Paper on the Lake

SAP- January!!

2012-02-04T08:06:00.003-05:00

Everyone loved making this candybar slider and cute card made with the SOM.

Upcoming December Promotion!!

2011-12-02T21:41:00.005-05:00

Beginning Dec. 15 until Jan. 31 you can get this adorable block and tray set along with an exclusive "E" sized stamp set for only $15!!! All you need to do is make a $25 purchase from the catalog!! Check back to see what I make with my block set!

Home gathering project

2011-11-20T19:35:00.002-05:00

This lil' box is one of the AP shapes you can cut with your cricut. It fits a gift card perfectly and is way cuter than a plain old card!
used: Cherish the Day SOM, sweet leaf and holiday red CS, Believe B&T

Did you miss SAP this month???

2011-11-20T19:06:00.002-05:00

These cards were fun to make and "interesting" to teach! I am so blessed with an amazing group of ladies!!

The last two Christmas cards...

2011-11-16T19:16:00.003-05:00

These are the last two cards from the workshop -

November Deals you DO NOT want to miss!!

2011-10-31T15:57:00.004-04:00

What a great deal!!! This set is yours for only $5 with a stamp purchase of $25 or more!!! Spend $25 more and get the SOM (below) for an additional $5!!! That's a savings of more than $25!!

Create personalized or everyday cards with this versatile set!

Get the set for only $5!! ($17.95 value)

Christmas Card (from workshop)

2011-10-31T14:59:00.003-04:00

The stocking were hung....The Oct. SOM "Holiday Magic" is definately one of my favorites! I used the cricut to cut (at 3 1/2) the stockings out and then we stamped them! Too cute with the "Wonderland" paper colors!

Christmas Card Class

2011-10-31T14:45:00.004-04:00

Oh what fun it was to stamp with the girls from stamping class....

Come knock on my door!!

2011-10-30T17:53:00.002-04:00

This was such an easy project with my cricut and my Art Philosophy cartridge!!! I love CTMH!!

Christmas Card Workshop

2011-10-29T14:20:00.003-04:00

This Christmas card workshop was fun to do!! It is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 30 from 2-4! If you missed the RSVP - read your newsletters!! lol!

I may schedule another one because I had 2 more cute card ideas!! Watch your emails! If your not on my list and want to be - click the link to the right of the page!!

Did you miss Stamp-a-palooza last month??

2011-10-29T14:11:00.002-04:00

If you didn't make class last month you missed a chance to get yourself ready for the upcoming holidays! We made a super cute fall card and 4 Christmas gift tags! I couldn't have done it without the new CTMH cricut cartridge - Art Philosophy, and my favorite new stamps - Remarkable Wreaths & the SOM: Holiday Magic. I also used paper from Dreamin' and Believe! Don't miss out next month - Mark your calendars NOW (Nov. 20 & 21).

Wedding Shower Gift

2011-10-29T14:02:00.003-04:00

Rich is in our good friend Hal's wedding in a couple of weeks and I put together a basket for the shower...which was weeks ago...but, I wanted to show the cute things I did to add some personality! The bag topper flowers and the lil' card flowers were made with pages from some old books (that were to be tossed from a used book store). The candle was done using our newest CTMH alphabet - "Trinity Alphabet" and I used misc other CTMH papers! OH! and to save money on basket filler I also used our shredder to shred pages from the same book! Recycle BABY!!

OPEN HOUSE

2011-08-12T16:31:00.002-04:00

Open House

Sunday, August 14 from 2-4pm

at the "Barn" on Cutter Road

Join me and see the new Fall/Winter Idea Book...new product...

and the new CRICUT cartridge!!

There will be prizes, treats and a cute make-n-take project!

Bring some friends and stop on by!

2011-05-10T11:58:00.005-04:00

So, I saw these really cute flower ideas on Brenda Frerich's blog and had to try this one. I decided to spray my colonial white punchs with vineyard berry re-inker and then painted them with the prisma glitter/shimmer paint mix. I love how it turned out - it looks really pretty in person. I used the leftover paint mix to stamp butterflies on the background paper (hard to see in the picture). Thanks Brenda!!

