A Bit East-coast: stampin up

a bday card.

Jul 23, 2013 12:39:23 PM | big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, embossing, memory box dies, stampin up, stamping, vellum

a simple layout.

.[kiela & lulu].

I did this simple layout for the TCD dt blog last Thursday using the new Summer Stories line-and lots of dies!

Jun 10, 2013 11:58:45 AM | big kick, butterflies, buttons, dies, lulu, MFT die namics dies, stampin up, teresa collins designs

I am struggling with getting over a learning curve-with PS elements 10! For Mother's Day I received a Mac Mini, woohoo. It replaced our 10yr old pc(Kiela was a baby when we bought it)-that kept me hoping each time that I needed it today wasn't the day it would crash! It was painfully slow, it wouldn't boot-up at times...and it was the one I did my entire photo editing on with CS3. Sadly with the new computer we couldn't afford to upgrade Photoshop CS:-(. So I have to start all over with getting new actions and just learning the basics again. I am so used to having everything saved as an action, woe is me-poor me!! I don't miss that HUGE cpu;-P

Soooo, as I learn my way through psElements I will share a couple of cards I did for the TCD DT blog last week. Simple cards made with left over scraps from the Summer Stories line...

May 22, 2013 8:16:16 AM | big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, embossing, MFT die namics dies, punches, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, teresa collins designs

the die/card addict.

.[the die/card addict].

I am so addicted-to using dies and making cards! These cards I made with more NEW dies that came in the mail Saturday. I ordered 8 new MFT Die-Namics dies-love their dies. I like making my own flowers and the feather die is too cool. I have been struggling with scrapbooking and at least this is keeping me busy & happy!!

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dies-Die-Namics Border Bie-Button, Die-Namics Die-Peek-A-Boo Squared, My Favorite Things - Die-Namics Die - Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose, My Favorite Things Die-namics Die-large Royal Rose, My Favorite Things Die Namics Die Mini Tabs Foursome, My Favorite Things - Die-Namics Die - Ticket Book, My Favorite Things Die Namics Die Dizzy Border

May 14, 2013 7:34:03 PM | big kick, butterflies, cards, dies, MFT die namics dies, punches, stampin up, stamping

pink paislee guest designer.

.[pink paislee guest].

Yesterday these projects were featured on the Pink Paislee blog! It was so nice to do a guest spot for them and it was very cool to have a chance to play with their new lines-Luxe & Cottage Farms. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Luxe papers-I LOVE them. Graphic patterns of black/white and metallics-perfection! It was killing me waiting for my guest spot to post, because I wanted to keep using the Luxe papers for everything. Now I can use what bits I have left- freely!

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May 13, 2013 11:34:36 AM | big kick, butterflies, buttons, cards, embossing, framed art, guest, mini albums, minis, punches, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, vellum

summer stories, more.

.[summer stories, more].

Since it's turned into a rainy Sunday, I thought I would update my blog-and then join LaVaughn in on taking an afternoon nap! He is a bit whipped from being in the yard the last two days. We were getting my deck garden started-so far we have cilantro, basil, rosemary, cherry tomatoes and strawberries. It drives my crazy buying a huge bushel of cilantro to make salsa; I waste 98% of it. I just wish I could have a lemon tree-we live on fresh lemonade.

Friday, I made a card & some tags with more of the new TCD's Summer Stories line-which of course I am loving. And maybe I can entice you to love it too...

Apr 28, 2013 3:30:29 PM | big kick, butterflies, cards, embossing, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, tags, teresa collins designs

TCD's new Summer Stories line.

.[new teresa collins designs summer stories line].

I made a few cards using new Summer stories line-all the pattern papers on the cards are some of the new papers from the line.

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blk/wht pp, yellow dot, pink stripe, gray woodgrain, notebook pp, yellow floral, pink dot, happy diecut

Apr 25, 2013 3:45:21 PM | big kick, butterflies, cards, embossing, garlands, stampin up, stamping, teresa collins designs

black. white. and brights.

.[black. white. and brights.].

I just love a great graphic black and white pattern with pops of brights colors-and even some metallics thrown in! I had some time to spend making a few cards this weekend using up some leftover scraps.

.[TCD Friday blog project].

