KERI LINN

Baby Hanger

2010-02-13T20:33:00.000-08:00

Friends of my husband and mine had a baby the other day and we are anxiously waiting to go meet her and take over some dinner. Hopefully we'll be able to go over as planned on Monday and meet little Steevi Lee! I made this for the mom and she can hang it somewhere around the house or work when she has to go back. :) Sorry for the grainy photo, it was taken with my blackberry.

Three little monkeys.....

2010-01-24T09:45:00.000-08:00

.....jumpin' on the bed. Well, actually over the crib. These are from the newest Definitely Decorative catalog that SU just released on Jan. 4. I could not wait to get my hands on them! Aren't they cute?!!! and it only took me about 20 minutes to put it all up! I don't know if Sam likes monkeys, but we sure do. If you don't have a Definitely Decorative catalog and want to get your hands on one, please let me know.

Baby Shower Card

2010-01-08T20:32:00.000-08:00

Today's card was made for a friend's baby shower. She's having twins sometime in March! Lucky her. :) This uses some retired stuff, including the stamp set "She's all that" and some designer paper. The silver hodgepodge hardware is current, as is the ribbon and buttons. I think it's pretty darn cute, how 'bout you? :)

Sam The Man!

2010-01-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

So, if you've noticed, I haven't done a whole lot on the blog for quite some time, so as of now, I am going to be better at posting cards and projects that I am working on. I haven't had a whole lot of time to craft as I've been sharing my craft room with somebody and it hasn't been too much fun. Well, the someone I was was sharing with is fun, but the sharing wasn't. And it's not to say I haven't made anything, but I haven't made much and it has been last minute and no time for photos, much less actually posting on my blog! So, with the new year comes those wonderful resolutions! Mine is to actually post on my blog! That's easier than losing weight, right? :) So, for today's post I am going to introduce you to my excuse for not crafting and blogging! Meet Sam! He's 8 months old now and just a ton of fun! He's starting to crawl (sort of) and is just a happy happy baby! I'm sure I'll be posting a bit about him here and there, but this is my stamping blog, so I'll try to stick to that. :) And please disregard the basket of clothes in the back, although that does prove I'm doing the laundry! hahaha :) Thanks for looking and I'll see you soon!

Starting the New Year Right

2010-01-01T13:46:00.000-08:00

So, how many blogs are going to start off with that today?! Not only am I posted to my blog after many, many months, I am posting my Christmas thank you cards! So, 2 birds with one stone, right? :) This is what I came up with for my thank you cards. If you pull the tag out, it says "Thank You" on the little card in the envelope. Cute huh?

Birthday Hugs and Wishes

2009-02-25T12:41:00.000-08:00

This card uses the Stem Silhouettes stamp set and I just LOVE it! It's so versatile and you can do so many things with it. I also used the top note die from the Big Shot, which is another of my favorites of course! I used my markers to ink up the stamps and get the different colors.

Stamp-A-Stack

2009-02-06T09:21:00.000-08:00

Here is one of the cards we made at my Stamp-A-Stack. We made 12 birthday cards and had a GREAT time! The next SAS is going to be Feb. 18, in Fair Oaks if you can make it. contact me to reserve your spot today.

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes

Bella Blossoms

2009-01-22T11:21:00.000-08:00

I really liked this set when it first came out last catalog and finally got a chance to play around with it. I have made alot of cards like this with different colors and paper. I'll post them later, my camera battery is charging. :) But, for some reason this set is not listed in the new catalog, however it is still available on the dormant list. So, yes, you can still get this set even if you don't see it! :)

Sneak Peak

2008-12-29T23:06:00.000-08:00

Here are some cards made with some products (paper, stamps, Big Shot Embosslit) coming out in our new catalog on Jan. 19. They are some of my favorites cards to date! :) I hope you enjoy them too.

Blog Fun!

2008-12-03T13:21:00.001-08:00

I saw this little game on several blogs this past weekend and thought I would see how I do. If you would like to play along, just copy the list and highlight or underline those things you have done! The ones I have done are PURPLE! :)

1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/World
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Fostered a rescue animal (adopted)

Baby Shower Gift

2008-09-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Yep, another one! :) I have another friend having a baby and made her this blanket. I unfortunately was not able to attend the shower, but I hope she had a lovely time and enjoys the blanket. :) Congratulations Lauren!!!

The Big Shot!

2008-09-03T12:31:00.000-07:00

The Sizzix Big Shot is finally here! Stampin' Up! has put some great packages together for you to get started using your very own Sizzix Big Shot! Contact me for the brochure, I have an emailable version I can send you to view everything, including a great storage/carrier bag and some Stampin' Up! exclusive dies. Plus, I am running a couple of my own specials to help you get started!

Buy the Starter Kit and receive a FREE $15.95 die from me, PLUS since your order is over the $150 minimum to qualify for a party, you will receive hostess benefits of a free exclusive hostess stamp set AND $20 in free product!

-OR-
Buy the Starter Kit with Bag (that is super cute if I must say) and receive a FREE $21.95 die. You would receive hostess benefits of 1 exclusive Level 1 stamp set and $25 in merchandise.

This special only applies on non-workshop parties. During a workshop, I will still buy you an extra die, but you would not qualify for hostess benefits.

Stamp-A-Stack

2008-09-01T16:55:00.000-07:00

I am having my first Stamp-A-Stack on Sept. 20 at my sister's house and here is one of the cards we will be making. I CASED the idea from page 194 of the Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book and Catalog. We will be making 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs) and the cost is $20 if you pre-pay or $23 the day of the event. Please contact me if you would like to attend or if you would like to host your own. Class prices vary, but if you have 5 paying guests, yours (as the hostess) is free!

