This past Saturday, I attended Crop for a Cure. The organizer of the event truly had her act together. I kind've felt bad that I didn't help her more so I promised next year, I would help out a little more. In all honestly, I just didn't realize the effort she put forth to making this event such a huge success. And...it was a huge success. Not only did so many ladies have fun at this event, but I had a blast!!! I was able to meet so many sweet and creative women. Instantly, I found new friends. The door prizes were nothing but top notch!! The food was wonderful! The atmosphere was a happy atmosphere. The best thing about the whole event was that it raise $3,000 for cancer research!! Can you say WOW???
There were approximately 59 ladies in attendance. Can you imagin all the creativity going on? Just let me tell you, it was a blast! Every brand, every kind of embellishments, card stock, adhesive, stamps, you name it, it was there. The best of everything in my mind......hmmm.....STAMPIN' UP! of course!!
So, with all that said above, let's move on to my little creations. Yes, I've been busy with my family and work. Sometimes I wonder how I fit everything in. I guess it's a good thing I'm a night owl because that's when I get ready for clubs. Guess you could say I'm a night owl several nights out of the week and then I just crash.
Lately, I've been working on a combination of Christmas and fall. Can't really decide which season I like the best. Love, love the colors of fall, the crispness of the leaves, the reflection of the trees on the lake, the chili suppers, all the feativals and craft shows. Christmas, I just love the true meaning of Christmas and all the parties!
The above card was a last minute swap card I created for a swap. It was one of those hurry up and create something so nobody will miss a card in their swap kind of thing. Yes, I was an angel!!!
What did I use?
Stamp Set - Word Play
Jumbo Wheel - Jolly Jingles (from the Holiday mini catalog)
Card Stock - Real Red, Chocolate Chip, and Crumb Cake
Ink - Real Red Classic Stamp Pad and Real Red Jumbo Cartridge
Embellishments - Antique Brads and Red Gingham Ribbon
The two pictures above are obvious the same card. I just zoomed in a little so that you could see my newest craze....sewing!!! My mother would be so proud of me for using her sewing machine. There was something wrong with the machine and it would stitch anything and kept breaking needles. Took the sewing machine to Rome, Georgia and had it fixed. Love, love, love that sewing machine. It's metal and not plastic, it's been used and not on a shelf. So many memories of my mom sitting in front of that machine!
I think I really impressed my friend Kim (from Stampin' Addicts) with my sewing ability!!! Wahoo!!!! I love to impress any of the sisters from SA because they are oh so talented and well....I try! I really do try!! If you haven't visited Stampin' Addicts, please do so!!
This same card looks totally different from the first one that I posted on this thread. It's the same stamp set, just a little different. Isn't it neat that with Stampin' Up! you can use the same colors the same stamp set and come up with something totally different? And, that my friend, is why I'm truly in-love with Stampin' Up!
What did I use?
Jumbo Wheel - Jolly Jingles (from the Holiday mini catalog)
Card Stock - Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Whisper White
Ink - Real Red Jumbo Cartridge
Embellishments - Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and sewing machine with dark brown thread
And here I go sewing again...
What did I use?
Stamp Set - Friends Never Fade
Card Stock - Baja Breeze (and let me tell you I love it!), Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Greenhouse Gala
Ink - Baha Breeze,
Embellishments - Early Expresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, my sewing machine with dark brown thread!!!
What did I use?
Stamp Set - Vintage Vogue
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Whisper White
Ink - Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry and Night of Navy
Embellishments - Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons and corner punch
What did I use?
Stamp Set - Full of Life
Card Stock - Old Olive, Greenhouse Gala, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White
Ink - Pumpkin Pie
Embellishments - Scallop Edge Punch and Diminsionals
Well, I do have way more Christmas cards, but of course, my battery is dead on my camera! So I'll try to post these pictures fairly soon! I would love for you to leave your thoughts on any of the above cards! Some of them are very, very simple cards and very easy to re-create. Hopefully, later this evening, I can work on some scrapbook pages and take pictures....We'll see....so much to do!!!
