Whatcha got in your purse???

Who remembers Let's Make a Deal with Monte Hall??? LOL

These purses are MUCH more stylish, and smaller! This is a gate-fold card we made last week at Card Buffet. We used the Round Tab Punch on DSP scraps and made the cutest purses ever!

What's the funniest thing you've ever had in your purse???

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Stamps: Really Retro
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, various DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Crimper, Silver Brads, Real Red 1/4" grosgrain, Tempting Turquoise 1/4" grosgrain, More Mustard 1/4" grosgrain, dimensionals

If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow

I first saw a birdie card like this on one of the funniest blogs on the internet--Understand Blue.

We made the bluebird version this week at Card Buffet. Lots of punches involved in this card, but honestly, it's easy!

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Paper: Pacific Point (retired), Summer Sun, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point (retired), White Gel Pen
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle #1, 5-petal flower punch, Dbl Slot Punch, Mustard 1/4" grosgrain, 1" circle, 3/4" circle, Boho Blossoms punch, Sticky Strip

Faux Alligator Purse

Isn't this the cutest purse??? Faux Alligator Technique was originated by Jackie Topa. I think the first one to do the purse was Gretchen Barron.

Anyway, this is my version! I used 2 partial Top Notes (for the front and back of the purse) and 1 full Top Note (scored in the middle) for the "flap." A Box #2 die cut forms the inside of the purse. The handle is attached through a jumbo eyelet, and the flap closes with a clear velcro dot.

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Paper: Chocolate Chip
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Clear EP, Big Shot, Top Note die, Box #2 die, 1/4" Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Jumbo Eyelet, Cropadile, Sticky Strip, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Today my daughter Sarah turns 17. Hard to believe. I could tell you about how she was almost a 4th of July baby, but who wants to hear ugly labor stories??? LOL I keep trying to convince my kids that they should give *me* gifts on their birthdays. After all, I'm the one who did all the hard stuff, right? No success on that front yet. I'll keep ya posted.

When she was a baby, Sarah was extremely shy. Extremely. But she has more than made up for that in the last few years! She loves to dance, loves to be on stage, loves to make people laugh. Sarah is a singer, an animal lover, a flirt, a comedian, an actor, a landscaper, a house painter, a math-avoider, and a great friend.

You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag

Happy Independence Day! We'll celebrate with a barbecue, homemade rootbeer, and some fireworks. Have a great weekend!

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Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Pacific Point
Accessories: Big Shot, Box #2 die, Top Note die, Star Punch, Gold Brads

Freedom

Thought you might enjoy this little video as you celebrate your freedoms this weekend.

I'm a Stampin Addict!

You've all heard (read!) about StampinAddicts here on my blog. It's a great place to chat, share, and get inspired by people who love Stampin Up products as much as you do!

Stampin Addicts has tons of ideas using the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot and is giving away a Big Shot Die Pack as part of the Stampin’ Up! Summer Celebration.

Seriously! FREE DIES! You don't wanna miss it! To enter, all you have to do is write about it on your blog. Like I just did! LOL

Come on over, meet some new (and old) friends, and see what Stampin Addicts is all about!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

Welcome to July! Is it hot enough for you??? :smile: We'll be making this card at next week's Card Buffet--join us for some cool fun! The cone is actually textured, but it's hard to see in the photo. What's your favorite flavor???

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Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Paper: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic, Chocolate Chip marker
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Big Shot, Texturz Plates, Color Spritzer Tool, dimensionals