Stamp Some Smiles

NSR: Jake watch: Jake takes a walk and a Souper/SuperBowl Sunday

So the other day I brought Jake to the park for a walk instead of our usual routine.  He was very interested (and intimidated) by all the sights and sounds.  The Giant truck that went by plowing the ice off the parkinglot.  YIKES!  That was loud and big and Jake ran behind me, then in front of me, then firmly between my legs facing away, he didn't want to see that thing!  Okay, well how about a duck or two Jake?  They flew overhead making their honking sounds and Jake planted himself firmly on the ground and wouldn't move and inch as he watched them.  Hmmmmm, I think he may have liked them, after all...they were very far away.  The couple walking through the park, Um...he gave me that "please mommy, let's not meet them today" as he planted himself on my FOOT.  Okay, not the bravest pup in the world, but he is working on it.  We think Jake had a very hard start to life with people who were less than kind, until he got rescued, we think he didn't have socialization.  We are working on that too.  Today we brought Jake to petco, where he met other dogs, people and even saw some kitties.  He had kids run up to him, babies grab his fur and other puppies (LARGE yellow lab pup) almost pounce him he was so excited to see Jake....Jake was GREAT!  He took it all in, a little afraid once or twice, but mostly with tail wagging.  Yipee Jake!  Here are some photos of our walk:

  He is learning that Mommy always wants a picture of him, so he might as well just go along with it!

Tomorrow is SOUPerbowl Sunday at church.  The students will be collecting money in a soup bowl to give to a community program.  They are so excited when the see the dollar bills adding up in the bowl.  They love to help people in need.  To learn more just click here: SouperBowl

Here is an older card of mine, that is perfect for me and my cold... 

I will be working on making some Chicken soup along with the Superbowl sunday snacks. I hope you have a Super day!  I plan on getting some stamping/scraping/and class ideas done.  I will give you an update of my progress!

Scrapbook Folder using Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper

I have started making the Scrapbook folder for Erica's Class in February.  I am so in love with the Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper: 

It is my favorite paper, I wish you could feel the texture, the thickness ... I wish you could really see this beautiful paper.  The front of my project is just about finished, except for Ribbon.  The inside still needs stamping, photos, journaling, and some other pretty touches.  Here is how it looks so far:

        This is what the inside looks like, the Kraft Paper inserts will have photo's and journaling on them when I am finished.  I really think her group will like this.  It is perfect for boys or girls, for pets or places, a perfect little "my favorite things" book.  I will show you the rest When I am finished. These papers are absolutely beautiful and use our palette of colors and original images. Designer Series paper makes it easy to create a card or scrapbook page with coordinating background paper, card stock, and stamped images. It also covers On Board chipboard beautifully. And you'll love these specialty papers.  ■ 12" x 12", textured cover-weight card stock that adds a bit more dimension to your projects
■ 12 sheets per package (2 each of 6 designs)
■ Exclusive designs and colors, with patterns based on Stampin’ Up! art
■ Coordinate with Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive colors: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Kraft
■ Acid and lignin free

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome paper you can visit my Demonstrator business website and click on ORDER NOW...then just put in

Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper

113993

...it's as easy as that!

Oh, how I love the feel of it...check out my texture sample ring

       

I made a sample ring of new texture papers and new ribbon.  I used the corduroy button and brad on the top for an extra bit of texture.  If you look close you will see an alligator clip on top of the ribbon, that I took the metal tops off of.  That isn't holding the ribbon together.  What holds it together is the brad button I used, after the cropadile punched a hole through though all of the layers of ribbon.  To cover the "wings" of the brad I glued on a regular button.  I just used the clip to tie ribbon on the top to hang it from my convention key finder.  At stamp camp you can feel all the new texture papers, they are so beautiful, such a nice weight, and WOW, the texture is amazing!

Here is the dog thank you card I promised to show:

I hope Gail liked it!

