tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220633460672081572024-02-02T01:21:44.320-05:00STAMPS- INK- PAPERLuluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-30828502948751832082011-04-25T15:55:00.000-04:002011-04-25T15:55:39.883-04:00Moved<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi Stampers<br />
Just in case you didn't know...I haven't been updating this blog...however you can view my updates, class information and other stampin related stuff at my Stampin' Up! website! Hope to see you there!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-77187755931237982962009-10-01T08:42:00.000-04:002009-10-01T08:42:29.494-04:00Happy FallHappy Fall Everyone! Can you believe it's October 1st? Crazy how fast time flies! Our garden is full of plump orange pumpkins that the kids can't wait to pick. I think today is the day. It really feels like fall!<br />
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As of now I do not have any classes scheduled. I know! I always have a Christmas class, but due to the basement still not being done...well, I just don't have the space to do it. Plus...ALL my stamps are now boxed up and living in the garage. I feel so bad to put them out there, but when the big room is all done, it will be so worth it. After I finish typing here, I will be heading back down there to box up more of the room. I can't wait to have it all done! I know, I know you've heard that a lot for the past almost year! Believe me, I am going crazy not being able to create! I will continue to keep you updated on the progress. Who knows, maybe if it gets done by mid November, we'll have time for a StampNStack Christmas class!<br />
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In the meantime, today is the 1st day to order from the awesome holiday mini catalog. Let me know what you think! There's a couple links to some fabulous deals this month - take advantage of them, they're great!<br />
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I am excited to share with you the new product - My Digital Studio. I my free time (quit laughing) I am working on becoming certified with this software to be able to really help you utilize the program. I've played around with it and am really excited not only with the scrapbooking capabilities, but I can design a card and see how it looks before I actually make it with my stamps and paper. It comes with over 2000 digital items, including all SU colors of paper, and lots of digital images, ribbons, embellishments and more! And, after you've created your pages you can send it to Stampin UP and they will print a book for you! I am really excited to try this out. Oh, I need my basement done...I miss stamping and creating....I miss my stampin friends!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-24429905049543649912009-09-01T11:40:00.000-04:002009-09-01T11:41:32.063-04:001st Day to Order from Holiday Mini and more Promos!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(189, 49, 84); vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 20px;" height="15"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Check out these amazing offers!</span></b></td> </tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;" rowspan="2" align="center" width="180"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.stampinup.net/uploads/fckeditor/stampinup/File/September_2009/hostesspromo.jpg" alt="Sweet Rewards" height="164" width="168" /></div></td> <td style="text-align: left; color: rgb(80, 130, 141); vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Sweet Rewards</span></b></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 10px;"><p>From September 1-November 30, 2009, host a $250 workshop and choose any item* from the Holiday Mini Catalog for just $10—that's in addition to Stampin' Up!'s already fantastic hostess benefits!<br /><br />Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned<sup style="font-size: 9px;">™</sup> jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop<sup style="font-size: 9px;">®</sup> products, or latest dies for the Sizzix<sup style="font-size: 9px;">®</sup> Big Shot<sup style="font-size: 9px;">™</sup>. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop!<br /><br />*Excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio<sup style="font-size: 9px;">™</sup></p></td></tr><tr><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;" rowspan="2" align="center" width="180"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.stampinup.net/uploads/fckeditor/stampinup/File/September_2009/BuildABear.jpg" alt="Build-A-Bear Workshop" height="164" width="168" /></div></td> <td style="text-align: left; color: rgb(80, 130, 141); vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Build-A-Bear Workshop<sup style="font-size: 9px;">®</sup></span></b></td> </tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 10px;"><p>Stampin' Up! is beary excited to introduce its exclusive line of Build-A-Bear Workshop dies, stamps, and paper—now available in the Holiday Mini Catalog and my Online Store!</p></td></tr><tr><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;" width="180"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.stampinup.net/uploads/fckeditor/stampinup/File/September_2009/holidaymini.jpg" alt="Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog" height="164" width="168" /></div></td> <td style="text-align: left; color: rgb(80, 130, 141); vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog</span></b></td></tr><tr> <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 10px;"><p>Find new, exclusive products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas—and more!—in the <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lauradiekevers/catalogs">Holiday Mini Catalog</a>. Only available through January 4, 2010!</p></td> </tr><tr><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td><td align="left" height="30" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;" width="180"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.stampinup.net/uploads/fckeditor/stampinup/File/August_2009/DBWS_growthchart.jpg" alt="They Grow Up So Fast" height="172" width="176" /></div></td> <td style="text-align: left; color: rgb(80, 130, 141); vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px;"><b><span style="font-size:85%;">They Grow Up So Fast</span></b></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 10px;">Track your children's growth with the limited-time Décor Elements<sup style="font-size: 9px;">™</sup> Growth Chart, now on sale for just $24.95. But hurry—it's only available through September 30!</td> </tr><tr><td align="left" height="15" valign="top"> </td><td align="left" height="15" valign="top"> </td></tr><tr><td style="padding-left: 5px; padding-top: 10px;" colspan="2" align="left" height="15" valign="top">Contact me to learn more about any of these promotions, or visit my Online Store by clicking <b>SHOP NOW</b> above!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-31279499045235608052009-09-01T09:59:00.000-04:002009-09-01T09:59:48.263-04:00Peace And Hope In Suffering<a href="http://biblestudyplanet.com/peace-and-hope-in-suffering/">Peace And Hope In Suffering</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-80925524120436350172009-08-18T16:09:00.003-04:002009-08-18T16:24:08.255-04:00Good News<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5LdpWNgDmJO-PIA1-WtcqJMqWoAHamPTCs6AKfuuWwjSoycs2Bx2ZCN5SJ0eVw-EpZE0NPR4ZOu9VryrHtTPOJkiQ8uHjw_ihX5ZckdPcm4YIL6FmYCTDREnGXB6by9bu-0OtfCIuuw/s1600-h/IMG_0451.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5LdpWNgDmJO-PIA1-WtcqJMqWoAHamPTCs6AKfuuWwjSoycs2Bx2ZCN5SJ0eVw-EpZE0NPR4ZOu9VryrHtTPOJkiQ8uHjw_ihX5ZckdPcm4YIL6FmYCTDREnGXB6by9bu-0OtfCIuuw/s400/IMG_0451.