Oh Happy Moments

I was so excited when I got my SU order on Wednesday, but couldn't play until last night. Then, my SD card was locked and the little tab thing had broken off so I couldn't unlock it. That means I couldn't take a picture. Now, I have a new SD card and have a card to share with you.

This is one of the images from the Happy Moments set. I actually ordered this in the clear mount and I LOVE them!!!! Did I say that I absolutely LOVE the new clear mount stamps from Stampin' Up? They are awesome!!!!

Also highlighted on this card is the new Sweet Pea DP. This is actually a large pad of 12x12 paper and the designes are sooo gorgeous! I also used another one of the new stamp sets--Well Scripted. Hope you like it!

Stampin' Up Hits a Home Run!

Have you seen the new clear mount stamps from Stampin' Up? OMW!!! They are absolutely the best thing to happen in the stamp world since mmm....SU's die cut stamps! I must admit that I was reluctant to take the plunge mainly because I have used clear mount stamps from just about every manufacturer and I have always been disappointed in the end result. When I got my first set from SU, I wasted no time in using it. The sentiment on this card is from the Well Scripted set in the Occassions Mini Catalog. The image came out clear and the stamp stayed on the block even when I cleaned it. Thank you SU for a job well done! I received two big orders of new stuff this week and tonight is a stamping night for me! I hope to post lots of new creations tomorrow so come on back!

Baby It's Cold Outside!

I know it it is the middle of the winter, but we are not used to this many cold days in a row here in North Carolina. It was 22 degrees this morning and tonight it is going down to 19--brrrrrr! So, what do I find to entertain myself on cold days like this? Well, the oatmeal cookies are almost done and I have a bowl of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ready to bake. Yesterday, I was able to do some stamping and I wanted to share my creations with you before we get into another week.

I have a secret sister at church and her birthday is next week. I found this really pretty notepad in Marshall's the other day and I used it for inspiration in making the nugget box. I will use the Happy Birthday flower to decorate the gift bag or box when I get the rest of the gift together. This was a great project for using my die cut machine. Oh what fun I had!

The next project also using my Big Shot. This time I used the pillow box die. But, there was a slight problem. The finished box was not big enough for the hand sanitizer that I wanted to put in the box. So, I cut two pillow boxes. The first one I cut down the middle. Then I cut the ends off the other one and added this center to the middle of the two pieces of the first pillow box--does that make sense? I used score tape to attach the three pieces together. Then I finished the box as you normally would. Next I added a band of designer paper to cover the seams and some ribbon and there you go. I was pretty happy with the results!

Now one last thing to share. I am hosting a Birthday Card Workshop this week and this is a set of cards that I made featuring the current In-Colors. I love the Uppsy Daisy set and this technique. Hope you have enjoyed my projects today and come back soon to see new items!

Terrific Tuesday!

Today is the day! You may order from the Stampin' Up Occassions Mini Catalog beginning today through March 31, 2010. You may also earn free products from the Sale-a-bration brochure for every $50 you spend through March 31, 2010. This is an exciting time of year and you don't want to miss the great savings. So, click on the catalogs on the left sidebar and make your wish list. Then join me for an "All About Birthdays" workshop on Thursday, January 14, 2010. The fee for the workshop is $25 and you will make 12 birthday cards. What a great way to prepare for the new year! Just think--no more trips to the Hallmark store the day before that family birthday you don't want to miss!

As an added incentive for you to take advantage of the great deals currently available, I will waive the workshop fee if you place a $50 merchandise order on the night of the workshop. Book your own workshop and receive a nice gift from me! This will be lots of fun, so email me today at lauraglin1@gmail.com. Seats are limited so first come, first serve.

Have a great day!

It is finally time!

Yes!!! It is finally time to order from the new Occassions Mini Catalog and are you in for a treat! See my sidebar to view the new catalog. And what goes along with this exciting event? You guessed it--Sale-a-bration! Beginning tomorrow, you can earn one item from the Sale-a-bration brochure for every $50 you spend. Once the event if over, you won't be able to get these great stamps, so download your brochure today and place your order as soon as possible!

Here is a project I just completed using the new Vintage Vogue stamp set. It is a must have for

all you shabby chic gals like me!

Say Goodbye to 2009

It is almost over and I don't know where it went! I am talking about the year 2009! I don't know about anyone else, but it seems like only yesterday that I started writing 2009 on my checks.

Most years I try to make some resolutions in January. This year I decided to change the terminology a little and see if that helps me accomplish what I have in mind. This year I am setting goals. My first goal is to do a better job at posting to my blog. I know--saying I want to do a better job at something is not actually a measurable goal--so I aspire to post to my blog at least three times a week in 2010.

My second goal for 2010 is to have one workshop a month to get my SU business up and running. My first quarter as a demonstrator was very disappointing, but I didn't put much effort into it. So, this year, I WILL do better!

Goal number three is to exercise at least three times a week. Boy, that one seems to show up every year and fizzles out around May. I am determined to stick with it this year!

Okay, enough of that! The real reason we are here is to see my card for the Color Dare #49. I had such a good time making this card because I was able to use some new stuff! I absolutely love the new Vintage Vogue set that becomes available on January 4. I can see myself using this one for years to come. The colors this week were Soft Suede, Cameo Coral and Bashful Blue. I combined Always and Vintage Vogue for a very shabby chic card. Hope you like it! This is my last card as a Color Dare design team member. I am anticipating an event in our lives in 2010 that will require a lot of my time, so I bowed out for this round. Stay tuned for the announcement of this special event!

Season of Thanksgiving

November is such a special month to me. First of all, it is the month that David and I were married. We celebrated 31 years of marriage on November 25 and I am so blessed to have such a loving and dedicated husband. I pray the LORD will give us at least another 30 years together!

Thanksgiving is in November also and this holiday always makes me pause and count the many blessings the LORD has given me. Throughout the year, I sometimes get my eyes off the blessings and focus on the trials, but when I think about where I was when the LORD saved me, my heart rejoices and overflows with love for my Saviour!

Then December arrives and I turn my focus to the LORD JESUS CHRIST who left heaven to come to this earth as a tiny baby, knowing that his ultimate destination was the cruel death on the cross of Calvary. Whew! I think I will stand up and shout and run around in circles for a little bit! HE willingly gave his life so all of humanity could go to Heaven. All we must do is accept HIS free gift of salvation. This Christmas, if you don't know for sure that you will go to Heaven when you die, confess your sin to the LORD and ask HIM to come into your heart and save you from Hell. 1 John 1:9 says "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." And in Romans chapter 10 and verse 9, Paul tells us "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." And if that doesn't convince you, he emphasizes this truth again in verse 13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved."

Take time this Christmas to examine your heart and if you haven't asked the LORD to take up residence in your heart, do it now!

Well, another week has gone by and I have only one post! I am sure I will have more things to show you by the week-end. I have lots of projects in progress and it is the time to finish them up and send them out!

Today's post if the Color Dare #45. This week we were to use Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla and Kraft. This was an easy combo to work with and my creative mind immediately went to my Priceless stamp set. I had to dust it off a bit, but I think you will agree that it is the perfect image for these colors. Hope you enjoy all the entries for this week's challenge and try to play along next time!

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