MDS Wedding Album

These are some of the pages that I have been working on for my niece's wedding MDS Photo Album. I really did spend a lot of time as I couldnt get my creative juices rolling! It was fun and I learned a lot by making this album. This page was from the Rehersal Dinner in September in Georgia. I used the new paper from the Download Luxury. So many beautiful papers in this download.

This page used the identical DSP and then I added the Tag Punch and rotated my writing and the tag.

This DSP is from Sweet Pea and I just wrote with Vanilla and a font for the first page in the book. I think I made about 36 pages so I did end up cutting about 7 pages off. I had over 600 pictures to work with so it took a long time to decide what and where to put the pictures. I do hope she enjoys looking at it!!!

We have most of the interstate closed in South Dakota tonight so will be a pretty quiet New Years Eve. I think I will continue to work on books.Ugh!!! It does have to be done and what a better time then a cold blizzardy night! Happy New Year and may you have a Happy and Blessed 2011!

November and December Calendar Page

This is the November calendar page I made for Lana's 2011 calendar. I used the Autumn DSP found in the Holiday Mini. This is a download for the My Digital Studio. You can also purchase this DSP from the Holiday Mini but January 3rd is the last day to purchase this paper.

I used the Candy Cane striped paper on this calendar page along with a wreath on the side. The bottom of the page looks just like the top. I changed the color of the wreath by just clicking on the Wreath and then on the side click on change color. This is the same background as Tuesday's page but just added more pictures and another stamp image so you can have a total new look. Enjoy your day!!!! We are suppose to get 12-18 inches of new snow over the next couple of days! So fun!!!

Beautiful Flowers

I just got the most beautiful bouquet of tulips from my daughter for Christmas. They were suppose to arrive on Christmas Eve but didn't get here until Monday. I guess they were lost somewhere in Kentucky. They are pretty!

Another Calendar Page

This is the December 2011 calendar page I made. This picture was taken at the National Finals Rodeo and I put it on a 12 x 12 calendar page. I like my photos to be large so I just added the Candy Cane DSP (I think that is what it is called) and also some strips from the kit. I also made the bottom of the calendar in stripes so it matches the top! These are so much fun to make!

My Digital Studio Calendar Pages

I have been busy making Christmas presents with My Digital Studio and still trying to get a wedding book done for my niece since September. This page comes from Kami's 2011 September calendar page. I had so much fun making these calendars. I even made my dad one in an afternoon. It was real simple but he will be able to see it and read it as I made the pictures big in an 8 1/2 x 11 calendar. I also made several journals and some Christmas cards which I havent got back yet so they will be more like New Year's Cards. I used the Night and Day Background DSP and the large star punch and matted it in red to make it stand out a little. My husband carved "5 State" in this log and we used it for a saddle rack for the 5-State Barrel Racing Futurity. I have all of the calendars made except for mine so maybe I should start making 2012 calendars so I would be ready for Christmas next year. I hope you have a great evening and will try and post some more pages tomorrow.

More Customer Cards

This is a card I received from Sarah that has the stained glass technique and she also used the ornament punch to make it look 3-D.

Donna made this cute Snowman Card! Just love snowmen!

Peggy made this card using the tin with the Big Shot and the layered ribbon. Cute card, Peggy!

Customer Christmas Cards

These are a couple of the Christmas Cards that I have received from my Club Members. Lisa made the one on the top and Patti colored the one on the bottom! Very cool cards!

31 Bags

I am a consultant for 31 Bags now. If you would like a catalog please email me and I will send you one. You can also go to my 31 Bag Website (click on the picture on the right sidebar) and check out all the bags that they are offering. You can order them with or without embroidering!

Stampin' Up! Fabric Runner

This is a darling fabric runner that Sherry, my sister, made from the Stampin' Up! Fabric! As you can see it took 29 squares of fabric in which the squares are made just like the purses we were making. She put 3 squares together then 4 and then 3 rows of 5 and back to 4 then 3 and sewed them together! Doesn't it look darling with the Santa and Golden Canyon Candle? Soooooooo cute!

Vacation and Downtime

I have been in Arizona visiting my daughter but have actually got some MDS work done also. Yesterday we visited the Grand Canyon and then went to Sedona. What breath-taking places! I have never been there so it was great to see. Then we went to Sedona and saw the beautiful shops and had so much fun shopping. (I hope I can get everything home in my suitcase) I have been working on my MDS during the day when Lana is working when I am not out feeding horses and picking pens. It is so beautiful here-have had so much nice weather! I even took the time to sit on the porch and drink a cup of coffee-so relaxing! I did get my Christmas cards made, 2 journals and a calendar. Now to get 1 more calendar and a book made before Christmas! What a challenge! Why do I leave everything to the last minute? I hope you had a wonderful day!!

DD Mugs

I gave these mugs to all of my club members for Christmas. I just bought a white mug and then used the DD Christmas patterns and put them on each mug! Very easy to do! I would wash these by hand and not put in the dishwasher!
I have been away from my blog for awhile as I have been working lots of hours at the Boy's Club making wreaths. Hopefully, we are getting caught up so will be back to normal pretty soon! I did have 2 great clubs this week! Always enjoy our club time together! Have a great day!

