Halloween Cards!

  OK, I'm not the most efficient person, I will admit it....but, I have been making cards to send to Operation Write Home since March. Just happily making and NOT Thinking,LOL!!! Well,I will also admit....I don't get on Facebook or check out The Forum on OWH that much....and I will also admit, that I have not read all the details and such.
  Well, with that in mind, please remember that people have made little comments here and there....but, I really didn't know what they were talking about....soooo, I was checking things out and found some 'deadlines' on WHEN to send them your 'Holiday' cards and stuff!!! Oh my Goodness!!! I really wasn't thinking about 'when' I would be sending them,LOL!!! I was just making them.
 Needless to say....I have a box full of cards that are for Easter, Father's and Mother's Day and all of the past Holidays!!!! It didn't seem to 'register' until recently that I'm saving all of these cards and they can't use them until NEXT YEAR!!!!! I know,I know.....you 'seasoned' OWHomers....are shaking your heads right now!!! I AM BLONDE afterall,LOL!!! ;)

 Soooo....what should I do? Should I keep doing what I'm doing and send them in whenever I can (keep in mind I have 4 children still at home....plus, I don't really make cards in bulk....although, I really want to start thanks to Yolanda and some of the other girls that do such a great job at making large quanities,it makes me jealous!;)
 I am not that good with 'dealines' ,I would think it would put too much pressure on me......plus I'm thinking about going back to school, soon.
  I would love to hear what other people do,with cards for the troops. Do you make a bunch.....save them, and send a big box....or send a few at a time? I'm thinking that once school starts for the kids, I could really try harder and get more cards done in bulk style!!!
 I did get 4 of these Halloween cards done today!!!.....using up some old ribbon and making them pretty simple. I had made a whole sheet of these jack-o-lanterns the other night. I water colored them all in and circled punched them out.....with no real clue as to what I was going to do with them!! So, I came up with these simple but cute little cards.
 Well, thanks for letting me ramble on!! Here's the deets and thanks for stopping by!!! ;)

Recipe for card:

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  Old Olive,ww, and Basic Black Card stocks
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  1 3/8 Circle and Scallop Circle Punches
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  Halloween Ribbon from stash
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  Inks:: Basic Black,Pumpkin Pie,Old Olive and Summer Sun
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  Ghostly Greetings DSP (retired)
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  The More the Merrier Stamp Set (retired)

SSCB Sketch #37

I made this card today for the sketch challenge over at Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog. This is the second challenge I've enter over there!! For this sketch I turned it....but everything should be the same. The kids are playing in the sprinkler, so I guess I need to clean the house ;)
 Thanks for stopping by and have a fab weekend!!!

Recipe for card :

• Cardstock: VV and Rich Razzleberry
• Delicate Dots DSP (retired)
• Inks : Rich Razzleberry,Basic Black and Certainly Celery
• Scallop Trim Border Punch
• Certainly Celery Ribbon (retired)
• Cheep Talk Stamp Set

Holley's Homemade Hamburger Helper Casserole!

Hey,you like Hamburger Helper? Well, I made this recipe tonight.....so I thought maybe some other family might like it as much as we did!!
 First two nights ago, I made pan fried potatoes. I made about 10 large Baker Potatoes, (they needed to be eaten).  I made a pan and quickly realized it was alot......so we ate dinner and then I just fried the rest of them afterwards.......I just cubed up the potatoes and added this awesome seasoning that I buy in bulk from BJ's (you could probably get it at Sam's or Costco,too.....maybe even the grocery stores carry it (we shop in bulk)
 Anyways,I fried mine in a little olive oil and just tossed them around in the pan......it takes a long time to get all these potatoes done!! That's why I stopped and ate and then cooked the rest later!!! Anyways I had two pans of these potatoes....so I just cooked them half way.....so I wouldn't have to cook them all night long,LOL!!

 Here's the seasoning....I use it all the time....not just for chicken!!