Ingredients:

Stamps: Bella Blossoms
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Versa Mark
Paper: Kiwi Kiss CS and Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Scalloped Edge Punch and Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

September Card Set

2008-09-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

Here is September's Card Set for purchase. It is $10 for the four cards, envelopes and delivery. Is that a GREAT deal! Or, just use my layouts and make your own cards. :) Contact me to purchase.

Ingredients:

Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Fresh Cuts, Much Appreciated, Stitched Exotics, Cute & Curly
Paper: CS: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Whisper White
DSP: Pink Pirouette
Ink: Rose Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip,
Ribbon: Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain, Hemp Twine
Accessories: Punches: Scalloped Edge, Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle, Curly Label, Three for You
Brads, Stampin' Write Markers

Mount Shasta Camping

2008-08-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

Since I am not in the mood to try and figure out how to upload photos to our mac, I have decided to use some photos that are already on it and post something to my blog. hahaha My husband and I went camping a few weeks ago in Mount Shasta and had the BEST time! We were there for 5 nights and enjoyed each and every moment! We have some friends and family in the area and were able to see them as well as get some nice hikes and swimming in. The photos are of us on the top of Black Butte with Mt. Shasta in the background. There was a large forest fire nearby, but depending on which way the wind blew, we could sometimes see Mt. Shasta and sometimes not. It was pretty crazy! And of course, we had to take a photo of Chili swimming in a lake (not Lake Shasta), boy does he have a GREAT time in the water. If I'm not throwing a stick for him, he just swims in circles checking things out. It's pretty funny to watch.

Wedding Gift

2008-08-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

My husband performed the ceremony last weekend for a friend's wedding. This is his 4th one and probably not his last. Normally he puts the ceremony in a photo album and gives it to the couple for a keepsake. Now that I am stampin' he asked me to make a nice album for the ceremony that we could give them. The bride LOVES the nickname her new hubby has, so I had to use that on the cover. I used silver rings to bind it and then made little tabs on each of the pages so it would be easier to turn the pages. I also made them some matching notecards as a gift. The wedding was beautiful! Greg did a fabulous job and everything turned out perfectly. :) Congratulations Lippys. :)

Card Set for Sale

2008-08-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

I have many customers not knowing where to start and just want some home made cards. I have decided that I am going to sell small sets of cards together as a set. For those that can make their own, you can use my layouts for your own cards and for those that either don't want to make them, but would rather buy them, here's your chance. :) This is this month's set, you get 3 cards that are 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 and one card that is 3x3 all with envelopes for $10. This includes shipping or personal delivery, whichever is easiest. Please contact me if you are interested.

Ingredients:

Stamps: Dreams Du Jour

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Three For You Punch, Silver Brad, Circle Punch

Catalog Sampler Promotions

2008-08-16T13:21:00.001-07:00

So, I finally received my new catalog and have had my nose in it since I received it! Email me to receive your copy, they are $10, $5 w/a $50 order or FREE if you host a party. We also have a Spanish catalog, with many of our current stamps in Spanish, along with a couple of sets only available in the Spanish catalog! The catalog sampler is also in the mail to many of my customers, but in case you don't receive it, there are some great promotions on the back cover I would like you all to be aware of. For those wanting a discount on products, sneak peaks at new items and a chance to pre-order new stamps, there is another promotion for a $99 starter kit, see the link to the left. But, if you are interested in signing up as a demo, hosting a party, or just want to place an order, there is something for everybody! Please contact me for more information.

New Recruit Incentive:

August 11-October 11, 2008Join as a demonstrator with the standard $199 Starter Kit and choose one stamp set out of the Fall-Winter Sampler or Idea Book & Catalog for free.

Hostess Incentive:

October 1-November 30, 2008Host a $350 workshop and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free.

Product Offer:

December 1, 2008-January18, 2009Spend $20 and get 20 percent off any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler.

I WANT MY CATTYS!

2008-08-06T13:17:00.000-07:00

So, it's a bit after 1 pm on Wednesday afternoon and I am just hoping that UPS guy comes today. I had a bit of a teaser yesterday when he came with 3 Stampin' Up! boxes, the same number of cases of catalogs I ordered, but I was so bummed when they were an order I placed. But also with that delivery were some roses my sweet friend sent me from Red Envelope, so that put a huge smile on my face! Now, I just sit and wait for UPS, please come soon.....:)

I'm lucky enough to be working from home this afternoon, so I'll be here in hopes of my delivery. So, wish me luck and send me your happy thoughts, better yet, send the UPS guy over with my catalogs!!! hahahaha

Baby Shower Invitation

2008-07-31T10:31:00.001-07:00

My good friend Genevieve is throwing her sister-in-law a baby shower and wanted to make the invitations. She knew the colors and the stamp sets she wanted to use, but it took us a while to come up with the design. It was a fun putting these together and I really hope that Genevieve was happy with them and that Lauren likes them as well. :)

Puerto Vallarta

2008-07-31T08:36:00.000-07:00

I should just put Playa Fiesta as the title because I did not see much of Puerto Vallarta! My friend and her husband, well my friendS, own a boutique wedding hotel in Puerto Vallarta. For the last weekend of the season one of their close friends had her 40th birthday party and I was lucky enough to attend. It was a short trip, only 3 nights but they were wonderful nights! I miss my friend dearly and was so happy to spend any amount of time with her. Thank you Lindsay and Adam for being such gracious hosts. I love you! The photos are of Lindsay (tall brunette), Teanna (Cocoa Queen) and me (blond). We had so much fun lounging by the pool, drinking cervesas and dancing the night away for Maura's 40th. Happy Birthday Maura!

