...Is A Stampin' Good Time

Carol's Striped Journal

2012-01-30T03:24:00.000-05:00

This is the adorable journal Carol made to share with us today...it's so bright and colourful...really cheers you up...is it a reminder that she's wishin' and hopin' for Spring...a great gift idea.

I love how she used her punch to make this flower.

The leaves are made from the wings of the two step bird punch...very cute.

I can't ignore the yummy ribbon that is decorating the spine of the journal.

Thanks Carol for sharing this fabulous journal with us today...also thanks everyone for dropping by this morning...I hope you all have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Fresh Vintage Cards

2012-01-28T03:24:00.001-05:00

This is the card that we made last night in class...my ladies did a great job...we all love this new Sale-A-Bration set...there is so much that can be done with it...i can't wait to make more cards and other projects with this set.

The 3" scallop circle is Everyday Enchantment DSP...it's one of the papers from the Sale-A-Bration catty...it is absolutely gorgeous...I love...love...love it and will be using it often.

My two cards are Happy Retirement and Friend to Friend which could be used for any occasion.

For some reason I like the card from above the best...and wish that I had put the Happy Retirement sentiment on that one.

Here is the easy recipe:

Stamp sets: fresh vintage and teeny tiny wishes.
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Card stock: Everyday Enchantment DSP is from this years Sale-A-Bration...soft suede...peach parfait...pool party....and very vanilla.
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Ink: lucky limeade.
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Punches: postage stamp...scallop square...3" scallop circle...jewelry tag...and word window.
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Additional supplies: stampin' dimensionals...snail...s/u mini glue dots...crystal effects...cappuccino bakers twine...score-it...fiskars...clear and green crystal bling.

Thanks so much for dropping by this fabulous Saturday morning and a BIG thank you to my stampin' ladies for a great night...Yvonne the warm homemade chocolate chip cookies were absolutely YUMMO...I guess you could tell from the empty plate...lol...I'm going to play catch up today...so I hope to have another post to share tomorrow...enjoy your day and I hope everyone has a fabulous stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Karen's Journal Gift Set-2

2012-01-08T15:51:00.001-05:00

This is the rest of the pics from Karen's Journal...I made it for a coworker to give to a close friend that had just found out she had breast cancer...she was going to embark on a journey of chemo and lots of drugs...but she wasn't alone...and they wanted something to give her that would show her that...in addition to the journal...I added a couple more items...let's start with the card.

The sentiment says "you mean the whirl to me".

The card is made with the small pinwheel die...that I absolutely love.

Here is the cover of the journal...I love the mini pinwheel...and that used the mini pinwheel die.

The first two pages of the journal were stamped with pink hearts...and these will be the pages that all of Karen's close friends and family will write a message for her.

I made these clothespin note holders and they also double as a book mark...one is just a glass dome with a flower in it...the other is just scarp paper stamped with Just A Note...covered with crystal effects...and then glued to the clothespin.

I really adore this idea of the glassine envelope inside the cover of the journal with my business card...I added a foamie pink ribbon and her initial and some twine to decorate the glassine envie.

My business card also has a calendar on the back of it.

I love that I was able to add a lot of tabs to the journal.

Here is the entire gift collection together...the journal, clothespin note holder, and card...they are ready to be gift wrapped and given to Karen.

Thanks so much everyone for droppin' by this morning and sharing the rest of Karen's Journal with me...I'm so pleased as to how this turned out and I later found out she loved it and it bought her to tears...I'm so happy that she liked it...the ladies that gave it to her was very happy with it also.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and a stampin' good time...as for me I better get back to bed...going to take more medicine...have a cup of tea and just rest...I hope to feel better real soon...I have lots more to share.

Stampin' HUGZ

Beverley

Karen's Journal Gift Set-1

2012-01-07T15:50:00.000-05:00

A coworker asked me if I could make her a special journal for a friend that was just diagnosed with breast cancer...the journal would be given to her from a bunch of close friends...and they would all be signing the first two pages and also writing their thoughts on what Karen means to each of them...this was to be the start of her journal...and here is what I came up with...of course I'm way behind on posting and this was made last year...I'm very happy to be able to share the first half of it today with you.

The pages all have a lot of different quotes...the very first one is reminding her to think Positive...each one has been chalked around the edges with stampin' pastels.

I also stamped her initial on some of the pages in the center of each flower...the flower was already there...so it made this quick and easy to do.

On other pages I stamped a just a note.

Here is the cute initial book marker I made with some pretty ribbon.

Even the last page of the journal has a reminder that she is loved.

This is the long recipe:

Stamp sets: just a note sentiments...Hope Is...sprinkles...whimsical alphas uppers...pin wheel sentiment...online sentiments.
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Card stock: old olive...pretty in pink...pixie pink...patterns pack DSP...and chip board "K".
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Ink: pink pirouette...pixie pink...pretty in pink...old olive...and glorious green.
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Chalk: stampin' pastels.
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Punches: large oval...word window...1 1/4 and scallop circles...decorative label...rounded tab...spiral binding...sizzix lower case dies...small and mini pinwheels die...and swiss dots folder.
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Additional supplies: Pink and Moss Green Journal...clothes pins...glass domes...green staples...silver brads...honeydew bakers twine...pink ribbon foamies...pink ribbons...lollipop sticks...big shot...fiskar...score-it...snail...s/u mini glue dots...sticky strip...and crystal effects.

This is one of my favorite stamps...it says "when you care enough...you make it yourself".
Thanks so much for dropping by today and sharing the first half of this journal with me...I will have more to share tomorrow...I hope you all are having a great weekend...and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

A Note of Thanks for Carol

2012-01-03T15:24:00.000-05:00

This is the easy card I made back in October...and I'm just getting to share it now...I was so so busy over the holidays I didn't get a chance to post a thing...even though I've been making a few things...well it's time to catch up.

This is the thank you card I made for Carol...I even used the felt sunflowers she gave me...I absolutely love them... and I have enough to use in more projects.

The embossing really makes the card pop...and I adore the tiny tag with the bling on it.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamp set: thank you kindly.
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Card stock: early espresso...summer sun...pumpkin pie...old olive...pear pizzazz...and white printer paper.
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Ink: only orange.
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Punches: modern label...thanks folder...three leaf stem die...jewelry tag...and 1/16" hand held circle.
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Additional supplies: brass brad...orange pearl bling...felt sunflower...snail...sticky strip...s/u mini glue dots...big shot...score-it...and fiskar cutter.

Thanks for dropping by...I certainly missed being here and I'm super happy to be back...I hope you enjoyed the card...have a fantastic evening and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T15:24:00.002-05:00

Welcome 2012...I hope this new year holds wonderful things for all of us...stay safe this holiday weekend.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

In Loving Memory of Lynette

2011-12-30T15:48:00.003-05:00

In Loving Memory
Of
Lynette Gwendolyn Knight

Sunrise: April 10th, 1922
Sunset: December 30th, 2003

We thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories and your pictures in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake with which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
They say there is a reason,
they say that time will heal.
But neither time or reason will change the way we feel.
No one knows the heartache that lies beyond our smiles.
No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something so that there will be no doubt.
You're so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to live without.
They say that time will heal all wounds and help us to forget.
But time has only proved to us how much we miss you yet.

Mommie...Grammer...we all miss and love you.

Your daughter, Son, Granddaughter, Son-in-law, Great Grandchildren and Family.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T15:24:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone...have a safe and happy holiday.

