Ruff Life

Handmade Gift

2012-01-11T06:16:00.000-08:00

I know Christmas was a few weeks ago but I just had to share. I did finish one handmade gift! The above table runner was a gift for my mom and I think it's just perfect for her coffee table!

Final Table

2011-12-18T09:31:00.000-08:00

I set up my final Swing Choir table yesterday. The only request was that the table be red and gold. I think it really came together! I created the ornament wreath yesterday morning on a whim and I'm sure glad I did! I love the way it sparkles when the lights are down and the candles are lit. The red dishes, I borrowed from my sister-in-law and the rest I already had. This has been such a fun event every year - I'm happy to have been a part of it!

The end of an era

2011-12-15T06:20:00.000-08:00

For the past 6 years I've been decorating at least one table for our local high school's Swing Choir Christmas dinner/production. Through the years I've decorated as many as 3 tables in a year. The dinner is a fundraiser for the group and each student hosts a table which includes selling 8 tickets and decorating a table. Six years ago I volunteered to help decorate a friend's table and have been doing it ever since. This year it comes to an end as I'll be decorating my last table for her beautiful daughter who will be graduating this spring. (As a side note - it started with her oldest daughter who graduated 2 years ago.) I'll be sure to post pictures of the final table but here's a quick look back on a few tables from the past.

A Handmade Holiday...

2011-12-11T10:10:00.000-08:00

I had the best of intentions this year to make all my Christmas gifts. As I look at the calendar and the list of projects to complete I've come to the realization that not everyone will receive a handmade gift. This is not the end of the world but I have already started planning for next year! I WILL have a Christmas where all my gifts are handmade. In an effort to achieve this, I've signed up for a few classes (this way I know projects will actually be started and completed). The photo above is one of my projects for next year. I haven't decided who will receive this super cute clutch but I have a few ladies in mind...

I'll post pictures of this year's handmade gifts after Christmas - no peeking here!

Stockings

2011-12-07T18:17:00.000-08:00

I love paper crafting but I do sew on occasion as well. This is my latest project. My sister-in-law and I took a quilting class recently at the Quilting Bee in Spokane. This is a Buggy Barn pattern and my favorite way to create a quilt! I'm making table runners from this pattern and will post the finished project soon (they're going to be Christmas gifts).

Grateful

2011-12-07T17:51:00.000-08:00

One of the two cards we made at a workshop in October (the other card didn't make it home...). I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Spice Cake DSP it's so versatile. It's in the holiday mini so I stocked up for the future. (wink)

I {heart} Coffee!

2011-12-07T17:44:00.000-08:00

The coffee sleeve was workshop make and take from a few weeks ago. The sleeve is a no-sew project and makes the perfect gift for teachers, coaches, book club members and more! The mug warmer I made for the hostess of a dinner party I attended on Saturday (I included Starbucks hot chocolate mixes in the mug too). It's almost a no-sew; I stitched in the ribbon but the rest was all done with Stampin' Up's fabric adhesive roll.

Christmas Cards

2011-12-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

I did it again and let time slip away! Life has been busy but fun-filled with family & friends. I was able to squeeze in one last class before the end of the year. There is a quick pic. of the cards we made last night. All of the designs are from Stampin' Up catalogs - we have fabulous designers at the home office!

Spice Cake

2011-10-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since my last post! I thought I would post a couple of the cards from my last class. I LOVE the Spice Cake DSP in the Holiday Mini so I knew it was a must use! As always, we had a fabulous class. And I won't wait 2 months to post again!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

2011-08-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

Because you always need a birthday card -we'll be making all 5 of these cards at my Sept. card class! Fun, Fun!!!

May Page of the Month - Polka Dots & Stripes

2011-07-23T16:13:00.000-07:00

I realize the title says May Page of the Month and it's almost the end of July. But here it is better late than never! (smile)

cheers!

2011-07-23T16:11:00.000-07:00

This is one of many projects I'm working on this weekend. This is an example of a "goodie bag" for a client whose hosting a bridal shower. I wanted something that was easy reproduce but was still fun and coordinated with the theme of the shower. Once the design is approved I'll be making 20 or so of these cuties!

Open House

2011-07-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

A couple Sundays ago I was a vendor at an Events Trade Show in Ellensburg, WA and I thought it would be fun to share part of my booth. I had a great time - got to see old freinds and meet new people. I even received 3 on site orders for custom made peices (pictures to come). All in all it was a fun day!

The NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

2011-07-01T06:36:00.000-07:00

It's here - and let me just say it was worth the wait! This year's catalog is full of old favorites and new must haves. Click on the image above (or to the right) to download your copy today. If you'd like a hard copy please contact me through my website http://www.dhammond.stampinup.net/

Happy Shopping!

Make & Take (Mojo194)

2011-06-09T06:30:00.000-07:00

I have a workshop tonight for a lovely group of women. This is one of the cards they will be making tonight (they requested 2 cards - this isn't their first time at the rodeo). I used this week's mojo monday sketch and tweaked it just a little - I love how fun this card turned out and may have to use it again at another workshop!

Card Recipe:

Paper - Play Date DSP, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron & Whisper White Card Stock

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Stamps - Birthday Bliss

Embellishments - Basic Rhinestones, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, 1" circle punch

Big Shot - Square Lattice Embossing Folder

June Card Class Cont.

