Shan's Scaredy Cat Creations - Confessions of an Obsessive Compulsive Stamper

Twitterpated Bokeh / NAC

2015-02-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Just a quick post today. It's Tuesday and we have a new Color challenge for you just in time for Valentine's Day. I needed a card for a customer to give her husband and this is what I came up with. I'm happy to say she loved it! I can't wait to see what you create!

I punched out different sized circles with my punches and then used my daubers to sponge the colors onto my Very Vanilla cardstock. I colored each sized circle in a pale and a dark tone and then used the dauber straight into my Whisper White craft ink to finish blurring the color.

Here's the inside-

Thanks for stopping by today. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storm to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,

Shan

You + Me / NAC

2015-01-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! I hope you are staying safe, warm and dry. It's cold and yucky here in the DMV. You know what that means? It's great weather for a little stamping/crafting time. The Nacho's have a color challenge for you this week. Why don't you grab some snackage and play along with us. Here's what I came up with-

I'm so happy with how this card turned out! This would be a great card for any time of the year and not just for the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday. Here's this week's color combination-

Here's a close up. This DSP worked perfectly! It had all 3 colors in it. :) Love when that happens-

That's all I have for you today. I'm ready to hunker down for a little nap and then some more craft time. I can't wait to see what you create this week. Don't forget to head over to our page and join the fun. We'd love to drop by your page and give you a little blog-lovin'. The link is at the top of this post.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

Ridiculously Amazing / NAC 123

2015-01-06T21:09:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday and Happy New Year! I'm a little late posting today but here goes. The Nacho's have a Sketch challenge for you this week and I can't wait to see what you create with it. I have to say, I had a little bit of difficulty with this one, but when all was said and done I was pretty happy with the end result. Here's what I came up with-

Here's this week's sketch-

I couldn't figure our what to do with the embellishment area. What do you think about the Chevron punch? I din't do any sponging this week. How surprised are you? I added plenty of dimension though with multiple colors and cut out elements. Here's a closer look-

Here's a look at the inside-

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you liked today's card and are inspired to play along with us. I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Scattered Merry / NAC 120

2014-12-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Just dropping off my card today. I'm working 70+ hours a week right now and I'm just whooped! It's after midnight and morning is going to come way too quick. ;( The Nachos have a color challenge for you this week. Can't wait to see what you create!

Here's what I came up with-

Here's this week's color combo-

It's hard to see but the Silver is there. I used Silver Dazzling Details on random snowflakes. You can definitely see it in person.

You can see it a little better here in the close-up

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe- Shan

Grateful for You /NAC 118

2014-12-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with friends and family. It's Tuesday and you know what that means. It's time for a new challenge and this week we have a beautiful color combination for you. Grab something to snack on, check out our awesome team designs and get creating. We can't wait to see what you design! Here's what I came up with-

I rarely create clean and simple cards, so they're a real challenge for me. However, this week I was in need of some thank-you cards for some recent orders and so that was my focus when I sat down to create. I have to say, I'm pretty excited with how these turned out! What do you think? Would you be happy to get one of these with your order?

Here's this week's color combo-

Here's a closer look at the tag. I used my Stampin Write Markers to color the words in our three challenge colors. The tag was sponged in Soft Sky and the seam binding is also Soft Sky. I used a small piece of Linen Thread to tie it, and then used Stampin Dimensionals to attach it.

I remembered to take a pic of the inside this week-

That's all I have for you today. I hope you liked it and I hope it inspires you to play along with us. Don't forget to link up with us so we can give you a little blog loving. )

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,

Shan

You're In My Thoughts / NAC 117

2014-11-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday. I hope you had a good weekend and are getting ready for a fabulous Thanksgiving. Unfortunately I needed another sympathy card this weekend. This one is for a friend's daughter. Her grandmother was recently diagnosed with cancer and I wanted her to have something pretty and to let her know she was in my thoughts and prayers. I was so excited with how this turned out. The Nachos have a sketch challenge for you this week. Here's what I came up with-

Here's this week's sketch-

Here's a side view of the butterflies. The solid ones were colored in with my Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Blendabilities. The floral one was colored in with my Stampin' Write Markers. I used my Butterfly Punch after coloring them to punch them out. All 3 were popped up on dimensionals and the wings were curled slightly to give them extra dimension. I also added a few rhinestones to the floral one for an added bit of pretty.

