Just enjoying my Thursday! :)

I know, it's already afternoon - but it's such a pretty day, and I'm enjoying having nothing outside the house to do. :) I'm feeling pretty darned blessed today.

But enough about that. You don't come here for that - you go to my Proverbs 31 Wannabe blog for that! :D

Today's sample is from the Quick Cards Class again!

I was going to show you another card, but this one just matches the DAY so perfectly!:D

Card Stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pale Plum, Certainly Celery

Ink: Basic Gray, assorted Stampin' Write Markers

Stamp sets: Country Morning (level 1 hostess set!), Pendant Park

Accessories: Big Shot - YES, I love my Big Shot. Who's gonna make a big deal out of it, huh?!?!? :D - Petals-a-Plenty Texturz folder (still available!)

Super simple, SUPER springy! JUST enough coloring to relax one, but not enough to get fussy. :D

OK, I'm off to continue enjoying my day! :) I hope you enjoy yours, too - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something - I already have! :D

Last two pages of my paper bag album!

Good morning! I've been up too long already today - Mom and I headed out to a community garage sale locally, but there were only four places participating - it was rainy, and it's been cold lately. I found a couple of little things, and then came home. The next thing on my agenda is teaching this paper bag album to my ONE customer who's coming! :) We're going to have a great time - and I think I might even do another album with her. Since I've got one more prepared - had a cancellation - why not? I can give it to a hostess, or give it as a door prize, or maybe even give it at my hostess appreciation luncheon in October!

Anyway. This is made with the Simply Scrappin' kit from Sell-A-Bration this year. There's hardly ANYTHING to these pages, but I really like how the color-blocking turned out! :)

Did you know you could click on the photos to get them bigger (if I uploaded them that way?)? Take a look. :) And don't forget to scroll through the old postings - you never know what you might find!

Have a wonderful weekend! Thank you to everyone who's looking at this blog - I appreciate the (very!!) few comments that have been left, to let me know SOMEONE is paying attention! :)

Hi, everyone!!!! A REALLY quick post for this one tonight - I should be leaving as I type, but I can't resist putting this up for you to see! :D

The 5"x5" art journal is from the Spring mini, as are the Au Chocolat designer paper, the round tab punch, and the spiral binding punch (used for the inside dividers). The other things I used are the 1/4" square punch (Thanks, Amy!), chocolate chip and pixie pink card stock, brushstroke alpha (and a little retired set), a sponge, and my white gel pen. EASY!

In case you're wondering why I don't embellish my covers more: I'm VERY hard on items, especially ones I'm going to carry with me. I figure the less stuck on the front, the less I have to worry about tearing off and hurting my prized article. :)

Let me know if you've been altering anything lately! Can't wait to hear from you!

First pages are done!

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to share the simple first interior pages of my envelope book.

Again, all supplies are Stampin' Up!®, including the cool Round Tab Punch from the Spring Mini. I wanted this book to be pretty simple, because it's going to be bulky by the time I get it home, and it will be the things tucked into the envelopes that will matter to me the most. I decided to put the Cool Carribean note piece in the outer pocket, so that small memorabilia can be kept safely in the other pocket - it will be harder for it to fall out when the book's closed. You can click on the picture to get a bigger view, or tell me you'd like to see the real thing! :)

I hope you're enjoying your day. After a big rainstorm last night, the tulips in the back yard are bravely recovering, and the birds are swimming in the fountain. Enjoy God's creation today!

Starting to get ready!

I don't suppose it's obvious how excited I am about
going to my stepdaughter's wedding in May. :)
I'm starting to plan, and scheme; last night, I made sure to check with her - we're going to go shopping for her memory book sometime in the first week Ken and I get there! She's asked me to put it together for her. I'm SO honored and proud that she would ask me! I want to do a phenomenal job, so I know that's what I'll be working on a lot when we get back.

Until then, there's still a lot that we're going to do NOT related to the wedding that I can prepare for. This is my first envelope accordian book; there are six (I think, can't remember!!) envelopes joined together inside. I then made two covers, and hinged them with ribbon strips. The actual size of the book is 8"x6", and the inside envelopes are white. All the supplies I used for this so far are current Stampin' Up!® supplies; check out the online Idea Book & Catalog© on my website for prices, ideas, etc.: http://poohisstampin.stampinup.net. The background paper is Slumber Party designer series paper, and I love the colors!

As I get the inside pocket stuff together, I'll let you see those pages, too. I've already got plans - but no more motivation to stamp at this moment. It's too pretty outside! :)

HAPPY APRIL!

What a GLORIOUS day today is! The sun is shining brightly, and the tulips, dogwood, azalias, and lilacs are all nodding gently in the spring breeze. It is just beautiful!

Well, the show is over, and now I am counting down until we leave for my stepdaughter's wedding. Four weeks from today, we'll be on a plane - with just one more hour to go until we land! (Yes, we're leaving at o'dark thirty!:D) There's LOTS to do between now and then - including two workshops to prepare for. I can't wait!

After re-doing the Inspiration Station last week, I realized I didn't have too many spring-y 3D projects. So, today I decided to do up this mug insert really quickly. These mugs are really fun; I've found them at garage sales, and Walmart and Hobby Lobby both have had them. This is one of my favorite verses, and I've been blessed by just being ABLE to stamp today! I've also sent out my customer newsletter today; if you're interested in receiving it, please email me - and don't forget to visit my website at www.poohisstampin.stampinup.net! I just updated all my samples there, too! :)