Stamp with 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

ps. I love you!

Good Monday...no Tuesday...morning!  I can't get over what a wonderful LONG weekend we had!  It was full of friends, family, fun AND work!  We got the garage cleaned out, the yard started (cleaned out the wood pile....if you know my house you know the wood pile!) and three trips to the dump...doesn't that sound like fun!  In all honesty I have to say we got a ton done this weekend and am thankful for all the great company we got to spend our time with:)

Alright, enough of my babbling...onto the project!  I had fun making this very simple card!  I am a HUGE fan of the current In Colours and love how they showcase so well together!  Here is the supply list for this card:

• Crumb Cake - 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2, 4 x 5 1/4, Large Oval Punch, Word Window
• Baker's Twine - 5 3/4 inches (Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder)
• Hearts punched out of Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade and Wisteria Wonder Card Stock
• Stamp Set - PS I Love You (stamped in Soft Suede)
• Other - dimensionals, Whisper White Ink

Well, I hope you like today's creation!  Remember to head on over to the Stampin' Up! site to check out today's digital downloads!  Can't wait!!!!!  Also, remember my online class starts in LESS THAN A WEEK!!!!  So excited about it, sent in another order for print product last night.....little tease:)

Have a fantastic Tuesday and I'll see you again in the morning!

Take care,

Heather

CLICK HERE for today's downloads

CLICK HERE for my online class information

 

Another reason for the diagonal score tool.....

...these sweet treat baskets!  Isn't it ADORABLE?  The kids made up a few of these and have some spring treats for their teachers in them:)  The best part...NO ADHESIVE!  (that screams kid friendly to me!)

Here are the directions:

1. Start with a square sheet of Designer Series paper....I used 6x6
2. Score vertcial and horizontal lines at 2 and 4 inches (looks like a tic tac toe board)
3. Then pull out the wonderful diangonal tool plate.  Score each CORNER on the diagonal from the insersection of the two score lines to the corner of your square.  (so you're scoring the square in half, making two triangles)
4. Crease all of your score lines....I folded the vertical and horizontal lines in one direction, and the diagonal in the opposite direction.
5. When folding, have all the diagonal folds (corners) meet in the middle and VOILA your box is created!
6. Punch a hole about 1 cm from the tip of the diagonal folds (not too close to the edge) and feed your ribbon through the holes.  
7. Secure with a knot or bow, attach a tag and you're done!

I hope you like today's project!  Have a wonderful holiday Monday!  Lots of sunshine here today...which means lots of yard work ahead...the kids will be thrilled!

Take care,

Heather

Remember, ONE WEEK TODAY my next MDS class begins!  Don't forget to register:)

Happy Easter!

Wow!  What a crazy and busy weekend we've been having!  It's been full of friends, family and fun!  I hate to keep today's post short and sweet (as we all know I can babble on:) but I must get to bed as the kids will be up EARLY for their Easter hunt (not to worry, pictures will follow:)

This scrapbook page was from our hike yesterday.  It was such a gorgeous day and we had a blast exploring some new trails.

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you have a WONDERFUL Easter and take care!

Heather

Happy Almost Easter!

I love the MDS blog hop!  My page is ready for me to just plunk my photos in...how fun is that!?!?  Thanks ladies for giving me this challenge up ahead of time!

As I'm sure you can guess, there is a frame for each one of my munchkins:)  How fun is that!?!?  I'll for sure share the finished page with photos after the big hunt on Sunday.

This page is made using the Easter Everything kit ... so much fun!  The little images, the DSP, the border strips are all from that super fun kit...it's worth checking out:)

Hate to keep it short and sweet, but I've got cream eggs, brownies and buns to make!  Have a wonderful Easter weekend and enjoy the blog HOP today!

Don't forget to check out my next MDS online class ... CLICK HERE for all the details!!!  Huge HUGS!

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

 

Cherish the Moments

Good morning!  I hope you are having a wonderful day!  Can you believe it's the end of the week?  SO EXCITED for a four day weekend with the family!

I really love this stamp set...Baby Prints from the mini catalogue.  I think my favourite part is this greeting, it is just so true!  Kids grow WAY too fast, so enjoy the while you can:)

Here is the "quick" recipe for this card (still have to make lunches for today...yes, running a little behind:)

• Crumb Cake - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4, 3 1/2 x 2 3/8
• Pink Pirouette - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, Labels Collection (then I sewed around the outside)
• DSP - (the one with the chickens...LOVE this paper) - 4 x 5 1/4
• Whisper White - 3 3/8 x 2 1/4
• Inks - Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede
• Other - Colour Spritzer, pearls, Pink Taffeta ribbon, key trinket, pearl trinket

Hope you like the card today and I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

Take care,

Heather

Don't forget to register for my next round of My Digital Studio Made Simple....click on the link on the sidebar for more details:)

 

Button Buddies Easter!

Well, we've survived a second crazy day around the house...April is going to be nuts!  I am so thankful to all of you, but today in particular for my local ladies!  You are being so patient with me and I will have an April calendar out here in just a day or so!  Thank you so much for asking, and I am excited about my Summer Smooches class....hope you are too!!!!

In the meantime....this little piggie wants to wish you a happy Easter!  Ha ha!  He makes me laugh!  Here is a quick run down on this card:

• Sweet Shop DSP .... LOVE this!
• Calypso Coral with a scalloped edge
• Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White in the middle layer...I used the diagonal score tool on the white for some dry embossing (LOVE it!)
• Wisteria Wonder Bakers Twine
• Riding Hood Red Cardstock, Calypso Coral (stamped with the Dot Dot Dot in Calypso Coral)
• Pig (Button Buddies) stamped in Calypso Coral then rock and rolled in Riding Hood Red
• Regal Buttons for nose
• Oval Punch and Word Windos for the ears

And voila....a pig Easter card!  No one ever said it had to make sense:)  I hope you have a LOVELY day!

