Alaska Bound …..Wow!!! We had a blast!!!

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick post to let you know I’m back…what a whirlwind….so much fun being on that ship to Alaska.

Here are a few pictures …I’ll share more later…

Here I am getting ready to get on the big ship….whoo hoo!

My hubby Darrell was pretty excited about it too.

getting ready to see our cabin…it was so sweet to see the little Stampin’ Up! Sign on the Door.

Our Stateroom…..cozy and comfy!!!

Getting ready to leave Seattle….it was bright and sunny…the weather really cooperated with us for the whole trip.

….and we’re off!!!

We had to gather for a life boat drill…..our spot was the Rendevouz Lounge…..Darrell was happy for that.

Look who we bumped into there…

Sharon Armstrong from Texas….she is the sweetest lady. I just love her. We’ve been buddies for five years now…all because of Stampin’ Up!  We had fun hanging out with her and her hubby.

Drill over we went back to our cabin and took in the Seattle sights while leaving the port. Sweet!!!

 

Ketchican here we come…..I’lll be back tomorrow with a few more sights and a card.

Thanks to all of you for making this dream come true!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 205~On the Grow

Hi Everyone,

I decided I had to use this stamp set on the Grow again. I just love this jar of flowers image…so much I stamped it three times!! hehe

Here is the sketch:

and my design….

The card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded. The mat was run through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder….I always go to that one for sweet summery cards. The DSP is Tangerine Tango….can you tell I like oranges lately? hehe

The image pieces are: 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 (2) and 1 3/4 x 2 1/2…the black mats are almost not there….I cute them 1 16 of an ich bigger but just wanted a little pop!!

The images were again colored with my Watercolor Pencils and blended with my Blender Pens. Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamping 411 Sketch 204~ On the Grow

Hi Everyone,

Time for another Sketch Challenger from Stamping 411. I hope you will play along this week.

Here is the sketch:

..and my fun On the Grow Card.

 

This was fun card to make. It showcases the On the Grow Stamp Set. You can’t tell in the picture but the Motor Scooter is embossed and Shiny. Not sure why it didn’t photograph well.

I colored in the image with my Blender Pens and Watercolor Pencils and added a bit of Rich Razzleberry Ink for good measure to make it blend better. I paired it with Some Rich Razzleberry Cardstock and Designer Series Paper.

Dimensions are:

Card Base: Rich Razzleberry 4 1/4 x 11

Mat: Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4

dotted DSP in Razzleberry 2 1/4 x 4

Print DSP 3 1/8x 3 1/8

Black Mat 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 and Image Piece is 3 x 3 in White.

I also used some Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon…..so pretty.

I hope you have a great weekend and play along with the Stamping 411!!

Cruise Special ~Alaska Bound and Special Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

As my very Special thanks to all of you I would like to offer you all a Special while I’m away.

  Cruise  Special

With every $50 order you place while I’m away I will give you a choice of either a $10 Gift Certificate on your next Stampin’ Up! order with me (of $50 or more) or I will send you one of my Magic Bow Makers.

All you have to do it visit my Web Site and place an online order and when I get back I will send you one of the above. Your choice. Just click here to place your order. This offer is good May 18th –29th!! So don’t delay.

Above is the ship that my hubby and I will be on for the Stampin’ Up! Cruise that I earned. I can’t tell you what a thrill it was to earn this trip and be able to do something a little special for my Husband. Can you tell I’m excited???? OMG!! We are both so excited to be going and to have it all paid for is such a bonus!! I can’t wait to see what Stampin’ Up! will do for us…..I’m sure it will be exciting.

Here is the Travel Portfolio they sent me a few weeks back with lots of goodies for the trip…including luggage tags, name badges and a little book of some of what we will be able to do on board.

 

We’ve already booked a Train Ride Excursion and will wait to book the others when there.

A special Bonus for me is that I was invited to have dinner with one of the Corporate Team Members….how exciting!!

If I haven’t said it enough….I want to again.

