Literally... My Joy

Valentine Plunge 02-04-12

2012-01-16T17:46:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends and Family,

On February 4th Joan Dancy & Pals will hold its 6th Annual Valentine Plunge to raise funds to care for people in our communities living with ALS.

My father, Brian Dillon (diagnosed April 2010- age 46) and I will be jumping in 32 (or less) degree water in the middle of the winter has to be the stupidest idea ever but so worth it! The icy plunge goes against all of your natural instincts but most of us are going out for the fifth year in a row as an act of solidarity with our local PALS (paitents with ALS) because they are conquering immensely greater fears every minute of every day. The spirit of the day is incredibly uplifting. To see hundreds of people come together to help their neighbors in need is just beautiful.

The "plunge" we're asking you to make doesn't involve freezing cold water -- but it will make a big splash in the lives of our PALS. Please support my particiation in the 6th Annual Valentine Plunge. Please follow the link below to my Valentine Plunge participant page:
https://ssl.charityweb.net/joandancyandpals/valentineplunge/leannejohnson.htm

I greatly appreciate your time and support of my efforts.

Thank you,

Leanne Johnson

My father, ALS Fighter Brian Dillon

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Wisteria Wonder Snowflakes...

2011-11-01T16:30:00.000-04:00

Here is a card we made at one of my make 5 Holiday Cards for $5.00 nights.

Stamp Set: Serene Snowflakes

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush

Ink: Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder

Acessories: 3/8" Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Big Shot Die.

I hope you

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Help defeat ALS for my dad, Brian Dillon...

2011-08-16T08:16:00.001-04:00

Dear Friends and Family,

My father, Brian Dillon, was diagnosed with Bulbar ALS (April 2010). My family and I are participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS and I need your support!

You can help me make a difference by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation. The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. Through a nationwide Chapter network, The ALS Association leads the way in global research, coordinates multidisciplinary certified clinical care centers, supports the people and families of those affected by ALS and fosters government partnerships. The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

Your tax-deductible gift will make a considerable difference in the lives of many! It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below.

Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you for doing your part in the battle against ALS.

The event is:

New Britain Walk - September 24, 2011

Location: Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT

Distance: 3 Miles

Walk Check-in: 10:00am

Walk Starts: 11:00am

Map and Directions: Click the link for Map and Directions

Why don't you join my team? The more Walkers, the merrier and the better for the mission of The ALS Association. We need people like you on my team.

Your participation in the Walk will make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Think about the ways that The ALS Association has impacted those around you. The money we raise will help The Association lead global research, assist people with ALS, fund multidisciplinary certified clinical care centers, and foster government partnerships. Each dollar we contribute will make a difference! The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

We need your support, so please do anything you can; join my team, register as an individual or make a donation to support my efforts.

Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing many of you at the Walk on September 24, 2011!

With much appreciation for your donation.

Click here to visit my personal page.

Click here to view the team page for Team Dillon.

My father Brian! Love you Dad!

We walk with you and help fight with you

for a cure against ALS!

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Stampin' Up! Convention 2011...

2011-07-18T14:00:00.000-04:00

On July 12-18, 2011, I went on my very first Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. I cannot begin to describe to you how much fun I had. Ok I will try, but I will just let you know that you will need to experience it to completely understand how I felt. Maybe think about joining me next year. Ask me how!

Ok so lets beging to let you know this is my first vacation all by myself and in a state I have never been to. So there are many firsts being had on this trip!

I have been planning my swaps for convention and wanted to impress all the demonstrators. So I made a Christmas, Birthday, Sympathy, Just Because and then what I called the 2011 Grow Convention swap. With all these being my original ideas (I'm so proud of myself for not casing other people's layouts or color choices!) I reviewed the new Idea Book and Catalog (IBC) with stamp sets I wanted to use. Cut out all the cardstock and make sure I had all the accessories to coordinate.

I hope you

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Congratulations...

2011-05-25T19:30:00.000-04:00

I was asked to make a card from the managers in my department to give to the director who is leaving on Friday. Here is another easel card

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: On Gossomer Wings; Let the Fun Begin

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Pretty in Pink ribbon, Scallop Border, Scallop Corner, Decorative Label Punch, Glass Glaze, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensional, Vintage Wallpaper Big Shot Embossing Folder.

Hope you

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Welcome Baby Sweetness Unlimited...

2011-05-24T20:12:00.000-04:00

Another baby card for a different co-worker. His wife just gave birth to their first daughter and I was asked to make this for them. I made an easel card because I thought it would look nice to be displayed.

Picture Details

Stamp Sets: Sweetness Unlimited, Sweet Scallops

Ink: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Border, Corner Scallop, Scallop Circle, 1 1/4 Circle, Star hand held punch, Modern Label, Big Shot Modern Label Punch Window

Hope you

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Welcome to the world...

2011-05-22T13:30:00.002-04:00

This card was made at the request of one of my co-workers. She requested that this card had a baby bear and blue and yellow. Here is what I came up with.

Picture Details

Stamp Sets: Bear Hugs, A Word for You

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Bashful Blue DSP

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Scallop Oval, Large Oval Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Dimemsionals, Big Shot Dots Embossing Folder

Hope you

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My Favorite Memory Making Moment...

2011-04-28T18:00:00.160-04:00

My sister, Shari, sent me an email to let me know that Jon Anderson (from the music group Yes) was coming to play the Infinity Music Hall on Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Norfolk, CT. She said, "I know how much you like him and maybe you would like to see him". I agreed with her and immediately thought of my parents, Brian and Lori. They are the ones that got me hooked onto his music. We go back and forth with a few more emails and I decide that I will ask them to all join me to watch his concert. I also asked if she was interested in going and she said only if they both agree to go, I am not really into his music.

