She’s 8 and Great!

My baby is 8 today.  I need time to stop! I love this sassy thing.  I love how she wiggles her bootie and dances around the house so happy.  I love how she is so giving and caring.  She amazes me.  I just love her so much. Had to get that off my chest. 

So Saturday was the big party.  A total of 6 little girls were able to come and WOW are girls loud.  Add Justin Bieber to the mix and now we are talking really loud.  <sigh> It was hilarious watching them sing his songs and they knew EVERY word.  I just laughed and Brandon just shakes his head.  It was too much for him.  I was getting bummed when I couldn't find someone to make a JB birthday cake.  Then the Prince came up with a brilliant idea.  This is why I call him the Prince.  Check this out:

I made cupcakes and The Prince worked some Photoshop magic.  Brilliant.  Bye Bye Selena Gomez… Hello Alexis.  I hope JB doesn't mind.  I'm sure if he could have seen the smile on her face when she figured out it was her wrapped around his arm HE would of smiled too.  She was over the moon.  She really didn't ask for much for this party.  She wanted a JB cake, slumber party and then ONE more thing.  She wanted Daddy to "cater" the party in a Tuxedo! Oh good grief! Seriously, Alexis? There is just something to say about Daddy's and their daughters! You know he is wrapped around her little fingers.

He put that uniform on and you can see from a side view what kind of smile that brought.  I was standing on the other side saying, "hubba hubba!"  There is something to say about a man in uniform.  Thanks Alexis… it was great for me too!

Here is her birthday card.  Bright, fun and girlie. 

Time for me to get in the bed.  It's been a jammed packed weekend.  I have lots to get ready for Leadership in Nashville this coming week.  Working out some last minute details of my travel plans and shoes.

More news tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Oh… Just one more pic.  She just makes me giggle!!!

XOXOXO

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Get ready for more laughs!

Well, once again I am here to entertain.  You won't believe what has happened now.  Just as I was getting in the groove of working in my room once again we had a little crisis yesterday.  To me this is a DISASTER and for Russ it's just a small bump in the road.  Let me explain!

We are doing a few upgrades to the new house.  Very exciting but remember I have NO patience.  NONE!  Yesterday we had a sprinkler system put in.  Our yard is huge and too much for me to be twirling sprinklers all over the place.  He was supposed to be here on Friday but the equipment broke so he said he would see me Saturday.  No problem until he started digging and hit my Phone/Internet line.  This was after everything was clearly marked by the utilities peeps.  Grrr…. Once again I am back at Starbucks using the internet.  I think someone in Cyberland does not want me using the internet.  While I love Starbucks (REALLY obsessed with it) it's such a HUGE pain to leave the house. I'm finding this to be my NEW home office.  The good thing about being at Starbucks is I have cards all over the table and a catalog open.  Surely someone will notice this pretty stuff and ask about it.  Now with no internet at the house this means I'm actually stamping and being strategic in how I am going to approach this town with my over abundance of stamping supplies.  It also called for another quick melt down on my part followed by another shopping trip.  Man does shopping cure lots of things as does Russ. 

So, last night I pulled out my new stamps and started creating.  I'm in love with these new stamps and accessories.  Stampin' Up! just knows how to make me happy.  Every time I start playing with the new stuff I just want to scream with delight.  One of my favorite stamp sets is Aviary (120462) *Note: The numbers I typically give for the stamp sets are clear!  I love birds in all sizes but these bird cages are just so beautiful and the birdies are little chubby things.  Squeal!

This card has all kinds of fun stuff on it. 

First, the bird cage and birdie was stamped using Craft ink.  I LOVE craft ink.  It gives your image a very different look than Classic Ink.  I love the new Craft Spots.  Now we have the beautiful new colors in the Craft ink.  So fun. I used the Elegant Soiree DSP (117163) for the bottom half of my card.  The base is Marina Mist.  WOW is that a pretty blue.  I used the Sanded background stamp (109294) and then used an image from Friends Never Fade on the right side of the card.  All this was stamped using Marina Mist craft ink.  The "Friends" sentiment came from the Just Believe stamp set (120453).  This is another GREAT set.  Other additions or addictions… Basic Pearls that are self adhesive and a Soft Subtles Designer Buttons.  WOWSER!  I love *LOVE* these buttons. 

This next card has a little vintage but a lot of BRIGHT colors.  Now until recently I would never admit to you that I wasn't a Bold Bright fan.  But since Shelli recently did I feel I can too.  I didn't like them AT ALL.  Now with the color change I LOVE them.  They just seem RIGHT.  This card uses all Bold Brights except for my all time favorite Crumb Cake. 

I wanted a little vintage added to this card so I used the stamp set Notably Ornate (120561).  Beautiful set.  I stamped that directly onto the Crumb Cake base in Melon Mambo Classic ink.  I stamped the bird cage using Melon Mambo Craft ink.  Can you see the difference? I punched a Melon Mambo 2 3/8" Scallop Circle and then cut a Daffodil Delight circle using my Circles #2 Die Cut (114526) for the Big Shot. I use this die cut a lot and even more now with the new Extra Large Scallop Circle.  Fits snug as a bug.  I added a Daffodil Delight button from the Bold Brights Designer Buttons.  You will see I tied the button a little crazy to be different.  <smile>

So these are my late night Saturday creations.  Once I go home today I need to put Lexi's frames and Decor' Elements on her wall while Russ paints our Master Bathroom.  Things are coming together.  Still a lot to do and I'm trying REALLY hard to be as patient as I can.  

