Peachy Keen

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Peachy Keen is one of our new all occasions sets from the Occasions Catalog and is great for all kinds of projects. Today I’ve teamed it up with the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (132993) to create this quick and easy card.

I simply stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso, but think it would look great using the Early Espresso Embossing Powder too and add a bit of texture to the card. I love the quick and easy banners that you can make using the Hexagon punch (130919). Yes, you heard me right the Hexagon Punch. Give it a try, you’ll find it so easy to do.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Peachy Keen (133110/133113)

Inks: Early Espresso (126974)

Paper: Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (132993), Baked Brown Sugar (131296), Coastal Cabana (131297), and So Saffron Card Stock (105118)

Accessories: Early Espresso Baker’s Twine (123124)

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Snow Storm – Day 3

Well the storm has now moved up the east coast and has pretty much finished for us in the North Georgia mountains. The sun has come out and the temperature has started to climb a bit – which is a good thing since things are clearly starting to melt.

We woke to more snow this morning. After sleeting most of the day yesterday, snow is a good thing. We’ve got a snow sandwich on the ground (snow, ice, snow) LOL. But we have fared pretty well so far, our power only flickered off once last night.

Now the cabin fever has set in for my guys and they are itching to get out of the house. I don’t tend to get as antsy since there is always something to do. Of course, it is a great reason to go play in my kitchen and stamp room too!

This mornings project was a big pot of soup for lunch for my guys. It’s great since I can use the frozen tomatoes from our garden last summer and the ground venison in the freezer. It smells heavenly while it is cooking, and even though I can’t eat it, I enjoy making it for them. They say it tastes great – so I thought I’d share the recipe with you in case you’re looking for a quick and easy vegetable soup.

Quick & Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

1 1/2 – 2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 ½ c. water

2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes

1 ½ tsp. garlic powder

1 ½ tsp. sea salt, to taste

½ tsp. dried basil

½ tsp. finely ground black pepper, or to taste

3 ½ tsp. beef bouillon

2 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Cook and stir ground beef in the pot until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir onion into the meat and continue to cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain fat from the pot and return to medium heat.

Pour water and tomatoes into the pot. Season soup with garlic powder, sea salt, basil, and black pepper. Stir beef bouillon through the soup. Add frozen mixed vegetables to the pot, stir.

Bring the soup to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked through, 20 – 30 minutes.

That’s it – Enjoy!

This recipe is pretty forgiving and so I’ve experimented a bit with the original recipe I found on allrecipes.com. This one is my version of the original with the changes I’ve made. So far my substitution or changes have made it even better. I find you can really change things out easily to suit your preferences. I think I’ll be freezing okra next year to add to the other vegetables. The guys seem to like that and I never know what to do with all the extra okra from the garden.

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Mini File Folder Treat Holder Tutorial

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I shared with you the card that we made during my Sale-a-bration Saturday event and today as promised I’ll be sharing with you the little treat that everyone received.

When I saw this idea I just knew I wanted to make my own treats – and as you know I love to make treats for family and friends.

And since these cute little Mini File Folder Treat Holders are a lot fun to make I couldn’t resist giving them to my attendees this past Saturday.

I created these little Mini File Folder Treats using the Starburst Bundle (134817/134818) from the Occasions Catalog (on page 34). Our bundles are great since when you purchase both the stamp set and coordinating item such as a punch or Framelits together you’ll get a 15% discount!

Want to see how I made these little Mini File Folder Treat Holders? Click on the video below.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Starburst Sayings (133182/133185)

Inks: Real Red (126949)

Paper: Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996), Real Red Card Stock (102482

Accessories: Envelope Punch Board (133774), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Starburst Framelits (132967), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Crumb Cake ½” Seam Binding (122323), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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On a personal note, if you don’t live locally you may not know that we are gearing up for some severe winter weather. If you live locally, you know exactly what that means here in North Georgia – and it gets kind of crazy.

So I though I would share what we woke up to this morning.

This first one is of our yard – you can see the tire tracks from my son’s four wheeler. He told his dad he was just running to get his coat! My husband that that this was the long way around running down stairs to get his coat – LOL

So this was 7 a.m. this morning.

Here is a photo of Chewie, our eldest four legged child. She is on her “perch” watching the snow fall and all those pesky birds again – I’m sure you can hear her again in today’s video. Oh well, I’m not sure what I’m going to do about that when I video the next time – LOL.

