And the winner is......

Congratulations Emily! I'll bring your goodies by sometimes this week, just let me know what day works best. Thanks everyone for the great comments.

New Furniture

Wednesday we received our new sofa and love seat. I'm pretty excited about them. First of all, my husband has been complaining since we moved to our current home about how we don't have enough places to sit. Now, I don't really think its a matter of how we didn't have enough places to sit as much as he didn't have enough room to spread out on a full size sofa. However, I do have to agree we needed more seating. Our previous furniture was bought for a smaller living room and that came with us when we moved. Our current living room is much larger. So after over a year and half, we bit the bullet and got new furniture. Here are some pictures. I plan to get new accent pillows. The ones shown came with the sofa's and are just a little boring with all that green.

Oh yeah...we got a new end table too.

Close up of the fabric....love it!

Delicate Dots & Polka Dot Punches

Here's a card I made using the Delicate Dots DSP, Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set, Ribbon Bundle (Certainly Celery Poly Twill) Chit Chat Rub-Ons, and my Big Shot Scallop Circle Die. I also used my flower punch that matches the flower stamp in the set. In fact, all of the stamps in this set can be used with one of the SU!'s punches.

This stamp set, paper and the ribbon is all available in the Sale-A-Bration catalog that will start on Sunday, February 1st. I will have a link to the catalog posted on Sunday, but if you would like a hard copy of the catalog, just let me know...they're free! And of course you can always access it from my online store. Remember, when you make a $50 from the Idea Book and Catalog, you get one of any of the sets FREE from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. And for every $50 you spend after that, you get another set FREE and so on. Sounds like a pretty awesome deal.

I'm going to be posting examples of each set in the coming days and weeks.

Don't forget to post a comment by midnight tonight for your chance to win the Blog Candy.

Hugs & Kisses

Here's a card that I totally copied from here. I just thought the layout was so cute. Super easy to make. I might make this my Valentine's card for this year.

10,000 Hits!!!!

Yay! 10,000 Hits! Thanks everyone for visiting my blog. I want to thank Jennie for introducing me to blogging. I've "met" so many people and its been so much fun chatting with them and reading their blogs. So now onto what you are really here for....BLOG CANDY!!!! Leave a comment about anything, what you would like to see me make, what you think I should change (other than the year old picture of my family), questions...whatever.



Retired Hostess Stamp Set: Thanks Tons
Retired DSP: Spring Fling
Mono Adhesive Refill
Spool of Dashes, Dots & Checks Green Ribbon


***Update***

Forgot to mention....you have until Midnight Central Time on Friday, January 30th to post.

Wow Flower Thank You's

Here are some Thank You's I whipped up really quick. I knew I wanted to keep them simple. As that will be how most things will need to be in the coming months (just 2 months left until Baby G #2 arrives). I also wanted to use my Wow Flower set and I wanted some fun colors.

Forget-Me-Not-Keeper Class Part 2

Good Morning!

Last night was the second half of the Forget-Me-Not-Keeper Class. Here are the cards that the ladies made. Again, I think everyone had a great time.

This class was purchased from Aly Schilling, the original idea for the cards in this class are hers. I did modify a couple of them to work with the stamps that I had. Stop by her blog, she has some wonderful ideas.

Its getting close....

10,000 hits that is. Here's a hint.

Ribbon Share #2

Hi Everyone!

Here's Ribbon Share #2. It's basically the same as last time with a couple changes. One of the groups has expanded colors and I'm adding a 7th group. Here are the options:

Ribbon Share

Ribbon Group #1

1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (page 179 of catalog) 2 yards of each of the 20 colors for $16.00 or

3 yards of each of the 20 colors for $24.00

Ribbon Group #2

1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (page 178 of catalog) 3 yards of each of the 4 colors for $13.00

Ribbon Group #3

5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (page 179 of catalog) 3 yards of each of the 8 colors for $16.00

Ribbon Group #4

5/8" Striped Ribbon Shares (page 178 of catalog) 3 yards of each of the 6 colors for $15.00

Ribbon Group #5

1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (page 178 of catalog) 3 yards of each of the 6 (addition of Old Olive, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron) colors for $18.00

Ribbon Group #6

Taffeta Ribbon (page 179 of catalog) 2 yards of each of the 9 colors for $16.00 or 3 yards of each of the 9 colors for $23.00

Ribbon Group #7

Ribbon Originals - Dress Up & Valet (page 178 of catalog) 2 yards of each of the 6 colors for $21.00

Let me know if you are interested. I will be placing the order Monday, February 2nd.

Here it is!!!!

And here it is! The new 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog.

Just click on the image and it will take you to my online store. Let me know if you have any problems or questions.

IKEA Punch Rails

I'm so excited! My friend Emily was making a trip to IKEA this weekend and graciously offered to get the rails seen here for me. My husband hung them just now and check it out! I love them. I bought extra for room to grow.....and look at the room to grow I have?! I thought I had a lot of punches, but it doesn't appear so. Guess I better get shopping...heh. I bought the 21 3/4" ones. There are no screws, but at $1.99 Emily and I agree....its a good deal.

