I actually got some cards completed!!

It did, however, take about 2 full days. Pathetic, no? But I'm happy with them just the same. I never can seem to find the energy to be creative after a full day of chasing a 2-1/2 yr old around. But miraculously today, I got an hour to myself. I was able to finish off the 3x3 cards and begin planning a layout for my next swap that is due. Well, actually I have a confession. I don't seem to work/create very well under severe pressure. You know, when you realize a swap is due in a week. Then time passes and you are down to the wire. I used to do that in college. But just can't do that anymore. Way too many distractions as a mother. Anyway, I thought I would start working on my swaps from the bottom up. So, I went through all my March swaps, took the one due latest and created my cards for it. At a nice leisurely pace. Well, 2 days is not quite the pace I had intended, but it's a start.

The feeling of accomplishment is wonderful! Being a stay at home Mom, I often feel like I am running in circles, never fully finishing anything. But I actually finished some cards for a swap. I hope my hostess likes them.



I received the Bella image from a fellow SCS'er. I saw her in the ISO forum looking for Bellas, so I was able to trade with her. She sent them on Shimmering Cardstock. I had never seen this before and it is so pretty! I will be ordering (and then hoarding) some of that soon.

I got to use my new Define Life set which came free from SU when I joined as a demo last month. I love that set!! I put some liquid applilque on the cupcake as frosting. Of course used some stickles and crystal effects on the cherry.



This cute 3x3 card was whipped up in no time. I love the wish saying and matched it with a Studio G set that I picked up (and never used until now) at Michael's. Popped up the middle cupcap and added some more stickles on the candle and some liquid applique. Fun stuff!

It's Here!! It's Here!!

My Starter Kit arrived this morning. I have never been so excited to see a box at my front door. Ever!



I ripped that sucker open in 2 seconds flat.



It literally took my breath away. LOOK AT ALL THIS STUFF!!!



And who doesn't love some new Rubbah?!!



So, if I go MIA for a while....you'll know what I'm doing!

Brand New Blog!

So excited to be sharing my new blog! I just signed up to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator. I am very excited! I cannot wait to get my starter kit. At first I didn't tell the dh. But he found out (saw it on the credit card statment. Duh me!) and he is being extrememly supportive. I told him that I would like to find ways to support my habit, whether I sell cards or scrapbook pages or altered items. What a great way to indulge in my passion!

I hope you will stick around to see what I have to share.