Searching for gift ideas?

Looking for some great gift giving ideas?  Well, I have lots of different ideas that I would love to share with you!

• Do you have a young girl in your life that likes to keep a diary?  Consider making her a handmade journal great for keeping all those special memories and thoughts.
• How about some home decor?  I have coaster tiles that are simple, yet elegant or decor element blocks decorated for the home to be displayed during the holidays or you can make the blocks into a photo block to be displayed year round!
  

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Stampin' Up! Specials

Stampin' Up! has some wonderful specials this month as we start thinking about the holidays.  Check out the Holiday Gift Guide for ideas or call me so we can talk about different gift giving ideas that you can create.  Also, I'm always available to help you with ideas and creating those special gifts.

Happy Holidays! 

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Free Crops! Come over for some fun.

I will be hosting several free crops this month in my home.  If you are looking for an opportunity to get away so you can work on those holiday projects, this is a great opportunity!  Come on over for some girl time and get those projects completed.  Bring those card, scrapbooking, knitting, quilting or sewing projects - We have room for you!

Friday, November 6 @ 5:00 pm - Midnight Madness crop!  We will get crafty from 5pm until midnight!

Sunday, November 15 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm - All Day Crop!  This will be a great opportunity to work on more of those projects.  I'll also be offering personal scrapbooking assistance throughout the day helping with basic layouts and designing theory!

Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 am to MIDNIGHT - All Day Crop!  Yep, HUBBY is out of town on a retreat so we will be celebrating by getting our crafty mojo on!  Come and party with me.  Kids are welcome at this all day crop and if we have enough interest, we may pitch in to hire a babysitter to help out with the younger toddlers and infants.

If you are interested in any of these free crops, please contact me ASAP to RSVP for the event.  I would also ask that you bring a food item to share with the group.  On the all day events, we may also consider ordering pizza or something if there is interest.

ALLERGY ALERT - I have 2 dogs and 1 cat!  Also, if you have the flu or a bad cold, I would ask that you not come to the crop as we have a month old infant.

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A Baby Card

With so much baby stuff going on in my life at the moment I thought it was only appropriate to create a cute, yet fairly simple baby card.  This card was done for a Chat & Challenge on SUDSOL.

I hope you enjoy!

 
Stamp Set:  Animal Stories
Accessories:  Fire Square Brads
Designer Series Paper:  Bashful Blue
Colors:  Bashful Blue; Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery and Pumpkin Pie

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Growth Chart Fun

Do you have little ones in your home?  Or, maybe you are a Grandma that has the Grandkids visiting on a regular basis?

Wouldn't it be fun to keep track of their growth using a very cute growth chart?  Stampin' Up! has a great special going on at the moment with the Decor Elements growth chart.  If you don't want the growth chart put on the wall, put it on a large piece of decorated plywood or something similar so you can take it with you when you move.

I know I'll be getting the growth chart.  Some of you may know that my husband and I have been hoping to adopt a newborn infant.  Today, August 27th, we received a phone call that there is a birthmother that would like to meet with us in person.  We are very excited about meeting her and lift her up in prayer.  The scary part - she is DUE on September 17, 2009!  YEP...  eek!  We haven't done a THING with the nursery and, to top it off, we are going to be out of town for a week returning on Sept. 11. 

But, in the meantime, I am starting to think about all the great decorating options offered by Stampin' Up! using the Decor Elements.

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My New Blog Design

Wow, I can't express in enough words how excited I am about my new blog design and layout. It is absolutely beautiful and the perfect expression of who I am! I want to give a shout out to the TWO wonderful ladies that helped put everything together.

Michelle Laycock of Laycock Designs designed all the beautiful graphics from the banner to the buttons and my end of post seperator. I couldn't ask for anything better. Michelle was awesome to work with and I would recommend her services to anyone interested in a banner to the whole shebang! When I had questions about using my watermark, Michelle called me back quickly and gave me a quick tutorial over the phone. Again, thank you Michelle for the beautiful blog design.