Don't forget you can start making purchases from the new 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog today at 12:00 pm, noon! If you still need a copy of it, just let me know its only $5 and if you make a purchase from it you can receive one for free!

Online Ordering on Monday January 19th

Hi Everyone!

Starting tomorrow you will be able to make purchases from the new 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog by clicking here. However, you will not be able to do it until 12:00pm, noon. Things will probably be slow at first, but give it a few hours and all will run much faster. Everyone is very excited to make purchases from the new catalog....including me! If you happen to run into any problems, just let me know.

Happy Shopping!

Fun Stuff

Got this from Jackie's Blog. The idea is to copy & paste it into your blog, then highlight the things you have done. The items in bold are things I’ve done in my life.

***Disclaimer***
Many of these things I want to do, I just haven't gotten to them yet. I will also refrain from comments about each of them that I've actually done. Don't want to bore anyone.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person3
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

I would now like to apologize for how completely lame I am. Looks like I need to get busy. I think however I have an excuse....see #94. Feel free to play along!

1st Half of Forget-Me-Not-Keeper Class

Last night was the first half of the Forget-Me-Not-Keeper Class. Here are the cards that all the ladies made. It was a lot of fun and I think everyone really enjoyed it. Next week they'll finish up the second half.

This class was purchased from Aly Schilling, the original idea for the cards in this class are hers. I did modify a couple of them to work with the stamps that I had. Stop by her blog, she has some wonderful ideas.

Ribbon Share and Hostess Club

Starting in February I'm going to be doing another Ribbon Share and possibly a Hostess Club. As mentioned before, my catalog supply order is schedule to arrive today. Once I have a chance to peruse the catalog I will post the options as far as the ribbons go. I will also be sending out an email. If any of you are interested, just let me know.

New Catalog and Special!

The new Spring/Summer 2009 Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog is just around the corner. You should be able to view it online January 19th and begin purchasing from it that day too! Of course, if you are like me and you like to have a hard copy to look at you can get one for only $5 or if you make a $50 purchase from the new catalog you can get one free. My supply should be arriving this week, so if you are interested just let me know.

Card Club tonight...woohoo!

Love You Much

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Here are a few projects that I came up with using the Love You Much bundle. I really love this set. If you haven't purchased it yet, you have until the end of the month to get it at 20% off. The Candy Lane paper is now in stock, so you can now purchase it from my web site.

I have almost all the cards for the Forget-Me-Not-Keeper class done. Discovered that I actually didn't have everything I needed....well what everyone else would need if they want to complete the cards. There are 12 cards in all (2 each). There will be 6 made on Thursday and the other 6 on next Thursday.

I also have card club at Jennie's on Tuesday and my Southern Living at Home party on Saturday....so much for a quiet January. Oh well.....it will be a quick week.

Funny Video

Hey Everyone!

Check the video out at the end of this post. Its for all you moms out there. Very cute!

Good stuff coming....

Hey Everyone!

Things have finally settled down this week. Both my husband and I had to go out of town for two separate work related trips....this never happens. I finally got all of my Stampin' Up! goodies and a few other things I ordered right after Christmas. I'll be working hard this weekend on my Forget-Me-Not-Keeper class projects and a few other things using my Big Shot. I'm also going to be working on some Valentine's goodies to sell as well as thinking about my Blog Candy when I hit 10,000 hits. Its going to be good, so be sure to visit often to get me there sooner.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Great Blog

I came across this blog recently. She has some great ideas. Definitely check it out!

Retired Accessories List and Inventory Blow Out!

Hi Everyone!

Stampin' Up! has published the Retired Accessories List for the Fall/Winter Catalog as well as an Inventory Blow Out. The Retired List is below and you can see the Inventory Blowout Sale when you click on the picture below. The Blow Out has many items from the retired 2008 Spring/Summer Catalog, so be sure to check that out. As usual feel free to head over to my online store and start shopping. Remember supplies are limited, so don't wait!

111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 SOLD OUT
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE SOLD OUT
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

A little this, a little that....

So, I thought I would chat about a few things I've done lately.

On Tuesday night my husband and I went to Christopher's, a very lovely restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and also managed to make it to a movie too! We saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Very good movie. Its different, but who wants to see a movie you've seen before. I really liked it. Two thumbs up from me.

Today, I went to Pier 1. Yeah, yeah, yeah....what so great about that you are thinking. Well my friends, they have some great Christmas stuff, not the same old stuff you find anywhere, really cool stuff and starting today its all 75% off. I figured this out last year and really cleaned up. I gave most of those goodies away this year as gifts. This year I think a few more people are on to it. Arriving shortly after they opened the store it got very busy. What's great is, you can get several things that can be altered. Remember this, well the candle was from Pier 1. Now of course they don't have them this year, but they do have other very cute things. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, it certainly is worth a trip to your local Pier 1. Plus they are having a really great sale on non Christmas items too.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone has a wonderful new year with lots of blessings and joy.