December 31, 2008

Happy New Year!

Can you believe tomorrow will 2009! It sure seems like the years go faster these days even though I know it isn't possible.
I had a great day yesterday. I met another Stampin Up demonstrator and we had a great day stamping together. Kim is from downstate but has a cabin up here. She spends a lot of time up here and decided she needed someone to stamp with. She checked the demonstrator locator and found me! We had so much fun and I think we created some very nice cards. We cased them from one of my favorite demonstrators, Gretchen Barron. Thanks Gretchen. Here are two of the cards we made:

These are from the Valentine Bundle. Now, I had decided not to purchase this and then Kim brought if with her. Guess what? I Love It!! I have to have it. The stamps are great, as is the punch and the DSP is beautiful. It is very versatile. Here are two more samples:
These were really fun to make. Of course, it is always more fun when you stamp with someone. I really want to thank my new friend Kim for coming over and introducing me to the Valentine Bundle.
I stamped today also but haven't yet photographed the projects. So check back over the weekend and I'll share those. We are heading downstate to see our family tomorrow. We'll be back by the weekend. Everyone, please have a safe holiday. I wish for all of you a Happy, Healthy 2009!
Happy Stamping

Sunday, December 21, 2008

As promised, here are a couple more of the projects I have been working on. I have finally finished my own Christmas cards so they will be mailed tomorrow. They might be a little late, but better late then never right? I promise myself every year to be earlier and cut my list. Neither one ever happens. I just love sending Christmas cards! Anyway, hope you enjoy these projects. I sure enjoyed making them.



Happy Stamping

December 20, 2008

Hi Everyone,

Well here is another one of the projects I have been working on.


This is an ornament and matching box. I got the pattern from Scor-Pal's December Magazine. I was very pleased with the way it turned out. It makes a lovely gift, don't you think. If you'd like directions let me know and I'll attempt my first tutorial.
Happy Stamping

December 19, 2008

It has been so long since I have updated I am actually embarrased. I apologize to everyone who has been faithfully checking. I promise to try and do a better job in the future.
I will be posting pictures of the projects I have been working on over the last month over the weekend. I and my daughter have both been sick and that has put me behind in everything. Card maker that I am - I am still making my own Christmas Cards! Shame on me huh? In my own defence I have made over a 100 cards this year - I just more than half of those to our troops. Not that I am sorry, because I certainly am not. That is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I plan to continue. I now have two contacts - one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. I look forward to the day when I will have to look for a new place to send cards. I wish a very Happy Holiday to all of those serving our country and that includes the family members who are keeping the home fires burning. I pray for all of you each day.
Well it is certainly winter in northern Michigan. We have had over 40" of snow already this year. We got another 8+ just yesterday with more on the way Sunday and again Tuesday. Finally today my grandsons got snow also. My oldest grandson has actually shoveled snow off the grass onto the sidewalk so he could shovel the sidewalk! They got several inches one day last week and their neighbor very kindly blew all the snow while Nick was in school. He was so upset when he came home and had no snow to shovel. Oh to be that young and excited to shovel snow! We sure could use him and his shovel up here.
Again, thank you all for hanging in there with me.

Here is one of the projects I have been working on. These are orgami ornaments made with Stampin Up DSP. They are so fun to make! Aren't they cute? Check tomorrow for more of the projects I have been working on.
Happy Stamping!