http://mjalbright.wordpress.com expressing self by creating Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:03:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy Friday everyone.  It is time for another one of Taylor's challenges.  You do not have to use cupcake images to participate.  Check out her site to learn how you could be next weeks featured sampler (and sometimes she even gives away goodies). I usually try not to work with flowers, ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge-25-and-a-note-to-the-locals/ Happy Friday!  So much to share and I'm going to try and post it all here this morning. First up is Taylor and her awesome sketch this morning on her blog Taylored Expressions.  Remember, you don't have to use cupcake images to play along.  She also has a summer sale going ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge-24/ Here you have it!  You are seeing some creations here first!  Some more punch ideas with the newest SU! punch that will be available this August. I actually didn't purchase this yet.  I wanted to play with it first to see if I really need it.  Could it take the place ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/scallop-edge-punch-introduction/ Happy 4th of July!!  I hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled holiday.  For this Friday I thought I would make two cards with totally different styles....one for the holiday and one for my daughter who thinks I put stamping before her ("you never take me to the mall because ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/taylors-cupcake-challenge-23/ Oh what a treat in the mail today.  I thought I would share with you my invitation to the Artisan Award dinner that I will attend during convention.  Okay....I love this card.  Simple but THE MOST ELEGANT style.  And check out the images.  This is definitely a must have and ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/stampin-up-happy-mail-sneak-peek/ Yes, it's Friday!  I woke up this morning thinking it was Thursday...lol.  I have been so disorganized and thrown off my normal routine all due to a dentist appointment yesterday.  Man, that gets me so worked up and it went so smoothly without pain:)  Now I can focus on getting ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge-22/ A while ago, I was blown away by the most talented Lauren and her ability to create a baby onesie bouquet & cards in this post -->here<--.  I never get the opportunity to create for babies.  It seems like all my friends and family are past that stage.  When I ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/baby-carriage-bouquet/ Today, we will be celebrating my daughter's 14th birthday.  For a teen, colorful and fun comes to mind.   Lauren Meader has a challenge posted -->here<-- on her blog and I thought I would give it a try this weekend.   The challenge is to use part of a stamped image.  I used ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/21/birthday-wishes/ Hmmmmm, I think the words that come to mind are funky, groovy, 8-tracks, and throw the peace symbol in there as well.  Just a little before my time, but I think the card I made for Taylor's challenge is more of a flashback friday creation...lol  It's a busy one, but I wanted to make ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge-21/ TGIF!!!  I'm looking forward to a weekend of relaxation and family time.  I seem to be so busy lately and only have time to post on Fridays.  Believe me...that doesn't mean I'm not stamping.  Busy with design team stuff that you'll have to wait and see for now:)  Will share ... http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/06/20/beates-weekend-sketch-challenge-53/