Pampered Chef Party...

I had a Pampered Chef Party earlier this month for my friend Lindsey.  It was her Grand Opening Show to her new her Pampered Chef Business.  My goal was to have a $500 show and get 2 bookings...I did just that=)  I wanted to make some quick and simple cards for my guests thanking them for attending, booking, or placing a catalog order.  I appreciated their support and I know Lindsey did as well.

I've had these prefolded note cards from A Muse for some time and thought they'd be perfect for my card base.  I stamped the Silverware  in Going Gray and the sentiment from Noteworthy on top in Peach Parfait.  I ran both through my Cuttlebug and wha-la...done=)

I made a total of 12 cards=)

I thought I would share with you what I got from the party, the retail value and what I paid...

Mandolin $65

Bamboo Mixing Bowls $39

Muffin Stone $36

Cookie Stone $34

Large Cutting Board $30

Medium Bar Pan $24

Mini Muffin Pan $16.50

Measuring Collander $9.50

Large Spatula $9.50

Measure All $6

Retail Value= $269.50

I paid...$40 =)  How is that for some savings!!!

Congratulations Stephanie!!!

This was for my friend Stephanie's baby shower last Sunday.  She's due on Valentine's Day, which was the day my 1st grandson was due...so I'm looking forward to seeing what day her lil' guy arrives=)
I made this card for this week's Bellariffic Friday Challenge, which was a sketch challenge.  I stamped Teddybella in Memento Ink on Neenah, coloring with Copics.  Paper piecing her gift bags and purse.  Lucky Limeade and EP Little Boy paper.  SU Photo Corner punch, Die-Namics Stacking Stars and nesties.

Thank-you for stopping by.  I hope ya'll have a great weekend!

Have a Great Day...

For this weeks MFTWSC56.  I think this is the first time in a long time that I've made a card for a challenge "just because".  It's always nice to have a few cards on hand to send to someone to let them know you're thinking of them=)

I really liked this sketch a lot.  I stamped PI Feeling Froggy in Memento Ink on Neenah then fussy cut her out.  I paper pieced her overalls.  Lucky Limeade, Taken with Teal, MME Lime Twist ( Happy Go Lucky) paper, Die-Namic Dizzy Doily Duo, Denami Design Ribbon, Bella Dots, and SU Photo Corner Punch.

I got some Happy Mail today...my 12 new Copic colors arrived...happy dance=)  I think I will be enjoying these new colors!

Thank-you so much for stopping by.  I hope ya'll have a fabulous evening.

The Lucky One...

My book club read The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks for December.  It was pretty good, except how the book ended.  I won't ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it, but it just seemed rushed to me.  Anyhow, I made this for Lauren, our hostess to thank her for opening up her home and hosting the meeting for us.

This week's Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge 112 is In the Spotlight.  We were to highlight an area of the stamp or only use part of the stamp.  I decided to just use part of the stamp.  It worked perfect for this months SFYTT.  Lauren's decor was Chocolate and blueish aqua, that's where my color inspiration came from=)  I started off stamping Lucy in Memento Ink on Neenah, coloring with my copics.  I sponged the edges with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo and Old Paper Distress Inks.  Chocolate Chip, Denami Design Aqua Shimmer and MME Stella & Rose (Mabel) paper, Nesties, MME, SU, and Michael's Ribbons.  The photo seems a bit off but the colors match a lot better in person=(

Thank-you so much for stopping by, have a great day!

Memory Bear...

This is a very late thank-you card for my sweet (step) sister Kori.  For Christmas she had one of my Dad's Hawaiian shirts made into a Memory Bear for me.  My Dad passed away 5 years ago this month from esophageal cancer.  No words can express how thankful I am for her extremely thoughtful gift.

  

My card is for this week's MFTWSC55.  I flipped the sketch on it's side.  I stamped Jolinne-Friends Forever in Memento Ink on Neenah, coloring with Copics.  I used Prismacolored Pencils and OMS for the ground shading.  I paper pieced the teddy bear with some DSP I had on hand, it was as close to Hawaiian print paper I could get=)  Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Marvelous Magenta cardstock, CB folder, SU Ribbon, and Rolled Rose Die-namic. 



Sharp's Hospital in La Mesa, CA has some very wonderful volunteers that make these Memory Bears.  If you would like to know more about the program, donate, or see how the process is done, please read here.  I can never thank them enough for their volunteer work that has touched so many people's lives.  I sobbed when he arrived...he will be cherished forever.  Thank-you so much Kori for my Memory Bear...I love you, more=)

Thank-you for stopping by.  I hope ya'll have a great week!

Bellariffic Friday and SSSC150...

For one of my customers.  She requested pink hair, a pink bow, and the MME paper.

For this weeks Bellariffic Friday Challenge, to use your favorite stamp.  I don't really have a "favorite" anymore and hear myself saying, "this is one of my favorites".  So, I used one of my favorite stamps Everyday Princess by Christy Croll.  I stamped my image on Neenah in Memento Ink, coloring with Copics.  I used Stickles for the gems and the heart on her shirt and a glaze pen on all the "silver" stuff and her shoes then fussy cut her out.  Crumb Cake, Denami Design Magenta, and MME Lost & Found Paper.  CB Folder, Nesties, SU Photo Corner Punch, and Denami Design Raspberry Ribbon. 

My customer also requested a couple of cards of mine that she had seen in my gallery on SCS.  Since I already made them before, I didn't want to make a seperate blogpost for them, but wanted to post them to show the changes in my coloring skills from September until now.

This is the card that I made for my customer.  I ran out of the blue flower so I made my own with one of my cricut cartridges and the MME paper.

This is the original card that she saw in my gallery and wanted me to duplicate for her.

I know they are just subtle coloring differences but I feel I've improved ever so slightly...what do you think?  Do you have a card preference?

Thank-you for stopping by.  I hope ya'll have a great weekend!

My Nephew-to-be...

Happy Friday the 13th!  In my house it's actually a good day!  13 runs in the family...my daughter was born on Friday the 13th (in October!).  My nephew-to-be is due May 13th, (my dad's birthday) I can go on and on, but I won't bore you with my number fascination, lol=)  This is for my little brother (and his girlfriend) who's getting ready to have his first baby.  I am so excited and happy for them. 
This is my entry for this week's Bellarific Friday Challenge which is a sketch challenge.  I stamped Expectafellabella in Memento Ink on Neenah, then colored with Copics.  I added Smooch to the flowers.  Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Summer Sun, and EP Little Boy Paper.  CB Folder, Nesties, $1 Stamp from Michael's, and Bella Dots. 

Ya'll have anything fun planned for the weekend?  I'm having a Pampered Chef Party tonight, my friend Lindsey is doing it...crazy girl just had surgery yesterday!  Saturday I plan on crafting/fulfill a card order then go to my book club meeting that evening.  Hope ya'll have a great weekend!  Thank-you for stopping by!