DeWyze Choice....

Here is a quick graduation card...it is in honor of our new American Idol..... Lee DeWyze! He graduated from working in a paint store in IL to being our American Idol... and he was so humble about it...I think he was on the verge of crying when he won! He seemed genuinely shocked that he won.... I personally voted for him 3 times because I wanted to see him win...and I got my votes worth!

Recipe: digi stamp by Fire Cracker Designs, Core'dinations cardstock, Tim Holtz Damask Texture Fade embossing folder, sanding block, Want2scrap pearls, Copics: Y00 Y13 Y15 BV00 BV04 BV08 E40 E42

WOYWW and Chit Chat

I am bad and have not made anything for 5 days. I know I know! Bad! But... I figured I would participate in What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday and show you the new Tim Holtz Texture Fades.... these are the Damask and Regal Flourish Texture Fades.... I used them on Coredinations cardstock and they give a very deeply embossed image. Look at how clearly the patterns stand out and I haven't even sanded them yet.

Now on to the chat...American Idol...what can I say?
Lee and Crystal were both really good...Crystal was actually excellent...but I still don't like her that much. I remember thinking wow, that chick can sing...but I still don't particularly care for what she sings...this thing could go either way...

What the heck was with the singles...I was so shocked that they didn't sing the same song... I was actually disappointed. And what the heck is with Cara this year? Why does she sound so pretentious every time she gives a comment. When did she become the be all end all of the music industry. I guess she is, what with all the number one hits she writes and produces...but still...

Did you watch Glee? I love that darn show. When that beanie baby fell off of Rachel's outfit and Curt said..."And... we have a jumper!" I actually spit out my soda. That darn show is just hilarious. I need to go back and watch all the original episodes that I never got to see.

Spring Mother's Day and American Idol Chit Chat

Ok here is another attempt at a Mother's Day card...I think we are improving here. Played some more with my Tim Hotltz Alterations dies... loving them... this one is the On the Edge Ornate die.

What did you all think of Idol last night? Now I personally LOVE Shania...so for me it was a good night. I have seen her in concert, have most of her albums...know her songs by heart. I guess I am a closet country/pop fan. I really liked everybody last night. This is so hard for me...I don't even really have a favorite. Shiobahn was a bit rough for me but she came through at the end of the song and won over the judges. I really liked Lee. Aaron sang my favorite Shania song...so I have to give him some props. Glad he changed the lyrics...since he was singing to him Mom and all. I really don't know who is gonna go home.

I can now also say I am officially a GLEEK! I really like Glee. I watched it again last night and I think I really like it because I was in the Glee club in highschool...of course we didn't call it that, it was just Chorus. :0)

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Recipe: SU! Serene Spring stamp set and All Holidays sentiment, PTI Vintage cream, Stampers Select White and Aqua Mist cardstock, PTI Everyday Blessings designer paper, Nestabilities Labels One, Tim Holtz Alterations On the Edge Ornate die, Reflections pearls, AC Moore flowers, Pearl brad from RAK, London Fog Memento Ink, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, SU! Scallop Edge border and corner punches, Felt, Tim Holtz Alterations Tatered Florals die, Copic markers

American Idol Chit Chat

Ok I am jumping right in here...why was Crystal crying last night....was she so moved with her own performance that she moved herself to tears.... She is very talented but I just don't know about her. I know she is probably the nicest person ever...but the way she comes off is just so confusing to me. Why the crying??? Doesn't she realize she is going to be the next Idol...there is no need for the crying.

And what is up with Ellen? I need a little less comic relief and a little more constructive feedback from her. Telling someone they are the soup of the day and she doesn't like that flavor is not constructive...what do you not like about it???? Poor Tim ....what is he supposed to do with that. At least Simon said he has come a long way.

I think Lee was awesome. Shiobahn... has a strange congested sound sometimes when she sings...she needs to find a song that is entirely in her register...so that she sounds good through the entire song from start to finish.

I think Mike may be going home.... he is good but last night was a bit lack-luster.

Casey is just jamming... I don't think he realizes he is competing...he is just performing up there on stage every week...doing his thing.

Aaron did ok but .... he is so young...I don't think he will go all the way. He needs more polish and performance training.

American Idol Chit Chat...

As requested...here is my American Idol review for the week. So sorry it is late. I was out to dinner Tuesday and didn't see Idol until the middle of the night and then missed it last night because I was in the ER. No worries I am ok... it was a false alarm.

I actually got scolded last night at the restaurant after my ER adventure for trying to check the Idol results on my blackberry. Apparently some people just don't understand that we need to know who got voted off immediately as it happens!

