Sweet Pea Messages

Good Evening. A beautiful day it was. I hear there are at least a couple more to come.

Our featured card for today features the Messages for Mom set.

Sets: Messages for Mom and Well Scripted
Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Whisper White, and Sweet Pea
Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Black and Regal Rose
Accessories: Dimensional and Scallop Oval Punch

Our BINGO pull for today, which is our last day to play BINGO, is ... "B" Close to Cocoa. Hope someone won on their last chance. Check back in tomorrow for our latest creation. Enjoy!

Scrap Kit to Go

Good Afternoon. Today I am posting a Scrap Kit to Go. The kit contains the following: 3 - 12 x 12" sheets of designer paper, 2 - 12 x 12" sheets of solid cardstock, 3 - 8 1/2 x 11" sheets of cardstock, embellishments, and ribbon. There is also an idea sheet that you will receive with it. These kits are $7 each and $10 each if you need them mailed to you.

Our BINGO pull for today is "N" Pretty in Pink.

We have another WINNER! Congratulations, again to Jackie A. This time she has won a FREE pack of Cardstock; color of her choice. Check back in tomorrow for the latest. Thanks for checking in.

Good Morning Sunshine

Good Morning, but I don't see any sunshine! Our featured sample for today includes the scrapbook pages that we will be making at the Friday, April 9th class. The Designer Series Paper used will be Good Morning Sunshine. Hope you can join us.

The BINGO pull for yesterday (which I totally forgot to post) is "G" Pumpkin Pie. The BINGo pull for today is "I" More Mustard.

We have some WINNERS out there. Congratulations to Betty M. She has won a pack of colored cardstock of her choice. Congratulations to Jackie A. She has won a pack of the Sending Love Epoxy Brads of her choice. Also, Congratulations to Kathy R. She has won adhesive of her choice (I will be e-mailing you) and $10 worth of product FREE from the Catalog!! Go, get'em girls!!

BINGO for the Day

Good Afternoon. Hope you all are enjoying your weekend? I sure am. I am cleaning out and getting a bit more organized at my desk. If only I had at least 10 more days like this, my house would be in tip-top shape...well, almost!

Our BINGO pull for today is ... Rich Razzleberry. Remember, this "In Color" can be anywhere on your BINGO card. If you happen to win with this "In Color", you receive a BINGO prize PLUS $10 in product from the catalog. The following card #'s have this color: # 25, 27, and 36.

Monday morning I will be posting our scrapbook pages that we will be making on April 7. Check in for our next BINGO call too. Have a marvelous weekend!

Messages for Mom

Good Morning. Our featured card for today is one of three that we will be making at the next Stamp-a-Stack Class on Friday, April 9. It will start at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there. We will be making a total of 12 cards (4 each of 3 different designs). Fee: $20 for 12 cards or $15 if you are placing a $25 order. These cards can be used for Father's Day or Mother's Day or you can make them more general too. This one I will tweek to make it more general for those who want to do so. Also, for those scrapbookers out there, I will have a two page spread to work on that evening. I will be posting the picture of it soon. Fee: $7 for 2 scrapbooking pages or $5 if you are placing a $25 order. Please let me know by April 2, if you plan to attend either of those. Even if you are a "maybe" now, that helps me to be prepared. Enjoy!

Our BINGO pull for today is "G" Glorious Green. That is a lot of "G"s to say!

We have a WINNER! Congratulations to Lynda T. She has won BINGO. Lynda will receive one of the On Board Books from the Mini Occasions Catalog. Her choice. Let me know, Lynda.

Also, want to let you know that I have seen the NEW Summer Mini Catalog. Ladies, you are going to LOVE IT! I will be able to pre-order the items soon. Check back tomorrow for our next BINGO pull and on Monday, I will have our next sample posted.

Baroque Motifs

Good Morning. Our featured card for today uses the Great Friend set again along with another one from the past...Baroque Motifs. Easy, but elegant looking card. Enjoy!