Here was the dilemma that I was going to face with asking my parents to this concert. They have been divorced for 23 years and have both remarried. I was seven and Shari was three when they divorced. I didn't know how each of them would react if I were to tell them my intensions of asking the other parent (alone) to join us as well. So I asked each of them separately and did not mention that the other agreed to go.

After letting Shari know they both agreed to come, she said I should have mentioned that I invited the other along. I didn't want either my father or mother to then redact their agreement to join us and be upset with me but I would understand. I didn't want to start a family feud; however, my thought was to have a night as an adult with just the "original" family. Brian, Lori, Shari and I. When were we ever going to have a moment that we were all just out enjoying each other’s company? Shari doesn't have any memory of both of our parents being together and enjoying the moment.

Four tickets were purchased and I was unable to get four seats in a row, so I ended up with two sets of two seats next to each other and one row difference. So I decided it would be daughter and parent in each row. We can decide that night who sits with who.

As none of us have ever been to the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, this was going to be a first experience for all of us! How fun is that?!? A night of all firsts.

As you all know, my father, Brian, has been diagnosed with ALS and he doesn't have much longer to live. I thought when will he ever get to do this? Go to a concert with his two daughters and his ex-wife.

I know that I was acting selfish, but wouldn't you be?

So now that everyone knows who is going and what the plans are, I let them know that I would contact each of them once the concert drew closer. I sent emails and facebook reminders and then called each of them a couple of days before to make sure they were still planning on coming. I also let them know that I was taking care of everything for the evening. Transportation, dinner and any extras they wanted.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

6:00pm dinner reservations at Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

Dinner was exceptional!!! Each of us having an alcoholic beverage. Oh my, Shari and I are in absolute shock. Not only is Dad having a drink but Mom too! She NEVER drinks. Mark this day down on the calendars. Dad explains what he has been going through with ALS to Mom. Shari and I try to keep Mom up to date on Dad's progress. But if any of you know us "Dillons" we like to talk, so Dad continued to tell Mom what he has gone through and what he continues to go through. Shari and I diagonally across a square dinner table, just make facial expressions and taking the moments in. I brought my camera as I do not want to ever forget this evening and tried to get pictures during dinner but that didn't work out. So instead, I kept taking mental photos.

Dinner is so enjoyable but we are all getting anxious as the time was getting closer to the start of the concert. No dessert. I paid the bill and off we went to the hallway off of the restaurant to get escorted to our seats. Up about 30 steps, we get to one of the entrances and they inform us that our seats are to the right against the wall four rows from the back of the hall. We proceed to our seats and it's then decided that Shari and Mom were sitting in front of Dad and I.

Shari and I look around while Mom and Dad anticipate the start of the concert; we noticed that we were the youngest in the entire venue. It didn't matter to me, I just wanted to enjoy this moment that I could share with my family.

8:00pm Jon Anderson concert

Jon walks out onto stage and welcomes everyone and we all clap welcoming him to Connecticut. He begins playing and singing. He begins with "Yours Is No Disgrace." Lots of people are singing clapping their hands or stomping their feet to the rhythm. Shari is sitting right in front of me. I tap her on the shoulder and let her know that Dad is singing along and she tells me that Mom is too! We both smile and agreed that this was the BEST decision we made to invite the both of them to something they would enjoy! Throughout the concert Mom would turnaround to Dad and asks if he remembered when I would dance and sing around the house singing Yes songs. We enjoyed listening to Jon's stories behind the songs. Dad would then tap Mom on the shoulder and ask if she remembered when they went to see Yes years ago and what song Jon should sing next.

Now the concert is over. We walk down the 30 steps to the box office where they are selling Jon's latest CD. Dad asks if he could get one and I buy it for him and he proceeds to try to ask the lady that sold us the CD if Jon does any meet and greets with his fans. She proceeds with, "Unfortunately, he doesn't. I'm sorry." Dad getting a little choked up he points to his ALS wristbands and gestures to me that I ask again because it's his dying wish to meet Jon. I felt very uncomfortable of asking such a question. I didn't think Dad would have played his "medical condition" card to get something but I didn't want to let him down and hey maybe if we did ask there may be a chance. So I asked. The lady acknowledges that she knows of the disease and a close friend of hers has also been diagnosed with ALS. She is going to ask and see what is able to be done. She asks that we hang out in the restaurant or around the box office to find out if we can meet Jon. For about an hour, we hang out and chit chat.

We have Infinity personnel coming up to us stating that Dad is allowed to meet and greet with Jon. They recommend if you would like an autograph to bring the CD that you purchased. Dad says, “I can meet him?" So all four of us proceed to follow the woman and she says, "sorry just him." Dad a bit abrupt, says “what about my caretaker? I need my caretaker to accompany me.” Dad is pointing to me and she agrees that I could accompany Dad and again suggests if we have a camera with us to bring it so we can also have a picture taken with Jon.

Not only is this a once in a lifetime moment we shared but now we get to go meet Jon Anderson!!!!!

Dad and I proceed to be taken through the restaurant, behind the bar, down the stairs to the basement where the offices are of the restaurant. We stand for another, what feels like 15-30 minutes to meet Jon Anderson. I am not sure how Dad felt, but my heart was racing I was going to be face to face with a musician I have looked up to for my whole life and I get to witness my father getting to meet him too! I got a tear in my eye as we waited and chatted.