Take care,

Heather

Strawberry Bunny

Happy Download Day!  You need to go check them out...the sweetest "girlie" set...heels, nailpolish...so fun!  I hope your short week is off to a great start!  Ours has been jam packed so far, but of course super fun!  Mark started football tryouts last night, the kids' school is busily getting ready for their school play and well, life!  

Today's card uses non other than Everybunny.  I LOVE this set and just can't stop using it!  This card was completely inspired by Sandi McIver.  She has a wonderful blog and I saw this card on Pinterest.  I tweaked it up to make it my own, but the general idea came from her.  I love these label dies, aren't they so sweet!

Well, hate to keep this short and sweet but I must get lunches made:)  Have a great day!  AND thank you to all of you for your AMAZING support with my announcement on my new online class....I am SO SUPER EXCITED!!!!

Guess what!!!!! It's a MY DIGITAL STUDIO MADE SIMPLE TAKE TWO!!!!

Yes, you read that rigth!  I am so super excited to share with you that I am offering a second online class for all of you avid (or want to be avid) My Digital Studio users!  Let me start by answering some questions you may have, then I'll proceed to let you know what's up for round 2!

BEGINS MONDAY APRIL 16

INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT LATE ON APRIL 15

COST $20

• I'm new to My Digital Studio, can I take the class?  For sure!  There will be VERY beginner videos and before you know it, you'll be a pro (seriously!)
• I don't own My Digital Studio, what can I do?  Try the FREE My Digital Studio download.  It's a 30 day FREE trial and it will give you the chance to test it out and see if it's right for you!
• If I didn't take class number one, can I take this class?  For sure you can!  I have the basic videos for you on the site ready for you to see (if you are a beginner).  If you've taken my other classes, these projects will be ALL NEW, FRESH, FUN and OUTSIDE THE BOX!
• Can I still take My Digital Studio Made Simple One?  You sure can!  The videos will be accessible for a long time (want to say forever, but that I can't promise:).  The tutorials and photos and class site will be available until the end of August!  CLICK HERE to see more information on this class
• Will class number two be different than class number one?  FOR SURE!!!  I am so excited about my projects that I will be sharing with you!
• Can demonstrators sign up?  YES!  Demonstrators, customers, anyone and everyone from EVERYWHERE can join this fun!
• Is there any solication or sales in this class?  NO!  My goal and dream for this class is to help inspire and educate you with the amazing My Digital Studio program!  I encourage all class attendees to check out the weekly downloads of course (because they are amazing!) and then contact THEIR demonstrator for details!  
• Will this class be as exciting as the last one? (Ha ha ha....!!!)  YES!!!  I am super excited about it (ask Adam, I've been GLUED to my laptop this past week!)
• What will this class include?

1. 30 Days of FUN!!!!  Each and every day will be a different post, with different projects.
2. Each project will have a video linked to it and these videos will be in the video section on the site (and will be accessible for months after the class ends)
3. The class website will have over 50 videos from beginner to advanced by the end of the class!
4. A photo gallery with amazing samples ... our last class has over 500 samples on it!!!  
5. A discussion section
6. The class will be available online until October!

• What will the projects be?  Hybrid projects, scrapbook pages, cards, blog headers, swatchbooks, recipe book, mother's day ideas, father's day ideas, teacher gifts and SO MUCH MORE!!!!  There are a MINIMUM of 30 projects (but you know by now you can expect more:)
• What will be different about this class?  I will have screen capture videos (like last time) AND videos demonstrating how to create the project into a hybrid.  There will be photos of the printed materials from Stampin' Up! (I've sent them for print!) and SO MUCH MORE!!!!  I can't wait!

Here is what a few of the classmates from our last My Digital Class had to say about our online class:

• Oh, I'm so sad that this is our last post!! I will miss reading your daily post each day about your family.You rock the MDS World and I can't wait for the next round!! Sign me up!! (Thank you, Anne!)
• I was so sad when I saw this was the last bonus post (this is direclty from our last class)! I've had sooo much fun and learned sooo much, Heather you are a true inspiration! Then is was totally my HAPPY DAY when I found out you're doing a second session! SIGN ME UP!!! :) YIPEEE! (Thank you, Terri!)
• Heather, as always you amaze me.  This is one of the sweetest ideas I've ever seen!!!!  I'm going to start working on it today.  I'm so glad you did this class, in just the last month I can see my MDS skills have improved so much!!!!  I can't wait until your next class!!!!!!  You're amazing, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time, and dedication to this class!!!!!  (Thank you, Ruth!)

If you have any questions about this My Digital Studio Made Simple class, or the past one, please don't hesitate to email me at adamsum@yahoo.com!  If you're interested in signing up, please click on the Pay Pal link below!  I'm super excited to have you join the fun!

Take care,

Heather

Happy Easter Everybunny!

Happy Sunday to you!  So excited about a great day ahead!  Mark's just about done his science project (building a solar panel ipod charger), we're off to a special little girl's birthday party, movie day for Mark and Adam and of course cheer!  Busy, but fun!  

In the meantime, I've got a fun Easter card for you!  I am LOVING the Wisteria Wonder and So Saffron colour combination....I love it!  This is the Sweet Shop DSP mixed with a little So Saffron!  YUMMA!

Hope you like today's card!  I'll be back tomorrow with some fun news for you!  Happy April!

Take care,

Heather