The Future

Tomorrow marks the last day in my current position at work. I have mixed feelings about leaving but I'm moving onto another job within the company next week(still have that interview on Wednesday for another position too).

I really wanted to make something quick for my staff to show them that I appreciate all the support and hard work they have given me over the past year.

These are just little notepads that I covered and added a couple of embellishments. I really ♥ this sentiment from the Verve set called Floral Whimsy.

Pattern paper all comes from the Cosmo Cricket DeLovely 6 x 6 pad.

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You Are Stronger Than This

I was drawn to the red/yellow/black colour combo again last night. I love these colours together and the funny thing is that those are probably the three colours I used to use the least....ha!

As I was cruising my SU! shelf I came across this set called Hard To Say and only ONE of the stamps was mounted. I ended up mounting this sentiment and using it. The others are still sitting there waiting to be put together ;) Another day, right?

This sketch comes from Mercy's MTSC84.

Stamps: Hard to Say; Cardstock: Kraft, Black, Real Red, October Afternoon DP; Inks: Black; Accessories: Rhinestone Flourish, Dimensionals

Today starts the My Time Made Easy Sneak Peeks!! Start by hopping on over to Lauren's blog!
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Here's The Scoop...

It's time for MFT's Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge!! Check out the MFT Forum on SCS for all the details!

It's All About the Ruffles - create a project with lots of ruffles! - You can use the new ruffled ribbon or create your own ruffles using ribbon or the Die-namics Jumbo Scallop - SCS keyword - MFTWSC07282010

We are finally experiencing some nice summer weather where I live and these ice cream cones from Here's The Scoop were calling my name! YUMMY!

I hope that you will play along with the girls and I this week! Pop by and see what they have created too :)

• Alex Maldonado
• Wendy Bond

Thanks for stopping by! Have a GREAT day!

As Soon As I Finish This Chapter

Gosh I hear that phrase EVERY night when it's time for Chloe to go to bed....lol

Today is her 11th birthday and I've put one of these bookmarks into a book along with a Chapters Gift Card.

The funny thing is that she helped design these by choosing the papers ;)

Just another quick and easy project that used up scraps.

I attached the paper to the bookmark and then trimmed it from the other side.

The flower was created with the PTI flower die. LOVE that die!

I have today off work to spend it with Chloe for her birthday! Here's hoping for some fabulous weather!

PTI Bookmarks

Yesterday afternoon while cooling off in the basement I decided to play with my newest PTI stamps and dies.

This first one I made using the All Booked Up stamp set. I made this one for the young man next door. He really likes to read.

Stamps: All Booked Up; Cardstock: Kraft, Prism, Vanilla; Inks: Black; Accessories: Circle Nesties, Corner Rounder Punch, Ribbon, Bookmark Die, Dimensionals
My next bookmark was made for my neighbour. She sits for hours on her back deck reading. Hope she likes it!

Stamps: All Booked Up; Cardstock: Kraft, Vanilla, DP; Inks: Buckaroo Blue, Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Die, nesties, Ribbon, Button, Thread, Dimensionals
The last two bookmarks were made by Chloe for her two friends next door! Both girls love to read and she made them with what colours they like. She's already given them out and the girls loved them!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great Monday!

Be Merry DTGD Card

Here is another card I made using the MME Be Merry paper pack. I didn't want to put them away just yet ;)

This card was made for three DTGD challenges from Cindy, Bev and Amber.

I don't know why I held off using the die cuts for so long! They help make a simple and quick card!

I'm off to the baby shower today but I'll be home with plenty of stamping time left in my day!

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!

For The Mom To Be

Sunday afternoon several of my co-workers and I are putting on a baby shower for one of the girls at work. It looks to be a very good time!