So, if you make the potatoes the same day as your gonna eat them...you may want to allow for cook time on your potatoes. Or maybe even use tater tots,or hash browns to make it easier??
OK,back to the recipe......So today I cooked 2 pounds of hamburger meat....then drained. I added a can of this cheese soup to my meat and the seasoning that I used on the potatoes and cooked for about 5 minutes,just to stir ingredients well.

Then,I sprayed a large glass pan with Pam spray and added the entire leftover potatoes. I covered a layer of shredded cheese on top and then added the hamburger mix to it. I cooked it for 30 minutes on 350. I took it out and sprinkled the top with some more shredded cheese and put it back in the oven for 5 minutes,just to melt the cheese. My kids loved it and everyone got seconds!!! If you please 4 kids and a hubby then you did an OK job ;)

If you try it,let me know how you guys like it!! Enjoy!
* I was thinking onions would be really good with this and maybe try sour cream as a topping!

two vintage cards

I made these two vintage cards today. They use the Brocade DSP that is in the clearance section on my Stampin' Up! site. Very beautiful paper....I love vintage,so it's perfect....and a great deal ;)
 I used the new distressing tool kit from SU! too. I used the sanding block....which is what made the 'white' section show thru on the thank you card. Then I used the flat stamp and tea stained ink on the scallop for you card,which gives it that 'molted' old paper look!!! Hope you like them ;) I linked the words , for easy shopping! Let me know if you need help placing a order with me.....
Thanks for stopping by and have a great night! ;)

close up of 'tea stain' background on scallop

close up of sanding done with Distressing Essentials kit

For you card:

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  Card stocks : Close to Cocoa,VV and Old Olive
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  Inks : Chocolate Chip
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  Distressing Essentials Kit using Tea Stain and Mahogany
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  Old Olive Stain Ribbon
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  Scallop Circle Punch
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  Distressing Tool
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  Brocade DSP (retired....clearance SU!)
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  Vintage Labels Stamp Set

Thank You card:

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  Card stocks : Always Artichoke,Chocolate Chip and VV
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  Inks : Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso
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  Brocade DSP (retired....clearance)
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  Curly Label and Large Oval Punches
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  Scallop Border Punch
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  Ribbon Originals 'Theater' (retired....clearance SU!)
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  Distressing Essentials Kit (sanding block)
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  Stamp Sets : Vintage Vogue, Pedaling Past and Vintage Labels

Christmas Challenge

Here is my card for another OWH Challenge,Christmas Cards! I'm not sure what's going on with the lighting in my photos. The card that's taken close up on a angle is more true to color. Also, it might be too punchy...maybe the sentiment should be more simple or something?!??!! Anyways,have a great  day and thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for card :

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  Cardstocks : Always Artichoke,VV and cherry Cobbler
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  Punches : Wide Oval and Ornament
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  Inks: Early Espresso,Cherry Cobbler,Old Olive and Tea Stain
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  Square Lattice Embossing Folder
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  Distressing Tool
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  Distressing Essentials Kit
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  Stamp Sets : Elements of Style, Christmas Punch and Delightful Decorations
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  Stickles

OWH Challenge

This is my card for Operation Write Home, the challenge was paper piercing. I love to paper pierce and it's easy with Stampin' Up! mat pack and paper piercing tools! Well,I guess I must figure out what to cook for dinner,see ya' later! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! ;)

Recipe for card :

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  Card stocks : Always Artichoke,Cherry Cobbler,VV and Sahara Sand
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  Inks : Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso
• Pattern Paper from stash
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  Stamps Sets : Tiny Tags and Sweet Centers
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  Pattern Paper from Stash
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  Scallop Trim Border and 1 3/4 circle punches
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  Square Lattice Embossing Folder
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  Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool
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  Distressing Essentials Kit using tea stain ink