Brillante Weblog Award!!!!

2008-07-31T08:07:00.000-07:00

I also got this really cool weblog award from Dori AKA Stampin'GHmom. Thank you so very much! I was super excited that she passed it on to me! There are rules that go along with the award, however.

1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.

2. Link to the person you received your award from.

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4. Put links to those blogs on yours.

5. Leave a message on the blogs of the people you have nominated.

Here are my nominees, you really need to check out these incredible blogs, I am truly inspired by these ladies.

Chico Stamper

My life's inky escape and more

pipSCRAP{studio}

Sheila's Creative Spot

spice rack card co.

S K G

Downline Blogs

2008-07-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I am pretty new to alot of things, I think we each blog I post there is something new. When I started Stampin' Up! I figured I would make some cards, sell a bit of stuff and just enjoy the discount. In the midst of all of that, I had some GREAT parties, booked more, had some classes and met two wonderful ladies who had my same excitement for not only card making but Stampin' Up! These two ladies inspire me to do so much more because their work is truly amazing! Please check out their blogs and give them some shout outs, they may not be new to card making, but they are new to the SU demo world and to blogging. With that, I would like to introduce you to:

Melissa at Spice Rack Cards
and
Stacey Gilbert

Welcome ladies, I wish you the best and know you will be VERY successful!

For Laura

2008-07-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

As you can tell, I have made journals for my friend and her parents. They are a 2nd family to me and I wish I could be closer, but they are in Denver and I am in Auburn, CA. Not too easy to be there for them. I make my phone calls and hope to get a package of stuff in the mail to them this week. This journal and card are for Laura, I know she'll love them, I just hope she uses them! :)

Ingredients:
Paper: Bali Breeze DSP
Accessories: Thickers (just love the name!), hodgepodge hardware, flower fusion, brads, grosgrain ribbon

For John

2008-07-22T07:57:00.001-07:00

These little items are for John, Faye's husband. He has found himself having to do alot more and keep track of a lot of little things so I wanted him to be able to keep track of them. It's a small little journal I found at Target and just covered it with some paper. I think it turned out pretty cool and isn't too girly.

Ingredients:
Paper: River Rock, Blue Bayou, Western Sky DSP
Stamps: Office Accroutement, Make it Count
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, 5-petal flower punch, oval punch, circle punches

For Faye

2008-07-20T21:28:00.000-07:00

I have a dear friend, Laura, in Denver whose mom has been diagnosed with lung cancer and brain tumors. I'm not real sure on the prognosis and "they" aren't real sure of it either. I do know that she is going through chemo and it's VERY tough on the family. I thought she might like a journal to record her thoughts through out her ordeal. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her and pray for her. I love her and her family and want her to get better. I also made a matching card for her and I hope she enjoys them both.

Ingredients:

Stamp: Always

Ink: Red Riding Hood Red

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Pink Pirouette CS and Riding Hood Red (All available Aug 11)

Accessories: White grosgrain ribbon, pink taffeta ribbon, large oval punch and Scallop Edge Punch (Available Aug. 11)

Gift for Lindsay

2008-07-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

I am going to see my friend Lindsay in Puerto Vallarta and I have made these as a little gift. She LOVES cards and anything paper, so I'm sure she will like these. At least I hope so. :)

Ingredients:

Stamps: Just Rite Stamper, Best Friends Alphabet, Phrases for a Friend

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Taken With Teal

Accessories: Brads, corner punch, white ribbon

Sock Monkey Love

2008-07-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

I was so very excited when I saw the Sock Monkey stamp set. And I am totally laughing that there are so many different posts and polls and all sorts of commotion about the Sock Monkey. I personally LOVE it! And it goes perfectly with the sock monkey blanket that I crochet!!!! I just love coordinating the wrap and cards with the gift so this is absolutely PERFECT for me and my gift wrapping anal-ness. :) This blanket is for my dear friend Laura, she had her son, Sawyer a few months ago and I am FINALLY getting her blanket done for her! Sorry it took so long, but hopefully it was well worth the wait! I also made the cute little tag with the new Sock Monkey stamp set coming out in August! Do ya want it? Let me know and as of August 11, I can order it for you. :)

Tag Ingredients:

Stamp: Sock Monkey (Available August 11), Weather Background Stamp (retiring Aug. 10)

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: eyelets, Stampin Write Markers, Water color pencils and blender pens

A Thank You

2008-07-16T14:48:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to get better at including Thank You notes in customer's orders. My new friend Suzie bought some stamps so I included this little thank you when I dropped off her order. I sure hope she likes the card as well as her new purchases.

Ingredients:

Card: Love Notes card
Ink: Rose Red
Stamps: Taking Care of Business
Accessories: Flower Fusion, Rhinestone brad

Clipboards

2008-07-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

I made these clipboards for my downline, wow it sounds weird to say I have a downline, I feel so official. :) They both signed up in May so I wanted to give them something. There is another lady, Brandy, but I apparently didn't take a photo of the clipboard before giving it to her. :) I hope they enjoy them and get lots of use of them! good luck ladies!

Baby Shower Gift

2008-07-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I love to crochet. So, all the babies in my life get a handmade blanket. And of course, I love to have everything match! Matching card, wrap, tags, blankets, etc. I even checked the registry to make sure my colors matched hers. :) This friend is "lucky" enough to be having twin girls! Oh boy!!!! What a way to start out, these will be babies #1 & 2! So, here are the blankets, card, tag and wrap that I put together for the gift. I sure hope they all like it. :) Congrats Josh and Jami!!!!

