Moments

This layout is of my dear sweet grandson. It is rare to capture him being still. He is forever in motion. I love that this moment was captured. He was at preschool at the time.

 

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Gone Too Long

I can't believe how long it has been since I blogged! I wish I was better at this! I am no longer a SU demonstrator. :( I love SU, but I was spending way too much on great stuff and not supporting my habit. So I stopped and got back to basics...Scrapping with Scraps! I have also been using my sisters cricut a lot! Oh my that thing is addictive, I love it. If you have a cricut and can't afford those wonderful cartridges, I have great news! Go to www.craftedge.com, for about the cost of ONE cartridge you can purchase the software called Sure Cuts Alot or SCAL. With this software you can cut any font on your computer. (ttf I think) It's FABULOUS! Ok, maybe that was worth a years worth of blogging! Scrap Happy!

New "IN COLORS", STAMPS and LAYOUT!

Happy Sunday! I FINALLY got to ink up my new "Love Dejour" stamp set! I love it and the IN COLORS are fantastic! I have to admit I wish I had ordered more stamps, but I am trying to be more conservative this year. MAN is that hard! You all are going to love the new stuff it so much fun! The scallop edge punch makes making scallops a sinch! Hope everyone has a great week!

So Much Going On!

For all of you who have placed an order with me this year, your Fall/Winter Catalog Preview will be coming to your mailbox soon! You are going to LOVE all of the new things Stampin Up has come up with for us! Oh and the new hostess sets are great! Get out your calendars and we will fill the fall with stamps and stampin fun! Hodgepodge Hardware 25 % Off! http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/11085.asp Click the link above for great deals on Hodgepodge Hardware. You have until August 10. 2008 or until supplies are gone! No More Cutt'n Rubber! We have wondered for months, now it is official! All stamp sets are now die cut! This means when you buy a stamp set, you pop the rubber out and apply it to the wood piece, no scissors, no sticky residue! YIPPEEEE! I am very excited about this news! Scallop Border Punch ~ New Product! I was so excited to see a scallop border punch in the preview. This means no more using the corner rounder or the slit punch to make scallop borders! Stampin Up is on the ball! I promise a project soon!

Happy New Year!

Today is the start of something GREAT! Stampin Up's new year begins today! What a way to begin the new year- - Stampin Up is introducing a home decor line that can transform any room in minutes, and that isn't the best part. It is also reusable! If you want to change the look you can! Click the title and a complete listing of the new Design Elements will appear! That isn't all folks, can you believe there will be more new stamps, papers and "In Colors"? I am so excited! Check back soon for more sneak peaks!!!

Stampin Up Announces Retirement List

Well, the LIST is finally here! Click on the title or link below and check out the retiring stamps! I am sure you will find at least one set that was on your wish list! You don't have to wait until a workshop, if you want to place an individual order, just let me know and we will get your stamps to you before you know it!

The Retired List is Here!

Hi,
I have been offline for a couple of days. My PC went on strike and needed a little TLC. I made this card for my friend/teacher to thank her for a great school year. I really had fun sponging everything!

Have a Marvelous Monday!

e-Scape and Save a Bundle!

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of you inbox? This month, unplug, unwind and reconnect with your friends and loved ones through handmade cards. eScape with Stampin Up! Connect with your "wireless network" by attending my eScape workshop on June 13th at 6:30! Stampin Up is offering a 25% discount on the eScape bundle and I am offering free shipping and no sales tax on orders above $50.00! Click the title above to view contents of the bundle and email to reserve your spot today! Let's eScape together!

Happy Monday! I am trying to change up my blog a little, please excuse the mess! :) I am hoping to be settled into a new theme and reorganized by tomorrow! Check back soon.

Blog Surfing Saturday

It was a hot day in central Arkansas today! Whew summer is here in a hot and humid kind of way. I worked outside today, so my honey took me out to dinner. He is so sweet. That means I did not stamp at all today. But I did do one of my other favorite things....I blog surfed! So in honor of my surfing I thought I would share the link to one of my favorite bloggers. She is so talented and I love visiting her blog, not only for the creative inspiration, but for her funny stories and great Markie jokes. Check it out you will love it too. http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com/

Since I didn't stamp anything I am sharing a card I made for my grandson Levon. Have a great weekend!

Flip Flop Card

Happy Memorial Day! It has been a great Monday off! :) I know I said I would post pics of my Cafeteria Appreciation, but my camera battery is being charged as we speak, so it will have to be tomorrow. I did make this card today and since I can scan it, I can share it now! My school theme is flip flops, so I made a flip flop card as an end of the year thank you card. I think it turned out ok, the ribbon got a little smooshed in the scanner, but straightened right back. Hope everyone has a great week and with any luck, I will post another pic tomorrow...I have been on a roll you know. :)
Cya!

