July is a pretty exciting month at Stampin' Up! There will be a deal of the week EACH week in July - starting with the Scallop Edge Punch at 30% off. Just $15.99 until July 5th.

Click the picture for more details and more July specials.

I got a new camera, and now that I *think* I've figured out how to use it, I shall be posting projects again. Whew!

cheers!

Last Chance lists - updated!

Check here for the alphabetical listings. Some French stamps have been added and a few stamp sets have been removed.

For the updated Last Chance stamps and accessories, check here.

My sneak peek order should arrive tomorrow and I'm going CRAZY waiting!! I'm so excited about seeing the new catalogue, and the new In Colours in person.

I STILL don't have a camera, but have high hopes of getting one tomorrow. I'm looking forward to posting the projects from June workshops and sneak peeks from my upcoming embossing workshops.

Have a happy day all!

Last Chance lists are up!

Here they are, by page number, the Last Chance Stamp sets from the 2009 Spring/Summer Stampin' Up! Catty.

26 Happy Heart Day
28 Pinch Proof
30 Blooming With Love
30 Thoughts Of Father
31 Free & The Brave, The
31 Independence Day
32 Snow Burst
33 Holidays & Wishes
35 Heritage Holiday
38 Big Birthday Candle
40 Big Bold Birthday
41 Time to Party
42 Boatloads Of Love
46 Great Grads
49 Little Birdie Told Me, A
50 If The Halo Fits
56 God Is Love
59 Always in My Thoughts
60 To Have and to Hold
67 Zoofari
70 Life’s a Breeze
7q1 Perfect Princess
72 Prehistoric Pals
73 Wild About You
84 Heartfelt Thanks
85 Acuarelas maravillosas
85 Wonderful Watercolors
86 Kindred Spirits
87 Organic Outlines
88 Doodle This
93 Pretty Amazing
96 Best Kind of Friend
96 Morning Soft
97 Seaside
98 Stitched Exotics
108 Frames with a Flourish
108 Seeing Spots
117 Illuminations
118 Beautiful Borders
120 Sweet Celebrations
122 Big Flowers
125 All Scallops
126 Sweet Sampler
128 Classic Stripes
129 Baroque
132 Absolutely Fabulous
133 Outlined for Fun
134 Hugs & Wishes
135 Elegant Cheer
136 Sweet Serendipity
137 Many Happy Returns
138 It’s a Sign
139 One Smart Cookie
140 In Good Form
140 Just B
141 Lovely Labels
144 Short Order Alphabet
144 Short Order Numbers
144 Ticker Tape Alphabet
145 Big Deal Alphabet
145 Big Deal Numbers
146 ABC Alphabet Lower
146 ABC Alphabet Upper
146 ABC Images
146 Simple Serif Mini
148 Alphabet & Numbers
149 Best Bee Four-Line
149 Best Bee Three-Line
149 Classic Four-Line
149 Classic One-Line
149 Classic Three-Line
149 Classic Two-Line
149 Contemporary Four-Line
149 Contemporary One-Line
149 Contemporary Three-Line
149 Contemporary Two-Line
149 Decorative Design
149 Elegant Flower Four-Line
149 Elegant Flower Three-Line
149 Large Text-Only Simple
149 Serif One-Line
149 Large Text-Only Simple
149 Serif Two-Line
208 Tag It
208 Beautiful Baby
208 Birthday Wish
208 Celebrations
208 Flowers in Silhouette
208 Forever
208 Fun Flowers
208 Glad Friends
209 Say It with Scallops
(Retiring from Dormant List-not in current catalog but available until June 30th)
Dormat Felices fiestas
Happiness Is a Journey
Something New to Love
Wonderful You
Bella Blossoms
Holiday Trinkets
In Everything Give Thanks
Tableau of Terror
To You & Yours

Last Chance Accessories AND stamps - click here to go to my website and follow the links

oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die..

..oh meee, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!

If you're a fan of East Coast music you should now have an earworm for the day!

I got back from the Crafter's garage sale a few hours ago, and after several hours of laying motionless on the couch, a dinner of pad thai GRACIOUSLY picked up by my dh and a few more hours lying on the couch watching the kids play with balloons and watching Kung Fu Panda - I feel as if the bus that hit me was NOT jet-powered straight from hell like it seemed a few hours ago.

I wonder why I feel like lead after events like this. School events, Scrapbook days, craft sales - you'd think I'd be getting used to them. But it seems like they place a huge strain on me physically. I'm actually old enough to start wondering if this is a problem in the long run. I mean, sure I feel like death now, and I'll be sore tomorrow, but why? There was no incredible physical exertion - and I don't feel this way after a hard day in the garden - even the first one of the year. Yet I feel like lead. Lead that hurts. Hmmmmm.... I'll have to look it up.