Genevieve's Card

2008-07-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to get some friends and family to send me photos of cards that they have made and haven't had any luck. Well, my friend Genevieve was over making invitations (will post after they are mailed) for a baby shower and she needed to make a card for a different baby shower. So, she went into my creative cave and came out with this:

I think it turned out pretty cute!

Sorry for the bad photo, we are covered in smoke around here, so there isn't much natural sunlight and everywhere I tried to take a photo, I got a bit of a shadow on it. So, we'll just have to go with this one. :)

Card for Lindsay

2008-07-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

I am going to visit my friend in Puerto Vallarta next week and I am sooooo very excited! She is such a wonderful person and was trying EVERYTHING to get me down there. So before I even knew if I could go or not, I sent her this card. It's been about a month now and I don't think she has received it because she is always very good at thanking me for the cards and stuff I send her. Maybe she'll get it while I am there next week! hahaha If not, I will make sure she checks my blog. :) Either way, I hope she likes it. :)

Arbonne

2008-07-11T14:11:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine, Suzie, is a rep for Arbonne and I offered to decorate her "results" book and make it pretty. :) I cheated and cut out the "Arbonne" from one of her bags and then used "Stem Silhouttes" stamps, Mellow Moss and Blushing Blossom cardstock and some flowers w/bling that I had in my "non-SU bin". I tend not to use stuff in that bin, but the flowers were so cute and perfect. I gave her the album this morning and she loved it. She is so sweet and gave me some yummy body whip and scrub in "Mandarin Cashmere". It is as wonderful as it sounds! If you need some Arbonne, give her a call, she is awesome!

July Workshop Cards

2008-07-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

Here are the projects for my July classes, I only have 2, so if anybody would like to book one, I have plenty of free days! :) I wanted to try and use some retiring sets, so I have Carte Postale, Office Accroutement and one of the hostess sets. These are retiring on August 10, so please let me know if you like 'em and want 'em. :)

Hodgepodge Hardware

2008-07-02T08:02:00.000-07:00

From July 1 through August 10, the following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:

Item # Page # Item Description Regular Price Limited Time 25% Off Discount
105532 188 Aged Copper $27.95 $20.96
105531 188 Antique Brass $27.95 $20.96
105515 188 Pewter $27.95 $20.96

Don't wait too long--these products are retiring and are only available while supplies last! Contact me to place your order today.

kerilinn@gmail.com

Thanks!

Keri

Decor Elements

2008-07-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! has released a new product line and I am soooo very excited about it. It's sort of stamping for your walls, but it's not stamping, it's removable vinyl wall decor!!! I can't wait to get mine, I have a couple of areas that just needed something, but I didn't know what. I guess Stampin' Up! was reading my mind!!!!

Check out the full product line here. Please contact me at kerilinn@gmail.com for more information.

ENJOY!!!

New Challenge Idea and use those brads

2008-06-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

I have recently become a stamper and SU! demonstrator all fairly quickly! I am really enjoying both and get alot of inspiration from others that have been doing this for YEARS! I also find many fabulous ideas on splitcoaststampers. The challenges are so much fun and really get ya thinking! So, I have decided to feature one of SCS's weekly challenges on my blog. I have alot of clients that are new stampers as well as many that put me to shame and I am embarrassed to show them the party's projects! hahahaha So, every Friday check out my blog for one of the challenges found on SCS, I figure it's less intimidating for the newbies and more inspirational. This weeks challenge, is actually today's "Limited Supply" challenge on SCS, to use brads on your card. So, make your card and either email it to me, post it to scs according to their directions, or post it on your blog and link it to mine. Here are some samples for inspiration. I will post a creation as soon as I can make it, I currently have somebody in my craft room cuz it's also the spare bedroom. AND I will be posting some of yours as well! Have a great time with this and I can't wait to see what you all have come up with!

Here is my card using brads. I used the Priceless set and put brads in the swirlies as well as the center of the flower. I hope you like it! Can't wait to see your work. :)

Somebody has some blog candy.......

2008-06-23T12:14:00.000-07:00

.......but it's not me. :) Check out Renee's blog, she does some great things!!!! Plus, she has blog candy!!!! YUMMY!!!!

e-Retirement Party

2008-06-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Ok Ladies, it's out and it's party time! Stampin' Up! announced the retiring sets this morning and although it makes me sad to see some of my "good ol' friends" leave the catalog, I'm excited that they are making room for the new stamps out in August. So, let's PARTY! I am offering 10% off of any stamp set on the retiring list until June 22. So, call or email with your orders before Sunday. And remember, any order over $150 receives hostess benefits, so add on some ribbon, brads and more stampin' pads and receive a hostess only set and free merchandise! Have fun shopping!

Mojo Monday #41

2008-06-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today I did my first Mojo Monday challenge and now need to make some time each Monday and do the challenge it week! It was GREAT! I also used my Watercolor Wonder crayons for the first time and LOVED LOVED LOVED them! Man, I am going to have alot of fun playing with those!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51

2008-06-07T20:19:00.002-07:00

I needed some thank you cards, so I decided to use Beate's sketch challenge for inspiration. This is only the second time I have done her challenge and I need to remember to do it more often, it sure was fun!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51

2008-06-07T20:19:00.001-07:00

Bali Breeze Stamp Camp

2008-06-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

Be prepared for any occasion with this stunning collection of 12 all-occasion cards in a decorated card tin. This card set makes a perfect gift for the person who has everything, or simply keep it on hand for yourself!

Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 10 am
Cost:$35
Location: Keri's house in Auburn
Please email me to sign up for this class: kerilinn@gmail.com please RSVP and pay by Friday, June 16

Supplies:
• Stamp sets: One of a Kind, Embrace Life, Stitched Exotics, A Beautiful Thing, Alphabet
• Paper: 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Rose Red, Old Olive, Taken with teal, Certainly Celery, River Rock, Bali Breeze Designer Paper (DP), Medium Whisper White envelopes.
• Ink: Basic Black, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery Old Olive, Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, River Rock Classic ink pads; Old Olive & Rose Red Classic ink refills; Rose Red Stampin’ Write marker or Stampin’ Spot.
• Adhesives: Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Snail Adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals• Accessories: Pomegranate double-stitched ribbon, narrow white & apricot grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
• Puches & other tools: 1/16” handheld circle punch, ½” circle punch, ¼” circle punch, ticket corner punch, large oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 3/16” corner rounder punch, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Provo Lunch Tin

I hope to see you here!

Graduation Cards

2008-06-02T08:07:00.001-07:00

Here are some cards that I made for a friend. She needed 4 grad cards, 1 one of which is for a girl. Whaddya think?

June Promotions

2008-06-01T07:14:00.000-07:00

Well, June is here and it's time for some new promotions (also see the links at the side)! I love new promotions, I get so excited towards the end of the month, because I can't wait to see what's next! Starting today, you can get a sneak peak into the new catalog coming out in August, and not only do you get to peak, you get to BUY! How exciting is that?!

Whether you're a customer or a hostess, June's sneak peek into the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog has something fresh and new just for you!

Customers: When you purchase the brand new, die-cut Fresh Cuts stamp set, add on the coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes* for only $5!
Hostesses: Host a $400 workshop during the month of June, and receive the Fresh Cuts stamp set and coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes FREE--over a $30 value--in addition to your regular hostess benefits!

*Fresh-Cut Notes include 15 4" x 4" laser-cut notecards with envelopes.

Also in June is our e-scape promotion.

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'!
Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!
Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending my card class on June 22 or hosting one of your own! Take advantage of the 25 percent discount on select items in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113700):
Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143 $17.95
Love Notes assortment p. 167 $8.95
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $5.25
Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $7.95
Total (non-bundled) $40.10
eScape Bundle price$30.00 WOW

I hope you are excited as I am with these great promotion! Please contact me if you would like to place an order or host a party of your own. Have a GREAT June and I look forward to "e-scaping" with you all.

Wedding Cards

2008-05-23T12:04:00.002-07:00

I have a friend that needs a wedding card for this weekend. I wanted to give her some options, so here is what I have come up with. Which one do you think she'll choose..........

More notecards

2008-05-19T16:58:00.001-07:00

I love making these little notecards, I just cut an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper in fourths and have notecards. It sounds like it's going to go very well with our next promotion "escape". I'll give you more details as that comes up. But, these are for a friend that owns a wedding boutique hotel, Playa Fiesta , in Puerto Vallarta. She loves giving cards and writes lots of notes to the brides during their stay. I thought these would be perfect! I hope she likes them. :)

Mother's Day Cards

2008-05-19T16:15:00.001-07:00

So, I did take some photos of a couple of Mother's Day cards! I completely forgot that I did! These were for friends and family and then I made my mom and mom-in-law a set of note-cards in a box (of which I did not take a photo) and a matching Mother's Day card. We also took them out to Cafe Zorro's in Loomis. If you are ever in the area (NorCal) and want a great dinner and incredible glass of wine, this is the place to go! It was a fun night!!!

Finally a Card

2008-05-19T16:00:00.000-07:00

I have been absolutely terrible this past week at posting cards that I have made. I haven't found much motivation to create anything much less take a photo of it AND post it! That's just way too much work! I have made some cards, mostly for Mother's Day and Thank You's for my hostesses. That's been about it since it has been pretty darn hot here (100's) this past week, which pretty much makes me just want to sit around and do nothing! I did have my class yesterday, which went really well and was alot of fun for me. :) I finally got everything back into my stampin' room (shhhhh it's the spare bedroom according to my husband) so I made a card. I was sort of feeling inspired, but not too much, so this is what I came up with.

Ingredients:

Stamps: She's All That

Paper: CS: Regal Rose, Shimmery White

DSP: Wild Wasabi from the hostess pack

Accessories: Beachfront Ribbon, Rhinestone brads, ticket corner punch and dimensionals

pipScrap

2008-05-13T08:14:00.000-07:00

Check out my friend's new blog, it's almost as great as she is! She has some fabulous give-aways too!

iCandy

2008-05-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

There's some great iCandy on iStamp Check it out!

My First Class and An Open Stamp Day

2008-05-04T21:32:00.000-07:00

I am finally having my first class!!! I am so very excited and so very nervous! What if nobody shows up? I figure if nobody makes it over, I'll have some great projects for my next craft fair! I am also having an open stamp day too. So, if you have projects to work on or stamps that have never been mounted, this is the day for you! Come on over and bring your projects to work on and enjoy the day, the cost is free with the class or $5 without.

Here are the details:

When: May 18 anytime between 10 and 2, the project should take less than 2 hours.
Where: My house, please contact me for address and directions
RSVP: to me at kerilinn@gmail.com
Cost: $13 which includes the project and open stamp day.

In this project we use the Scallop Circle Punch which is one of my favorite tools. This versatile punch creates fast and effortless impact on projects of all kinds. It quickly creates great background layers for the 1”, 1- ¼” and 1-3/8” circle punches. It is designed to coordinate with several stamp sets. Other coordinating stamp sets include; Punch Pals, Wanted, Boho Backgrounds and Kind Thoughts. The Scallop Circle Punch also coordinates with the new Western Sky Designer Series Paper and the Blossoms and Basics On Board chipboard!