Heather Wright-Porto put the finishing touches in place by doing the background work on the blog side of things. I have to say she has been awesome to work with as well even with a new baby addition to the family. I didn't make it easy for Heather since I added the navigational bar to my banner but she pulled it together. Again, thank you Heather for doing the end work to pull my blog together.

Now, in celebration of my new blog, I'm going to be having a little giveaway - Some Blog Candy! Details will be posted in the next few days so keep watching for what you need to do to be entered into the drawing for some BLOG CANDY!

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A Christmas Medallion

I've already mentioned how much I love the Medallion Background stamp! It is just so versatile. While working on ideas to showcase just how versatile, I had the idea that a Christmas Medallion would be very beautiful.

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Christmas In August Stamp A Stack

Season's Greetings!

I'm so excited about tomorrow evenings Christmas In August Stamp-A-Stack! We will be making 14
(7 cards each of 2 different patterns). I've had a lot of fun getting ready for this event making several Christmas cards and trying to decide which design to go with for the evening.

The 2 cards that we will be making are:

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Hostess Workshop Benefits Promotion!

Hostess Promotion

Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009

Promotion Details:

We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November:

• Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!
  *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

After My Digital Studio is released, this offer will become even sweeter:

• Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

We are thrilled to bring you this very exciting hostess promotion. I encourage you to contact me ASAP to schedule your workshop! My Workshop schedule fill up quickly!

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Medallion Magic

This is one of those stamp sets that comes along and the first reaction is WOW, I gotta have that! The Medallion is a background stamp in a circular shape which is a change from all the other Stampin' Up! background stamps. The stamp is absolutely beautiful with an elegant design.

Here is a sample of a card I created today using the medallion stamp. It is a Get Well card for my dad that just had shoulder surgery today.



Stamp Set: Medallion
Colors: Close To Cocoa; Chocolate Chip; Bashful Blue
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon; Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Hardware: Hodgepodge Hardware Silver

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A Rockin! Card

Rock & Roll Birthday!

Here is a card that my upline, Jen Krieger, created for a class that she offered earlier this week. I love her classes because she is so talented. My favorite element from this card is the stenciled design done in silver which just makes this card pop!

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An August Christmas

Today I participated in another online Chat & Challenge. In preparation for my Christmas in August class, I decided to create a Christmas Card that I could basically use. Now, the card we make in the class will not be identical to this card but it will be similar based on the same layout.

I hope you enjoy!

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Growing Up! Promo

Stampin' Up! is offering a great promo when you purchase $35.00 in the "Growing Up" section of the Stampin' Up! Catalog and receive a free package of designer buttons. During the month of August, wouldn't it be fun to start thinking about those going back to school days and start preparing for teacher gifts and kid birthday parties?

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Growth Chart Limited Time Offer

This is a great limited time offer from Stampin' Up! especially if you have a young child. Children grow up so fast and wouldn't this be a fun idea for keeping track of how fast they do grow?

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Wow! Deal of the Week # 5!

Who doesn't love some hearts!

The deal of the week is the Heart to Heart punch. Check it out!

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Big Brother 12x12 Scrapbook Page

Well, when you have a young boy that is extremely excited about becoming a Big Brother you have to have a special page just for him! Actually, I created a 2 page layout but I'm only showing the main page of the two on this post.

Here is the page that SunnyGirlScraps created for the special "Big Brother" 12x12 scrapbook page:

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Father 12x12 Scrapbook Page

Here is the beautiful 12x12 Father page that I created for the baby book that I gave as a gift to our Pastor and his wife. This is such a beautiful and stunning page for a father and his new daughter.

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Mother 12x12 Scrapbook Page

Well, SunnyGirlScraps has done it again with another beautiful 12x12 scrapbook page. This is the "Mother" page that I created for the Baby Book that I gave to our pastor and his wife. This is really a beautiful page and just brings me peace especially when I think of what some photos will look like on the page.

