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So far, this has to be my favorite DSP.  I’m talking about Tea Party.  I think it’s got some versatility whereas it could be used not only for spring colors but also baby colors.  I tend to use this DSP lots and lots

And now here’s something for you!  BLOG CANDY!  If you can be the first to name the set that I used in the above picture, please comment.  You’ll win BLOG CANDY!!!

• Cardstock – Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, & Tea Party DSP
• Stamp Set – BLOG CANDY!
• Ink – Stazon Black
• Accessories – Pink Taffeta Ribbon

Short & Sweet is the absolute perfect name for this little stamp set.  It’s perfectly named “Short & Sweet.”  It’s ideal for little notes or 3×3 cards! 

This picture was so blurry and I’m so sorry.  I’ll try to take another picture and post it because this post just not do justice!  This is such a sweet little note card.  Here’s the deet:

• Cardstock – Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip
• Stamp Set – Short & Sweet
• Inks – Pretty In Pink and Melon Mambo
• Accessories – Melon Mambo Polk Dot Ribbon, Scallop Punch

I’ve  been so busy with swaps that I haven’t posted in a while.  I’ve got the opinion (and you can correct me if I’m wrong) that good blogs are heavy ladened with pictures.  So with that said, let’s post some pictures!!                    

My most favorite thing about the stamp set “Thoughts and Prayers” would be the sentiments.  Plus this stamp set is so very versatile.  In the card above I used the following:

• Cardstock – Old Olive, Whisper White, Orchid Opulance and Cottage Wall DSP
• Ink – Orchid Opulance, Rich Razzleberry, and Old Olive
• Stamp Set – Thoughts and Prayers
• Accessories – Polk Dot Rich Razzleberry, and puches

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Every single time I think of the stamp set Upsy Daisy, I keep thinking of stamp sets that have something to do with babies.  I guess, I’m thinking of “oopsy daisy”, like when a baby drops something.  Hmmmm, must go way, way back to my childhood.

Anyway, this little card below was made for my friend Trina’s swap.  I love to swap with Trina because I know what I get in return will be absolutely beautiful!  So, with that being said, here’s my swap card.  The theme by the way was “thank you.”

Tote-ally Tess is the most adorable stamp set that I’ve seen in a long, long time. It’s geared towards stampers or scrapbookers. I’ve played around with her and then I finally got an idea! You know somedays, I just don’t seem to have the mojo going.

Anyway, I thought it would be neat to may it look like Tess was standing against a wall. You know, kind’ve like in her kitchen or maybe in her den? So, not quiet what I was thinking of, but here’s what I came up with.

What did I use?
   Stamp set – Tote-ally Tess
   Cardstock – Chocolate Chip, Mango Melon, Whisper White,  &Dsp
   Ink – Stazon Jet Black, Certainly Cerlery, Always Artichoke, Mango Melon, So Saffron, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, and Chocolate Chip
   Accessories – Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, sponge, Watercolor crayons – Ruby Red, and Creamy Caramel

Oh, and I’ve just got to show you something!  While I’m working on Tess, Gracie decides she wants to stamp too.  She must have stamped 5 or 6 images of Tess.  Afterwards, she colored them with my markers so carefully.  I say carefully because she was using my SU markers.  Also, mind you she’s 4 years old and is learning to stay in the lines.  Anway, she gathered al of her Tess “paperdolls” along with some other friends.  When I walk into the den, she had them all lined up on the couch.  Here’s a picture of that little scene, but, you’ll have to really look close to see Tess.

The blog candy winner is Marilyn! Marilyn will receive in the mail:
a) 1 Ghirdelli box and the supplies to make her own Ghirdelli box (yes, candy included)
b) A 3 yard sample of each In-Color Polka-dot ribbon
c) 1 set of the alphabet from the Serif Essentials die-cut

The next change for blog candy will be when my number of hits reach 6,000. So stay tuned!!!

First of all, please notice the new tab at the top. It’s called Stamp Set Sale!

Today is the deadline for Blog Candy!!!   Click here and leave a comment.  This will enter you in the contest!  I’ll be drawing the name tonight after 8 pm.  If you’re the winner, I’ll email you and ask for your mailing address. 

Blog Candy Comments

Good Luck!!!

Okay, so I know it’s a little late to be posting these scrapbook pages, but I promised one of my club member that I would do it.  This way, when she gets her supplies, she can case!

This was a scrapbook club project.  My style, if that’s what you call it, is simple and clean.  I’m not one for lots of stuff.  I want the scrapbooks to be about the subject, not so much about all the embellishments.  Yes, I believe that the design and elements can make or break the page.  At the same time, I believe the subject matters should always be the main focus.  That’s just me and my own little opinion.  So simple it is. 

And here they are side by side.  I think it’s easier to look at this way!  Sorry so blurry.  I think little fingers have been all over my camera!!

Today is the very last day you can qualify for blog candy from Stamperriffic.  Please don’t miss this great opportunity to get something for free.  Well, almost free!  Check out the link below for the rules!!!

http://stamperriffic.com/2009/12/12/blog-candy-to-jump-start-my-blog/

Also, if you’re a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’d love for you to join my “3×3 Anything Goes” swap!  It’s a great way to get new ideas.  You can read more about this swap by going to:

http://www.stampinaddicts.com/forums/demo-swaps/4079-3×3-anything-goes-due-2-29-10-a.html

If you’re not a demo and you would like to join a swap, let me know.  I’ll be happy to host a swap on the general side of Stampin’ Addicts!  If you’ve never visited Staming Addicts, please do so!  It’s a relatively new forum dedicated to Stampin’ Up! products.  The atmosphere is extremely friendly and upbeat.  The stampers there are incrediably talented.  I’m sure you’ll meet so new friends that will last a long, long time!  Here’s that address:

www.stampinaddicts.com

Hope to see you there and if you do go, be sure to let me know!!