My neighbor, Pam

Hey Peeps!

So many of my daily conversations start with "My neighbor, Pam....." so really, it only seems right to start this post out like that. I am sooooooo blessed to have her and her husband for neighbors. They are so kind, supportive, generous, funny, and loving that the kids and I both know we have won the neighbor jackpot! Well. Except for the time we took Pam camping, and tried to convince her she was enjoying it. A bout of near death stomach flu, and one verrry long car ride home, and for a few moments BOTH kids would have traded her in for the neighbor with the 12 foot fence, 10 rusted cars on his front lawn, and a "NO KIDS ALLOWED" sign duct taped to the rotten old apple tree on the boulevard. ;o)

Anyway....my neighbor, Pam, needed a wedding card for a friend, so she came over and created this masterpiece! It started out much differently in our heads than it ended up. I wanted her to do a monotone card so she could enter it into the Finally Friday challenge (click here to see the deets and enter your own project http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-friday.html ), and had seen a beautiful card (sorry, I wish I remember where so I could link to it) embellished with punched flowers in a heart shape. Well, my flower punch decided to not work, my Slice decided to not work, and I was getting frustrated! Pam whips out the SU! Heart Punch, and starts working away. She popped up a square on the card, then taped a single layer of hearts down, then the next layer popped up. Add some bling, and a ribbon, and Voila! An absolutely gorgeous card she can be proud to give away!

Ingredients (all SU! unless otherwise noted):

Very Vanilla CS and 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Heart Punch, tape and pop dots from Dollarama, gems from Michaels.

I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it!

And I don't know the rest of the words to that song...so just dance around a little while the tune plays in MY head! ;o)

Dear, sweet, generous Samantha over at SPCC has asked me to Guest Host the Finally Friday challenge this week!!! Thanks so much Samantha, I have totally loved working with you over the past few weeks. For any newbies out there who haven't started entering challenges, I urge you to join us! Samantha, the SPCC Diva's, and all the other creators are so sweet and supportive, that it is a warm and positive way to break yourself into challenges!

Anyway...click on over here http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-friday.html to read the guidelines to the challenge, and enter your creation as well!

Ingredients:

Ruby Red CS by Stampin' Up!, embossed pattern from unknown source...it was just in my "to be used one day pile", "smile" cut from the Basics 1 Slice Cartridge, buttons from Forever in Time, pop dots from Dollarama.

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A friend of mine is a "frugal" stamper (self named! honest!), she often shares tips on how to make your crafty dollar spread farther. Which, heck, you've gotta love! (check out her site to pick up your own tips http://www.scrappinwithdonna.typepad.com/ ) Anyway, when making this card I had myself a little chuckle. The only "new" item on this card is my card base, the rest is all scraps from last years "I Wish" Simply Scrappin Kit which I had left over from a class I took through my frugal friend. I even made the leaves by trimming the overprinted area on the sticker backing, as I'd used the real leaves on a project last year!

OOOH! And don't forget to come back Friday to read my exciting news!!! I am BURSTING at the seams!!!

Anywhooo...onto the post! This card was made for the sketch challenge at Amy Rysavy's site, "Prairie Paper and Ink". Click here for the sketch and all the other fabby entries! http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/amyr/2009/07/friday-sketch-with-guest-tammy-fielder-july-3109.html

Ingredients (All SU! unless otherwise noted):

I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit (Retired), Old Olive Textured CS, Chocolate Chip Textured CS and plain CS, Real Red Textured CS, Whisper White Textured CS, DSP and Stickers from same kit.

MOJO 98, SPCC #9, and well, a little hint...

I have a good friend who moved from my street to a few streets over 2 years ago, and though it didn't make it impossible to see her anymore, our visits certainly declined. I missed her, and the kids surely missed each other. Well, she's back! They have just built a house closer than their original one on our street, and the move in date was two days ago. I didn't stamp the "Hello Baby" part to the sentiment, but did find the "{welcome home}" perfect for them...they are "home" now! So welcome back old friends, glad to have you so close again!

