Thank You, Jeanne!

Look at what I got in the mail from Jeanne.......

Isn't she the cutest hedgehog evah!?

And isn't Jeanne a sweetie?!

Here is the card she sent with it.  I love the flower soft she used on the tree.  Now, it is on my wish list.

Mom cam

Thank you so much, Jeanne!  You are sooooooooooooooo sweet!

I haven't created this week, because I have been addicted to YouTube videos on digital scrapbooking.  I am learning a lot and now I need to apply it.

Happy Stamping!

Reading Buddies

I finally took the time to take the first lesson in my Digi: In Deep class from Jessica Sprague.  Boy, I learned a lot.  I had to review the videos on some of the tasks just to know what to do.  I love all the new techniques I learned.  This class definitely takes you to another level of digi scrapping.  Here is what I learned:

• Created complex shapes with the Photoshop drawing tools, including the vector drawing tools and the marquee tools
• Used compound shapes as clipping masks
• Created straight scalloped edges on patterned paper
• Added "pop" to a photo with a colored overlay
• Wrapped ribbon around objects
• "Hung" a tag from ribbon
• Created compound masks for a single sheet of patterned paper
• Created a semi-transparent journaling box with shaped text in it
• Re-colored textured items on their own layer

It is so much fun to scrap pictures of my boys.  Scrapbooking is my first love of paper crafting and will always be part of my creativity.

Look how little they they are in this layout!

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Happy Stamping and Scrapping!

Stamp Out Alzheimer's

The big event has finally arrived!  The challenges have begun at the Stampin' Out Alzheimers website, and you do not want to miss all the fun and fabulous prizes!  If you haven't registered and made a minimum $5 donation (which will go 100% to the Alzheimers Association!) you can do so by clicking on the yellow "give" button in the Stampin' Out Alzheimers box on the right sidebar of my blog.  It'll take a little while to approve your membership, and then you're in!  This has been a true labor of love for Jen Tapler, and she's been buried under a ton of work to make this event happen, so don't panic if you don't get instant approval.

Happy Stamping!

Sketch Challenge sk052309

I am host this week at Paper Craft Planet for the sketch challenge.  I was inspired by the Good Times My Stickease pack and paper from CTMH.  

When you upload your card at Paper Craft, don't forget to tag your photo sk052309, so I can find it and put it in the gallery.

Here is my card for this sketch.

Have fun and Happy Stamping!

My Star

Today, is the last day of school and I didn't feel like cleaning, so I took the time to create another layout.  This is the first entire digital scrapbook kit I purchased.  I bought it from Sweet Shoppe Designs and it is There's No Crying in Baseball by Libby Weifenbach. 

You can click on the link to see the kit I purchased.  I like it because it had papers, elements and quick pages.  I started with two of the four quick pages; however, I added elements and journaling.  It seems like I just can't leave a page as is.  I have to play with it.  I have too much fun adding embellishments.  I added one element that did not come from Libby's kit.  It is the "my star" frame that I used as my journaling box.  I downloaded that from Sweet Tomato Designs called Dream On.

In addtion, I added an overlay from Shabby Princess called Too Soon.  It was the perfect brown distressed edge for my pages.

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Don't forget to check back tomorrow.  I am hosting the sketch challenge on Paper Craft Planet.

Happy Stamping!

Simple Birthday

Just a quick post to show you a couple more of the quick birthday cards I put together from the Good Times Level 2 paper pack and My Stickease.

Still busy with PTA duties.  Only three days of school left...YAY!  I am so ready for summer break and spending all day with my boys.  

I have some of my CTMH stamp sets for sale.  They have been used, but are in good condition.  If you want a list, please send me an email at stampfest@cox.net.

Happy Stamping!

Happy Graduation, Jacob!

My nephew, Jacob, is graduating from high school today.  Boy, I can remember when he was born.  Time sure flies!  This is the card I made for him.  I purchased the graduate boy image from The Greeting Farm.  This is one of the first digital stamps I have purchased to color in and it was easy.  I printed from my  Canon printer on Gina K 120 lb. luxury white paper.  I used my copics to color him and I didn't see any smearing.  In addition, it is the first time I used the Gina K paper.  It is really nice and thick.  Love it!

I wanted to add a hip statement to Jacob's card, so I stamped "Dude u ROCK".  The stamps sets for the sentiment are Dude (retired), Dino Roar and solo u.  Those are all from CTMH.  

I used my nestabilities label two set and my cuttlebug embossing folder.  Oh, I love my toys!

Happy Stamping!

Thank You, Barb!

I have the best bloggin' friends, evah!  Barb Walker from The Buzz sent me these two cards this month.  The Riley card "Pamper Yourself" was for my birthday and the Thinking of You card was for Mother's Day.  Barb, you are so kind and creative.  Inky hugs!

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The school carnival is over...YAY!  It was a big success and now, there is only one week of school left.  Then I will be back to my stamp room on a regular basis.  I can't wait!

Not much time to stamp this weekend either.  My sister, Connie's, youngest child is graduating from high school on Sunday, so we are going on a road trip.  She will be an empty nester next year and my youngest is going to preschool.  Connie and I are only four years apart...hmmm!  She was married at 21 and I didn't get married until I was 32.  Connie is going to have a lot of time to visit me next year....right?

I have a question for you digital scrappers out there.  Have you heard of ScrapWow digital site?  I got an email today from them about their membership and am tempted to try it.  Are any of you a member?  If so, do you like it?

Happy Stamping!

Staying Young

Here is another quick card I put together with the Good Times level 2 pack and My Stickease.  I am not one to lie about my age, but I do believe in living honestly and I hear eating slowly is a great idea.  I don't seem to do that...LOL!

I believe to the way I try to stay young is to be happy and enjoy every day.  I love the quote by Abraham Lincoln, "Everyone is as happy as they make their minds up to be."  That is one I have taped below our family calendar and read often, especially to our boys.

BTW, I just turned "42" and I love every age I am.  They just seem to keep getting better.

Only eight days left of school this year....YAY!  I can't wait to get back to my desk and create. 

Happy Stamping!