Stamp with Heather

MDS Blog Hop ... The NEW!

Aren't you just so excited to have the new catalogue go LIVE today!?!?!  Starting today at two pm (here in London), noon in Utah!  Not only can you order the NEW "real" stamping products BUT the digital downloads go live as well!  How awesome is that!?!?!  Can't wait...heading to the beach today but may just be home by 2....so I can order!!!!

So for today's "all new" I decided to use my new favourite colour.....Summer Starfruit!  I was shocked last night at my downline meeting how people don't love this colour!!!  WHAT!!!!  It's my favourite and I am going to MAKE you all love this colour!!!  Seriously!

This is a page from Mark's football game last weekend.  I am thrilled with the result of that page (and so is Mark:)  I used the splat stamp set on the photos to show the sequence of his tackles:)  Hope you like this!  Check out the other blog hoppers to see what's new and what they have come up with!!!!  Enjoy your day and have fun checking out all the NEW!!!!

Take care,

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Terri Mongeon

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers

9. Holly VanDyne

Can you believe.....

it's the LAST day of the current catalogue!  Now I know it's only been active for 11 months, but SERIOUSLY!!!  Where did that time go!?!?  How crazy is that!  I do have an order going in today if you have any last minute "must haves" from the current catalogue...stamp sets, accessories and so much more!

This is one of those sets that is retiring:)  This is the frog from Turtle and Co.  Isn't he sweet?!?  I love the flow of the brads on this card.  I did a few different things on this card, like layering a stamped image on DSP...I don't do that often, but I'm thrilled with the look of the stripes behind the frog...cute, eh?

As you can see I used the Brights as my colour palette for my fundraiser class...tis the season.  Do any of you stamp colours according to the season...I tend to do Brights in the summer, Regals in the fall, Subtles in the Spring...you?

Well, off for a fun day today.  Getting some stuff prepped for the PD Day tomorrow!  WHOO HOO!!!  Kids home, jammies, maybe the beach....oh wait, that's not until tomorrow!  In the meantime, enjoy your day, enjoy the LAST day of the current Stampin' Up! catalogue and have a GREAT day!

Take care,

Heather

A Beautiful Birthday...

for a beautiful woman!  My Grandma turns 91 this year so I thought she would appreciate this card.  My Grandma is an afternoon tea drinker with a sweet sortof a lady so this has her name written all over it!

This card was a little time consuming, but I'm happy with the outcome.  I cut out the flowers on the tea cup from the Twitterpatted DSP.  The tea pot is paper pieced using the Neutrals DSP.  The cupcakes are from the birthday cupcake wheel and cut out of the same DSP.  The tops of the cupcakes are coloured with markers, cut out and popped up.  

The tablecloth is created with DSP (just randomly cut and I love the little pleat I made just by folding the DSP.  The fringe on the tablecloth was made with ribbon....I cut the edge off of the white grosgrain ribbon and then frayed it.  

I hope you have a wonderful day!  Thank you for taking the time to stop by today!  Take care,

Heather

Thank you.....

for a fun event yesterday!  I loved having everyone over for the Turtle and Co. Ronald McDonald event!  It was a very relaxing day and evening, thank you!

This card is so simple, but I love it!  I'm not sure what I love most about it, but I think it's how clean and simple it is:)  Here are the dimensions:

• Pacific Point - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Old Olive - 4 x 5 1/4
• Old Olive DSP - 3 7/8 x 5 1/8
• Whisper White - 2 1/4 x 5
• Staz On Ink
• Turtle and Co.
• Brights Brads
• Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (that is RETIRING....BWHAAA!!!!  I'm sad about that one!)

Well, sorry for the quick post but lots to do today:)  Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

Happy Mom's Day

I realize it's a little late....but better late than never:)  I am such a lucky mom to have such loving and crafty kids.  Now dont' get me wrong, Emma is crafty and loving, but she didn't make me anything for Mother's day SO I don't have her kind gift on this page...but I am appreciative.  I am not very good at keeping things or treasure boxes, I like to think I am, but I have to admit I'm not.  I learned this long ago so I've always taken pictures of the kids' work, their cards, the flowers they pick for me and all the treasures some of you wonderful moms keep!  I scrapbook them though so I have them to look at forever:)  In my mind it's almost as good as the "real" thing.  Now this doesn't mean my kids give me something, I say thanks and chuck it in the garbage....I enjoy them, I treasure them, I appreciate them and eventually some of these gems "wear out" so I'm thankful I took a picture of them:)

So, here is a summary of my handmade mother's day gifts from Nathan, Cole and Mark this year.  I'm so spoiled and LOVE my treasures!  Here is a quick summary of the page:

• background - Vintage Overlay, Afternoon Tea II
• Punch layer - colour matched Mark's painting, Tickets and Tags overlay
• arrows - Epic Overlays
• title - Epic Overlays
• font - The Great Escape

Have a great day!  I'm sure we will....it's the Ronald McDonald fundraiser today!

Take care,

Heather

Some fun crafting at the Summers' House

Emma had some friends over and they wanted to craft yesterday!  Of course I was super excited about this, but had nothing planned.  They were all excited to just "create" and I was excited to help them "create".  It was fun seeing them all create such neat projects from a piece of paper with no direction, idea or guidelines.  Now, I'm sure you can tell judging by the pictures things got a little "out of hand" or should I say "creative"!

Emma whipped together a card in about 10 minutes so got "bored" while her friends were just cutting, Big Shotting and gluing like mad women.  So Emma decided to make everyone their own mustache, eyebrows and other facial growth.  They were all so amused and loved it so who am I to judge:)  I love that she took the time to emboss them, fray the paper edges and even use DSP for some of them!  Oh to be 12 again:)

I love that there were no restrictions or even suggestions and this is one project that was made....I love that she made the robot completely on her own...no big shot dies for these sweet boxes!  Isn't it adorable?  The lighting is off (sorry took the pictures at night) but I love the shiny tape and duct tape that she used on this little gem!