I took my color combination from the pretty floral DSP and used
Night of Navy, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie.

Here's a look at the inside. The butterfly was a second stamping from the one used on the front. I simply huffed on the stamp to re-moisten it. Although I don't have a picture of the envelope, I used the 3rd stamping for it.

sorry it's a little crooked :0

That's all I have for you today. I'm happy to say my friends daughter really liked her card and I hope you liked it as well. I sure hope you're going play along with us this week. I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

Thinking of You / NAC 115

2014-11-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! I hope you're having a good week so far. :) I'm headed back to work after a little stay-cation. My mom came up to visit and we had a great time. Just a quick entry for you today. It's time for another challenge and this week we have a color challenge for you. When I saw this week's colors I had a feeling where most people's thoughts would lean, but I wanted to do something a little unexpected. I have a friend who's been having a rough time lately and I thought I'd make a card for her. Here's what I came up with-

Here's this week's color combo-

Such a fabulous color combination. It's definitely great for the upcoming holiday season, but I wanted to try something a little different and I' so excited with how it turned out! What do you think? I used my Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities for the 2 larger flowers and just the stamp pad for the 3 smaller ones. I thought it would be a great way to use the color but get more than just "the color".

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you liked it and I'm so excited to see what you create.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,

Shan

Park Lane Birthday / NAC

2014-11-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Veteran's Day! I wish I had realized the timing of today's card, I would have done something more in line with this special day. So, No Veteran's Day Card but a Big Shout out to all the Veterans and their families. Never Forget that Freedom isn't Free!

I was so happy with how this card turned out and even better, it's recipient Loved it! The Nachos have a sketch challenge for you this week and I used it to make a birthday card for one of our doctors. She is so sweet and just absolutely elegant. I decided to use my new favorite DSP, Park Lane, for her card and it just evolved. In the end it reminded me of her and made me so happy. I'm soooo excited to share it with you and I hope you like it too.

I almost turned the card to landscape mode, but I had already mounted the smaller strip of DSP and it would have changed the look of the sketch a little too much for me. What do you think?

Here's this week's sketch-

Love this sketch! So Versatile.

Here's a close-up of my focal point-

This is the first time I think I've used the Spiral Flower Die for a card. I picked the Daffodil Delight because it was in the coordinating DSP that I used for the panel. I sponged both sides of the flower with the Blackberry Bliss so it looked pretty from all angles. I used a bamboo skewer to lightly curl the edges of the petals. I wanted a little bit of bling and couldn't find anywhere to put it. Then I had a little moment of inspiration and pulled out my Daffodil Delight Blendabilities and colored one of our retired Large Jewels. Adhered it with a pool of Hot Glue and I think it really adds an unexpected bit of pretty. I also embossed the sentiment with Clear Embossing powder for a little extra texture.

I can't believe I forgot to take a pic of the inside. I used the large Blended Bloom flower as an accent on the inside. Sorry about that. :(

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you liked it and I hope it inspires you to play along with us this week. I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

Hello Baby / NAC 114

2014-11-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! I hope you're having a good week so far and you remembered to set your clocks and didn't end up going into work a hour early. I sure do love seeing sunlight on my way in, but this whole getting dark early is for the birds!!!

Well, the Nachos have a color challenge for you this week and I'm super excited about it. Do you ever see a challenge and know exactly what you want to do with it? Well, I didn't know everything, exactly, but I had enough of an idea that my card was done in no time. Well, "no time" for me at least. Here's what I came up with-

Here's this week's challenge-

Sooooo, I had the idea, for the onesie, tie, hanger, ribbon staples, tag, layers, all of it! Till I went to get the ribbon and realized the DSP was Whisper White and Not Very Vanilla. AUGH!!! Well, I think with the staples and the darker tag it still turned out ok? What do you think? I'd love to know. :) I have to say I kinda did the happy dance when I "hung" the hanger from the ribbon.

