A Peek Into My Stamping Room

Very Busy but still hanging around!

So the pool is opened and ready to go.  When we took the winter cover off, it was like something out of a horror movie.  There were at least 6 frogs in there laying eggs.  It makes me shiver just to think about it!  Keith says next year we will open the pool sooner so that the water will have plenty of chemicals in it when the frogs spawn.  It just is too horrible!

My older girls are in soccer camp this week so I am taxi cab this week.  The camp is only 2 hours so I haven't had much time to myself.  I have been working on my stamp camp this weekend.  Make sure to check out my Business Website for the Calendar of Events Link.

I will post a card later tonight or tommorrow.  Don't give up on me, I am stamping just not too much.

Minor Tragedy

I bet you are wondering where I have been, right?  Well, we had a minor tragedy in the house.  This tragedy resulted in the death of my very own digital camera.  How? Who? Where?  Well, here is my tale of woe!  Keith and Caitlyn went to the Kid's Fishing Days at the Maramec State Trout Park on Saturday.  Keith was helping her to fish, got bumped into by another kid and YEP! you guessed it, my digital camera went for a swim.  Digital cameras and trout streams do not mix.  So I went to Wal-Mart and bought another camera.  Of course, I would never tell Keith that I got a better camera for less money.  I would rather keep the guilt going for just a few more days!  LOL

Here is a card similar to one I did Friday night at a workshop.  I have such a great time with these ladies!   Everyone had a great time, including me!

Supplies Used:  Natural Beauty Stamp set; Black Stazon & Vintage Violet Ink pads: Vintage Violet, Rose Red & Confetti Ivory Cardstock; Aqua Painter, Stitched Ribbon

I used my ink pads and aqua painter to color in the flowers.  My technique is usually hit or miss.  The more I used my aqua painter the better I get but I haven't used it in awhile.  This is one of my most favorite stamp sets on the retiring sets list.  I will be keeping this stamp set.  I normally just sell all my retired stuff but this year, I have to keep this set!

Here is another card using the retiring set, Ladybuds and the layout is the sketch challenge over at Splitcoast stampers.

This card is simple, fast and easy.  Just the way I like them.  I love this set.  I know most of you are thinking, I didn't even know that set was in the catalog because the picture just doesn't do it justice.

To line up those brads just right, I used my paper piercing template from my Crafter's Tool Kit.  It comes with this cool piercing template to help you get the little holes just right.

Supplies Used:  Ladybuds & Warm Words Stamp sets; Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White cardstock; Black Stazon, Real Red & Basic Black markers; Black & Red gingham ribbon, Black brads and Paper Piercing Template.

Sorry its been a while since I posted but I will be posting more the rest of the week.  Last day of school is Friday.  Talk to you soon!

Monkeying Around!

Don't you love the monkey?  This is such a cute stamp set.  I bought this set for Caitlyn for her 11th birthday and have yet to use it.  I got this card from my Stamping Sister, Kim.  I just love it!  Sorry it has taken my so long to post it on my blog, Kim!  I think she sent it to me at least 4 weeks ago or more!

So hope you are having a good day.  I took Cassie (6 yrs) to the doctor this morning.  Do you know she has 2 ear infections?  She was complaining about her throat hurting not her ears.  I feel so bad.  Its got to hurt but she doesn't complain much.  I can tell that we are on the way to the ENT real soon.  Hopefully, I can get her all better by Wednesday as we are going to the Magic House for a field trip.

I will post another card tommorrow.  This one will be from a Blogger.  Talk to you later!!

Friday Fun!

I went on a field trip with my oldest dd, Colleen, on Friday.  The National Jr. Honor Society took the kids to the new Busch Stadium and then to the Spaghetti Factory.  Here is my favorite picture from inside the new stadium!

You can see so much of the St. Louis City skyline from inside the new stadium.  That is so different from the old stadium they replaced.  I like this place, we had a great time seeing all the different places inside.  We saw the broadcast booth for the radio, Cardinals Dugout, party rooms and suites (boy, do I wish I was rich), and we got to walk on the track surrounding the playing field.  We were not allowed to touch to grass.  Even though it was sprinkling rain, the grounds keepers were still cutting the grass.  It is very beautiful.

I enjoyed spending the time with Colleen and her friends the most.  Our lunch at the Spaghetti Factory was good but kinda rushed. 

I hope you are having a great Mother's Day.  My family has been pampering me with breakfast and then they are making dinner.  I didn't ask for any present because when I get to the Stampin' Up! convention I want to buy myself some Stampin' Up! jammies.  Of course, my family thinks I am nuts but that is what I want!!  I will post some of my Blogger RAKs I have received next week.  Have a great Mother's Day!

What a week!

Whew!  Glad this week is almost over.  Tonight I took some time to myself and stamped a card.  I needed the stress reliever because I spent the day with my dad at the cancer treatment center.  Who knew that 1 unit of blood would take so long to get and give to 1 patient.  Dad and I waited about 2 1/2 hours just for the blood to appear, then it takes about 1 1/2 hours to give him the blood.  Now I understand why my mom needs a break!! 

Here is the card I stamped tonight while washing a load of laundry.  Those last minute requests for clean class t-shirts have just got to go!

