Stamping with Kim

Merry Monday Challenge #4

I didn't think it would happen this week - but lookie here, peeps!!  I managed to join the Merry Monday Challenge #4!!

In spite of all the rain outside, my mind was on snow and ice skating.  I tried it once - a few times, actually, when we lived in Colorado.  I never could get up enough courage to be very good at it.  But watching figure skaters is one of my favorite things to do.  If I ever get to be a kid again, I'm going to learn ice skating while I'm young!!

Back to the card now!

Here is LESLEY'S SKETCH.  I'm still lovin' the simplicity of these sketches!!

Instead of going with a traditional "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", I decided to turn this one into a Holiday Notecard.  This sentiment fit perfectly with what was in my brain!!  I think that's a good thing....hmm....!!

Anyway, the reason I was sweating getting this Challenge done is because hubby & I have been busy, busy, busy designing our SOON TO BE REMODELED KITCHEN and ALL NEW BACK PORCH!!  It's been a long time in the works - but we signed off on the contracts this afternoon & work will begin within the next couple of weeks!!  And yes, I WILL be posting "before" and "after" pictures...and probably a few in-betweens!

Also, hubby is going in for surgery TOMORROW MORNING!!  He's been having lots of back problems for months & months (that means YEARS).  He finally decided he just can't take it any longer - so he's taking care of it at 7:00 am tomorrow.  Your thoughts & prayers will be much appreciated!!!

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me today!  I will try to post a quick note over the weekend to give you status on Steve's surgery.  He loves stampers, too!!  Happy stamping!!

 

 

Remembering my good friends!

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TODAY!!!

I absolutely adore this new paper from SU!  And guess what...it's FREE!!!  Now what could be better than that?!!

This new "EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT" paper is one of the free products available during Sale-A-Bration with each $50 purchase.  The colors in it are stunning for spring!!  I also love that there are so many other coordinating products available - like ribbons & brads and a stamp set!  Whoever said "matchy matchy" is not good??!!!  I think it's the best!!

For this card I've combined one of my favorite sayings from "Herb Inspirations", with Very Vanilla,Pure Poppy and Lucky Limeade cs.  Ink is Chocolate Chip.  Flowers & edges are sponged with CC, and teeny tiny pearl rhinestones added.  Tasteful Trims Sizzix die finish off the front ribbon. 

To see all the free products, and to place your order, simply CLICK HERE and start shopping!!

Happy Stamping!!  and HAPPY SALE-A-BRATION!!

 

Just thinkin' about tomorrow!!

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TOMORROW!!

CLICK HERE

for SU! catalogs, FREE products, and start your order today!  Remember, shipping is usually a little slower during SAB, so place your order early.

I'll be back tomorrow with another great card idea.... until then....

Happy Shopping!!

Every day holds the possibility of a miracle!!

Have you ever noticed this little quote from the SU! stamp set "Peace Within"??  I must admit that I've owned the set for a while, but just now READ the quote.  It's quite beautiful.  I can see myself using this quite a bit.

I got a little adventurous with this card & that's quite impressive for me these days!! I made the little rosette from scratch!!  Yeah, I know, borderline genius.  (bwahaha!)  It was easy.  I started by punching a 1 1/4" circle from the big sheets of Sticky Adhesive, and then punched a 1/8" hole in the center to hold my brad in place (which will be put in last).  Then I took an 18"-21" strip of the new SU! ribbon in the Occasions Mini catty, and twisted it over & over & over.  As I twisted, I adhered it to the sticky circle, starting in the middle & working my way to the outer edge.  When it was all stuck in place, I popped the brad into the center.  Then I tucked the other end of the ribbon around to the back & stuck it down nice & tight with another piece of sticky strip.  Then it was attached to the sentiment & front of card with more sticky strip.  I don't think it's going anywhere!!!

These beautiful new DSP's are from the new Occasions Mini, too.  gorgeous!

I'm anxiously awaiting SALE-A-BRATION to start next week!  Isn't that funny??  I'm holding MY OWN ORDER to place on the first day of Sale-a-bration just so I can get some of the FREE PRODUCTS!!  And to think I became a SU! demonstrator FOURTEEN YEARS AGO - and I still love getting those boxes from UPS....and FREE STUFF!!  Love it!!  (check MY WEBSITE for the free products with every $50 purchase)

Happy Friday to you!!  Thanks for visiting today!!

 

Merry Monday Challenge #3

OK, it's time for a huge confession here...

I am LOVE, LOVE, LOVING THESE MERRY MONDAY CHALLENGES!!  YessireeBob!!!  This week is #3, and I am so happy to say that I have actually joined in on all three!  woo hoo me!!

Here is the sketch for this week.  Don't you love the simplicity of it??  I do!!  This is a card that I can make quickly & easily - and yes, I made more than one.  (insert another "woo hoo" here!)

So, if you would like to join the challenge this week, jump on over to LESLEY'S SITE and see all of the beautiful creations she has there for you.  I bet you can use some inspiration just lilke me :)

Happy Wednesday!  And thanks for visiting today!!