Sunday, December 7, 2008

Featured Designer: My Sister

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This is one my sister did in California for a craft show.  Isn't it just adorable.  :)


Thanks Peanut for sharing with me.  :)



Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Winter Play: A verry Merry Christmas to you

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It is hard to believe that it is December already?  I seems as though we skipped right over November.  This past week end was a 4 day week-end for us in the house hold.  We spent Thanksgiving in New York at my brother-in-laws house and my husbands family.  It was nice to be with everyone again.  But you know the feeling...  It's always nice to show up... but even better to go home to peace and quiet.  lol


Here in a few weeks my husband and I will me making a trip down south for Christmas.  We are going to Tennessee to spend it with my Family.  As we are preparing for that trip I'll let in on a few things that we are going to fit in during our week there as the time comes closer.


I made this card above for my 1st day of my 12 Days of Christmas.  I really like how the ribbon is tied.  It sort-of looks like a Christmas ornament hanging down.  On my first day of my 12 Days of Christmas I Challenged my customers and friends to make a card using only one color ink pad.  In this card, I chose Chocolate Chip and only used that color ink on this card.  I can't wait to see what they come up with.


Supplies:    Stamp Set:  Winter Post & Best Yet  Paper:  Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Natural Ivory, Ski Slope Designer Series Paper  Ink:  Chocolate Chip  accessories:  Red Gingham Ribbon, Silver Brads, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1/16 hand-held punch, scallop edge punch, stampin' Dimensionals


edited:  I am not sure I like how the picture looks.  It looks weird.  I'll have to figure out this new typepad display thingy.  hmmm..




Friday, November 21, 2008

Snowman Poop

Img_0001b_2 Snow man poop.  Isn't this just the cutest?  The sentiment stamp is from Taylored Expressions.  The snowman Stamp is by Art Gone Wild.  I colored the image with my Prisma Colored Markers.  The snowman is a full size snowman I just punched out his head with my Stampin' UP punches.  The bags are little ziplock backs that I got from my local craft store. 



These are for a craft fair that I am doing with a friend on Dec 5th.  I am working on a bunch more projects too.  so stay tuned.



Happy Friday!



Thursday, November 20, 2008

Ready, Set, Snow!

Img_0006b I did this project for a workshop I did last week.  I got the idea from Stampin' Up Regionals.  It was being shown on the big screen and Itook a picture of it and here is my version. 



Used many of different punches for this little guy. 



Needless to this was a big hit at the workshop.



Last week end (Saturday Night) I bought the book "Twilight" and "New Moon"  I have finished both Last night.  Not even a full week.  I dieing to see the Movie now.  I think Dear Hubby and I are going to go on Saturday.  I have to go buy the other 2 books of the series.  "Eclipse" and I don't remember the next but I must have it anyways. 



I have a problem with putting a good book down.  I have to read and read and read somemore until it is finished.  I know many of you have the same problem.  :) 



Ok I have to go get ready for work.  I am running late as it is.  (which in not unusual... lol)



Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!

Calendar_11 This page here is from my October 2009 calendar coaster book.  Isn't it just darling.



I have one more kit left for $25 plus shipping.  Everything comes already stamped and punched.  You just have to put it together.  (colored pictures of each page is provided with instructions)



Have a safe and Happy Halloween.  :)



Anna



Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Joy!

Img_0001d This card is featuring sketch SC195 from Split Coast Stampers.



Unfortunately it is that time of year again...  The time of year for us to begin preparing our Holiday Cards.  However This wasn't that hard of a card to make...  So it may end up being one of my holiday cards.  Do you think they will make it in the mail....?  That is the question I should be asking myself before I begin cutting up all this paper... hmmm.. 



Enjoy your day!



Anna



Saturday, October 11, 2008

BOO!

Img_0069_3 This was one of the projects we did at my Work-Shop I hosted Friday night.  Isn't it just adorable. 



All items used are Stampin' Up! except for the bamboo sticks that my friend Dawn gave me.  Thanks Dawn. 



