Blog Changes: Under Construction

Hello Blogosphere!

Some behind-the-scene changes will be happening on my blog between June 5-7!

My blog is getting a much-needed facelift!

Upon its revival, I’ll have new releases from Lawn Fawn & The Stamp of Life to share!

The banner above is just a sneak peek of the changes to come 🙂

Thanks for stopping by,

The Stamp of Life: Lemonade2Drink

Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope everyone’s weekends were spectacular! I came down with some sort of sinus infection Saturday and started running a fever that night and continued throughout the entire weekend- BOO!

During that time, The Stamp of Life released another FUN club set, Lemonade2Drink!

I kept my stamping simple for this summer set 🙂

Here’s another:

And, since I had Girls’ Bunco Night on the brain all last week…

I didn’t stop there! Here’s my Yahtzee Look-alike:

Definitely check out the Lemonade2Drink Gallery! I saw an alcohol ink creation to die for!

I hope I’ve inspired a little somethin’ somethin’ in those crafty bones of yours 😉

Talk to you soon,

Materials: 1st Card- The Paper Company Glitter Cardstock, Colorbox Ink for Stephanie Barnard (licorice, banana), Washi Tapes, Stampin Up notebook edge punch, Hero Arts Clothespin, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (3D Foam Squares Regular White, E-Z  Squares Refillable Dispenser)

2nd Card- Colorbox Ink for Stephanie Barnard (banana), Fresh Ink (Slate), Dear Lizzy washi tape, The Paper Company Glitter Cardstock, Lawn Fawn (Pink Lemonade paper), Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z  Squares Refillable Dispenser)

3rd Card- Bazzill Cardstock, Hambly Woodgrain Overlay, Washi Tape, Prima Adhesive Rhinestone/Pearls, Copic Marker (RV07), Memento Ink, Colorbox Ink for Stephanie Barnard (Guava), Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die Flip-Its  Rectangle, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (3D Foam Squares Regular White, E-Z  Squares Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Dots Repositionable Refillable Dispenser)

4th Card- Echo Park Patterned Paper, Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Art Grip Colored Pencils (Reds), Memento Ink, The Paper Company Glitter Cardstock, Lily Bee Small Alphabet Stickers, Colorbox for Stephanie Barnard Ink (Strawberry), washi tape, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (3D Foam Squares Regular White, E-Z  Squares Refillable Dispenser)

Stitch Fix Review: June 2013

Hello Blogosphere!

It’s that time again!!! Time for another Stitch Fix Review!

So, how does it work?

-Just go to Stitchfix.com, fill out their style profile, set your budget limits, and schedule your 1st “Fix”!

-To make things more fun, follow Stitch Fix on Pinterest, make your own Stitch Fix board, & then they can see what you’re pinning and throw in some extra special goodies into your “Fixes”!

-AND, of course go look at the Stitch Fix Blog for the latest and greatest!

These are iPhone pictures & I have post-gym hair with my Y re-admittance stamp 😉 No judging allowed!

Stitch Fix Review: June 2013

First Impressions? No way am I going to purchase that $168 dress…no way (famous last words).

Amour Vert Marney Organic Cotton Dress

Amour Vert Marney Organic Cotton Dress

Amour Vert Marney Organic Cotton Dress

Pros: EXCELLENT fit, high-quality organic cotton, bold color, just perfect

Cons: The Cost

Yay or Nay: Yay, I need this dress. NEED. The budget overrules! I’ll miss you my pretty. Nay 😦

Pink Martini Briana Bird Print Belted Dress

Pink Martini Briana Bird Print Belted Dress

Pros: Perfect fit (yet again), Trendy without being obnoxious, I love birds (big time), “Put a bird on it!” for $68

Cons: Can’t think of any!

Yay or Nay: Yay, this is SO me!

Tulle Kayla Back Detail Belted Dress

Tulle Kayla Back Detail Belted Dress

Tulle Kayla Back Detail Belted Dress

Tulle Kayla Back Detail Belted Dress

Pros: Lovely color, $68

Cons: Not much movement in the arms, reminds me of a maid’s uniform (old-school), makes me look matronly

Yay or Nay: Nay

Very J Kasper Metallic Dot Button Up Tank

Very J Kasper Metallic Dot Button Up Tank (blurry)

Very J Kasper Metallic Dot Button Up Tank

Very J Kasper Metallic Dot Button Up Tank

Pros: Love the color, cute buttons, $48, trendy yet mature

Cons: I don’t have the right jeans to match this! LOL!