2011-06-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 of the 5 cards we made on Sunday - the basic theme is having a backgroung stamp. They are fun and simple - which is just the way I like my stamping. (One card is in post below and the other didn't make it cleanly out of class - it happens)

You'll find a very similar version of this card in the Summer Mini Catalog - perfect when the creative juices aren't working at full capacity.

The basic layout for this card is in this month's Stampin' Success - Stampin' Up really does make being a Demonstrator easy!

June Card Class

2011-05-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

Sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making next Sunday at my monthly stamp class.

This card has a super cute inside but that's "secret" - ok not really I just couldn't get a picture of it without the card falling over (a little windy here today). All of the class cards will have this color scheme - pear pizzaz, pumpkin pie, pacific point, daffodil delight, melon mambo. I'll post all the cards next Sunday. (smile)

April Page of the Month

2011-05-05T06:09:00.000-07:00

Here is April's page of the month scrapbook design. I needed a little color this month and have been on a flower kick with all my paper crafting. Hopefully this is just enough to spring to get you through this gray weather we've been having. Have fun picking out the pictures you'd like to highlight with the simple yet fun design.

It's National Scrapbooking Month!

2011-05-02T06:26:00.000-07:00

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up wants to help you celebrate! Click here to see SU's special offer - you'll want to take advantage of this one for sure!

Mother's Day & Spring Cards

2011-04-26T19:19:00.000-07:00

Here are just a couple of the cards for we made in my class last Saturday. It was lots of fun!

Color Throwdown #138

2011-04-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

This week's Color Throwdown is navy, white and a color of your choice. I love navy as a neutral - in cards and clothing - it's a great alternative to black! So this challege was right up my alley. One of my favorite DSPs from the Occasions Mini is the Springtime Vintage DSP and I couldn't resist using it in this challenge. I added the accents of baja breeze and so saffron to bring it all together. I used this card in my monthly stamp class yesterday and it was a huge hit!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T08:43:00.000-07:00

I've neglected by blog recently... but I have been busy with projects! These cute little Easter baskets (made using the Fancy Favor Big Shot die) were great fun to make at my Easter Class in March.

PPA86 - Embossing

2011-03-27T12:41:00.000-07:00

This week's Pals Paper Arts challenge is embossing. I finally ordered the square lattice embossing folder and it arrived on Friday - perfect timing! Last night after I spent the day cutting paper and putting kits together for my upcoming classes, workshops, & scrapbook club I sat down and stamped just for me. While I spend lots of time in my craftroom I don't always have the luxury of just stamping "for the fun of it". I had been using the Sweet Summer sale-a-bration stamp set early in the day to create super cute mini Easter baskets (pictures to come). That's when the idea for this card popped into my head. I love how "happy" the card turned out. I have the perfect someone in mind to be the recipient of this card and I can't wait to give it to her.

Butterfly Bliss

2011-03-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

Here are two of the three cards we made at a "mom's night out" class last night. It was great fun! Stamps, wine, good food and great conversation - a good time was had by all! I love the new Springtime Vintage DSP and it pairs perfectly the Bliss butterfly. The layout is simple enough for a beginner but has enough "little" details to please any paper crafter.

Page of the Month "Lucky You" & Stampin' Celebration Challenge #43

2011-03-16T06:49:00.000-07:00

Every month I do a simply layout out for my scrapbook club. I knew I wanted March's pages to be green but I didn't want them to be overly St. Patty's Day feeling - I loved the combination of green and brown on the Stampin' Celebration challenge and used it for my color inspiration. Using the Woodland Walk DSP, card stock in Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake along with my Big Shot I was able to create a super simple page. I added the four leaf clover stamp from the Sale-A-Bration set "So Happy for You" along with a little Color Spritz effect to add a little depth. I used a Gold Glitter Brad as the center of the flower - my own pot-o-gold inspiration. I love the subtle nod to St. Patty's Day without being over the top.

PPA84 - Spring

2011-03-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

I'm hoping that Spring will be here soon. (Actually I'd be more than happy if we could just skip straight to summer.) For the last week or so it's been raining - not something us eastern Washingtonians are used too - so the snow is mostly gone and all of our hibernating lawns are being exposed. I think that's where my inspiration for my card came from. When putting together my "Spring" card I was drawn to multiple shades of green but it didn't feel quite right until I popped a little blushing bride in with it. This card feels so much like Spring to me - a little dirty & messy, with a hint of color showing through.

PPA 83 - Color Challenge

2011-03-07T20:35:00.000-08:00

This week's Pals Paper Arts challenge is a color challenge and it's colors I love using so I am excited! Baja Breeze is one of my newest favorites, Crumb Cake is a classic neutral and Soft Suede is the perfect accent color and the ink color I use most. I have been creating a lot of distressed or rustic looking projects lately and this one is no different. I just love this paper from the Springtime Vintage DSP collection and couldn't resist using it as my inspiration for this card. As I was working on my layout for this card I glanced over at my open Occasions Mini and saw a layout on pg. 14 that caught my eye and decided to use it as a rough template for this card. This is one of the things I love about all of Stampin' Up's catalogs - not only are they full of wonderful products but they are packed full of fabulous projects!