I favorite item today is the IN-COLORS Ribbon.  I really like the flexability of the ribbon.  It isn't stiff at all. 



Who out there is loving the Stampin' Up exclusive dies?  I AM.  :)



Happy Saturday.  (at least about 2 more minutes anyway) lol



Friday, October 10, 2008

Why Hello there Frankie!

Copy_of_franky Aren't you just a cutie!



Isn't this card just adorable.  I fell in love with him the moment I seen this card done. 



This card was a make-n-take at a crop I was at.  All items used are Stampin' Up!.  Including the exclusive dies by Stampin' Up.



Enjoy!



Thursday, October 9, 2008

Love Sunflowers

Img_0001e I absolutely love SUNFLOWERS.  They are so happy and so fun.  They are my ultimate favorite flower. 



This image shown here is watercolored on SU watercolor paper.  and I am into adding the little blue into the fall colors.  Don't they just blend really well together?



The ribbon is white ribbon that I dyed with my Classic SU more mustard ink pad. 



Happy Thursday everyone!  Only one more day til the week end.



I am trying to get more active in posting.  and I feel a little BLOG CANDY coming up soon.  :)



Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Season of Friendship

Copy_of_img_0001 Hi guys and gals.  I know I have been SERIOUSLY MIA for a long time.  I am actively working my Stampin' Up Business.  I am doing classes and home workshops almost every week-end.  Woo Hoo! 



This Friday night I am having a FREE workshop where we will be making some Fall and Halloween projects.  I really hope you can make it.  If you want to attend please shoot me an email to let me know you will be coming so I can prepare the items and have enough for everyone.



The card shown above is using a new stamp set from the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG called season of friendship.  I really LOVE how this turned out.  Isn't that little birdie cute! :)



Hope you all are enjoying the fall weather if you live in the Northern area's. 





Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Friend

Friend Here is another card I completed over the week end.  I LOVE the scallop square punch.  And with these colors....  JUST AWESOME.  I had so much fun over the week end stamping with a friend.  I can't wait to do it again.  :)



TV watching.  I haven't been much of a TV watcher in the past but now...  All I can say is THANK GOD FOR THE TV IN MY SCRAP ROOM.  Otherwise I'd get nothing done.  lol



So far my fav shows are: 



Monday:  One Tree Hill



Tuesday:  90210 (still too new to decide on it but it is ok) & not sure of the show that comes on afterwords I think it is "Predictions"?  Tonight was the premiere and it was pretty good.



Wednesday: I can't remember if there is a show this night.



Thursday:  Bones



Oh and i like my soaps:  Days of our Lives.  But as soaps go, you can miss a week and watch one day and be caught up. Great odds right?



There you have it.  My TV line up for this Fall. 



Have a great night.  :)



Sunday, September 7, 2008

I can't Thank You enough...

I_cant_thank_you_enough Isn't this card sweet? 



I was over at a friends house last night till 1:30 in the morning STAMPING.  Yes I said it...  Stamping.  It was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again. 



This card is featuring the Ronald McDonald set Say it with Scallops.  The new Square Scalloped punch and the star punches (both small and large).  Washington Apple DSP.  And 5/8 ribbon in Brocade Blue.  :)  Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, and So Saffron card stock.  The star I coated with Crystal Effects to give it some shine.



I am in the process of updating my class calendar for the fall.  I am sure there will be something in store for everyone.  :) 



Until later......   



A handmade card a hug with a fold in it.  :)



Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Fangs for the memories

Img_0025 My sister needed help with some inspiration using Batty for You.  She has a class Friday.  (Her First one as a Demonstrator)  Yippie for her.  So I helped with this card.  I new she had Pick-a-Petal and I thought this background was a cute one. 



I like how this turned out!



Happy Tuesday!



Anna



Monday, September 1, 2008

Kindness.....

Sas_6 Bashful Blue and Close to Cocoa, I really like how these two colors look together.  :) 



This is a new stamp set from the Fall/Winter IB&C called Flight of the Butterfly.  At convention we got this stamp set for free and this is the only card that I have done with it since I have been home. 



