tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311854532024-03-05T18:30:53.352-05:00Stampin with Melodya bit about scrapping, stamping and my family of 6Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-46196587574293087862008-02-27T08:45:00.003-05:002008-02-27T09:00:25.565-05:00Color Challenge<div>I am a challenge junkie! I love them...I try to do them all although sometimes they just don't work out. Here is one that did work out for me. The color challenge on Splitcoaststampers yesterday was Basic Balck, River Rock, & Whisper White. It makes for such an elegant beautiful combination. I could see these colors for wedding invitations or anything formal. I think this could be one of my most favoritist (is that a real word?) cards that I have ever made!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171656822944594034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCnHn_DNRS1BZ39w3SVeZ6hY30qYjTtKUMLhfMUTj3QUU2WK7aXwbmZWojQWMV4JAsRHB1v_N-rGmzenVWz91JbV1yvqOaBNuKkWkFstkyQZ0tbJIYrVmQw42KyLqfPfBxXFR/s320/IMG_2788.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Card ingredients: </span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Paper: River Rock, Basic Black, Whisper White</span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Ink: Sahara Sand, Basic Black</span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Accesories: Cuttlebug Folder-Tiny Mosaic, Ticket Corner Punch, Large & Small Oval Punch, Brads-Making Memories, White Organdy Ribbon</span></p>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-20918437141595494192008-02-25T09:01:00.003-05:002008-02-25T09:13:53.085-05:00Bad Blogger AwardWow...I really let it slip this time didn't I! Almost 3 months...I believe that is a record!<br /><br /><br /><br />I think I am going to start making monthly resolutions...a few for March will be:<br />1. try to post at least ever other day<br />2. Stamp a card at least 3 times a week<br />3. Use up my stash!<br /><br /><br /><br />I am getting my ducks in a row for my Open House on March 9th & getting my make-n-takes ready. This is one card we will be making. I also made this for the Try a New Technique on Splitcoast - using more that 1 patterened paper.<br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170919196671244354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVB_owll0smmPE38C70QqvSXs5JYZA2x487JaI58l5793mAWoL8dChHz7YIoo8B2CNaY99yPTUI2XclMm_FUDairIOUTWnJBsOnazUWrAh2fScHVyzZleGTHYch0_Hj0jfp9H/s320/IMG_2787.JPG" border="0" />Ingredients:</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Paper: Stampin Up - Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Designer Paper - Ginger Blossom</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ink: Basic Black</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Accessories: Prima Flowers, Brad - Making Memories, Ribbon - Stampin Up<br /></p></span>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-7000678441299639592007-12-06T19:53:00.000-05:002007-12-06T20:09:37.603-05:00Retiring List & Some News<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCCxTao_8txx3uc6trP7njSrc3ANBlD2zojNFzSwBu8TPKwQ_3m2YHXlkgz3jaeqerT-nBHOu7avLD6DajKRTik1seHLu2B3_9E01TCrtJkresk-dWbeg9nL_B0xl9uutJ90Q/s1600-h/100_4970.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141031190570260898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCCxTao_8txx3uc6trP7njSrc3ANBlD2zojNFzSwBu8TPKwQ_3m2YHXlkgz3jaeqerT-nBHOu7avLD6DajKRTik1seHLu2B3_9E01TCrtJkresk-dWbeg9nL_B0xl9uutJ90Q/s320/100_4970.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well...it is that time again! The retired list came out on the 1st and once again I lost over 20 sets and there weren't that many on the list! I can't believe that City of David is retiring! I *heart* this stamp set so much! I have used it on all my Christmas Cards. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here is the list so you can see what you have that is retiring. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/9276.asp">http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/9276.asp</a></div><div> </div><div>Card Details: All from Stampin' Up! - Stamps - City of David, Paper - Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Vellum Cardstock, Watercolored on Backside of Vellum, Ink - Staz-On</div><br /><div></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-9582081257963262192007-12-01T15:45:00.001-05:002007-12-01T15:45:36.289-05:00My Elf Name<table width="350" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td bg align="center" style="color:#F88B8B;"><span style="'color:black;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><b>Your Elf Name Is...