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371400550441116114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi Everyone. Thanks for stopping by today! I have some good news for my stamp class friends. My remodeling guy was here today to go over all I want done for the basement. I think he might be able to begin as early as next week! Wouldn't that be wonderful? We are not only doing the laundry area but also the stamp studio and the play area. Oh I can't wait to have it all complete. I wish they could start tomorrow. Looks like we'll also be putting some gutters on the house too. I think that will be first.<br />Anyway - check back and I'll keep you informed on the progress. In the meantime, since the basement is off limits for stamping for a bit longer - does anyone want to hold any classes at their house? You would get full hostess benefits! Now is a great time since the new catalog is out and Christmas believe it or not is on it's way! I've already been conjuring up some ideas for xmas cards!<br /><br />Last - here is a card I have been meaning to post for a while. It is the card I made for Todd for Father's Day. The stamp reminds me so much of my kids! The stamp is from Firecracker Designs and the "Happy Father's Day" is from Stampin' Up!<br />Have a great day!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-50505079007029861662009-08-10T15:33:00.002-04:002009-08-10T15:36:13.736-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3wgyxvWaZpN-z0-k1tmLPHt5SbeT4DhVDuS5vbUNuW5ehJ0dn1f91dbd7bXLtPQvmZGhWx0RTbe8EzgqPaEDQQTQveBWVIbqGSVc1KPlu8T4GE4wkxWehDTtT1LBIt1kgVDoLkfXQ2Y/s1600-h/bevs-candy%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3wgyxvWaZpN-z0-k1tmLPHt5SbeT4DhVDuS5vbUNuW5ehJ0dn1f91dbd7bXLtPQvmZGhWx0RTbe8EzgqPaEDQQTQveBWVIbqGSVc1KPlu8T4GE4wkxWehDTtT1LBIt1kgVDoLkfXQ2Y/s400/bevs-candy%5B5%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368421188924565730" border="0" /></a><br />Not much again for me personally post today, but I did want to share with you some blog candy that Bev is giving away at her blog : <a href="http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/thank-you-collab-blog-candy.html">All the Things I love.</a> It is quite generous amount of candy and she is a talented artist. Go visit her blog and sign up! Wow is all I can say!<br />Happy Stamping everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-8175128319898335332009-08-05T11:13:00.006-04:002009-08-05T11:23:15.185-04:00I am back from a wonderful vacation in the UP of Michigan. We so love it up there on the shores of Lake Superior. It seems to be more relaxing each year as the kids get older. I'm so blessed. Summer seems to be flying by so quickly.<br />I hope all of you are enjoying the lazy not so hazy days of this summer.<br />Have you been able to stamp much lately? I would love to feature some of your stamping creations here on my blog. If you would like to have your pics posted here on my blog, just send me a jpg image and a list of items you used for your project and I will post it!<br /><br />Finally today - I know this is a quick post - but I want to share some blog candy <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qaR6YRl42YKmrVlQQbBBpmyTaWXPWD8agkq0Dn4_sPYpfGa02djgoKjv5EIrMKsLxZmr4CluxYr4m2b5TfkTrcChdg8Vd8nuM0piyT0mpJ7wwYecScLWqxAPb1WUER1yDW0JFY55Td4/s1600-h/Slice+Machine.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qaR6YRl42YKmrVlQQbBBpmyTaWXPWD8agkq0Dn4_sPYpfGa02djgoKjv5EIrMKsLxZmr4CluxYr4m2b5TfkTrcChdg8Vd8nuM0piyT0mpJ7wwYecScLWqxAPb1WUER1yDW0JFY55Td4/s400/Slice+Machine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366500469951120146" border="0" /></a>that <a href="http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-blogaversary-giveaway.html">Melissa</a> is giving away. So many great items for you to possibly win. This is a generous offer from a very talented stamper and blogger.<br />Have a great day everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-80703575763839295822009-07-20T21:31:00.002-04:002009-07-20T21:52:10.713-04:00Deal of the Week July 20<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5szpLjyoyORHw0dGTrWLBSB0G1GBEOPZFJzO0cTZYGwRdRrC6HyQbU7U8LS_MbDLWVNaAYcmOGrVPdEKiewkMRlylWZQRibKMtHre87rCsk0XBHKpJ18mc1dAneNXy2pVHw3yRhppaRE/s1600-h/DBWS_dealofweek_hodgepodge.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5szpLjyoyORHw0dGTrWLBSB0G1GBEOPZFJzO0cTZYGwRdRrC6HyQbU7U8LS_MbDLWVNaAYcmOGrVPdEKiewkMRlylWZQRibKMtHre87rCsk0XBHKpJ18mc1dAneNXy2pVHw3yRhppaRE/s400/DBWS_dealofweek_hodgepodge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360725227348075714" border="0" /></a><br /><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Deal of the Week: Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware</span></b>Our Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds class to any project. Get them for just $18.99 (over 30% off the regular price of $29.95)—only July 20-26!<br /><br />Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.<br /><a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lauradiekevers/promotions">Stampin' Up! Demonstrator</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com/">AddThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-31103005660051569962009-07-13T13:39:00.005-04:002009-07-13T13:50:04.958-04:00New Products Coming Soon<span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBc6MEqM_tQ2x7sMIR9aGpmIda2iwzWg6jDwcVnVBBdsa6v0K6yqxzHi1LTp7Rl2dklTpH9GC02mfozzYAPpEEOlNuDDMCfSHRORXgBdgWbTav7nNXViYfRIT3R9kkd_16sxLeeHmB-g/s1600-h/week3dealofweek.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 426px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBc6MEqM_tQ2x7sMIR9aGpmIda2iwzWg6jDwcVnVBBdsa6v0K6yqxzHi1LTp7Rl2dklTpH9GC02mfozzYAPpEEOlNuDDMCfSHRORXgBdgWbTav7nNXViYfRIT3R9kkd_16sxLeeHmB-g/s400/week3dealofweek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358002526906885938" border="0" /></a></p><p>First I am going to share with you the deal of the week for this week. They are the square Fire rhinestone brads. This is a great price for these! This offer is good until Sunday.</p><p><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" xmlns="" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLLLJgL_MlzWqX46ASfPH1h8k798aZ8QHVvARDFmNTcZ6miHlMphypORfWIMvUKb_bu7U97T-Pq2zy4kVsMh8HuXlTJBAISxQWR4w8hdyw-0Q2UkTkkRxivWWHuQp4gQ2hTkBM0xEE9Q/s1600-h/firebrads.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLLLJgL_MlzWqX46ASfPH1h8k798aZ8QHVvARDFmNTcZ6miHlMphypORfWIMvUKb_bu7U97T-Pq2zy4kVsMh8HuXlTJBAISxQWR4w8hdyw-0Q2UkTkkRxivWWHuQp4gQ2hTkBM0xEE9Q/s400/firebrads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358002524767934994" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>Now – as you know being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I get to see all the new stuff early – and I can't wait to share with you all the absolutely exciting new items coming to you this fall. I will however, will tease you a bit:<br /></p><ul><li>Stampin' Up! has a new line of jewelry. Jewelry, you ask? Well this is high quality jewelry that you can add your own artwork to. I can't wait to get my PAWS on these.<br /></li><li>Speaking of PAWS… Stampin' Up! has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop! Wait until you see this cute stuff! So many different things – not just stamps….. Stay tuned online for more information<br /></li><li> Speaking of being online…Stampin' Up! is also going digital!! I am so excited about this one – this won't be available right away in September, but will be available this coming fall. There are endless possibilities with the Stampin' Up! Digital Studio!<br /></li></ul><p>Have I tickled your creativity bone?? I hope so! Now I bet you are thinking …."I need to host a workshop" and you do because you'll want to be one of the first to get your inky fingers on these great new products.<br /></p><p>Happy Stamping!</p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-8709479987929313152009-07-11T23:46:00.002-04:002009-07-11T23:49:39.164-04:00Just a little something<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJO7-djSDG6JFl4PndclFQuwb2Q4-V8Ycjyl0dhVeNI7f-pCUEGIetu6OBRX3y9DIbkYxZxDCu7mnLC5zRsjKZNf5jmKS6kOR2lauii-Z8RfxQeKEbJGTXHB7kXQXyTxkGxitmHe6Kso/s1600-h/IMG_0163.