With today being a Holiday I get the luxury of cleaning my house and doing laundry.  HOW LUCKY AND I?  :) 



Hope your day is a nice relaxing one! 



Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Hope your Birthday is the Sweetest Ever!

Happy_birthday Thought I'd share a card with you today.  This stamp set is called:  Crazy for Cupcakes.  I had so much fun stamping this card. 



Hope you all are having a great week. 



Wednesday, August 20, 2008

My Stampin' Technique Booklet Vol 1

My_tech_book_vol_1 This is one of those little vinyl photo albums.  I took out the cover's (front and back) cut card stock to fit.  Decorated my front as shown added a little Dazzling diamonds on the flowers to give it a little bling.  And there you have it. 



This is what my Technique classes will do at the first class and we will do 3 techniques monthly and they will add the instructions and the samples into their book and they can refer back to it as needed. 



CS: Pink Pirouette, Ruby Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White



accessories:  Ticket corner punch, Pretty in Pink Brads, sponge,Hand died ribbon,  Scallop Border punch, 1/16th punch, dazzling diamonds, 2 way glue pen



ink:  Kiwi Kiss, Ruby Red, Pink Pirouette



Title printed from my computer onto whisper white card stock.



Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Kindness Mosaic Magic

Mosaic_magic Isn't this the coolest technique.  While at convention I bought the Demo Wow DVD.  Totally love that DVD.  I have watched it about 4 times since I have been home.



This will be part of my Technique Class coming up sometime in September. 



CS:  Kiwi Kiss, Summer Picnic DSP, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White



Ink:  Basic Black



Marker:  Real Red, Old Olive



embelishment:  Old Olive 5/8 ribbon, Scallop circle punch,  1 3/8 circle 1 1/4 circle, scallop edge punch, 1/16th punch, heat tool, Gold EP.



Set:  Tart and Tangy, Heard from the heart





Sunday, August 17, 2008

Success & Happiness

Img_0001 "Success is getting what you want.  Happiness is wanting what you get."



A friend of mine and myself have decided to do a 6 x 6 quote monthly.  Well it started out every time we get together but we happen to get together either every week or every other week and who has that much time..lol  This is the page I came up with.  I used one of the new sets.  I love it.  Absolutely love it.  The set is called:  Inspired by Nature on page 100 of your Fall Winter IB&C.  I also used a little technique we learned at Convention.  Where You thread your needle with Linen Thread and then go up one side of your 5/8 grosgrain ribbon (about 7 - 8 inches of ribbon).  Don't forget to tie a knot at the end so it don't pull through.  your thread spaces are about 1/4 of an inch.  once you get to the end you pull the ribbon to give it a scrunch.  Tie the ends together and you get a round flower like object.  (I really hope I am explaining myself well..lol)



Hope you had a fabulous week end.  TTFN



Thursday, August 14, 2008

Live with Passion

Img_0009 So, Did you think I went to convention and never came back?  I have seriously been through blog withdrawals. 



Speaking of blogging.  Did you hear that Shelli Gardner (co-founder of SU!) started her own blog.  Yep she did.  You can read here



OOOHHH..  Did you hear that SU! partnered with Sizzix and we now have our own exclusive dies from Stampin Up!  Just wait till you see Stampin' Up!'s Sizzix Big Shot..  It is just the coolest thing.



This card above was made with a new stamp set that I got at convention.  (this is actually one our Make N Takes at convention).  It is called inspired by nature.  I think it is just beautiful! using the new Kiwi Kiss card stock. 



If you haven't received your new IB&C please let me know.  You have got to see this cool stuff. 



OK I am off to bed now.  I just wanted to let you know I didn't fall off the face of the earth..lol 



TTFN



Saturday, August 2, 2008

Convention Luggage Tags

Convention_gifts I did these at work for my Convention gifts for "Inkeruptildawn" group.  Hope they like them.  I really like how they turned out.



Enjoy!



Friday, August 1, 2008

A True Freind is You Friend

Convention_swaps_1 This here is yet another swap I am in at Convention.  I signed up for the 3d swap over at SCS.  This is my coaster/post-it note binder clip-board.