Crop Day!

2011-05-02T10:31:00.005-04:00

I had a really nice day on Saturday and want to thank Tina, Cookie and my Mom for coming and working on their projects with me! I also want to thank Judy, Rhonda & Janis for coming by and shopping and hanging out with us - what a fun day! I even got some work done! I put together the new "You & Me" May promo kit - which is very nice...and I filled in some of our WOTG pages and my pages I did at convention last summer! I didn't have enough room for all the pictures on my Hooligans WOTG so I added a flip flap - LOVE IT! Hope you like!

2011-05-02T10:09:00.003-04:00

May is national scrapbooking month and

to celebrate CTMH has a beautiful layout kit

that you can purchase for $15 with a $50 purchase OR you can purchase for $34.95 OR you can receive FREE when you become a consultant this month. BECAUSE in addition to this great promotional - CTMH is also offering new consultants who sign up in May - a consultant kit for only $64.50, thats 1/2 off!!

This offer will not come around again, so don't miss out! I made my kit this weekend and LOVE it!!!

Lil Easter notes

2011-04-28T20:27:00.003-04:00

I did these lil guys for my

sister-in-laws to go

with their peep-in-a-jar gifts.

I actually had

fun coloring and cutting

out these little baskets!

I used Sensational Season SOM

First Clear Card!!

2011-04-28T20:24:00.004-04:00

My first clear card! I made this card for my in-laws for Easter. She is sooo appreciative of my cards, I just love to try new things for her!

Used the Sensational Season SOM set!

2011-04-27T13:11:00.004-04:00

My wonderful sister-in-laws threw me a beautiful shower and these are the cards I made them to say thanks!

I used Baby Love stamp set and Thanks stamp set, kraft paper and CS.

Baby Albums for the Grandma's

2011-04-27T12:56:00.010-04:00

I made these 6x6 accordion albums for my mom and mother-in-law as a gift at my baby shower. They turned out soo cute - and now the grandma's have a place to put all of their pictures!!

I used Tinkerin paper and stickease, and Animal Cookies paper and stickease.

Help out in Japan

2011-04-11T09:22:00.003-04:00

Help Red Cross Japan and get a super cute stamp set!!

This "A" sized stamp set retails for $7.95, BUT this month you can purchase this set for $5 with ALL proceeds going toward relief efforts in Japan.

Just a thought...

2011-03-24T12:14:00.006-04:00

I heard a cool statement the other day and wrote it on the mirror in our dining room. You can't go out the front door without seeing it (which is dreadful right now..seeing my bulging prego belly sooo frequently, lol!). I tend to use this mirror for chores and reminders, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity to reach my children...and myself.

"People see what you do...God sees why you do it"

Makes you stop and think, huh? Why do we do the things we do...especially the "nice" or "thoughtful" things we do?? Are we doing it to truly bless someone, or to say "look at me"? I am trying to remember that what I do has a purpose and/or a consequence. What do I want God to see? others? What does it say about who I want to be?
My hope is to be a good friend, an inspirational teacher in my classes....and a wife and mother that makes sure my children and husband never go a day without knowing how much I love them.

Crop weekend with some new friends!

2011-02-28T14:06:00.007-05:00

I had a blast croppin with some fabulous women this weekend! I ate good food, got 14 pages done and had a lot of laughs! Here are some of the layouts!

Stamp-a-bunch Card Class

2011-02-28T14:01:00.003-05:00

I am trying my first ever "Stamp-a-Bunch" Card class. This one will be using the Sophia paper pack and misc. stamp sets from CTMH. We will be doing 8 cards, 2 of 4 designs, with our focus on female birthday and get well/thinking of you. Here's a peek!

Are you RSVP'd for Stamp Class this month??