Supplies Used:  Paisley Background, Doodle That Stamp set; Rose Red, Buckaroo Blue, Very Vanilla Cardstock; Rose Red & Buckaroo Blue Classic Ink Pads & Watercolor Wonder Crayons; Aqua Painter, Tag Punches, Silver Brads, Silver Cording, Ivory Organdy ribbon

I need to add a sentiment to this card.  I will probably hang something small from the knot but I want to wait.  I don't know who is getting the card so the sentiment will have to wait.  I used the SCS sketch challenge for this layout.  I think its kinda cool and has lots of potential for being a favorite of mine.

Here is a scrapbook page I made a while back but forgot to post it!

I am really sorry that this picture doesn't do this 6x6 page justice.  Its a little washed out.  But you can see my cute little Caitlyn here.  Just wait, in another week, I have something to share about her that is fantastic!  I just hate keeping secrets!!  Caitlyn is about 7 in this picture.  I love how that tooth is just barely hanging on.  Don't you.  I will put my supplies used on here later because I have forgotten the name of this set.  Its a set I got at the Regional Stampin' Up! meeting and its in the new catalog coming in July.  I will probably not post again until Monday so HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  I am going on a field trip with Colleen tommorrow.  We are taking a tour of Busch Stadium-Home of the World Series Champion Cardinals.  I am really excited.  I haven't been to the new stadium yet and we are eating at the Spaghetti Factory.  That is good, too.  Hope you have a great weekend!

Have you seen this?

Do you have an extra birthday card laying around?  Wouldn't you like to send it to a sick little boy to help him with his special wish?  Check out this website - http://www.shaneswish.com/index.php to see how you can help!   I will post some stuff later!  Have a great day.

What a Good Day!

Today, I went shopping at Kohl's for some shorts.  You see, I have this problem.  I put on my blue jean shorts from last summer, and they fell to my ankles!  I have lost 18 pounds as of today.  At Kohl's I bought shorts that are 2 sizes smaller than all the clothes I have at home!  Plus I had to buy a belt!  What a great day!

Now, on to why you really visit my blog.  Here is a card I made using my new set, Happy For You!

I saw a card using the Warm Words stamp set as stems on flowers a few days ago and just had to try it.  I love this color combo plus I have had the buttons forever.  It was certainly time to use up the buttons.  I could have made the white panel smaller and maybe used Faux Stitching around the green panel but my white gel pen is totally dry and out of ink!  Can you believe that?  It surprised me, too. 

Supplies Used--Happy For You & Warm Words Stamp sets;  Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue, Whisper White cardstock; Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal & Bashful Blue Classic Ink; Buttons, Linen Thread, glue dots.

I sure hope the weather is better where you are.  It is rainy and dreary.  It is raining just enough to keep Keith from working on the new deck around our pool.  But I have a bunch of honey-do projects in the house to keep him busy.  Talk to you soon.

Card of the Week

This is the birthday card I made for my oldest, Colleen.  She will be 14 years old tommorrow, May 3.  I can't believe it!  It seems like yesterday, Colleen was a cubby cheeked little girl.  She has grown into such a great kid!  I am one lucky mom!!

So this is a Spring Mini Catalog set called You Make Me Happy.  The celery printed paper is this month's special with Stampin' Up!  I really love all the papers in the Palette o'Prints designer paper pack.  Just too cute!  You can click HERE for more information about this special.

Supplies Used:  You Make Me Happy & Amazing to Zany stamp sets; Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Certainly Celery Cardstocks & Palette o'Prints Designer paper; Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery Classic Ink pads; Gold Brads, Coluzzle Circle Cutter, Round Tab Punch.

I have been fooling around with different styles this week.  Some with good success and others - well, we won't go there!!  I am starting another round with my Light Weigh bible study weight loss group and need a journal.  So this is what I came up with. 

This is one of those journals from Target.  My friend Elizabeth K. made me a creative journal last year using this type of notebook.  I love it because of that cool elastic band.  It keeps all your little slips of paper inside the notebook.  I thought this would be great for my weight loss journal. I don't normally go for shabby chic but it works for this.  Kinda simple with just my name!

Supplies Used:  Big Deal Alphabet, Love without End, Paisley Background & Personalized Name Stamp sets;  Buckaroo Blue, Bordering Blue, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue Cardstock; Buckaroo Blue, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Basic Brown Classic Ink pads; Marvy Giga Circle scallop punch, stamping sponge, SU button, Blue grosgrain ribbon and UHU glue.

This BLOG was my inspiration for this journal.  Lisa Johnson is the queen of shabby chic and a truly gifted stamper! Enjoy her blog, if you haven't checked it out!  I have an open house at the High School my Colleen will attend next year on Thursday.  Because of the Open House, I will miss being with my Stamping Sisters at the Elephant Bar!  Hopefully, everything will get done with quickly and I can go join them.  I need some Stamping Sister time!  Talk to you later.

Mixed Emotions!

Today, Stampin' Up! released the retirement list.  I have gone thru the list to see what stamp sets I own are on the list.  Guess how many?  75 stamp sets, 15 wheels and 9 Hostess sets!  This will make for quite the Retired Stamp sale in July, won't it?  Kinda depressing.

Here is the list:

Download US_retiredstamps_NUMB_COLOR.pdf

This list is by page number.  I can get the list in Alphabetical order but I like to page thru my catalog while looking at the list so I can have a visual.  This is the most stamp sets I have lost in the 5 years I have been a demonstrator.  I don't usually keep any retired sets; but I did keep Fairy Nice & Hydrangea.  I will be announcing the date for my retired stamp sale in my May newsletter and will put the date on my schedule of events, too!  I will post something I stamp later, after I get over the shock.