You're a Star

 Happy Monday!!!  I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!  I know my family did :-)  From our annual neighborhood 4th of July parade, to fireworks and a day at the pool, I was very thankful for the long weekend and an extra day to rest, especially since I have another sort week at work this week.  A short week means working extra hard to get everything caught up, but it also means I start my vacation at the end of the week and will be heading to SLC a week from tomorrow to see all of my Stampin' friends!  I.am.so.EXCITED!!!

 

I'm super excited to see many of the fabulous SSInk ladies during Convention too...it will the first time meeting for some of us.  SQUEAL!!!  Speaking of SSInk, check out this months color challenge:

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Brights DSP

Ink ~ Sahara Sand, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Sets ~ Pictogram Punches, Be the Star, Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Oval Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch, Real Red Cotton Ribbon

 

I couldn't help but go with a patriotic theme with these colors!  I practiced my sewing skills on this card too...I'm a little less intimidated each time I do it!

 

Be sure to check out all of the other color challenge creations and please join in the fun and play along!

 

In addition to getting all caught up with work, we're preparing for my brother-in-laws wedding this coming Saturday and I have GOT to get BUSY with my Convention swaps!  So, if you don't hear much from me this week, you'll know why :-)

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 



Endless Birthday Wishes

Happy {new catalog} Monday!!!  Are y'all as excited as I am about diving into a box of new catalog goodies?!?!?  My order is all ready to be placed and I hope to have a big ol' box of goodies on my doorstep in just a few days...YIPPEE!!!

While I {impatiently} wait, I will share with you a fun card I made using the latest and greatest Photopolymer stamp set, Endless Wishes.  I used the fun color combo from Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration to get me started and let the creativity take over from there.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Brights DSP Stack

Ink ~ Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight Blendabilities

Stamp Sets ~ Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer, Work of Art, Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Starburst Framelits, Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams creations with this months Color Challenge and don't forget to play along!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Starburst Sketch

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and got a little stamping in!  I stamped the weekend away with my Stamp Club Members and had a great time!  I used this month's Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration sketch for one of my club cards and they all LOVE it!  This was a fun way to use the new Starburst Sayings stamp set and coordinating Starburst Framelits.

 

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Retro Fresh DSP

Stamp Sets ~ Starburst Sayings, Positively Chevron

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar

Other Supplies ~ Starburts Framelits, Rhinestone Basics

 

Be sure to check out all of the other amazing Design Team takes on this sketch!  I am certain you will be INKspired to CREATE and play along!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bombs Away Birthday

Hello to all my stampin' friends and happy Saturday!  I hope your {long} weekend is off to a great start...I know mine is!  We just got home from our annual Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Parade...so much fun!  We may be avoiding the fair this year, but we can't miss the parade :-)  The kiddos are resting now and then we're off to the pool for one last swim day for the summer.  Back to school on Tuesday...I say YIPPEE, my boys say BOO!!!

 

I'm taking advantage of rest time and getting my September Club cards all ready.  I'm focusing on the fun photopolymer stamps this month and love the Bombs Away Birthday set...the sentiments are so sassy and fun!  I used this weeks sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches to get me started.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink ~ Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ Bombs Away Birthday, Tape It, Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Witches Brew Washi Tape

 

I sponged my Positively Chevron stamp with the different inks and I love how it turned out!  And this Washi Tape...I've gone through two whole rolls of the skull and cross bones already :-)

 

Hoping all my Stamp Club members have as much fun creating this card as I did!

 

As much as I'd like to spend a few more hours in my craft room, I've gotta get all of our swim stuff and snacks packed up so we can hit the pool ASAP!

 

Wishing you all a great Labor Day weekend!!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Golden {Crisp} Cantaloupe Thanks

Hello and Happy Friday!!!  I have never been too fond of gold, but over the past few months I can honestly say that it is really starting to grow on me!  I have been adding little touches of gold here and there to many of my creations and I may have even bought a few new pieces of gold jewelry :-)  After seeing the amazing creations created by Kaitlyn in our Monday Montage Blog Hop, I was so inspired even more to create with gold! 

I used the latest sketch from the great design team over at Try Stampin' On Tuesday to help get me started...

Crisp Cantaloupe is one of my favorite new colors right now and it is GORGEOUS with gold!!!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Gold Foil Sheets, Crisp Cantaloupe Core'dinations

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Versa Mark

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Another Thank You Photopolymer

Other Supplies ~ White and Gold Embossing Powder, 3/4" and 1/2" Circle Punch, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Stampin' Distress Tool

 

I embossed the Positively Chevron on the core'dinations card stock and LOVE how it turned out! 

 

I hope you all have a great {long} weekend!!! 

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Freshly Made Thinlit Love

Happy Thursday! I am all out of sorts today...I usually have Thursday's off, but this week I traded my co-worker Thursday for Friday.  Hooray for a 3 day weekend, but between being gone last week and a schedule interruption this week, I don't know which way is up! 