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Baby Girl 12x12 Scrapbook Page

This past weekend I attended a baby shower for our Pastor's wife. This will be their second child and they are very excited about having a baby girl. Their son who is 6 years old told his parents that he wanted a baby sister called Lydia - He made this announcement when he was 3 years old.

As a baby shower gift, I created a baby scrapbook for their little girl. Here is one of the pages that I created:

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Ready for Christmas?

Well, I don't know about you but I'm definitely not ready for Christmas especially since it is still so far off in the future! But, I am starting to think about Christmas cards. Admittedly, I'm not the best about getting Christmas cards sent off to everyone that I REALLY want to send Christmas cards to and a few people always get left off the list because I run out of time. This year, I'm planning way in advance.

I'm having a Christmas In August Stamp-A-Stack to help me and a few other get ready!

To learn more about the class or to RSVP, click HERE for my Meetup.com group!

Here is a sample of a simple card that we will be doing. This was actually done for a Chat & Challenge on SUDSOL. I will probably add a few small embellishments to the final card but this gives you an idea of one set of Christmas cards that we will be creating.

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Deal of the Week

Well, it is now Week 4 in the Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week offerings for the month of July. This week I have to share that I really love this deal. I love the Hodgepodge Hardware and the Styled Vanilla is absolutely beautiful. The Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds a very elegant touch to any project you may be working on whether it is a card, scrapbook page or 3D project.

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Deal of the Week

Hey... We are on the third week of Stampin' Up! Specials. Here is this weeks special:

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Housewarming Party

This evening we went to a housewarming party for some friends. The party was lots of fun and they have a really cute house. There was plenty of food and friendship.

I also had the opportunity to hold baby Sloan. Oh, she is absolutely adorable and so sweet. At one point it looked like she was going to start screaming but I've got the touch :)... She quickly settled into my arms on my lap and I was able to rock her back to sleep with her arms spread out with all the loud noises going on around her without a care in the world.

Well, I had to bring a card to my friend Amanda to congratulate her and her husband on their new home. When I made the card I used the Crushed Curry with Pumpkin Pie. I was so thrilled to find out that Amanda's favorite new In Color is the Crushed Curry. So here is the card:


Stamp Set: Circle Circus and (retired set Congrats)
Colors: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
DSP: Razzleberry Lemonade
Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain (used backside!), 1 3/8 Circle Punch
Big Shot: Circles #2

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Animal Stories for a Baby

Hello Baby Sloan!

This is a card that I just made for a friend that I'm seeing tonight at a BBQ. Her daughter, Sloan, was born about 1 month ago. She is an absolutely beautiful baby and it was time for me to say "Hello Baby!"


Stamp Set: Animal Stories & Teen Tiny Wishes
Designer Series Paper: Tall Tales
Colors: So Saffron, Soft Suede
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware & Grosgrain Ribbon

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SunnyGirlScraps Custom Scrapbook Designs

Hello everyone...

This is actually just a test post. I noticed that the date of my posts had not been showing up and was wondering what was going on. Well, I looked closer at my blogger settings and realized that my date format was accidentally changed. I've now changed the settings in the hope that the date of my posts will now show up.

Sooo... I'm doing a second post about SunnyGirlScrap Custom Scrapbook Designs!

Don't have time to scrapbook?
Don't feel you have the artistic abilities to scrapbook?
Don't like to do many crafts?

BUT you...

Love the look of a traditional scrapbook?

Then call SunnyGirlScrapper Pam for your custom scrapbook needs! I love to scrapbook and will treat you to a sunny day with a beautiful, custom traditional scrapbook of your latest family outing, event, or vacation.

I offer different packages that should meet everyone's needs along with a monthly page club for as little as $37.00 a month (not including supplies). Supplies are purchased by you separately preferably through my Stampin' Up! business. I do state a minimum purchase of $500.00 but that is not set in stone and is based more on what you want as far as the complexity of your scrapbook.

