Sweet Valentine

With Valentine's Day fast approaching I thought I'd show some cards that I've made recently before its too late. Today's card is one that I cased but don't remember where from. (sorry!) I love punches and use them in almost all of my cards & pages. The owl punch is definitely a fun one. I am thinking I will give this card to my husband, as he is certainly my sweet valentine.

Stamps: Level 2 Hostess set from Occasions Mini Catalog & Season Of Friendship (branch)

Paper: Real Red, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Early Espresso & Whisper White, Play Date DSP

Ink: Early Espresso

Other: Modern Label & Small Heart punches

Filled With Love Promotion

Stampin' Up!'s latest promotion goes until January 24, 2011. Purchase the Filled With Love Bundle (wood mount $32.90 or clear mount $26.90) and receive a free package of Bitty Buttons. Here is what is included in the bundle:

12x12 paper pack containes 12 sheets total. Three 12x12 sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red & Pretty In Pink Click HERE to go to my website to purchase this bundle and get the preferred pricing!

Three Little Words

The Occasions Mini Catalog is out and it is chock full of beautiful Stampin' Up! goodness. I got my order on Friday but haven't had time to make anything with all the new fun toys yet. So until then, here's a little thank you card I made for a friend. Its simple and sweet, just what I needed in a hurry.

If you haven't seen the new mini catalog, click HERE to go directly to it. Enjoy :-)

Thanks for stopping by ~ Jacki

You Know Prancer and Dancer and Donner and Blitzen......

So this little guy is surely one of Santa's famous reindeer! Hubby took the kids a couple of weeks ago to check him and his other buddies out while I did some Christmas shopping. The kids were thrilled but a little taken aback by the smell lol. The reindeer were feasting to try to fatten up for the big trip, or at least thats what I was told by the littles. And I believe them!

Enough about the reindeer....you probably want to see another amazing card that I've created, right?! ; ) Another blue theme....I love how soft it looks. Another very easy card to make and reproduce over and over.

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Jacki

Only Six More Days

I am soooo not ready for Christmas! It has truly snuck up on me this year. Thankfully my shopping is 95% finished. I still need to wrap, bake, make & mail our Christmas cards and so on. I guess I am a last minute kind of girl! This is one of the cards I made that is easy to reproduce. It may or may not make it to the final cut. Tune in to find out which one does . Hopefully you are way more organized and prepared than I am and are enjoying this time of year!

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Jacki

Perfect & Bashful

I sometimes struggle with a title for a blog post and today I certainly did. Same when I send an email and leave the subject empty - ever do that? Well at least the title has to do with today's card! I used Perfect Plum & Bashful Blue as my color combo for a little twist on the usual holiday colors. It came out pretty if I do say so myself! Here's the recipe:

Stamps: Medallion,& Sincere Salutations & Serene Snowflakes

Paper: Perfect Plum, Bashful Blue & Whisper White

Ink: Perfect Plum & Bashful Blue

Other: Snowflake Punch, Rhinestones, Subtles Designer Button

Enjoy your weekend!

~ Jacki

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas....

...in my craft room! I am trying to be ahead of the game or at least not late this year making my Christmas cards. Here is just one of the cards I've made, trying to use up my stash of paper & ribbons that are retired. I love the snowflake punch and how easy it makes a card look instantly more interesting. Be sure to check back soon for more to come!
Thanks for stopping by! ~ Jacki

Simply Amazing!

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Here are just some of the reasons why joining has its perks:

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Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Thanks for stopping by ~ Jacki

Owl Love You For 50 More Years.......

Yesterday we celebrated my in laws 50th wedding anniverary. Can you imagine 50 years with your spouse? I can only hope that Michael and I make it there. We have only 34 more years to go and that means I'll be 'x' years old. Did you seriously think I was going to reveal my age?! HA! I didn't think so! Anyway, they are a wonderful couple and still very much in love. They raised an amazing son so I love them even more for that. I used the owl punch for the first time as I made this card for them. I absolutely LOVE this punch! Its a must have as far as I'm concerned. There are so many possibilities with it. I plan to make different things with it to show you just what I mean. They loved it and so I was happy. Mission accomplished.

Thanks for stopping by ~ Jacki

What's On Your Bucket List?

I recently got to check off something that was on my mental bucket list.....watch the sunrise! Last week my daughter and I watched it together as she got ready for school. I know I have seen parts of a sunrise before, but never from start to finish. It was glorious! It reminded me how much beauty God has given to us. I was inspired to actually put pen to paper and start writing out my bucket list. I'll share that some other day, as it is a short list right now and a work in progress! Today I will instead share a card that I made for my mother in law's birthday. She is the best mil in the world and like a second mother to me. Since my mom passed 8 years ago, she has been there for me like mine would have been. She is selfless, kind, spiritual, loving, gentle and takes such good care of everyone. I am the luckiest daughter in law ever! Ok, enough gushing....on to her card:






I love the hydrangea image from the "Because I Care" level 1 hostess set.


It was one of the first ones I 'had' to have from the catalog when it first came out. And how about those pearls? I am so excited that SU! sells them. They add so much extra beauty to a project and they are a great deal to boot!





Here's the inside of the card.


Thanks for stopping by ~ Jacki

P.S. Leave a comment and tell whats on your bucket list!