Sets: Baroque Motifs, Three Small Words, and Great Friend
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Old Olive, and
Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive
Accessories: Dimensionals and Earth Element Brads

The BINGO pull for today is "I" Creamy Caramel. Don't forget to check in tomorrow for the latest!

Great Friend

Good Morning. Is anyone else having trouble getting used to the time change? I am still adapting to it.

The set that I am featuring today is one of my favorites. I have not used it alot, but I have been waiting for just the right time...spring. So, you might see this a lot this spring. Enjoy!

Set: Great Friend
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, and Tea
Party Designer Series Paper
Ink: Old Olive Pink Passion, and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Vintage Brads, Dimensionals, Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, and
Corner Rounder

Our BINGO pull for today is "I" So Safron. Also, we have a WINNER. Congratulations to Paulette M. She has BINGO as of Friday. She has won a surprise mixture pack of Designer Series Paper. That is right, she gets 12 sheets of surprise Designer Paper to enhance her cardmaking/scrapbooking hobby.

The WINNER of the blog candy that I offered yesterday, goes to Genny R. Congratulations, Genny, you will receive a pack of six cards with envelopes! Check back in tomorrow to see our latest creation!

Bo Ho Backgrounds

Good Morning. Our featured card for today uses a set that we haven't used in awhile. This was a fun and different card to make. It was like making it in sections.

Set: Bo Ho Backgrounds
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, and Welcome
Neighbor Designer Series Paper
Ink: Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo, and Certainly Celery
Accessories: Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Soft Subtle Brads,
Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Photo Corner Punch, 1 3/4"
Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch,
1" Circle Punch, and Button

The BINGO pull for today is "B" Taken with Teal. Someone has to have BINGO or they have to be getting really close in many ways. Check your cards!

Leave me a comment or send me an e-mail so that I know you are checking in on my blog and I will enter your name in my drawing. The drawing will take place tomorrow morning and the winner will receive ... a pack of 6 cards.

Catching Up

Good Evening. We have a lot of catching up to do with our BINGO. Bear with me. Our featured card for today uses a set that I haven't shown before on the blog. It is really cute for birthday cards for kids and even adults (for the numbers and verses). This card is what you call a pocket card. The white cardstock is inside the pocket (it pulls out) and can be stamped with a message and other decorative stamps. Enjoy!

Set: Look Who's Turning
Cardstock: Old Olive, Tall Tales, So Safron, and Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch,
Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Rhinestone,
Corner Rounder, Circle Die, Scallop Edge Punch, Retired
Buttons, 1/2" Circle Punch, Star Punch, and Hemp Twine

Here are the BINGO calls for the past five days:

Thursday, March 18 -"G" Real Red
Friday, March 19 - "I" Bashful Blue
Saturday, March 20 - Crushed Curry - It appears on only 5 cards - # 16, 29, 31, 38, and 49
Sunday, March 21 - "O" Lovely Lilac
Monday, March 22 - "N" - Pink Passion

We should definitely have some winners here. Remember, I need to hear from you by April 10, for you to claim your prize. Any winners?? I know, but you must contact me to get your prize!

No News

Good Morning All. I am leaving in about 45 minutes to go out of town for a scrapbooking weekend. I had all intentions of getting ahead and having Emily post to the blog while I am away, but it just isn't going to happen. Check back in on Sunday evening (hopefully) as I should have the BINGO calls for the last several days and on Monday for our next sample to be posted. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!

Sweet Pea Stitched Felt

Good Morning. Love this weather. As far as I am concerned, it can stay like this all year long.

The featured card for today uses Sweet Pea Stitched Felt flowers that are located in the Occasions Mini Catalog. These flowers add quick enhancement to your cards.

Sets: Well Scripted
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Sweet Pea Stitched Felt

The BINGO pull for today is ... "B" Only Orange. Enjoy!

