Baby Card

This is a card I made for our new neighbor who had her new little girl shortly after moving in and for a friend who just had her first grandbaby/daughter. I had planned to use the "Nursery Necessities" set, but could not find it, so I use "A New Little Someone" which unfortunately is retired. The words are from "Teeny Tiny Wishes". The color used is Pink Passion which will be retiring on July 1st.

Sr. Center Card

On May 21st I went to the Sr. Ctr. in Colonial Beach again and made cards with the ladies. Well, I cut the paper they chose to fit the stamps they chose and colors and they go from their....they are getting quite creative.

Tried out my new Flowers Die Strip and don't ya' know - it is retiring. :-(

The stamp set used is Asian Artistry (Hostess L1) which is also retiring on July 1st.

You can't see it, but there is glitter along the squiggle line of the brides dress and on her veil. The card was very pretty! Unfortunately, both of these sets have been retired for awhile now.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!

Stampin' Up! ® has made a FABULOUS ANNOUNCEMENT!

Stampin' Up! will be releasing a new COLOR COLLECTION in July 2010. They will be adding 5 BRAND NEW COLORS and BRINGING BACK 10 of the retired In Colors! They have re-organized the color groups (collections) for a totally new look. Many colors will be retiring, but I think you will love the new collection of colors. While we will be sad to see many of our favorites go, we still have time to stock up (I know I will).

Here are the colors we will be saying goodbye to:

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Now take a look at the new line-up to be offered in July (with the new catalog)!

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I LOVE THE NEW COLORS! - Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. (Note: Crumb Cake is the new name for Kraft)

Also note the 10 RETURNING IN COLORS - Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi.

EASTER PROJECT!

I decided to decorate an inexpensive basket and send it to my new step-grandaughter, Carma. The bunny and the chick are made using Stampin' Up!® punches. Unfortunately, I did not have letters the size I needed so I had to use my electronic cutting device for the letters. It is simple, but I love the way it came out. Now to get it mailed to her, I know it will be late, but I think she will still enjoy it. The bunny was inspired by Sue Duffy (with minor changes), not sure where I saw the chick done first.

SPRING PROMOTION!

Stampin' Up!'s ® Two-Step Stampin'® sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from Arpil 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two Step Stampin' set - or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!

117062 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) (W), $39.95
120549 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) (C), $27.95

Plus get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalog:

113824 Greenhouse Garden, Orig. Price- $25.95, Sale Price - $20.76
113734 Fifth Avenue Floral, Orig. Price - $24.95, Sale Price $19.96
111578 Flower Fancy, Orig. Price - $36.95, Sale Price $29.56
113258 Trendy Trees, Orig. Price $17.95, Sale Price $14.36

Contact me to place your order. Call 540-372-2048 or e-mail me or go to my DBWS to place your order yourself.

Sweet Magnolias Celebrate St. Patty's Day Early and Celebrate Jacob's Birthday

Today Betty and I hosted the luncheon for our Sweet Magnolia group at The Blarney Stone Pub. We had a very special guest - my son Jacob. Jacob is home on R&R from Iraq for a few weeks and today was his 20th birthday. He joined me, so that we could spend the time together and so that he could thank the ladies for the cards they have sent him while in Iraq and a package that they just sent to him for his unit. He let them know that when he returned (and it would be there waiting for him) that he was sending it out to a unit in the field, as they do not get a lot of packages. They were happy to hear that. They spoiled him for his birthday. Several chipped in to buy his lunch, one gave him a monetary gift and the QM had brought a birthday cake for him, which was shared after lunch with everyone there. Yum! Again, I had made up treat bags and a mint patty pail for the centerpiece/door prize.

The treat bag for all and mint patty pail centerpiece/door prize.

Jacob with QM Brenda and the Sweet Magnolias

Jacob with his cake and Betty in the background.

This evening we took him and his girlfriend, Tammy out to dinner, his choice of restaurant and he chose one of our favorite - Sakura's Japanese Steakhouse.

Tammy, Jacob, Harold, me (Cindy)

Busy Bees Celebrate St. Patty's Day Early

On March 3rd Bobbie and I hosted the Busy Bee luncheon at The Blarney Stone Pub with an very early St. Patty's Day celebration. We played a left right game that I had written out, passing around a plant yourself little shamrock pot. We had made up some treat bags and gave the centerpieces as door prizes. We had a great time!

L-R: Beulah, Bobbie, Carole, Oneida, Katrina

Here are the treat bags we made up for all and one of the centerpieces (mint patty pail).