OWH Sketch Challenge # 27

Hello, today I quickly did the challenge for Operation Write Home. They have a sketch challenge....you can find out more by clicking here! I had made this scallop circle flower awhile back and was going to use it on a project and decided I didn't like it; so I added it to this card. But after I added it I wish I had either just put the flower on or just the ribbon and bow....but NOT both!!! Oh,well....they're stuck for good now.....I tried to take the flower off, but it would mess up the card!! So,they aint' goin' no where now!!! LOL!!!
 I'm so excited that I'm having my first on line stamp club,starting tomorrow!!! There is still a couple of spots open, if you are interested (you don't have to live near me!)......your $15 order is due tomorrow evening!! If you love Stampin' Up!....it's a great way to build up your supplies without breaking the bank.....plus you get the hostess benefits once a year!!! :) Find out more by clicking here!
Thanks for stopping and have a great day!!!

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: VV,Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake
• DSP : Bella Birds (retired)
• Inks : Close to Cocoa,Pretty in Pink,Black Stazon,Always Artichoke and So Saffron
• Ribbon from Stash
• Scallop Circle and Eyelet Border Punches
• Dreams du Jour Stamp Set

Stamp Club Reminder!

Tomorrow is the night that I need everyone's orders for my stamp club!!!! If you are interested, there is just a couple of  openings left!!! Hey,this is a great deal!!! If you love Stampin' UP! and want to reap the hostess benefits once a year in FREE stamps and FREE product, then look no further!!! Don't worry if you live out of state, I can ship your order to you!!! ONLY $15 a month in product, so contact me to find out more!!! ;)

Click here to enlarge!

Book Review!!!

Hello and happy Sunday to you!!! I wanted to tell you about a special book I just received in the mail the other day!!! The book is called "Card Auntie's Wonderful Workshop". It's written and illustrated by Sharon Hickey. She is new to Operation Write Home , and that's how I met her!! This book is wonderful!!! If you are a card maker and especially if you have children....this books for you!!! My children have loved reading it over the last few days....when I told them that it was autographed for them BY the author/illustrator....they thought that was the neatest thing!!!! They told ALL their friends that I've actually 'TALKED" ...(emailed)....the lady who wrote this book!!! LOL...it was priceless!!! ;)
 Anyways,I just wanted to let you know ,that  we have enjoyed it as a family and the kids really loved finding all the hidden pictures of the snail....what a clever idea...it really gets their competitive spirits up....let me tell you....of 'who' can find the snail the fastest.....this would be great to read to young children!!!
 My kids are getting a little big and I really don't read to them much anymore,they read to me now!!! But I sat down and read it to them in the living room and even my almost 13 year old joined us....I didn't ask him to....but was happy he did!!!  If you ever do a ' kids camp' or 'mommy and me' class....I would suggest taking this book for the kids....it makes them 'understand' the importance of 'snail mail' and creating cards for others!!! It even talks about how Card Auntie sends cards to people who serve our country!!! Awesome if you already make cards for OWH!!! It's a very sweet book for young and old alike!! ;)
 Sherry has two blogs that you can go and visit!! Please go send her some love as well!!

Click here to visit her CRAFT BLOG.
Click here to visit her BOOK BLOG!!!

Thanks Sherry it's a pleasure to read!!! ;)

Video on the new Distressing Essentials Kit from SU!

Here is a video I made on the new Distressing Essentials Kit from Stampin' Up! It comes with : 

1. three precision files
2. 4 inks pads (Tea Stain, Mahogany, Charcoal, and Blue)
3. Emery Board
4. Sanding Block
5. and a flat small stamp (for blending and rubbing the ink with)

I used it on my card from yesterday. I will make another video later on me actually using it on a project. Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday!!! ;)

Vintage Challenge!

I made this card for a new blog I found called "Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog". The challenge was to do a vintage theme. This is my first time to participate in one of their challenges. So,I hope I'm doing this right! I love vintage anything....but today I was a little stumped, probably because I've still been trying to fix my blog!!! I can't figure it out...and it's driving me crazy!!! To read more on how you can help me fix my blog,click here!!! So I just started playing around with the new Distressing Essentials Kit from SU! and I literally 'threw' this card together. I didn't really give it a thought, like I normally try to do!! Oh,well....it came out OK enough.