Jon walks towards us and shakes Dad’s hand and gives him a great big hug and then comes over to me and does the same. I step back to let Dad talk to Jon however I remained close enough to interpret the words Dad was speaking so that Jon would understand them. Dad is choked up. I think from not only from being exhausted from a very long evening, but also from the anticipation of getting the opportunity to meet/greet Jon and then on top of that explaining his situation. Dad tells Jon how he has been a lifelong fan and thank you for making time from his evening to visit with us. Dad also tells him that he has such a beautiful voice. Jon is so very thankful and signs Dad’s recently purchased cd. I notice that Dad is fidgeting with his wrist and then realized he was trying to remove his ALS bracelet off his wrist to give to Jon. Again with more tears in my eyes I am snapping the camera getting all of this so I wouldn’t forget it. I know that Dad couldn’t get the words out but he was asking Jon to help promote ALS awareness. Jon is grateful of the wristband and poses again for another photo. Jon tells Dad to keep fighting and be well. Words I’m sure Dad has heard from many people but not from one of his most favorite musicians.

We walk back up the stairs from behind the bar and try to find Mom and Shari to tell them what just happened. All the Infinity staff was looking to get out of the restaurant for the night to rest up for the next day but we did just ask them one more favor. We asked if we could have one of them take a photo of the four of us in front of their sign out front. They agreed to it and this couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to a perfect evening.

The Hartford Courant writes a review of the concert. In their review they provide the set list of all the songs Jon sang.

I will never forget this evening! I ♥ you all!
Thank you for joining me in the best memory made moment ever!

Hope you

Some recent cards...

2011-03-31T13:00:00.000-04:00

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And some more cards...

2011-02-28T12:00:00.000-05:00

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More cards...

2011-01-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

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Some new pictures...

2010-11-22T12:00:00.000-05:00

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2010-11-14T09:01:00.000-05:00

I would love to welcome YOU to my Stampin' Up! family!

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Long time no post...

2010-11-01T17:00:00.000-04:00

Please enjoy...

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Hoppy2B Stampers...

2010-10-09T11:00:00.002-04:00

This is what I made for our Hoppy2B Stampers Team Meeting 10/09/10. The challenge/theme was Fall/Thanksgiving.
Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking!
www.literallymyjoy.stampinup.net

2010-10-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

From October 5–18, Stampin' Up! is having a CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ and we’re adding over two hundred more discontinued items--some at up to 80% off! Don't delay as there are many FABULOUS products at amazing prices including several items that many of you have been asking me about since they retired like PUNCHES (Double Rectangle, Slit, Horizontal Slot, Star, My Way), the Petal Card Die, the fabulous Silver Encore pad and much more. This is the BEST and BIGGEST Clearance Rack ever!

Please check out my website (www.literallymyjoy.stampinup.net) to see the available great retired products at UNBELIEVABLE prices! Be sure to shop soon as they are available while supplies last and I expect many of them will not last the day.

Things to know about the Clearance Rack Blitz:

While the Blitz last from October 5–18, some items, depending on availability, may be made available in the Clearance Rack in the future.

All discontinued items are available only while supplies last.

All sales of discontinued items are final.

If you shop from my website (www.literallymyjoy.stampinup.net), you are eligible for lower minimum shipping costs and FREE Stampin' Rewards (free stamp set and $15 free merchandise with orders of $150 or more).

Walk to Defeat ALS...

2010-09-25T12:00:00.032-04:00

I want to express my appreciation for your generosity in support of The ALS Association™. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to surpass our team goal of $3,500.00. We raised a total of $8,636.00 Your continued assistance means so much to my father, Brian Dillon, my family and to me, but even more to The ALS Association. Thank you from all of us!

I personally want to thank you to everyone that joined 'Team Dillon' to join in fighting for ALS not only by fundraising but also walking with all of us. It truly means so much to the Dillon Family to know that we have lots of friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and lots of supportive people that will continue to fight with us in defeating this atrocious disease.

I would like to thank a very special person, Richard Marti Jr., for being the photographer for the New Britain Walk. It means a great deal to The ALS Association to volunteer your time to capture the moments of everyone fighting for a cure. Thank you!

Another special thank you goes out to Doreen Cook, for helping my sister, Shari and I with designing the 'Team Dillon' t-shirts. They looked great on the MANY (80+) walkers we had in New Britain. We received so many compliments on the t-shirts and it captures exactly what we are doing. Thank you!

Even though the Walk to Defeat ALS™ is over for now, you still can make a difference by donating to help find a cure.

Thank you all again for your continued love and support in fighting for a cure for ALS and to help my father, Brian.

We walk, fight and fundraise in honor of you, dad. We love you so much!

From Left to right, my sister Shari, my father Brian and I.

The front of the t-shirts.The back of the t-shirts.

Team Dillon

Please contact me if you have photos/stories of Brian Dillon that you would like to share with our family. We are looking to put all these memories into a scrapbook for him.

Happy 5th Anniversary...

2010-09-01T09:30:00.020-04:00

5 years ago today Scott and I were married in St. Lucia. I can't believe how quickly the years are going by. Oh how beautiful our wedding was. Ahhh to reminisce about it and I often do it when things get crazy!

Happy 5th Anniversary Scott!

I will love you forever and always!
I would marry you again and again if you'd let me! :-P

I will post my anniversary card later once I let Scott open it!

So here is the card I made for Scott! Can you tell he loves frogs?

So here is a picture of the cake we had made from Cakes Unlimited. I know we are over doing the frogs and calla lillies but ya know we like them.

