Hello!

Hi everyone, sooooo sorry that it's been awhile since my last post, but most of you know what has been going on. We thought that my cousin was doing much better, he was even transfered to a rehab facility where he was to start therapy. Unfortunately he was only there for a day when they had to transfer him back to the hospital.

With this and other things going on I have had to put things on the back burner for awhile.

My brother asked me to make the Christmas cards for their company again this year, lucky they choose one of the samples that I made last year for them. This is the card for this year, I have 100 of them to make by next weekend, I need to get busy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Peaceful Wishes (retired), Linen (retired).

Paper~ Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla.

Ink~ Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip.

Accessories~ Vintage Brads, Natural Hemp, Ticket Corner punch, circle punch, paper piercer, sponge, Non-SU! product-Stickles.

Many Thanks for your kind words....

Thank you for all your well wishes and prayers for my cousin Jason. I appreciate all the emails that you have sent me along with the comments that have been made on my blog. All of the prayers and thoughts have helped tremendously.

I hope to get back into stamping soon, but with everyting that is going on, I have seem to have lost my mojo along the way. Please keep Jason in your thoughts and prayers as he has a long road ahead of him! Hope to find my mojo soon!

Take care,
~Diane

Quick Update...

Hi everyone, so sorry I've been so quite lately. Life seems to take some pretty quick turns at the drop of a hat. Last Tuesday October 21 one of my cousins was in a very serious car accident. The driver in the other vehicle was killed. My cousin Jason was not, but he has some very serious injuries including broken bones in his back & neck. I come from a very close knit family and alot of my extended family has spent many hours at the hospital with my Aunt & Uncle and their family during this time. Please keep Jason in your prayers as he goes through this very difficult time in his life.

I hope to get in some stamping time soon, but my first priority is my family. Please keep checking back for any updates. Take Care, Diane

Happy Monday!!!!

Hi everyone, I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Today's card is one I made for a couple different challenges. First I wanted to participate in last week's SCS color challenge, I LOVE the color combination for this challenge. The other challenge is for Beate's WSC, I did change it up a bit, I made a square card instead of the tall card shown in the sketch. I LOVE square cards!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Dreams Du Jour, Pocket Silhouette's, Stitched.

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White.

Ink~ White Craft, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose.

Accessories~ Blender pen, Designer label punch, oval punches, Scallop punch, paper piercer, Pink Taffeta ribbon, Non- SU! product - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' folder, Nestibilities, decorative pearls.

BIC - Upsy Daisy

Where does the time go? This week has flew by! The kids & I had a three day week this past week and we have been enjoying this long weekend! I was able to sqeeze in some stamping time though!!

Today's card is my card for Beate's BIC #27. What a fun image to work with! I decided to work with the colors in the image to create my card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Upsy Daisy, Twill, Pocket Silhouette's,

Paper~ Basic Gray, Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette, Parisian Summer DSP, Whisper White.

Ink~ Bravo Burgundy, Going Gray, Pink Pirouette.

Accessories~ Filigree brads, silver brads, oval punches, scallop punch, ticket punch, non-SU! products - Stickles star dust.

WSC61

Today's card was made using Beate's weekend sketch challenge #61. I also used the challenge from the OCC girls to use bling on your card. This card took a little more time then I hoped it would, I had a hard time getting all the elements to work together. I hope I finally got it to work! What do you think?

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Dreams Du Jour.

Paper~ Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Nave, Whisper White, Baja Breeze DSP.

Ink~ Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard.

Accessories~ Jumbo eyelets, Circle Ice Rhinestone brads, So Saffron brad, Chip Board, Scallop punch, paper piercer, Non-SU! product-Marvy jumbo punches, Cuttlebug folder.

