Hello Peeps!

I’m excited to share the first two (of many more) classes with you.  My calendar is filling up fast.  Wow!
I hope you’ll be able to join me for some stampin’ fun real soon.  Look for new videos and tutorials and lots more in the coming months.  More details to be announced soon.

Here they are….Be sure to RSVP to save your seat.

 

Wahoo!  Saturday at last!

I’m SO glad you stopped by today.  I’ve been a busy bee this week and I want to share a NEW Suitably Punched Critter with you today.  Yep….brand, spankin’ NEW!

His name is “Dusty”…

“Dusty” was inspired by another Disney character….”Dusty” the Cropduster from Disney’s animated film “Planes”.  I have to tell you though…now that I’ve created him, I can see all kinds of other plane possibilities waiting to come to life.  The project I have used him on for his big debut is a sweet 12″ x 12″ scrapbook layout….

Isn’t he just a jolly fellow?  I used MDS to create the “Little Cutie” banner.  I printed it out on Whisper White card stock and used my Scalloped Tag Topper Punch – Item #133324  to make it into the perfect banner for Dusty to pull behind him.  Speaking of MDS…Oh My Smurf! (As Linz would say) Just going back through my downloads looking for the perfect title for this page made my head start spinning with ideas for projects.  It’s phenomenal program and I’m ready to create some new, fun projects here on my “To Make” list with it.  If you’d like to try it out, just CLICK HERE FOR A FREE 30 DAY TRIAL DOWNLOAD.

Well…we are off on a fun, family adventure today so I’ll sign off for now.  I hope wherever you are that you can be with the ones you love and maybe even get your fingers a little inky this weekend.

Wishing you a magical day,

Hey there, Peeps! 

Happy Tuesday!

I’ve been just itchin’ to share this new punch art design with you.  If you’ve been following me for a bit, you’ve seen the other two punch art toy designs I’ve created…Mr. Potato Head and Etch A Sketch.  I’m having a blast working on the newest designs and this one was no exception.  I created it and the shared it as a make and take this past weekend at the Northern Virginia Stamping Friends Regional.  The ladies LOVED it.  Whew!  Are you ready to see it??  Okay…Here you go…

 

Happy Monday!

The sun is shining…the birds are singing and the sky is blue here in our little town.  Woot!  Could it be that spring is finally on “final approach”?  I hope so!  I’m ready for sandals and capris and sitting on the deck with a good book in the sunshine. 

Over the weekend I was incredibly privileged to be a presenter at the very first “Northern Virginia Stamping Friends Regional Event” with Rose-Ellen Eastman.  What an awesome time we had.  We had over 50 demonstrators from five different states there with us for the day and it was a blast.  There were demonstrations, swaps, make and takes AND PRIZE PATROL!  YAY!  I met some wonderful new friends and I feel incredibly blessed yet again as I recognize that none of it would be possible without Stampin’ Up!

I thought I’d share two of the projects that I demoed for the event.  I wanted to take the “Good As Gold” kit and find some fun, alternative ways to use the parts and pieces.  It is such a beautiful ensemble of products.  Making the eight card designs are simply beautiful as it is.  Have you seen the kit?  Let me show you….

The kit includes supplies for eight gorgeous “Thank You” cards in gorgeous Bermuda Bay and Tangerine Tango with rich gold accents….  8 card bases (3 1/2″ x 5″), 8 gold envelope liners, 1 sheet of gold foil tags, 1 sheet printed die-cut tags, 8 pieces Gold Elastic Cord (24″ each), and 8 pieces of Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine (24″ each).  The kit also features Basic Black, Pistachio Pudding and Sahara Sand.

Ok….so here’s what I came up with….

Happy Wednesday!

(I almost wrote Happy Monday!  LOL  This is the first day this week that we’ve been in school here in our little town.  We had a two hour delay today so I’m getting settled it for a short day.  WOOT!)

In my last post I told you about the wonderful retreat weekend I was taking part in and it was simply perfect in every way.  When we left the resort on Sunday it was 72 degrees.  On the way home the temp dropped 40 degrees and the rain started.  That night….SNOW!!!  It was crazy!

I created a new project at the retreat that I’m over the moon about.  It’s a fun twist on a scrapbook and it’s bright and cheery and really fun to make.  Here are a few photos of it….  Stay tuned til the end of the post for some really exciting news….

Album Front – Album measures 6 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ Pages 1 and 2 with separate pocket page on the left.

Hey there, my friends,

I had such a great time tonight at “Just Cards” class.  The ladies were really excited to create the cards I had designed for them.  We shared a lot of laughs and some good ol’ “girl time”.  It was terrific.  I can’t wait to get together to stamp again soon.

 

Also, I want to share this week’s “Weekly Deals” with you.  Great products at great prices.  Go to my Online Store to order yours….

Have you checked out the Clearance Rack lately?  If not….run….do not walk to see all of the great deals just waiting for you.  Ready to shop?  Okie doke…..Just Click Here to go there now.

Wishing you a magical day,

Hey there, Peeps!  Happy Friday Eve!

     Man, oh MAN am I ever ready for a weekend.  I’m especially ready for my hubby to come home from his business trip.  We sure do miss him.

I had an idea last night for a new punch art pal and I can’t wait to share him with you.  His name is “Seamus”  (that’s pronounced “Shay-muss” for all you non Irish peeps like me) LOL  I bought some gold, chocolate coins last week thinking that I’d make something with them….I had no clue what that would be.  Do you do that?  Man, I’m a sucker for cute odds and ends that I see lots of crafty possibilities for. 
So….here’s Seamus and how I used one of the chocolate coins….

Isn’t he just the jolliest little guy? I can’t stop smiling when I look at him.  Now for a list of the punches and supplies I used just in case you’d like to create a Seamus of your own.

Face:  1 3/4″ Circle #119850
Hair/Beard:  2 3/8″ Scallop Circle #118874
Small Beard:  1 3/4″ Scallop Circle #119854
Ears and Nose: 3/4″ Circle # 119873
Mustache: Bird Builder #117191
Shirt:  2 1/2″ Circle #120906
Arms:  Small Oval #120908
Hat:  Cut a rectangle measuring 1 1/2″ x 1 3/4″.  Round corners on top edge.
Brim:  Cut a rectangle measuring 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ and round the ends.
Hat Trim: Cut a black rectangle measuring 1/2″ x 1 3/4″.
Shamrock: Triple Heart Punch
Eyes:  Basic Pearls (colored black with a Sharpie) #119247
Hands:  7/8″ Scallop Circle #129404
Gold Foil Card Stock:  #132622
Stamp Set:  Occasions Alphabet
Wood Mount: #128688/Clear Mount:  #123598

You can find everything you need (except for the chocolate coins) at my Online Store.  Remember, now is a GREAT time to order since Sale A Bration is in full swing.  For every $50 you order you will get to choose one FREE ITEM from the Sale A Bration product line.  WOOT!!  
Also, the Clearance Rack has just been restocked and you won’t want to miss all of the awesome deals on there.  Get ’em before they’re gone!
 
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No lines…No waiting…and you can even shop in your pjs!

I hope you have a terrific day and I hope you get to get your fingers inky sometime soon!

Have a magical day!