10 is a great number!

Timothy turned 10 last week and it was a big deal for him (and this mom!). We are still celebrating since he had a fever the day we had his family party. In fact, in lieu of a party with friends he decided he'd rather go shopping for some fun things and then to dinner with just his parents. What a sweetheart :*)

Ten Things About Tim:

1. He loves sports - every single one that exists

2. He is a huge Yankee fan

3. He is a New England Patriot Fan

4. He is a Celtics fan

5. He loves his sister & brother

6. He has a great sense of humor

7. He is the sweetest kid I've ever known (besides his sister & brother)

8. He looks up to his dad big time

9. School work comes easy to him (lucky boy!)

10.Food is his passion!

Thank you Timothy for blessing our lives 10 years ago! You bring us immeasurable joy, love & laughter. Thanks for teaching me so much about sports too! Who knew?!

The Retirement Lists

Its that time of year again when Stampin' Up! posts the retirement lists to make room for all the new goodies that will be available in the new catalog in July! Everything is on a first-come-first-serve basis. So if there is something you want to buy on any of the lists, don't hesitate! Please feel free to email me with any questions or your order. You may also go to my online store to purchase. Here are the lists:

Retired Stamps

Retired Accessories

Retired Definitely Decorative

Memorial Day

Happy Birthday Max!!!

Seven facts about Max:

1. He's the only blue-eyed, blonde out of my three children

2. He is very musically inclined and maybe someday his drumming, singing (especially in the shower), humming, whistling, beatboxing will bring him a lucrative career!

3. He is very, very sweet!

4. He looks up to his big sister & brother

5. He loves Spider Man, Superman, Iron Man, The Hulk, etc.

6. He still loves to snuggle

7. He has a wicked sense of humor

Happy 7th Birthday to one of the best kids I know! You completed our family Max and I couldn't imagine our lives without you. I love hanging out with you and am so blessed you are my son :-) Rock on little buddy!!!

Retiring Colors

For our club last week we used as many soon-to-be retired colors on our projects. In fact, I don't think I've ever used Green Galor or Pixie Pink! I had to open my packages of paper for the first time. I am kind of bummed because I really like then now! At least I have a stash to use and I can always buy more before they are gone. (You can too - just go to "online shopping" at the top of this blog and then click on "Shop Now" to place an order).

Now, I am not really too bummed about the retiring colors (just a few that I'll miss more than others) because I am very excited about the new colors SU is introducing! So many great colors coming - I can't wait to get my hands on them! You will love them too : )

SUPPLIES USED
Stamps: Le Jardin Botanique, Medallion (Background)
Ink: Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Apricot Appeal
Paper: Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Apricot Appeal, Naturals White
Accessories: Round Tab Punch, Brads, Distressing Tool

Tempting Turquoise

I am not sure how tempting turquoise is....maybe tantilizing or tremendous or some other "t" adjective would have worked better. However, it is a really pretty, bold blue and I love it combined with the black & white on this card. Its nice, bold & crisp..... maybe even tantilizing?

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Happy Moments (SAB)
Ink: Black Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White, Flock Together Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Turquoise Rhinestone Brad, Ticket Corner Punch

Last One For Now

Are you liking the mini cards now too?! I promise that this is the last one for a little while. This birthday one took all of 5 minutes to make. Thats my kind of card when in a hurry! I find that I just dig into my pile of scraps to put them together and then use colors to coordinate. I have way too many scraps so its a good thing when you find a way that helps use them up.

SUPPLIES USED

STAMPS: Happy Moments (SAB)

INK: Black Classic Ink Pad, Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink & Barely Banana (markers)

PAPER: Whisper White, Melon Mambo (textured) & Lovely Lilac

ACCESSORIES: Brads, Scallop Border & Ticket Corner Punches

Pastel Mini

Ok, so like I said, I'm loving these mini cards! We made a bunch at one of my clubs and they were a big hit. Quick, easy, fun & pretty! This one used one of my fav Sale-a-bration stamp sets, Happy Moments. Really cute flowers that were stamped in Versamark onto Naturals White cardstock (which I like better than Whisper White because its heavier, thicker) and then we used sponges or cotton swabs to apply the Stampin' Pastels. Its fun watching the colors emerge. It gives a soft, muted image....pretty :)




















SUPPLIES USED
Stamps: Happy Moments (SAB)
Ink: Stampin' Pastels
Paper: Certainly Celery, Naturals White, Regal Rose, Real Red
Accessories: Brads, Scallop Trim Bordrer (SAB), ribbon (retired)

Mini Cards Rule!

I'm loving mini cards which are 3x3 and fit perfectly in Mini Square Envelopes (#107309 pg. 168). They are great cards to use with gift bags, presents, a bottle of wine or for sticking a gift card in. I am having so much fun making them because they take no time at all and give such satisfaction in creating something nice but quick! I especially enjoy using them when one of my children has a birthday party to go to and need one to go with a gift. Easy peasy!

Supplies Used
Stamps: Baroque Motifs

Ink: Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink

Paper: Whisper White, C.Celery, P.I.Pink

Accessories: Word Window & Cirlce Punches, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Brad

Summer Mini Catalog

Click on the picture to check it out :) To shop from this catalog go to my website and click on the Shop Now button on the top right.