Divas Coffee Break Design #141

Good morning!!  Are you surprised to finally see a post from me?!!!  I was able to squeeze in one card before I left last Friday, and it was this one, using the sketch challenge on the Divas' blog!

I used one of the new sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog!!  As demonstrators, we were able to preorder one of each item, and I just had to have this cute set!!  It's called "Pumpkin Patch".  I can't wait for you to see it--and the whole mini catalog!!!  It's a GREAT one!!!  40 pages of stampin' goodness!!!

One of the other items is a new Designer Paper.  It's called Night & Day Specialty, and is all black and white!!  Very cool!!  It would be great for Halloween, but there aren't any Halloween-y images, so it could be used anytime!!  The black with white polka dots is from this pack!

I hope you enjoyed this!!  Remember, I'll be back soon, so keep checking back!!  And be patient!! haha!!! 

P.S.  I am scheduling my September and October workshops now--please let me know if you'd like to host one!!  We can do it at your house or mine!  (once you see the HOSTESS sets in the new mini, you'll really want to host!!!)

We won!!

We won our first game of the Junior League World Series!!! 7-6! We played the Southeast region--a team from South Carolina. They scored all six runs in the first inning, and then we held them!! It as a great game!! We play again tomorrow at 8:00pm EST, vs the East region. I'll keep you updated!!!

UDI Sketchy Saturday #43

Good morning, and happy Saturday!!!  Only five days until school starts here in Albuquerque!  My boys are both excited and a little sad!!  We've had a great summer though, and it'll be nice to get back on a routine!  Now if I can just get all the shopping done!! haha!!

Once again, it's Sketch Saturday over at UDI!!  Here's the card I created for this week's sketch:

Supplies I used:

Animal Stories & On Your Birthday Stamp Sets

Cardstock:  So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive and Tall Tales Designer Paper

Ink:  Close to Cocoa Craft ink, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Misc:  5/8" chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/4", 1 1/4" & 1" circle punches, Ice Circle Rhinestone brads, Clear Embossing Powder

Have a great day!!!

WOW!!!!

Good morning!!  And what a week it's been!!  On Tuesday evening, Cameron's Allstar team won the Southwest Region Championship!!!   They really dominated in Midland--winning all four games by 10 or more runs!!  They are playing GREAT!!!  And, the best news of all--they're on their way to the World Series!!  Literally--their plane left this morning at 6:00am!!  We will go out tomorrow morning.  The first game is on Sunday at noon!  If anyone is interested, click HERE for the schedule of games!!  Cameron is on the Southwest Team!! 

I am working all day today, getting some design team assignments finished and posted!!  Be sure to check back--I am working on getting posts scheduled for the whole week!!!

Happy Stamping!!!

Divas Coffee Break Design #140

Good morning!!!  This week's challenge over at the Divas' Blog was a color challenge!!  And, boy, was it a challenge!!  I can't wait to check out the other Design Team's creations!! 

Aren't they pretty colors?!!!  I have to admit it though--the garden green and orchid opulence really threw me for a loop!! haha!!!  Here's my card:

I used the Level 3 Hostess Set, "The More the Merrier", and the Finial Press Embossing Folder.  I do like how it turned out--what do you think?!!

Now, go stamp!!  Let me see what you come up with using these colors!!!

August Stamp-a-Stack Sneak Peek!!

As I write this, there are only two spots left for the August Stamp-a-Stack!!!  This is going to be a great class--12 cards for only $20!!  And, you'll make two of each design (6 total designs), so you'll have one to keep and one to send to a friend!!  Here are five sneak peeks--the sixth card you saw on Friday!!

  

 

So, don't you want to join me now?!!!  Click HERE for all the details!!!

Mojo 98

Good morning!!!  I'm writing this post on Tuesday--so, I hope it comes through okay!!!  I created this card for the Mojo Monday Sketch!  I love the cardinal, but the rest is kinda busy for me!  You know how I am--a very simple stamper!! haha!!!  Oh well--sometimes I try to climb out of my box......................

Supplies used:

A Cardinal Christmas

Cardstock:  Real Red, Garden Green, Natural White and Merry Moments Designer Paper

Ink:  Black Stazon, Real Red, Summer Sun and Garden Green

Misc:  Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot, Circle Scissor, Aquapainter, sponge and 5/8" Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

Enjoy!!  I'll be home soon!!!

UDI Sketchy Saturday # 42

Happy Weekend!!  I hope you're enjoying your Saturday morning!!  Here is a card I made for the Sketchy Saturday over at the UDI Blog!

I used Circle Circus--really love this stamp set!!  It's so versatile, and works with any colors!!!  For this card, I went back to one of my all-time favorite color combos--Green Galore, Yoyo Yello and Pixie Pink!!  It's just so bright and cheery!!  This is a fairly simple card--to add a little more interest, I used the Perfect Details Texturz Plate with the Yoyo Yellow layer.

Enjoy!!

Remember--place any order of $50 or more online from August 6 through August 12, and I'll send you a coupon worth 20% of your order to be used at a later day!!  So, if you spend $50, you'll receive a coupon good for $10;  an order of $75 will receive $15!!  Click HERE to place your order today!!

August Stamp-a-Stack Sneak Peek!!

Hi!!  Here's a sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making at the August Stamp-a-Stack on August 21!!

For only $20, you'll make 2 each of six different designs!!!  That's 12 cards for just $20!!  You can't get that kind of a deal in stores!!! 

There are only two spots left, so be sure and register soon!!!  Click HERE to register!

Have a great day!!!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch (on Thursday!!)

Well, we're on our way to Midland for the SW Regional Little League tournament!!!  Wish the boys luck!  They sure have worked hard for this!!  I'm excited for all of them!

Before I left, I had some stamping time!!  I was able to completely prepare for my Petal Pizzazz Class and my August Stamp-a-Stack!!  I'm so thankful--it's going to be a very busy two weeks, with this tournament and back-to-school preparations!!  So, if you haven't registered, be sure and do it soon!!!  Registration for the Petal Pizzazz Class ends August 8, and the Stamp-a-stack closes on August 17!! (although the stamp-a-stacks usually fill up before the deadline!)

On top of my "work", I was also able to do some fun stamping!!  Here's a card I created for Mary Jo's Lunchtime Sketch:

Supplies used:

Animal Stories & On Your Birthday Stamp Sets

Cardstock:   So Saffron, Rose Red, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White and Tall Tales Designer Paper

Ink:  Rose Red & Brilliant Blue

Misc:  Three Flower Punch, Bold Brights Brads, 1" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon