I created this card back in June for Father's Day.
It went to my father-in-law who enjoys foxes and I thought stamping the F from Vintage Vogue would be a cute touch.
This card reminds me of the movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Such a fun stop-motion animated movie. Our whole family really enjoyed watching it together.
I've been missing out on stamping time lately (and blogging time), but hope to get back into the swing of things very soon.
WHAT'S ON SALE?
This weeks challenge at Pals Paper Arts was a color challenge; using Basic Gray, So Saffron, & Chocolate Chip.
Here is what I came up with using some of my new goodies from the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog.
What do you think?
WHAT'S
ON SALE?
Retired
Sale (new items added & minimum purchase
lifted)
Brads,
Buttons & Trinkets Share (only 2 spots left!!)
Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles.
I am one of those 4.1 million people. I support a Sales & Marketing team, most of who work remotely - located across the United States.
At my workplace - there are a few other women in an admin. role that I wanted to recognize. I made each one of them a little gift and will place it on their desk before they arrive tomorrow morning.
Growing up, I always enjoyed writing lists, organizing, & planning (still do!). In high school and college, somehow I was always chosen to be the "secretary" of the group.
I guess it was only natural that I transitioned into a career as an Administrative Assistant. Although, my heart lies with Stampin' Up! and hopefully one day, I can be a full-time Demonstrator.
Until then - Happy Administrative Professionals Day to my fellow Admin's!
What's On Sale?
Sadly, my husband's Aunt passed away on the day of my Mom's memorial services.
Sympathy cards are not cards I keep "on hand". So, I decided to use the Vintage Vogue and Teeny Tiny Wishes sets to create a simple set of cards to send out to family during this difficult time. Using Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Old Olive, I randomly stamped the floral images.
One fun thing about Stampin' Up!'s new clearmount stamp sets is that you can put multiple images on one clear block. I put both the large and small flower on clear block D, which allowed me to quickly create this set of cards.
Have you tried Stampin' Up!'s new clearmount stamp sets?
Here are a few birthday cards I made over two weeks ago ...
Both cards use the Vintage Vogue and Well Scripted stamp sets. I wanted to use the Vintage Vogue set and give it a more modern twist. I did so by using the Bold Brights color family by Stampin' Up!
Excuse my short post as I am still adjusting to the loss of my Mom. I hope that stamping and blogging will be a creative outlet for me as I go through this incredibly difficult time.
Stampin' Up! Specials
One of the reasons I purchased the Vintage Vogue stamp set is for the sentiment you see on today's card.
Life happens. Love helps.
So much in our lives is beyond our control, leaving many people (including myself) searching for answers. Everyone has their own belief system - some believe God is in control, some believe Destiny, some Karma... and well, some - just aren't quite sure.
But I can tell you one thing I know for sure ... when I am searching for answers to life's big questions ... love helps.
As most of you know from reading my blog or knowing me personally, my Mom is fighting the battle of her life against Stage IV breast cancer. It has spread through her entire body, has invaded her liver, and consumed her life.
This is where I again say "Life happens. Love helps"
There is nothing I can do to change her story - I can't stop the cancer from spreading - I can't relieve her of pain - I can't make her hair grow back. {Although, given the chance, I'd do it all in a heartbeat}
But I can love her. And I do ... love her.
Last night Mr. Brown (UPS) delivered my very own Big Shot!
I have been contemplating purchasing this die cut machine for months... and I finally went for it.
After seeing all of the awesome creations made using the Big Shot, I had to try it for myself. So, last night I quickly opened it and made this Fancy Favor box.
Big Shot (item #113439, $99.95)You might be saying "wow, that is a LOT of money!" But the way I think about it is - the Big Shot is going to help me create so many handmade gifts - it will pay for itself in no time.
Think of all the ways you could use this Fancy Favor Box...
TIP: Use 12" x 12" paper when you use the Fancy Favor Bigz Die.
This project was done from start to finish in 15 minutes. Fast, easy & pretty results! Without the Big Shot, creating my own box would have taken at least twice as long.
LOVE it as a Mom ... I'll take any time saver I can get.
BONUS #1: Purchase the Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die, add $10.10 in other product and earn 3 FREE Sale-a-Bration goodies!
BONUS #2: By purchasing $150.00 in product, you'll also qualify for Hostess Level 1 benefits!