Circle Circus

Good Morning. A beautiful almost spring morning it appears. I just love this kind of weather. I am looking forward to the next couple of days that look promising.

My card post for today uses the Circle Circus set. I am trying to get away from some of the Mini Catalog sets for awhile. I just love the colors here. Lovely Lilac is one of my favorite colors. Enjoy!

Sets: Circle Circus and Three Little Words
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun, and Naturals White
Ink: Lovely Lilac, Lavendar Lace, Whisper White, and Summer Sun
Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, and Playground Buttons

Our BINGO pull for the day is "N" Green Galore.

The winner of our blog candy (hemp twine) is ... Peggy C. Congratulations, Peggy. Enjoy!

Nature Silhouettes

Good Morning. Even though it is a rainy morning, I have hope and promise that it will be a good day.

Our featured card for today was created by Janet Wakeland. It features a set that I haven't used before and some older retired colors. The unique part about this card is that from the right edge of the Chocolate Chip striped piece over to the left edge of the card (including the Tango piece), lifts up. Enjoy!

Set: Nature Silhouettes
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Tangerine
Tango, and Chocolate Chip Designer Series Paper
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch

The BINGO pull for the day is "I" Regal Rose. Check your cards carefully!

Thanks for checking in today. Send me an e-mail or post a comment on my blog (so that I know you read the blog post for today) and I will put your name in my drawing. The drawing will take place tomorrow. The winner will receive a packet of Hemp Twine to enhance their projects.

BINGO Anyone?

Good Morning. One or two more dreary days and then I hear the weather will be much better. Bring it on!

The BINGO pull for today is "O" Cameo Coral. Anyone getting really close?

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the next BINGO pull AND my latest creation. Enjoy!

BINGO for the Day

Good Morning All. Hope you are enduring this rainy weather. They said it would be coming. It is just darn right nasty out there. The kind of day that you just want to curl up and take a nap and then get up and STAMP your little heart out. Sounds good to me!

Our BINGO pull for today is "B" Old Olive. This is a color that I find myself using a lot. Hope your card is looking good!

Check back in tomorrow for our BINGO pull of the day. Enjoy!

With All My Heart Kit to Go

Good Evening. Hope you are all ready for the rain. Ready or not, I think it is here!

This is the third in our series of 3 cards in the Kit to Go for March. See the post from yesterday, March 11, for more details. Enjoy!

The BINGO pull for today is ... "O" Bordering Blue.

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the next BINGO pull.

Kit to Go # 2

Good Morning. Our card posted today is # 2 in the series of 3 in the March Kits to Go. This project is different than ones we have done before. The Taken with Teal band (under the cake layer) slides off. You open it up and inside is a spot for a gift card or money. You can also stamp a greeting inside as well. If you are interested in one of these kits, please contact me by March 26. They will be ready by April 1. They are $20 each. The kit includes everything except for the stamps and there will be enough to make 12 cards - 4 each of 3 designs. To complete the projects as shown, you will need to have the following stamp sets or another suitable set:

With All My Heart and Birthday Bliss (which is a FREE Sale-a-bration set right now)

These card kits will be available through the blog (if you are local, I will deliver to you) and can be mailed to you for an additional shipping charge ($5 priority mail). I have slightly changed my mind. I may make a couple extra for those who decide after the date that they are interested in one. If there are still any leftover by the next class, I will have them available there. I will be posting card # 2 tomorrow which has a unique fold to it as it is a gift card holder. Tomorrow I will be posting card #3.

The BINGO pull for today is Soft Suede. This is an "In Color" so it could show up anywhere on your card. There are only three cards that have this color. They are # 20, 28, and 34. If you happen to win BINGO on an "In Color" you get your prize PLUS $10 in product from the catalog!

Kit to Go for March

Good Morning. The sun isn't quite shining here, but it is still a good morning.