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJO7-djSDG6JFl4PndclFQuwb2Q4-V8Ycjyl0dhVeNI7f-pCUEGIetu6OBRX3y9DIbkYxZxDCu7mnLC5zRsjKZNf5jmKS6kOR2lauii-Z8RfxQeKEbJGTXHB7kXQXyTxkGxitmHe6Kso/s400/IMG_0163.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357415749368635554" border="0" /></a><br /><span xmlns=""><br /><p>Not much to share stamping wise with you tonight. Today's picture is of a cute little backpack box I made for Nolan's teacher. I filled it with some homemade cards which I will share at a later date. They turned out pretty cute and I can't wait to share them – but today is the backpack. These are really fun to make and I did have to alter the original pattern a little to compensate to hold regular size cards.<br /></p><p>Anyway – I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I hope you are all enjoying the really great specials from Stampin' Up!. Have you checked out my Stampin' Up! website? There are many project ideas and featured items for you to help inspire your creativity.<br /></p><p> The weather sure has been gorgeous! The new Idea Book and Catalog is awesome. Check it out online today at my SU site too!<br /></p><p>Happy Stamping!<br /></p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-60955330229337655192009-07-10T11:35:00.001-04:002009-07-10T11:36:00.116-04:0099 Things<span xmlns=''><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><br/>What follows is a list of 99 things that you may or may not have done and I thought it would be fun to see what you've all done.<br/><br/>So here's the list. My 'Haves' are in Red<br/><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>1. </span><span style='color:red'>Started your own blog</span><br/><br/>2. <span style='color:red'>Slept under the stars</span><br/><br/>3. Played in a band<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>4. </span>Visited Hawaii<br/><br/>5. <span style='color:red'>Watched a meteor shower</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>6. </span><span style='color:red'>Given more than you can afford to charity</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>7. </span><span style='color:red'>Been to Disneyland/world/Disneyland</span><span style='color:#000066'> Paris <br /></span></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><span style='color:#000066'>8. </span><span style='color:black'>Climbed a mountain <br /></span></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'>9. <span style='color:red'>Held a praying mantis</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>10. </span><span style='color:red'>Sang a solo</span><span style='color:black'> (only if the shower counts)<br /></span></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><span style='color:black'>11. Bungee jumped<br/><br/>12. Visited Paris<br/><br/>13. Watched a lightning storm at sea<br/></span><br/><span style='color:#000066'>14. </span><span style='color:red'>Taught yourself an art from scratch (calligraphy)</span><br/><br/>15. Adopted a child<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>16. </span><span style='color:red'>Had food poisoning</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#663300'>17. </span>Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty (Did visit it and would have gone up but it was closed due to 9-11)<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>18. </span><span style='color:red'>Grown your own vegetables</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>19. </span>Seen the Mona Lisa in France<br/><br/>20. Slept on an overnight train<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>21. </span><span style='color:red'>Had a pillow fight</span><br/><br/>22. Hitch hiked<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>23. </span><span style='color:red'>Taken a sick day when you're not ill<br/><br/>24. Made a Snow Angle</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>25. </span><span style='color:red'>Held a lamb<br/><br/>26. Gone skinny dipping</span><br/><br/>27. Run a Marathon<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>28. </span>Ridden in a gondola in Venice<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>29. </span><span style='color:red'>Seen a total eclipse<br/><br/>30. Watched a sunrise or sunset<br/><br/>31. Stood in the rim of the Grand Canyon<br/><br/>32. Been on a cruise (A mini cruse to Denmark)<br/><br/>33. Seen Niagara Falls in person<br/></span><br/><span style='color:#000066'>34. </span>Visited the birthplace of your ancestors<br/><br/>35. Seen an erupting volcano in person. <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'>36. Taught yourself a new language<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>37. </span><span style='color:red'>Had enough money to be truly satisfied</span><br/><br/>38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person<br/><br/>39. Gone rock climbing<br/><br/>40. Seen Michelangelo's David (only if the one in Vegas counts)<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>41. </span><span style='color:red'>Sung karaoke</span><br/><br/>42. <span style='color:red'>Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt<br/><br/>43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant<br/></span><br/>44. Visited Africa<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>45. </span><span style='color:red'>Walked on a beach by moonlight</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>46. </span>Been transported in an ambulance<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>47. </span>Had your portrait painted (drawn in pencils, does that count?)<br/><br/>48. Gone deep sea fishing<br/><br/>49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person<br/><br/>50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris<br/><br/>51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>52. </span><span style='color:red'>Kissed in the rain<br/><br/>53. Played in the mud<br/><br/>54. Gone to a drive-in theatre<br/></span><br/>55. Been in a movie<br/><br/>56. Visited the Great Wall of China<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>57. </span><span style='color:red'>Started a business<br/></span><br/>58. Taken a martial arts class<br/><br/>59. Visited Russia<br/><br/>60. <span style='color:red'>Served at a soup kitchen<br/><br/>61. Sold Cookies for charity</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>62. </span>Gone whale watching<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>63. </span><span style='color:red'>Been given flowers for no reason<br/><br/></span><span style='color:#000066'>64. </span>Donated blood, platelets or plasma<br/><br/>65. Gone sky diving<br/><br/>66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp<br/><br/>67<span style='color:red'>. Bounced a check</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>68. </span>Flown in a helicopter<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>69. </span><span style='color:red'>Saved a favorite childhood toy</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>70. </span>Visited Buckinham Palace<br/><br/>71. <span style='color:red'>Eaten Caviar</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>72. </span>Pieced a quilt or blanket (Crocheted a blanket of lace flowers that needed to be pieced together)<br/><br/>73. Stood in Times Square<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>74. </span><span style='color:red'>Toured the Everglades</span><br/><br/>75. <span style='color:black'>Been fired from a job<br/><br/>76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London<br/><br/>77. Broken a bone<br/><br/>78. Been on a speeding motorcycle<br/><br/>79. Been to the top of the Empier State Building<br/><br/>80. Published a book<br/><br/>81. Visited the Vatican</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>82. Bought a brand new