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Today is Christmas Eve and I am spending quality time with my family.  I hope you are doing something enjoyable with your family, friends or even getting some quality "me" time.

This card was created for my Step-Daughter's 14th Birthday.  I really like how the paper piercing turned out. 

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On Being 6

My son, Devlin is 6 today.

Yesterday, we celebrated at Chuck-e-Cheese and he had a blast! 

 

Above you'll find the card I made for his big day.  Using the Build-a-Bear die I created a special birthday card for my special guy.

It's amazing how quickly the years pass by.  As he grows up I am constantly in awe of his sensitivity, his sense of humor and his intelligence.

I am a very proud Mommy to this 6 year old!  I treasure every minute with him - especially our Friday night one-on-one time.  We get dinner together and rent a movie - then he gets to sleep in Mommy & Daddy's bed (at least until Daddy is ready to sleep).  One day he'll be too embarrassed to spend time with Mommy ... so I'll cling to every second he'll give me now.

Seems like only yesterday that he looked like this.  All dressed up and drowning in his going home outfit.

OR This

OR This 

You get the picture ...

 

 

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY, DEVLIN!! 

Mommy & Daddy love you more than you'll ever know.

Bold & Bright

Cuteness galore.

That's all I think about when I see these animals from the "Look Who's Turning" stamp set.

In this stamp set you'll get 3 adorable animals, 2 sentiments, numbers zero through nine, and 2 accessories (see below).  Item #11403, set of 8, $23.95

This stamp set paired with the Pink Flamingo designer series paper is perfect for a child's birthday card.  Item #113976, $9.95

I really enjoy stamping with bright colors.  Using 3 colors from the Bold Brights family I inked up my animals in Tempting Turquoise, YoYo Yellow and Only Orange.  I then punched out corresponding colors using my 1 3/4" circle punch and alternated them under the images for an even brighter punch of color.

Have you visited Pals Paper Arts? - Our Paper Artist Picks go live tomorrow for our first K.I.S.S. challenge (keep it simple, sweetie). 

Thursday, September 24 starts a new challenge ... so get ready to play!  Be sure to come back here to see what I've created as part of the design team inspiration.

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:  Look Who's Turning (11403) Paper:  Kraft (102125), Pink Flamingo DSP (113976), Yo Yo Yellow (102824), Only Orange (102837), Tempting Turquoise (102067)  Ink:  Yo Yo Yellow (102717), Only Orange (102696), Tempting Turquoise (100814)  Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Thursday, September 24 starts a new challenge ... so get ready to play!  Be sure to come back here to see what I've created as part of the design team inspiration.

Happy Birthday, Jessica

Here's a birthday card and gift I put together for my Sister-in-Law, Jessica.

The 3 x 3 cards were one of the make & takes from Convention 2009.  I thought she'd enjoy these little note cards.

Below is a photo of wrapped Hershey nuggets in a hinged tin.  I stamped the "chocolate" image on Avery Mailing Labels (size 8160) and wrapped each one. 

This was a personalized, fun, easy, and inexpensive gift to make.  Sometimes, you make something and it's almost too hard to give away.  This was one of those gifts.  

Count 'em ... 1, 2, 3, 4

I love the result of this clean and simple card (CAS).  The ironic thing is that it took me 4 stamp sets to achieve this look. 

Anyone care to guess what 4 sets I used?  Find out at the end of this post (no peeking!)  HINT:  These little party hats are meant to be "worn" on another part of the body.

Splitcoaststampers was where I found inspiration for this card.  The CAS challenge for today was to create a birthday card.  If you've never created a clean and simple card, I highly recommend trying it out. 

To date, I think my best cards have been what I call Kwik & Kool. 

Short post for today because I want time to browse my catalog.  I have yet to press the order button because I'm trying hard to choose only the items I REALLY love.

I hope you've been able to look through YOUR catalog - either in hard copy form or electronically. 

If you'd like a 2009 - 2010 Idea Book & Catalog, you can purchase one for $9.00 and that includes priority shipping.  Not only is this catalog a great shopping tool, but it's also an awesome resource for paper crafters.  Filled cover-to-cover with samples, tips, & tricks - it's definitely a book to add to your must read list.

Contact Me today to get your copy.  I truly treasure mine, it goes with me almost everywhere!

What's On Sale?

• In Color Share
• Deal of the Week
• $85.00 Mini Starter Kit
• Free items with $199 Starter Kit
• Country Living Cookout Kit

Stampin' Supplies
Stamps:  All in the Family (113488), Cheep Talk (113204), Razzle Dazzle (116714), Voila (115102)  Paper:  Whisper White (100730), RIch Razzleberry (115316), Bermuda Bay (115317), Razzleberry Lemonade (115675)  Ink:  RIch Razzleberry (115658), Bermuda Bay (115655), Melon Mambo (115656)  Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049) 

Who's That Girl?

6 years old

17 years old


27 years old


A few days ago ...

On my 35th birthday, I find myself looking back through the years ...

After careful reflection, the question that comes to mind is:  What was I thinking in high school with that hair?  Well, all I can say is that was the "in thing" back then.  LOL.  I'm now much more comfortable in a short "do". 

Today, I want to share with you a few birthday cards I received from friends who are also talented card makers.  (There are a few more I have to photograph, so if you don't see yours here - don't feel left out).