I do believe this paper is retiring.  so sad.  I loved the brown and the pink.  It is just perfect.  :(



Being that I am typing this before I left for convention.  I am sure they will have lots of new DSP out that is just as fabulous.



Enjoy your Friday!



Thursday, July 31, 2008

Enjoy Every Moment-6 x 6

Convention_6_x_6_single_layout This here is another one of my swaps for Convention 2008.  I was kind of unsure of the Pale Plum, Perfect, Plum and then Old Olive.  But all in all I likey how it turned out. 



I used 2 stamp sets...  Enjoy Every Moment & True Friend.  The ribbon is the Artichoke Grosgrain.



You can barely see it but I stamped an image from the True friend in Pale Plum on the Pale plum. 



What do you think of the color combo's? 



Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Life is Good 6 x 6

Convention_6_x_6_double Right Now I am at Convention.  Today is the CHECK IN day.  We get our Bags, NEW CATALOGS, and 3 STAMP SETS!  yippie! 



This double 6 x 6 is my scrapbooking swap for convention.  I love the colors here.  The Elegant Eggplant stamped with White Ink is just so awesome.  I love how it pops.  I used the Boroque Motifs and Text & Texture Stamp sets.  Enjoy!



Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Always on my Mind.....

Convention_swap_always By the time this is posted I am on a Jet Plane to UTAH.  I am super excited to be attending Stampin' Up's 20th year anniversary Convention. 



This card here is using Stampin' Up's NEW In Colors ink and paper.  The stamp set used is Always.  This stamp set is a new one in my collection and can you believe it I have used it on 2 different cards.  :)



Have a wonderful day and be sure to check in tomorrow as I have pre-loaded up posts for every day that I am away.  All projects loaded are swaps I have done for convention. 



Enjoy!



Thursday, July 24, 2008

Birthday Wishes

Convention_swap_wow When I first made this card I had wanted it to go with the print at t he top and the solid at the bottom.  After putting everything together I stamped my sentiment....  and I stamped it upside down.  lol  FUNNY HOW THINGS WORK OUT.  I like this way much better.  :)



All items used are the NEW Stampin' Up In Colors.  :)



Happy Thursday.. 



(one more day till the week end..  yippie...  I can't wait)



Wednesday, July 23, 2008

You Mean Everything to Me

You_mean_everything_to_me I just got this stamp set and LOVE IT.  I got the layout of this card from one of the cards from here.  EXCEPT I used Bashful Blue as my Base.  and I used Kiwi Kiss as my green.  I changed up the words and I Stamped on bashful Blue.  and I used more of the Pumpkin Pie and Kiwi Kiss.  But gotta give credit where credit is due.  :)



Enjoy!



Anna



Monday, July 21, 2008

BLOG CANDY WINNERS

Anna_mollie_mac_8 Lets just pretend that it is Sunday 5Pm EST.  :) 



I have the 3 winners:  Please send me your mailing addresses.. 



**Barbara S.



**Kristi



**Tina



Woooo Hooo!  Congratulations. 



To the top you will see a distressed little tray that I altered and put some of my favorite garage sale finds in.  Isn't it Adorable.  I love the Blue Paisley Paper that is made by Molly & Mac.  It is just awesome!



Anna_mollie_mac_6 This box here (above) was a great find that I got at K-Mart on sale for $6.  I have had it for a while with good intentions of altering in.  When I opened the Molly & Mac paper I thought how perfect is Post card paper for this box.  It just fit so well.  I should have taken a picture of the top.  I put a creme flower on top and distressed it with brown ink and added some of the prima collage flowers on top.  Inside the box is a bunch of cards and envelopes that is made with Molly & Mac Paper.



The last photo (below) is of a box made by Charlotte McNamara.  Baker is her other son's name.  Inside the box it is lined with photo's of Baker and has some of his favorite trinkets inside.



This is all of the photo's I have of the Molly & Mac Projects.  Hope you all have enjoyed them. 