car</span><br/><br/>83. <span style='color:black'>Walked in Jerusalem</span><br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>84. </span><span style='color:red'>Had your picture in the newspaper</span><span style='color:#000066'><br /> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><span style='color:#000066'>85. </span><span style='color:red'>Read the entire Bible</span><br/><br/>86. Visited the White House<br/><br/>87. <span style='color:red'>Killed and prepared an animal for eating<br/><br/>88. Had chickenpox <br/><br/>89. Saved someone's life <br /></span></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'><span style='color:red'>90. Sat on a jury<br/><br/></span>91. Met someone famous<span style='color:red'><br /> <br/><br/>92. Joined a book club<br/><br/>93. Lost a loved one<br/><br/>94. Had a baby<br/></span><br/>95. Seen the Alamo in person<br/><br/>96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake – didn't swim but I was there<br/><br/>97. Been involved in a law suit<br/><br/><span style='color:#000066'>98. </span><span style='color:red'>Owned a cell phone<br/><br/>99. Been stung by a bee</span><span style='color:#000066'><br/></span><br/>46 out of 99 <br /></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:12pt'>Now lets see what you've done!<br /></span></p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-61762670762544596572009-07-07T11:18:00.001-04:002009-07-07T11:20:07.986-04:00Week 2 Deal of the Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRPkfPLafze24OqnTKuciY9lBHON7gbUcmCzyV8UxJ3W35JZITaPPuF9lElEDGfAlVysIU3ZG-166NyVkz57BS7aGDHrq0bLhH9XS3VIU_YGiM4Valc5RNYAsiq_oUCGDeV-jdDl7EU8/s1600-h/dealofweek2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRPkfPLafze24OqnTKuciY9lBHON7gbUcmCzyV8UxJ3W35JZITaPPuF9lElEDGfAlVysIU3ZG-166NyVkz57BS7aGDHrq0bLhH9XS3VIU_YGiM4Valc5RNYAsiq_oUCGDeV-jdDl7EU8/s400/dealofweek2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355738298235433394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1erOzeOGO2N7adw0_o3NFqlX78xBw1dSmtbE5P-AOiifiuiZ66QfVEsv3fNRmFALm8RfGqoJTMxtPl4kLxltiKQ41xzmDwgtDX9J2oOjkWoktQfCXMe7eWiBwblraJNpvmXlxkkCkmRs/s1600-h/week2dealofweek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1erOzeOGO2N7adw0_o3NFqlX78xBw1dSmtbE5P-AOiifiuiZ66QfVEsv3fNRmFALm8RfGqoJTMxtPl4kLxltiKQ41xzmDwgtDX9J2oOjkWoktQfCXMe7eWiBwblraJNpvmXlxkkCkmRs/s400/week2dealofweek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355738296419904482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-60567171396067151692009-07-02T10:30:00.007-04:002009-07-02T10:43:28.873-04:00Deal of the Week and moreThe new catalogs are here with more fun and exciting stamp sets and new In Colors! Contact me today for your copy!<br />Have you visited my Stampin Up! website lately? It has lots of great project ideas for you to try - including the instructions on how to make them. <a href="http://www.lauradiekevers.stampinup.net">Visit</a> there today and tell me what you think.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ8_kD7Gykf-CRL3JA4ESvwQIh4vL1B-IxvQAN8EkXI3UbPpGCdsWpX7wKqlJe4MSzu7Y708GE65oWE6mTk-slLbgpbD6Ln-UFhhXfrkzBTbjZU0oUwPVWQaOtqzhYp4z4OEYkp2Hx7Y/s1600-h/dealoftheweek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ8_kD7Gykf-CRL3JA4ESvwQIh4vL1B-IxvQAN8EkXI3UbPpGCdsWpX7wKqlJe4MSzu7Y708GE65oWE6mTk-slLbgpbD6Ln-UFhhXfrkzBTbjZU0oUwPVWQaOtqzhYp4z4OEYkp2Hx7Y/s400/dealoftheweek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353870397879991586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2V6wIlyhElHk6Q1NUvnKYQajfqqX2k3yOkqugcF8lyVF_egn3Mnp6nh_2pwacWgE9GEZ4M_Kyu5h4SIrL4YKG66ydJ8pXENmvFTy0GiJpmmVogLsZ1F0uKSYr66Pq76fReQN6qUraYKI/s1600-h/enewsletter_JUL09_us_03+copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2V6wIlyhElHk6Q1NUvnKYQajfqqX2k3yOkqugcF8lyVF_egn3Mnp6nh_2pwacWgE9GEZ4M_Kyu5h4SIrL4YKG66ydJ8pXENmvFTy0GiJpmmVogLsZ1F0uKSYr66Pq76fReQN6qUraYKI/s400/enewsletter_JUL09_us_03+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353870126569116674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-1556582889754113542009-06-30T09:32:00.003-04:002009-06-30T09:36:43.829-04:00Last Dance, Last Chance for….<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMKWtRE4UVo2covK3VE-d3Y4wITR5dz65FlY2-I95XTU2kj8FlZP-nLeoeZzkhhUNiR_rGgHi9z_VFYrKudm39BIrA45OoCjQ1mXpTSLBf5nC6eTEVDpV5fqElOc52FeIQ5aGfn6g2_E/s1600-h/IMG_0311.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMKWtRE4UVo2covK3VE-d3Y4wITR5dz65FlY2-I95XTU2kj8FlZP-nLeoeZzkhhUNiR_rGgHi9z_VFYrKudm39BIrA45OoCjQ1mXpTSLBf5nC6eTEVDpV5fqElOc52FeIQ5aGfn6g2_E/s400/IMG_0311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353113970826224098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDZEFoSOHhuRGkznR9RmMJqsdl2dNcElF5n6B08pypYIdslHHnTLCG83CTVfRkSkoOy-cGSvCZqOu5d4N_81CgF2k2CjXtVWzHFVmm92muw6Kfb90XdPyIRE29JHaU_5VBBaUT8f5lR0/s1600-h/summerfun2_header_b2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDZEFoSOHhuRGkznR9RmMJqsdl2dNcElF5n6B08pypYIdslHHnTLCG83CTVfRkSkoOy-cGSvCZqOu5d4N_81CgF2k2CjXtVWzHFVmm92muw6Kfb90XdPyIRE29JHaU_5VBBaUT8f5lR0/s400/summerfun2_header_b2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353113223147736466" border="0" /></a><span xmlns=""><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">It is hard to believe that we are looking at tomorrow being July 1. I can't believe how fast summer is going – I've been so busy with coordinating our VBS and keeping my kids busy that I haven't even had a chance to really enjoy the summer yet. I have, however been able to push aside some of the mess that my basement/studio is in and get some stamping projects done. I will be sharing those with you in my next few posts. But first I want to bring you up to speed on all the cool new stuff happening with Stampin' Up! Here we go…<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Today is the last day to order from the 2009 Spring/Summer catalog and the Occasions Mini Catalog! There are many accessories retiring too – if there is something from the accessories retiring list that you want to order today, please call me first as some of these items are no longer available. You can click on the Last Chance list here to the left as well as the Occasions Mini Catalog.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Tomorrow you can begin ordering from the new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. My shipment of catalogs has already come in and is available for pickup at anytime! They are $10 or free with a workshop of $150 order. Some exciting news with the new catalogs: Stampin' Up! is returning to offering just one Idea Book and Catalog per year. I must say I am excited about this as they will also be offering the mini catalog program as in the past – with each new mini catalog you will get new host exclusive sets and of course exciting new stamp sets throughout the year.<br /></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >While today marks the last day of several exciting promotions (the sneak peek, hostess set preorder, and hostess bonus), tomorrow, July 1, marks the beginning of two new deals:<br /></span></p><ul><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >From July 15 - August 31, you can join the Stampin' Up! family for just $85 with the limited-time Mini Starter Kit.<br /></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >From July 1-31, we're offering a new Deal of the Week each Monday (tune into my Stampin' Up! website for your weekly deal)<br /></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >There are some more deals to be had – to find out more visit my Stampin' Up! website (click on the tab above) in the Promotions Section.