Last Day

Today is the last day for the Amazing Recruiting Program and the Spectacular Sale. If you would like to join our Team be sure and notify me before the evening is over or fill out the application online. Remember you get over $300 worth of merchandise for $87.50. You do not have any commitment after you buy the kit! What a deal!
You can also order online or email me with an order to take advantage of the 50% off of the My Digital Studio and other products!!! The Watercolor Wonders are also available and also the problems with the 2 1/2 inch punch have been solved and ready to orer!! Have a great day!!

More and More Tags

This is some of the tags I made from a rectangular shape and punched the corners. I was inspired by someone on the internet but I do not remember whose blog I saw this on. If it was you please notify me and I will give you credit I used Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake card stock to make them Vintage looking. I also added a snowflake punch and the Big Buttons on one of the cards. Cherry Cobbler seam binding was used for the top of the tag. I also used the Vintage Lace on some of the tags.
It has been very cold and windy here today and there are storm warnings out for tomorrow. I sure got a lot done today as stayed in the house most of the day working on books and Christmas!!! Have a great week and I hope winter doesn't arrive tomorrow!

Boys Club Wreaths

These are pictures of some of the wreaths that we have been making at the Boy's Club this week. We make large, medium, and small wreaths and also crosses, candy canes, swags, and garland. They are all prices from $20.00 and up but are so reasonable for the amount of greenery that goes into them. You can add bows or pine cones. On Monday I am going to take my Big Shot and see what we can create.

If you get a chance stop down and see us and maybe we can help you decorate your door or house. This has been a fun project although we have been working lots of hours to complete all of the orders. I hope you have a great weekend!

Downline Projects

This is some of the projects that my downline brought to our November meeting. Shirrise made a very cute scrapbook page! Check out the tree made from the heart punch!

This card is made from the red tin by putting it through the Big Shot and then adding a tag and some ribbon! Cute card, Sarah!
This sack was made to look like the front of good ol' St. Nick! Great idea, Shirrise! I hope you have a wonderful evening! Remember the Amazing Recruit Package and the Spectacular Savings that lasts until November 30th. Even free shipping!!!! If you have any questions just email me or give me a call! I am still making wreaths at the Boys Club! We got our big order out today so now we are having fun creating all kinds of wreaths to sale! What a fun place to work!

A Special Thank You

I just got this beautiful card in the mail from my sister, Sherry, who lives in Iowa! What a beautiful card. Sherry just joined Stampin' Up! in March and is doing such a wonderful job with her stamping!
A very special Thanksgiving to all of my family, downline and customers of Stampin' Up! It has been so wonderful to have met so many great and creative people! Thank you for all of your business and I do hope you all have a wonderful and thankful Thanksgiving!
Yesterday when I came home from work at the Boy's Club I just thought this is such a fantastic place to work at Holiday time (even though my fingers are cold)! Everyone is so happy coming in to get trees and wreaths! They were just working to get the Christmas music to play and people were choosing their favorite trees. They were just finding the "perfect one".
May you have a very thankful and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Christmas Scrapbook Page

I made this scrapbook page the other day and had fun designing it! I used the ornament punch after I ran the card stock through the different embossing folders. I also used the Northern Frost Decorative Strip with the Big Shot to make the snowflakes and the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die for the Cherry Cobbler strip across the top of the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper.
I started making wreaths at the Boy's Club on Monday! What a rewarding job!! They really are turning out neat so if you need a wreath, swag, etc stop at the Boy's Club next week and order a wreath!! I was so happy to run into my downline, Cheryl, at the Boy's Club today and her downline, Becky!!! What fun they were having! I didnt get to chit chat very long as I was working but was such fun to see them and to meet Becky! Have a great evening!

Contest Winners

Congratulations to Cassie ($50 winner of free merchandise) and Ellen ($25 winner of free merchandise) Be sure and contact me right away and I will order your free items.
We were busy in Gillette all weekend and it was cold!!! It doesn't look like we will be warming up much this week!! Brr!!!

Santa Card

Sorry Club Members I thought I had posted this card! I was inspired by Becky Roberts when making this card although I did make some changes! Thanks Becky for getting me started!!!! I used Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White card stock, the new Santa stamp set, and some silver tinsel. I also added 3 strips of Jolly DSP and some glitter and Real Red markers for the Santa. A fun card to make!
Tomorrow is the last day you can qualify to enter my $50 and $25 drawing. If you place a $50 order I will add your name and will draw out 2 prizes on Sunday! Watch to see who the Big WiNNERS are! I am so excited about Stampin' Up!s 10,000 Recruit Program! Wow! This is a fantastic deal! You can get $310 worth of items for only $87.50 and you do not have to make any further commitments! Wow! What a deal! Just contact me and I will help you with the information. You have until November 30th to sign up with this Amazing Deal!!! It was very cold here today! My hands got really cold as I was trying to string cords for our Outdoor Lights. I just have to set out the final cord and we should be LIT UP! I hope you have a great weekend!!!