Pasture Time Away

Holiday Mini Carryover!!

2012-01-06T07:13:00.001-06:00

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/CarryOver_Holiday_1211_US.pdf

Photo Card

2011-11-30T14:37:00.002-06:00

Twinkle Twinkle Snowflakes Christmas

Send Christmas cards personalized with your favorite photos.

View the entire collection of cards.

Now is a great time to be a Stampin' Up! demo!

2011-10-01T08:41:00.001-05:00

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/21461.asp

If you already have the big shot you can choose up to $100 in free stuff otherwise!!! Just ask me how!

Pink Quilt

2011-06-21T08:22:00.000-05:00

Love these cards... Used the retired Raspberry Tart Designer papers for this one and the 1 1/4" square punch...

Another Quilt Card

2011-06-20T11:40:00.001-05:00

After I scanned the picture I ran it through the Square Lattice embossing folder and it looked better... More retired papers but trying to use some up!! Used the 3/4" Square punch for this one. Wish we still carried that punch as I need a new one!

2011-06-19T20:14:00.008-05:00

Quilt Card...
I made these at my Stampin' Up! Retirement party. This paper has been retired for a couple of years but the Hodgepodge Hardware retires the end of the month... After it is done I ran it through the Square Lattice embossing folder and it looked awesome!!

baby bunnies...

2011-05-24T08:38:00.003-05:00

We have had 2 nests of baby bunnies near the house this year now... This is one from the 2nd batch... They are all gone now but did snap a picture of this one before it disappeared...

Graduation time...

2011-05-24T08:07:00.006-05:00

Saw these on Jackie's blog here. Just changed the colors to match our school.
No pattern just trial and error.. Used the Cherry cobbler bakers twine for the tassel

2011-04-02T04:31:00.002-05:00

These were from my Open House Stamps: Build a Blossom Cardstock: Pink Pirouette,Pear Pizzazz,Perfect Plum, Whisper White Ink: Wild Wasabbi, Elegant Eggplant Accessories: Build a Blossom Punch, Rhinestone Brad, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions folder

2011-04-01T03:22:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Easter Blessing

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Pearls, Ribbon, punches, Rhinestones

2011-03-31T05:20:00.005-05:00

I made some of these up for my nieces baptism.... I like how they turned out!

Cardstock: White

Accessories: SU Texturz plate, pearls, ribbon, Scalloped trim border punch

Wedding invitations

2011-02-07T10:09:00.008-06:00

I have been busy working on these for the last week... They are more time consuming than I thought they would be but turning out great!! I want them done early so that they are off my mind....
Stamp Set: Papertrey Beautiful Blooms
Cardstock: Papertrey Enchanted Evening
Papertrey Vellum
Ink: Stampin' Up! White Craft ink
Stampin' Up! Daffodil Delight
Misc: Silver ribbon from local craft store
Misc. Embossing border folder

Cupcake fun

2011-01-18T04:40:00.000-06:00

Stamps: Create a Cupcake, Bring on the Cake

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip

Designer Paper: Retired Sending Love

Accessories: Cupcake punch

another Take a Spin

2011-01-17T04:38:00.003-06:00

Stamps: Take a Spin

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait

Accessories: spinner hand

Take a Spin

2011-01-16T08:35:00.004-06:00

I think I may really like this new set in the mini catalog. I made this for my 4 year old nephew...

Stamps: Take a Spin, Bring on the Cake

Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, So Saffron

Ink: Cajun Craze, Tangerine Tango

Accessories: Spinners

Sales... Sales... Sales...

2010-11-23T09:58:00.003-06:00

In case you are wondering what Stampin Up is up to on this sale of a week, check out the links on the right sidebar of my site.... The online spectacular will get you 20-50% off of items.... In fact now is the time to start your Digital Scrapbooking/card making as the My Digital Studio is 50% off.... You can only get these deals by ordering online too so check it out!!!

Also.... If you have ever thought about trying to become a demonstrator check out the specials they are running now with the link on the sidebar also... The starter kit is 50% off!!! What a savings! You only have till November 30th to take advantage of this deal so check out the link and talk to me if you want to give it a try!!

Christmas time....

2010-11-05T09:56:00.006-05:00

Hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner... So that means it's time for my 6th Annual Stamp-n-Stack... It will be November 20th and 21st from 9AM to 3PM. There will be a light lunch for you to enjoy before or after your stamping enjoyment. We will be making 10 cards as always 5 of 2 designs for $10 or FREE if you place an order. This year you will also be receiving a FREE gift from me valued at $5.95 and have already had excited customers ordering and received their free gift :) Hope you all do too... I will run this special for the entire month of November, so if you can't make it you can still receive your free gift just get your order to me and I will send it on to you with your free gift from me....

