see? I told you.

Lots of cards...

No supplies list because it would just kill me to type it out. And I made so many cards that instead of individual pictures, it's in slideshow form. :)

Enjoy.

there are also 2 more cards that I didn't include in the slideshow. :)

what was once lost, now is found...

I've gotten in a groove recently and have found my once-lost mojo.

When Carl's at work, I can get both kids in bed by 930pm. If I have done all my measly chores - dishes done, laundry folded, etc. - I find a little time to scrap and make cards. I usually get about an hour before I turn into a zombie... Then it's time for me to get ready for bed, time to feed Malia, wake up every few hours to feed her and then it's up by 8:30-9am to start the day with 2 kids.

Then repeat.

Sometimes when they nap at the same time during the day, I find some creative time too. But sometimes all I want to do nap along with them...

And once a week my in-laws come to help me (hubby works nights, usually in a succession of 3 in a row) so I get more time to scrap.

Since last week I've made a TON of cards. I haven't taken pictures (still need to do that), but believe me, it's a TON. I've also scrapped 4 layouts (darn my stupid scanner. I'm having problems with it!).

Go me. :)

layouts!

Once in a while I get a chance to sit down and scrap... Sometimes layouts only take me less than an hour. Sometimes layouts take a few days. Creating layouts isn't the problem sometimes though... I just don't have the energy to scan them to post here.

The computer that's hooked up to our scanner is an almost 5 year old Windows based PC. It's sometimes a little finicky, sometimes slow, and most of the time ANNOYING since I'm used to my trusty Mac Book Pro.

I guess I could use my camera to take a pic of my layout and upload that instead... I just can never take the picture right...

Anyway, here are the layouts I've worked on these past few weeks... I'm pretty proud of myself because I used what I've had in my stash. Go me!

patterned paper: Fancy Pants
tranparency: Hambly Studios
pen: Sharpie
rhinestone title: Me and My Big Ideas

patterned paper: Fancy Pants
jounaling tag, title: My Mind's Eye
felt numbers, bracket, plastic flowers, brads, pen: American Crafts
stamping Ink: Crafter's

Stampin' Up!
cardstock: Pacific Point
patterned paper: Good Morning Sunshine DSP
lace cardstock: KI Memories
pen: Uniball Signo
vinyl letters: American Crafts

Stampin' Up!
cardstock: Bazzil; Whisper White (SU!)
patterned paper: Hand Drawn DSP
lace cardstock: KI Memories
stamp set: Big Bold Birthday
ink: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, So Saffron
font: Century Gothic

It's just been so cathartic to create again. I'm going to be bummed when I have to go back to work and divide my time. Why can't I just be a millionare and a stay at home mom and scrap all day??? :)

finally... some cards!

I finally found some "me" time and was able to throw together 2 cards. I found a tutorial online on how to create a slider card and had to try it out! It was actually fun putting together - and super easy too! :)

All supplies Stampin' Up!
paper: Good Morning Sunshine DSP
cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
inks: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
stamp sets: Big Bold Birthday, Birthdays Count
accessories: ribbon - Kiwi Kiss 5/8" grosgrain, staple

I made the next card for Carl's goddaughter for her confirmation. The Special Blessing stamp set was perfect! It's hard sometimes to find religious stamps that are versitile... This one is pretty cool because there are sentiments for Baptism, First Communion, Marriage, and a generic one (like the one I used) that can be used for any other religious event. So pretty!

Anyway, this card served as a little money holder... Super easy! :)
All supplies Stampin' Up!
paper: Walk in the Park DSP
cardstock: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral
ink: Baja Breeze
stamp set: Special Blessing

The supplies I marked in RED are retiring at the end of the month! I'm pretty bummed about it too. This season's In Colors were really fun to play with and I'm sad to see them go.

BUT, the good news is.... the NEW In Colors that will be debuting on July 1st are SO NICE! I can't wait to get them in my hands and PLAY!!!!

To order from the current catalog and get a chance to get your hands on these items and more (before it's too late) go to my Stampin' Up! site! :)

Last Chance!

1) The "Last Chance" (formerly called "retired") lists just released yesterday! These are the stamps, accessories, decor elements, etc. that will only be available until the end of the Stampin' Up! year. That means, they'll only be available until June 30th. If you've had something on your wish list for a while now, but didn't know if you wanted to buy it, now is a GOOD time because once it's gone it's gone. They will only be available until June 30 or until they SELL OUT. So hurry!

Click on the links below to see the lists:

- Decor Elements Last Chance list
- Last Chance list (alphabetical)
- Last Chance list (numerical)

To view the Decor Elements catalog go HERE. To view the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book And Catalog go HERE. (these will take you to .pdf documents for download. Just FYI).

