Dream du Jour

Oooh soo happy, got some of the new SU "In Colors" card stock yesterday along with two new stamps sets and the scallop punch. I am having a stamp camp this Friday night and may also participate in another card making session/garage sale this Thursday night. So, I need to make a card that is simple enough to make, but doesn't look totally blah. Hopefully this will work. I used Laura's sketch this week from 2S4Y and one of my new stamp sets from SU called "Dreams du Jour". What do you think? I may end up having to cut for 50 cards, hopefully I will have enough "Kiwi Kiss" card stock for that many. The two other colors here are Regal Rose and Sahara Sand.

OK so tomorrow (Wednesday August 13th) is the big day friends!!! Please stop by 3D Design Challenge for our launch party, there will be a free template to download, inspiring samples and of course a prize from our sponsor. Come play with us!!
Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!

CPS #77

Decided this morning to play along with CPS this week. They always have really great sketches and a lot of different takes on it from their design team, which I like. I think that is what inspires me the most, the variety from all of their designers. Everyone is completely different, which is awesome!
Can you tell I am in the back to school spirit. We have our ice cream social tonight and then its back to school tomorrow at 8AM. Blah! Where did the summer go? I know I was just complaining that they were just getting out, but now its time to go back...time just flies by too fast anymore. Well I hope you enjoy, I have lots of last minute school related things to get done today, so I gotta run. Have a super fantastic day!!
Don't forget, only 3 days until the launch of 3D Design Challenge and check out this post for a chance at some major blog candy!!! Spread the word, we are gonna have tons of fun on Wednesday!!

My Favorite Things & a little blog candy

I so love the early 1900's when hats were "in" and everyone wore one. I guess that is the dork in me..."nerdy hat lover". I absolutely love this Gina K set " Thinking of You" created by Rupa Shevde. When I saw the challenge "From Your Closet" over at Caardvarks I knew this was the set I had to reach for. I had some left over paper from the wedding guest book I made (forgot to get pictures before I handed it over...bummer), so that is what I grabbed. There are little flowers on the hat, but I used some pearls and a rhinestone to cover them up and dress it up a bit more. The sentiment is a Marcella K rub-on, and I am really not sure what occasion I will even use this card for. It may go in my pile of cards for this years holiday bizarre??? I used Kazan's sketch from 2S4Y to tie everything together and I think it works.
A couple of cool things to announce... my cupcake box has been put in the Creative Cuts and More gallery woo hoo! They have such awesome die cuts and have added cool paper and bling! Go check them out!
AND... it's getting closer...only 4 more days until the launch party of 3D Design Challenge!!! So here is where the blog candy comes into play.
1. Go over to 3D Design Challenge and leave a comment- worth 1 point
2. Link 3D Design Challenge to your blog and let all your readers know about the fun we will be having on the 13th!- worth 2 points
3. Copy the 3D Design Challenge blinkie and put it on your blog- worth 3 points.
That is a total of 6 times your name can be in the drawing for.... a USPS Flat Rate box FULL of goodies! Everyone is welcome to play!!
You have until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 12th to enter. Please be sure to leave us a link to your blog or an email address so that I can get in touch with you if you are the lucky winner! I will draw one lucky person's name on Wednesday morning, August 13, 2008 and post it here! I can't wait to have you all come play with Carrie and myself!

Thanks for stopping by, see you on Monday!

FCF "May all of your dreams come true"

Friday already, so you know what that means, Friday Card Flick day!! This one was inspired by what I like to call a "flat boring store bought card". LOL! I have a really hard time buying cards from the store anymore and if I do it is because they are super funny!
I would like to dedicate this FCF to my friend Karie who celebrated a birthday on the 2nd and also to my good friend Dawn who has a birthday coming up on the 12th. Happy birthdays girls!!
Have a great day! OH and only 5 more days till the launch of 3D Design Challenge...are you getting excited?? I AM!!

2 posts in 1 day...stop the madness!

I was checking out blogs this morning and noticed Kristina threw in a quickie color challenge. So I had to post this today in order to make the deadline. SO...here it is, the color challenge is black, rose red, pumpkin pie, either summer sun or green galore. Super easy this one, with my handy dandy stamp-a-ma-jig "Baroque Motifs" stamp set, Three flower punch and black brads. A totally Stampin' UP! card. Thanks Kristina for a reason to stop cleaning! LOL
Thanks for stopping by and if you missed my earlier post here ya go. See you tomorrow for my Friday Card Flick.