And here is the view just a few minutes ago of our oak tree next to the house. As you can see the snow is really starting to pile up on those branches, and for those of us who live in the south you know what kind of trouble that can mean. Especially for all those pine trees along our power lines. This mornings prediction was up to 6 or 7 inches in my area, but the biggest problem isn’t the snow – right now were still above freezing and you can hear the gutters running. Our biggest worry is the ice that is suppose to follow this tomorrow.

So that being said – I do plan on posting, however depending on my power and internet situation which is already giving me fits …….. well, you get the idea.

Hope everyone stays safe and warm in their homes this go round. And for those wonderful DOT and public safety jobs who have to be out – I’ll be saying a little prayer for you. My husband is one of those that’s on call 24/7 so I’m hoping that there’s very little need for them this time.

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Leadership Day 1 – Shoebox Swap

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today was shoebox day- yippie! After a trip to downtown on Houston’s mass transit system I arrived at the Embassy Hotel for Sherrie’s Shoebox Swap.

I did this event last year and had such a great time stamping with my fellow demonstrators. I chose to do it again this year and wasn’t disappointed. I’ve got some wonderful cards that I can’t wait to share with you when I get home.

Here I am working on my swaps – the weather has been crazy so there were some demonstrators who had problems getting into Houston, so it was a slightly smaller group than expected.

The upside was that it was a more intimate setting, so we were able to spend more time together getting to know each other and make new friends.

Here is a photo of my roomie, Kathleen and some of the other girls during the afternoon session.

After we spent the day stamping, we enjoyed a lovely dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant on Fannin Street, where I had a delicious meal of stuffed shrimp with my friends.

Here is a group photo of Marni, Kathleen, myself and Susan.

It was such an enjoyable and relaxing day and a perfect way to start off Leadership 2014. I can’t wait until tomorrow!

Remember if you need me or have a questions feel free to send me an email – I’ll be checking it daily while I’m in Houston.

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Happy New Years!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I just wanted to quickly say Happy New Years to everyone!

I was planning on sharing a project with you today – but after getting home after 5:30 a.m. this morning I’m just not up to a long post. But I did want to share what I did last night.

I know you’re thinking 5:30 a.m.!? She’s a party animal – right? Well here is a photo of what I did last night – LOL.

Yes, that’s me decked out in my stylish volunteer outfit for the Phillips Arena. Kaitlin and I headed into Atlanta at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon to volunteer in her drum corps food booth at Phillips Arena on New Years Eve to serve pizza and beer. I had no clue that these food carts and booths were run by volunteers in venues like these. And boy what an experience it was.

As I headed off to bed at 5:30 a.m. this morning with my sore feet and smelling a bit of beer. I realized Kaitlin and I had a lot of fun together in our first New Years Eve out with some very interesting people and listening to Wide Spread Panic as their music flowed through the hall ways. (Who are they, any how? Maybe I’ll do some google-ing later.)

I’m not really sure where the evening went, but we were together laughing about the craziness when the clock struck midnight and the crowd celebrated.

It will be a lot of fun remembering years from now, just how exhausting the night was. I believe I get a “worlds greatest mom” moment for this one! (I believe I’ve got some leverage for awhile in the guilt trip department too.)

So what did you do to celebrate the arrival of 2014? Leave me a comment and let me know. I’d love to hear about your New Years Eve.

I’m going to go veg on the sofa and hopefully catch a nap – but I’ll be back tomorrow with a new project. Hopefully my brain and fingers will be cooperating with me by then – LOL.

Modern Medley Dry Erase Calendar

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Last Friday I told you I would show you another project that I made for Kaitlin’s dorm room message center – well here is the Modern Medley Dry Erase Calendar along with the magnetic board to complete her college message center.

I really like the way this turned out. I used My Digital Studio to create the calendar you see. I just love the way that you are able to use a built in template and easily customize it the way you want. I even used the matching digital version of our Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper for the blocks on the calendar. I just changed the opacity so it gave her a hint of the color, and added special things to the days that she already knew about to save her time.

Kaitlin can easily change out the calendar each month by opening the flap on the back of the frame and inserting the new month – quick and easy for her versus the original dry erase board she wanted at the local big box store that she would have to write everything in on herself. With her busy schedule she needs easy and since it coordinated with her other items – she loved it!

Here is a view of her dorm room wall with her message center completed above her desk. The paint on the wall was giving (our approved for use) command hooks fits and nothing would stick, so we got creative with some matching Rich Razzleberry ¼” Stiched Grosgrain Ribbon (item 126876) and thumb tacks to hang them with.

