Check out the OMC!

Check out the new Occassions Mini Catalog that is out!  There are some fabo sets in there!  Can I get a whoop-whoop for Sew Suite please?! 

Right now there is an awesome Filled with Love bundle that goes through Jan. 24th and you get the free bitty buttons when you purchase it.

Enjoy browsing!

You are gifted!

Forgive me for getting philosophical, but I was just musing over the fact that we all have different "gifts" in life.  I know this is no new revelation, but it was one of those "ah-ha moments" for me.  I've likely had it before and I'll likely have it again, but today I am utterly impressed by the people around me.  It is quite extraordinary really and of course what makes the world go round. 

For example, I know I am no writter and my blog posts are likely often boring to you (although I entertain myself to no end!  Mostly by making fun of myself like I am at this very moment!) but I look at my friend Jill's blog about her life (and her adorable daughter) it always so witty and fun to read! Then I skip over to my friend Tirzah's blog and she is such a charazmatic person! I love her spunk and look at the marvelouz pictures she takes!  Then I skip over to Heather's blog on ChicInk and she is making a very sucessful business making beautiful custom wedding invites!   Then there are all the friends inbetween, and although they don't have blogs are just as talented in one way or another...Emily the Sculpey Queen, Larry the Fairy, Lindsay who can always make me laugh (LBP- I say, "that would be like if my Aunt said to me....: and you say, "Um... that would be EXACTLY like that, because it is what I just said!") Krista who continually spreads the MN (Minesotta Nice) and so many more!!!!   All the while, blog after blog, person after person, I am thinking to myself, "I wish I could do that!"  and then I realize, I can't do everything and be everything, that is the whole point and why every one of us is unique in this world. 

So today, I dedicate this post to all you wonderful talented people out there!  This is for the ones I am lucky enough to know and those who I have yet to meet.  Thank you for being you!

Another Happy New Year & Occassions Box

Hello friends!  Just wanted to show you a few more items I've made with my new beloved stamp set Nature Walk!  I can't seem to get enough of this set!  This set will be coming out in SU!'s Occassions Mini Catalog, which starts on Jan. 4th, as will the paper featured in the box called Botanical Gazette. 

First, I have some New Years cards for my friend Rachel.  These colors were just so nice together for me and I love the flower stamp in this set, with the blue it reminds me of a Forget-Me-Not.  Rachel is easy to make stuff for, beacause she just lets me do what I want, creative license!  Thanks Rach!  You'll note I used the same embossing folder (Elegant Lines) that I used on my last card, this is another item I can't seem to get enough of. 

Next is an Occassions Box for another friend's mom.  This box is bigger than the Birthday Boxes and can hold full cards.  Inside are 7 card categories picked out by Carissa (my friend) ranging from birthday to anniversary and a cooresponding card filed in the section.  The main Designer Series Paper and color scheme were also picked by Carissa.  Now you'll note that "forget-me-not" flower again, it works with the motif and the colors and from that I was inspired to call this "Shirley's Forget-Me-Not Box".  So fun, I really enjoyed making this!  What's more is that I get to submit this to Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 62.  My colors aren't exact, but very close.  I always love to play along with Stac when I get the chance, her challenges are so fun!

Thanks friends, hope you enjoy as well.  Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and OMC Sneak Peak

I know that sometimes there is a little slump after the Holidays are over, maybe because not big celebrations are coming up.  Well I am here to tell you different.  This New Years you have a whole new Occassions Mini Catalog (OMC) to look forward to!  YEAH!  I have to tell you, having seen it already, it is a beaut and there are some fun things in there.  I'd like to give you a little sneak peak of a set from the OM called Nature Walk.  This set is very elegant and beautiful, a bit of a vintage-chic thing going on.  Here is a card I am making for an upcoming swap with this set.

Thanks for stopping.  Have a wonderful holiday AND a Happy New Year!

Still searching for that perfect gift?

Well look no further!  I have a few of these delightful birthday boxes left and I just put them up on my new Etsy Page!!! :) 

These are the perfect gift for anyone who likes to remember birthdays and be organized.  This cute and fun hinged tin is bright and adds a nice touch to the home decor in any room!  The best part, it is useful too!  Inside you'll find a filing system from January - December.  Behind each tab are index cards on which you can write the persons name, birthday, likes, dislikes and what gift you gave them the year before.   

I still have a bit more uploading to do, but you can expect more of these boxes and other items on my Etsy Page in the days to come.

Please let me know if you have any questions!  Happy Holidays!

Update 12/16/10- added another birthday box.  For some reason it took me about 4 tries to get a decent photo!  Anyway, I love these little monkey's, so fun, and the colors remind me of a young gril- a tween! :)

All I want for Christmas is...

Do you know that song, "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth"?  So funny!  I think being a mother has made me sillier. Are all parents dorks or does that just run in my family?

That is one of the things I love about being a mom, it is so exciting to experience things for the first time again!  Of course it isn't my first Christmas, or time seeing Santa, but watching my daughter's reaction for the first time is priceless.  It is so fun to see her get all excited!  Sophie keeps asking me, "Can we decorate the tree again?!" :)

My little one is shy though, doesn't like strangers.  Takes to strange men even less than women.  This is all good in "stranger-danger" land, but she wanted to go see Santa for the first time this last weekend.  Hoever,, she wasn't quite up to the task when we got there..... look at her traumatized face!  Poor girl didn't know what to think and didn't say one word to jolly old St. Nick! Ah well, I am sure he gets that alot.

So with that fun little tale, just wanted to share some Season's Greetings cards I made for my friend Sarah.  I just love this non-traditional color combo (Poppy Parade and Bashful Blue).  I also love that little bird with the star stamp, I can't seem to get enough of it.  :)  This is a versatile card that can work for any denomination.

OK, thanks for stopping by, I'll try not to be a stranger and post more.  Before that I'll try to get some cards made, I haven't done MY holiday cards yet!!!

Happy Holidays!

Sneak Peak of FHCRC Craft Fair!

Tomorrow is the big craft fair i was telling you about earlier in the week.  I am super excited and really hope it goes well.  I feel like I have a good stock of stuff (I could always have more but...) so it should be good.  Here are some of the items I'll be selling:

Birthday Boxes- don't know what this is, go back to this post here.

Pendants/necklaces

Cards & Card Bundles

Reindeer & Snowman Poop Treat Bags
Coffee Cup Cozies/Sleeves

and more!

I've include a few pictures of cards that will be in bundles for purchasing. :)  Don't forget to come visit me 9am - 3pm, 900 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle!  Remember that a portion of proceeds goes to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Patient Family Services Fund!