It's Someone's Birthday!

It's my bestest sistah friend Stacy's birthday today (click here to give her some love by commenting on her CUTE card!) I created this little circle card just for her and I can't wait to give it to her. I also have some other fun goodies for her, but I won't post because she sometimes checks my blog and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise!

Shopping list:

Z1352 Colonial White circle cards (12 cards and 12 envelopes)

D1470 Dreams Come True

C1257 Happy Birthday

X5812 Wings Creative Basics

Z1333 Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems

Z134 Prisma Glitter

Z1151 Foam Tape

Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad

Z2165 Junper Ink Pad

Sheer Ribbon

Oh and just for fun, here's a shot of my work table after making this card. It's really what it looks like everytime I make a card. I'm a good stamper though. I always clean up my mess for the next card. Nothing frustrates me more than digging to find stuff. LOL

Soooo, want to make this card? Sign up for my workshop this month (in the left margin) and come have fun with us girls!

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

BFF Stamping Day

Today was the perfect day for a BFF stamping day. Stacy and I started out by having lunch at the local diner and then ended up back at my house for an afternoon of some serious crafting. My 9 1/2' table was engulfed entirely with our stuff. What do we have to show for it? Well, she made a really cute Valentine card shown {here} and I made this card which in my opinion is just so-so but there's always tomorrow, right? No wonder my husband questions the cost effectiveness of this hobby LOL.

Supplies used:

X5812 Creative Basics Wings Collection

Z1081 Colonial White Waxy Flax

Z1358 Basic Assortment Buttons

Z1383 Wide Sweet Leaf Ribbon

D1470 Dreams Come True

D1476 Card Chatter Sympathy

X5643 Chocolate Cardstock

1388 Colonial White Cardstock

You Are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

Can I Re-Join the Blogger World?

Hello? Anyone out there? I know it's been forever since I've posted. I really have no excuse...well, ok maybe a couple...

1. I have started to work full time...although I had quit before that...

2. I didn't have any mojo for a loooonnngggg time. Not sure if I do yet, but I'm going to at least try.

3. My kids always have the computer.

4. Ok, I have no excuse...

So here's something I made not too long ago. I used the new Miracle papers in the current Spring/Summer Idea book. This paper pack will be the focus of my February workshops. I'm anxiously awaiting the sound of the UPS tires tomorrow (weather permitting since I live in the land of dumped upon amounts of snow). If you are in the area and haven't signed up for the next workshop, you can do so by clicking on the icon to the left and prepaying for the workshop. If you need directions, contact me and I'll get you here.

One thing you will want to note is that I'm cleaning out my stamp room and I will be having a HUGE SALE on February 26th @ 2:00. It's your chance to pick up some good deals on gently used stamps and supplies. There is just so much in the new catalog that I want to show you so this will help me purchase current stuff. I hope to see you there.

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

p.s. Sorry the lighting is so bad on my photos. I'll do better next time.

Gearing Up for Fall

Hello everyone,

I am still around and still stamping, just not having very good luck in posting pictures. I still want to give it a try though. I am getting organized for fall and as you can see, in the left margin I've posted all the workshop dates and prices through the end of the year.

My regular ladies will notice that the price has gone up a bit. I really agonized over this decision, but when I put pencil to paper it just comes down to the fact that I'm not breaking even for the time and supplies put into getting a workshop ready. It was either stay at the same price and eliminate the fancy embellishments or raise the price and continue to offer the same quality of cards. Since I like making the cards a bit more fancy I opted for the latter.

I have the new fall catalog in my possession and let me tell you, you are going to love it! I can't wait to make workshop projects for you. Some new features of the catalog: Eight NEW COLORS, beautiful new papers (I want them all) and new stamp sets that put me in the creating mood!

Well, I just had to pop in to update you...back to the world of housekeeping and laundry :0)

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne

p.s. I posted an older project just so this wasn't all dialogue LOL.

Another Art Share

Here's another card I made yesterday with more of the Splendor paper. The stamp set is called Springtime. I had so much fun with these vibrant colors. They are Moonstruck, Gold Rush, Topiary and Heavenly Blue....I love them but that might be because blue is my favorite color! I can't wait for my workshop :0)

I got my inspiration from the Crazy For Challenges blog. If you're ever stumped for ideas you should definitely try challenges. Thanks for stopping by!

You are Close to My Heart,

Yvonne