From Kim L.  I so envy her watercoloring skills!



From Linda C.  Love the delicate details on this card.

Thank you both for making my day extra special.  What girl doesn't love getting special deliveries in the mail?

I plan to spend the day with my family and am hoping to also get some "me time" for stamping.  So, be on the look out - I should have some new projects to share with you soon!

Happy Birthday, America!

Marching to the beat in red, white & blue is this simple patriotic card.

The card base is done in Brilliant Blue, designer series paper is from the Jackpot collection, and that fun "American as apple pie" image is from the Tart & Tangy stamp set. 

Speaking of red, white & blue - Have you seen the Country Living Cook Out Kit yet? 

The colors fit perfectly with the 4th of July theme.  However, this would be fantastic for any fun food gathering you have planned for the summer. 

      

      

  

  

For only $24.95, here's what you get:

• Summer Entertaining stamp set
• Table Tent die-cut sheets (1 each of 4 colors)
• Invitation die-cut sheets
• Coaster sheets (1 each of 4 colors)
• Tag die-cut sheet
• Printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
• Printed recipe cards
• Large white open-end envelopes
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Linen thread
• Bamboo skewers
• Food not included (LOL)
  

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:  Voila (Sentiment) (115102), Tart & Tangy (111514) Paper:  Brilliant Blue (100721) & Whisper White (100730)  Ink:  Real Red (103133) Tools:  1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), 3/16" Corner Rounder (109047) & White Signo Gel Pen (105021)

Voilà

I have added a new stamp set to my collection ... called Voila. 

This fun chef has a platter that can hold just about anything.  You can see the full set at the end of this post - also note that there is an extender set for purchase called "Voila to Go" (item #11504).

For my card, I used the Tart & Tangy set to put a giant apple on his platter.  Thought it would add a bit of whimsy and would also be a fun birthday card for a teacher.  NOTE:  When stamping - you have free reign to stamp however you please.  I realize this apple isn't proportional in size to Mr. Chef, but that's what makes it fun! 

I'll be celebrating my own birthday on July 5.  Every year, it's like 4th of July fireworks are going off just for me.  :)  Hope you have a great holiday weekend. 

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• Idea Book & Catalog
• Celebrando Creatividad
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What's On Sale?

• In Color Product Share
• Deal of the Week
• Country Living Cook Out Kit
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• Win all 6 cards from my Parade of In Colors
  

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:  Voila (115102), Tart & Tangy (111514) Paper:  Basic Black (102851) & Whisper White (100730)  Ink:  Basic Black (101179), Real Red (103133). Glorious Green (103040), and Soft Suede (115657) Accessories:  Non-SU Red Rhinestones  Tools:  Ticket corner punch (107214)

Beautiful Bot

When I bought this Lots of Bots stamp set, I took a step out on a limb. 

You see, this set is what I consider a line stamp set - which means what?  Coloring!!  Oh my word.  As much as I love coloring ... with crayons, mind you ... I'm just not that fantastic of a watercolor artist.

Then it hit me.  Paper piece that pretty bot body and that's what I did (along with some solid coloring).  LOL.

Her ensemble consists of designer paper called Razzleberry Lemonade.  It's the up and coming "hot item" at Stampin' Up!  You can get your hands on this hot little number beginning July 1 - that's when the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog comes out. 

WOO HOO!  I tell you, it's a beautiful book - and my wish list is growing every time I flip those pretty pages. 

Want to win your very own copy?  If so, click here to enter  Contest ends June 19 at 9 PM (CST) ** US Entries Only Please **

Want to guarantee that you receive a copy?  Contact Me to pre-order your very own for only $9.00 (including two day shipping). 

If you pre-order a 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog OR place an order through  me, I'll put your name in a drawing  to win a free set of In Color markers.  That's a $17.95 value!  Offer ends 10:30 PM (CST) June 30, 2009  ** US Orders Only Please **

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Four C's

This fun card was created while I was thinking of the Fourth of July.  I used 3 stamp sets that start with the letter C on this card.  What a fun coincidence.

I used the new Circle Circus set (released for purchase on July 1) to stamp my flower images.  I then used the Happy Birthday to You sentiment from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.  Using my stamp-a-ma-jig, I aligned the words perfectly around the circle twice. 

The stems to these flowers from the Cheep Talk stamp set.  I also used the stamp-a-ma-jig to allow for perfect placement of each stem. 

NOTE:  Find the stamp-a-ma-jig tutorial here.

My birthday is July 5, and I've always enjoyed being able to celebrate with a bang.  I enjoy going to the fireworks the night before with my family.  Feels like a big party for me too. 

So, because I'm thinking about birthdays and the letter C.  I want to give one lucky person a fabulous gift.

Comment on this post - tell me what you do special for your birthday. 

You could win a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  Get it?  The fourth C is for Catalog.  If you can't comment here, for technical reasons, feel free to send me an E-Mail instead. 

As soon as I receive the catalogs, a brand spankin' new copy will be on it's way to the winner.

Contest ends June 19 at 9 PM (CST)

** US Entries Only Please **

CURRENT STAMPIN' UP! PROMOTIONS

• Earn $20 - $40 EXTRA hostess dollars
• Last Chance Accessories (up to 50% OFF) - UPDATED 6/11/09
  
• Last Chance Decor Elements (25% OFF)
• Country Living Cookout Kit
  

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