Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Happy Birthday!

Hello!! So we bought a new bed 2 1/2 months ago and thank goodness it allows you to return it within 90 days. And that is exactly what we did last night!  It is one of the hardest beds I have ever slept in. It is a Sealy posturepedic  latex foam bed. Don't buy it!!! It costs 2,500.00 for a king size bed. You ask what did that buy us? Tossing and turning all  night long, wake up feeling tired and in lots of pain.  So we are exchanging it for a tempur-pedic Supreme Cloud for an additional 1,200l. I cannot believe we are paying this much for a mattress!! However, I talked myself into it! Where do you spend 1/3 of your life? In bed! If you wake up hurting and a lousy sleeps night...your miserable day after day. It is warranty for 20.00 years and mite resistant. I read comments where people feel you are sleeping on a cloud and lets hope I do!! I suffer from severe insomnia and when I do sleep...I want to deep sleep and wake up with no pain!! KWIM! We are having it delivered next week and I will let you know how this one is! Maybe I can become the next Dear Heloise!

Today's card I had lots of fun making!! I used two Elisabeth Bell Stamps exclusively for SCACD.  On the right is Blowing Kisses, Spring Sampler Collection 2011 and Bubbles,  Sampler Edition 4. Don't they look so cute together!!


  •  Copics: Skin: E11, E000, E00 and RV10. Blue Jeans: B97, B95, B93, B91. Yellow shirt: Y18, Y13, Y11. Green: G03, G02, G00, G000. Red Shirt: R14, R12, R11. Red Heart. R27, R22. Hair: E50, E35, E31.
  • Stickles: Diamond.
  • Paper: Let's Party 6 x 6 Paper pad
  • Sentiment: Cut out from the Let's party paper pad
  • Flower: Petaloo - Tiffany Treasures - Fuschia
  • Ribbon: stash
  • Butterfly punch: Friskar
  • Scroll Punch: Friskar

PARTY!

 The Outlawz is having another party!!! It will be in May to celebrate the end of the school year and summer!! Stay tune for the details! The last one was the biggest, best online party for paper crafters with awesome gifts from your top rated crafting stores!

Aprils prizes NOW at The Outlawz!

Lurkers' Challenge and Oozak!
This is a challenge you have never seen before on any other challenge site!! What is a Lurker Challenge? It is a challenge for anyone who has become a member at The Outlawz and never entered a challenge!! Oozak is sponsoring a $20.00 gift certificate to a random winner for  first time challenge entries at The Outlawz and it's your favorite "Anything Goes"!  How awesome is this!  "Lurkers Challenge." Found in the forum discussions.

  Prizes for April and check each individual challenge to view additional prizes!!


 

Susana is offering  $25.00  (store merchandise only)  for April.  SCACD carries a whole range of crafting products; paper pads, embellishments, Viva Decor, Prisma, Kaiser-Kraft , exclusive SCACD stamp sets by artist: Victoria Case, Elisabeth Bell and Carlin Medlin.  April 8th  "The Peeker Collection" was released. The Peekers were designed by Elisabeth Bell exclusively for SCACD.  They are the cutest images and so much fun to color! Trust me you will want them all!



 
Rusty at Oozak is sponsoring the  COPIC ABS - Airbrush System Set #1 (winner pays shipping cost)  for April!!


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    40 comments:

    1. Oh I just love how you combined these images into one super fun card! Thanks for playing along for fun with us at the SCACD Friends with Heart challenge!

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    2. I know what you mean! My husband had a Queen size waterbed that I had to endure while pregnant and for many years to come, with leaks and all the rest. We stayed at Wondervu Mountain Lodge in Colorado to celebrate 10 year anniversary they had the best beds, exactly like you are saying like sleeping on a giant puffy cloud. I had to have one and by the end of our trip so did my hubby! Yay! Now we have a giant bed, pillow top, very pricey but I admit it it was worth it. My husband still had a few aches so we also added one of those memory foam cushions, and wow I sleep like a baby!! Some days I don't want to get up!

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    3. So bright and zingy, I just love the colours and that image is so cute :)

      Thanks for joining us at Karens Doodles this week :)

      Elaine ♥

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    4. I know our mattress which is older is partially to blame for my restless nights. Hope the new one helps you!!
      Super cute card! Love the bright colors!

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    5. Precious card and I love all the bright, wonderful colors!
      (Hope that bed works out better!)
      Lynn

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    6. Beautiful card and wonderful colors you've used! =) Thanks for joining us at NettieG's favorites!
      Hugs, Elenor

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    7. Hi ya
      aww a fabulous card, lovely image & colouring, pretty papers & embelies, sue,x

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    8. cute as a button, thanks for playing along on Karen's Doodles and good luck
      Anne x

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    9. Awww...such a cute card!
      Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
      Helen x

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    10. ooh what a gorgeous card - i love those bright vibrant colours
      Thanks for linking up to make it monday
      Lisa ;)

      Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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    11. OMGGGGG Colleen this is totally and absolutely ADORABLE!!1 I LOVE LOVE how you combined both these images, BRILLANT!!!!! SOOOO SWEEEEET!