I needed a 'thinking of you card' for a dear sweet lady who just found out she has cancer. Please keep Kathy in your prayers....she's a breast cancer survivor and now just found out she has cancer in her intestines!!! I hate cancer....I know things don't always go our way....God's way is perfect.....but we don't always understand the WHY......but I know that, NO PAIN is Wasted!! So,just please pray for her and her family!!! Thanks for stoppin' by and have a great rest of the weekend.....stay cool!!! ;)

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke
• Stamps Sets: Vintage Vogue,Thoughts and Prayers
• Inks : Close to Cocoa,Early Espresso,So Saffron,Always Artichoke and Tea Stain
• Lace and Brad from Stash
• Le Jardin DSP (retired)
• Ribbon from Beachfront Ribbon Originals
• Crimper Tool
• Eyelet Border Punch
• Distressing Tool
• Distressing Essentials Kit

Daniel's Birthday Stuff

inside of the card

My son's best friend Daniel is having a birthday party on Sat. So, Hunter made this birthday card (a little help from me) using the Cricut. I then made him a altered clipboard with his initial and a bank can with his name on it. We will fill the can with some dollar bills to get his money collection going! I hope he likes everything!!!
 As you can see, I still haven't figured out how to get rid of the 'white background' parts to my buttons and banner. If anyone knows of a tutorial and can point me in the right direction,that would be great. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! ;)

front of card and clipboard and bank can

Help!!

Hey guys....I hope you like my new blog's updated look!!! I made it using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!The designing part is really easy for me using this great program, so I really love THAT part of it!!!
Where I need help is adding it to my blog....the technical stuff,LOL!!! I've been at this all day and I give up!!! What I'm trying to do is take the 'white space' or 'white background' from my header and all my blog buttons!!! I have ALREADY made it a transparent background on all of these using Photoshop Elements. That's how I did it before.....on my other header I created!!! this time.....it's NOT cooperating!!! Can somebody direct me to a video or maybe walk me through the process?!?!?!? I'm not that savvy when it comes to computer technical stuff....but I am proud that I did do everything else!!! I did get a little help from my sister....but this is something we cannot figure out!!! HEEELLLPPP....PLEASE!! ;) Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!

Designing my Background and New Header!

Sorry Bleeps!(*blog peeps!*),
 If you are visiting me today you will see the mess here on my blog!!! Since 'The Cutest Blog on the Block' is having hosting image problems and by Friday we have to get a new code (because your old one will be gone and you will lose your blog background!). I've tried to go there to grab my code....but you can't get through....and I've been trying for a couple of days now and at different times!!!
  I decided to make my own background and header!!! the ones you see here I did design awhile back.....I never added the background,until today though. But,I don't like how it looks.....so I'm redoing a brand new background and header and it will be nice and fresh hopefully real soon!!! I love MDS will let me get my own unique background and header.....made by me ;)
 Anyways,thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! ;)

sneak peak~Bird House card

This is my first attempt at making one of these birdhouse cards. While I think it came out fine....it seems to be 'missing something' to me! I think it's the sponging....I did add some sponging to the sentiment....but I think it needs it everywhere,LOL!!! I love to sponge....I think it takes your projects to the next level, IMHO.
 Anyways,I will be making a video tutorial on this soon .....and this will be the card kit I will be mailing my club girls! if you would like to learn more about joining my stamp club, just click here! I will need your $15 order  by July 27th.....so hurry up...whatcha' waiting for?!?!?!?  ;)
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Orchid Opulence,Rose Red,scrap of a textured 'certainly celery'colored green,
•                      So Saffron,Chocolate Chip
• Stamp Set: Whimsical Words
• Punches: Two-Step Bird,Curly Label,Heart to Heart,and Wide Oval
• Scrap of Sweet Pea Dsp
• Inks: Early Espresso and Close to Coca
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Stylin' with Elements!

