Amazing Friend and Exciting News!

Everyone has that one amazing friend...the one who is always there for you no matter what.  That friend who accepts you for who you are and never judges you, laughs with you, cries with you, shares lifes moments, big or small, with you...that friend for me is Erica, also known as my twin brain.  We didn't grow up together, didn't go to school together and have only been friends for a few years, but it feels like we have known each other forever!  Erica is the sister I never had and the friend that I know I can always count on!

Not only is Erica one of my very best friends, but she is also an amazing co-worker.  The first of the year tends to be a bit crazy where my work load is concerned.   Erica was a HUGE help to me and helped me stay caught up and totally eased my stress last week...THANK YOU friend!!!  

This isn't nearly enough of a thank you for all she does for me, but sending a card is still one of my favorite ways to show my appreciation.  Here is the card I created especially for her...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Tea for Two DSP

Ink ~ Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo

Stamp Set ~ Amazing Family

Other Supplies ~ Paper Doily Sizzlits, 3 1/2 & 3" Circle Bigz, Builder Brads, Sycamore Street Island Indigo Ribbon*

*Sale-A-Bration item*

Thanks friend for being so amazing!  XOXO

Now for the exciting news!!   I will be participating in my first ever blog hop on January 10th...so be watching and check out all of the great creations made by all of the awesome participants!

Just Because

With the new year here, I decided this year to not make resolutions, but set goals and create a Bucket List for the year.  I do much better when I have a list that I can check things off as I accomplish them :)  One of my goals this year is to send out at least one card a week, just because.  Everyone loves to get a card in the mail, especially when it is for nothing more than to say hi!

So, my first card that went out was this one...

The sketch for this card came from one of my favorite challenge sites...Try Stampin' on Tuesday.  If you haven't visited their site yet, add it to your Bucket List for this year...you won't regret it!

This bright and colorful DSP and fun stamp set are part of the Sale-A-Bration catalog, which will go live on January 22nd and run through March 22.  So many awesome new things you can earn for FREE during the SAB period!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Sycamore Street DSP*

Ink ~ Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Island Indigo

Stamp Sets ~ Madison Avenue*, Vintage Verses*

Other Supplies ~ Vine Street Embossing Folder*,Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack*, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

*Sale-A-Bration items*

Love, love, love all of these colors!  So bright and cheerful...perfect for this cold and dreary time of year.  This card went out to a new friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator...can't wait to meet her in person at Convention!

Happy Stamping!

Spring Catalog Release & 2 NEW Valentine Bundles

It's finally here!  The Spring Catalog has officially launched today and it is chock full of beautiful and FUN new products.  Check it out...

View Catalog Online

Spring Catalog PDF

Once again there are some great bundles available in this catalog!  One of my favorites is Secret Garden.  Here is a sample of one of the many cards you can create with this beautiful bundle...

The coordinating dies easily cut the stamped flowers and leaves in this stamp set.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Print Poetry DSP

Ink ~ Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green

Stamp Sets ~ Secret Garden, Pursuit of Happiness

Other Supplies ~ Secret Garden Framelits, Extra Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels

And if the new catalog launch isn't enough, there are 2 NEW Valentine Promotions available from January 3 through January 21. 

PROMOTION #1 ~ MY LITTLE VALENTINE STAMP SET EXCLUSIVE.  Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value, pictured below) when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set ($9.95). This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  No limit!

The stamps in My Little Valentine are available in clear mount only.  See the images below:

Item	Description	Price
132242	My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)	$9.95
132245	Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)	$9.95
132248	Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)	$9.95

DEAL #2  ~ VALENTINE TREAT BUNDLE.  This super cute bundle comes with the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (coordinates with the Stampin' Up! Full Heart Punch, #119883 which is NOT included in the bundle) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.  Perfect for creating cute little Valentines for your loved ones!

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Bundle Price
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags 	$7.45	$5.95

How cute is this?!?

Lots going on today, but all of it is so much FUN!!!  Contact me today to get your catalog or visit any of my monthly classes to keep up on all of the new great products and techniques.

Happy Stamping!

Hearts a Flutter LOVE ~ HSS 150

Now that Christmas is over and we've kicked off the New Year, I'm in full on Valentine card creations!  I absolutely love the new Hearts a Flutter bundle in the new Spring Catalog, which by the way goes live tomorrow, January 3rd.  The color challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week is so perfect for this set!

Don't you love these colors?

 Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Pool Party

Ink ~ Black StazOn, Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Whisper White Craft

Stamp Sets ~ Seasonal Sayings (2012 Holiday Catalog), Hearts a Flutter (2013 Spring Catalog), Tiny Tags

Other Supplies ~ Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Jewelry Tag Punch, Small Heart Punch, Owl Punch, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Paper Doilies (2013 Spring Catalog)

I had a lot of fun creating this card!  So much fun that I created a few more using the same supplies and colors...just switched up the layout :)

Happy Stamping!

Bring on 2013!

Happy New Year!  I hope you all had an awesome NYE night and rung in 2013 safely!  My hubby was working so the boys and I headed next door for some snacks and games with the crazy neighbors (AKA my parents!).  There was no way the little man was staying up until midnight, so I got him to bed then crawled in bed with my older boys and watched a movie.  We celebrated the New Year on East coast time and went to bed shortly after...perfect celebration in my eyes! 

I meant to get this post done last night, but my cozy bed and book won over.  Better late than never though, right?

So, here it is...2013.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I love this bright, cheerful color combo...perfect for a New Year Celebration card!  This color combo comes from the latest ColourQ Challenge.  I had to substitute a few colors, but they were pretty darn close.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Gray, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Lucky Limeade

Ink ~ Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade

Stamp ~ New Years

Other Supplies ~ Rhinestones

Time for me to take advantage of the little ones nap time and get my supplies all cut out for my classes coming up at the end of this week.  And maybe if I get lucky, I'll have some time to get some more stamping done today.  I hope you do too!

Happy Stamping!