It feels like FALL today!!!!!

I LOVE FALL!!!!!!!! Today it felt like it. Tuesday, back to summer - they're predicting it's going to be 88 degrees. But I'm SO enjoying this temperature. It was a GLORIOUS day - it's 68 right now. :D I'm a happy camper!

ANYWAY. I promised some pics of the letters we did on Thursday. Here are two pictures; unfortunately, several walked out of the house before lazy-bones (that would be ME) got out her camera. The ones to the left were the more "classic" design, very clean and taylored. They were OOHed and AAAHed over quite a bit. :D The ones below, however, were also lots of fun and are going to delight the recipients very much, too! We added classic re-inkers to a mixture of Lumiere and craft paint, then embellished with the Pretties Kit, brads, ribbon, glitter - about anything "bling"-ish I could find. :D I picked the letters up at a local craft store - be careful to price them, because there's a HUGE difference in pricing between stores!

I hope you're enjoying YOUR weekend! Whether you're enjoying time with your family, maybe shopping (lucky!), or travelling, may you be blessed - and recognize your blessings!!!

Oh, yeah! TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!!!! ;)

Good Friday Morning!! :)

How are YOU today?? I hope you've had a great week, and have FUN plans for this weekend!!! :) I have a workshop in the morning, and I cannot WAIT for you to see the samples from it - but I can't post them yet. Oh, no! I want them to be THRILLED and AMAZED when they get to make them tomorrow morning! :D

I DO have photos from last night to share, but Ken has my memory card reader (Can we ALL say, "MEN!!!"?? :D), so that will have to wait until another day. We had a great time - and there were some really pretty letters that left here last night!

ANYWAY. This card is from my TN Stampers Secret Sister. Isn't it beautiful?? Let's see. She used the Polka Dot & Paisley stamp set, and I'm going to have to guess at the colors! :D Looks like Lovely Lilac, Perfect Plum, Handsome Hunter, Mellow Moss, and Very Vanilla. Don't forget that wonderful ticket corner punch - what a FANTASTIC punch! Most of my "faithfuls" know my story about this punch; I purchased one, thinking I might use it every now and again. I actually had to purchase ANOTHER one, because half the cards I design use it, and I needed another for our classes! LOL!!!!!

Well, I'm off - lots to do, and tonight is our monthly craft night at church, so I need to get organized. Have a WONDERFUL day, dear reader!!!! And remember: TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!! :)

FIDDLE-FADDLE?!?!?!??!!

OK, readers, I NEED to hear from you!!!! There's a discussion going on on one of my email groups; they're saying that blogs are full of "fiddle-faddle" that they just don't care about! PLEASE TELL ME: do I fill my blog with fiddle-faddle????????

This is another challenge item, but it's not a card! It's a 6x6 scrapbook page, done by Amy. When all I could see is a piece of card stock that wasn't going to work for my project, Amy saw a background for a scrapbook page! :) It's fun, isn't it?!? It's done with the All About Christmas Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel, Real Red and Whisper White. SUPER-SIMPLE!

Tonight's private workshop is doing letters with the Pretties Kit - like the one I posted on this blog about six weeks ago. I've got thirteen letters sitting on my table with a base coat on them! :) I hope everyone has fun tonight....

OK, that's it for me - I have to go clean up to give everyone a place to sit. :) Do let me know about the fiddle-faddle part, though, OK? I want YOUR opinion!!!!!!

Oh, yeah. :D TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Another Challenge Card!

This is another card from Rachel. :) I supplied her with the pumpkin image from Carved & Candlelit, and she took it from there. Isn't it a fun card????

I really didn't feel like posting today, so this is the easy way out. :D I'm stamping a lot these days, but a lot of it is for a Secret Sister swap on Tenness Stampers, so I can't show it off until AFTER the swap is over, obviously. Even if she doesn't look at my blog, she MIGHT stumble across it somehow! :D So, 'll be sharing challenge cards for a little bit.

Off to the races! :D Hope YOU are accomplishing something today - SOMEONE needs to! LOL!!! Oh, and don't forget take the time to STAMP something!!! :)

Remembering.....

Today is September 11. I was all set to do a fun Christmas card for you, but I stopped. I don't want to forget what happened, or be one who enables someone else to! :) If you'd like to read my thoughts on 9/11 and why it's important to remember, please email me at poohisstampin@aol.com, and I'll forward you a devotional I wrote on the subject.

