HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

WELL EVERYBODY, ANOTHER YEAR HAS PAST. IT'S BEEN A GOOD YEAR! IN THE YEAR TO COME, I HOPE YOU FIND A MORE POSITIVE OUT LOOK ON LIFE AND GIVE YOURSELF MORE CREDIT! YOU ARE YOUR WORST CRIDICT. SET S.M.A.R.T. GOALS! SET LONG TERM GOALS AND DREAM BIG! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.!  START EACH SENTANCE WITH "I AM....." NOT "I WANT....". PROMISE TO TAKE AT LEAST 20min. JUST FOR YOURSELF. AND REMEMBER TO THANK "GOD" FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE, NOT DWELL ON WHAT YOU DON'T. SO WITH THAT SAID MY FRIENDS...........


        HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!     2010

Merry Christmas

So I'll tell you the Truth...I'm Horrible at sending Christmas Cards!!!!!!!!!! But I am Great at taking Pictures!!!  We wanted to wish everybody a Very Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Sneak Peek!!!

Okay, so I'm jumping ahead a little bit. I just wanted to share a little Sneek Peek of whats to come. Stampin' Up! has sooo MANY new products debueting in the New Year I can hardly keep it all to myself. These are the Sweet Treat Cups avaliable Jan 5th 2010. ( I have to practice using 2010 he he).

12 days Holiday Sale!!!!

From December 11-22 only, get 15-25 percent off select Big Shot dies and materials! Visit the Online Store to see what's on sale.

Click on LINK for more info:
 http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16824.asp

Fill the Season Card Holder

Stamps:None

Paper: Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin"

Ink:None

Accessories: Cho. Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, BIG Shot, Fancy Favor XL die

The Grinche!!!!

Here is a Portait of John every year @ this time. This is exactly how my husband looks  when I talk about Christmas!!!!!!!!!!! He,He,He!!!! Now this is  a different story. This guy is a little more tricky. I don't know why these are sooooo much FUN for me to make!!!!! Maybe I should make these for Ornaments for my Tree........

Merry Kiss-Moose 2 U!

How do you like this guy???? Too CUTE!!!!!! Okay I'm back in my "Punch Art" moode. This guy was pretty simple to make I used the Wide oval ,Tab punch, Word Window, 5 Petal Flower, Spring Bouquet, and the Sizzix Leaves (set of 4). Of coarse I had to attach some brads for the nose and googlie eyes for fun.

Dormant List!!! Discontinued January 4th 2010

I just wanted to remind everyone about the "Dormant List". You are able to purchase these Stamps for a limited time. So PLEASE don't wait to long for that Special Set.  We always have room for one more!

The Dormant List contains stamp sets that, while they have not been retired, are not listed in the current catalog. These sets are available for purchase during the listed timeframe and may or may not be listed again in future catalogs.



View our complete offering of stamp sets by visiting our online store.



Stamps
Item # Stamp Set Last Publication this Set Appeared in Page #

113407 Backwoods 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 102

114492 Beautiful Baby 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

114486 Birthday Wish 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

113200 Branch Out 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 100

114496 Celebrations 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

113732 Central Park 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 106

113206 Classic Sketches 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 119

113226 Classy & Fabulous 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51

113750 Easter Beauty 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 29

114024 Bella Pascua 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 29

114498 Flowers in Silhouette 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

113405 Font of You 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 46

113216 For the Bride 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 61

114028 Para la novia 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 61

114494 Forever 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

109425 Friend by Definition 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 135

114488 Fun Flowers 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

113716 Garden Greetings 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 55

114490 Glad Friends 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208

111580 Grand Soiree 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 126

113242 Hit the Road 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 103

113710 Lexicon of Leaves 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 101

113236 Man's Best Friend 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 72

114423 Ocean Commotion 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 97

113728 Playful Petals 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 99

109276 Polka Dot 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 135

111544 Putt Putt 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 81

113240 Quilt Quips 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 53

113754 Really Retro 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 132

113403 Sip by Sip 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51

113726 Sweet Stems 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 99

113250 That's Funny 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 63

113688 Wonderful Watercolors 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 85

114032 Acuarelas Maravillosas 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 85

Wheels
Item # Wheel Last Publication this Wheel Appeared in Page #

113836 Fashion Forward 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51

111259 Pinch Me 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 28

107559 Spot On 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 120

107560 Watercolor Vine 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog

Here are some of our GIFT GIVING Ideas!!!!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=447&cid=89

Clearence Rack!!!!

Okay has anyone not VISITED the Clearance Rack????????

