:D Wednesday, take 2!

Ahhhh, I love it when I remember to fulfill a promise. :D

LISA: Can you send me a wish list?? I don't want to send you something you're gonna NOT want.... :D

Here's another card from the Advanced Technique class - technique courtesy of Pat Huntoon at Technique Junkies!

This is an old technique, but a good one. :) I can't wait to try it with other stamps! It's called OUT OF THE BOX.

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler N, Soft Suede kinda N, Sahara Sand

Ink: Soft Suede

Stamp sets: Autumn Days, Grateful Greetings (inside) N

I just love this card! (Can you tell I was REALLY in a fall mood??? I'm tired of this heat! LOL!) I love only using ONE ink color on a card; it just ties together so beautifully!

And here's the inside....

OK, I'm off again. Tonight is a talent show at church, and I can't wait to see my man dance with the Tuesday morning men's group! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!! OH, and MONDAY is our CHRISTMAS IN JULY STAMP CAMP. It's gonna be AWESOME!

Thursday already!

Goodness, the week is flying by! I hope you're having a GREAT one! Two weeks from TODAY is Thanksgiving, and then it's just a few weeks until Christmas! Tomorrow is Week SEVEN of our Twelve Weeks! It's coming closer and closer!

Today's share is another scrapbook 6x6 layout; it would be very easy to convert into either a 8.5"x11" OR a 12"x12" layout.
Card stock: Old Olive, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive and Ruby Red Stampin' Write Markers

Stamp set: Autumn Days

I really enjoyed doing this layout; there's something very peaceful about the color combination and the stamp we used.

OK, I'm off to work on tomorrow's project! I hope you have a WONDERFUL day - and please, for YOUR sake, take the time to STAMP SOMETHING! :D

What a GLORIOUS day!

Can you believe how beautiful it is? Even if the weather's a bit gloomy wherever you are, I bet it's beautiful! :D

This week's postings will be a little shorter than usual (I think); I'm getting them all ready at the beginning of the week, so I don't have to worry about getting them up while I'm out of town. I'm really planning on relaxing! (That is, if I can figure out what that means....:D)

So! On with the show! Today's sample is from October's scrapbooking class - and it's perfect for this time of year.


You thought I meant CHRISTMAS, didn't you. :D Not this time! I meant FALL. I'm sure we all have photos that don't really have much of a theme, but they're shots you love. Try this kind of approach - you can mat or not, crop or not - anything goes!

Card stock: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Real Red Craft

Stamp sets: Autumn Splendor, Autumn Days

Accessories: Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware, clear embossing powder, heat tool

See? Super-simple, and super cute. :D

OK, I'm off! I'm probably NOT stampin' something at this moment, but I MIGHT be thinking about it! :D So, YOU make sure to STAMP SOMETHING!! :D

It's only 120 Days until CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW. That's four months, ladies and gentlemen! Have you started planning gifts?

Today's two cards - don't worry, I DO have another 3D item coming up soon! :) - are from workshops this month. They're fun, and simple - there's one for those of us who don't like to color, and one for those of us who do. :D


Card stock: Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: More Mustard

Stamp set: Autumn Days (inside, Sincere Salutations)

Accessories: Autumn Traditions DSP, dimensionals (inside, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker)

See? Simple, yet elegant. Several people mentioned that this would make a good sympathy card, as well.






Card stock: YoYo Yellow, Real Red, Only Orange, Whisper White

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: Just Buzzin' By

Accessories: Assorted Stampin' Write Markers, 1-1/4", 1-3/8". and scallop circle punches


Just a fun, summery, joyful card!!! So simple - and I love this stamp set; the bees are adorable!

OK. I'm off - my desk is a mess, and I'm procrastinating working on it. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! Please be sure to take the time to stamp something!

I'm BACK!!!!

Phew. There's nothing like your OWN computer - glitches and curses notwithstanding. :D THANK YOU for your patience, and I'm SO glad you're back with me! :)

Today, I'm going to show you FOUR cards: the first two are from the Advanced Techniques class last month (both techniques are from TECHNIQUE JUNKIES!), and the second two are more ideas for that Medallion background stamp that Tory won for my Annual Birthday Card Contest. :)

So! On with the show!

Isn't it PRETTY? This one's called FOSSIL STONE.

Card stocks: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Glossy White

Inks: Jet Black Stazon, Creamy Caramel, Ruby Red

Stamp set: Autumn Days

Accessories: sponge, and one other that I can't tell! :)

I really like this card; I didn't know I was going to lay it out this way, so the second time I did this card, the wheat was offset to the left just a bit more, so it showed. I really like this card!

I LOVE this card, too. It's called POLLOCK Technique.

Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke, Watercolor paper

Inks: Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss

Stamp set: A Rose is a Rose

That's all there is to it! Cool, no?? :D





This is the card Tory sent me to thank me for her prize - her very FIRST card made with it! (I'm gonna guess at the supplies, but I think I'm pretty close...:D)

Card stock: So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: Close to Cocoa, So Saffron

Stamp set: Medallion background, not sure if the THANKS stamp is SU! or not....

