Asian Lights at the Cleveland Zoo

The family got together and went to the Cleveland Zoo

to see the Asian Lights. So cool! 

It was hot, and we got rained on a bit, but it was fun. 

I took 154 pictures, but I'm only going to post a few. 

The snow leopard area is really nice. Didn't get to see it last year as

it wasn't completed. Just look at the pretty cat. 

Brand new, and just born baby black rhino. 

the lights got really good as it got darker out. 

Sarah and Jason in front of sunflower lights. 

Rows of pretty butterfly lights. 

thought these were pretty. Rows of them on either side of the trail. 

hubby in front of a row of moons, and stars. 

I just loved the dragon they had on the water. Really big. 

pair of swans also on the water facing each other. I couldn't get back far

enough to take a pic of both of them. Again really large. 

lanterns in the trees. Was so pretty. 

Elephants! 

It was so pretty, and fun to walk through the zoo at night. 

Hope they do it again next summer. 

Stamping trails

Karen

First day of September, and Julie Nutting Tag

Happy first day of September! 

Going to be 87 today. So that is the perfect day to 

go to the zoo right? 

 

Right?

 

Okay maybe not, but I'm still going. 

I'm dreaming of everything pumpkin! 

Fall is my favorite season. Even though fall turns

to winter I still live for Fall every year! 

I made this Julie Nutting doll tag for a swap that I'm in. 

Think I nailed the fall theme! 

Stamping trails

Karen

Halloween Cards to Beat the Heat

We are in the middle of a heat wave here. Some schools

closed early yesterday, and some are closed today due to 

no AC. 

Yesterday I was at Betty's doing some stamping, and made 

Halloween cards. Great way to beat the heat..crafting in a nice air conditioned home. 

Here is another one that I made. 

Stamp set used Jar on Haunts by SU!

Now since it was hot I still got my walking in. Yesterday we went after 6 so it wasn't as hot. 

Today I went early to Brunswick lake and hiked around the peninsula a few times. 

Right now it is sitting at 94. Thinking this summer will break the record for 

high temps. 

Stay cool out there, and don't forget to drink plenty of water. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Disney Themed ATC

I needed to make some Disney themed artist trading cards for a swap I'm in. 

Since I don't own any Disney stamps I used some stickers that I 

picked up at Pat Catan's yesterday. 

The castle on the card was made with a Halloween die that I 

got at Michael's. The magic begins with you is a stamp from Stampin'Up! 

The set name is Magical and Mystical, and it has long since been retired. 

Both Tinkerbell, and Olaf are on the outside of the shaker packet. Gives

the cards a little more dimension.

 

Hope my partner enjoys these. 

 

Oh a little tip...the background on the Olaf card is actually part of the packaging 

 

that the stickers were in! Also the words on the right are from the package. Talk

 

about getting more bang for your buck! 

 

Stamping trails
Karen

Creepy Unicorn, and Mermaid for Halloween

I picked up a few new Halloween stamp sets while at Michael's last

week. Love the creepy unicorn! The background done with

distress oxide ink. Outside edge embossed with black powder then

outlined with a gold sharpie marker. 

I also sprayed it with pearl mist. 

From that same set a creepy mermaid. Love her! 

I found the quote on the internet. There are lots of mermaid quotes. (who knew)

Most of the quotes were pretty long so I selected the one that would fit on the artist

trading card. 

This one is also embossed with powder around the edges. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Beautiful Horse Sketch, and Back to School ATC

Emily sketched this beautiful horse while

she was visiting on Sunday. Love how she

draws. So amazing to watch her. 

I'm still working on some back to school artist trading cards. 

This will be the last one this year. The image of the girl on the stack of books

I received in one of the many swaps I do. Background paper is from a pack I 

got at Tuesday Morning last year. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Sarah and Melinda at the Zoo, and ATC

Beautiful pic of Sarah, and Melinda at the zoo. 

We went to a bridal event at the zoo yesterday afternoon. 

So fun. 

Planning a trip back to see the Asian lights. Did get to see Willy. He

is the bull elephant, but since we were there for the event we couldn't tour the

entire zoo. 

Some more artist trading cards I made to swap. These ladies are from Dylusions, and

called rightly enough "Fancy Lady" 

Background done with Distress Oxide ink. 

Today I'm off with Betty again to the bridal store they have in 

downtown Medina. Who know what trouble we will get into. 

Stamping trails

Karen