Vacation project

While I was on "vacation" from club, we each brought a project for all of us to do. We ended up with 4 different projects! It was great! I loved to see how these ladies handled the situation! I am thinking of doing this every month with them!

Here's mine: I adapted it from a project I made a month or so ago! Believe it or not, the colors are Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. The stamp set used was SUPPOSED to be Medallion but I left it home. I used Circle Circus instead during the demonstration :(

I, of course, covered it up by saying, "See you too can be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!" The funny thing was, they all were demonstrators! They all signed under me :) So then I quickly thought and said, "Oh... and you all are already! Fabulous!" This project is so quick and fun! The gift card fits perfectly! You can change the paper, colors and more! It's awesome! Can't wait to do one for Christmas!

My Niece's B-Day Card

I have a fabulous niece named Andrea! I love her to pieces! Her favorite color is Sage Green... Here's something I through together for her... LOL! Actually, I stressed over this card because I wanted to make it really special.

The funny thing is, this card would have been the card that never stops because I have added about 5 things to it before I finally decided to call it quits. I wanted it to be simple, elegant, sparkly and yet... not... all at the same time! LOL!!

What do you think? I used the Nouveau Chic paper pack, Basic Gray, Whisper White and Sage Shadow

Fancy... Cont'd

As promised, I played with Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla - please know that is what that is SUPPOSED to be. LOL! I don't know what is going on with lighting in my house.

Anyway, I am having way too much fun with these Matchboxes and the Big Shot! I have even another color combination in mind... ooooooooo bet you can't wait! LOL

Fancy....

I can just hear my little one's saying, "Fancy" as they put the pinkies in the air and imitate Spongebob Squarepants. *giggles*...

I took the ideas and color combination (Blush Blossom, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla) from this coming month's Stampin' Success, a Stampin' Up! publication for Demonstrators only! I have thoroughly enjoyed this rich looking combo and put my own spin on it. I can see this at a formal dinner, a wedding, a birthday party... oh just about anywhere!

For my next trick, I am going to do a box just for someone who posted to my Facebook site... Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue...... ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! yes!

Ever have one of those weeks?

I have to apologize. This is my busiest time of the month! I had plans for last week and they went completely out the window... but I am one of those people that rolls with the punches! I have lots to share this week. So, here's a project that I saw online and decided to re-create my own way. I am not the type to "buy" box templates so I figured out stuff on my own and I have changed a few things since making this box.

The front box will be a bit smaller to fit Stampin' Up!'s medium cello bags (which I filled with those super sugary candy pieces for the top of cupcakes or regular cakes). The inside has tubes for jimmies (or sprinkles or whatever you like). Basically, this is a birthday cake tote! I love this idea!

June 16th, you can do this class at my house. If you are interested in taking this class to go, contact me! We can do just the instructions or have a kit with cut paper and instructions!

Mother's Day

Wow... what a great day yesterday was for me. It was just us. Just the family, kicking it at home, doing what we wanted, eating when we wanted, it was relaxing! Well, now, I have got to get back to work. I have a cruise to earn!

If you look to the left of my blog. I am keeping a visual goal on my blog of what I need to achieve the cruise. I have two clubs this week so you will see this number shoot up. I could use your help though!

I am featuring a kit this week called, "More Thoughts." This is an all-in-one kit that comes with LOTS of supplies to create handmade cards! The cards are pre-folded, it comes with envelopes, a stamp set, chipboard, adhesive, ink spots, the list goes on and on! I love this kit. Later, I will post a card I have created with this kit.

If you purchase this kit, I will give you a free gift! You can choose from any of my retired stamp sets, Sale-a-bration stamp sets or other free goodies! I love tons to choose from!

Birthday Box

Happy Birthday! This box was made for my club tonight! I had mentioned that I was making this today and my new friend Terri (her birthday is in October) thought it was sweet that I was thinking of her... So Terri! This box is for you!!

Hopefully her delusion is over now... honestly it's my birthday month! I wanted to make 1 birthday item since we are mostly doing Valentine projects! I hope my club members like it :)

What do you think? Are you interested in joining a club? I have many to chose from... even a "club at home" - for those that live far away! Think about it! I promise it's worth you time and money!! Contact me if you are interested!

October specials

The Winter Mini is coming out soon! October 1st you can start ordering!! I am so excited it's not even funny. This is one of the sets for the October special - select birthday stamps are 20% to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Anniversary! Crazy for Cupcakes is on that list! What an awesome stamp set!

Anyway, here's my take on the card that is on the flyer. I changed the colors to be more fall-like! I also added the Scallop Edge punch to give it a little more flavor.

I like the way it turned out! I hope you do too!

Sassy Susie

I think the general feeling about this stamp set is... people love it! I have to admit, I would vote for Susie if she ran for President of the US! This set cracks me up.

You know what I love more about this set? The way it stamps. The font is so clean when you stamp it. It looks like it printed into the paper. At any rate, I made this card for my sister's birthday. She turns 58 this year!

At any rate, Mary M. suggested once again that I update my blog. Here you go Mary! Just for you!! LOL! Don't worry Peggy, I didn't forget you either! LOL!

I watercolored Susie - I tried to put in a shadow, a sun, added rouge to her cheeks, a lipstick print on the mug and such. I added bling to Susie by making her earrings and necklace gold. I even gave her sparkly eyeshadow. What do you think?

Happy 50th, Bro!

Well, If you know me at all, you know that I am the youngest of 4 kids. My sister is 57, my oldest brother is 55, and my youngest brother turns 50!! Woo Hoo!! I am so excited about this. This is the card I am sending him. I just love the fact that he is the big 5 - 0! I also love, rubbing it in!!!! LOL!!

Recipe:
Stamp set: Crab & Company and Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Really Red, Blue Bayou
Paper: Kraft, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Glitter Glue, Metallic Brad, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Aqua Painter and Sponges