Dreams

It's so important to have dreams.  Some dreams are big and some are small, but when you realize a dream has come true, it's important to stop and just enjoy the moment.

Of course many of you know that I have been working with CHF now for sometime.  Their background stamps are what caught my eye initially - they had so many and at such reasonable prices, I just could not resist.  I will have to check with Liz, but I think my first order was around $200 of backgrounds!

I told Liz recently that I had some backgrounder stamp ideas brewing in my crazy brain and she told me to go for it.  :)  Today saw the release of my very first start to finish stamp designs.  There are a few that Richard must take the credit for - the Montana Tree Bark and Cracked Montana Earth.  Love those. 

This release came a little faster than we all expected so I haven't even stamped any of them except the Woodgrain.  Here is my first design with my first stamp:

I promise to get back to my Dreams of Design articles soon!  CHF has so much rubbah coming to the market in the next few weeks, I am just doing my best to keep on top of it all.  :D 

Here are the 8 Backgrounders that were released today:

Montana Tree Bark

Woodgrain

Cracked Montana Earth

Tulle

Petite Pattern

Cheesecloth

Scalloped Lace

Gingham

Thanks for taking a look and sharing this special day with me!  :)   

Comments

[Teresa]

Wow, just think of the things you can do with these stamps.

[Sharon (notimetostamp)]

Hi Lisa -- HUGE CONGRATS!!! What a thrill, I am sure!!! Your very own stamp designs -- I'm sure you are flying high!!! And rightfully so!!! I read somewhere earlier today about them (gee, can't remember where -- Debbie Olson, probably?)so had to come and check them out!!! Again, great work, well deserved -- and CONGRATS!!!!!

[Jennifer Ellefson]

Such great stuff, Lisa! Congratulations on a great release - the first of many, I'm sure!

[Sherry Wright]

Wow Lisa, I just popped in to check out your blog.. lots of amazing stuff! Congrats on the new stamps. After trying my first backgrounder for CPS I know I need more. ;0)

[Bethany]

Congratulations! Your stamps are really fantastic. You should be proud! Also, thanks for writing about designing. Your articles have really helped me immensely. Especially the personal thoughts about persistence. You are an amazing designer and person.

[Rose Ann]

These are wonderful!! Congratulations on having your first stamps produced!

Your card is stunning! Looks like patterned paper! Wow!

[Gina K.]

Lids,
Congrats. I will get them all, I'm sure! They are so nice, versatile and so very creative!

[Debbie Olson]

What an exciting event for you, Lisa! Your backgrounds are gorgeous!!

Yippeeee yahooooo eeeeeeee!!!! :D

[Nichole Heady]

I am so proud of you, girlfriend! Love that woodgrain!!!! It is FABULOUS!!!

[Linda D]

Lisa, What wonderful images!! I can see why you are so excited about them, and your card is beautiful!! {{{{Lisa}}}}

[Moni]

WOW! Congrats my friend. Sorry I haven't been around for the journey! I'm SO proud of you!:)
I guess i'm going shopping.

[Lisa Silver (silvergirl)]

What an exciting moment, Lisa! I'm so proud of your accomplishment! It's no little feat... but the hard work and the journey make it all the more sweet. --- lise

[Sharon Harnist]

Lisa, these are SO fabulous -- you did an amazing job!! And this card is fabulous . . . so soft & pretty -- something you wouldn't expect with a wood grain!

[Angelnorth]

Congratulations Lisa - great designs and I just love your sample card. Have fun playing with the other BGers as you get chance to stamp the rest of them!

[Linda Bullard]

Fabulous card with your new Woodgrain background, Lisa! That's one I ordered! Your thoughts about acknowleging and enjoying achievements also reminded me of another favorite saying of mine:

"Now and then
it is good to pause
in our pursuit of happiness
and just be happy."

Congratulations on your dream come true. Enjoy your happiness. Linda

[Mary Duffek]

Congrats on the wonderful background stamps! They are wonderful! TFS

[Cindy Keery]

Congratulations Lisa! These are awesome!

[lauraos]

Congrats! I love all the new backgrounders...already put in my order!

[lexi]

congrats lisa! the best is yet to come as you see others using them, too! i love your woodgrain card! :) lexi

[Holly]

Congratulations, Lisa!!!!!!!!!! You did an awesome job making your very first stamps! Whoo hoo!!

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Lisa, awesome card! Congrats!!!! Who makes the sentiment stamp--love it? I looked through CHF and didn't see it.

[jenn]

I'm so proud of you, sweet friend!! I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

[Keri Sereika]

Lisa you ROCK~!!! Your backgrounders are awesome, and your sample card is STUNNING! *I am blessed*

[juliehrr]

YEA!!! Hurray!!! I'm so proud of *you*! And, these are fan-stamp-magorical background images ALL! WOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!