March, talk about awesome!

On Sunday, Shawn kept telling me to go back to the show to shop, watch demo's, etc but I was worried because I didn't want him to have to sit in the truck the entire time. He didn't however, he said he wanted to go to the show with me to help me walk and carry stuff.

We went to the show, he took photos of booths, sample boards, plus photos of me and old TAC friends and vendors since I used to work the shows all the time before I was hurt. He even sat and did a demo with me at the Stampscapes booth! That and he helped me shop like crazy, not batting an eye and even picking stuff out for me. Gotta love that, hehehe.

I must admit, I think I have fallen in love with my husband again. Not just because he took me to a stamp show either, LOL! He was so kind, so helpful, he took time to do things with me when I know he did not really want to be there. He has put up with a lot lately with all the medical treatments, drs appts., helping with bandage and dressing changes and now a stamp show. Can it get any better?

new baby

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:35:00 +0000

Card info:
Stamps: Stamp LaJolla

Paper: Basic Grey

*I paper pieced the dress using the same background paper.

Thanks for looking!

Miss ya!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:31:00 +0000

This weekend marks the one year anniversary of a sad event. It has been one year since I have seen my dear bestest bud Eva.

I hate living 4-5 states away from her. I think we should live closer!

Then again, maybe it is best if we don't see each other daily, maybe we would get bored of each other or drive each other bnkers!

Miss you Eva :(

stampscape demo

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:14:00 +0000

this past weekend while at the show, Shawn and I sat down and played with the stampscape images and stampboard. We had a good time making these.

Now, can you figure out which board is mine and which is Shawn's?

When we showed them to the kids, 2 got it right.

awesome weekend!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:07:00 +0000

I had the bestest weekend ever! As I mentioned a few posts ago that I was going to the Adventures in Stamping show and was going to be demoing glitter.

Here is MaryAnn and I after I was done yacking with customers all day. It was so much fun and I can't wait to demo in Cincy late this summer for the Stampaway show.

Saturday Story Time

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:29:00 +0000

Got another book for you. I have to be honest, it has been almost a year since I have read this book but boy was it a good one. I liked it so much that I bought it, re-read it and sent it off to my BFF Eva for her to read as well. She said she liked it as well.

Anyways....here are the details:

Healing Stones by Stephen Arterburn & Nancy Rue

Demetria Costanas has decided she must end her five-month affair with fellow professor Zach Archer. But when she goes to tell him that it is over, someone photographs them together and delivers the pictures both to the president of their university and to her husband.
With her life spiraling out of control, Demetria begins to meet with psychologist Sullivan Crisp at the insistance of a friend. Sully is an unusual psychologist and believes more in "game show theology"--a method of using popular game shows to help his clients reach the truth they need to find--than in preaching platitudes and following the expected model. But as Sully helps her sort through all the issues in her life, she comes to a new and better premise for her life--a realization that God loves her and wants her to have life abundantly.

Happy Birthday!

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Today is Shawn's birthday. Love you hunny!

Gotta love glitter...

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:54:00 +0000

guess where I am going tomorrow ....to see MaryAnn & JP at the Adventures in Stamping expo! I get to demo for them this weekend, it is awesome! Since I met these two a few years ago, all I have wanted to do it demo and work for them. It has never really worked out thought because I was working for other people and our schedules just clashed...now my prayers have been answered.
Not only are these guys the owners of my favorite stamp company but I love talking to them. MaryAnn always emails me at just the right time, it as if she knows when I need a little sunshine, she always tells me that she is praying for me and my family. Did I mention they own my favorite stamp company as well? LOL!
Anyways, update more when I get home from Akron.
Hugs, Awna

perfect match

stampingawna@neo.rr.com (Awna) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:48:00 +0000

I picked up this stamp set, Laundry Notes recently, not sure why, but I loved the image of the shorts and the background stamp. So I have been playing with it off and on.

I made this card for a gal at church, Shawn calls us twins because we act alike and have so many things in common. He says that she is just as strange and as nutty as I am...so glad to know that I am not alone, lol!