Monday, July 07, 2008

A Whole Lotta Update

I loooove the Dozens. I think I say that everytime. Okay, I know I do. But seriously, the lil bits and lovely pieces in the kist just rock my socks every month. =) Here's what I made with the June/July kit. You can check out the other girls' fab designs, too, up in the gallery - and you can grab a kit here. Up:And I was on a card hitch, this time...he he. These lil guys will be up in my Etsy shop this week - slowly, I'll be updating one a day. So keep checking the store blog for release info or the shop itself. First, a super-kitschy card and matching houndstooth envelope I made from that lovely patterned paper: These little flower guys were made from the chipboard flowers in the kit, backed with patterned paper, aged, stamped. I made lil envelopes for these guys, too. =)And this lil guy (just love the fun summery colors in this kit!):Wow! Where to even begin?? I have so much to talk about here...lol. Where did that weekend go? We went to see Wall E this weekend - yay! It was sooo cute, awesome animation and design, loved it to bits! Loved the mix of old music in there, too, and the end credits were great! Finally - a new not-rehashed already storyline that wasn't about animals. Ahhh...Not to mention the awesome short they showed before the movie - fab! We also stopped in at this really cool art exhibit; Brave Art Show - it rocked. One of the best, coolest showcases of art I've seen in a while - it was on our way to the movie!

It was kind of overcast all weekend, but still warm and sunny, too. We went for beach walks, hunted around for baby duckies and swans. It turns out the swans never hatched *sniff* (though I swore I saw them!), and all the baby ducks have mostly been eaten by Carp (giant fish that we saw jumping all over the lake). So sad!! Who knew that fish ate ducks? Oh my...anyway, the baby fluffy raccoons we saw made us forget the missing animal woes..they were lovely and oh-so fluffy! =)

Ummm...what else? The wonderful Paislee blog is hopping with CHA release peeks - Got to play with mine yesterday and they are just amazing!! Go see! And check back in a few days for some Paislee fun here...=) And Rachel posted a lovely peek at the paper line that's in the newest Red Velvet Kit this month - so yummy! They go on sale tomorrow in the kit Etsy shop. =) Sooo excited for that one!

Busy finishing lists, sending out a bunch of mail, calling banks and doctors, banking...listening to renos all day (our building is in a shambles - they're ripping out and replacing all the pipes, there's meetings about when they'll work on our pipes...etc.) On Friday when I got home I realized they had changed the lock in the front door and I was locked out, thank goodness Z was home! Turns out they forgot to give us the new keys...hah. Lovely. Poor Z has to listen to them pounding all day and today they shut off the water...=(

Anyway, enough to look at today? he he...Link-o-rama, up there! Hope everyone is well! I have lots to share, including some yummy new Monster Notepads I just got done - oh yeah, so excited for em! And some embroidery, too. Yay! Hopefully today I can finally do the blog rounds and edit Tofino pictures...lol. Happy day! =)

22 comments:

Laura said...

hey, I just wanted to let you know how much your blog totally rocks my socks off! I check it all the time, and find your work so inspirational.

I get the Dozens kit shipped over here to the UK, and love all your DT work that you do for it!

**hugs**

Vee said...

love your designs, your cards are always killer!! ;)

Ruby Claire said...

BEAUTIFUL work Michelle!
Absolutely stunning!
The colours ARE gorgeous!
And the sneaky peeks over at Pink Paislee are SO divine!!
Thanks for sharing and inspiring me :)

Mandi Johnson said...

oh my! Such lovely layouts! :)

And I hope you don't think I'm weird for telling you that you remind me of Anne Hathaway. And that is a good thing! :)

Anonymous said...

i always love seeing your pages & projects m. so fun and colorful!!
xo

Diana Cornielle said...

Beautiful layouts and cards. You're not kidding about the colors. They're so bright and beautiful...yum! Thanks for your wonderful inspiration. Have a nice evening (or day). LOL.

Christina Carnoy said...

cute projects! glad to see some more of your creations!!!

Niella said...

Michelle...I heart your ALL stuff! your creative mind drives me crazy with papergoodness:)

Thank thank thank you for being so colourful and sweet:)

Phoebe said...

*gasp* Gorgeous layouts!! Seriously stunning and drool inducing...as always!! And thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment for me!! Totally made my rainy, dreary day!! :-) Have a great evening!!

Laura said...

eeek! that second layout is just unreal! i loooooooove it! Great photos and those colours are super.

Anonymous said...

Oh my word you are a very very talented lady!
I think I'll be becoming a regular on here from now on!
What a spectacularly amazing blog you have!

xxoo

Britta said...

oh Michelle! You didn´t visit EVERY single blog!?! girl, that must have been LOTS of work *lol* but thank you for your sweet comment!
your work is so colorful and inspiring - love your new entries!!! the photos are too cute...
Britta

Anonymous said...

Love your dozen's eye candy!!! The kit is awesome!!!

You know, I forgot about the short before Wall*E. I loved thst short, too. It was hilarious. The whole family was laughing along.

Glad your vacation was a good one. Glad you are back to posting.

Christina Carnoy said...

I gave you an award, better come check it out on my blog!!!

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Michelle said...

Wow! Lovely layouts. You are really making me want to scrap and i have to work. Hope you found time to edit some pictures. Feels like a never ending job for me. (wedding)

Michelle said...

Yum I love this stuff Michelle!!! You did such an awesome job on those LOs!!! lOVE em!! and I love the little flower cards!!! Sooo cute!!! Take care!! :]

dani said...

So much lovely stuff - amazing!!!

I saw Wall-E last week.... so good. I'm definitely gonna have to buy that one.

danijohnston.typepad.com/dj

Zarah said...

WOW you rock!! *tucks safely into favourites*

Anonymous said...

Hi there, love your layouts, where do you get that yellow butterflies in that layout? Is it from die-cuts?

Creative Diva said...

Your work is so amazing I love the flower card and envelope. st time on your blog but I will be adding it to my favorites!

Greta Adams said...

love your card with the fella that has the heart eye....soooooo ca-yute

Bekka said...

Beautiful, beautiful layous! Love what you did with this kit!