Yay or Nay: Yay, but I’m slightly on the fence. Nay.

Oxmo Mea Center Ruffle Floral Button Tank

Oxmo Mea Center Ruffle Floral Button Tank

Oxmo Mea Center Ruffle Floral Button Tank

Pros: LOVE this color, Timeless Cut, Fits well

Cons: $68

Yay or Nay: I’m on the fence. Nay.

Overall, Sarah really took note of my pins on my Stitch Fix Pinterest Board. The blue dress is KILLER & just like the dress I pinned which is way more expensive. I’m also quite pleased with all the Summer looks in this Fix. The last fix had a wee bit more fall than I’d hoped for, so this Fix was perfect…sigh*

Are you interested in Stitch Fix for yourself? Go check it out! Hopefully, you have just as much fun as I am!

Thanks for stopping by,

Video Tutorial: Design Memory Craft & Simon Says Stamp

Hello Blogosphere!

I have a Video Tutorial up on the Simon Says Stamp Blog today!

This time I’m showing off different ways to use the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Papercrafter Crayons & the Tropical Gelatos!

Thanks for stopping by,

Sizzix Video Tutorial: Creatively Die-Cut Card

Hello Blogosphere!

Are you enjoying your weekend? It has been spectacular here in WA- sunny and warm! What more could a girl ask for?!

Today, I have a fun Video Tutorial for you on how to create this creatively die-cut card! I made a card very similar for National Scrapbooking Day & wanted to show you how I made it, so here ya go!

Here’s a close-up:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I’m off to enjoy the rest of this glorious evening 🙂

Materials: Sizzix for Hero Arts Butterflies #3 Stamps and Framelits Set, Sizzix Vagabond, Hero Arts Essential Messages, American Crafts 5th & Frolic by Dear Lizzy, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Dots Permanent Refillable, E-Z Dots Repositionable Refillable, 3D Foam Squares White Regular, 3D Foam Squares White Small), Versafine (Onyx Black), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (Gesso, Art Grip Colored Pencils-Yellows), My Mind’s Eye Enamel Dots

Video Tutorial: Flips-Its Tips!

Good Morning everyone!!!

Long time, no see! Hope your weeks were fantastic! I have a fun Flip-Its Video Tutorial up on the Sizzix Blog this morning! Just click on the picture above and you’ll be sent there 🙂

Leave me some love!

Oh and HUGE congrats to all the Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery Idol 2013 Top 20 Finalists!

Happy Friday,

Operation Write Home Blog Hop!

The Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop is in session!

Please oh please go check it out!

I have a fun card up on the Lawn Fawn Blog 🙂

Video Tutorial: Lawn Fawn Grad Cards

Good Morning Blogosphere & HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

I know many of you have 3-Day Weekends, so I’ll get right to it 😉

I have a fun Video Tutorial up on the Lawn Fawn Blog this morning with a guide into making these personalized Grad cards complete with a tassel!

Please check it out and leave some love!

Have a wonderful weekend honoring those who have fallen,

Memorial Day: Honor the Fallen

This Memorial Day how will you honor the fallen?

As an Army Wife and Army Brat, Memorial Day means honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This year, I’ve decided to pledge 3 miles of running to Wear Blue: Run To Remember, a grassroots organization with 3 goals.

– Act as a support network.

– Create a living memorial.

-And bridge the gap between the military and the community.

This organization does SO much more and is led by founder, Lisa Hallett, whose husband CPT John Hallett died fighting for our country in 2009. She and so many others honor their loved ones every Saturday by running. You can see them everywhere here in Tacoma with their Blue Shirts, iPods, and steely looks of determination. This Saturday’s run is especially important as we celebrate Memorial Day 2013. Just over 3,000 miles have been pledged! Last year, 18,000 miles were pledged!

I highly encourage you to click on the graphic above to see if you have a local chapter in your area. If not, you can still pledge miles and join me and so many others in honoring the fallen…

In love,

Sizzix on The Balancing Act!

Sooooo, Happy Hump Day!

Did you watch the episode of The Balancing Act yesterday? I have it DVRd and fully intend on watching it during lunchtime!

I watched half the episode before the kids started grumbling about my choice of programming…. I did, however, catch a glimpse of the newly redesigned Sizzix Big Shot in all it’s pretty blue glory!

Check out the exclusive offer by clicking on the blinkie above!

Happy Hump Day,