If you ever have a chance to taste of bite of their cakes or have the opportunity to order one you will be in heaven! Thank you so much Lisa and crew!

Scott walked into the door with an arm full of flowers. They are so beautiful! And smell so fresh!

Bridal Shower Invite...

2010-08-26T19:00:00.006-04:00

I was recently asked to make some bridal shower invitations for a co-worker of mine. She had told me what color and stamp set she liked and here is what I came up with.

Picture Details:

Stamp Set: For the Bride

Ink: VersaMark, Blush Blossom, So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Swirls Texturz Plate, Scallop Trim Border, Dazzling Diamonds, Top Note Bigz Dies, Mini Glue dots, Mini pearl, dimensional

Here are the rehearsal dinner invitations too!

Hope you
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New Stampin' Up! tools for me...

2010-08-22T16:30:00.000-04:00

Found this really cute calendar with frame at Target for $4.99 and I thought, "Hey I just signed up to be a Stampin' Up! demostrator and I am going to need a calendar to let everyone know when a good time to host a Stampin' Up! party." So I printed a lil' saying and stamped Totally Tess!
Next to it is a frame that I have been thinking about for the last 2 weeks since I received my starter kit, in it was a decor element with the Stampin' Up! logo. With husband already buzzing in my ear about nothing is to be put on the car. I had to find another way to show Decor elements within my demonstrations. So I thought about it and went shopping. Kmart had $1.75 black frame and I thought... hmmm.. I can put the decor element on the glass and then stamp the background with DSP and the statement of the heart. So here they are!

Birthday Rose Easel...

2010-08-12T19:00:00.001-04:00

Hello!!! I know it's been a while since my last real post. So as I still wait for my Stampin' Up! starter kit to be delivered (hopefully tomorrow!!!! crossing my fingers) I will share this card I made today with all of you. I was requested to make a birthday card with a popping rose. Here is what I came up with! Let me know what you think, leave your comments below.

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Ornament, 1 3/4" Circle, Scallop Trim Corner, Scallop Trim Border Punches, Pearls, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, Pearl Ribbon, Vanilla Smooch Spritz, Sticky Strip

I am officially a Stampin' Up Demonstrator...

2010-08-03T18:00:00.002-04:00

I just finished signing up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! So check out my website (Click Here) if you would like to purchase any Stampin' Up! supplies to make your own hand made Scrapbook Pages, Holiday Cards or your kids birthday favor treats.

Contact me today for more information!

I am so excited to be part of an awesome company!!!!

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More cards I have made in the past month or so...

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Some more cards I have recently made...

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Help defeat ALS for my dad, Brian Dillon...

2010-06-15T09:00:00.006-04:00

Dear Friends and Family,

My father, Brian Dillon, was recently diagnosed with Bulbar ALS (April 2010). My family and I are participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS and I need your support!

You can help me make a difference by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation. The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front. Through a nationwide Chapter network, The ALS Association leads the way in global research, coordinates multidisciplinary certified clinical care centers, supports the people and families of those affected by ALS and fosters government partnerships. The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

Your tax-deductible gift will make a considerable difference in the lives of many! It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below.

Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you for doing your part in the battle against ALS.

The event is:

New Britain Walk - September 25, 2010

Location: Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT

Distance: 3 Miles

Walk Check-in: 10:00am

Walk Starts: 11:00am

Map and Directions: Click the link for Map and Directions

Why don't you join my team? The more Walkers, the merrier and the better for the mission of The ALS Association. We need people like you on my team.

We need your support, so please do anything you can; join my team, register as an individual or make a donation to support my efforts.

Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing many of you at the Walk on September 25, 2010!

With much appreciation for your donation.

Click here to visit my personal page.

Click here to view the team page for Team Dillon

Left to Right: Shari, Brian, Leanne

My father Brian! Love you Dad! We will fight to find a cure for ALS! We walk in your honor!

Left to Right: Leanne, Scott, Brian, Shari, Derek

Happy Mother's Day...

2010-05-09T11:00:00.009-04:00

Wishing all mothers a "Happy Mother's Day!" I've been busy making Mother's Day cards. Next on the list is Graduation and Father's Day. Here are the photos and the details will follow.

Hope you enjoy!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...

2010-04-13T17:00:00.002-04:00

So it's been a few months since my last post. 2010 has not been the greatest of years currently. I will be posting pictures of the recent cards I have made but will be making updates to the descriptions when I get some time.

Hope you enjoy!

A guest stamper...

2010-02-08T09:00:00.001-05:00

My sister Shari is "NOT" a stamper but look at her handy work. She asked to have a stamping kit made for her so she can stamp and design her own card for her future mother-in-law's birthday. I just love what she did! Great job Shari!!! A couple more cards and you will be addicted just like me! = )

Post your comments below and let Shari know that she should keep stamping..I for one would love to see what else is up her sleeve! Keep it up Shari! Love you!

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Garden Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Dragonfly Brads, Sheer Chocolate Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Trio Flower Punch, 1 1/16" Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy!

Third Hike of 2010...

2010-02-07T15:00:00.002-05:00

It's February 7, 2010 and already on Hike #3! We were expecting to hike once a month. Go us! Yeah!
Well this hike was the coldest so far. It doesn't help when the wind only blows when you are at the top of the hills/mountains. Or that's when you feel it.

3.6 total miles - Burlington CT Tunxis Mainline Trail = 1.9 miles and Punch Brook Trail = 1.7 miles

Another beauty of a photo.. This is part of the Punch Brook Trail.

The hikers: (LtoR) Leanne (Me), Scott (husband) and Phil (father-in-law)

To prove both trials length and that we went!

