It is here! It is here! (Almost) Get ready to experience the next wave of fun…The Digital Age...My Digital Studio – oh my goodness – you are not going to believe your eyes and what they are seeing on your own monitor. With this fabulous software, you will save money like never before. Remember my motto: “Why print it twice, when you can print it once”…makes sense if you give it a moment. For everyone the advantages to MDS are:

1. For those of you that are not ready to take the next step, you can plan what your project will look like with various colors and embellishments, before you get out your materials.
2. MDS uses Stampin' Up's exclusive colors, stamps, and embellishments. Nice! No guessing!!
3. A great selection of digital stamps come with the program, and more will become available through downloads.
4. You can print your creations at home – in jour jammies if you like! or you can have them professionally printed through our vendor.
5. Scrapbook pages can be printed individually, or
6. You can have an entire book printed and bound.

In addition to scrapbook pages, you can print cards and calendars--perfect for gifts! Come on, fess up…did you ever go on a trip and come back with more pictures than moments in the actual trip? Go ahead, you can say yes, because I have done it myself. No problem for MDS… just pop the photos into the pre-designed layouts, add some text journaling and – The End. Just as if you spent hours and hours on the project by hand. Hybrid it up with some embellishments after it is printed and you are good to show off your vacation scrapbook. Really. It is that easy. I am in the process of becoming a Certified My Digital Studio Demonstrator and will walk you through every step of the way in creating your very own My Digital Studio project. Watch for its arrival on October 1, 2009. Schedule your next party for October, November, or December and have a chance to earn the MDS Software for HALF PRICE… Go to my website and email me to schedule your next gathering and watch for the samples…

Introducing Samantha...our newest little furbaby

Isn't she just the cutest? Spent the week on the beach with me making cards, scrappin, taking naps. Yep...she helped make kits, ate fresh salmon, watched CSI NY and kept us up all night because she still hadn't figured out that we really nee sleep. Later

Purse-onally Perfect Notes Class

We will create our stationary set using the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set and the beautiful Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper. Our accent colors are Very Vanilla, Kraft and Note Quite Navy. Note: picture is for example only. Colors will change. October 24, 2009 - 1:00 PM at the Panera Bread on Ulmerton Road in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Let me know if you are visiting our wonderful city and would like to join in!! You can leave me a comment and I will get in touch with you!

Do you think I LOVE the Build A Bear line from Stampin Up???

Could not resist! Isn't he cute??

Beary Beary Fun!!!

Here are some cards I designed for my Stampers Club...we meet once a month...they LOVED the Build-A-Bear additions to the Stampin' Up! Line of product. Can't ya just tell??? Want to see more? Go here and see all the fun the ladies had!!

Start Your Business for Only $85!

THAT'S RIGHT!! Only $85 and you too can be having as much fun earning money as I am...During August, Stampin' Up! is offering an easy, inexpensive way to start your own stamping business, with a "mini starter kit." The kit includes the six new In Color ink pads, a package of In Color cardstock, a package of Whisper White cardstock, the For All You Do stamp set and all the business forms you need to get started. This is a great option for those who already own several products, and there's never been a better time to make some extra money. Click here to learn more about the special, and feel free to email or call me with any questions.

Laura - The Stampin' Soldier

So - I have "adopted" this Soldier serving in Afghanistan. I have been following her blog for almost the entire time she has been blogging, and saw that she LOVES Basic Grey 6x6 pads and all the stuff that matches. I just had to send her some...went online to BG and sent one of everything. Mainly because they ship to APO and FPO addresses, and alot of other online stores do not. Why, I could not hazard a guess. It seems to me that they would, should, and should be ashamed that they don't - but that is another soap box for another time. Aren't these soldiers the ones protecting us??? Why wouldn't ANYONE want to send something to one of them. It's not like they have a Mikes or a Joann's on the corner of SCUD Missile Lane and IED Blvd... So, mosey on over to Laura's blog and see her beautiful cards. Following this soldier's blog will make you feel good. Best part of it...her husband, Vince, is also stationed over there and he makes cards, too. Manly, yes, but I like them, too. No bows. Just Ace of Spades kinda cards. Thanks for visiting!

Back from CHA - Orlando

What a fabulous time I had. Can't begin to tell you all the goodies I saw. Spent a bit of cash and made two trips to the car. A feat in itself, since the parking was in another part of the universe, and I am to impatient to wait for the shuttle...logic: walking is good exercise, so just do it... Spent the night and went back for classes and more "walking" LOL...here are two of the make and takes I enjoyed. We even got to keep the stamp set from Taylored Expressions. Very cute and just in time...I am on a "little birdie" kick, and can't get enough "birdie" stamps. I really liked the one we made using the Quickutz border...the colors were so "me". Thanks for visiting.

