I've been bitten!!

I admit -- I thought everyone was crazy every time they talked about the "Twilight" book series. I was too old to read about a high school girl who falls in love with a vampire. Seriously!!!

Well, after being coaxed by my friends, I decided to give the first book a try. The title of this entry describes what happened. I've been bitten by the handsome vampire, Edward!!

Reading these romantic, suspenseful novels has become my latest obsession. So if some of you have been wondering where I've been, I've been lost in the small town of Forks, Washington engrossed in vampires and werewolves!!!

I did have to stop reading long enough to prepare for my monthly stamp-a-stack classes. I'll share with you what we made this month -- as soon as I can put down the third book "Eclipse." It looks like it will be another late night reading!!

Easter Stamps Available Now!!

Good morning! Although the Occasions Mini Catalog is not actually released until April 1st, Stampin' Up! has decided to offer the Easter stamp sets included in the mini NOW! You can order them online by going to my Stampin' Up! website HERE and clicking on Shop Now in the top right corner OR just send me an email.

"Show & Tell" Time

I always loved "show & tell" at school. It always made me feel special when I could share something with the whole class and tell them all about my "special" item. I love it so much that I still do it at work!!! I get very excited when I get to share my creations with my girlfriend, Jenny. I come in to work and declare -- "I have show & tell." She loves to look at my creations and is very enthusiastic -- she is my number one fan, LOL!!!

So today is "show & tell." Here are my cards for my month of classes. I have three Stamp-a-Stack classes and I prepare the same cards for each class which makes my prep time easier.

Check them out:

One of my customers wanted funny get well cards.

Recipe:
Pun Fun stamp set, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White CS; Jersey Shore DSP (retired); Basic Black, Brilliant Blue & Going Grey ink; Top Note Die, Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Coluzzle; Stampin' Dimensionals and Blender Pen.

Crazy for cupcakes is still my favorite stamp set so I always like to include a card made with it!

Recipe:
Crazy for Cupcakes and Happy Thoughts stamp sets; Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White CS; Sweet Always DSP; Basic Brown, Regal Rose inks; Real Red Marker and Blender Pen; Chocolate Chip ribbon, Scalloped Circle, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 punches; Stampin' Dimensionals.

This was such an easy card and it uses three Sale-a-Bration items:

Recipe:
Congrats & Polka Dot Punches stamp set; Delicate Dots DSP; Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery & So Saffron CS; Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery & Basic Black ink; Build-a-Brad; Eyelet Border Punch; Certainly Celery ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals

Another Sale-a-Bration card.

Recipe:
Botanical Blooms stamp set; Pink Pirouette DSP; Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke and Whisper White CS; Black Stazon ink, Pink Pirouette ink refill with blender pen; Pretty in Pink ribbon.

Now for a "little pick-up"!!

Recipe:

Loads of Love stamp set; Raspberry Tart DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Kraft and Whisper White CS; Black Stazon, Kiwi Kiss and Cameo Coral ink; Rose ribbon; Paper Piercing Tool; Circle Punches and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Hey, let me know what you think of my "show & tell."