We even got to "Rock Climb". My heels and thighs were not liking me after this hike. A nice warm bath was very much needed.

Another beautiful photo of the forest, this time from the Mainline Trail.

This was one of the many steep hills we had to climb to continue on the blue trail. Leaves and snow do not mix when you are trying to get up the hill. It's a good thing we were going up because I know I couldn't hike down the hill. I would have had to sit on my butt and slid/sled down the hill.

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Lindsay...

2010-02-02T18:00:00.002-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Winobella, Clear $1 dollar stamp

Ink: Basic Gray, Cameo Coral, Bravo Burgundy, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Walk in the Park DSP

Accessories: Cuttlebug Emobossing folder, Word Window, Scallop Square, 1 1/4" Square, Modern Label punches, White Ribbon, Silver Gel Pen, Extra tiny pearls

Hope you enjoy!

Happy 27th Birthday Mr. Wingood...

2010-01-28T06:00:00.005-05:00

Today is Mr. Wingood's 27th birthday! Here is your LMJ card Justin! We hope you enjoy your day!

The card reads:

Justin,

You know you are getting

old when the candles cost

more than the cake. - Bob Hope

Have a great Birthday!

Scott and Leanne

Picture Deatils:

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Kraft, Kiwi Kiss DSP, Bermuda Bay DSP, Basic Black

Accessories: Black Brads, Star Punch

Here is the card I made for his wife to give to him.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: And Many More, Choo Choo

Ink: Going Gray, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Whisper White

Accessories: Candle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Cricut

Hope you enjoy!

Personalized Birthday Card...

2010-01-24T16:00:00.019-05:00

My manager asked me to make a special and personalized birthday card for her sister, who is a music teacher. Immediately, when she told me that she was a music teacher, I thought right away of the Music Expressions stamp set.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Music Expressions, Symphony (Jumbo Wheel)

Ink: StazOn Jet Black

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink

Accesories: Cricut, Watercolor Pencils, Aqua Painter, Black and White Ribbon, Music Note Punch, Xyron Adhesive, Dimensionals, Embossing Powder, Matchbox Bigz XL Die

Hope you enjoy!

Love you...

2010-01-24T13:00:00.006-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Short & Sweet, French Script, Great Friend

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Sahara Sand

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White

Accesories: Pink Ribbon, Pearls, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Demensionals

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Fancy Flexible Phrases, On Gossamer's Wings

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, So Saffaron, Mellow Moss

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White

Accesories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Pearls

Hope you enjoy!

Second Hike of 2010...

2010-01-23T13:00:00.002-05:00

My father-in-law, husband and I went on our second hike of 2010. We drove out to West Hartland, CT to hike Falls Brook Trail. 1.1 miles and it took us 2 hours. What a workout, lots of mountains up and down. It was very pretty with all the snow that was still around. (there is grass peeking through where we live) :-)

Another lovely panoramic photo of the woods!

This is me having a blast on our hike! I love getting fresh air!

My father-in-law, Phil, crossing one of two brooks to continue following the blue trail!

Trail Junction...I am not sure that we would have done if we didn't see this sign! Would we have been lost it this wasn't posted on a tree?

My husband, Scott, posing for a picture in the woods. To the right of the photo is were the waterfalls were.

Can you guess what animal goes with this footprint? I am not sure, but I will be googling this soon because I want to know if it went to a bob cat or mountain lion. We kept an eye out for any sign of animals, just in case we had to run the hell out of the woods.

We found the waterfalls! They were so pretty and soothing. I should have shot a video of it, so I can use it to fall asleep. Ah, who am I kidding, once my head hits the pillow I am out, and probably even quicker with all this fresh air!

Another photo of the waterfalls.

Icicles growing the wrong way!?! Amazing!

Phil, Leanne and Scott posing for another photo of our accomplishment of hike number two of 2010!

Hope you enjoy!

Aquarius Birthday Card...

2010-01-17T09:00:00.003-05:00

My co-worker asked if I could make a card for his mother's birthday. He requested that it had the following: An Aquarius symbol (not the animal one), the colors to be Blue and White and that it moved like "Matt's card" (aka Waterfall card). Ta da!

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Cloud Nine

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, VersaMark

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Urban Garden DSP

Accessories: Bling Brads, Silver Jumbo Eyelet, Shimmery Baja Ribbon, Dimensionals, Blue Glitter Embossing Powder, Crafty Scissors, Glue Dot

Let me know your thoughts...

Hope you enjoy!

My sister's wedding planner cover...

2010-01-13T21:00:00.002-05:00

My sister asked me to help her design a cover for her wedding planner. She helped with the colors and the swirls "girly" part.

Picture Details:

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Certainly Celery DSP

Accessories: Cricut, Big Shot Texturz plate

Hope you enjoy!

Irish Birthday...

2010-01-12T20:00:00.001-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Cloud 9 Clear Stamps, Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, StazOn Timber Brown

Paper: Always Artichoke, Cramy Caramel, Very Vanilla, Baroque DSP, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Creamy Caramel Ribbon, Paper Piercing, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy!

First Hike of 2010...

2010-01-10T14:10:00.003-05:00

I just love this photo I took while on my 1.9 mile hike today!

Left to right: Leanne (me), Phil (father-in-law) and Scott (husband)

Lovely forest picture!

Scott checking out a huge boulder!

~Glistening snow!~

Sunnybrook State Park, Torrington, CT

Hope you enjoy!

Wedding Invitation #4...

2010-01-03T15:30:00.000-05:00

Yes another Wedding invite... Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.