If you plan to order any Last Chance Accessories, I suggest you order them immediately through my website. I hesitated for just 12 hours and one paper set I wanted (actually TWO OF THEM) sold out before I got a chance to order them! Ugh. I regret that I didn't order it immediately!

The Last Chance list seems to be changing daily with new things being added or moved to the dormant list... Here's the latest as of 6/2/09:

Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability 112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available 112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available 105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available 113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available 109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available 111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available 106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available 114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available 114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available 111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available 114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available 114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available 114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available 114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available 102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available 101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available 113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available 114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available 111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available 111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available 111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available 114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available 111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available 113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available 111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available 111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available 111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available 111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available 110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Available 113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available 113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available 101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available 112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock 112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available 111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available 111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available 111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available 111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available 111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available 111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available 112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Available 112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available 112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Available 112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Available 112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Available 111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Available 111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Available 111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available 113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available 109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Available 113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available 112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Out of Stock 113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available 114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available 113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available 112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Available 112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Available 111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available 114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available 108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Available 111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available 112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Out of Stock 112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Available 112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available 111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available 112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Out of stoc 113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Available 112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Available 111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available 111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available 112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Out of stock 100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Available 114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Out of stock 102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Available 111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Available 111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available 111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available 105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock 111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available 109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available 111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available 112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Out of stock 113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Available 111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Available 105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock 111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Available 113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95 Out of stock 111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Available 107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5 Available 104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available 111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5 Available 113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available 113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Available 112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available 113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Out of stock 112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Out of stock 111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5 Available 109684 Doodle 8.5 Available 111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5 Available 109692 Love 6.5 Available 109568 My ABCs 6.5 Available 109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5 Available 109687 See You Around 8.5 Available 109683 So Swirly 8.5 Available 111260 Something Fishy 8.5 Available 111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5 Available 105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5 Available 114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95 Available 116209 Note of Thanks 9.95 Available 116210 Birthdays Count 9.95 Available 112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95 Available 115535 Hand Drawn Bundle Available * The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

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Anyway, my blog seems to be turning into a SU! blog hasn't it? I'm thinking of doing a couple of things... I'm not sure if I will do any of them yet. I may move to Typepad and move this blog over too... I *think* they have a way having multiple blogs and there's also a way of linking them together. It might be a good move too since they have templates that might make it easier for me to manage a SU! dedicated blog (to help promote my business), a scrapping blog, and a private family blog...

I'm still not sure of the move yet since Typepad is a paid site... I might just have to wait until I'm back at work and have regular paychecks coming my way.

We'll see. :)

Summer Fun!

I can't believe June is only a couple days away! Half of the year is almost over... And come the week of July 19th my maternity leave is over and it's back to work for me. :(

In other news...The new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 catalog comes out on July 1st! Such an exciting time. I'm used to receiving 2 catalogs a year! How can I live off of one? Should be easy though... I have a TON of items on my wishlist that I would LOVE to check off.

I'm starting to think about being a serious SU! Demonstrator. It makes me nervous to think about and I don't even know if I'll have enough time to do it - 2 kids, running a household, full time RN job but I'd like to try.

So if you're local and would like to hostess an SU! workshop and wouldn't mind a newbie demonstrator - EMAIL ME! :)

Or, if you would like to reserve the new catalog that's coming out on July 1st, let me know. I'll keep a list and as soon as the catalogs are in my hands, they'll be out in the mail to you! Each catalog is $10. I'll pay for shipping. :)

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Dates: June 1-30, 2009

Promotion Details:

• Customers who either host a workshop or place an on-line product order from $250-$399.99 will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Customers who either host a workshopp or place an on-line product order of $400 or more will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

With the release on June 1 of Stampin' Up!'s Last Chance Stamps and Accessories (formerly referred to as "retired"), you can stock up on your favorites and earn additional hostess free merchandise with the Summer Fun Promotion.

Stampin' Up! May update

Well, like I've said before, I'm mostly a hobby demonstrator, but I thought I'd pass along the latest deals Stampin' Up! has to offer this month!

Scrapbooking Promotion!

1. Buy any 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (including Specialty Designer Series Paper) or 12x12 textured cardstock, and get one pack free!

2. Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount. See a sneak of what the alphabet looks like HERE.

There are so many great deals (I'm especially excited about the paper!) that I have to pace myself in ordering what I want! *lol* So bad for the wallet, but SO nice for the STASH! *lol*

AND, in celebration of National Scrapbooking month, SU! is offering an awesome deal to become a demonstrator for only $75 with the limited time scrapbooking starter kit that includes:

Item Code	Description	Retail Value
113510	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*	$42.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$19.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")	$11.95
105240	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad	$7.50

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

Awesome deal if you ask me!

To place an order online, go to my Stampin' Up! website HERE. :)