Another fun one was this sweet milk carton.  I loved showing the kids the dies and when I said this was a milk carton she got super excited and wanted to get crafting.  I love that she made it look like an actual milk carton and then punched and cut out a cow!  Isn't it sweet!!!!

A few decided to make cards, afterall that's what is scattered around our whole house (or so it seems).  It'shard to tell in the photo, but Emma's friend used the dry embossing folder (polka dots) on the red circle which really makes it pop!  I love that all the girls used fun colour combinations that really are outside my comfort zone, but they look awesome!  The doily on this card is cut from the Flirtacious paper....sad this one retires in under a week!

I am also sad to see this paper leaving us....the fun birthday/circus one.  This colour combination is right up my alley!  The front of the card is the stripes, and the inside is the balloons...why don't I use DSP as the actual card!  I'm telling you we can learn a ton from these young, carefree girls!  I love it!

I hope you enjoy some of today's creations!  I told the girls I'd hold a contest on my blog for the craftiest but I think they all deserve a prize, they are fun and amazing!  I hope you have a great day today...Mark's first football game for his spring team, Emma has cheer tryouts, Nathan has a birthday party.....lots of fun!!!!

Take care and thank you for taking the time to stop by today!

Hugs,

Heather

 

Turtle and Co.

Sorry for the late post today....just getting ready for the fundraiser on Monday!  I am super excited to have some fun on a little lower key then I usually do for a fundraiser, but fun nonetheless!  If you're around on Monday at either 1 pm or 7 pm I do have a couple of spots left:)  

Our fundraiser is for the Ronald McDonald House so we're using the sweet set, Turtle and Co.  $2 from every set is donated to Ronald McDonald House directly from Stampin' Up! and on top of that we're each donating a card from class to our local home.

Here's one of the cards we're making at the event.  Isn't this little frog so sweet?!?!  I love it!

Anyhow, on with the day.  Hopefully you're enjoying the sunshine:)

Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop

Happy Friday to you!  This week's theme on the blog hop is a fun one....retiring MDS products!!!  With the new catalogue being released NEXT WEEK (WOWSERS!) we are going to be without all of the fantastic disk assortments from the current catalogue!  Now of course you know SU will WOW us with some amazing new products, but there are some favourites that will make me sad to leave.....Nursery Nest is at the top of that list!

I do love that this paper can be used for baby, spring, boy, girl...truly just about anything!  

One of Nathan's passions is Lego...no question asked!  He spends HOURS a day playing Lego when time permits.  I love this as he uses his imagination and just keeps creating.  I think I might make him a Lego journal as he likes to draw what he makes as well:)  Maybe a future week:)

Well, I hope you enjoyed this stop this week!  Don't forget to check out the rest of the hoppers!  Have a wonderful day! 

Take care,

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Terri Mongeon

6. Cindy Schuster

7. Erica Shaw

8. Heather Summers

9. Holly VanDyne

I Dig Dinosaurs

Wow, what a busy week so far!  We had a fun day yesterday with track and field for Mark and Emma and a music concert last night that was spectacular!  I'm amazed at just how talented Emma's school orchestra is for being their first "real" year of playing!  I'm a happy momma today!

Since "momma" is happy, "daddy" should be too, right?  This is a card that Nathan and I made for Adam (for Father's Day...but he'll get it early).  We used the brayer to create the background on this card.  We punched out cupcakes from just "normal" paper and adhered them to the watercolour paper.  Then Nathan brayered the sky in Marina Mist (didn't he do a good job!)  Then he brayered the ground with Always Artichoke (it's a seperate piece of paper).  The dinosaurs are embossed with black embossing powder and coloured in with markers, cut out and popped up.

Hope you like today's card!  Busy day ahead....here's hoping for a successful and productive one!  

Take care,

Heather

Hit by a bus....

Not literally!  BUT boy oh boy, I felt horrible yesterday and it came quickly!  So sorry I missed making my blog post for you:)  

Today's cards are fun little 3x3 cards that are perfect for many occasions not just birthday.  I am embarassed to say that this is the first time I've used the Hand Penned stamp set, yet I love it!

The colours on this card are Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler and Pool Party.  I hope you like the cards!  SOrry for the quick post but I must get caught up from yesterday!  Enjoy your day!

Take care,

Heather

Happy Birthday Emma!

Can you believe my Emma is TWELVE YEARS OLD!?!?  I can't!  We truly are lucky to have her (as difficult as she can be at times:)  Truly though she is a very good girl and we are excited for another 12 years to come:)  

I'm not sure what we're up to today as Emma really didn't have any requests, but just spending some time together is perfect!!!  Can't wait!

In the meantime, here is today's birthday card.  I used the penant die to make the card.  I have a score line under the pom pom so it actually opens.  

To make this card, I attached the DSP circles to the card front first.  Then I cute off the circles that overhung the edges.  Then I ran it through the big shot in the square lattice embossing folder.

To make the pom pom, I used the 1 3/8 inch circle punch and the 1 1/4 inch circle.  I attached them together with a brad and then cut the fringe....very fun!

I hope you like today's card and even better, I hope you have a great day....here in Canada it's a day off....YAY!  Take care,

Heather

Grunge Rock

Good Morning!  What a beautiful day we are having here!  The sun is out, the temperature is wonderful and I'm sitting out in the back enjoying my morning cup of coffee while the boys play!  How is it that they are already filthy and it's only 7:30 in the morning?

I just wanted to let you know that I think I've fixed my comment section on my blog.  Many of you kindly were asking why you couldn't leave a comment easily, but I think it's fixed and back to that standard.  My blog was getting hit hard with spam comments so I was trying to avoid them as the links that were being put on my site were not ones I would recommend or like any of my kids/friends to follow:)

OK, so onto today's card.  I am going to miss this stamp set...Grunge Rock....actually I won't be getting rid of mine as I love it too much....same with Extreme Elements!  It's a little hard to se in this picture, but I did the double stamping on the splat behind the guitar.  I stamped it first in Whisper White and then using my stamp-a-ma-jig I offset the splat slightly and restamped in Pool Party.  It really makes it pop and look 3 dimensional!  Thanks Tina for teaching me this!