Chocolate Daisies - 4 in 1

Today's card is one I made for a few different challenges. Since I started working outside of the house I don't get as much time to stamp as I would like, so I've had to combine a couple of challenges that I like to do into one card. First challenge comes from the girls over at the OCC, the challenge was to use bling on your project. Bling you say?, I can do that! The next challenge was from the gals over at CCEE Stampers, their challenge was to make your own DSP. No problem in that challenge either, I LOVE my background stamps and of course my Cuttlebug! Last week's 'Ways to use it' Challenge 186 over at SCS was to use a quote, I love this quote from the 'Inspired by Nature' set. And finally, I am always looking for an opportunity to use up some of my scraps and I was able to use a few on this card, thus my 'Go Green' Challenge! Whew, 4 challenges in one!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Upsy Daisy, Inspired by Nature, Stitched.

Paper~ Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip.

Ink~ Craft White, Chocolate Chip.

Accessories~ Flower Fusions, Ice Rhinestones, Pink Pirouette Striped 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, vintage brads, paper piercer, Non-Su! product - Marvy Scallop circle punch, Stickles star dust.

I LOVE 'Inspired by Nature'....

Can you tell? It shouldn't be a surprise to me since I LOVE coneflowers!

Today's card is one I made the other day while I was on a roll using this stamp set. Now all I need to do is change up the color of the flowers, LOL!Hmmmm, I wonder what a blue flower would look like!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Inspired by Nature, Sanded.

Paper~ Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Muirfield DSP.

Ink~ Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive.

Accessories~ Large Oval punch, Chocolate Grosgrain 5/8" ribbon, vintage brads, sponge.

WSC - Serene Spring

Hello everyone, I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Today's card is one I made for Beate's weekend sketch challenge #60. I was also able to use up some of my scraps on this card, you know how much I like to do that!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps ~ Serene Spring, Upsy Daisy, Sanded.
Paper~ Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Muirfield DSP.
Accessories~ SU! Punches - Scallop Circle, Large oval, circle 1 3/8" & 1 1/4", blender pen, sponge.

BIC - Inspired by Nature

Today's card was inspired by Beate's 'Be inspired challenge' and this week's OCC challenge.

When I first saw this image I was drawn toward the layout and the colors of this image. The OCC challenge calls for colored stitching on your card. My favorite background stamp 'Stitched' falls into that catagory! This is what I came up with, I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Inspired by Nature, Stitched.

Paper~ Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White.

Ink~ Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Old Olive.

Accessories~ Vintage brads, Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, sponge.

Live with Passion

I made this card last night while I was watching one of my favorite shows 'Dancing with the Stars' (I know you must think I'm a geek, but) I LOVE that show!


Can you believe that I have had this stamp set for awhile now and this is the first time it has seen ink!!!! What was I waiting for? LOL!
I used Julee's Mojo Monday #55 sketch for this card. I LOVE this sketch! I was so happy with the way this card turned out, I am going to make another card tonight (while I watch Dancing with the stars again)!


Thanks for stopping by!





Supplies Used: Stamps~ Inspired by Nature.
Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Whisper White, Georgia Peach DSP.
Ink~ Markers- Regal Rose, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip.
Accessories~ Olive brads, non SU! product - Green Dew drops.

Upsy Daisy

I made this card yesterday but had to wait until today to photograph it because the weather was so rainy and gloomy all weekend!

I love the new silhouette stamp sets that Stampin' Up! has came out with this year and this set is no exception! For some reason I have been adding stickles to the image everytime that I have stamped it. If you can't see the sparkle click on the photo for a better view.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Upsy Daisy, Twill bg.

Paper~ Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White.

Ink~ Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Pacific Point.

Accessories~ Large oval punch, silver hodgepodge hardware, flower brads, paper piercer, Non SU! product - star dust stickles, Marvy Scallop & circle punch.

Be Inspired - Pocket Silhouettes again....

For this week's 'Be Inspired Challenge' #24 I chose to use one of my favorite new stamp sets again, 'Pocket Silhouettes'. When I saw this week's image I knew that Set would be perfect for this challenge. I also knew that I wanted to go with the colors, Mellow Moss, Bliss Blue, Really Rust and of course Chocolate Chip! I hope you enjoy, let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Pocket Silhouettes, Stitched bg.

Paper~ Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White.

Ink~ Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss, Bliss Blue, Really Rust.

