A is for Amber

Here is another monogramed card I made for my cousin Amber. The card base is white with a layer of DCWV textured paper. I love that paper because it has a white core and the texture adds so much to a card.

The scalloped frame is made with my new Sizzix die that I got for 40% off at Jo's this weekend. The chipboard is from the DCWV pack that was also 40% off. Yes, you can buy chipboard already covered with textured paper. Love it!

The pattern paper matches the DCWV papers perfectly. Every color in my spring pack of solid textured papers match every color in the pattern paper. Lots of possibilites there.

I used my SU scallop punch for the monogram. The monogram was stamped with my new Just Rite DIY Monogram Kit. I love this kit because you can change the monogram and personalize anything. There are two sets and this one comes with 3 interchangeable borders and the entire alphabet and it is self-inking. Oh and the ink tray came empty so I could fill it with the ink of my choice. This one I filled with SU Chocolate Chip ink. I also have the larger monogram set that comes in the box with two alphabets and 4 interchangable rings. Lots of possibilities here.

Geesh this post is turning into an infomercial. I need to get paid for all of these product endorsements

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What the.....?

I love these sarcastic sentiments! LOL....I saw them on two blogs and Susiestampsalot posted a link to the Rubber Cottage where I picked them up for $6 each.....I think. I don't care...they are awesome. Next time I will pick up the one that says "Silence is golden but duct tape is silver."

Anyway, I told Cody (my 16 year old), the next time he does something stupid I am not going to say anything about it and I will just leave a card on his pillow. He thought it was funny. The real funny thing is I am not kidding!

Saturday Sale

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the big used paper crafting sale I am participating in with my friends. Lots of Stampin Up goodies for sale at GREAT reduced prices for you! There will also be CTMH and Creative Memories reps there with their goodies for sale.

Date: Saturday, Aug 25th from 9:00 am til 6:00 pm {come early!}

Place: 1081 W. Army Trail Rd, Bartlett, Il 60103 {Next to Frozen Memories}

More Info: ivy2332@msn.com

BIG SALE in ILLINOIS!

For those of you that live in the Chicago area take note of this HUGE used paper crafting sale that I am participating in with a great group of friends. We all have tons of used supplies {some new too} that we would like to pass along to you with BIG savings.

Of course, I am mainly selling my SU stamps {such shock...I know} but there will be products from SU, Close To My Heart, and Creative Memories just to name a few. If you want to see what I have for sale click here. The rest of the important details are listed below.

Date: Saturday, Aug 25th from 9:00 am til 6:00 pm {come early!} Place: 1081 W. Army Trail Rd, Bartlett, Il 60103 {Next to Frozen Memories}
More Info: ivy2332@msn.com

Oh and as a bonus the Scrapbook Expo is in St Charles that very same day....you can make it a day of paper crafting bliss!! I am hoping to be recovered by then so I can stay all day but if not my wonderful best friend Jen will be there with LOTS and LOTS of goodies! Hope to see you.

Happy Mail

Look what came in the mail today! These are all the Amuse stamps (all 24 of them) that I ordered from Sarah Vrolyk's big sale. I finally got almost all the Amuse stamps that were on my wishlist. I missed a few but I'll pick them up later now that I found a local store that carries them or is willing to order what I want. Sweet!

Here is my card for today. I love this Wild Asparagus double sided paper. The blue strip is the back side of the paisley. I added faux stitching and the brown polka dot scallop is SU Au Chocolate paper. The ribbon is some Barely Banana ribbon that I got from Taylor...which by the way, if she ever offers ribbon again jump at it. The colors are perfect, the quality is perfect, and the price is incredible! You would never guess that the ribbon isn't SU ribbon.

Today I was going to go to Jen's house and play but my life needs some things in order before my surgery....like massive loads of laundry.....so I am staying home today to get my ducks in a row. I am spending every insomniac waking moment tonight getting all my not so fun things done so I can enjoy my Thursday play date with Jen.

And finally you have to check out this awesome email I got today! Click here to read it....and then come back to tell me what you think of it. I am going to save it forever! Yeah...I know....I am a Dorkabella with a capital "D".

See ya on the blog!