<br /></span></li></ul><p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Now I haven't had a chance to play with any of the new In Color colors or new stamp sets that I have already pre-ordered, but I have been playing with some older sets. Here is a card I made for my BFF's son's 4<sup>th</sup> birthday. Hope you like it! </span></p></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-36983625711876981462009-06-01T16:57:00.004-04:002009-06-01T17:00:21.628-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pG8k3GTmKT0wlc5icfqwdFZN4Dljt3FlRGjuXJBVUNK81OwUYZU43TlzTppl6Nw_xaAT5dP3Ho7wpRepTkSo7EDZyNxA7vkFy4A6diithKX3IJRsss0jn5kVYdFx4C8TTu92MdmSOj0/s1600-h/summerfun_header_b1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 76px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pG8k3GTmKT0wlc5icfqwdFZN4Dljt3FlRGjuXJBVUNK81OwUYZU43TlzTppl6Nw_xaAT5dP3Ho7wpRepTkSo7EDZyNxA7vkFy4A6diithKX3IJRsss0jn5kVYdFx4C8TTu92MdmSOj0/s400/summerfun_header_b1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342466270990853730" border="0" /></a>Summertime means flip flops, beach umbrellas, swimming pools, popsicles, and spending time with friends--both old and new. This June and July, Stampin' Up! is celebrating one of the most enjoyable times of the year with the Summer Fun Campaign. <p>Spend time this summer doing what you love with family and friends--hold a workshop (or several workshops!) during June and July and take advantage of all the great offers that are coming your way.</p> <p>Among other exciting offers, the Summer Fun Campaign will include</p> <ul><li>Last Chance list (formerly the Retired list) </li><li><em>2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog </em>Sneak Peek and Hostess Set Preorder </li><li><em>Country Living </em>Summer Cookout Kit</li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Last Chance List</strong></span></p> <blockquote>You may be wondering what the Last Chance list is. The Last Chance list is the new name of the Retired list. After consulting with demonstrators, including those on the Advisory Board, we decided to change the name of our retiring stamps and accessories list. This gives the list a greater sense of urgency and will encourage your customers to purchase these stamp sets and accessories before they're gone! </blockquote> <blockquote><u>Please note</u>: the Retired list name change occurred after <em>Stampin' Success </em>went to print, so it is still referred to as the Retired list in your June <em>Stampin' Success</em>; however, moving forward, all communications will be consistent in referring to it as the Last Chance list.</blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><em>2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog </em>Sneak Peek and Hostess Set Preorder</strong></span></p> <blockquote>The <em>2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog </em>will debut in July. But during the month of June, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a selection of sneak peek products, as well as <u>one</u> Level 2 and <u>one</u> Level 3 hostess set. </blockquote> <p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em>Country Living</em> Summer Cookout Kit</strong></span></p> <blockquote>Once again we have partnered with <em>Country Living </em>magazine to bring you the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/14767.asp"><em>Country Living </em>Summer Cookout Kit</a> containing simple and speedy projects that will add zest to your summer cookouts. </blockquote> <p>Start planning your June workshops today! Want some inspiration? Check out the winning entries of the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/14298.asp">Summer Stamping Challenge</a>.</p> <p>Contact me today to reserve your new Idea Book and Catalog! Cost is $10 or free with a workshop or $150 order!<br /></p><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-13957183782392539602009-04-24T09:29:00.003-04:002009-04-24T09:44:39.268-04:00Prayer Request<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOQolUvvNjWWX8iFNcNexXe2kJiPI06lYU_N3DdZ6lPeteGtU9F9uKSlVEQt9I3iRwXBiM8yBcNTyoAnVJeIvsKdYjSgBeOE1n49GDlY_tmH1zQQmpK9K9pjfYXxrUUW6PUcf1Siii6Q/s1600-h/IMG_0111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOQolUvvNjWWX8iFNcNexXe2kJiPI06lYU_N3DdZ6lPeteGtU9F9uKSlVEQt9I3iRwXBiM8yBcNTyoAnVJeIvsKdYjSgBeOE1n49GDlY_tmH1zQQmpK9K9pjfYXxrUUW6PUcf1Siii6Q/s400/IMG_0111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328250241589350946" border="0" /></a><br />Good Morning Friends.<br />I want to start off this morning by asking for some prayers for a blogger friend that I follow daily. Her name is Joan and they have recently had a tragedy in their family. Please visit <a href="http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2009/04/asking-for-prayer.html">her blog</a> and share your prayers for her niece and her family.<br /><br />Today,s card is another Easter card I made. I used my new <a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/stamps_everydayblessings.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PTI</span></a> Stamp Set and a Clear Dollar Stamps set for the sentiment. The cross and sentiment were both embossed with gold embossing powder and the layers were embossed using the dots <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cuttlebug</span> embossing folder. The Frame layer was die cut using the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sizzix</span> Frame die and the ovals were cut using my ovals <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">nestabilites</span> from Spellbinders. Here is a list of all the items I used.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stamps:</span> Everyday Blessings (Paper Trey Ink), The sentiment is from the For Our Lord set by Clear Dollar Stamps.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ink:</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">VersaMark</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper</span>: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Accessories</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Sizzix</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">fram</span> die, ovals <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">nestabilities</span> dies, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Cuttlebug</span> dots embossing folder, ticket corner punch (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">stampin</span> up), Vanilla hodgepodge hardware(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">stampin</span> up), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">stampin</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">dimensionals</span>, detail gold embossing powder, heat tool.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-52653890494293684222009-04-22T10:16:00.003-04:002009-04-22T10:29:35.109-04:00A Little Chick<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoU5nftGcDLfKZ6g4JCPyS66dCRG8PALS3d6O3H838fkl7FSrEHUppBbnK_ya7yXg1PuT-ju9ggg88-Ve-ytA32CGir7B0TA3h7LBUfw8SDPjFLrFjYRpxcGl8RJpRgLe_0LhO2P_-iQ/s1600-h/IMG_0114.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoU5nftGcDLfKZ6g4JCPyS66dCRG8PALS3d6O3H838fkl7FSrEHUppBbnK_ya7yXg1PuT-ju9ggg88-Ve-ytA32CGir7B0TA3h7LBUfw8SDPjFLrFjYRpxcGl8RJpRgLe_0LhO2P_-iQ/s400/IMG_0114.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327519921938030898" border="0" /></a><br />Hello!<br />Today's posting is of an Easter card I made for my dear friend Alice. I have been so behind in being able to do any card creating cause of my unfinished basement. It's difficult to work in the mess I have. You know it must be absolute chaos cause I am a messy person - but this is really putting a damper on my mojo. Anyway - walls are up - waiting for the twalet to go in as well as flooring and painting. The painting I have to do, but don't want to begin until all the drywall is done - too much dust to continue cleaning up.<br />Anyway - back to the card...<br />Stamps: A Good Egg<br />Ink: Basic Black<br />Paper: Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White.<br />Accessories: SU yellow glitter(retired), SU DSP from SAB, Sizzix BIgz Daisy 2 die, cuttlebut dots embossing folder, Spellbinders nestabilities Labels 1 & 2, michael's dollar ribbon<br /><br />I hope you lie it! I made a few more Easter cards that I will post later.