YAY Summer Smooches, Don't Miss out!

Click on the Summer Smooches Link to the right of this post to view the items that you can order now from the 2012-2013 Stampin Up Idea and Catalog Book that will be released this summer. Who doesn't love getting great new items early? I know I am excited, can't stop drooling. These great products are calling your name!!!!! So go check it out and give me a call if you want to place an order!

Monday Challenge 18

Hello Friends,

Here is this week's Monday Challenge!

Here is my sample........

Card Size: 51/2 X 4 1/4"

Colors Used: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Whisper White

Stamp Set Used: Apothecary Art

Accessories and Tools Used: Label Framelit Dies, Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper, dimensionals, 1 1/4" circle punch

Enjoy and have a wonderful week!

Valentine's Day Card for my hubby

Hello Friends,
I just thought I would share the card I made especially for my hubby, Luis, for Valentine's Day. He is the most amazing husband. For those of you who do not know him, well let's just say he has the patience of a SAINT!!! Together we share a total of 5 children. But, what makes him so amazing is he stays home and cares for our 5 year old son, Trevor and our twin girls; Marissa and Casandra who are approaching 2 years old and never complains about ANYTHING. I love him dearly for his patience, kindness, and for loving me even when I am a BIG PAIN! I am truly blessed and so I made him this card to remind him how special he is to me.

Valentine's Day is almost here!!!

Hello Friends,

Are you prepared for Valentine's Day? I am, can't wait to share my love with all my 1st graders and of course with my family and close friends. I thought today's post would be one that shows the few things I have been creating to get prepared for that special day of love. Enjoy!!!





These are the cards I made with our chocolate nugget wrappers. I made them specifically for my students. I just know they will LOVE them!

This is one I made just for fun. I wanted to use all of the wonderful new products from Stampin Up. I just love the new edgelits!!!

This one is one I made for a Monday Challenge. Loved how beautiful it turned out!

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 Here is a bookmark with holder I made. Started reading again and realized that I did not have anymore bookmarks, I truly don't know where they all went!

And finally, I was given this travel coffee cup for Christmas from my dear friend Roxanne and decided I could transform it every month to a new theme. Makes my mornings even more cheery!!!

Occassions Mini Is Here!!!

Hello Friends,

The Occassions Mini is here. You can click on the mini that is pictured to the left of this post and browse until your hearts content. Then if you find something you like feel free to stop by my online store also located on the left and place your order. There are some amazing new products and great new sets to get you ready for the upcoming holidays! Or if you would like to host a workshop please feel free to contact me and we can set it up!



Monday Challenge 17

Hello Friends,
Today's challenge card is the beginning of my creativity for Valentine's Day. I know Christmas was just yesterday, but I need to get a jump start on things, especially if I want to have a few Valentine's themed workshops. And if that was not subtle enough, here goes nothing.... Book a workshop now to create Valentine's Day cards with your friends (a guaranteed fun time) , and if you plan it just right you can earn Sale-a-bration rewards which begins January 24. Contact me if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of!!!

Anyway, here is this week's challenge layout and of course my card, which my hubby already saw so I will have to create something else just for him LOL.

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Stamp Sets Used: P.S. I Love You and Take It To Heart

Colors Used: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, and Whisper White

Accessories Used: Adorning Accents Embossing Folder (perfect for just the edges of your card not the whole card), sponge, dimensionals, and Basic Black 1/2" scallop dots ribbon

Monster Christmas

Hello Friends,

Today I made a very special Christmas card for my nephew Joseph. His mother bought this stamp set for him because he loved the idea of building his own monsters, however after a year of owning it he has still yet to make anything with them so I decided to surprise him with a Christmas card to hopefully inspire him to create with his stamp set. It came out amazing, I am so proud of myself. Let me know what ya think!

Here is the front and when he opens it up...

SURPRISE!!!!

This card was so much fun to make. I got my inspiration from my good friend, Darla. She taught me how to make pop up cards at a shoebox swap. I was so impressed by the one she made that I decided to give it a shot myself. I am so glad she showed me what to do because this is probably one of my most favorite cards that I have ever made. So Darla, if you are reading this THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Stamp Sets Used: Sock Monkey Accessories (ret.), Make a Monster, Festive & Fun, Warmest of Wishes,Scenic Saeson Lovely as a Tree, and Many Merry Messages

Colors Used: Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, and Wisteria Wonder

Accessories and Tools Used: Basic Pearls, dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, glue dots, sponge, and 1 3/8" circle punch