Belated Birthday Card

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I needed to create a belated birthday card for a man....coming up with something can be difficult - this card "only" to me one hour to create.

Stampin' Up! Products

• On Your Birthday stamp set
• Whisper White and Brocade Blue cardstock
• Brocade Blue patterned paper and ink
• Large star and small star hand punches

Other Products

• Pop up dots

Inside Sentiment

I just wanted to give you
a reason to celebrate
a little longer
Happy Belated Birthday !

Red Eyes

Why don't you have red eyes?
The question still burns
I know the question will come
When I meet a new person
It's in the back of my mind
It's not like it makes me want to cry
By and by its fine
Just an annoyance you might say
When I meet a new person this question insues
What's wrong with you?
When this question comes up
and my condition is proved
THAT QUESTION INSUES
Why don't you have red eyes?
It makes me want to say another word for poo
I'm a human don't you see?
What are you legally blind just like me?
I'm not a rat, hamster or aligator
That's very plain to see
That is why I don't have red eyes,
We're all the same, you and me.

I found this today, our son Bill wrote it sometime in his teens. Our son, almost 25 years old, is so wise for his age. His life with Albinism has not been an easy road; but I do know this - it makes him the most compassionate person I know.

I love making cards

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I saw this card at www.splitcoaststampers.com and had to copy it.

Stampin' Up! Products

• God's Beauty stamp set
• Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock
• Brocade Blue patterned paper
• Watercolored Pencils
• Blender Pen

Other Products

• Black ribbon

Latest Cards

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Stampin' Up! Products

• Garden Green cardstock and ink
• Whisper White cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
• Large Oval and Scallop Oval hand punches

Other Products

• Cuttlebug embossing folders
• Dimensional pop-up dots
• Ribbon

Images © Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kraft cardstock
• Basic Black ink
• Upsy Daisy Stamp Set
  

Other Products

• Ribbon

I was inspired by other similar cards found online at Splitcoastampers.com

Would you be interested in creating these at a workshop? Please email me if you are interested.

I miss my grandbaby...

...BIG TIME!

Flowers are blooming in Alabama

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming in Jasper, Alabama

Die Cuts © Stampin’ Up!

You can create these, email me about attending a future workshop.

KENDALL ELIZABETH ADAMS

Our precious granddaughter is one month old.

It's now time to leave Salisbury and move to Jasper so I can pamper Kendall, Kristin and David.

Top Note Card

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This card was created using the Stampin' Up! Top Note die. I folded the cardstock before I used the die to cut the Top Note. I then used a piece of patterned paper that was first run through the die and then trimmed along the perforations.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sizzix Top Note Die
• Sale-A-Bration patterned paper
• Polka Dot Punches and Thoughts and Prayers stamp sets
• Five pedal star punch
• Bashful Blue textured cardstock
• Brilliant Blue stamp pad and cardstock
• Brilliant Blue and Garden Green cardstock

Non Stampin' Up! Products

• Spare Parts brad

My Baby Girl

Isn't she adorable!

This picture is Kristin and David holding her - the perfect family.

Stampin' Up! Mini Occasions

This is Stampin’ Up!’s current promotion April 1 - April 30.

Connect with family and friends when you make them beautiful cards and gifts using products from the Occasions Mini Catalog. From April 1-30, when you buy $40 in products from the Occasions Mini or host a workshop totaling $150 or more, you'll get one item from the "Under $10" page (p. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog--FREE!

I am running a special as well; please email for more details.

Click here to view catalog.

Easter Basket on a Budget

Simple, simple Easter basket on a budget

LESS THAN $1.00!

One small white lunch bag - 2 lb. size = $ .14
One sheet of cardstock = $. 23
Patterned paper = $.25
Scraps of cardstock and yarn
Colored brad = $ .05

I used the following Stampin' Up! products

• Punches - Word Window, 5 Pedal Flower, Ticket Corner
• Stampin' Pastels - for the watercolor look on the stamped image
• Stampin' Write Marker

Other products

• Die Cuts with a View patterned paper - Spring pack
• House Mouse Stampabilities stamp
• Spare parts brad
• Happy Easter (brand unknown)

Basic Instructions

• Base cardstock is cut 9" x 4 1/4"
• Patterned paper is cut 7 3/4" x 4"
• Using Window Word punch, punch out handle about 1/2" from the top on one piece of base cardstock. Place other piece of cardstock on top, matching up edges and punch.
• Apply patterned paper to one piece of base cardstock - the back side of the bag is not decorated with patterned paper.
• Fold bottom flaps of lunch bag to meet each other, the edges will not match up. Trim bag so top of bag doesn't come above handle punch. Apply tape adhesive to the side of the bag that is longer at the bottom and adhere to cardstock base. Turn over and apply adhesive to other side of of bag and adhere to other piece of cardstock.
• Stamp and decorate
  
  

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

THE WORLD'S PRETTIEST BABY

THE CROSSWALK

We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot.

Whatever your cross,
whatever your pain,
there will always be sunshine, after the rain....
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call....
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
a word from His lips, can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above,
to give you His grace, and send you His love.
May God fill your day with blessings!!

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!

Stampin' Up! Top Note

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I love making handmade items for my special friends. This Easter treat bag can easily be a party favor for a baby shower, wedding shower, birthday party, Mother's Day gift - the possibilities are endless!

Stampin' Up! Products:

• Sale-A-Bration pattern paper
• So Saffron cardstock and ribbon
• Bashful Blue ink
• Polka Dot Punches stamp set
  

Other Products:

• Textured blue cardstock
• White 2# paper bag
• Stampabilities Happy Easter stamp
• Spare Parts brad

If you would like to special order these for an event or if you would like to learn how to create these, email me.

Look at her hair!

David had that much hair when he was born

Kendall Elizabeth

Isn't she a doll?

OUR ANGEL ARRIVED TODAY!

Kendall Elizabeth Adams

March 17, 2009

7:45 pm

8 lbs. 7 oz.

20 1/2 inches

Proud parents

David & Kristin Adams

Even prouder grandparents

Jim & Beth Adams

Kendall Elizabeth Adams

Will arrive sometime today!!

God's Beauty

Beauty is God's handwriting

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I never liked butterflies until I got the God's Beauty stamp set from Stampin' Up! This is an exclusive stamp set only offered under Hostess Benefits*. This card was copied from an artist on Splitcoastampers.

Stampin' Up! Products

• In Color 2008/2009 Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss
• Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock
• Basic Black ink
• Scallop edge punch
• Ticket corner punch
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Versamark ink pad
• Post-it-Note
• Velcro circles
  

The butterflies were first stamped on Tangerine Tango cardstock and then handcut and placed on SU dimensional dots.

The Post-it-Note cover is cut 3 1/8" x 8 1/2" and scored lengthwise at 3", 3 3/8", 6 1/2" and 6 7/8". The SU Scallop edge punch is used along the main cover edge only. A Velcro circle is added to keep the holder closed.

Join my class on Tuesday, March 24 at my home and create this greeting card and matching post-it-note holder. Call or email me for more details.

*This stamp set can be yours by hosting a workshop in your home (minimum order purchase required).