Stampin' HUG

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T15:23:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone...I'm grateful to be able to spend the day with my family...hope you all are too.I will be back next week posting again...life happens.
Have a fabulous day.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Giftcard Pillow Boxes

2011-11-13T03:22:00.001-05:00

This is the second project we worked on last week...a pillow box to add some sweet treats or even a gift card...the stampin' ladies did a fabulous job on their boxes...as usual I forgot to whip out the camera to take a pic of theirs...same stamp sets...same boxes...but we all had different looks.

I love how these turned out...

...and they were so easy too...these boxes can be put into and envelope to be mailed...but they will get flattened out of course.

This is the recipe:

Stamp set: Holiday Happiness.
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Card stock: frostwood lodge DSP...poppy parade...and whisper white.
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Ink: cherry cobbler...green galore...and always artichoke.
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Markers: stampin' write cherry cobbler.
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Punches: medium and large ovals...and 1/16" hand held circle.
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Additional supplies: star brads...snail...stampin' up mini glue dots...sticky strip...score-it...and fiskar.

Thanks so much to my stampin' ladies for another fun evening...and thanks to all of you for droppin' by this morning and sharing our projects...I hope you all have a stampin' good time...I almost forgot...Carol and I had a fabulous time in Connecticut...I will take pics of my haul and share them with you later in the week...Carol and I will be retiring the credit card for a few months...lol...have a great day.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Fun Trip

2011-11-12T07:49:00.002-05:00

I don't have anything to post today...Carol and I are heading out early this morning for a fun day in Connecticut shopping at our absolutely favorite stamp shop...we are ready and our credit cards are rearing to go...lol...half way we will stop at our fav bagel shop for breakfast...we will need sustenance to keep up our energy for carry all the goodies in our bags.

I hope that everyone will have a great day...I sure plan too.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

11-11-11- Veterans Day

2011-11-11T17:28:00.003-05:00

A simple Thank You to our veterans for all they have done for us.

Happy Holidays

2011-11-10T13:50:00.000-05:00

We made a couple of quick cards in the workshop this month...to keep as extras to send out during the holidays...we always seem to forget the manicurist or dog groomer...and even the paper boy who comes and delivers the paper during rain or snow storm...now we will have some extra cards on hand for anyone we may have forgotten during the holiday season.

This was such an easy card to make...and the fact that we used a small circle punch to cut out the ornaments...rather than doing it by hand made it a very quick project too.

I absolutely love the new Frostwood Lodge DSP...it allowed me to make the same cards with a different look on some of them...below are two of the versions we made in class...but with that large packet of papers you can make several different versions for yourself to give.

Here is the recipe:

Stamp set: holiday happiness.
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Card stock: frostwood lodge DSP...old olive...whisper white...and white printer paper.
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Ink: real red and glorious green.
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Punches: Ornaments folder...card, telephone and address clear die...scallop and wide ovals...1/2" circle...1/16" hand held circle...and paper piercing tool.
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Additional supplies: stampin' up mini glue dots...snail...fiskar...score-it...big shot...and star brads.

I loved this project...my stampin' ladies loved this project...we are happy stampers...lol...and very happy to have a set of cards ready to give if we need to...thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing these fun cards with me...I hope everyone has a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

It's 5 0'Clock Somewhere

2011-11-09T15:22:00.001-05:00

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over...but the education...research...and self breast exams must continue...it's breast cancer awareness every day.

I should have posted this last month...but it got lost in the shuffle with all the stuff I'm trying to do...this is the card I made for my buddy Carol's birthday last month.

I love how the penguin button looks glued over the star button.

This is the recipe:

Stamp set: Penguin digi.(so sorry! but I can't seem to find where I got this digi).
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Card stock: whisper white...pretty in pink...and white printer paper.
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Markers: stampin' write...and sakura clear star glitter pen.
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Punches: happy birthday folder.
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Additional supplies: snail...green star and penguin buttons...big shot...sticky strip...score-it...fiskar cutter...pink ribbon...and cupcake confetti.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning...Carol loved the card as much as I had fun making it...but I have to run...I hope you all have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Leone's Believe Journal

2011-11-03T15:21:00.001-04:00

As I said yesterday...I'm going to try and catch up this week with the rest of my cards and projects that I was unable to post last weekend due to the awful storm here...I made this journal for a wonderful lady that I work with and she is a breast cancer survivor...I hope she likes it as much as I loved making it for her.

Chipboard "B" and silver letter brads give this a wonderful touch.

A glassine envelope doubles as a pocket for the calendar.

Each of the pages are stamp with this Just a Note with hearts sentiment.

I love these fabulous tabs.

How about this absolutely yummy ribbons...they make your mouth water.

I just had to add this mini foamie breast cancer awareness ribbon.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: just a note with hearts sentiment.
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Card stock: assorted scraps...blank journal...and small glassine envie.
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Ink: melon mambo.
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Punches: rounded tab and jewelry tag.
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Additional supplies: pink button...blossom, pink and cream bakers twine...assorted ribbons...pink crystal bling...green staples...pink foamie breast cancer awareness ribbon...stampin' up mini glue dots...crystal effects and sticky strip.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning and sharing another of my projects with me...I hope you all have a great morning...and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Breast Cancer Awareness all year long.

Breast Cancer Awareness Lollipop Pinwheels

2011-11-02T03:22:00.000-04:00

October isn't only my favorite time of the year...it's was also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...due to the storm last weekend I still have some October projects that I'm going to try and catch up on this week.

Here are the super cute lollipops I turned into pinwheels(no pun intended of course...lol)...I love them...all the ladies at work who have had there mammogram will be getting one.

The pinwheel lollipops are ready to go to work with me.

Some of the pinwheels are polka dots...and some are flowers...Yehhhh!...my ladies get a choice.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamps: make it yourself sentiment.
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Card stock: pretty in pink...pixie pink...pink pirouette...berry sweet DSP.
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Ink: pixie pink.
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Punches: mini pinwheel die and 1 1/4" circle.
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Additional supplies: lollipop favor kit...awareness pink ribbon foamie...silver brads...stampin' up mini glue dots...and big shot.

Of course I cared enough...so I used my fav stamp to show it.

Make it Monday challenge #61

I'm entering my project into this weeks Make it Monday challenge...it's always fun to stop over there and see the wonderful work the design team members and other ladies share...stop by and check them out.

www.ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing my fun project...stop by again and see what other projects or cards I'll have to share...enjoy the rest of the morning...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Pink Ribbon

2011-10-29T15:21:00.000-04:00

We are nearing the end of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...remember to schedule your mammogram and do your self breast exam every month....breast cancer awareness isn't just October...it's every month.

Having trouble with the electric staying on today due to the storm...have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Fighting Breast Cancer

2011-10-28T15:20:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...the month is almost over...but for those who are fighting breast cancer...it's an every day battle that doesn't stop at the end of the month.

Thanks for droppin' by...I hope you all have a beautiful day...and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

The Letter "C"

2011-10-27T20:31:00.000-04:00

The end of the month is near for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...but Breast Cancer Awareness is not...practice monthly self breast exams...and get your mammogram scheduled or completed.

Now that I've finally given my partner in crime and birthday buddy Carol her presents...I can share this super quick and easy project I made for her craft studio.

I altered this letter "C" with a hook for Carol's craft room...it was already painted...all I did was make the pinwheel to attach to it...nothing more was needed...this is the quickest...easiest project I have ever done...lol...and I absolutely love it.

This recipe couldn't be easier:

Card stock: candy lane DSP.
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Punches: mini pinwheel die.
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Additional supplies: wood letter "C" with hook...pink button...pink sorbet bakers twine...and big shot.

Thanks so much everyone for stoppin' by and sharing my project this morning...I loved making it...it's time for a cup of tea...it's cold and windy here this morning...and some rain has been falling on and off...a perfect morning for a steaming cup of tea...enjoy the rest of the morning...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Stewart International Tower Glows Pink

2011-10-26T15:22:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month... and it's great to see everyone getting on board for the campaign to educate...learn...and spread the word about breast cancer awareness.

In the local paper this morning...a picture of the control tower at Stewart International Airport.

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...The Port Authority is lighting the control tower in pink...an annual campaign to educate the public about the disease...including early detection.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Love Makes the World Go 'Round

2011-10-25T10:15:00.000-04:00

Go Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I was asked to do an inspiration piece to get my stampin' lady going on a project she was thinking of doing...and this is what I came up with.

I have it mounted on a card front...but she could do so much more with it.

I absolutely love the sentiment...it looks so clean and crisp in the night of navy ink...this ink wasn't exactly my favorite...but I may change that idea...and start using it more.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamps: pin wheel sentiments.
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Card stock: night of navy...patterns pack 2 DSP...whisper white...and lollipop sticks.
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Ink: night of navy.
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Punches: mini pin wheel die and wide oval.
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Additional supplies: silver brad...s/u mini glue dots...and BIG shot.

I enjoyed making this project...the pin wheel is so cute...and so much fun to play with...thanks for droppin' by this beautiful morning and sharing my project with me...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Hope...

2011-10-24T14:52:00.001-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Hope.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation can provide financial assistance and hope when all seems lost....they are dedicated to providing individuals a chance to say, “I can beat cancer.”...if you can make a donation to this worthwhile charity to help others please do so today.

http://abcf.org

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

I am inspired...

2011-10-23T15:20:00.001-04:00

National Breast Cancer Awareness is the entire month of October.

This was a quick and easy card I made to use up some scraps...this card isn't shabby chic...but I really love any card or projects that uses up my scraps since I have so much of it.

I had my mind some place else and accidentally used red glitter on this instead of pink...but I still like the look of it.

I used the sentiment from my Melissa Frances Thank Heart Ticket Book.

Here is the easy recipe:

Stamps: Hope Is...
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Card stock: the thankful heart ticket book...assorted scraps...and white printer paper.
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Ink: real red and melon mambo.
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Punches: jewelry tag.
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Additional supplies: red glitter...pink mix mini discs...crystal effects...
score -it...fiskar cutter...and snail.

Thanks so much for droppin' by this evening...I'm exhausted and can barely keep my eyes open...I hope everyone had a stampin' good time today.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Fight Like a Girl

2011-10-22T15:20:00.000-04:00

Fight like a girl...

...for breast cancer awareness.

Stampin' HUGZ

Beverley

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-21T15:21:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
...so lets all go pink...get a mammogram and do a monthly self breast exam.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Miho's Just a Note Journal Gift Bag

2011-10-20T15:19:00.001-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I added some extra goodies to the journal that I shared yesterday...who doesn't love goodies...I know that I do...these set of note cards to start.

Also a few extra things...that just might come in handy...post it pad and a couple of clothespins...crafty clothespins of course.

Even the envelopes had her initials on them...I'm not sure if you can see the colour...but they're a very pale pink.

I made a set of note cards with her initials on them...a vertical set and a horizontal set.

I even had a custom gift bag to add everything into...I used burgundy and natural raffia for the bow.

I love this...I added her initial to a pack of post it notes.

The clothespins are so cute if I may say so myself...lol...I told you they were crafty...I stamped one with a just a note sentiments for her to hold her loose notes together...and the one with the glass flower can be used as a book mark in the journal.

Here are the adorable gifts all ready to be delivered.

Thanks for stoppin' by this beautiful morning...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Miho's Just A Note Journal

2011-10-19T03:19:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...please remember to get your mammogram or do a self breast exam.
This is the fabulous pink and moss journal I altered for my daughters sister-in-law who is visiting with us from Japan this month...I must say I absolutely love it...pat! pat!...pat!...lol.

The front has pink chipboard flowers... I sizzixed the first letter of her name in old olive and added it to the center of the flowers...I chalked all the letters to give it a shabby look.

Inside I added this glassine envelope with next years calendar on the back...the front is my business card...of course I had to add some bling.

Here is a better look at the calendar and I used my punch to extend it so it would be easy to reach.

Each of the pages has her initial.

Plenty of tabs to separate the pages...each tab has different designs on them and is in soft coordinating colours.

This page has the just a note sentiment.

Another style of the just a note sentiment on some pages.

Still another style of the just a note sentiment on some of the pages.

On some of the pages I went with a please write sentiment.

I added this ring...and covered it with a pink and cream string...she can use it to mark her pages.

This was an absolutely fun project...it took me a while to complete it...but the look on Miho's face was totally worth all the effort I put into it...I know she will use it and treasure it for many years to come.

Think Pink Challenge
I am entering this project into the Whimsie Doodles October Challenge Think Pink...stop by and see all the wonderful work the design team and the other ladies have to share.

www.whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for droppin' by this morning...I'm visiting this week with my grand kids...as long as I can remember it has rained on my birthday...and today has been no exception...I have come to see it as being good luck...thanks for checking out this project and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Pink Ribbon Reminder

2011-10-18T15:21:00.001-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Breast Cancer Awareness and Giuliana

2011-10-17T15:21:00.000-04:00

I saw this announcement on TV this morning...how lucky is Giuliana that her doctor made her have a mammogram before starting her invitro...I wish her all the best...remember to get your mammogram...the life you save may just be your own.

Giuliana Rancic says she has breast cancer

NEW YORK (AP) — "E! News" co-host Giuliana Rancic (RAN'sik) says she has early stages of breast cancer.

The 37-year-old made the announcement Monday on NBC's "Today" show.

Rancic says the cancer was discovered during a mammogram while she was undergoing a third round of in-vitro fertilization in an effort to get pregnant.

Rancic says she will have surgery this week, followed by six and one-half weeks of radiation therapy.

She is married to Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of "The Apprentice."

Rancic says she still wants to get pregnant because "this baby will have saved my life."

I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ

Beverley

Pink for Hope

2011-10-16T21:24:00.003-04:00

A pink ribbon for hope and all the breast cancer survivors out there...I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Breast Cancer Ribbon

2011-10-15T21:11:00.000-04:00

Remember to schedule a mammogram this month for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' hugz
Beverley

Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness

2011-10-14T15:20:00.001-04:00

Remember that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...do your self breast exam and get a mammogram.

Have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-13T15:20:00.000-04:00

I didn't finish my project in time to post this morning and I have to get back to work on it...since I need to completed by tomorrow...but I do want to remind everyone that this month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...remember to get your mammogram done or schedule an appointment for one...and don't forget your self breast exam also.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning...enjoy the rest of your day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Just a Musical Note Journal

2011-10-12T15:18:00.001-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...I hope everyone has gotten or will be getting a mammogram this month...and continue to do your monthly self breast exams.

I altered another journal this morning...I can't seem to stop making them...lol...and it was very easy and quick...minimal stamping...and the chipboard pieces made it a breeze.