ANYWAY. This is a simple card to commemorate today. It's done with Close as a Memory stamp set, and the numbers are from a retired set. :) I used plastic wrap to do the background, and that's a Not Quite Navy brad - just like the ink and card stock, and the Ruby Red ink and card stock are what I used, too. Sometimes simple is best. :) And this is REALLY close to a SIP card - I could have just torn off that corner and sponged the tear with ink, if I wanted to make it SIP only. :D

I hope you're having a wonderful day, dear friends and readers! Take time to hug someone you love today - and to STAMP something!!! (You didn't think I'd forget THAT, did you???? :D)

FRUSTRATED!!

AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've spent the afternoon at the mercy of Stampin' Up!'s website's carzy whims, and I'm just TIRED of it! :D This was SUPPOSED to go on my gallery site, but I've had trouble getting it to go up - even at a TINY size. SO, you don't have to go looking to find it. I still have room for nine more projects over there, but I can't get anything more to post. SO, I'm stopping for now. There are new things, but only a page and a half of gallery to see. AUGH!!!!!!!!

ANYWAY. This card was from August's 10/10/10 class. We used the Bud Basics set, the HAPPY is from Polka Dots & Paisley, and the BIRTHDAY is from Happy Everything. I had a request for a teenager's birthday card, and this is what I came up with. The colors - Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Pink Passion, and Green Galore - happened to be the teen's favorite colors. :D We also used the ticket corner punch, and I really liked this design!

OK. I'm gonna go de-stress about my gallery, and stamp. What about you?? Be sure to take time to STAMP something today!! :D

Hope you had a GREAT weekend!!! :)

Did you accomplish a lot this weekend??? I was busy busy yesterday! And it RAINED!!!! Everything that actually SURVIVED the drought is looking a bit perkier, that's for sure!!!! :D

This is another card from the Let's Get Punchy! class. We used Designer Series Paper - this one's made from Rose Red - and the large tag punch. We just folded them up and back, stuck them in place, and put a rhinestone brad through the middle to finish it up! :) The card base is So Saffron, with a layer of Certainly Celery. The lighter top layer is Glossy White that we sponged with Certainly Celery. :) Easy!

Well, dear friends, it's time for me to get busy. :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and remember: TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Another Card From Our Punch Class!

It's still amazing to me how MUCH people like this card!!!! Just grab your 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" square punches; the smaller one gets done in your background paper - which for THIS card is from the Confetti Simply Scrappin' Kit - and the larger punch is the matting card stock. This one uses Old Olive for that. The card itself is Summer Sun card stock. We used an Old Olive Stampin' Write marker to ink the stamp, which is from WONDERFUL WORDS. The button is from Fresh Favorites II, and is a Rose Red button. FAST, super-simple, and easy!!!

I'm going to be redoing my Stampin' Up!'s website gallery this evening, ladies, so if there's anything there you want to CASE, please make sure you do so before it's GONE! :D

Have a wonderful day, dear friends and readers! Enjoy your weekend - and take time to STAMP something!!!!! :)

Fun Times Last Night! :)

Last night was my Let's Get Punchy! class. This is one of the five designs we did; isn't it adorable (if I do say so myself??)? :D The wings are large oval punches from Cerise Designer Series Paper, The head and "behind" are 3/4" circle punches. The embossed tiny dots on the Real Red card stock are done with the Crop-A-Dile, as well as the holes punched for the eyelets - and those set, as well. As for the ribbon - well, I just LOVE our gingham ribbon. It FEELS so nice!! :D And it added just that special something, don't you think?

Today is my and Ken's eleventh anniversary. Ken's been really sweet this week, and I'm waiting for him to bring me breakfast now. :D He had a meeting with someone this morning, so he's bringing me a breakfast burrito from Sonic - and a diet cherry limeade. I had my first one last night - wow! It's really great! Try one if you get a chance! It definitely has a "diet aftertaste", so if you CAN drink all that sugar, you might want to get a REAL one. :D Ooooh, he just called - he's done with his meeting, and is picking up my breakfast. :D YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, I'd better wrap this up. LOL!

Have a wonderful day, dear friends - and those of you who haven't become my friends yet. :) May your day be filled with laughter and love - and take time to STAMP something!!! :)

Time for another CHALLENGE card!