I made these two cards using a new Stampin' Up! stamp set. I am really going to try to make two cards at a time when I need to make one....that way I can send one to the troops and such!! I needed a Sympathy card for my neighbor....her Grandma passed away. I think I'm going to start making more of these types of cards.....I always forget about them until I NEED to make one and then it's kinda sad as your creating it,KWIM? They are very simple cards,but I do like how they turned out. Here's the deets and thanks for stopping by....have a great day! ;)

Recipe for card 1 :

• Card stocks : Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Half pearls from stash
• Ribbon from stash
• Scallop Trim Border Punch
• Stamp Sets : Elements of Style and Say it with Scripture (retired)

Recipe for card 2:

• Card stocks: Very Vanilla and Whisper White
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Basic Black Satin Ribbon
• Half Pearls from stash
• Stamp Sets: Elements of Style and Close as a Memory
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit
• Matchbox Bigz XL Die for tag
• distressing tool

Wow Wednesday

Hello and happy Wednesday to ya'!!! I made this to add to my Etsy store, it's for you to put your prayers into. I have one that I made for my family last year....my kids are always scribbling little notes to God on....I told them that they can write whatever they wanted to and I wouldn't look.....it's private between God and them!!! Boy, that's hard not to want to open that up and read their thoughts!!! ;) ....it's like putting sweets in front of a diabetic and saying look but don't touch!!!LOL!!! Anyways this falls under one of my own personal challenges called Wow Wednesday. I started those challenges when I started this blog but haven't been keeping up on it ,but I'm going to really try and do something crafty everyday and start blogging a little better....WELL,I have started my week off pretty good,so far!!! I just hope I can hold up!!! I'm also going to try and do at least one video a month as well ;)
 If you would ever like to try one of my challenges,please feel free....just send me a pic of it so I can post it here too!!! I'd love to see your creative projects....you can see my list of challenges on the bottom right hand side of my blog. Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week! ;)

Baby Critters Punch Art

Watermelon baby made with SU! punches

Sweet Pea Baby made with SU! Punches, bow was made using my
cricut and Doodlecharms cartridge

DoodleBug Baby made with SU! punches, antennas made
with my Cricut and Storybook cartridge

Flower Baby made using SU! punches and the blossom flower
made using Cricut and Doodlecharms cartridge

ladybug baby made using SU! punches,antennae made
using Cricut and Storybook cartridge

butterfly baby made with SU! punches,antennae made
using Cricut and Storybook cartridge

Bumble Bee baby made using SU! punches

sock monkey made using SU! punches





I have shared these projects awhile ago,so they aren't new...but OWH has punch art going on so I though I'd share them again for anyone that would like to make them. They are really very easy to do. I did use my cricut expression on some of them,noted above in the description....but mostly just used my Stampin' Up! punches!! I used the word window,small,large and wide ovals,heart and various circle punches. I hand drew the faces and added and took away by trimming here and there to get the look I needed. I saw the original idea for the sweet pea and ladybug on Andrea's blog....she is very talented when it comes to punch art!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great evening! ;)

Two card Tuesday

I made these two cards for my Etsy store. They also qualify for one of my own personal challenges: Two card Tuesday!!! When I started my blog, I wanted to keep my own MOJO going so,I made up my own Personal Challenges to do everyday. I haven't been doing them as much.....since I learned about OWH and doing their challenges!!! Anyways,these were super quick.....trying to use up some of the Sweet Pea DSP that I've been hoarding,LOL!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day ;)

Stampin' Up! Stamp Club with My Digital Studio

Here is a project I made with Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio!!! Have I mentioned that I love this software???? It's really fun and let's you be creative without all the mess to clean up!!! ;)

Click the picture to enlarge to make reading it easier!