NSR: Jake Watch

   

  He melts hearts with his adorable puppy dog eyes, and big fat wet kisses, and his constant shadowing to make sure he doesn't miss a minute of being with you.  How could anyone resist this face?  This is Jake watch, day five.  I can't believe I have had him for almost a week already!  He is such a sweet boy.  I will show you the card I made for the woman who brought him to us, her name is Gail.   I will have to post it later, because my camera is in the room where Jake is sleeping...and babies shouldn't be  disturbed at 1:30 in the morning unless mommies want to take them out to pee.  LOL   So watch for that card later tonight, for now, I am finally going to bed (long day, went from work to my meeting with my stamping group.  We had such a blast and I have sample papers for each and every designer paper we are selling in the current catalog, nice big pieces so you can really get a feel for it!  Speaking of feel, I also have swatches of the textured paper for you to feel!  Hope to see you at February's Stamp Camp!)

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY

  Are you ready for some FOOTBALL???????

There are so many ways to add a little "flavor" to your celebration, Stampin' Up! Style!  Sending hand made invitations would be a great start.  Use your big shot to make an awesome banner.  How about dressing up your drinks with a tag?  The food could have pretty picks in them, there are oh so many ways to make this fun!  You don't have to like football to enjoy getting ready for the big game!  Have some fun, with Stampin' Up!  Stay busy scrappin' your memories that day....That is what I will be doing!

Hey, where are the recipe pages?

You may notice in your new catalog that the "recipes" for the projects are no longer there.. they took them out and had extra room to fill with some awesome acessories!  Don't worry, you can access this recipe file online by clicking this link Recipes. You'll love this new and improved list with PICTURES of each project! Print this and keep it handy with your catalog.   I love the projects but what I most love is how easy they made it by adding photos!  It is like having a mini idea book with just ideas and layout designs.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

NSR A little Magic in our lives

  Do you believe in Magic?  I do.  It all started when my husband and I were discussing how much we missed cookie.  This empty hole in our lives and in our hearts.  Then at Stamp Camp, when I told her I was looking into adopting another dog...my sweet friend Jana said...if I wanted her to, she would come with me to the Waterford Shelter.  That is where we got Jill's cat from 4 years ago, we usually adopt through there.  I just couldn't stop thinking about it.  I was ready.  Rob was ready, I talked to the kids (boys were okay if we did or didn't, Jill on the other hand started making all of those promises children make and getting very excited.) I kept re-enforcing that we were "just thinking" about this.  I went online to the shelter's site (sent a link to some friends asking them to vote for that shelter for some contest) and looked around.  There was a "PET FINDER" link.  You can look at Pet Finder if you are in PetCo In Waterford.  Or check them out online at petfinder.com

There are thousands of dogs in need.  When I saw this puppy I fell in love, his name was Magic.  I sent an email to my husband saying I was in love with this one, he was my favorite.  He sent me one back saying "We have only had females, this is a male ... and I thought you wanted one about 9 months old that was house trained...this one is just a pup."  Okay, I can take a hint.  So I looked and looked and looked.  Jill looked, Rob looked.  We had about 10 that they narrowed it down to.  This guy...Magic...wasn't on the list.  On the list were pure breed dogs, small dogs, large dogs, medium dogs, long haired, short haired.  All girls.  All between 7 and 9 months old.  They were all beautiful.  None were my favorite, so I figured I would let them pick.  Narrowed down to three I shot out three emails to the different rescues.  I gave them a brief rundown of who we were and were we lived and was "Dolly, Rani, or Tammy" still up for adoption.  Tammy was going to need surgery and they weren't sure when, for hip displasia....No.  Rani, I was told by the very honest people at the shelter, might not be able to be handled by my 13 yo daughter, they just didn't know how she could handle the dog...ummmm, NO.  Dolly had been adopted and was going to her new family in New London on Friday.  Strike three, but there are thousands right? I would just have to look again.  We weren't in a hurry.  Then the woman who has been fostering Dolly emailed me saying "have you looked through the rest of the dogs we have available at Little Souls?  I think Magic would be a great match for your family"  WHAT, HUH?  Magic?  Sure enough the link lead me to this adorable pup.  My favorite.  Out of all the thousands of dogs, what are the odds of that?  I took this as a sign...he was mine, no reservations.  She set up an interview and checked out our home and family, we filled out the paperwork and on Friday when she delived Dolly to New London she also had Magic in the car, he was going to his forever home, my home!  Here is a little background on him.

