Stamp Time Somewhere

Ooops

I accidently ordered this set twice for a customer earlier this month. I couldhave returned it, but I kind of think that it may have been a Freudian slip as I have been trying to talk myself out of it since it came out in the preview catalog. I told myself, I have baby sets, I don't really need this set...blah blah blah.....ok, so I didn't return it. It's on my shelf, I am going to use it....but here are some samples with Stampin'Up!s adorable set - Nursery Necessities. These were taken at Plam Springs from the idea boards.

See - aren't these adorable samples? See why I couldn't return it?

Room update.....the office/studio is actually coming along quite nicely and better than I expected. I have a HUGE pile of stuff from the old room that I will be selling, everything from old issues of our idea magazine - Stampin' Success, to all those things from Michael's that I HAD to have to some of the old decor. I will probably hold a "craft sale" here in a week or two, then I might post some stuff on this here blog - the rest is going in a real yard sale.....I love that I am really having to evaluate my stuff. Either y'all are as disorganized as I am  or you're really holding on to your secrets.....

Amazing

Anyone who has been in blog land or SCS world for a while knows of the amazingly talented and truly thoughtful RoseAnn (aka Cutters Calous) Several times I have been the lucky recipient of some of her talent with paper and stamps. Once again I have been blessed to know her. She just sent me this beautiful card with the most thoughtful message inside for the passing of my Grandpa.

 

Earlier this year I also received a sympathy card from her when my Husband's Step Father passed. I really enjoy receiving her cards, but I'm really hoping to not see another sympathy card for a while :)

RoseAnn always leaves the sweetes comments, so if you get a chance - stop by her blog (if you don't already) and leave some comments for her - she is a truly amazing woman and must have a heart the size of Texas. I am a little jealous of all you MI stampers that just got to meet her.....Thank you RoseAnn for your thoughtfulness.

Also - still looking for organizational ideas from my last post. I'd really love to hear what ya got! Till next time -

Jeanna

Easy Organization Ideas

Being as I am KNEE deep (literally) in moving my stamping room over into the smaller room (I sooo love my boys), keeping things organized is really on my mind. It is going to be essential being in a smaller space now. While I was at Leadership there were some extra mini classes we could watch and I was able to snap a few photos of some neat organization. What are some of your tips? I have soooo much stuff! I know I'll really never be able to alter all of it (hee hee). Seriously, I'd love some of your tips and tricks!

I wish I had better notes about these. Anyone that went to Leadership want to share? I remember that she used the back opening so she had a little more room. She had some stuff on cookie sheets so they were more easily transported. Other than that, I don't remember much!

I can not believe I'm doing this!

Ok, so I am in the middle of moving my stamping room! Ack! I know! I am giving up my 11x14' bonus room in favor of one of the smaller single bedrooms in our home. Why on EARTH would I do this you ask....well it all started with that "Stamp Room Makeover" I was contemplating a little while ago. After talking with my husband and trying to figureout if we wanted a guest room (possible nursery again) and thinking about moving the two boys in together, this just seemed like the right thing for our family. Not necessarily the easiest thing as I have amassed a TON of stuff in that room in the last 2 years or so....so the downside is I will no longer have a "classroom", classes will be downstairs again....but I do think that this will be a good move for our family. Everything is in chaos as you can imagine right now, but you know I HAD to get the computer up and running right away! Can't be too long gone from blogging and my SCS!

A Great Man

 

TED A. NARMORE Resident of Country Lakes, San Jacinto, California, passed away March 12, 2008. Born in Sheffield, Alabama on January 31, 1931. Moved to California at age 10. Graduate of El Monte High 1949. Served two tours in U.S. Navy, 1950-54, Korean War. Married the love of his life, Jean Anna, December 15, 1951. They raised their 4 children in Covina before moving to Norco in 1976. Ted was known around town as a soft spoken man, with a big heart and a bigger hammer. Member of Norco Lions Club, American Legion Post 0328, VFW Post 9223 and Parks & Rec 4th of July Jamboree. Ted and Jean were Norco's Man and Woman of the Year 1982. Designed and built, with volunteer help, Norco Fairgrounds original bleachers. Honorable Grand Marshall 50th Norco Valley Fair 1997. Worked as framing contractor and structural designer, alongside his brother, Ray, for over 40 years. Survived by sister Bonnie Belknap and brother Ray Narmore, wife of 56 years, Jean, daughter Pam (Russ) Lindquist, sons Ted (Carla), Charles (Jennifer), Jon (Lorrie) Narmore, 18 grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren, and many friends.