Products Used:Stamp Sets: Time Well Spent (Hostess)
Paper: Designer Series Paper – Prints, Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Rose Red, Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad - Basic Black, Rose Red, Groovy Guava
Stampin’ Write Marker – Rose Red
Accessories: Punch – Scallop Circle, Punch – 1” Circle, 1/8” Handheld Circle or Crop-A-Dile, Blender Pen
Double-Stitched Ribbon – Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava
Grosgrain Ribbon – Whisper White

Promotions, Promotions and more Promotions!

2008-05-01T07:32:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up has 3 different promotions, yes 3 promotions going for May! WOW!!!!

1) 20% Discount on Demonstrator kit AND Free Hodgepodge Hardware AND I will also give you a $25 gift certificate from me!!!

We've got a great way to expand your toolbox! For the entire month of May, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get 20% off the Starter Kit, PLUS a free tin of Hodgepodge Hardware (p. 188) from the Spring-Summer Collection 2008 (a $27.95 value!).*
The Starter Kit (p. 209) comes complete with all the tools you'll need to start a successful business--$359 worth of stamping and business supplies for only $159! Construct your kit by selecting the nuts and bolts of your stamping supplies, and take your toolbox to the next level!
Contact your demonstrator to get 20% off the Starter Kit and FREE Hodgepodge Hardware!

2) Get on Board with Chipboard

Take an extra 25% off Stampin' Up!'s chipboard products!
For the month of May, when you spend $35 on any Stampin' Up! products, you'll get 25% off all On Board chipboard products from pages 178-179 of the Spring-Summer Collection 2008!
Stampin' Up!'s On Board chipboard collections offer a fun and easy way to embellish projects, create custom greetings, and decorate scrapbook pages. The exclusive, versatile, die-cut chipboard is designed to coordinate with many Stampin' Up! stamp sets and accessories.

3) Cutting Combo Pack Special

From May 1 through May 31, when you purchase a Cutting Mat (p. 184), you'll receive a FREE Hobby Blade with five refill blades (p. 184)--a $4.50 value! The Cutting Combo Pack is a great tool for cutting card stock and Designer Series paper to layer over Stampin' Up!'s On Board chipboard products. Use combo pack item number 113421 when placing your order to receive the free blade.

May is National Scrapbooking Month, so to help you finish (or start in my case) those scrapbooks, I am offering $2 off any Simply Scrappin' Kit. Please contact me to place your order, or to book a party and get some free stuff!

Club Projects

2008-04-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

Here are the other 2 club projects. The first uses the chalkboard technique and pretty much CASES Beate's card, but of course, mine doesn't look as good. :)

The second is a pattern I found on SCS and uses Summer Picnic DSP, dye-cut Blooms and build a brad. It was a fun, but simple project for my group.

Chili's First Birthday Video

2008-04-29T08:26:00.001-07:00

Here is Chili's first year. I am amazed at how small he was and how much he grew. He has been so much fun and we can't imagine not having him around! :)

Fish Cards

2008-04-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some more cards for my husband, he was so excited when I got the fly fishing set, it was actually one of the first ones I bought. I saw it and just had to have it! I have actually used it quite a bit, mostly for stuff for him though. :)

Ingredients:

CS: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Wild Wasabi and some random fish paper I found at the scrapbook store

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: brads

More Firsts

2008-04-28T20:15:00.000-07:00

I had some more firsts this past week and it seems that every week I have at least one big "first" in the stamping world. Man, there is alot going on! My first first, was our first meeting with my upline and I guess sidelines. It was a fun time and we did a small swap, which leads me to my second first. You guessed it, my first SWAP! It was so much fun! I made this card for the swap and I hope everyone liked it. I was fairly intimidated and wanted to do something somewhat easy but super cute! I really liked how it turned out.

Ingredients:

Stamp: Bronc Buster
Paper: Wanted DSP, River Rock and Blue Bayou CS
Ink: Ruby Red and Blue Bayou
Accessories: Brads

This next card is for my third first which is my very first club meeting of my very first club! YEAH!!! I have 6 ladies coming over on Wednesday, all of which are either close friends or family, but they are having a great time stamping and just want some more ideas and a chance to get together. So, we started a club! I am looking forward to having everyone over and we are going to make 3 projects. This one below, one with the chalkboard technique and I am still trying to figure out the third. I'm sure I will update you as soon as I figure that one out! :)

Ingredients:

CS: Whisper White, Basic Gray and Orchid Oppulence
Ink: Lovely Lilac, Orchid Oppulence, Old Olive and Garden Green, whisper white, basic gray
Accessories: ribbon

Administrative Professionals Day

2008-04-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

Wednesday is administrative Professionals Day and I needed to make some cards for my husband. It was fun coming up with 7 different cards to give to 7 different ladies whom I have never met. Here are 5 of them as I am not quite finished with the others. :)

New Handbag

2008-04-21T08:49:00.000-07:00

My friend Genevieve of Genevieve Designs is a fabulous handbag designer and this is my most recent purchase. I have about 10 of her bags and it's always a big decision of which one I am going to use. I am more of a seasonal bag carrier and get one bag for the season and use it regardless of what I am wearing. I just LOVE the colors and funness (is that a word?) of this bag and she really nailed it for me! Check out her site here to find YOUR bag! :) If you don't see the fabric you like send her an email and she'll find something for you! :) This bag is "The Keri"! I have a bag named after me! Isn't that AWESOME! Thanks Gen!!!!!! Happy shopping ladies!