And check out the staples. They're colored!!! Did you know you can use our Blendabilities to color your staples to match your project. It's a quick and easy way to add a fun, pop of color. I used to say I didn't get the whole "stapling" on a card, but when you can have cute, colored staples, why not? I know it's not the challenge colors, but it looks pretty good on the staples. Here's a closer look-

I used Coastal Cabana and Crumb Cake Blendabilities

Here's a look at the inside-

I had already colored and cut out the booties, initially thinking I would place them on the tag but there wasn't enough room. So I decided to "dangle" them from some bakers twine. I wonder how many of you remember growing up with your baby shoes dangling from your parents/grandparents rear-view mirrors. I can still remember seeing mine there. I knotted the ends of the Pool Party bakers twine behind the booties and used a half of a glue dot to hold it in place. The booties are held with dimensionals. Believe it or not, I'm pretty excited to say, I didn't use my S-A-M-J for either one of the sentiments. Many of you will find that hard to believe, but I was so surprised myself I thought I'd share. My daughter didn't even believe at first. :0

Well, that's all I have for you today. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope it inspires you to play along. I can't wait to see what you create!

Here's a list of some of the products I used-

Something for Baby Clear Mount Bundle includes Baby's Firsts Framelets

Lullaby Designer Series Paper

Chalk Talk Framelets

Big Shot

Magnetic Platform

Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon

Coastal Cabana and Crumb Cake Blendabilities

Stampin Trimmer

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated!. Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

So Sorry Scalloped Tag / NAC 113

2014-10-28T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday. Hope you're having a good week so far. It's been a busy one here already! So much going on here, and I'm posting this late so it's going to be quick tonight. We've got a sketch challenge this week and I hope you'll play along with us!

Luckily I don't often need sympathy cards because I usually find them pretty hard to create. Last week however, my co-worker asked if I could come up with something for a friend that was having a tough time. Of course I said sure. Then I worried about what I was going to come up with. Well I opened up a pack of DSP that I got a month or so back during one of our promotions, because I could get it as part of a promotion and decided I really liked it. It's soooo pretty! And of course I looked at our upcoming sketches and "BAM!" I knew what I was going to do-

I'm soooo excited with how this turned out! Many of you know how rarely I use a quarter sheet of DSP for a background, but this is just so beautiful. For the image I used the the In-Color BlackBerry Bliss and Mossy Meadow Markers and stamped off twice before stamping on my tag. The sentiment is stamped full-strength. I sponged the edges before adhering it with Stampin' Dimensionals and attaching the bow with a Mini Glue Dot.

Here's a close-up of the tag-

I think this is an Awesome sketch and I have No Doubt it's going to be one I'll be using as a "go-to" in the future. How bout you?

Here's a look at the inside-

I love that this stamp set is so versatile. I don't know about you but I hate to need this kind of stamp set, but I really hate even more is to need lots of these kinds of sets. That's one reason why I like this set so much. Here's a look at the matching envelope-

Well, that's all I have for you tonight. I hope you liked my card, and I hope it inspired you to play along with us this week. I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,

Shan

Ghoulish Greetings / NAC 112

2014-10-21T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday. I hope you're having a Great week so far. I'm sure most of you know, I do NOT like it when the temps start to drop and it was in the 40's when I went to work this morning! WHAT?!? I do however love the Halloween season and love decorating for it. When I sold my house and downsized I got rid of most of my seasonal decorations. :( I may not have a lot of decorations, but I have some cute stamps and paper and I enjoyed a little creative time this weekend. The Nacho's have a color challenge for you this week and I used some of our fun New DSP. Here's what I came up with-

Well, it has a little Melon in it, but it's mostly our colors. My hand landed on this paper and I knew I had to use it! Isn't it fun!?! I'm loving how cute this card came out. :) What do you think?