Well, we're back. The services were as beautiful as could be. It was hard. But it will be ok. I was actually even able to speak on behalf of the grandchildren. I didn't do too bad. Cried a little - but expected. It was a phenomenal week, and I have been busy since being back. Hopefully I can get back in the routine of posting better again soon. Thanks for bearing with me.

Another cute sample from Stampin'Up!

 

Hello card
Stamps: HI & HELLO STAMP SET	Paper: CARD STOCK MORE MUSTARD 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK REAL RED 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 CARD STOCK TEXTURED BOLD BRIGHTS 12 X 12 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRINTS SOFT SKY 12 X 12 DBL SIDED
Ink CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD REAL RED	Accessories: PUNCH 1 1/4 INCH CIRCLE BUTTONS CLEAR RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH PUNCH SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH 1 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH CORNER 3/16 INCH RUB ONS SPRING/SUMMER 2008
Instructions 1. Cut 3/4″ from front of Real Red textured card, and round bottom corners using 3/16″ Corner Rounder punch. Adhere Soft Sky Prints Designer Series paper (4″ x 1-1/4″) behind front flap. 2. Stamp saying in Real Red ink on Real Red card. Tie More Mustard narrow grosgrain ribbon around front of card. 3. Punch scalloped circle from Soft Sky textured card stock (2″ x 3″) using Scallop Circle punch. 4. Punch circle form More Mustard card stock (2″ x 3″) using 1-1/4″ Circle punch. 5. Apply star Rub-Ons to Real Red card stock (2″ x 3″), and punch out image using 1″ Circle punch. Layer circles on Soft Sky scalloped circle, and adhere to card. Adhere Clear button over Real Red circle.

Make a Wish

Make a Wish card
Stamps: A LITTLE BIRTHDAY CHEER STAMP SET CLASSIC BACKGROUNDS STAMP SET	Paper: CARD STOCK OLD OLIVE 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK KRAFT 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK BASHFUL BLUE 8 1/2X11
Ink CRAFT STAMPIN PAD BRILLIANT BLUE CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD OLD OLIVE CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASHFUL BLUE	Accessories: SPONGE DAUBERS GLUE DOTS MINI CRAFTERS' TOOL KIT PUNCH 1/2 INCH CIRCLE RIBBON GROSGRAIN REAL RED 1/4 INCH ON BOARD HEARTS AND STARS BULK
Instructions 1. Color chipboard star using Brilliant Blue Craft ink and sponge daubers. Set aside to dry. 2. Stamp argyle background in Bashful Blue ink across bottom of Bashful Blue card stock (4-1/4″ x 3-1/2″). Pierce row of holes along top of card stock using paper-piercing tool from Crafters’ Tool Kit. Adhere to Kraft card. 3. Adhere Old Olive card stock (4-1/4″ x 1″) to card. Punch five 1/2″ circles from second piece of Old Olive card stock (4-1/4″ x 1″), and adhere to card. 4. Stamp saying in Old Olive ink on Whisper White card stock (1-5/8″ x 1/2″), and adhere to chipboard star. Tie knot in Real Red narrow grosgrain ribbon, and adhere to star. Adhere star to card.

Cute Card!

Look at this adorable card. It was posted on the Stampin'Up! demo website as an idea for our Wild Wasabi card promotion! Want more info on getting yours? E-mail or call me!

Only one Irish reader?

   Just kidding...I know you were all Irish yesterday. Anyhow - Stephanie from Steph's Stampin Spot tried my challenge and what a cute card. You can check it out here. She also just signed up to be a demo with Stampin'Up! So Steph - shoot me an email and when I get back home I'll send ya a little treat!

Anyhow - not Stampin' related but here's a few photos of us enjoing the Sons of Erin fair this year!

The boys on the Pony Rides, me with the new hair cut (flashin the GREEN eyes!),And of course - the after shot......

Are you Irish?

Of course you are right? Aren't we all this weekend? I have a challenge for you!!! Let me see your Irish! My challenge to you is to make a St. Patrick's Day card without using any "traditional" Irish or St. Patricks stamps....Use your green, use hearts to make shamrocks - whatever you need...then post them on your blog and leave a comment here.

Here is a one I made last year - sort of - I did use a shamrock for the background, but the main image was not a "traditional" St. Patty's Day stamp

Fill your day with happy.

I'll let a random generator choose a "winner" on Monday. Good Luck!