Alright, so I have been back for a couple of weeks now. I honestly tried to blog sooner, but as anticipated, the jet lag, work and 3 things I call "children" have been rather distracting! ;)
California was truly awesome! I hit the ground running...first stop after the airport was In & Out Burger and it was just as I (and my arteries) remembered. From there I hit Target...twice! The next few days were spent shopping, eating, shopping, seeing my friends & family, shopping, and eating. Oh, did I mention I went shopping? 5 days was certainly NOT enough time. If I only had 2 more days, the damage I could have done...
A highlight of my trip was getting to meet up with 3 other ladies I met online through SplitCoastStampers. We met up in San Francisco at the Cheesecake Factory! As with all "good" crafters, we like our cheesecake! ;) We had so much fun talking, eating and walking around the city. They humored me as I browsed in H&M and the Gap! Internet shopping is great, but there is nothing like actually being able to see the clothes in real life!
Yes, I left my heart in San Francisco, but enough about my trip! Here is the info about the card posted above I made prior to my vacation.
Stamps: 91034-X Inkadinkado
Paper: Kraft, Basic Black, More Mustard, Naturals White
Ink: Palette Noir, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Accessories: Robin's Nest Dew Drops, Stickles, misc black ribbon
And yes, I was WELL over the 100 Paper Project Challenge when I left, so I did buy some paper! And some ribbon...my newest obsession. Hey, it weighs less than paper so it is not as bad, right?!! ;)
17 comments:
Glad you made it back okay and had a great time. I've been checking your blog daily to see if you've posted.
Your card is great. Love the colors and the layout.
Ribbon is a dangerous addiction. I never thought anything could exceed my paper collection, but I could circle the earth a few times with my ribbon collection!
Love your butterfly card!
ooh In-n-Out Burger is our FAVORITE! We ate there a lot when we were out west-I wish they had them here. Your card is gorgeous!!
Welcome back! I know just what you mean about that jet lag - that and trying to get back in the groove of things. I'm so glad you had a fab time and that you still have some money left. Now, let's talk about ribbon...
Glad to hear you had a good time on your trip. The card you posted is wonderful and I really like the pop of color you have with it.
Funny I live in California and I have only been to In-N-Out once, and it was 7 miles from my house. How bad is that? You made a card? I was so zoned in on the cheesecake, oh yeah, great card Sio! LOL
Glad to hear you made it back all fine and dandy....oh, minus the jet lag, of course! I hear ya on the ribbon obsession...I cannot seem to get enough of it. And when I tell myself that I have way more than I'll even use, I realize I'm missing 'just this' or 'just that' color. Sigh. Oh well, I love it so. :>
Love the sparkle on your popped out butterflies on your fab card! :>
I am glad you had a good trip, I've never been to San Fran, but would like to sometime. That cheesecake put calories on my hips just looking at it, you really should post a warning or something. Ribbon? Does my ribbon drawer still shut? Why, I believe it does and it is AMAZING how much ribbon you can cram into a small space . . . I'm thinking of commissioning a scientific study to examine the compression factor in my ribbon drawer.
Very cool card - I like the spots of color you added. Glad you had a good visit - now you need to come visit us on the East Coast!
I am SO glad to hear that your trip was so wonderful!!! Sounds like you had an absolute blast here on US soil! Wish I lived on the West Coast, I would have made a point to see you! I am now craving a good cheesecake, BTW! I LOVE your card. The black and white with just a pop of color is perfect!!!
Ahhhh....yes, the cheesecake factory. An excellent place to meet. So glad you had a wonderful time.
Welcome back! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. It is good to have you back in blogland. Great card!
Well first off I'm so glad you had a great trip! I love your card!!! You always manage to make a beauty!!! I'd say ribbon and paper are a great obsession! That's much better than cheesecake... though I could obsess over that too!
Hey, what you been up to? I've missed your posts. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Another beautiful card -- I was beginning to worry that you had abandoned your card making in favor of eating cheesecake! But I am relieved to see that it is ribbon that has you all "bound up."
Beautiful card! I love it. So very elegant. I confess I too have a ribbon addiction. :)But I like that particular addiction so I don't even try to reform. LOL
I make a mean cheesecake... I will have to make the next crop and bring my 6 hours to make cheesecake. :)
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