Rehearsal Invitation

We all know what that is don't we?

If you don't, it's called a Stamp-a-ma-jig. And it is a very nice tool to have. 

It takes a little getting used to. And you need to have some patience. Or at least I do. :)

I got it out and used it to help make up a couple of examples for a friend.

Love how the purple and yellow come together.

I hope you can see past all the purple blocks. Privacy and all ya' know. :)

The words are printed thru my home computer. The mason jar is an image I traced in my Silhouette Cameo, added the initials then sent to my printer. I hand cut that out. My friend wants 20 invitations. So it looks like I will be cutting out a lot more. 

Thought I would try a yellow mason jar, just for a pop of color.

I kinda like and I kinda don't.

I know I can't be the only one that can't make a decision.

Guess What???!!!

I came up with a totally different idea. The results are gorgeous and I went a totally different route with the colors. 

Sorry though. You will have to wait for the reveal! 

Don't hate me, LOL!!

Stampin UP! Supplies

Stamps - Baroque Motiff, Itty Bitty Bits

Cardstock - Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Ink - Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush

A little about my journey into stampin'

About 10 years ago, I started a scrapbook of my wedding. 

I had every intention of continuing to make scrapbooks. I had my daughter and now a stepson that I wanted to make books about. And we had a dog now. And the kids were active in school. So I would have lots to scrap! 

Life was happening, and things were going well. 

Then they weren't.

Work.

Family.

Health.

Life in general.

So the scrappin' got put on hold. I never finished any of the books, except our wedding.

Then I made a new friend. And she introduced me to Stampin UP.

I joined her group. Made new friends.

We were going strong for a few years. Everything was great!

Then it wasn't.

Work.

Deaths.

Health.

Life in general.

So our little group fell apart. We were all so sad. And lonely. 

I had a few get togethers at my house so we could get our stamping fix.

Last year (2015) I could feel the "need" to become a Demo. I made the decision late in the year to start in January.

So here I am. 

SU Demo.

And loving it.

New Adventure

I have been pretty busy lately with two jobs, church and the VFW, all that takes up a lot of time. And I have managed those pretty well, but have decided to throw something else into the mix.

I am now a Stampin' UP Demo! 

Woohoo!!

My starter kit shows delivered. I have my first club meeting scheduled for this coming Saturday. I'm ready!! 

Let's do this!

Pinterest Inspiration - part 2

I blogged a little about being inspired from cards I find on Pinterest.

I showed the card I was trying to CASE (copy and share everything). 

This is from Scrappin and Stampin in GJ and here is a link to the card

Card using Gorgeous Grunge

I think I have said this before but Gorgeous Grunge is my favorite stamp set!

 And here is my version:

(The background for this picture is black.)

I stamped the different colors onto white cardstock. Starting with Melon Mambo, then Peach Parfait and Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist and finally Concord Crush. Cut it to the size I wanted. And glued it to black cardstock, with just a little bit of the edge showing to frame it. And then glued that to a white cardstock base. Then added a few small bling elements.

I didn't have any small ribbon, so I left that element off.

Makes me want to shout "WOOHOO".

How about you? 

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p.s. Don't forget! When you are inspired or CASE someone else's work, 

please give them credit if you can. It's the right thing to do. ;-)

Stampin UP! Supplies

Stamps - Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock - Basic Black

Ink - Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Concord Crush

Marker - Basic Black

Craft Store Supplies

Stamps - Stampabilities set called Exclamations!

Cardstock - white

bling

Pinterest Inspiration

I found this card on Pinterest. The link takes you to Scrappin' and Stampin' in GJ blog.

The first picture is what I am trying to accomplish. But I want to change up the colors.

The last picture is what's happening. :)

I am not real good at designing my own cards. So I take inspiration from others on the web. And when I can, I give credit. I hope you do to.