2011-02-14T11:32:00.004-05:00

This month we will be trying a technique from Jeanette Lynton's blog on the Anniversary card. We will also try our hand at the very popular pennants! I love this look and can't wait to do more projects with this great design! Stamp class is monthly and only $6 - you can't beat the night out! Email me with any questions!

Playin with Studio J

2011-02-12T10:33:00.004-05:00

We have the most amazing woman who has shared all of her Studio J secrets...the latest is about making pennants on your layout! You can check out all of her YouTube videos here.

Devin's a STAR!!

2011-02-11T13:51:00.004-05:00

Devin had his big night in the Jr.High Drama as the lead of "The Wedding Downpour". He did an amazing job and made us so proud. Instead of the usual flowers, I made him a skittles and slim jim bouquet - decorated with stars and curlie ribbon. The card was done with reinker and an air can on glossy paper, then embossed with the designs from Star Power. He really liked it - the skittles and slim jims were gone by the next afternoon...yuck! lol

Valentine's Countdown - Day #5

2011-02-04T18:11:00.005-05:00

This is just a simple sour cream container filled

with lil hearts. Simple, but effective (it has candy)!

Valentine's Countdown - Day #4

2011-02-04T17:53:00.005-05:00

My Valentine rose topiary using the new "Sweethearts" paper

pack! It took 3 pieces of B&T and a lot of patience - but too cute!

Valentine's Countdown - Day #3

2011-02-04T17:48:00.003-05:00

The new "A Game" set - which I wasn't sure I even liked...and now I sooo

love it! It's too much fun!

Valentine Countdown - Day #2

2011-02-02T14:11:00.005-05:00

These were so easy and fun to make! I had the bags just sitting around

and when I saw Sharon Holmes post of the ones she did - I couldn't resist! What a great

idea! The girls at my open house loved them too!

2011-02-02T11:57:00.003-05:00

Would you like to make a part-time income, but work when you want to?

Do you like to meet people?

Would you like to start your own business for FREE, yes FREE?

Now is the perfect time. Don't wait till next month, or when your kids are in school,

or when you finish organizing your house, or....(insert excuse here).

YOU CAN DO IT NOW!!

You would be surprised at how many people love to scrapbook and stamp already!

Call me right away to talk (no pressure) about your questions!

You will be sooo glad you did!

(Did you know there are only 2-3 people doing this in an 50 mile radius...

do you know how many candle, kitchen goods, food sales, etc. people there are?)

Join my team today and let's start something big!!!

Idea Book Kick-Off Open House!

2011-02-02T11:45:00.002-05:00

What a fun time we had! If you didn't make it and would like to book your Home Gathering or see an Idea Book - email/ call me asap!

#1 Julie
#2 Mandy
#3 Cookie
If you are a winner I will be contacting you on how you would like me to get your prize to you! Congratulations!!!

Valentine's Countdown - Day 1

2011-01-31T16:46:00.006-05:00

I used these M&M sleeves for my Open House treats! Too much fun!!

(used the heart from Sweetheart WOTG and words from Sweet Baby stamps set)

2011-01-20T11:37:00.002-05:00

Mark your calendars!!! There will be give aways and product displays...food and friends...did I mention PRIZES?!?!? Invite your friends!!! Earn extra chances for prizes by: booking a home gathering, bringing friends, purchasing product, making the project and more!!!

Croppin with Studio J!!

2011-01-17T11:04:00.003-05:00

How can you not love getting layouts done in 1/2 hour? I LOVE this!! Even though I still prefer to scrapbook the old fashion way with lots of layers and tons of "do-dads"...I have to admit, it's nice to get so much done in so little time and still feel like you expressed yourself in your work.

New Home Gift

2011-01-17T09:20:00.004-05:00

I was inspired by Jeannette Lyntons take on a haunted house using the "Around the Block" stamp set and made it into a New Home gift bag for my good friend Melissa. I don't think I have ever done sooo much paper piecing in my life! It was worth it though, because it turned out super cute and will hold a candle nicely.