Handmade Gift Wrap

2011-03-05T18:26:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago I was visiting my family who live on the other side of the state (Seattle) and had a belated birthday celebration for me. My nephews (3yrs & 18 months) made the above wrapping paper for my gift. What a clever idea - nice work sis! It made the gift extra special. Since it's crafty and handmade I had to post it!

February Class - Stationary Project

2011-02-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

Today is my monthly class and I thought I would share what we're creating. I think my ladies are going to have a great time!

Here is the link for the box - Stamping 411

Oh My Goodness - I was nominated!

2011-02-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

I originally created my blog to share what was going on in my world (travel, cooking, projects, etc) - then I joined Stampin' Up in the summer of 2009 and my blog morphed into a showcase of current projects and challenge designs. I love being part of the paper crafting blog-o-shere. How can you not love peaking at incredibly talented bloggers to seek inspiration. This award is a great way to share a few of those blogs with you! I'm completely honored to have been nominated for this award! Thank you to my aunt, upline and friend Tara Bilbao who nominated me - her creations are goreous if you haven't checked out her blog you need to!

The Liebster Blog Award is given to bring new blogs to light. It's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient of this award I must share the love and pay it forward by:

1-Creating a post where I blog about the Liebster award & reveal my 3-5 blog picks
2-Let the honorees know that I selected them
3-Copy & paste the blog award on my blog

Here are my nominations:
Pam Giudici - Wacky Whippet Stamper
Lori Rider - The Diva Stamper
Gretchen Barron - Inspiration In Action

While I don't know any of these women personally I love their creations and find inspiration in all their designs. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us!

Stamping Royalty - Marker Challenge

2011-02-19T10:14:00.000-08:00

Stamping Royalty is having a marker challenge this week. I have slowly been collecting Stampin' Ups markers. I love that they color coordinate - like all there products. One of my favorite tools is the Color Spritzer Tool! When I was a kid I remember using paint brushes and straws to create the same effect. The tool is so easy to use and you get this great splatter effect. I'm a big believer in keeping it simple; not only in my cards and crafts but in my home, closet, and cooking. So with this challenge I kept it simple. I used the Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive markers to create this card. I colored the flower from the Hello Again stamp set (Sale-A-Bration set) and outlined it with Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink (it's hard to see in the photo). I used the Spritzer tools to create the splatter effect, then added a couple brads and the striped grosgrain ribbon - it was quick and simple to create but I love the finished look.

Page of the Month & Stamping Royalty Challenge #58

2011-02-14T13:01:00.000-08:00

I have a page of the month club and here is this month's Valentine's Day layout. I love this paper! It was so fun and easy to create a design with. My scrapbooking philosophy is keep it simple and let the page highlight you photos. I thought this was also a perfect fit for Stamping Royalty's Hearts, hearts, and hearts challenge.

4 in 1: PPC #34, SSC #190, PPA #80 & Shelli's Challenge

2011-02-13T12:08:00.000-08:00

Today I'm spending the entire day in my craftroom - HEAVEN!!! I have been out of the challenge loop and thought "why not start my day off with a few." While browsing a variety of challenge sights I came across the Pals Paper Arts Challenge of "Vintage" (which is a little outside my normal style), Stamping 411's layout challenge, The Paper Players Color Challenge and Shelli's Sale-a-Bration Challenge. So I thought let's put them all together to see what I can come up with. I have my monthly class coming up and we're going to create stationary kits and I want cards that was sentiment free. I'm really happy with the way this card turned out and I'm going to use it to build 3 more cards for our kits; I'll vary the colors but I think I'll keep everything else the same. I know my ladies will love it! (We may add vintage tags with initials on them to the mini safety pin in the class - we'll see)

Supply List:
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
DSP - First Edition (occasions mini)
Stamps: Bliss (sale-a-bration), Wonderfully Worn
Ink - Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Markers - Soft Suede, Sahara Sand
Embellishments - Vintage Trinkets, Basic Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim, Linen Thread
Adhesive - SNAIL adhesive, Anywhere Glue Stick, Stampin' Dimensionals

Things I love!

2011-02-08T17:54:00.000-08:00

A little more about me... The year after I graduated from high school and the year before I started college I lived in France as a Rotary foreign exchange student I called a small town on the Atlantic coast home; St. Gilles Croix de Ville to be exact. I have so many wonderful memories and the experience has shaped who I am today. So for this entry, the thing I love is France! I was able to return 10 years later with a group of fabulous ladies. We stayed for 2 weeks - a week in Paris (one of my very favorite places on earth) and then we rented a car and drove to my stay with one of my host families and then off the beautiful city of Amboise. There is a magic to this country - I will always have a special place in my heart for the people, culture and food of France. Gros Bisous aux tous!

(the photos above I took on my last trip - the Eiffle Tower and Notre Dame)

Be My Valentine?

2011-01-31T13:46:00.000-08:00

This pillow box die cut is my new favorite! I love it because it's simple, cute and so versitile. I've made 4 different designs for Valentine's so far - I just can't help myself! We made this one at my Valentine's Day class this past weekend. I love the oversized bow - it adds a little whimsy and fun.

