The February 2009 Stamp-a-stack at GNO

The following three cards were done at the last stamp-a-stack...Two of the cards were CASE's and one was my design, influenced by a card I had seen on one of my list serves. So again...remember, you don't always have to be the creative one...you learn so much from CASE-ing (Copy And Share Everything) a beautiful card, and there are so many dang talented paper crafters out there, you don't have to think of it all...then throw in all the coordinating colors and embellishments of Stampin' Up! and you are sure to have a winning card to share with loved ones...

The three tree card was inspired by a card done by Lynn Put, the tool card was CASE'd from SplitcoastStamper member "mwben", and the flower card was a CASE from one of my INKredible Impressions sisters...I took a picture of this card at my up-up-up-line's house, Tina Rosenkrans, and I neglected to look at the back of the card for credentials...so if you are the INKy sister who created this gem, please write and let me know....

We had eleven people come for the stamp-a-stack and a good time was had by all!! LOL I look forward to March...when we will be doing 5 Easter cards as part of the mix...Check back later for individual postings on these cards with their recipes....

The last of my Christmas Cards from Friends...

Here are the rest of my Christmas Cards - the one's I received anyway...I have some more holiday things to post since I just got them off my camera...I was having a hard time with that...you really have to KNOW where you put the camera cord!!!! (Hey Wendy - OTD!!! lol)

This card is all Stampin' Up! from one of my SBS9 sisters...

This very cool spinner card was from my SBS9 sister Deb...

And this card was from my gal-pal Chatty Kathy!! LOL This card, too, is all Stampin' Up!

Stephanie's Grad/Pinning Card

So the card I made Stephanie is using current Stampin' Up! sets, with the addition of one Baby Nurse-a-bella...I mean...how perfect can you get....Stef is 6'1", has long brown hair, and is now a NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit) nurse....

I used Baja Breeze textured card stock, and what I did was adhere everything to the card except the "congratulations"...I rolled the Neighborhood Jumbo wheel on Whisper White, colored the two buildings different colors (CCM - or County College of Morris colors are Burgundy and Gray), next I rolled the My ABC's wheel in a zig zag pattern across whisper white - for the road to her success...and then I stamped the Nurse-a-bella and colored her - all using a blender pen and ink in the lids...But I loved that I could make it so absolutely personal to Steph...she loved it!

My Brother-in-Law's 70th birthday card...

Well - Bob and I went out to his beloved big brother's birthday dinner in Lawrenceville NJ and it was wonderful...so good to see the family...and my sister-in-law Ann does everything top notch so every little detail was seen to and absolutely splendid- really she has impeccable taste to die for...so I made a special card for Richard...I used retired US Stampin' Up! stamps, but my demo sisters in other countries may have these available to them...I apologize for the picture not being the best...gotta work on that...but IRL the card was fab...my DH even said so so that is certainly saying something...I used classic convertibles and the saying from the classic truck set, and the flannel plaid BG stamp...I used water color paper for both saying and main image, water colored with my aqua painters, 2 red bold bright buttons with linen thread and some red plaid ribbon. I backed the buttons with 3/4 inch punches of black paper which I think made them pop...all in all...I really liked it!!

Soon it will be CANDY TIME!!

Just a lil note to mention that in approximately 350 more hits on my site...my counter will be over 10K....and I think that calls for a Blog Candy....so check back often to see if I clicked over in numbers and have the candy up for offering....should be a very very good one!!! LOL Yeah!!!

My first card from my Dazzling Demo Secret Sister

This is the first card that I received from my secret sis in round #13...I missed playing in the last two rounds and really missed the surprises that come from your sis...and it is hard for me to remember (think I need me some hormone therapy!!) NOT to post what I make for MY lil sis...cuz if she sees my blog she would know it was me! DUH! Anyway - this card is made using the Pink Pirouette paper and the Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (DSP)...she used the Upsy Daisy set (one of my fav's!) and cut out the images using the Big Shot and the Top Note die...great card all around! Thanks sis!!