2011-01-17T09:11:00.004-05:00

Yesterday we celebrated my nephew's 14th birthday! I made a neat "pop up" gift card holder for him (since that's all you can really get a 14 year old anymore!). Love you Nick!

2011-01-13T10:47:00.004-05:00

January Stamp-a-palooza is almost here!!! We are starting the year off with a bang! January 20 & 21 at 6:30pm. You must RSVP!! I have given you some picture hints....excited? These are done using the January SOM (Find your Style D1452), Dreams Do Come True (D1470) and the new Wings paper! Right now you can get the Dreams stamp for only $18 (normally $22.95) when you buy the Wings WOTG! Details at class or email me!

Special thanks to Angela T. for your cool dress idea!

Christmas Gift Cards

2011-01-09T16:18:00.004-05:00

I finally finished Christmas presents...yes, I know I'm a tad late, but thankfully my sisters still love me! (at least they say they do). I made these cool GC holders for my nephews and bookmarks for my sis and aunt.

Too Cool Dog!!

2011-01-09T16:04:00.002-05:00

This picture of Penny just cracks us up! I caught her at just the right time. She loves the snow and does flips when you throw snow balls for her!

Back to Work!!!

2011-01-02T17:14:00.005-05:00

Thank you all for being so patient while I wasn't feeling well. The holidays are over and it is time to get back to work. I took some time today to get creative with the January SOM and the Wings WOTG. These stamps are just beautiful.

Magic Layout #3

2010-10-12T11:40:00.004-04:00

Yes, I know I'm late in getting this posted. I have been having camera issues and my hubby won't get the hint that I need a new one...

I'm still doing my honeymoon in Puerto Rico for the layouts. I did our trip to the Observatory - can you guess this was Rich's pick! lol It was actually very interesting. I used Emporium papers for the layout and Genuine Fun, Treetops and Classmate Alpha for the stamping.

October 26 Gift Workshop

2010-10-11T08:33:00.003-04:00

I thought you might like a preview of one of the gifts you'll be making at the workshop. This candle is stamped with one of CTMH new Christmas stamp sets - "I believe". The other one is done with "Snow Days" and our glitter glue! Too Cute!!

Magic layout challenge week 2

2010-10-02T17:51:00.007-04:00

This is the second layout in the Magic "How-To" book from CTMH. I had to rush because I forgot that I lent my book out and had to have another (thanks Pamela) send me pictures! I used the Unity and Fieldtrip stamp sets and Maginfique paper. Thanks for looking!

Magic Monday Layout #1- Parlor Trick

2010-09-22T16:18:00.011-04:00

Even though these aren't the

best photos, the layouts turned

out very cool. I love the idea of

getting my pictures cropped and

trying out all of the layouts in

the Magic book!

Fun With Flowers

2010-08-26T14:19:00.002-04:00

This months workshop has been one I have been wanting to do for so long! We will be having it on August 31 @ 6pm. If you would like to join us, please email me right away for information. I've taking a picture of only a sampling of the flowers we will be making.

Fair Fun!

2010-08-26T14:11:00.004-04:00

The kids did really well showing their goats this week! We had our last show last night and we are all exhausted!
Grampy helped them hang all their ribbons on the "girls" pen.

August Stamp-a-palooza!!

2010-08-12T15:48:00.004-04:00

I'm posting before class - it might just snow!! We are doing chalk-popping tonight and making a lil' post-it not holder with wings! Can't wait!!

Box of Note Cards

2010-08-12T15:44:00.007-04:00

My wonderful Aunt Jess loves to send out cards....me on the other hand love to make them, then forget to send them. I thought she might like this box of notecards. I used Treasure Life stamp set, some Perfect Day B&T and assorted cardstock.

Animal Cookies Baby Album

2010-08-09T12:07:00.006-04:00

I made this adorable 6x6 accordian album for my dear friend Sam and her new baby - Chase!

Dry Erase Workshop

2010-07-30T10:05:00.006-04:00

What a fun time we had making the dry erase boards! The best part was - everyone did their own thing! We all helped eachother with ideas and color choices, which made the night a fun girls night! Didn't they do a great job?!?