Email me if you are interested at sunnygirlscraps (at) gmail (dot) com

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WOW Watercolor!

I absolutely love to watercolor and love the look of watercolor paintings. The French Impressionist era is one of my favorite periods of Art History. The works of Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Piere Augusta Renoir are just a few of my favorites. During my Junior and Senior years of College, I was able to squeeze an Art Minor into my busy schedule. The medium that I focused on for my art studies was watercolors.

Because of my background and love of watercoloring, this card just calls out to me. It is a beautiful technique that is actually relatively easy. There are a few different names for the technique I believe but I've been told that it is called "WOW Watercolor Technique." Regardless of what you call this technique, it does create a WOW reaction!

On July 29, I will be teaching a the WOW Watercolor Technique class. To RSVP or learn more about the class, click HERE for my Meetup.com site!

This is a very versatile card great for Wedding Cards, Mother's Day Card or a birthday card. The card is absolute elegance!

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral & Oval All
Accessories: Organza Ribbon, Oval Scallop Punch, Oval Large Punch
Big Shot: Stampin' Up! Little Leaves Sizzlit Die
Technique: WOW Watercolor, Heat Embossing
Colors: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red

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Belated Fourth of July.

I meant to post these cards back around the 4th of July but FUN disrupted my plans.

Here are 2 great cards that could be used to celebrate the 4th of July or any other occasion. In honor of the Red, White & Blue, here we are:

Colors: Rose Red and Not Quite Navy. Stamp Set: Circle Circus and Teeny Tiny Wishes. Accessories: Circle Punch and Scalloped Circle Punch


Colors: Rose Red and Bordering Blue. Stamp Set: PunFun. Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon and Ticket Punch. Pattern paper: Retired Hostess Designer Series Paper

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Crushed Curry In Color

Here is one of my most recent creations presented during a recent Chat and Challenge that I participated in online. I really do love this card!

The new In Colors are delightful, fun and very bright. This card is centered around my use of Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron. The stamp set used is Circle Circus. The accessories used include 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Bigz Die and Hodgepodge Hardware.

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A New Catalog and New Year

Well, I've been busy this afternoon updating my blog and sidebar items to reflect the change to a new catalog and new year of Stampin' Up! products. It is so exciting to have the new catalog go live knowing that there is a great year ahead with lots of great new products being offered.

I'm really excited about using the new accessories, papers and stamp sets. Soon you'll start seeing samples of my cards and scrapbook pages using the new products.

Here is a link to the new catalog!

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Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week!

Wow... July has a lot of great stuff in store for you from Stampin' Up! Not only do we have a new Catalog but there is also going to be a great deal each week during the month of July.

The first Deal of the Week for July 1 to July 5th is on the Scallop Punch! I absolutely love the Scallop Punch and you can get it for 30% off the regular price. It gives you a beautiful edge or accent to any card or scrapbook page that you create.

To see the deal of the week, click here!

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Reasons to Stamp A Card!

Hey friends...

Do you need a reason to stamp a card for someone? Well, take a look at all the "special" holidays happening during July. Take the time to create a card and send it to someone that fits the criteria on the list below:

July is Family Reunion Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Recreation and Parks Month, and Women's Motorcycle Month

The First Week of July is Freedom from Fear of Speaking Week

The Second Week of July is Be Nice to New Jersey Week

The Third Week of July is Make Someone Smile Week

The Fourth Week of July is National Scrabble Week

July 1st is National Postal Worker Day, US Postage Day, and Zip Code Day

July 9th is Rock N Roll Day

July 16th is Get to Know Your Customers Day

July 24th is Cousin's Day

July 26th is Aunt and Uncle Day

July 29th is Tim Gunn's Birthday (Make it Work!)

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The new "In Colors"...

I'm SOOOO excited about the words listed below! You probably are wondering why? Read on...