Thank You all from the bottom of my Heart for making this dream come true trip possible. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Hugs!!

**Stay tuned for Stampin’ News and Pictures from Alaska!!

Stampin’ Out Breast Cancer With My Stampin’ Angel’s

Hi Everyone,

Just had to share how much fun we had yesterday at our “Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event” yesterday here in Jacksonville, Florida. We had tornado warning and I almost got blow away outside when I went to retrieve a few umbrealls out of the cars but….it’s did not dampen our spirits or our desire to help this worthy cause. I hope you enjoy the pics below of my event.

Here are a few fun shots of my Stampin’ Angels!!

Our little Angel Sharon a Survivor to say the least!!!

Christina was an Angel helping me out. I think she might fly!!

Then we have Karen a very special friend and Survivor!!

Angie our Angel who Hostesses our events at her facility.

Angel Lynn waving her magic wand to keep Karen Cancer FREE!

Another shot from Angel Barb just for good measure!

Our lovely Miss Nina…..she’s a stitch and an Angel for sure!!

A special Angel….Kathy also a Survivor!!  

Daughter Angel Sandy making a wish for Mom 

Angel Mikki…..doesn’t she look cute as a button? 

This is Angel Brandy and she is a delight !! 

Brandy’s Angel Mom

Are we having fun yet?

I think so….

 

Special Angel Friends

My more than beautiful Angel Brenda

Angel Darlene…ready to take a stand to stamp out Breast Cancer

Special Angel Friends

Angel Tudy and Angel Mikki having a blast!!

Angels at work

 

Angel Donna….she’s the best and so creative. Donna is an Angel in so many respects. She helps tons of children in the Jacksonville Area!! She really does have wings!!

 

Jeff just couldn’t resist stopping in. He is Angel Angie’s Hubby and runs the facility we had this at. Ahemmmm…he also likes my cooking and wanted to eat!! hehe ….ya Jeff!!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share a bit of how my event went yesterday.

Want to help Stamp Out Breast Cancer? Be an Angel and Order the Strength and Hope Set from Stampin’ Up! They will donate $2.00 for ever set sold. You can be a Stamp Out Breast Cancer Angel too and order at my website 

Item numbers for the Strength and Hope Set are:

Wood Mount #118100 $17.95

Clear Mount #123660 $13.95

Together we can make a difference!!!

Now if you would like to see more….hop on over to Sandi’s event…. without her this would not have happened. Thanks for including us Sandi!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch #203 ~ Daisy

Hi Everyone,

Countdown for Cruise is here and I decided to use some left over Daisies I had on my desk for this weeks sketch. Hope you don’t mind.

Here is the sketch:

…and my Daisy Card.

The Card Base is Whisper White and the Mat is as well It’s run through the Big Shot and then sponged with Pumpkin. The Scallop Mat is done using the Big Shot and Scallop Squares Die and a bit of leftover Presto Pattern Paper for the splash of color and the center of the Daisy. I used some Fire And Ice Rhinestone Brads and a bit of white Organza Ribbon to finish it off. I hope you like it and will play along.

Have a good one!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Here we are at sketch 202 already. Can you believe it?

We have a simple sketch for you this week and we hope you will play along.  Here is the sketch….

 

…and my very simple interpretation.

The card base is white (oh what a surprise)  and is cut at 4 1/4 x 11. Followed by an old olive mat cut to 4 x 5 1/2 and punched with the scallop edge punch. On that I added a piece of Presto Patterns DSP that was sponged with Old Olive. The flowers were stamped with Black Stazon on white cardstock and cut out. I used the new Fabulous Florets Set and just love the images in it.  I cut them out and popped them up over and array of slivered snips of cardstock that I cut using my paper snips.

I colored the flowers using my Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pen. I then added a bit of green to the center and on the big flower added a rhinestone.

I used the fabulous white satin ribbon to make my double bow.

So there you have it. My simple and easy card for today’s challenge.

I hope you will take a little time this weekend to play along. We’d love for you to share with us.