Stampin' Success Case

I cased this card out of the July Stampin' Success. All I did was change the colors and papers. The scalloped square reminds me of the little doilies you see in antique stores. I'm still working on not getting so many shadows in my pictures. If any one has any tips please feel free to share your advice with me. I'm considering getting a new camera as well. I usually lean more to a Nikon camera but I've seen some really great Canon cameras as well. I'd really like at least a 12 mega pixel camera. I'd love to hear which kind of cameras you have and love using.

All Material Stampin' Up:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Papers: Pretty In Pink, Old Olive, Whisper White, U R Sweet DSP (Simply Scrappin')
Inks: Old Olive
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Beautiful Butterflies Big Shot Die, White Flower Button From Button Latte, Linen Thread, Old Olive Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Andrew's Card To Daddy

This is the card that my 8 year old son made for his Dad. He worked so hard on it and came up with and created the entire card on his own. He looked so sweet working on his dad's card. It's hard to see but it says "Stuck On You Dad" he stamped stuck on you and wrote in Dad. The card is a little beat up because he hid it underneath his mattress so his dad would not see it. My daughter is not into card making and opted to give dad a card that I made.

I really could not ask for a better husband and father for our children. He is an amazing man and is so good to us. There isn't anything he wouldn't do for me and the kids. He is doing an incredible job of helping me raise our kids. I can already see that because he is such a wonderful role model that Andrew is a lot like his dad...it makes me so proud!!! Lily is turning out to be an amazing young lady as well and both of our kids make us feel incredibly proud to be their parents. My husband's love for us is amazing and everyday I thank God for sending him to me. I never take it for granted that I am blessed.

All Stampin Up Materials:
Stamps: Choo Choo, Moose You, Right On Track Wheel
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Close To Cocoa, Brocade Blue

Fifth Avenue Meets Bermuda & Razzleberry

I really wanted to make a card that combined the two new Stampin' Up In colors: Bermuda Bay & Rich Razzleberry. I thought the two colors would be a great combo. I have to say that I really like these two colors they just make me happy. I stamped the Fifth Avenue flower on watercolor paper and it took a very long time to watercolor. But I love to watercolor I find that it relaxes me and is kind of therapeutic. In fact whenever I buy new stamping stuff my excuse to my husband is that it is cheaper to stamp than to see a shrink. Stamping is very effective therapy for me and a stress reliever...I'm sure some of you can relate. :D

Mostly Stampin' Up Materials:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Oval All
Papers: Watercolor, Going Gray, Basic Gray
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Pop Dots, Crystal Stickles (Ranger)

Razzleberry Bird

OMG! I'm in love with this stamp set Wings Of Friendship and the new In Color Rich Razzleberry! I am a big fan of purple and this is by far my favorite Stampin' Up purple. I even love the name of the color. Now if I could only figure out how to not get shadows in my pictures...notice the shadow from the ribbon. I cased this great layout from one of Linda Mcclain's cards you can check out her beautiful blog here: LMac's Catered Crops

Mostly Stampin' Up Materials:

Stamps-Wings Of Friendship
Papers- Rich Razzleberry, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Walk In The Park DSP
Inks- Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories- Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Papertrey Ink Glitter Button In White

For A One Of A Kind Teacher

I made this card for Andy's second grade teacher Mrs. Wagner. I slipped a Target gift card into this card and he gave it to her on the last day of school. We truly have been very lucky so far in preschool and elementary all of his teachers have been the BEST. The end of the school year has always been difficult for us because it always involves leaving a wonderful teacher behind. Mrs. Wagner is an amazing person and we were so blessed that she was Andy's teacher this past school year. He told us as he was getting into the car after the last day of school that he was going to miss her SO much. He is my sentimental kid and it just touched me when he told me because I could tell he was trying so hard to fight back tears. This only confirmed for me what I already knew, that she is an amazing teacher and person. She just gives so much of herself to those kids and truly loves them like her own. I always felt so comfortable sending Andy to her everyday I knew he was in good hands. She makes her students feel like they are in their second home in her class. I even get a little choked up just typing this (he gets the sentimental side from me). It takes a very special teacher to touch your heart like this....Mrs. Wagner is One Of A Kind!!!

To all you teachers out there that care so much and make a difference in our child's lives....please know that you are loved and very much appreciated. God bless you for all you do! ~Hugs~

All Stampin' Up Materials:

Stamps: One Of A Kind
Papers: Print Patterns Pack IN Almost Amethyst, Kraft, Whisper White
Inks: Old Olive, Kraft Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot Die Flower Daisies #2, Top Note Die, Oval Punch, Linen Thread, Old Olive Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Non SU White Button, Corner Rounder, Pop Dots

Birthday Bot

Sorry about all the shadows in this picture I made this early this morning. I was anxious to get a picture of this card but I think it is the wrong time of day for that. I'm very pleased with the new Stampin' Up catty there are so many neat boy sets that really do appeal to boys. All I have to say is it's about time...lol!


Mostly Stampin' Up materials:

Stamps: Lots Of Bots
Papers: Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Urban Garden DSP
Inks: Black Staz On, Basic Gray, Pacific Point, Baza Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot & Stars #2 Die, Small Star Punch. Black Brads, Pop Dots, Pacific Point Ribbon, Spots & Dots Cuttlebug Folder, Blender Pen