It's still Monday! :D

Did you miss me during the day today? :D I've been SUPER busy; the hostess appreciation luncheon is this week, and I'm so busy this week it's not funny. I'm doing my "to do" lists for the week, and starting to hyperventilate.... :D

Anyway. You're not here to hear my practice my deep breathing! :D This is a card I did for a sketch challenge about a month ago, and never posted, and don't even remember which blog the challenge was from! LOL!


Cardstock: Whisper White, Shimmery White, Brushed Silver, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue

Ink: Pacific Point

Stamp set: Many Merry Messages

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Snowflake die, Petals-a-plenty texturz embossing folder, snowflake punch, dimensionals

It's a little different than I'd usually make, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. :D What do YOU think of it??

I can't BELIEVE it, but we've had over 25 THOUSAND hits on Lori's Stamping Spot since I started blogging! It's AMAZING! Next week, after I get the luncheon done, I will do a giveaway - and when I'm getting ready for the luncheon, I'll get the prize all together so all I'll have to do is mail it. :)

OK, I'm off. I've got bunches to go before I sleep!!! :) Have a WONDERFUL evening, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something - I am, like CRAZY. :D

TGIF!!

Whew. A week ago today, I was in the Portland Airport, waiting for my plane home. What a week it's been!

Here are the two projects we did at the hostess clubs last week. We had a great time, and I think everyone enjoyed the projects. :)

First, a birthday card!

I happen to think it's pretty cute. :D

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

Ink: Real Red, Sahara Sand

Stamp sets: Got Treats, Occasional Quotes (level 3 hostess-only stamp set)

Accessories: 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" crcle punch, dimensionals, Neutrals DSP pack

One of the ladies who was with us said she had someone to give this card to the next day, and was going to make banana muffins to go along. :D Isn't that perfect?

And how about a Christmas card? It's not long now, ladies. Seriously. :D Take a look at that countdown tree in the right-hand column!

The shimmer really came through on this photo! :)

Card stock: Whisper White, Night of Navy

Ink: Whisper White craft, Night of Navy (insde)

Stamp set: Many Merry Messages

Accessories: Big Shot (I have to tell you, it was SO funny Monday night; I asked Amy to hand me my Big Shot, and all of a sudden, it was all about how much I ♥ my Big Shot, and be careful....:D), Northern Frost Sizzlit Strip (Holiday Mini; if you haven't checked it out, you should! SO MUCH FUN STUFF!!!), 2 way glue pen, ticket corner punch, embossing buddy, white embossing powder, heat tool, Frost White Shimmer Paint, alcohol, spritz bottle

It's MUCH more subtle IRL, I promise. :) Very pretty - we talked about how the shimmer paint spray absolutely changes the character of our cards. :)

OK, I'm off. Have a WONDERFUL day, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something! Enjoy your weekend! :)

Showing off some new toys!

Hi, y'all! I know that many of my customers have now received their Holiday Minis, so I'm ready to show some sneak peeks with some new toys. :D

Isn't it FUN?!?!? :D The embossing folder and the snowflake die are both new in the Holiday Mini. And I DO love my snowflakes! :D

The colors are Cherry Cobbler, Tempting Turquoise, and Whisper White.

I know it's hard to see, but there is Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the Whisper White snowflake. :) We are going to be having FUN with snowflakes this winter, I guarantee! :D

OK, I'm off! I hope you're having a WONDERFUL day! Be sure, now, to take the time to STAMP something! :)

FUN new use for your round tab punch!! :)

OK, it's not my idea, but it IS very fun!!! I just have to figure out better stamp sets to use - you really can't see this one too well, but I wanted to try the technique. You can go here to see a tutorial on it. She's got a great blog! :)

I used the SNOW wheel from the Holiday Mini, and the snowflake on the punch is from The Snowflake Spot. It's much prettier in real life, where you can see the layers better, and the sparkle of the silver embossing powder. But go look at the tutorial, and at Dawn's blog - link on the right of the page - to see some more great ideas!!!!

I have to jet. Too much to do again, and Ken's laptop is in the shop. :( Which, besides repair costs, means we also have to share this computer! :D TAKE THE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are my two pages!

I might be able to do more than two, but I really didn't want to procrastinate and not get ANYTHING out - if any of you know the REAL me, you know that's a danger I live with! :D SO, I sat down yesterday and did this to send off tomorrow. The only two stamp sets it uses are FROSTY and HEADLINE ALPHABET. I mixed some Dazzling Diamonds glitter with white EP to do the snowflake on Night of Navy 12x12 card stock. The words are in Night of Navy on Glossy White card stock. Frosty is stamped in Black Stazon on Glossy White, and colored in with Stampin' Write Markers - Basic Black, Bashful Blue, and Night of Navy. The journaling block is Whisper White card stock, and I notched the corners with the ticket corner punch and layered it on Bashful Blue. EASY!

I really, really like this layout. I hope she does, too. Have you decided to do this with me? I've gotten a few requests for the coordinator of this project's address - THANK YOU!!!!!! Email me at poohisstampin@aol.com for the address, and if you have a chance, share with me what you're stamping. :D I hope you take the time today to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!

I can't show you EVERYTHING yet....

Well, I can't! Two of the girls couldn't come last night - one was not feeling well, and another had a disaster at home - so they MAY be coming tomorrow night to do projects. SO, I can't spoil their surprise. :) I WILL share this card, however, which is one of the five projects we did. I used Bashful Blue card stock for the base, and stamped it with the big snowflake from FROSTY in Bashful Blue ink. Next, I stamped the snowman from the level 2 hostess set PERFECT PRESENTATION with Brocade Blue ink on Whisper White card stock. Using my double slot punch, I punched two holes in the card stock - and then widened those holes using the same punch. Using our new 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Brocade Blue (LOVE LOVE LOVE our ribbon!!!), I made a loopless bow and dovetailed the ends of the ribbon. Next, using my Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker, I colored in the "let it snow" from GLAD TIDINGS, and stamped it underneath the ribbon. I punched holes for my retired vintage brads with the 1/16" hole punch, and then fastened the Whisper White card stock to a piece of Brocade Blue with Dimensionals. That piece then went on the card front with Dimensionals, also. Finally, I stamped the long "Merry Christmas" from GLAD TIDINGS on the inside bottom with Brocade Blue ink. DONE! :)

So, what do you think of it?

I'm starting to send out/give out the challenge envelopes! If you're interested, just email me your snail mail address at poohisstampin@aol.com, and tell me if you want a LITTLE or a LOT envelope! :)

I've got to go plan for a workshop tomorrow now. :) Have a WONDERFUL day, and take some time to stamp!