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First…. I love Memorial Day Weekend as we salute all of our HERO's! The sacrifices they have made & continue to make are incredible. I salute all the spouses as well because they hold the fort while our hero's can be hero's. I salute my girlfriends who have lost their hero's. Their hero paid the ultimate sacrifice. We can't thank our hero's enough.
Moving forward with our long weekend… "Can you play with me?" I know I sound like a kid! But I'm serious! Let's get inspired over the long weekend and play with color. Want to?
So I found this beautiful collage on Pinterest. You can click and it will take you to the actual link where you will find even more FANTABULOUS colors.
Oh my. It's like a bunny jumping down a rabbit hole. I keep finding more and more rabbit holes and before I know it 3 hours passes and nothing accomplished. Thankful that doesn't happen every day but lately more than not.
Once again I look at these colors and coordinate them with Stampin' Up! Here is what I came up with for our Color Challenge this week.
If you can play… Just post a link on my Facebook Fan Page so we can see what you did.
Do you remember last weeks color challenge? It was SO beautiful. If you need to refresh your memory you can see it HERE.
I loved playing with these bright colors. I felt like I could eat my card as it reminded me of a popsicle.
I *almost* got away with not using a doily and then I snuck it in under the banner. Get really close and you can see it.
Stamp set: Really Good Greetings #130333 Cardstock: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral Ink: Strawberry Slush
Accessories: Brights Buttons, Tea Doily (129399), Quarterfancy Specialty #130141, White Bakers Twine, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder #129984, 2 1/2" Circle punch #120906
Now it's your turn! Create away this weekend!
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XOXOXO
Our Story Continues… A New Chapter!
While it won't be the last chapter of my crazy adventures this will be a compelling chapter of our story. 17 years ago when I met the Prince I couldn't imagine starting a military life and being away from all my family.
I remember my Mother preparing my last meal like we were at a funeral. I remember driving down the I-10 headed to San Diego hardly able to breath as I said the goodbyes yet happy knowing I was starting a new life with the man I loved. Through those tears he made a promise, "We'll be back…"
I've never doubted his word but the reality of the military life is you NEVER know. You never know what lies ahead of you.
Over Mother's Day Russ announced we're moving… to Pensacola, Florida! My home town. Wait a mintue please…. I need to pinch myself.
Our news was under wraps as we waited to see something in writing. You never know with the military and honestly you never know for sure that it's a done deal until the truck leaves the house. Even then it could possibly change. The first week of August we will start our new journey!
The kids are over the moon with excitement but of course sad to leave freinds. What they see moving forward is having the ability to see family ANY time they want. Going to sleep over's with their cousins. Slumber party's with Nene & Paw Paw. Things they watch their friends do but they cannot. I'm looking forward to saying, "Mom, can we come over for dinner?" I need to pinch myself again!
The sad parts….
There is ONLY one phrase for saying goodbye to friends… IT SUCKS! It's the hardest part of moving for me. I've done it so many times and lost contact with so many along the way. I've met some awesome people along the way. I just wish I could bring all of these awesome people together. It would be a party every single day!
Moving my business is NEVER an easy task either. In fact moving here to Northern Virgina was by far my hardest move to get my business up and running. This is the busiest place I've ever lived and the hardest to get to know others. I can't say it's their fault. I get it… we became those busy people. When you factor long commutes, work and family time it leaves for little "play" time. I changed my entire business to more of online presence because of the depth of "busy" that is here.
The good parts….
Starting over… I don't think I've EVER been more excited about starting over in a "NEW" place. I'm going somewhere that I know LOTS of people.
The coolest thing EVER….
On December 5th, 2006 I started my blog. When I was trying to think of a title for my blog I instantly came up with Stampin' by the Sea. Needless the say the Prince changed things up a bit. The coolest thing ever is that I'll be stamping by the sea again. I'm a beach girl. Always have been, always will be. I'm going to back to the BEACH! To the most beautiful beaches… Pensacola Beach!
What's going to happen during the transition?
After 5 moves in 10 years being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I have to keep telling myself… "You've got this!" If you have followed my story for any length of time you know that the show must go on. I continue to work as I feasibly can. My goal is ALWAYS to share and inspire you. That is what I *LOVE* doing. I'm not always perfect at it, but I try with all of my heart and soul to bring a creative spirit to you and my team.
I'm sure you will hear of the trials and tribulations of our move. I love sharing because 9/10 it's quite the comedy of errors. If you have not joined my Facebook Fan Page, I encourage you too. When times do get crazy my Facebook Fan Page is the fastest way I connect with YOU.
If you are new to my blog… hang on. It's always a fun ride and adventure. Did you know that you can go back and read our story? If you find yourself bored one day and want to catch up… check out the button on the right sidebar that says "Archives." You will find creativity, laughter, see my children grow, tears… Seriously… I have a story!
Lastly, there is one GENIUS thing about this move. I have Stampin' Up! to thank for this. At the top left of my blog is a SHOP NOW button. It NEVER moves. Thank God! 24/7 it's there for you and ME to enjoy.