Well, we're off for a family hike today!  Have a wonderful Sunday and I'll "see" you soon!  Take care,

Heather

Christmas....in May!!!

OK, so now that I've seen the catalogue I know the stamp set that I'm going to use this year and the DSP (the DSP is the one on this card!)  Love it!

AND, are you ready for this....I WANT my cards done in July!  I am embarrassed to say that I didn't get my cards done last year, only half my amazing team got a card!  UGH!  So this year, I'm starting AND finishing early!  Can't wait!

So, I thought I'd get in the spirit and make a card!  I LOVE the Christmas paper this year...traditional colours and fun!  Your thoughts on this sneak peek are appreciated:)  

So what's new on this card today....

• stamp set
• DSP
• embellishment
• ribbon
• Gumball Green colour

If you double click on the photo you can see all the details up close!  Hope you like it and are enjoying your LONG weekend!  It'll be a fun one around here...my baby girl turns 12 on Monday!  TWELVE...wowsers!

Have a wonderful weekend!  HUGE hugs,

Heather

It's the MDS Blog Hop Time!

Love Blog Hop Friday!  This week's theme was to use downloads out of the last catalogue.  Well, I FAILED at this!  I got excited about making some cards for Mark's teacher that I completely forgot the theme and got carried away!  For this, I'm sorry:)

Aren't those little monsters JUST adorable?  Love it!!!  they are from Little Milestones Birthday....LOVE THEM!

Here is the supply list:

• monsters - Little Milestons Birthday
• speech bubble - Little Milestones Birthday
• statement - Seriously Awesome
• ruler - A is for Apple
• argyle - Decorative Overlays

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoy the little video that walks you through how I print at home:)  And when you're done here, hop on over to our next stop and see what amazing creations there are!!!  (I bet the rest of my friends followed the rules:)

Take care,

Heather

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

 

did you likey, likey....

the post yesterday!?!?!  Well, I've got another one for you today:)  Are you excited about this paper?!?!?  I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

So, what's new on this little gem???

• the DSP
• the colours
• the label at the bottom....yumma
• the inks
• the ribbon

Isn't it sweet!  I can't wait to give this card away!

I hate to have such a quick post but it is a CRAZY day around here!  

Hope you like the little teases!  Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

OK....

you know I don't love to do this...but I couldn't resist!  I am IN LOVE with the new In Colours!  WOW!  I know, I know....I love Pool Party (and probably always will) but the new yellow is YUMMALICIOUS...yes, that's a word!  I won't spoil you too much with sharing names and details (ok, it's because i don't know them yet:) BUT you will LOVE LOVE LOVE the new book!  Remember if you sign up for my fundraiser on the 28th, you'll be the first to get a catalogue and see for yourself!  In the meantime, here's a sneak peek:)

So, what do you "eye spy" new on this card???  EVERYTHING!!!!  Check out the DSP...the embellishments, the colours, the stamps....fun stuff!  I think my favourite is the paper...I think:)

So, I hope you like the sneak peek and will enjoy the next few days of posts:)

Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

(Oh, did you check out the MDS downloads yesterday...LOVE LOVE the alphabet punches and the fun and sassy stamp set..)

Established Elegance

Well, here's another one of those sets...had to have and NEVER used!  Why do I do that??  Tell me I'm not the only one that does that....I really do love this set.  Diana Gibbs is the one that got me hooked on this set and that I "just had to have it".  ANYHOW, I'm glad I've finally put the rubber to the paper!

This card uses the last of my Confetti White stash so not to worry I won't be using a "plain" white card anymore this week:)

Here is the "recipe" for this card:

• Confetti White 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2
• Confetti White Two Tags Die, Word Window
• Always Artichoke DSP 
• Baja Breeze card stock
• Always Artichoke Modern Label, Scallop edge
• Always Artichoke and Baja Breeze Seam Binding
• Pearls, Antique Brads and some dimensionals...I think that might be it:)

I hope you have a GREAT day!  Remember, today is MDS download day!  ENJOY!!!!

"See you" tomorrow!

Take care,

Heather

OK, last one I promise!

It's Faith in Nature take THREE!  This will be the last one for a few days, promise!  I made the three cards x 6 in under an hour.  I do promise though, this is the last one:)  

This card is again made on White Confetti card stock.  I added some extra "splatter" on the card using the colour spritzer tool and our markers....Early Espresso, Cajun Craze.

I water coloured the leaf with Soft Suede, More Mustard and Cajun Craze.  It's hard to see in my bad photo but under the layer, I used the postage stamp to create a little edge in Cajun Craze and some Well Worn DSP.  

The other little "trick" I did on this card was to edge the white layer with a Cajun Craze marker just so it stood out a little more.

Hope you like the card....oh, I don't have any photos to share just yet, but I will....need to charge my camera battery:)

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

Faith in Nature Take Two

Well, we're off to a good start here in NIagara Falls!  Emma is cheering on two teams and loving it, but man was she tired.  It amazes me how stong these girls are and the stunts they pull!  I'm excited to see today's performances.

Here is again a very clean and simple card using the Faith in Nature stamp set.  The colours are Pool Party and Daffodil Delight!  Fun and bright!

I've stamped on White Confetti in Staz On and coloured with the aqua painter and ink pads.  I'd say pulling out my Big Shot took longer than making the card:)

Hope you like it!  Gotta get the boys ready while Emma is piling on the make up!  I'll have results and pictures soon for you:)

Have a great day!

Heather

Oh, almost forgot...Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful moms out there!  I hope you enjoy your day!

Faith in Nature

When the "new" catalogue came out last July, I was so super excited about this hostess set.  It was actually the first one I got (even before Ain't Love Grand!)  Shocking, I know!  But what's worse.....I hadn't used the stamp set until yesterday!  How crazy is that!?!?!

