For a friend...

This card is to honor a friend's incredible milestone, and I hope it's worthy! I used Just Add Ink's 90 Sketch Challenge for this one, and I absolutely adore the way the whole thing fell together...

And the sketch:

Sweet Birthday

I was just going through my latest pics, and realized I completely forgot to post my niece's 1st birthday card... the challenges I used are long expired now, but I thought I'd share it anyways ;)

Also, check out this fun blog candy on another blog, Melissa's Stampin' Voila

Mojo Monday 211 and Inkspirations 93

Today is my Dad's birthday, so I finally had a chance to use the lighthouse stamp I found, specifically for him last spring. Of course, shortly after that, Stampin' Up! released a set with one, but this is what I have ;)

The Mojo Monday sketch had a rectangle, just the right size (after flipping the sketch), and the Inkspirations color challenge was PERFECT for the lighthouse, and my dad's taste... although I swapped the Cherry Cobbler for Cajun Craze and Riding Hood Red ;)

And here are the sketches...

Free stamp set with 2 Simply Sent card kits!

This is a fabulous offer for all my class lovers, who love to make cards, but don't want to buy all the "stuff" or depend on their own creativity... easy peasy, but still personal, handmade cards, with a free stamp set. (No limit either... buy 4 sets, get 2 stamp sets... buy 6, get all 3 stamp sets!) Just throw in an ink pad and adhesive and you're good to go!

Here are the 3 Simply Sent sets and the 3 stamp sets, It's Your Day, Everyday Wishes, and You're Cherished, available. Please contact me directly to order though, as I don't have a SU website yet. Thanks!

A BIG SHOT deal for October!

Promotion Details: During the month of October, you can have the BIG SHOT for free (or choose up to $125 in products of your choice) when you purchase one of the starter kits and become a member of my team.

It's a perfect opportunity for a HOBBY STAMPER who loves our products to test drive the amazing discounts and perks of being a demonstrator. There's no commitment to sell and you will get the benefits until at least the last day of March 2012! Also, for those of you who already have a lot of the tools in the Starter Kit, you can get the Digital Kit instead, and get the My Digital Studio software, and a bunch of stuff to build your stash :)

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING DEAL

Taking Advantage of the Product Bonus

* Purchase a Starter Kit during the promotional period AND you will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $125 in Stampin' Up! products of their choice from any of our current catalogues.
* Click here to see the 2 different kits (They are semi-customizable as well)
* Once you pick and purchase a kit, you will be able to select your product bonus through the website approximately one hour after.
* Shipping is free on the kit AND on the bonus you choose! WOW
* Ensure that your free total comes as close as possible to $125 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $125 to be added to the order.
* You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.
* You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($9.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

As a member of my team, you will be able to take advantage of the demonstrator perks and privileges until at least March 31st, 2012….which includes Sale-A-Bration….our biggest sale of the year!

If you're interested, please contact me, and I'll help you get started.

Paris in the Fall

Just playing with some the beautiful new fall papers and stamps. I ended up with this sanded, linen postcard from Paris for the SUOnly 98, Pals Paper Arts 115 and Techno Stamper 195 challenges...

The SUO challenge was Leaves, PPAs was this fall picture below, and Techno Stamper's was this great sketch...

Birthday Pennants - Workshop Card #2

No challenges used here... just wanted to use all 5 new In Colors for my group who hasn't seen anything since our June class ;) The base here though, isn't Lucky Limeade, it's Pear Pizazz. The other card we'll be doing has the lime.

Creating Pretty Cards #4 (And Oct. Workshop card... yes ladies, it's coming soon!)

The lovely ladies at Craft Project Central have another challenge up, and as always, I love it!!! I was so excited that it had a prominent circle, which gave me the perfect chance to try my hand at this accordian flower (also called a medallion, or a lolly, on various blogs).

Here's the sketch: