Life with a Wiener Dog

SFF Morning Cup is "Tea"rific!

2012-01-27T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is the card I made for today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge. It was my turn to make the sketch and this is what I designed.

Hopefully, it is simple enough and versatile enough that it will be easy for everyone to follow. If you've never shared a card with us based on one of our sketches, we'd love to have you join us!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Morning Cup Stamp Set

Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum and Crumb Cake Classic Inks
Basic Black Stazon Ink
Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, and Crumb Cake Card Stock
Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Big Shot
Circle Punches
Blender Pen
Now check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, please make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC23 Twitterpated Daisies

2012-01-25T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

In Phoenix, the temperatures are in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Now, upper 60s means that I still wore a sweater to work today and was cold sometimes because my body thinks that's a cold temperature. It is, if you live in the desert.

All that to say, it feels like spring here. I know it's January but by March and April it will feel like summer. So, after taking a nice walk outside with Frank, a bright flower seemed appropriate for today's card. This is unusal for me, but this card has no stamping on it! It's fun to think outside of the box when creating cards sometimes!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, and Basic Gray Card Stock

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Tasteful Trim and Daisies #2 Flower Dies

Big Shot

Regals Buttons

Basic Pearls

Hemp Twine

LNS Challenge Love Is In The Air Floral Fillers

2012-01-23T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope your weekend was as productive as mine was. I was able to get a lot done and am ready to start the week!

My card today is actually for my parents anniversary. My parents will have been married for 42 years in February! In a time when marriages don't always last, theirs deserves to be celebrated. I wanted to be sure I got a card made for them in plenty of time to send it. So, I made a sweet card ("looks like your style," according to my mom) for them. I hope they enjoy it!

This card also fits our "Love is in the Air" Late Night Stampers challenge. Since this could be a Valentine's card because of the love theme, it fits! If you're a stamper, we'd love to have you join our challenge this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Floral Fillers Stamp Set

Riding Hood Red Classic Ink

Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Island Indigo Card Stock

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Full Heart Punch

Movers And Shapers Punch Windows

Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die

Big Shot

3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

Basic Pearls

SU Stars January Ebony and Ivory Blog Hop

2012-01-20T21:50:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the January "Ebony and Ivory" SU Stars Blog Hop!

You probably arrived at my blog by coming from Shelly Peck's blog,

"Stamping and Scrapping News."

You can also start the blog hop at the very beginning by going to

SU Stars home blog.

I created my black and white card with a Valentine's Day theme by using the new Hearts Framelits Dies from Stampin' Up. This also gave me a shape card for the LNS Shaped Cards challenge.

To make my card more complex, I tried to add lots of different textures. I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to create a debossed look on the solid black scallop heart. I used the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to deboss the white heart. Then, I traced the lines with my Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. The red Glimmer paper heart adds another texture and dimension since I attached it with a Stampin' Dimensional. Finally, I mounted my sentiment on Basic Black paper that had been embossed using the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It is simple but elegant.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set

Whisper White and Basic Black Card Stock

Basic Black Classic Ink

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Red Glimmer Paper

Hearts Framelits Dies

Elegant Lines and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Big Shot
Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now, to continue on our blog hop, go to Stace Coombs blog

"Stampin Stace."

SFF Twitterpated Short and Sweet

2012-01-19T17:45:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!
It's Friday! I don't know about you, but I am ready for it!

This is the card I created for our Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge this week. I used the new Framelits hearts in place of the circles to make my card for Valentine's Day. I cut out the big hearts with the Framelits dies and then mounted them on Riding Hood Red Card Stock which I trimmed around with my scissors. Since it was a simple card, I put the smaller heart on with Stampin' Dimensionals and added the bow, basic pearls, and bakers twine. I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Short and Sweet Stamp Set
Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, and Island Indigo Card Stock
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
2011-2013 In Colors Paper Patterns Stack
3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon
Island Indigo Bakers Twine
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Jennifer Weide's blog at http://www.sunflowerstamper.com/.
Then create your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC22 Attic Boutique Blessings

2012-01-18T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Wednesday to you! Congratulations on making it half way through the work week. Some weeks that's more of an impressive accomplishment than others. :)

This is the card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge #22. I like this card because it's sunny and cheerful. It was also super easy to make because all of the papers and embellishments match. I'm big on things matching. When colors don't match, it bugs me. Luckily, I never have to worry about that with Stampin' Up supplies.

The new Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper and Attic Boutique Side Notes made this a quick and easy card. To non-stampers, it looks like a lot more work than it actually was. And who doesn't need less work?!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Blessings from Heaven Stamp Set

Soft Suede Classic Ink

Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, and Soft Suede Card Stock

Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper

Attic Boutique Side Notes

1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon

SFF Twitterpated

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Friday! It's hard to believe it's the middle of January already!

This is the card I created for today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge. It's a great design that could be used for several different styles and occasions. I used it to make a simple (and fast) "Thank you" card. It would also be great for a new stamper since it doesn't require a lot of supplies.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Thank You Kindly Stamp Set

Island Indigo Classic Ink

Baja Breeze and Island Indigo Card Stock

3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

Now check out Deb Currier's blog to see the card she created with this sketch.

http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/.

Then, make your own card and share it with us at

http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC21 Sale-a-bration Season of Life

2012-01-11T00:01:00.001-07:00

I don't know what's different from last night until this morning, but my pictures came right up! Happy Stamping!

Hello, Friends!

You know when you're exhausted and you just have one more thing to do before bed?

Well, my last thing was to make today's blog post. It shouldn't take long and then I'd be sound asleep in dreamland...I thought.

I don't know why, but I cannot upload my picture for today's Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge. So, I'm going to bed and I'll try again tomorrow morning.

For those of you who can see my card on Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge, here is the recipe for it. It uses a lot of Sale-a-bration products that will be available at the end of this month.

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this invisible card:

Season of Friendship Stamp Set
Lucky Limeade and Chocolate Chip Classic Inks
Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Chocolate Chip Card Stock
Everyday Enchantment Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and 3/16" Corner Punches

SSC237 and LNS Challenge Tuiti Fruiti

2012-01-09T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Monday! I'm so happy that I had some time to stamp this past weekend!

I made this card for one of my leaders who is fantastic. She is a service leader at our 9:45 church service. She's more than just my right hand- more like my right hand, left hand, and right leg, too!

I've been wanting to make a card for her to let her know how much I appreciate her and finally had the time to do it.

If you have a person like her in your life, take time today to let that special someone know!

The sketch challenge today comes from Stamping 411's blog. The fruit theme goes along with the Late Night Stampers design team challenge to use fruit on your projects this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Full of Life Stamp Set

Calypso Coral Classic Ink

Whsiper White, Calypso Coral, and Lucky Limeade Card Stock

2011-2013 In Colors Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper

3/8" Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

SFF and CCMC183 Flower Fest

2012-01-05T21:24:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy New Year!

I realize I'm a little late, but you know how busy life gets at this time of year. Now we're getting back into the normal routine, though, so hopefully there will be more time to stamp in my future.

This card was created by using two different challenges. Today's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge provided the sketch. Create with Connie and Mary's color challenge provided the color palette for this card. These were both great helps because I'm tired! For a Christmas/New Year's vacation, I'm exhausted! I'm glad it's time to go back to work so I can get some rest. If only that were true! :)

Don't you just love the new Framelits Dies? I'm going to get a lot of use out of the new Labels Collection available in the new Occasions Mini Catalog!

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Flower Fest Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Pool Party and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Blushing Bride, Pool Party and Soft Suede Card Stock

2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Neutrals Brads

1/2" Blushing Bride Stitched-Poly Ribbon

3/8" Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

Labels Collection Framelits Dies

Big Shot

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

Upsy Daisy

2011-12-30T23:01:00.001-07:00

This is a simple card, but I like how it turned out. It's one that would be great for beginner stampers to make.

It could be made with blues and look a little more masculine for a sympathy card or

it could be made with brighter colors for a "cheerier" look.

The following Stampin Up supplies were used to make this card:

Upsy Daisy Stamp Set

Perfect Plum and Concord Crush Classic Inks

Perfect Plum and Concord Crush Stampin Write Markers

Whisper White, Perfect Plum, and Concord Crush Card Stock

1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval and 2"x 1 3/8" Oval Punches

Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T00:01:00.004-07:00

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Luke 2:8-11

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

Come and worship.

Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Angela and Frankfurter

Merry Christmas Eve!

2011-12-24T00:01:00.003-07:00

Merry Christmas Eve!

Frank will be waiting under the Christmas tree

in his new Christmas jammies

for Santa Paws to come and bring treats and bones

to all the good little doggies in the world.

Frank is definitely a good dog.

Merry Christmas!

Love,

Angela and Frank

SFF Up, Up & Away

2011-12-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! I didn't make a Christmas card for this week's Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge, though. I made this simple little card for a friend that just graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in engineering. Inside, it says, "the sky's the limit." I added some clouds to the sketch so the balloon wasn't just floating all by itself.

Happy Stamping and Merry Christmas!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Up, Up & Away and Out on a Limb Stamp Sets
Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, and Basic Black Classic Inks
Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, and Bashful Blue Card Stock
2011-2013 In Colors Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
3/8" Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

Now, check out Deb Currier's card that she made with this sketch on her blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/. Then, you can make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC18 and LNS Color Challenge Warmest of Wishes

2011-12-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I can honestly send this card, because in Arizona, we truly have the warmest of wishes from most places in the country right now. So even though the blue and silver color scheme from the Late Night Stampers challenge this week are cool colors, in Arizona they bring the warmest of wishes. This sketch comes from Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge. If you have time, we'd love to have you join us on both challenges!

Happy Stamping and Merry Christmas!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Warmest of Wishes Stamp Set

Night of Navy Classic Ink

Whisper White and Night of Navy Card Stock

Brushed Silver Card Stock

Silver Glimmer Paper

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Labels Collection Framelits Dies

Big Shot

CCMC180 Crosses of Hope

2011-12-19T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends

My Mom has a friend from college that we have been close to my entire life. This family has gone through more than any family I have ever seen. They had a house fire when I was a kid. They lost a son in a drowning accident. The father had to have a kidney transplant. Their grandaughter had to have a kidney transplant. Their other grandaughter definitely needs one and their son will probably have to have one as well. They have been delt more than their fair share of pain and suffering.

And yet, when you talk to them, they always say the same thing. "Oh, but the Lord has been so good to us."

The amazing thing is that inspite of all they have gone through, they mean that more than any other people I know who might say it.

Recently, the father was diagnosed with cancer. Because of the anti-rejection medicine he has to take for the kidney transplant, it caused the cancer to grow more rapidly. The doctors have said that he will make it through Christmas, but can't guarantee any more time after this.

Sometimes life is so hard.

I let my leaders at church know right away to start praying for this family and they started immediately. I made this card to send to them. Inside, it says, "I'm praying for you." Then, there are messages from my leaders for them. I pray that it is encouraging for them to know they are in so many of our prayers and that our prayers bring them comfort and peace.

What do you think the father is doing? Sitting at home being angry with God? Nope. It's my understanding he was working in the parking ministry last weekend at their church. He has notebooks of people that he prays for on Sunday afternoons. I imagine he was praying for those people, as well.

They are true examples of lives that are lived for the glory of God, no matter what.

I am humbled by their example and love them very much.

Although it can't be seen in the picture, the cross is put on with Stampin' Dimensionals and stands out from the card. After all, it is the cross that gives us hope and through which all blessings come.

-Angela

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Crosses of Hope and Blessings from Heaven (on the inside) Stamp Sets and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Night of Navy Classic Ink

Whisper White, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, and Chocolate Chip Card Stock

Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper and Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Stampin' Dimensionals

SFF Holiday Lineup

2011-12-15T21:28:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I am not an arrogant person by nature. That being said, this is one of my favorite cards I've ever made! See why I needed the disclaimer?!

I have loved the set, "Holiday Lineup" for a long time but haven't made many cards with it. So, today was the day I shared my love of it with the world. Thanks to Patrice for the great sketch for our Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge this week. It worked perfectly for this card.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Holiday Lineup and Jolliest Time of the Year Stamp Sets

Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Chocolate Chip Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Whisper White, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, and Garden Green Card Stock

Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper

1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, and 1 3/8" Circle Punches

Circle Scissors Plus

Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies

Big Shot

Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details

1/2" Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the care she created with this sketch. Then, make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC17 The Sounding Joy

2011-12-14T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you're all doing well! With Christmas right around the corner, I chose "The Sounding Joy" stamp set for our Stampin' Queens sketch challenge this week. I tried stamping "Let Earth Receive Her King" right over the Always Artichoke star, but it was hard to read the words. So, I stamped it on vellum, cut the words in the shape of a circle and put it on with a brad. I like the effect and need to remember it for the future!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

The Sounding Joy Stamp Set and Distressed Dots Background Stamp

Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Classic Inks

VersaMark Ink Pad

Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, and Always Artichoke Card Stock

White Vellum

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Regals Brads

Basic Pearls

3/8" Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon

LNS Challenge Ornament Punch makes an Ornament!

2011-12-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy December 12th! Today is my birthday!

I asked a little girl at church today how old she thought I was, which is a very dangerous thing to do. First, she said 30. I told her that was a great answer. Then, she said 44. This was not a great answer. However, I felt like I aged 14 years between the first and second guess, so maybe she was accurate after all. :)

Now to crafting! This week, the challenge on Late Night Stampers is to create an ornament with your paper crafting supplies. I made this ornament using our ornament punch. I punched out several ornament shapes in Marina Mist and Night of Navy. I sprayed them with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz to make them sparkly. Then I folded them in half and glued them together. When they were opened they made a 3D ornament. I glued the last two together and added the 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon as the hanger. I had a hard time getting good pictures, but these two show the ornament pretty well. It was super easy and very cute. In my free time, I'd love to make more. Free time! That's almost as funny as guessing I'm 30. :)

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this ornament:

Marina Mist and Night of Navy Card Stock

Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon

LNS Celebrations and SFF Crazy for Cupcakes

2011-12-08T21:15:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's Friday! Woo Hoo! I didn't think this week would be very busy but I was wrong! Luckily, I had time to stamp the Sketch Frenzy Friday card for this week. I changed the sketch a little bit so I could use the birthday sentiment from Curly Cute. I'm not sure that I love it, but it's okay. Who knows- you may see it again after I've tweaked it.

Until then, it fits the Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch as well as the LNS Challenge for projects that deal with celebrations. The is the last female birthday card I have to make for my leaders this year. I have over 70 of them, so sending everyone a card this year is a cause for celebration!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Crazy for Cupcakes and Curly Cute Stamp Sets

Black Stazon Ink

Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, and Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, and Baja Breeze Card Stock

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper

Smooch Illuminate Top Coat Pearlized Accent Ink

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now, be sure to check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

Not So Seriously

2011-12-04T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I'm taking a little break from Christmas cards and wanted to show you the card I made for my boss who is moving to California at the end of this month. We'll all miss him a lot! (Plus, I had to send him off with a wiener dog.)

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Not So Seriously Stamp Set

Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, and Basic Gray Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Card Stock

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper

Circle Scissor Plus

Scallop Circles #2

Big Shot

Brights Brads

Blender Pen

"It's All About Blue" Hop with The Sounding Joy

2011-12-02T20:20:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to our SU December blog hop, "It's All About Blue!" It's a short one, but a good one! You can start the hop at our home page here. If you're following the hop, you just came from Robin's Craft Room. I got to meet Robin Messenheimer in person this summer and she was my virtual roommate on VC Rocks. She's wonderful so be sure you get to see her project.

I used the Christmas set, "The Sounding Joy" for my blue project. I love that it looks like a present and the best present ever was baby Jesus coming here! I hope you enjoy it.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

The Sounding Joy Stamp Set

Marina Mist Classic Ink

Night of Navy Craft Ink

Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, and Sahara Sand Card Stock

Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool

1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon

Now be sure to check out Jane Hignite's blog to see her "blue" project here.

Although the "blue" blog hop has been scheduled for a long time, Color Q's color challenge fit perfectly!

SFF Stitched Stockings

2011-12-02T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's time for a Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch. This one is by Kim Innis. I thought I was following it closely, but when I returned to my computer with my completed card, it wasn't quite as close as I had thought! Oops! Well, that's the great thing about sketches. You can follow them closely or use them as a great jumping off point.

Either way, this turned out to be a simple and sweet, traditional Christmas card. It's cuter in person because you can see the stocking is put on with Stampin' Dimensionals and sticks out from the card. The brad and Baker's Twine also add more dimension. It's not as "flat" as it all looks in the picture.

Happy Holidays and

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Stitched Stockings and Holiday Happiness Stamp Sets

Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade Classic Inks

Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Lucky Limeade, and Always Artichoke Card Stock

2011-2013 In Colors Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

3/8" Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon

Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine

Regals Brads

Stocking Builder Punch

Frame, Oval Scallop

Big Shot

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ and see the card she created with this sketch. Then, create your own card and show us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC15 Snow Much Fun

2011-11-29T21:32:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's time for another Stampin' Queens sketch challenge! I love snowmen and the only way I'm going to see them in southern Arizona is if I stamp them! So, I've used "Snow Much Fun" for a lot of cards here recently. I think this one turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself. I love happy cards that bring a smile to the recipient's face and I think this one qualifies!

Be sure to make your own card with this sketch and share it with us at Stampin Queens Sketch Challenge here.

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Snow Much Fun Stamp Set

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink

Black Stazon Ink

Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue, and Marina Mist Card Stock

Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper

1/2" Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Basic Pearls

Dazzling Details

TSSC202 and LNS Gift Card Challenge Forest Festivities

2011-11-28T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This week the Late Night Stampers Challenge is to make a gift card holder. So, I decided to make my gift card a part of the front of my actual card so I would have plenty of room to write inside. I used Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge for my basic design. I flipped the elements on the card so my fox wasn't staring off into space though! It's a very simple card, but I think it's a cute one.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Forest Festivities Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Real Red, Cajun Craze, and Lucky Limeade Classic Inks

Basic Black Stazon Ink

Real Red, Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, and Basic Gray Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Real Red, and Lucky Limeade Card Stock

Modern Label and Scallop Edge Border Punches

Punch Windows Magnetic Movers and Shapers

Big Shot

3/8" Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons

SFF Forest Festivities

2011-11-25T00:01:00.005-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Frank and I had a great day. For those of you that wondered, he didn't mind the turkey suit at all. He was tired of me taking his picture! He's so smart that he knows when you're getting ready to take it and will look away. I can't tell you how many blury pictures I have from him turning his head at the last second! Sometimes he's too smart! To him, the turkey suit was just a fluffy shirt which he liked. He does draw the line at hats, though, which is why there's only one with the whole turkey suit on as it was intended. I figure Frank has a really good life, so a couple times a year, he can let me dress him up to bring lots of smiles to his friends-especially when it's Franksgiving!

Now back to stamping!

I used the Sketch Frenzy Friday oval design to start my card. I had to turn my oval to fit the "Merry Christmas" sentiment on it. I think it's a sweet little card and I'm happy with the way it turned out. On Monday, I will have another card featuring this stamp set.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Forest Festivities Stamp Set

Real Red, Bravo Burgundy, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, and Basic Gray Classic Inks

Whisper White, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, and Crumb Cake Card Stock

1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink

Modern Label Punch

Frame, Oval Scallop

Punch Windows Movers and Shapers

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Big Shot

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

Happy...

2011-11-24T00:01:00.015-07:00

To the wonderful people in our lives,

we'd like to wish you a

Happy

Franksgiving!!!

Frank and I have so much to be thankful for this year!

Family, friends, a job where I get to work with wonderful people, a beautiful home, bones and treats are just a few of our many blessings. We hope that you are blessed this Thanksgiving as much as we are!

To God be the Glory!

Love, Angela and Frankfurter

The cutest "Turkey" ever!

SQSC14 Gently Falling

2011-11-23T00:01:00.001-07:00

I love Thanksgiving. I hope that I live my life in a constant state of "Thanksgiving" for all of the many ways I've blessed. So, it was with that in mind that I created this card.

The sketch comes from Stampin' Queens. It's hard to believe we are already on our 14th sketch! It was great to be back with them this week!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling and Day of Gratitude Stamp Sets
More Mustard, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso Classic Inks
Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso Card Stock
Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

TSSC201 and LNS Challenge Snow Much Fun!

2011-11-21T00:01:00.001-07:00

Woo Hoo!!! I finally got to stamp!

It has been over a month since I last was able to stamp and it was great to finally be able to make this card! (I had made several cards early to post while I was on vacation.) Stamping is more than just a hobby for me. It's a way to relax and be creative. I've missed it and am glad to be back!

Today's sketch comes from Mary Jo's Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. I didn't follow the sketch exactly so I was able to get all of my pieces to fit onto my card. The Late Night Stampers Challenge this week is to create a Christmas card using non-traditional colors. My pink and green card is definitely out of the ordinary, but still cheery and fun.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Snow Much Fun Stamp Set

Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, and Lucky Limeade Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, and Basic Black Card Stock

Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper (Hostess Level 1)

Blender Pens

Dazzling Details

Stampin' Dimensionals

Alive and Well...pretty much

2011-11-13T21:14:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that Frank and I are alive and well...pretty much.

Frank is doing very well. His hearing has improved a lot over the last few weeks. He can hear me when I talk to him and will come from anywhere in the house when I call him. He can hear some noises outside. He doesn't bark at everything he used to hear, but it is much better than it was. He's happy because I am so thankful when he does hear a noise that he gets to bark longer than usual! (Frank doesn't stop barking if you tell him, "no." He only stops when you tell him "good dog." Apparently he prefers postive reinforcement since he's being a good dog and protecting me.)

Unfortunately, I haven't been as good as Frank. I went on a wonderful vacation and had all of my cards made ahead of time and set to post, which they did. However, I came home with the worst stomach flu I've ever had in my life! It started on the plane on my way back to Arizona. You know it's bad when the stewardess keeps checking in on you because you're throwing up and you're so sick you can't leave the bathroom! I was sick for a week and then it took another week to regain my strength.

About the time I recovered from the flu, I threw my back out. I had to crawl on my hands and knees to get to the kitchen where I had medicine that would help with the pain and tight muscles. The funny part of this is that Frank thought we were playing, since I get on my hands and knees to play with him. I'm crawling through the house about to die and Frank is jumping, running, and barking, having a grand old time!

So, I still don't have a new card to show you. My back is better than when it went out, but I couldn't stand to make anything tonight. Hopefully by the end of the week everything will be working right at the same time. ;)

For those of you who can stand to sit and create...

Happy Stamping!

Happy...

2011-10-31T00:01:00.001-07:00

HALLO-WIENER!

With Love from

me and my Angel

SFF Batty for You

2011-10-28T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is a simple Halloween card I made based on today's Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch.

I stamped the pictures and then punched them out with the 1" circle punch and put them on their backgrounds with words with Stampin' Dimensionals. This makes the picture inside each circle stand out from the card. Unfortunately, this also makes it hard to get a good picture! So, although it looks like the pictures block the words, they don't on the actual card.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Batty For You Stamp Set

Tangering Tango, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry Classic Inks

Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers

Very Vanilla, Tango Tangerine, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock

Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Circle and 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punches

Circle Scissors

1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Now, be sure to visit Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, please show us your own card at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC10 Four Frames and Gently Falling

2011-10-26T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I used the sketch this week from Stampin' Queens to make this fall card. It is so simple, yet I love how it turned out. Because of the leaves, it also fits the LNS Challenge to create a project with leaves or trees.

When I was looking for a sentiment to fit into the "Four Frames" set, "no matter what" really stuck out to me. I'm not sure who this card will go to eventually, but I know I will be able to tell them I'm here, no matter what.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling, Four Frames and Petite Pairs Stamp Sets

Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso Card Stock

First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper

Decorative Label Punch

3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

LNS Challenge 144 Gently Falling

2011-10-24T00:01:00.014-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is a card I created for the LNS Challenge this week to make a card with a leaf or a tree on it. I really liked the color scheme of a card I made last week so I chose it to use again on this card. I don't usually reach for "More Mustard" colored items, but it is perfect for pretty fall cards.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling and Thank You Kindly Stamp Sets and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, More Mustard and Early Espresso Card Stock

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim

Modern Label Punch

Punch Windows Magnetic Movers and Shapers Dies

Big Shot

Circle Scissor Plus

Paper Snips

SFF Delightful Decorations

2011-10-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's time for another Sketch Frenzy Friday card challenge. This one was particularly fun because I love the happy Christmas theme. I am so ready for fall, Christmas, and snow even if I live in the desert! I may not have it outside, but I can create cards for it on the inside!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin Up Products to make this card:

Delightful Decorations and Short & Sweet Stamp Sets and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Classic Inks

Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, and Garden Green Card Stock

Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper

Ornament, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, make your own card and share it with you at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC9 Always Thankful

2011-10-19T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is the card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge this week. My card is a little bit different than the sketch, but I still tried to incorporate all of the elements. I just can't get enough fall cards this year, as you'll see over the next few weeks! Hopefully you're in an area with fall and can enjoy the changing colors for me! If you are, take a moment to stop and enjoy them. Don't take them for granted!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling, Always Thankful, and Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Sets and Well Worn Background Stamp

Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Card Stock

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

Metallic Brads

Circle Scissor Plus

Frank is Improving!

2011-10-18T21:24:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to report that Frankfurter's hearing is getting better! We put him on steroids last week to try and remove any inflamation from his ears. This seemed to help. He can definitely hear me when I am in the same room with him now. He can also hear when I call him from another room. This is a huge improvement from last week when he couldn't always hear me when we much closer. He has also started to bark at noises outside. Sometimes, I don't hear them, but by the way he barks, he definitely does! I used to tell him to stop barking when he would hear those noises, but now, I'm sooo happy he gets to bark all he wants! I'm not sure how long this will last, but I'm pretty sure it's going to go on for quite some time!

Thank you so much for all of your prayers, love, and tips for Frank and I. I know he's my dog so I think he's wonderful, but he has such a fun personality with his own very clear likes and dislikes. It absolutely broke my heart to find out he was hurt. Thanks, again!

With love,

Angela and Frank

SSC225 and LNS 123 Challenge Field Flowers

2011-10-16T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Today, I've combined two different challenges to create this card. I used the sketch challenge from Stamping 411 for the design of the card. The second challenge was a little bit more difficult! The LNS Design Team challenge this week is "123." You are to use one stamp set, two embellishments and three colors. This is harder than you might think because I needed a stamp set with a sentiment to put on my card. "Field Flowers" is a beautiful stamp set and it had a sentiment I wanted to use for this card. It's for my Mom's birthday coming up this Sunday. I warned her not to look at my blog today, but just in case she forgot,

"Happy Birthday, Mom and Grandma! Love from me and Frank!"

Frank loves his Grandma and Grandpa very much, so the card has to be from him too! When I talk to them on the phone, I can say, "Frankfurter, telephone." He will come and listen to them talk to him on speaker phone. He will wag his tail and even kissed the phone once. He's a sweetie.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Field Flowers (One Stamp Set)

Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, and Always Artichoke Classic Inks (Three Colors)

Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze and Always Artichoke Card Stock

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

1 1/4" Cajun Craze Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (One Embellishment)

Hemp Twine (One Embellishment)

Circle Scissors Plus

Stampin Dimensionals

SFF Perfectly Penned with Paisley Petals DSP

2011-10-14T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I have to admit something. This is the fastest card I've ever made. It's actually Thursday, my day off, and I've been stamping a lot today to get ahead on my blog postings. So, when I went to put my card on for Friday, which starts in a couple of hours, I realized I had made the wrong card for this week's sketch. (On the bright side, the next two Friday's cards are finished!)

So, now it's getting late, I'm tired, ready for bed, and just found out I needed a different card. Thanks to Stampin' Up for making products that all work together. A couple of Designer Series Papers and stamp sets and my card was complete. Now it's Thursday nite nite for me. See you in the morning when you read this!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Perfectly Penned and Petite Pairs Stamp Sets

Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink

Whisper White, Bravo Burgundy and Marina Mist Card Stock

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper

Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then, make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC8 Spice Cake and Short & Sweet

2011-10-11T20:04:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is the card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge #8. I love the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper and the color combinations it features. It's happy but still perfect for fall. I can hardly wait to share it with someone special!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Short & Sweet Stamp Set

Soft Suede Classic Ink

River Rock, Pool Party, and Soft Suede Card Stock

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
Modern Label Punch

3/8" Ruffled Pool Party Ribbon

Tasteful Trim and Punch Windows Movers and Shapers Dies

Big Shot

Basic Pearls

My Sweet Frankfurter

2011-10-11T15:46:00.002-07:00

Let me start by saying right off the bat that Frank is alright. I know some of you will worry when you see this that Frank might have passed away, but he hasn't.

I also know how many of you who follow my blog like my cards but love Frankfurter. It's okay. I love Frank way more than my cards, too.

Frank had an ear infection in both of the ears when we went to the vet almost two weeks ago. I put drops in his ears for a week to get rid of the infection, but noticed this weekend that he couldn't hear me when I talked to him or walked into a room. I thought it was just the infection and his ears were plugged up or swollen so we went back to the doctor today. The infection is gone, however there are side effects of using ear drops. Of course they are rare, but do happen. One of the side effects can be hearing loss, which can be temporary or permanent.

Frank is definitely dealing with this side effect right now. He hasn't lost his hearing completely. He can hear you if you say his name loudly when you are right beside him. We are praying that this will only be temporary and soon he will be back to barking at every little noise he hears! His vet is wonderful and was very upset that this had happened. I know she only did what she thought was best for him. (Frank is quite a hit at the vet's office. Everyone says, "HI, Frank!" when he comes in.)

Right now, we're just waiting to see what happens. Either way, he's still my sweet little wiener dog and nothing will ever change that! He acts the same, he just can't hear. His nose still works because he smelled the leftover pizza I heated up in the microwave last night!

I know some people think it's crazy to pray for animals, so if you don't want to pray for Frank, feel free to pray for me! I know we all did what we thought would help him, but I still feel awful that this has happened to him.

Thank you to all of you who are Frank fans!

Angela

CCMC170 and LNS Color Challenge Hello, Doily

2011-10-09T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Monday to you all! I wanted to start off the week with a card I created using the sketch challenge from Create with Connie and Mary. It was a little out of my comfort range, but that's always a good thing. The colors come from the LNS Challenge this week which is to use Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, River Rock, and Neutrals. These are also out of my comfort zone, but I really like the way they turned out.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin Up products to make this card:

Hello, Doily and Petite Pairs Stamp Sets

Cajun Craze and Night of Navy Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, River Rock, and Night of Navy Card Stock

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon

Basic Pearls

Circle Scissors Plus

Tasteful Trim Die

Big Shot

SFF Crazy for Cupcakes

2011-10-07T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you've had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend. I am happy to announce that it has finally cooled off in Phoenix! Our high today is going to be in the 70s! It's going back up after that, but not back to 110, so I'm happy! If I could just get rid of these allergy related migraines and horrible headaches, I'd be on cloud nine!

Now to stamping- my card today features the sketch challenge from our Sketch Frenzy Friday team. My mind was spinning with all of the different cards I could make with it, but since I always need birthday cards, this is what I settled on. I think it's a happy little card. I love Stampin' Up's "Just Add Cake" Designer Series Paper. It's perfect for birthdays or other happy occassions!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp Set

Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi Classic Inks

Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi Stampin Write Markers

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parada, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi Card Stock

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper

Brights Brads

Blender Pens

Tasteful Trim

Big Shot

Stampin Dimensionals

Now, check out Deb Currier's card she made with this sketch at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/. Then make you own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

TSSC194 and LNS Challenge Out On A Limb

2011-10-04T15:28:00.000-07:00

Hello, Stampers!

I have to admit, I'm not much of a Halloween person. It's cute and fun for the kids (and a cute little wiener dog in his costume!) However, I don't decorate and go all out for it (except for the cute little wiener dog in his costume.)

Even though I'm not a Halloween enthusiast, I do love this cute little witch from the "Out on a Limb" stamp set. So, I used her to create this card for our Halloween challenge over on Late Night Stampers. Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge gave me the design for my card. It think it turned out cute!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Out on a Limb and Tiny Tags Stamp Sets

Early Espresso and Basic Black Classic Inks

Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray, and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers

Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, and Basic Black Card Stock

Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper

Pick Your Poison Quick Accents

Circle Scissor Plus

SFF Happiest Birthday Wishes

2011-09-29T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

If you've been following my blog for very long, you know "boy" cards are the hardest for me to create! However, since I have male family members and men who are leaders in my ministry, I must create cards for boys even if they usually stump me at first.

Thankfully, everything at Stampin' Up is created to work together. So the papers, ribbons, brads, etc. all match each other. I love this! I knew the new "Well Worn Designer Series Paper" would help me as a starting point for some masculine cards. With Patrice's Sketch Frenzy Friday design, I was able to make a boy card I was happy with. This specific one went to my Uncle Steve for his birthday. I hope he liked it!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Cajun Craze and Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers

River Rock, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and Early Espresso Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper
3/8" Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Regals Brads

Now, check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with Patrice's design. Then, make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/. We can wait to see what you've made!

SQSC6 Delightful Decorations

2011-09-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

It's Wednesday so it's time for another Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge. I love these sketches because they are pushing me out of my comfortable little box!

I made a bright, fun Christmas card for this week's challenge. I must say, it looks a lot better in person than it does in the picture! The ornaments and sentiment stick out from the card where I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere them. You can also see the texture to the Quilted Satin Ribbon. It is so fun and I love the shiny look it has.

Be sure to make your own card based on this sketch and share it with us this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Delightful Decorations and Occasions Alphabet Stamp Sets

Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, and Garden Green Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Real Red, and Cherry Cobbler Card Stock

Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper

3/8" Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon

3/8" Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon

Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Circle and Ornament Punches

Stampin Dimensionals

TSSC193 Gently Falling

2011-09-26T12:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope your new week is off to a great start!

I just can't get enough of this stamp set, Gently Falling. It is so delicate and pretty! I also love the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, both of which are in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Today's wonderful sketch was created by Mary Jo for her Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge on her blog.

To make my leaves, I embossed the outline stamp with Gold Embossing Powder. Then I colored them in with blender pens for a soft look. Finally, I put Crystal Effects on them and let them dry so they would have a shiny appearance.
Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Gently Falling Stamp Set
Cajun Craze, So Saffron, More Mustard, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso Classic Inks
Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso Card Stock
Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon
Blender Pens
Paper Snips
Crystal Effects
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

SFF Gently Falling

2011-09-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Friday!

It's been a long week and on Sunday, I'll kind of be glad to see it go! Lots of sad things happened this week to people I care about a lot. This card is for one of them. Although there's no "fall" in Phoenix, I'm refusing to let that stop me from pretending there is! So my card has a fall theme. I hope it brings the special lady it's going to some peace and comfort as I keep her in my prayers.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling and Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Sets

More Mustard and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Early Espresso Card Stock

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper

Large Oval, Scallop Oval, and 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punches

3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon

Circle Scissor Plus

Now check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC5 Elements of Style

2011-09-21T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is a card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge. This card is not my usual style, but I was very happy with the way it turned out. I love the vanilla, pinks, and browns together. It's a color combination I will definitely use again.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Elements of Style and Sincere Salutations Stamp Sets and Well Worn Background Stamp

Soft Suede and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso Card Stock

Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper

3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

Circle Scissor Plus

For Sale

2011-09-20T00:01:00.002-07:00

Let's face it. It takes a lot of bone money to keep a wiener dog happy. So, I'm going to start listing some Stampin' Up stamp sets that I have for sale on my blog. I have more than enough to keep me stamping and these sets could use a new home. Shipping is $5.50 for one set with priority mail and delivery confirmation. Shipping costs can be combined if you want more than one. If you're interested in any of these sets, please email me at kebord2@gmail.com. They're not my finest photography ever, but you can definitely see the stamps. Every set is new and unmounted. Thanks for looking!

Happy Stamping!

Sew Seasonal $12

Retired 2007

(I love this set! I'm just trying to clean out!)

All- Around Argyle $10

Hostess Set, Retired 2007

Simply Circles $9

Retired 2007

Wonderful Weaves $8

Retired 2007

Simple Shapes $10

Retired 2007

Little Layers Plus $8

Hostess Set, Retired 2005

Both Way Blossoms $8

Hostess Set, Retired 2007

TSSC192 and LNS Challenge Button Buddies

2011-09-19T00:01:00.006-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Let me start with something totally un-card related. This is the "Life" in "Life with a Wiener Dog."

Today is September 19th. 14 years ago today, someone very special to me was kiled in a car accident. I know he is Home, running around with bare feet on the streets of gold. I offer my deepest thanks to him, for shaping my view on life and eternal life. He showed me that Our God is truly an Awesome God. I miss him, think of him often, listen to his words of wisdom, and am forever changed by the example he set.

For all you are and all you mean to me, thank you, friend.

My card today is based on Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. I turned it sideways to accomidate my "baby" card for the LNS Design Team Challenge this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Button Budies Stamp Set and Distressed Dots Background Stamp

Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, and Marina Mist Classic Inks

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, and Marina Mist Card Stock

Nursery Nest Designer Series paper

1/2" Blushing Bride Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die

Big Shot

SFF and LNS Challenges Up, Up & Away

2011-09-16T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Happy Friday to you! My card today is based on the sketch challenge on the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog. I switched it a little to make clouds instead of the scallop shape in the sketch. Hopefully, you can see how one thing led to another to get this cute birthday card from the original sketch. The clouds have Stampin' Dimensionals behind them so they stick out a little from the blue sky which I think adds a lot to the card. I also used 2 In Colors so my card also fits the LNS Challenge this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Up, Up & Away and Out on a Limb Stamp Sets

Concord Crush, Early Espresso and Basic Black Classic Stamp Pads

Poppy Parade and Concord Crush Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Bashful Blue and Concord Crush Card Stock

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Big Shot

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now visit Deb Currier's blog to see what she created with this sketch by going to http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/. Then make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC4 Jolliest Time of the Year

2011-09-14T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This week, I have another fantastic sketch to show you from Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge. Isn't it fun?! I'm normally a pretty simple stamper, so these challenges have been great to make me step out of my comfort zone. I started to make a fall card, but I noticed some of the other ladies were doing that, so I decided to make a Christmas one instead. I'm happy with how it turned out. I love the happy snowman from "Jolliest Time of the Year." It makes me ready for Christmas, even if it is only September!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Jolliest Time of the Year Stamp Set

Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Soft Suede and Basic Gray Classic Inks

Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Bashful Blue, and Basic Gray Stampin' Write Markers

Very Vanilla, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, and Garden Green Card Stock

Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper

Circle, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, and Corner Rounder Punches

Subtles Brads

Mini Jingle Bells

FTL157 Snow Much Fun

2011-09-12T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Stampers!

After such a serious day on September 11, it seems kind of silly to be sharing a Christmas card today. So sharing my card today is not to diminish the loss so many are feeling on the tenth anniversary.

I made this card based off of a sketch by "Clean and Simple Stamping." If the card were completely shut, you would see a strip of Crumb Cake Card Stock from the back of the card. Unforunately, I couldn't get a good picture of that, so you're only seeing the front.

I thought it turned out cute and shows my love of country decorating and style. It shows my midwest roots, even if I'm now living in the desert. :)

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Snow Much Fun Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Black Stazon Ink

Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, and Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Markers

Confetti White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and Crumb Cake Card Stock

Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper

1/2" Cherry CobblerScallop Dots Ribbon

Basic Pearls

Blender Pens

Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die

Big Shot

9/11/11

2011-09-11T21:24:00.001-07:00

It is Sunday, September 11, 2011.

I remember Tuesday, September 11, 2001 as if it were yesterday. I remember that I was teaching and didn't have to be to work until later than usual on Tuesdays. I remember Matt Lauer and Katie Couric on the Today show talking more than usual and leaving my kitchen to go back into the living room to see what was going on. I remember talk of one plane hitting the World Trade Center, then another. I remember calling my Dad, who was in his car, and my Mom who was at the chiropractor. I called the library where she worked first, forgetting she had that appointment. When my morning classes were done, I remember calling my Dad, a state employee who had been sent home. I remember him saying, "They hit the Pentagon, too." and that the second tower had also fallen. I remember it as if it were yesterday.

I remember going to church that night, an impromptu gathering. I had just had Frankfurter for a week or two. As a tiny puppy, he slept on my lap as we prayed.

Even though I have seen it many times, it hurts just as much to see the planes hit and the towers fall, the Pentagon on fire, and the empty field where flight 93 went down. It is just as bad today as it was ten years ago.

I have the same reaction every time, although I don't realize it until minutes later. Every single time, I realize my hand is at my mouth. It is placed there in a silent gasp. Although I know what is coming, this time I hope it will be different and that it won't happen. I know that's silly and naive, but it is always my prayer.

To the families and friends of those lost in United 93, the Pentagon, and the World Trade Center towers, my prayers are with you continuously. To the many workers who are ill from breathing the toxic air at Ground Zero and those suffering with the images they saw in those days following September 11th, I pray for you and your families as well. To the service men and women, who are not safe tonight because they are fighting to ensure my safety, you and your families are also in my prayers. This is not a one time prayer because of the date but one that started ten years ago and will continue for many, many more.

May God bless you and may God bless America.

Angela

Hopping Just For the Fun of It Gently Falling

2011-09-09T21:27:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the first blog hop of a new Stampin' Up group, "Hopping Just For The Fun Of It." You can begin the blog hop or follow the order if you get lost by starting here. Or, you may have arrived from Veronica's blog, "Bluegrass Stamper Studio."

Our theme for this hop is "All Holidays." This means the projects you see on our hop will feature different holidays, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more.

This is the card I created in honor of Thanksgiving.

It's fall in many places in the US right now. Southern Arizona is not one of them. However, my midwest roots are coming through and I've been ready for fall, in spite of the temperatures still being over 105 degrees.

So, I got out my fall candle, Mulled Cider, lit it, and made this card.

I ran out of room to put "Happy Thanksgiving" on the front, so it will have to go inside. I hope it captures the spirit of fall and a time dedicated to being thankful!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Gently Falling Stamp Set

Stampin' Pastels

Very Vanilla, More Mustard, and Early Espresso Card Stock

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper

VersaMark Ink

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool

1 1/4" Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Gold Glow Smooch Spritz

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now, to continue on our hop, please go to the next blog by clicking here to visit "Stamper Shirley."

SFF and PPA110 Out on a Limb

2011-09-09T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I created this cute Halloween card for our Sketch Frenzy Friday blog challenge this week. It features the stamp set "Out on a Limb" from the new Holiday Mini Catalog. Isn't it fun?! I'm not a big Halloween person, but I was happy with how this card turned out. The challenge on Pals Paper Arts Blog this week is also to create a Halloween project, so my card works for it as well!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Out on a Limb and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Basic Gray, and Basic Black

Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Gray, and Basic Black Card Stock

1/2" Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon

Circle Punches, Word Window, Modern Label, and 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punches

Neutrals Brads

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with this sketch. Then make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

SQSC3 Forest Festivities

2011-09-07T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the Stampin' Queens third sketch challenge. You can see the other cards that the amazing stampers created with this same sketch by going to the Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge Blog.

My card features the new stamp set, "Forest Festivities" which is in the new Holiday Mini Catalog. I thought the set was cute when I first saw it. However, when I saw the best present ever peeking out from one of the boxes, I knew I had to have it. Especially since it could pass for a wiener dog.

I used my blender pens to color the Christmas packages. Of course, I colored the little dog to match Frankfurter, complete with his brown nose instead of a black one!

I can kind of envision Stampin' Up executives sitting around a table going "Put a cute dog on that stamp. Angela will definitely buy it now." Although I don't have that much power for the SU execs to be talking about my preferences, if they did say that, they would be right! :)

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Forest Festivities Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Poppy Parade, Real Red, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive, Garden Green, and Always Artichoke Classic Inks and Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Garden Green, and Early Espresso Card Stock

Letters To Santa Designer Series Paper

1/2" Old Olive Scallop Dots Ribbon

Modern Label Punch

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Punch Windows Movers and Shapers Dies

Big Shot

Blender Pens

Stampin Dimensionals

SSC219 and LNS Patriotic Lean On Me

2011-09-05T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Let me first start by apologizing for the picture above. It's definitely not the best ever of a card that's much cuter in person. Unfortunately, I am getting yet another migraine headache and just want to post this and crawl into bed in my dark, cool bedroom. Hopefully after a good night's rest, it will be gone in the morning and I won't have to stay in my dark, cool bedroom!

The LNS Challenge this week is to make patriotic cards in honor of the tenth anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. I don't have a lot of patriotic stamps, so I made this card instead. When I think of September 11th, one of the things that stands out in my mind is how the whole country seemed to come together to support each other during an incredibly difficult time in our country's history. I used Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Crumb Cake inks as darker colors of our red, white and blue. I followed the sketch from Stamping 411 as my guide. Luckily the card was already made before the migraine hit and only the picture needed to be taken.

Happy Stamping

(without any more nasty headaches!)

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Lean On Me Stamp Set and Distressed Dots Background Stamp

Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker

1/2" Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon

Basic Pearls

Circle Punches

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Big Shot

HSS82 and SFF Hello Doily

2011-09-02T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you are as excited for the Labor Day weekend as I am! It's too hot in Arizona to do much outside. Okay, anything outside. So, I'm looking forward to a peaceful, relaxing weekend. It's been a busy month! My plan is to clean and do household things on Friday and Saturday so I can spend time with friends and stamp on Sunday and Monday. I hope you, too, have a safe and happy weekend!

My card today for the Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge features the "Hello, Doily" background stamp. Because I used shades of purple, it also fits the monochromatic challenge on the Hand Stamped Sentiments blog. When I first saw it, I decided I didn't need it because it was similar to the Medallion background stamp. Then, I saw card after card made with it. Every time I saw it, that stamp would remind me of the doilies my Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma had made. It instantly takes me back to their homes as a little kid watching them crochet. With my Grandma's birthday coming up in a couple of weeks, I knew I wanted to make a special card for her with it. I hope she likes it!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Hello, Doily Background Stamp and Petite Pairs Stamp Sets

Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink

Confetti White, Wisteria Wonder, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock

3/8" Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon

Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

Now check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she made with this sketch. Then make your own card and share it with us on http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/!

Party This Way with Balloons!

2011-08-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is one of my favorite birthday cards that I've made lately. It was simple to make, but cute. It's bright and cheery, too. I also like that the colors could be changed easily. I think it would be cute in red and green for December birthdays or in school colors for kids away at college. This set isn't very expensive either, so it would be a great first purchase for new stampers!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Party This Way Stamp Set

Real Red, Tangerine Tango and Night of Navy Classic Inks

Tangerine Tango, Night of Navy and Crumb Cake Card Stock

Paper Snips

White Bakers Twine

No Card Today

2011-08-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

I was all prepared to stamp today, my day off, and get ahead on my blog postings. Instead, I got a horrible headache. It's the kind that feels like someone has hit you in the back of the head with a baseball bat and then like your brain is banging into your skull. Trust me, it's bad.

So, if you came for the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog hop, you can see Deb Currier's card at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/. Then you can make your own card and show us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

Happy Stamping to all of you without headaches.

Happy sleeping to those who have headaches.

SQSC1 Not So Seriously

2011-08-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This is an exciting day! Stampin Queens Sketch Challenge begins with our very first sketch today! If you click the name above, it will take you directly to the site. I am very fortunate to be on Stampin Queen's design team with some amazing stampers! The sketches will be posted every Wednesday. Let me tell you- they are fabulous! They're not as simple as my usual designs so I will get to stretch and grow as a stamper which is always a good thing!

Now for the good news for you! If you participate in our first challenge, you will have a chance to win one of three ribbon packages! Random.org will pick the winners and each winner will win current SU ribbon! Believe me- there's no such thing as having too much ribbon!

I combined the new Stampin Queen's sketch challenge with the LNS Challenge for this week- using your favorite things to make a card or project.

Obviously, one of my very favorite things is Frank!

I was sad to see the SU set retire that had a wiener dog in it last June. Luckily, there was a new stamp set in the 2011-2012 catalog with a weenie in it! I love all dogs so I knew I had to have this set. I chose "J is for Joy" for all the joy our fur babies bring to our lives, big or small, short or tall!

Take a moment to be thankful for the favorite things that bring joy to your life-

great new card sketches, wiener dogs, and much, much more!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Not So Seriously and Occasions Alphabet Stamp Sets

Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist,

Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, and Basic Gray Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, and Basic Black Card Stock

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper

Circle Scissor Plus

1/2" Tangerine Tango 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

Neutrals Brads

Blender Pen

Circle Punches

LNS Challenge Favorite Things- Love and Care

2011-08-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the new week ahead!

The LNS Challenge this week is to feature your favorite thing(s) in a card or project. (Don't worry! I haven't forgotten Frank. He'll be featured on Wednesday!) Besides Frank, I love beautiful flowers. This stamp set, "Love and Care" has many of them. It is only available through the end of August, so I wanted to be sure and show it off one last time. This card includes more things that I love, too- rich colors, pretty ribbon, patterned papers, and making cards for special friends. This card definitely features some of my favorite things.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Love and Care Stamp Set

Early Espresso Classic Ink

Melon Mambo and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers

Very Vanilla, Melon Mambo, Always Artichoke, and Early Espresso Card Stock

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Paisley Petals and Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper

Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim

Melon Mambo and Always Artichoke

SU Stars Fancy Folds Blog Hop- The Nicest Things

2011-08-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to the SU Stars August Blog Hop "Fancy Folds!"

You may have arrived from the SU Stars Homepage. If you get lost during the hop, you can go back to that page and you'll find all the stops on the hop!

Although I've made a lot of cards, I have to admit that I have never made a card with a fancy fold! So, I decided to start easy and make one of the most common fancy folds- the gate fold. I used one solid sheet of 12" x 5 1/2" Designer Series Paper and folded the paper at 2", 4", 8", and 10". Adding an extra fold at 2" and 8" allowed me to show the other side of the Designer Series Paper on the front of the card.

On the inside of the card, I added a coordinating piece of Designer Series Paper to make it look a little more fancy. Since the paper was dark, I added a piece of Whisper White Card Stock so I will be able to write on the inside. Adding a small sentiment with the scallop oval continued the scallop "theme" from the front of the card.

This card was pretty simple to make but has a bit of a "wow" factor because of the fancy fold. I will definitely be making more of these cards. I think they'd be very cute with Christmas paper.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

The Nicest Things and Occasions Alphabet Stamp Sets
Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Classic Inks
Black Stazon Ink Pad
Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker
Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock
In Color 2011-2013 and Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper
3/8" Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon
Circle Scissor Plus
Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches
Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die
Big Shot
Blender Pens
Sticky Strip

Now, to follow the rest of the Fancy Folds hop, check out Eileen LeFevre's blog, "Stampin' Fevre" here.

SFF Turtle and Co.

2011-08-19T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Let me start with a disclaimer. I do not want anyone I know and love to be hurt or sick.

That being said, I think this card is so cute and I can't wait to send it to someone. (Thus the need for the disclaimer.)

I also know I made it and am not trying to brag. Those little frogs are just so cute! So, if someone I know does get sick or hurt, I have a cute card that will hopefully put a smile on their face and cheer them up a little bit!

I created this sketch for Sketch Frenzy Friday, today. I tried putting my frogs so the card was vertical like the sketch. However, the words looked scrunched that way. So, I changed the direction and added some brads and my little froggy card was born!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Turtle & Co. Stamp Set

Lucky Limeade Classic Ink

Black Stazon Ink

Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, and Lucky Limeade Card Stock

Brights Brads

Modern Label Punch

Punch Windows Magnetic Movers and Shapers

Big Shot

Blender Pen

Now, check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/, to see the card she created with this sketch. Then make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

A Word For You, Flower Fest

2011-08-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

On Monday, I shared a card I made after stamping a whole sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" piece of card stock with the "Flower Fest" stamp set.

This is another card I made using another piece of that background. You'll notice a lot of birthday cards while I'm trying to get ahead on everyone's birthdays coming up!

To give this card some dimension and make it a little more fancy, I stamped the big round flower four times in Pool Party. I cut three of the layers out and adhered them with Stampin' Dimensionals. They will flatten out a little bit in the mail but will still give the card some depth. I also colored in some of the flower petals and leaves lightly to make it stand out from the background. Since my background was already finished, it didn't take long to make this birthday card.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin Up products to make this card:

Flower Fest and A Word For You Stamp Sets

Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Island Indigo Card Stock

Paper Snips

TSSC187 Flower Fest

2011-08-15T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I hope you had as good of a weekend as we had here in Chandler!

This weekend, we had a grand opening for the new building we built at Chandler Christian Church. It will mainly be used to reach jr. high and high schoolers, but will also have family days and other events in it. It is awesome! We were able to build the building and pay off a half a million dollar loan with the money people have given, in spite of the economy and people being out of work. I got to meet lots of wonderful people this weekend giving rides in a golf cart to people coming to the new building. Our church is growing! The nursery, preschool, and elementary areas have grown 18% in the last year alone, which is pretty much unheard of and makes my job even better- getting to work with all of those new elementary kids!

I don't write any of this to brag, but to give God glory for all that He is doing at Chandler Christian! I am blessed to get to be the elementary pastor here.

Now on to stamping!

If you haven't ever done so already, I'm giving you an assignment.

Take one of your favorite stamp sets, with your favorite colors and stamp all over an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock, like my example below. This will give you instant backgrounds for your cards. My card today, with the sketch made by Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge, features a background made with "Flower Fest." It's simple, but sweet. My card on Wednesday will also feature another piece from this background sheet.

It makes creating a card much faster when you already have some of these backgrounds ready to go!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Flower Fest and Thank You Kindly Stamp Sets

Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder, and Elegant Eggplant Classic Inks

Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock

3/8" Ruffled Wisteria Wonder Ribbon

VC Rocks Punches Galore Build a Blossom Butterfly

2011-08-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the August VC Rocks blog hop. This is our final hop for this year, so I hope you enjoy it! On this hop, you will see lots of creations made with Stampin' Up punches.

You can begin the blog hop by going to http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/. You can also go to Patrice Herrera's blog, "My Little Patch of Dirt." Patrice is a great stamper and friend!

I have to admit, punch art is not my gift. 99% of the time, I really can't look at punches and see how to make other shapes with them. However, the other day, I saw some butterflies in a magazine and they reminded me of one of the "Build a Blossom" petals. So, I stamped and punched out four petals, and sure enough, it made a butterfly!

I am really happy with how it turned out and can see a whole herd...or flock...or a bunch of butterflies made in pinks, oranges, and yellows. :)

I hope you've enjoyed my stop on the VC Rocks Blog Hop!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Build a Blossom and Inspired By Nature Stamp Sets

Garden Green and Elegant Eggplant Classic Inks

Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Wisteria Wonder, and Elegant Eggplant Card Stock

1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon

1/4" Garden Green Grosgrain Ribbon

Large Oval, Scallop Oval, and Blossom Petals Builder Punches

Now, be sure to visit Karen Gibson's blog "Krafting with Karen." Karen is another amazing stamper and a friend!

SFF Happiest Birthday Wishes

2011-08-11T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's time for a Sketch Frenzy Friday card! Manly birthday cards are the hardest for me to make, by far. So, when I saw the "Well Worn" Designer Series Paper in the new catalog, I at least knew what paper and colors I could reach for in the new Stampin' Up year! :)

This is the first card I made with it. I love how all of Stampin' Up's things match, so I could choose ribbon, papers, and inks that all go together. That definitely makes those tough cards a little easier.

Since my sentiment was the focal point of this card, I added ribbon to give the card a little more detail.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad

Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Marker

Cajun Craze, River Rock, and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

3/8" Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Metallics Brads

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com to see the card she made with this sketch. Then, make your own card and share it with us at www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com.

Just Us Girls Challenge 96 Turtle and Co.

2011-08-10T00:01:00.002-07:00

Hello, Friends!

I found a new challenge blog this week. It's called, "Just Us Girls." I really liked their sketch and thought it would make a cute belated birthday card.

Isn't this little turtle a sweetie?! Stampin' Up donates money to the Ronald McDonald House Charities from the sale of this stamp set, "Turtle & Co." After visiting a little guy in Phoenix Children's Hospital this week which has a Ronald McDonald house, I can testify to the great work they do for families facing tough circumstances. So it's a great set for a lot of reasons!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Turtle & Co. Stamp Set

Black Stazon Ink

Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzaz and Marina Mist Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Pear Pizzaz, Garden Green, and Marina Mist Card Stock

Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper

1/2" Stitched-Poly Pear Pizzazz Ribbon

Circle Punches

Paper Snips

SSC215 and PPA105 Inspired by Nature

2011-08-08T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hello, Friends!

My card for today combines a couple different challenges. When I saw the color challenge on Pals Paper Arts, I knew I had to make a card for it. I love the bright cheery colors they put together. I also liked the sketch challenge featured on Stamping 411. Using the stamp set, "Inspired by Nature," I tried to make this card a little "over the top" from my usual style. Adding dimensionals behind the flower, cut grass, the bow and brads all gave this card depth with features that literally stand out. I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Inspired by Nature Stamp Set

Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo Stampin' Write Markers

Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, and Island Indigo Card Stock

2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

1 1/4" Striped Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon

Metallic Brads

Stampin' Dimensionals

Paper Snips

SFF Sunny Fun

2011-08-05T00:01:00.003-07:00

Hello, Friends!

It's Friday which means we've all made it through a long week! Mine included a root canal which is not a fun way to spend any part of a week! However, it also included some great blessings. Although, I had a lot of things I worried about, God took care of each thing for me. He didn't even need my help!

Here are some of the top blessings on my list. My parents are a great support, in lots of different ways. I have a great friend who was there when I felt like I was at the end of my rope. Frank is recovering very nicely from his surgery and didn't have to wear a cone to keep from licking his incisions. I had dental insurance to cover that root canal. An amazing Christian landscaper came and fixed the sprinkler system in my back yard that had decided to quit working before the home owners association came to get me. The brown spots are quickly turning green again! He even prayed for me when I told him what kind of week it had been. What an unexpected blessing!

Next week, I will try to remember how everything this week turned out. I want to trust more and worry less.

This card is based on the Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch for this week. I tilted my elements a little bit to give my card more of a light, whimsical feeling.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Sunny Fun Stamp Set and Distressed Dots Background Stamp

Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, and Soft Suede Classic Inks
Peach Parfait and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, and Island Indigo Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper
Modern Label Punch
Movers and Shapers Punch Windows
Big Shot
Blender Pens

Now visit Deb Currier's blog at http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see what she created with this sketch. Then make your own card and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.

TSSC185 and LNS Punch Challenge WIENER DOG!!!

2011-08-03T00:01:00.008-07:00

Hello, Friends!

This week, the LNS Challenge is to make a project with punch art. Here's a little secret- I am not punch gifted. I love all of the amazing things I see that you stampers create with punches. I could have copied one, but I didn't want to cheat!

Here's another little secret. I cannot draw...anything. I can't draw a circle or a square or anything more complex...except for one thing.

I can draw a wiener dog. You draw one big triangle for the face and two little triangles for the ears. (You can also draw a long rectangle for the body and stick legs if you want the whole dog.) It seems appropriate that the one thing I can draw is Frank and it truly is the one thing.

So, using squares I cut into triangles, this is the closest thing to punch art I can create on my own. Luckily, it is cute because wiener dogs are cute!

I also used Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge which I turned on it's side to make my card. It's a great design!

Happy Stamping or Punching!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, and Basic Gray Card Stock
Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
1/2" Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon
Metallic Brads
Stamping Dimensionals

and Frank for my model.

CCMC160 Happiest Birthday Wishes

2011-07-31T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

When I saw the Stampin' Up hostess set, "Happiest Birthday Wishes," I knew it was a set I would be able to use a lot! I make birthday cards for all of my elementary leaders, plus friends and family. I've never made more than 3 of the same cards, which also means I make a lot of different birthday cards! Using the sketch from Create with Connie and Mary helped me create one more cute birthday card for a special leader!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Wild Wasabi Classic Ink

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, and Wild Wasabi Card Stock

Just Eat Cake Designer Series Paper

1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch

Stampin Dimensionals

P.S. Thank you to all of you that expressed your concern for Frankfurter. Thursday night was a little rough for him, but he's getting better each day. No more crying for his mommy. He's laying by my desk eating a bone right now, so everything is getting back to normal! Thanks, again!

Hugs and Kisses to you all from Frank

No SFF this week- Frankfurter time instead

2011-07-28T22:23:00.002-07:00

My sweet Frankfurter had surgery today. He had to have a couple of teeth removed and some little lumps removed from his legs. Every time, I tried to leave him to go to my stamping table, he would start to whine.

Since Frankfurter comes before stamping, I don't have a card for this week. I had been ahead in stamping and posting on my blog, but... you know how that goes!

You can see Deb Currier's card that she made for today's sketch at www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com. Then, you can create your own sketch based on today's sketch and show us at www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com.

See you on Monday!

Happy Stamping
(or spending time with your wiener dog!)

LNS Challenge 131 All White Daisies

2011-07-26T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hello, Friends!

Since I cheated a little on my "all white" card for Monday by using Basic Gray and Basic Black, I decided to make another one. This one is definitely all white. The sketch comes from Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. The "all white" was hard for me. I wanted to put a bright yellow or pink button on the flower but I resisted. It's good to take on an uncomfortable challenge sometimes!

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Whisper White Card Stock

Square Lattice and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Daisies #2 Flower Bigz Die

Big Shot

Neutrals Buttons

White Bakers Twine