I am still working on Convention Swaps.  So I will be posting just not everyday.  This is the last week before Convention and I have a lot of swaps to still make.  :)  Nothing like waiting to the last minute right?  lol



Enjoy your Monday!



Anna



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Friday, July 18, 2008

Blog Candy-MOLLIE & MAC-BINDER CLIPS

**** Hey there all my dear little friends.  I am going to be extending the blog candy through Sunday at 5pm EST.  and I will be pulling 3 different winners.  YIPPIE!  As well as Pulling 3 different Winners you will each be getting MOLLIE & MAC paper packs, some coordinating ribbon, as well as some other fun goodies that I can throw into the box.  IF you haven't already done so, head on over to this post and leave a comment for this fun bundle of GOODIES....  ENTER BLOG CANDY HERE*******



Bella_rose_binder_clip Lookie Lookie at these cute binder clips.  They work great for photo holding or business card holding.  You could even use it to put a note on for a quick reminder.



The paper I used is the new BELLA ROSE DSP that will be in the New Catalog releasing Aug 11th. 



The For You sentiments came from Fresh Cuts.  I also used the small and large oval punch.  I love love the Riding hood Red ink.  (Wait till you see all the adorable new IN COLORS)  They are just fabulous.  The Taffeta Whisper White Ribbon just gives it a little more Dress-i-ness. 



Now it is time for a Mollie & Mac Project. 



Picture 1 is a bracelet that Charlotte (C0-Owner of Mollie & Mac and Mac's Mom) altered with the cute papers.  I know you are going to ask...  lol  but she used Mod-Podge to adhere the paper to the bracelet.  I think she said she got the bracelet at Target. 



Picture 2 is a note pad holder.  I used Coasters, binder clips, and post-it note.  :)  I like the stripped paper.  It looks sporty. 



Picture 3 is what they are giving away at CHA.  It is a cute paper sampler tied with white string.  I thought they looked so cute in the suit-case.  :)  **Stay tuned tomorrow for some other cute goodies to be revealed.



Mollie_mac_4 Anna_mollie_mac_4 Mollie_mac_1











I am quite sure Darlene did some adorable projects, I just didn't get to take any pics of them yet.  Hopefully she will send me some when she gets back home so I can show you how great these papers are for scrapbooking. 



Until tomorrow.  HAPPY FRIDAY!



Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Mollie & Mac Blog Candy #1

Summer_cha_paper_sneak_peak Here is a Sneak Peek of what Mollie & Mac's  first two wonderful paper lines looks like.  Isn't is just adorable.  They used recycled paper for their product.  And their paper is card stock base so it has that sturdiness that I think is great for scrapbooking or even altered art.



Darlene Kearns & Charlotte McNamera, the lovely ladies who own Mollie & Mac, were kind enough to give me 3 packs of their paper to give away here.



Just to give you a little behind the scenes of Where does Mollie & Mac Name actually came from:  Mollie is Darlene's Daughters name and Mac is Charlotte's Sons name-how cute is that? 



To be eligible for today's blog candy please leave a comment of what you think of these paper designs. 



One post per person.  And today's blog candy ends Thursday Night at Midnight EST.



  Mollie_mmac_5_2 This is to give you a Little taste of some of the artwork that is going to be displayed at CHA.  This beauty was made my Charlotte.McNamara.  Isn't it just gorgeous. 



Anna_mollie_mac_3_2 This one is one of the projects I made.  I used one of the striped papers to use as the band and I used one of the Burgundy papers as the mat for the "treat".   Adora was supervising me as I was putting her treats in the jar.  :)



Sunday, July 13, 2008

True Friend Paper Clip

Convention_swaps I know this picture stinks.  I keep moving my hands.  :)  It will be ok.  you guys get the idea any way, I am sure. 



All items used are stampin' up except the jumbo paper clip. 



This is one of my convention swaps.  I used the new Stampin' Up colors (riding hood red & Baja Breeze) in both inks and card stock. 



I didn't get much done this week end.  I was hoping to get majority of my convention swaps completed.  That didn't happen.  We watched friends kids Saturday.  Went to the park and watched movies. 



