Monogrammed Toile

 I finally got a chance tonight to sit down and see what the challenge was on 365 Cards. Day 168 was about using a touch of toile. I knew I didn’t have any traditional toile paper in my stash. I began looking through my various sections and found this piece that came from a floral pack ages ago. I thought it would work well for the challenge. After staring at it for awhile wondering how to use it, and looking at all the other cards posted so far, I decided to make it a monogrammed card.

I used a piece of black cardstock for a layer to make the pink pop a bit more. The strip of pink silk ribbon is by May Arts that just came in to my LSS from her CHA order. It feels so divine, it was hard to actually cut a piece. I used my JustRite DIY Monogram stamper and my nesties to cut out the circles. I considered adding some half pearls or rhinestones, but in the end left it simple.

I am thrilled that I was able to complete my personal challenge to finish all 7 cards for this week at 365 cards on the day they were posted. I don’t know if I can keep it up every week though. 

I stopped by my LSS this morning as I began my errands. I picked up my pre-ordered goodies – Polar White and Autumn Flower Soft, some Christmas toppers, taglets and sentiments by Flower Soft, and the stamps by My Favorite Things: Chocolate Flopsey and I {heart} books. As I left the store I walked past a hair salon that is in the same plaza. I haven’t been happy with my hair style for awhile so on impulse I walked in and had my hair cut short. Really short. So far it is a hit with my friends and family. We will see if they still like it once I try to style it tomorrow :)

Is there really life before coffee?

I made this quickly tonight for the Sunday challenge at 365 cards. I know that today is Monday so I am playing catch up yet again. I was a bit busy last night getting my grunge on :)

This came together really quick as I used a card base already cut by Paper Cuts and some scraps. I am also going to use this to go towards our monthly card swap at Stamp and Deliver. The theme this month is to use up our scraps. So one card down, three to go. I honestly don’t remember who made the patterned paper. The sentiment on top is by Just Rite “A Little Caffeine” set. I have had this Riley image by Hannah stamps for awhile now and finally inked it up. I colored the image with these copics:

After clipping the corners with the SU ticket corner punch I glued Dark Vanilla dew drops. After looking at the card sitting in front of me, I think I will add a hint of stickles to the coffee steam. Or maybe a touch of my Atyou spica pen. It needs something…

So on a different note, have any of you heard of the Wonder Hangar? It saves you a ton of room in the closet as your clothes hang vertically instead of horizontally. It can be found on those Seen on TV commercials. Well, after work today I stopped by CVS and picked up 2 packs. I was able to hang 80 pieces of clothes on them and created so much room in my tiny closet. I also weeded out a large bag of clothes that I haven’t worn in over one year. This is my rule of thumb when it comes to clothes…I figure I won’t miss it if I haven’t worn it recently. I will bring them to work tomorrow and give them to the Women’s Abuse Center. Now I am off to watch The Closer and Raising the Bar on TNT. Enjoy the rest of your evening.