Magic came from a shelter in Arkansas that needed space for incoming dogs. He had been around a bit before he finally landed in Connecticut. He's a sweet gentle little soul who just wants to be loved. Magic has short legs, a longer body and soft fur. We believe him to be Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Border Collie mixed.  This little boy is about 3 months old and has a mellow personality. He currently weighs about 10 lbs and will probably be a small to medium size dog. Magic gets along well with other animals, just ask my cats. This boy was truly a treasure waiting to be found. Magic has already been neutered, his shots are up to date, wormed and microchipped. Oh, and our dog magic has a new name....we were told because he is so young and had been so many places, short stays each time, he didn't know his name.  I knew his name when I looked at him.  He is Jake.  Of course if you ask Jill he is Jakie, or Jake n bake, or a few other funny nicknames.  She is in love.  So am I.  He actually melted my boys hearts, I watched it happen.  My husband, my husband has a dog that makes him laugh and will be his buddy and follow him around.  Friday was a very good day, for all of us, but especially for Jake.  He is so happy that his butt wags.  It wags so hard that when he runs it throws him off balance.  He only went pee outside, no accidents on his first day!  He hasn't barked yet, but I am sure he will figure out it is okay if he does.  In a couple of weeks I hope all of his memories of any bad times leave him...and he only remembers Gail, who rescued him, and his family who loves him.  We have a little magic in our lives, healing our hearts, and his name is Jake.

February's Stamp Camp Sign ups

It's not too late to sign up for February's Stamp Camp!  Email me today by clicking on the button on my sidebar to let me know you are coming, pre-payment is required.  Here is the project we will be making. Let me tell you a bit about this beauty.  Mine has and "L" monogram for Lori, you can make yours to match whoever you are giving it to.  Inside is a notepad and a 2009 calendar!  Perfect to slip in your purse to jot down quick notes, and checking for conflicts in scheduling!

I hope you can Join us...

Here are the projects and cards we made at January's Stamp Camp:

One hot cocoa holder bear card that really wanted a hug, lol, one money or gift card, one valentines day card, one sympathy card, and one card for a friend.  We had alot of fun and laughing, good music and stamping friends...how can you beat that?  Treat yourself to a morning out (Camp runs from 9 - 12), get together with friendly ladies who share your passion for giving gifts and cards from the heart, have a little "me" time cause you deserve to!  Get together with us at our next Stamp camp.  Fee is just $15 paid two weeks in advance.

I think if you click on the photo below you will see a sampler of the new catalog, OOOooooh I am so excited!  I put in an order today for a few of my favorite things, we are going to have so much fun!

 \Darn, didn't work ... well click here: Sampler

There, that should work.   YEAH, it did it did!

Now if only I could figure out how to put the photo and the link to the catalog on my sidebar....sigh....this is much harder then it looks!

NEW 2009 Spring/Summer Stampin' Up! Catalog!

I have got my 2009 Spring/Summer Stampin' UP! Catalog, and oh how I love it!

No photos yet, that is a no-no until Monday night, but here is a little bit of what you will see when you get your copy!  (Don't have your copy yet? Scroll down for a special offer!)

Our new catalog is more versatile, more comprehensive, more of everything. You will never need another Craft store again... Shop 24/7 with the store you can hold in your hands!

WHAT"S NEW!!!