I had to mke some quick thank you cards, including a manly one, so this set jumped out at me.  I love it!  

This card is made on Confetti White card stock.  I embossed the outside edge and then sponged in in More Mustard and Soft Suede.  The pear is stamped in Staz On and then coloured in with the aqua painter and ink pads.  I used glue dots on the Antique Brad so I didn't have brad backs in the inside of my card.  And voila....it's done!  I whipped off 6 of these in under a half hour and I love it!  Hope you like it too!!!

Enjoy your weekend!  We are off to Niagara Falls for Emma's last cheer competition of the year.  I've got Cole and Nathan while Mark and Adam stay home to work (not sure who will have more fun!!!)  Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

MDS blog hop...it's a sketch!

I love sketches and appreciate Aly's choice this week!  Love it!  I knew when I saw this sketch what I wanted to scrapbook (and no it isn't Disney:)

I love these photos of Mark.  He was Roy Orbison in the school musical and was just so sweet (he'd kill me if he knew I was sharing that with the public:)  I was just so proud of him stepping out of his comfort zone and participating in this fun event.

I used none other than the Grad Party DSP and the Ahoy Matey (LOVE this kit too:)  The font on the title is Keep On Truckin'.  It's a fun font:)

I hope you like today's sketch and my take on the sketch:)

Have a wonderful day!  Take care,

Heather

I've had some of you ask me about my MDS online class.  YES, they are both still active and you are welcome to join the fun if you like!  Click on the links on the sidebar to learn more:)

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

Jake and the Neverland Pirates

Happy Thursday to you!  I hope you are having a great week so far!  Playing catch up has been taking a little longer than normal:)  Lots going on around here (not to worry, I'll share eventually...no I'm not pregnant!)  It just seems it's one of those two steps forward, three steps back:)  ANYHOW, onto my favourite page so far....JAKE!

I love the pirate download, it is just to fun!  Nathan saw this page yesterday and was so excited!  So much so that I'm going to get a copy ASAP and put i in a frame for him.  

I hope you like it!!!   Today is an at home day for catch up (I hope) and maybe, just maybe some stamping!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

It's an MDS sort of a day!

it's download day!  Who doesn't love Tuesday!!!!  When we went to the Hospitality Room on our Disney trip, Nathan was greeted with a treat!  He was THRILLED!  

It's his own Autograph and fact book made using our MDS swatchbooks!  (have I told you how much I love these!?!?)  The kids all got one and were told that for every autograph they got, they could then get Disney pins that they could then trade!  Well, this was exciting for Nathan and on the first day he got 14 autographs (definitely a highlight for him!)  I loved that he got autographs from so many of his favourite characters.  

In the book, Stampin' Up! also included information and asked questions.  I love that Nathan sounded out "Peter Pan" and wrote it in his book then had Peter Pan sign his book.  This made my heart pretty happy!

I love this idea and I got thinking this would be a fun graduation booklet for schools...wouldn't it be fun to make a little "yearbook" in a swatchbook and have everyone sign it???  Even for Nathan's Kindergarten class this could be pretty cute....hmmmmmmmm

Alrighty, I hope you have a wonderful day!  I'm excited to go to craft with Emma and Mark's classes today!!!

Take care,

Heather

Open Sea!

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  Ours was crazy busy, but great!  Adam worked super hard outside on the house which was great as there is always so much to do.  I'm caught up on laundry, scoured the back packs for information, cut for Mark's class for Mother's Day but still need to do groceries, Emma's class and so much more!  It never ends, does it:)

Well, I can't take credit for today's card either...can you guess!  It's my mom!  She made this card for Adam for his birthday (38...see it on the clock...she's so smart!)  I love this set and really think that she rocked it on this card!

As usual, not sure which is nicer, the inside or out, they are both pieces of work!  It's funny, Adam (who doesn't say much) says this card is really "cool".  So sweet!

Thanks Mom!!!!  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Heather

Still about 10 steps behind....

Do you ever have great intentions and think about things WAY in advance?  I always do!  BUT do I act on them?  RARELY!!!!  I knew before leaving for Florida with Nathan that I'd have THREE classes of Mother's Day crafts to do this week at the kids' school (one per kid, right!)  Well, in my mind I know what I'm doing but do you think I precut any of it...NO!  You know the worst part, I've known since JANUARY what I was going to do in Emma and Mark's class!  Seriously!  So, needless to say between some paperwork I have to get done today, laundry, kids and meals, I've got to get these prepped as well!  It'll all get done...just at what hour of the day:)

So for today's post I thought I'd share with you the mystery card from last week...the one my mom made for Nathan!  So sorry I forgot to include the pictures on that post!  Isn't Donald ADORABLE!!!  It's all done with punches!

And of course what's a Disney card without Mickey?  Thanks mom for the great card!  Alrighty, on with the day (although it's already 3:30...oh my!!!)

Take care,

Heather

Grunge Rock Birthday

Good morning to you!  Well, we are officially home and back to reality....laundry, early morning, responsibiity....good times:)  We got a great welcome from everyone at the airport last night, which was awesome!  Our flight was delayed on the say home, but we got here safe and sound:)

Alrighty...can you believe it, a stamped project!  This is a very neutral card as I only used one sheet of Whisper White card stock to make this card....fun, eh?

Here are the dimensions:

• 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• 5 1/4 x 4
• 2 1/2 inch circle
• 1 3/4 inch circle

I used Extreme Elements and Grunge Rock with Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Island Indigo.  I am sad these sets are retiring, but I will say you won't see them at my retiring stamp sale...love them too much!  So, make sure you order them before the end of the month if you can't live without them:)

Have a wonderful day....we will playing catch up!  Take care,

Heather

MDS Blog Hop

Happy Friday to you!  I know that I'm not really following the theme this week, but I also know you'll forgive me, right?  This week was Summer Holiday (I think) so I thought that sharing a two page spread from our Disney holiday would count:)

Again, I am using the Grad Party download for his page spread.  I really do love this kit and the colours!