I will finish these clips tomorrow (I have 3 more designs) 



Gotta go get ready for work tomorrow.



Good Night All!



P.S.  I have 3 packs of the NOT YET RELEASED Mollie & Mac paper to give away this week as blog candy.  Keep checking back!  I am going to have blog candy for 3 days in a row.  :)  I also took pictures of some of the displays that is going to be on show at CHA.  :)



Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Deer Friend

Deer_friend_1 Yes it is Christmas in July!  he he he.



I promise this is the last Holiday Card for this week.  This is actually the first Spinner Card that I did with out it being a shoebox.  I really like how it turned out.  The key to get it to my like-ness is LAYERS.  I want the card to be sturdy not flimsy. 



All products here are Stampin' Up!



Deer Friends, Spunky Spots Wheel,  Choc Chip-Riding Hood Red ink's, Blender Pen (for nose) Riding Hood Red-Choc Chip-Kiwi Kiss- Whisper White Card Stock.  Bella Rose DSP, Ticket Corner Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch.  1/16 hand punch.  Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, window word Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, and 2 pennies.



This card is a standard 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card.   



I think this is my favorite card so far.  I think I may do this as one of my swaps I signed up for.  :)



Have a good night & see you tomorrow!



Deer Friends-Sweet Treat

Deer_friends_sweet_treat This card holds many of the NEW Stampin' Up Stuff that is going to be in the Fall & Winter IB&C.  I am loving all the new colors and stamps.  :)  They are just Fabulous! 



Deer Friends L2 Hostess Set



Bella Rose DSP



IN COLOR:  Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss



The Scallop Edge Punch



Also used are:  Spunky Spots wheel, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 Punch 1/16th hand held punch, Pop dots, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, choc chip ink & cardstock, and whisper white cardstock.



Have a wonderful Wednesday!  (Week-end is just a few days away..  yippie!)



P.S.  Blog Candy is coming up next week!  Stay Tuned!



Sunday, July 6, 2008

Sock Monkey

Sock_monkey I have been so anxious to use this set and finally a  moment to sit down and use it.  This is a new stamp set from Stampin' Up and it is going to be in the Fall Winter IB&C due out August 11th. 



All products used are Stampin' Up!



I used crystal effects on the balloons, hat and his mouth. 



I used Taylored Expressions Cupcake Sketch for this design.  This is my first time using her sketch.  Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #23Tecc23_sketch   



Enjoy the rest of the week end!



Sunday, June 29, 2008

The TO DO list is getting longer....

Well nothing to post today.  Just wanted to let you all know that Stampin' Up convention is at the end of July.  (which is just around the corner)  I am going to be busy busy busy with working on swaps and convention things.  I will be posting here and there.  And maybe more.  But in any case wanted to let you know that if by chance I am MIA for a bit it just means I am working on some swaps. 



Also coming in July is "BLOG CANDY".  I did Talk to my friends at Mollie and Mac and while they are away at CHA I will have some blog candy to give away.  :) 



Enjoy your day. 



Thursday, June 26, 2008

TOP SECRET STUFF....

I wanted to let you guys all in on a "secret".  There is a new scrapbook paper company in town.  Mollie and Mac.  I got some of of the paper (before release at CHA) to play with.  The paper is awesome.  Great thickness.  Recycled paper and has a nice smoothness.  Be sure to go to your local scrapbook store and let them know that Mollie and Mac will be at CHA in Chicago this year.  ooohhhh the best part.  the paper is already to ship after they place their order at CHA.  How cool is that! 



Maybe...  Just Maybe I could persuade Mollie and Mac to let me have a pack or two of the paper and I could do some Blog Candy while they are away at CHA.  Leave a comment and let me know if you think this is a great idea...



I can't show you what the paper looks like just yet.  but let me be the first to tell you that it is a definite must have on your list.



For You Fresh Cuts

Fresh_cuts_2 I think these are 2 of my favorite colors of Stampin' Ups put together.  Not Quite Navy and Certainly Celery.



I just got in the spunky spots wheel.  I think the spots make a nice statement on this card. 



