I got a nice heavy box from the UPS man the other day. I thought I would share a little bit of what was inside of it.

You will notice 1st that there are lots of new punches and they are a new sleeker style. Shamefully I haven't used any of them yet... I hope to put them to work tomorrow. Also Stampin'Up! is now giving the option of clear mounted rubber stamps. This again helps with storage.

It's late here and I need some sleep so I can get some work done tomorrow.

~Charlotte

Pretty Unicorn card

Paige was invited to her 1st all girl party yesterday. I decided to make a really cute girly birthday card for her buddy Rylee. All of the kids made collars for their webkinz. What a cool idea!

Here's what I used on this card:

stamp set: Pony Party

paper: Tea Party DSP, Pretty In Pink, Almost Amethyst, watercolor paper

inks: Black Stazon, Pretty In Pink, Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue

Big Shot dies: Scallop Circle #2, Scallop Circle

other: snail, dimensionals, blender pen, sponge

Have a great day!

Charlotte

New Year... new attitude

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted to my blog. I have decided to change my attitude a little this year.... okay a lot! My hubby has been gone to Korea since June and came home for a month to spend the holidays and is heading back to Korea later this week. I had been on survival mode for a long time, doing what I HAD to do and getting by. I can't say that this has been all that wonderful.
But things are about to change. I am setting goals and you will be seeing a more creative and updated blog soon! Look out!

~Charlotte

Fall Stamp A Stack cards

This weekend a fellow demo and I had our Fall Stamp-a-stack together. We used a few beautiful cards that we received as swaps at the Stampin'Up! Convention in August.

The first card was made by Beth Daniels. Here's the supplies:

Stamps: Falling Leaves, Sanded background

Paper: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, More Mustard

Accessories: Vanilla 1/4" grosgrain, Bravo Burgandy 1/4" grosgrain, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, spritzer tool.

The second card was made by Jaceynth Gauthier. Here's the supply list:

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Season of Friendship

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Blender pen, Versamark, Irridescent Ice.

The third card was inspired by Gretchen Barron, but altered by Stacey Buzbee, my co host.

Stamps: Wandering Words

Paper: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango

Ink(markers): Soft Suede, More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Ruby Red, Always Artichoke

Accessories: Autumn Traditions DSP, Scallop Edge punch, Sizzix Leaves die, Button Sizzlet, Linen thread, Crimper

Last but not least is a card inspired by local fellow demo Josie. I changed the background of the card and made it a little brighter.

Stamps: Holiday Best- Level 1 Hostess set

Paper: Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Modern Label punch, Wide Oval punch, Slot punch, 5/8" chocolate chip grosgrain, Perfect details Texturz plate.

I bet you are wondering where my last card is... well, if you go to my September 14th post you will find my Halloween card there.

Hope you have found some inspiration here! Have a great week.

~Charlotte