Lil' gift bag - for any occasion!

2010-07-30T09:59:00.004-04:00

Did you ever need a gift bag and didn't have one? This little

bag was made out of some cardstock (heavenly blue), some B&T (splendor), ribbon...OH - and paper lunch sack! The girls at my July workshop each got one with some treats inside! Hmmm...future workshop project - Come and see!

sTAmP-A-pALOoZa July 15 &16

2010-07-12T15:18:00.002-04:00

Monthly stamp class is this Thursday or Friday. 6:30pm -$5 - RSVP required!!

I'm still alive!!

2010-07-12T15:15:00.003-04:00

I'm sure your all wondering what happened to me....well, when you find out - let me know!! lol
Life has been quite crazy. Now that VBS, vacation & CTMH convention are over - I hope to get back to being creative and posting again!
Convention was a blast! I saw so much creative, learned new ways to make my business better, and met a wonderful group of women! I am really blessed to work for such an amazing company with a wonderful, supportive and down to earth CEO - Jeanette Lynton. They went way above and beyond for us.
Thanks for waiting for me to get back online - see you soon!
-Beth

June Stamp-a-palooza

2010-06-14T15:36:00.003-04:00

At this month's stamp class we will be making a spiral pop up card and learning random stamping while making a cool drink hanger. Because of the amount of RSVP's I have added another night for stamp-a-palooza. We will have class on Thurs. June 17 @ 6:30pm and Friday, June 18 @ 6:30pm. Please RSVP if you haven't already ASAP!!
Used: Hot Diggity & A Twinkle stamp sets.

June Suitcase Workshop!

2010-06-01T12:41:00.003-04:00

This is so cool! You will be provided with all the items you need to create this one-of-a-kind gift! Using the very cool Passages paper from CTMH we will make the suitcase, post-it note holder, paper weight, 3 cards & a pen! All projects will be pre-cut so you must RSVP! The class is limited to 6 - so hurry! Workshop: June 29 @ 6pm Cost $15.00. (you will be charged if you cancel after your items are cut)

Home Gathering Project

2010-06-01T12:39:00.004-04:00

We did this cute card at my last Home Gathering - Book your's today so you can "get creative" with your friends! (Thanks Sherry for a wonderful time with your friends and family!)

Birdhouse fun

2010-05-21T13:44:00.007-04:00

Saw this in the archives of the Project Tuesday page and thought it would be fun to try. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The splendor paper really made my cloudy day shine! Used: Goldrush, Moonstruck and Splendor papers, Moonstruck and Topiary Inks, vines from One of a Kind stamp set and bird stamp from Felicity set. Directions here.

Shirt Fold Instructions

2010-05-18T12:26:00.006-04:00

I've had some requests on how to fold the shirt on the card I did. Well, I took some pictures and this is what I came up with. Besides, I don't think you would have understood "fold left thingie over to the other side to the other thingie..." Hope this helps! You can click on pictures to make them bigger.

1. Start with a 4x6 piece of paper. (you could go 5x7 or 3x5, but that ratio works best, I think.)
2. Lightly crease top in half, just to get a half way point for the next step - DO NOT fold all the way.
3. Fold both sides into middle (to that light fold mark at top)
4. Fold over top (towards unopened side) about 1/2 inch (this is your collar).
5. Turn over and fold top corners in, leaving a space at the top (collar) with points together.
6. Fold up bottom, tuck under the "collar" and make crease at bottom of shirt.
7. Unfold again
8. Fold out "sleeves" from crease to the bottom of paper, like shown.
9. Fold back up. Voila! You have a shirt. You can pierce holes and add brads as buttons if you wish!

May Stamp-a-palooza!

2010-05-14T18:30:00.005-04:00

Well, you missed a fun one! We did puddle pads and paper folding!

(sorry the pic's are so bad!)

New Zippidee paper for shirt, Tag used SOM - Cherish the moment and A Flitter.