Later this week, I’ll show you the final project that I did for her room along with a video too – so watch for that. Mean while you can click HERE, HERE and HERE to see the other projects I made for her dorm room.

Supplies:

Paper: Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (126926), Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (130139), Island Indigo Card Stock (122923), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), and Rich Razzleberry Card Stock (115316)

Accessories: My Digital Studio (130647/130646), Basic Black 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119261) and Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die (127553), 11 x 14 frame from my local big box store

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party Rescheduled

‘Tis the Season to mix and mingle – Christmas bells will soon jingle!
The holidays will be here before you know it –

So why not come and enjoy some fun during my FREE Holiday Catalog Event?
Get inspired and start your holiday projects!

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Whether you’re new to stamping, a seasoned pro or just curious –

Everyone’s Welcome!
The more the merrier, right? So bring a friend along too.

Sunday, October 6th
Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
An RSVP by Friday, October 4th is required to attend this event so that I can have enough goodies and supplies on hand for everyone.

Look forward to seeing you there! Did I mention this was a FREE event?

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On a personal note – I want to thank everyone who sent their prayers, thoughts, and get well wishes to my husband who had an ATV accident on the way to the barn Friday night. It was something he does all the time, but for some reason this time the quick chore didn’t end well. Larry ended up being thrown from the ATV, bending like a pretzel, and hitting his head. Thankfully after a quite a few tests and a full check up in the ER he was sent home with a mild concussion. He is a bit bruised and sore but otherwise doing well so far. We feel blessed since he was extremely lucky and it wasn’t worse.

Here is a picture of the fort he tangled with – I think he is planning to walk to the barn for a while.

Embellished Events

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a great stamp set that covers all kinds of events that happen throughout the year? How about Embellished Events?

I love this soft look created with the embossed resist technique used on this card. How about you?

Moving Day

And now for a personal update – Yesterday we took a road trip and moved our daughter into her dorm room. It was a wet and very rainy day here in Georgia which made the process an interesting one. I’ve got to say that the Cat Crew was fantastic about unloading and hauling things in from the car! So It made things a lot easier especially with the rain – only we got soaked.

We spent a couple hours moving furniture around and trying different layouts for the dorm room with Kaitlin before putting things together. I think she has a workable plan for now, but am sure it will change again, right?

Not surprisingly it was a rather emotional goodbye on the curb for us, but hopefully not too embarrassing for Kaitlin. I’m afraid this major life change is going to take a bit for this mom to adapt to – I would imagine that isn’t abnormal, right? (Larry still thinks she’ll be coming home frequently for visits.)

Several nerve racking hours later we received the call that she had went to her audition and received her results, that she had been accepted into the music program. The last item she needed before beginning her college journey – No surprise to us, but a huge relief to her

Stamp Set: Embellished Events (item 131984/126497), and Itty Bitty Banners (item 132022/126257)

Inks: VersaMark, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron and Pool Party

Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White and Pool Party

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges (item 101610), White Embossing Powder (item 109132), Heat Tool, Pearl Basic Jewels (item 119247), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (item 119850), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (item 119275), Bitty Banner Framelits (item 129267)

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Today is the first of August and so I thought I would share with you a new Hostess Code Hostess Code TQWHSYW3

Hostess Code TQWHSYW3. – You’ll receive a FREE Washi Tape 5 Ways Class Tutorial (a value of $14.95). It’s my gift to you! And since Washi Tape is so much fun – you’re going to love this FREE Class!

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Luau Catalog Launch Party Winners Announced

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Want to see more photos from my Luau Catalog Launch Party? Yesterday I shared with you some photos of everyone working on the Make ‘n Takes so today I thought I’d share a couple photos of the food table.

This first one is the whole table – sigh, I thought I was doing so good Sunday but I took this before I heated up the yummy crab dip. Many of you commented on how much you liked the punch. Well the punch I made this year was sooo quick and easy.

Want to know the secret recipe? Well I was feeling rather adventurous earlier this spring and ran across Tampico Punch in a gallon jug at my local Ingles and so I gave the Mango Punch a try. Added a 2 liter bottle of Ginger ale and voila’ – my Luau punch was discovered! Like I said quick and easy, right?

Here is a close up photo of my cupcakes. I think these little flip flops are just too stinking cute! I found them on Pinterest for my daughter’s graduation party and had so much fun making them I thought the ladies would enjoy them too. Aren’t they cute?

