Stamp Time Somewhere

One of those moments

So last night it was suddenly clear...I am the Mom of two toddlers. Don't ask me why I didn't realize it before, maybe it's just that it seems since my baby has turned 1 he's not acting so much like a baby. The boys have just really started truly playing together not just next to each other. To hear them giggle with each other is pure magic.

Now, the following photos are slightly disturbing to me. I am not a fanatical neat freak - but I do try realllllly hard to always keep my house in order, kids clean, laundry up - you know. So the fact that I took photos of this just goes to show how much of my old me is being rubbed away by pudgy little hands with dimples in them. Some of you will probably think - "Oh Honey that's nothing - just you wait!"....well trust me, that thought has already entered my mind. This was my living room last night. Most of it caused by little guy! By the way, the big pile of tissues had just been on top of all of that stuff. I guess he thought I needed them being as I am fighting a flu (feeling better today). They didn't end up everywhere until they started throwing them at each other!

Well, hope these give you a slight chuckle. Being as I was out of town last weekend and sick as all heck with a NASTY flu bug - haven't had a chance to stamp in a few days. I promise I'll get something up soon!

What a difference a Stamp Set makes

I was preparing for a workshop this weekend and wanted a sophisticated looking card to balance my "cutesy" ones, so I immediately grabbed my Artfully Asian set...it's always a good one right? Well, as I'm packing things up, I start to second guess myself.....so I grab Roses in Winter off my shelf, go with the same supplies and color scheme and come up with a different card. Now I can't decide. Over on SCS the majority seem to be going with Artfully Asian. I think I just might let my guests vote, but what do you think?

And the winners are.....

Sorry I didn't get post last night, didn't mean to keep y'all waiting (sick hubby)

Sooo, do these look familiar?

Hi there! How fun to see all the pics of the family mingled in with your stampin' That's what I love.. seeing the personal side along with the great cards! Oh.. my name is Barb and I'm in Ohio! *****Barb - email me, I'll be sending you the goodies from the second photo!******

Hello, I'm Cindy and I live on the west coast of Canada. I like all your stamping projects. Keep up the good work!       Cindy                             **** Cindy Chose the first photo! ********

Right under my photo in the left corner is a link to email me - the first one I hear from gets first choice of goodies! Don't forget to leave me your snail mail addy so I can get these goodies to you.

I want to thank you ALL for leaving your comments, I loved reading them. I know my little guys tend to steal the show - you should see them in action! Now that the crazy rush of Sell-a-Brate is almost over, hopefully I will get some time to get up some more projects, maybe I'll even come up with a tutorial (eek)

I also want to especially thank Alison  - a lot of you got here via her blog (Stampin' When I Can). Have you seen how CUTE she is!?! She leaves the nicest comments too. Alison - can you email me too? I have a little something for you.

Have a good one ladies - and I will see you soon!

I don't care who you are.....

Ok, so even though I really need to finish up some prep for a workshop I'm doing this weekend, I really felt like I needed to stamp for some fun!

If you haven't seen the Cars movie yet - it is one of the best! If you have, you can definitely find the humer in this card!

Finally some projects!

I was actually able to do these last week as part of "one" of the challenges. I actually did SIX challenges in one. I did a challenge to make 4 cards using one color scheme, one background, 1 stamp set and 1 sentiment stamp set. I chose the color challenge to go with, and then looked up 4 of the past sketch challenges! This was fun, but hard too in a way! This set is called Polka Dots and Paisley and is going to be part of a great Stampin'Up! promotion in March! Stay tuned.

The colors used are Certainly Celery, So Saffron, and Cranberry Crisp. Great color combo and one I never would have tried if it weren't for the SCS color challenge. I also used linen background and Warm Words. I encourage everyone to try the challenges, even if you never post photos, it really helps expand you as an artist!

Here it is!

Ok, so once I saw that I had international visitors, I got a little carried away with the goodies for the give away. There's 2 photos - I'm going to do 2 drawings!!!!

Ok, so here's the deal: Leave a comment on this post by 11pm PST Wednesday, February 21st. Tell me your name, Where you are, and what you like about my blog and/or what else you would like to see.... then, please tell a friend to visit and enter too! I'll pull 2 names and the first to respond back will get their first choice of the 2 prizes!

***A few details about the prizes - The first photo has goodies from Colorbok. There are two pages of die cut letters the squares and the circles, A package of 5 layered tags, a package of 5 vellum tags, a package of 3 stitched vellum envelopes and a package of metal words - "family, traditional, savor, inspire, believe, and memories" PLus one of the yummy Sees lollipops (if you've never had these they are yumm-o)

The second photo is- 8 packages of Tag Sticker sheets, each one has 6 tags and they are themed as "Beauty - red, Frosty - blues, Harvest - golds, Hope - red white and blue, Joy - blue and greens, Outdoor - greens, Smiles - dark blues, Sunshine - light greens" 3 packages of FotoReel accents 12 in each package - Baby, Flowers and Garden, and a package of 12 spools of wire! Oh yeah, plus the Sees Lollipop! ****

Please feel free to link this give away on your blog if you have one!

WooHoo!

Ok, so my counter on the left says I've had over 1000 visits to my site! Yeah! Ok, so I am really excited and I am planning on clebrating on Monday....you know what that means? BLOG CANDY!!!! I will get the goodies together tomorrow and post the details! Yipppeee!!!!!

I had decided that I my goal was to have 1000 hits by the end of my 30 day trial and I did it!!! Thanks guys!

Fun - Fun - Fun

For those of you here in Vegas I will be doing another Home Vendor Show at the Palace Station on Saturday - March 10th from 11am- 6pm. There will be 22 different companies and you know we like to give prizes and discounts. I know I'll have some exclusive specials at my table. I will also have plenty of hand stamped items on hand for purchase as well as a FREE Make and Take! I'll post more info soon!

Maybe now?

I've been wanting to post the photo  of my card from my hubby on here, but I couldn't yesterday. He made this for me - NO HELP! He's never oficially been to a workshop, just watched me while I'm stamping.

He used Orchid Opulence and Basic Black cardstock, and only black ink. He stamped off the flower. I am so proud. If you get a moment - leave a comment for him in my gallery post here. He keeps checking and I know he's getting a kick out of reading them.

Well - I have 4 days left of my trial. Any thoughts? Tomorrow I should have some really good eye candy for you! Didn't really do much yesterday as far as  stamping - with V-Day and all....

Check back tomorrow ok?

Sometimes I don't get it

Last night I made 2 cards for the boys, and finished up some challenges on SCS.

Now I admit, the one I made for Bug is really cute, but so is the one I made for the Banerz...Bug's has 39 comments and Banerz has 2. I do want to make him another card though, his is a great Valentine, but not really a great 1st birthday card.

Anyhow, for some reason I can't upload my photos today!!! If you want to check out these cards, including the one my Hubby made me, you can just click on the link to my gallery on the left. Sorry 'bout that. Feel free to leave a comment - specially on Hubby's!