I love the musical notes...it was great to use them as a play on my just a note journal...too cute if I say so myself...lol.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamps: just a note sentiment.
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Card stock: assorted scraps...musical notes chip board...and tall journal.
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Ink: bermuda bay.
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Punches: jewelry tag...1/16" hand held circle...and rounded tab.
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Additional supplies: orange crystal bling...snail...sticky strip...red brad...stampin' dimensionals...and Caribbean bakers twine.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning and sharing my quick project...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Envelopes

2011-10-11T15:19:00.000-04:00

It's October...and we all know what that means...National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...do your self breast exam and/or schedule an appointment for a mammogram.

This is the last of the projects we did in class last week...we made envelopes to put our pinwheel cards in...the card stock I used for class can't be mailed...I think it would still have too be heavier than the stampin' up card stock...I will have to check with the post office to see if this is acceptable to mail.

Can you see in the pic below...I have the pinwheel raised...of course this can't be mailed...but it's a nice touch when adding it to a package...I also have my little tags with some bling.

Here is the quick and easy recipe:

Stamps: pinwheel.
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Card stock: cream.
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Ink: cherry cobbler.
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Markers: stampin' write pretty in pink...cherry cobbler...and pixie pink.
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Punches: jewelry tag.
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Additional supplies: s/u mini glue dots...sticky strip...pink bling...and score-it.

As you can see the pinwheel card fits in the envie perfectly.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning and sharing my easy project...we had fun making them...all the projects were so quick and easy that you will have fun making them too ...enjoy the rest of this beautiful morning...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Believe...

2011-10-10T15:18:00.000-04:00

Ladies it's National Breast Cancer Awareness month...did you remember to get your mammogram or do a self breast exam.

This was an easy class project...we absolutely loved it.

This is a wonderful card to give in honor of this month if you know someone affected by breast cancer.

Here is the easy recipe:

Stamp sets: hope is and sprinkles.
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Card stock: pretty in pink...pink pirouette...regal rose...assorted scraps...and white printer paper.
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Ink:pretty in pink and rose red.
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Markers: rose red.
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Punches: jewelry tag.
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Additional supplies: pink and cream string...pink crystal bling...snail...stampin' dimensionals...fiskar...and score-it.

Thanks so much for dropping by this morning...the fantastic weather continues...enjoy it everyone...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Small Ready-Set-Blow

2011-10-09T15:19:00.002-04:00

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...don't forget to do your monthly self breast exam...or make an appointment for a mammogram.

This was our second class project for the evening...these adorable small pinwheels...a card and some single pinwheels in a jar.

These pinwheels would make fantastic favors for a baby shower...or a party...they are a very easy project to put together...the 6X6 paper packs are perfect for the pinwheel project that you may want to make...I love pinwheels.

Here is the fun recipe:

Stamp set: pinwheel sentiments.
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Card stock: daffodil yellow...pear pizzazz...pretty in pink...print pack DSP...and lollipop sticks.
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Ink: cherry cobbler.
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Punches: small pinwheel die...large oval...1/16" hand held circle...and bloom dots folder.
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Additional supplies: honeydew bakers twine...s/u mini glue dots...big shot...green and red flower brads...and gold mini brad.

Below you can see the difference between the medium pinwheel die and the small die...the medium die is one large die and you cut out two to make the pinwheel...the small die is just one of the wheels and you need to cut out six to make the pinwheel...either one is fun to play with.

This was a great project and the pinwheels can be added to so many projects for any occasion...we had a great time playing with it...what a beautiful!...beautiful! weekend...I hope everyone is enjoying it...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Medium Ready...Set...Blow

2011-10-08T15:18:00.001-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This was a very fun class project we did last night...pinwheels!!!...how fun is that...I loved this project.

I used the oval punch to make the leaves on the lollipop sticks...I have the pinwheels held together with a flower brad.

This is the darling recipe:

Stamp set: pinwheel sentiments.
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Card stock: daffodil delight...assorted scraps...lollipop sticks...
and cream printer paper.
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Ink: cherry cobbler.
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Punches: medium pinwheel die...large oval...1/16" hand held circle...
and bloom dots folder.
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Additional supplies: big shot...fiskar score-it...snail...s/u mini glue dots...
stampin' dimensionals...pink and white floral brads...
and pink sorbet bakers twine.

Thanks for swingin' by this morning and sharin' these cute pinwheel cards...they were so much fun and very easy to make...enjoy this beautiful weekend...have a great day...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Patriotic Just a Note

2011-10-07T15:18:00.001-04:00

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it's time for you to schedule a mammogram...it's so quick and easy...pick up that phone and make your appointment today.

Carol made this adorable patriotic altered journal...I love the how the blue allows the red and white to really pop.

Carol used the star punch on real red card stock...whisper white for the scallop and large ovals.

I forgot to take a pic of the inside where she used a beautiful red, white and blue star print to cover the back and front of the journal.

Great job on your altered journal Carol and thanks for letting me share it with everyone...it turned out great...thanks for swingin' by this morning everyone and sharing Carol's project with me...enjoy the rest of the morning and this beautiful cool weather that we have been having...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Over and Beyond

2011-10-06T14:12:00.001-04:00

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ladies...time for that mammogram...did you remember to schedule your appointment today.

I made this adorable thank you card using DSP and the thankful heart ticket book from The Melissa Frances Collection...I absolutely love that collection of papers...stickers...and card stock.

Doesn't the sentiment look like it was hand stamped...that's one of the reasons I love it so much.

I like the look of the diamonds in the rough folder that I used for the background...I put the DSP and the plain card stock in the folder and ran it through the big shot on top of each other...nice!

This is the easy recipe:

Card stock: DSP and Thankful Heart ticket book from The Melissa Frances Collection...assorted scraps...cream printer paper.
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Ink: cherry cobbler.
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Punches: heart to heart...jewelry tag...and diamonds in the rough folder.
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Additional supplies: pink sorbet bakers twine...score-it...big shot...snail...fiskar...and lime cell phone bling.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing my card...I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather...might as well enjoy it for as long as we can...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Fall Top Note Purse

2011-10-05T14:17:00.001-04:00

Yes ladies...it's that time of the year again...it's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...and I will be here to remind you every day to do a self breast exam and/or get your mammogram done...donate to your favorite organization or check out my two favs...the life you save...may just be your own.

Susan G Komen for the cure:
ww5.komen.org

or

American Breast Cancer Foundation:
www.abcf.org

Here is my quick and easy project for today...this cute topnote purse...add a sweet treat inside...

...or you can add a gift card...

...or if you are feeling extremely generous...you can add both...lol.

This is the oh! so easy recipe:

Stamp sets: happy harmony and fall whimsy.
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Card stock: only orange and assorted scraps.
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Ink: dusty durango and wild wasabi.
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Chalk: stampin' pastels.
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Punches: top note die...sizzix small leaf die...jewelry tag...floral screen folder...large, scallop, and wide ovals.
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Additional supplies: orange plaid ribbon...green paper and yellow felt flowers...orange flower brad...pink cell phone bling...sticky strip...snail...s/u glue dots...big shot...Ghiradelli chocolates...and gift card...or I'm sure the recipient may even love it...if you added a couple of crisp brand new one hundred dollar bills...lol.

Here is my pink and inspirational sentiment for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...I promised to add some pink to all my projects and cards this month.