While you might wanna give it a shot!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=423

Back 2 Business!!!!

Okay, vacation is over, John's back......:-/ and it's back to business! December is WHAT?!#*$@ Tomorrow??????  How exceiting!!!! Okay anybody put up the Tree yet???? That's a little bit of a stretch.
Well this is the last day of the "Holiday Extravaganza" sale. So log on to my Website and check out the deals befor they are gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be having one more class on the 14th of December. We will be making last min. Christmas Cards! with the Simply Scrappin" Kit. Contact me fore more information.....

Click on Link for some Faulous Ideas from Stampin' Up! to make your Holiday Gift Giving EASY!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=31

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!

I want to wish everyone  a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!! It's a Day to count your Blessings. I remember when Nicole was born, I had to leave her at thew hospital....it broke my HEART!!!!! She wasn't able to keep up her body temp. being that she was so little. I would call every morning as soon as I woke-up to see how she was, get dressed and go to the hospital. Thanksgiving Day I called and the nurse gave me WONDERFUL news. She was on her own in a little crib. She had been moved from the machine and all the wires. I thank the Lord that she is Healthy & Happy. The Lord has a place for her here and I feel very Blessed that it is with me.

After Thanksgiving Sale!!!!!!!!

Come shop with me Spaaaaaa style! Huge savings,Great Gifts!!
But it won't last long. Beauty Control

Holiday Extravaganza!

Want Su! Products up to 50% off?????
Who wouldn't.....Click on link for more info.
http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/

Party at "Funtastics"

Oh, I can't tell you how much FUN we had at "Funtastics"!!!!!!!!!! The Lord really Blessed us with a GREAT DAY! This is the start of the friendships to keep. The memories you will never forget. The pictures that go in the SCRAPBOOK!!!!!!! Just wanted to share. I hope you enjoy the card I made for my 8yr. old. I haven't had time to make anything personal for awhile. It felt good!!!!! Of course I used the "Paper Doll Pups". Nicole favorite cart. I think I use it for every Holiday for her. Thanks for stopping by!

Mommy and Me!

Nicole and I went to JCPenny for Holiday photos. I love them, the girls are just the Sweetiest!!!!! I thought I would share a few of my favorites, it was hard to choose since my daughter is so photogenic!!!! Being the daughter of a Scrapbooker you know she's got to be FABULOUS!!!! Lol.

NEW PUNCHES!!!!

OKAY, I'M NOT SURE IF I;M SUPPOSED TO POST THIS, BUT IF YOU KNOW ME YOU KNOW HOW EXCEITED I GET OVER "PUNCHES"! SU! WIL HAVE NEW PUNCHES IN THE "OCCASIONS MINI" CATALOG. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2010 YES THEY ARE WORKING ON 2010 PRODUCTS I CAN'T WAIT TO GET ME HANDS ON THEM!!!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE AN "OCCASIONS MINI" IN THE MAIL. I WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE MY MAILING LIST FOR THE NEW YEAR!!!!

MIA

SORRY LADIES!!! I'VE BEEN MIA! NICOLE'S HAS BEEN VERY ILL. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T KNOW, SHE HAD H1N1 VIRUS. AND LASTNIGHT WE TOOK A TRIP TO THE URGENT CARE TO FIND OUT ABOUT A LITTLE COUGH SHE HAD GOING ON. COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE H1N1 WAS TURNING INTO PNEMONIA AND TRIGGERING HER ASMA (HER ASMA THAT I DIDN'T KNOW SHE HAD) THE LORD BLESSED MY WITH AN "ASMA SPECIALIST" AND HE EXPLAINED TO ME SOME OF WHAT'S GOING ON.... ASMA IS KIND OF COMPLICATED. BUT I THINK SHE WILL BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL IN A COUPLE OF DAYS! I THOUGHT SENDING HER TO SCHOOL WAS GOING TO BE EASY? ANYWAY HERE IS HER SCHOOL PICTURE, I LOVE THE TIE!!! CONGRARULATIONS FOR MAKING THE HONOR PEANUT!!

Thankful 4 U!

Here is a simple layout. I love this picture of Nicole. Sunflowers are my favorite, I love the colors of these. You'll be able to purchase this layout for $5.00 at my next class Nov.12th. or contact me if you're not able to make the. I used the set from the Holiday Mini "Autumn Splenor" I love the cordinating paper "Autumn Medows".

