up up and away...

Happy Monday all!!!
Boy those weekends sure do fly by!!! Probably because I try to cram so much into them~along with the usual housework and groceries!!!

I have a few moments to stamp over the weekend and of course I am still enjoying my EBB stamp set by Papertrey. I hope you aren't getting tired of it! I wanted to use this little hot air balloon image~too cute!!!

I am going to be without a camera until Wednesday *gasp*!!!! My old one is on it's way to it's new home and my new one doesn't arrive until the 19th...I have been using Josh's camera (which is the one I am getting *smile*), but he is leaving this morning for CT to visit my mom (before school starts)...Mike laughed at me when I said I would be camera~less until Wednesday, and commented "I might actually get to see you this week, huh?" crazy hubby!!! *don't worry...I have already photographed my cards for this week, so not interruptions on the old blog:o)

Oh yeah, my friend Shelli just started her blog over the weekend...so if you get a chance, pop over and say hello!

Have a great Monday!!!

Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Everyday Button Bits stamp set; Berry Sorbet/Ripe Avocado/Whisper White (SU!) cardstock; Choc Chip (SU!)/Ripe Avocado ink; Summer Sunrise satin dotted ribbon; Scallop Punch (SU!); Vintage Buttons; Twine (SU!)

sweet RAK!!!

Happy TGIF!!!
Today I want to share a RAK (random act of kindness) I got from my friend Shelli (hi Shelli!!), she used EBB (Everyday Button Bits) for this cute card!!!~my new fav stamp set!! I just love getting cards in the mail...it is like a little present...and this one even had buttons~yea! Shelli is a great stamper, and will be starting a blog soon (I will add her to my sidebar once she is up and running!!!), you will definitely want to check out her cards for some great inspiration!!!

I was so excited to sell my camera (to a sweet blog/FB friend), it was kind of sad packaging it up the other night getting it ready for it's new home. I know it will be well taken care of though *smile* and my new upgraded model is on the way~woot!!!! I will hopefully have it on Wednesday.

Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend? Mike and I are making a huge Goodwill run today (feels good to clean out!!!), and maybe rent some movies...the usual stuff!!!

Have a great weekend!

hey there, chickadee...

The week is slowly moving along~yeah!
I have been trying to get back into my exercise schedule (walking 2-3 miles per day), which really does put a damper on my other activities like stamping, photography, scrapbooking...so many hobbies~so little time. I keep asking Mike why we are not rich, so I can stay at home all day (he usually laughs at me), LOL! That being said...I have had no time to be creative so far this week!

Luckily I found this card in my downloaded (pictures to process) folder, and realized I never posted it. I made this card when I first received my Papertrey Ink EBB (Everyday Button Bits) stamp set in the mail. Ashley wanted a card for her good friend Lindsay (Hi Lindsay!), who has been living in Texas. I just love this little bird image and sentiment that goes along with it. I also wanted to try out the Enchanted Evening cardstock and ink (yummy color!).

Josh got a new camera over the weekend...and I must say I am having major camera ENVY!!!! I am contemplating selling my camera, so I can upgrade. If anyone is interested in a great Canon Rebel XT (taken very good care of), battery grip with 2 batteries, Kit lens (18-55mm), Remote, original box and packaging leave me a comment~just throwing it out there.

I paid over $800 for all of it brand new (the grip alone without the batteries was $119), I would like to get $500 for everything (I have paypal and will ship with insurance add approx $20 within the USA).

Enjoy today!

Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Everyday Button Bits/Paper Tray stamp sets; Enchanted Evening/Berry Sorbet/Whisper White cardstock; Enchanted Evening/New Leaf/Summer Sun (SU!)/Choc Chip (SU!) ink; Berry Sorbet vintage button; Enchanted Evening double stitched ribbon

birthday chair...