Rich Razzleberry
Melon Mambo
Dusty Durango
Crushed Curry
Bermuda Bay
Soft Suede

If you are familiar with Stampin' Up! you know that each year they introduce a new set of six colors to the stamping palette called the "In Colors." These colors are selected based on expected trends but they are only around for 1 YEAR!

I, personally, am very excited about the new In Colors being released with the new Stampin' Up! Catalog on July 1st... In just a few more days we will be celebrating all new products, In Colors and more!

Here is a sample of the colors along with the new Designer Series Paper called Razzleberry Lemonade.



Base: Rich Razzleberry
2nd Layer: Crushed Curry
DSP: Razzleberry Lemonade
Big Shot: Stampin' Up! Exclusive Butterfly Bigz Die
Embellishments: Hodgepodge Hardware
Stamp Sets: Doodle That (retired June 30) & Great Friend

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Anniversary Card

I recently participated in a challenge through SUDSOL which is a Demonstrator Only Group. These challenges are so much fun and always interesting to see what other demonstrators come up with from the pattern used for the challenge.



This card could easily be given away as an anniversary card.

Enjoy!

SunnyGirlScrapper
Pamela

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SunnyGirlScraps Custom Scrapbook Designs

For more information on custom scrapbooks by SunnyGirlScraps, check out this link:

SunnyGirlScraps Custom Scrapbook Designs

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Custom Scrapbooks

Do you LOVE the look of scrapbooks BUT...

• don't have the TIME to create one?
• feel you are not creative?
• feel overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of such a project?

Let me help you out! SunnyGirlScrapper, Pam Staples, has been scrapbooking for over 15 years creating beautiful scrapbooks for friends and family. The creations of SunnyGirlScrapper include the traditional 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11 scrapbooks as well as custom word scrapbooks and journals. My goal is to provide stylish and beautiful scrapbooks that will become a family heirloom for generations to enjoy.

I offer several options for your scrapbook and also offer customized journals in various sizes. Based on what you are looking for I may be able to help. The scrapbook I create for YOU is based on YOUR criteria and how much you are willing to spend as well as by what types of embellishments you want in your scrapbook. The pages can be kept simple and use a hybrid method of the traditional scrapbook along with photo book pages to hold extra photos that you may not necessarily want on a scrapbook page.

SunnyGirlScraps Custom Scrapbooks may be the answer to organizing your photos and many beautiful scrapbooks for your family. Throughout the process of creating the scrapbook, I will be in contact with you whether it be in person, via phone or email.

To contact me about my services, please send an email to sunnygirlscraps (at) gmail (dot) com!

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Stampin' Up! Retired Products List

Today is a BIG day for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. At MIDNIGHT Mountain Time, the "Last Chance List" (f.k.a. the Retiring List) was posted! This is YOUR opportunity to get a stamp set you may love for the VERY last time before it is no longer available. Don't wait too long, once the product is sold out, it is GONE... GONE for good!

CLICK HERE for the Stampin' Up! 2008-2009 Last Chance Stamp List

CLICK HERE for the Stampin' Up! Retired Accessories List

Please contact me or go to my Stampin' Up! online store which is available for purchases 24/7! This is the LAST CHANCE you have to purchase the set you love and it is available at a DISCOUNT! We ALL love a sale!

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Timeshare Crop! Want to crop for a WEEK at a great price?

I'm planning a "Week (end) long Crop" possibly for early December. We have a timeshare that we MUST use before January 11, 2010 and DH is short on vacation time this year so we are thinking of using our exchange for a week in Williamsburg, VA resort for scrapbooking and sightseeing. I could have 5 ladies at approx. $130.00 for the week or long weekend (without food) and it would cover the cost of the exchange. The price is NOT set in stone yet and may actually be less than $130.00 but, again, it depends on our exchange and where we end up going along with the addition of taxes.

I'm hoping to go back to Kings Creek Plantation in Williamsburg, VA. The townhouses are gorgeous with plenty of space for 6 people. Anyone interested would be welcome to come for the whole week or for the weekend.