You still have today to post your burning questions.  I have LOVED reading them and promise to answer all of them.  It may be a series of Videos but we will get all of them answered.   You have until Midnight MT tonight to get them posted. Just leave a post under any of the last three posts.  Let's PRAY that Mr. Internet man comes on time tomorrow and fixes the BIG problem.  <sigh>

Hope your Sunday is going GREAT!  It's a cloudy day here in Virginia.  Looks like it may rain. 

Big Stampin' Hugs!

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Oh the Mess!

After being in my stamp room the last couple of days, I have now created an organized MESS.  I have found things I haven't seen in a few years.  Today I spent the majority cleaning all over the house.  I found myself jumping from one room to the next and then landed in my stamp room to stamp but ended up organizing and stamping.  I am sure other demonstrators will relate to what happened to me tonight.  I must admit that I am NOT one to stamp at Stampin' Up! Events.  When I go I have all good intentions to stamp my Make n Takes.  However, my mouth gets the best of me and I end up just gabbing away.  I tell myself every event that I will stamp these as soon as I get home.  YEAH RIGHT!  It never happens and I end up just collecting them.  Tonight I found Make n Takes from two conventions ago and Leadership.  YIKES.  Since a few of the stamp sets were no longer available I put them to good use with different stamps.  Here is what I stamped tonight:

I used the Elements of Style and Punched Posies stamp sets from the Summer Mini catty for this card.  This was a make n take from this past Leadership. 

I used the Punched Posies on this card too.  The sentiment is a Rub On.  I think these are from the Rub On's that were offered in the last mini.  They are very similar to the Chit Chat Rub Ons which I love so much.

This is super simple card and yet another Leadership make n take using different stamps.  I love the Elements of Style stamp set. 

This is a 8 x 8 scrap book page.  It uses the stamp set Punched Posies.  This stamp set is a Level 2 Hostess set that is just AWESOME.  Love that the images coordinate with our punches. 

The center of the flower I punched a small flower using the Punch Pack and then put a Bitty Button that coordinates on top of that.  I love the sentiment on this page.   

It's way past when I wanted to go to bed tonight.  I have my last club tomorrow night.  I am totally SAD!  I miss my club members already and I haven't left Colorado yet.  YIKES! 

Oh, I have one more share…

My sweet girl had her Cheerleading awards party today.  She was so excited because she got an award for her cartwheels.  She couldn't do them when she first started on the squad and now her cartwheel is perfect.  Check out her excitement!

Hope your weekend is FANTASTIC!!!!!

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He’s a Chubby Bird!

He's a CHUBBY bird.  I have a huge love affair for birds.  When I was at the Leadership Convention this past January, Shelli Gardner (our CEO and Co Founder of Stampin' up!) made a beautiful bird book that I couldn't take my eyes off of.  It was just pretty!  I wanted to replicate it as much as I could and make this a Gratitude Book for myself and my customers.  I taught this class last week and it was a blast.  It was a busy class, but a FUN class.  These little chipboard bird books are available in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  They are only $4.95!  Get OUT!  I used the beautiful Bella Bleu DSP on the front and back of the book.  The rest of the pages we painted with a Vintage White Acrylic paint.  The wing comes from the So Tweet Chipboard.  It's actually another bird, but used as a wing.  That was Shelli's brilliant idea.  So fun.  On the inside I used lots of punches, the Define Your Life stamp set, and the Galaxy Fine Glitter.  This is a NEW favorite product of mine.  I love it and it adds just the final touch to a project.  I also used  my FAVORITE wheel, Very Vintage.  Remember, I said that is just a must have for EVERY project.   That wheel has a special place on my desk because I use it all the time.  UGH! 

On to other news… I was very overwhelmed with responses to my last project I posted using the Glassine bags.  Many of you asked for a tutorial.  I am so sad to say that right now I am giving the ole' "Life Tutorial" to my dear kiddo's.  You know this tutorial…. respect, be kind, and love each other.   If time permits in the next week or so, I may write a tutorial and it will be FREE.  Between keeping the kids life normal, and my business on task… I had to bury the Super Woman CAPE for a little while.  Please know I appreciate all your extremely kind comments. It makes my day and especially on the days my dear sweet kids <rolling my eyeballs> are not being so kind to each other.  <sigh>

Have a fabulous week!  More fun things to share this week. 

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Just where does my time go?

It seems like time is just flying by lately.  I am finally back from a whirlwind, but WONDERFUL vacation.  I had a great time with my family in Florida and then headed to Phoenix for the BEST Leadership I have ever been too.  First, Phoenix is a GREAT city.  I loved the weather and everything about that place.  I also made some GREAT memories with my downline.  While it was pretty busy during the conference I loved spending time with so many demonstrators.  Being with my friends on the Advisory Board was delightful.  It's funny how in the beginning I really did not know many of these ladies and now I feel like they are my sisters.  Older of course.  ROFL!  I am sure I am going to hear about that one.  <smile>

To sum it up… GREAT time.  I do have pictures, but not many.  I was too busy gabbing.  Nothing unusual.    I am going to ask my sweet friends if I can borrow some of their pictures. 

Well, I do have a few fun things to share.  These are some of the swaps I have done recently. 

I used the set Garden from the Heart.  I also used the new Scallop Punch that you can get during Stampin' Up!'s fantastic Sale-a-Bration special going on NOW.  Wow there are alot of great stamps and accessories in that catalog.  I also used the stamp set Well Scripted (117072).  I love the elegance that each of the sentiments have.  Great set!

I thought this card was appropiate.    This is the Good Neighbors stamp set in the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  Isn't that the cutest set.  Love these little houses. 

Gotta run.  Getting ready for some fabulous ladies stampin' at my house. 

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