Again, from Becky P. Isn't it cute? The image is from GREETINGS GALORE, and isn't it cute??? The flower isn't from Stampin' Up!, but you could certainly dye one of the Pretties Kit flowers with Green Galore ink. If you haven't seen the Pretties Kit yet, or haven't looked closely at it either in your Idea Book & Catalog or the online link to the IB&C, take a look. It's SO much fun - I LOVE my Pretties! :D

Simple, easy card! Thanks, Becky!

Today is the 10/10/10 class. It's all about punches - and I can't wait. :) What are YOU doing today? It's probably NOT coming to my class, but please! Take time to STAMP something! :D

Did someone say SIP???

I promised you more from this weekend. :D So, here you go. It's ALL paper, ink, and stamps! And I did it in three colors, so you could see the difference. :) This one is Whisper White, stamped with Bashfult Blue, then stamped with Brilliant Blue for the "Priceless". The butterfly was also stamped with Brilliant Blue and then cut out. The wings and antennae are bent slightly, and the body is the only thing glued down - so, when the scanner cover's not crushing it, there's some dimension. :D

This one, on the left, is done the EXACT same way, using Almost Amethyst and Lovely Lilac.

And this final one, on the right, is done exactly the same, with Certainly Celery and Glorious Green. Ang brought three ink pads - Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue, and Certainly Celery - and her Bold Bright Stampin' Write markers.

So, what do you think??? Of course, I can see where some GLITTER (Hi, Amy!) would come in beautifully on the butterfly's wings, if you wanted to amp it up JUST a little bit. :D But I PROMISED myself to try SIPping a little bit! :D

There. You got THREE samples, to make up for yesterday. :D Is that good?

Time for me to hit the hay - it's been a LONG day today! I hope you have a WONDERFUL Thursday - and take the time to what??? That's RIGHT! :D STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I lied...!

This is our "motley crew" from the weekend. :D In order, left to right: Ang, Kasey, Cris, and ME! :) This was the morning we left - of course, we were lamenting the fact that we didn't do this on SUNDAY, when we were all dolled up for church! This is us in TRAVEL HOME mode. It was a long trip home! :)

We stamped, we sat by the lake, we ate - and what a COOK Oma is!!! - we slept, we talked (SOME more than others....ROFL!!!!), we laughed, we shared concerns.... It was a relaxing weekend!

OK, sharing stamped cards TOMORROW. I promise. :D

We did stamp a little this weekend!

Ang was nice enough to let me borrow some of the supplies she brought with her, so I'll show you this one today, and probably another one tomorrow. Stampin' Up! is encouraging us to show you SIP is the way to go - stamps, ink, and paper. I love to add a bit of ribbon here, a punch there, a button somewhere else - but this is pretty much a SIP card. The colors are Whisper White, Certainly Celery, and Pink Passion card stock, Certainly Celery and Pink Passion ink, and PRICELESS stamp set. I like the swirls, and they're Ang's favorite thing right now. :D

Take the challenge! Do a SIP card, and send me your scan or the real thing, and I'll put it up here on my blog! You'll be famous! :D

I'll be updating my Stampin' Up! website gallery soon; it's always a chore, and I've got some things to do this week - like get ready for a class on Thursday! :) I need to STAMP, people!! :D And Friday is our eleventh anniversary. Imagine that! And people said it wouldn't last, because we met online. :) If you don't know our story, you can go here and read all about us. :D

So I'm off to try and catch up with myself! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, dear friends. I so appreciate you!!! Don't forget! TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING - then share it. :D

I'm home!

PHEW! What a weekend! I met some very nice people this weekend - Thanks, Oma & Opa! :) It was a restful, relaxing weekend - except for the long drive. :D Thanks for driving, Angela!

ANYWAY. When I got home, there was a LOT waiting on me, and my packet of challenge envelope cards from Rachel was in the mail from Saturday! This card is one of them - and you can see another on her blog above. I LOVE this roller, and I love what she did with the various layers of color. THANK YOU, Rachel!

So, tomorrow it's back to reality. Errands to run are piling up quickly, as Ken and I try to regroup from the long weekend. What did you do this weekend? Are the kids all back in school now? Are you back into your routine??? Have you been STAMPING? :D If you've got time this Thursday, come do my 10/10/10 class - I'll let you tell me through tomorrow. :)

Regardless of whether you can come or not, be sure and take time to stamp SOMEthing today! :)

I won't be around....

for the weekend; I'm headed to Alabama with some girlfriends. This is my first time there, so I don't even know what to expect! :) I'm looking forward to sleeping. LOL!

