Friday, January 11, 2008

Another little birdie...


...and this one looks like he's soooooooo lonely without a Mrs. beside him. This is my new Hero Arts stamp I picked up recently from the LSS. Isn't he adorable? Of course, I was instantly drawn to this little guy, a) because I love bird stamps, and b) cuz the little guy look so forlorn in that cage all by lonesome. I just couldn't leave him sitting on the shelf all alone, could I????????? LOL. Into my basket he jumped.

The paper is fabulous, and it's from American Craft, but I forgot the name of it. The colors, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, Black and Tan are scrumptious! I want to go back and buy a bunch more of this stuff....

The layout is uber easy, nothing fancy on this one today folks. I won't bore you with the details. The sentiment is from Verve Visual and is called set called Heartfelt Phrases. I thought the sentiment was perfect to convey what his little guy must be feeling in there....

So, have you ever seen Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine? Specifically, I'm talking about the Feb 08 edition, and guess what? This magazine marks the very first time any of my work has been published on a national level! Woo-hoo! Actually, Webster's Pages is running an ad in this issue and my work is part of the ad. All of the projects shown are things I made. Would you like to them up close and personal? Thought you'd never ask....(tee-hee)...

Here is the frame I made....

And here is one of the two cards that appear in the ad.....both an inside and outside shot....


And I can't forget showing you the chocolate, mmmm-mmmmm! Thanks for letting me share this moment with you. Now I'm just waiting with bated breath to see my work in the Feb 08 issue of Cards!

It's time for me to skidaddle.....we're just hanging around the homefront today. We've got basketball tomorrow and Sunday. I'm planning on getting lots of cards made!

Hugs,

Amy

35 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:13 AM

    WOW! That is AWESOME Amy!! I can't wait till my issue arrives. I love that magazine. You deserve it girl!!

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  2. What fantastic smaples Amy! I'm so proud of you! Thanks for sharing them with us. Your talent amazes me sometimes...(who am I kidding? It amazes me ALL the time!)

    And your birdie card is my most favorite yet!

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  3. now THAT'S an Amy card, i said to myself when i saw today's post! the coordinating dp, the bird, it all works so well! love it!

    congrats, too, on being published like this! WOOOO HOOOO from GA!

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  4. Your blog is gorgeous!!! Great work!

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  5. Anonymous10:03 AM

    Many Congratulations, Amy!! I am so happy for you.

    barb hendrickson

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  6. WooooHooooo amy!!! I have a subscription to ME Home Comanion ... I better go check it out (I got it last week but have had no time to sit and enjoy it yet!) I am so very happy for you.

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  7. Way to go! The samples are FANTASTIC.
    I love the sentiment inside the frame..its awesome..
    congratulations!

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  8. Amy...

    That is fantastic! You should have a skip in your walk today! How SUPER! And I I just love Engelbreit's Home companion!

    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  9. Congratulations on your publication. That must be so fun!

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  10. Anonymous12:44 PM

    Look at you ROCKING the publication world...I am sooooo thrilled for you. Your samples are stunning...congrats to you!

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  11. Congratulations! Your projects are absolutely gorgeous! Couldn't pick a fav of the 3 if I had to! As for today's card- it yells out "Amy Westerman!" I love the color combo and, of course the bird stamp- how perfect is that sentiment for it!

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  12. Amy, tried to email you, but your address is not working. Just wanted to know if you would mind if I put you on my link list? You are so inspiring I would love my friends to see your work.

    Rosie In the UK

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  13. Anonymous1:45 PM

    Congratulations! I finally found the Inkadinkadoo bird stamps at my Archiver's this week and was estatic. They even had a little Valentine's set with love birds that jumped into my basket as well. All of the bird stamps I own are thanks to your enabling!

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  14. Fantastic and congratulations to you!! Your work is such an inspiration - now I am off to Verve Visual to find that sentiment!! YAY!

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  15. Thes are FAB, Amy--Congratulations! It's high time you were published---such fresh and gorgoeus work!

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  16. Well done - love the frame and the card and the words inside are so romantic. That little bird on your other card desperately needs a mate!

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  17. Wow! That is so awesome! Congrats on the national publication :) You rock!

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  18. Oh, I love that little bird stamp too! And congrats on getting published nationally! Your work is awesome.

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  19. Anonymous4:29 PM

    Oh, Amy, these are lovely! Congratulations on being published, it's well deserved!!!!

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  20. Beautiful! Congratulations!!

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  21. Gorgeous, gorgeous, I especially love the frame.

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  22. Ooops AND Congrats!

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  23. Anonymous7:32 PM

    Congrats Amy! I'm a long time subscriber to her mag. There you are on page 7...how exciting!!!!

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  24. Congrats Amy!!! That is THE BEST!!!! the samples are YUMMY! *wink*

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  25. Congratulations on being published! That's fantastic, and you totally deserve it. Your projects are gorgeous. So happy for you!

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  26. HUGE Congrats Amy!!! Love all those cards..they are gorgeous!
    BTW.. I got the goodies today and they just made my day!! Thank you so much for thinking of me! I posted them on my blog today.

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  27. This card is beautiful! I love the vibrant colors! I actually saw this stamp in the new Hero Arts catalog last week and put it on my list! You must remember the name of this paper-it's gorgeous!

    And congratulations on being published! That's great!

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  28. These projects are just beautiful. I love seeing all of your creations.

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  29. Congratulations, Amy!! Everything is absolutely gorgeous!

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  30. Anonymous2:48 PM

    WAY TO GO AMY!~!!! That is incredible! I can't wait to see the issue!!! Your stuff is amazing! :D YOUR talent is wonderful! Congratulations!

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  31. Anonymous6:24 PM

    Congratulations, Amy! That is soooo exciting! Your work is stunning! I love it!
    Hugs and smiles

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  32. Congrats on your national publication!
    I love the samples you have treated us to.
    The card for today's blog entry is just stunning. Super colour combo. TFS

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  33. Congratulations! That is so great, your projects are wonderful!

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  34. Anonymous9:16 AM

    HOW EXCITING FOR YOU!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    Everything is beautiful, can't wait to see it in "print"!

    Rachel

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  35. Love the color combo on your first card! Very stunning!!!
    Congrats on being published!!! All your creations are amazing!!!

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