Tim Holtz Rocks!!

Tim Holtz and Ruban Rouge - what a combo...took his classes on the 25th - most of you know I am not a class taker - and I really enjoyed myself. Learned a few tips and created some wonderful pieces. Might have to take more of his classes...here's a sample of what we made... On the way to CHA this Friday...such an addict...but at least I am not alone. Tee Hee

Paint Shop Pro Ultimate is Fab!!

I came across this old picture of my son when he was about 3 years old. (That would be 32 years ago...) Just was sick at the condition of it and thought I could repair it. With a few clicks, it's good as new. I love PSP and all its gadgets!!

Flower Fancy

This card was designed using both the masking technique and the Stamp-A-Majig from Stampin Up! I used the beautiful Flower Fancy Stamp Set featured in the 2009 Spring and Summer Idea Book (pg 80) along with the new In Colors featured in the 2009-2010 Fall and Winter Idea Book. These are the most fabulous colors of Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo. The images are stamped on my all time favorite Whisper White and embellished with a beautiful white Organza Ribbon and bow. Thanks for looking!

Watercolor Class Sneekie Peekie

Hope to see you on the 17th of July at the Panera Bread on Ulmerton...(across from Franklin Templeton and Raymond James)...Saint Petersburg!! Fabulous new designs using the Me and Carrie Lou Stamps I bought from Violettes in Lakeland. Had to make the trek there and am I ever glad I did. Love that shop. When I win the lotto, my shop will be like hers...wish me luck and see ya at Panera Bread!!

The Stampin' Up! Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion

1. Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion is going to be coming up soon from June 1-30, 2009
2. Customers who place an on-line product order from $250-$399.99 will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
3. Customers who place an on-line product order of $400 or more will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars. That is just $200 for you and $200 for your friend...you will each get $35 free merchandise dollars. One order will do it!!
4. With the release on June 1 of Stampin' Up!'s Last Chance Stamps and Accessories (formerly referred to as "retired"), you can stock up on your favorites and earn additional hostess free merchandise with the Summer Fun Promotion
5. NOTE: All hostess benefits are available with an individual on-line customer order.

Alaska Cruise Countdown...5 days!

I love this picture...isn't he cute. Must keep in mind that although he looks all warm and fuzzy...I CAN NOT HUG him. Doesn't it look like he is just waiting for a big ol' hug and kiss??? The Oh My Crafts! Scrapbooking Cruise to Alaska is so close I can almost feel the cold. Can't wait!

Thanks A Bunch

Isn't this the cutest card...cased from those on SCS website. Ladies at the Cards and Conversation with Liz on Tuesday made this card and I can tell you everyone had a different look to them. Everyone enjoyed making this card.

The Occasions Mini Is Finally Here!

The Occasions Mini Is Finally Here! You will hardly be able to contain yourself when you see the beautiful catalog. Order online, Order over the phone, Order via email - ethogers@earthlink.net... but just order and be nice to yourself with a freebie from page 208 in the Spring and Summer Idea Book. Thanks!!

Fabulous Watercolors...

The watercolor class is filling up nicely. Check your email for your evite and join us on the 10th for my Tinsel and Embossing Watercolor class at Panera Bread. You will have a so much fun...look at my samples! I plan on submitting thest to Oh My Crafts Cruise Contest in May...keep your fingers crossed.

Out To Loot

Some friends and I participated in the Tampa Bay Scrapbook Treasure Hunt and one of the contests was a "Cover Your Cover" contest - this is my design. I think it turned out pretty good. The winner for this contest wins by the number of votes her particular cover gets from those viewers of the website where these submissions are posted. Go there, ladies and gents, and VOTE for ME...I think mine is the best, but then, I would. You can see that the pirates have left the ship and are out to lunch...oops...out to loot....BWAHAHAHA...it is done completely with the Silhouette and inks. Lots of good prizes this year...will let you know what I win.

Tinsel Embossing and Watercolor Class

I am so thrilled about this technique...Please join me at Panera Bread on Ulmerton Road (Saint Petersburg, FL) on Friday, April 10 at 6:30. This is a fabulous technque and I know you are going to absoutely love it. Click on the comments and email me with any quesions and I'll get right back with you.

Aren't these just the cutest?

I fell inlove with this die from Stampin Up! and had to stop making these cute little bags long enought to post this picture. We'll be making these at my "I Am A Big Shot" gathering on the 18th! Can't wait! The die is on page 195 of the Stampin Up! 2009 Spring and Summer Catalog. 114519 Bag w/ Scallops. Hop on over to my Stampin Up! Website and order one for yourself. Happy Easter To You!