Last but not least here is my display table showing off some of our new products in the 2013-2014 Catalog.

I bet your asking yourself – What about the door prize? As well as the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners from April’s contests? right? Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten… lol.

As promised here are the lucky winners! Drum roll please…….

The lucky Luau Catalog Launch Party Grand Prize Winner (valued at over $50) is………….Check out my quick video of the drawing………oh the suspense!

And now for the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners:

The following two winners will receive an assortment of our Tag a Bag items, one of our NEW Catalog products (each assortment includes some of our Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Tag a Bag Boxes along and an assortment from the Accessory Kit – valued at over $10)

Retirement Hostess Code Drawing – Sue

Free Shipping Contest – Shirley

The lucky winners will be sent an email – So check your inboxes ladies!

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Retirement Party Giveaway Winners!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’m a bit later posting this than I had hoped but we were having so much fun stamping and visiting at during the Retirement Party that we kept going until we were all partied out – lol. Then my internet didn’t want to co-operate with me.

For those of you who couldn’t attend I thought I would share with you a couple of the pictures I took. First the shot of the goodies table – I was very proud of myself that I remembered to take one before we dug in. All the goodies were in keeping with the Bon Voyage theme.

And here is a picture of some of us stamping one of the projects using our retiring items.

I know, I know you want to know who the winners are right? That is what you’ve been waiting for. Winner’s names were drawn during the party by those in attendance. So drum roll please………

Giveaway #1 (Designer Series Paper Stack – 2 winners)

Mandy S.

Randy S.

Giveaway #2 (Pack of Buttons)

Mary S.

Giveaway #3 (Designer Series Paper Stack)

Jane F.

Giveaway #4 (Embossing Powder)

Mary S.

Congratulations Winners! For those of you, who won something and didn’t attend the party, please email me with your information so that I can get you your item. (Please include Retirement Party Giveaway Winner in the subject line of your email.)

Want to see some of the projects from the Retirement Party? Come back tomorrow and see the great little gift everyone attending received. A Bon Voyage Post it Note Holder along with a tutorial on how they were made!

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It’s Not Just Stamping …..

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today I thought I would share with you a project I did recently for my daughter, Kaitlin. In March, she attended her Key Club DCON (or district convention) event. It’s a special event at the end of their Key Club year that combines training, work, and celebration. Along with the recognition of the individual High School Key Club achievements throughout the state, they also elect new Officers for the 15 Divisions in the State of Georgia. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with these young adults who are making a difference in their communities with the help of their parent club, the Kiwanis.

Here is a photo of my daughter with my husband from the Talent and Awards Banquet during DCON. It was a formal event where they had to dress in a special color that the District Board voted on. Well long story short – my daughter chose the same dress as another young lady from another Division. A crisis moment…..

Mom to the rescue! At this point I bet your wondering what this has to do with stamping, right. Well, did you notice the decoration on her hip? Yep, your right – it’s one of our fabric flowers you can make with our Jumbo Sticky Rounds (item 127852). However instead of using our ribbon or fabric, I made this one using the left over fabric from her dress’s hem. I also made a matching one for her hair, sorry to say she didn’t get that picture for me – I thought it looked very nice with her fancy up do.

Would you like to help my daughter and the Habersham Central Key Club make a difference?

In effort to help our local Key Club I’ll be donating 10% of my sales for the next 21 days to the Habersham Central Key Club.

You can make a difference in their lives and help them reach their goal of being able to attend ICON, the International Convention for Key Club, simply by placing an order using the Hostess Code BFPVTTCH so I know to give the Key Club credit.

Here are the details- its simple:

Now through April 21st when you place an order with me, directly or through my Online Store, using the Hostess Code BFPVTTCH I will donate 10% of my sales to the Habersham Central Key Club.

So now not only can you get the Stampin’ Up! products you love and want, you can also help the Habersham Central Key Club reach their goal.

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Now Available Simply Sent App for Android

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Whoo hoo! Last November, Stampin’ Up! announced that they created and launched a card making application for the IPhone called Simply Sent and that the Android app would be coming soon. Well today is the big day – the Android app is now available!

Here is the scoop – it is not My Digital Studio for the mobile device. But it will give you a scaled-back version to try and send on your mobile devices.

How do you get it? Well it’s easy from your Android device, go to the Google Play Store and download the Simply Sent App.

I think you’ll love it – it’s a lot of fun and you can share it with your friends too. After all you can download the Simply Sent App for FREE!

Click HERE for more information about the IPhone App I posted in November.