1. New Hostess Sets
2. New Style Watches (Manhattan & Retro)
3. Freshen up Sweet Bella Style Watch
4. Tons of new stamps (my faves so far - Friends 24-7, Thoughts and Prayers & Garden Greetings.)
5. Circle Cutter - wait till you see how smooth this is - you will trade any and all circle cutters you own for this
6. New Glitters (can we say chocolate)
7. New Ribbons (Polka dots, black velvet, orange ric rac just to name a few)
8. New Flower brads in 4 colors
9. New Jumbo brads
10. New buttons (Button Latte - just love the name)
11. Really Cute New chipboard with cute birds and owls - On board So Tweet
12. Tons of new Designer series paper - some are now cardstock weight, textured or have other fun features like shiny cherries on the Rockabilly Specialty
14. New Scrappin' Kits
15. New Rub-on's - including one great set just for creating MULTIPLE invites, thank you's, etc.
16. Our under $10 page (Single stamps, great notecards)
17. Embossed notecards in our Simply Sent kit
18. New Simply Sent Kits
19. Fairytale fun die cuts - perfect for kids or scrappin' Cinderella's castle
20. Cordoroy buttons!!!
21. Canvas Cuts (die cut canvas images can be used alone or with coordinate rub-on's for a textile look)
22. Taste of Textiles (new assorted cardstock pack)
23. New Home Decor
24. New Heart punch
25. New scallop punch creates eyelet border
26. New Sticky cuts sweet
27. New Sticky Pages (full sheets of adhesive for all your customization)
28. New Wheels
29. New embosslits
30. New sizzix alphabet
31. New sizzix texture plates (12 great patterns)
32. New sizzix exclusive XL movers and shapers Designer label die
33. New large dies
34. New border dies
35. New BIGZ clear dies (these are amazing.. you can see through them to easily position them over a stamped image, photo or specific part of designer paper to cut just what you want
36. New 8 1/2 x 11 Natural ring & post bound albums
37. Assorted Color 1/2 inch library clips
38. Fleurettes
39. Designer Hardware
40. New wheels regular and jumbo

WHEW.. WOW... And   SO MANY Creative ideas... card, scrapbook pages, 3D art, home decor, gift packaging, tags in full color.
GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!!!!!

Free Idea Book with Online Purchase

From February 1-April 30, 2009, we're introducing new customers to Stampin' Up! by promoting our award-winning Idea Book & Catalog. To receive a free Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, customers must:

1. Place an online order during the promotional period AND shop through Demonstrator Website: STAMPSUMSMILES
2. There is no minimum order amount required, so anyone can take advantage of this offer.
   Stampin' Up! will be offering a free Idea Book & Catalog with the first 22,000 orders or until April 30, 2009, whichever comes first.

Lori Stevenson
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Visit my new BLOG: STAMPSOMESMILES
OR Visit my Demonstrator Website: STAMPSUMSMILES
and order products 24/7: click on "PRODUCTS" then "ORDER NOW"

Friend to Friend Pillow Box by Robin Desko

I love this box, it is so professional, so pretty, and the every popular with me...So Simple!  This was designed by Robin Desko who shared it with her fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators (Thanks Robin) through our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Web Site.

 

Friend to Friend Pillow Box

Stamps Love You Much Ink Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad Paper Very Vanilla card stock Candy Lane Designer Series paper Accessories Kraft 3/8" taffeta ribbon Linen thread Silver eyelets Acetate Transparency Heart to Heart punch Word Window punch Sizzix Big Shot Pillow Box Bigz die

Sew vintage!

This stamp is So (sew) sweet!  It is from the puns from the past set.  We will be using this at my January stamp camp.  Elegant, vintage, classic...quick and simple...all of these words describe this card, I love it!  I hope you do too:

 

Have you seen the other stamps in the set?  They are so cute!  Okay, these are my style, but even if they aren't yours I think you will love the "Puns".  Check it out: 

too cute huh?  You can order this set anytime by ordering my website and clicking on Shop Now. 

Big Warm Bear Hugs

How's About a big warm Bear Hug?  I borrowed this set from my friend Laurie who is also a demonstrator.  She is in my group and we all help each other out as much as we can.  I had this bear hug idea in my head and it was driving me crazy, I just had to get it on paper...and what better for a Valentine's card than hug and a treat all in one?  This card has a package of cocoa inside.  So it is a card and a small gift, and it's pretty cute too.  

So here it is: 

Isn't this bear funny?  I am so glad I got to use him...but I have a few other ideas for this set and I think I may end up buying it.  You know how when you use something, and it works so good, and it is so easy, that you just HAVE to have it?  Uh huh...that happens to me too.  In our group we are always "making" each other buy things!  LOL

(NSR) Why are fish so smart?

Why are fish so smart?

Because they swim in Schools!

LOL

What happens to fish school drop outs?