This page is our first night on the Boardwalk.  We had the priviledge of spending the night with my friend Missy and her family.  Nathan and Billy had a great time together and Matt was so wonderful (just like a big brother!)  

I hope you like my two page spread today:)  I think I'll add some journaling under the photos on the bottom page too:)

Enjoy the rest of the hop!  Take care,

Heather

 

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

 

 

A little sneak...

peak into our week!  One of Nathan's hightlight has to be meeting all the amazing Disney characters while we've been here!  So, here's one page (of many!) of the friends we have met along the way this week:)  Hope you like it!  It's a quick post...I'm exhausted and tomorrow is another big day:)

Hugs from Disney!

Heather

A Pinterest Case

Happy Wednesday!  Well, we are still going strong here at Disney!  I have to say I was super excited about the thought of early nights and snuggles with Nathan, but he won't stop!!!  He is having the time of his life and I am too!

Well, today's card is a complete case from Pinterest.  I fell in love with this card and knew I "had" to make it!  

It's as simple as a 1 3/4 x 4 inch piece of DSP with two corners rounded.  Then I used the embosslit for the butterflies in Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.

The ribbon is Bashful Blue Satin (that is retiring), a neutral button, some bakers twine and bling!  Easy peasy...seriously, go make a million, it won't take you long!

Thanks so much for stopping by this week while we are away!  I'll try and get some "Nathan" photos from Disney up soon:)

Have a great day!  Tak ecare,

Heather

Kindness Matters

Happy Tuesday!  Well I'm sure it's no surprise that we are having a BLAST here in Disney!  My highlight has been watching Nathan's eyes get bigger and bigger as he is wowed by EVERYTHING and EVERYONE!  Disney certainly is magical!  

We had dinner with my wonderful friend Missy last night and her fabulous family!  Nathan and Billy really hit it off which was great for Nathan!  Thanks Missy, Bill, Matthew and BIlly for including us.

This was a fun card that we did last week in club.  I love the colour combination...a favourite of mine!  I love Poppy Parade, Pool Party and Basic Gray...YUMMA!

I used the edgelet die and matching embossing folder...so pretty and elegant!  I hope you like today's card!  In the meantime we are off to have some Mickey pancakes!  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

 

a 2 minute card....seriously!

Well, we arrived!  Nathan had a blast wheeling around in the airport on his carry on luggage (picture will follow), checking out the lights and LOVING the automatic toilet seat covers in the Chicago airport.  Seriously, why do we even remotely worry about things like toys or games....they find enjoyment with the smallest things!  Our hotel is beautiful, it's fantastic to see so many familiar faces and friends and of course Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves.  I will update with photos when I can, but I wanted to make sure you got a little stamped project today!

OK, ready for this.....

1. cut three pieces of dsp 1 3/4 x 4
2. punch a butterfly out of the end of the DSP strip
3. attach the DSP strip to the card front
4. attach the butterfly with a glue dot in the middle of the butterfly
5. fold up wings
6. attache bling
7. tie ribbon
8. DONE!

There you go...your card could be done before you're even done reading this post!!!  This can be done with so many different punches!  Can't wait to see if you come up with other ideas!  Have a wonderful Monday!  We will....I hope!!!  I'll keep you posted!

Take care,

Heather

Ha ha!

Well, I guess I should attach the photo to the blog post!  AND of course, it's on my home computer:)  So sorry about the tease today...I promise to share when I get home!  In the meantime, you can see a picture of us here at Disney!  Nathan wrote in his journal tonight before bed, "This is the best trip ever".  I am so happy...and so is he!!!  Have a great night!

Heather

It's official....

Nathan and I are off to Disney today!  WOW!!!  This trip has come up QUICKLY!  For those of you that are "new" to my blog, I've been fortunate enough to earn the Stampin' Up! incentive trips for a few years.  Unfortunately Adam can't get the time off work, so I get the wonderful experience of some one-on-one time with each of my kids.  A few years back I took Emma to Bermuda, last year Mark came to Alaska and so this year it's Nathan's turn and Disney...here we come!

Nathan has never been on a plane and is a little nervous.  I'll let you know how it all goes!  You'll be "sick" of Disney I'm sure by the end of the week, but I'll do my best to give you some updates while we are gone:)

In the meantime, I have this super sweet card to share with you!  It's from none other than my mom:)  (shocker, I know!)  Isn't this adorable!!!  Nathan was VERY excited to open this card and to see Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse!  Thank you mom for the super cute card!

I hope your weekend is as magical as ours hopefully will be!!!  Have a great day!

Take care,

Heather

Zoofari....it's a first:)

Well, I'm embarassed to say that I got this set LAST summer at Convention, mounted it at the hotel and didn't use it until this week!  How bad is that!?!?!

I felt like "messy" colouring on a card so I stamped the image in Staz On and then used my Aqua Painter and just quickly filled in the areas with colour.  Notice I didn't say, colour it, as I wasn't trying to stay in the lines or by any stretch be perfect.  I love the "rough" colouring look.  I used More Mustard, Soft Suede and Always Artichoke...that's it!  Fun, eh?

I used the Well Worn DSP on the card as I thought it helped "man up" the card as well.  The card is Early Espresso, the layers are Cajun Craze and the stamping/colouring is on the watercolour paper.  I also used the Always Artichoke ribbon (that I've been hoarding!) on this card.  I don't have a greeting on the card yet, as I'm waiting to see what I "need" it for and will attach a watercolour paper layer with the greeting on it!  Hope you like today's card!  Thanks again for stopping by!

Have a wonderful weekend!  Take care,

Heather

It's sketch time on the MDS blog hop!

I love sketches!  Even more than completing a sketch, I love seeing what everyone else does with the same starting place!  Can't wait to check out the other hoppers this week!

Today's page really makes me happy!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Grad Party download!  I have yet to make a graduation project with the kit (not to say I won't but I just love the colours!)

