Everyday Poetry

Webster's newest releases have me happy and ready to buy lots of paper. 'Bout the only thing better than buying new release collections is winning it all! This week Webster's Pages has their new release, "Everyday Poetry" up for grabs.

This line is everything that is classic spring. From the images to the colors to the perfect embellies this line has it all. And so can you! Follow this link to get the details!
 http://websterspages.typepad.com/webstershome/2012/02/win-everyday-poetry-the-whole-collection.html

~charity becker~

Sweet Surprise

I happily rushed to my mail box this afternoon when I saw that a package had been left for me. MUCH to my very great delight I received a surprise package from Scrapbook Steals!!! The entire set of Authentique Uncommon came tumbling out of the package when I loosened the seal.

I can only assume it is from my Secret Swab Buddy, but until she confesses I can't disclose ANY names! So let's just say I am thrilled and waiting to hear who I get to thank for such an "uncommon" gift!

 ~charity becker~

Everyday Joy

Valentine's continues to creep closer and I wonder what WILL I make for hubby this year. The plain-er the better, he feels. Well, I don't DO plain. So here's my compromise.

YOU...are my everyday joy



My inspiration was this month's Authentique Card Sketch.(http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/02/february-sketch-challenge.html)

I used Authentique Free Bird (Delight) and Gathering (Reminisce paper, diction, icons and green petite type) for my paper. CTMH (brown bag) ink and a brown Sharpie for faux stitching.

~charity becker~

Break Time

School has been crazy, the weather has been miserable, and the kids, no wait they are ALWAYS wonderful! ;) Let's just say I SERIOUSLY need a break. But that's a good think since we're headed out to a Bed and Breakfast this weekend, thank's to the Craig's list genie. It happened like this...

Hubby bought new furniture for Christmas, a recliner for him and a chaise lounge for me. Unfortunately that means my Italian Antiques have to move to the play room. Hmm, will they last more than a few days there? I'm thinking NO. So I put them on Craig's list. A B&B e-mailed with a trade offer. We bring the furniture to their place in Grafton and we get the Turret Suite. So, I looked up their web site:
http://bedandbreakfastattiffanys.com/turretsuite.aspx
Yep, that sounds like a dream come true.

Here are the chairs and couch they traded for:

The pictures don't do them justice. The upholstery is in rag's and the paint is peeling. You can see a bit of stuffing falling through on the right side of this picture. At least these beauties will go to someone who LOVES to refinish furniture.  The new owner's just bought a second B&B to furnish. Can't wait to see what they come up with next! 

~charity becker~

Lost and Found

When MME's introduced their Lost and Found collection I knew it was for me. I'm still in love with the glitter and classic MME images. Last February I participated in the sketch challenge at MME with this entry.

The Journey

Although I didn't win the contest this card remains my favorite of all time Valentine's. Maybe it's the glitter, maybe it's the black and white with spicy upnotes of red, maybe it's just 'cause Lost and Found still has my heart. 

~charity becker~

Winter ATC's again...

Just a quick post (logerithims got me down so not sure what I'll have to say for the next few days!) to show you a few more of my Winter ATC's.

Mostly WP; Holywood Vogue on these. I used stamps and ink by CTMH as well as stamps by Glitz Design and silver stickles.

The additional ATC's can be seen here: http://www.menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-atcs.html



~charity becker~

Key to my Heart

Authentique, Tim Holtz, Dusty Attic, Glitz Design, MME, Stampendous, sounds like I've been to CHA and lived to tell about it! But really, that's just the ingredient list for this sweet little valentine card.

I bought pastel heat embossing powders from Stampendous and had some fun playing with them. First I chose some Authentique:Blush and Delight from the Free Bird series. After a little layering I stamped a heart onto my card center and embossed with pastel pink powder. Then I inked (with Ranger Big and Bossy stamp pad) the Dusty Attic keys and embossed with the same powder. I strung the keys on twine and draped it all over a line of brads.

For the inside of the card I used a CTMH stamp and the same color of powder I heat embossed it all onto a piece of Free Bird: Delight, then layered that onto a final piece of Blush. I was going for simple yet classy with this one. With the help of Authentique and heat embossing powder I reached my goal!

~charity becker~