Check out my latest youtube video.  I'm having fun making them. 
Today is Kane's 17th birthday.  He's off on a date with his girlfriend.  Here's his card.

We went to Education in the Park on Saturday & Radio Disney was there. They were giving out Jonas Brothers necklaces. Well, I got one because it is on a long ball & chain necklace. I can use that! It had a guitar pick pendant with the Jonas Brothers logo on it. I wouldn't have a reason to wear that, but I thought I could alter it. So, I pulled out my supplies from a technique I used to demo all the time at Impressions From The Heart, my Fran's Craft Pan. It is a mini electric skillet. We used it with the Deep Impressions embossing powder (like UTEE) and the Pealustre powders. I put the pick in there & turned it into a cool skull guitar pick necklace. I made one for my son Kane & his new girlfriend Belle. Kane is already wearing his. Speaking of Kane, he's turning 17 friday! Wow I feel old. Here are the pictures of the finished Picks.  I added a layer of Glossy Accents to the top & decorative paper to the back.  JIL

I've been so busy over at You Tube, I've forgotten to update my blog.  I'm really finding it easier to film a video than to explain how I made a certain card.  I will try to remember to update my blog each time I add ayou tube video.  I upoaded two today.  One is showing how to make a mini milk carton & the other is a TeePee card with Copic colored fish & hermit crabs.  Check out the TeePee video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdj5jEBdYeo
I really lie making the TeePee card.  It came out looking much more complicate than it really is.  It is just 3 pieces of 6" x 6" paper scored in half.  Then you attach the three pieces so that the points are at the top of the card.  Hold it all together with a piece of velcro & you have a spectacular card.  It does take a bit more to decorate.  After all, you need to decorate three sides.  I realy think it was worth the extra time to decorate.  I have several views of this card so be sure to check them all out.  Thanks,  JIL

I am so lucky to have so many great stamping friends.  I have been getting Birthday cards this whole week.  I am a member of the Birthday Club over at Club Posh.  As a result of that, I got several more beautiful cards this year.  Keep scrolling, there are many great cards to view.  Thanks to everyone!  JIL

...My aunt Mary Ann & Cassandra.  There were quie a few birthdays to celebrate in my family today.  It's amazing because we have a really small family.  My Aunt & brothers girlfriend and I all celebrated today.  It is also my three year wedding anniversary.  Happy Anniversary baby!  It's been such a wonderful three years.  I received several wonderful birthday cards from my stamping friends.  I will start posting them tomorrow.  I thank each and every one of you for your cards and birthday wishes.  They meant so much to me.  Here is a picture of my hubby Joey right after he donated his hair to Locks of Love. 

I finished up my Shabby Chic card for the swap at Club Posh.  I even managed to film my first technique video of my making it.  It;s up on You Tube.  Please check it out & let me know what you think of it.   really need some imput on the video's.  They're quite time onsuming to get finished and uploaded.  It's something I want to do, but I need to know if they're being wathed.  Plus, I want to know what people would like to see me do in the future. 
Here is the link to the video:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yekzOePazyA

Here's the easle ard open.  I an't seem to stop making them!  I soubt this will be the last easle ard you see from me. 
Stanps: Posh Impressions-Large & small flowers, Inkadinkado- Garden Flowers
Papers: Anna Griffin patterned papers, DCDW-Mariposa, K&Co.-Classic K
Inks: Distress Inks in Tea Dye & Vintage Photo
Accessories: Slice Basic Elements cartridge, Martha Stewart Lace border punch, Paper Piercer, SU! mat pack, Glimmer Mist in Pink Azalea & Moss Green, Shimmer Spritz Sparkle, Perfect Pearls-Pearl, Rhinestone Brads, Rhinestones, Crystal Lacquer, Diamond Dust, buttons, Sheer ribbon, pink stitched ribbon