Make It Monday #57

I'm adding this project to the other wonderful cards and projects this week over at Make It Monday Challenge...swing by and see the wonderful work of the design team members and the other entries...give those ladies some love for all the hard work they share with us.

www.ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Hey!...That's My Parking Spot.

2011-10-04T18:21:00.004-04:00

My grand daughter trying to park her little pink corvette...lol.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month...remember to get a mammogram or do a self breast exam.

Have a great evening...thanks for swinging by...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Imagine...

2011-10-03T11:49:00.001-04:00

Topnote Giftcard Holder

2011-10-02T13:05:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ladies...I hope you have an appointment for a breast exam or you've scheduled a mammogram.
Wouldn't it be great to give all your girlfriends a gift card in this little purse and plan for a night out after you've all had your mammogram...hey!!!...a mammogram party...what a brilliant idea...I amaze myself sometimes...ROFLMAO...I really do...lol.

It would also be a great idea to add some Ghiradelli chocolates instead if the gift card idea isn't for you...who doesn't love chocolates...I know I do.

I love how this turned out...and of course I had to add my tiny tags with a little bit of bling...the chipboard circle is a nice touch...almost makes it seem like a designer bag...lol.

Here is the easy recipe:

Stamp set: tiny tags.
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Card stock: pretty in pink...mellow moss...chipboard circle...thankful heart ticket book by Melissa Francis...2X4 paper sacks.
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Ink: mellow moss.
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Punches: jewelry tag...bloom dots folder...and 1/16" hand held circle.
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Additional supplies: pink plaid ribbon...lime green bling...s/u mini glue dots...sticky strip...big shot...score-it...and fiskar.

Thanks so much for droppin' by this morning and sharing my quick project...I appreciate it...enjoy the rest of the weekend...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

I am Humbled...and Happy World Card Making Day!

2011-10-01T10:08:00.012-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...it's time to schedule your mammograms...this month for all my cards and projects I will be making them in pink or adding something pink on them...this is not only going to be fun but maybe a little challenging...but I'm up for the game...every day this month I will also gently remind you to get your mammograms done...the life you save maybe your own or that of a loved one...I will be using The Melissa Francis Collection in a lot of my work this month...I admire her very much and her papers are just beautiful...Melissa is a breast cancer survivor and supporter...I want to thank her for sharing her beautiful work with all of us.

Today is also World Card Making Day...so have fun making cards to give or share...Happy World Card Making Day everyone.

This is the first of the cute cards I'll make for Breast Cancer Awareness Month...the pink bow is a pink and cream string that is a little thicker than twine...and boy oh! boy it is so soft...I love it.

I used The Melissa Francis Collection for this card...the papers look like I used chalk on them...but it's already part of the design that gives it the nice soft look of being slightly distressed.

Here is my recipe:

Card stock: pretty in pink...whisper white...assorted scraps...white printer paper...Printed DSP and Thankful Heart ticket book from The Melissa Francis Collection.
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Ink: rose red.
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Punches: jewelry tag and diamonds in the rough folder.
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Additional supplies: pink and cream string...clear and pink bling...big shot...score-it...fiskar...snail...and stampin' dimensionals.

I found this little scrap and it worked beautifully with the jewelry punch...and I added some pink cell phone bling...LUV it!

Make it Monday's challenge #56
I've been away so long...but it's wonderful to be back and see all the wonderful inspirations haven't stopped coming in...I really missed looking at all the beautiful submissions from the other ladies and the DT's members...I am entering my card into this weeks challenge...please stop by and see all the work they have to share.

www.ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for droppin' by this morning and sharing my card...please remember to schedule a mammogram as soon as possible...have a wonderful weekend...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Just a Note with BLING

2011-09-30T16:13:00.005-04:00

I put this journal together pretty quickly since I had to give it as a gift...I kept it simple and the soft yellow brings out the beautiful shade of blue even more.

A few round and round scallop punches for my just a note sentiment.

I love the ribbons...the blue ribbon is so soft to the touch and the yellow ribbon has some thin wiring...but it's very sheer.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning and checking out my quick altered journal...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

...it's a vitamin

2011-09-29T16:15:00.002-04:00

This is the last of the projects I had for the stampin' ladies to make in our workshop last week...and it may just be my favorite.

The ladies made a cute set of four cards to give as a gift or keep for themselves.

Doesn't this card remind you of a cupboard full of cups and mugs.

Here are some of the goodies the ladies got to take home with them after the workshop.

The stamp set morning cup and first edition DSP.

Some coffee packets...teabags...and chipboard cups to make their own coffee or teacup gift tags.

Some flavored teabags with matching card stock and cellophane bags to make some quick gifts for friends or family...here's a little hint: add a die-cut or chipboard "S" in front of the lime and you have slime tea for a Halloween gift.

This was a great workshop and we had a wonderful and relaxing time...thanks for droppin' by and sharing our teacup and coffee mug projects...enjoy the rest of the day...stay dry...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

A Morning Without Coffee

2011-09-28T08:12:00.000-04:00

I have another set of cards to share that we made in my workshop last week...this is a four pack of cards the ladies made to either give as a gift or keep for themselves...and who wouldn't want to keep these beauties all to themselves...I love this set.

I love the look of the shipping tag on this card...I haven't used them in a while and need to pull them out again and start using them a lot more...the designer series paper isn't too bad either...lol...I chose not to colour everything in...and I do like that look much better...just a little paper piecing on the coffee pot.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamp set: morning cup.
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Card stock: pumpkin pie...very vanilla...early espresso...first edition DSP...cream printer paper...and a cream shipping tag from staples.
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Ink: pumpkin pie and early espresso.
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Chalk: stampin' pastels.
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Punches: decorative and modern labels.
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Additional supplies: cappuccino bakers twine...score-it...fiskar...stampin' dimensionals...and snail adhesive.

Thanks for droppin' by this rainy morning and sharing another work shop project with me...tomorrow I will share the last of the projects that we worked on...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Teabag and Coffee Packettes

2011-09-27T08:12:00.001-04:00

These are the second of the projects we made in the workshop last week...a couple of quick gifts...the 3X5 cellophane bags from Stampin Up hold 4 teabags and about 6 of the coffee packs...tuck these into a get well card or give with a paperback book to someone who is home under the weather.

If your friend isn't a teetotaler put a few coffee packs of decaf coffee packs in these cellophane bags for her...or him as a matter of fact.

Imagine the cute gifts that can be made...there is so many different kinds of teas and coffees out there...you can easily colour coordinate them with your card stock.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamp set: morning cup.
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Card stock: first edition...crumb cake...brilliant blue...and assorted scraps.
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Ink: early espresso.
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Punches: jewelry tag...1 3/8" and scallop squares.
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Additional supplies: cappuccino bakers twine...small cellophane bags...snail...score-it...fiskar...tea bags and coffee packs.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and for sharing my little workshop projects...these will make some very cute gifts...have a great day everybody...and a stampin' good time...I'm still under the weather...so I'm going to have a cup of tea myself.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Coffee/Teacup Gift Tag

2011-09-26T07:16:00.001-04:00

I have some great projects to share with you from our workshop that I had last week...we had our coffee or tea and a newspaper too...lol...these are fantastic little gifts for teachers...coworkers...or just because you feel like giving a little something.

If your friend is a teetotaler...this can be easily substituted with teabags instead.

