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How many does it take to dress Bucaneer Twins??!!

I sure don't know the *right* number, I just know 2 adults is NOT ENOUGH!! WHEW!!! I have put I a full day already!!

One Hippy Girl and twin Bucaneers and I am EXHAUSTED!! It's gonna be a whirlwind day of parties and parades. I will share some pix in the next few days.

Happy Halloween everyone!! 

Everyone needs a little *bling* in their life

*Dazzlin' Diamonds* ... is what all the greatest sparklin' cards are made of!!

Check out these projects I have created...they are bustin' with *blink* baby!!

This card really is SPECTACULAR in person...the picture does not do it justice AT ALL!! Click on it to see it larger...but it still is not the same as *in person*. For those of you who have been lucky enough to stamp this card with me, please post how it really looks when you see it yourself first hand :)

If you would like to make this card or purchase supplies to make this for your holidays cards, just send me an email and I will happy to share with you how EASILY it's all done!!

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*bling* *bling* *bling ...LOTS more *bling*!!

These are a few of my projects that we created at my Stamp Camp this month.

The same card as shown above, a small *Note Tote* with note cards, a luggage/keychain.

Again the photo does not show how stunning these projects are!!

Wanna make some yourself?? Contact me to find out how!!

Stamp Clubs...Stamp Camps...It's ALL good!!

I have lots of fun stamping events coming up and I have a few seats left if you would like to join us!

One of my *fave's* is my Stamping Clubs!! I love that we get together each month and stamp!! Everyone takes turns being the Hostess and earns FREE Stuff!! There are many many OTHER Club Benefits too!! Check out the club bennies using the link over on the left :)      <============

Tonight I have a *special* hand stamped treat for all the club members that attend our get together. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks about the gift. I won't give away what it is until after tonight's event...just back soon to spy the giveaway!!

Anywhoo...It's a GREAT group and we have tons of fun. The best part is the friendships that have been formed.

If you would like to join a club, or would like to form your own club contact me ASAP!!

This sample is *one* of tonight's FREE Club Projects...Wanna Join us to make this card? Contact me!! 

Another of my *fave's* are my Stamp Camps!! These events are so much fun because in addition to stamping one really cool card, we also create four other 3D projects!!

My next Stamp Camp is this coming Saturday and I have to say the projects are really great!! Of course, I can't share them yet with you because they are a surprise for those who are attending!!

I do have a few seats available if you would like to join us. Contact me ASAP to let me know you are coming!!

I stamped this card using the Autumn Elegance Kit. I also added some Copper cardstock and Copper Embossing. In person this card is very pretty!!

Dots & Dashes...

Thank You to everyone who posted comments and emailed me about my blog!! Keep em' coming!! It's great to hear from you :)

Here are a few fun projects that are so easy!! I hope you enjoy them and are inspired to make them too.

I can't get enough of the Dots & Dashes Background Paper!! This card was a snap to make and everyone loved it when I demo'ed at workshops. The sentiment comes from the Exclusive Level 1 Hostess Stamp set - Riveting. What's so cool about this card  is that the circle functions as the closure for the card which opens towards you and down...very funky!! Contact me for details if you would like to make this card and to find out how to get this stamp set.

Below are my initials which I covered with...you guessed it!! Dots & Dashes. These patterns and colors are so happy and fun...they make me smile. What a great gift this little project makes and it is totally affordable!! The letters run under $4.00 each. I used acrylic paint on the edges, Modge Podged with a sponge brush on the top surface of the letters and just laid a hunka paper on top. Once it's dry, take a SU! Sanding Blocks and "sand" the excess paper off. That's it!! You can seal it with a little Modge Podge on  the top if you want.

 

These make fabulous gifts!! Think of the possibilities!!

Here are some ideas for you...

Childs name for their room

baby's name for the nursery just

*BABY* for the nursery

*BATH*

How about some words of inspiration such as *CREATE*, *LOVE*, *HOPE*, *Dream*, *PEACE*.

Ok...you get the idea.