Since I make cards we could NOT buy one right? With a dozen and a half people needing to sign the card I made this one a little larger at 6 x 6. I knew the inside still would not be big enough so I added a piece of cardstock that measured 5. 5 by 11, scored it in half and then scored 1/2" on either side of the center score. That is where I taped it down to the inside of the card. Now there are flaps that people can write on ;) I hope I made sense....lol

This is an old image from H&M stamps and the sentiment comes from MFT Baby Bump.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Snowmen in July DTGD

Ok so how many of you purchase those 12 x 12 designer packs with the cut outs at the back and never use them? Come on, I can't be the only one ;) LOL!

Well when I saw a couple of the DTGD challenges on SCS yesterday I knew I should use them. After all this Be Merry DP from My Mind's Eye is a couple holiday seasons old.

This card was super quick to make and combined THREE challenges! I used challenges from Cindy, Julie and Bev.

Cardstock: Kraft, Dark Blush Red Prism, MME Be Merry DP; Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Vanilla Brads, Red Satin Ribbon, Nesties, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!
P.S. I almost forgot to mention that I got a call for a SECOND interview! That is scheduled for August 4th(person hiring is on holidays next week)! Can't wait!

One Person DTGD Card

Earlier this week I was able to play along with a few more DTGD challenges on SCS.

I combined two challenges for this card. One from Sharon and one from Leigh.

It's been awhile since I used the October Afternoon Fly a Kite DP and I figured it was time to pull it out again.

The sentiments both come from the Verve set called One Person.

Stamps: One Person; Cardstock: Kraft, So Saffron, Vanilla, OA Fly a Kite DP; Inks: Black; Accessories: Nesties, Buttons, Thread, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a GREAT day!

It's a banner day!

Happy MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge Day!

Wow that was a mouthful, eh?!

This week it's all about banners. Earlier this month MFT released some cool new dies and stamps. One of which was a banner die that has layers. SO cool!

Being in Canada my packages take longer to get to me so my order has yet to arrive. Bummer eh?

Not a big deal though! You can create your own banner as I have! A couple snips off a rectangle and viola! You have a pennant shape!

For my card today I combined a couple of the DTGD challenges again!

Birthday Princess from the Pure Innocence line was perfect to make a banner for. The word wish was done with some JustRite stamps and punched out with the 1/4" circle punch.

Stamps: PI Birthday Princess, JR; Cardstock: White, Dark Baby Pink Prism, Echo Park DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Yellow Stickles, Mini Rhinestones, Thread, Nestie, Dimensionals, White Candy Dots, 1/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll play along with us. The keyword for uploading to the SCS gallery is MFTWSC07212010. You will find all the details in the MFT Forum on SCS.

Stop by my challenge teammates blogs to see what fabulous eye candy they have to share as well!

• Alex Maldonado
• Wendy Bond

Apple For You DTGD Card

I'm back today with another DTGD card! This one combines THREE challenges ;)

You can find the DTGD challenges HERE. You must be a Fan Club Member to view the challenges each day.

I have a few scraps of the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety DP to use up and this card was perfect for those!

The image is a Pure Innocence Girl called An Apple For You that I got at MFT. She's so sweet!

Thanks for stopping by today! Come back late tonight or early tomorrow for the MFT Wednesday Challenge! Hope you'll play along!

On another personal note....
Today I have an interview for a job within the company I currently work for but it's a bigger and better job with more responsibilities. I'm up for the challenge! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Thanks!

Dare To Get Dirty - Sample Time!

Hey everyone!
I was so excited when my stamping buddy, Denise aka Peanutbee, asked if I would make a sample for her DTGD challenge!

You KNOW I couldn't say no to her ;)

I can't share many details here but I do hope you'll play along with her challenge! You can find all the DTGD threads HERE. Remember you must be a Fan Club member on SCS to view these. If you aren't a member, what are you waiting for? This is a celebration for all you fan clubbers out there :)

A few details on my card:

• My Umbrella PI girl

• Ruffled Gingham Ribbon

• Crystal Effects on the umbrella and rain boots

• Buttons, Thread and Nesties.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a GREAT start to your week!