Here you can read the newspaper perfectly...I absolutely love this new DSP from Stampin' Up...it would make the perfect DSP for all our masculine cards and projects too.

This is the easy recipe:

Stamp set: morning cup.
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Card stock: first edition DSP...early espresso...crumb cake...and chipboard cup shape.
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Ink: early espresso.
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Chalk: stampin' pastels.
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Punches: 1/16" hand held circle and jewelry tag.
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Additional supplies: vintage pewter brads...dark brown bling...orange flower...corduroy Kraft button...cappuccino bakers twine...snail...coffee or tea packs...stampin' up hobby blade and...cutting mat.

Thank you for droppin' by this morning...I hope you enjoyed our project as much as we enjoyed making them...thanks to the stampin' ladies for a fun evening...have a great day everyone and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Carol's Just a Note

2011-09-25T06:25:00.009-04:00

I am thrilled that Carol had this project to share with us today...she altered a journal.

I love all the different colours of yummy ribbons she used.

Here she has her sentiment "just a note" in scallop and small ovals.

Don't you just love this bird house...it's sitting on a bunch of small branches.

To finish this project she had her favorite stamp on the back of the journal.

Thank you Carol for sharing this project with us this morning...I loved the bright colours against the dark blue and white background...thanks everyone for droppin' by this morning and sharing Carol's project with us...enjoy the rest of the weekend...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Pinwheels for peace.org

2011-09-23T01:25:00.000-04:00

Happy First Day of Fall everyone...I wanted summer to last just a wee bit longer...but I don't think I'm going to get my wish.

I totally forgot to post this on Wednesday, September 21st...it was International Day for Peace day...I had wanted to join the thousands of people who made a visual public statement for peace...and the pinwheels are a great visual statement for this day.

I used my xyron to glue two printed patterned papers together...but it would have been easier to just use my DSP....I stamped the back ground with pinwheels...the inside had a single pin wheel that I stamped and coloured.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Pinwheel.
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Card stock: white...assorted scraps...and white printer paper.
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Ink: crushed curry and early espresso.
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Markers: stampin' write.
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Punches: corner rounder.
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Additional supplies: yellow flower brad...paper piercing tool...snail...stampin' dimensionals...mandarin bakers twine...fiskar...and score-it.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning everyone and sharing my card...have a great morning and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUZ
Beverley

Blogger Awards

2011-09-22T07:14:00.000-04:00

A very...very belated thank you to Monica for these wonderful awards.

I should be the one giving her the awards...she stops by often and leaves me such sweet comments.

Stop by Monica's blog and check out her absolutely beautiful cards...most of these cards that she makes are donated to different charities...my favorite is the Japanese Red cross which she has made quite a few for...Monica you're the best and thank you again for the awards.

www.handmadecardwithlove.blogspot.com

Thanks for droppin' by this morning...enjoy the rest of your day and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

A few of my favorite things...

2011-09-21T01:57:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to share this cute list of Favorite Things.

BIG yellow sunflowers
carved pumpkins

colorful gourds

hot cocoa with marshmallows

candy corn

scarecrows

apple picking

jumping into a pile of leaves

squirrels hiding nuts

knitted scarves

harvest moon

crisp mornings

bonfires

spooky costumes

football games

comfy quilts

howling winds

scented candles

hay rides

warm sweaters

homemade soup

apple cider

popcorn balls

canning tomatoes

school carnivals

pumpkin patch
apple doughnuts

thankfulness

a bowl of chili

movie nights

county fairs and blue ribbons

turkey and dressing

pumpkin pie

cinnamon rolls

hunting season

crock-pot meals

apple butter

bobbing for apples

puzzles

tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

cranberries

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

roasted pumpkin seeds

flannel sheets

reading by the fire

casseroles

cinnamon sticks

These are a few of my favorite things...are from
Lillian over at it come from my mothers meatloaf.

The only thing missing from the top of this list...and it would be numero uno...is that I would have to add Carol and my birthday's of course.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing a few favorite things...enjoy the morning and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Lunchtime

2011-09-19T06:14:00.001-04:00

Hey! you think I don't notice...my brother is eating lunch...where's mine!

Thanks for stoppin' by...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Gimme a Pink Corvette

2011-09-17T06:04:00.002-04:00

My grand daughter is sporting a new set of wheels these days.

It's amazing what they've done to bouncy seats these day...this one is a pink corvette...it has a working horn...mirrors...the steering wheel really turns...and a ton more super fun gadgets...even we adults thought it was pretty cool...lol.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning...enjoy your day and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Carol's Please Write Journal

2011-09-15T08:17:00.000-04:00

Here is Carol's tabbed journal that she wanted to share with us that she made in class...I love the bright colours of the ribbons she used...Carol thanks for sharing it with us.

On the cover she layered oval punches to add the sentiment Please Write.

Carol offset the bright colors of the journal with tabs that are the pastel colored versions of the brights...very nice Carol...LUV it.

The tabbed pages had stamped sentiments at different levels throughout the journal...this page at the very bottom was Smile.

This page at the center was Hope.

The top of this page is Faith...and so on throughout out the journal.

Thank you Carol for sharing your journal with us...we had a great time in class...thanks to all of you for droppin' by this morning and sharing this project with me...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

A little pickup!

2011-09-14T03:22:00.002-04:00

This is a quick post...I have a doctors appointment and I have to get my car serviced this morning...I had fun with this card...and I love how it turned out.

The inside is also stamped.

I really love this colour combo.

This is the recipe:

Stamp sets: teeny tiny wishes...s/a tailgating and s/a double line stitch.

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Card stock: whisper white...peach parfait...assorted scraps...and white printer paper.

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Ink: peach parfait.

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Markers: stampin' write.

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Punches: 1/16" hand held circle...2X3 and large ovals...horizontal slot...jewelry tag...and leafy branch folder.

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Additional supplies: gold brads...sticky strip...snail...score-it...big shot...fiskar...luscious lilac rayon ribbon...and orange crystal bling.

This card is on it's way to a friend...have a great day everyone...thanks for droppin' by and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Musical Notes Journals

2011-09-12T08:11:00.001-04:00

I'm hooked again on altering journals...here are a couple more that I made yesterday...they are bright and cheerful...I only added 4 tabbed sections to this set...I love how they turned out.

This is the blue tabbed one.

I used the chipboard musical tabs on the cover...I think it's sooooo! cute and whimsical.

A journal to just write a note or private memories.

Here is the green tabbed one.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: just a note sentiment and alphabets.
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Card stock: assorted scraps...musical notes and tags die cuts.
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Ink: glorious green and brilliant blue.
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Punches: 1/16" hand held circle...jewelry tag...rounded tab...and top note die.
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Additional supplies: bakers twine...crystal bling...green brads and staples.

The back of the journal includes my fav stamp...when you care enough...you make it yourself.

Thanks for stoppin' by...enjoy the morning...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

9-11-11

2011-09-11T02:49:00.001-04:00

September 11th, 2001

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
America would walk right up to heaven and bring you all back again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye,
you all were gone before America knew it, and only God knows why.
America's hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow,
what it meant to lose so many, no one can ever know.
But now we know you want us, to mourn for you all no more,
to remember all the happy times, life still has much more in store.
Since you all will never be forgotten, America pledges to you on this day,
A hallowed place within our hearts, is where all of you will stay.

God Bless America

We Remember 9-11-01...God is our refuge and strength.