Picture Details:

Stampt Sets: Torn Edges

Ink: Whisper White, Perfect Plum

Paper: Vellum, Perfect Plum, Perfect Plum DSP

Accessories: Perfect Plum Grosgrain Ribbon

Hope you enjoy!

Wedding Invitation #3

2010-01-03T14:15:00.001-05:00

Still going strong....

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Extreme Elements

Ink: Sage Shadow

Paper: Sage Shadow, Whisper White

Accessories: Stitching

Hope you enjoy!

Wedding Invitation #2...

2010-01-03T13:00:00.002-05:00

Here is another MDS creation. There is about 1/2" margin around the pink paper that you can barely see due to the background being white too. Sorry about that.

I am on a wedding invitation kick! There are a possible 3 weddings that I might be making invitations for and I am trying to get samples out to them so they can let me know what they like and if I can start making them.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7

Ink: Very Vanilla, Regal Rose

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Hope you enjoy!

SU Party...

2010-01-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

This is another MDS creation. I am hosting a Stampin' Up party for Sale-A-Brations! Not only for Sale-A-Brations but for the Mini Occasions catalog too! Check out the catalogs at the bottom of my blog.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Introducing, Hugs & Wishes

Ink: Whisper White

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Vellum, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede DSP, Melon Mambo DSP, Crushed Curry DSP

Accessories: Bermuda Bay Brads, Dusty Durango Grosgrain ribbon, Square Scallop Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Scallop Edge Punch

Hope you enjoy!

Wedding Invitation...

2010-01-02T08:00:00.001-05:00

Another My Digital Studio creation!

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs

Ink: Basic Black, Going Gray

Paper: Vellum, Whisper White, Basic Black, Night of Navy

Accessories: Night of Navy Grosgrain ribbon

Hope you enjoy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year...

2010-01-01T00:00:00.015-05:00

Here is wishing you a happy, healthy and safe new year!

Hope you enjoy!

Engagement Announcement...

2009-12-31T00:00:00.000-05:00

I have been playing with My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! It's the latest computer program that allows me to design cards, scrapbooks, calendars and other projects without actually stamping with ink and paper. Here is my first project. I cannot wait to see what other ideas I can come up with.

NOTE: The green box on the left is a background layer for your engagement photo.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Together Forever, Friends 24-7

Ink: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery DSP, Vellum

Accessories: Certainly Celery Grosgrain, Stitching

Hope you enjoy!

Happy New Year!

My Christmas Thank You Cards...

2009-12-30T07:00:00.001-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Illuminations, Cute & Curly, Best Blossoms, Illuminated (wheel)

Paper: Ruby Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Ink: Ruby Red, Soft Suede

Accessories: Dimensionals, Brown Glitter Ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Bling Brad (red)

Hope you enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Naughty or Nice...

2009-12-25T09:00:00.000-05:00

So I guess we were on the Naughty list this year. :'-(

Merry Christmas Everyone!

For You...

2009-12-09T20:00:00.000-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Oh So Lovely, Great Friend

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, VersaMark

Paper: Kraft, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal DSP

Accessories: Pink Baubles, Glue dots, Regal Rose Ribbon, Big Shot Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Kaledoscope Embossing Powder, Scallop Punch

Hope you enjoy!

Sympathy Cards...

2009-12-07T18:00:00.036-05:00

These cards were made for a co-worker that just recently lost her Father-in-law. One using Acetate sheet and another easel card.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Kind & Caring Thoughts

Ink: Apricot Appeal, Creamy Caramel, VersaMark

Paper: Cream Caramel, Apricot Appeal DSP, Acetate Sheet

Accessories: Creamy Caramel Ribbon, Embossing Powder, Elagant Botique Embossing Folder

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Kind and Caring Thoughts, Thoughts and Prayers

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Whisper White

Ink: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Taken with Teal

Accessories: Taken with Teal Ribbon, Glue Dots

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Veteran's Day...

2009-11-11T06:00:00.002-05:00

TO HONOR THE VETERANS

WITH BRAVERY AND STRENGTH THEY SERVE,

WITH DIGNITY AND PRIDE THEY STAND,

WITH COURAGE AND HOPE THE FLIGHT,

THE LIFE THEY LIVE IS

DANGEROUS,

TREACHEROUS,

ROUGH

AND HARD GOING

BUT WHEN THE FOG CLEARS

THEY ARE THE ONES WHO STILL STAND.

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

Hope you enjoy!

Thankful thoughts of you...

2009-11-08T08:00:00.001-05:00

Picture Details:

Ink: Basic Brown

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, Autumn Harvest, Grateful Greetings

Accessories: Brown Ribbons, Dimensionals, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Dad...

2009-11-04T06:00:00.002-05:00

Picture Details:

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, More Mustard, Whisper White, Washington Apple DSP

Ink: Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Going Gray, Always Artichoke, Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Rustic Rooster, And Many Mower

Accessories:Spiral Punch, Modern Label Punch, Twill Tape, Screw Brads, Crimper

Hope you enjoy!

Congratulations on your Engagement...

2009-11-01T18:30:00.001-05:00

Here is another Easel Card. I am finiding that this kind of card is easy to make!

Picture Details:

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Perfect Plum, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum

Paper: Shimmery White, Mellow Moss, Perfect Plum

Stamp Sets: Big on Spring, Baroque Motifs, Kind and Caring Thoughts

Accessories: Sponge Dauber, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue, Pearls, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, White Ribbon, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy looking!

My First Easel Card...