I did manage to sneak in a little stamping time this morning before I had to start my work day.  I had some fun with the latest sketch by Amy over at Freshly Made Sketches.  I was so excited to have the opportunity to meet both Amy and Jen T last week at Convention!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Smoky Slate

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana

Stamp Set ~ Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Tag It Framelits, Expressions Thinlits, Typeset Alphabet Bigz, Chevron Embossing Folder, Smoky Slate Chevron Ribbon, Brights Collection Buttons, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Witches Brew Washi Tape

 

I love these colors together!  And I love that this washi tape doesn't have to just be for Halloween!  I see myself going through a lot of this one :)

 

Time to get to work...gotta make sure I'm all caught up so I don't have to worry about anything but having fun tomorrow!

 

Happy Stamping!



Never Underestimate...

...the POWER of TWO! 

This sassy little sentiment kept popping into my head yesterday as my hubby and I ran the Run or Dye race together.  (Please tell me I'm not the only one who is always thinking in Stampin' Up! colors and sentiments!!!)  With our busy schedules, my husband and I never get to run together, so when we are able to find a fun race and BOTH have a day off, it's always a special treat.  We both had a blast!

All of the colored powder that was thrown at us inspired my card this morning...which I will leave for my hubby when I head off to Convention on Wednesday.  (Oh my!  It's getting soooo close!!!)

 

I apologize for the "grainy" photo...my phone case still has a some color powder in it! 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Ink ~ Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Gumball Green, Crushed Curry

Stamp Sets ~ Yippee-Skippee, Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Cute Clips, Sponge Daubers, Owl Punch (heart)

 

I have to say, it felt good to create this morning...even if it was a quick and easy card!  Now it's back to my swaps...I WILL finish them today!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Obsessions

We all have obsessions right?!?!?  Please don't tell me that I'm the only one who has new obsessions all the time!  My latest obsession is Jamberry Nails.  I won't go crazy telling you all about them, but I will say you should check them out! They were the inspiration for my latest card. 

 

Aren't these fun?!?!?

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

Ink ~ Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate

Stamp Sets ~ Yippee-Skippee, Tape It, Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Chevron Embossing Folder, Circle Collection Framelits

 

Another obsession...the circle and square framelits.  Love them!!!  This card is kind of busy, but the colors make me happy and...You Can Never Have Enough Happy!

 

Happy Stamping!



Chevrons Squared

Happy Friday!  I hope you all had a safe and Happy 4th!  I'm stuck working today while my hubby and the rest of the family have the day off...boo!  At least I can haul my laptop outside and work while they all play.

I took full advantage of my early morning quiet time today and had some fun with the latest Stampin' Celebration inspiration challenge...chevrons!  I don't know about you, but I love anything with a chevron pattern on it, so I was exited to ink up some rubber and create!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate, Pear Pizazz, Wisteria Wonder

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Yippee-Skippee

Other Supplies ~ Square Collection Framelits

 

Don't you just love the new square framelits? With the new magnetic platform, they are so easy to use!  Speaking of the magnetic platform, everyone loves that too...so much that it is on back order for a bit.  But sit tight, orders will be shipping as soon as possible!

 

I hope all of you aren't stuck working like me today and get to enjoy a nice, long weekend.  But if you are working, here's to a speedy day!!!

 

Happy Stamping!



No Freakin' Way!!!

Ever get a phone call that totally makes your day?  Well, I sure did yesterday!!!  My hubby and I had made plans to go out for a long overdue date night, but he got called out for work...boo :( So, I was a little bit bummed for the rest of the day...until I saw I had a missed call from Utah!  At first I thought, "Oh, it's just that darn telemarketer calling me again to see how my cat food shopping experience was".  But then as I listened to the message, I found out it was Amy from Stampin' Up!  And she had some AMAZING news for me!  I've been selected as one of the 20 Artisan Design Team finalists...No Freakin' Way!!!!!

 

It's a good thing she had to leave me a message instead of talking to me because I was jumping up and down, squealing like a little girl as I listened!  My youngest started jumping up and down with me and one of my 7 year olds came running in asking "what the heck happened?!??!".  After I managed to calm myself down a bit, I called Amy back to thank her for the phone call.  Then I called my BFF (twin-brain-sister-friend-crafting partner in crime) and all of my other super close friends to share the exciting news.  (I called my hubby too, but he was in the middle of horrid traffic trying to get a patient to the hospital, so we weren't really able to talk.)

 

When I decided to submit my projects and application for the Artisan Design Team, I NEVER thought I would make it as a finalist!  There are so many talented and well deserved artists who entered and I am honored to have been selected.  Thank you to all of my friends and family who believed in me and encouraged me to enter!

I am excited, anxious and nervous for Convention to get here now!  I knew we were in for a fun-filled couple of days, but this just adds even more fun to the mix! 

 

Here's a fun card I made to share my excitement:

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Epic Day This and That DSP

Ink ~ Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets ~ Tape It, Yippee-Skippee Positively Chevron

Other Supplies ~ Calypso Coral Bakers Twine, Subtles Designer Buttons, Hung Up Cute Clips, Epic Day This and That Stickers, Sponge Daubers

 

I used some re-inker and water with my sponge daubers to create the fun splatter marks...so much fun! 

I'm still running on pure excitement this morning and hope to use some of this energy to get through some more of my Convention swaps.

Wising you all an amazing weekend!

Happy Stamping!