Pam

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WooHoo... Tomorrow is the Staples Adoption Crop Fundraiser!

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I will be hosting a fundraiser to help us raise money for our adoption fund. There are 13 ladies that will be attending. We were originally hoping for 35 to 40 scrappers but I'm happy with 13. We did exceed our minimum to cover costs and will be adding approx. $300.00 to our adoption fund. The way I look at it is that every penny helps and brings us that much closer to adopting.

There have been some great prizes donated from other friends which we will be giving out throughout the day. It has also been awesome the number of people volunteering to help setup or provide food for the day! We will enjoy our crop from 9:30 to 5:30pm... Yippee!!!

I plan to post photos from the crop later next week.

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Scrapbook Pages... Samples!

Here are some samples of my scrapbook pages. Enjoy!

The theme for the scrapbook that I'm currently working on is my Honeymoon from May 2005. This was my 9th trip to Walt Disney World and my new husbands first trip. We had a wonderful time with many great memories.

These pages are made using Stampin' Up Designer Series Paper Bella Bleu and Not Quite Navy Textured Card Stock. The remaining embellishments use various Stampin' Up product and some SEI or Basic Grey products but I'm not certain which is which.

This is how the 2 page spread looks:

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Scrapbook Pages...

Well, since it is the month of May and NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH...

I've decided that I MUST post some scrapbooking pages. My husband scanned some pages for me recently and I've asked him to send me those pages which were done for our Adoption Profile. I'm also working on some other scrapbook pages which I'll be posting soon.

Keep watching! I hope to post some scrapbook pages by the end of the week.

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Adoption Scrapbook Fundraiser Invitations

I've been working on invitations for my neighbors to participate in the Adoption Scrapbook Fundraiser that I'm having the end of May. These cards will be going out today - finally!

Most of the neighbors already know about the fundraiser and have committed but I really wanted to give them a nice, formal invitation. Next, I start working on all the Thank You cards to be given to everyone that attends.

So far, we have approx. 17 people attending and are hoping to double that number!

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Genie Bag Housewarming Gift!

OK... I've been promising a new Genie Bag! Well, here it is.

I made this bag for a neighbor who happens to be a Realtor to give to a client at their closing just over a week ago. On Tuesday of this week, I heard from another individual that the new homeowners absolutely LOVE the bag which included a coupon for an order from me and a gift card to Lowes from the Realtor.

The best part is that the bag resulted in business, not from the couple purchasing the home but from a friend. They had shared with the friend about this beautiful gift bag and through chance circumstances, I met this friend while working at the fitness center where I work part-time and she asked for my help making cards for a Baby Shower! How awesome is that!

I really do love the way this bag turned out...

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Another Genie Bag...

Well, I've created another Genie Bag which I absolutely love. It will be used by a neighbor that is a Realtor and given to her clients at closing as a "Thank You." I changed the dimensions a bit so the bag is taller and not so "square." Inside the bag, I'm including a handmade business card holder with my business card inside. It is also large enough that my neighbor can include a gift card if she so desires.

The idea is that the bag basically becomes a "Welcome Wagon" bag with various information about the community including pizza carry out along with other restaurant information and nearby services. Of course, I'm including a list of my upcoming stamp classes!

Keep watching for my posting of the bag and business card holder!

Sincerely,

Sunny Girl Pam

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This past Saturday I went to a baby shower for a friend and made the "Beautiful Little Baby" card which is one of my absolute favorite cards. Then the next day it was my upline's birthday and, of course, needed a birthday card. I love the way both of these cards turned out. The colors are beautiful and I just love the layouts. Enjoy...



This past Friday, my upline celebrated her wedding anniversary so a card was needed for both her and her wonderful husband who patiently puts up with so many crafty women invading his home on a regular basis. The inspiration and design for this card came from Mojo Monday #81. Mojo Monday is quickly becoming a favorite website especially for card design patterns. I also find inspiration from Lauren Meader. Lauren has a beautiful style and her designs are always fresh as well as fun.



