College Bound

What's one thing ever college student needs....a suitcase. So, I made one for our niece Abbey who heads off to college tomorrow filled with a gift card to treat herself to a special night out. Congrats Abbey we are so proud of you!

Tutorial on how to make your own mini Suitcase can be found here (Thanks Susanne Dean): http://www.box.net/shared/ll3ps0quuo

First Day of School Gifts

I feel it's important to tell our teachers how thankful we are for what they do....something we have always done at our house is "first day of school is teacher gifts". Each year I try to come up with something I haven't done before, it is usually something I have seen somewhere or got inspiration from. This year the twins are giving their Kindergarten teachers the Pencil Holder. Ashton's going to give her teacher the Crayola Crayon Candy Holder and each child is taking a candy pencil made up of Sweet Tarts, Rollo and a Hershey's kiss. Sure to be a hit!

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White and Soft Suede Stamps: Tart & Tangy Misc SU Items: Red Dotted Ribbon, Real Red Corduroy Buttons, Sticky Strip Non SU Items: Cricut Plantain School Book Cartridge, Dixon Pencils and Empty Crystal Light Container

SU Items: Stitched Ribbon & Blue Corduroy Button (Retired) Non SU Items: Crayola Crayons and Hershey Kisses.

Stamp Set: First Day Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Yo Yo Yellow (Retired) and Whisper White Markers: Garden Green & Poppy Parade Misc SU Items: Twine, Hole & Tag Punch Non SU Items: Sweet Tarts, Rollo, Hershey Kiss, Score Pal (Scored every 1/2 inch) and Sticky Strip

Back to School

Hard to believe we are a little over a week away from school starting. I have been busy getting all three of my kids ready...having a hard time with the idea of my babies heading off to Kindergarten. :( We have been purchasing all the "fun" school supplies, which got me in the mood to try one of those cool Backpack Boxes found here http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/backpackbox/....here's my twist with the new Celebrations Designer Paper. Enjoy!

Choo Choo

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Choo Choo, Right on Track Cardstock: Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Ink: Night of Navy, Peach Parfait, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black Misc. Items: Stampin' Around Wheel, Bitty Punch Shapes, Dimensionals.

Celebrations

Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes Cardstock: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Bashful Blue and Whisper White Designer Paper: In Color (Pear Pizzazz), Celebrations Ink: Black Stazon Misc. Items: Ribbon, Glue Dots, Black Marker. Non SU: Oval Cutter

New In Colors...

Had to try out the new In Colors yesterday.....yummy! Stampin' Up has really out done themselves this time, with all the beautiful colors and designer papers....can't wait to play some more today!!

Stamp Set: Birthday Bakery (Level 1 Hostess) Cardstock: Whisper White, Peach Parfait Misc Items: SU Ribbon, In Color Markers, Black Stazon.

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!

Today's the Day...Graduation Day is Here!

I'm having a hard time believing my babies are graduating Preschool today. Seems like yesterday I brought them home from the hospital and here we are preparing for kindergarten. I wanted to share with you Aiden's card, which he already stole a peak at....he thought it would make a fun scrapbook page. That's my boy!! I love all the texture and how it pops! Enjoy!

Cardstock: Confetti White, Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray & (New) Travel Journal Designer Paper. Non SU Shimmering & Black Embossed Paper. Lettering: Stampin' Up My Digital Studio Misc SU Supplies: SU Ribbon, Hodge Podge Hardware, Black Marker, Small & Large Star Punch. Non SU Supplies: Cricut Every Day Paper Dolls Cartridge, Cuttlebug "Circles" Emboss Folder

Teacher Gifts

Finished up some fun teacher gifts that I wanted to share with you. I love giving teachers a little something on the last day, to so show how much I appreciate all they do! I found an awesome quick last minute gift idea for teachers "Flower Picks" on a cool web site Skip to My Lou. Here is the link to the site http://www.skiptomylou.org/?s=teacher&x=22&y=25 where you can download & print off your own flower picks, punch them out with an SU Scallop Punch and simply add them to your own flower pot as I did. Gotta love quick. Then my second project, which was also pretty quick I filled a cute jar with smarties...added some SU Ribbon and everyone would be proud of me, I used My Digital Studio to design the labels. YAY! I cut out the apple on the top of the jar with my cricut using my Doodlecharms cartridge. Like I said quick simple teacher gifts. Enjoy!

Graduation Day

Hard to believe on Friday my babies will be graduating preschool. I know they are ready for the next step, but still hard to see them growing up before our eyes. I'm still wondering where the 5 1/2 years have gone? Today I made a card for Adison and finished up the diploma party favors. I hope to get Aiden's graduation card done tonight and come up with a clever teacher gift......then on to the baking.

Stamp Set: Go, Graduate Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Brilliant Blue & Yo Yo Yellow Ink: Black Stazon Misc. Stampin' Up Supplies: Markers, Dotted Ribbon, Scallops & Circles Punches, White Gel Pen Non SU: Cuttlebug Numbers Emboss Folder

Project Details: Smarties Candies covered in white paper, stamped with "Go, Graduate" Stamp Set and tied with red ribbon.

Mini Milk Carton Totes

For May Day this year I'm making these cute little Mini Milk Carton Totes, filled with yummy M&M's. Yummm! I had to share my first one done with my new Island Oasis Designer Paper. Better run...May Day is fast approaching and I have lots to do!

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Rose Red and Old Olive Cardstock along with Island Oasis Designer Paper Misc Supplies: SU Old Olive Ribbon, Rhinestone Brads, Mini Clips, Large Oval & 5-Petal Flower Punch and Sticky Strip.

Getting Caught Up

Hi everyone I've been busy working on a number of projects, just haven't had time to post in awhile. My latest master piece is my sister in law's graduation "money" bouquet, she graduates from College this Saturday. I couldn't just give her money in a card, I wanted to do something special to show her how proud we are of her. Also updating you on my cricut wall art projects....Adison's Hello Kitty room is done and Ashton's Mickey Mouse room getting the finishing touches this week. Busy, busy!

Thanks for hanging in on with me as I get caught up on life.

Project Details: Stampin' Up Daisies #2 Sizzix Die, Clear Rhinestones, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Whisper White Cardstock...Non SU Sticks and "Money"

Cardstock: All Stampin' Up Papers....Petals & Paisley Designer Background Paper

Cardstock: All Stampin' Up Cardstock....New Sweet Pea Designer Paper as background.