I have to get more information because I can't start planning another big event till I know if they're ACTUALLY going to kill me, or just make me wish I were dead.

Enqiring minds!

National Scrapbook Day activities at Bouquet of Pixels

Sadly, I won't be much a part of these festivities, but that shouldn't stop YOU from having some fun! Have a blast, girls, and I'll join you when I can!

So what do you think of these GORGEOUS pictures taken my my sister? Pretty cool eh? Who knew a kid could look so cute at an air-hockey table in a McD's playland!

This is another page I did using the charity collab, "For The Kids" (see a couple of posts down for the links) and some word art by Inkin' Creations from BOP. Very cool stuff, Erika!

....and here are the projects from my first SU! workshop

Here it is, finally, the projects we made at my very first Stampin' Up! workshop. I *tried* to keep it simple, but really this is the advanced class, so we kind of went to town! I had so much fun, even though I was really nervous. I don't explain things well, especially out loud... really makes ya' wonder why I took this job, doesn't it? Hmmm....

My latest digi page using For The Kids

So this is my first layout using For The Kids from Bouquet of Pixels. I made it a few days ago but I'm really not finding a lot of time for uploading and blogging these days. There's so much going on my my 'real' life and I'm really trying to stay 'present' with it all, not let myself procrastinate the big stuff. Well the little stuff is suffering a bit. Anyway, blah blah blah, here are some cute pix of R building a pillow tower and an adorable kit with proceeds going to a good cause!

For The Kids charity collaboration at BOP

Bouquet of Pixels designers created this charity collab for Linda's (Linda's Dream Designs) nephew & his family. Linda is a designer here in our store.

Here's a little of their story: Joey and his wife, Karri, have 5 children: Kylie (12), Emily (10), Nathan (9), Cayden (8), and Braden (6). They were among the families tragically affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma in February of 2009. They had a fire in their home during these storms, and they lost everything. They were unable to afford insurance and are, therefore, left with absolutely nothing. Their fire was due to the grass fires that happened and the storm winds stoked the fire that caught their home on fire. Thankfully, nobody was home at the time it happpened, and they are all safe. They are staying with family for a short time.

This fun collaboration includes 84 papers (300 dpi) and 119 elements. Also included are 2 templates (psd and png files) and 1 FULL alpha! Don't pass up this amazing deal and let's help Linda's nephew and family! Thanks!

This great kit is only available until May 1st, so grab it while you can! All profits will go to the family mentioned above.

Get the kit HERE

Don't want to get the kit but still want to donate money? No problem!!! Just use this button to make your donation:

Whoa, where have I been?

Oh, I've been busy! I'll get into that later.

For now, suffice it to say I've been busy with stuff I will be sure to post here real soon.

Now, as for the above post, I'll be creating some Quickpages to sell at the store, along with other Creative Team members. PLUS, there will be a few little freebie brag book page just to say thanks for supporting this effort. I'll keep ya' posted. Honest!

(sooooo much to tell ;o)
See ya' later, have a great day!

365 days 15, 16 and 17

I've been falling behind a little here...
Day 15 is all about how CRAZY my schedule is! For a sahm with no job, 2 kids under 5 with NO serious lessons... I don't get how I have such a crammed week!


Day 16 Just a really fun layout I did for the SCS Friday night scraps party. The challenge was to use chipboard, metal and Val's template.













Day 17, Just another sweet picture of wee Raifey at the scrap table.

Blog award!

I got this SWEET blog award from Gina
Thanks Gina!!
The rules are, list 5 addictions and pass the award to 5 other bloggers.

Addictions, easy enough to find...
1. Coffee
2. Scrapping
3. Surfing/chatting
4. Staying up late
5. Medical/mystery tv dramas

Five blogs I think are FABULOUS, also easy!
1. Jodi
2. Denise
3. Lela
4. Erika
5.and Cassie

Be my valentine

Hmmm... it feels a little redundant posting this on the CT blog and here, so I'll just post the pic and a LINK to the Bouquet of Pixels Creative Team blog. Oh yeah, I'm a lazy blogger!

Day 14

I wasn't sure which picture of the cat to use as my POTD - but this one shows how she's 'nested' on my scrap table, which shows how long it's been since I occupied said table... I need to get back in the swing of daily or near daily work. I'm not gettin' much done these days! Here's hoping my next photo will be of a completed page!

Day 13

Day 13 - bits, bits, bits...
My house is filled with bits! Beads, sequins, rocks, fossils, sea shells, coloured glass, ribbons, BONES (!), trinkets, sea glass, jewelry (broken or whole), stickers and miniatures... my house is FILLED with them - and all the associated bit-holders, like this jar filled with 'lucky charms' by my dd.


bits! aaarrrggh!!