</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#73EAA0"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/elfnamegenerator/elf3.gif" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color:#000000;"><center><strong>Happy Fruit Cake</strong></center></span></td></tr></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/elfnamegenerator/">What's" Your Elf Name?</a></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-72339868819811285952007-11-19T15:39:00.000-05:002007-11-19T15:59:50.694-05:00Sometimes Life Happens!<div align="center"> Well, you think you are doing good and then BAMM...life happens.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134656027727829186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIhoFQIOn_CTqU-YKQrvzWtSpFaWQHLNJTfag2sLZcqOfT3OypovZatG6iqFyUKeVhHjyp1-NPD_jEKmn6JQ7SoYGab2XkYb6yd-rexZ1zNKiHE92zhOZZ3lUga8fsPmogr0K/s320/IMG_2179.JPG" border="0" /> My friend and I completed are craft fair, we made about $200 between the 2 of us. Had a LOT of foot traffic but not a lot of buyers as some years. I am trying to find another I can be a part of before Chrismas so I can unload some of this stuff and start making some Spring things before the spring craft fairs start up.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2B5idGxbsRRKbOZ4vtlPWUpbWanNSMwWogzv3cWPNHOFKnl47P9TfjCgGrmME02Q-WHeb0ANPNQYoNvFLn9VNe9ohTrqfLSR87mtwipbFCt2diRKSFrV-9u0IYHBF_JgdooWS/s1600-h/IMG_2355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134657402117363922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2B5idGxbsRRKbOZ4vtlPWUpbWanNSMwWogzv3cWPNHOFKnl47P9TfjCgGrmME02Q-WHeb0ANPNQYoNvFLn9VNe9ohTrqfLSR87mtwipbFCt2diRKSFrV-9u0IYHBF_JgdooWS/s320/IMG_2355.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAwZSNUlToUJeU6sUugSV0mwmUL1pxpboZdXI86LPXWZa19PewZ4hsi80_n2TJivvfp4LIuZ4sIZabnJIlHibNpgIFNb_oTw3xHzta4Y8rHeWp1DgCXYzij3IE9U_P_mDKA3A/s1600-h/IMG_2364.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134657762894616802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAwZSNUlToUJeU6sUugSV0mwmUL1pxpboZdXI86LPXWZa19PewZ4hsi80_n2TJivvfp4LIuZ4sIZabnJIlHibNpgIFNb_oTw3xHzta4Y8rHeWp1DgCXYzij3IE9U_P_mDKA3A/s320/IMG_2364.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /> My oldest son will turn 14 tomorrow.<br /></p><div align="center">I really can't believe it. We had a "piggy back" birthday party yesterday with my cousin's 16th birthday party. A big crowd at the house! </div><p align="center"><br />Yes, his cake is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, we had already had cake from earlier and then we had a chili dinner with the family, we figured that was enough...plus he enjoyed..hard part was blowing out all the candles! It was one large flame!<br /><br /></p><p align="center">I am working on some of the holiday gift challenges on Splitcoast right now. I have been trying to make a pennant banner for the last couple of days, maybe I can get it done while the boys are at scouts tonight.<br /></p><br />I will leave you with the CUTEST picture from yesterday's events. My 18 mo. nephew went missing for about 5 minutes...we found him doing what he loves to do best!! Have a great night!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134658712082389234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHnSGQ3IYKq8wsJ14Vy2_7MQAtimzegnqn2L_7KBFvSwC9c-ozVfYJpa_Z43ywR5MWPvQ2BQTMXS80ZCX0sSC4joDnhCFtTSgR1jbmnhRGFOxffgbyYGp3IYMHoPeB9Ry3osC/s320/IMG_2380.JPG" border="0" />Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-55815641005391058222007-10-29T12:10:00.000-04:002007-10-29T12:25:27.236-04:00Inspired by AliI loved the Christmas frame Ali Edwards pictured on her blog here <a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/photos/holiday_projects_2006/holiday2.html">http://aliedwards.typepad.com/photos/holiday_projects_2006/holiday2.html</a>. Christmas is my favorite time of the year, the smells, the music & the sights!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98bieihGBV4cmx_KFOyLSRoBgHBoN7A96ql8dxpfeEsiK3_gXtevXL4Mt1gWYmR98DzxVPjy3T1adEmYpGsXDVyJozSG3bov007h0YmUl8xiS_oY7vGA91qiREfWznfK1uJQn/s1600-h/100_4958.