Here's this week's colors-

I can't wait to see what you create with this week's challenge. I know it's going to be fabulous! Thanks so much for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated. Till Next Time-

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Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the dreams to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

New Arrivals

2014-10-17T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Friday! Woo Hoo, It finally got here!!! Wanted to make sure you knew about our new arrivals. We've got a NEW Christmas Photopolymer set and it's beautiful! There's a variety of fun new products including 2 other recent Photopolymer sets, Project Life, and Paper Pumpkin Refill kits.

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Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated. Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-
Shan

Weekly Deals

2014-10-16T20:55:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Thursday, or as I like to call it...Friday Eve. ;) Check out these Awesome Weekly Deals-

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I don't know about you, But I've been wanting that Mustache Framelits Die. In fact it was on my order form for today. Love when that happens! It will be great for my upcoming tags class. The Window Gift Box will be great for some Halloween Noms, and the Spooky Treats Download will make it even better!

So many Great Deals...So Little Time. Don't wait too long for these specials. They're only available through Monday night at midnight. Click on any item and it will take you directly to my on-line store.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated. Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-
Shan

Be Scary / NAC 111

2014-10-14T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. I hope those of you that live here in America had a wonderful 3 day holiday weekend. I worked most of it at my second job, but it sure was nice to get to sleep in, especially on a Monday! I also got to spend a lot of it with the babies which is always a plus. I also got a few minutes of downtime to play with this week's challenge. The Nacho's have a sketch for you this week and I'm excited to see what you create with it! Here's what I came up with-

I love being able to try new designs without any fuss or muss. I created this week's card with MDS and had fun playing. I created the banner previously, using a combination of punches, and then saved it for use later. How cool is it to be able to do that?!? So many options!!!

Here's the sketch we have for you this week-

So many options...What will you create? I can't wait to see it!

Here's some of the items I used to create this week's project

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I also used the Eat, Drink, and Be Scary Stamp Set and Decorative Dots Overlay.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-

Shan

Be Awesome ? NAC 110

2014-10-07T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday. I hope you had a good weekend and are enjoying your week so far. It's hard to believe we are already well into October. Who said that was allowed to happen!?! It's getting cold here in the DMV already, which to me means it's pretty miserable. I'm not ready for Fall yet, so I really enjoyed working with this week's Nacho Color Challenge. It was warm and fun. Here's what I came up with-

I used the Happy Things Pocket Cards MDS Download to create this and it was sooooo Quick and Easy. The best part of this card- Being Digital, the possibilities and combinations are Endless! The Polka-Dots are a stamp set from the download. I just colored them with this week's colors. The sentiment is also from the same set. I'm so happy with how this turned out. Not only do I love this as a card to give to friends, I also think this would be great to use in Project Life pages. how easy to change the colors to match your layout.

Here's this week's colors-

That's all I have for you today. I hope you like today's card and I hope it inspires you to play along with us. I can't wait to see what you create! As always if you have any questions about today's project, be sure to leave me a message below and I'll be sure to get back to you.

If you need supplies for your own creations, here's a list of supplies. It's a short one this week-

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Thanks so much for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Love Your Guts / NAC #109

2014-09-30T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday. I hope you're having a Great week so far. :) The Nachos have a Sketch Challenge for you this week. This is definitely a sketch that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I used it as a jumping off point. Here's my take on it-

I've been wanting to use my new masks and thought the hearts would be cute. My darling's on the other side of the country and blue is his favorite color so that was where I got my color inspiration. I used Island Indigo, Marina Mist, and Pool Party and my daubers to add the ink. Don't recognize the stamp set? It's from My Paper Pumpkin (MPP). I love the stamp sets that come with MPP. Here's this week's sketch-

Here's a look at the inside-

The sentiment is from the same set. I Love it! Seriously!!! :)

That's all I have for you today. I hope you liked today's card and I hope it inspires you to join along with us. As always if you have any questions, be sure to leave a comment below so I can get back to you.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Weekly Deals- WOW!!!

