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. 

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

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. 

Fresh Cuts

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. 

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)

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.  :)

I stink your sweet

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!

Happy Birthday!

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

Tart and Tangy Treat Bag

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

Tart and Tangy Class

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

Happy Bird-day

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!

Celebrate You

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

RAK from Barbara!

This card came from my friend in Florida.  Thanks Barbara!  It is more beautiful in person than in this picture.

I think the stamps are by CTMH.  But I am not sure about the paper.

I love it!  Another card for my BARBARA bin as it was feeling a bit lonely.  :)

Hope you all had a wonderful Week end!