My featured card for today uses the NEW Extra Large Fancy Flower punch. It is a bit hard to see on this scan, but it is in the middle and it is raised with Dimensionals. This card is one of three in our March Kit to Go pack. There will be a total of 12 cards in each kit (3 designs) and enough supplies to make 4 of each card. This is very much like a Stamp-a-Stack Class that I hold a couple of times a year. The fee will be $20 for each kit. You will have until March 26, to order the kit and it will be ready for you by April 1. To complete the projects as shown, you will need to have the following stamp sets or another suitable set:

With All My Heart and Birthday Bliss (which is a FREE Sale-a-bration set right now)

These card kits will ONLY be available through the blog (if you are local, I will deliver to you) and can be mailed to you for an additional shipping charge ($5 priority mail). I have slightly changed my mind. Previously, I posted that I wouldn't have these card kits available at a meeting. This is basically true. I am making these kits by demand and they will be made one time only (between March 26, and April 1). I may make a couple extra for those who decide after the date that they are interested in one. If there are still any leftover by the next class, I will have them available there. I will be posting card # 2 tomorrow which has a unique fold to it as it is a gift card holder.

The BINGO pull for today is "I" Certainly Celery. Anyone getting close? I know we have a February WINNER who has claimed her prize. Congratulations to Suzy Z. She will receive her choice of one of the Sending Love Epoxy Brads from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Vintage Eggplant

Good Morning. When I came downstairs this morning, something just felt like spring to me. I know that spring isn't officially here, but I am quite sure with the warming temperatures that we are expecting today, that it sure feels like it. Enjoy!

The card that I have posted today is available as a card kit. In this scan it is hard to see, but I do have two vintage brads on the left of my top layer. I am thinking about changing them to gold so that you see them better. Anyway, I have several of these kits available. They are $1.25 or $1.75 for those who need them mailed. You can request as many as you want. They include cardstock and embellishments (brads).

Sets: Very Vintage Wheel, Vintage Vogue, and Teeny Tiny Wishes (words)
Cardstock: Eggplant Envy and Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, and Eggplant Envy (the background behind the flower is stamped
off)
Accessories: Vintage Brads

Our BINGO pull for the day is "B" Bravo Burgundy.

Vintage Cameo

Good Morning. What a bright sunshiny day it is. My creation for today uses punches in a little bit different way. Hope you like it. For you too, can try this idea. I punched out two Modern Label punches in the Cameo Coral color and two Scallop Oval punches ---
two in Cameo Coral and one in Whisper White. It is layered from the bottom in the following way: Two Cameo Coral Scallop Oval punches, Two Modern Label punches, and then the Whisper White Scallop Oval Punch. I used a Dimensional underneath to lift it up. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Sets: Vintage Vogue, With All My Heart, and Very Vintage Wheel
Cardstock: Whisper White and Cameo Coral
Ink: Cameo Coral and Cameo Coral Marker
Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Modern
Label Punch, and Scallop Oval Punch

Our BINGO pull for today is "O" Mellow Moss. Enjoy!

Challenge for the Week

Good Evening All. Hope you are all having a GREAT weekend? I am enjoying the weather. Finally, the dog can be outside for a longer period of time and the birdies are tweeting.

Our BINGO pull for the day is "O" Handsome Hunter.

I am giving you all a Challenge for the Week. I just love to see cards with a different fold. So this week, I am challenging you to send me a card (via picture through e-mail is fine) that you have made using a different fold. Even if the basic fold is the same, it can have a different fold within the card. I have received some pictures already showing me some of your awesome work. I would love to see more. Your name will go in a basket for a challenge drawing. Take some time to have some fun!

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for some more creativity.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Good Evening All. T0day was such a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend. I hear Monday promises to be even better!

The BINGO pull for today is "B" Rose Red. Hope someone is getting close??

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow to see the latest BINGO pull.

