Don't forget about those retiring sets...!

You still have a few more weeks to order the Retiring Stamp Sets! A WONDERFUL person over on www.splitcoaststampers.com put together this awesome resource of all of the retirng stamps! Check it out to help you decide which sets you need!

http://www.craftyperson.com/suretire/

Don't forget that when you order from me, for every set you order you will get the second (equal or lesser value) for 20% off! I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy 13th Birthday Kendall!

My God Daughter is turning 13 on Friday! For those of you that know her, it's hard to believe right? Kendall is just growing up way too fast! As part of her gift, I made her this little Pull Out Scrapbook!

This is the front:
















Inside:















Inside with "Pull Outs" Open:
















Right "Pull Outs":
















Left "Pull Outs"
















You will find a great tutorial for these albums on www.splitcoaststampers.com! Let me know if you need any help!

The longest holiday weekend EVER!

Is it just me or does it seem like this has been a VERY long holiday weekend? We had tons of fun things to since we woke up on Friday morning! So, today the Wiemann Family took a well needed rest! The boys (Erich included) hung out and watched tv, played video games, and destroyed...I mean played in the playroom! I even got to take a short nap! Great day, right?

I also got a chance to read my new Papercrafts Magazine! I loved some of the cards in there so I tried to make my own versions! Here they are...!

This one was made by stamping the bird from Always and then cutting him out. I then placed him (yes, it's a boy bird!) on my whisper white cardstock and sponged around him. In the example in Papercrafts, they had airbrushed around the bird. I don't have an airbrush, so I improvised!
















This one is super simple. I had these pink beads and thought that I would never get a chance to use them! Well, my friend had a baby girl a few days ago so I finally got the opportunity! Beads are harder to work with than I thought! Maybe I should have used a different adhesive. Hmmm.
















I really wish I would have had the camera available for the drama in our house this evening. Daddy was doing haircuts on the deck after dinner and we had a minor accident! He was cutting JP's hair with the #1 1/2 guard and it flew off right as he put the razor to his head. He then had a 2" circle "spot" shaved on the top of his head! JP probably wouldn't have cared except that Erich and could not stop laughing. He then totally freaked out! After we calmed him down, he let Erich put on the #1 guard and "the spot" kind of blends in now! It was SOOO funny!

Well, goodnight! I hope you enjoy the cards for today!!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope that you all have a fun and safe 4th of July! We started our celebration early this morning with a fun Swim Team Event! JP and I participated in a Relay-A-Thon to help raise funds for MS! We had such a great time! Here is a picture of the swimmers! Aren't they a great group of kids?















I also have 2 projects to share today! We are attending a few 4th of July parties this weekend so I wanted to a make a few hostess gifts! This one is a "Box In A Bag". I found the tutorial this blog! It was super easy to make!














Stamps: Taffy Alphabet
Ink: Brilliant Blue Craft Ink
Paper: Jersey Shore DSP, Real Red, Brilliant Blue
Accessories: Chipboard (stars), Tab Punch, Cropadile, Real Red Ribbon

Then I made this card! I love the simplicity of it!

















Stamps: Always, Warm Words
Ink: Brilliant Blue and Real Read
Cardstock: Real Read, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

Order Your Decor Elements Today!

Stampin UP! has begun taking orders for the new product line, Decor Elements! Visit my Stampin' UP! website and go to Stampin' UP! Products for details!

Retirement List Sale!

Here is the sale that you have all been waiting for!

For every stamp set on the retired list that you order, you can take 20%** off ANY other stamp set (equal or lesser value) either on the retired list, in the big catalog, or in the mini catalog!!!!! In addition, for every $100 you spend with me in July, you will recieve a FREE In Color Ink Pad and an assortment of cardstock! The new colors are BEAUTIFUL!!

So figure out what you can't live without and send me an email or give me a call!

Hodgepodge Hardware on Sale!

Stampin' Up! has just announced a special promotion on Hodgepodge Hardware! From now until supplies last, you can purchase the soon-to-be-retired Aged Copper, Antique Brass, or Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware for 25% off! Instead of $27.95, the cost is only $20.96! Contact me if you'd like to take advantage of this great sale!