Autumn...

These nugget treats are perfect for the upcoming season.

The wood block stamps are oldies but goodies that were in my stash.

Sentiments are from Rosie's Roadshow and Amuse and the images are from PSX.

These would be perfect for your dinner table at your next party.

another beauty

One of my favorite stamp sets to use for a sympathy card is beautiful day by Altenew.

It is so pretty when layered with color. You can add as much or as little color as you like. I added the flowers to the bottom of this embossed card. So beautiful!

with sympathy

This card was made by using several embossing folders. I used the cherry blossom folder for the bottom of the card. I cut it in half and then added the top half of the with sympathy embossing folder. I added a strip of paper tape from amuse studio. A simple yet beautiful card.

rejoice

These cards could be used for any occasion.

It is a simple card to make using an embossing folder. The cards already have the watercolor marks on them. I just embossed the front. Added some ribbon and a very nice card instantly.

the best friend ever...

Found this cute owl embossing folder at StampAway. The sentiments are from amuse studio and the little flowers are from the stampin up winter catalog. My friend Sylvia gave me some for my birthday...the winter catalog is not available til Sept. 1

Such a cute yet very simple card.

Your're the Sweetest

I love making treats with Hershey Nuggets. I found these tins at PaperTrey.

I used washi tape to cover the nuggets and the sentiment is from Stampin Up.

The stitched tag is from Amuse Studio.

welcome little one

I found this cute little stamp at Morning Star at Stampaway.

I love the little baby peeking out of the pram.

Sentiment is from Amuse Studio.

thank you!

I got this cute stamp set free at Stampaway from Paper Sweeties.

They had an awesome booth and I loved all their products!

Such a fun set!

ring dish

A friend of mine gave me a personalized ring holder that her sister made. I just love it!

She did the lettering and name on her cameo silhouette using vinyl.

So talented.

Look at the cute packaging!

Be sure to check out her facebook page and if you need a gift idea she has so many good ones...and she will ship right to you!

sweet treat!

My boss made me a plate of cookies for my birthday! They were so yummy!

She also found a hilarious card! It's perfect!

celebrations galore

Our kitchen table looked like a Hallmark store!

We both celebrated our birthdays last week and our anniversary was earlier this month.

We get happy mail just about all month long!

Some of Joe's handmade birthday cards....these are so special!

Here are my handmade birthday cards. Love each and every one!

treat box

We made this cute box at Sylvia's card class last week. It is filled with Hershey Hugs...hence the sentiment we added to the outside...so cute!

Card class

Another fabulous card class at Sylvia's this week!

Love the friend card the most!

Sylvia is so talented with her card making. She teaches us new techniques and makes us think outside the box. This is why I love taking her classes...though I still am not a fan of glitter. Thank you Sylvia for your talent, humour, and friendship!

Gift card holders

I made these cute gift card holders using a die from amuse studio.

Simple and cute.

the front side of the gift card has the tied ribbon.

Happy Beer-thday!

Yesterday was the hubby's birthday and I made him this card using one of my new stamp sets I bought at StampAway! Fun card and fun stamp set!

StampAway Fun!

Friday night Sylvia and I went to the preview party at Stampaway and had a blast! I wish we would have gotten a picture together...next year we won't forget. 

I guess I did not get enough of the fun that my stamp club/craft club went on Saturday morning. We had so much fun...these ladies are awesome!

We laughed, we cried, we shopped...then we laughed and cried and shopped some more!

Colleen...with her FREE bag...of course she is now known as the high roller shopper.

Lookin good Colleen!

Ran into more of my stamping friends....Gena and Carolyn! So happy to have seen them.

We love our stamps!

Photos courtesy of the Stampaway photographer. Where's Karen?

I know she was there! If you look close you will see Regina and I purchasing our must have stamp set. You can also see Colleen and Casey conversing over where to go next and you see Shari looking for her next great buy....but where's Karen?

What better way to top off the day with a little lunch and show and tell.

Chilis was the place to be...delicious and cheap...since we spent all our money at Stamp Away!

Until next year.....

It's time...

Stamp Away here we come! 

I sent a few of these out to some of my stamping friends who I thought might be interested in going to the Stamp Away Convention.

This is an Art Impression set I saw at Micheals the other day and knew I had to have it!

The sentiment "stamps this way" sold me on it.

I just love a new set of stamps...don't you?!

Let the FUN begin!

trick or treat?

Trick or Treat? 

Yes, I started working on some Halloween Treats the other day.

I found this cute little mummy at the bin at Michaels. 

He is pretty darn cute...don't ya think?

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my sister and her husband today!

I love these flowers from Altenew...you can build them up with coordinating colors and they turn out so pretty every time. The sentiment is from amuse studio.

getting ready...

School is right around the corner and it's time to get ready

 for those kiddos and teachers heading back.

A friend of mine asked me to make her some treats for the pre-school teachers where she works....here is what I came up with.

I love creating new treats using Hershey nuggets...these are so darling...makes me wish I had some kids going to school....okay...maybe not.

The nuggets are covered with washi tape and the words I printed on my computer. The school house is an old...and I mean old amuse artstamp clear set from long ago.

so many wishes...

Joe and I received so many wonderful wishes for our 30th anniversary.

Here are a few of the cards that were homemade....they all are so lovely.

Thank you for making us feel so loved!

Cheers to us!

Today Joe and I celebrate our 30th anniversary!

I made this card just for him using the Altenew floral set and the Concord and 9th script set.

The number die is from amuse studio.

the inside is just as important!

Happy Anniversary to my sweetie!