OK now before I post today-I need your help! I KNOW all my rockin blog reader’s are a wealth of info to me-so please HELP!!
You have helped me so many times with mice, recipes, opinions, support well you name it!
I saw this FABULOUS set online by Inkadinkadoo-called Birds Galore <—-please click and look.
It is a MUST have-so if you have it, and want to sell it, or know where I can get one-PLEASE drop me a line 😀 I am in love 😀 L-O-V-E
EDITED TO ADD: I have found a set! YEAH! Paula emailed me a place that has it in STOCK! www.cherishedscrapsandcards.com Just in case you want one too!!! THANK YOU everyone!
You are going to fall over with today’s post because it is yet ANOTHER SU! sample! LOL!
This uses the Always set. Its just so pretty. I know you have probably seen a bajillion cards with this set, but “I” have not! So bear with me.
I know-what is wrong with me. Well I love this set, and it needs to get its monies worth from me, to justify the sticker price. So Im getting some use from it.
I often “stamp out” a set. That means, get as much use as I ever want, then never touch it again. SOME sets are one’s I think I will keep forever, while others, like trends, come and go :C
I also was sending this to a special cyber friend, wholoves when I make SU! stuff. It should arrive today. So I hope it finds her mailbox, and makes her smile.
I also can’t get enough from these paper’s-Ginger Blossom. Just a jaw dropping combo.
So I stamped the bird with my ruby red ink. Hard to see-but I colored in my flower flourish.
Now lets talk about Fun Flock-I love flock. LOVE it! You can see all the purty colors it comes in–>HERE
Despite its colors-Im pretty stuck on just white, brown and black. Oh yeah, and olive is good too.
Applied my 2 way glue pen, the added a LIGHT coating of white flock. It makes is somewhat transparent. It also adds a soft elegance, and texture that I like too.
Most people think flock = funky, but not me.
Gotta have texture sometimes. It adds the unexpected. It can also soften a look of an object.
Flock also reminds me of those cool stickers we would get as kids. I loved feeling them. So this takes me back.
Stamping is a great hobby, because its an adult way to being a kid again.
THINK-you get to pick your coloring page-you get to color-you get to add fun things to it, like in art class-such as GLITTER, Ribbons and all sorts of fun stuff. We then get to present it to who ever we want-Just like when we were kids, presenting our art to our parents, all proud!
I was reminded of this today when Noah came home all proud of his picture he drew/colored.
I was thinking-WOW! That is how I feel!
I want to say “OK Close your eyes! Now look!” LOL! I think we all love that feeling. Just like when people comment on our work. Its just so validating. I don’t know WHY we ALL need it, but in some way we just do. We want to be valued, and appreciated. Just like the excited response you hoped to get from mom, dad, grandma or whoever when we were little.
Too funny.
Well that is the thought for the day. I am off to Target! YEAH!!
I need some shopping to fill “my time”. Hopefully I find some yummies in the $1 spot!
I have so much to share this week- so check back.
Till tomorrow.
PS I think the mice are all dead! We got some poision and after catching 28 total-unless I missed one :C I think they are GONE! WAHOOOOO!!!!!
PPS Im STILL having a hard time sleeping and have a mouse dream NIGHTLY! Oh I can’t wait for peace. Its KILLING my mo-jo.
31 Responses for "Flock with Flair-and some reflection"
I got a ‘Bird’s Galore’ at Archiver’s. I’d be willing to check for you next time I’m there. In fact, when I was there last time, I considered buying the 5 that they had, knowing that there were lots of SCSers looking for it. I’m hoping to head down either tomorrow or Wednesday…kids willing, of course. I seem to remember Lindsey Botkin (Jacksonbelle) saying she was going to have some in her store. Anywho. I love this card…especially the colors and the sketch. I’m a huge fan of circle sentiments and need to try this sketch out! Always love reading your blog!
You can find it at this link and it’s on sale!
http://www.thescrapbookmarket.com/inclstbigawc.html
I bought it in the UK (Craft Barn) on Saturday so it must be available in the US! Sorry I love it so won’t give it up! Happy hunting Janine
I haven’t seen this one but I’ll keep my eyes peeled. Your card is gorgeous! Yes, I know the feeling. Sometimes I get so excited over a card I made, I seek out every person in my house and show them! Then I’ll leave it out just so I can look at it and smile. It is a neat feeling!
I’m glad you’re not dealing with things that go “squeek” in the night any longer. I’d be creeped out too.
Have fun shopping and thank you for the SU! samples. I love this set and I’m glad you’ve showcased it here on your blog!
Gotta run!
Hugs!
Lauren I saw these at AC Moore. Do you have one near you? Love the card and the colors. I’m sure you friend will adore it. 🙂
I got Bird’s Galore at AC Moore in Lancaster PA so I assume their stores sell it. I got a similar one for butterflies. Designs are almost identical.