Here is the supply list:

• DSP - grad party
• stamps - Extreme Elements
• embellishments - glimmer brads, staples, stitching, Deck the Halls button, Taffeta ribbon

 I have had a few of you ask if my My Digital Studio Made Simple Online clas one and two are still available....YES they are!!!  We are having a ton of fun in the MDS class two!  Here is what some are saying:

• Ok, seriously!?  This is my FAVORITE project you have made so far!  So cute, so creative and totally adorable. (Thanks Kristyne!)
• Love it, Heather! Keep the bonus pages coming! (Thank you Amy!)
• Love this idea!  Perfect for my 13 year old daughter.  Thanks for sharing Heather, you have such fabulous ideas. (Thank you so much Sherry!)

If you'd like more information on my online My Digital Studio Class ONE (CLICK HERE) or my My Digital Studio Class TWO (CLICK HERE)

Thanks so much!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Take care,

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

Oops....thought you might like this one...

I know I said I was done sharing the Smooches with you for a while, but I thought you might like to see the little case I made for the cards:)  Am I right to say it was worth stopping by for this?  AND I'll share the dimensions:)

Here goes:

• front and back panel - 5 x 7 1/2 scored at 1 1/2 inches - make two of these.  One is for the front of the package, the other is for the back.  When you attach the two together, the 1 1/2 inch flap is the bottom of the package and will be two layers thick
• pockets - 8 x 4 1/2 - make two of these.  Score them each at 3/4 and 1 1/2 inches from three of the sides (NOT one of the long sides).  These become your box edges and the tab you will use to attach to the front and back of the box.  To create the box, cut along the 1 1/2 inch score line from the base until you hit the 1 1/2 inch perpendicular score line.  Do the same on the 3/4 inch score line.  This will allow you to fold the box and creates the tab to secure your box shut:)
• real red - 4 3/4 x 5 3/4
• dsp - 4 1/2 x 5 1/2

Hopefully these quick dimesnions and instructions help.  It's a fun way to share a group of cards with someone!  Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

Last one...I promise...

Well, for now anyhow:)  I think this is my favourite card so far that I've made with the Summer Smooched line.  I have NEVER stamped with Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry before.  Why not?  I have no idea, but boy does this card make me happy!  It is so fun and bright, yet so simple!

To get this look with the ribbon (remember this is the Daffodil Delight seam binding which is so easy to work with).  I ran a line of adhesive on the card front, then I just folded the ribbon and pushed down.  I started with folding the ribbon a little the right, then a little to the left, back to right, then left etc.  This added some more bulk to the card, but also lets the ribbon sit a little nicer on the adhesive.  Hope you like this little trick!

In the meantime, have a wonderful Wednesday...half way through the week!  Don't forget to check out the retiring accessories list!  Wow, it's a big one!  Rmember that accessories are first come first serve, so if there is something you HAVE to have, contact your local demonstrator!!!  (If you're Canadian and you don't have a demonstrator I'm happy to help:)  Alrighty, off to begin the day!  Thank you for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

It's Tuesday...you know what that means!

DOWNLOAD DAY!  WHOO HOOO!  Do you ever get sick of me reminding you of this?  I have to honestly say that thanks to Stampin' Up! Tuesday may just be my favourite day of the week!  Who knew???  (Is my life truly that pathetic...yes, and I'm loving it!)

Are you sick of the smooches yet?  Hope not as I've got more to share!  I've been having so much fun with this paper and these colours, they are putting me in a happy place!!!  It's a crazy week around here between preparing for Disney (Nathan and I leave on Sunday), the school show, income tax...yes, I've procrastinated, and family!  I can honestly say I'm looking forward to the craziness but at the same time, sleeping in just a little bit maybe on Saturday will be lovely:)

This card is predominantly Tangerine Tango and Lucky Limeade.  This is not a colour combination I would have put together had it not been for this paper!  Isn't it a great combination?  I LOVE the matching fabric brad that goes along with this card as well!  Hope you do too!!!

Well, off to pack lunches and begin the day!  Hope your's is a good one!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Take care,

Heather

Another smooch?

Ha ha!  It's amazing how I make myself laugh sometimes over the silliest things...must be my mood today!  It's club day!!!  WHOO HOO!!!  Love club day....I have my lovely afternoon crew and my night crew, should be a ton of fun!  

So....the card today.  This was a case (and I'm sorry I don't remember where I saw the idea....please let me know if you know!)

I love the rounded corner pieces on this card....it really makes the images pop!  This card truly has very little dimension (for the exception of the bow) yet, I feel the rounded corners say, "HELLO!"   This card uses the Summer Smooches DSP and matching stamp set.  I've stamped in Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo (Yummy!)  I hope you like today's simple card, a great one to start the week off with:)  Have a GREAT day and I will see you again soon!!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Take care,

Heather

You Inspire Me

I can't take credit for today's card, but I do love the title of the post!  My kids were at a the Provincials wrestlng tournament yesterday in Orillia and did so well!  They had some tough matches, but were able to succeed and had a great weekend!  I was sad to not be there, but I think they enjoyed time with Adam and getting away to a hotel for a night (without the younger two:)  I had fun at home with the boys (and no we did not get out of our jammies all day:)  Anyhow, I love this stamp as it's a great greeting!  I used to always think that you would look up to or admire "older" people, but I'm realizing as a mom now that my kids inspire and motivate me just as "older" role models do and have.  I love how they are willing to try, how they put themselves out there, how they take risks.  I need to do a little more of this in my life:)

My good friend Sonia made me this card, which is another reason why it's so special!  Sonia is so talented and it was so sweet of her to make this for me!  Thank you Sonia!  I love all the punched circles (which would have taken forever!)  Sonia is the queen of matchy matchy....she always manages to pair up papers that I don't always think about putting together and they end up looking amazing!  I hope you're inspired by Sonia's card today and I thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a wonderful Sunday!  Take care,

Heather

Anyone feel like smooching:)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new line....Summer Smooches!  It sure brings out the warm happy feelings that summer brings about!  It is bright and FUN!  AND it's April's "special!".  If you're not aware of the promotion, there are a few sneak peek items from the next catalogue that are available now and a few items that are limited time!  The Designer Paper, stamp set, ribbon, fabric and purse Big Shot die (SO STINKIN' CUTE!) are available now to order and will be in the next catalogue.  The stencil and fabric brads are for a limited time!  

