Father's Day Project for Dear Old Dad

I just wanted to share with you the project I made for my Father for part of his father's day gift.

This small album is made from wood (could easily be chipboard or other as well) and folds out into this cute accordian that would look great on a mantle or shelf. I have not shown the front page, but the "cover" has some chipboard and other accents that say Love (heart actully) my Father. The final page has a personal note from me. I'd have like to put pictures on both sides to make it reversable, but ran out of time since I needed to mail it. Both sides are covered with the paper however. The first is just an image of my dad and I that says, "together" and the next page, with a picture of home says, "the nicest place to be". The next is an image of my father giving me away at my wedding. Next says, "U r the best". Finally, a picture of my dad, myself and my daughter on my father's last birthday. I felt that it was a good progression of my (his daughters) life and milestones that he was there for and would be proud of. It makes me a bit sentimental to talk about. Anyone have some tissue?

Although I did not make it with this purpose, the albums main colors are those from Stacey's Jewelry Color Inspiration #41 found here. So what the heck right, might as well play! Thanks Stacey, these are so fun and I love this color combo! In fact, I think it is such a great idea to use fun jewelry to find inspriation, it really is all around us.

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Reach for the Stars Sneak Peak

So are you getting excited for the new Stampin' Up! catalog? Well you should be because some of the new stamp sets and papers are fabulous! Here is a sneak peak at one of the new In Colors and some DSP. I used the new Rich Razzleberry Card Stock and Razzleberry Lemonade paper. Isn't it pretty?!

Now this card was layout CASEd (Copied and shared) from Jackie Wright's card club creation found here. Isn't her card cute? Well I LOVED it and had yet to use my new Animal Cracker's stamp set, so why not. Thanks Jackie for the inspiration!

Don't forget about earning some free stamp sets from me, you can find details here.

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From Courtney's Closet #45- Courtney's Playdate

By now you all know how much I LOVE to play the From Courtney's Closet Challenge over at Libby's blog. It is so fun to see cute little Courtney as she grows up and changes, my darling Sophie isn't much older and they both just keep getting cuter!!! Well this week Libby has been gracous enough to allow my little Sophie to be Courtney's playdate! *BIG GRIN*!! Thanks so much Libby, this is so fun!

Sophie is posing here for me at daycare in the morning playing with pop beads. Who knew those still existed?! Anyway, I love this outfit, one of my faves, she has a similar one in pink too. This day though I dressed her in blue, it bring out the color in her eyes. Batt those eyes for Mama, that a girl! ;)

Now, check out the LOVELY, LOVELY card that Libby made. All I can say is W-O-W! I love these flowers, the way they pop out and the bling too! The different blues and green are nice, I like the textured paper and the scalloped edge. It is just fabulous! She certainly put me to shame, but I would expect nothing more from Libby, she is a card making queen! :)



Now here is my little do-dadd. I had fun doing the bottom border of the card, using the SU! Eastern Blooms set and a small leaf punch I had. The flowers were a bit of an experiment using torn and folder paper. I am still not 100% sold on them, but I love the color combo so much in this card I just don't care. :)

So pop on over to Libby's blog and come play with us! We can't wait to see what you make!

I am giving away free stamp sets!

Did you see that subject line above? OK, I am turning 30 this month (and actually feeling good about it)- Happy Birthday to me! :) So I decided to give away some free stamps. Yep, no bluffing, I am giving away some stamp sets that are mine and in my possession, for FREE! I have 5 stamp sets that I am giving away! Some are new and unmounted, some are mounted, but have barely been used, and some are still current sets!! So you're thinking, what's the catch right? Well basically, you have to put in an order between now and June 30th, either with me or online. Here are the details:

• spend $35 on merchandise- get a set of 3 stamps worth $15 (limit 1) none remaining
• spend $45 on merchandise- get an unmounted Sale-a-bration stamp set OR a large background stamp worth $20 (limit 3) - 2 remaining
• spend $75 on merchandise- get a stamp set in the current catalog worth $30 (limit 1)
  

*Important note- this is first come first serve. I will keep the list above updates with what is still available and what is gone. Want to put in a order right now, just let me know! :)

Happy Birthday to me is now Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

Cheers,
Katie

http://www.kbloves2stamp.stampinup.net/
katieannbrooks@gmail.com

A wise man once said...

