A Birthday Invitation

My daughter recently celebrated her birthday.  Unfortunately, due to the timing of her birthday and school starting, we have with her friends a little bit later. 

Here is a quick invitation I created for her to hand out to her friends (blurring used since I don't want everybody showing up at her party).

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White
Ink:  My Printer Ink!!
Accessories:  My Digital Studio (MDS), Cupcake Builder Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and Dazzling Details.

No Stamp Card!!

As much as I love stamping, sometimes I just want something else...something different. 

I've had the Flower Garden embossing folder for a little while now, but it's been sitting in the cellophane waiting for me to apply it to paper.  And honestly, I've been feeling a little guilty for not using it.  I've pulled it out many times, intent to use it and show off what it can do...but I've never been able to make my ideas come to paper and there it would sit. 

Until now.  I embossed a piece of Whisper White cardstock and took my Blender Pens to my ink pads and set to work on inking up the dry embossed image.

Paper: Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Whisper White
Ink:  Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait
Accessories:  Flower Garden Embossing Folder and Scallop Trim Border Punch

Hope you enjoy!

A Thank You Nugget

I love these nugget boxes.  You can make them simple, or you can make them very elaborate. 

And of course, they hold a great surprise inside!!

Chocolate!!

This one here I made out of Melon Mambo and embossed the cover with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  I wrapped the chocolates in Daffodil Delight strips and covered that with a stamped mail label.  This stamp set is so versatile - good for many of the holidays, and even "just because". 

Hope you enjoy!!

Congrats

Just because I don't seem to have enough cards in my stash that say "congratulations", or much for a man...

I found a "new to me" blog for sketches...www.cardpatterns.blogspot.com.  I used their current sketch (sketch132) for inspiration.  Hope you enjoy!

Stamps:  Congrats (retired)
Ink:  Basic Black
Paper:  Pocketful of Posies DSP, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Soft Suede, and Whisper White
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon

Get Well Soon!!

A co-worker's granddaughter fell off a swing and fractured her wrist the afternoon of her first day of kindergarten. 

How heart-breaking!! 

I remember my little girl on her first day of kindergarten - she wanted to wear a pony tail because everyone said she looked "so big" with a pony tail compared to her pig tails.  I remember how excited she was before school started - her "pack pack" with her brand new box of crayons, a notebook, and a zippered pouch with a few pencils and an eraser; her Unicorn lunch box with a note from me; her contagious excitement and giddy chatter about all of the new friends she was going to make and how she couldn't wait to show her teacher that she could write her whole name!  I can't imagine her excitement being cut short because of a broken bone or having her miss something she had been looking forward to for so long.

So I made my co-worker a card to send to her dear grandbaby, and threw in a Build-A-Bear Color-Me Card Kit.  I used a card sketch from clean@simple (FTL156) to help with the layout.

Hope she gets well soon!

Stamps:  Wellness Wishes
Ink:  Basic Black, Blush Blossom
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Peach Parfait, Old Olive, Whisper White and Big Top Birthday DSP
Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon, 3/16" Corner Punch

My Henderson Swaps

These are the swaps that I took with me to the Henderson, NV Regional.
I did learn one thing while I was there:  ALWAYS PUT YOUR INFORMATION ON THE BACK!!!  *sigh*

Next time...

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Basig Cray, Rose Red
Paper:  Rose Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Old Oliver
Accessories:  Island Floral Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Bring on the Bats Wheel

Ink:  Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White

Paper:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Accessories:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Spider Web Embossing Folder

It's The Birthday Month!!

My daughter's birthday is in September, my friend's birthday is in September, MY birthday is in September, and just for kicks, all of my favorite shows come back on in September!!!

So...in honor of Super Spectacular September, I am giving 10% off all Stampin' Up! orders over $50.00 (before any tax or shipping costs) placed through me (which means you need to contact me directly, give me your order and I will submit it for you with your discounted payment). I must receive your order by 7:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Friday, September 30th, 2011, in order for your 10% to be received!!

Also - The New Holiday Mini goes LIVE today!! There are so many wonderfully exciting new things in the mini that I am sooo excited to use! Contact me today to place your order at ambercerda at hotmail dot com to make the most out of this offer!

Card Details:
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake, Take a Spin
Ink:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Peach Parfait and Tempting Turquoise
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Old Olive and Whisper White and Big Top Birthday DSP
Accessories:  Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Stripes Embossing Folder, Game Spinner Hands and Mini Brads (I love those things!!)