Hope to see you all there!!

2010-10-04T08:58:00.002-05:00

This background stamp has lots of possibilities for sure!!

Stamps: Christmas Collage, Bells and Boughs

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Deck the Halls Designer paper

Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke marker

Accessories: 1/8 Real Red ribbon

2010-09-29T10:26:00.002-05:00

Working on Christmas cards... love this image and the new Designer papers we have in our Winter Mini catalog.... To bad this image isn't repeated though on the paper so could make many out of one sheet..

Stamps: Bells and Boughs
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Artichoke and Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Deck the Halls Designer paper, ribbon

Hey there!!

2010-09-20T17:12:00.001-05:00

Sorry haven't been posting lately.. I did get some new stamps today from the Winter Mini so hoping to get some time to stamp soon.. With the kids back in school, no day care kids I am hoping to have time soon.... Last 2 weeks been super busy while Dan's parents were out west visiting family and friends. They went all the way out to Oregon and Washington state and back so they had lots of traveling!!

Hope to post soon!!

Another Graduation card

2010-06-15T04:19:00.000-05:00

Didn't stamp much lately but I did get a few done...

Stamps: Go, Graduate

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: White Craft, Black

Accessories: Red striped ribbon, black ribbon

Perrenial Bed

2010-06-14T09:21:00.003-05:00

We built a deck and I decided to fill in the corner of it so didn't have to mow in there. So went to a friends and got some Perennials. It needs more mulch though and will have to get some as the weeds are starting to grow well in there. I thought the froggie was adorable and the orange bucket adds color... I did add another bucket but have to get another plant for in there yet.

Graduation

2010-06-14T09:12:00.004-05:00

Been a while since I have been on... Heather graduated from High school so we were busy getting thing in order and working around the yard for the party.

This is from the set in the Summer Mini catalog that will end August 31st. Love it!

Stamps: Go, Graduate

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Kraft, Basic Black

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Miscellaneous markers,

Baby Chick time....

2010-05-03T06:44:00.004-05:00

I went to Rothschild yesterday and got our babies.... Not as many as last year but at the price they were going for at the Small Animal auction I should have started more and made some money!!! These are Buff Orphingtons, Rhode Island Reds and Light Brahamas

These are the ones I got at the Small Animal auction. These are Aracaunas (lay green and blue eggs) and Barred Plymouth Rock chickens..

Landscaping

2010-04-21T14:25:00.004-05:00

I love it, just that it's time consuming and expensive. There are Hostas between the lights they just aren't up yet but starting to peek out. Had to make a run to get more stuff as I have to do the other side of the garage too. Still need 4 more bags or rocks!!!

There was way to much weedy mess under the plastic that was there. Couldn't use mulch as the chickens scratch that away. Once I am done with the other side of the garage it is time to start working under the deck and around it...

Graduation....

2010-04-19T11:34:00.004-05:00

Graduation is fast approaching so thought I would work on some cards... Got this idea from Splitcoaststampers.com and tweaked it a bit... This was a lot of cutting though

Stamps: Go, Graduate (Summer Mini)

Cardstock: Real Red, Black, Whisper White, Kraft

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, Misc. markers

Accessories: Dimensionals

Stampin Ups new In Color comparison

2010-04-16T14:29:00.002-05:00

Thought I would compare the new In Colors to some of the soon to retire colors for you...

New SU Colors are coming... old favorites are going...

2010-04-07T07:33:00.003-05:00

We just got word that we will be getting quite a few new colors in the new catalog and there will be 30 of the old favorites are going.... So sad to see colors going but the new colors coming, and the last In Colors that are staying are going to be great... The In Colors will now be sticking around for 2 years at a time!!!

Kyle's Valentines....

2010-02-02T10:09:00.002-06:00

I got most of them done.... Need to go get another bag or two of M&M's as there aren't many white ones in there!!! This is his last year as next year he is in 7th grade and in our school that means in High School :)

Sweet Treats

2009-12-30T09:22:00.002-06:00

Wow been a while since stamping. I so enjoy it but been so busy lately it has been a neglected part of my life. Here are little Cocoa treat boxes I made for the nieces and nephews on Dan's side. I have a 3 god children on his side so didn't seem right to just give those 3 a box and not the other 6... They were fun for sure!!

Christmas Stamp-N-Stack

2009-11-17T11:25:00.002-06:00

Hoping my invites for my annual Christmas Stamp-n-Stack didn't go out to late for you all. With Dan breaking his foot almost 2 weeks ago, I have been super busy doing things at the barn and the house while he tries to get it to heal. He will be back in the barn this weekend he is hoping so things will start to get back to normal I hope!!!

Will be posting projects soon, just to busy to stamp!!

