Just Bloom!

I don't know about you all, but our weather here has been freakish lately! We'll have an 80 degree day, then snow 2 days later, then 70's to 80's for a week and then in drops down into the 50's again!

Come on now......I'm ready for a REAL, consistent Spring into Summer!

'Just Bloom' is inspired by my desire for warmth and sunshine on a regular basis! No more 30's-40's at night, thank you. :-)

Had fun making this flower with an oldy but goody method and the wonderful "Blossom" punch. LOVE working with Crumb Cake, in case you haven't picked up on that yet. :-)

Hope you enjoy!

BUY PUNCH HERE!



 

 

2013 Retired Lists are HERE!!

 

Many great stamps going away!! :-)

But I know we'll be seeing some wonderful, new stamps VERY soon!!

Are you as excited as I am?! :-)

 

Retiring accessories and Digital Packs on SALE 20% - 60% off!!

 

GET YOURS HERE!

They are going quickly!

Coral Sea....

You are going to get tired of seeing all these cards using the fun set in "By the Tide".....it's fast becoming my all time favorite set!! LoL.

Had fun using a combination of Calypso Coral, Whisper White and Crumb Cake! Throw in some rhinestones, embossed background and twine and you have a fun card! :-)

Hope it inspires you and warms you up in expectation of Summer!

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before Spring Catalog expires!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! COLOR REFRESH!!

Wow! Some great colors coming back in the new catalog, and some wonderful colors going out!

I'm excited about many of the them coming back, and like you, sad about others that are leaving. With that said, many colors are already sold out, so order those colors you want to stock up on ASAP before thet are all gone. I would also order coordinating ribbon, markers and ink re-fills!!

Here's the list and I followed it with the actual colors (made on MDS) for better brain processing. :-)

 

 

Park Fun!

Whew! Have had no time to post.....so sorry! It's been crazy at work, so haven't had time to do much else. :-(  Looking forward to warmer temps, beach trips with my family and a slower pace for the Summer!

We took the kids to the park last week when the sun shone and temps rose above 50....they needed to get out and run and play! Managed to get pics of the girls climbing/hanging, but couldn't catch a still shot of Riley! He was all over the place! lol. Maybe next time....

Sea shells, Sea shells.....

I promised you some more cards made with the "By the Tide' stamp set.....so here's another one! I DO like this set!! So many possibilities! Don't miss your chance to get it! :-)

I made the background by rolling three different colors onto whisper white cardstock, beginning with the lightest color blue. Then stamped the images in black over the top. Super easy! Great effect!

Have fun brayering!!

 

 

 

 

 

'By the Tide'

I love the beach! So when Stampin' Up! puts out a 'beachy' set, I cannot resist it! This one is in the new Spring Catalog, and it's SO easy to design with!

 

Hope you enjoy this design!

 

Stay tuned for more card designs using this set....

 

By the Tide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Moved In!!

I know it's been a long time since I've posted, but it's been a huge move and we've finally gotten settled in! It's so wonderful to all be under the same roof! Everyone's finding their rythym....with my daughter's new school, my commute to work, and the blending of families and addition of a new family member....our new dog. :-) It's truly been an awesome experience and we are all looking so forward to a long future together!

My craft room is set up and I'm finally getting to work in it! I'll be posting some cards soon, so stay tuned!

Don't forget to look through the Spring catalog! Many wonderful stamps, paper, embossing folders and accessories. I'll be posting some cards using some new stamps and Sale-a-Bration sets and items!!

 

SPRING CATALOG

 

 

 

 

 

Also.....Check out Stampin' Up's SPECIALS!! New-old stamp releases!! One special stamp set a month for 12 months to celebrate 25 years!!

 

 

 

January Special Stamp Set

 

 

February Special Stamp Set

 

Winter Radiance Sampler

 

It's HERE!!

 

The Winter Radiance Sampler is ready!! And it will knock your socks off with the beautiful work the ladies have all worked so hard on! Beautiful projects, to be sure!

 

Don't forget to order yours today!