PPA 76 - Simple & Sweet Hostess Gift

2011-01-30T15:56:00.000-08:00

I have a workshop on Wednesday night and needed a cute hostess favor. I used an idea from this month's Stampin' Success and made an envelope pocket. I'll fill it with a little chocolate and a couple cute Valentine's Day pencils. I know my hostess will love it! I'm pretty sure the ladies attending will want to learn to make these for themselves - I haven't decided if I want to demo it or use to book another workshop. We'll see as I get ready for the workshop today what else I through in the mix.

It time to Sale-A-Brate!

2011-01-26T06:42:00.000-08:00

Stampin' Up's Sale-A-Bration event started on Jan. 25th! This is the best promotion of the year! The basics: for every $50.00 spent you'll be able to choose a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Products include stamps, paper, embellishments, and my digital studio downloads. Don't miss out on this fabulous promotion! This is also a great time to be a hostess - there are extra hostess benefits. Contact me to find out how you can take advantage of this year's Sale-A-Bration.

January Page of the Month

2011-01-24T17:22:00.000-08:00

Instructions coming...

Simply Adorned Ornament

2011-01-24T12:32:00.000-08:00

Front

Back

In a post below, I talked about my annual crafting weekend. This year one of the ladies asked if we would all make a Christmas oranment for her tree (a tradition of hers). We thought this was a fabulous idea and we should each make a total of 5 ornaments - one for each of us. I kicked around a couple ideas but thought when it came to an ornament that would last for years and be a keepsake it needed to be made out of something that could withstand a little abuse. I knew I had to use Stampin' Up's Simply Adorned Charms - they are beautiful and would allow me to paper craft but keep it protected. Above is the final design (there were many). I'm very pleased with the finished ornament and may have to do a few more for Christmas gifts this year! You can see 4 or the 5 ornament project in my post below - I love that each one is a reflection of the person who created it. If you have a group of crafty women in your life this is a wonderful way to share your talents and create memory that will last for years to come.

Color Throwdown #125

2011-01-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

I love this Pillow Box die cut - and it's the perfect size for a little Valentine's Day treat for a teacher, co-worker, or friend. At my monthly stamp class we're making a handful of Valentine's Day themed pillow boxes in a variety of designs. I thought the colors of this week's color throwdown were perfect for this class. I do realize color throwdown is usually cards but I couldn't resist posting this one.

Recipe:

Stamps - Filled with Love

Ink - Crumb Cake (formerly known as kraft)

Paper - Blushing Bride, Patterned DSP, Certainly Celery (sub. for pear pizzaz)

Punches - Heart Small, 3/4" circle, Decorative Label Extra-large

Embellishments - Linen Thread, Taffeta Ribbon (Certainly Celery)

Big Shot - Pillow Box die

Things I love!

2011-01-21T21:07:00.000-08:00

My goal this year - on this blog - is not only to share my love of crafting and Stampin' Up but to share more about myself and the other things I enjoy and spend time doing. The first thing I thought I would share is my love of TV. I'm not just talking a few shows - I LOVE TV! If you asked anyone who knows me they'll say the same thing. I thought I would share some of the shows I'm watching/DVR-ing currently.

How I Met Your Mother
Rules of Engagement
Castle
NCIS
The Good Wife
Big Bang Theory
Wipeout
Royal Pains
White Collar
Fairly Legal - Brand New and it's going to be a good one!
House
Bones
Dinners, Drive-ins & Dives
Martha Stewart
And I'm looking forward to Mr. Sunshine with Mathew Perry starting in Feb.
Old Stand-Bys:
Frasier
QVC

I'm sure I'm missing a couple (and it's not complete since there are summer series that aren't airing currently) but these are all great and worth watching if you're looking for something new.

Annual Crafting Weekend!

2011-01-21T20:38:00.000-08:00

(Mandy, Kathi, Carolyn - my mom, Me, Heather)

Last weekend was our 6th annual crafting weekend. A tradition that started the in 2005 (the year of my wedding) when my best friend (Heather) and her mom (Kathi) traveled to Vancouver, WA to go shopping for a maid of honor dress and fun girl time. Mother Nature had other plans - we became "stranded" due to freezing rain. We were able to make it to Craft Warehouse a few blocks away for "supplies" and then hunkered down at my mom's house. That weekend Heather and I learned to knit as we all watched a marathon of 24. We had such a wonderful time we decided we needed to do it again - and the tradition was born. The weekend has evolved over last six years. It is usually a weekend of learning - we each bring a craft project to teach to the group. We've learned so many different techniques for beading, stamping, sewing, and more! This year there were two requests one from Kathi - a handmade ornament (one for everyone) and one from the two young moms of the group - a weekend of scrapbooking. The weekend was fabulous as always!

Our ornaments (minus one)

"Where the Magic Happened"

My crafting buddy - Miss Hannah (Mandy's daughter)

Handmade 2011

2011-01-09T14:43:00.000-08:00

My goal for 2011 is to make handmade gifts for all birthdays and Christmas. Here are my first handmade gifts:

front side

back side

(I think I might have to make myself one)

I also made a sticker book for a special 3 year old using Stampin' Up's 5x5 sketch book. Here is it - I used Melon Mambo & Pretty in Pink as my color pallet

Christmas Thank You

2011-01-08T09:28:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful Christmas season! I hope you all enjoyed yours as well! The above photo is of my thank you cards for Christmas. It was super simple to create and I wanted to share. This simple layout could easily be altered to fit any style. Have fun and make it your own. Below is my supply list to get you started.