When all philosophies shall fail, This word alone shall fit; That a sage feels too small for life, And a fool too large for it. -Chesterton, Gilbert Keith

Anyway, I have been seeing a lot of Sage Shadow lately ;), and some lovely brown's too. I think these are such great colors together!

First, I made this b-day card for a co-worker's Grandmother who is turning 99, can you imagine?! Wow, that lady just keeps tickin'! I thought, if I was turning 99, I'd probably be into victorian-like classy prints, so that is why I chose this paper. I'll be sad to see the Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP go. :( I thought the chipboard and flowers were a nice touch and the sentiments just says, "Congrats on getting older and better than ever." Now, if I was 99, I might think that sentiment was a load of crud, because I'd be grumpy and old, but I think that would just be me! ;) Anyway (and more importantly), hope Grandma likes it!

Next, I made this Father's Day card for a friend to give to her dad. Again using that same paper. I used the Branch Out stamp set, which is so fun! I love that little tire swing and the galloshes as well as the other accessories that come with it (a birdie, bird house, butterflies, snowflakes, & leaves)! She said her dad is a bit of a hippy/nature guy, so thought this might work with the tree but also by reminising of childhood with the playful tire swing. I am also loving the distressed edges, who knew the fingers were such good tools! :) Of course, I hope he likes it too!

Anyway, thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come back on Thursday for a fun From Courtney's Closet Challenge, it will be featuring Courtney's playdate Sophie!!! :)

And the winners are.....

Remember this post with a Mellow Yellow challenge and opportunity to win SU! ribbon or blog candy? Well here are the winners! drumroll please......

The random winner for a roll of 1/4" SU grossgrain ribbon of your choice is:

#4 Zack's Nanna with her great card inspired by Sophie's dress! Betty aka ZacksNana said...

What a cute little girl and that dress is precious. I used the two colors from the outfit to create my card. Hope you like it. Happy Birthday

Here's her card:

It really does go great with Sophie's dress!

I have to say, selecting the random winner made my life easier, because choosing a favorite to win the blog candy was hard! But I loved

#2- Jackie's Birds and Blooms- Jackie said-

Another great card, Katie! I love the circle covered in flowers!! I took your challenge and made a card with Yellow!

This one is my favorite because I love the SU! Ppink Flamingo DSP, it is one of my very favorite papers and the yellow in it is bright and cheery! Check it out:

Now, I don't want to discount the other entries because they were fabulous! Just check out Tracey's SWEET baby shower cards. Don't you love the wonderful turtle and owl paper?! I do!!!!!!!

And here is Meredith's lovely and elegant grattitude card. I love the distressed edge ovals and the wording in the backdrop of the closest oval that makes the central image pop!

Please check out all these lovely ladies blogs and see all of their other wonderful creations, trust me, it is worth it!

Now if Betty (Zack's Nanna) and Jackie can contact me with their info, I'll get their prizes in the mail to them! Cheers!

Add a little Mojo to your Timeless Tuesday

Oh what fun I am having! Did I mention how much I love the sun?! Well I do. We are spending our days (after work) at the park or beach and I'm loving it.

Last night I decided to try out the mojo monday challenge and it was fun. Here is the sketch-

I had fun with this one. I love Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP (btw, will be gone after this month so get it now or forever hold your peace!). I think the colors are good for a Father's Day card, but I kept this one blank and it can go for any occassion. My favorite part about this card is the little girl. I bought this stamp from Whipper Snapper Designs because her name is Sofia and my daughter's name is Sophie, I couldn't resist! She actually totes a wagon with a potted flower and kitty, but I went with out that and put flowers from SU!'s Loads of Love behind her, like she is going to suprise you. I think I might give this to my hubby for father's day, wouldn't it be great?! Anyway, I enjoyed this challenge and am loving those courdaroy brads!

This next card is something I was commissioned to make for a co-worker to congratulate her on a promotion. The card is large (6X6) so plenty of signatures can fit on it. She likes gardening and green is her fave color- so that works. I used the Dreams du Joir set that quotes Woodrow Wilson, "We Grow Great by Dreams". I had fun framing the image with folded ribbon behind, the top note die in the backdrop and the little leaves dies in mutiple colors coupled with flowers died So Saffron From the Pretties Kit and the added pearl centers. This is my card for this weeks Timeless Tuesday over at Flourishes- where the challenge is to use frames.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have enjoyed this post and the sunny weather!

TWO DAYS LEFT to enter the Mellow Yellow Blog Challenge found here. Some phat BLOG CANDY is the reward! :)