Father's Day

Today's post is short and sweet.  I used My Digital Studio this past weekend to create this Father's Day gift.  It's really simple -- I wanted the main focus to be on the pictures and poem.  My daughter turns 3 next week, so this was extra special.  The pictures begin when she's just minutes old all the way to the last few months.  She's grown so fast and she absolutely loves her Daddy, so I think it came out perfect!

I found the poem a long time ago on Pinterest and saved it.  I thought it was so sweet and the perfect poem for a toddler to her father. 

Thanks for looking...

Friday Scrapbook layout

Happy Friday!

Today's post is a scrapbook page that I was preparing for the Stampin'Up! Artisan Contest.  Every year, Stampin'Up! has a contest for demonstrators -- each demonstrator that participates sends in 5 cards, 3 scrapbook layouts and 2 3D items.  The contest opens in January and closes on May 31st.  I started my projects and had every intention of submitting my projects, but then I was placed on bed rest for 3 weeks, so I decided to wait until next year.  Stampin'Up! selects 10 winners each year and it's a huge honor and accomplishment.  Each winner is awarded with $500 cash and a $500 shopping spree.  In additon, each Artisan Award winner recieves new products monthly to create projects that are often featured on the SU Facebook page, website and catalogs.  SU also picks 10 runner-ups that recieve a $250 shopping spree.  I figured it wouldn't hurt to try for it, so next year, I'll be busy from January - May preparing my entry!!

These pictures are from last year-- I'm really behind on scrapbooking.  Honestly, scrapbooking is really hard for me, so it takes me a long time to come up with ideas and - I'm not sure if others feel this way - but I have a hard time cutting the photos for cute layouts.  I can't wait for My Digital Studio 2 to come out - that might be a better way for me to scrapbook. 

Used in this layout:

Stamp Set -- Fabulous Florets (123025 Wood, 123027 Clear)

Card Stock -- Melon Mambo 12x12, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Beyond the Garden DSP, Whisper White

Ink -- Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Versamark

Ribbon -- Baker's Twine

Accessories -- Brights Designer Buttons, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots folder, Labels collection framelits, Alphabet dies, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die, Tangerine Tango embossing powder

A peek...

Today's card is a sneak peek for my upcoming Card Buffet.  This card uses all retired products, but it's really cute and easy for all the upcoming summer birthdays!

Used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Party This Way

Card Stock -- Real Red, Tempting Turquiose, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Big Top Birthday DSP

Ink -- Real Red, Tempting Turquiose, Daffodil Delight

Accessories -- White Grosgrain ribbon 

Join us Thursday, June 21st at 6:30pm for our Going, Going, Gone Card Buffet!  You'll make 10 cards from a selection of about 15 -20 different styles, colors, and occasions.  Card designs will be available on a first come, first serve basis and amounts will vary for each card.  All of the cards will use retired StampinUp! products. 

 

• You'll get a new Stampin'Up! catalog
• Door prizes
• Light refreshments
• Bring a friend for a prize
• Discounted stamps available for sale
• Fun with friends!

Cost is $20 and additional cards may be purchased for $2. 

Sign up today!

It's a Boy!

The last few weeks have been extremely busy, but I've been stamping a lot!  I'll be showing all of my projects over the next few days....

My Mom gave us a co-ed baby shower/BBQ and we made these invitations together.  This stamp set, Baby Prints, came out in the Occasions Mini and I bought it immediately.  It's so cute and I knew it would be perfect for our upcoming events.  I was worried that it would be discontinued, but thankfully, it's in the new catalog too!  If you haven't seen the new catalog, check it out! 

We hand delivered these invitations, so I decided to go with something a little less traditional than a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 card.  I used the Bashful Blue card stock to make a pouch for the Night of Navy insert and added the tab punch at the top to help pull it out.  You can't really tell in the picture, but the feet are stamped on shimmery white paper.  After we completed the invitations, we realized that we should have printed the invitation portion on shimmery paper as well... maybe next time!

 

Used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Baby Prints (125470 Wood, 125472 Clear)

Card Stock -- Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Shimmery White

Ink -- Bashful blue, Midnight Muse

Accessories -- Silver mini brads, tab punch

Thank you for looking....come back tomorrow for another idea :)

Upcoming events:
Join us Thursday, June 21st at 6:30pm for our Going, Going, Gone Card Buffet!  You'll make 10 cards from a selection of about 15 -20 different styles, colors, and occasions.  Card designs will be available on a first come, first serve basis and amounts will vary for each card.  All of the cards will use retired StampinUp! products. 

• You'll get a new Stampin'Up! catalog
• Door prizes
• Light refreshments
• Bring a friend for a prize
• Discounted stamps available for sale
• Fun with friends!

Cost is $20 and additional cards may be purchased for $2. 
Sign up today!