Close As a Memory

Good Morning. The card for today is a soft, but yet very classy. Cameo Coral is a color that I usually don't use and I just love the two of them together!

Set: Close as a Memory and En Francais
Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, and Sage Shadow
Ink: Cameo Coral and Cameo Coral and Sage Shadow Markers
Accessories: Sage Shadow 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and Hodge Podge
Hardware Set - Silver

The BINGO pull for today is "N" Brilliant Blue. Hope you are getting close?

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the next BINGO pull and our next creation will be posted on Monday. Have a TERRIFIC weekend!

Awesome Bird Punch

Good Morning. I apologize for the crookedness of this sample, but sometimes it is really hard to get them to scan straight when you have buttons and big brads on the cards. I am hoping that at least you get the idea. I am just loving this Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch. There is just so much you can do with it. Enjoy!

Set: Well Scripted
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink (cut 5" x 4 1/4") , Bordering Blue, and
Certainly Celery
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Sending Love Hugs Notes, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Flower Assortment
Brads

Our BINGO pull for the day is "B" Summer Sun.

The winner of our "Blog Candy" (Taffeta Ribbon) is Laura K. Congratulations, Laura. Just let me know which color you pick.

Get Well Razzleberry

Good Morning All. I just love these Hugs Sending Love Notes from the Mini Catalog. They are just too cute and jazzy. I have found so many ways to use them and I must admit, the price is right (20/for $4.95). Hope you all are ready for the "warm up" that we are supposed to be getting weather wise.

Set: Thoughts and Prayers
Cardstock: Kraft, Old Olive, Whisper White, and Razzleberry
Lemonade Designer Series Paper
Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Taken w/Teal and Rich Razzleberry
Markers
Accessories: Hugs Sending Love Notes, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, and Scallop Trim Border Punch (which you can get for FREE during Sale-a-bration)

Now the moment you have all been waiting for... the BINGO pull for the day is ... "I" Ruby Red. Anyone with 3 in a row yet?

Drop me a comment or send me an e-mail to let me know that you checked the blog today and I will enter your name in my drawing for "blog candy". The drawing will take place tomorrow morning and the winner will receive a roll of Taffeta Ribbon (color of YOUR choice). Who doesn't use ribbon? Enjoy!

Thinking Spring

Good Morning. I am thinking spring this morning; how about you? I just know if we all think all good thoughts about spring and daydream that it will come sooner (at least in our minds)!

My creation today uses the Color Wonder Crayons. I have been challenging myself to use accessories that I haven't used in awhile or that I don't normally use. I love the enhancement that these watercolor crayons have. I colored the flowers, stems, and leaves in and then I took a paint brush and very little water and gave it the watercolor look. It really softens up the colors. Enjoy!

Sets: Abundant Hope and Looks Who's Turning
Cardstock: Yo Yo Yellow, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, and Certainly Celery
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Finial Press Embossing Folder, and Purple Grosgrain
Ribbon (retired)

Our BINGO pull for the day is ... "G" Tempting Turquoise. What is it with the "G's"? Please don't hesitate to ask if you are not sure if you have a color or not. I certainly don't mind. Hope you all have a blessed day and check back in tomorrow for the latest.

Eggcellent Eggs Kit - Buttons

Good Morning All. Hope you had a nice enjoyable, relaxing weekend. I sure did.

This is the second out of three of our card projects using the Eggcellent Eggs Kit. This class will be held on Saturday, March 13th.
Check the side bar for more calendar and that will give you more information. If you are interested in signing up for this class, I do need to know ASAP, even if you are a possibility as supplies do need to be ordered. Check the blog post for Friday, February 26, to see another card project that we will be making at this class too. Hope you can join me!

The BINGO pull for the day, and for the first day of March, is ... "G" Apricot Appeal. Hope you are off to a good start? Check back in tomorrow for another inspirational idea and to see if you have two or three in a row (with the free space) on your BINGO card!