Below you will see the details of my Rewards Zone.  It's pretty straight forward. The best part is I will keep track of it for you.  I already have the box ready for your punch cards. Even better, if YOU have purchased any products in my Online Store in April or May 2012 your purchases will count and I'll be punching away. I will also email you personally so you know that I've created your punch card.  Looks like I'll be doing a little stamping for you too.    

I want you to know I value your business and I'm thankful you are choosing me as your demonstrator. 

You can check out my Online Store by clicking HERE.  Make sure to check out the NEW Digital Downloads today.  You will see a few of the Designer Series Paper and embellishments on my Punch Card.  XOXO

Have a SUPER FANTASTIC day!!

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Here is my Album Cover again for my Disney Album I am working on:

Here is a video showing you how to create it.  I hope you enjoy it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrs3FvcOW6w

Here is another layout from my album:

The downloads I used for this layout include:

Designer Kit-Day in the Life-128876

Font-LD Drive Me Dotty
Circle Punch
Designer Kit-Grad Party DSP-129877
Designer Kit-Downtown Grunge-Stitching-126056
Extreme Elements Stamp Brush-119099
Font-Sf Brooke

I hope you are enjoying your day and creating something fantastic.  You can check out my Digital Store for all your DIGITAL creating needs. 

XOXOXO

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I tell my kids all the time, "Would you please stop growing!" My little boy turns 11 today.  Birthday's are so exciting but it makes me reflect on how FAST the kids are growing up. Too FAST. 

Brandon has been reminding us everyday with a countdown to the big day.  Tonight he asked me to make Macaroni and Cheese because it would be the last time he would eat it at the ripe age of 10.  He also asked Russ to build a Lego set with him because it would be the last one built at the age of 10.  I love how he can be so dramatic leading up to the big moment.  It does seem like yesterday we were just bringing him into this crazy world.  I remember calling my mom to come with me to my Dr. appointment because Russ had to go fly that day.  I had not felt well all day.  Little did I know I was in labor.  Once I was seen by my Dr. I wasn't going home and we were frantically trying to find Russ.  He was just walking onto the tarmac to get into the Jet when someone called his name to tell him he would be piloting his wife in the labor room.  It was just a short 7 hours later -May 9th @ 12:07- we brought sweet Brandon into the world.  Happy Birthday sweet boy. You make this mama melt everyday!

10 Things I Love About Brandon!

1. I love how you randomly just come to give me hugs and kisses and tell me how much you love me and really don't want anything in return.

2. I love reminding you that your shirt is on backwards or your zipper is down. It makes me feel like you still need me.

3.  I love that when I do laundry I find TONS of treasures in your pockets and it tells the story of your days. 

4.  I love hearing you pray at night and that you include family or friends who need our prayers without any prompt. It's totally from your heart.

5. I love that you still kiss me goodbye in front of your friends and EVERYDAY at the bus stop.

6. I love it when you ask me to lay by your side at night so you can tell me what's on your mind.

7. I love your infectious laugh.  I can be far away and hear your giggle and it makes me giggle. 

8.  Although this has not been an easy year at school, I love that you continue to try your best and show them just how GREAT you are. 

9.  I love when you come home from camping and take a shower and you still have dirt rings around your ankles.  It makes me smile.

10.  Most of all I love that you helped take care of me and Alexis while Daddy was away. You were the best little man ever.  It wasn't an easy job.

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Love, Mama

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Check out this video to hear more from Sara Douglass.  She gives us the scoop in this video. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnbeZawpJw0

Lastly, here is another layout from my Disney Album:

The downloads I used:

Designer Kit Get it Done
Font-Waltgraph
Font CK Hand
Designer Kit Downtown Grunge -126056
A is for Apple-Ruler-127411
Designer Kit Grad Party-129877
Half Circle Punch-127164
Flag Punch-125785
Hello Baby Ensemble Kit-126159
Candy Cane Designer Button-123960
Whisper White Bakers Twine-126035
Star Stamp Brush -Anchored-124581

You can find all these downloads in my Online Store.  I hope your week is starting out FANTASTIC. 
 

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I loved making this layout because I laughed every time I looked at the pictures. Knowing that my Mother would go down this huge slide and I wouldn't makes me think that she really will do ANYTHING.  Years ago I even roped her into getting on Space Mountain at Disney.  She screamed the entire ride. LOUD.  She was not a happy camper when we got off that ride and we will NEVER forget it either. 

I've been pulling pics off my computer from our vacation in Florida last year and it's been great remembering what a great time we had during a time that was not so great with Russ away. 

Below you will see the downloads I used to create this layout and I'm excited because I've included the item numbers for you as well. 

