STAMP ON!!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Christmas version of my studio...The Gramcrafter's Cafe..Fun & so much S'Maur!
Another lil thing to share with y'all is my other addiction...my doll and Tinker Bell collections....Yes, there are American Girls, Engel Puppen (German dolls), Tonner dolls, Kish dolls, Anne Estelle's, Stardust Classics and antiques - my 1930's Shirley Temple and my 1960's Baby First Step...I don't have all my tinks downstairs, nor do I have them all out yet...so lets just say that I am a little obsessive/compulsive...but in a good way!! LOL
My room has 2 tables in this view, but I can get 5 in reasonably comfy...and I also, due to the Tree, have 2 displaced bookshelves...but they will be back where the tree is......Well anyway, enjoy the show....
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Here's another birthday card....plus a thank you!

I must admit Natalie, that I made your card both for you and for my friends to make tomorrow at a lil Stamp a Stack...I think its colorful and bright...so I hope you (and my friends) enjoy it! I'll have to edit this post tomorrow and add the recipe for the card...

Now for the stamp a stack, I was trying to come up with a more masculine thank you, as I realized I almost always use flowers...not that men don't like flowers, but ....you know....so I thought I would give this a shot...gluing the lil box around the dragonfly was a bit of a challenge, as I used the glue stick - and it was sticking everywhere on me and not the card for the longest time!! But as you can see, I got it! I am nothing if not stubborn! So I was going to win over that dang glue! LOL So let me know what you think....I think maybe it needs something....hmmmmm
True Confessions...
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes, Flannel Plaid BG; Paper: is 06-07 In Color, Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme and Very Vanilla; Ink: Close to Cocoa, Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme, Versa Mark Accessories: Crystal effects with red pearl, copper twine, copper embossing powder
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Here's a birthday card ...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
So I lied...I have 3 posts tonight!!!


Here are the cards from my PA shoebox meeting...
I used the same kind of layout I did with the Zoofari children's card...
This is from my Stephanie - she cased a case I had from last years Friends set...sorry but I can't remember the name of that talented stamper....cute, eh?
This is from a new found demo friend, Sally...I totally DIG these colors!
This is from my other new demo friend, Liz ...we chose the same set of DS paper 'cuz this paper is the best!!
My cards from my other new demo friend, the host, Alli, I must not have saved to the same file and can't find at the moment so will post later...but she had us doing several great cards and projects (now in my mind I am saying PRO-jects....Alli has this totally bangin' British accent!!! LOVE YA ALLI!) So when my projects are complete they too will get posted. Alli was such an excellent and generous hostess - it made for a great day....new friends (and my "baby"), great food and stampin' - what more could a gal ask for, I tell ya....
I have been sooooo busy!!! Yi-haaa!


Here is my baggie of peppermint patties - an idea I got from my big sis in DDSS9...

This lil gem is some Hershey's extra CREAMY milk chocolate hearts in a cello...

And this lil bugger is a small memo pad for your purse, using our NEW DS paper and many samples of our lovely ribbon....I like this and then I am nervous that it isn't as good as I think...of course my husband has American Idol on - and many of those nuts THINK THEY CAN SING! Makes me nervous when I THINK I CAN CRAFT!!!! Y'all will need to leave a comment to let me know whatcha think!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Super Sweet Stampin' Up!® Deals!!!

January 2-31, 2008
Promotion Details:
Customers: Purchase the Valentine's Day Bundle (item #111903) for just $33.40 and get Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon--FREE!
Hostesses: Hold a workshop of $350 or more and choose any one stamp set from the Spring-Summer 2008 Preview Brochure for FREE!
The Valentine's Day Bundle includes:
Item Description Price
111089 Happy Heart Day stamp set $20.95
109052 Real Red wide grosgrain ribbon $7.95
102757 Medium cellophane bags $4.50
109056 Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon FREE!
111903 Valentine's Day Bundle $33.40
AND THEN WE HAVE:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I've been added!! YIPPEE!!
So a lil about me...totally crazy busy like many of you...I teach high school about 45 miles from where I live at a vocational high school. I am currently finishing my doctoral dissertation & this is my last semester unless they give me an extension through the summer! GULP! So unfortunately, I had to put my SU! business off to the side burner (NOT back burner LOL) to focus on my studies. But I CANNOT totally put away my SU! business - and why you ask? Its because I say it all the time....stamping is my therapy....and when my girlfriends come over and stamp I usually laugh until my stomach hurts! So - how can you live life without that?
I asked to join this group as I have had this blog for a bit, but I never really tell anyone about it and that has to change. And the thought that I will have a more global group of friends is great! I so look forward to learning more about you all. I can already tell that I am going to have to be on my toes...and I also know that I will be able to increase my stamping ability AND my blogging ability with the support of you all. I am also using y'all as a means to make SURE I post at least every week...which is also a 2008 resolution....And my daughter Stephanie, 22, may also post here...as we do like working together...She is a scrapbooker, and I am just starting that, whereas I am the card maker and she is just starting that!
OK - well I can also tell I have different things in common with all of you, which is (according to my students) "bangin" - which is very good
Monday, January 7, 2008
"Maur" to share...

This little guy is one version of the recent child's birthday card I designed...I love this set and I LOVE those punches...This card was developed for Shannon and Aryn got one just a bit different (they are our two December babies)...but I really like this one! I need to make up a bunch more for my "stock" and then I can show you the different versions using the same layout and set. Hope you like it!

Sunday, January 6, 2008
Happy New Year!!!

Ok - nuff bout high tech gadgets and the lack of time! Here is a project my buddies and I did during Christmas break....


So you can see how busy stamping I was? IT WAS GREAT!!! My therapy....although, it would probably be cheaper to see the famous Dr. Phil!!! tee heee.....but we don't ever mention that to the DH do we?!?!?! Speaking of DH (dear husband!), here are the very late thank you cards from his surprise party in November!! I guess the late cards are the guests surprise!! I should write "back at 'cha!" Ok - can you tell I am tired! Now I am getting punchy - and when I think I'm funny - I know its BAAADDDD!!! Sorry! LOL So - you think these are masculine enough??

Then lastly - the other special card I made for my secret sis - who is going to know who I am if she sees this!! I made it casing a project I made at a Demo class...I think I should have used white as the base rather than the Blue Bayou,and I should have used a red jewel brad in the star/snowflake accent....but I still like it....I will need to snap a pic of the project that was made by by my ....hmmmm....up-line-ish INKredible sister....Jackie M....If I weren't so tired I would be able to spell that last name, but I daresn't right now...

OK - off to bed with me! Hope you all have a great 2008! (OOOOHHH a poet and didn't know it!!!) I plan on one! Apply the Secret!!! Good health, good cheer, good friends, good vibes, good business, good good good everything to y'all!!!!!