Blog Candy Winner and Surgical Update

I apologize for not posting this yesterday as I should have!  The winner of the UStamp Blog Hop Blog Candy is ...

lisa808

Congratulations Lisa!  Your ribbon sampler should be arriving around June 22!!!  Please let me know when it arrives :)

I am hoping to get back to creating in the next few days.  I had my nasal surgery on Monday, May 21 and have been taking it very easy.  Since my craft room is upstairs and I wasn't supposed to climb the stairs for several days, I have not been able to create anything.  I tried to go up a few days ago, but I still tire quite easily.  I had the stents removed yesterday and it's amazing how much of a difference that made!  I'm noticing more and more energy and fewer and fewer naps :)  I am still on post-surgical restrictions but am slowly feeling myself again.  Actually, I'm feeling better than myself!  As I said, I hope to share something with you very soon!

Thank you all so much for sticking with me.

Until next time ... Happy Stamping!

Let's All Do The Hop!!!!

Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! 3rd Anniversary Celebration Edition 2012 World Showcase Blog Hop.

If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Erika Clark's amazing Stash Smash Book.  What an innovative way to use up your stash!  Erika is a FABULOUS Designer and always shares something special for UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!!




If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem, as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the FANTASTIC projects we have for you.  Since it is National Scrapbooking Month, I couldn't resist creating a fun
accordian tag book.  These are so quick and easy and pack a powerful punch! 




The accordion style and pockets make it easy to add photos and journaling to an easy to carry scrapbook!

As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!!


Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a dynomite prize of 12 inches of ALL the BRAND NEW Stampin' Up! RIBBONS!! These NEW Ribbons will be available as part of the NEW Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Catalog!! I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Tuesday, May 29th so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient!

AND there's MORE...LOTS MORE!!

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Thanks again for the opportunity to share my creativity with you!!

Mojo Monday 241

I know, I know, two posts in one day!  Can you imagine?  I just had to make a card for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch.  I've never used a Mojo sketch in time to link to their blog, but this time I think I'm going to make it in just under the wire! 

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

There are A LOT of sneak peaks on this card.  In fact, the only thing here that isn't a sneak peak is the Jewels Basic Pearls. 

It's dark here and the lighting in my room isn't that great, but let me tell you, these colors are DIVINE!  I've used Raspberry Ripple and Midnight Muse, two of our 2012-2014 In Colors as well as the beautiful Patio Party Designer Series Paper.  The stamp sets are Betsy's Blossoms and Itty Bitty Banners.  The banner was cut out with the fabulous new Bitty Banners Framelits! 

June 1 is just around the corner.  You can get all these goodies and more then! 

Thanks for stopping by and until next time ... happy stamping.  

Another Swap Card Reject

As I stated in a previous post, I am participating in a fun fold swap over at VC Rocks.  I wasn't overjoyed with my last card, so it was back to the drawing board for me.  I've done this type of center-step card before and I really like it.  I have TONS of the Everyday Enchantment DSP left (because I'm a paper hoarder and this is one of my faves), so I had the basics in mind for my color scheme and card type.  Then i had to come up with the stamp set and sentiment.  Here's what I came up with:

I honestly like this card , but it still wasn't quite right for me, so I did change a few things up.  I'll share the finalized version with you after I mail in my swap. 

I will be having sinus surgery tomorrow, so I will be away from my blog for awhile while I recover.  However, I will have a post for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop coming up on May 22-25.  Be sure to stop by and check it out!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and until next time ... happy stamping!

Supplies:

Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)

Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (SAB retired)

Poppy Parade Card Stock (119793 - No Longer Available)

Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Lucky Limeade Classic Ink (122935)

Calypso Coral Classic Ink (122939)

Simply Soft Stamp Set (Hostess - W-122565, C-122567) only available thru 5/31

Kindness Matters Stamp Set (W-122900, C-122902)

Everyday Enchantment Ribbon Bundle (SAB retired)

Jewels Basic Pearls (119247)

It's National Scrapbooking Month!

Just a heads up, in honor of National Scrapbooking Month, UStamp with Dawn and Friends will be hosting a free blog hop!  There will be full project tutorials available for each project shared.  Be sure to mark your calendars for May 23-25! 

Happy Mother's Day!

Although I believe we should honor our mothers every single day, today is THE day on which mothers everywhere are treated even more special!  I have many special mothers in my life ... My mother, my mother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, my grandmothers (I only have one living grandparent and that's my Granny), my aunts, my cousins and the list goes on!  Too ALL of you mothers out there, I hope this day is just as wonderful for you as it is for me.  No other job in my life has been as fulfilling or rewarding as that of being a mother.

Today's share is a card I created (and rejected) for a Fancy Folds Swap over at VC Rocks.  As I was working on it, I liked it, but it just didn't feel right for the swap to me.  I decided to take it in a different direction and turn it into a Mother's Day Card for one of the ladies listed above (not going to say who, as they haven't received it yet). 

Overall I'm happy with the way the card turned out.  I wasn't sure at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. 

Again, Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers out there!  Enjoy your special day.

Thanks for stopping by today and until next time ... Happy Stamping!

Supplies:

Blushing Bride Card Stock (No Longer Available)

Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (117152)

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406)

Messages for Mom Stamp Set (W-117016; C-118580) Available until 5/31

Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker (119801) Available While Supplies Last

Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Marker (120965) Available While Supplies Last

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad (119670)

Hearts Collection Framelits (125599)

Full Heart Punch (119883)

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (117332)

Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)

Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331)

Are We Done Yet????

And the answer is ... YES, as far as pre-challenge cards go!  Our 12th and final pre-challenge for VC Rocks was:

What is life without a little bling? Create your WELCOME or FRIENDSHIP card with bling appearing somewhere. A little bling, lots of bling or colored bling. Embossed (gold or silver), rhinestones, glitter, pearls or shimmer spray/paint bling...even foil that's been run through an embossing folder... the bling is up to you

Here is what I came up with:

I know it's simply, but I really, really like this card!  I used the Designer Cuts cards and envelope set from the Occasions Mini (and in all fairness, I created the card while the Mini was still current).  I layered a piece of Designer Series behind the cut out image and added Jewels Basic Rhinestones to random spots in the cut out.  Then I stamped my sentiment from With All My Heart in Blushing Bride Classic Ink.  This one was easy peasy for me and I think it's such an elegant look! 

Thanks for stopping by today and until next time ... Happy Stamping!