Life Happens

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."- John Lennon

Project Supplies: Tart & Tangy, Full of Life Stamp Sets (Occasions Mini: March 1st-May 31st), Whisper White Cardstock, Hostess (Level 1) Designer Paper, Metal Edge Tags, Old Olive Ribbon & Marker and Real Red Ink & Marker

So Sweet

Thought I would share my three new creations tonight. I had fun opening and playing with all my new designer paper......I still have two unopened packages. (I'm saving that for tomorrow.) I have now another list of things I need, so I will be placing another order this week before we leave on vacation.....I'll have another surprise when I return. (Yeah!!)

Project Supplies: Birthday Whimsy & Lots of Thoughts Stamp Set, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White Cardstock, Jersey Shore Designer Paper, Mat Pack, Stickles and Dimensionals.

Project Supplies: Big Bold Birthday & Lots of Thoughts Stamp Sets, Jersey Shore Designer Paper, Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi Cardstock, SU Brads, Dimensionals, Brilliant Blue Maker, Scallop & Circle Punch, Corner Rounder, Mat Pack, Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue and Wild Wasabi Ink.

Project Supplies: Lots of Thought, Little Pieces and So Many Scallops Stamp Set, East Coast Prep Designer Paper, Scallop & Small Circle Punch, Wild Wasabi Ribbon, More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White Cardstock, Wild Wasabi and Ruby Red Ink.

It's All About Details

"We think in generalities, but we live in detail"- Alfred North Whitehead

Today's card was inspired by something I saw in Splitcoast mixed with an article out of my Stampin' Up Success Magazine on details. The detail I am showing off is Dyeing Ribbon with markers. Something I have never thought about, but wow....turns out really cool. It is hard to really see the ribbon in the picture, this card looks so much better in person. (I'll be making a dozen of these to have on hand for Birthday's) To dye ribbon use either tip of the marker to color the ribbon. You can create a pattern in any color to add custom details that coordinate with your project. I used my pumpkin pie marker to dye the edge of the white ribbon, very easy to do. To get a clean line when coloring just the edge of the grosgrain ribbon, turn the ribbon over. The edge of the ribbon is raised on the back, or wrong side, of the ribbon, allowing you more control as you ink the ribbon.

Project details: Birthday Whimsy stamp set, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise cardstock & Ink, Cuttlebug, Bali Breeze Designer Paper, Dimensionals, Gold Cord, Yellow Stickles, White Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Marker and Window Punch. Card size is 5 1/2 x 5/12

At Last....It's Here!

Yesterday my Stampin' Up package arrived, Yeah! I was so excited!!!! I didn't get to stamp last night or I would have had to sleep in the dog house. (Brrr....) I don't think that would have gone over well, since I didn't cook or even bake a cake for Matt. Luckily I had made heart shaped cup cakes the day before and we had some left over. The kids sang Happy Birthday, I couldn't even find candles. Yeah, not my best moment! I am planning a party on Saturday for Matt so I hope to redeem myself!!! I am cleaning and organizing today, so again no stamping! (I'm pouting)

Matt did surprise me yesterday with 2 dozen roses!!! He is always so thoughtful!!! The funny thing was, I got home yesterday from Ashton's school and was in this funk. He called and said did a delivery arrive. I'm like no; I should have opened the front door to check. Well, he came home and there were flowers sitting outside on the porch....FROZEN! Who leaves flowers outside in North Dakota weather? It has been below zero this week more times then not! So, here is a picture of the roses I tried to revive. I placed them in warm water and cut the ends.....still looking only so, so today. Matt was so not impressed, I'm sure I'll be getting fresh ones later in the week.

Happy Valentine's Day

Well the big day is here....Valentine's Day. I sometimes wonder what all the hype is about. I've been busy making cards, valentine treats for school and baking. I just helped out in Ashton's classroom all afternoon, with the twins (They had a huge Valentine's Day party).....it went pretty good, besides the fact that Aiden and Adison ate almost a whole bag of suckers. They will probably end up in the dentist's office in a week with a toothache!