This card was made for two challenges, the Mojo Monday sketch challenge http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/08/mojo-monday-98-contest.html and the SPCC color challenge http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/2009/08/spcc-9.html Go on over and check out both of these links to see the inspiration and all the other gorgeous entries.

And now for my daily hint.....Come back here Friday to get some exciting news!!! But that's not the ONLY place my excitement will be posted....start trolling through all my fave sites and maybe you can find it before it's posted here!!!! Hee Hee!

Ingredients (all SU! unless otherwise noted):

Sweet Little Sentiments Stamp Set, A Tree For All Seasons Stamp Set, Barely Banana CS, Pretty In Pink CS and Classic Ink, Orchid Opulence Classic Ink, Close to Cocoa CS and Classic Ink, So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, Slit Punch, Aqua Painter, Rhinestones from Michaels, Pop Dots and Adhesive from Dollarama, Twine from unknown source, embossing folder unknown it was just in my scrap bin!

SPCC Finally Friday, and maybe a little teasing???

Hey ladies! Pop on over to Samantha's SPCC site http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/ , she posts a color challenge every Monday, and a Finally Friday challenge where a guest host designs a challenge for you to complete. That challenge can be based on ANYTHING, and this weeks challenge by SP Diva, Beverly, was based on a photo. Click here to see the photo that inspired this card http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-finally-friday_31.html and to check out the other entries.



Now, time for teasing....I'm seeing RED! Come back here Friday to find out the verrrry exciting news I have to share. Heck, hurry back tomorrow for another post, and likely another wee hint!



Ingredients (all SU! unless otherwise noted):

Pretty In Pink CS and Classic Ink, Bashful Blue CS and Classic Ink, Old Olive CS, Kraft CS, Whisper White CS, Good Together Stamp Set, Versa Mark Ink, Detail White EP, Heat Tool, Slice Cartridge Spring edition, Fiskars scalloped rotary cutter, pink and white ribbon from Michaels.

OCCC, SFYTT (and a tease....)

Happy Holiday Monday to all my Canadian friends! Here's another card for two challenges...the first is the sketch from Jen del Muro's "I{heart}2stamp" site, link here for the sketch and to see all the other gorgeous entries http://iheart2stamp.com/2009/08/01/first-saturday-of-the-month-anni-verve-sary-blog-hop/ The second challenge comes from the Our Creative Corner August host, Loretta Locke, who challenges us to make a card based on the following statement “When I am old I shall wear Purple”. Link here for the rules and other fabby interpretations http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2009/08/occ-challenge-color-challenge.html

And for my teaser...keep peeking back....some exciting news coming this Friday....and, well, SOMETHING about this card reminds me of the Friday post!!!!!

Ingredients: (all SU! unless otherwise noted)

Lots of Thoughts Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Lovely Lilac CS and Classic Ink, DSP from Dollarama, Cutterbee Bugs paper piercing tool, flower from Prima Donna Trini Bright Set, Button from Forever in Time.

SPCC #8, Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #11

Hey there! I am cutting this one close. We were off to the beach again this week and I haven't had a chance to sit and create until just this morning. So without further jawing...here goes...

OH! But wait!!! Just a reminder to check back here often this week...I will be posting frequently, as I have to catch up on all the challenges I am behind on, and there is some EXCITING NEWS being announced here on Friday....so STAY TUNED!!!

This card was made for this weeks SPCC challenge (Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and Mellow Moss) and YAY! I have my new in colors!!! Click here to see the color swatch and to check out the other fabby entries http://spcolorcombos.blogspot.com/2009/07/spcc-8.html I based the layout on the sketch at Inkspirations by Makeesha Byl, click here to see the sketch and all the other gorgeous cards http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2009/07/31/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11/

Ingredients (all SU! unless otherwise noted):
Dusty Durango CS, Crushed Curry CS and 1/2" polka dot grosgrain ribbon (on the non polka dotted side), Mellow Moss CS and Classic Ink, Versa Mark, Extreme Elements Stamp Set, Extreme Skateboard Stamp, Just Jawing Stamp Set, Buttons from Forever in Time, Marvy 1 1/2" circle punch, pop dots, glue dots.