I Cleaned My Stamp Room!

I cleaned my stamp room! I know! Right? I have been working on scrapbooks for the children in our Pre-K program and boy do I make a mess! But finally they are done and handed out. I can't believe I didn't even take one picture. Anyway the clean room made me want to create! I made this birthday card and I am going to work on a few water bottle tags-next week it cafeteria appreciation day. Cafeteria workers need a lot of appreciation....they work very hard behind the scenes. So, don't forget to appreciate your cafeteria folks! I will post a pic later of my water bottles.

Cya Later

PS My coloring was bad on this one, so don't look too close. The markers are a mix of Copic and Stampin Write Markers.

Masculine Card

I attended a "Stamp-A-Stack" at my uplines house last week. The theme was masculine cards. We made ten cards, below are two of the ten. The top card was colored using Stampin Up markers and the lower card using Stampin up watercolor crayons. Both techniques were a lot of fun!

My How Time Flies!

It is a beautiful spring day in Arkansas, I suppose the calm after the storm. So many people were affected by yesterday's bad weather. My prayers go out to all of them. I am getting ready for a busy week! I have a club, a workshop and a meeting/party with my upline and her group! So, I am looking forward to a lot of stamping and alot of fun! OH and great news! If you have been considering becoming a demonstrator for Stampin Up, this could be your month! During the month of May you can join with a 20% discount on your starter kit. Everything you need to start your business or feed your craving for stamps at a discounted price. If you are interested email me and I can get you set up!

To celebrate strawberry season I made this card for a friend who picks her own berries! This is the most versatile little set. It is "Tart and Tangy" from the Occasions Mini. By the way Stampin Up extended the ending date for this promotion, so you still have time to take advantage of the fantastic stamps and accessories offered!

This is a card that I made for my dearest friend LaRhonda's daughter. She is getting ready to be a grandmother! What fun is coming her way!

Hope you have a fantastic first week of May! See you next week! :)

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Cropn Fun in Jacksonville

Last night I attended the Junior Auxiliary of Jacksonville at their crop night! It was loads of fun and the ladies were so nice! They are a group of very talented ladies! The above pic is the make-and-take that we did! I love Pun Fun and wanted to show case one of SU's bundle special! :)

Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!

I honestly hope I can get better at updating! A lot going on these days, so I need to be sharing! I am going to be doing an event on Friday at the Junior Auxiliary's Crop Night! I am looking forward to that and have been busy preparing! I am also getting ready to start two new clubs! One is a card club and the other a scrap club! I love starting new clubs. It means new friends and wonderful times! I will post my new project tomorrow! Keep Stampin and Scrappin!

This is my absolute favorite set in the "Ocassions" mini! After you finish looking at this post you might think I have every set from that mini, but not yet! Thanks for looking...what do you think?

This is the only card that I have made with this set, but I am anxious to try the cherries and apples! What do you think?

I love "Sassy Suzie"! Every time I visit Splitcoast I have to see all the new Sassy Suzie submissions!

Ok, Now I need to remember to update.

So, I started a blog. I suppose it doesn't do a bit of good if I never post! I hope today will be the start of frequent blogging! I am adding a couple of projects that I recently completed! Let me know what you think?

Tuesday = Short Week

Why does it seem like a short week always feels like a day or even two have been tacked on? Having said that, I had a perfectly wonderful Tuesday! :) I am trying to get samples ready for my first workshop, I am a slow stamper! Here is a framed project I did for my daughter's friend, that just got accepted to the last phase of his RN training. The cards are Valentine's day cards. I hope you enjoy.

I'm BLOGGGGGING

February 17, 2008 and I am blogging! I suppose I should back track just a little bit. I have set several goals for myself this year.

* Be a positive influence to those around me.

* Enjoy myself

* Start a blog !!!!!

* Become a SU Demo!!

* Have Fun!

* Share Fun!

* Be Creative!

I have just become a Stampin Up Demonstrator and my first workshop is March 7th! I have loved Stampin Up for years, but was really nervous about taking the plunge! It was a matter of time, I guess, but I have done it now! I am also having a blast! I have the very best Upline! How can I fail with Megan Wheeler by my side!

Now here I am posting my very first blog! My reason for blogging would be a place to share what I love and meet wonderful people! Ahh same reason for becomming a Demo! I wanted to document my experience and my growth as a stamper and scrapbooker. I am sure I have a lot to learn and I can share that with others who may be where I am now. New and inexperienced!

Here are my very first projects that I would like to post and I am hoping to update and add often.

TFSB