Birthday Train Invitation

How adorable is this birthday train invitation? My son is all about trains & he's going to love them! I've gotta give a big shout out to my crafty friend, Karen, who's always on the lookout for cool stuff.  She picked up this train punch from Martha Stewart for me & surprised me with it this past week.  Thanks so much, Karen!

Best Wishes

Just popping in to post a card I made recently for a magazine submission.  The theme was "Brides & Babies".  I thought this would make a nice card to give a bride & groom on their wedding day, or even to give to the bride for her bridal shower.  Something blue & all...  The card was made using the faux silk technique.  If you have questions about faux silk, just comment here or drop me an email!

Supplies:

Soft Suede textured cardstock
Very Vanilla cardstock
Tissue paper
Soft Suede ink pad
Marina Mist ink pad

Marine Mist 5/8" satin ribbon

Antique brads

SU Basic Pearls

SU Scallop edge border punch

Medallion background stamp

Sincere Salutations stamp

* All supplies by Stampin' Up! except tissue paper

{heart} U

Here's another super simple V-day card using scraps.  No muss, no fuss...just a single stamp set & a handful of scraps.  What could be easier? :)

Supplies:

You & Moi stamp set (retired)
Poppy Parade cardstock
Whisper White cardstock
Poppy Parade ink pad
Early Espresso ink pad
SU scallop trim border punch
SU Basic Pearls
Paper piercing tool
Crochet thread

* All supplies from SU except crochet thread.

Love Love Love

Here's a little Valentine's Day card I made using scraps off my desk!  So quick & simple!  The heart stamp is an incentive stamp I had laying around & the sentiment is from the "You & Moi" set (retired).  You could modify this card using any small sentiment & heart stamp you have.

Card recipe:

Early Espresso cardstock
Whisper White cardstock
Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Crochet thread
Early Espresso ink pad
Pretty in Pink ink pad
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker
Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write marker
SU Basic Rhinestone
Paper piercing tool
Signo white gel pen
SU scallop edge border punch

* All materials are SU except crochet thread.

Filled with Love

Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 - January 24, 2011


Details: Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards, and during the Filled with Love promotion from Stampin' Up!, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more!

From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase an exclusive Filled with Love Bundle.

See full color images & details here.

Item #124380 Filled with Love Bundle (W) - $32.90
*Includes Filled with Love Wood-Mount Set and exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper

Item #124381 Filled with Love Bundle (C) - $26.90
*Includes Filled with Love Clear-Mount Set and exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper

Item #124156 Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack - $9.95
*12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink

I'm back!

Wow...I can't believe it's been over a year since I've posted on my blog! So much has happened over the past 12+ months, beginning with the construction of our new home. A home that, although is a long-awaited dream come true, is situated in an area so rural that no fast-access internet can find us...until now. Allow me to clarify. I have been without internet access FOR OVER ONE YEAR, people! If I've learned anything it's that I can overcome life's obstacles - even a biggie like no internet. Haha!

In any event, I am back & I've been crafting. I hope that you'll rejoin my little blog & see what I've been up to this past year. I'll be posting frequently in an effort to catch up. I've missed you!

The stranger it is, the better I like it!

Ok, so this is one of those random posts... You know, the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with the topic that you started this whole blog about? Anyway, here's a strangely delicious recipe that I just couldn't resist sharing. I think it came from my friend Lynn's recipe file & Lord only knows where she got it. Try it....you'll like it!

DINNER PANCAKES
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. pancake mix
4 strips bacon, fried crisp & crumbled
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 T. grated or finely minced onion

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture onto a hot griddle & cook as you would normal pancakes.

Garnish with sour cream & fresh chives. (You could also use dried chives, just mix them into the sour cream & let sit in the fridge overnight).

Serves 4.

De-lish, I promise!

Great Deals on Stampin' Up!

Hello! I apologize for the long delay since my last post! Between the kids going back to school & the construction of our new house, the blog-o sort of fell to the back burner. I have LOTS of new projects to post, so look for that in the next couple of days. But today I want to let you know about a couple of super deals going on at Stampin' Up!

First up - the new CLEARANCE RACK:

This fantastic selection of surplus merchandise is being offered at up to 80% OFF REGULAR PRICES!

All items are retired or discontinued - no current catalog merchandise. Available while supplies last. All sales final. No returns or exchanges, except where defective.

Just click on the following link to see a complete list of available merchandise & drop me an email if you want to place an order!

STAMPIN' UP! CLEARANCE RACK

Next - the "DEAL OF THE WEEK" promotion:

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! is offering a "Deal of the Week". No limits & no minimum purchase necessary. THIS DEAL ENDS 10/12/09 AT 9:50am MT. Just drop me an email if you want to place an order!








#109183 Trio Flower Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 10.99









#109041 5-Petal Flower Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 10.99












#110709 My Way Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 11.99

FOR SALE

FOR SALE -

Paper storage cube from Hobby Lobby. Measures 43"x14"x14". Includes: 23 acid-free dividers, multiple connectors to customize to your needs, casters & black cloth dust cover. Unit is fully adjustable to accomodate paper, albums, etc. Can also be connected to additional units to expand storage capability. Retails for $49.99.

I'm selling this unit for $25.00 plus shipping (if you're outside my area). If you're interested, please email me! Thanks!

**EDITED TO ADD: ITEM IS SOLD. THANKS, KAREN!**

SU! Deal of the Week

Want to pick up a super cute punch on the cheap??? Then grab the Heart to Heart punch (item #113694) from Stampin' Up! It's the Deal of the Week & at only $10.99 it's more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!

Order it today! Offer valid through July 31, 2009.

Don't forget - there's one more week left for the Idea Book & Catalog FREE with on-line purchase. Just click on the link in the sidebar to place your order. Don't miss out! Offer valid through July 31, 2009.