 Anyways,I just wanted you to see all the fun you will miss if you don't join my stamp club!!! So,hurry...there is still a few openings left!!! If ten gals will commit ,then it will only be $15 a month (plus shipping and tax!).....Wow....and you get all the mentioned benefits on top of the Hostess benefits!!! Great Deal if you ask me....so what are you waiting for? Join my Stamp Club today and get ready for some fun!!! ;)
 Want more info,click here!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great evening!!! ;)

I got my blog candy!!!

Hey,I forgot to give a quick shout out to Susan from Pieces of Fate. I won her blog candy during the Blog Tour with OWH!!! She sent the sweetest little stars tin bucket filled with all sorts of goodies!!! too much to type,LOL....papers and embellishments for paper crafting!!! YAY!!! Anyways,thanks so much Susan I really love everything!!!;)

One more OWH Sketch Challenge!!!

This is another OWH Sketch Challenge!!!! OK....I have never posted this many cards from one challenge before!!! The first card I made was for the troops.....then soon after I made that card, I had to quickly make one for my mom. I still had everything out so, I just used the same stamp set and sketch to make it easier!!! Well, I was up late last night and I had forgotten to make a card for my dad,whose birthday is the 21st.....I knew I'd have to mail it out today.....to make sure he got it in time!!! So... I got a manly stamp set out and went for the same sketch!!! Oh, and this time, I stuck with the sketch more... the only thing is I added layers!It's simple and gets the job done....gotta love it!!! Here's the deets and thanks for stopping by....have a great day!;)

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Ruby Red,WW and Chocolate Chip
• Western Sky DSP (retired SU!)
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder using Big Shot
• Chocolate chip and Early Espresso Inks
• Stamps Sets: Vintage Labels and Bareback

My Stampin' Up! Story!!!

OK,peeps!! I am doing a training program through Stampin' Up! it requires some things outta me that sometimes I'm not comfortable with!!! I am going to come out of my shell a little bit and share some things about myself....hopefully you will get inspired in some way ;)
About 8 years ago, my older sister was showing me some stuff that she had made......out of paper!!! I didn't pay much attention to it, even though I thought it was cute.....it just didn't 'register' with me! Then, a few months later she showed me a brag book that folded out and was decorated really cute.....well, I thought that was sooooo neat.....it was paper.....but she made it fold and it looked so beautiful!!! I got a little more interested then,LOL!! Then she signed up to be a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! and we started a small little Stampin' Club and that's when I was hooked!!! We had lots of fun creating and getting together.....then I moved to another state! I continued to buy from her,but had no one to get together with....it's so much more fun creating with other women!!! But one teeny tiny little problem....I'm very shy!!!
So,I decided to just be a 'hobby demo'....so I can get the discounts and free stuff all to myself,LOL!!! ;)
More recently,I've decided to try and connect with more people ...I have an Etsy store, a blog, and now started participating in challenges. I'm having sooooo much FUN!!! It's the next best thing to having someone to craft with!!! ;)
So,I'm taking the next step.....I want to push myself out of my comfort zone with Stampin' Up! as a business!!! I mean there are lots of demonstrators that are very successful,WHY not me????
I've been paper crafting for 7 years now. Since I've started, the scrap booking business has BOOMED tremendously!!! There are digital, hybrid, traditional scrap booking, card making, altering, and 3-d projects from TONS of Companies to choose from!!! I have tried alot of stuff before completely being sold on Stampin' Up! products.....I remember when I first started out...... I didn't understand the QUALITY in different products....
Boy, now I do!!!!