<br />Also, don't forget about the PUNCH ART SAMPLER CLASS on May 16! Cost is only $10. Bring a friend and have some fun. For more information, visit my CLASSES page by clicking on the tab above!<br />Thanks for stopping by!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-86676671302142897202009-04-07T22:08:00.003-04:002009-04-07T22:12:23.825-04:00Someone has Blog Candy and I’ve posted another card!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUAr1xsCjAmKrOCscETwNQ0tPfr_rnPD_lWmQDCeOKoxNC2VzmSzv5rvEEPwRGvdNFvxeZsr0P7zMseGjv0CtP7n872EDVPXnuFfGZMTIXuo4jKwewZwUgBj7xux35GPLK30W2qY0pjw/s1600-h/Good+Friend1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUAr1xsCjAmKrOCscETwNQ0tPfr_rnPD_lWmQDCeOKoxNC2VzmSzv5rvEEPwRGvdNFvxeZsr0P7zMseGjv0CtP7n872EDVPXnuFfGZMTIXuo4jKwewZwUgBj7xux35GPLK30W2qY0pjw/s400/Good+Friend1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322137270631426818" border="0" /></a><br /><span xmlns=""><p><br /></p><p>Okay ,so I had a little time today to get online and catch up with the blogs I read. I could spend (and sometimes do) hours reading other stampers' blogs. It is where I find lots of inspiration and ideas. There is so much out there that it is difficult not add a new blog (or two or three or..) to my reader every day. Today is no different. I was drawn to <a href="http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/">Jodi's blog</a> today called <a href="http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/">Inked Inspiration</a>. I was initially drawn because she has blog candy. Now, lots of people post blog candy every day, but I don't enter for their drawings unless I really think I might use what they are giving away. Blog candy is sooo fun to give and receive and I encourage you to go check out Jodi's blog to see what she has – aaannd maybe enter her drawing too. While you're there, let her know how you like her inkspiration! She has some really cute cards and ideas.<br /></p><p>Okay, now for my card today. I absolutely love this new stamp set and Big Shot Die – Good Friend and the Daisy 2 die cut. I hope you like it. I sure had fun making this one!<br /></p><p>That's all for tonight! I'm going to go catch up on some more blogs. Until next time! </p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-62395765054663026692009-04-06T16:46:00.008-04:002009-04-06T17:36:37.162-04:00Punch Art Sampler Class<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IS968m1PhkpHSnF5XcmVn0oPJ-4B-EWyT40udTxX95T-Mc0JFX9SHzPrlp7tJD3bZN7d0aiTuZvsc9447S33i3eSw5FdxsBOkUUpcb-7spoEAkOWLSt1cXbsVJ_iA1JF7lmUhhkNfGY/s1600-h/ducks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IS968m1PhkpHSnF5XcmVn0oPJ-4B-EWyT40udTxX95T-Mc0JFX9SHzPrlp7tJD3bZN7d0aiTuZvsc9447S33i3eSw5FdxsBOkUUpcb-7spoEAkOWLSt1cXbsVJ_iA1JF7lmUhhkNfGY/s400/ducks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321683238524188338" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style=";font-size:36;color:blue;" ><strong>FIRST ANNUAL SPRING </strong></span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style=";font-size:36;color:blue;" ><strong>STAMPIN' UP! EVENT!</strong></span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >Saturday MAY 16</span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" > </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;" >9:00 – 11:30</span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="color:red;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">Registration ends Monday May 11</span></strong></span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" > </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Register via email: <a href="mailto:lauradiekevers@sbcglobal.net"><span style="text-decoration: underline;color:blue;" >lauradiekevers@sbcglobal.ne</span></a></span></span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="mailto:lauradiekevers@sbcglobal.net"><span style="text-decoration: underline;color:blue;" >t</span></a></span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" > </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">mail: 3429 - 52nd St SW, Grandville MI 49418</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">or Phone: 616-481-1099</span></span></p></span><br /></div><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Registration is due before the event no later than May 11th. Registration fees are refundable in merchandise credit </span></span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">only.</span></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuAhxJ_CYGvhOAyBop6Td4q8yhWZocUBgPYXUFPEn6B7PsJUJo9_XFhh0loguDExHWRPRe6I9Z82c4857PW2RWpgKtBugKoSe-D7Zxximod0ziAwg5v4df8DKUtAw83GndkDj4mg0TdM/s1600-h/easter+basket.jpg"><span xmlns=""><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuAhxJ_CYGvhOAyBop6Td4q8yhWZocUBgPYXUFPEn6B7PsJUJo9_XFhh0loguDExHWRPRe6I9Z82c4857PW2RWpgKtBugKoSe-D7Zxximod0ziAwg5v4df8DKUtAw83GndkDj4mg0TdM/s400/easter+basket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321683409511527570" border="0" /></span></a></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuAhxJ_CYGvhOAyBop6Td4q8yhWZocUBgPYXUFPEn6B7PsJUJo9_XFhh0loguDExHWRPRe6I9Z82c4857PW2RWpgKtBugKoSe-D7Zxximod0ziAwg5v4df8DKUtAw83GndkDj4mg0TdM/s1600-h/easter+basket.jpg"><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><span><span xmlns=""><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlqLKrocwvzXU4gepwHtjT9okbG6Gr5IoE7G17Lozcz3NmKOfaF3cBiBFqb9PGl2wVVYo7sJfN3-n7XIdmIp2pRQ8sSmny8sbpozuVB1MpAoyMxfgv9HJIAJZkctDxyXFw7t2cc9a7KM/s1600-h/cupcake.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihlqLKrocwvzXU4gepwHtjT9okbG6Gr5IoE7G17Lozcz3NmKOfaF3cBiBFqb9PGl2wVVYo7sJfN3-n7XIdmIp2pRQ8sSmny8sbpozuVB1MpAoyMxfgv9HJIAJZkctDxyXFw7t2cc9a7KM/s400/cupcake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321683403823001730" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color:blue;"><strong>Punch Art Sampler</strong></span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:180%;" > </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style=";font-size:180%;color:red;" >Just $10</span></span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:12;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >You will want to bring your camera to this event to capture all of the great punch ideas!</span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><strong>Where:</strong> Calvin Christian Elementary School</span></p></span><br /><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >601 36th St SW, Wyoming 49509 (just west of 131)</span></p></span></div><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p></span><span xmlns=""><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >We will be offering a choice of about 40 small punch projects, and everyone will receive 15 card-protectors and paper. Customers can select their favorite 15 projects to make for their sampler. (And if they have time left, they can make more!)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span> </p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-5173541591458035142009-04-01T13:30:00.003-04:002009-04-01T14:27:41.329-04:00April Fools Day - No Kidding!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QqR5V-h3yZvjbeLU6EVJSBvRmxescQgaeAabx2nTPgO5du9SqcLSRuHgepDbh1GR2m9xOj3rfWU2ORogM5nUpQXdH9RDDO_e-M_J7VIs1rxp8MCU4CpcHQz04VBRQJ9oJndV2aituY4/s1600-h/FIsh+card+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QqR5V-h3yZvjbeLU6EVJSBvRmxescQgaeAabx2nTPgO5du9SqcLSRuHgepDbh1GR2m9xOj3rfWU2ORogM5nUpQXdH9RDDO_e-M_J7VIs1rxp8MCU4CpcHQz04VBRQJ9oJndV2aituY4/s400/FIsh+card+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319777095568755586" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Today is April 1st - which means it's April Fool's Day, and boy did the weather team in Western Michigan play an April Fools joke on us. Last night I watched the weather. It was supposed to be around 50 degrees today. The joke is on us cause it's only 39 and it feels like 20 with the windchill. It has even been snowing on and off today. Now I've heard that we are supposed to maybe get 6 inches on Monday - which is of course spring break for my kids. I was looking forward to doing some outdoor activities with them - spending some of their pent up energy - but not now! Maybe next year I will just have to plan on going somewhere warm</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">. </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Onto the card above - I made this card in a hurry for my dear friend Maegan who needed a card for a friend. I told her I'd make one for her as she worked on her valentines.