2009-11-01T18:00:00.000-05:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Thoughts & Prayers, Inspired By Nature, Simple Friendship, Baroque Motifs, Upsy Daisy

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, So Saffaron, Always Artichoke

Paper: Walk in the Park DSP, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Always Artichoke

Accessories: Cricut, Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches, Regal Rose Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glitter Paint

Hope you enjoy!

Bird-Day Wishes...

2009-10-24T05:00:00.000-04:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Song Birds, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Old Olive, StazOn Timber Brown, Shara Sand DSP

Paper:Vintage Violet, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Old Olive Shimmery Ribbon, Vintage Violet Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Oval Scallop Punch, Large Oval Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Circle Scallop Punch, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Watercolor Pencils

Hope you enjoy!!

Happy Birthday...

2009-10-21T18:00:00.000-04:00

I saw this card on SCS and had to try it myself. Here is the link to where I based by card from.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Autumn Days, And Many Mower

Ink: Barely Banana, Summer Sun, Really Rust, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, StazOn Jet Black

Paper: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip, Autumn Vines DSP

Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Heart Punch, Small Oval Punch, Copper brads, Copper oval frame, Dimensionals, Brown Satin Ribbon, Circle Scissors, Post-it notes

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Boss's Day...

2009-10-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

I was asked to make 2 Boss's Day cards. One for a male and one for a female. I thought I would try the flowerpot card for the female card. I thought I would try something different. There were going to be lots of people signing this card so I made the insert an actual card.

Pitcure Details:

Stamp Sets: Simple Friendship

Ink: Summer Sun

Paper: Summer Sun, Garden Green, Dusty Durango, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Punch, yellow satin ribbon, Dimensionals

Picture Details:

Stamps Sets: Brushstroke Alphabet, Studio G Alaphbet

Ink: Brillant Blue, StazOn Jet Black

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories: 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/4" Square Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Blue and Black Gel Pens

Hope you enjoyed looking!

My First Waterfall Cards...

2009-10-13T17:00:00.001-04:00

I have been looking for a change in card styles. I haven't made a waterfall card in all my cardmaking years. So today was the day to try it.

All of these cards were made fairly quickly. I was surprised! Sorry about some of the quality of the photos (blurriness).

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Choo Choo, Warm Regards, Right on Track (wheel), Kind & Caring Thoughts

Ink: Old Olive, So Saffaron, Cool Carribean

Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, So Saffaron, Cool Carribean,

Accessories: Blue Polka Dot Ribbon, Copper Eyelets, Blue Gel Pen

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Fire Brigade, It's Your Birthday

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Going Gray

Paper:Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Black Gingham ribbon, Black Brads, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Flight of a Butterfly, Jumbo Outline Alpahbet

Ink: Ruby Red, Pink Passion, Melon Mambo

Paper: Ruby Red, Pink Passion, Ginger Blossom DSP

Accessories: Pink Ribbon, Pink Button Brads

Hope you enjoy looking!

With Deepest Sympathy...

2009-10-05T23:20:00.001-04:00

Picture Details:

Paper: Certainly Celery, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Stripe DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Bermuda Bay

Stamp Sets: Touch of Nature, Baroque Motifs

Accessories: Pink Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder (EP), Copper Brads, Dimensionals, Ticket Corner Punch, Glue Dots, Sponge

Hope you enjoy!

75 years...

2009-10-05T17:00:00.000-04:00

This card is for my grandmother. She turns 75 today! Here's wishing you a great day Grandma!

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Essence of Love, And Many Mower

Ink: Cameo Coral, Real Red, Always Artichoke

Paper: Cameo Coral, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Water Spritzer, Baubbles, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy!

Happy 30th Scott...

2009-09-27T08:00:00.012-04:00

So today is my husband's 30th birthday. Of course he isn't happy about it; but hey, what are you going to do about time, stop it? Na. We celebrated last night because he was working on his birthday. :-(

So I made the Triple Chocolate Chip Cake with Triple Chocolate Chip Frosting, he asked for. Scott said he wanted the cake to be as thick as he index finger. Take a look at the photo and you be the judge if I passed that test. The cake is in a lasagna pan.

This cake is oh so chocolately! It's so yummy. I think I need a glass of ice cold milk.

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Inspired by Nature, Brushstroke Numbers, Frog Stamp

Paper: Kraft, Whisper White

Ink: Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Mellow Moss, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Ballet Blue, Ruby Red

Accessories: Sponge, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Erica...

2009-09-25T00:00:00.003-04:00

Here's the card I made for my co-worker Erica. I know she will just love it!

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: And Many Mower, Pocket Silhouettes

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Gray DSP, Kraft

Accessories: Rinestone brads, Dimensionals, Modern Label and Word Window Punches

Hope you enjoy!

Happy 24th Shari...

2009-09-23T03:38:00.000-04:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Botanical Blossoms, Hugs and Wishes

Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Cameo Coral

Paper: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Basic Gray, Walk in the Park DSP

Accessories: Baja Breeze Ribbon, EK Success Scallop Punch, Glue dots

Hope you enjoy!

Congratulations on your new home...

2009-09-19T15:00:00.000-04:00

Picture Details:

Stamp Sets: Neighborhood (Jumbo wheel)

Paper: Whisper White, So Saffaron, So Saffaron DSP

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, So Saffaron, Ballet Blue, Sage Shadow, Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Apricot Appeal

Accessories: So Saffaron Ribbon, Staple, Cricut Scallop Circle

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Tess...