Have a safe, wonderful weekend, dear readers. Check out our photos at www.pbase.com/ifistand, and let us know what you think.

God bless you! Remember: take the time to STAMP something!!!! :)

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From Melissa! :)

Good morning! I wanted to showcase a little of the talent my downline and dear friend, Melissa, shared with me. This is a thank-you card she gave me. Isn't it pretty? She clear-embossed the medallion on the front. I love the color combination; Melissa is EXTREMELY talented, and everyone who sees her cards on my Inspiration Station OOOOH and AAAAAH. Thanks, Melissa, for sharing SO much with me!! I'm so glad God brought you into my life!

I have to share: I am SO excited about next week's 10/10/10 class! I'm doing a punch theme; every card uses a punch in some way. I love them all. ;D A hint for those of you planning to come: there are two cards that have made a debut on this blog that you might be making similar. :D

Anyway. I have to go to the dentist today. :/ Just a cleaning, but it's been a while since I went for anything but trouble - so he's going to be giving me a list of what's wrong. :D At least I like him as a person. LOL!

I'm planning SO MANY classes the next few months! I'm starting to feel pressured - I've GOT to get to designing! LOL!!!! Plus I've joined a swap that's due in three weeks - but it's not too bad. Just have to come up with something I like!

Speaking of swaps: would YOU be interested in participating in a reader's swap?? If you would, please let me know! I'd LOVE to coordinate one; you are all SO talented! I love getting things from y'all. :D

SO. That's it for today! Let me know about the swap, and take time to STAMP something today!

Another Challenge Card!

This one is from Becky P. I LOVE this stamp set, and am SO glad it hasn't retired yet - but that also surprises me. :D It's been around a LONG time. So, I'll enjoy it while it's with us. :)

ANYWAY. This one, I think I sent at least two colors of the card stock. Becky took it from there! :) I love the simplicity of the image, all the texture on it, and the embellishments that don't overpower but truly enhance the card.

Thank you, Becky! :)

So, what are YOU stamping?? I was supposed to be having an advanced techniques class tonight, but I must have picked an awful night - no one's coming! So I get a night off. :D That's a happy thing for me! I'm still stampin', tho, getting ready for all the classes I've got coming up. Trust me, that's a LOT. :D I can't WAIT to start everyone stamping for Christmas - cards, gifts, decorations!!! I've been listening to almost-exclusively Christmas music for about two weeks now. :D My husband's enjoying it, too. LOL!

That's it for today! I'd love to hear from you about ANYTHING. :D Have a wonderful day - and TAKE TIME TO STAMP SOMETHING!!!!

One from The Challenge Envelopes!

Remember those challenge envelopes from a few weeks ago? Well, the cards are starting to come back in, and they're GREAT! Here's the first I'll share. This one's from Amy. This card will fit in a business-sized envelope. The part I gave her was the "friend"; she added the cardstock base, and the Summer Sun and Elegant Eggplant layers, the diamond brads, and the linen thread. Isn't it cute? She did a great job, and It's being displayed in the Inspiration Station. Click on the picture of it to see a bigger shot.

Thanks, Amy! And keep watching; I've got cards from her, and from Becky P. already to share - and I happen to know that some from Rachel are on the way, too. :)

Have a wonderful day - and take time to STAMP something!

Six-by-Six Class Was Great!

Good Saturday Morning! :) I wanted to share one of the samples from last Tuesday's Six-by-Six class. We did four different layouts, and this is one of them. We did two that were mostly background paper, and two that were mostly stamping - and this one was more stamping. :) We rolled the Rose Red card stock with the Basics Outline Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel inked with Versamark, then embossed with clear EP. The small squares are punched from Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke, and the large mat is also done with these colors. The envelope is made from Certainly Celery Designer Series Paper, and we used the Mini Envelope Template to make, obviously, the envelope. :D We used the Tag Corner Punch on the insert in the envelope, and used Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon for it. As a final touch, we stamped the outline of the flower in Rose Red and the outline of the leaves in Always Artichoke, then cut out and placed at the corner with Dimensionals.

Honestly? I think it took longer to TYPE that all out than to actually DO it. :D It was easy, and I think it's really pretty.

OK, I've got to go grocery shopping now. :) Have a wonderful day - and don't forget to make the time to STAMP something!!!!