Stampin' Up's Note Cards - you receive 20 whisper white cards & evelopes for $5.95 (#107311), the "Thank You" is from the Because I Care stamp set (level 1 hostess set), Cherry Cobbler card stock, Deck the Halls DSP (from the holiday mini), Very Vanilla 3/8" taffeta ribbon, Decorative Lable - my new favorite punch! $16.95 (#120907), 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large punch, Ticket Corner Small punch, Basic Pearls, Anywhere Glue Stick and Stampin' Dimensionals.

December Page of the Month

2011-01-08T08:46:00.000-08:00

The Occasions Mini is here!

2011-01-05T22:24:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I hope you are well rested and recovered from the holiday season.

It’s hard to believe that I can get so excited over a new catalog but it happens every time one is released! And let me just say that when I received my Occasions Mini Catalog Stampin’ Up did not disappoint. I can’t wait for you to see all the incredible new products in this mini catalog – contact me for your own copy or click here to see it online.

My first stamp class of 2011 is on Sunday, January 23rd at 2PM – space is limited so be sure to let me know if you’d like to attend. This class will be our Valentine’s Day class. I can’t wait to show you our project! It involves one of my favorite things, the Big Shot die cut machine by Sizzix – a must have for the serious paper crafter. We’ll also be using Stampin’ Up’s designer series paper, rubber stamps, color coordinating inks, and fabulous embellishments.

November Page of the Month

2010-11-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Sneak Peak - Chirstmas Card Class & Color Throwdown

2010-11-14T09:20:00.000-08:00

There is a card on the cover of Stampin' Success that caught my eye - it's so simple yet elegant with white on white. When creating cards for my Christmas class I knew I wanted to put my own spin on the card layout and here's what I created. It also uses this week's color throwdown colors too.

Fabulous Resource - 2010 Idea Book & Catalog

2010-11-09T17:07:00.000-08:00

If you’re having troubles getting your creative juices flowing a few great places to seek inspiration are blogs, social networking, and publications – the Stampin’ Up Idea Book & Catalog for example is a great place for inspiration. I have been guilty of thinking of my catalog as strictly that – a catalog that houses all the fabulous paper, tools and supplies on my wishlist but that’s not all - it’s a great creative resource! Open any page and you’ll see project ideas that you may want to duplicate or seek inspiration from. I have tried to incorporate this into my activities and workshops so that those in attendance can see why the catalog is a must have tool!

If you’re still finding it difficult and are more of a co-dependent stamper (no worries I’m a co-dependent sewer). I host a month class that you can attend or you can host a workshop in your own home. I bring all the supplies you need – all you have to do is loosely follow my instructions.

Stampin’ should be fun and like anything else we do in life the more we practice the better we become! Remember to have fun and even the best stampers have do-overs.

Time to Give Thanks

2010-11-02T21:20:00.000-07:00

Fall is my favorite time of year and it has my favorite holiday - Thanksgiving! I've always loved Thanksgiving but as an adult I've really come to enjoy it and look forward to hosting my family in my home. In honor of this month of Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun to list something I'm thankful for everyday. So to catch up here are two things I'm thankful for:
1. A large, loving and supportive family
2. My wonderful husband

October Page of the Month

2010-10-19T17:26:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Success Inspired

2010-09-29T17:16:00.000-07:00

As a Stampin' Up independent demonstrator I receive a monthly magazine called Stampin' Success it's full of ideas, stories and inspiration. I loved the card on this month's front cover so I decided to recreate it with my own twist. I actually used this card at a recent workshop - the layout is simple and versatile.

Afterthoughts

2010-09-21T17:13:00.000-07:00

For the month of September I have tried to use the Play Date designer series paper for all my projects and workshops. This was the card we created at my last workshop - so fun and simple. I think this layout would be perfect for Christmas - check pack I'll post that creation soon.

Card Recipe

Stamps:

Afterthoughts - level one hostess set

Ink:

Soft Suede - one of my very favorites

Crumb Cake

Card Stock:

Baja Breeze

Crumb Cake

Whisper White

DSP:

Play Date

Embellishments:

1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive

Linen Thread

Silver Brad

Adhesive:

SNAIL

mini glue dots

sticky strip - another fav!

Page of the Month

2010-09-20T17:16:00.000-07:00

The white 4x6 are place holders for photos. I think it would be cute with 3x2 school sized photos on these pages. Click on the photos below to see larger more detailed versions. If you have a questions let me know either in the comment section or via email.

Priceless

2010-09-07T17:06:00.000-07:00

I had a workshop last week and for many reasons needed a card idea that was quick, easy, demonstrated a couple techniques but didn't need many supplies. I know this sounds like a lot to ask but I knew it was possible. I turned to my Idea Book & Catalog for inspiration and I found it! (on page 134 - if you're wondering) I have had the Priceless set since I became a demonstrator last summer but rarely use it - so why not try it out for a workshop? I saw the card with 3 hearts and thought "it's perfect!" but I'll use a stamp I can use a punch with and here is what I created:

Greenhouse Gala

2010-08-23T17:55:00.000-07:00

Sunday was my monthly class and this was one of the 2 cards we created. As always the ladies had a great time and are loving the new products - no one can resist a little bling!

