Friday, June 27, 2008

waiting for new stuff




It's been sooooo long since Stampin' Up! has come out with new stuff. I'm having withdrawal. To get me through I'm dabbling with some non-Stampin' Up! stuff. Or some might say I'm dabbling on the dark side. bwahaha! The penguin is from Imaginescence. The beauty mark(spot) on the left side of his beak is actually a speck from the confetti white cardstock I used. The sketch I used is from Taylor's blog. I like having the 1/2 circle in there to add some interest.

My hubby gets home from his business trip in California today. Yippee! He's been traveling every other week for the past couple of months. He's been working LONG hours to try to fix a problem for a client. He doesn't usually travel much so this has been quite an adjustment for our family. I have had my hands full with keeping my kids occupied, playing referee, and being a taxi cab driver to get them all of the places 3 kids need to go. I know some people have to deal with this with dh's who are deployed or travel regularly. My hat goes off to all of you. Then there are those who are single moms. I don't know how you do it. I guess it makes me appreciate him more and the times when he doesn't have to travel.

Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

I love the darkside Shhhhhh I won't tell if you don't, heehee. I'm hoping there'll be some stunning things in the new catty though. This is the sweetest layout. Love the turquoise and that little penguin is perfect isn't she? :0)

Angie Tieman said...

What a cute card! Love the colors and the black you added, especially with that awesome ribbon! You cracked me up with the "dark side" comment!! I try to keep what I call my "contraband" to a minimum, but it's been TOUGH lately, and I must confess to crossing over to the dark side myself! lol!

Alex said...

Aha! I am NOT the only one who dabbles on the dark side - teehee!!!! Your card is stinkin' adorable Kathleen, I have this stamp too, and it is so very cute!!! Love the sketch too, may need to try this one - so many sketches, so little time - lol! I wish you could have come to CA with your dh, you could have stamped with me! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Gabby said...

Oh I love the darkside myself! Don't tell Luke...it's all Vader's fault!!! LOL! LOVE that penguin! I've added him to my cart MANY times plus his hula babe...but I never seem to purchase them! Looking at all the cool cards made with them...I'm gonna HAVE to check out with them. I mean DANG...they're only $1! *rolls eyes* Man I can't wait for the new SU catty!!!

Marilyn said...

I'm totally with you on this one Kathleen - wayyyy too long for new stuff!!! I hope the new catty has tons of fun stuff - can't wait!!! I LOVE this card and the card sketch!! The ribbon really sets it off!!

Lauren said...

This is such a cute card. Must get myself those penguins!

Rose Ann said...

I won't tell a soul! Tee, hee, hee! Anyhow....this adorable penguin is hard to resist. I love your card, Kathleen!! Great job with the sketch!!

Bonnie said...

Way to go on the sketch! The dark side is okay, since it seems like everyone is doing it! The bridge thing you know! LOL! Love your little penguin card!

wendy said...

So adorable :). This is very cute!

specialcraftmom4 said...

I love this little stamp! Cute card (: I am in love with all products.

Diane said...

He is so cute!!!! Everywhere i see him he is just adorable! Even on my card,lol!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I just love that penguin! CUTE card!

Michelle Pearson said...

Your card is adorable!! Love that little fellow!!