Rhinestone Vintage

Good evening everyone! What another gorgeous day we had today! And tonight was the first baseball game of the season! Nick was the starting pitcher and pitched 65 pitches!! He didn't walk in any runs! All the runs they got, in fact, were off hits and missed throws/catches. Yes, I am proud!! It is so nerve racking for me to watch him pitch. But he manages to get the job done. I am going to have to start bringing my camera to capture the moments. And, yes, we won! 14-7!! Now most of our runs were from walks but they still count!

Today's card is one that I did for a recent swap I was in. I based it off a sketch that I had lying around. Super simple! Well, it's time for bed. My allergies are kicking my butt! Need sleep... Thanks for stopping by! Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Vintage Vogue; Paper- Bordering Blue, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu designer paper; Ink- Creamy Caramel, Bordering Blue; Accessories- rhinestone brad, sponge, dimensionals

True Friend

Good evening everyone! What a super sun shiny day! I love it!! We had our little league opening ceremonies tonight and that was just enough to put me in the mood for the spring/summer season! We have our first baseball game tomorrow night and Nick will be the starting pitcher! WOW! He is really excited about that! I am looking forward to seeing how the team will do this year. Our first soccer game is on Saturday. That will be fun to see how these boys do there, too.

Today's card is one that I made a while ago. I made it from a sketch that I can't remember where I got it. Geesh! I am terrible! I thought that I had labeled everything this time but when I go back to look for them I can't find them. So I guess I miss labeled. I got my color inspiration from the catalog cover. Thanks for stopping by to look! Have a super evening!

Card Recipe: Stamps- True Friend; Paper- Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Confetti Cream; Ink- Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede; Accessories- Soft Suede polka dot ribbon, gold brad, dimensionals

Starring You!

Good evening, everyone! I am so happy to have my Internet up and running again! Things are quite busy around our house! We are getting our entire exterior stuccoed (I have no idea if that is even spelled right but that's the best I can do) and the guys have been busy despite the 100 mile an hour wind. God bless them! Then we are also having a new front deck and a new side deck put up. These two decks will connect and wrap around the corner of the house. I am so excited!! So it looks really different around here. And the reason I haven't had Internet was because of weather but also because we had to upgrade our satellite dish and the guy finally came out today and got that done. And I do think that it is working better than it had before. But right now I am freezing!!! We turned the heat down in the house but now we are huddling around a little space heater! It is supposed to warm up tomorrow and I do hope they are right!

Today's card is one that I found a sketch for. I really can't remember now but I really liked how clean and simple it was. I love this set, Starring You. So easy to use! Thanks for stopping by and have a super evening!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Starring You; Paper- Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Whisper White; Ink- Crushed Curry, Basic Black; Accessories- My Way punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals

Happy Easter!

Good Sunday morning, everyone and Happy Easter! I am so sorry that I didn't post yesterday but the Internet was not cooperating or working. Then we had a soccer scrimmage to go to. Then the wind starting blowing a hundred miles an hour. I did stay inside but I stayed near our little electric heater and watched the Rockies play and then the basketball games. Too fun! I don't how many of you all watch the games, but it just broke my heart when DeShawn (I think that's how you spell his name) Butler fell and hurt his knee. And then the coach coming out. I mean, it didn't seem like they would win the game but the last thing either of them wanted was for Butler to get hurt. I even cried a little for them. It was nice to see a coach caring more about his players than winning a game.

Today's card is one that I have posted on Stampin' Connection. This card was for the Featured Stamper challenge and the featured stamper that we were to copy was Mary Jo Price-Williams. She has great weekly sketches as well. This is the card that I 'CASE'd'. As you can see I changed a few things. I do like the way it turned out. Thanks for stopping by and have a super Easter! HE IS RISEN!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Abundant Hope; Paper- Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana; Ink- Going Gray, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana; Accessories, Whisper White organza ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder, Big Shot, Lots of Tags sizzlits; large oval punch, tag corner punch, sponge, dimensionals

Good Friday

Good morning, Friends! Yea!!! The sun is shining today! And I don't have to be at work today!! And I am going to my friend, Sherry's house later today and she is cooking dinner for myself and a few other friends and then we are going to have fun stamping!! That sounds like a really Good Friday to me! Yesterday I placed my order for the new Summer mini catalog products that will be coming out next month. I am really excited to get them and start playing. But I will have to wait a few more days for that. However, starting yesterday, customers can now purchase the stamp set, Awash With Flowers. You will LOVE this set! It is so easy and fun to use!

