Anniversary Sale

Della over at I Brake for Stamps is having an Anniversary Sale starting today until May 18th! Everything in her online store is 15% off. Plus every customer who uses the coupon code will be eligible for an entry for a drawing to win a grab bag of 100 stamps on May 19th.

Head on over to take advantage of this great deal! More details on IBFS Blog or as followed.

Anniversary Sale!!!

To celebrate our 5 year anniversary, we are offering 15% off of our entire website. Please use coupon code ANNIVERSARY during checkout to receive the discount. Code expires on May 18th.

BONUS: Every customer who uses the coupon code will be entered into a drawing. One lucky winner will be drawn on May 19th and will win a grab bag of 100 stamps!!

Be sure to check out our new releases. We have a new Father's Day half sheet release that includes vintage cars, a golfer, hammock and phrases. We also have some brand new Stampinback stamps. There are Backgrounds, Mona Lisa, Pose, Words and more! Be sure to click on the thumbnails to see some great card samples. You can view all of the new stamps here: http://tinyurl.com/54p8s8

Shipping will be a flat fee of $4.85 for all purchases for U.S. residents. International orders are welcome, but please contact mefor shipping rates. Please use the secure shopping cart to place your orders. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Paypal.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Manly Card

Another preview of the new plate from I Brake for Stamps. The image was coloured in with Copic markers. And I must say I love 'em corduroy buttons from Stampin' Up!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Masculine Sneak Peek

Della over at I Brake for Stamp is releasing the new Father's Day plate. Here's another sneak preview. A PDQ card to make for the men in your life.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Sneak Peek

I have been so busy trying to get Technique Junkie Newsletter assignments done for June. Therefore the lack of much activities online. I will try to catch up after May 3rd., OK? :)

But here's another little sneak peek of the same Father's Day plate which will be available from I Brake for Stamps in the near future. Image was done using Copic pens. A real hammock in my back yard is just what I need.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

A Clean Heart

Here's a super quick card using the Floating Acetate technique from the TJ Newsletter, Feb. '06 issue. Stamp is from I Brake for Stamps. Background is Simple Sumi from TJ Newsletter, Oct. '05 issue.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Another Masculine Card

Here's another version of the same soon to be released stamp set from I Brake for Stamps. Image is coloured in with Copic pens.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Sneak Preview

Here is a sneak peek of the soon to be released Father's Day plate from I Brake for Stamps. A very simple card using decorative file folder that I got from the local recycle center. I will be sure to let you know when Della releases this new set. Father's day is coming up soon :) Enjoy!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Friends Forever

Another Shy Bear Series from I Brake for Stamps. Image is coloured in with Copic markers. Sentiment is from the Stampinback line, also from I Brake for Stamps.

Tomorrow, I'll have a sneaky peek of the soon to be released Father's Day plate from I Brake for Stamps. Be sure to stop by :)


Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Easter Wishes

A quick little card to wish y'all a very happy and meaningful Easter! The image is courtesy of my SBS9 sister. Thank you, Suzanne!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Down the Wooded Path

Another quick card using the Frog in the Blender technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '06 issue. All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Pocket Full of Spring

Here's to the warmer and brighter days to come! The pocket is actually a picture of my jeans pocket. I took a photo of it and scanned it in and printed it out on my PC. The flowers are from one of an old, old first few stamps I ever owned. Enjoy your spring!

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

HVN-BND

Here's another super quick card. I have the base of the card laying around with no images on it. Got this new Changito and wanted to use it to make a guy card. And here it is :)

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

His Eye is on the Sparrow

This card features one of Korin's February new releases. This set is called His Eye is on the Sparrow. It's simply beautiful with inspiring sentiments! This card also features 2 TJ newsletter techniques. Background is the TechniqueColour Dye Inks (Dec. '07 issue) and the image uses the Out of the Box technique (Oct. '04 issue). Image is coloured in with Copic pens.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Pretty Flowers

Another simple card using the gorgeous image from the Rosebud Stamps line over at I Brake for Stamps! The image was coloured in with Copic markers and used the Out of the Box technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '04 issue.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Happy Anniversary!