2014-09-24T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. This week's Deals are Ahhh-Mazing! I have 4 of these already and I've been wanting the other 4, and now I get them on sale even before my discount. ***HappyDance*** I know people are going to be so excited to get the goodies I'm gonna make with these. What will you make when Mr. Brown delivers your Happy Mail? Be sure to add the Hostess Code SK3ZY7Y4 during check out. Don't wait too long, these prices are only good for 1 week-

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Don't forget, Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack items count towards your Loyal Customer Rewards too. For every $50 spent (pre-tax) you get 1 punch. 10 punches and you get $50 in Free Product from any of the current catalogs. Place your 1st order with me and get an additional punch.

If you have questions, or there's anything I can help you with, be sure to leave me a message below or hit the contact button at the top of this page.

Thanks for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the web. You are very appreciated. Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Happy Halloween / NAC 108

2014-09-23T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! Well, as much as I hate to say it, Fall is apparently already on us. Sigh. According to the calendar it just arrived yesterday. I wish though that someone had told that to the weather here. I've been wearing jackets to work in the mornings. AUGH!!! That being said, the cooler weather was definitely on my mind when I was designing this week's card. The Nachos have a color challenge for you this week and the colors are soooo Yummy. They're from our new In-Colors and I can't wait to see what you create with them. Here's what I came up with-

I'm sooooo excited by how this card turned out. There were so many fun parts... the pumpkins and matching framelets, the cute little bats, the fringe scissors I finally got around to using and that beautiful DSP I used it on, the Bite Me set for the sentiment on the front and the Awesome New Rotary Stamp for the inside (L.U.V. that!).

Here's this week's colors-

I did add the smallest amount of So Saffron for the moon, but other than that I just used the colors. I did use the Naturals Ivory cardstock and love the look it gave the card. Sometimes it really is the small things that make a big difference.

Are you loving all the bundles in the catalogs? Not only do I love not having to fussy cut, I love getting a discount when I get the bundle. LOL, that just means more money for more product!

3 Pumpkins and 3 different framelets. So much easier than in previous years!

***Tip*** For the pumpkins I inked them up with my Tangelo Twist Ink Pad and then used a baby wipe to remove the ink from the stem. I then used my Stampin' Write Marker in Mossy Meadow to color in the stem. I keep a pack of baby wipes in my studio at all times for quick touch-ups. Have you tried them yet? They also work great as DIY stamp pads with different techniques.

***Tip #2*** When using your Fringe Scissors be sure to stop about ¾ of the way up the length of the scissors. If you go to the end you will get a little tearing at the bottom instead of crisp lines. Ask me how I know.

Here's a look at the inside-

Here's something I bet you never thought you'd hear me say... I love how the letters don't line up perfectly with the rotary stamp. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! Did you read that with Gomer Pyle's voice? Because that's surely how I wrote it. :) It reminds me of being a little girl and playing with my grandmother's rotary stamp. Funny how something small can instantly transport you somewhere else. I inked up my stamp with my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for my cute little face and my card was done.

That's all I have for you today. I hope you liked today's card and I hope you're going to play along with us this week! As always, if you have any questions, please be sure to leave me a message and I'll get back to you.

Here's a list of the products used for today's card-

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Thanks so much for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember, Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,
Shan

Spaces Still Available

2014-09-18T11:00:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. If you're in the DMV, I still have room in tonight's night's 2-4-5 class. It features a mix of products from the New Holiday Catalog, the New Annual Catalog and a favorite stamp set from last year that is still available. You'll make 2 cards for just $5.00. Short on time? You'll be finished in about 30 minutes. Here's a Sneak Peek-

Did you miss my FREE Project Life Class? Bring 4 -5 pictures with you and I'll let you make a 12 x 12 page for Free. I know you're going to Love what PLxSU can do to help you capture your memories.