7 Things Game

2008-04-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

I was tagged my "Milk Allergy Mom" for the 7 things game. Thanks :)

7 Things Game

The Rules for 7 Things:

1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

So, here are my 7 things:

1. This is my very first time being tagged!!!

2. I have been married for just over one year, 3/31 is my anniversary.

3. I cannot roll my tongue

4. I am in sales/marketing and have been with my current employer for almost 4 years

5. I graduated from San Francisco State after moving to San Francisco "temporarily" and then finally moved back to the Sacramento area after 10 years! Yeah, temporarily huh? :)

6. I am the youngest of four siblings, my parents are still married (40+ years) and have 12 nieces/nephews!

7. I have 4 close friends that are pregnant right now and 2 others that had a baby with the past month! Which means I have alot of crocheting to do, as one is preggers with twins!!!!

WHEW! That was tough!!! hahahaha

Now, here is who I am tagging:

1. Sara: pipScrap{studio}

2. Sheila: Sheila's Creative Spot

3. Melissa: Spicerack Cards

4. Heather: Stampin' Heather

5. Judy: Joy in a Jar

6. Jamie: Stamp This

7. Stampin'GHmom

Birthdays

2008-04-20T10:15:00.001-07:00

The previous card (for the sketch challenge) and this card are for my niece and nephew's birthdays. I also made my neice some cute note cards, jumbo paperclip and altered a pencil box. She's 13 and loves all things paper! My nephew on the other hand, could care less about note cards unless they are addressed to him and contain cash! He's 8 this year and hopefully still likes Spider Man, as he's getting a new Spider Man beach towel. I know he at least needs a new towel, so at least he will get some use out of it. :) His card is Real Red base w/Tempting Turquoise. I wheeled Tempting Turquoise Classic Stars and used my star punch on a couple of them. It was a fun card to make and since there is no cash in the card, my nephew probably won't care about it, my sister will appreciate it and save it. :) Gotta love sisters! :)

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge

2008-04-20T09:53:00.000-07:00

Ok, this is another couple of firsts, my first challenge, sketch or otherwise AND my first square card! This one is from Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge.I kept it really simple as I think the flower is enough. :) The DSP is from SU's hostess gift, ribbon is from SU and the flower I crocheted myself (inexpensive and easy accessory).

P.S. Sorry for the crooked photo, I don't really have an excuse other than a crooked head. :)

Check out this one too!

2008-04-20T08:44:00.000-07:00

Here is another fun site and if you go quickly, she has some blog candy today! :)

Check This Out!

2008-04-20T08:37:00.000-07:00

Li'l Buck's Creations has got some blog booty to giveaway. Go here to enter!

Amazing Cards

2008-04-13T20:23:00.001-07:00

I finally mounted and used my "Pretty Amazing" set that I have had for a couple of weeks. It is such a pretty set and I knew I wanted to use the hummingbird, as we just hung ours this past weekend. So, I picked my colors and got to work. The top card is my favorite of the three and I just keep looking at it! hahahaha

Ingredients:

Stamps: Pretty Amazing (SU)

Cardstock: SU! Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, River Rock, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: brads, hardware, punches and ribbon. Flower is not Stampin' Up, but I have no idea who makes it, so I can't give them credit.

Shout Out to Sheetload

2008-04-07T15:08:00.000-07:00

Check out this new blog called Sheetload of CardsThe April 2008 issue of SheetLoad of Cards features products from Stampin' Up! and their very first Guest Sample Artist, Kurtis Amundson a.k.a. Stampin Kub!

Workshop Projects

2008-04-02T08:55:00.001-07:00

I have my very first workshop this weekend at my sister's house. I will know almost everybody there and am sort of feeling nervous excitement at this point. I do have 2 of my projects all done and ready to go and am still trying to figure out the third.

Anniversary Card

2008-04-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

Monday was my 1 year anniversary and I wanted to make a fabulous card for my husband. My favorite new set is "Always" and I have been dying to use real red and bashful blue together so I got my stamp set, card stock and stampin' pads out and ready to go. I didn't really have

any ideas when I started working, but I knew I wanted a photo and the red sash on my dress worked out really well with my color scheme. I really like the way everything came together and was proud to give my hubby his card! Happy Anniversary Baby!

Playing catch up!

2008-03-29T18:12:00.000-07:00

I have been pretty behind in getting some cards out, but I feel it's better late than never when it comes to a card. Sure, it's late, but who doesn't love getting a card! This is a sympathy card for my husband's cousin who lost her grandmother recently. I don't have any "sympathy" sets, so I used the "heartfelt" sentiment from SU's "Heartfelt Thanks". It's as close as I could come......

The next card is a Thank You card for my friend in Mexico, we had a great couple of days together when she was in town and she is always so very thoughtful and generous that I wanted to send her a card. Hopefully it makes it to her, as the post in Mexico is not very reliable......Maybe she checks my blog and will see her thank you card and then can at least know that the thought was there. Lindsay, if you're reading this, thank you! :)

My husband's aunt just celebrated her birthday last week as well, and since we were out in our new tent trailer, I didn't get a card made for her; and no, I didn't have any birthday cards lying around either, so this will go out in the mail on Monday, with some photos of the tent trailer as a good excuse of being so late! Happy Birthday Cindy! :)

New Toy

2008-03-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

Nope, this post has nothing to do with stamping, crocheting or crafting in any way. It's quite the opposite and something that has been keeping from my crafting room (spare room if you ask my husband). :) But, we got a new tent trailer and took it out for the first time this week! We have been wanting one for some time and searched endlessy on craigslist and the want ads and finally gave up and bought a brand new one!!!! We absolute LOVE it! We had a great time camping, hiking and fishing (my husband did at least) over the weekend and are ready to go out again, at least when the weather clears up!

Hostess Promotion

2008-03-20T07:30:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up! is offering another incredible promotion through April and this one is for hostesses.