Our new babies!!

2010-05-14T18:25:00.004-04:00

Welcome Molly, Nubian/Alpine (white) and Daisy, LaMancha (black) to our family! Our children are doing dairy goats for 4H. These little ladies are sooo much fun!

Altered Tin

2010-05-04T10:22:00.005-04:00

I made this cute little altered tin for my open house. It was one of the silent auction prizes...The lucky winner was my new friend Betty!

The tin holds a post it note holder and 4 magnets.

Used: New* CTMH Splendor Paper & Paper flowers

OPEN HOUSE

2010-05-04T10:13:00.004-04:00

Well, if you missed it - you missed some fun! I had a two day open house and had the chance to see so many of my new friends - and make some new ones! Thanks to all of you who came out and saw the new product, made a card and played the game! A special congrats to the door prize winners! We made this cute card as the make-n-take (sorry about the BAD picture)!

My Mom is the BEST!

2010-05-04T10:09:00.004-04:00

My mom's birthday was May 2 and I wanted to make her something special. I saw the rose on Jeanette Lynton's blog and had to try it. I don't however, recommend trying it at 10:30 at night....She loved the card, which is all that mattered! LOVE YOU MOM!

used: caprice ctmh paper

OPEN HOUSE! NEW PAPERS!

2010-04-30T08:55:00.006-04:00

OPEN HOUSE - MAY 1 & 3!!

2010-04-30T08:21:00.003-04:00

I am having an OPEN HOUSE to show off all of the awesome new products from the Summer 2010 Idea Book. On Saturday, May 1 from 2-4pm at Watson Run Church & Monday, May 3 from 6-8 at my house! There will be a chinese auction with a ton of cool product to win. I will also have a make-n-take so you can try out the new papers and stamps. It will be a great time of fun, friendship and creating. Bring a friend or two, or three...etc!

Project Tuesday Card - Spiral Pop-up Card

2010-04-20T11:19:00.004-04:00

I was inspired to try the Project Tuesday challenge again. And yes, I think I'm addicted to this new paper pack and stamp set. (CTMH Slendor Papers & Hot Diggity Stamp set). I tried using glimmer mist on the inside too...it's hard to see in picture.

Waterfall Swap Cards

2010-04-19T14:17:00.005-04:00

I joined a swap for waterfall cards and wanted to use some of the new summer products...Splendor Paper Pack
Hot Diggity Stamp set

My Mini-File Folder Album

2010-04-19T14:12:00.006-04:00

I used the Aspiration stamp set & Unforgettable paper pack.

Dad's 70th Card

2010-04-19T14:08:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday Dad! I love you!

Congratulations Amber & Dupper!!!

2010-04-08T09:31:00.005-04:00

I made this cute "LOVE" book for my dear friend Amber's bridal shower last weekend. She is the cutest, most laid back bride - ever! I wish the both of them the best life ever!!!

Family Easter Cards

2010-04-08T09:25:00.003-04:00

These were my Easter cards I made for my mom-n-dad in-law and my sis in-law. Somehow just opening the sorbet ink makes me feel spring-y!

Used: All CTMH: Unforgettable B&T, Sorbet & Juniper CS, March SOM & Connections SS

I've been working on my memories!

2010-03-29T10:02:00.003-04:00

Okay, yeah - it's last years Easter and Liv's birthday from 2 years ago, but still!

Crop Til U Drop!

2010-03-29T09:54:00.004-04:00

I had a lot of fun laughing and cropping on Saturday with Janice, Tina and Kim. I only wish more of you could of come out to enjoy the day!

April's Stamp-a-palooza Night

2010-03-26T09:21:00.003-04:00

Well, you should all be impressed that I have completed one of our projects for Thurs, April 15th's stamp workshop! I know you are going to want to make this - It was a blast!! I love how it turned out and how it fits in an A2 envelope!

I used: A Posy Stamp Set, Twitterpatted Paper Pack, Sweet Leaf paper, Crystal Blue paper & ink, Chocolate paper, misc ribbon & buttons.

