Butterflies & Memories

Sympathy cards for the families of those lost at sea...

there is no joy in the cards I share today.
they are all especially made for the families of the fisherman lost at sea...

Fancy Flower --parts...

did you ever wonder what the NEW extra large punch looks like when it is in pieces?? I made the mistake of mentioning that it was 'sticking' on one side... later on I came home & found this:



yes, he put it back together & it works.... ;)

Re-Introducing LOVE

I'm sharing this because it fits on so many levels...

Re-Introducing LOVE

You don't see enough of it.
Not because it isn't around,
but because people aren't looking.
Stop for a moment and look,
It's there.
all you have to do is use it.
Send it with flowers to your girl.
Take it home to your wife.
Hand carry it to mother, or dad.
Wear it around the neighborhood.
Salute the flag with it.
Share it with the rest of the world.
Love is 100% better than hate.
It does things and it gets things done.
With less effort.
At no cost.
You never have to replace it.
Because you never run out of it.
Love keeps fresh.
24 hours a day.
And the funny thing about it is,
the more you give of it,
the more you get out of it.
LOVE.
Use it everyday
It works !!!

Author Unknown -found while surfing...

Stamping 411's SSC139

another attempt at a Stamping 411 sketch!!

I used all STAMPIN' UP products:

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock, Item: 115320
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 115656
In Color '09-'10 Stampin' Write Markers, Color: Melon Mambo, Item: 116329
Old Olive 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 100702
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 102277
Kraft 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 102125
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 100730
Finial Press Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Die, Item: 115963
Eyelet Border Punch, Item: 113692
Modern Label Punch, Item: 116630
Trio Flower Punch, Item: 109183
Crimper, Item: 101618
Vintage Vogue, Item: 117690
Color Spritzer Tool, Item: 107066
Very Vintage, Item: 117693

Just for You ~ Upsy Daisy

Just for You ~ Upsy Daisy Bag was inspired by the Upsy Daisy set & the "I just had to do something that wasn't for someone else's color challenge or sketch" project... ;)

all STAMPIN' UP products:

Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die, Item: 118138
Fancy Favor Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die, Item: 115965
Eyelet Border Punch, Item: 113692
Modern Label Punch, Item: 116630
Not Quite Navy 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 101722
Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 103008
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 102277
Old Olive Jumbo Stampin' Around Cartridge, Item: 103670
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 105213
Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Item: 100052
Color Spritzer Tool, Item: 107066
Crimper, Item: 101618
Very Vintage, Item: 117693
Upsy Daisy, Item: 111710
Teeny Tiny Wishes, Item: 115370
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 100730
Stamping Sponges, Item: 101610
Frost White Shimmer Paint, Item: 116854
Silver Brads, Item: 104336

Easter's Garden Whimsy

today was a hostess club gathering day for me....
what can I say: LOVE YOU GUYS!!! & thanks for the FUN!!! ;)

here's a quick look at what we did today...
the first pic is a close of my card, next the whole card front & finally an offering of what each of the girls did.... ;)








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All STAMPIN' UP products:

• Gable Green 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 102795
  
• Pretty In Pink 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 100459
  
• Chocolate Chip 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Item: 102128
  
• Garden Whimsy, Item: 113502
  
• Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad, Item: 101731
  
• Stampin' Pastels, Item: 105542
  
• Sponge Daubers, Item: 102892
  
• Finial Press Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Die, Item: 115963
  
• Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Item: 118870
  
• Modern Label Punch, Item: 116630
  
• Teeny Tiny Wishes, Item: 115370
  
• Stampin' Dimensionals, Item: 104430
  
• Snail Adhesive, Item: 104332
  
• 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Item: 117289
  
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Item: 100908

My Favorite CI #110 Bag

all STAMPIN'UP products:
cardstock: whisper white, so saffron, brocade blue & certainly celery.
ink: certainly celery.
sizzix: beautiful wings, cherry blossom, little leaves & fancy favors die.
punchs & tools: scallop circle, lace edge, trio flowers, crimper & extra lg bird punch
accessories: dauber, cyrstal effects & dazzling diamonds.

Crazy for CI #110 ;)

all STAMPIN'UP products:
cardstock: whisper white, so saffron, brocade blue & certainly celery.
sizzix: beautiful wings die, finial press folder, petals-a-plenty folder & fancy favor die.
punchs & tools: lace edge, trio flowers, crimper & extra lg bird punch
accessories: cyrstal effects & dazzling diamonds.

Fly Away ~ PPA30-KISS (Keep it Simple, Sweetie)

all STAMPIN'UP products:
cardstock: whisper white, so saffron, brocade blue & certainly celery.
sizzix: beautiful wings die & petals-a-plenty folder.
punchs & tools: lace edge, trio flowers & crimper.
accessories: cyrstal effects & dazzling diamonds.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink card

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this card was totally inspired by the sketch I found over at Carole'Anne's Stampin Stress Away.... & she was so kind as it give me the link for Everythng but the Kitchen Sink ;)

all STAMPIN'UP products:
cardstock: whisper white, so saffron, brocade blue & certainly celery.
sizzix: beautiful wings die & finial press folder.
punchs & tools: lace edge, trio flowers, extra lg bird punch & crimper.
accessories: cyrstal effects & dazzling diamonds.

SSC138 + CI #110 second attempt

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just couldn't resist doing another card with this challenge & those colors ;)


all STAMPIN'UP products:
cardstock: whisper white, so saffron, brocade blue & certainly celery.
sizzix: cherry blossom, sweet stem, beautiful wings dies & petals-a-plenty folder.
punchs & tools: lace edge, trio flowers & crimper.
accessories: cyrstal effects & dazzling diamonds.

nearly the last valentines...

Stamping 411's Color Challenge #110

I was thrilled to see these wonderful spring colors pop up on the Stamping 411's color challenge #110!!!


all products are STAMPIN' UP:

Cardstock ~ So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue & Whisper White.
Ink ~ So Saffron.
Stamps ~ Sprinkles & Very Vintage Wheel.
Punchs & Tools ~ Crimper, Lace Edge & Trio Flower.
Sizzix ~ Fancy Favor, Beautiful Wings, Cherry Blossom, Sweetest Stem & Little Leaves.
Accessories ~ Brads, Glue Dots, Dazzling Diands Glitter & Crystal Effects.