Accessories: Gold Brad, paper snips, punch

Thank you, Tory. It's a great card, and will go on the Inspiration Station proudly!

Now, this last card uses a retired stamp set - I REALLY need to get another bride & groom!!! But I LOVE this card - and it was a HUGE hit!!!!! :D

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp set: Medallion Background stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Life's Special Moments (Retired)

Accessories: Word window punch, modern label punch, double rectangle punch, dimensionals (The ribbon is from her invitation; I just used the extra, so the invite still has ribbon. :D)

Her wedding invitation had a pattern down the side of it that reminded me of the flairs on the outside of the medallion stamp. I masked off that inch or so, and only inked up the top flairs. It worked pretty well! :D

So, tell me what you think about it!! Or about ANY of the cards; I'm thrilled to have so many of you coming back. :) I LOVE my readers and customers; some of you are my best friends, and I'm SO grateful for you!

If you need any information about placing an order or becoming a demo - don't forget! There's a GREAT special going on right now to join for only $85!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - please call or email me! My contact info's in the side bar, if you ever need me!!!

Now, go STAMP something! :D I'm waiting.... :D Have a wonderful blessed day!!!

I know, I know...!

I DO apologize, but there's been a lot going on in my personal life. I do apologize! So today, you'll get ALL the samples from my last 6x6 scrapbooking class! If you're in the area, I'm having a Stampin' Up! workshop tonight with MYSELF as the host. :D If you'd like to place an order, let me know - it will be the party shipping cost, not the individual. And if you'd like to COME, just let me know by 2 this afternoon! We're going to have a great time! :D

OK, on with the show!

Card stocks: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Pretty in Pink, Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: Level 3 Hostess-ONLY, The More The Merrier

Accessories: Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, and Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers

I really like this one! It's perfect for lots of different pictures, like a girls' tea party, or a birthday, or any special occasion.

Card stock: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke

Stamp set: Autumn Days

Accessories: 1-3/4" circle punch, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers, Tall Tales Designer Series Paper, sponge

Again, I think the simplicity of this set of pages works! Great for any outdoors shots, or any masculine need!

Card stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Ink: Bashful Blue, Real Red

Stamp set: Christmas Punch

Accessories: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, wide oval punch, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals

You just can't go wrong with Christmas! :D


Card stock: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Stamp set: Simple Friendship

Accessories: Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, five-petal flower punch, 1/2" circle punch

Simple, but eye-catching! This layout can be flipped any which way, and still be really appealing!

I hope you enjoyed today's show-&-tell! :D Have a wonderful day - and go STAMP SOMETHING!

Holey Schmoley, WHAT A WEEKEND!!!

For those of you who didn't know, not only did I have the NEW IDEA BOOK & OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, but my sister and BIL came in that day, too. They left on Sunday, and between 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning and 2:30 Monday afternoon, Kenn and I drove OVER 300 MILES!!!!!!!! I'm sooooooo tired!!! The windows in the house are being replaced, too, so no rest for the wicke - er, ummm, WEARY. ;D

ANYWAY. Here we go with THREE samples, since I didn't get a chance to post yesterday!


New stamp set, new colors - what more could one ask for?!?! :D

Card stock: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede - ALL new IN COLORS!!

Inks: New IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers in the following new IN COLORS: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Autumn Days

Accessory: dimensionals :D

SO easy! I LOVE the new IN COLOR markers - they make stamping with any of the colors SO EASY, and they're SOOOOOOOO portable!!!! If I were making my list, I'd be sure to put down a package of the new IN COLOR assorted card stock, and the new MARKERS, too! (CLICK HERE, then click on ORDER NOW! :D)


It's only 171 days until Christmas, and we ALL know they're going to FLY by!!!!! Never too early to start thinking about what your cards will look like this year - unless you're coming to my card classes this fall. Then you can let ME do all the planning for you! :D

Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Garden Green

Inks: Ruby Red, Garden Green

Stamp sets: Simple Salutations, Autumn Days

Accessories: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers

Again, REALLY simple - but I love pine cones. :D



And finally, for today, another SIMPLE one - this is dahlia folding, done with the new RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE DSP. :)

Card stocks: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango

Ink: Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker

Stamp set: Boho Backgrounds

Accessories: Ticket corner punch, scallop circle punch, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Yet again, showing that simple doesn't mean plain! :)

OK, so I need to get busy. If I can get motivated, that is - I'm SLEEPY! :D Go make out your wish list, and then mark what you want right away. Don't forget that, as a hostess, you could not only earn free stuff, but also get an invitation to my Hostess ONLY Appreciation Luncheon in October!!!!! I've already decided on the dessert to make. :D You WON'T want to miss it! Call me or email me TODAY to get on my calendar!!!! Oh, and take the time to STAMP SOMETHING, too! :D