I flew home from OnStage yesterday very, very, very early. If you've never flown out of Orlando, then you have not experienced one of the most busiest airports in the world. Any transport service you use to get to the airport recommends a pick-up at least three hours prior to flight time to give sufficient time for check-in and security. My flight left at 7:00 am EST, which is 4:00 am PST (my time zone). So pick-up was at 4:00 am EST. I'll let … [Read more...] about I Survived OnStage
Holiday Cards
Blending Your Blends
For the last couple of OnStage events, I’ve taken small boxes of treats to share with other Demonstrators. I give these to old friends and new friends I’ve made this trip. They aren’t meant to be a swap that I’m trading to get something in return. Instead, these are given to lots of different people, to Stampin Up employees that may have helped me with something or people who were just extra nice. The boxes are our Pizza boxes and these are a … [Read more...] about Blending Your Blends
September Thank You’s
Yay, me! I managed to get my September Thank You cards out relatively early this month. I delayed posting the card so my customers that received one of these would get to see it first. This card uses the Country Lane Suite. This stamp set is a great choice when you want to practice your coloring with our Blends markers. The shading that you do with the flowers and leaves gives added depth to the image. You probably noticed there is no … [Read more...] about September Thank You’s
October Thank You Cards
I’m definitely more on the ball getting my October Customer Thank You cards made and in the mail. I had them done by November 1st this time. I usually wait until the beginning of the next month to make them so I know exactly how many to make. And then I get caught up making new things for the next month and the Thank Yous take a little longer to finish up. I really try to make this a unique card that will not be used in a future class or as a … [Read more...] about October Thank You Cards
Five Minute Friday – September Thanks
So I’m a little behind getting out my thank you cards to customers that made a purchase in September. But, better late than never! Actually, I did mail them earlier this week. I wanted to give them a chance to arrive before I posted the card here. These cards are very quick to make, especially if you already die cut a bunch of these leaves and haven’t used them on other projects yet. The Jute twine is wrapped around the Crumb Cake … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – September Thanks
Five Minute Friday – Smitten
Tomorrow I'll be working at the Just Crop Retreat in Fullerton again. I can't wait to see all the ladies again. I enjoy spending the day with them and helping them with any stamping or crafting questions they might have. This card is going to be one of my Make & Take projects at the retreat. This is a quick and easy card that you could replicate for your own Christmas cards. The watercolor wash in the background is so easy to do … [Read more...] about Five Minute Friday – Smitten
Gratitude
Today's card is my first Autumn card of the year. It uses a mix of new products from the upcoming Holiday Catalog. I bought the Painted Harvest stamp set because of the gorgeous flowers. I think it's kind of funny that the first time I used this set, I didn't even use the flowers. The "gather together and give thanks" sentiment gives me a warm feeling. Isn't that what this season is all about? Gathering together with family and friends. And being … [Read more...] about Gratitude
Peace On Earth
It’s another fabulous Friday around here. We’ve got a busy weekend planned with a soccer tournament and hubby is home for the weekend. Gotta tell you...this living apart is hard. Hopefully, it won't be much more than a year or two. Last night was our Monthly Downline meeting. I know I say this every time, but I love getting together with these ladies. We may have started as Uplines and Downlines, but we are so much more than that. I love … [Read more...] about Peace On Earth