Let me know if you can make it. I'd love to see you!

Talk to you soon!

Be Safe,
Shan

Weekly Deals Week of Sept 16-22, 2014

2014-09-17T22:14:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Check out this week's Fabulous Weekly Deals. Don't wait too long though, they're only at these prices for a week.

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Which is your favorite? I have to say the gold ribbon is a sleeper. I didn't even realize it was in the catalog till I saw someone use it in a project on-line. Sooo Pretty. I'm also loving the wood elements and MDS download. If you don't have the Label Card Thinlet yet, what are you waiting for? What a great price!!!

Check back in with me soon. I've got some new cards to show you. If you're in the DMV, I still have room in tomorrow night's 2-4-5 class. It features a mix of products from the New Holiday Catalog, the New Annual Catalog and a favorite stamp set from last year that is still available. Did you miss my FREE Project Life Class? Bring 4 -5 pictures with you and I'll let you make a 12 x 12 page for Free. I know you're going to Love what PLxSU can do to help you capture your memories.

Talk to you soon!

Be Safe,
Shan

Love Who You Are / NAC 107

2014-09-16T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. HappyTuesday! I hope you're having a Great week so far. It's time for another sketch challenge with the Nachos and this one has lots of room to play. I got today's stamp set just before convention with the thought of using it for swaps, and I just ran out of time. I've had the thought of this card in my mind for a while now, with a couple different versions floating around up there. I'm really excited with how it turned out. Here's this week's card-

I think this sentiment is so important. It may be had to do, but it is definitely something to strive for. For many years, more than I would like to think about, this has been an issue for me. Adding PTSD to the mix surely didn't help. It is however, something I'm working hard to do on a daily basis. I don't often take my cards and put them up for myself, but I put this one up in a special place, where I could see it every time I'm in my studio. I love how cheery it is, don't you? It just makes me happy!

Here's the sketch we have for you this week-

I took a little liberty with the sketch, but
the bones are still there

Here's a look at the inside-

Before I go, I want to leave you with some more pics of little Nacho and Chili Cheese. Why? Because they're just soooo stinking cute!

Little Nacho is such an Amazing Big Sister! Look how happy she is to be holding C.C. She is so sweet and gentle with her. It amazes me how different from each other. I can't wait to see them grow up together!

Well that's all I have for you today. I hope you liked this week's challenge card and I hope it inspires you to join us. Here's the supply list for this week's card-

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Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's Not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe-
Shan

New Arrivals

2014-09-14T00:48:00.002-06:00

Hey y'all. Have you seen our Newest Arrivals? We have the Awesome Love Story Collection from Project Life x Stampin' Up or PLxSU for short. We also have 2 Brand New Photopolymer Stamp Sets. Don't forget that all orders of $50 or more will get help you earn FREE product with my Loyal Customer program. For all orders of $50 or more (pre-tax) you will get one punch. Once you have 10 punches you get your choice of $50 in product from any of our current product. As an added Bonus, with your first qualifying order, I will add a punch to get you on your way. What will you get with your FREE $50?

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Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's Not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe, Shan

Weekly Deals

2014-09-14T00:29:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Check out our current Weekly Deals. They're only around for a few more days, so don't wait too long. These deals will expire at Midnight on Monday September 15. The New Circle Punch, What's Up Punch and Blushing Bride Bakers Twine are all from our New Annual Catalog.

Don't forget that all orders of $50 or more will get help you earn FREE product with my Loyal Customer program. For all orders of $50 or more (pre-tax) you will get one punch. Once you have 10 punches you get your choice of $50 in product from any of our current product. As an added Bonus, with your first qualifying order, I will add a punch to get you on your way. What will you get with your FREE $50?