Sunday - Sneak Peek

2010-08-18T22:13:00.000-07:00

The 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog is filled with so many beautiful things - here are a few.

Stamping 411 - Sketch

2010-08-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Greenhouse Gala is the theme of this month's stamp class. This will be one of the cards my ladies get to create. I took the layout from the Stamping 411 challenge sketch.

3 Challenges in 1

2010-07-31T16:41:00.000-07:00

I took this week's Stamping 411 Sketch, Stampin' Royalty's KISS challenge, & SPCC color challenge and put it all into one card! Here's what I came up with. I love how simple yet elegant it turned out.

PPA 53 Monochromatic - Purple

2010-07-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

I feel a little rusty - I haven't participated in a challenge in quite a while and this one was definitely a challenge! I don't gravitate to purple so that was challenge # 1 and I wanted to step outside by normal style - challenge # 2. If you look through my blog you'll start to see that I tend to lean towards nice clean crisp images and lines. With this card I tried something a little different. I used markers to color the stamp creating a distressed image. I also tore the edges of the paper to make it look worn as well as adding a little crumb cake ink to the edges of all the layers. The basic concept for that card was taken from one of the make & takes and the Stampin' Up Convention I attended a little over a week ago - it was great fun, look for more fun things to come from what I learned!

Obsessed with 3x3 cards!

2010-07-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

I have fallen in love with 3x3 cards and at my last class we created the cards below. The new In Colors are fabulous and on this project I used pear pizzazz and poppy parade. I ran a piece of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II through my sizzix with the Fancy Favor die. Pair that with the flower bouquet from the summer mini catalog's blissful bride set and you end up with a super cute little card bundle.

Oh My Goodness!

2010-06-27T09:05:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up has out done themselves this year! I, L-O-V-E, love the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! I love it so much I think I may have to host another class each month just to fit in all the projects I would like to do! The NEW catalog is available on July 1st - contact me to find out how you can receive your very own copy. Look for my new class schedule coming soon!

Something Blue

2010-06-21T06:34:00.000-07:00

I have a couple weddings and bridal showers this summer so I thought I would try my hand at a cute gift tag. I used the level one hostess set in the summer mini, It's the Thought, along with the hearts from a Last Chance set, Sprinkles (one of my favorites). I love how it turned out - can't wait to attach it to a gift!

Card Recipe:

Coming...

Mojo 143

2010-06-19T18:05:00.000-07:00

I used this week's Mojo sketch to create a card for my father-in-law. He is an "outdoorsie" kinda guy and I thought this tree paper pattern from the Sweet Pea DSP pack in the occasions mini was a perfect fit. I love the texture plates for the sizzix and thought the wood grain texture was the great compliment. This paper is not available anymore but I'm trying to reduce my "stash" so I'll have more room for all the new DSPs coming July 1st.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP - Sweet Pea (no longer available - sorry)

Stamps & Ink:
Good Neighbors, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Chocolate Chip Ink

Extras:
Punched - Modern Lable, Word Window
Vintage Brads

Relay for Life Silent Auction Item

2010-06-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the set I put together for the Relay Auction. It's a dozen of all you see everything is neatly stacked in the box. It was super fun to put together!

PPA 45 - An Inspired Challenge

2010-06-05T15:48:00.000-07:00

I had a bunch of graduation cards to make this year. I used this week's PPA challenge to create a more masculine one. Here is it:

Stamping 411 - Sketch

2010-06-05T15:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Graduation! I needed quite a few graduation cards this year. The Stamping 411 sketch came in very handy. Here are two cards I put together:

Ice Cream, Presents & Cake OH MY!

2010-06-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

It’s been a month since my last post – too long! Life has been full to say the least. Now I’m back on track. I am donating a silent auction item to our local Relay for Life event. It’s the basics to start a birthday party – here is the invitation but it will also include thank you cards, party favors & hats. I’ll post pictures of the finished project when it’s complete.

Invite Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:

Introducing (on the Last Chance List)

Birthday Bliss

Soft Suede Ink

Extras:

Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Up Dimensionals

Ticket Corner Punch

Scallop Circle Punch

Island Floral Bigz Die

PPA40 - Monochromatics - Blues

2010-05-03T19:45:00.000-07:00

I finally had a moment to sit in my craft room and create. I thought this week's PPA challenge would be perfect - the monochromatic blues remind me of a baby boy. Now I just need someone to have a little baby boy.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Whisper White & Bashful Blue

DSP - Patterns Pack (hostess level 1) Night of Navy

Stamps & Ink:

Picture This

Night of Navy Ink

Extras:

Big Shot Stars #2

Modern Label punch

Jumbo Brads 5/16" Whisper White

Relay for Life

2010-04-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

Today was our Relay for Life fundraiser. It was great fun! 11 people attended - including one teenage boy and a little girl. Mary raised over $115.00 for her Relay Team. I've agreed to do it again in for Davenport's Relay! Check back for more info if you would like to participate. This is one of the 5 cards we made today.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
DSP - Patterns in Rose Red

Stamp & Ink:
Birthday Bliss
Chocolate Chip Ink

Extras:
Cordory Buttons - Pretty in Pink
5/16' Brads - Chocolate Chip
Scallop Edge Punch
Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip

Stamping 411 - Sketch & Stampin Royalty - KISS

2010-04-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is my first Stamping 411 challenge. I really like this sketch/layout and think this card also falls into the KISS (keep it simple, sweetie) challenge over at Stampin' Royalty.