I thought everyone did really well on Elvis night. Adam was a great mentor, he had some very constructive feedback for the contestants. My least favorite performances were from Andrew and Casey. I like Casey but I just found my mind wandering during his performance which must have meant I was bored...or could have been that it was 1 am and I was just sleepy. I think Lee was great, Katie was Sassy and I still love Shiobhan and her originality even if Cara can't seem to label her. Why are they so obsessed with labeling everybody. I know the music industry is a business and they want to be able to market people effectively but jeez...can't the girl have some diversity?

I am not too thrilled that Katie went home. I still think she had potential. Andrew had run his course and I am ok with him leaving. I need to watch last night's episode when I get home tonight. People were saying Adam's performance was very theatrical...I want to know what that means.

And to everyone that can't understand why Tim is still on there....it is simple... the little ladies are infatuated with him. I think TURBAN may be around for a while. lol...He is starting to actually grow on the judges. He is like the second coming of Zac Efron.... we are going to be seeing this kid on something after Idol is done. Probably Glee. For some reason, I really want Idol to redo the voting process so that you can vote for the people you want to go home....that way people would only vote when they didn't like something and the less talented people would end up leaving instead of staying by way of popularity votes.

As always...just my two cents...

American Idol Chit chat and copic coloring homework share

Well, I am still busy coloring for my Color Me Creative class with Suzanne Dean, so I thought I would share my latest homework for landscapes with all of you in cyberland just to prove I am not just watching TV and lounging around!!!

My tree was colored using copics: G99, YG67, YG63, YG03, G20.

Ok now onto chit chat... what do you think of this season of American Idol?

People are very underwhelmed with the talent this season. I can't say that I disagree. No one has really stood out as great to me yet, although some people really like Crystal. If I had to pick favorites at this point I would say Shiobhan because she is just so different than anything I have ever seen or heard and Lee because I like his voice. I can honestly say that overall I have not enjoyed any of the performances lately from any of the contestants. I am not surprised that Paige went home last night, she was so bad the other night I was embarrassed for her. I think Tim was a little shocked that he made it through to the top 10...he probably had to go back to the Idol house and unpack his suitcase. I think most of them need some vocal lessons and help with their stage presence. It will be interesting to see what they do next week with the R&B soul theme. I think Usher will be a good mentor...look what he did for little Justin Beiber! All in all I think this may be the last season of Idol.. with Scowel (my nickname for cranky Simon) leaving and all these lackluster performances....it may just go off the air.

New Ava pic and American Idol Chit Chat

No creative post today, still exhausted and not finished with my coloring. I got side tracked last night working on replacing the pages for my copic mini journal. I spilled milk on my journal (YUCK!) and while it doesn't smell bad exactly, it does seem stained on the edges. So new and improved pages are on the way. I spent forever last night typing up the colors instead of handwriting them. I figured if I am going to redo it, I may as well do it better (typed, neat and combos in color family order).

Here is my baby pic for today. My favorite baby, Ava is five and a half weeks old. I nick named her Pink Diddy b/c I think she looks so cool in this picture.

And onto my American Idol review....

The girls....oh girls what is the matter with you? The girls continue to underwhelm me this year. Poor Paige was terrible. My Katie who I want to like just wasn't very dynamic last night. Shiobhan was interesting....I still love hearing that big voice coming out of that tiny woman. Didi was okay, I still think her voice is pretty. Overall the girls just don't hold my interest very well. I must have walked in and out of the room about 10 times to do other things...I just don't find anyone to have any real spark or charisma. ( I didn't even bother to watch Kaitlyn or Lily or the redheaded pixie...what is her name again. You see- forgettable.... The songs they are choosing are so dark and dreary. They really need to pick more interesting songs...

Crystal still is the best in the girl category... I am not sure I would buy anything she puts out or go to one of her shows...but as far as the girls go...she is the one to beat as Simon puts it. She has a great voice, she is a good performer, and she is consistent. Can't wait to see what the boys do tonight.

PS- I will not even comment on Ellen sniffing Simon and sitting in his lap...ok I guess I just did comment! lol! She is too funny.

Easter Blessings and American Idol Chit Chat

I made this card the other night, but am not sure I like the layout. I think I may take it apart and revamp it a bit. Maybe I will shift the elements around or something. I was too distracted watching American Idol the last two nights.

I really was surprised at how the girls performed. They were not that great. I wasn't too impressed with them. No clear favorites yet. They boys were much better. I think my favorites so far are Casey and Lee! I am so predictable. I always end up favoring the male gravelly voiced contestants (i.e.- Chris Daughtry, David Cook...). I really like Ellen as a judge too...she is positive but also offers the contestants constructive critisism from a layman's perspective. Kudos to her!

Recipe: Musing Melinda stamp by Whiff of Joy, Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue designer paper, PTI Lemon Tart and Stampers Select White cardstock, SU! Almost Amethyst cardstock, SU! Grosgrain Ribbon and Scallop Trim Border Punch, Diamond Stickles, Nestabilities, Bow Easy, CAC Pinafore computer font, Copics: