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Featured Artist of the Day - Sketch Challenge
2008-06-02 05:00:00
Fran B is my next Featured Artist of the Day with her layout, "With Mom, One is Fun", the second entry for the May Sketch Challenge . Watch for one final entry and the poll to follow!
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Featured Artists of the Day
2008-06-01 12:42:47
Today we have two featured artists - Jen V & Nancy N. They both took part in the Bag O'Supplies Card Contest. Here are their submissions: Jen V Aside from the kit contents, Jen also used SU! chocolate chip craft...
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Simple Boys Birthday Card
2008-06-05 11:04:22
Here is a really simple birthday card for a boy using the Ahoy Matey stamp set. I love this little pirate - he's so cute!!! And he was so easy to color in - I used the Stampin' Write markers...
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Experiencing Technical Difficulties - Please Stand By...
2008-06-04 13:07:11
I think the name of this post has me doomed - this is the third time I am typing it!!! (Third time's a charm, I hope!!) So, the real reason of this post is to let you know I had...
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Bag o' Supplies Challenge Winner
2008-06-06 08:59:43
Congratulations to Nancy for winning the Bag o' Supplies card contest!!! Nancy collected 58% of the 52 votes. Nancy's sample uses the retired Stampin' Up! background stamp, Soft Swirls as well as the retired Alphabet Attitude. She used Chocolate Chip...
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Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge Winners
2008-06-10 10:40:14
Yes, that is right; this month we had a tie, so there are two winners! Congratulations to Fran B & Alicia D, who will both receive a $5 gift certificate!! Here is Fran's layout, "With mom, One is Fun!": And...
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The Stampin' Up! Fall-Winter Retired List is Here!
2008-06-15 09:47:33
The list is here!!! To check it out, use this link: What set are you the most sad to see go? Leave me a comment & let me know!
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Featured Artist of the Day - Bag o' Supplies Challenge
2008-06-19 13:39:31
Today's Featured Artist is Nancy N (last month's Bag o' Supplies Winner). Nancy did not disappoint this month. I love her creativity!!! Here is her sample: Front of the Card Back of the Card Inside of the Card Isn't she...
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Retiring Stamp Set Contest Winner
2008-06-18 21:19:39
Congratulations to Michelle Rosiek!!! Michelle correctly guessed 7 stamp sets that were about to retire and has won my Retiring Stamp Sets Contest !!! There was actually a 2-way tie for first place. Becca Aitken also had 7 correct guesses, but...


Stampin' Up!'s New Product Line
2008-06-18 11:41:13
Yesterday, Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!'s co-founder & CEO announced a new product line that coordinates with our stamp images and alphabets. Decor Elements will be available for purchase beginning July 1 and is basically rub-ons for your walls!! Here is...


Featured Artist of the Day - Scrapbook Sketch Challenge
2008-07-03 06:00:00
Congratulations to Alicia D for being today's Featured Artist !! Alicia submitted the only layout for the June Sketch Challenge , so she wins a $10 gift certificate from me!! Alicia's layout, Logan, is all about her friend's nephew doing something we...
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Featured Artist of the Day - Bag O' Supplies Winner
2008-07-02 06:00:00
For the second month in a row, congratulations go to Nancy for winning the Bag o' Supplies Card Contest!!! Nancy's creative use of the supplies led to a very adorable pool party invitation. Thanks to all of those who participated....
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Down the Shore...
2008-07-01 06:00:00
When you live in Jersey, you don't go to the beach, you go "Down the Shore ". This page was our girls' first trip to the shore two years ago. (My first trip down the shore was when I was 17!!!...


Watercolor Wash Sample
2008-06-30 06:00:00
I don’t have a lot of time to blog today, but I wanted to post one more card from my most recent Technique Tuesday class. I used the Watercolor Wash Technique recently featured on SCS. This sample uses the hostess...
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Faux Silk Sample
2008-06-29 06:00:00
Here is another sample from last Tuesday's Technique Class. (And ironically, I am having an all-day techniques class in just a few hours, and this is NOT one of those techniques, but I'll have lots more to share when that...
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Tag, I'm It!
2008-06-28 09:52:45
I have been tagged!! My downline Lisa has tagged me. Lisa has a brand new blog and it is FABULOUS!! You can check it out here: I’m actually glad to be tagged - the last time I was tagged...


Please pass the turkey.
2008-06-28 06:00:00
Here is another recent scrapbook page that I did. This was our family's Thanksgiving this past year - my sister Dena was the cook (but who are we kidding, my mom is really the one in the kitchen doing a...
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Always Watercolor Crayons
2008-06-27 06:00:00
I created this sample for my latest Technique Tuesday class. It's what Splitcoast calls Wet Watercolor Crayons, but I like to call it "Direct to Stamp" - ya know, kind of like Direct to Paper. Well, you do color right...


Whoo! Hoo!
2008-06-26 06:00:00
Here's another Occasions Mini sample. Boy this mini has it's days numbered!!! Make sure if you want anything you let me know right away. After June 30, no more mini catalog sets and who knows if they will make it...


Time to Vote for Your Favorite Card!!
2008-06-25 20:58:14
The deadline has passed, and we have four entries into the Bag o' Supplies Challenge this month! Please take a minute to vote for your favorite card in the poll on the right. The poll will be available through Monday,...
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These are a Few of My Favorite Things
2008-07-17 06:00:00
At our Summer Crop Weekend in August, I will be teaching a mini book class. In this class, we will make a mini book out of those leftover hotel room keys - you know the ones the size of credit...
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Featured Artist of the Day - Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge
2008-07-16 06:00:00
Today's Featured Artist is (again) Michelle R. I think the Bag o' Supplies Challenge sparked a little creativity, because Michelle submitted the first layout in the July Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge. In her email, Michelle wrote, "....this (sketch) was a great...
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Featured Artist of the Day - Bag o' Supplies Contest
2008-07-15 06:00:00
Today's Featured Artist is Michelle R. Michelle submitted a beautiful card for this month's Bag o' Supplies Contest . Michelle had taken a break from her scrapbooking & paper crafting & was hoping this challenge could spark her creativity and get...
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July Scrapbooking Kit of the Month
2008-07-14 09:49:26
"Porcelain Doll" The July Scrapbooking Kit of the Month is called Porcelain Doll and includes patterned paper, solid colored cardstock, ribbon, embellishments and a sketch with 2 layouts using the contents of the kits. There is enough material in each...


Pool Party Favors
2008-07-13 08:15:30
After spending time in the pool in Turks & Caicos back in April, Emily decided this year she wanted to have a pool party for her birthday. THAT was fine with me as long as it was fine with my...
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I'm Going to Miss "Give Thanks"
2008-07-12 06:00:00
Happy Saturday!! Give Thanks is another one of the 107 stamp sets that is retiring on August 10. I also made this card for my workshop the other night - it follows the Card Sketch Challenge (#180) on Splitcoast. Here...
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A Little Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge Inspiration
2008-07-11 06:00:00
Happy Friday! TGIF!!! Most of the time when I create my sketches, I get my inspiration from a magazine ad or a cereal box, or something like that. But sometimes, I just open up my scrapbook & check out a...
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Say Goodbye to "Blossoms Abound"
2008-07-10 06:00:00
Happy Thursday!!! Here is a sample I created for my workshop tonight. I used Blossoms Abound - one of the many retiring stamp sets that I didn't get to use enough. I also figured I'd throw on some retiring hardware,...
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July Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge
2008-07-09 06:00:00
I can't get enough of sketches when I scrapbook, so if you are like me, this might be something you will like!! Here is the sketch for my July Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge . If you would like to participate, create a...


Retirement Party Open House
2008-07-08 10:00:34
This is your chance for a FREE stamping class!! As of August 10, Stampin' Up! will be retiring 107 stamp sets. In honor of these sets, I am having a Retirement Party Open House . Come anytime on Thursday, July 24...


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