Toy's Haven

   Hello out there 🙂

Remember Wolfman Jack?   I grew up in California in the 70s and the wolfman was very popular.   Everytime I make a blog post at 3am in the morning, I feel like the wolfman Jack of blogging.   I type as quiet as I can (not to wake dh who is asleep next to me)..  I even stamp quiet… so as not to wake the entire house.    Do you have any idea how loud a scallop punch or embossing gun can be at 3am? 🙂

I named this card “God’s Way” for a couple of reasons.. first, the stamp set used (sentiment) and also for the way it came about.   I woke at 1am and started looking at the IC for today.   I first went to the Block Party Press websites (Flickr and Etsy).   Feeling inspired by alot of what I saw, but not quite ready to create, I went to her blog.   After 30 some odd minutes of reading and perusing, I found this post.   The funny part was that the picture that inspired me the most was done by a lady name Michelle from Cicada Home.   At first I felt a little weird about it, but then I remembered the IC is about being inspired.   Not about whom inspires you.

 I gotta tell ya,  I am lovin’ the nesties.   I purchased my first set through Ellen Hutson’s store (the Pinked ones).   I loved those so much I went and bought a second set at Hobby Lobby (40% off!), this time the ovals.   I love the beveled effect of the cuts.   I will definitely be adding more of these to my collection. *hint to my santa!*

Here are the deets on my card:

Stamps:  Embrace Life and God’s Way

Colors: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, GP white

Ink: Versamark, white prisma pencil

Accessories: ribbon, nesties, oval punch, embossing folder, photo corner punch, dimensionals

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   Ok, putting myself out there……  HERE IS THE NEW ME!

I spent the morning at the salon getting my hair cut and being pampered.   I came home and colored the new do.   What do you think?!

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                     ~Dreams in a Box~

    A little box of dreams…..  

Ok, so I had a minute to waste this afternoon and was doing some blog hopping.   I came across this little box at Mocha Memories.   I love her box, but decided I wanted to do it a little different,  so I made these minor adjustments.   Instead of making it one continuous piece, I made it in two pieces so that it comes completely apart.   I give the owner of Mocha Memories full credit for the idea 🙂 , but you know me, I’m going to mess with it and make it my own.

Here it is apart:

   It measures 21/2 inches square on the inside.   I will be back in a bit with further instructions….

TFL and have a peaceful Saturday!