Crop Til' U Drop

2010-03-24T12:02:00.003-04:00

Don't miss Saturday's Crop Til' U Drop! I am having an open crop from 4pm - ??.

Bring your albums and catch up on your scrapbooking, or come and do the make-n-take at 5pm.

Cost: $1 an hour (all proceeds go to Ignite Youth Festival to be held again this Sept!)

Make-n-take Layout: $3 choose from either layout (or both for $5) MUST RSVP!!

I will have light snacks and drinks available for the whole crop time. We will be ordering food for those interested (addlt.). Layout choices below. Click to see bigger....

Did you miss March stamp class?

2010-03-24T11:52:00.005-04:00

If you missed Thursday's

stamp-a-palooza...

we missed you too!

Don't miss April's

on April 15 @ 6:30pm.

CTMH: Veranda Paper,

So Sweet stamp set,

vellum paper, button

15 Card Workshop

2010-03-15T11:30:00.004-04:00

Thank you to everyone who came out and had a great day creating! I love hanging out with you all and watching you get excited about learning new things - and laugh with you when you things don't go quite right! lol

15 Card Workshop

2010-03-15T11:25:00.004-04:00

More workshop pics! What a great

job you all did!

Greeting Card Workshop

2010-03-08T12:19:00.003-05:00

I hope you RSVP'd to the workshop this weekend! Here is a little taste of the "manly" cards we will be working on....

Don't forget SATURDAY at 2pm (or 6:30pm).

15 cards - $15.

RSVP by email or phone - asap!!!

sTaMp-A-PaLoOzA Workshop 2/18 6:30pm

2010-02-15T10:07:00.006-05:00

Hi girls! I acutally got done our projects early...For the first card we're using Veranda paper, "So Lucky" stamp set, Garden Green & Juniper inks and paper. (make a wish stem is from "Treasures"). The second card is using the "diaper/cup" fold technique and the newest thing I learned - emboss resist! So cool - your going to love it! We're using veranda paper for that too, and paper bloom & the "So Sweet" Stamp of the Month.

sorry the picture is so dark!

My valentines gift!!

2010-02-14T23:06:00.002-05:00

The hubby and I had a deal to only make our gifts this year...you saw what I did for him (I bought him cologne too!) Well, this is what he made for me! (I got chocolates too!)I only mentioned this in passing, and girls, he was listening!!! I got my very own light box for taking my pictures! I love this man!!

Valentine Countdown - Day 14

2010-02-14T22:44:00.007-05:00

Well, this one was the big one. This gift was for my wonderful hubby. The one person in my life who really values all of my creative endeavors! I made this card for him, knowing he would love its "corniness". The box was done with much love...and at times, frustration.

I used: Card: Back Country CTMH paper, chipboard, "Backwoods" & "Bee Mine" stamp set. Box: Black, white & hollyhock CTMH paper. Silver & clear embossing, "Posterboard Alpha", "You Rock", "Fieldtrip Alpha" & "So Lucky" stamp sets. I'm sure I missed some stuff...

Valentines Countdown - Day 13

2010-02-14T22:34:00.005-05:00

These candy sliders are for my kids. My daughter loved that book - I love you forever, so that one is her's and my son truly "rocks".

I used: CTMH cardstock & inks. "Love You Forever" & "You Rock" stamp sets.

So you missed the Cupcake workshop....

2010-02-12T21:42:00.004-05:00

Well, we missed you at the workshop too! I forgot my camera - along with my brain - so the only picture I have is of my cupcake and card. Thanks Kim, Michele, Teresa and Edwina for coming out in the cold, snowy night to make cupcakes (and eat real ones too!).