Well, maybe this: ( Is this a carp?)  You can see by the size of Amber's Hand that this is a pretty big fish!  This fish either swam up the river and then up the waterfall or came downstream and into the frozen pond...he then thought it would be a great idea to jump up through a hole in the ice by a rock that sticks out....this is when he realized that he could not iceskate.  My guess is he flopped around trying to find the hole again, with no luck.  We found him Friday Afternoon.  He was frozen solid lying on top of the ice on the pond.  It looked too big to be real, but Mat ventured out to see what it was, sure enough, it was a frozen fish!  Crazy huh?  You just never know what it is you will find in my back yard!  I had to talk the boys from the band out of playing ice hockey with this fish, they had a fish toss with him instead before slidding him back out towards the middle of the pond again.  Not the smartest fish in school!

Okay, you suffered through my rantings so here is a card:

  This quick and easy sympathy card is a twist on one I saw in the catalog.  I adore this stamp set.  We will be making this card at my January Stamp camp!

 

Dec 23 - Jan 31: Love You Much Promotion

This great bundle will give you lots of opportunities to create wonderful cards and gifts  for those loved ones in your life! Love You Much card

Stamps Love You Much stamp set* Paper Close to Cocoa card stock (3-1/2" x 4") Kraft card stock (2-1/4" x 2-1/8") Riding Hood Red card stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2") Very Vanilla card stock Candy Lane Designer Series paper* (4-1/4" x 1-5/8"; 3-3/8" x 3-7/8") Ink Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon Button Bouquet Stampin' Dimensionals Heart to Heart punch* Scallop Edge punch 3/16" Corner Rounder punch White thread *Included in the Love You Much Bundle (item 115405)

Instructions

1. Punch scalloped edge in strip of Candy Lane Designer Series paper using Scallop Edge punch. Adhere to Riding Hood Red card.
2. To create center piece, adhere Candy Lane Designer Series paper to Close to Cocoa card stock. Adhere Chocolate Chip 5/8 grosgrain ribbon around right edge of card stock. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
3. Stamp hearts image in Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, and Riding Hood Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock and punch out using Heart to Heart punch. Adhere hearts to card, using Stampin' Dimensionals on Pink Pirouette hearts. 
4. Stamp Love image in Close to Cocoa ink on Kraft card stock. Round one corner using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals. 
5. Thread Riding Hood Red button with white thread and adhere to card.

Stampin' Up! Inventory Blowout Sale! Up to 50% off select itmes (discount applied at checkout)

Oh my gosh, I have so much to share with you!  First the big sale, then the retired accessories list, and so much more!  Before I get too far, I need a head count!  I am cutting my kits for the January Stamp camp this weekend, and I need to know how many to cut for.   Please reply by Friday if you plan to attend.  Download Inventory_Blowout_109US2

 retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!

Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109190	180	On Board 9" x 9" clipboard	$7.95	$5.99
107925	181	On Board Bitty Book	$9.95	$6.99
105384	183	Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$19.95	$14.99
105381	183	Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album	$19.95	$14.99
103977	187	Bold Bright buttons	$6.95	$4.99
104389	188	Double Circle punch	$5.95	$4.49
114447	n/a	Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit	$49.95	$24.98

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
109013	163	Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109012	163	Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109011	163	Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109010	163	River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109009	163	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109014	163	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.25	$3.99
109179	178	On Board Ginormous Pieces	$14.95	$10.99
109189	190	Beachfront Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$7.99
109187	190	District Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$7.99
109188	190	Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.49
109185	190	Jersey Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.99
109184	190	Sherbet Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.99
109186	190	Theater Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$8.49
109062	191	River Rock double-stitched ribbon	$8.95	$6.49
110716	191	Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon	$7.95	$5.49

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Discount Price
111349	162	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock	$5.50	$4.49
111345	162	In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock	$11.95	$8.99
109110	185	Fire Circle Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
109112	185	Fire Square Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
109113	185	Ice Square Rhinestone brads	$10.95	$7.99
111325	185	Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware	$29.95	$22.49
112454	185	Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware	$29.95	$22.49
113451	n/a	20th Anniversary Embosslits die	$11.95	$9.49

CHECK OUT MY BLOG for an update of what supplies have run out.  I have attached the flyers for easier viewing, one has photos of each item.  I can't get over this sale!  I have never seen anything like this before! 

 

Next:  The retired accessories list has come out.  Here it is:

Last updated January 6

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

With most catalogs, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalog. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.   Want the products as shown in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog?  Now is the time to purchase them!