For those that didn't get their letter for the SAS It is on the 21st from 9-3 and the 22nd from 10-3 at my house!!

Christmas time..

2009-10-28T09:10:00.004-05:00

Finally had time to stamp. Love this new snowflake set Stampin Up has out!!

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, Four the Holidays

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Silver

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Silver embossing powder, Silver elastic cord

2009-10-04T08:40:00.002-05:00

Here was the other card that the ladies did for my New Catty Open House. I just love this stamp set!!

Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Define Your Life

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Barely Banana, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry dotted ribbon

2009-10-02T07:51:00.003-05:00

Here is a sneak peek for those coming to my Stampin Up Open House. Thought this would be a great card for them all to stamp!!

Stamps: Gifts of the Earth

Cardstock: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Black embossing powder, Frost White shimmer paint, Eyelete border punch, Whisper White organza ribbon, sponge daubers (for shimmer paint)

So funny

2009-09-02T13:56:00.002-05:00

We had a pot-luck supper the other night and one of the ladies has this printed for Ryan from his trip. I think it is funny and he said he thought they were going to drop him.. lol

Embelishments....

2009-08-21T08:11:00.004-05:00

Have you ever thought that those croched flowers you see look so good?? Well Nichole Heady has a splendid toot here I was told the directions are super easy to follow but I don't crochet!! I do have friends that have sent me some and I need to use them on something very soon :)

Flying by

2009-08-13T02:27:00.001-05:00

I made 2 of these for 2 little girls for their 7th birthday. I hope they like them

This set is called Sweet Centers and is in the Holiday Mini. Then you buy the Treat Cups and make a neat little card. Not a card to go through the mail but very cute none the less.

Stamps: Sweet Centers, On your Birthday

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Crushed Curry ribbon, Treat Cups, M&M's, Eyelete Border punch, Modern Label Punch

Greenhouse Garden

2009-08-12T08:25:00.002-05:00

I just love this stamp set. It is a 2 step and you do need the stamp-n-ma-jig to use it but it is so beautiful!! My cloverbuds made this for their simple stamped item for the fair and the judges did like it!!

We have a winner!!!

2009-08-10T09:16:00.005-05:00

OK.. with using Random.org I have got a winner!!!

The winner of my OCL blog candy of Gingerbread fun is........

Sandra said...
that set can be a lot of fun! Sandraslbt17 at yahoo.com
August 7, 2009 4:53 PM

I will need your mailing information tfor OCL...

Thanks for playing everyone!

Our Craft Lounge Blog Candy!

2009-08-06T04:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Thursday!!! I've been looking forward to today!! - One reason is the RELEASE of new AWESOME stamp sets from Our Craft Lounge! 31 brand new sets! I've got to play with some of these images already and am in love with them!! Another reason is that I get to give away a new set called Gingerbread Fun. I love this set for little treats but would make great cards too. Just start blog hopping to try to win one of the 31 sets to be given away today. A list of all the blogs can be found here.

Here is the image sheet to show you the stamps in the set that you can win just by leaving a comment on my blog!!

The little gingerbread boys work perfectly with my nestabilities to cut out a window on my small cookie box. I just cut down a cupcake box and it is so cute! I used stickles bought from eclecticpaperie. The nestabilites I got from Ellen Hutson store and I love them as they are so compact and that makes them easy to store and can be run through my cuttlebug or big shot!!

The paper used to make the "cookie" box is from Stampin' Up called Thoroughly Modern,and the ribbon is Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon from Stampin' Up.

The drawing for the stamp set will be Sunday night at 8pm. Good luck to everyone and be sure to leave a comment so that you have a chance to win.

Tweet Winter Wishes

2009-08-05T08:47:00.004-05:00

Our Craft Lounge is doming out with 31 new sets and you can find sneak peeks at their blog here. This is a set that I did a card with that was shown today called Tweet Winter Wishes. This set screams glitter for all the snow in it!!

I used Copics for the coloring and the paper was from Stampin' Up called Thoroughly Modern. The ribbon is the new Stampin' Up color Crushed Curry

Ryan's Europe trip!

2009-08-04T08:16:00.007-05:00

Well Ryan returned last night from his 2 weeks in Europe and had a good time. Here are a few pictures:

At the Palace

Eiffel Tower at night

Ryan and Brittany in the phone booth

view from on top of the Eiffel Tower

Retired SU stamps for sale

2009-07-25T14:39:00.002-05:00

I accept paypal, or checks and will only ship after the check clears. $5.00 shipping priority will ship as many as I can fit in it, or $2.50 per set otherwise. Priority will ship with delivery confirmation also. Need to make some money for new catalog order!!

