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Hello.

I don't think anyone's here right now. I've checked the stats and all there is are zeros. If you're here that might mean you thought you'd just check up on me, make sure I'm alright. Thanks. I'm okay. Or, you might just be lost. Hello anyways. 

If you know how to scroll, you'll notice that my last post was on August 14, just about two months ago. I'm still making cards, I even made a whole mini album capturing the summer. It's just that I've realized I love memory keeping, photography, and just making the most of today more than making cards that probably won't make it out of my room. That's okay though, I still love creating.

Blogs are like homes. You settle in one for a few years but then move because you need more space or it's just not working for you. Once you find the perfect place, you hang around a bit longer, loving it more everyday. 

I'm here to tell you that I've started another blog. Blogging will always be a part of my life, I can't just stop. But sharing cards isn't the way I wanted to blog. I want to write about my life and all that goes on in it, more than just "here's my card and what I used to make it". In my new space, I have the freedom to write about anything I want.

And I'm not saying people who share their creations online aren't blogger. It's just not for me.
That's why this blog will now become a museum. A location where I've lived on the internet for the past four years. An archive of almost all the cards I've made up until that day in August. I'll always love this blog. But it's time to move on, you and I both know it. 

I hope you'll understand and pay me a visit in my new home. 

(for old times' sake) Have a good day!

Iris 

four years.

It's really been four years. This blog is in pre-school! Yeah! :) But really, you guys,the process of making cards, and sharing them with you has taught me a lot. Thanks.

Above is one of the first cards I ever shared with y'all. Oh, I remember those days. 

hey foxy

Hey. I played around with my new Sakura Micro pen. I love it! I researched a doodle pen and found this one. Got it at Paper Source and have used it a bunch since then. :)

The only paper I used was from Basic Grey's June Bug paper pad. I actually really like this card and plan on sending it to my friend. 

I'm entering this into the Anything Goes challenge at Rhedd and Rosie  and Divas by design as well as the cute, cute, cute challenge at LEJ Designs.

Thanks for reading. 

you are sew awesome.

Bonjour!

I'm here with another card. I haven't made one in a while but inspiration struck. My cousin got me a stamp with a sewing machine handle and I immediately thought of a pun.

The papers are from Cosmo Cricket's Upcycle. I also got a Sakura Micro pen that I wanted to play around with. :)

I'm entering this into the Anything Goes challenge at Make it Monday and Rhedd an Rosie as well as the fancy edges challenge at Let's Craft and Create.

photo creds 

a realization

As a nerdy kid, I watch a bunch of YouTube videos on physics, biology, etc for fun. Recently, I watched a video about how the sun was going to explode, the earth would die, yada yada yada. But I already knew that. 

The thing that freaked my out was the realization I was only gonna live for around 7 hopefully 8 more decades. The sun was gonna explode in a few billon. If I die naturally, I will probably have 29,200 days alive. I've already lived 4801 of them. 

I had a wake up call-a bit early in my life though. I want to live each day to it's fullest and happiest. 

So today, I just want to give a little reminder: no matter what, end your day happy! 

Hello Card

Right when I say Im probably going to take a break from cards, I make one. Lol

Anyways, I made a super easy card using some scrap papers and watercolor.

I hope to send this our for a birthday-if I can find a postage stamp! :)

Have a fab day!

a visit to the cherry blossoms

The sun was shining bright today so my family and I went to see the beautiful cherry blossoms at our state university.

There were more people than I've ever seen there. Lots of kids and lots of cameras.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate it and have a nice day.

MSS Fifteen: thanks bird

Hey!

Hope you've all had an awesome January!! I spent some time making cards for people yesterday, and wanted to share one with you.

Its a Pretty easy card with a bird I drew + colored with my new set of watercolors (thank Julianna!)

Have a great weekend!

Minibook Update

Hey! Hope you all had a good holidays and happy 2013!

I'm back with the second half of my December minibook!!

If you have any questions on the supplies, ask in the comments. This was my first minibook-like project and it was a lot more fun than I thought!

Happy New Years!

Mini Book!

Hello,

I've been kinda at a lose with mojo in card making for the part few months. School is alright. 😃

For something new, I tried making a December book. At the end of 2012, I want to end it on a good note, and I think getting my mojo is a good one!

I've tried making minis before and failed every time! I think the reason why I'm loving this so much is because I took out almost all embellishments.

Embellishing is fun on cards but for a mini, it's like embellishing like, 20 cards!! Way too much for me so simple is amazing!

That's all I have so far. If you have any Qs for supplies, ask in the comments!

 Happy Holidays!

Simple Office Supplies

Hi there!

I can't believe I haven't posted in two weeks! Gah!

Today I made two cards that are super simple! I needed to make a card set for someone who works really hard!

I'm thinking about adding another card to this set 'cause I tend to like odd numbers. :) I drew the first things that I think of when I think of office supplies. I used a ruler and it looks awesomer!

This works for the anything goes challenge at The Crazy Challenge and Send A Smile 4 Kids.

Have a great day!

Blogaversery winner!

Hey there!

I can't believe that I haven't blogged in two weeks! Oh no!

Anywho, I want to share the winner of my blogaversery giveaway! The winner is Sammi! Send me an email with your address and I'll send it your way!

Hope I can get some more cards out soon!

Iris

Blogaversery!

       It's August 14th. That means it's time for another blogaversery. Thank you all so much for being there and even though I have the tiniest audience, you gals are awesome!

 For the prize, I will send you a box full of goodies! Just leave a comment and I'll pick someone on the 25th.

thanks.

MSS Fourteen: Heart Chickies

Hello there!

With all the spare time I had this week along with my mojo, I've cranked out a few cards like lightning. Although lighting almost never sticks twice. :)

This card is super simple- I love those hearts that I added wings and legs to to make them chicks! Misted the background and that's all!

This card goes for the Anything Goes challenge at Avadares Challenge Blog

Have a great day!

Iris

MSS Thirteen: keep in touch rainbow.

Hello!

I'm feeling on a roll this week with all these cards! I have another one to share with you. Oh, and, did you know this was my 150th post? Oh yeah :)

 This one took forever to make! I water-colored a rainbow onto a white card base then took another piece of card stock and cut some slits into it. Then I added a banner, a sentiment, and heart. I also added dots of glitter here and there. I really like this one, especially in the light that this photo does not do justice!

This card is for the kid's challenge over at Simon Says Stamp and the white challenge at Catered Crop!

Have a great day!

A Cupcake Just for You

 Hello wonderful people!

I have a card once again to share with you and I was inspired by two things...
 
One- this layout that inspired the sketch that got the ball rolling..

and Two- this card of mine that I adore and inspired the main image.

I tried replicating that cupcake and I think I did okay!  The papers are all scraps but I'm pretty sure the vintage papers are Tim Holtz and the brights are Making Memories/Authentique.

And that arrow. Oh that arrow! Got it on my first try and love it. I've been seeing arrows all over the paper world too.


This card goes into the Anything Goes challenge (and kid's challenge)at Simon Says Stamp.


Hope you all have the best day ever!

MSS Number Twelve

Hi there!


This week has been filled with parties. Birthday parties and reunion parties. :)


Yesterday, at one of those parties (which was at my house-had to do some cleaning before they arrived) I made something.

I made some new friends and met with some old friends. All over a game (about thirty) of Super Mario Bros. Brawl. I was Kirby (the third from the left that's all out of lives.) of course...*cough cough* you didn't know about that? Well now you do. :)


I hope your week has been amazing or at least better! Have a great day!


Iris