Poor Sweet Hub. He really is feeling quite left out. As he brought in yet another two packages last night. He exclaimed, "that's it!" LOL. As in, that's it, I'm going to have to send myself something in order to get some mail. Poor guy.
One of the packages was my much awaited, greatly anticipated Marie Claire Idee's mag. I got a subscription with my bday money. Its almost becoming impossible to find on the mag rack. And that magazine never fails to inspire. Wish there was an English version. Oh well, I only look at the pictures anyway.
The other box. Absolute adorable-ness.
You see. I won.
Here's a little close up.
This is my favorite panel for some reason. And to whom do I owe this wonderful bit of cuteness? That would be Darly at Daisys Little Cottage. Thank you honey, I love it. She says its just paper and glue, but as we know, paper and glue can be magical. And I think this little banner is. I know this will be inspiration indeed above the old art desk.
Don't forget Saturday, June 28th is Vanessa's party. I've got to try and put something fun together. I do love an Alice in Wonderland theme. I think this will be a blast.
Amidst the balancing of the checkbook and dealing with insurance and an insurance man and all that fun that comes with those things, I did manage to do a wee bit of creating. Just a wee.
This appears to be my new favorite quote. At least it seemed to show up on everything I did today.
And while I was not really keen on the way either one of these things turned out. I figure just making something, is well, part of the process. Not all the dogs at the dog show are gonna be blue ribbon winners. Or something like that. LOL. In other words. Yeah. These BARK.
You know how it is. Somethings you make that you love. And somethings are lukewarm. But its always the process that I enjoy and I guess in the long run that is what counts. Whats that saying, "its not the destination, but the journey". yeah...that sounds better than the dog show reference.
I think. Let's get ready to party.
**Edited to say, "oops! was only about a week early on the party". Yay! More time to create.
wow, maybe I should mail something to dh. This banner is to die for. Awesome job. I like the cards, but know what ya mean, glad you are enjoying the journey at least....Sis
Posted by: sherri | June 19, 2008 at 06:07 PM
that banner is AWESOME! and sure to inspire. :)
I really like the whole butterfly part of the second card - it all works so well, you know?
ok ... my turn for a wee bit. :)
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | June 19, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Cindy, I love the create banner and what a perfect place....above your art desk!!! You know what may not light your fire, will light other's!!! I love this butterfly page girl ~ xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | June 19, 2008 at 07:05 PM
i love your butterfly collages, i have some of that ribbon in the last one, SO cute!!! love the banner you won...YIPPEE...don'tcha love those wins:)
Posted by: Lori | June 19, 2008 at 08:37 PM
All I can say is pure eye candy. I kepts scrolling up and down! I love it all. Paper and Glue is magical and in your case material thread and buttons.
Posted by: Brook | June 20, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I love the butterfly card, it's a lovely combination & that banner you won is so sweet! Thank you so much for visiting my blog Cindy!
Posted by: Susan | June 20, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Don't you love the bold colors that Darly works with. I'm a pretty muted chocolate/coffee/orange/pink gal. I do enjoy looking at her colorful work :) Great Banner.
Hugs to ya,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | June 20, 2008 at 07:55 PM
I have been working on a few banners myself. They are nothing like the one you received. It is bold and beautiful. I know what you mean about enjoying the journey. I look at some of the first cards I made and how I thought they were just so great. But now I look at them and they were not that great. But I kept at it and now I really like what I am doing. Without those first cards...I would not be making banners, boxes and flowers, so many flowers!
So I guess I am enjoying the journey...with a few wrong turns along the way!
Have a wonderful weekend.
denise
Posted by: Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence | June 20, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Oh, Cindy, you always make me smile! I do like the dog show reference, but journey is good too:)
The banner from Darly is great! Love your cards, too!
Hugs, Marilyn:)
Posted by: Marilyn | June 21, 2008 at 10:23 AM
i feel so badly for your poor husband so i'm going to send him our bills.
i've missed you! it's been entirely too long since we've talked. i'm anxious to find out what you and T have come up with for the retreat.................
Posted by: Jan Thomason | June 21, 2008 at 07:16 PM
Love the new banner you received. Very colorful.
Your cards are great!, especially the butterfly one. I love butterflies.
Irma :)
Posted by: Irma's Rose Cottage | June 21, 2008 at 08:54 PM
What a fabulous banner
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 22, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Oh....I'm going to the Tea Party too! Sam and I are going out in the morning to do something special!
Posted by: Brook | June 22, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Wowee-what a fabulous banner! Don't ya just love banners?? Love your creations here, too. Fun stuff! :)
Posted by: Lisa Renea | June 23, 2008 at 05:59 PM
I really like the butterfly, and the quote is lovely.
Posted by: Dee Dee - Brownpaperpackaging.blogspot.com | June 24, 2008 at 10:53 PM