Sunset Serenade- Cloud 3, Scallop Border #125754
Epic Overlays- 129927
Bulletin Alphabet & Numbers #127169
Brads- Marina Mist- 118847
Extreme Elements-Dots #119099
Sunset Serenade-DSP #124229
Designer Kits Downtown Grunge-Frame 5 #126056
Simple Stitching & Corners #126025
Circle Punch
Flag Punch
Square Punch
Font-LD String Bean

You can find all these great downloads in my Digital Store.

Have a FANTASTIC day!

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Boy this was a shocker to see this stamp set go.  I love the images in this set.  Don't you? Here is a look at all the images:

Are you looking at the DSP on my card and asking yourself what is that? Oh good grief.  I thought I did a CLEAN sweep last year with the Retired stuff. LOL.  Nope. I thought this paper was still current and it's SO NOT.  It's the Greenhouse Gala DSP.  There is good news to this story though.  If you love it you can still get it.  It's just going to be in Digital format and you can print it on your printer.  You can even print it ANY size you want.  Kinda cool, huh?

You can purchase the Digital paper in my Digital Store HERE. 

Here is the paper:

I also used the First Edition DSP on this card.  I just tore a strip and placed it behind my Early Espresso cardstock strip.  I like the way that turned out.  I stamped the main image using Baja Breeze Craft ink.  I love Craft ink and I love how it looks on Crumb Cake cardstock. 

You can find all the products I used below.  The big QUESTION of the day is what stamp set are you freaking out because it's retiring? Anything?

Products Used:

Stamps: Friends Never Fade

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist

Inks: Baja Breeze Craft

Accessories: Pennant Die Cut, First Edition DSP, Greenhouse Gala RETIRED DSP, Pearls, Baja Breeze Pleated Ribbon, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 13/4" Circle punch, Vintage Trinkets, Subtles Buttons, Linen Thread

Have a FANTASTIC day! Create something fantastic. 

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Quick update with exciting news today.  Make sure to check out my Online Store for all the Retiring Accessories!  You can view the list HERE! The Definitely Decorative Line is retiring also.  You can check out that list HERE.   We're making room for more great products so if there is something you have to have, get it NOW.  Do you have your In Color Reinkers? Make sure you get them right away.  They go FAST. 

In other BIG news…

Starting May 1st our Demonstrator Starter Kit will only be $99! The best news… YOU customize the kit your way!  That's right.  YOU choose what products you want.  I am really excited about this.  May is a great time to become a demonstrator and get excited with us as we start to see Sneak Peek products from the new catalog.  If you are interested, contact me today.  I would love to have you join my team of amazing demonstrators. 

And lastly, how about a snazzy digital layout?

I love it when my girl poses SASSY! I took these yesterday with my phone right before the kids went to their Talent Show at school.  They were magician's and they did such a fantastic job.  I was proud that they stood up and performed in front of a crowd.  CRAZY! Hope you enjoy the layout. 

Here are the downloads for this layout:

Number One -Glass lines
Pennant Punch
Newsprint DSP
Take Note-Clock with Number
Font-Follow You
Decorative Overlays-Flourish
Pom Pom Trim
Melon Mambo Button
Circle Punch
Grad Party Frame
Font-Carnivalee
Mistyped-Number 9
Paperclip
Rounded Corner Punch
Grad Party DSP
Dotted Scallop Punch
Piece of Cake Half Flag-14
Taffeta Trimmings-Ripple Melon Mambo
Labels Collection 1

Have a FANTASTIC day!!

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XOXOXO

Wear Green and have a GREAT day.

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The quick highlights…

1. Beautiful weather in Va. 

2. Brandon crosses over to Boy Scouts! *So PROUD!

3. My *vintage* room is "coming" together. 

4. Alexis got the Norovirus!!!  Big Fat DISLIKE! This causes obsessive compulsive type of cleaning that drives my family insane.

5. Both kiddo's leveled up in Swimming.  Their hard work is showing.

Lastly, the Fainting Couch…

I have a vintage card share too.  It's vintage because it uses a set that is pretty old but I kept for just the right reasons.  Since it's retired I gave it my own name too.  It's my Johnny Depp set.  You know me and my PIRATE obsession.  Brandon had a birthday party and lo and behold the birthday boy holds an obsession like mine. He loves Pirates.  I had to make him a card using my favorite set.  Luckily this card did not have to go through airport security.  It would never make it with all the brads I used. 

I hope your weekend is filled with fun things.  The next two nights we have scouting events.  It's going to be VERY busy.

XOXOXO

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I have another quick card to share with you today.  This was a birthday card I made for one of Alexis's friends. 

This was probably a little over the top for one of her little girlfriends but I was in the mood to sew and play. I love the butterflies and I hope it made the birthday girl feel special. 

Hope your Friday is FANTASTIC.  I'm off to play with my Brownie Troop.  We are getting ready for World Thinking Day and have a lot of research to do on Greece.

XOXOXO

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