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126794673764780626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98bieihGBV4cmx_KFOyLSRoBgHBoN7A96ql8dxpfeEsiK3_gXtevXL4Mt1gWYmR98DzxVPjy3T1adEmYpGsXDVyJozSG3bov007h0YmUl8xiS_oY7vGA91qiREfWznfK1uJQn/s320/100_4958.jpg" border="0" /></a>These frames were so easy and did not take any time at all. My first frame is from last year Stampin' Up! Christmas paper. I made one of the little origami Christmas trees that I had seen on SCS. I stamped one of the little $1 Micheal's stamps (Christmas tree row) and Holiday Hello from Stampin' Up! Circle of Friendship. All the paper was peiced together, they were all scraps that I had in a little baggie.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMg2tFI-d3Wc88DDOR2gXJ8PxH7rFbg8FW82ykWMgoU6VAdDMLMOFTBGexDvDgb9uSGfHpNf4-JSvjmJNtIyA2NIpald-mSKXm-ZGFQrbvh3YS_pGLFw3XzbkFb5hpoChbqEvJ/s1600-h/100_4959.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126795000182295138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMg2tFI-d3Wc88DDOR2gXJ8PxH7rFbg8FW82ykWMgoU6VAdDMLMOFTBGexDvDgb9uSGfHpNf4-JSvjmJNtIyA2NIpald-mSKXm-ZGFQrbvh3YS_pGLFw3XzbkFb5hpoChbqEvJ/s320/100_4959.jpg" border="0" /></a>The second frame is paper from Rob & Bob Studio from Provo Craft. I love their fun and funky Christmas colors. The blues, pinks and greens are awesome in the pack of paper, plus it is only $9.99 for 90 sheets at Michael's! Pretty cool I think. The Joy to the World stamp is from a Inkadinkadoo pack.<br /><br /><br />Happy Creating!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-66803974884095664442007-10-25T12:32:00.000-04:002007-10-25T13:09:28.580-04:00Craft Fair Goodies<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6CYiKFdgSwtBYXno52JJsA3GFF3IeOdpE-8jjVZtZT5Ln-UPRyI7IllR4ISsjWYaBGAB0XxylmEBKrZiy-x7E8Q-YmR9BnVYZ0EZf-t-2z6Wv2YtQyAB00KJXEai3107skJE/s1600-h/IMG_2108.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125320267326638642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6CYiKFdgSwtBYXno52JJsA3GFF3IeOdpE-8jjVZtZT5Ln-UPRyI7IllR4ISsjWYaBGAB0XxylmEBKrZiy-x7E8Q-YmR9BnVYZ0EZf-t-2z6Wv2YtQyAB00KJXEai3107skJE/s320/IMG_2108.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>I am FINALLY starting to roll out some goodies for the craft fair! It's about time, the fair is in 1 1/2 weeks! Akk...I better get a move on!<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>I *heart* craft fair time. I think it is a season in itself. I love seeing what other people make and how they use their creativity. I think it jumpstarts my own!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>The frames are from Micheals ($1/each) I coated with mod podge and used it to hold down the Designer Paper from SU! Creative License Simply Scrappin kit. After it was dry I added the embellishments from the stickers inside the kit.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fo1UsLJ13Xa8kgHxmCu4GRwUddszapfoxE5Ik698-Bm72XoWKSIJaKHRnLoJnK6vON0FXMbt8hyVzJGWHuX1zLQDFrVz_DKZGq0yH4UyfF7zg8dVIqEHmgTjYL_XjSj6TfS6/s1600-h/IMG_2109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125315826330454530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fo1UsLJ13Xa8kgHxmCu4GRwUddszapfoxE5Ik698-Bm72XoWKSIJaKHRnLoJnK6vON0FXMbt8hyVzJGWHuX1zLQDFrVz_DKZGq0yH4UyfF7zg8dVIqEHmgTjYL_XjSj6TfS6/s200/IMG_2109.JPG" border="0" /></a>Target had a great deal on Magnetic Acrylic Frames a couple of weeks ago, a 2 pack for 94 cents. I snatched up all they had a used them for the calendars I got at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.stamponthis.com">http://www.blogger.com/www.stamponthis.com</a> . I ahve used various stamps and paper for these. I tried to make at least 2 of the same design, so just in case I have a favorite, I won't feel so bad about swiping it!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><br />When I sell a set of cards I package them in a plastic card storage <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6DBjY5SjSsE7qb16T8po6_J9aplKesRZSfVQxZvy6Jnzq1A8AgVNoJAnhcNMTQ74PfJnGs9Vhkv2dhD7ea8qPWR2AMHAfSR3d_gt8T4le9Oo6XjpUQ4AeatM4hMvzWnOfjRt/s1600-h/IMG_2123.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125317484187830802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6DBjY5SjSsE7qb16T8po6_J9aplKesRZSfVQxZvy6Jnzq1A8AgVNoJAnhcNMTQ74PfJnGs9Vhkv2dhD7ea8qPWR2AMHAfSR3d_gt8T4le9Oo6XjpUQ4AeatM4hMvzWnOfjRt/s200/IMG_2123.