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A few ‘thank you’ goodies

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Here in Maryland it has been a beautiful day. I had the opportunity to visit with a dear friend Barb today. It was so much fun, we went out to lunch and then went to AC Moore for a bit of retail therapy.

Then we got home and stamped for a while and drolled over the new SU catty. I mostly want their new punches.

There where a few bargins to be had and I also used my 40% off coupon.

The “thank you” goodies posted above are for a dear lady named Terry, she is part owner of my hubby and my favorite watering hole. The last time I got to visit with her, I showed her one of my altered coaster projects, she fell in love with the idea and gifted me a large stack of coasters. As you can see I’m already ‘creating’ with them.

I used similar papers on all of the goodies. The lunch box was altered by removing the existing handle and hardware and replacing it with a hand beaded handle and bows instead of a hard closure. It still opens just fine, I just wanted it to be a bit different.

The bug stamp is from Inkadinkado, I have no idea why I liked this bettle, but I did, and incorporated it into the design of all the pieces. The small ‘thankyou card’ measures 3X3″. I’ll try and remember to take my new digital camera with me and take a picture of Terry when I give her these goodies! I think she’ll be pleased!

Tomorrow I will enjoy the company of another dear friend, Rhonda, I am looking forward to spending some time with her. Its nice to have the early evenings to take care of my house hold duties so I don’t feel guilty about stamping.

I hope everyone will have a great evening. Deb, my Texas friend, I’ll work on your request tomorrow!

Stamp Happy!

Melissa’s Scrapbook

— Front Cover

Back cover, left side

Back cover, left and middle

One of the interior pages, don’t you love nesties?!

Another view of the back cover.

Stamp Happy, its Tuesday!

I’ve been working on a few projects, I’ll post some more pictures later on this week.

Just another reminder that blog candy is in effect. Check out the post(s) for August to see the goodies being offered.

I will be able to post more about this sweet little girl a little bit later this week.

I would love for those of you who are SplitCoasters to join my Altered Coaster swap, the link can be found here.

I’m adding an altered coaster to the blog candy. If you haven’t seen these, please check out I think two or three posts ago for a picture of some of the ones I have been working on. Each person who signs up for my swap will receive a altered coaster from me.

It is a little strange to me that I am more of a stamper than a scrapbooker, the opposite was true for many years. Now it is a I will have a ‘need’ to scrapbook, such was the case with Melissa’s little book. It was so much fun to alter an exsisting tabbed board book to meet my needs and expectations. I really like the layout of the pages and the slight distressed look.

I know it doesn’t show up, but most of the pages do have what I like to call ‘over stamping’ which just means the paper may be patterned, but I tweaked it a little with some more images.

Stamp Happy, have a great night!

Stamp Happy! Its Sunday!

Just a reminder that the Ft. Meade Shoe box swap is September 27th. The link to the Splitcoast web sight can be found here. It offers up an awesome time to get together for a terrific swap and great time!

The picture above is of my dear hubby Mike teaching our precious Melissa some chords with her new guitar. She is doing well, and I spoke with her on the phone a couple of days ago.

I am currently working on a very girly scrapbook to give to her soon. It is only like 14 pages total, but I’m digging through at least 300 + pictures to find my favorites for her little book!

I’ve also been stamping I made a trip to Photo Scraps in Eldersburg Maryland. They are also our first sponsor for the shoebox swap. We still have openings and hope that you guys can join us!

The last blog candy winner Lori Barnett has been so patient with me, there is alot going on here at home and her package will finally go postal tomorrow! Lori, please let me know when you receive your goodies.

I’ll post some pictures of the scrapbook once I’ve completed it.

Also, I’ve got a design team application in, I really hope to get in to the team! I just love being creative and stamping.

Oh, by the way, I have a card in the current issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts Magazine, it is a medallion card using Sparkle N Sprinkle stamps. I love the way it came out and I also love the way the editor captured it for the magazine. Getting published never ever gets old!

Stamp Happy!

Terrific Tuesday — Cow Swap is complete!

Happy Tuesday!

I am sorry that I am not updating my blog daily, as is my desire. My husband and I are awaiting some news from Georgia regarding my niece. Since this is a public forum and can be accessed by anyone, I can not get into the details as of yet. I will soon, I promce, since this is a stressful and exciting time in our lives.

As many of you know I have just finished up a Cow Theme Card swap. I was so very pleased with all of the cards! They are all so much fun!

Just a reminder don’t miss out on the Ft. Meade Shoe box swap. I am very excited about this one, if you are a member of splitcoast stampers, please click here for more information. We are still in need of players! It promices to be an exciting time!

Here are the pictures from the Cow swap:

I hope you will forgive this crazy blog layout, I tried several times to get these pictures to upload in some type of decent format… Arrgh!

Ok, at least all 12 of the swaps are there right!

Please remember there is still blog candy for August, be sure to check out my blog, leave comments and try to scoop up the goodies!

Stamp Happy!

Happy Saturday!

Loretta and Melisssa 4th of July fireworks in Laurel, MD

Hello and Happy Saturday.

I am so sorry I haven’t been able to keep the blog up to date every day. There is alot going on on the home front and I will be posting more about our home situation in the near future.

During my niece Melissa’s stay, we enjoyed alot of activities. The picture above is one my husband took on the 4th of July. I really love this picture. We both look so pretty! We had a blast with the frozen slushy and of course we decked ourselves out with glow bracelets. (hey you get 15 of them for a $1.00 at Michaels’!).

I have been stamping these cute little post it note holders, of course I got the idea for mine from Angie’s blog, it can bee viewed here.

I really love this idea, they are very easy to make, especially with the Bind it all machine. You could easily do these ‘production’ style. I’ve been doing them individually and using up some of my vast folder full of scrap paper. What do you think?

I will be selling these for $7.50/each postage is free, if you are interested, I also offer a bulk discount — if you are thinking of wedding favors or bridesmaids gifts, this would also fit the bill and be a very nice addition to your festivities.

I am hoping to be able to get a small package together for one of my stamping buddies, she is having a birthday and I really want to do something special for her.

Just a reminder, if you are in or near the Ft. Meade area, my friends Tracy and Amanda are hosting a shoe box swap. If you are not already a member of split coast stampers, please join htis free online community. Check out this thread for infomation on the swap. The more players we can get, the better. A good time will be had by all.

Please stay safe in this heat, and I hope you all will have a great stamping day!

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