Happy Monday...
I hope you had a marvelous weekend:)
Mike and I had a fun date night on Friday. We went to see this movie...really cute, btw! I grew up watching Julia Child on public television (that was way before the Food Network!!). Mike really enjoyed listening to the movie crowd laughing out loud (he liked it too!!! even though it is a chick flick). We then went out to dinner at one of our favorite little spots ...it was a fun night with great company:)

I also got lots of little projects completed this weekend (good feeling)~but unfortunately didn't get any stamping in *argh*. I have a few cards to make...so hopefully I will have some time this week...to get my fingers inky!!

Ashley needed a birthday card for her sister-in-law, so I whipped up this little one with my new set On My Couch. I really like black and red together...and the little throw pillows in the set *so cute!!* Can you believe I didn't even use any ribbon!!! I know, CRAZY!!

Have a terrific day!

Supplies used (PTI unless noted): On My Couch/Everyday Button Bits stamp sets; Ruby Red/Basic Black (SU!)/Whisper White (SU!) cardstock; Ruby Red/Black Palette ink; SU! Dimensionals for couch and pillow

button bike...

Hi blogging friends...
Another week is behind us (yeah)!!! I am happy the weekend is here!!! I say that every Friday don't I? I have one more card for you this week, made with my new favorite stamp set Everyday Button Bits. I made this for Nate's birthday (we celebrated last weekend). I am not sure how masculine this card is...but I tried, LOL!

This weekend I am hopefully going to be on organizing kick, my craft room has become a disaster again, and I have several little organizing projects that need my attention. Some days I just love organizing...makes me feel like I can control one aspect of my life, LOL!

I finally jumped back on the power walking wagon...I have not walked "faithfully" since Ashley's wedding last October *gasp* I just got so busy planning for that, that I kind of got out of the habit (plus I used to walk with Ashley every day~great company)...my slacking is over!!! I went last night (2 miles~to start...don't want to overdo it, right?), alone, in the 100 degree heat...and you know what? It felt great!!! I just have to do it for 30 days to make it a habit again:)

Enjoy Today!

Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Everyday Button Bits stamp set; New Leaf/Choc Chip (SU!)/Whisper White (SU!) cardstock; Choc Chip (SU!) ink; New Leaf Vintage Buttons; Brown Dotted Satin Ribbon; Scallop Punch (SU!); Twine (SU!)

birthday tin...

Hi all...
I hope you are having a great week:)
Are you getting sick of my Everyday Button Bits projects? I hope not~because I really {heart} this stamp set!!!!

Here is a little birthday ensemble I made for a co-worker. I know I have said it before...I like my card to match my gift (if at all possible). I had several tea tins left over from a Christmas project, so I just whipped up a little tin to house some candy and a gift card. I cut my patterned paper the length of the tin; squirted some of my craft glue on the back of the patterned paper; laid the tin on one end and rolled to get a smooth finish; I used some sticky strip to adhere the edge; then added my stamped image with some pop dots (SU! dimensionals); tied some ribbon around to finish it off; Easy Peasy!!! I think it was a hit *smile*

Have a fantastic day!!!

Supplies used: (PTI unless noted) Everyday Button Bits stamp set; Aqua Mist/New Leaf/Whisper White cardstock; Aqua Patterned Paper; Choc Chip (SU!) ink; Aqua Grosgrain/Dotted Satin ribbon; Vintage Buttons; Twine (SU!); Tin (Specialty Bottle)

more buttons...

Happy Monday...
Another busy weekend for me. Ashley and I went to a movie on Saturday, we celebrated Nate's 27th Birthday, and you know the usual weekend stuff...weekends are just not long enough!!!
And I cannot believe it is already August??? The summer is flying by!

I didn't get much time in my stamp room this weekend, but here is a card I made last week when I got my new Everyday Button Bits stamp set. I am having a lot of fun with this set!!! Although it makes me realize that I need more buttons!!!

Supplies used (PTI unless noted): Everyday Button Bits stamp set; Berry Sorbet/Whisper White/New Leaf cardstock; New Leaf/Choc Chip (SU!) ink; Berry Sorbet buttons; Chocolate Satin Dotted ribbon; Scallop Punch (SU!)