Today's card is a little busier than I usually create, but I've got to say, I'm pretty happy with it!  The stamped images were all done using ink pads...I cut my stamps apart so none of the vases have flowers in them so I can mix and match.  The daffodil seam binding is so sweet to tie and it lays nice and flat which is always a perk to ribbon!

Thank you so much for stopping by on your busy Saturday!  I hope this card brings about a little sunshine to your day!

Take care,

Heather

Mother's Day MDS

I was excited by this week's theme for our MDS blog hop....Mother's Day.  I love the photos of my mom from last weekend and knew I wanted to scrapbook them.  

I used the kit Attic Boutique and added just a few embellshments from this kit.  The words are all from Branch Out (I think that's the name of the download...the family tree one) and the stitching on the photos are from the Convention download.  This page is very clean, simple and pretty (I think!)

Hope you like today's page!  If you've got the time, head on over to the other blog hoppers and check out their mother's day treats!

Have a great day!

Heather

Oh, if you're interested, my MDS class two is up, running and going strong!  In only four days we already have 64 photos for sharing and about 30 videos!  CLICK HERE to learn more about the class!  Here is what a few people are saying about this round of My Digital Studio Made Simple:

Yes!! this is exactly the kind of hybrid project I've been looking for! I absolutely LOVE this! Thanks so much! (Thank you Erica!)

I'm with Ruth, I swore I wasn't going to let you make me buy all these awesome downloads, but I feel my willpower leaving me already on day two....love it! (Thanks Nicole!)

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

 

Baby on the Brain....

I hope you're as lucky as we are and have a new baby in your life...if not, check back here as I'm sure I can help fill the void for you:)  Today's card was made by Emma for my neice.  I had to share as she did such an AWESOME job on the card.  

Emma hand stitched the stitching on the bottom of the card...who knew she knew how to sew!  I also love how she did the "B" in glitter!  The baby head in the stroller was hand drawn as well:)  So sweet, thank you Emma for making such a beautiful card!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for all the kind words this week, support and fun!  Take care,

Heather

WOWSERS!

That's all I can say for yesterday's AMAZING downloads!  Stampin' Up! outdid themselves this week with their awesome downloads!  I'm not sure what my favourite one is, but the first one I used was this page from the 12x12 template kit called Keep This Memory.

This page was put together in about 6 1/2 minutes (yes, I'm a nerd and timed myself!)  I added the tag to the left of the photo, created the title, journaling and moved the one ticket so sweet little Kenzie's head wasn't cut off:)  

I thought you'd appreciate the photo a little more scrapbooked rather than just plunked in my blog:)  I LOVE that Adam just reached out for Kenzie this past weekend and had a nice little snuggle.....if that doesn't make your heart go thumpity thump thump, I'm not sure what will!!!

Well, off to start today's busy day!  I'm excited, Emma is in the Kwanis Music Festival today, should be fun to watch!  AND I have a class tonight (I KNOW, it's been WAY TOO LONG!!!)  Have a wonderful day!

Take care,

Heather

Remember, it's never too late to sign up for my MDS class if you're interested!

Baby Card

Happy Tuesday to you!  You know what that means....digital download day!  Whooo hooo!  Can't wait to head on over and see what's new for today!  

Today's card is another crazy mom special!  I can't help but share it with you...it's BEAUTIFUL!  My mom puts so much thought, effort and layers to her cards!  They are true keepsakes!  

At Leadership this past January, they were talking about the biggest sellers, and all the fun number stuff about the company.  The top selling item with Stampin' Up! are dimensionals (quantity wise).  And the first thing that came to mind was, "Yeah, my mom bought half of what was sold last year:)"  Not only does everything have dimension and depth BUT it also has 15000 dimensions behind each layer so nothing ever sags!  Mom, you're amazing!

I can't even begin to name the sets used on this card....far too many to count!  So please just look, admire and feel free to case the idea for any occasion!  Have yourself a great day and don't forget to check out the digital downloads!

Take care,

Heather

I can't resist sharing a photo of the recipient of this card, my niece MacKenzie!  Isn't she adorable!

Big Sister

Good Monday Morning to you!  Wow, here's hoping for a nap today:)  We had a fabulous weekend but it's hitting me this morning:)  I have a few errands this morning but maybe this afternoon I'll get in a good snuggle with Cole...sounds like a plan to me:)

In the meantime I thought I'd share a WOW card with you today made by my mom.  This is the card she made for my neice Augusta, the big sister of my new niece MacKenzie:)  This paper is a favourite for me and my mom used it SO well!

For those of you that know my mom she of course made a matching envelope, box and inside!  THIS is just one of the many reasons we love her!

My mom used my ALL TIME FAVOURITE stamp set, Crayon Kids!  LOVE this set!!!  (and it's great to know my mom has it:)

Thanks for letting me share the creation today mom!  Hope you guys like the card!  If you've signed up for my online My Digital Studio class the invitations were sent out last night so please check your junk mail if you didn't get it!  It's not too late if you're still interested in joining the fun!

Have a wonderful Monday!

Take care,

Heather

Where oh where has Heather been?

In the kitchen!  We have had one FULL weekend!  Full of fun, friendship, food and family!  Yesterday was had a lovely family from Australia over for dinner.  They were absolutely a joy to get to know, learn about their heritage and share stories!  And today we had a little "shower" for my new niece MacKenzie (who is ADORABLE!).  I do like to entertain and now that the kids, I mean Cole, is a little bigger I can spend some more time in the kitchen.  Adam was great and entertained when needed so I could try out some new recipes from Pinterest.  So, want to see what my weekend looked, or should I say tasted like?

