I'm in several swaps over at SCS for ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) and gift tags so I will be working on those over the weekend. I will try to get some pictures uploaded to share with everyone.
I've been reading blogs about CHA this past week. Everyone who attended seemed excited about all the new products coming out in the next few months. Basic Grey, my favorite line of paper, has 3 new styles that I truly want: Marrakech, Porcelain and Wisteria. They also have one called Lime Reality but I'm not sure that I really like the bright colors. Others might. Just not my style. I did see their Bittersweet papers and want them as well. They're already out.
Then there's Tim Holtz. I've watched his demo videos several times. First because he's just adorable. Second, because he's so talented. It is because of those videos that I delved into distress inks, crackle medium and now alcohol inks. Next thing you know I'll be using the masks!!! Hard to imagine! And grungeboard? Oh I love that stuff. Of course it has this strange smell when you first open the package, but it goes away completely after a few hours. No worries!
I've grown addicted to Stickles as well. And when I don't want that glittery-glitter look, I like the Distressed Stickles. They tone it down and it give that oldie but goodie look. Love that stuff!
I've wanted a Bind-It-All for months now. Unfortunately it's not high on my list of things I can afford to get. But it sure looks like fun to make all those books and bind them yourselves. I can use it. But I'm a patient person. I'll wait.
Next I noticed that Inkadinkadoo has come out with more Inchie stamps. These are so cute. They are perfect for ATCs. I plan on purchasing some of those this weekend. Just love the way they look.
Now on to something different. I was lurking around a scrapbooking board and it was interesting the topic of conversation that came up. It was about "judging". Within the midst of some well-written posts, there was reference to the political threads that were up during the election. During that time there was a lot of rudeness and name-calling from both sides of the fence. Today I read that some feel that it was a shame others couldn't discuss things without doing that. Funny, but I recall some of that rudeness coming right from that horse's mouth along with a couple of others. Pot, kettle, black, my dear? It's amazing how people can start a thread about "judging" yet they are the most judgmental people around. And once again, the "authority" on Scripture in the Bible rears its ugly head.
I do judge people. Not on the basis of their ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc., and not immediately upon meeting them. I judge them as I get to know them. It's a fact of life. We all judge each other. Some people judge others based on their political beliefs. Some people judge you on your religious beliefs. Personally I prefer to judge you on how you treat me and those around us. Now I do, however, judge people's clothes--like mixing two different plaids together. Can anyone say "fashion police"? But it's the superficial stuff that I judge on. Once I get to know someone, I can judge whether I really want to have them in my life or not. And based on some of the women at this board, I wouldn't want them on my block.
Oh well, life's just full of bitches!
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