And this is the set that I used on today's card! I made this card for the Featured Stamper challenge on Stampin' Connection. The featured stamper was Robin Merriman. She made this lovely card. I changed it up quite a bit but it gave me the inspiration. I really like the way the white shows up on the Kraft. Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Awash With Flowers, Whimsical Words; Paper- Soft Suede, Kraft; Ink- Craft White, Soft Suede, Certainly Celery; Accessories- vintage brads, dimensionals

April Fool's

Good afternoon, Friends! I am so excited! We get tomorrow off of school so today is a GREAT day for teachers and students! Nick was supposed to scrimmage another soccer team tonight but that got cancelled and so we don't have anything scheduled! And the reason that it got cancelled? Here is the April Fool's part... It's SNOWING!!! Normally they would play in the snow but the wind is blowing a hundred miles an hour, and it's freezing!! So the card is reminding me that it really is spring no matter what joke the weather is playing on me!! I am really not that grumpy about it because I have tomorrow off!!

Today's card is from a sketch I got from A Sketch For You To Try. I changed it up quite I bit to make it more my style. I love sketches for that exact reason. It just gives a great starting point. I also just got this new two-step bird punch. I am not a fan of birds (got too many around here and I was attacked by one going to the mailbox) but I do like this punch. And I have seen so many really cool things to do with the punch. So I had to have it! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Three Little Words; Paper- So Saffron, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Sweet Pea designer paper; Ink- Going Gray; Accessories- Two-Step Bird punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, My Way Punch, dimensionals

Vintage Razzleberry

Good afternoon, Friends! I think that I might blow away here pretty soon! My goodness the wind blows! No rain to speak of so the air is just really dirty looking. Yuck! Ahhhh! It's Wednesday! And we get Friday off!! I am looking forward to sleeping in and spending time creating.

Today's card is one that I made from a sketch. And I suddenly can't remember where I got it from. Dang! I hate it when that happens! I was so sure that I was keeping track but when I went back to make sure I can't seem to find it. The Old Olive taffeta ribbon is no longer available but I have so much of it left that I wanted to get it used up. I love the taffeta ribbon and it is such a great addition to this card. Thanks for stopping by! Have a super day!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Vintage Vogue; Paper- Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla; Ink- Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Accessories- Old Olive taffeta ribbon, button latte, linen thread, sponge, dimensionals

Sweet Pea Thanks

Good afternoon, Friends! The wind has sure picked up around here and now my allergies are being affected. Nick's is, too. We will have to watch that. There is so much dust in the air that my throat is so dry and scratchy. And you feel like you are actually chewing it! Yuck!! Soccer practice got cancelled tonight because there is a meeting for all parents who are letting their kids tryout for the next season. I am excited to hear what this is all about! The whole reason behind this hand selected team was to have them try out and play with the "big boys". Tryouts aren't until June but this will give us a "heads up".

Today's card is one that I quickly came up with for the Stamping 411 sketch. I need to get this Sweet Pea designer paper and felt pieces used up. I really liked the way the paper takes center stage. Hardly any stamping on this one! Very simple!! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Thank You Kindly; Paper- Sahara Sand, Rose Red, Sweet Pea designer paper; Ink- Chocolate Chip; Accessories- My Way punch, Sweet Pea stitched felt

Birthday to the Extreme

Good afternoon, Friends! I hope that your Monday was a good one. It is always nice to get Mondays over with. And today was a good one for me. Nothing major happened and that is always nice!

Today's card is made up from a sketch that I got off of the Stampin' Connection website. I really liked this one as it is unique to anything else I have seen or done. I couldn't wait to jump in and give it a try. Lately it seems that I have really been into the 'extreme' look. I am having so much fun with it! Maybe it's because my son is outdoors more and riding his motorcycle. I know that when I go to pick out colors, I try to pick out his favorites. Anyway, it was a fun card to put together! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Extreme Elements, Extreme Dirt Bike, On Your Birthday; Paper- Going Gray, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay; Ink- Going Gray, Basic Black, VersaMark; Accessories- large star punch, black brad, top note die, big shot, sponge, dimensionals

Easter Flowers

Good Sunday morning everyone! What a beautiful day it looks to be! And a lot warmer than yesterday. Well, I didn't do a whole lot yesterday. I manage to watch Kansas State lose. What's up with that? UGH! Can you believe this March madness? I am tired of picking the losers so I am just going to watch and see who can take the whole thing.