Lets Roll!!!
(Todd Beamer...United Airlines Flight 93)

It's a Card...It's a Book...It's a Card...It's a Book

2011-09-10T16:51:00.001-04:00

This is the fun project I had for the stampin' ladies to make in class last night...it's a card...it's a book...it's whatever you want it to be...I even had a matching gift bag for them to make to put the little book/card into...and it's ready to give as a gift if they choose to...I know I love mine.

This is the matching gift bag we stamped...just a plain white bag...not so plain when we were done though.

Here is the easy recipe:

Stamp sets: posy punch and teeny tiny wishes.
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Card stock: real red...assorted scraps...white paper bag...and white printer paper.
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Ink: early espresso and lucky limeade.
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Punches: 1/4" and 1/16" hand held, 1/2", and 1" circles...wide and scallop ovals...jewelry tag...word window...and bloom dots folder.
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Additional supplies: s/u mini glue dots...snail...real red hemp twine...linen thread...1" book ring...lime bling...red metallic brads...green felt flower...s/u button bouquet...big shot...fiskar...and score-it.

Inside my little card...no!...it's a book...are some pages for the many notes we write to ourselves everyday...at the bottom of the page next to the stamped flower can you see the "just a note" sentiment...I should have taken the pic a little closer.

My gift is in the bag and already to go...I didn't tie it because I wasn't sure who I'd be giving this too yet.

I want to share a couple of the ladies projects with you.
Carol's card and gift bag.

I had to snap a pic since everyone used different card stock and embellies.
Tina's card and gift bag.

We had a great evening and the ladies did a fabulous job on their projects...Thanks for stoppin' by this morning... have a great weekend and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Last of the upline evening fun

2011-09-09T08:11:00.000-04:00

I have the last of the goodies to share this morning with you all...Debbie bought these plastic pencil cases from Staples for us to personalize...I used the
Frost Wood Lodge DSP to decorate my case.

As soon as I got home I pulled out my fav stamp and added this to the back of the pencil case.

Debbie made these great calendar book markers for us for the catty year 2011-2012.

On the back of the book markers are the name of the new in-colors.

This is my new dauber box that I used some of my scrap card stock to make...I'm lovin' it.

This is absolutely the best part...Pam gave us these templates to add inside of the box so that we would know what color dauber to use with our inks or chalks...I'm thinking of getting another box so that I have one for my chalks and another one for my inks...I used my jewelry tag punch to coordinate the colours...but you could use any small punch...thank you Pam...you know I had to do the happy dance for this one.

Thank you Debbie for a fabulous upline nite...I had a great time...and thank you ever so much for thinking about us while at convention...thank you for bringing back swaps for us to look through for inspiration and fabulous gifts from Memento Mall...the goodies you made for us are wonderful and I will get many inspirational ideas every time I look at them.

Thank you all so much for droppin' by this morning...enjoy the rest of this beautiful day...and I hope everyone has a stampin' good time...I sure plan too.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

More Upline Evening Fun

2011-09-08T07:31:00.012-04:00

These are some of the goodies Debbie bought back for us from convention...I love goodies...lol.

This is amazing...LUV it!!!...it's a holder for your snail to attach to your clothes so that it won't get lost...what will we think of next...lol.

Can you see the string that pulls out so the snail can attach to your clothes.

I love my new bag...I can load it up with all my goodies.

Check these out...some of you may remember a few years back stampin' up gave us tabs for our catty's...here are this years new set.

I love these pens in the stampin' colours and card stock designs.

These are some cool garbage containers I received to use in my classes and workshops...they are nice and tall.

Thank you so much Debbie for our fabulous goodies...I just had to do the happy dance at the end of the evening...our goodies are really appreciated...thanks again...A BIG thank you for droppin' by this morning and sharing my goody post...stay dry...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

A Fun Evening at my Upline Meeting

2011-09-07T07:28:00.003-04:00

I want to share a few of the card fronts we shared at my uplines meeting last week...I love them.

This birthday card was made by Debbie...she used the new Blossom Bouquet triple punch to make the bows on the packages...thank you for my card sample Debbie...I absolutely love it.

Pam made this card front using the new stamp set Always Grateful from the new 2011-2012 Holiday Mini catty...thanks for my sample card front Pam...I love it.

This card front was made by Jody...she used the Decorative Label Punch and the top note die to make this fabulous card...the ribbon is gorgeous...thank you Jody for the adorable card front...I'm definitely loving it.

Finally...this is the card I made to give the ladies using Rose Red Decor Elements... Blossom Bouquet and Doily triple punches...you can find the info for it under August 25th.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing these amazing projects with me...the ladies did a fabulous job...and I absolutely love them...thanks again ladies.
Are we sick of the rain yet???...rain...rain go away come again another day...lol...enjoy the soggy day ladies...it's a perfect morning to stay in and stamp...or catch up on those forgotten projects...I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Last weekend of summer

2011-09-05T07:05:00.005-04:00

Thanks to all the service men...women and their families for all they give up to keep our country and our people safe...Thank You just doesn't seem enough.

I am lucky enough to be spending this last official weekend of summer with my family and beautiful grand children...of course my grandson thinks I should play with him 24-7...lol...how can I resist when he says "pease grammer"...I find my self jumping up to do whatever he wants...lol.

I hope you are having a great weekend too...lets say a little prayer for the victims of last weekends storm...I hope that their cleanup is going well and they will get the help they desperately need from the government.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by and chatting with me this morning...enjoy the rest of the day...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Happy Weekend

2011-09-04T17:19:00.004-04:00

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weekend so far...we're expecting some rain tonight and tomorrow...a great time for me to catch up on some unfinished projects...a week ago today we had a terrible storm...many of us had no electricity and flooding of our homes...what a difference a week makes...hope everyone is safe.

Thanks to all our service men...women...and their families for all they do for us and this wonderful country...Thank You.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning...I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Holiday Stocking Gift Tags

2011-09-01T12:18:00.012-04:00

I made these cards at my upline meeting last week...actually it was just the stockings...but when I got home...I made gift tags out of them...if they look funny it's because they got wet over the weekend when the ceiling in my craft room had some leaking...but believe me...I'm not complaining at all...what happened to me can't be compared to some of the poor people who have lost homes and everything they own...my buddy Carol has electric...but no phone service since last Saturday...I heard on the local news this morning that she and everyone in town will probably get it back this weekend...I plan to just keep these as samples...and I'll be able to make another one.

On this stocking I had an embossed star scrap that I added to it...the stocking accents die is so cute.

This stocking has a plain star but I chalked the edges...this new holiday DSP promises to be my fav the coming holiday season...lol.

These stockings can also be used as gift card holders...they are just the right size to tuck those little cards into...or even some cold hard cash.

Here is the easy recipe:
Stamp: To sentiment.
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Card stock: Frostwood Lodge DSP (absolutely yummy paper)...whisper white...daffodil delight...crumb cake...and lucky limeade.
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Ink: cherry cobbler and lucky limeade.
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Chalk: stampin' pastels.
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Punches: Bigz Holiday Stocking, originals stocking accents, and tasteful trim dies...long and jewelry tags...and 1/16" hand held circle.
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Additional supplies: maraschino and peapod bakers twine...snail...glue dots...star, lime green, and red crystal bling.