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT	Not Available
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
	Retiring Wheels
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO	Not Available
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
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Lori Stevenson
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Thank you Aunt Donna

Here is the thank you card I made for Aunt Donna. This stamp said "Maine" to me, and it just seemed fitting to use it for her card.  Hope she likes it!   

She is the most wonderful, down to earth, giving, and talented person you could meet.  (and she doesn't read my blog so that isn't why I am saying that!)  She cooks so good you can gain weight just by THINKING of visiting her.  (Biscuits and Gravy and Grits for breakfast anyone?) She grows veggies and fruits and cans them.  She can do anything, and I mean it...she is the "go to" girl.  We always enjoy her warm welcome and our stay.  John is right there by her side doing the same things, plus a few!  Ice fishing in that 15 below temps that felt like 30 below with the wind chill.  Making Pizza in the pizza oven that is in the fireplace, feeding the deer, organizing, fixing, helping.  They are an amazing couple.  I got to meet Don this time, Rob met him this summer.  He is their neighbor/friend that gets right in there and helps with whatever is needed.  He helped John and Donna make their gorgeous home.  The only Maine I know is this Maine,

  and it is Wonderful.  The comfort and glowing warmth of family.  The giving nature and "hands on" attitude.  I swear if it weren't for those extreem cold spells and the summer black flies I wouldn't ever leave.  LOL  (Aunt Donna made these, she made quite a few of them and placed them going up the stairs and around the greens in the planters on the front porch, it was beautiful...she is very "Martha", I SO LOVE THAT! 

Fun, Food, Family, and frigid temps...burrrrrrrrr

Welcome back!  So sorry I have been away for so long.  I am not used to working so much and between having to do Thanksgiving at my house this year (usually NOT my holiday) and then Christmas Eve and Christmas day with 12 to 14 people on both days (lots of food, tons of cookies) I was under high pressure (put on me, by....ME of course) to make everything perfect, honor every tradition, spend time with family, have my house all prettied up, make gifts, and visit with out of state family that were visiting.  We honored traditions like the whole family going through the woods looking for a tree, finding the perfect Stevenson tree is not an easy feat!  Cutting it down then coming home to enjoy home made hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and yummy desserts.  Santa come on a fire truck for a short visit.  We had Sugar cooking making night, and it took me three days to make all the cookies and fudge for the gift trays I give out.  Guess what I never got around to fitting into my schedule?  Making Christmas cards!  ME, the card lady!!!!!  Now I am wondering if people will enjoy getting a Happy new year card instead?  Hmmmmmmmmm.   We had a special visitor at our house and we visited with him every day we could until we had to leave for Maine.  Here he is:  

How adorable is HE?  Don't you want to squeeze him and kiss his cheeks all up?  Yum!  This is my newest Nephew Wesley, here from Key West with his mommy and daddy.  I enjoyed this boy so much.  I miss him already.  He loved pushing his big cousins skate board all over the house.  We aren't starting him on the path of skating for the "Worship" team...Auntie doesn't want to get into trouble!  We were just watching him enjoy pushing it around like it was a truck.  Too cute.  Then we had our week in Maine, check this out:

The actual temperature when I got up was -15* but I didn't think to take a picture of it until later that afternoon when it had soared up to -10*!  Winds were 30 - 45 mph that day wind chill factor made it -35!  No kidding!  The car wouldn't start, they had to put a heater in the engine and warm it up, it took most of the day before it would turn over...I don't know cars but something about the starter or the cylanoid...solenoid....what ever it was that annoyed us.  Don't feel bad about us being stuck in the house, here is the view:

From every window a beautiful view of snow, trees, and mountains.  The next day we went for a ride and there was a "white out" the snow is so dry there that it just blows in those 30 mph winds and you can't see a foot in front of you, kinda heartpounding, ya know?  I saw deer up close and personal, but no Moose.  It was a wonderful visit and we had lots of fun and laughs, and of course Great food!  Their house is more beautiful than anything I have ever seen in the Country Living Magazines ... it's like a dream.  So I will be back  post  the "thank you, and happy new year" card I left them.  For now this is the 4th time trying to upload and loosing and rewriting this post and my Kodak program has stopped working, so I have to go figure out what is going on!  Happy Healthy New year to all!