A Fresh New Look

Hello Friends!  I thought it was time my blog got a fresh, new face.  I love sunflowers and a rustic-country style, so I couldn’t resist this new blog design from The Cutest Blog on the Block.  They have some great extras and with a little code tweaking, I was able to get the sunflower post dividers at the bottom of each post.   Pretty cute, eh?

Also, did you see it?  Did you see the new little widget on the sidebar?  Yes, I’m certifiable, uh umm, I mean CERTIFIED!  Last month, I attended a Copic certification class in Phoenix.  I have fallen in love with these markers and can’t wait to play with them some more.  I would highly recommend attending one of these certification classes.  I learned so much.  However, if you can’t attend one in your area, there are many great video tutorials on YouTube.  My favorites are from Suzanne J. Dean and Cindy Lawrence.  You can find their videos throughout their blogs as well as on YouTube.

I made this card for Olivia’s birthday using Copic markers.  She’s loves monkeys and we call her our little “monkey”, so I wanted to make her something she would enjoy.

STAMPS: Monkey by Dandelion Designs, It’s Your Birthday (SU!)   INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Brown &  Copic Markers   PAPER:  Apricot Appeal, Garden Green & “Monkey Business” by Creative Imaginations   OTHER:  Prima flowers, Pine Branch punch by Martha Stewart, corduroy & glitter brads from the Hobby Lobby

Well, thank you for stopping by.  I have more samples to post, so be sure to stop by once in a while.

Until next time…