Classes, Classes and MORE classes!!

   I spent most of the weekend at my LSS "Absolutely Everything" where I took three amazing classes taught by Sandy Allnock.  All three were fantastic and I will update and share some pics soon.  Bear with me, as these were "learning" classes, so much of what we did in class was practice work.  I'll now put those ideas to good use and share some new cards soon.  On Saturday we worked learned a variety of wonderful Water-coloring Techniques and yesterday we worked with Copics and started a Journal page, which is a work in progress.   Stay tuned for more on all three !!        Today, I'm home and taking another fabulous class over at the Online Card Classroom this one being another awesome Watercolor class called -- Watercolor for Cardmakers -- Exploring Mediums.  I created my first card, using both new tips I learned in today's class along with some great things I learned from Sandy over the weekend.  Watercolor for Cardmakers Exploring Mediums -- Day 1

  I used "Zig" Clear Color Brush Markers for my card, LOVE them and how easily you can blend colors together. For this card I used an Aqua Brush and a Wink of Stella Marker to move the color around.  My stamps are both from Hero Arts, the flowers are from and older set, called Sew Me Flower Jewel-CL521 and the Sentiment is from a new BG/Hero Arts Set, called Good Day-CL824!

   PS:  I am already LOVING the class, as well as the first Watercolor for Cardmakers class, which I took earlier this year!  Both are FABULOUS and I'll bet you won't be one bit disappointed!   If you sign up today, you won't miss a thing in the new class!!  And if you love it as much as I think you will, you'll want to be sure to then take the first class, which I have linked above.

Here Kitty Kitty!!

  I am delighted to be here today to share a sneak peak of a fun little Hybrid (Digital and Traditional card-making) card that I created for today's post over at the a2z Scrapbooking Blog.  This is also a sneak peak of our Challenge for the Month of October, where the theme is "Fall"!!   I would LOVE to see you make a Fall card and enter it to the challenge.   Any type of Fall card/project you create will be perfect, just be certain that it contains at least ONE main HERO ARTS product.

   If you are looking for some new goodies for Fall or Christmas, be sure to head on over to the a2z Store on ETSY, where you'll find a wonderful collection.  You can also feel free to use my DT Promo code  LISAH15 which will save you 15% off any and ALL orders of $25.00 and up.   All you need to do is add the promo code during the check out process.
    Before you head out, I wanted to share this little "peek" at my card.  As I noted above this is a Hybrid Card, which is basically a card that is created using digital elements along with traditional card-making goodies.  On this card I started by with the digi images and then used some Hero Gems along with a Wink of Stella marker to add more sparkle to the card.  I also used Hero Arts Layering Paper along with a one Hero Arts Digital Paper.  I love making these as they can be made quickly and easily duplicated.    ENJOY!!

Christmas Snowflakes...

Today I am here to share a little "Sneak Peak" of a new card I created for our current challenge over at the a2z Scrapbooking Challenge blog!  Our theme for this month is "Shaker Cards" and I have a ton of fun putting this one together! Here is a little peak at my "Shaker Card" for all the details and a full product list, please hop on over to the BLOG!!

Everyone is welcome to play and one lucky person will win a $25 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store!   And if you win, you can also use my DT Promo Code "LISAH15" which will save you 15% off ANY and ALL orders of $25.00 and up (excluding shipping).   We have a wonderful selection of the latest new goodies from Hero Arts, perfect for all your Christmas and Winter Themed cards!

I will NEVER forget....

.....the morning of September 11th, 2001 and I don't think many of us ever will.   I can still remember exactly where I was when the first plane hit and even the second.  I was in the Mammogram Department at my local hospital for my annual test.  I was waiting to be told my films were read, and that I was free to go...!  Then the breaking news came over the TV....like many people, I saw the building and assumed a "small" plane had somehow hit it....but as we watched and then saw the second plane hit....we knew it had to be something MUCH worse...
It was at that time, I was released and made the 10 minute drive home...by the time I got into the house and turned on the TV the third plane had hit the Pentagon...I felt sick.  Packey was at work and both the boys were in school, but ALL I wanted was for them to ALL come home!  I wanted my family together, and it was a long wait for the kids to get off the bus that afternoon.   Brian, being in High School, knew all about the events of the day and they spent much of that day in the Cafe in front on the TV.  Alex was only in the 4th Grade and the school made the decision NOT to tell the younger children and sent all the kids home with notes telling us WHY they made the decision and who to contact if we need assistance in talking to our kids.   I remember being scared when the fourth plane was "missing" and no one knew where it was....I wondered if it were near me, my kids or my Hubby.  I live only 30 miles North of Boston and learning that two of those fated planes had departed from my home airport...made it even more surreal.   
I remember thinking I would NEVER fly again!  But, time did help heal that anxiety and I am grateful, otherwise, it would be so hard not being able to hop on a place,  as I do often to go and visit Brian!  I still still think about 911 every time I do fly and HOPE that there will NEVER a tragedy like it ever again???
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I will NEVER ever forget ~ Bless all those who lost their lives that tragic.....

God Bless America

Cards, cards and more cards...

Today, I finally found some time to take pictures of several cards that I have created recently and I'm happy to be sharing them with you now! These first four were created at "Stamp Camp" a really fun workshop that is hosted a few times each year at my LSS, "Absolutely Everything"!   Al of these cards have are so pretty, the colors are vibrant and they all have a "watercolor" look to them!  Loved the class!!

And next we have these cards which were all created at a super fun Stampin' Up Workshop that I went to yesterday!  Love so many of the newest releases and had a blast shopping from their new Christmas Catalog!

While I'm here I want to invite you to HOP on over the a2z Scrapbooking Blog to see the latest inspriatoin cards that the DT has shared!  We would also LOVE for you to join our

  September Challenge -- Shaker Cards!

Here is the one that I created and shared as my inspiration!!

  Have a great evening!!  

Are you ready to Shake it UP!!!

    I am absolutely delighted to be here today to share a little "Sneak Peak" for a new card I created as my first card, after returning to the a2z Design Team!  YIPPEE!!  I am so excited to be back although it is a "Bittersweet" return, as I am currently filling in for one of the team members who is currently taking a LOA!   I'll be sure to update you on her, when she is ready to share her story!               In the meantime, I wish her the very best and want to THANK her along with ALL the a2z Team Member for all their amazing support during the time I was on my Medical Leave,  I am thrilled to be back to creating and love it with all my heart.   Its' my passion and therapy and just what the doctor orders!      Here is a little "Peak" of the card you'll find as my inspiration for our latest challenge "Skaker Cards" which is our September theme.  I can't wait to see what YOU come up with and hope you have a LOT of fun.  I used to be very challenge by these style cards, but NOW I LOVE them!!

For me details, HOP right on over our blog, where you will find links to all the products I used on this fun card and more information on September's Challenge!

It's is WONDERFUL to be back.....