Accessories~ Chocolate Chip double stitched ribbon, Ticket corner punch, window punch, small oval punch, retired SU! products -copper vintage brads, Love & Happiness rub-ons.

Blueberries & Daisies

I made today's card for this week's OCC challenge. The challenge was to use chipboard in your project. I have a TON of chipboard, so this challenge was the perfect opportunity for me to use some of it up! Go over to the OCC to check out the beautiful projects that the gals made using chipboard, you won't be dissapointed!

I LOVE the new 'Maine Blueberry' DSP! Can you tell? I couldn't resist using it again for today's card! I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Live like you mean it!

Paper~ Night of Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White, Maine Blueberry DSP.

Ink~ Night of Navy, Old Olive.

Accessories~ Ticket corner punch, Cherished Memories rub-ons, Chipboard tag, Hodgepodge hardware, Yellow brads, vintage brads, Night of navy grosgrain ribbon, Non SU! product- Dew drops.

BIC - Flight of the Butterfly

Woo Hoo, I was finally able to squeeze in some stamping time last night! Today's card was inspired by this image from Beate's 'Be Inspired Challenge' for this week. My inspiration came from the striped couch, the white furniture and the circles from the carpet. I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Flight of the Butterfly.

Paper~ Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Bliss Blue, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss dsp, Maine Blueberry dsp.

Ink~ Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories~ Ticket punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge punch, Circle punch, Three for you punch, Kiwi satin ribbon, silver brads

Life?

Hello! I hope your week is going well, the weekend is just around the corner! It's been a busy week here and I'm ready for the weekend!

I'm not to sure about this card....I had some trouble trying to figure out what to do over on the right side of the card. I'm not sure I like the way the big life saying looks over there in the corner. What do you think?

As always, thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Live like you mean it!, Stitched bg.

Paper~ Whisper white, basic black, riding hood red, kiwi kiss.

Ink~ Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, White Craft.

Accessories~ Photo corner punch, Jumbo Oval punch, Riding hood red striped ribbon, black brads.

Live like you mean it!!!!

Today's card took a few extra turns before it came to be. I actually started this card by using the 'Upsy Daisy' set but couldn't get it to work out the way I wanted it to! I was just about to give up when I noticed my stack of new stamps sitting on the corner of my desk and this one jumped out at me again!

This set was so much fun to use that I have another card in the works!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Live Like You Mean It!

Paper~ Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rosa DSP.

Ink~ Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories~ Black brads, Riding hood red striped ribbon.

OCC Sketch challenge

The weather has been rainy and gloomy here in Minnesota, the kind of weather that makes one want to curl up with a good stamp set or more! LOL! Well that's just what I've been doing all weekend between loads of laundry and cleaning that is!

Today's card was created using the sketch by Amy Sheffer over at the OCC. Go over to the OCC and check it out and play along if you like.

And while your there, check out what all the

ladies have been up to!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Live like you mean it!

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette DSP.

Ink~ Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black.

Accessories~ Pink Pirouette Striped Ribbon, black brads, Dew Drops (non SU! product).

Pink Pirouette Daisy

Today's card is one I made last week but didn't get around to posting it until today! It didn't quite turn out like I invisioned it would, but I like it all the same! I stamped the image with White craft ink then embossed with white embossing powder (looks like vanilla). Does embossing powder get old and turn color? Maybe it is because I did it on the pink cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Upsy Daisy, Flight of the butterfly.

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette DSP.

Ink~ Craft White, Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories~ White embossing powder, Large Oval punch, Pink Pirouette 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, green dew drops (non SU product).

Another BIC22 card

What can I say? I am really lovin' this 'Pocket Silhouette' set, I can't seem to put it down! And how about those new In-Colors, I keep reaching for them as well!

I was inspired to make this card after I saw the beautiful tray of glass bottles and flowers from the image Beate used for this week's BIC22. Check out my previous post for the beautiful image that inspired me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Pocket Silhouettes, Twill bg.

Paper~ Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Pacific Point dsp.

Ink~ Pacific Point, Baja Breeze.

