Saturday Sketch Challenge

Yesterday was my birthday and last night, when I should have been preparing my post for today, my family surprised me and took me to my favorite steak place.  Who could say "No"?  Surely not me!!! LOL!  Thank you all for your well wishes for my day, it's the best birthday I've had in a looooonnnng time!!!  I'll be back on Monday with my MDS Monday post but until then, feast your eyes on what Tammy has for us this week!

For more inspiration, you can also check out the UDI Blog for what all of the designers did.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Out with the Old, In with the New!

This is such an exciting time around Stampin' Up!  We are retiring sets and accessories to make room for new and exciting products which will be coming on July 1st!! 

Accessories go fast so it's best to order through my online store.  Remember, online orders qualify for Hostess sets if they are over $150 and if you place an order of that amount, I'll give you a new catalog for FREE!!!

Also, if you book a workshop with me in July or August, I'll have a special gift for you when you hold your Workshop!!! 

To see what's retiring, just click the button on my Left Sidebar! 

MDS Monday 5/30

Happy Memorial Day!!!!!  Today on MDS Monday we are using Red, White and Blue.  Please be sure to also visit the UDI Blog to see what the rest of the design team has done!  I did a scrapbook page to honor our Servicemen and Women.  Enjoy!

Have a safe and wonderful week!!!!

Saturday Sketch Challenge 5/28

Thank you for all the prayers and good thoughts for my sister.  She had her surgery yesterday and had NO lymph node involvement so we are hoping she will not have to undergo Chemo treatments.

I loved this week's sketch!  It was very easy to work with.  You can see what all the other Designers for our weekly challenge have done over at the UDI Blog or just follow the link at the bottom of my post to "skip" on to the next designer.

This is the weekend when we take time to remember all the soldiers who protect our freedom.  So I wanted to say THANK YOU to all enlisted people and their loved ones!!!

Here's this week's sketch:

 

And here's my card:

I sponged our Love Notes Designer paper with More Mustard.  Isn't it cool how you can change the look of a designer paper just by adding a little color????

Supplies:

Stamps:  Pretty Postage

Ink:  Basic Black, More Mustard

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Love Notes Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Postage Stamp punch, 1/4" Basic Black grosgrain ribbon

Now skip on over to Tammy's Blog to see what wonderful project she has for us this week!  Have a safe and happy Holiday Weekend!!!!  Remember to hug a soldier and tell them how grateful you are for their service!

MDS Monday 5/24

It's Monday and time for another MDS (My Digital Studio) project!  These are sooooo much fun!  You can see what all of the Design Team has done over at the Utah Divas International Blog.  Our challenge this week was to have a Queen card in honor of Queen Victoria.  Here's mine:

 If you own a cat, you know that they are Queens every day LOL!!!!

Thank you so much for all the prayers for my sister, Fay.  They mean so much. Have a great week!

Saturday Sketch Challenge 5/21

I'm using the Hope and Strength Set for my Saturday Sketch Challenge this week. This set is dedicated to Breast Cancer Research and for every one of these sets sold, Stampin' Up! donates $2 to a Breast Cancer Foundation.  This set is in the current Mini Catalog.   You can see what the other Designers have done at the UDI Blog or just follow the link at the end of this post to skip to the next Designer's blog.

I'm using this set because it has special meaning this week.  Unfortunately, my sister was diagnosed with Breast Cancer this past Wednesday and will be having surgery next week.  She has been diligent about having her yearly exams so they have caught it early and she has a great prognosis but it's still the "C" word and it's still very scary.  I hope you will keep her in your prayers this coming week!

Here is the sketch for this week:

And here's my card:

Supplies:

Set:  Hope and Strength
Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink Designer Series paper from the Subtles Designers Series Paper Pack, Whisper White
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessories:  Eyelet Border punch, Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, White detail embossing powder, 1 1/4" circle punch.

Now just skip on over to Alisa's blog to see what awesome creation she has planned for us from way Down Under!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday Sketch Challenge 5/14

This weeks sketch was really fun.  I've been sick the past couple of weeks so I needed something bright and cheery.  This is a real color departure for me but I really like how it turned out!  You can check out the links to the rest of the Design Team here or just follow the link at the bottom of my post to "skip" to the next Designer.

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pewter Brads, Antique Brads, 3/16" Corner Punch Small. Stampin' Dimensionals

Now on to Tammy's blog to see her wonderful creation!!!  Have a great weekend!