Off to start the organization process. This could be intersting…
XOXOXO
Shop and enjoy the REWARDS with ME!
Connect with ME!
Facebook- I share, uplift, inspire, and create… It's ALL fun!
Instagram- Let's connect! My FAV Social Network!!
Pinterest- inspiration pinner-load! I'm a late night pinner…
Twitter- You never know what I'm going to say!
XOXOXO
I Am Kind & Cozy
Okay, maybe not cozy…. But I did use the new Kind & Cozy stamp set. This set is a little out of my comfort zone but after I played with it I liked it. Sometimes that is all it takes.
I was able to play with a few new products to make this card. That makes for a great stamping day!
You can see I made little banners with the NEW Gingham Garden Washi Tape #129314. I also used this on the bottom of my Circle punch. Just layer your washi tape over the punch and trim around the edges. SUPER easy and fun.
Lastly, the button. My love for buttons is actually a problem. I won't admit to hoarding them… NO, NO, NO! Not me.
Okay, I hoard BUTTONS! They are just so beautiful. I love them. I do use a LOT of them, but I love looking at them in my muffin tins too. Please tell me you do the same? YES? Make a girl feel just a little better.
Stamp set: Kind & Cozy #129126 {Circles come from extra rubber pieces} Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight Ink: VersaMark, Night of Navy
Accessories: , Whisper White Bakers Twine, Gingham Garden #129310, Designer Buttons Brights #130028, 2 1/2" Circle Punch #120906, Gingham Garden Washi Tape #129314
The excitement is growing as we are almost ready to go LIVE with this new catalog. I can hardly wait. Can YOU? Mark your calendar for May 31st. You'll want to have comfy pj's, your favorite drink and your computer ready….. Bookmark my Online Shop so you will be READY! I'm SO ready!
If you are one of my Online Customers or part of any of my online stamping/digital programs I'm getting the catalogs out as fast as I can. Be on the look out.
Make today AWESOME… it's getting closer to the weekend.
Want to see MORE inspiring projects with the new catalog products? Join me on my Facebook Fan page. Everyday I am sharing projects from a Virtual Swap I'm in. The projects are amazing from talented demonstrators all over. Be inspired….
Shop and enjoy the REWARDS with ME!
Connect with ME!
Facebook- I share, uplift, inspire, and create… It's ALL fun!
Instagram- Let's connect! My FAV Social Network!!
Pinterest- inspiration pinner-load! I'm a late night pinner…
Twitter- You never know what I'm going to say!
XOXOXO
MDS Blog Hop- Forever & More
This girl cracks me UP! Her crazy faces make me smile BIG time.
Tonight I wanted a picture with her and this is what she gave me-
It's time for another Blog Hop! Our theme this week is what are you working on. This makes me giggle a little. It's more like what am I NOT working on.
Do you do this? Do you get crazy and have TONS of different projects going on at once? If you could see my desk right now it's a disaster. I have stamps, ink, and paper EVERYWHERE! One of the many reasons I love My Digital Studio and creating digitally is NO MESS! Easy cleanup ALL the time.
Ya know, I've been asked SEVERAL times why I became SO involved in My Digital Studio. I've always been 100% a paper crafter/scrapbooker. When My Digital Studio came out I can remember being SO overwhelmed. Honestly, afraid of it. I thought it was just another electronic piece that I could potentially break.
I decided to take the plunge with My Digital Studio when my kids turned me into a Taxi service. Can anyone relate? I found myself sitting at a gym for 2 hours twiddling my thumbs.
I started watching Stampin' Up!'s videos and playing around with all the elements in the software and then needed a little inspiration to get started. I hoped onto Pinterest and found tons of Digital pages that I loved and started creating away.
My Digital Studio became my 2 hour escape three days a week.
Crazy as this sounds… I started wanting more time with it. It became fun, exciting and I wanted to create more.
Yes, there are SO many things you can do with My Digital Studio. The sky is the limit with this program. I love to look back at all the great memories we've created over the years. I'm telling my story… are YOU?
Here are a few things you should know…
1. It does NOT have to be perfect!
2. You WILL make mistakes!
3. If not now, WHEN? When will you start writing your story?
Are you ready to learn the basics? Click HERE and you can see tons of videos teaching you the basics of MDS.
Get started with MDS, click HERE.
Now it's time to see what all of these great digital designers have been working on. Their work is always incredible and I love that we can share our ideas together.
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Shop and enjoy the REWARDS with ME!
Connect with ME!
Facebook- I share, uplift, inspire, and create… It's ALL fun!
Instagram- Let's connect! My FAV Social Network!!
Pinterest- inspiration pinner-load! I'm a late night pinner…
Twitter- You never know what I'm going to say!
XOXOXO
New Digital Downloads
Hurray for Tuesday! New Digital downloads available!!
Check out my Online Digital Store for awesome deals and beautiful digital art!!
Make today filled with creativity!!
XO
