Celebrating Marriage....

It's that time of my life when my kids and their friends are starting to think about marriage, getting engaged and starting their lives.  It also reminds me of the years John and I have been together and we should never forget to celebrate our anniversaries.  I have a wedding card class at the end of the month and I can't wait to share those projects with you, but only after the class.  However, I have a couple marriage themed cards to share with you today from our Stamporee.

This first card is for a wedding.  I love this simple two toned card using Very Vanilla and Sahara Sand.  I used the For the New Two stamp set because of the elaborate font and it makes the card so elegant.

I used the beautiful Timeless Elegance DSP pack for the background, added some Sahara Sand Lace Trim and a few Rhinestone jewels to make the card pop.  I used the Lots of Labels Framelits dies to cut the focal point and mat.  This was super simple and quick to make. 

My second card was an anniversary card.  I was inspired by this card from Brian King.  I thought that this was a perfect outside the box anniversary card.

The colors are Pool Party and Chocolate Chip.  I used the World Map background stamp, Beautiful Ride stamp set for the front verse, Project Life Let's Get Away stamp set for the arrows and car/trailer, and then Happy Happenings for the inside - "Happily Hitched".  The hearts started out as Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and I spritzed them with Pool Party ink.  

For The New Two Clear-Mount Stamp Set 138562 Price: $18.00 Congratulate the happy couple on their big day. This set has sentiments and images for helping you share your best wishes. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 6 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, i

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper 138444 Price: $11.00 Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! Each sheet is double-sided for double the creative options. * 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies 138281 Price: $27.00 Cut stamped images, create layers, and make custom frames in seconds. Framelits' open design allows you to place them where you want for precise cutting. * 7 dies * 7 sizes: 4-1/2" x 2-3/4", 3-7/8" x 2-3/8", 3-5/16" x 2", 2-3/4" x 1-5/8", 2-1/8" x 1-1/4", 1-9/16" x 15/16", 1" x 9/16" * Use with Big Shot

Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim 137866 Price: $7.00 Ribbon lovers, we've got you covered! Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want. Looking for a delicate ribbon? This ribbon is for you. Light and lacy, it will give projects that "something old" look. * 7/8" wide * 5 yards * 100% nylon

Project Life Let's Get Away Photopolymer Stamp Set 137157 Price: $14.00 Go. See. Do. Then make sure you document it all so you can share it and remember all the fun. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 15 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c

Beautiful Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set 140738 Price: $17.00 Life is a beautiful journey. Celebrate the big events, the good news, and the milestones that happen on the way. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 21 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, e, g, h

World Map Clear-Mount Background Stamp Set 130345 Price: $15.00 No matter where your travels take you, the vintage feel of the World Map stamp will make you feel like Magellan charting a new course to a far-off destination. Perfect for travel projects or just to give a vintage vibe, you'll love where this image takes you. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 1 rubber stamp Suggested clear block (sold separately): f

Happy Happenings Clear-Mount Stamp Set 139381 Price: $20.00 So much to say, so many ways to say it! Whatever's on your mind, we'll help you put it into words. Our clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality red rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they're repositionable. They're precut and ready to go. Temporarily mount these stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). Our premium red rubber will last for years and give a superior stamped impression each time. The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 14 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, g

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack 133787 Price: $17.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there's no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use. What's cuter than an itty bitty punched image? Three itty bitty punched images! Cut out tiny flowers, stars, and hearts with one punch. * Punch size: 1-1/8" x 2-3/8" * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store

A Traveler's Birthday and more pics!

Here are a few more pictures from the Stamporee:

Kathy and Pam!

Carrie and Mary!

This was the speedy table!  Of course, there were only 4 of them, but they were the first ones finished.  

Another spread of Delicious food!  

Laura and Ashley made these adorable flower pot cupcakes.  I made the garden stakes with the new From The Garden stamp set in the Occasions mini.  I hand cut the garden stakes, but my coordinating framelits came in yesterday - woohoo!

Today's card is a masculine birthday card using the Traveler stamp set.

I hand drew a template for the Woodgrain embossed piece, then we layered that over a strip of Early Espresso CS and trimmed it to make a border.  Lots of sponging with Baked Brown Sugar and Hello Honey.  The World Map background stamp pairs perfectly with the Traveler stamp set.  