Wonderful Words (new $20.95)- $14.00
Holidays and Wishes (new $18.95)- $13.00
Haunting Halloween (New $18.95) - $13.00
Hugs and Wishes (new $18.95) - $13.00
Snow Flurries - $7.00Everything Baby (new $17.95) - $12.00
Heartfelt Thanks (new $32.95) - $23.00Big Bold Birthday (new $28.95) - $20.00
Floral background (new $17.95) - $12.50
Twill background (new $17.95) - $12.50
Paisley background (new $17.95) - $12.50
Canvas background (new $17.95) - $12.50
Bundled in Love (new $27.95) - $19.00
Everyday Flexible Phrases (new $41.95) - $30.00
Farm Fever - $30.00
To You and Yours (come with card kit to make 8 cards from this set and the original) - $20.00
Wishing You Cheer - $10.00
Tags for All - $20.00
SAB Ribbon bundle - $7.00
SAB Botanical Blooms (unmounted) - $12.00
SAB Congrats (unmounted ) - $12.00
SAB Yummy (unmounted) - $12.00
SAB Polka Dot punches (mounted) - $10.00
SAB Yummy (mounted) - $10.00
SAB Congrats (mounted) - $10.00

Soft Subtles 1 eyelets. Approx. 265 in container $4.00
Fresh Favorites eyelets. Approx. 229 in container $4.00
Basic Eyelets Approx. 410 in container $9.00
Earth Elements eyelets Approx. 495 in container $10.00
Bold Brights 1 eyelets Approx 579 in container $12.00
Or take all eyelets for $30.00

Papertrey sets:
Mailbox Greetings - $15.00
Honey Bees $10.00
Butterfly Kisses $15.00
Green Thumb $15.00

Misc. Sets:
Lizzie Anne Hey cupcake stamp $1.00
Snag'em stamps Penguin Chick, Penguin Dude, Popsicle all 3 $3.00
My Favorite Things Punny Farm $10.00
Stampendous Changito DOS $5.00
Stampendous Hey there Cupcake $5.00

Hanna But I need it $10.00
Hanna Tis the season $10.00

Blue Bind It All (used 2x and just dont' like it) comes with a few wires - $50.00 and shipping needs to be figured out later on this one

Baby chicks

2009-07-13T16:47:00.001-05:00

OK.. she hatched 4 of them out. She kicked the others out of the nest. We have at least 3 like her and the other one is from our red hen.

OMG!!!!

2009-07-11T14:38:00.003-05:00

We had a hen sitting on eggs as she went broody.. Looky what I saw when I went up to get the eggs :) Hoping we find out how many hatched soon as she was sitting on 7 eggs!!!

OK.. we looked last night and there were 3 hatched. We put 3 eggs under her one day and 4 a day or two later.

Stampin Up's new catalog....

2009-07-01T14:45:00.002-05:00

Has now started :) It is loaded with some great stuff. So if you need one let me know otherwise you can shop in my SU online store through my website here. When you place at least $100/a year from me you get a catalog for FREE!

Father's Day card

2009-06-23T05:35:00.001-05:00

Another quick card as that is all I can find time to do lately. Not to mention our Central Air broke on us so we borrowed a window air conditioner and it's just not the same!! Love these new In Colors

Stamps: Autum Days, Sanded background
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Ink: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Bermuda Bay polka dot ribbon, diamond brads

Birthday Card

2009-06-22T08:30:00.004-05:00

My husbands grandfather turned 90 yesterday so made him a card that took a bit more effort than what I have been making lately ;) lol

Stamps: Sense of Time

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Razzleberry Lemonade DP

Accessories: Soft Suede marker, Window sheet, brown embossing powder, gold brads

Chickens

2009-06-22T08:21:00.006-05:00

Wanted to start out with a picture of our chickens that will be 3 months old on Friday. We made them a bigger pen to run around in. Posted on Craigslist so hoping someone calls soon as having 100+ chicks that go through 3 bags of feed a week is expensive!! lol You can see the turkens in the first picture bottom right corner are 2 of them.

New Stampin' Up catalog

2009-06-05T08:41:00.001-05:00

WOWSERS.... I do love the new catalog. The new colors are awesome and I think I will enjoy using them very much this next year!!! I can't wait to show all my customers next weekend :)

Happy Birthday Joy

2009-05-28T09:11:00.006-05:00

Happy Birthday to my hugable friend Joy Kennedy!! And to celebrate, eclectic Paperie http://www.eclecticpaperie.com/ is releasing an EXCLUSIVE stamp set by Our Craft Lounge here. Daisy released the new set "Kona" a day early to suprise Joy!!

