Waiting on the Mini

So, at SU! headquarters, it's midnight on Oct 15th. The time when I thought the upcoming Winter Mini Catalog would be available online for Demonstrators to view. But, alas it is not there. At least not yet. Now it is almost 12:20am SU time and I'm not sure it's coming....maybe the morning? I have heard the whisperings of new card kits, fantasic new ribbons and coordinating stamp sets, backgrounds and papers. I hate to wait.....for anything really. So I was really excited I was still up working on cards at this hour.

Oh well, guess we just keep waiting. In the meantime, here is a card I designed for my monthly stamp camp. I am pretty happy with it and the ladies who came today said it was quick and easy. Which is what they like. And we all know how important it is to keep your customers happy!

It's Thursday again

and sorry I have not updated in a week. I've had no time to myself. But tonight is it!! I can't wait. Another Grey's! Only 3.5 hours my time until it starts.



And today I managed to make and upload 2 cards. I am having a stamp camp this weekend and need to come up with my ideas. I know I want to use Roses in Winter and Happy Everything so at least I have that decided.

So, here they are.....

McYummy

I LOVE Grey's Anatomy. Not love it like...oh yeah, I've seen it a few times. But like OMG is it Thursday, and it's almost 8pm. I'm addicted. My live revolves around this show. The ringtone on my cell phone is the theme song.In fact, I'm watching now as I type. What a great scene with Addy and Mer in the closet!
Anyone else out there love this show as much as I do?? Please tell me I'm not a total freak!

Some new cards

I've been working on some gift packs for an auction and have not been doing any challenges in a few week. But tonight I said the heck with it....I want to do something different. So, these are my creations for tonight.

I really should get off to bed but need to get a few CC RAK's out. I've been slacking a little. So, all you challenge chasers, be watching your mailbox.

A whole new house

So, I know this blog is mostly about stampin but I wanted to throw this into the mix. Last week we got new carpet in our house. For those who have been here....you know just how ugly it really was. But the new stuff is gorgeous!!! I mean, it's like living in someone else's house. It makes the place look totally different.

So anyways....there it is. The new stuff and we love it!

Christmas Cards

I know it's September but I've been working on making my own cards for the last few months.
I hadn't done any for awhile but the other night I had an inspiration. The card here is the result of that. I love this background stamp and these were just too quick and easy. I would also like to try it in the Cranberry and see how that looks.

Would love to hear your thoughts and opinions about it.

OK - I know that I have been slackin'

My signagture line says it's been updated....but it's not. I know, I'm sorry. I don't have any real good excuse. I did get sick for almost 2 weeks and that really kicked my butt. I'm feeling better and think I might actually live now. But, really I don't have any good reason.

So, lots going on with us here. Ayla started ballet last weekend. Actually it's tap and ballet. She did a great job during her first class. Jumped right in and followed along so well. She was so cute. They don't let parents in the classroom during the class so I couldn't really get good pictures but I think next week is an observation week. They take the classes all year long and then next June there will be a recital. I remember doing tap and ballet as a child, so I think it's very cool for Ayla to be doing it now.

Tomorrow we are getting new carpet in our house. We choose a beige berber carpet that I think we will be very happy with. It sure beats this ugly blue/green crap we have now. I also think it's going to make the whole place look bigger and brighter. The living room is so dark now....anything will help.

OK DSS - I've updated my Blog now.....thanks for asking about it. I'll keep trying to stay on top of it.

Another Year - but so many cards

My mailman must wonder what in the world was going on there this week. In the last few days, my box has been flooded with cards from my SCS friends. Really, these were gorgeous cards and I am just so touched that so many people took the time to send them to me.

Please check them out and give these ladies some much deserved praise!

It was a Journey

Like reliving Jr High and High school all over again. Flashes of memories and things that happened so long ago I thought they were long gone out of my brain. A few sad ones, but mostly happy memories, of friends, love and life as a teenager.
Steve Perry wasn't with Journey is round and that was a bit disappointing. But none the less they put on a great show.
Def Leppard rocked the house! I could not believe how good they sounded and then energy they still had after all of the these years! Songs I had not listed to in a decade came flooding back to me and I was awesome!! I felt 15 again, jumping and singing and dancing my heart out. It was so good for my soul.

Seeing 2 concerts in 1 month was huge for me. I have not been to a show in ages. But, I've had such a great time that Ticketmaster has become one of my most visited sites on the internet.
In fact, Miss Mary and my boys and I are thinking of catching The Who when they roll into town next month.

I took some pics but have not downloaded them just yet. I'll post them sometime over the weekend.

Back in time

My sis in law Michelle called me yesterday. Her friend cancelled on her at the last moment and she has an extra ticket to the Journey/Def Leppard show tonight....did I want to go?!?!

Now, I thought I had outgrown all the 80's music but I couldn't resist this. So I said sure why not. It should be fun. I'm not a huge fan but I think I remember the words and can sing along. It will be fun to take a trip back in time.
I'll post some pics if I'm allowed to take my camera in.

Mozilla/Firefox

Well, for me that was the key. I installed and ran Mozilla and now, as you can see I have photos!!
This was the card I made for the color challenge this week. It's the first time I've stamped in a week and I needed some stress relief. It's also the first time I've used this set...I love it! I'm pretty happy with the card and hope that I can make some time this weekend to do more stamping.

I want photos

So I'm really irritated that I cannot get my photos to load. I see them on lots of other Blogs, and even managed to do it once on here. I should be going off to bed, but instead this is just eating at my brain!!!

AUGH!!!!

Thanks I feel better. Needed to get that off my chest.

Tons of BRAKS

Today when I got home from work I had 3 BRAKs in the mail from my stalker friends. I was totally floored. At this point in my life I don't really count the birthday's anymore. My dh even forgot that it was this coming weekend.
So, this was such a nice thought. I have been sending BRAKs out as I remember but sometimes time can get away from me. Just like it has done on the blog.

Since I cannot seem to upload photos for some reason I will just post a link to my CC RAK gallery here. Go check them out.

Rockin out with Styx

Last Wednesday I took a trip north to see some of my dear friends, the McClements. For those of you who don't know who they are - I was their nanny for 4 years and the older boys' preschool teacher for 3 years before that. We are still very close and try to see them as often as possible.
A few months back, Miss Mary told me that Styx was coming to the local fairground, did I want to go?? OMG - Yes!! We saw them together about 10 years ago and it was a blast. So the kids and I headed north to have some fun.
The kids stayed with a sitter while Miss Mary, Mr Bill, Uncle Ian, myself, Matthew, his girlfriend Ashley, Terry, Kara and Megan went to the show. We were sitting in the 7th row and it was unbelievable! We had such a rockin' good time. I wish we could do it once a month. I have finally figured out how to get the photos on here. I switched to Firefox.

Maybe I am getting the hang of this

Hey - Look, it worked. OK I think I'm getting this now. Just thought I would try once more. This is a card I made for Wednesday's Sketch Challenge. These challenges have really helped me think outside of my stampin box and try something new. Without each of the daily hostesses we would just be a bunch of stalkers with no purpose.

OK, for real this time, I'm going to bed. This site must have a vaccuum on it.

It's really late

and I have to get up pretty early. We are going to Bellingham for a few days to see the McClements.
I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to post some links to my favorite websites like www.splitcoaststampers.com and to my gallery of cards.
I guess for now, this will have to do
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=42389

I wanted to add a photo as well but seem to be having technical issues. Guess that is a sign I should get off the brain sucking box eh?

Guess I've been sucked in

Not quite sure how this happened but yes - I now have a Blog! Who knows where this will lead but if it has to do with Stampin' it's sure to be a blast!!