Swap anyone?

I was in a new catalog (sneak peek) swap recently. Jami hosted this swap. She does great swaps - not too many cards to make and great swappers. A lot of the gals are members of Splitcoast's Dirty Dozen - Jami is an alumni actually. So, I always try to participate in her swaps. Her nick-name is the Swap Nazi because she does not allow any late swappers, etc. so you always know you are going to get the cards back in a timely manner. The category I swapped in was new "In Colors" and we could not use any retiring stamps. I just want to share these great cards with you!

This card (by Jen del Muro) uses Riding Hood Red and Kraft cs. The stamp set is from All Holidays. She used the scallop punch for the black circle and a clear button.
This card (by Tandra Boyer) uses Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze. The bird is from the stamp set, Always. I don't know what set the other stamps are from. She used the new Scallop Punch on both sides of a strip of Chocolate Dotted paper and dyed her ribbon to match Baja Breeze.

This card (by Leann Yoho) uses Kiwi Kiss with Riding Hood Red and the new Bella designer paper. She also uses the Scallop Circle punch on a piece of textured Pink Pirouette paper with a Rhinestone Brad.

This card (by Britta Ward) uses Fresh Cuts stamp set on Pacific Point cardstock with black accents. The bow is Old Olive. She embossed the stamp on white cardstock and used her daubers to sponge on inks doing the Emboss Resist technique. Again, the scallop punch was used on the black cardstock. Dazzling Diamonds was used on the bottom of the card.

This card (by Tracy Harp) uses the new Pink Pirouette cardstock and Very Vanilla. The stamps she used are the Pretty Petals Background; Pretty Amazing and Frames with a Flourish. Again, the scallop punch was used along with Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon. The frame was embossed as was the background stamp.
This card uses one of my favorite new stamp sets .... Sock Monkey! And in the new catalog, he also has accessories! So cute! This card (by Crystal Spencer) uses Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, White and Bashful Blue paper. She used her paper piercer to pierce all around the edges. and used white grosgrain ribbon.

ENJOY!!

The Sense of Sight

Follow this link and take the test!!

http://www.blogthings.com/whichofthefivesensesareyouquiz/

How old are you?

This came from Steve Blow's column in the Dallas Morning News.

Do you remember your mother or grandmother using any of these phrases? Or maybe you did or still do!! (I do!)

Of a mornin
Of an evenin
Land o'Goshen
cattywampus - out of line
Sakes Alive
Yonder
Boy Hidy
Bodacious
gumption
tump - turn something over
much obliged
Rat cheer - same as right here
highfalutin
picture show - today the movies
Floocy - very fancy
sashay
traipse all over tarnation or all over Timbuktu
mosey
Great Day in the Morning!
For cryin' out loud!
Lawzee me!
I'll swan!
Dadgummit!
My lands!
Good night, nurse!
I swanee

I might need a loan!!

This is the beautiful new catalog. Contact me if you want a copy of it!! Notice .... the front cover is scalloped!! Check out the new scallop punch on page 189. Did I mention, when I added up my wish list, it was over $500!!!

Lemons and Sugar for a friend

I received this from a dear friend (Hi, Margaret!) and it is so true. It actually brought a tear to my eye! Anyone who knows me and the family struggles I am dealing with will understand why this touched me so.

LEMONS and SUGAR

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.



And always remember.... when life hands you Lemons, ask for Sugar and call me over!

Go Shopping - here's a coupon to help ya!

Here's a coupon for you - go shopping this weekend!!

Drooling over the new Catty!!

Sorry I've been MIA .... but I got my new SU catalog on Thursday and have been drooling over it ever since! It is one of the best ones I've seen in a while. I'll be putting in my big order on Monday so soon, you'll be seeing some new goodies (depending on how long I have to wait for it to ship!!) And, if you 'd like to play with some of my new goodies, I'll be having a Card Buffet on Tuesday, August 19th at my house and you can make some cards, enjoy a little fellowship and some yummy snacks!!

In the meantime, here are a few cards I've made recently.


This one I used the stamp set, Older & Wiser (a hostess set in the Fall-Winter catalog - retired now). The unique fold is called Blintz Base Fold and you can see the directions HERE on Splitcoast. I used Designer Paper that is in the retiring catalog (Baja Breeze). The dots on the turtle have Crystal Effects on them.

The next card I made for my friend, Judy's, anniversary (which was yesterday). I really like how it turned out. I stamped the heart (from SU's Always) on acetate in Versamark and embossed it with White Embossing Powder. The colors are our new IN Colors - Pink Pirouette and Kiwi Kiss (love, love, love them!!) I used my Cuttlebug folder for the heart background. The ribbon is not SU - I bought it at Stamper's Alley - it is pink on one side & green on the other - perfect for this card! The pearls are from the Pretties Kit and the stickpen was given to me by a friend (although the Pretties Kit has them also).

The next card is an Acetate Card and uses another retired stamp (hostess set in the retired catty). I used rub-ons on the front of the acetate card. Then, I stamped the flower (twice) on watercolor paper. I watercolored the flowers and leaves. I

cut just the flower out and adhered it to the backside of the card front. I adhered the other flower with leaves to the inside of the card. Then, I put a piece of Pink Piroutte cardstock on the back of the card. A lot of dimension, but it turned out great.

Stampin' Up Fall-Winter Sampler

Download the Fall-Winter Sampler and start making your list!! These are just a taste of what is in store for you in Stampin' Up's new catalog. You can start ordering these items August 11th. I've got my list started, what about you???

Excitement is Building!

Stampin' Up will be selling the BIG SHOT ( exclusive color & more of course) this year. OH Yes!! and along with the BIG SHOT we will have exclusive dies just for Stampin Up! that work with our Big Shot. Such a wonderful addition to SU! Click HERE for details.

PLUS starting Aug 11th, there will be several brand new stamp sets at 15% off. You can click HERE to see the specials.

PLUS a Starter kit special - purchase the Starter kit and get a FREE stamp set along with all the other fabulous goodies you will receive in the starter kit. So if you want to be a SU demonstrator like me, now is the best time!! This Recruiting special is available from August 11 - October 11.

PLUS Aug 11th is the first day we will be able to order out of the brand new catalog. So mark your calenders & don't forget. All the Excitement starts in just 7 days.

yum - Lemon Slush

Lemon Slushie

Start blending, lemon-lovers!

Ingredients:
2 tsp. Crystal Light Lemonade powdered drink mix (2 On The Go packets or 1/2 of a tub)
1 tsp. fat-free powdered non-dairy creamer (like Coffee-mate Original Fat Free)
1 1/2 cups crushed iced or 8 - 10 ice cubes

Directions: Dissolve creamer in 1/4 cup warm water, and mix well. Add 1 1/4 cups cold water and Crystal Light. Mix well. Place mixture in a blender with the ice. Blend at high speed until thoroughly blended. (If using ice cubes, start with half of the ice. Stop blending occasionally to add a cube or two, and then continue blending -- repeat until desired consistency is reached.) Pour into a tall glass, and then spoon and/or sip your way to lemon satisfaction!
( for an even slushier and less liquidy consistency, place in the freezer for about 20 minutes before enjoying!)
MAKES 1 SERVING

Serving Size: 16 oz. (entire recipe) Calories: 30 Fat: 0g Sodium: 140mg Carbs: 2g Fiber: 0g Sugars: 0g Protein: 0g POINTS® value 1*