Sweet Treats Turkey

What do you think of a cute little Turkey with mini M&M to share????? I used the "Sweet Treats Cups" found in the Holiday Mini. In the inside I made a little hole using the slit punch so you can eat all the candy!!!! When I first saw this set, I thought to myself..."Self, I hate to go through all that work and have somebody rip it up!!!!! :(" but now that you can eat the candy & save the card....Well that's better. Click on the link for the tutorial:  http://mickeysplace.typepad.com/stamping_with_the_stars/2009/09/turkey-treats.htmlI use my sm. scallop punch for the feathers. In the tutorial she used the Scallop Circle # 2 which is not in my library......Yet. I can demo how to make this @ my next class if anybody has any queastions just E-mail me....

Votive Cover

I bought the "Mover & Shaper" Die quite awhile ago. I wasn't sure exactly what to do with it. Well how do you like what I finally came up with? A Voitve Cover! What a neat home made decoration idea. I saw this idea while blog surfing, change it around a little bit to fit what supplies I have at hand. I used "Tree Trimmings" stamp set and the "Merry Moments" cordinating DP. I used the "Movers & Shapers" Die to cut the windows out. And I stamped on Vellum in "Real Red & Garden Green". If you would like, to color in a stamp set for a more stained glass effect that looks equally beautiful!!

3 DAYS LEFT FOR "DEAL OF THE WEEK #3"

Hostess Gift!

Just thought I'd share the Hostess Gift I made. I thought it turned out kind of cute!!!! I used the Kelidascope DP and the Playground Buttons.The stamp that says "Thank you for your order" is from an SU! set Taking Care of Busniss.

Cheerleader Punch Art!

Okay, I know I've got to get started on my Christmas Cards!!!!!!!! But this is soooo much fun! I added her to the slideshow too. E-mail me with any questions!

A little Change!

I hope you like new Colors on my Blog. It's always nice to change things up a little bit. One of the main reasons for the change was so I could have a special splace for my "Punch Art." If you look @ my sidebar underneath the "LOVE" blinki, you will see Punch Art Slideshow. Click on that and it will take you to my "Punch Art" book. If you have any problems please let me know. Hopefully you won't.......It took me all day to figure out. I have a lot,lot,lot more to add to the book so keep checking back. Remember, these are all made with SU! Punches. If you like wha tyou see let me know {it's nice to know all my hard work has paid-off wink}

Monkey Punch Art

I am soooo exceited about this little guy!!! This punch art stuff is really easy and fun! I think I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget ALWAYS sponge.....my fav. color to use is Creamy Carmel!

U OF A BAND DAY!

HERE IS A CLIP OF KYLIE and THE SAGUARO MARCHING BAND AT COMPETITION OVER THE WEEKEND. KYLIE IS THE SHORTEST TUBA. LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMhJgw7d4LO

1st Quarter Progress Reports!!!!!!!

Okay so I take full credit, No not full credit but I am patting myself on the back for a job well done! Nicole got her Progress Report grades for 1st Quarter.

• Math B-




• Computers A+




• Science A




• Social Studies C




• Reading A




• Writing C




• Spelling A




• Spanish A+




• PE A




• Art A

I am so very proud of her! This school is accelerated in Math & Science. They work 1 1/2 hrs on Math a day. And a lot of sentence structure and book reports....We didn't do in our H.M. Not to mention a BIG adjustment for everyone. I'm still trying to get used to not having a shadow :(. I seem to talk to myself and Sneakers a lot more. He sympathises with me. Lol. Well I went to "The Children's Place" the other day looking for some Church clothes for my child. Some jean skirts, not thinking I would really find anything but BIG surprise { and $150.00 later} they had everything I liked in Nicole's size. This must of been God sent because my card was down to "0" . My daughter got her Fall wardrobe that day. So this is what she looks like at the end of 1st Quarter of 3rd Grade in her new outfit. My Girly Girl, she's growing up so fast.

#1 Teacher

I know I have lots of deadlines to complete, I need to post this months class. I can't believe it's already Oct. We will be going to the "Pumpkin Patch" as soon as it opens! We {Nicole & myself} love to decorate a pumpkin. Nikki always comes up with GREAT ideas for the pumpkin theme. I guess I'm a little preoccupied. I created this basket out of the Sizzix Pillow Box Die Tutorial found here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/pillowboxbucket/

In side of the bag is filled with Reeses Peanutbutter candy, Mrs.Westwater's fav. That is Nicole's teacher. She's taken a special interest in Nicole education since she was Home Schooled. She realizes that Nicole hasn't had a lot of 2nd grade stuff & is kind to help her catch-up. So I thought I'd make her a special treat for "Happy Fri."! Let me know what you think.