So, today it's my anniversary! Made this card for DH to celebrate the many years together. Image is from Eureka Stamps. I just love to use this image for wedding or anniversary card. Background is Frog in the Blender technique from the TJ Newsletter, Oct. '06 issue. Don't remember who made the sentiment though, sorry. Oh, and this is also for the Gingersnap Creations' Chestnut Challenge - Lambs & Lions.

Happy Anniversary, Dear! :)


Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Look, Who's Turning 50?

My DH is turning big 5-0 today! In honour of him turning such a monumental age, a cat lover, and a black & white kinda guy, I made him this card. The cat stamp is from I Brake for Stamps. The "50" embellie is a Hallmark gift charm. OK, so I do buy some Hallmark manufactured stuff, LOL. Image is coloured in with Copic markers. Gotta love the expression in those eyes.

Have a great one, Love! :)


Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

TJ April '09 Sneak Peek

Here's a sneaky peek of the brand new technique from TJ Newsletter, April '09 issue. Links to the new techniques will be live in a few days. This technique on the background piece is called "Chalk Lines". Very easy and fun technique. Click on photo to see more details. All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Awesome Monkey

Here's another card for the local stamp club challenge. The only stamp used on this one is the sentiment from Stampin' Up! The monkey is from a Funky Monkey chocolate box that my son gave me for Valentine's day. And if you know me, I hardly ever throw anything of this nature away. I did add the little earring to jazz it up a little. It's just a fun little card for my son. Hope you like!

Here's the close-up of the earring.
Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

The Resurrection and the Life!

I just love this Easter Scripture set from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps. I love every last stamp in the set. It's because of what Christ did for me so many years ago and His victory over sin and death that defines who and what I am today. I am grateful that he died so that I may live!

When I saw this picture in a catalog from John Piper's Desiring God ministry, I knew I would love to use it although I didn't quite know what exactly. But when Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps released their new Easter Scripture set in February, this card was sealed! I distressed the picture which was printed on a nice heavy stock, with sand paper. Stamped and embossed the verse with white EP. Layered it onto black and gray cards. And then adhered that to the inside of a clear acrylic folder with gold flourishes.

Just a close-up of the scripture from John 11:25. Click photo to see the fine print on the picture.

I know Christ died for me. He has saved me from the bondage of sin and death. If I were to die today, I know I'll be with him in paradise! Do you know that he has done the same for you too? If you don't know that and you want to know more about him and how to have relationship with him, email me. I'll be more than thrilled to tell you how you can know him too!

An excerpt from Max Lucado's Traveling Light.

"It was, at once, history’s most beautiful and most horrible moment. Jesus stood in the tribunal of heaven. Sweeping a hand over all creation, he pleaded, “Punish me for their mistakes. See the murderer? Give me his penalty. The adulteress? I’ll take her shame. The bigot, the liar, the thief? Do to me what you would do to them. Treat me as you would a sinner.” And God did.

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God”

1 Pet. 3:18 (NIV)

The path of righteousness is a narrow, winding trail up a steep hill. At the top of the hill is a cross. At the base of the cross are bags. Countless bags full of innumerable sins. Calvary is the compost pile for guilt. Would you like to leave yours there as well?"

Thanks for reading this far. Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!

Sending Smiles Your Way

This is a fun little card I did for the challenge at the local stamp club. The challenge? Making cards for children. Since I send my son a card every week, it's an easy challenge for me. And I really don't mind making them either because Ty is so worth it!

All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps. I coloured the image in with Copic markers. Background is one Ty did from a spin art machine that he got as a birthday gift a couple of years back. It's really a fun image to play with.

Until next time, may mojo live happily in your heart, and may passion bloom in your soul. Be well!