The words are from the Petite Pairs stamp set.  Perfect for the Ticket Duo Builder Punch.  

Supplies used:
Traveler, World Map and Petite Pairs stamp set
Early Espresso, Hello Honey, Very Vanilla card stock
Early Espresso, Hello Honey and Baked Brown Sugar inks
Woodgrain Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Circles Collection Framelits Dies, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, 1/8" Circle Punch
Stampin' Sponges, Burlap Ribbon

Traveler Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134513 Price: $19.95 There's something so amazing about packing a bag and hopping on a train to your next destination. You'll get that old-time feel with the Traveler clear mount set and it will have you wondering where your next adventures will take you. Set Quantity: 6.

World Map Clear Stamp Set 130345 Price: $13.95 No matter where your travels take you, the vintage feel of the World Map clear background stamp will make you feel like Magellan charting a new course to a far-off destination. Perfect for travel projects or just to give a vintage vibe, you'll love where this image takes you. Set Quantity: 1. First appeared in 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.

Petite Pairs Clear Stamp Set 122497 Price: $20.95 Some things are better in pairs, like socks, people, and these little greetings. Use the clear mount pairings for two-part wishes that will be just right for a variety of occasions. Set Quantity: 18. First appeared in 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.

Ticket Duo Builder Punch 126883 Price: $15.95 Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of cardstock that has been punched over a coordinating cardstock for a reverse effect. ■ Sleek body style ■ Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage ■ Locks to store ■ Slim and stackable

Product share deadline, Traveler and Scrapbooking Challenge - Day 3!

There's just a few more days until the June 15th deadline for Ribbon and DSP product shares.  Call or email me asap to place your order.

Here's a great card using our new Traveler stamp set.  The ship was stamped, then covered with a mask and then a straight mask was used to sponge in the sea and sky.  I used a little Sahara Sand marker to color in a little of the ship so it wouldn't be all black and white.  The map is stamped on our new Lost Lagoon CS, then sponges with a little of the Lagoon ink.  I also used the new Lost Lagoon Ribbon.

Here's a closer look at the ship.   The circles were cut with the Circle Framelits dies.  

Supplies used:

Traveler, World Map and Really Good Greetings stamp sets
Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Soft Sky and Whisper White CS
Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy and Soft Sky ink, Sahara Sand Marker
Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Ribbon, Circle Collection Framelits Dies, Stampin' Sponges

Traveler Clear-Mount Stamp Set 134513 Price: $19.95 There's something so amazing about packing a bag and hopping on a train to your next destination. You'll get that old-time feel with the Traveler clear mount set and it will have you wondering where your next adventures will take you. Set Quantity: 6.

Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon 133672 Price: $8.95 Gorgeous soft satin ribbon with tone-on-tone stitched lines down the center. In 2014-2016 In Colors. 10 yds.

My scrapbooking goal today was to start on Kim's high school album.  But instead, I spent the day sorting through years, yes, literally years, of papers (awards, programs, report cards, etc.) and sorting them into stacks for all the girls.  Then I took Kim's and sorted them according to year.  I then sorted all her remaining photos (which had mostly been done), only to discover that they weren't sorted chronologically, but in themes (birthday, trips, friends, band, etc.).  What was I thinking?!  Now I have to decide how I'm going to put this together, in order, or by themes.  UGH!!   I also took out her large storage tub of EVEN MORE PAPERS and stuff and sorted all of that.  I read through one of her 6th grade journals and that gave me a few laughs.  Here's my favorite entry:

The prompt for the day was:  The one smell that I like the most is....

And Kim's journal entry:

The one smell that I like the best is the smell of my sister getting in trouble.  When my sister gets yelled at, it kind of unleashes the bad side of me.  Like when I hit her (just playing around of course), then she hits me back harder and finally she hurts me so bad that she gets in trouble for it. That would be the sweetest smell in the world.  

Her teacher's reply:  Kim - I'm shocked!!  You seem so sweet!! Ha!

Katie thought it was hilarious and sent it to Kim, so I'll let you know what her reply was.  So I'm off to continue my grueling day of sorting, sorting, and more sorting....