I Am Alive!!

I've had a few questions wondering where/how I am, and to let you all know I am fine. I've just been very busy with my friends wedding last weekend in Calgary, working evenings shifts at the hospital, and trying to figure out stuff for my own wedding!

So, there probably won't be anything new for a few days, but I wanted to let you all know something that I think is so great. Gina K. Designs just realeased a new set of stamps and if you are in need/want of some fall stamps, check out this set they are selling designed by Carolyn King, whose blog is linked to the right. Carolyn made this set as a tribute to her grandmother who recently passed and had suffered from Alzheimer's for 12 years. In addition, 100% of the proceeds from the selling of this set go to the Alzheimer Association (Pennsylvania chapter)! You can read more about it here on her blog.

Hopefully, I'll have some time for stamping late next week!

Bind-It-All Address Book

This is something I have been wanting to create for a while now but just finally got around to it and I love the way that it turned out. I'm kind of glad I put it off for so long so I could use tangerine tango because I love it and this designer paper. As you can see I kept the cover very simple (without much layering or embellishments) just because I have only made one other project with my Bind-It-All and I wanted to make sure it all worked out. Once I get the hang of it better, I'll make things more fancy!

I used Marni's colour values to make tangerine tango print out from the computer for the "Address Book" title since I don't own alphabet stamps. I've used her values several times before and have always had them turn out and not require any editing. This is a shot of what you see when you first open the cover. Grant was great and made up the actual address book pages for me in Word since I don't have it on my computer! Then I just printed them out on regular computer paper because with people moving and the amount of pages needed I thought regular paper would be better than cardstock. Here is just open to the middle of the book so you can get a better view of the tabs down the edges and how the address information is on both sides of the page. The inside pages were cut just smaller than the covers at 4.5" x 7.25" so that the tabs would not stick outside the book when closed up.

Papers: SU tangerine tango cardstock and dp, Haiku dp
Punch: SU round tab
Misc: Bind-It-All Machine, Bind-It-All cover pages 5x7.5", 5/8" coils

SFYTT Thank Eastern Blooms

As you have probably noticed, I have been using stamp sets that are featured in the current Stampin' Up promotion: Never-Before-Seen Stamps, Never-Before-Seen Savings in which you can save 15% off select new stamp sets. Well, today is no different - I am using the Eastern Blooms set! I didn't even plan it, I just love these sets!

This card was my initial card for Jen's Sketch for you to Try (SFYTT). I loved the look of this card, except that Pink Pirouette is just too light to read easily. So I made the exact same card using Baja Breeze. I love the way this one turned out! These new In Colours are definitely growing on me!

Supplies

Stamps: SU Eastern Blooms, Curvy Verses
Inks: SU Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze
Papers: SU Pink Pirouette cardstock and dp, Baja Breze cardstock and dp, ww
Ribbons: SU Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze; 5/8" striped grosgrain
Misc: Creative Memories cutting system for ovals - note that SU now has oval punches!

SC190 Upsy Daisy

I LOVE this new Upsy Daisy set from SU. I think it is my favourite of all of the silhouette stamps (which is where the bulk of my stamping money went). Reminder that this image too is a part of SU's new promotion. This is the card I created for SC190. It's a quick easy card but it still looks great. The Upsy Daisy image is heat embossed using SU white embossing powder to make the white really stand out from the page. After experimenting with many different brands of white ink to see what turns out better on dark paper, I've decided white embossing powder is the best.

Stamp: SU Upsy Daisy
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: SU Georgia peach dp, so saffron, regal rose
Misc: SU white ep

Two Sketches with New SU Supplies

Beate is back! I finally got a chance to play with my new SU stamps and papers from the new catalogue and what better timing then when Beate is back from her summer break with her Weekend Sketch Challenges (WSC). This is my card for Beate's WSC54. I'm really happy with the way that it turned out, it actually turned out the way I had pictured it in my mind (which doesn't seem to happen too often). The sentiment is heat embossed with white ep.

I love all of these new silhouette stamps from the new catalogue. Just a reminder too that some of these stamps, including the one in the above card, are included in the SU promotion to get 15% off never before seen new stamps. Check it out here, and email me if you would like to order (Canadians only).

I also got a chance to create a card for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #30(TECC30) using the new stamps and papers. I had to do this card very carefully since I still don't own any of the SU markers, but I like the soft look that it has. The main image is raised up on dimensionals.

Both cards are 4.25" square.

Supplies:

WSC54
Stamps: SU Pocket silhouettes, Short & Sweet
Paper: SU Main Blueberry dp, old olive, bashful blue, not quite navy, ww
Ink: VersaMagic, SU old olive
Misc: SU white embossing powder, circle cutter

TECC30
Stamps: SU Inspired by Nature
Ink: SU old olive, pretty in pink, so saffron
Paper: Georgie peach, so saffron, pretty in pink, ww
Brads: SU pretty in pink
Misc: SU dimensionals

I've Got an Award

I was so excited to see that I had recieved this award from Beverly aka Beestamper - thanks Beverly - and I am more than happy to extend it on to other great bloggers I enjoy

Here are the rules:
1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated.

Stop by these blogs I am nominating and let them know I've sent you (in no particular order):
1. Stephanie at Steph's Stampin' and Stuff
2. Beate at Fresh and Fun
3. Mary at Stampin' Pretty
4. Jennifer at Jennifer's Sweet Designs
5. Amy at Prairie Paper & Ink
6. Nancy at iSTAMP
7. Laura at Scrapnextras
Hope you enjoy these blogs, I know I do!

On another note, I just got my new SU shipment yesterday and I have the weekend off so I'll finally have more time for stamping!

Finally...A Box in a Bag!

I decided that it was finally time I make a box in bag after seeing all the cute ones other people have made as well as having it bookmarked into a list of things I want to CASE for a long time now. These are SO quick and easy! And they are a great size for putting little treats in. I'll have to find more uses for these. If you want to make one of these, check out Diana's blog "Stampin' with Di" here. I modified the instructions because I don't have the round tab punch, so I used the scallop punch and folded it in half - I think it still works.

Supplies:
Paper: SU Berry Bliss, purely pomegranate, chocolate chip
Ribbon: Spool O'Ribbon
Misc: Scallop punch, Slit punch, Circle punches, Sticky Strip.