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>box. I bought these so long ago, I am not sure where they came from! You can usually fit 6 cards in each box if they are not too bulky. I copy the inside sentiment (if there is one) on plain copy paper and insert it in the back so we don't have to keep opening the box for people to see them.</div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dEn-CbJk9OUiQe1PS_3AUl9Lso7YFx9Br0rNLNP7MF_WMaFSUCvYdRDJkZEJyJsFxOVKb-GKKuFZoSqYEJ51qfpWSEx0sQyqufA6ExaVq1sCO40uWjQs19vJhiXnymqqVvO-/s1600-h/IMG_2124.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125321663191009858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dEn-CbJk9OUiQe1PS_3AUl9Lso7YFx9Br0rNLNP7MF_WMaFSUCvYdRDJkZEJyJsFxOVKb-GKKuFZoSqYEJ51qfpWSEx0sQyqufA6ExaVq1sCO40uWjQs19vJhiXnymqqVvO-/s320/IMG_2124.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div> </div><div> </div><div>I saw these cute little ornaments on Marah Johnson's blog (look over on the right hand side for link) and thought they were so cool! I loved them. I am making these for my craft fair but secretly hoping they do not sell so I can put them on my daughter's silver feather Christmas tree...I think theat would be ROCKIN'!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><p>Hope you all have a great week and happy creating!</p>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-88636766816499131762007-10-22T09:37:00.000-04:002007-10-22T09:45:51.175-04:00Thinking of Selling?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnf-Mgb-eH7GYjAK92WVk4QMayhek7vAeTJIK84pfsqmb9CgJNH_stO_uiUIsgvnglncpnVvkkqqaH9JE5idh5iObVLw-yBDYTKrrr1kJ6ng5ew_CAs3jlCcFcbcIzqYPfKYi5/s1600-h/100_3872_by_Kraftygirl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124156873726072866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnf-Mgb-eH7GYjAK92WVk4QMayhek7vAeTJIK84pfsqmb9CgJNH_stO_uiUIsgvnglncpnVvkkqqaH9JE5idh5iObVLw-yBDYTKrrr1kJ6ng5ew_CAs3jlCcFcbcIzqYPfKYi5/s200/100_3872_by_Kraftygirl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Stampin' Up! Angel Policy has changed. Now to think of places you can sell cards and things!<br /><br />I found this information here: </div><br /><div><a href="http://aleshawalls.blogspot.com/2007/10/thinking-about-selling-cards-you-make.html">http://aleshawalls.blogspot.com/2007/10/thinking-about-selling-cards-you-make.html</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>All changes go into effect on 11/15/07.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://aleshawalls.blogspot.com/2007/10/thinking-about-selling-cards-you-make.html"></a>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-37017802643163138152007-10-21T20:36:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:56:03.455-04:00Pretty Papers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BRGyWdjxFb1bUQjv6oYgjdHryWzTg3U1FlHVIGTFIvnKwTUXVSWXtR60KnVi2lbdQHZtj-dVxOEATuBZpz79JG0hywq0VORDXCbtWTX56MybjvL6G7rAtmVZMQpTIA_gH1HR/s1600-h/3D+Star+Photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BRGyWdjxFb1bUQjv6oYgjdHryWzTg3U1FlHVIGTFIvnKwTUXVSWXtR60KnVi2lbdQHZtj-dVxOEATuBZpz79JG0hywq0VORDXCbtWTX56MybjvL6G7rAtmVZMQpTIA_gH1HR/s200/3D+Star+Photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123953940816304130" /></a><br />Pick a pack of Pretty Papers<br /><br /><br />This is a new Stampin' Up customer special from November 1 - 30th <br /><br />Buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and get 1 FREE ($13.50 Value) <br /><br />No limits and No restrictions <br /><br />What a great time to stock up on your paper crafting supplies or buy some Christmas gifts for the special crafters in your life.<br />The Designer Series paper is 12x12 and features patterns printed on both sides. See page 170 to 173 of the Fall & Winter Catalogue and Page 12 & 19 of the Holiday Mini for all the pretty patterned papers to choose from.<br /><br />Outlaw & Apple Cider Designer Series Paper packs feature warm desert colours and coordinate beautifully with the Boho West collection of stamps (True Friend, Fabulous Flowers, Wanted and Bronc Buster) and accessories.<br /><br />Brocade Background & Le Jardin Designer Series Paper packs have rich hues that blend beautifully with the Tapestry collection of stamps (Illuminations, Brocade Basics, Baroque Motifs & Sweet Sampler) and accessories.<br /><br />Notations No. 2 Designer Series Paper will help create colourful and contemporary projects for your corner office.