All products are by Stampin' Up. 



Monday, June 23, 2008

Fresh Cuts

Fresh_cuts1 I know I have been MIA for the past few days. 



Last week end I went to a crop in Pennsylvania at a B&B. 



Got lots of scrapbooking for hire done.  :)  Which is what I aimed to do.  I can't wait to do some more scrapbooking.  :)



This past week end I had a Stamping Class on Friday Night and another one on Saturday.  We all had a lot of fun.  Hi Ladies and Thanks for a great class. I am looking forward to the next one.  If you ordered your kit by mail it will be going postal Wednesday Morning.  (as it is the soonest I can get to the post office.)



The above card I made real quick as it was late Thursday night and I needed a sample for Display at my class.  I really love the colors of So Saffron and Mellow Moss together.  They complement each other so well.  This set is called Fresh Cuts and if you don't already have it.  It is a must have.  It will be in the Fall Winter IB&C BUT you can get yours today.  Contact me for more info.



Have a great night and I will post again tomorrow. 



Wednesday, June 11, 2008

How it all began.....

Every year around the beginning of the Holiday Season I get the urge to do something crafty but in the end I always ended up buying my cards and such.



The year of 2001 was no different.  We were in our own house living our own dreams.  I did the traditional go to Michaels and buy stuff and add to the box of what I called "The Scrapbook Box".  I bought a scrapbook 8 1/2 x 11 did nothing with it.  Bought construction paper.  YES CONSTRUCTION PAPER.  the templates to trace circles and such don't forget the scissors. lol



Anyway at Christmas I received a card from my friend Tracy from (at the time) Michigan.  and this is what it looked like.  (yes I still have it, as a reminder of where I came from)



Christmas_card_from_cort_tracy_2001 This is using the Frosty stamp set that has just retired last catalog. and Black ink with glitter.  I loved this card then and I love it now.  Super simple and easy to duplicate without having to do a lot of coloring.



OK that's a little history about me.  :)



Tuesday, June 10, 2008

I stink your sweet

Pun_fun_envelope_pouch This is an envelope cut in 1/2 and 1/2 is crimped with the crimper and the other is not.



On the side that is not crimped goes on the outside with the crimped side on the inside.  Stamp the side that is not crimped for your focal point.  Fill with candy and slide into the other side and wrap with ribbon and your done. 



QUICK AND SIMPLE gift giving.



Have a great day!



Monday, June 9, 2008

Happy Birthday!

Tart_and_tangy_popsicle Isn't this just the cutest?



From the weather we have had this week end and today, this does look a bit refreshing!  I really like how this turned out.  I am a bit "orange" challenged.  I don't use it that much.  This was a quick and simple card to produce.  I did get the idea from another blogger.  However, I don't remember who.  (maybe I should start writing down the names and such) ohhh Next time!



All supplies used are Stampin' Up!



Happy Bloggin'!



Anna



Sunday, June 8, 2008

Tart and Tangy Treat Bag

Tart_and_tangy_treat_bag_2 These little guys are Strawberry Filled Bon Bons hard Candy.  I thought they would be perfect with the Tart and Tangy strawberry. 



It is so hot up here in New Jersey today.  Hope you all had a cool week end. 



Until tomorrow.  Happy Stamping!



Anna



Friday, June 6, 2008

Tart and Tangy Class

Tarttangyclasspic This is a class that I am having on June 20th & June 21st. 



If you are in the area shoot me an email and I'll give you all the deets.



Have a fun Friday.



Anna



Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Happy Bird-day

Img_0019b Happy Bird-day!



This card was made at my friends house when I went over to stamp with her a week or so ago.  This was a quick and simple card.  I cased it from some where.  Not sure where I got it.  I liked the layout!



Happy Tuesday!



Monday, June 2, 2008

Celebrate You

Img_0018b This card was made with the Stampin' Up's Tart and Tangy stamp set and the Summer Picnic designer series paper. 



I used my SU! markers to color the stamp of the Cherries and stamped it that way.  So I could get the 2 different colors.



Hope your week end was a good one!



anna