Monday, January 9, 2012

Miyako-Chan Is Here!

Hello Everyone! Are you ready to meet our first Release #5 image? This little girl is named Miyako, after my cousin's daughter. She lives far away, but her mommy grew up in Hawaii and tries to teach her all about our local culture. So even though she lives in the mainland, she has a Hawaiian first name, Japanese middle name, and calls her grandma Tutu! I think that's awesome!


On to the card... my CBFF (crafty BFF) Debi is truly a lifesaver!!! I ran into some issues recently and was running behind schedule in making some samples for our introductions. She put on her cape and saved the day! Thanks Debi! I owe you big time!


While discussing upcoming images on Skype, I asked my sister to think about drawing a little girl holding a heart. Suddenly she stopped, looked up to the ceiling, and said she could visualize the image already- a girl holding an origami heart above her head. I'm amazed she can translate things that we discuss into an image onto paper.


And I just love how Debi translated the image into a Valentine's Day card! Debi used additional stamps from Paper Trey Ink and DP from Imaginisce, along with some baker's twine.

OK- ready to enter to win some candy? Here's the rules in case you haven't played with us before:
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  3. Tell us if you still send out valentines and to who! :)
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  1. **CrEaTiNgWiThAlOhA**January 9, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    i adore this stamp right in time for V-Day....i usually help my girls do there valentine for the friends at school how adorable this would be to include her in there cards....tfs...liann

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  2. Debbie GemmellJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Love your stamps!! I do follow on Facebook I hope that is what you mean!! I will be sending out a valentine to my Husband this year...He needs a wee bit more <3 than usual!! My girls also have Japanese middle names, Kiiko , and Mieko!! Thanks!

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  3. JeniJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    So cute!!!! I <3 Hearts!! (And yes, I was one of those girls who put hearts to dot their i's in school. LoL)
    I make Valentines with my neighbors and sometimes if I have time make them for co-workers and some friends. Not too many, though. This year I may start earlier and make more. XD

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  4. KristiJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Your stamps are the cutest!

    We make up little Valentine's for my son's 1st grade and daughter's Pre-K classes. They love participating in making cards for their classmates.

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  5. LeanneJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Your conversations with your sister must be pretty awesome! She did a gr8 job with Miyako!. Gr8 card Debi (I'll go leave her some love too)! Gr8 colors and a fun layout.

    The past couple years I've been making v-day ATC cards for my co-workers. It's always nice to receive something even if you don't have a valentine. And I usually give one to my family.

    Have sweet day!

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  6. WongstoJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Ooh I love Miyako and the great shading Debi did! I'm a teacher so there's always Valentine's cards for either my students (when I'm teaching) or my fellow teachers and other people that work at the school. Now that I've discovered paper crafts (I'm late to the party) I can use my newfound collection of stamps, Copics, etc. to make my cards! This stamp would be a perfect edition to my growing collection :)

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  7. AliJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Another cute stamp! Last year was the first time in a long time that I made anything for V-day. I cut little fry boxes with my Silhouette and filled them with candy for my son's friends at his daycare. I'll probably do something similar this year.

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  8. MimiJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    oh! she is so adorable!! sweet and cute card from Debi! I still help my teen daughter make valentines for her friends... it's so sweet that she does this every year! ;D

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  9. SuiLanJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Debi did an beautiful job on this card! Miyako is adorable!
    I make Valentines just for my husband and daughters... But I have a dear friend that I always exchange gifts with.

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  10. BrendaJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    such an adorable image! i can't believe how quickly valentine will be upon us! speaking of valentines, the only one who receives valentine's cards from me these days are my hubby and kids.

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  11. JulieJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I've just found your stamps and OMG they are so cute! Love them all but the new valentines stamps are devine. Need to find someone who ships to Australia!

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  12. MetteJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    I love her little heart and the card. Super colouring.

    I don't send Valentine cards anymore as a single lady but my daughter is already asking me to make some (she's 6 lol).

    Hugs, Mette

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  13. Jenny V.January 11, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    oh my, she's too adorable! my son likes to make valentine's cards for his class hope we can get started early this year. i also like making cards to give to my friends,co-workers,my son's teachers, and of course hubby. i just love valentine's day, love is in the air.

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  14. scrapper alJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    So cute! I don't send out Valentine's cards anymore, but Miyako could get me started again.

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  15. sunflower sueJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Miyako is just darling! I no longer send valentines, but I do make a few cards every year for my nephews and niece.

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  16. krisJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Miyako-Chan is such a doll!! love her!

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