Lauren, this is gorgeous! I love when you make SU! cards. Mostly because that is what the majority of my stamps are…well 85% at least….haha! Hope you can find those stamps you want!
Have fun at Target!!
Sooo beautiful Lauren! I received this set yesterday, but didn’t have time to get it out and play:( I am definitley going to play around with it when the boys go down for their naps this afternoon!! I also got my first PTI order in the mail yesterday! YEAH!! So many stamps, not enough time in the day! I hope you find the birds galore set. It is adorable! I will keep an eye out for you!
Ugh, 38 mice! O_o That would give bad dreams to mice lovers like me!!!
Love your card, the red flowers with pearl centers are darling, and I really like your use of flock. I never tried it, but as you say, I think it brings some texture but in a soft way, I like the idea that you can touch the card… :-)♥
Gorgeous, Lauren! Nothing wrong with your mojo!
you inspire me to try new things – I bought flock around Christmas time and still have not tried it – gotta get that stuff out! love the always card – I’m not getting tired of your cute examples using this set!
Here is a site that sells it but they are all out right now.
http://www.catscraftcupboard.com/pc-1191-194-inkadinkado-clear-stamps.aspx#
Very cute card Lauren!! Hope all the mice have found a new home. I was freaking out with you. Lookes like alot of people helped you out with the set. I know it was at our local craft store at one time. have a terrific tuesday. chris
I broke down and bought mine on ebay since there’s not an Archiver’s near here. I think I’ve used it so much that no one’s looking at my blog because that’s all they ever see, LOL!
very pretty, haven’t tried flocking yet, but the texture sure would make a neat card, so love the pearl centers to the flowers too!
I searched on ebay, and there was only one set up for auction…none to “buy now”…it must be going like hotcakes! I would get you one if I could find it! So far, no luck…
Your card is beautiful, and I can’t wait to see what you make with the Birds Galore! If I locate a set, I’ll surely let you know! 😀
Jacksonbelle is supposed to be getting it in – when she’s back after her move. Archiver’s had it exclusively for a brief time but it looks like it is becoming more available 🙂
Great card Lauren… Have a wonderful day !!
I got mine at A.C. Moore and used a 50% off coupon so they were really cheap!!!
Great card. Glad you found that set, I love it! I just got this set http://www.inkadinkado.com/products/detail.lasso?unq=2_3188_Bird-Assortment. Still uninked of course. Flock is fun. I only have white flock though so far. I was on Hanna Stamps last night looking at Riley, I might get a few of the unmounted guys. And I think she had some flock I was going to toss in the order. I hope you score at Target. Recently I picked up some plain boxes that I thought would be fun to decorate.
You could call the manufacturer, if worst came to worse, and order from them. $15.00 minimum. If you email them from their website, they will tell you this and give you the phone number to use for that purpose. Its a GREAT set! You can, if in love with only one or two of the stamps in the set, buy most of them separately as wood-mounted rubber stamps.
Love the bird card!! Way to go..
Thanks for taking the time to share your talent..
Hugs, to you, and your dear precious family..
Glad that you found the set you were looking for, Lauren.
Love your card – as always, love the fresh and clean look of your card. The bird is sweet and I love how you flocked it for a different look.
I so know what you mean about the fuzzy stickers – I used LOVE stickers and hoarded them as a kid. 🙂
Hi Lauren…
I just checked out the Birds Galore set…Sweet!!
I have not seen this before.
I love the SU Always set…It’s on my wish list.
It is a pretty set…Your card is Gorgeous!!
I love the papers that you used…Pretty flowers too!
I really like the sentiment tag too!
I have never tried this fun flock before…it looks
pretty neat…will have to try it.
Glad to hear that the Mice are GONE!!!
Gorgeous card, Lauren — the flock is perfect!
Glad to hear your mouse nightmare is just about over!! 🙂
Beautiful card as always Lauren. Hopefully, you’ll have no more mice problems.
Very nice card. Glad to hear the mice are gone.
28! Yikes! I hope that they’re all gone! I like flock, too, but have just used brown and white. I didn’t know there were more available! You are too young to remember flocked wallpaper, I am sure. But it could be some pretty ugly stuff (in my Grandma’s house anyway.) I like the soft look that it gave your bird, though and I really like it on bears and baby animals on cards. Thanks for sharing. Let us know what you found at Target!
I see you found a Birds Galore set! I had been eyeing that set at ACMoore (I’m in Buffalo, NY) for a while. One day I went in and bought it with a coupon! I was so glad, because I went back the following week, and they were gone! It’s a great set. I’ve used the big bird on the limb and the owl recently! It’s on my blog! Can’t wait to see what you create with it!
Lauren –
DId you def get that inkadinkadoo bird set? I just picked one up at AC Moore on sale! My email is acting up on the laptop otherwise I would have emailed you.
I just picked one up at http://www.thescrapbookmarket.com. They sent me a coupon for 20% on all orders.
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