Tree of Life February 2010

Tree of Life February 2010,
originally uploaded by Clarian's Hawk * Arlene.

Linda, aka Oz posted the Hero Hostesses' cards on the Hero Arts (HA) blog today. Linda had the great idea of a theme and I couldn't believe I had a tree, much less a HA tree. It all seemed to just fall together as a design and the choice of stamps. Sometimes you've got it and sometimes you don't... I really like the way this turned out.

Sorry I haven't updated in ages... been STAMPING! And I am one of six wonderful people chosen as HA Hostesses. We are loving it. The gals are great and I am just stamping up a storm... Be sure to visit the HA Flickr group too................................

Check out Clips-n-Cuts

I'm entering my Smilin' Sharon in a wonderful blog challenge She's part of a new Hero Arts clear set that I purchased for my granddaughter... I stamped a bunch after she opened her present.

AND Introducing a challenge at Clips-n-Cuts:

Win a $25 Gift Certificate for TWO PEAS IN A BUCKET at Clips-n-Cuts. Submissions end next Friday 22nd of January, midnight Favorite card will be picked and the winner posted on Saturday 23rd.

RULES:
1. Link a card you created this month and it’s your favorite. Please link directly to your blog post or flickr photo, using Inlinkz below.
2. Spread the word by posting on your blog about this candy! You can use this image on your post if you like.

How easy can that be....

The Daily Marker is having a give-away

Believe me, you won't want to miss this give-away... visit The Daly Marker to see some wonderful cards and blog candy... wow! Check out this photo - such a great card!


Jill has featured Kathy's cards on her blog and what a treat!... Visit both for some wonderful ideas. I love visiting, but so little time.

Happy New Year!

I have been enjoying family and friends. I've been using the new Hero Arts stamp set (CL381 - Sweet Wonderful You) that I gave my granddaughter, Angelina - yes, I CAN borrow it. I've been cutting them out and making ATCs for the most part. They are fun to color and I love using my new Copic markers. I received 7 as part of my Holiday gifts. YAY!... Angelina borrows my Copics to color her images... she likes the good stuff too.

You can tell I have been having so much fun! Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!

Thank you, Joy (dustypenny)

On the Society of Stamp and Scrap-aholics, we sent out cards to the person above us in the chain. I happened to be last and dustypenny (Joy) was first, so she sent her card to me and I sent mine to Nancy K. Joy makes ATCs and she surprised me with a beautiful card and ATC. Aren't these fantastic? Just downright fantastic! My family loved these. I had to share the delightful ATC with the card.

I'm sending her a surprise ATC. I won't share what I sent her until I think she's received it.

Hannah has some wonderful ideas for Christmas

I was just over to Hannah's site Jorguanna Place of Facination and she has some terrific ideas for Christmas cards. I love the winter swirl card - it's just like a winter day.... Fantastic job.

I think we're all in the holiday mode - not enough time to do everything we need to do, but still fun. It's also great seeing all the new stamps and peek previews for the Hero Arts new 2010 edition.

Off for the evening. Take care everyone.

Card Trade on Society of Stamp and Scrap-aholics

I liked Debbie's template so much I made three cards right away. I am ready to send my card off very soon - will have to decide with one.

Cat Nap
Ice Skating
Girl with a present

I can't get my "add image" to work today, so I put in the links above.

Debbie's site should be visited for pure wonderful reading. She's an artist and her interviews with other artists who work with stamps and papers are so much fun!!! Debbie's card chain for December is here.

Maybe my partner will give me a hint on which card she would likes.