 

 

Here's a sneak peak of my piece for this issue:

 

 

Hope this puts you in the festive mood......Christmas, snow, family, food.....what's not to like? :-)

 

I'd also like to let you all know this is my last issue with Paper Crafters Sampler. :-(

It has been a lot of fun and a great challenge to be a part of this talented group of ladies! They are such a wonderful group, and it is only due to my crazy life right now that I won't be participating in the next semi-annual team. With a new marriage, full time job, three kids and moving to another town, it's just more than I can handle right now. Lol. Maybe, when I get settled and figure out my new 'schedule' with life, I'll have time to devote to doing this again. :) I'm hoping to have my craft room put back together by the end of January! :-) I will have 3 kids rooms to design and decorate, so I WILL have some things to post in the near future.....I hope! :-)

 

Stay tuned each month to Melanie's Sampler.....lots of great ideas and templates for your future needs! Thanks Melanie for this fun opportunity. It truly has been a pleasure to work with you!

 

 

 

 



Riley's 7th B'day!

I tell you what.....our kids are growing up too fast for my taste! :(  Time just goes by too quickly!! They'll be headed off to college before I know it....

Riley turned 7 years old yesterday! He's a wonderful little boy, cute as a button, smart, sweet and... soooo loves to antagonize his sister Carson! Lol. He'll do anything for Rachel, right now. Just wait until he gets older! lol.
The kids really do love each other! We'll be entertained for many more years to come with the drama from the girls and the typical brother/sister teasing. I can't wait until Riley towers over his older sisters....we'll see how brave they are then! :)

Had fun FINALLY using a stamp set that I think is adorable and very fitting for little boy cards! Hope you enjoy the colors, design and cute little dinosaurs!

Dinoroar stamp set

2 1/2" Circle Punch

 



 

Apothecary Accents Die Cuts

 

Bitty Banners Die Cuts

 

 

 

 



On-Line EXTRAVAGANZA SALE!!!

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LOTS of goodies going for GREAT prices for a limited time only!!

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November 19th - 28th!!
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My Daughter's 12th!

My daughter, Rachel, turned 12 this week!

It's so amazing how quickly they grow up.....and more so, how quickly they want to grow up.

We wish for time to slow down....and they want to speed it up. They don't realize just how quickly it goes by!

She had a great Birthday!!

Here's the card I had fun making for her as a reminder of her 12th! :)

 

 

This is the Holiday Frame embossing folder from the Holiday catalog...notice you can use it for more than Christmas cards!

 

 

Orchard Harvest DSP from the Holiday catalog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Merry & Bright PCS Time!!

 

Its that time of month again!!

The November issue of Paper Crafters Sampler is out!!

It's full of great ideas for your Christmas projects, cards and gift ideas! Don't miss out! :-)

 

CLICK HERE to order your issue!!

 

Check out my sneak peek of my project included in this months issue:

 

 

Love the Holidays!! Can you believe that Christmas is almost here?!

I've got to get busy!!

 

Hope you enjoy the ideas in the Sampler. Remember, there are also directions for each entry into the Sampler, along with sizes and items used. Great resource for you!!

Have fun!!

 

 

 



Halloween

I have to say, Halloween is not my favorite Holiday, but I do get a kick out of the kids excitement at dressing up.... and it does bring back fond memories of my own childhood! :-)

If it weren't for my challenge on Paper Crafters Sampler to create a Halloween card for October's issue, then I probably wouldn't have been inspired to create another Halloween card! LOL. So, here it is......an inspired Halloween card due to Stampin' Ups! houndstooth print from Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP . I LOVE plaid/houndstooth prints in DSP and am always a sucker for them! :-)

The stamp set is Toxic Treats. I used the new large scallop edgelit to create the scallop border and then punched out the center with SU's 1" Circle punch to create the effect. I used the Scallop Circle punch to create the clouds by daubering color on around the scalloped piece, and just randomly moving it around and adding more color. Pretty easy!!

Hope you are inspired and enjoy!

Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP

Toxic Treats stamp set

 

Gargantuan News!!

 

HOW EXCITING!!

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Mark your calendars, set your alarms, send yourself a reminder on your Smart Phone!

Do whatever you need to do to NOT miss out!! :-)

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ALSO...... beginning October 29th, you can take advantage of MORE sales on

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Oct 29th - Nov 5th!

 

 



Wedding News!

We did it!! :-)

Mr & Mrs Stainback!!

 

What a gorgeous day it ended up being, and all the more wonderful because of all our friends and family that were able to be there to support us and our children.

 

It was a warm, fall day with the sun shining, while the trees in their many shades of colors reflected off the lake. Very picturesque. Couldn't have asked for a better day to get married on!

 

Hope you enjoy the pictures! I'll post more as I get them.