Today is not only Valentine's Day; it is also Matt's birthday. I struggle with this every year....I have great intentions of making a wonderful dinner, kicking back and relaxing, but after a stressful morning working out, getting Aiden to Baseball, rushing Ashton off to school and finishing up the game I made for the party. My head hurts, I have coke in hand....I'm ready for a nap. I hope to pull myself together in the next 30 minutes and start working on dinner plans. On another note I am also waiting for the UPS guy to arrive with my Stampin' Up package (it is scheduled to deliver today)....a sweet treat to myself. I've been waiting for weeks as my "friends" rub it in my face that they have already gotten their stuff. I hope it is worth every moment of anticipation. So, as I sit here and begin thinking about our dinner menu....maybe I'll just have Matt bring something home, how romantic is that! Even worse, what kind of Birthday is that......I better pull myself together quick!





Project Supplies: Always Stamp Set, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate and Berry Bliss Designer Paper, White Embossing Powder, Chocolate Chip Ribbon (from the Holiday Mini). I stamped the white craft ink on the Purely Pomegranate card stock and then embossed with the white embossing powder. Such an elegant look!

Creative Expressions

I woke up Sunday morning, packed the suburban (-20 degrees outside) and drove to Fargo to spend a day with a dear friend. The kids thought for sure I was moving out as it took me 7 trips back and fourth to clear out the entry way of boxes, totes and scrapbooking suitcases. I made it to Fargo before lunch and after "Moving" into Kim's house we immediatly starting crafting. Our first project was the St. Patties purse. The little leprechaun is created by Stampin' Up punches. It took us a little bit to figure out the hat, but after breaking out the martini's it finally all made sense.

Project Supplies: Bag and background scallop cut out with a Cricut Expression. Leprechaun-Small Tag, Word Window, Oval, 1 3/4 circle, Scallop and Small Circle Punch, Googlie Eyes, a little blush (make up) Black Marker, Small non SU Heart Punch, Piece of Yellow Paper cut by hand to make buckle, Retired All Seasons Stamp Set (Clover) with Versa Mark ink and Green "LOVE" M&M's from Wal-mart.

*Note the LARGE Martini Glasses in the Crafting Chaos. Kim has a way with Martini's...The Apple Martini she made is from T.G.I Fridays.......Yummy!

************************************************************************************* After finishing up our St. Pattie's projects we started working on some baby gift sets that Kim wanted to complete. She got one set done and an ABC block box, which turned out really cute. The gift set included a surprise box, covered mint patties, gift card and candy bar holder and a rubber duck.

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Kim surprised me with this cute Minnie & Mickey Mouse box filled with goodies....So as I drooled over how cool her Cricut Expression was and how I want this Mickey & Friends Cartridge. (I have a regular cricut, which doesn't cut stuff out as big as I would like.) Now I have another thing that I just HAVE to have.....Valentine's day is right around the corner. (Hint, Hint)

I cut out bags, boxes and of course more Mickey and Minnie stuff for Ashton. I plan on making a couple scrapbook pages that I would like to frame and put in her room. So, I had more fun playing around with that then I did anything else.....I did make a few things that to this day we don't know what we would use them for, VCR Cover???, Small Crayon Box.....I wonder if the Martini's had anything to do with it.......we sure had a fun day. (Thanks Kim)

Friendship Blooms

I went downstairs and started cleaning my craft room and pack up for the weekend, the next thing I know.....I made a card. It was bothering me that I haven't used my Friendship Blooms since it came in the mail, I wanted to add something new to my display board for Treena's open house. I saw a saying yesterday that must be true with me...."A clean house is a sign of a lazy stamper". I would never allow my house to look like my craft room does most days. It's like I need to have chaos running in one area of my life and for some reason....I can't clean it, I just add to it by dragging out more ink pads, paper and stamp sets. I did realize I need a new Stazon Black Refill, as you can tell the black almost looks gray on the top two pieces and really dark on the bottom. Always something! It looks much better in person, but at least you get the idea.

Project Details: Basic Black, Whisper White, Rose Red and Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Friendship Blooms (Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set), Black Brads, Dimensionals, Rose Red and Pretty in Pink Markers