Stamps: Kona from Our Craft Lounge

Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DP

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, SU Corduroy brad, flower, dew drop on aloha

Bridal Shower

2009-05-16T06:41:00.002-05:00

I waited until the last minute to do this card so it was a quick one. I have a bridal shower today so needed a card. I woke up at 5AM to do this and it took a while to figure out what I wanted to do.. lol

Stamps: To Have and To Hold, Elegant Inspirations (inside)
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery and Shimmery White
Ink: Black, YoYo Yellow
Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, White Taffeta ribbon, SU Embossing plate

Alcohol inks

2009-04-28T10:02:00.005-05:00

They can be super fun. This is a technique that one of my friends brought to my attention and it is fun!!! I buy my inks from Joy and Daisy I love their store.. lol

2009-04-10T13:29:00.005-05:00

here is a video of our chickens done with my laptop. The ones in a box are our little bantam chicks and a couple of little ones. Also the white one Kookie named snowball is in there right near the outside of the box.

Lots of chicks

2009-04-06T13:06:00.007-05:00

We got our baby chicks yesterday after 2 trips to Rothschild to get them at the Post office distribution center. The 2 boxes didn't come together and they couldn't find the 2nd one. So made 2 trips and got them going. The pictures aren't that good as we are fighting an infarred bulb in the heat lamps and that red color messes up the pictures.. lol We have 84 in our garage now.

We ordered a mixed assortment their choice so we have a lot of different breeds of chickens. We ordered all our chickens from www.mcmurrayhatchery.com

This first one is a Turken. It doesn't grow hair on it's long neck but is a good layer of brown eggs and can withstand cold temps well.

The 2nd picture is our Bantams. They are harder to keep going as they are small. The white one is our free exotic chick that they give you with your order. My girlfriend named it Snowball and it is doing very well considering we didn't think it would live at first but looks fine now.

These last two are a feeding frenzy.. Again sorry for the pics as that lightbulb isn't helping. They are all shades of brown, black, some yellow

Easter

2009-03-24T10:14:00.005-05:00

I cased this Easter card from someone but can't remember who. I used it for my SAB Open House as I didn't think I would have another workshop or anything else before Easter!

Stamps: NONE!!!

Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Chocolate Chip, Glorious Green, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink

Accessories: Scalloped Oval Nestabilitie, SU texture plate, Stampin Up circle and oval punches, wiggly eyes

Sympathy

2009-03-20T08:51:00.002-05:00

I needed a sympanthy card so did this one.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Brighter Tomorrow

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Bahsful Blue, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Chocolate taffeta ribbon, daubers, eyelet punch

My new great niece

2009-03-09T12:49:00.004-05:00

My niece just made me a Great Auntie.

Shyanne Rain born March 8, 2009 @ 11:30PM Weighing in at 6lbs, 11.4 oz and was 19 inches long.

Faijita Seasoning

2009-03-03T10:13:00.002-06:00

I can't remember how many times I go to make faijita's only to find that I am out of seasoning. We make them often in this house! I found this recipe that is excellent!! I make a big container of it up so that I always have some on hand now.

Faijita Seasoning

1 TBLSP Cornstarch
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp crushed chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cumin

I had most of this in my cupboard anyway so it costs very little to make and I made up a big batch of it.

Box project

2009-03-01T05:33:00.000-06:00

I think I might do this for my SAB Open House as I never did a new catty Open House yet. I really think these bees are adorable!!

Stamps: Just Buzzin By

Cardstock: Summer Sun, Whisper White

Ink: Summer Sun, Bahsful Blue, Appricot Appeal, Black

Accessories: Box #2 die, Chocolate Chip grosgrain

Chickens

2009-02-28T19:39:00.006-06:00

We got 12 laying hens last month and 2 roosters!! They are very docile birds as you can pick them up. They are laying pretty well too most days.

Baptism

2009-02-28T05:12:00.006-06:00

My new niece is getting baptized tomorrow so did this card up.

Stamps: A Special Blessing

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pixie Pink

Ink: Pixie Pink

Accessories: Eyelet punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, sticky tape

2009-02-25T10:29:00.003-06:00

I have been liking this new punch for the bottom of my cards. I saw this one on SCS and just changed the ribbon and cardstock colors. I am thinking of using this for my SAB Open House in a couple of weeks! I like it with Black ribbon too!

Stamps: SAB Botanical Blooms

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Black, White

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Taken With Teal, Black.

Accessories: Riding Hood Red ribbon, Eyelet punch

2009-02-24T05:25:00.000-06:00

I made this diaper cake for my niece for her baby shower. She is due to have her baby in about a week now.

These are super fun to make but takes time to roll all the diapers.

2009-02-23T10:20:00.004-06:00

Here are the other wedding invite samples I did. I really like how the blue one turned out.

Valentines Day

2009-02-22T12:17:00.005-06:00

I made this card for my husband for Valentines day.

