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It seems like I haven't posted in forever but it's only been since Monday...LOL.  The thing is, the last time I crafted was probably Friday so that has been a long time.

I have a smidge of a tall card to share today...the creative process went out of control and I managed to layer up tons of goodies:

Really, the inspiration that sparked the card is this one:



Originally I scoured the web for a similar image...that route is a smidge over whelming so I popped over to Jessica Sprague to see what I could find...it reminded me that I have some Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly that I've been neglecting...

The card is chock full of goodness....I'm going to be working on my holiday thank you's/New Years Day cards today...what I can make I'll pop in the mail tomorrow and then off to Valentine's Day cards...I was very naughty and didn't manage to send out very many holiday cards this year...no excuses...

I was overwhelmed with TONS of gorgeous cards and gifties from some seriously SWEET bloggie friends...Thank You Thank You Thank You...

The sentiment is Lawn Fawn's sophie's sentiments...LOVE that set...sweet font:)  I'm linking up to the FAB Lawnscaping Challenge #24:


Tons of texture including the embossing and the glitz...I tend to be a silver glitter girl but couldn't pass up the Martha Yellow Gold Glitter and LOVE it.

I'm also linking up to the Wee Memories Challenge #80:


Speaking of Wee Memories...


I've been meaning to blog about the print I won from Jenny...it's available in her Etsy Shop, Jenny Suchin Designs, Believe in Pink.  I popped it in an Ikea frame...and it sits in my Craft Room that is {obviously} still in progress...{Darin so kindly put together my faux Expedit that we picked up at Target}....need to make another trip to Ikea for more of those square baskets.

I've decided to link up to CAS-ual Fridays #33:


In the big picture...or amy's big picture, this is pretty CAS for me:)  One strip of patterned paper...no stitching...did you notice that?!!!

How was everybody's holiday?  We had an excellent time at all the different homes...I consider us lucky to have so many homes to celebrate in.  

One of the many fab gifts I received is this glorious {white} iPod Touch:

{{thank you to my SWEET Darin!!}}

I LOVE it....spent way too much time on line and retail shopping for a new case...almost spent over $40 for one online and then ended up with a white hard casing...for which I will personalize with some EAD Designs vinyl...stay tuned for that:)

Did you see the Design Team Call announcement over on EAD Designs?

I'm going to continue to design for EAD...LOVE their products:)

Okay, are you still with me???

I'm super sad to post this....


Another brick and mortar closing shop...makes me super blue...


Okay, probably not the best way to end this post so let me add this...I'm going HERE because of THIS.

Comments

Laurel said…
Love, love, love your card Amy! love the embossing,and all the layers, thanks for playing at Inspired By and Wee Memories!
Sylvia said…
Fabulous card, Amy! Love all the layering. so glad you have enjoyed your Christmas! Laughing, the candy is Harry and David, courtesy of QVC! It is funny because LeAnne asked the same question. Me make candy, I don't have time to do the normal stuff, but thanks for the compliment! Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Aimes said…
What a cool card, girlie! It might not be super CAS but it's super sweet! :)
Oooh you've been a good girl too this year it seems ;D
Hugs!
Aimes
x
Courtney K said…
super cute tag on that card. can't wait to see your new scrap room once it is all put together. i'm still getting mine in order and it's been 6 months!
Chunyuan said…
Love all the details of your tall card - embossing, glitter and layering. I see your craft room is getting ready. Can't wait for more pics of your craft roon.
Trinh said…
Pretty layering and details on your card! Can't wait to see your room all finished. Reminds me that I need to reorganize mine.
Lindsay said…
Love it Amy! Such a fun card! Love that texture and green button!

Okay, seriously love that blog and coffee sign! I need it!
wendipooh13 said…
love the fun cute card!!! and your blog sign is soooo fun!!!! yeah for the new ipod touch... enjoy!!!
Jay Gee said…
Love all the layers on your card Amy and your cute Santa image. Love your new toy too :)
Tamara said…
Cute card!! Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping
Ryann said…
Love the card! Would love to see what you end up doing for your iPod case! Love all Expedits, faux or not! Love that turnable metal tiered thing. A must have!! You are a serious enabler today! Love it! :)
Rose said…
super fun cute card girlfriend :)

looks like your craft room is off to an awesome start!!!

have a harbor freight right around the corner so going to look for this cool item :)

have a wonderful new years eve :)
Karen B. said…
Did you enter this at CAS-ual Fridays? I think you still should, if you haven't. It is a great CAS design, and I adore those colors. And how I wish for a craft room of my own, I would so steal that sign with the coffee cup on it.
Alice said…
i LOVE the fab design and layering of the card, Amy! sooooooo cute and fun! hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!! i NEED a touch, too!! =) just want to play with the apps.... =)
Wowwwwwwwwww! You have been a busy little girl!! LOVING that tag and your Christmas gift!! And love love love love love love your new shelving and Jenny's sign! :):):):):):):):):):):)
li-bee-ti said…
Great tag! love all the texture.
yyam said…
Ooh...sweet! Love the colors! :)

Looks like a lot of shelves to put a lot of things....love that revolving tray...wonder if they ship internationally...
Mona Pendleton said…
Cute card Amy! Love the beautiful embossed background ant the high flying Santa :)
Sherry Eckblad said…
such a fun card, I missed seeing your daily postings.
What a great present and I can see why you played with it so much.
Carla said…
That tall card is gorgeous, and I love your new glitter!
Unknown said…
So stinking' cute!
ivy said…
love the card and the glittered edges!
the print is a perfect fit for you!
Dora said…
Love love this card, great job!
farmhouse-story said…
oh, this is such an awesome design--love all the layers!
Aaaahhh, the road to creativity! Fab card and what a great storage unit - have fun shopping :>)
Marlena M. said…
Adorable card, Amy! ;)

I love your storage unit! I visited my local IKEA for the first time recently...WOWZERS. My girls LOVED the closets. They felt like they explored a big house.;)
TesaB said…
Wonderful card, Amy!!! Love all the fabbie elements, super sweet santa!!! And wohoo for your new toy!!!!! :)
Anonymous said…
wonderful card amy!!! love the embossing and the great layering.
~* steph :) *~ said…
another fab card, amy! i love it! thanks for sharing! *hugs* steph :)
Amy Kolling said…
Love your cute vintagy Santa image! Thanks so much for sharing your card with Wee Memories this week! (and thanks for the tip on harbor freight....gotta go there tomorrow now! hehe)
Laurel Beard said…
Oh, the embossing, the layers, the texture! Lovely!!!! So glad you joined us at Lawnscaping! And lookie at your craft room and new Itouch! Lucky girl!!!
Christiana said…
Your card is fantastically layered and textured! You did an awesome job! And your craft room looks GREAT. Thank you so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping!
Valerie said…
Love that card!
And that Darin - he's a keeper!
SUPER cute card--love the vintage feel! So glad you had a wonderful holiday!! LOVE that you are enjoying your new iTouch!!! Hope you have a fabulous NEW YEAR!!!!! <3
Sparkplug17 said…
Let me know if you find any cool apps! :)
Cathy Fongjoyo said…
aww!! this is really cute and sweet! love it. :) thank you for joining us at Wee Memories!
Anonymous said…
This is fantabulous, I'm serious, I absolutely love it! Those layers make me swoon and slobber!!!
Virginia L. said…
Hi Amy, this is really lovely! I like the pop of green (button and twines) in your card! The overall look is so delightful! So glad that you play with us at CAS-ual Fridays!