What can be more enjoyable then a cup of hot chocolate or a cappucino topped with "fluffed", steamed milk? This new Itty Bitty Hot Chocolate was just asking for a nice, whipped topping of Liquid Pearls sprinkled with actual hot chocolate mix.
I think I would like to be sipping one right now as I post this entry, but alas time is ticking and I still have quite the list ahead of me tonight Ü
I can not tell you how thrilled I am with your response!!! THANK YOU so much! Your emails and messages have truly made my day!!! Seeing a vision finally come together makes me feel so incredibly blessed - to be involved with a small, family owned business is a true pleasure!
Tonight's inspiration is short and "sweet" - ha, ha - no pun intended (OK, OK - pun intended :D) Creating a simple card that just hollers - "Hello, here I am!" is so incredibly easy with these new shaped dies. I was hoping to be able to address the other shapes tonight, but wouldn't you know it my day has been filled to overflowing with just answering questions that are currently out there. I promise much more information is yet to come.
I plan on sharing how it is that I utilize the Wizard machine being that some have a hard time working with it. I will readily admit that I did too. The reason for that is I have had two thumb surgeries on my left hand suffering permanent damage to a nerve. Well being blonde and all, I didn't realize that there were other ways to use the machine, other then the way it is presented on the video - LOL! Stacey was able to share in seconds a whole different way to use the Wizard and I am officially hooked. No more goofing around with trying to figure out my own sandwiches - they have done all the hard work for us already Ü
I will be sharing step-by-step photos with you to show how it is that I have been able to accomodate my slight handicap. It has made all the difference in the world to me. This machine is truly Universal - left handed individuals can utilize it as easily as those who are right handed. I have much more to share on this matter, but as with all things I believe in educating first and then allowing you to make your decisions as to whether or not this is the tool for you. I will try and do my best to share the information I have learned with all of you.
Please be patient with me over the next few days, my to do list is very, very, very long :D Again remember that you will be able to start visiting the blogs of Debbie, Trudee, and Michelle as of tomorrow and watching for inspiration they provide. Visit the Spellbinders website and become familiar with their patented process as well as the design gallery they have set up just for you! It truly is a system that is going to revolutionize the card making and scrapbook industry. The versatility has me SO jazzed. I am making coasters, and hopefully felt stockings, and... please wish me luck in creating all the things that are rocketing through this head of mine in the next few days! I am also working on my Paper Trey Ink designs - Nichole's upcoming release is also fantastic - the ingenuity of her line always intrigues me and allows me to explore a whole different side of my creative spirit.
Watch for a second post shortly that will hopefully invigorate your day :D
I love your hot chocolate scalloped circle card! It's so cute...and yummy!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 10, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Thanks, Ellen, for all you do. I know how busy you must be right now with Spellbinders, Lockhart, Paper Trey ... and oh yeah, the kids are home from school, leaving you with even less free time on your hands!
I'm so excited for you, though. It seems your on a whirlwind of success right now!
Posted by: Anne Marie | July 10, 2007 at 08:32 AM
This is a darling card.
Posted by: lacyquilter | July 10, 2007 at 06:12 AM
I am so excited that you will be carrying the spellbinders dies -- I can't wait to get them in my hot little hands. Also can't wait for your Copic Markers. I have a set of the Original but am looking forward to your picks.
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | July 10, 2007 at 05:39 AM
OH! I *LOVE* the shape of the round scalloped card (I have a serious OBSESSION with scallops...*sigh*).
Is that card made with one of the new Wizard dies I heard about???? I admit - I have RA and have trouble cutting things with my hands, it's why I bought the Wizard to begin with.
But alas, I am ashamed to admit that it is still in the box after 2 years. I haven't even bought any dies for it yet. (not a single one) :-(
But if that is the size of the round/oval/square nested scallop dies, then I might just have to figure that thing out, lol.
Thank you for showing us!
Posted by: deanna | July 10, 2007 at 12:44 AM