<br />I rarely get to the east side of Grand Rapids where there is a quaint little stamp store called <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.stamponit.com">Stamp On It</a>. I'd like to visit it more often, but I rarely find a reason to get out that way. Anyway, I had recently been there and had found this cool sunfish stamp from Fred B. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mullett</span> nature prints. I had also found the really cool fantasy film made by<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.artglitter.com"> art glitter</a>. I had been looking for a good excuse to use these new items, and Maegan's masculine card she needed seemed to be just the ticket. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Soo</span>, this is what I came up with. I hope you like it. I think Maegan did.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Isn't the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">iridescence</span> just awesome with the sunfish?</span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > I can't wait to try it with a tree or dragonfly or butterfly. The Fantasy Film comes in many different colors.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Stamps</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">: Sunfish (by Fred <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Mullett</span>), Sanded, Seaside, Sincere Salutations (all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Stampin</span>' Up!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Ink:</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Basic Brown, Palette <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Noir</span> Black</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Paper:</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Brocade Blue, Not Quite Navy, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Natural Ivory</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Accessories:</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Hodgepodge Hardware, Spritzer Tool, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, Creamy Caramel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Stampin</span>' Write Markers, Fantasy Film, iron, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">stampin</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dimensionals</span>, glue dots. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-58430871804201170692009-03-31T08:54:00.003-04:002009-03-31T09:12:33.587-04:00Last Day of Sale-A-Bration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4UMJQ-pUKx4eo9DOqb1m74DcxrtzXyFD4NM3mEZgN5zQfDzjLVAD9pyIH-6hLRu_aXqbVXKgoUFeuSbN6iBiGrZPqNOt4Y_fHrWDpiOJyUipTI6td4KaKmYlbwUxtUuEW-weRUNcLAk/s1600-h/hostessset109.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4UMJQ-pUKx4eo9DOqb1m74DcxrtzXyFD4NM3mEZgN5zQfDzjLVAD9pyIH-6hLRu_aXqbVXKgoUFeuSbN6iBiGrZPqNOt4Y_fHrWDpiOJyUipTI6td4KaKmYlbwUxtUuEW-weRUNcLAk/s400/hostessset109.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319335269722220562" border="0" /></a><br />Good Morning everyone!<br />Today I am sharing with you a card that I absolutely loved making. I did CASE it a little and unfortunately I did not save (although I thought I did) whom it was I CASED it from. If I find it, I will share with you whom it was.<br />Anyway I wanted to share this card today because it uses the DSP that is in our Sale-A-Bration mini catalog. Today is the last day to be able to get it free! The stamp set is Dream A Little Dream which is a hostess set in the current Stampin' Up! Catalog.<br />I kept the glare on the photo of the picture because I wanted to show you how this card shimmers. I stamped the flower onto the designer paper, cut it out and curled it with my bone folder. I adhered it using stampin dimensionals and then painted on a little stickles for some shimmer.<br />For the pretty humming bird I stamped him onto whisper white cardstock then painted over him using some Twinkling H2O's. I love how the Twinkling H2O's really make the hummingbird shimmer just a like a a real one would.<br />The ribbon used in the background is from Michael's dollar bin. When I saw this ribbon I knew it was perfect to pair with the Dream A Little Dream and Amazing Stamp Sets.<br />Here is a list of the supplies used to make this beautiful card.<br />Stamps: Dream A Little Dream<br />Ink: Palette Jet Black, Certainly Celery<br />Paper: SU SAB DSP, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, Basic Black<br />Accessories: Scallop edge punch, soft subtles brads, Crop-A-Dile, stampin' dimensionals, Michael's ribbon, stickles, Twinkling H2O's, bone folder.<br />I hope you like this one. It is one of my favorites!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-27477380997132056212009-03-30T14:01:00.003-04:002009-03-30T14:31:16.271-04:00A long time coming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vhfttmbGSwY6HIX6kTxMuj2u27MlzW_qDzX0F6nMn5aipG4dTWmb7qaL1afSQhXyX2FG2rROc4uRPDAoyp1Pr9PH19gF7L7bYTKaMvF1Hre75sRgpvGEUeHQAQF1EUEfytPt5mmvsLI/s1600-h/anniversarycard09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vhfttmbGSwY6HIX6kTxMuj2u27MlzW_qDzX0F6nMn5aipG4dTWmb7qaL1afSQhXyX2FG2rROc4uRPDAoyp1Pr9PH19gF7L7bYTKaMvF1Hre75sRgpvGEUeHQAQF1EUEfytPt5mmvsLI/s400/anniversarycard09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319043458591025650" border="0" /></a>Greetings friends!<br />I know it has bee sooo long again since I've posted. Just a quick update on what has been happening here over these long winter months. I am so looking forward to nice warm spring days.<br />For those of you reading to learn about the card I made - simply scroll down to the end of the post and there you find the my list of supplies and such - otherwise, please feel free to read on.<br /><br />Over the past few months I have become quite addicted to Facebook where I have spend many hours catching up with old friends and making many new ones. So, you will see my FB badge now here on my Blog.<br /><br />The past few months have not been without worry and stress as my DD S* has been continuously ill. Over the past 3 months she has had two bouts on pneumonia and 2 bouts of strep throat, undergone 2 rounds of blood tests, 3 chest x-rays and soon some allergy testing and meeting with an immunologist. Shes been on 5 different medications trying to fight these illnesses. Please keep my sweet girl in your prayers as we once again are dealing with health issues with her. She has missed lots of school, but her grades are still very good - thank goodness. Hopefully with the warm weather on the way, we will find some reflief and some answers.<br /><br />Now for those of you wondering about any upcoming stamp classes.... Nooo, the basement is not done yet but we do have a shower in and all the electrical in. We are on our way to having the basement bathroom finished - then I am thinkin since I've gone this long without my classroom, that maybe I should think about tearing that apart too and repainting that too. What do you think??<br />Okay - enough about me for now - above is a card I made for my DH for our 13th anniversary on March 2.