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Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time- Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's Not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain. Be Safe, Shan

A Little Kindness and Some Nacho and Chili Cheese / NAC 106

2014-09-09T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! I hope you're having a good week so far. It's Tuesday and of course that means it's time for another challenge with the Nachos. At the end of this post I have some exciting news to share with all of my friends. (That's you!) :) Most of you know that I'm not a big fan of color challenges, just too many options. You might also know that I don't usually go for "Collage" style stamp sets, once again too many choices and not enough structure for me. Soooo, imagine my surprise when I threw this card together and ended up extremely happy with it-

This is not a set I would have purchased, but it was one of our Convention sets and I have to say, I'm seeing a lot of fabulous projects with it. (kind of like Gorgeous Grunge from last year)

Here's this week's color combo-

I think I'm going to be able to make some pretty baby cards with this too. It's just so soft and pretty! I did the inside of the card & the envelope with the sun and little butterfly stamped off twice. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a pic of the inside and the envelope. Sorry about that. :(

Many of you know we have been expecting a New Little Bundle of Joy. I knew my daughter was going to need a big stroller with an 18 month old and a newborn, and little Nacho has been sleeping with me when she comes over, so I was going need somewhere for the little one to sleep. Turns out that a friend of mine, an Origami Owl teammate, had a double stroller and a pack & play she was going to give to Salvation Army and gave it to me instead. How Amazing was that!?! So this card was definitely made for her. I wrote on a sticky note and put that inside the card so she can use it again later.

So for my News-

A few months back, when my nephews found out we were getting another baby, they decided little Nacho's (her parents can't stand when we call her that) :) baby sister was going to need an equally cool name. What did they come up with? Chili Cheese!!! yep, you read that right. Nacho and Chili Cheese. SMH Well, little Chili Cheese arrived last Thursday, 3 weeks early, (induced) and is absolutely perfect. She arrived on Sept 4, 2014 at 11:45 am and weighed in at 6 lbs 13 oz and 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well and so is her Big Sis Nacho, who is already doing an Absolutely Amazing job. Chili Cheese, like most infants sounded a lot like a little kitten when she cried and so Nacho took to calling her "Meow" which at 18 months is still her name for my cats. Whenever little C.C. cries Nacho takes her blanket to her and gives her kisses. Are you just melting or what?!? So here's a few pics of my little darlings-

Sorry, I didn't get to edit this and rotate it but isn't she just precious?

"He-ah, Meow." C.C. was only about an hour old here
and Nacho wanted to share her GiGi (what she calls her blankie that I made her)
with her little sister because she was fussin'

My two little Princesses

I was "kangarooing" with C.C. (skin to skin) to help keep her body temp up
and help with comforting and bonding. She was only about 30 minutes old here.

Well, that's all I have for you this week. I hope you liked my card and the newest family pics.

Here's a list of supplies I used for today's card-

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Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the world. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the rain.

Be Safe,

Shan

To Infinity... NAC #105

2014-09-02T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all. Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a great weekend and if you live here in the US, that you had a wonderful Labor Day to end your Summer. Oh My Goodness! Can you believe Summer is over already!?! Where did it go? It's been a busy one for me and I think the next few weeks are going to be even busier. My daughter is being induced because she is High-Risk and so my Grand-baby #2 arrives on Thursday. This means I've been spending every minute possible with my sweet little Nacho, giving her all the love and attention I can before she's no longer an only. Here's a layout I did last weekend when she stayed over. I decided to use the sketch for this week's Nacho Sketch challenge as a scrapbook page. I also ended up turning it into a Project Life type page as well, that I will try and share later this week. Hope you like it-

The background is from the Nobody's Business MDS digital kit. It went perfect with her little outfit!

Here's this week's sketch-

There's so many possibilities. What will you come up with? I'm sure it will be fabulous and I can't wait to see it!. Be sure to head over to our page and link up so everyone can see.

Thanks so much for taking time our of your busy day to stop by my little corner of the universe. You are very appreciated! Till Next Time-

Remember- Life is often more about the storms than the peace they seek to overwhelm. It's Not about Waiting for the storms to pass, but Learning to Dance in the resin.

Be Safe,

Shan