A funky card and some awards

Gee we are flying by here this week... only 6 more days until 3D Design Challenge starts...woo hoo! Carrie and I are having a lot of fun getting things ready for our big first day!! Don't forget to stop by on Wednesday, August 13!!
On another note, if the word b*tch offends you then I apologize for this card. I found these stickers called "Alpha Bitch" last month and have been trying to figure out how to incorporate them into some of my cards. Blue Q.com has a lot of funny gag gift items, check them out if you have a slighty dirty sense of humor. I was in a mood Tuesday, most likely because of the time of month and said to myself, it is time to use one of those stickers! This card just kinda happened, a I had bunch of pieces laying around on my table and this one sticker just popped out at me. Perfect...for how I was feeling! I am happy to say I did have a piece of my most favorite chocolate, dark chocolate flakey truffles by Choxie. You only need one piece too, so even though they are $5 a box, they are SOOO worth it..yummy!
Now onto the award stuff. I can't believe how many awards I have gotten as of late, wow you guys like me! tee hee! Kim has given me two already in the last couple of weeks, Dawn gave me one as well and the list goes on. SO, instead of posting 5 friends bloggin that I like and why, 6 odd things about myself, and 5 reasons why I craft and on an on I will just say thanks to all of you for supporting me. I love when you leave me comments, I do try to get back to your site to recipricate. I love to see what you are all doing as well. My list of favorites just keeps getting longer and longer. It is starting to take me a couple of hours just to make it through my list and read what you are all up to, but I love it and will continue to do so!
SO, real quick... I choose Karie as a bloggin buddy who always makes me laugh. I am 5'3" tall (funny when people meet me for the first time who have only seen pictures of me online say "wow your tiny"). 1 reason why I craft, it relieves stress!
Have a super day and see you tomorrow for my Friday Card Flick!

Baby Elephant

Another baby card using Imaginisce PP. I love this little elephant, isn't it the cutest. The bright pink Gerber Daisy and Bazzill card stock are from Eye-Lets Etc . I covered the center of the flower with a "circle frame" from Printworks then embossed with pink EP. I cut out a Mellow Moss (by SU) and layered it behind the sentiment and accented with white Souffle pen (by Sakura). The ribbon is just a piece of SU twill tape tied in a knot. Oh the sentiment is from My Sentiments Exactly the "Annoucing Baby" set.
That is it for today. Carrie and I are on our 1 week count down until we open our internet doors to 3D Design Challenge!!! So spread the word, cause there is going to be lots of fun and prizes!!!

Little One

WOW where did the weekend go and yesterday??? I meant to post yesterday and the day just got away from me. I met up with a friend who showed me her new SU catty and all of her swaps from Convention....oooooh aaaahh! Great new catalog and seems like swaps were even better this year. Now I need to sell of my Sizzix and all the dies I have to make a little cash to put towards the new SU Big Shot! Oh how I hate those machines!!!! *grins*
Well on to the card. I saw this sweet paper at my LSS (Scrapbook Destination) and knew I could use it for some of Aly's baby layouts (that I still need to do). I love the sentiment "Cutie Patootie", so this paper works for me, plus I dig that little giraffe. Love it when there are coordinating stamps and paper. Since I probably won't do any layouts for a bit I still wanted to play with this new paper. So, hello I made a card, now hopefully someone I know will have a girl...ha ha! The pink pattern paper is just the back side of the Cutie Patootie patterned side. I stamped the giraffe on Creamy Caramel with Chocolate Chip craft ink and embossed with clear EP. The line of this paper and stamps is called "Baby Powder" by Imaginisce. Too cute!
I am off to make a wedding book today. A friend of my Mom's is having me make a guest book/ album for her son's wedding. I will take some pictures when I am done and show them to you.
Have a super day and thank you thank you for the sweet comments this weekend! I am proud of myself for making it to the top 10 of Gallery Idol, it is a fun addition to my list of recognitions! OH and only 8 more days until Carrie and I start challenging you over at 3D Design Challenge!! Can't wait!!

Saturday

As many of you probably know I did not make it to Round 4/ Top 5 of the Gallery Idol contest. While I am very sad, I am SO very thankful for all of the support that each of you has given me. I have met a lot of new people, heard from some long time readers first time commenters and of course have always had the support of my dearest bloggin' friends. I truly could not have asked for a better prize. Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart!! There is always next year right? LOL!
I am going to take the weekend off to celebrate & enjoy my middle child's birthday. Happy 9th Birthday Corbin! I will see all of you back here on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Hugs,
Pam

FCF "Mini Cupcake Card"

For those of you who asked me, "how did she make that 3 hour cupcake card", well here is my answer. A simplified version, that anyone can do. Go ahead try it, I would love to see your cupcake!!
I am off to bed now, been an extremely long day and now I am posting this at almost 1 AM Friday morning for all you, my favorite readers!
I will update here at noon to let you know the news regarding Gallery Idol and who is in the Top 5.
Have a super day!!
Hugs,
Pam