Accessories~ Vintage brads, Kiwi taffeta ribbon, SU! oval punches, corner rounder, paper piercer, Non SU Products~ Star Dust stickles, Dew Drops.

Be Inspired - Pocket Silhouettes

I think I'm psychic! LOL!

After finishing last week's BIC challenge, I sat down yesterday and made this card. Little did I know that it would fit the bill for this week's 'Be Inspired' challenge (or did I?) *wink!.

I have another idea in the works for the challenge that I hope to get at yet this afternoon. Until then I thought I would share this one with you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Pocket Silhouettes, Twill.

Paper~ Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss dsp.

Ink~ Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss.
Accessories~ Kiwi Taffeta ribbon, Filigree brad, vintage brads, oval punch

Be Inspired challenge

Today's card is one I did for Beate's 'Be Inspired Challange' from last week. With last week being my first week back to work I wasn't able to get to the challenge right away. Thank goodness for weekends! I got this one done just in time for a new challenge tomorrow!

When I saw this Pottery Barn image, I first noticed the colors and knew that was the direction I was going to go. Great fall colors!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Pocket, Silhouettes, Linen bg.

Paper~ Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Apple Cider dsp.

Ink~ Always Artichoke, Tanergine Tango.

Accessories~ Vintage brads, Corner Rounder, 1" Double-stitched grosgrain ribbon, SU Oval punches.

Crazy for Cupcakes

Well, we got through the first week of school and work without a hitch. YEAH! I was so afraid that my kids might over sleep and not get off to school on time (or not get there until noon)!

Today's card was made using the new 'Crazy for Cupcakes' stamp set. I think this set is soooooo cute! As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to get it.

I decided to use Beate's WSC#56 for the layout. If you want to play along, go check out Beate's blog for the details! This also falls into 'Our Creative Corner Challenge' to create a Birthday Card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Crazy for Cupcakes, Polka Dot BG.

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Sweet Always dsp, Pink Pirouette dsp.

Ink~ Basic Black, Pink Pirouette.

Accessories~ Pink Taffeta Ribbon, large oval punch, Yellow Stickles (non SU product).

Upsy Daisy

I finally received some new stamp sets and accessories last week! I LOVE the new sets and the new designer paper is FABULOUS!!!!!

This card was created using the new In colors Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss. The stamp set is called Upsy Daisy. I added Star Dust Stickles to the flowers.

A quick update: After three days of work, my family is adjusting well!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Upsy Daisy.

Paper~ Pacific Point card stock & DSP, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss.

Ink~ Pacific Point Kiwi Kiss.

Accessories~ Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Star Dust Stickles (non SU product).

Back to School!!! and work

I hope you had a wonderful weekend,the last weekend of the summer! Today was the first day of school for my two youngest Megan (Senior) & Nick (Sophomore). It was also the first day of my new job! After being home with the kids full-time off and on for the last 17 years, I decided it was time to get back into the working world again, and today I started my new job (part-time) as a special ed paraeducator. I was in this field part-time four years ago but was cut due to funding. I love working with these special children and I'm looking forward to a fun and rewarding school year!

Megan is so excited for her SENIOR year, Nick on the other hand was wishing for more summer vacation!

Oh, I almost forgot, I finally got some new rubber! Now off to get some stamping done! Thanks for stopping by!

One last Flower Power card

Ok this is the last 'Flower Power' card for awhile, I promise!

This card is actually very similar to this card I posted last week. I was going through my scrap stash again and found these two flowers just sitting there waiting for me to use! These flowers are from a retired stamp set called 'You Make Me Happy'. The center of the flowers are raised with a dimentional.

I hope you have a fabulous Labor Day weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ You Make Me Happy.

Paper~ Old Olive, Rose Red, Whisper White, Flower Power dsp.

Ink~ Eggplant Envy, Old Olive, Rose Red.

Accessories~ Eggplant grosgrain ribbon, paper piercer.