I was the blogger for Friday over at the TCD dt blog. I ended the week of 2 page layouts, it was nice to do a layout again. I used the Memories line for this page...

.[products].

TCD's Memories line-flowers, garland, notebook pp, chervron pp, woodgrain pp

.[what you said/what you asked].

Katie said:

I love the striped grey flower on the gift box! Well I loved the whole thing-can you share what die created the flower? Thanks

Reply | Edit | View | Apr 6, 2013 on framed art & a gift…

Hey Katie, that was a punch! EK Success gardenia punchEk Tools 54-50080 Dimensional Flower Punch, Gardenia

Shay said:

Keisha I needed that uplift and I knew where to go and get my fix. Your site has made my day. I showed an "expert" scrapper your site and she realized she was a newbie at the game. I giggled like a little schoolgirl. She was awe-struck. You know I love showing you off, I live vicarously through you girlfriend. Love everything you do....

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Shay!! LOL, you are too kind! Hope you and the family are doing well. And are getting closer to heading back to the states. I don't know how you do it, miss ya!

Apr 21, 2013 8:05:01 PM | big kick, butterflies, buttons, cards, embossing, spellbinders dies, stampin up, stamping, tags, teresa collins designs, vellum

framed art & a gift box.

.[framed art & a gift box].

Today is my blogging day on the TCD dt blog, and the theme for the week was home decor. I have had a busy week and had to rush home yesterday to do my project, sigh. This is another reason why I love my Big Kick-it is perfect for doing a FAST project! Especially when you are at a loss for ideas, doing something to be framed is a easy last minute project. Thank goodness I have extra frames on hand! This is seriously a 10 minute project, love that.

The gift box was done for the TCD dt blog last month-I forgot to post it on my blog. Both projects were made using the TCD Memories line.

.[what you said/what you asked].

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1189193609 said:

I LOVE your cards. I always like your butterflies. Which die do you use for the large butterfly on the first card? I always have loved that one. Thanks and keep on inspiring us.

Reply | Edit | View | Mar 20, 2013 on su sale-a-bration..…

Opps, almost forgot your question...that yellow butterfly on the blk/wht thankful card was made with the Stampin Up Beautiful Butterflies die. I love it too!!

Mrsmam said:

Keisha, Please! I love EVERYTHING you make! :) I would be honored to receive mail from you! Promise! Angela

Reply | Edit | View | Mar 26, 2013 on new cards. new dies…

Mrs A...I do have something waiting to be mailed to you soon;-). I just need to get the stuff for others finished to all at once.

Inkydayz said:

OMG!! I just discovered your blog and I'm blown away. Your work is simply gorgeous and your photography - well what can I say...stunning. I can't seem to get my camera to do what I want it to - time for some lessons, I think. Thank you so much for taking so much time and care when sharing your beautiful creations.

Reply | Edit | View | 6 days ago on su sale-a-bration..…

Hello Inky!! I am always glad to hear about someone discovering my blog, and enjoying it...THANKS! I wish I was better at photographing my family/people-that is where I need lessons!!

KathyandKenson Oscar said:

Hey Keisha, I came to email because I said, what's going on? I hadn't seen any updates, and there you were! Love the photos! can't wait to see them in the frames! Kiela is really growing! Say ruff to Lulu! Kathy

Reply | Edit | View | 4 days ago on on the mall.

Sorry, I kept you waiting so long Kathy! I will try to makeup for it next week!!

Julie Jacob said:

love these Keisha! We were in DC last May...so amazing. :)

Reply | Edit | View | Yesterday on on the mall.

Awe, too bad we couldn't meet up. It is amazing...I am ready to go back for more photos!

Apr 5, 2013 8:50:14 AM | big kick, butterflies, framed art, gift boxes, spellbinders dies, stampin up, teresa collins designs

su sale-a-bration...tick tick tock.

.[sale-a-bration].

Time is ticking fast before the SU Sale-A-Bration is OVER-Friday March 22!! And then you won't be able to get that cool vine street embossing folder for free if you spend $50. Or a package of the clear vintage faceted buttons-like the one in the center of the butterfly free if you spend $50. Thanks for those who did make an order through Stella MacKay with my hostess code 6H22MY2G. I need to get my order in, we all just have until Friday March 22.

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