Here is one of my mother's day cards and I'm working on additional cards...



This is the latest 3D project that I've been working on from Stampin' Up. It is called the Scalloped Box and is very cute. The box isn't very big but fits a small bag of treats, business cards or a large pack of gum.

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Genie Bag Challenge From Stampin Addicts

I saw this bag on Stampin Addicts 3D Monday Challenge and just had to give it a try. It is really cute and I love the versatility of doing this project. I'm definitely going to be doing something similar in the future for a stamp camp project.

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3 New Cards

Here are the latest cards that I just completed. I'm trying to get ready for this weekend with card ideas I can do with my nieces. These are just what I've done and probably will not be what I do with the nieces. Just having fun exploring some new stamp sets that arrived yesterday.

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The passing of a good family friend...

On Thursday, March 26th, 2009, a good family friend past away after a long battle with Lung Cancer. Derrold Dahl attended St. Lukes Lutheran Church along with being good friends with my dad. He worked at Northwest Airlines until he was forced to take early retirement due to the Lung Cancer. On March 25th, we had word that Derrold had received the bad news that he maybe had 4 to 6 weeks to live and we were shocked to hear that he passed away the next day. My dad was very disappointed that he could not make it back to MN for the funeral but a severe ear infection and cold kept him from being able to catch a flight back to Bloomington, MN for the funeral.

Mom was going to buy a card, but I suggested that we make handmade cards instead. Derrolds wife, Marilyn, is a crafty person and I knew she would appreciate the heartfeld meaning behind handmade cards.

These are the cards that we made...

The first card is 6x6 card that I helped my mom make using some rubber stamps that I had on hand. The cross is not Stampin' Up and the words we found in an internet search which my mom really liked which we printed on vellum with the swirl stamped pattern from the CTMH Playful Flurishes stamp set (purchased from a friend before I became a Stampin' Up Demonstrator). The pattern paper is Stampin' Up Designer Series Paper Delicate Dots.

The second card I made using exclusively Stampin' Up products:

This card is also 6x6 light tan card stock along with using the Fifth Avenue Floral as the background on the solid card stock. The bottom 1/2 strip is from the Stampin' Up Designer Series Paper Delicate Dots. The wording is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set and the frame is from the Hodgepodge Hardware in styled silver overlaid on 1/2 of the Top Note big shot die. Overlaid on top of the ribbon is a flower cutout from the Fifth Avenue Floral colored in using a blender pen to give a nice watercolor effect.

Our prayers are with the Dahl family and all the fond memories we have fishing, going to breakfast after church and good times with Derrold.

Pam

(All Stampin' Up and CTMH images are copyright of the respective companies)

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Kaylee's 1st Birthday...

Well, I finally made a card for the youngest niece's 1st birthday which was on March 4th... I'm a little late! Her birthday gift will be in the mail on Monday along with her card.

On the inside, I placed a small cupcake cutout that I stamped and colored.

Pam

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First Post!

WooHoo... After many months I finally have the beginnings of my scrapbook blog! It was a long process taking several months as I debated the merits of different names, eliminating names and coming up with new names. The process was painful at times and often frustrating. There were some moments where I thought I had the "perfect" blog name only to find out the name already existed in a blog or was the name of a scrapbook store that I had not previously heard of until I did some google searches - boy, was it frustrating when a name I really liked popped up.

Then, a few days ago, I was thinking about one of the nicknames I've had for a long time. Yep... you guessed it -- "Sunny" is one of my nicknames along with smiley :)... It was important that the name of my scrapbook blog be reflective of who I am in a short and sweet title. Often, people have commented on my "Sunny" disposition and joyful view of life while dealing with things like cancer and infertility. These comments along with my view of life along with my desire to live life to its fullest finding joy in all things had me leading to the idea of playing with "Sunny" as a basis for my scrapbook blog...

So, WELCOME to ...

Sunny Girl Scraps

Sincerely,

Sunny Girl Pam :)

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