<br />Stamps: All Stampin' Up! Nature Silhouettes, Branch Out, small script (retired)<br />Ink: So saffron, basic black, elegant eggplant<br />Paper: whisper white,So saffron, basic black, Basic gray, DSP (sorry, it's SU, but I can't remember which one)<br />Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, silver brads, crop-a-dile, charcoal taffeta ribbon, brayer, curly label punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, matting tool<br />The deer and tree are stamped onto whisper white cardstock. Brayered on using <a href="http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Michelle Zindorf's</a> brayering technique. Punched a circle using the 1 3/8 circle punch from regular copy paper and adhered using dotto adhesive to paper. Brayered again with so saffron, then with elegant eggplant and basic black. Cut image using the Top Note die then sponged the edges with basic black. Using the magic matter I matted the top note die cut piece with so saffron and basic black. Remove the circle (moon) mat. Assembled the rest of the card. Hope you like it! Todd did!<br /><br />Oh yes, btw - the big white cup to the left of my card is a big tin mug I found at the local antique store - it says "Stamps" on it. I got 2 of those and one that says "clips" and another with "cotton balls". Very cool find for my stamp room!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-32730390672889126602009-01-27T09:03:00.003-05:002009-01-27T09:07:26.707-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhj3r6ItbCnKic8yK-1Zin5bdgvizL9GgMY3EKyUS3BjUA6zg7cSf5enMcocdKr6Aec3m4W5wzfNAXg2P44z5vrYMc6-AzjMsMkzBr-fwmjMkS10ek4WYpzo5E0fovqqxDgSigVQLNJQ/s1600-h/100_3215.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhj3r6ItbCnKic8yK-1Zin5bdgvizL9GgMY3EKyUS3BjUA6zg7cSf5enMcocdKr6Aec3m4W5wzfNAXg2P44z5vrYMc6-AzjMsMkzBr-fwmjMkS10ek4WYpzo5E0fovqqxDgSigVQLNJQ/s400/100_3215.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295974060216136898" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a little card I made for my cousin's baby Allison for her 1st birthday. It's a quick simple one made using the cuttlebug embossing folder (dots) for the perfect plum card base. I stamped the hippo using Palette noir ink and colored it in using my copic markers. This cute little hippo is layered.<br />This is a quick simple card, but I think I really like the simplicity of it. Hope you do too.<br /><br />I cannot wait to get back at stamping - I cannot wait for my basement to be done so I can!<br /><br />Until next time! Thanks for stopping by!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-55956314779868009962009-01-25T22:10:00.004-05:002009-01-25T22:28:07.754-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VHXiHnlYjKithk9d0aZW5JuS0evTNVS3GF-PHH7xcelVcdggX3FN2ei46iL_mrItPzrv-B_2I946XsUKiXHhVN60KzgvbbozFX_vC5CwWuo6aeAWcCjVCwDA3cYIiCRpttmTCdfpB0o/s1600-h/100_3216.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VHXiHnlYjKithk9d0aZW5JuS0evTNVS3GF-PHH7xcelVcdggX3FN2ei46iL_mrItPzrv-B_2I946XsUKiXHhVN60KzgvbbozFX_vC5CwWuo6aeAWcCjVCwDA3cYIiCRpttmTCdfpB0o/s400/100_3216.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295436862794706034" border="0" /></a><br />Hey Stampers and Friends<br />I can't believe it is January and almost over with already. Where did Christmas go, time seems to be flying by so fast these days - maybe because I have so many things to do. But, don't we all?<br />I'm sharing with you today one of the simple Christmas cards I made. I know I'm posting a little late, but I really had fun doing this simple card - plus I love the sentiment.<br />No, it is not a Stampin Up stamp. I actually got it from another source - AmericanArt Stamp. I saw this somewhere and thought it hilarious and fitting for the tight budgeted holidays.<br />Anyway, I hope you like it. I stamped it with Black Palette ink onto Whisper White cardstock and colored it in with copic and Stampin Up markers. Quite simple, but I needed simple this year.<br /><br />So, the basement still isn't done which means I haven't been doing any stamping, which means I haven't made any cards, which means I haven't worked on any projects to work on for classes for you, which means we all have to wait a little longer for classes to be held here - but it does not mean that I can't come to you.<br /><br />Sale-A-Bration begins February 1st. Did you get you Sale-A-Bration mini catalogs yet? If not, you should be getting them soon, or you can view them online at my Stampin Up! website beginning February 1st. Remember during Sale-A-Bration which runs until March 31 - with every $50 ordered you get to choose a free item from the Sale-A-Bration mini catalog for FREE. When you host a workshop - for every $300 in orders, you get to choose another FREE set! This is always a great time of year to host a stamping party - and with our tightened belts - we'll take anything we can get for free! Remember, catalog parties count too as well as full or partial demonstration workshops presented to you by me :)<br /><br />Also, beginning February 1st, anytime you place an online order, Stampin Up! will send you a complimentary Spring Summer 2008 Idea Book and Catalog - yep you guessed it - FREE! If you order more than once, you will get yet another catalog FREE! These are for online orders from my Stampin' Up! website and it begins February 1st! If you need help with online orders, please do not hesitate to contact me and I can either help you place your order or place it for you.<br /><br />That's all for today except to ask a little favor and say a little prayer for my Sophie. She has pneumonia - although a small case - it does not seem to be getting better. I will be keeping her home from school again tomorrow.<br />Thanks and have a super week!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22063346067208157.post-53267546077058906582009-01-07T09:39:00.004-05:002009-01-13T16:18:17.141-05:00Retiring Stamps and Accessories<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP797B5LaVwHkzwe0gcFRxCnaSM2_1PAZPYlc5lrVEwpXufmlwJnz2DCffBGOibUDcPEAr5JKYYZA2y1Cqgx_OXpO5AQp219VnYIrbNTr1rcLdqV8lkhqmgmbt63gNRGcoNfyCWlKlYB0/s1600-h/100_3211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP797B5LaVwHkzwe0gcFRxCnaSM2_1PAZPYlc5lrVEwpXufmlwJnz2DCffBGOibUDcPEAr5JKYYZA2y1Cqgx_OXpO5AQp219VnYIrbNTr1rcLdqV8lkhqmgmbt63gNRGcoNfyCWlKlYB0/s400/100_3211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290890639687231570" border="0" /></a><br />Greetings! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I sure did - it was probably the most relaxing holiday I've had in years. We've been having fun with the new Wii that Santa brought us and so far Nolan has proved to be the best at Mario Kart.<br /><br />Today I am sharing with you all the latest news from Stampin' Up!. The new catalogs have been shipped to me and should be here in a few days (I hope). You can begin ordering from them January 19 (My mommy's birthday!). As always, catalogs are $10 or free when you book a workshop!!<br /><br />Sale-A-Bration will begin February 1 and end on March 31. Included in this year's Sale-A-Bration are 4 great stamp sets, a ribbon bundle consisting of two 10yard spools of ribbon, or a 16 sheet package of designer series paper. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait to view the details of these items for when the mini catalog comes out. Sorry :)<br /><br />Out with the old, in with the new! With the new catalog coming up of course there are retiring sets and accessories. Stampin' Up! is also having an Inventory Blow Out sale going on NOW with some items (not all retiring) at 50% off! That is huge savings!! As soon as the quantities are gone, they will not be available so order today!!<br /><br />Remember, you can always call me to order or visit my Stampin Up! website and place your orders there.<br /><br />Please call or email with any questions! Have a super day!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Subscribe to my Blog</div>Luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543866246915932028noreply@blogger.com0