So sorry....I've had computer trouble

Oh my goodness, I hate having to deal with computer troubles! I haven't had internet service for a few days and I was finally able to get things 'configured' as the techies called it! There is nothing more frustrating than being on the telephone for hours trying to figure out what the heck is going on! Oh well, I'm back now!!!! On to today's card:

I am STILL waiting for my order mister UPS man, I hope you get here soon!!!!! Since I haven't received my new stuff yet, I am going to throw another 'Flower Power' card your way...... Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers.

Paper~ Flower Power card kit, Old Olive, whisper white, rose red.

Ink~Perfect Plum.

Accessories~ Scallop punch, Circle punches, paper piercer, Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, clear rhinestone brad.

You've guessed it.....

Another Flower Power card! Are you getting tired of this simply sent card kit yet? I'm not, so pleeeeease bear with me while I use up the whole kit. I decided that I wasn't going to leave anything to waste with this kit.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers.

Paper~ Perfect Plum textured cs, Whisper White, More Mustard, Rose Red, DSP from the kit.

Ink~ Perfect Plum.

Accessories~ Silver brads, Scallop edge & circle punches, circle punches, mustard grosgrain ribbon, Clear rhinestone brads, paper piercer.

Purple Flower Power

Today's card is another one I made with the 'Flower Power' simply sent card kit. I am really lovin' the designer paper in this kit. The color combination is awesome!

I love making square cards and this little card measures 4x4. Did you notice the inside of the card? I always like to add a layer on the inside but I have started adding matching dsp also. I think it adds so much to the card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Stamps~ Happiness Always.

Paper~ Old Olive & Rose Red textured cs, Whisper White, striped dsp.

Ink~Kiwi Kiss

Accessories~ Mustard Buttons, Silver Brads, mustard grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" punch, paper piercer, glue dots, dimentionals.

Another Simply Sent card

Today's card is another one I made using the 'Flower Power' simply sent card elements kit.

The die cuts in this kit make it super quick to create a fun & colorful card.

Have you had a chance to check out the new catalog yet?

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers.

Paper~ Perfect Plum textured cardstock, Old Olive, Whisper White, DSP & die cuts found in the 'Flower Power' simply sent kit.

Ink~ Basic Black.

Accessories~ Key tag & Large Oval punches, White Grosgrain Ribbon, mustard brads, rose red button, dimentionals.

Simply Sent Birthday Wish

I had time to check out the new catalog this past week, have you? Each year after I get my new catalog I normally start at the back to see what new accessories Stampin' Up! has to offer, this year I decided to start at the front. I found some new stamp sets that I just can't live without! Of course I found some new accessories too! LOL!

I the mean time while I wait for my new stuff, I thought I would share with you a few cards I made with the new 'Simply Sent' card elements kit. This kit includes designers series paper, textured cardstock in three different colors, die cuts, brads, buttons & ribbon. The card kit was designed to be used with the new 'Wow Flowers' Stamp set. With this kit, cards are quick & easy to create!

Thank for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers, One of a kind.

Paper~ 'Simply Sent' card element kit. Rose Red textured cardstock, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Whisper White.

Ink~ Old Olive, Perfect Plum.

Accessories~ Mustard brads, Oval punches, Mustard Ribbon, Rose Red button, Linen Thread, paper piercer.

Tangerine Thank You...

Hi everyone! Hope you had a fabulous weekend, we spent the weekend at my brothers cabin in Wisconsin. We had a great time with my parents and five of my brothers and their families. My kids had alot of fun with their younger cousins (and Uncles), campfires, night games and alot of fun in the sun and water all weekend!

For today's card I wanted to use the new In-Color Tangerine Tango. I decided that the new Pacific Point color went well with the Tangerine Tango. What do you think?

Since I was gone all weekend I didn't get my new catalog until today! I have been soooooo busy with the wash and other house chores today, I haven't been able to sit down and look at the new catalog (I know, I can't beleive I didn't toss aside the wash and sit down and dig into my catalog!!!!). Well, off to do that now! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers, Pretty Petals, Stitched.

Paper~ Tangerine Tango, Pacific point, Whisper white.

Ink~ Tangerine Tango, Craft White, Pacific Point.