**NEW** Calling all Stampers & Scrappers!! When you email me a picture of your stamped projects and scrapbook pages I will publish them on my blog!!  Good idea...don't ya think?? I have created a Special gallery so I can show off great projects and celebrate the creativity in all of YOU!! How cool will it be to be published on  my blog...I would say WAY WAY COOL!!

As close to **Magical** as you can get...

It always seems sorta **magical** to me when a project comes together. When you really take a moment to think about it, crafting really does have a magical quality to it. We gather a whole buncha stuff, get our hands and fingers working like little Elves in Santa's workshop, weave in our imaginations and carefully with a little sprinkle of love, we create something - usually for someone else - that is made from our hearts to share. The creative process brings me so much happiness, peace and stress release. I hope that for all of you, creativity brings all of those things and more.

Ok so...We are ALL busy...But PLEASE find the time for YOURSELF to be creative, it will feel like a breathe of fresh air!!

Anywho...Are you curious about what I was able to create using all this stuff?? I **KNEW** it!!

Check it out and let me know what you think...magical or not?? **YOU** decide :)

These cards were *inspired* by a fellow SU! Demonstrator.

Remember the links below are live so check out the SU! cattys along the way!!

I LOVE this color combo!! So sweet and peaceful stamped the stamp sets from Snowflakes and from Snow Flurries in the 2006 Holiday Mini Catalog. I admit it!! I am a Alphabet Addict!! I try to use Alphabets stamps whenever I can and try to use them in unexpected ways to add in a little more fun!! Like here where I used the large *W* from the Letter Press Alphabet Stamp Set. This technique is called blocking or ommiting. On the tall card, notice how I replaced the small *W* on the stamp with the larger Letter Press *W*. The Regal Rose Stampin' Write marker helped out with the blocking task, along with a good cleaning of the stamp using the Stampin' Mist & Stampin' Scrub Pad. Cleaning you stamps in between is KEY to this technique. I PERFECTLY placed all the words by using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig would be next to impossible to do without this must have tool.

Inks & Cardstocks: Cool Caribbean Classic Ink & Cardstock found in the *In Color* limited edition 2006/2007 color family. Regal Rose Classic Ink & Cardstock in the Rich Regals Color Family.

Paper Only: Whisper White Card Stock was used for the top layers.

Ink Only: Certainly Celery Classic Ink in the Soft Subtles Color Family

Accessories: Large Open End Whisper White Envelope  for the tall card and Clear Envy for the standard sized card. Pierced the paper Regal Rose borders using the Paper Piercer & Mat Pack in the Crafters Tool Kit . The  Uni-Ball ^® Signo Gel Pen in white was used to outline the pierced holes for a snowy effect. Celery & Rose Grosgrain Ribbon and Silver Cording were used to tie the Aluminum Metal Rimmed Circle Tags were stamped with Versamark and embossed with Sterling Silver Embossing powder and the SU! Heat Tool. If youhave not yet purchased the SU! Powder Pals, add them to your Wish List..thay are a MUST HAVE!! The Faux Diamond technique was created using Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzlin' Diamonds & the SU! Heat Tool.  You can't see it, but I used 1 3/8 Cricle Punch to pop out a half circle on the flap of the Large Envy to add some interest. I also stamp a cute snowflake in the punched out area. SNAIL is ALWAYS my adhesive of choice!! 

Almost done!! I want to take a second to let you know about two SU! tools that I have just found AMAZING and you NEED to add to your WISH List. You all know I NEVER steer you wrong!! I highly recommend the New SU! Table Top Cutter It is absolutely fabulous!! I have used it every single day since I received it!! I have no idea how I ever lived without it!! It is really that great!! Next....the Acrylic Graph & Grid HELLLOOOOO!!!! If I had been using this years ago, when it came out in the SU! Catty, when I bought it, cuz I HAD to have it...had no idea why....my stamping & scrapping life would have been soooooo much easier!! Lay the grid on top of any project and WHAMO!! Right there before your very eyes are all the measurements!! Way Way Cool!! Ok...no sense in thinking about all the time you *could have* used this tool...get it on your Wish List NOW!! If you still have no idea why you should own these tools or any other SU! product for that matter...contact me, I would be happy to answer all your questions!!