Ladystamper

Okay, I lied. I didn't get my scrap page up here. Sorry! I worked almost all day on my presentation and flyers for my events this weekend. I didn't play at all! I really want to get my pages done so I can display them Saturday so, don't give up hope! I did take a few minutes to make a card for this week's blogger's challenge. Our challenge was to use Black, Red and Kiwi on a project. I got my new stamps yesterday so...an excuse to use them! I HAD to have these Fifth Avenue Floral stamps, they are gorgeous! I stamped the biggest bloom with real red classic ink onto whisper white and then used an aqua painter to add more real red ink and smear it around. You have to be careful doing this on whisper white cardstock. If you get too much water on it, it will bead up. I think I took it right to the bead point on this card. I added dazzling diamonds glitter all over to give it some class. The border along the bottom is the new Eyelet border punch from Stampin' Up! I lo

I have been working on my project for my Organizer Certification this week. I finally have it done and in the mail. What a load that takes off my mind! Of course, as you all know...there is always something ready to jump on and fill any holes in the load! I have a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society this Saturday at the Cocoa Beach High School Cafeteria from 11am til 5, and then a speaking gig for organizing at the local MOPS group on Monday morning. Never a dull moment! I hope to see some of you during one or both of these events. I did grab some stamping time today to make my mom a birthday card. Don't look mom! I did a bit of a non tradition color scheme on this. I mean, for my mom I usually do something uber pretty or frilly, but I really wanted to use some more of this awesome DSP from the new level 3 hostess set in the new catalog. I love it! Of course, my first choice when it comes to Old Olive is to pair it with Eggplant. I've always loved that color combo! I fi

I am sorry I didn't post last week...I was busy getting ready for Stampin' Up!'s leadership here in Orlando. I always love Stampin' Up! events. It is a truly wonderful company! I met up with old friends, made new friends and got to see the new catalog! Thursday night was the Manager's reception. SU reserved a whole section of Universal Studios just for us! We were afraid they were going to serve us hotdogs and popcorn for dinner....boy were we wrong! Asparagus, portabello chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, choclate fondue....and churros! It was soo yummy! They had several rides open for us but I am a ride wimp. I watched and then left early to get some much needed rest. It was a busy week! Here is a picture of my buddies and me with Spiderman. My son was pretty impressed that I got to meet the webslinger in person! I learned lots of new stuff and got lots of great swaps at leadership. I think it is very interesting how great minds work alike. Check out these three sw

I can still post my Friday's blogger challenge! I have missed a few weeks due to the holidays but had it on my goal list for today to participate this week. I'm not sure how I feel about this card....love it-hate it kind of thing. What do YOU think? Our challenge was to use Chocolate chip, Baja Breeze, Red, and white or vanilla. Interesting.....our holiday treasures designer paper had those exact colors in it! Coincidence? I think not! I started with a card base in Baja, added a layer of chocolate chip and then a layer of the holiday treasures DSP. The scallop circles were made with my Big Shot. The paper I used was a scrap and not quite big enough to make both full circles, so one is off center on the edge. I was bound and determined to use that partial scallop! The Thanks is from an upcoming SU stamp set. I stamped it in brown, colored it in with Red ink using my blender pen, and then added some glitz with clear stickles. I had originally put three silver brads in the bott

I have been doing a lot of organizing in my own home lately...my idea of a 'vacation' I guess, but I haven't taken pictures yet. I did want to share some pictures of a project I did before Christmas tho. These are for a client's 9 year old daughter's room. I have to say, this was one of my favorite projects so far. Partly because the client and her daughter were so excited and totally helpful, but also because of the drastic change that took place in this room. This particular girl is a high 'fire' personality. She did not spend much time in her room before the make over. When we were finished, she asked if she could do her home work in her room. Her mom was amazed! I didn't want to leave the room either. It was wonderful! I especially wanted to show the closet. It was overflowing when we started. When we were done...there was extra space! Check out the clear over the door hanger filled with Barbies! Because this girl is high 'fire' it is essen