STAMPIN' UP: LACY & LOVELY

Two days and counting!!!  That's what Stampin' Up Demonstrator's love to do:  count the days until Convention.  I missed going last year, so will be making up for it this year.  I'm right on schedule with all my "must do" list of things, so that is kind of scary because that means I must have forgotten something.  I will go over my list one more time, then complete my list of things to do before leaving for the airport (yep, I have lots of lists going right now).

Anyway, thought I would post a card before I left because the only pictures you will see for the next week will be from Convention.  I needed a couple of "new" thank you cards, so this is what I came up with:

Stampin' Up product used:  Lacy & Lovely Stamp Set, Whisper White Card Stock, Rasberry Ripple and Primrose Petals Classic Ink, Dahlia Adornment, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, and Large Delicate Doilies Sizzlits' Die.

This is a picture of my Prickly Pears -- the only plant that I can grow!!! 

Actually these grow without any work from me -- I don't even have to water them!! 

I love going to Patty Bennett's blog because she has the most beautiful flowers.  And then there are mine -- oh well!!

Come back next week for Convention pictures!!

Until Then,
Sandi

"Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst."  -- John 4:14
Only Jesus, the Living Water, can satisfy the thirsty soul.

STAMPIN UP: TWO BY TWO!!

Do you remember that saying, “Be careful what you wish for?”  Well all of you out there (me included, but especially Tamie Ackerson), should be saying that to yourself right about now.  Remember about 3 months ago when we were all complaining about the cold weather and wishing Spring would get here??  Well, obviously we all wished a little too much – we bypassed Spring again this year and went right into August dog days!!!  The last time I went outside today, it was 100 degrees!  Good news, it will only be in the mid-90s tomorrow (or so they say, which you know we can’t count on).  I really feel sorry for those living south of us.  Needless to say, the swimming pond had another big day of visitors. 

I did sneak in a little time today to pull out one of my new stamps and make a card – it felt sooooo gooood!!!  Nothing spectacular, but something a little different than all the samples I have been seeing (definitely not what you would have thought I would want to use for my first try using a new stamp).  I actually feel in love with it immediately upon seeing it in the new catalog.  And here it is:

Isn't this just the cutest baby shower card!!  This uses the new single stamp, "Two by Two."  I used Confetti White, Marina Mist, Soft Suede, and Watercolor Card Stock; Watercolor Crayons; and the new Fancy Fan and Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Before leaving, I want to show you what my dearest friend sent to me (she always sends me the most beautiful and unusual gifts and this was no exception – except it is also cute, cute, cute!!). 

All of my kids thought this was so cute, but they thought it was just a couch!  Nope, it is a tissue box cover; made out of Stampin' Up's retired Deck the Halls Fabric.  And to answer your question:  "No, I don't have a pattern -- darn!!"  But I am for sure going to make one, as it looks pretty easy.  I have to make a couple more with our current fabric!!

I just had to show you one more picture -- it's just so cute!!

Until next time,

Sandi

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”  -- Ephesians 4:32

“Lord, let the power of forgiveness be at work in my life today and always.”  -- Erick Fellman