My Valentine's Day Anniversary Card

So here is the card I made my honey for our Valentine's day 16th wedding anniversary...I tell ya, its easier to make than to find a card that says both!! I can't believe its been 16 years...why it seems like only yesterday we were driving to the church in the blizzard the day before the wedding...and then again...its seems like FOREVER!!! LOL The card actually looks better IRL - its the lighting and the angle of the pic...sorry!

More SBS9 sistah Christmas cards!

I told you I wanted to keep showing you the lovely Christmas cards my SBS9 sistahs, who by the way are all really very talented, that they sent me. Love the cards and love my sistahs!!

Just a showing of November's Stamp-a-Stack

The November Stamp-a-stack was run a little differently...I use my Girls' Night Out to offer many different options of crafting, creating and fun, because at this time (until May) I am diligently working on my doctorate (do you hear the LOUD ticking of that clock?!?!) and am not able to offer specific classes as well as my GNO (other than scheduled workshop/parties). SO - that being said, for this SAS, we made 6 DIFFERENT 3X3 cards, all made using our punches, which I cased from other demo's from one of my demo list-serves ( will be back later to give credit to the fab ladies who share their work with others!). We also made 5 Christmas cards and 4 gift bags. Thus - as always - there were 15 items to go home with. We had a good time creating too! I ran this two nights since the weather was uncooperative and some people are closer than others, to my home....and I know Michelle, LuAnn and I had a great time together that one cold night!! Enjoy....I thought these were stinkin' cute!!

Lookie at my Prize from My Sistah!!

So I won a prize on my Sistah Wendy's blog by guessing the closest amount of Christmas Trees she puts up in her house for the holiday....and look at what I got!! Wendy - it is YUMMY!!! AND - add a kick-butt card - and my whole month was made!! YIPPEE! I love pressies!! (like who doesn't!!! LOL)

check this card out...love the bling on the bottom 'specially!!!! woo hoo!!

January 2009 Girls' Night Out

Still working on that dang doctorate...slow but sure and totally in the home stretch now...however, tell that to my poor wee aching head and mojo....so I look to my demo sistahs who share their creativity...These 3 beauties were CASE'd from fellow demonstrators - and when I do each card individually later on - I will tell you who the talented demo sisters are...but see what y'all missed? So come on by this month for the GNO, where you can participate in the Stamp-a-stack!!

ADDED: The pink butterfly was CASE'd from Carol Payne, the green floral from Heather Mahood, and the Valentine card was CASE'd and adjusted by me from Patti Chesky. All three are demonstrators and had these cards posted on our Demo website. Thank you girls!!

Two more Christmas cards...

Here are two more of my cards from my wonderful SBS9 sistahs...again...greatly appreciated!

This is from Alex...

And this is from Manna...

Two holiday cards from my SBS9 sistahs...

Wanted to share with you some of the lovely cards my sisters as well as some friends sent me for Christmas...and I will be adding them over the next several days for your enjoyment as well...Thank you all...they were wonderfully appreciated!

Edited to add: the above card made by sistah Natalie and the card below made by Lizzy!!

Nurse Update

BIG NEWS IN OUR HOUSE!!! STEPHANIE TOOK THE NURSING BOARDS FRIDAY AND WE JUST FOUND OUT SHE PASSED!!! CAN WE HAVE A WOO HOO!!!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!

Sharing a Princess' Birthday!

Well, our little Aryn, the second youngest grandchild, was 3 this past December, and she wanted "Princess stuff". So I had to make her a Princess card, right? I used a retired SU! set and Designer Series Paper, but I thought I would post it becasue some of my SU! sisters in other countries may have these current now. I really loved this paper because this Tempting Turquoise paper is a favorite color of mine...Sorry the picture is a li l blurry, but this is from my phone since I forgot my camera...duh!