*today's the day!*

The new Elzybells are up, and you can view the entire Friendship Collection here! This release is just the cutest ever and its perfect for any occasion! Versatile stamps are a girl's best friend. (Well, they're right behind diamonds!) They're the stamps you reach for time and time again, the ones with all the stains that you use over and over because they just seem to work for everything!

I have a few more Elzybells cards to share with you.

I'm thinkin' if Lizzie ran across a frog with a little crown on it's head, she could rest assured that she had found her prince! And Lizzie is so stinkin' sweet, she definitely deserves a prince!

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Image and sentiment by ElzybellsNA. A Muse notecard and papers. Marvy scalloped and circle punches. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. SU sanding block. Ribbon Trends brown gingham ribbon.

In this next card, Lizzie has already kissed the frog and found her man! This would make a sweet wedding card, don't you think?

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Image by ElzybellsNA. Sentiment, notecard, and papers by A Muse. Marvy scalloped and circle punches. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. SU sanding block. MayArts ribbon. Heidi Swapp edge distressor. Sakura Stardust gel pen.

And last but not least, this card features a new stamp called golf clubs. I gave it a girlie flair by making the golf bag pink, but it could easily be used for a masuline card simply by changing the colors. Easy schmeesy!

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Image by ElzybellsNA. Sentiment, notecard, and papers by A Muse. Marvy scalloped square punch. Ribbon Trends gingham ribbon. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. Sakura stardust gel pen.

If you've had trouble in the past posting a comment on my blog because you don't have a blogger account, I've changed my blog settings so you can now post anonymously. If you'd like to share your name, I'd love to know who you are. If not, that's fine too! And one more thing... I've got some *exciting* news that I can't wait to tell you about, but I can't spill the beans until Monday. Have a great weekend...and I hope you find a little time to stamp!

*daisy bunch*

Today's *sneak peek* features an image called "daisy bunch". I *heart* daisies. They are probably my favorite flower. They make my heart happy. (That's what my little girl said when she saw a yard full of dandelions this summer.) I colored them in with copic markers, gave them sparkly centers with orange stickles, and then highlighted the background in blue. I did the same with the little flower in the "love blooms" sentiment.

Be sure to check out the A Muse links on the right. The Elzybells team and the rest of the A Muse Crew have been sharing sneak peeks all week...and you don't want to miss 'em!

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Daisy bunch by ElzybellsNA. Notecard and sentiment by A Muse. SU cardstock, linen thread, circle punch, and spiral punch. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic markers. Marvy scalloped punch. Heidi Swapp edge distressor. Orange stickles.

*have a swinging day!*

I'm glad you stopped by for another Elzybells sneak peek! There are too many adorable images in this release for me to pick a favorite... but this one definitely tops my list! This fun new Lizzie is called "girl on swing", and she coordinates amazingly well with A Muse's "have a swinging day!" sentiment. I created the background using "star swirl", and I gave it a little sparkle with my Sakura stardust gel pen. I hope you have a *swinging day*!
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Images by ElzybellsNA. Notecard, papers, and sentiment by A Muse. SU circle punch and sanding block. Paper source small scalloped circle punch. Copic Markers. Ribbon Trends ribbon. Sakura stardust gel pen. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Creamy Brown Colorbox Fluid Chalk inkpad.

*friends forever*

Today's Elzybells sneak peek is all about celebrating friendship. This image just makes my heart happy! It's called "holding hands", and it's a perfect match to the "friends forever" sentiment. For a little sparkle, I added the "daisy trio" in green around the edge and highlighted some of the daisies with my Sakura Stardust gel pen. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another sneak peek!
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Images and sentiment by ElzybellsNA. Notecard and papers by A Muse. Marvy square punches. SU slit punch. Copic markers. Ribbon Trends gingham ribbon. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Fresh Ink Celery pigment ink.

ETA: I've been asked how I cut this card, so I thought it would be easiest to explain it here. You simply cut 1" off the right edge of your card front. Then measure down about 3/4", and make a diagonal cut from the crease of your card down to the 3/4" mark. This is also a fun design for a pocket card.

*an Elzybells sneak peek*

It's sneak peek Monday, and today begins the count down to the new Elzybells release on Friday! This card features *moon girl*, and I've paired her up with one of my favorite A Muse sentiments. Isn't she just the cutest thing sittin' there on the moon with her little legs danglin'? I will be sharing more sneak peeks throughout the week, so be sure to check back often!
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Notecard, papers, and sentiment by A Muse. Image by ElzybellsNA. Brilliance graphite black pigment ink. Copic Markers. Sakura stardust clear gel pen.

*you're a hoot*

Yesterday afternoon I found time to play with my new Pretty Birds stamp set by the amazingly talented, Kim Hughes. Does this owl crack you up, or what? I also watched my Copic Marker DVD, bowled a few games on the wii, enjoyed a fabulous t-bone steak that my honey cooked out on the grill, and caught up on some reading. Yesterday was a good day.

Stayed tuned tomorrow for a *sneak peek* of the new Elzybells release. They are so stinkin' cute...you're gonna want them all!
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Image and sentiment by CHF (Kim Hughes Collection). SU very vanilla cardstock and sanding block. October Afternoon patterned papers. Paper Trends orange gingam ribbon. Copic markers. Heidi Swapp edge distressor.

*to an unforgettable friend*

This week was a good mail week. First, my order came from Cornish Heritage Farms. I just love the Kim Hughes Collection. I have been eyeing the Pretty Birds set for months now and am so excited to finally have it in my hands! I also bought Sweet Thang and Hugs & Kisses. I'm hoping to find some time this weekend to ink them up.

Thursday, my Stampin' Up sets came. I bought the Happy Hearts Day set because I *love* this elephant!

And last but not least...my Copic Marker DVD came in the mail yesterday. A Muse is now a distributor for Copic markers, so all of us designers and instructors are thrilled to be getting some tips on how to use them. I'm hoping for a few moments of peace and quiet this afternoon so I can watch it. (That is probably "wishful thinking" since a house with 3 kids rarely has any moments of peace and quiet!)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend...with lots of time for stamping!
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Stampin'Up cardstock, images, and white craft ink (for inking the edges). Fiskars mini scalloped scissors. Ribbon Trends gingham ribbon. Copic Markers. Brilliance Graphite Black pigment ink. Clear embossing powder. Heidi Swapp edge distressor.