Have you missed me? I've missed you! I've spent very little time on the computer (just got my internet on Saturday) and getting unpacked has taken up much of my time. I've missed the interaction with my online friends, so I'm glad I could jump in for a few minutes and rejoin the blog hop gals!
I thought I'd show you a couple photos of just about the only thing presentable at this time!! I do need to find a cute wreath or something to put on the door but I haven't found anything that I'm crazy about and I haven't had time to make one, so stay tuned! I love this mat I found at Target--the colors make me happy!
I started this project before I moved. I was hoping to get it finished and framed before this post, but it's just not going to happen, but I will finish it before next week. There are many reasons why this word is so powerful. Even though it's a noun, true freedom requires action. Someone, somewhere had to sacrifice something in order for me to experience freedom. I also must live my life so that I do not lose my freedom because of my own actions or even inactions. Freedom is not free and I'm so grateful to those who have paid the price so I can celebrate it!
Julie L. is next on the blog hop, so go show her some love!
My stamp room is still in boxes. I'm afraid to unpack them!! Help!
It's here! The 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! catalog goes live today at 11am Pacific Time!
There are so many new, fantabulous products in this new catalog, my list is growing longer by the minute!! You'll have to forgive the shortness of this post, I've got so much going on with our move that I will make this short and sweet.
I made part of this card at my friend Jeanna's (thanks, girlie!!) It's good when you have a friend who gets new stuff first! The inside of the card is done with Dotty Angles for the background (I like the bokeh look!) and High Five for the sentiment with gold embossing powder. Envelope card is made with Tangerine Tango and the Envelope punch board, Decorative Dots embossing folder, a bit of gold washi tape and a heart stamp from Something to Say embossed and punched out with the heart in Pink Pirouette from the new Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.
Hop on over to Michelle for her take on the new catalog--she always has such cute projects!
I will be taking a short break for a few weeks as we transition to our new home! I may add a few photos of the move here, but not much blogging. Thanks for all of your support and encouragement, see you soon!
We will be posting our We Create Blog Hop post on Monday, June 2 instead of our regular first of the month because of the new 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! catalog release. You will see some exciting new stamps and accessories that will be available to purchase after 11am Pacific Time on June 2nd. The catalog will also be available to view online as well. Make sure you check back on Monday!
Did you hear the news? Stampin' Up! teamed up with Becky Higgins to bring us Project Life by Stampin' Up! A super combination of Stampin' Up! artwork with the genius of Becky's Project Life memory keeping system. It is a much simpler way to add photos and memories to a book without all the work of traditional scrapbooking. But, just so you know, you can use the products for more than scrapbooking!
Can you see all the pieces that are just perfect for cards and tags and so many other paper crafting projects? Here is my try at a card with the new Everyday Adventure Project Life card collection:
This card seriously took me a couple minutes! Really! I punched out a few little circles from our silver glimmer paper and added the baker's twine and stuck it all together--done! The colors are fun and festive for any day or celebration. I'm sure that more of these cards are in my future (I always seem to need a last minute card) and since these new kits coordinate with all of our Stampin' Up! colors, adding any of our embellishments or stamps will tie it all together. This kit is also available in digital so you can use it in MDS. There are several new Project LIfe kits in the brand new 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! catalog--get yours today!!
One more thing...if you have ever thought about signing up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator now is the time! You can become a demonstrator for just $50! That's right, $50! I won't even tell you how much I paid for my starter kit--but it sure wasn't $50! Not only that, but if you sign up now, the fee for our annual convention in Salt Lake City is FREE!!! That is such an amazing offer! That is a $295 value! Take advantage of this wonderful promotion!
I'm getting so excited for this move! I hate to pack, but I'm ready for this new adventure! Just about 2 weeks now!
The new 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! catalog is just one week from going live--have you seen any sneak peaks yet? Would you like a catalog of your very own? Contact me and I can get one in your hands, but I have to warn you, you might want to arrange for take-out, because you are not gonna wanna put it down! The layout is new this year with many step-it-up instructions for super cute projects. My wish list grows each time a look at it! I will share a card that I made with the new Work of Art stamp set. This set is going to go next to Gorgeous Grunge on my desk--definitely a "go to" stamp set. I'm loving Coastal Cabana and gold together (with a touch of Bermuda Bay).
I have a couple new projects to share with you this week and then I will be taking a break for a few weeks while we move in and get settled. I'll be back for the MDS blog hop on June 26th, so stay tuned!
Busy, busy, busy around here! We closed on our home here in Vegas last week and the next day put an offer on a home in Utah...yep, we are under contract! We've experienced miracle after miracle in this process of moving our family back to where we started, we know that we have been guided through this whole journey. We know it is time for us to return, but that doesn't really make it easier to leave. If I pretend I'm not leaving for a little while longer, maybe I'll be able to focus on the job at hand, the job I hate--packing!! I can see why people just hire movers to do it all, I'm getting to that point. Sometimes, I've got to ignore all the boxes and take an MDS break!
Several years ago, I made this fun card with my Stampin' Up! punches and an idea from all over the web, a cute baby card with the guys from the "Street", you know the ones; Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie!
Anyway, as I often do, I looked at that card and said to myself, "Hey, I can create that in MDS!" So that's what I did.
It's pretty simple with different punches and a couple of stamps and embellishments. I cropped a few of the punches as well. If you would like to see how this is done, check out this video (it's a different project, but same steps):
This card could be perfect for babies through elementary school (ok, maybe the older kids wouldn't admit to watching Sesame Street, but I know they do!!) If you have questions regarding any of the punch shapes, leave a comment and I will let you know which ones they are.
Time to move along to the next blogger, Julie L., she's always got something fun to share!
I hope you will stick with me through this move. I may not be posting very much for the next 3 to 4 weeks, but once I get settled in, I will get right back to creating!!