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    12. Hi colleen~~Gosh is this ever so Sweet!!!! These 2 cuties together are adorable!! Great card with all the bright colors!!!
      Hey please do keep us abreast of your new mattress cuz We are thinking of getting a tempurpedic~~I have been told you never will sleep better than on these.
      Hugz
      Mary lou

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    13. Found this through Make it Monday! Such a fun card :) I really love the bright colors!

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    14. Super cute card!! Love both those images!!
      I hope this new mattress does the trick!!

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    15. Collllleeeen! What a gorgeous card! Love the coloring, design and the scrumptious colors! Hope your bed is comfy and cozy. I'm so happy to see you over at the House of Gilli. :)

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    16. Hello Colleen . What a bright fun card .Clever use of two images . Love the bright flower.Thanks for sharing and linking to Michelle's Make it Monday .

      When commenting on another’s MIM entry don’t forget to mention that you saw it on MIM and the more entries you comment on in this way, the more chances you have of winning.

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    17. such a super sweet card, Im peeking in from "Make it Monday"
      Debfoti
      www.scrappingmamma.net

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    18. AWwww what a gorgeous card! Your colouring is perfect! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck
      Claire xx

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    19. That is a stunning card Colleen!! Love the bright colours!!
      Hugs Kristel

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    20. Hi Colleen,

      Sorry about the bed... well, let's hope the second one works better...

      This card is just sooo attractive... love the double shaded ribbon and that flower is the cutest. The images are lovely of course.

      Love the bright colours.

      Hugs,

      Monica

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    21. Wow how sweet this is!
      Thanks for joining KKKg this week
      Heidy

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    22. How cute. love the coloring. Thanx for joining us this week at Incy Wincy. Hope to see you back again, soon.
      Renee DT

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    23. This is so beautiful Colleen the papers, colours design and the gorgeous images look super.
      Hugs
      Lorraine x

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    24. Colleen, your card is gorgeous!! And, kudos for you to realize that you need to look out for your good night's sleep! I hope that it works out for you! Thank you for joining us this week for the Woodware USA challenge!

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    25. Oh wow what a fun card... Love it.

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    26. Hi sweetie,

      what a cute little ladies you've colored, your card makes me smile. I miss our chats now the teddies aren't there anymore.
      I also want to wish you a goodnight sleep like the care bears have on a soft silky cloud :-) See you soon my friend!

      Big hugs,

      Lins xxx

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    27. These bright colours are absolutely wonderful, thank you for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week
      Ruth x

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    28. My dear, you are a creative genius!!! I would have never thought to pair these cuties together...that's why I need you to inspire me:) As always, your coloring is primo, and I love, love, love the fun colors and embellies!!! Yes, you have created the PERFECT birthday card, my friend!!!

      Hope the new mattress gives you 20 years of restful sleep!!! So sorry the previous one was icky and painful:(

      Love ya!!!
      Carolyn

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    29. Gorgeous card Colleen... great colours! Good Luck with the new bed... hope you get lots of hours of comfy, blissful, dreamy sleep!
      Have popped over from the Outlawz and am following you now.
      Susan xxox
      http://stamponme.blogspot.com/

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    30. Beautiful! Love the bright & fun colors and your awesome coloring of the dual images! I sure hope your new bed lets you sleep like a baby.

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    31. That is so pretty, thanks for sharing!

      hey, I have a giveaway here, please come join in the fun!
      www.pixiedustpaperie.blogspot.com

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    32. I just love this card, so sweet and so pretty!

      :) Lori m

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    33. Great card, thanks for joining us at Stamp Fairy this week!

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    34. so so sweet and full of colour

      Good luck in the challenges, hugs Sarah-Louise My Blog

      Designing for:
      Crafty Purple Frog , Sweet Pea Stampers ,Bearly Mine Designs and Kenny K

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    35. Beautiful card, Colleen! My in-laws bought the bed like you returned and ended up putting it in the guest room! They didn't like it either! LOL Hope your new one is Heavenly!! ;D

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    36. Such an adorable old-time image. Love your card and HOPE your new bed experience is better than your other new bed experience")

      Thanks for playing in the WoodwareUSA challenge this week. Good luck!
      Kerry

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    37. Your card is WONDERFUL!!
      Thanks for joining us at PIO!!
      Have a GREAT day, and Happy Easter!

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    38. Hey, Colleen! Just dropping in to say "Hi" and love ya!

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    39. What a great card! I love how you have incorporated the stitching. Do you like Magnolia's?? I have Magnolia candy on my blog if you are interested.
      Alicia xx
      http://alicia-timetocreate.blogspot.com/2011/04/mad-for-markers-dt-yr-rv-bg-colour_26.html

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