The main things I love about Stampin' Up! :

1. ink pads : they store upside down so the ink is always at the top plus they are larger than most in SU! exclusive colors!!!
2. card stock : heavy card stock that is definitely not flimsy and is in SU! exclusive colors!!!
3. designer papers : Beautiful patterns and matches SU! exclusive colors
4. stamps : Nice variety of stamps from talented artists at SU! now in wood or clear mount!! YAY!!!
5. embellishments : Lots of different styles of quality embellishments to choose from

I love it all!!!!! Especially, how everything matches and goes together making for more professional results when you are crafting!!! Once you try Stampin' up! for the first time ,you will see what I mean.....I have tried "over the counter" (store bought) stuff and even dabbled with other demo-type stamp companies other than SU! before....so I tried just about everything out there!!! But, to me SU!!! is the best of them all......they have soooo many choices with endless possibilities!!! You can even use your Big Shot for fabric (look out quilters and ladies who sew!) and more, and let's not forget SU! Decor' Elements for home decorating.

click pic to enlarge to read MY WHY!!!

So,I wanted to share my story with you and let you know that I am here if you ever need a SU! demo to buy anything (you can click on my shop now button, at the top right of my blog!) ...even if you don't live near me.....I can still be your demo!!! If you are thinking of signing up to be a SU! demo, please consider me.....I'll be glad to help you!!! Stampin' Up! is offering great deals to sign up to be a demo ,so this is a great time!!! If you have been a former SU! demo, you can sign up again for only $35, until the end of July!!!

If you read this whole thing and made it this far.....Congratulations and thank you for letting me ramble on!! ;)



Please click here if you would like to join my Stampin' Club,starting soon!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Another OWH Challenge

Here's another one for the Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge # 26. I did change the sketch up a bit by adding layers and just sliding the main image down a little so I could tie a bow! I decided I would use the same stamps as the other one, just since it was already out,LOL!!!This one is for my mom's birthday card! Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! ;)

Recipe for card :

• Card stocks: Blush Blossom,VV and Cherry Cobbler
• Stamp set : Pedaling Past
• Inks: Close to Cocoa,Pretty in Pink and Early Espresso
• Textile CuttleBug Folder
• Distressing Tool
  Scallop Trim Border Punch
• Ginger Blossom DSP (retired)
• River Rock Ribbon Originals 'Beachfront" (retired,but in Clearance at SU!)

OWH Sketch Challenge # 26

Hello Bleeps!(Blog Peeps!)
I made this card for the Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge #26. I did turn the top panel and added more layers,but other than that I followed the sketch. The top panel (with the bicycle), I meant to off center the other layer,but I wanted to put the main image straight.....well, I wasn't thinking and put it crooked....I can't fix it cause' I tried to pull it up to straighten it and it started to rip the card....so it will stay this way,LOL!! Oh,well....have a great day!! ;)
Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for card:

• Card stocks: Sage Shadow,Blush Blossom,VV and Early Espresso
• Lace ribbon from stash
• Inks: Pretty in Pink,Close to Cocoa,Basic Gray and Early Espresso
• Stamp Set: Pedaling Past
• Le Jardin DSP (retired SU!)
• Textile Cuttle Bug Folder
• Distressing Tool
• Spritzer Tool using Chocolate Chip Marker
• Scallop Border Punch

Etsy Stuff

Just more stuff  I'll be adding to my Etsy store. It's a bath and body gift set! I love simple black and white cards,to me they are very elegant! If you want to read about my STAMP CLUB that will be starting soon,click here! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!!

OWH Kid Card Challenge

Here's another card I did for the kid card challenge over at Operation Write Home. I got my OWH stamp yesterday,YAY!!! So,I just need to get to stampin' the backs of my cards I've made over the last few months to send to them!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!! ;)

Recipe for card:

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  Card stocks : WW,Pretty in Pink,Melon Mambo,Rich Razzleberry and Cameo Coral
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  Inks : Black Stazon,Rich Razzleberry,Rose Red,Certainly Celery,Old Olive and Pretty in Pink
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  Markers : Rose Red
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  Ribbon from Stash
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  Square Lattice Embossing Folder using BigShot
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  Punches : Large and Scallop Ovals,Scallop Border and Scallop Trim Border
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  Clear Circle and Circle Scallop Die using BigShot