Thanks so much for droppin' by this evening and checking out my project...I had so much fun with it and will be making more...enjoy this fabulous evening...I hope everyone has a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Just a Musical Note Journal

2011-08-31T15:12:00.012-04:00

I'm running a little behind on my posts...and hurricane Irene didn't make it any easier...I had no electric or phone service for a couple of days...but I'm not complaining...there is much worse going on out there than my little problem...lets keep everyone in our prayers who had this terrible destruction uproot their daily lives...there is still people out there without electric or fresh water.

This is the project we made in class last week...I didn't take pics of all the pages that had sentiments...but I did take three of them so you could take a peek at what it looks like.

Can you see the cute tabs.

Look at the yummy ribbon.

Here are my love notes.

Here are my notes for peace.

Here are my Blessing notes.

Here is the easy altered recipe:
Stamp sets: graceful words...wonderful words I and II...just a note and when you care sentiments.
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Card stock: assorted scraps...hard cover tall journal...and musical note chipboard.
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Ink: crushed curry...green galore...blue ballet...cherry cobbler...pixie pink...and only orange.
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Markers: stampin' write.
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Punches: 2X3 and large ovals...jewelry tag...1/16" hand held circle...and rounded tab.
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Additional supplies: striped ribbon...green crystal bling...snail...and blue brad.

The journal on the back has this adorable "when you care enough" sentiment...this project for the stampin' ladies couldn't have been any easier...we loved it.

Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing the stampin' ladies quick project...hope you are all having a great day and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Hurricane Irene

2011-08-27T08:43:00.005-04:00

Irene...Please don't be mean.

Stay safe everyone.

Clipart used from the following website.
www.weatherclipart.net

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Thank You Flower Card Swap

2011-08-25T15:01:00.002-04:00

These are some of the card fronts I started for my swap tonight at my uplines class...this will be my first swap...they are so quick and easy...no stamping is involved for these.

I made fronts so that they can add to any colour card stock that they want at a later date if they decide to use them for someone.

I absolutely love the blue ribbon...it is so soft and stays exactly how you want it to stay...just beautiful I think...I also had to add my tiny mini tags that I love so much.

This is the recipe:

Card stock: whisper white...baja breeze...regal rose...pear pizzazz...rose red flower decor elements...jelly flower sticker...and white printer paper.
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Punches: jewelry tag...blossom bouquet and doily triple layers...1/16" hand held circle...and thank you folder.
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Additional supplies: Honolulu blue rayon ribbon...brown flower and gold brads...snail adhesive...fiskar cutter...and score-it board.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning...I'm going to run to the supermarket and pick up some cookies or chips for tonight...hope to get there and back before the rain...we are already getting bad weather from hurricane Irene...have a safe day...and a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Any Occasion Gift Tags

2011-08-23T15:09:00.001-04:00

Here is a class project that the stampin' ladies had fun with...and we are trying to keep our promise to have beautiful gift tags to go with our cards...the butterflies and flowers were gently rolled around a pencil to give them the soft curl.

The butterflies have a darker colour card stock behind them to give it a look of shadows.

The flower on this tag makes me think of Hawaii...lol...or should I say Aloha.

Here is the recipe:
Stamp sets: teeny tiny wishes...flight of the butterfly.
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Card stock: white...wisteria wonder...pink pirouette...daffodil delight...wild wasabi...and assorted scraps.
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Ink: lucky limeade...daffodil delight...and melon mambo.
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Punches: elegant lines and island floral folders...large oval...word window...jewelry tag...scallop square...1/16" and 1/4" hand held circles.
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Additional supplies: red metallic brads...floral brad...pink silk flower...lemon drop and peapod bakers twine...big shot...snail...and fiskar cutter.

Thanks for stoppin' by and taking a peek at our class project this morning...I really hate to say this...BUT...Wow...it's really cold this morning...enjoy your day and I hope it's nice wherever you all are...have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Sweet Treats-1

2011-08-22T11:59:00.001-04:00

Here is another cuppy cake card to share this morning...the brow DSP reminds me of chocolate...perfect for this card.

This is the recipe:

Stamp set: teeny tiny wishes.
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Card stock: whisper white...assorted scraps...cream shipping tag from Staples...and white printer paper.
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Ink: early espresso...and pacific point.
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Punches: build a cupcake...small rectangle tag...wide and large ovals...1/16" hand held circle...and swiss dots folder.
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Additional supplies: pewter brads...soft moss dot sheer ribbon...red sizzix...snail adhesive...stampin' dimensionals...fiskar...and score-it.

I absolutely love the shipping tag...but sadly to say I haven't used any lately...I will have to dig some up to use in other projects.

Thanks so much for droppin' by this morning and sharing another card with me...enjoy the beautiful morning...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Lunch Time

2011-08-21T17:45:00.001-04:00

My grand daughter is patiently waiting for her lunch...now that I have my grandson all set up...such a patient baby.

I want to wish my beautiful daughter a very happy birthday today...she's having a wonderful day...Thanks for droppin' by this morning...I seem to be coming down with a cold...so I'm going to hit the bed today...I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Wishing You (holiday Cheer)

2011-08-20T08:11:00.000-04:00

Here is the other version of the card we made in class last weekend...This card shows a Christmas version...lots of work involved...but so much fun to make.

When the recipient gets this holiday...they will think what a nice card.

Again as with the all occasion card...the WOW! factor is on the inside.

This is the recipe:

Stamps: loads of love...loads of fun...loads of love accessories...s/a double line stitch and wheel time for a tree.
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Card stock: whisper white...cherry cobbler...assorted scraps...and white printer paper.
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Ink: early espresso and poppy parade
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Pencils: water color pencils.
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Chalk:stampin' pastels.
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Punches: decorative label...1/16" hand held circle...word window...2X3", scallop and large ovals...jewelry tag...top note die and distressed strip folder.
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Additional supplies: green glass brad...stampin' dimensionals...peapod bakers twine...red crystal bling...fiskar cutter...score-it...big shot...snail adhesive...and s/u mini glue dots.

Once you make a couple of these cards it goes faster than when you made the first one...the possibility of all the different occasion that you can make these cards for are limitless...Thanks for droppin' by this morning and sharing another class project with my stampin' ladies and me...enjoy your morning...and I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

Good Morning Grammer and G'Pa

2011-08-19T05:33:00.001-04:00

A breakfast for champions...my grandson enjoying a fabulous breakfast this morning...yogurt with fresh strawberries...eggs...pancakes and a glass of milk...lol.

Thanks for stopping by...have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley

5 petal Flower Punch Gift Tag

2011-08-18T08:09:00.002-04:00

I absolutely love how these two tags turned out...I promised myself I was going to make more tags to go with my cards...and these are perfect...they will coordinate with some cards I've already made with the 5 petal flower punch...the background on these two tags were hand stamped instead of embossing.

This tag has a soft look to it...and would be great to give a female friend.

Even though this card has the flower...the dark blue makes it perfect for a guy.

Here is my recipe:
Stamp sets: teeny tiny wishes...sprinkles...punches potpourri.
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Card stock: assorted scraps.
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Ink: pacific point and early espresso.
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Punches: 5 petal flower...scallop and 3/4" circles...2 1/4" scallop square...scallop and large ovals.
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Additional supplies: white satin ribbon...white bakers twine...stampin' demensionals...snail...brass and silver brads.

Thanks for stoppin' by this morning...it's pouring down here in the city this morning...so I'm going to stay inside and relax...wish I had bought more projects down with me to work on...thanks for droppin' by...I hope you all have a stampin' good time.

Stampin' HUGZ
Beverley