Sorry for my absence!

The last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind for my family.  My mother-in-law unexpectedly passed away in North Dakota.  My husband is an only child, as I am too, so he has a lot weighing on his shoulders.  My daughter has experienced a family death but my son is just too young to understand where Grandma has gone.  I could've stayed in North Dakota much longer but my daughter had already missed so much school and the kids needed to get back to the normal life routine. 

I was working on her mother's day card when we got the news.  Even though she didn't get to see it, it will be with her for eternity. 

Cardstock:  Concord crush, Pear pizzazz, Bashful blue, Cheerful Treat DSP (hostess paper) 

Stamp set:  Delightful Dozen, Flight of the Butterfly

Accessories:  2-1/2" circle punch, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, butterfly punch, basic rhinestones, 1/2" concord crush stitched-poly ribbon

Remember there's just a little over a week left to grab any of the retired stamps and accessories before they're gone forever. 

Retired Accessories list here

Retired stamp sets here

Make your list and head over to my website and place your order, available 24 hours a days :)



Masculine Happy Birthday

My husbands birthday was a few days ago so I came up with this simple card in a few minutes.  He's a real simple guy so didn't need anything over the top.  Thinking about how old he is makes me feel old.  And thinking my 20 year reunion is this summer doesn't help me feel any younger either!  I remember going to my dad's 20 year reunion and it doesn't feel that long ago.  Anyway, back to the reason you're viewing this blog:

Cardstock:  Tempting turquoise, read red, whisper white, and Big Top Birthday DSP

Stamp set:   Delightful Dozen

Accessories:  Big Shot!, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, brights & neutrals designer buttons, hemp twine


Don't forget to check out the retired stamp list that's only available until May 31st.  Don't forget to check back on April 25th when Stampin' Up! releases the retired accessories list. 

Stamp club & New MDS Downloads

Yeah, it's Tuesday and that means one thing in the Stampin' Up! world:  new MDS downloads!!  It amazes me that they come up with some awesome creations each week.  And this week is no different.  Check it out!

Earth Laughs Framable Designer Template #129889

Grad Party Ensemble #129877

Hexagon punch #130924



Wonderful You Board Book Template #130103



You Go Grad Stamp Brush Set #129878



Adventure Awaits Stamp Brush Set #129871

And lastly we have one of the creations that the stamp club girls made.  I saw this creation by the talented Kathleen Hopperstad and knew I wanted to do this card.  I changed it up with colors I wanted to use simply because I had more buttons in these colors and I used different leaves.

Disregard the scallop oval with the sentiment.  I messed up when I stamped the sentiment on the card and didn't want to start all over so I "fixed" my error :)

Cardstock:  Crumb cake, whisper white, and old olive
Stamp set:  Mixed Bunch and Delightful Dozen

Accessories:  Mixed bunch punch, 1" circle punch, Brights designer buttons, white bakers twine, Big Shot!, Little Leaves sizzlits die, versamarker


Also new out today, Stampin' Up! added 55 new items to the clearance rack.  Don't wait to take advantage of these great sales.  Because once they're gone, they're GONE!!

Easter Treats

Can you believe its April already?!  Where has the year gone?  And of course we've been having amazing spring weather and just because Easter is this weekend they're predicting a wonderful snow storm to come thru and wreak havoc on everyone's travel plans....including mine!  Today's post is one of the projects from Stamp Club this week.  It's a very simple project that can easily be duplicated on a larger scale for class treats.  This wonderful idea came from a very talented demonstrator, Michelle Last, from England.  Check her out here.  I have found some awesome blogs from some very talented British demonstrators! 

Your paper is cut 3" x 8" and you score at 1", 4 1/2", 4 3/4", and 5".  The little chick is created with the bird builder punch.  Just take your punched bird and reinsert him thru the top of the punch and punch off the tail feathers so he looks more like a chick.  You do the same thing with the wing.  Using a sponge dauber brush the edges of the chick with more mustard.  Draw in his beak and eyes with an early espresso marker. Once you attach to the front, also draw in his legs with early espresso marker. 

Cardstock:   Crumb cake, so saffron

Stamp set:  Delightful Dozen, Pocket Silhouettes

Accessories:  Eyelet border punch, Extra-large oval punch, Bird builder punch, 3/8" pink pirouette taffeta ribbon, 3" x 5" cellophane bags