Today's card is one that was made up from a sketch that I got somewhere and I can't remember exactly where. Cool sketch, though. I love the spring-y colors on this one. And next Sunday is Easter! Pretty simple card. Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Awash With Flowers, Well Scripted; Paper- Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Basic Gray; Ink- Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery, Basic Gray; Accessories- scallop trim punch, button latte, linen thread

Trendy

Good morning, Friends! Boy it is really chilly this morning! Brrr!! And in a few hours, Nick has baseball practice. I hope it warms up a little by then. At least the sun is shining.

This card is one that I have made before. Except I made it with different stamps. I copied it out of last year's catalog. I really liked the simplicity of it. If you wonder how I can get the tree to line up so perfectly, wonder no more. I use the Stamp-a-ma-jig. That works perfectly for me and it is quick. Thanks for stopping by!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Trendy Trees; Paper- Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip designer paper; Ink- Old Olive, Chocolate Chip; Accessories- circle brads, dimensionals

Awash With Flowers

Good afternoon everyone! It's Wednesday and I love Wednesdays! It means that I am "over the hump" and ready to sail into the weekend! My thinking has been that once I get past this last full week of March, things will go pretty fast for April and May. The sports will be in full swing and there will be games like crazy and tournaments to play in as well. And the weather is shaping up to be nice and sunny and that always puts us all in a good mood. Tonight we meet Nick's baseball coach and the rest of the team. I am optimistic for the baseball season. It should be a good one!

Today's card is one that I made from a sketch. But for the life of me I cannot remember where I got the sketch from. I am drawing a complete blank. But here is my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Awash With Flowers, Three Little Words; Paper- Kraft, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Always Artichoke; Ink- Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke; Accessories- Always Artichoke grosgrain ribbon, top note die, big shot, dimensionals

Way To Go, Nick!!

Good early morning! I have to make this a quick one as I need to be getting myself and my son to school. It looks to be rainy today. Bummer. After such a splendid day yesterday.

Today's card is in honor of my son. Remember me saying that last Saturday he had baseball tryouts? Well, the coaches got together last night to do the "draft". We were really hoping for a certain team/coach but we knew it was a long shot as Nick was a first round draft pick. Doesn't that sound funny? I think so! I mean, he is only 10! We found out this morning that he got picked up by someone we don't know. So we didn't get the coach/team we wanted but we will see what happens this season. So, Nick Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Extreme Elements, Extreme Dirt Bike, Starring You; Paper- Soft Suede, Night of Navy, Dust Durango, Kraft; Ink- Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Night of Navy, VersaMark; Accessories- My Way punch, vintage brad

Awash With Flowers For You

Good afternoon everyone! Boy it feels good to have Monday over with! And the sun is out and it's warm outside! Makes me wish for the lazy days of summer. But I still have nine more weeks of school left.

Today's card is one that made from a Splitcoast sketch. This stamp set, Awash With Flowers, is a new one that will be in the 2010-2011 catalog. However, Stampin' Up! is running a special where you can order this stamp set during the month of April! Sound great? This stamp set is SOOOO easy and SOOOO much fun to use! I love it!! I use the cling stamps to make it even easier to place the images right where I want them. Be ready to get yours on April 1 (no foolin')!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Awash With Flowers, Happy Everything; Paper- Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White; Ink- Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Basic Black; Accessories- Basic Black brad, corner rounder

Small Wonder

Good Sunday morning everyone! And it is a sunny one!! Yea!! While it was sunny yesterday it was still very chilly! But it is supposed to warm up very nicely this week and I am so excited for that! Because it was so chilly I decided that I didn't really need to go to the baseball tryouts. I thought that I could send dad with Nick and I would stamp while they were gone. It worked out really well! It's nice to have that peace and quiet every once in a while. Our Internet was EXTREMELY slow this morning so it has taken me almost half an hour just to get to this point. I sure hope it starts speeding up! We don't pay all this money to have it just lag. Frustrating!

Anyway, today's card is one that I did during spring break for a challenge on Stampin' Connection. It was a sketch challenge. I am not great with circles. I don't know why but they do challenge me. I like them and all but it is hard for me to make them work on a card. This card actually started out to be a card for a friend who was moving away but when I got to the point of putting the greeting on the card I looked at it and thought it looked more like a baby card so I changed the greeting and thus my friend got a different one. It's interesting how those things work out. Well, I guess it is laundry and more stamping. March madness proved to be VERY maddening yesterday as KU lost! UGH!!! What is up with that? Thanks for stopping by and have a super Sunday!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Whimsical Words; Paper- Whisper White, Sweet Pea designer paper; Ink- Sahara Sand; Accessories- Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon, linen thread, button latte, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, perfect polka dots impressions folder, Big Shot, dimensionals