Stamps: Happy Heart Day, Branch Out

Cardstock: Real Red, Pixie Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Brown, Basic Black

Accessories: Assorted Markers, SU Heart to Heart punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, SU Eyelet Border Punch

Words are from Papertrey set Love Songs

2009-02-21T16:40:00.004-06:00

I was asked to do some wedding invites for someone that was renewing their vows.

I came up with 3 designs but haven't heard back as to what they liked. I can't find the other 2 pictures though.. lol

Finally back online!!

2009-02-21T16:37:00.002-06:00

Wow it has been a while huh?? We switched to wifi internet and it has had blogger blocked since we connected. I went to the shop today and had them fix it so I could be online again!! So looking forward to posting stuff again

another baby card

2009-01-17T04:47:00.004-06:00

Here is another baby card I made

Stamps: Bundled In Love

Congrats (SAB)

Paper: So Saffron

Kraft

Delicate Dots DP (SAB)

Accessories: Certainly Celery ribbon (SAB)

Oh Baby!!

2009-01-15T16:27:00.004-06:00

I have a couple of friends that had babies and a niece that is expecting one in March so need to work on the cards!

First one:

Stamps: Bundled in Love

Congrats (SAB set)

Papers: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Whisper White, Delicate Dots Designer Paper (SAB choice)

Ink: Black, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Vanilla Hodgepodge, So Saffron ribbon (SAB cho

ice)

New Catalog!!

2009-01-14T14:01:00.006-06:00

I am super excited that the new catalog has come out. Not so much for the stamps in the catalog (my list is sort of small) but for the accessories (the papers I am in love with) and dies for the Big Shot in there!! For my customers that have ordered from me lately, you should be getting your catalogs soon. Remember that they start 11AM our time on Monday!!! :)

Christmas

2008-12-28T19:36:00.005-06:00

I am so glad Christmas celebrations are finally done!!! Here is a picture we got today from the gathering we had at my house. First one is Dan's family. The 2nd one is all my nieces and nephews along with my 3. The last one is my new niece!

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-25T04:36:00.004-06:00

Wow it's been forever since I posted on here. I have been very busy baking as we give away a lot of cookies over the holiday season. Still have 1 more tin to deliver then will be finished!! Here is an average tin that I give out. You can't see all the cookies but there are lots in there!

2008-11-20T20:42:00.003-06:00

Got my stamps from Cami's company http://www.ourcraftlounge.com/ They are super cute!!

2008-11-18T04:50:00.004-06:00

I got my Top Note die for my Big Shot and had to try this card. I saw this done so many times with the skaters that I had to do it!!

Stamps: Winter Post, Lovely as a Tree, Snow Flurries (retired)

Cardstock: Baroque Burgandy, Forest Foliage, Whisper White

Ink: Black

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds glitter, top not big shot die, watercolor crayons, aqua painters

Christmas Stamp-n-Stack

2008-11-17T05:54:00.008-06:00

I found this card in the Splitcoaststampers gallery and just had to do it. I changed a couple of things though and like it this way. This shows the new Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware that I love the finish on. I ran out of Riding Hood Red so some will be using Real Red as I don't have time to purchase another pack. I will soon though as it is my favorite color lately!

Stamps: To You and Yours, snowflake from Punch pals

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, Holiday Treasures Designer paper

Ink: Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Accessories: Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware frame, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, glue

IT'S HERE!!!!!

2008-11-14T04:38:00.004-06:00

The new stamp company that is!!!
My good friend Cambria Turnbow has created a stamp company and I can't be more excited for her!! Go read about how she came about doing this on her blog!! You can check out the company here I can't wait to get my stamp sets so that I can play with them!!!

A new stamp company!!!

2008-11-12T16:19:00.005-06:00

I am so excited that this stamp company is happening. You will know why on Friday!!!! I haven't received my stamps that I "pre ordered" yet but can't wait to get them to stamp up some cool stuff!! I have 4 of their sets coming!!!

You will be able to order these starting on Friday!!! They come on Crafty Cling Rubber, so the image is rubber, but it clings to an acrylic block! They also carry Crafty Clear sets! I'm so excited about this..

There's more! Our Craft Lounge is having their Premier on Friday! That's right, you can get all the adorable sets on Friday, November 14th!! AND... this weekend only (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 14th, 15th, and 16th, ) with each stamp set you purchase, you will get a ticket included with your order! Oh Yah, they are pink to boot baby... sorry (side tracked again by pink pretty things) Save those tickets! The following weekend, OCL will start drawing winners. You just never know when a new ticket number will show up on their site. YOU COULD WIN!!

Check out these blogs to preview some sets!!!

Cami
Heather
Kisa
Joy
Kendra
Pam
HB
Zappy

I am so excited!!!