Hostess Promotion
Dates: March 18 - April 30, 2008
Promotion Details: Host a $350 workshop between March 18 and April 30, and earn an EXTRA $25 in hostess awards!

Free Wheelin' Promotion

2008-03-20T07:24:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up! is offering a great deal right now! All you have to do is buy a certain stamp set and you get the matching wheel for FREE!!!! Here are the details:

112848
Wonderful You bundleIncludes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel
$33.95

112851
Life's a Breeze bundleIncludes Life's a Breeze stamp set and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel
$29.95

112850
Pun Fun bundleIncludes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel
$30.95

112847
Year after Year bundleIncludes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel
$30.95

112849
Stitched Exotics bundleIncludes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel
$33.95

112853
Enjoy Every Moment bundleIncludes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel
$29.95

Baby Shower Stuff....

2008-03-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

I feel like every week of every month I have some sort of gift to give. This one was for a baby shower for friend of mine. I LOVE to crochet as well as make cards, so luckily I don't have to go shopping and pick something off a registry. I got my new "She's All That" set from SU! and went to work on the card. Of course, I wanted everything to match, so I used Real Red, Close to Cocoa and River Rock on the card as well as some ribbon and hodge podge hardware. I had a lot of fun with the card and wrapping paper. I also crocheted the flower to match the blanket.

This is the sock monkey hat and blanket that I absolutely adore! When I have kids, I am going to make them one of these because I just think they are the cutest. I got the pattern from Debbie Stoller's book "The Happy Hooker" yes, that's what it's called and it's from the "Stitch 'N Bitch" collection! Don't ya just love it! :) There were lots of oooh's and aaah's at the shower, so I can only assume it was a big hit! Thanks Stitch 'N Bitch! :)

Chocolate Favors

2008-03-02T16:19:00.000-08:00

I saw these on another website awhile ago and printed the instructions. Unfortunatel, I am not sure to whom the credit goes! But, I thought they were super cute and made quite a few of them! I wish I had found them before I got married last year, they would have made GREAT wedding favors! They are 3.25" square and hold a square of Gharardeli chocolate! YUMMY!

Easter Card Makes Me Happy

2008-02-28T20:22:00.000-08:00

I made these cards tonight and they just make me happy! Everything is from Stampin' Up! (of course), Pretty in Pink cardstock, designer print paper from the hostess pack, ribbon, photo accessory and stamps (All Holidays and A Good Egg). I have been working on some cards for a craft fair this weekend and I just like the way they turned out.

Jennifer's Gift

2008-02-24T11:20:00.000-08:00

So, I didn't realize that today was my sister-in-law's birthday! I had some cards lying around as a gift, but I needed to make a birthday card and this is what I came up with.......

I also stamped white tissue paper to use for wrapping and made a matching jumbo paper clip. I sure had a lot of fun making it, so I sure hope she likes it!

Chili D-A-W-G

2008-02-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

With a name like Chili you would think he would know what snow is, however, this was his first experience with snow and he really wasn't sure what to do with it! There is something falling from the sky at me, so I'll look at it, but oh wait, it keeps getting in my eyes. He wasn't too sure he liked the snow, but was intrigued by it!

But this is our 1 year old lab mix (not sure with what, we think pitbull) Chili Davis (from the SF Giants) but we just call him Chili, Chill dog, knuckle-head, etc...... He is such a fun, loving dog. We really lucked out with him! He was a rescue pup and got him when he was about 10 weeks old after somebody abandoned him. He is super friendly and just LOVES to play and catch his frisbee!

Stampin' Up!

2008-02-19T14:30:00.000-08:00

So, I have officially become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! YEAH for me! I just really enjoy making cards and projects both for myself and as gifts and thought this would be a great way to be able to do that and make some money while I am at it! Check out my website http://www.kerilinn.stampinup.net/ for some great ideas and to take advantage of some great promotions right now. FREE STAMPS! Yep, I said it, FREE STAMPS!

My very first customer

2008-02-08T14:40:00.000-08:00

My friend Lindsay is my very first (and only) customer for home-made cards. She lives in Mexico and owns a wedding boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta. Well, she is as addicted to giving cards as I am to making them, so we make a great team! She has an order for about 6 sets of cards and 20 individuals! Here are a couple that I have come up with. All the cards are made with Stampin' Up products, which I am addicted to too!

Crocheted Baby Blanket

2008-02-07T16:50:00.000-08:00

My friend also bought this baby blanket from me as a gift for her friend. It took me a while to make and I started getting dizzy from all the stripes and going back and forth and back and forth, although I think it turned out pretty cute. :)

Cards Cards Cards

2008-02-06T19:45:00.000-08:00

Here are some cards that I made for a friend to give to her friend, she wasn't sure what she wanted so I made a couple of options. The "crib notes" card was a set of 6 as a gift for the new mom.

Hoarding

2008-02-06T17:41:00.000-08:00

So, I have noticed that I like to buy fun, pretty, fancy, neat, cool things; but I don't want to use them! I want to save them for something but what? I have no idea what I am saving them for because I buy them so I can use them. But everytime I go to use one of my "unique" items (that I could actually buy again) I hesitate and find a really good reason NOT to use it! Is it too late for a New Year's Resolution? There's always next year........

Beginning......beginner......

2008-02-06T17:35:00.000-08:00

So, I am beginning alot of things these days, first I have started stamping and card making and I LOVE LOVE LOVE (to quote Oprah) it! Now, I find that all the stampers/card makers/scrappers all have blogs and figured I would jump right in and start that too! I don't really know what I am doing on either one, but I know I am going to have a lot of fun figuring it out! Wish me luck!!!!