I did a Relay for Life foundraiser today (all birthday cards) and this was one of the cards everyone created. It's hard to see in the phots but the kraft (soon to be known as crumb cake) is textured using the distressed texturz plate. I haven't used the In Colors much this year and thought they would be a nice change. I think this card makes a great birthday card but also be used as a graduation card, for recovery, or anything else you can think of.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Whisper White
DSP - Razzleberry Lemonade

Stamps & Ink:
A Little Birthday Cheer
Rich Razzleberry Ink

Extras:
Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Melon Mambo
Vintage Brads - Pewter
Modern Lable Punch
Big Shot

PPA38 - Sketch Challenge

2010-04-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

Oh My Goodness! I love Marget Moody's sketches - you can check it out here. I haven't participated in any challenges in a while. I know a lot of ladies like to craft at night but I like to create during the day which doesn't really fit in with my 8-5 Monday thru Friday job. But last night I couldn't take it anymore and had to spend some quality time in my craft room. Here is what I created:

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Whisper White, Basic Black, So Saffron, Melon Mambo
DSP from the Sale-A-Bration

Stamp & Ink:
Hello Again
Melon Mambo Ink

Extras:
Black Vintage Brads
So Saffron Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon
Punches

PPA36 - Color Challenge

2010-04-03T09:21:00.000-07:00

This week's PPA Challenge is a color challenge. This week I couldn't get the hearts they use to show the colors out of my mind. So I decided to use them on my card. I added a little embellishment and this cute thank you card was born.

PPA35 Anything but a Card

2010-03-27T18:24:00.000-07:00

This week's PPA challenge is "anything but a card" I needed cute little bags for my nieces' Easter gifts. I used the Pink Flamingo DSP since my nieces are in their teens. I wish I could tell you what's in them but they might read this. [smile] I think they perfect for "my girls" and they're even cuter in person.

Project Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Real Red, So Saffron &Whisper White
DSP - Pink Flamingo

Stamps & Ink:
Matchbox Messages
Real Red

Embellishments:
Satin Ribbon Whisper White
Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch
Circle punches

Frosting & Cupcakes

2010-03-27T17:01:00.000-07:00

I'm on a roll today! I've been productive around the house and in my craft room! This set of cards will be one of the layouts I use at the Relay for Life fundraiser.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
DSP - Patterns Ruby Red (hostess level 1)

Stamps & Ink:
Birthday Bliss
Sprinkles
Chocolate Chip Ink
Pretty in Pink Ink

Embellishments:
Ribbon
Cordory Brads & Button
Bigshot dies

SPCC #40

2010-03-27T16:53:00.000-07:00

This week's SPCC color challenge colors are great! They made me want to "smoodge" things - it's hard to see the pictures but I dirtied things up a bit.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

DSP - Patterns Really Rust, Shades of Spring

Stamps & Ink:

Happy Moments

Chocolate Chip Ink

Embellishments:

Satin Ribbon in Whisper White

5/16" Brad in Chocolate Chip

Color Throwdown #85

2010-03-27T15:24:00.000-07:00

This week's color throwdown colors are beautiful and remind me of spring. In a below post I talked about hosting a Relay for Life fundraiser and we'll be making birthday cards. This is one of my ideas. I'm not sure if it will make it to the class or not but I do love the way it turned out.

Card Recipe:
Paper:
Card Stock - Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Bashful Blue
DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:
Birthday Bliss
Garden Green Ink

Embellishments:
Sizzlits Little Leaves
Wide Oval Punch
Trio Flower
Vintage Brad
Linen Thread

Finished Baskets

2010-03-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

If you have the Easter Kit here is a picture of the finished products!

Easter Basket Directions

2010-03-26T12:13:00.000-07:00

If you have the Easter Kits here are the photos for the basket kit. They are all assembled the same way so don't worry if you are working on the purple and yellow one. Have fun!

The handle for the basket.

Note: When attaching the DSP to the inside of the handle it helps to curve the handle so the paper forms to the right shape.

The basics for the basket:

The outside of the basket:

Basket interior:

Attached DSP to cover the exposed brads on the interior of the basket:

Attaching the handle:

Assemble the Basket:

This is what it should look like before you have attached the flowers or stars.

Making the flowers and leaves:

Cut the green flowers into a leaf just follow the pictures:

Attach the leaf:

Finished flowers:

Attach to the basket:

Milk Carton Directions

2010-03-26T12:01:00.000-07:00

If you have the Easter Kits here are photos of what your milk carton should look like after each step:

Creased all the folds

Adhered the side

Closed the bottom of the carton

Attached the ribbon, flowers and library clip.

Your carton is finished and super cute!

Mojo 131 - Make a Wish!