Deal of The Week

Deals of the Week
Week 1 Deals of the Week Item {Oct. 1st-Oct.12th}

Description Special Price

1)109183 Trio Flower punch
$10.99

2)109041 5-Petal Flower punch
$10.99

3)110709 My Way punch
$11.99

Dates: October 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:
During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

I will be placing an order for "Deal of the Week" on Wed. Oct. 7th. If you would like to place a group order I will discount the S&H.

OWL PUNCH

OKAY SO NOW I'M BACK TO FOCUSING ON MY PUNCH ART BOOK! THIS HAS BEEN REALLY FUN TO MAKE. NICOLE IS MAKING ONE TOO ;) SO HERE IS MY OWL MADE WITH THE TAB PUNCH,13/8 CIRCLE, 1"CIRCLE, SCALLOP PUNCH , THE BOHO PUNCH AND THE 5 PETAL FLOWER. I ALWAYS SPONGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CREAMY CARMEL. AND NOTHING FINISHES IT OFF LIKE GOOGLY EYES.

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CRAFT FAIR!

OKAY TODAY IS THE DAY!!!! I WILL HAVE A TABLE SET UP @ ACADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. I GET TO SHOW OFF "BUILD-A-BEAR" I'LL POST SAMLES WHEN I GET BACK.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

SWEET TREAT CUPS!!!!

OH MY HOW CUTE CAN SU! GET! THIS WAS REALLY EASY TO MAKE. THE END RESULT IS ADORABLE!!!! I USED THE MERRY MOMENTS CHRISTMAS PAPER. IT'S GREAT!!! I'M SO IN THE MODE FOR CHRISTMAS STUFF. I USED DIAMOND DUST FOR THE INSIDE OF MY CUP BUT YOU CAN USE BUTTONS CANDY, BRADS.....

CHRISTMAS GIFT SET.

WELL HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY CARD SET NOW THAT IT IS COMPLETE. 6 CARDS, DIFFERENT DESIGNS, SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT. I HAVE A HARD TIME MAKING THE SAME CARD. I ALWAYS WANT TO MAKE A CARD TO FIT THE PERSONALITY IF THE PERSON I"M GIVING IT TO......BUT ANYWAY I MADE 2 SETS.

CHRISTMAS CARDS!

HERE IS SOME CARDS I MADE FROM STENCIL & PASTE THAT I BOUGHT AT THE SCRAPBOOK EXPO. I HAVE A BOOTH THIS WEEKEND AT A FAIR FUNDRAISER AND WILL BE SELLING THESE AS CARD BUNDLES. I USED SU! CHRISTMAS PAPER "MERRY MOMENTS" PG. 160

Punchy Scrapbook Page!

Okay so I'm still on my "Punch Art" kick!!!!! It's sooo much fun! Those of you who come to my class today will given a small Turtorial on how I made this page. You can also purchase this scrapbook kit for ONLY $5.00. Made with all Su! Punches. Is there any SU! Punches I don't have? Maybe one or two. I better get on the ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yahooooo! have a great weekend.

A little PRAYER.

I just wanted to say a prayer for my friend Julie Cox who's brother past a way. Some of you know Julie so remember her and her family.

GIFT CARD "LOOK HERE"

WELL I FINALLY GOT TO PLAY WITH THE SIZZIX GIFT CARD POP-UP DIE. (SAY THAT 10 TIMES FAST.) MY GREAT NEPHEW MALACHI IS TURNING 8 YRS. OF COARSE HE'S NOT GETTING THE "MICHAEL'S" GIFT CARD. HE WILL RECEIVE A "TOYS R US" EVEN BETTER FORE A LITTLE BOY. I JUST WANTED TO SHARE ;)

LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

STAMPS: LOTS OF BOTS

Sept. Card Class

YAY!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I FINALLY GOT SOME STAMPING DONE! I'M SHOCKED MYSELF. I ALMOST DIDN'T REMEMBER HOW. I KNOW 3rd GRADE MATH PRETTY WELL LOL. ANY WHO, HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES OF THIS MONTHS CLASS. WE WILL BE MAKING 6 CARDS, 2 OF EACH DESIGNS AND THE FILE FOLDER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CLASS BUT HAVE NOT SIGNED UP YET PLEASE DO SO A.S.A.P.

STAMPS:BIRTHDAY BLISS 115442 p.77

COLORS: IN-COLOR 09-10

Making The Grade!

Okay, I've been totally absorbed by school. Each day something new to over come. It's a lot different than staying at home. If we could get the HMWork down to an hour will be doing okay. I thought I would share a few more photos I WILL be scraping in the near future.