Accessories~ Scallop Circle punch, circle punches, Scallop Edge punch, silver brads, Banana brads. paper piercer, bashful blue striped grosgrain ribbon, three for you punch (used on the inside of the card).

What happened?

I posted this card yesterday and last night it was gone! I tried to repost it last night but kept getting an error then this morning I couldn't even edit any of my posts!

What happened? I am tring this again, I hope it works. Can anyone tell me how to contact blogger about this problem?

Ok it worked but I still can't edit any of my previous post! YIKES!

Home Again!

We are back from Boston where we had a fabulous time! I spent all day Monday trying to catch up with laundry and house work from being gone for 4 days. It's amazing how much needs to be done in such a short time!

Today's card is quick and simple using the 'Wow Flowers' that will be in the new catalog. Speaking of new catalog, only 5 more days until the new catalog will be available. I can't wait!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Wow Flowers, Stitched.

Paper~ Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rose dp.

Ink~ Pacific Point, White craft.

Accessories~ Scallop circle punch,White taffata ribbon, Silver brads, 1/4" circle punch, Paper piercer.

Another Mojo #48

Well as promised this is my first attempt for Julee's Mojo Monday Challenge #48. I don't like this one as well as the second one I made, but I guess this one is ok.

For some reason I have been using my 'Stitched' background stamp alot lately and I decided to use it again for this card. I was so happy to see that it was not on the retired list!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Dreams du Jour, Stitched, Adia Cloth.

Ink~ Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, White craft.

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White.

Accessories~Pretties kit, scallop circle punch, scallop edge punch, paper piercer, black gingham ribbon.

Happiness Always

Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by! WE are having a fabulous time in Boston! We are going to take the train into Boston for some shopping and lunch before we have to head back to today's game.

For today's card I am using the new level 3 hostess set 'Happiness Always'. I really like the way this color combination came together. What do you think?

Well off to Boston! Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Happiness Always, Stitched.

Paper~ Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White.

Ink~ Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, White craft.

Accessories~ Pretties kit, key tag punch, black brads,sponge, swiss dots cuttlebug folder.

Mojo Monday #48

Good morning everyone! We are on our way to Boston to enjoying some good hockey!

Before I left I made this card for Julee's Mojo Monday challenge #48. This was my second attempt for this challenge, I wasn't thrilled with the first one I did, but I was happy with the results of this one! I will share the first one with you later, it's ok but I still like this one better.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Dreams du Jour, Stitched.

Paper~ So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper, White.

Ink~ Basic Black, So Saffron, Barely Banana, Kiwi Kiss, White craft.

Accessories~ SU! Scallop punch & Circle punch, black brads, paper piercer, Stickles, Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder, black organdy polka dot ribbon, nestibilities scallop circle.

To Know Life....

Hello everyone! It's the middle of the week already only two more days until the weekend!
I've been busy stamping the last two days making samples using some of the new stamp sets that will be available in the new catalog.
Today's card, I used the 'Dreams du Jour' stamp set. I am really liking this stamp set! I also used two of the new 'In-colors' Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze. I wasn't so sure about the new colors at first, but I am growing to love them!

In the morning Megan, my cousin Janet & I are leaving for Boston for a hockey tournament. She is feeling MUCH better after her bout with mono.

I will be posting cards while we are gone so please make sure you stop by to check them out. I may even throw in some hockey pictures as well.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Dreams du Jour.
Paper~ Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White.
Ink~ Basic Black, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss.
Accessories~ Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Scallop punch, silver cording, silver brads, paper piercer, cuttlebug folder.

Serene Spring

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Today's card is another swap I did for the 'Great Swap Girls2' July swap. The theme for this swap was to use a 'Hostess Set' that will be in the new catalog. 'Serene Spring' set will be a level 2 hostess set in the new 2008-09 fall catalog.

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Serene Spring, Sanded, Circle of Friendship.

Paper~ Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Blue Bayou, watercolor paper.

Ink~ Basic Black, Blue Bayou, the following were used for watercoloring: Really Rust, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun.

Accessories~ Jumbo eyelets, Crop-a-dile, SU circle punches, Olive grosgrain ribbon, sponge