<br /><br />Holiday Harmony & Wintergreen Designer Series Paper packs are sure to create warm holiday projects.<br /><br />Prints Designer Series Papers come in 16 of the most popular colours including 4 of this seasons In Colour collection.<br /><br />Contact me for more information.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-70812934550933974872007-10-04T12:59:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:56:20.875-04:00Craft Fair Season<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I1dQcu8DhdXx9TF5Op1a7ZBqFBhMqdgehlGedrO35nUd5SR-EscbL-16AYdDepbdjf5OGypIxrFJ92OFvt9p-_CSwLSIj_pxZ8ibhyGwE4Dt50ILs2L90e-8mwVP1RPijEC0/s1600-h/IMG_1990.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I1dQcu8DhdXx9TF5Op1a7ZBqFBhMqdgehlGedrO35nUd5SR-EscbL-16AYdDepbdjf5OGypIxrFJ92OFvt9p-_CSwLSIj_pxZ8ibhyGwE4Dt50ILs2L90e-8mwVP1RPijEC0/s200/IMG_1990.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117545212501106402" /></a><br /><br /><br />I love this time of the year! I get busy doing my craft fair things and gearing up for the holiday season. I wish the weather would cool off here and maybe I could get a better hang on things. <br /><br />A new Hobby Lobby opened up here this week and I have yet to get there but tomorrow is a new day. <br /><br />Ok...on with the Frappacino bottles. I saw this adorable snowman on SCS (my FAV site) <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/418083?sort=&page=&sortby=&sorttime=&sortdir=">http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/418083?sort=&page=&sortby=&sorttime=&sortdir=</a> and I tthought Santa would be great for those filled with some holiday candy and talk about cheap teacher ideas. If you have 4 kids like I do, you have to set a budget for gifts!<br /><br />I painted the bottles with Santa Red acrylic paint, 2 coats and let dry over night. The black belt belt was ran through a crimper and stuck on with Red Liner Tape. The Liquid Applique works really well on the glass, I was scared that it wouldn't. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-22673907229236281952007-07-17T16:19:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:56:47.289-04:00Cutest Baby In The WorldWell, I didn't get to finish all the challenges on blogspot...but I tried! There are some great creations there...you should check them out at www.caardvarks.blogspot.com.<br /><br />I was in Cincinnati over the weekend for a PTA conference. If you aren't involoved, you should be! (Partly the reason I didn't finish all the challenges!)<br /><br />I came home to a one-year old nephew. Isn't he the cutest! I love this little program called Smilebox. Here is a fast little scrapbook I made of him! Thansk for looking!<br /><br /><br /><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/play/4f5463774d4449310a&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="303" alt="Birthday Boy" src="http://www.smilebox.com/snap/4f5463774d4449310a.jpg" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=makingmemories&campaign=blog_logo" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="42" alt="Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/images/blogLogoSmilebox.gif" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="middle"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/play/4f5463774d4449310a&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank">Click to play</a><span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/makeYourOwnRedirect.jsp?partner=makingmemories&campaign=blog_post_makeyourown" target="_blank">Make your own Smilebox</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-15148108894535747542007-07-10T23:10:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:57:22.819-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PZRATF9YI_2KkWGC5LEGE_tPP2GygFiQqU62pYAlzwD-hdiDDPRP3mchA8mqur6ZrhPozhGl98M7v8k8Nawob6YKeim9LFnfRCn85SZgbrtm1JsjcU-XoFil1C3GDd4IRqwW/s1600-h/It"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085773333253854098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PZRATF9YI_2KkWGC5LEGE_tPP2GygFiQqU62pYAlzwD-hdiDDPRP3mchA8mqur6ZrhPozhGl98M7v8k8Nawob6YKeim9LFnfRCn85SZgbrtm1JsjcU-XoFil1C3GDd4IRqwW/s320/It's+Your+Birthday.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">**I am not sure what the problem is with the titles on Blogger**</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Caardvarks </span></strong><a href="http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/2007/07/10-day-10k-6-shooter.html"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">10-Day 10K ~ 6 SHOOTER</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Square cards are my favorite to make! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">**Stampin Stuff**</div><div align="center">Cardstock - Very Vanilla & Cameo Coral(Stampin Up), DCWV Textured CS, Basic Grey Infuse</div><div align="center">Ink - Staz-On Jet Black</div><div align="center">Stamps - Its YOur Birthday (Stampin Up) & Rhonna Farrer Flowers</div><div align="center">Organdy Ribbon - Stampin Up</div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><br /> </div></strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLu5qL83AKKCk-JGEgLbVBkG7SkTX1akLSWfVnr6uj6uNNfRH-J7GqrUmuTEk8JngwvS38XFgHEodg6awi6dt1S-pgYc9U4IpyPccatnYieL0zQ2Xalv1InIbcmhsKPb-Fr_u/s1600-h/CS_Logo[1].JPG"></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-3473193742206362492007-07-09T10:49:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:57:40.761-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kpEcPD5_6yvlswEjW5Vqc1gwvVnKahhZqBZ7Js3qyCKPqMxOBphOeRwvPMDeyLqcnnuBTJhOar8YpxU9-DkGG195VMWG1vE7KxVI7iBwrPLl3nmVhx7l4yL3KLcqqd59n2xo/s1600-h/Pick-A-Petal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085211362552976258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kpEcPD5_6yvlswEjW5Vqc1gwvVnKahhZqBZ7Js3qyCKPqMxOBphOeRwvPMDeyLqcnnuBTJhOar8YpxU9-DkGG195VMWG1vE7KxVI7iBwrPLl3nmVhx7l4yL3KLcqqd59n2xo/s320/Pick-A-Petal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>2 Days In A Row!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Wow can you believe it...2 days in a row...See what challenges do to me!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is day 5 of the Caardvark Challenges. They can be found here <a href="http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/">http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/</a>. Today's challenge was to make a card using 5 embellishments, doesn't sound to hard, does it? It's a little tougher than what you thin</div><br /><div></div>The card is straight IRL, I hate the scanner, I really need to charge the digital's battery!<br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>**Stampin' Stuff**</div><br /><div>Cardstock: Shimmery White (Stampin' Up!)</div><br /><div>Stamps: Pick A Petal, Hugs & Wishes (Stampin' Up!)</div><br /><div>Ink: Soft Sky(wahoo!) & Real Red (Stampin' Up!)</div><br /><div>Accessories: Red Grograin, Clear Button (Stampin' Up!), Rhinestone (Sticko), Stickles (Ranger) & Stick Pin (Heidi Grace)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for looking & enjoy the challenges!</div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-65970231514571019302007-07-08T22:28:00.000-04:002007-10-21T20:58:53.273-04:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f6FF1Rxq9V1dTn1FfMX_wOCbGsru_82-v2ibU2wQkXHErHMGlKsEZCsSQjS-JT9vo9yE6sG8gwC5a7FpTMMTr5mik1qG6QcaKAB_yM3_W1sTNM0P8rkk2LyTAto7oOR-mcbI/s1600-h/Your+Invited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085019751176999794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f6FF1Rxq9V1dTn1FfMX_wOCbGsru_82-v2ibU2wQkXHErHMGlKsEZCsSQjS-JT9vo9yE6sG8gwC5a7FpTMMTr5mik1qG6QcaKAB_yM3_W1sTNM0P8rkk2LyTAto7oOR-mcbI/s320/Your+Invited.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Cardstock: Stampin Up Very Vanilla, DCWV Textured Cardstock</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Stamps: Hugs & Wishes</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ink: Cool Carribean</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Accesories: CTMH Brads</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Wow...it has been a LONG time since I last posted. I am really going to try to make a go of this blog now!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have been trying to do all of the challenges posted on <a href="http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/">http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/</a> . They have been so much fun and interesting. Today's challenge was to make a card with 4 squares, I kind of went overboard and made 7!<br /><br />Try out the challenges..you will love them!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-1163711140725203292006-11-16T15:54:00.000-05:002007-10-21T20:59:09.808-04:00A Kid In A Candy Store<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/100_4466.