Service & Sacrifice

A real HERO is someone who puts BELIEFS into ACTIONS! Here are some cupcakes I made for my Uncle, Col. Robert Fode as he returned from his year of duty in Kosovo. Thanks for your dedicated SERVICE & SACRIFICE!

Stamp Set: Service & Sacrifice Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White and Real Red. Misc. Items: Scallop, Circle & Star Punches, Polka Dot Emboss Folder, Night of Navy Ink and Silver Brads.

Alien Treats

Always thought a fun theme for a birthday party would be "Space Aliens." I'm brain storming since Ashton's birthday is a few months away...never to early to start planning, right? We have a Space Aliens resturant filled with great food and games, which makes a fun place to have the party...here are some fun alien treats to add to the bags for a special touch. They were super easy to make and very addicting!! Gotta love peppermint patties...

Mini Clipboards

I'm still waiting for my package of New Stampin' Up stuff to arrive....I was so busy I didn't reorder last month and thought catalogs came right away. Oops, I just got my catalog 2 days ago. Man, was I excited to see that! I'm lovin' all the new colors and new designer paper...if only I could have one of everything!! So, today I made some mini clipboards and can't wait to make more with the new designer papers. Hope you are enjoying your summer!!

Amazing

I'm still here...just got a little carried away with landscaping, gardens, family vacations, chasing after the kids and of course the never ending housework. So, today while my husband took the kids to the river I decided to have a little bit of a "me" day. I organized all my retired Stampin' up items and got ready for my new stuff that will be arriving soon. I made a quick card before heading outside to do some more watering. I hope your having a wonderful summer!!

Stamp Set: Sweet Scoops Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Old Olive & Tempting Turquoise. Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Old Olive & So Saffron Misc Stampin Up: Dotted Emboss Folder and Orange Ribbon

Sweet Scoops

First time I played around with my new Sweet Scoops Stamp Set....nothing like Ice Cream to think of a hot summer day! So, not like today...LOL I also added the finishing touches to yet another purse. Yes, I am addicted. This designer paper, Haiku I purchased in the Stampin' Up clearance rack....can't pass up a great deal on paper! If you haven't done so check out what other items still available in the clearance rack on Stampin' Up's home page. Happy Stamping!!

Stamp Set: Sweet Scoops Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron & Whisper White Ink: So Saffron, Melon Mambo & Basic Black Misc. Stampin' Up: Real Red & Garden Green Marker, Scallop Punch, Melon Mambo Dotted Ribbon, Sizzix Big Shot w/SU Emboss Folder and Dimensionals

The Perfect Purse

Nothing could make me happier then when I find a cute purse or pair of shoes...so when I came by the perfect purse pattern designed by Becky Roberts I just had to purchase her tutorial and give it a try. I'm hooked! All I can think about is which designer paper I am going to use next. You can purchase the purse tutorial from Becky at this link
http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/. I am filling them with misc. items (Chap stick, gum, hand lotion or sanitizer...pretty much anything fun and little I can fit inside) Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!!

Graduation Guestbook/Memory Book

Here is a fun, simple Graduation Guestbook that I made for me niece. She is graduating this weekend and I thought this would be a fun way to remember her special day! This book is made with Stampin' up 6x6 scrapbook inserts (I used 9 sheets), bound together with a large business clip...then covered with misc. ribbon. The main colors of the book are Stampin' Up Bravo Burgundy, Basic Black & Whisper White Cardstock. I've added few pictures of the book for youto enjoy!