2008-11-10T20:15:00.002-06:00

For one of my good friends Lana Lepinski!! She has exciting news on her blog! Check it out and look at all they eye candy she has posted on there too!!! She is one mighty talented stamper!!

Another Christmas SAS card

2008-11-10T20:00:00.004-06:00

Here is one of the other Stamp-n-Stack cards.

Stamps: Winter Post

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Ski Slope Designer paper, Kraft, Old Olive

Ink: Basic Brown, Vanilla Craft

Technique: Cracked Glass

Christmas Stamp-n-Stack

2008-11-10T19:54:00.002-06:00

I finally got around to designing cards for my SAS on the 22nd and 23rd. I still have 1 more to design but have time... Here is one of them

Stamps: Season of Joy

Cardstock: Glorious Green, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Encore silver

Accessories: Real Red striped grosgrain, Cuttlebug snowflake folder

snowflakes

2008-11-01T16:59:00.001-05:00

I just love these stamps that my good friend Heather Nichols (pinefeather) designed for Papertrey. You can buy them here.

Stamps: Papertrey's Rustic Snowflakes

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, More Mustard

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard

Accessories: Stickles bought at Starlitstudio

2008-10-31T14:12:00.003-05:00

I was putzing around with this Christmas set I just got. I used some of the old SAS packages up that I had laying around here.

Stamps: To You and Yours

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Real Red, Glorious Green, White

Ink: Night of Navy, White craft pad, Real Red

Accessories: stickles (glitter glue),

2008-10-21T14:18:00.004-05:00

It has been forever since I stamped!!! I had to make up a Sympathy card, for my neighbor, and love this layout so did it again. I changed the colors though and used up some of my papers!!

Stamps: Embrace Life, Retired Sympathy saying

Paper: So Saffron, Parisian Summer Designer paper

Accessories: Antique Brass Jumbo eyelet, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon

2008-09-29T12:49:00.002-05:00

Quick baby card!

I so needed some baby stamps so placed an order for some on my last Stampin Up order!!

Stamps: Bundled in Love

Cardstock: Kraft, Pretty In Pink, Barely Banana, retired SU designer paper

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Lovely Lilac, So Saffron, YoYo Yellow

Accessories: SU Button, hemp twine, rhinestone's for eyes, Aqua Painters

Birthday cards

2008-09-25T08:45:00.007-05:00

I am so far behind so stamped up 6 of these right away this morning. They will be in today's mail for sure. Still behind but this helps a bit.

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Happy Birthday line from Big Bold Birthday
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Bravo Burgandy, Parisian Summer Designer paper
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Bravo Burgandy, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1 1/2" Cindy ribbon found here

I inked up the Upsy Daisy stamp with Pink Pirouette and then used my daubers to catch the edges with Bravo Burgandy then daubed Chocolate Chip on the stems as best I could.

Upsy Daisy

2008-09-11T08:30:00.002-05:00

This stamp set is made for this technique I think.

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Cardstock: Pacific Blue, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Summer Sun

Ink: Pacific Point, Summer Sun

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, Riding Hood Red satin ribbon, Silver Styled brads, Nestabilities, Large oval punch, sponges

Eastern Blooms

2008-09-09T13:13:00.002-05:00

I just got my 1st new catalog order yesterday and had to "ink them up".

Stamps: Eastern Blooms

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Summer Sun, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

2008-09-05T09:32:00.003-05:00

Sorry I have been missing in action lately. I just had no time to stamp.

We came home from our vacation to lots of laundry and dirty looking water. Well the water heater was acting up and so was our pressure tank (took off the pipe and it was broken so that is the leak and it was almost corroded shut so that would be why the pressure tank went out), so last week we replaced them only to STILL have dirty water. So Wednesday we opened up the well (we have a 30ft. hand dug well) and see that the water was running back into the well. So after a few calls we got a hold of someone to come dig up our water line. Dan was pulling up the well pump to "get ready" for the guy to come dig and found out that the well pump was shot!! So after running to town replacing that and then waiting for the guy to come dig the hole we finally get the hole dug and lucky for us it was right by the well opening. We replaced the pipe (it had 3 holes rusted in it) with PVC so it will not rust again!! lol At least it better not go to heck on us now as we have a lot of money in the system now.. So now the water is getting better and I have LOTS of laundry to catch up on.

So Monday my new catalog order comes so hoping to be caught up, and clean up a space to stamp again!!

A new place to shop!!