2009-09-15T08:00:00.004-04:00

Picture Details:

Ink: Perfect Plum, Orchid Opulence, Night of Navy, Real Red

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Perfect Plum, Baja Breeze

Stamp Sets: And Many Mower, Cupcake Clear Studio G Stamp

Accessories: Baja Breeze Ribbon, Pewter Brads, Xmas Red Stickles, Word Window Punch

Hope you enjoy!

Praying for you...

2009-09-10T21:10:00.001-04:00

Picture Details:

Ink: So Saffaron

Paper: So Saffaron, Whisper White, Brocade DSP

Stamp Sets: Great Friend, Thoughts and Prayers

Accessories: Pearls, 1 3/8", 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Oval, Large Oval Punches, So Saffaron Ribbon

Thanks for looking! Enjoy!

Congratulations...

2009-09-09T21:09:00.004-04:00

Betsy came up to me at work and asked if I could make her a wedding card for her nephew and his soon to be bride. She said no rush but needed it for tomorrow! Haha... I like a challenge! So she asked me to personalize it with their names. I used my new Cricut machine and had fun.

Picture Details:

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown

Paper: Close to Cocoa, So Saffaron, Shimmery Vanilla

Stamp Sets: Only Oval, Hitchedafellabella

Accessories: Shimmery Brown Ribbon, Pearls, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Cricut Sweethearts, Cricut Winter Wonderland

I hope you enjoy looking! Leave a comment and let me know what you think. :-)

We needed more space...

2009-09-03T11:00:00.002-04:00

My friends Jen & Jerome bought a house at the end of July and asked if I could make their we've moved cards. Jen came up with the design and I put them together. I just love how they came out!

Picture Details:

Ink: Some computer ink in Ruby Red, So Saffaron, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Basic Black, Bordering Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Mellow Moss, Creamy Caramel, StazOn Jet Black

Paper: So Saffaron, Ruby Red, Brushed Gold

Stamp Sets: Right at Home, We've Moved with House

Hope you enjoyed looking! Come back and visit!

Happy 4th Anniversary to me...

2009-09-01T06:00:00.007-04:00

4 years ago today Scott and I were married in St. Lucia. I can't believe how quickly the years are going by. Oh how beautiful our wedding was. Ahhh to reminisce about it and I often do it when things get crazy.

Happy 4th Anniversary Scott!

I will love you forever and always!

I would get married to you again and again if you'd let me! :-P

Here's the card I made for Scott. This card was inspired by one made by nelnlv. I noticed this card on Spiltcoaststampers.com.

Picture Deatils:

Ink: Not Quite Navy, StazOn Timber Brown, River Rock, Bashful Blue

Paper: Kraft, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, Ginger Blossoms DSP, Bella Rose DSP

Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature, Touch of Nature, Hugs and Wishes

Accessories: Brads, Wide Oval Punch, Sponge

I hope you enjoy looking.

Baby Boy Announcements_N_Thank Yous...

2009-08-22T11:29:00.002-04:00

Picture Details:

Paper: Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy, Light Caramel, Cloud Nine Travel Stripe DSP

Stamps: Unfrogettable, Artfully Asian, Bundled in Love, Bundle of Joy, Grass Stamp

Ink: Not Quite Navy, VersaMark, Old Olive, More Mustard, Summer Sun

Accessories: Certainly Celery ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, QuicKutz Frog, White Gel Pen, Black Gel Pen, Red line tape, Glue Dots

Hope you enjoy looking!

Elaine's Birthday Card...

2009-08-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Picture Details:

Stamps: Clear Cupcake stand, Delicious Birthday Saying

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, So Saffaron, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Washington Apple DSP

Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffaron, Bashful Blue, Going Gray

Accessories: Real Red Brads, So Saffaron ribbon, Glue Dots

Hope you enjoy looking!

Cards for Griff...

2009-07-27T10:00:00.002-04:00

The following cards were made for one of my best friends, Nicole. She is getting married soon and I was asked to make cards for her shower and wedding and here are a few of the shower cards. I will be posting the wedding cards after her wedding. Nicole checks on my blog sometimes.

Picture Details:

Stamps: Illuminations

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze DSP

Accessories: Rhinestone Brads, Brown Ribbon

Picture Details:

Stamps: Cute & Curly, Spousabella

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery

Paper: Barely Banana, Creamy Caramel, Shimmery White

Accessories: Pearls, Curly Label Punch, Martha Stewart Daisy Confetti, Brown Ribbon

Picture Details:

Stamps: Bundle of Wishes

Ink: Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Old Olive, StazOn Jet Black, Going Gray

Paper: Shara Sand, Soft Sky, Old Olive, Fall Flowers DSP

Accessories: Light Blue Ribbon

Picture Details:

Stamps: Essence of Love

Ink: Taken with Teal, Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Garden Green, StazOn Jet Black

Paper: Taken with Teal, Glossy White, Basic Black

Accessories: Teal Ribbon, Peals, Dimensionals

Hope you enjoyed looking!

Derek's 28th Birthday Card...

2009-07-26T17:00:00.003-04:00

My sister's boyfriend, Derek, is turning 28 and I need a card to give him. We were invited to celebrate his birthday at the East Side Resturant in New Britain, CT. This is a German resturant. I knew I had to make a card that would coordinate with the occasion. I decided to go with a beer theme. Hmmmm I think that would be one reason why we were going to East Side. Ticki ticki ticki tocki Hoy hoy hoy!!!!!!!!!

Picture Details:

Stamp: Beer Mug

Ink: StazOn Jet Black

Paper: Basic Black, More Mustard, Vellum, More Mustard DSP

Accessories: Liquid Applique, Photo Corner Punch

I hope you enjoy looking at this card. Have a beer!