Apple of My Eye

Teachers have a big job and I love showing them just how special they are! So, today I started working on my first day of school "teacher" gifts. I made some quick note cards with my cricut today, using Doodlecharms & Base Camp Cartridges. I even embossed the leaf with my cuttlebug using a swirl emboss folder. For an added touch I sponged around the apple to show off a little more dimension, hard to see in photo. I plan on putting these in an small apple basket with some school supplies and maybe some fresh apples. It is hard to believe school starts next week....I don't think I'm ready!

Stamp Sets: NONE Ink: NONE Paper: SU Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Yo Yo Yellow Cardstock Accessories: Cricut Doodlecharms & Base Camp Cartridges, Cuttlebug Swirl Emboss Folder, SU Sticky Strip and 2 way glue.

Something Sweet

I'm finally feeling like my self again, I've been sick for over a month and I think the doctor's finally have a handle of what is going on! Yeah! I'm excited that I don't have to have surgery right now, I'll know more in 4 weeks, but right now I'm enjoying getting back to being me!!

I've been wanting to make this milk carton tote for some time. I finally broke down and ordered the tutorial from Inking Idaho today http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ If you haven't done so already, I recommend it! These are so much fun...I plan on making a couple more of these to have on hand for quick easy gifts. I cased this design from Love to Stamp and Scrap, you can find it here @ http://lovetostampandscrap.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!

Stamp Sets: Best Yet Ink: Rich Razzelberry Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry Cardstock & Razzelberry Lemonade Designer Paper Accessories: Scallop, Key Tag, Ticket Punch, Horizontal Slot, 1 3/4 Circle & 1 1/4 Circle Punches, White Gel Pen, Small Hand Held Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted & White Ribbon, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade.

Lots of Bots

I kind of feel like a robot these days, just going through the emotions of life. This has been a very hard year for us and it doesn't seem to end.....to cheer myself up, I headed down to my craft room with a glass of wine and decided to try out my new Lots of Bots Stamp Set. I soon had a smile across my face....these robots are fun!

Stamp Sets: Lots of Bots and Riviting (Retired) Paper: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Brilliant Blue, Whisper White Cardstock Ink: Black Stazon and Brilliant Blue Accessories: Dusty Durango Polka-Dotted Ribbon, In Line Color & Brilliant Blue Markers, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Scallop and Circle Punches, Non SU Cuttlebug Rugged Lines and Birthday Numbers Emboss Folder and Cricut Base Camp Stamp (In Blue)

Stamp Sets: Lots of Bots Paper: Rockabilly Specialty Designer Paper, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Basic Black and Basic Gray Cardstock Ink: Basic Black and Rich Razzleberry. Accessories: Spiral & Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals, Rich Razzleberry, Burmuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry & Basic Gray Markers, Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dotted Ribbon.

So In Love

Two cards I made today with my all time favorite In Line Color....Rich Razzleberry. What I love even more is the ribbon that coordinates, yummy! The new In Line Color Markers are fabulous...I've used them so much already, I could go on and on. Stampin' Up has really out done themselves this time. I just wish I had less going on this summer and more time to stamp!!!

Stamp Sets: Kind & Caring Thoughts Stamp Set Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand and Whisper White. Accessories: Rich Razzleberry & Always Artichoke Markers, Mat Pack, Eyelet Border & Horizontal Slot Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dotted Ribbon.

*This card was cased by Brenda Keenan (http://www.keenankreations.blogspot.com/)

I just switched up the colors.

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts Ink: Rich Razzleberry & Basic Black Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Basic Black Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch

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Crazy Day

Today our babies turned 5, I can hardly believe it! Today has been filled with all kinds of fun stuff...we put up an above ground pool (Insert frustrated face), had big early morning breakfast with presents, spent the afternoon at McDonald's playland (due to rain) and now we are onto dinner and cake with family. Oh, I can't forget swimming in the new pool after dinner.....Brrrr!!! I'm sure it will be short lived be bring lots of smiles.

Due to the craziness of the day, the cards I made are cased from two splitcoast stampers, tomorrow when I have more time I will give credit. (Sorry) I just switched out either colors or stamp sets. The first one I plan on making with each of the new In Line Colors tomorrow, great way to show off our new colors and ribbon! Plus they were simple to make! Off to get the dinner out of the oven......

Happy Birthday Aiden and Adison!

New In Color Rich Razzleberry

Animal Stories

I was really sad when I saw that "Wild About You" was going to retire (June 30th)....I knew I had to get another fun animal set. So, when I saw this one was coming out in the new catalog (July 1st) I knew I had to have it. What can I say I'm hooked on Animal Stories!! The best part is the designer paper that matches this set. Fun, Fun!!

Stamp Sets: Animal Stories (New) Cheep Talk, Hugs & Wishes (Soon to retire), Typeset Alphabet (Retired) Ink: Rich Razzelberry (New In Color), Melon Mambo (New In Color), Crushed Curry (New In Color), Bermuda Bay (New In Color) and Old Olive. Paper: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzelberry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White Cardstock and Razzelberry Lemonade Designer Paper. Accessories: Small Square Punch (Retired), Scallop Punch, Cuttlebug Circle Emboss Folder.

Stamp Sets: Animal Stories (New) and Cheep Talk. Ink: Certainly Celery, Brilliant Blue, Melon Mambo (New In Color) and Basic Black. Paper: Brilliant Blue, Melon Mambo and Whisper White Cardstock, Tall Tales Designer Paper. Accessories: Corner Punch, Matt Pack & Paper Piercing Tool and Melon Mambo Polka-Dotted Ribbon.

Stamp Sets: Animal Stories (New), Party Hearty, Crazy for Cupcakes and Alpha Attitude Number's (Retired) Ink: Melon Mambo (New In Color), Rich Razzleberry (New In Color) and Basic Black. Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Whisper White Cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper (New). Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka-Dotted Ribbon, Dimensionals, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge and a Googlie Eye.