Here goes:

I actually made this salad for both days as it was SO yummy!  It's a maple vinigrette spinach salad.  I added strawberries, and candied almonds to the yumminess.  Here is the link for this salad (CLICK HERE)  I think the kids devoured this salad only for the salad treats as they call it...but that's okay!

Another recipe were these sweet potato fries for dinner.  They weren't such a big hit (for any of us).  BUT I will say I'll give the recipe a try again.  I think there is a fine balance between the amount of corn starch and oil, so I'll play around with it again before I give up on it.  We do love sweet potatoes so I'll let you know if I have more success next time.  And better yet, feel free to try the recipe and let me know how it goes for you:)  (CLICK HERE)

For dessert last night we tried two new recipes.  Oh, I should mention to you that I'm one to try new things for people so if it's disappointing we can all be disappointed.  If it's great, I know to make it again.  I always think if I tell them it's a family favourite and they don't like it, it can be awkward.  This way everyone can voice an opinion.  Cheesy, I know!  This dessert was the favourite of my kids this weekend.  Nathan helped make these from start to finish so that of course made it fun.  It was really sweet, but delicious.  (CLICK HERE) for the recipe.

The other dessert we made last night was a lemonade cake.  It was very tasty, but dense.  That would be my baking though I think, not the recipe.  From the picture, it looks lighter and fluffier than mine turned out, but it was still super good.  I'd recommend this one for sure!  It will be made again....would be pretty to use pink lemonade....next time:)  (CLICK HERE)

I think the big hit of our lunch today was this soup.  Adam isn't a soup eater but he had a bowl and said it was good.  Translation: YUMMY!  I LOVED this soup and it was easy to make.  I just did it on the stove top, but there is also a crock pot version if you prefer.  If you only follow one recipe link from here today, this is the one to follow:)  (CLICK HERE)

And for dessert today I made Key Lime Pie Cupcakes.  They were a fair amount of work, but SO worth it!  I think this was my favourite of the weekend.  They were refreshing and light!  YUMMY!  I added a little green food colouring in the key lime curd just to make it a little brighter, but beyond that followed the recipe to a "t".  (CLICK HERE)

Well, I hope you've had a wonderful weekend!  Please know that I have been doing some "work" as our online class begins TOMORROW!  It's never too late to sign up!!!  If you're interested in learning about My Digital Studio, making hybrid projects, scrapbooking and cards then this is the class for you!  CLICK HERE to learn more!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Take care,

Heather

 ALMOST FORGOT....THE RETIRED STAMP SET LIST IS OUT!!!  REMEMBER THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF MAY BUT MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR LIST AND GET WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!  SO EXCITED TO MAKE A COFFEE AND SEE WHAT IS LEAVING!!!!  CLICK HERE TO VIEW

It's Hair Day!

I love hair day!  I love visiting with my good friend Christie, I love how she makes me feel and I love getting my hair looked after.  I'm HORRIBLE at it (just ask Christie!)  I don't schedule the "next" appointment as life usually gets in the way and I'm always WEEKS later than I should be (OK, maybe months!)  Anyhow, super excited!!!!

Today's card uses one of my favourite sets, Send Me Soaring, from the mini catalogu!  I love it!  I used an assortment of paper, some from Twitterpated, and the other from the In Colour pack.

Hate to keep this short, but must get on my way!  Have a wonderful day, ours is busy but will be fun!!!  Take care,

Heather

Remember, invitations are being sent out late tomorrow night for the My Digital Studio Made Simple Two!  Hope you can join the fun!

love you, CHOCOLATE

This week's blog hop has been so much fun!   Mandy chose a sketch for us for our challenge this week, which I love!  Thanks Mandy!

I have about a million photos from Easter still to scrapbook.  I tend to scrapbook a lot of pictures each year, not sure why, but they are fun photos to scrap!  This page is about Cole and his "hunt".  He was so sweet on Easter morning hunting for chocolate.  It started out that he didn't want to continue the hunt after the first chocolate.  He just sat down, opened up the foil on the egg and just grinned from ear to ear.

THEN he got the hang of following his ribbon and finding MORE chocolate!  I loved that he just kept saying, "love you, chocolate" everytime he found something.  Each time he put a chocolate in his mouth he would say, "love you".  SO CUTE!

I used the Hello, Baby kit for this page and the flag punch from this week's download.  I hope you like today's page!  I had a lot of fun, thanks Mandy!

On another note, MY DIGITAL STUDIO ONLINE CLASS begins on MONDAY!!!  I am so excited!  Are you registered yet?  If you'd like more information or would like to register, please click here.

Have a great day!

Heather

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Rochelle Gould

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

I told you, I couldn't resist!

I am trying SO HARD to not do weekly MDS purchases.  I keep thinking save them up, add them to a demonstrator preorder, or collect enough to get hostess benefits, but I JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!  This week's downloads are NO exception!  I had to have the Grad Party Ensemble (129877).  I am a SUCKER for punches, distressed paper, fun colours and cute samples!  The cute sample I'm referring to is the one that Tanner did yesterday on the MDS website (mydigitalstudio.net).  It is amazing!  Go check it out...after you read my post:)  

So, today's page uses almost 100% of the elements from this ensemble (for the exception of the buttons/brads/stitching and title).  The frames, banner, DSPs, stamps, frames on the photos, swirlies on the photos ALL come from the kit!  It's AWESOME!  Check it out!

I've had a few people asking about my online class!  If you're registered, you will get your invitation to this next online class on SUNDAY night!  Yes, in only 4 more sleeps!  Can you believe it?  It has come really quickly and I am SUPER exicted as I've been having a lot of fun!  If you're not yet signed up, you're not too late for the My Digital Studio Made Simple class ONE or TWO.  Remember, these classes and the content are all online and meant for you to work at your pace!  

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Take care,

Heather