Mojo Monday

It's been awhile since I've done a Mojo Monday sketch, click here to see what this weeks sketch is. I used a new SU! stamp set for this card, Artistic Etchings. For all you Paris lovers this might be a set you need to add to your collection. I can rarely do a card without using the Big Shot, so I used the Ovals Die and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. Love Love Love the embossing folders, just adds so much to the card and it's so easy :o). Another favorite of mine are the Rhinestone Jewels, I was so very happy SU! now have these available. Woo hoo!

Woo hoo an Award!!

It was so nice to open my email and see that one of my good stampin buddies had sent me this Stylish Blogger Award. I never win anything, ha ha, just had to say that. But anyway, thank you Nancy for this wonderful surprise, it definitely made my day! You can check out Nancy's fabulous blog here

So now you need to share 5 'stylish' things about yourself. Oh my, I don't really see myself as stylish but here goes it...

~ I can never have too many pairs of tennis shoes... I probably have a style and color that could go with any outfit.

~ With my kids older now, I downsized my wheels from a SUV to a cute bright green VW beetle bug with a tangerine tango color gerbera daisy in the vase.

~ Diamonds are a girls best friend, need I say more? Oh, even if it's a tiny nose stud :o)

~ I love smelly lotions and candles, especially tropical scents.

~ And, of course I can't leave out one of my obsessions....I have something on me at all times that has to do with Twilight, whether it be a bracelet, t-shrit, tote, book, picture and so on.

Now it's my turn to forward this Stylin award onto....

Steph - her cards are so cute and fun! Dannie - Her blog is what inspired me to start my own, Thanks! Krissie - is so creative with her designs Dana - has the cutest grandkids! Sam - so creative whether it's cards or jewelry

Thanks to you all! Now copy this award to your blog, and keep this Stylish Award going by passing it on to your stylin bloggers!

Off to SU! Convention

Yay! I'm off to Salt Lake City in a few hours for another great time at convention...I'm so excited, can't wait to see all the fabulous 'Wow' projects and new techniques and new products! I thought I'd post real quick the swaps I made for this year. I went pretty simple this year, so hope you like them! I'll have lots to share when I return :o)

Stamp Set: Pedaling Past, Short & Sweet

Paper: V. Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Other: 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

(I was so happy they finally came out with rhinestones, woo hoo!)

Stamp Set: Because I Care

Paper: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso

Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso

Other: Victoria Crochet Trim, Basic Rhinestones, Sponge

Stamp Set: Short & Sweet

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Curly Label Punch, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Dimensionals

Bikes, Scoops and Eclipse

I can't believe I've gone this long without posting anything. It's just been one of those summers so far....still lots of baseball going on, craziness at work, and most importantly my oldest son graduated from high school, woohoo! it's still so hard to believe he's all grown up, but he's sooooo glad to be done.

Oh Oh, I almost forgot.....Eclipse is out and I've already seen it twice :o) I went to the opening midnight showing, got 1 1/2 hours of sleep as I had to be at work that morning, but it was totally worth it, LOL! I know I'm obsessed but I think this was the best one yet.

But anyway, the new Stampin'Up! catalog is out and full of lots of new products and ideas. I seem to always go mad when it first arrives...first check out what new accessories are in the back of the catalog, then start my wish list, then start grazing over every page checking out all the great ideas and samples they've created, then I got back and start checking out all the stamp sets and adding to my wish list. I know, it probably sounds odd but that's the way I do it :o)

I've had these two new stamp sets for a while now and finally had a chance to play with them. Here's a couple quick samples I made up. Enjoy, and I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th!


Stamp Set: Pedaling Past
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Scallop Trim border & Scallop Oval punch, 1/8" Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Sweet Scoops
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Regal Rose
Other: 1/8" Marina Mist & Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Circle punches, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

For my BFF

When I saw this motorcycle stamp in the new summer mini catalog, I knew I had to have it. My BFF loves to ride! She has a couple of buddies that will take her riding, and she just has a blast. So anyhoo, this card is for her. I'll pop it in the mail this week and surprise her :o).

All SU! Supplies: Stamp Set-Motorcycle. Paper - Tempting Turquoise, W. White, Pink Flamingo DSP. Ink - Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black. Other - Real Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Oval Die

May Stamp Club

Hello all! I thought I'd share this month's club project. I've been wanting to try out the chalkboard vinyl, so here it is. I found sheets of metal flashing (12"x 8") at the local hardware store, bent them about 3" in to create an easel. It bends pretty easily, just be careful with the edges because they are sharp :o) Then, we covered them with DSP, used the Big Shot and Scallop circle die to cut out the vinyl, and decorated magnets using an assortment of punchs and brads to make flowers. I loved how these turned out, and plan to make more. Enjoy!

Fabric Project Swap

I thought I'd share with you a project I did for a swap I just participated in. We had to make something using the Big Shot and fabric. I've seen so many cool fabric projects alot of you have done, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

My project was napkin rings, using the Bigz XL Flower Folds die. Here's a link to a video by the Stamp Shack Lady I came across on assembling the flowers. It just required a little bit of sewing, not difficult at all. Then, I used SU! corduroy buttons and beads from the Pretties Kit to accessorize the flowers. The ring I made using wire and beads (from a craft store) and stitched it to the flower. I thought these would be so cute for a lady's tea party or luncheon.

Have a good week!