2008-08-26T08:28:00.002-05:00

My awesome friend Cindy (StarLitStudio) has opened up her new store online!!! She has awesome stuff and you should go check her out!! She has LOTS of the Tim Holtz line if you are in love with him, I mean his products. lol

Check out her link to the left of here in favorite places I shop

Day 7 in Alaska

2008-08-21T14:18:00.005-05:00

This was our final day in Anchorage. Dan and I loved it here and wouldn't be to hard to convince us to live there!!! We stopped at the Wildlife Conservation Center and saw a lot of animals there. Then drove to Wittier and boarded a cruise boat to explore Prince Williams Sound. That was an awesome tour and I got on videotape glacier calving, which is where a part of it breaks off and hits the water with an amazing sound!! We had a nice onboard lunch of salmon and Prime rib. After that we headed up Mount Alyeska to ride the Aerial Tramway which was a bit frightening hanging there by a cable up the mountain but the scenery was incredible!!

Day 6 in Alaska

2008-08-21T14:15:00.004-05:00

Today was a slower day than the rest of them. We headed to Anchorage and stopped at the Oomingmak Cooperative, trust me you don't NEED to stop there!! Then headed to the hotel for the rest of the day was ours to explore. Dan and I and 2 other couples rented a mini van and drove to Seward to see what was down there. It was a beautiful drive.

Here is a picture of salmon spawning. It was in a creek just off the highway. They are just huge salmon. There were red ones too.

Day 5 in Alaska

2008-08-21T13:37:00.006-05:00

Today we went to Palmer to visit the Havermeister's Dairy Farm and the creamery where they ship their milk to.

Then we went to this restraunt, can't remember the name but it was "gourmet" food which really meant YOU GOT NOTHING TO EAT FOR LOTS OF MONEY!! It was good salad and turkey pot pie, just not enough to "fill" a lot of the people on the trip. lol Here is a picture of our salad. They focused on presentation mostly, as you weren't even allowed to sit down until THEY were ready for you to sit.

After that we headed to the Musk Ox farm which was very interesting. Their Qiviut (fine under-wool of the musk ox) is very soft and 8 times warmer than wool.

The final stop for the day was at Pyra's Pioneer Peak farm where they grow vegetables for people to pick and pay for. Their vegetables are very big in Alaska too!!

I am trying to post pictures just that they won't load..

Day 5 of Alaska!!

2008-08-14T22:18:00.008-05:00

Wow another awesome day. We toured one of the few (only 5 in the state) dairy farms working yet today, and then went to the creamery where they send their milk. We visited 2 Musk Ox farms and they were so cool. They make the softest (and most expensive) sweaters, hats and scarves out of their "fur" that it is incredible. They had a sweater in the 2nd one for only a mere $780 lol We had the Alaska Ag agent riding with us today so he gave us an awesome tour. Now we are in the hotel room and going to order pizza in the room with a few other couples.

Look at these berries at the veggie/fruit farm we went to also. They grow these in a greenhouse setting and looked delish!!! This was a huge farm that people come and pick their own stuff and then just pay for what they pick. They brought us yellow raspberries, strawberries and of course snow peas, broccoli, and radishes for a snack after the tour!!

and finally look at this view out our balcony to our room!!! It is just incredible isn't it???

Day 4 in Alaska

2008-08-14T00:57:00.002-05:00

Here is how we took the dogs out. This was just a rush!! They then put on a nice dinner. We had pork tenderloin made on the grill and put in a sandwich, awesome coleslaw, pickles, and cheesecake with a strawberry in whipped cream for dessert... YUUUUUUUUUUMY

2008-08-14T00:50:00.005-05:00

We had so much fun today. We did a lot of riding in the bus but was fun this afternoon especially. We "rode" behind some sled dogs in a Gator ATV. What a rush!!!

Here are 3 of the 5 new little 5 day old "sled dogs" They were super cute

Day 3 in Alaska

2008-08-12T19:23:00.006-05:00

We saw Mt. McKinley today. It was an awesome day. I have tons of pictures of it too :) He said it is about the first day in a few weeks you got a good view of it!!!

Here it is w/o us in it... lol I just think it is so beautiful!!!

2008-08-12T18:24:00.004-05:00

OK.. Monday we had a very long day too. We took this riverboat for a cruise down the river. It was a good cruise down the river and relaxing. I managed to find a neat scrapbook in their giftshop so will have some scrappin to do when I get home!

We are in Alaska!!!!

2008-08-12T18:19:00.002-05:00

Our afternoon on Sunday was long but we made it. Here is a picture out of the airplane window almost to Alaska. Was a good flight but Northwest airlines doesn't give out anything for snacks except soda and water. It was 5 1/2 hour flight too

2008-08-04T05:24:00.005-05:00

My friend Suze made this for a swap we did. I haven't got the card yet but my 4-H kids wanted to do this as one of their Holiday cards to stamp so I let them. They loved it and so do I!!

Stamps: Deer Friends

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, Whisper WhiteBella Rose Designer paper

Ink: Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Button, Ribbon, orange and red markers, scalloped border punch, paper piercer, circle punches