"I'm berry sorry..."

Just a simple card that I included in a "6 Pack" of cards

I made for Hugh's brothers. Included were cards for their

wifves' birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day,

just because, and I'm sorry. It was a hit, and an idea I cased from

Michelle's blog awhile back.

happy Birthday

Just a little birthday card, displayed on a new

wall hanging for the baby's room. The wall "plate" is

steal (from Sticks 'n Steal, downtown SF) and the

heart and moon are both magnets. I'm planning

on displaying the baby's name in Scrabble tile magnet

letters.

Layered Paper & Paper Pieced "Thanks"

Stamps: Hero Arts

Christmas Tags

It's hard to see the two tones of

color used on each tag, but there

are various snowflakes from Hero Arts

and Amuse used on each.

Thank you...

Everything used for these cards, from stamps to

blank polka-dot cards, is from Amuse.

The sentiment: "Arigato."

Altered Clipboard

Just under the clip to the left, I used matching

paper letters from Webster's Pages. It says,

"Follow your own path."

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I-

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference."

Robert Frost

Stamp: CHF Inspirational Quotes.

Papers: Webster's Pages

More Christmas Cards...

I was asked to lead a group of ladies in making

Christmas cards at out church Christmas Social.
These were just some of the ones I came up with.

Finally....

..some Christmas cards I've been working on.

The first uses only stamps (Hero Arts), and the last

uses no stamps (designer paper, punch, and brads).

I have a good excuse....

I've gotten a few comments from friends/family lately regarding my lack of posts the last few months. Well, as some of you are aware, and others are about to find out, I am pregnant and in the beginning of my 2nd trimester. The 1st trimester was totally the least fun I've ever had in my life, experiencing many of those pregnancy symptoms. You name 'em, I've had 'em! And they still haven't really subsided just yet. So, I just haven't been feeling up to making cards. The baby has sucked my mojo right out of me. Hopefully it will be back soon!

Birthday Cupcakes with a Cherry on Top

You may have noticed that I don't have the best camera in the world. I'll have to start using my husband's when he doesn't have it at work with him. Anywho, Cupcake stamp: Amy Smyth Made It. Sentiment: Amuse.

Ok, so I'm a cheater...

I was "tagged" by Michelle, my new blogger friend. You can see the official rules (some of which I am neglecting) on her fun site. I just feel like too much of an amature in this card-making blogging world, that I am sticking to Rule #1 and #2. So here are my 7 random facts....and thanks Michelle! I'm flattered.

1. I am working on my Gifted Education Endorsement to add to my Elementary Teaching degree. (Boring! I'll do better!!)

2. I have eaten meals (yes, more than once) of snapping turtle, and it's tasty!

3. I cannot go to bed/get ready for bed unless the bed is MADE!

4. I bartended for a summer during college and would never do it again. Ever.

5. I drive a cyber-green Volkswagen Beetle that was my dream car in college. Now I am coveting a bright blue Mini Cooper.

6. My mom passed away from breast cancer when I was 1 year and 2 months old. She chose to have me instead of taking chemo to fight it. Which leads me to my last fact....

7. I have yearly mamograms (I started when I was 25) , and if you have a family history or are 40 years old, YOU SHOULD TOO! It could save your life.

A Space-y Birthday

I totally cased this card from a stamp company's "idea" page, but totally can't remember which company right now. When I think of it, I'll post a link. There were some great card ideas, wherever they were!

Hope Your Birthday's a Blast!

Just a simple boy birthday card. Stamp: Technique Tuesdays, "Rocket Man."

Simple & Sweet

I just love how this card turned out. When I started, I had no particular idea in mind--I just loved that green and white polka-dot paper on the craft cardstock. I didn't used any stamps or sentiment, but think that it sort of looks like a "Glad you're expecting" card. In the last week, we have found out that three people we know are expecting. Sheesh!

happy day

Stamps: October Afternoon, "Notebook Doodles."

Amuse, "happy day."

Call Me

Funny, this is exactly how I am feeling right now...wishing my husband would "CALL ME." He landed in Anchorage, Alaska today, and I'm missing him. You may have read about the reason why he's in Alaska on the front page of today's Argus Leader.

Stamps: first ever stamp set from Amy Smyth Made It called "Stamp it, Girlfriend."

Think Pink!

One of the guys that I graduated with from high school married a lovely young woman who had to battle breast cancer at a very young age. She also had multiple family members who had been stricken with breast cancer. She fought it and won, and then decided to start a non-profit foundation with one of her nurses to help patients and families who live in her county who are battling breast cancer. She told me that many times, the money raised in events for breast cancer does not go directly to the patients or families in need. With her organization, she has already helped over 20 families who live in her county. I just found out this wonderful news after running into her and her husband at a 4th of July parade.

Because I lost my own mother to breast cancer, and because I once lived in the community she is trying to help, she will be receiving this card along with a donation from my husband and I. Way to go Tori! We're so proud of you!!

Stamps: My Favorite Things, "Think Pink."

