She's Here!

Winobella has arrived! I actually got this cutie awhile ago but haven't used it. You see, I am a wine snob! I'm very specific with the types of wines that I like and most of the time that doesn't include reds. I love Reislings, Moscato D'Asti (did you know the D'Asti just means it is a sparkling wine?), and there are some red combinations that I'm learning to love though. Our favorite winery, hands down, goes to Icicle Ridge in little Peshastin, WA (about 1 1/2 from me). It is through them that I'm learning to appreciate some reds. Oh, and Cave B which is about 45 minutes from me is also another great winery that had a tasty red combo that I liked. Anyway, all that just to intro my Bella card...LOL! This was such a fun card to make! I used my Cuttlebug (You embossing envelope), DP from Costco, and a way cute ribbon (that has the names of wines on it). I also automatically reverted back to the layout I most often use with my Bella's. It just seems to fit them so well! For the cheers at the bottom I used the one set of Karen Foster snap stamps that I have (so wish I would have gotten more before they were discontinued!). There is some Stickles and Crystal Effects on this card as well.

I hope you like her and that you check out the wineries that I linked to! Have a fantastic Saturday! :0)

It is a good thing!

It is a good thing to stamp! I hadn't done it in over a week and it was nice to sit down and get a couple of cards made. Before I show you what I made I must show you what Todd made me for our anniversary. Isn't it GREAT?! I don't know why I didn't think about using that stamp! The stamp is Hitchedafellabella. I just love it!

If you visit SCS on any sort of regular basis I'm sure you've noticed that they are having a *Dare to get dirty* week. It is in honor of three years of the Fan Club that they have. Anyway, if you are a member of the Fan Club you can participate in daily challenges that past and present members of the Dirty Dozen have created for us. I visit Beate's blog every single day so when I saw her challenge, which was a sketch, I had to get in on the fun. I just got a new set from Papertrey Ink called borders & corners (hearts) so I made Todd a thank you card with it. HERE are the deets on SCS.

I also made one more card which is a bella card but I'm going to wait until tomorrow to share it with you...torture, huh?! :0)

Have a super fantastic day everyone!

Good Morning!

Just thought I'd post real quick before DS #1 gets up and I can leave. I got some really nice cards over the last week or so that I'd like to share with you.The first card is from my friend and co-worker Debby. I am not totally sure what she used for her embossing and such but since I know she visits here daily maybe she will comment and tell us. Is there some Cuttlebugging going on maybe? The colors and layout are so great! Such a cute, cute card! Thank you for thinking of me Debby!This Pick A Petal card was made for me by my upline, Richelle. I know she used Purely Pomegranate, Basic Black, and Whisper White. Look at that fun bling in the middle of the flower. Very cute too! I soooo need to get this set out! Thank you so much Richelle!

I hope you all enjoy your day. I'm going to go out of the house by myself today for the first time in over a week! Wow! Do you think I'll still know how to drive? LOL!!

Guess What?

Well, Friday is my anniversary. Todd and I will be married 6 years on Friday. I'm telling you this because I received one of my anniversary gifts today! Okay, I've actually gotten both of them but the other thing I got is a pair of diamond earrings that I cannot currently show you as they are getting screw backs put on them. LOVE them sooooo much though! :0) The one thing I can show you is the set of 48 Copic Markers that he bought for me! Woohoo! Now the picture does not do these justice, of course, and when I look at it you can't even see all the pretty colors. Anyway, I got a set of these markers from All That Scraps. They are offering them in the set of 48 colors that match SU! colors I knew I had to have them if they would match! Here is a link to a tutorial that SCS has on the markers. I cannot wait to try them!

I just have to show you this super cute card that my friend, Jennifer, made. Is this Penny Black cow not the cutest thing you've seen!? I just LOVE Jenn's use of color and layout on this card. She is such a fantastic stamper!

I got a couple of gorgeous cards while I was sick that I will take pictures of and show you guys over the next couple of days.

For now...I'm spent, so I'm going to go take a little nap. Have a great rest of your day everyone! :0)

***Heather, the container that the markers are in came with them. Kinda nice but a little big, too. Hopefully you can find something new! :0)***

Some Pictures!

Yay! I know you guys have been dying for something other than poor me talk so today I have some pictures for you. First you get some artwork. My upline, Richelle, made this for me! How stinkin' cute is that? The little circle purse is made with a paper bag and designer paper and then there are 3x3 cards that go inside. I do have directions for this that I will share but not right now. It is just something that I don't want to take on until after I get back from vacation. I will post again after my trip (Aug 2-7) and let you know when to e-mail me for the directions.

So, besides my surgery we had something else exciting happen this last week. Todd was trimming outside when a rock somehow went under the trimmer guard and hit the sliding door and shattered it. It only broke the outer pane of glass, which is good, and we have one estimate for $619 to replace the glass (ouch!). We decided for that amount we could just spend a little more and put french doors in. So, we are just waiting for the second estimate to decide what exactly we are going to do.

And finally...can your husband do this? Kyler needed some buttons sewn back on his shorts (and I had a horrible tummy day yesterday) so Todd did it for me. I'm telling ya...there isn't much that man can't do!

So, I hope that these few pictures will make you happy and draw you guys back to the blog a little. I'll catch y'all later! :0)