Valentines Countdown - Day 12

2010-02-12T12:13:00.003-05:00

Okay, so I "cheezed" it out a little bit, but I have a workshop tonight and I have a lot left to do! So, I made these quick treats for my school bus kids - they won't even notice the stamping...trust me! lol

Valentine Countdown - Day 11

2010-02-11T11:25:00.003-05:00

Well, I can't really take all the credit for these. My 9 year old daughter came up with the idea when looking through a Oriental Trading catalog. She did the stamping, I did the cutting and some gluing and her Papi (my amazing DH) did the stapling! The blow-up guitars are really cute!

Valentine Countdown - Day 10

2010-02-10T11:58:00.004-05:00

I really love how this turned out! I used: Library Card stamp set, heart punch, Classmates Alpha, Animal Cookies and Tulip paper...oh! and a clear button!

Countdown to Valentines - Day 9

2010-02-09T16:32:00.003-05:00

Kinda sick of reds & pinks...went with Vineyard Berry, Garden Green and Juniper. Used some Veranda paper and "New" One of a Kind stamp set. (I did break down and add a heart...)

Valentine Countdown- Day 8

2010-02-08T11:37:00.005-05:00

Hey Cupcake! Love this cupcake stamp set. I used it with some topstitch, heavenly blue and chocolate paper. I clear embossed the cupcake stamping for some shine. This made me hungry for sweets!

Valentine Countdown - Day 7

2010-02-07T14:04:00.004-05:00

I used Topstitch paper, stamp set from Topstitich WOTG, colonial white metal accent with chocolate rub ons...that's about it! I hope you like it!

Valentine Countdown - Day 6

2010-02-06T16:47:00.005-05:00

Okay...here is day 6! I used Perfect Day paper (one of my fav's), Jan. SOM and a dimensional heart inked with tulip. I love to sew cards - doesn't it just take it a step cooler! Thanks for looking.

Host a Home Gathering!!!

2010-02-05T12:49:00.005-05:00

Host a home gathering in the month of March and make this cute card with your friends. It features the Veranda paper pack, D1412 Noted Backgrounds & A1104 A Tweet.

Email me today to find out how you can earn FREE product and have a blast making this cute card with your friends!

Countdown to Valentines Day #5

2010-02-05T12:45:00.005-05:00

My first easel card! It was fun to make, will definitely be trying it again. I used the Topstitch paper, the WOTG Topstitch stamps, Chocolate and Blush cardstock!

Countdown to Valentines-Day 4

2010-02-04T11:59:00.004-05:00

Well, I don't LOVE it, but I've been promising myself I would use my cricut more...I used Perfect Day paper (with Tulip and Sorbet) and stamped the background with Heartthrob.

Countdown to Valentines - Day 3 (late)

2010-02-04T10:25:00.003-05:00

Sorry this is late! I made it yesterday and got so caught up in being "mom's taxi" I forgot to get it on! I used Love Birds, heart dimensionals (with some liquid glass for shine) and CTMH papers (chocolate, crystal blue). Thanks for looking!

Cupcake Workshop!!!

2010-02-02T10:50:00.005-05:00

Cupcake Box and Card Workshop is coming soon!! Please RSVP right away so I have enough materials for everyone! I have two workshop times: 6:30pm on Friday 2/12 AND 2:00pm on Saturday 2/13. PLEASE RSVP by 2/10!!! Hope to see you there! ($10 all materials included)

14 Days of Valentines

2010-02-02T10:06:00.006-05:00

Join me and the creative ladies of CTMH for a "14 Days of Valentines" blog hop of sorts. Be sure to check out each blog as we make our day to Valentines day! Since I was too busy yesterday to get one on...I have 2 for you! These are the 2 projects we did at my monthly stamp workshop! The lil' love note has some stitching and the kiss bag has some shine!

Topstitch Tri-fold album

2010-01-26T10:48:00.006-05:00

When I saw this tri-fold album I had to try it! I wanted to make something girlie for my bff to use for her girls pictures and the Topstitch paper was perfect! The album was really easy to cut and assemble - the hard part was adding all the embellishments (I'm too obsessive at times!). I just hope she likes it!

Topstitch paper, stamps from Topstitch WOTG, chocolate card stock