"Cutie Patootie"

I can't take credit for the layout of this card--I cased it from a card that Val at the Stamp Garden sent me. Her's had alot more details and used more stamped images. I mostly used designer paper and a punch. I love these pink, yellow, and green papers (from Michael's, 6x6) and will be making a little project for my neice, Ayden, with them. There will be butterflies, ribbon, and a canvas.....Hopefully I can successfully complete it!

Love the Label Maker!

Stamps: Amuse (scooter) and Great Impressions (scallop).

Card: Amuse. Label Maker: Dymo.

Bikini Card

My friend Emily and I went to a class at the Stamp Garden tonight and made three fun cards. This card was super easy, but of course not our idea. Thank Val for that. Who'd of thunk? BTW, the sentiment on the inside says {You're one of a kind}. Oh, and that butterfly--supposed to be a tatoo.

"I'll love you fur-ever"

Can you tell I have a new favorite layout? Just wanted so show off some more Amuse stamps. Everything (but the sun/scallop) is Amuse.

A side note on the Raccoon: Growing up, my Dad always had coon hounds for pets--Some even before I was born. Another was our childhood pet. They were some of Dad's favorite dogs, and I still remember on warm, still summer nights, going out well after dark with Dad and my brother in the 1980 International Scout (Dad's was red with a white top) to hunt for raccoons. I can still hear the bellow our dog, Bones, made when he treed a coon. So when I saw the stamp, I knew I had to have it so I could make a card for my Dad. (Ps-my apologies, animal lovers. When you live in the Midwest, hunting most everything is a way of life. Dad never did it for sport only--he sold the furs in the Canadian fur trade.) TMI?

Graduation Gard

This is a graduation card I made forever-ago but just never posted it. Motivational Quotes from
CHF, "Whatever you are be a good one." ~Abraham Lincoln.

Have a Scent-sational Day!

I'm a huge fan of Amuse stamps. They were actually some of the first stamps I ever purchased. I love the whimsy of them, and the punny sentiments. I made a couple different versions of this card by changing the 'sun' but this was the only one left that I didn't send out in the mail. The colors are hard to see, but the pale lime green and orange actually look good together.

Baby Cards & Blog Candy

I don't even know of anyone to give these cards to {yet} but I'm lovin' my stamp set from CHF's Rummage Bin called "The Shoe Boutique."

What better to go with Baby Cards than some blog candy? Another fellow South Dakota blogger and Stampin' Up Demonstrator is giving away some blog candy on her blog. Check out 2{stamp}is2b and let her know how much you love her cards! She would like for you to link a post from YOUR blog to hers, so that your readers are directed to her lovely blog. Are ya with me?

Bright Birthday Card

This card was so easy. Cut some paper scraps all the same size, make a hole for the brad and flower, and rub on the sentiment. I'm bummed that the "y" is a little wonky, but other than that, not too shabby.

Sock Animals!!

Here are today's creations. Seriously, took us (Grams, Aunt Cheri and I) ALL day to get these babies finished. Having some troubles with blogger, so here's the info. Photo 1: The Original Brown Sock Monkey. Photo 2: The more Hip version of the Original Sock Monkey, including hat (which still needs a lime green fuzzy ball to adorn the top). Photo 3: Close Up! Love the orange stitching. Photo 4: Zebra/Horse, what evs! I couldn't find a black and white striped sock anywhere, but aren't these colors cute? This one took us the longest to create, FYI, and was a little pain in the tush. We also made two little fish, and I have a dog in the works. I'm flying solo on the dog, so we'll see if it actually turns out.

Easy Square Punch Cards

Graduation and Father's Day Cards.

Sentiment by CHF Motivational Centers.

Cherries

A Card with Sass!

"These BOOTS were made for walking!" Ok, so I love, love, LOVE this new set from Cornish Heritage Farms (The Rummage Bin). There are so many different combinations with shoes, boots, and sentiments...even a pair of baby shoes. I'm excited to get stampin', but I have yet to read my chapter for bible study, so not tonight.

Purple/Green Flower Combo

Another double-open card.

The left stem says "Thanks" and the
right says "a bunch!!"

A Dad Card

My apologies for the stinky picture. I was in a hurry today, and wanted to at least get a card
posted before heading out. I plan on adding some sentiment to the tan strip at the bottom of the card, but I haven't yet decided what.

Guy Birthday

I love the color combination of blue, brown, and lime green.
The chipboard star is a darker blue with stitching that matches

the lighter blue, but my camera didn't seem to care. There are

tiny, blue, glittered flames on the tips of the candles for some

bling as well.

Double Open "Thank You"

After receiving such an awesome prize from The Stamp Garden

for winning the card contest, I wanted to make the owner, Val,

an extra special card. All the double sided paper in this card

came from part of the prize I won, and can be found in Val's

store. The circle-dot stamp on the front is from Stampin' Up, and the

"thank you" sentiment is from Amuse (also from The Stamp Garden).

I think I found the ribbon at JoAnn's Fabric.

Thanks, Val! I'll be visiting again soon.

Tri-fold Graduation Card (Grinnell College)