Boy, have I got some updating to do!
I just don't know where time goes, do you? It seems like yesterday that I was basking in the glow of convention and, now, it's nearly Halloween!! I've got some awesome news about class venues....I now have access to a wonderful place close to my home. I am scheduling "Technique Tuesday" classes on the second Tuesday of each month (the next will be held on November 10th and the cost is $20.00/5projects) and "Card Buffet" classes on the fourth Tuesday of each month (the next class will be tomorrow, October 27th. I charge $1.00/card and you make as many as you like of 5 different designs). Classes will be held at the Oakdale Club on the corner of AL hwy 251 and Oakdale Road in Athens (just northeast of Athens High School). Pre-payment is not required but I do need to know how many kits to make, so please call or e-mail me to reserve your spot. I'll be posting more details with project photos in the next few days. I'm getting photos done today...I'd like to say that I'll have them posted tonight, but I don't want to promise and then not be able to deliver. It's gotten so that "LIFE" really gets in my way a lot, even with best-laid plans. Well, I'm off to get those photos done. Have a great day!!

I hope this is one of those "better late than never" moments....I just added a "followers" button to the top right of my blog. I'd love to have you and your friends join me!
I'd also like to share a few photos from convention.

This is a photo of me and my friend, Celeste, standing by the gorgeous atrium in the Home Office in Riverton. We were fortunate and very grateful to have met a couple of great gals, Janice (from Sarasota, Florida) and Julie (from Chicago, Illinois) who let us hitch a ride with them out to the Stampin' Up! office.

My friend, Celeste really got into the swapping spirit...this was her first convention! We received some great swaps. I'll start sharing those in the next day or two, so stay tuned!

Has it really been over a month...?

it seems like yesterday...here I was busy with planning swaps and getting ready for convention. Now, convention is but a sweet memory and I'm working hard on getting my class schedule together for the next few months! Please check out my website and sign up to stamp with me. Classes will be held at my home, unless otherwise noted.
I learned a lot of new things at Convention, had a great time visiting with friends, had the opportunity to have my picture made with Shelli AND won the most awesome prize! If you've already seen the Holiday Mini, then you may have noticed the beautiful glass lockets in Shelli's "Simply Adorned" Collection. I was blessed to receive one of these gorgeous lockets, complete with an insert made by a member of the Gardner family and signed by Shelli herself! Plus, the stamp set "Charming" to put icing on the cake! I truly felt as if I had died and gone to heaven!!!
I have some wonderful swaps to show off, as well as my next class projects, as soon as I can get them all photographed. (That's my job this weekend) Stay tuned for more.....see you soon and HAPPY STAMPING!

Where does time go???

I think I completely lost the month of June and now July is half gone, too! I am so sorry to have taken so long between posts......
Lots has been happening and I have a few new projects to show, but my computer has been acting reallllly wonky. I promise to have new stuff posted later this afternoon. My friend, Celeste, and I are working on Convention swaps (we leave in 3 weeks!)this week and I'll be posting photos as soon as I get home. I PROMISE!!!!! Also, I'm planning a "Holidays in August" class for the week after I return from Convention....the new Catalog has some awesome new holiday sets that just can't be ignored!!! I have a "Christmas in July" class planned for this Thursday, but so far no one has expressed interest. I guess most everyone is finishing vacations before school starts....I still can't believe how early those poor kids have to start nowadays....and I'm thankful that my own are grown and I don't have to worry about that back-to-school hustle & bustle anymore! Goodness, I didn't mean to ramble on so!! I'll be back in a "few" hours with a new project or two...... 'til then....Happy Stamping!

Just a quick "HI!"

Things around the homestead have been a bit challenging lately and I haven't been able to pay proper attention to my site. My apologies to all who may stop by expecting to see what's new. I'm putting the finishing touches on projects fot my June class and will have them posted in the next day or two....so stay tuned! I promise it will be worth the wait.

A couple of reminders about the Sign-Up Special offered by Stampin' Up! Signing up for only $75.00 just can't be beat! It is getting close to the deadline...so you better get a move on and catch it before it gets away. You can link over to my website, click on the "Join Now" button and follow the prompts. If you have any questions or problems, please let me know. I check my e-mail fairly regularly. The password you need is: Let's get stampin'! and it is case-sensitive. I would love to have you join my team! We have a great time together!!
Also, this is the last week for our May scrapbooking paper sale...you know, buy 3 packages of DSP, including the Specialty papers and the 12x12 Textured cardstok, and receive a 4th package FREE. It's too good to pass up!
And, get ready for next week, when our LAST CHANCE LIST of STAMPS and ACCESSORIES is revealed on June 1st. Lots will be happening in the next few weeks and I'll do my very best to keep you informed and in the loop.
I'll check back in tomorrow night. Happy Stampin', Y'all!

I accepted my first challenge!

Hi, all!

One of the sweet ladies from my Paper Dolls group posted a challenge last night and I decided to give it a try! The question was asked "If you only had 30 minutes to create a card, what would you do?". This card was my response...hope y'all like it.
All supplies are from Stampin' Up!
Friends 24-7 Stamp set. Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, and Very Vanilla cardstock. Basic Brown classic ink. Barely Banana, More Mustard, Mellow Moss Stampin' Write markers. Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware. Stampin' Sponges.
I need to get better with my photography because it's difficult to see the Damask image stamped in Basic Brown on the Chocolate Chip base. IRL it really adds texture that I like.

Hi, everyone....I have a beautiful card to show you! I saw this on display at my friend, Celeste's, house the other day and knew right away that it would be perfect for my Spring Giftables class last night! I fell in love the moment I saw it and totally forgot to ask who the original designer was. I'll let y'all know as soon as I find out!! ***Just found out this card was dsigned by my friend Mary Rager. Thank you, Mary!***
Here are the details: All supplies are from Stampin' Up!. Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Shimmery White cardstock. Sahara Sand classic ink. Whisper White Organza ribbon, micro beads and eyelet border punch.
It just oozes elegance to me and was so simple to make. I think I might use this for my convention swaps....what do you think?!
Well, it's getting late....I'll be back tomorrow with pictures of my scallop envelope Easter Basket.
Stay tuned!

Oh, BTW, let me know what you think of my blog's new look....it's still a work in progress!