Long time, no blog

So, it's been awhile. :-) Time has passed. Things have changed. I had a baby. Really.

I've been thinking that maybe I should be a mommy-blogger, instead of a craft blogger. Because I'm in the midst of mommy-ness, or mommy-mess, if you prefer. So you'll be seeing a mix, probably. When I actually blog. LOL

I was going to insert a picture of my baby here, but they're all on my iPad, and I can't figure out how to blog from there or get my pics to here. So keep watching. 

I am still a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, maybe for life, because they keep sucking me in! Especially right now, when we get new catalog previews. So I'd like to take you along for that ride, my friends, because I shouldn't have to do it alone, right? Right.

So, FREE SHIPPING this weekend from Stampin Up! They haven't done that ever, at least since I've been a addict stamper! So get those orders in, my friends, April 6-8! Don't wait till midnight on the 8th though, because Stampin Up has midnight at 11:50 Mountain Time. Do it Saturday!

And here's what you should order:

Ohmygoodness! The Epic Day This and That Bundle. Seriously. Get it. Just for the stickers. And the WASHI tape. And the cute retro rotary stamp. And the Designer Paper! Oh, and the fabulous journal. Go here: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133350&dbwsdemoid=2007770

Also, a Color Refresh. Order now, don't miss out, blah blah blah. But this stuff is while supplies last, folks.

 Ok, and there is lots more exciting Stampin Up stuff, but the baby is crying and I gotta go!

Petite Purse Preview

This is a project we made at April's club meeting, and a "sneak peek" of the new catalog! We used the Petite Purse die, which I LOVE, and the Summer Smooches DSP! Both will be available again on June 1, so make sure you are ready! The purse is definitely "petite," but it holds 4 mini candybars or nuggets quite well!

Where did April go?

April sort of got away from me. We took one child back to college, picked up the other *from* college and took her to a study abroad program, Layne traveled for work, one daughter went to All-State Choir, flood irrigation season started . . . . Anyway, I didn't do much stamping, much less photo-taking!

Here is a card we made for April's hostess club--it uses the Summer Smooch suite, which will be available again on June 1! It's so easy to make cards with this set and DSP! Can't wait to see what else is in the new catalog!

If you'd like to receive a catalog from me, please let me know. If you've purchased $50 or more from me in the last 6 months, your catalog will be free!

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Stamps: Bright Blossoms, It’s Your Day (p 192)
Paper: Old Olive, Island Indigo, Summer Smooches DSP
Ink: Tangerine Tango Classic ink and marker, Island Indigo Classic ink
Accessories: Cropadile, In Color Polka Dot brads, Brights Brads, Brights Buttons, Stampamajig, Island Indigo Baker’s Twine

Wonderful Wisteria

Lovelovelove this designer paper from the Sweet Treats suite. Get it before it's gone on April 30!

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Stamps: Mixed Bunch
Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Sweet Treats DSP
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: Lace Edge Punch, Wisteria Ruffled Ribbon, Sweet Treats Brads, Blossom Punch

A Little Red Smooch

APR-red&black-smooch, a photo by amysings on Flickr.

I am loving the new Summer Smooches suite! This red polka dot paper is so yummy! And the stamps are super easy to use!

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Stamps: Bright Blossoms
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Summer Smooches DSP
Ink: Basic Black Classic; Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight, and Old Olive markers
Accessories: Big Shot, Framelits Labels, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

Fairy Purses and Notes

My little girls aren't quite so little anymore, so I had to find a new audience! I started a new part-time job in February, and my boss's two granddaughters are the perfect ages to appreciate my fairy purses and fairy notes!

Made with Stampin' Up!'s brand new Petite Purse die and Flirtatious DSP, these tiny purses are perfect for little treats or papers. We'll be using this die at club next week, so make sure you're there to check it out!

The Petite Purse die is part of the Summer Smooches special--some previews of new catalog merchandise and some exclusive products!

Classic cream and black

I love the classic look of these cards! I was inspired by Dawn Olchefske, who makes such lovely things. I used 6x6 textured Vanilla cardstock, scored in half. Then stamped the large image from the Sale-a-bration set Fresh Vintage in black. Emboss with the oval Designer Frames embossing folders (also available for Sale-a-bration!). Then add a sentiment punched with the large oval punch. I also used the new Diagonal Plate to make envelopes from First Edition Specialty DSP. So fun!

Don't let Sale-a-bration pass you by! March 31 is the deadline to get your FREE product with every $50 purchase.

Treat Tube Again!

Here's another treat tube like the one I posted Tuesday. This one is a little larger--it holds about 12 candies. The flower top on this one comes from the Big Shot Flower Folds die. When I first saw these, I thought they looked kind of tricky to make, but they really aren't! Give them a try for Easter or Mother's Day, or any time you need a little gift!