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/320/100_4466.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />That was me last night at my house! My order from the Stampin' Up! Winter Mini Came...needless to say, we ate dinner at 7:00..boy my kids were not happy!<br /><br />I LOVE this new mini catalog! There is something there for everyone. I am trying to hold off on ordering so much, gotta save up for Sell-A-Bration! I was very good and only ordered 1 set, but it is SOOOOO cute and just my style. It has the cutest little square stamp that says "I heart..." and then you can fill in the blanks. I am seeing some cute Valentines toppers in my future!<br /><br />I used a challenge from Splitcoaststampers for the idea from my card that you can see here <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199303">http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199303</a> . I used Certainly Celery, Taken With Teal & Regal Rose...one of my FAVORITE color combos!<br /><br />Thansk for looking and have a great weekend!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-1163612811680177332006-11-15T12:41:00.000-05:002007-10-21T20:59:55.854-04:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/100_4334.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/320/100_4334.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />OK...I admit, I am really NOT good at remembering to do things! Blogging just must be one of them! I will try hearder to keep this updated for here on out!<br /><br />My favorite time of year is Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the smells (yumm....pumpkin pie!), the sights and the sounds! I love making homemade things for my family and friends as gifts. This year, I am going to make everyone "welcome" signs and a box of little Christmas note cards.<br /><br />My family is about as crazy over Christmas as I am, so I am sure they will enjoy their gifts!<br /><br />I am off to the mountains for a girls family weekend this weekend, I hope to get a little Christmas shopping done, for the harder to buy for people...namely, my KIDS! Ackkk...they all want $200 gifts! Maybe I will just take them to the beach for a week!! See you soon!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-1158513133431718462006-09-17T13:09:00.000-04:002006-09-17T13:30:26.160-04:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/100_4193.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/320/100_4193.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/100_4193.jpg"></a><br />Here I am!<br /><br />I thought it would be nice to have a picture of myself on here so you can see me!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-1158512761813633012006-09-17T12:53:00.000-04:002007-10-21T21:00:18.821-04:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/100_4287.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/320/100_4287.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I really forgot I had a blog! So very sorry!<br /><br />My husband and I have been really busy this week. We added new cabinets and painted our old 70's basement! We still have some work to do on it, trim painting, CLEANING (ackk), and organizing my space.<br /><br />I was at a Parent Leadership conference all weekend. You can find more about it here <a href="www.cipl.org">www.cipl.org</a> It was such a great experience being around people who truly care about kids and public education.<br /><br />I have been working on things for a craft fair in November. I will show some pictures next time! Have a great week!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185453.post-1153010651428594162006-07-15T20:37:00.000-04:002007-10-21T21:00:48.862-04:00Convention!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/1600/Still%20Life%20Stems.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4067/3362/320/Still%20Life%20Stems.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I am heading to convention baby! Monday morning at 5:00 am I will be at the airport! I am so excited, I can not wait to learn and see new things!<br /><br />I have yet to pack, yet to finish my swaps and I am having open house tomorrow!!!! What was I thinking? I guess it will be a long night tonight!<br /><br />Salt Lake City...here I come!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655444340784702632noreply@blogger.com0