2010-03-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

I’m hosting a card class fundraiser for a local Relay for Life team in April. Relay for Life is a 24 hour walk that raises money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). ACS's current slogan is “The Official Sponsor of Birthdays” and I thought it would be fun to do all birthday cards for the class. Here is the first card, inspired by this week's Mojo sketch. The class fee will go directly to the team. It should be a great time!

If you would like to find out more about Relay for Life or the American Cancer Society go to cancer.org.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

DSP - Patterns in Certainly Celery

Stamps & Ink:
Bitty Birthday

A Little Birthday Cheer

Perfect Plum Ink

Embellishments:

Ribbon - Whisper White Satin

Jumbo Brad 5/16" Whisper White

Sizzlit Big Bold Cupcakes (flower)

PPA34 -Way 2 Go!

2010-03-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

M youngest brother is graduating from college this weekend! Way 2 Go little bro! I used this week's PPA sketch challenge to make a card to go with his graduation gift. I used SAB products: Welcome Neighbor DSP and the sprinkles stamp set. The "way 2 go!" stamp is from the occasions mini catalog level 1 hostess set. I added a little card stock in kraft, so saffron, not quite navy & old olive some grosgrain stiped ribbon in old olive and 2 vintage brads and voila a happy and fresh graduation card.

Please feel free to look around by blog - just click on the Ruff Life Header.

Red Hat Workshop - So Fun!

2010-03-13T09:25:00.000-08:00

Thursday night I had a workshop for a group of Red Hat ladies. A few of them have been to a couple classes and asked if we could make more than one card at the workshop and I said you bet! They requested that the cards be Red Hat themed. So I did a little research into the Red Hat Society and here are the 3 cards I created. PS: all the ladies had a great time and loved the real red and perfect plum themed cards.

Please feel free to look around my blog.

Color Throwdown #81

2010-02-27T19:10:00.000-08:00

This week's color throwdown colors are brown, pink/white, and olive. I have been in an Easter mood - trying to decide what to do for a project at my Easter class. I saw the template for this basket on SUs site and have loved it ever since and now finally have an idea for it. I thought the basket needed a card too so here it is. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to fill the basket with pink Easter grass and goodies!

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink

DSP - Shades of Spring, Patterns (old olive)

Stamps & Ink: (only 1 stamp in the entire project)

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Teeny Tiny Wishes

Punches:

Extra Large Fancy Flower

Scallop Trim Border

5-Petal Flower

Trio Flower

Embellishments:

Silver Brads

Happy 101

2010-02-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

My friend Mary gave me this award on her blog - Hurricane Riley and His Big Brother Rex. She is a fabulous woman and mom of two of the sweetest boys. Mary's blog chronicles her journey as a mother of a little guy with down syndrome - if you have a moment click over and check out her journey.

This award comes with only three rules. Acknowledge the lovely blogger that passed it on - check. Tell ten things that make me happy - read below. And share it with ten other happy bloggers - so I don't know 10 bloggers but I will share the ones I do know.

Ten Things that Make Me Happy:
1. My funny & wonderful husband
2. My pup-pups
3. My Family
4. Crafting & My Craftroom
5. Good Hair Days
6. Finding the perfect pair of shoes on Sale!
7. All my favorite shows
8. Coffee
9. Clean sheets
10. Good food & great wine

Other Happy Bloggers:
1. Lindsey aka At Home with the Hammonds
2. Tara aka Tara Bee Stampin' Ink
(I would add Mary but that create's a vicious circle.)

One of the very first blogs I ever followed and makes me happy:
The Sartorialist

PPA30 - KISS #2

2010-02-22T17:02:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't resist posting this card. I know, I already submitted a card for this week's PPA challenge but I put this one together yesterday - my final layout for my class next Sunday - and I love the way it turned out. Who wouldn't want to give this with the perfect baby gift?

SPCC #35 & Stampin' Royalty

2010-02-21T15:05:00.000-08:00

I have a card class next Sunday and we will be creating 12 cards so I was looking for color combos online and came across the SPCC site - I'm so glad I did! I have a tendency to gravitate to certain color comboniations and this combo is outside of my normal picks. I think this is a great card for a young man's birthday so I also submitted it to this week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun,Whisper White

DSP - Sweet Pea

Stamps & Ink:

Out of the Box

Happy Moments

Soft Suede

Embellishements:

Vintage Brads

Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive

Punches:

Scallop Square

1" Circle

3/4" Circle

Scallop Edge

Color Throwdown 80 & PPA30

2010-02-20T09:48:00.000-08:00

This week I combined the PPA KISS (Keep it Simple, Sweetie) Challenge and the Color Throwdown colors to create this card layout.

PS: Feel free to look around my blog - just click on the header "Ruff Life" to see all my posts.
Card Recipe:
Paper:
Really Rust
Certainly Celery
Bravo Burgundy
Whisper White

Stamps & Ink:
Happy Moments
Soft Suede

Embellishments:
Misltoe Ribbon
5/16" White Brads

Sneak Peak - Occasions Class

2010-02-15T15:51:00.000-08:00

This is just one of four layouts we'll be making on February 28th. Each layout will have 3 color schemes so participants will walk away with 12 unique cards. If you would like to find out more information about the class click here.

Mojo125 & Color Throwdown 79

2010-02-14T17:10:00.000-08:00

Combine these Color Throwdown Colors:

With this Mojo Sketch:

And I came up with this:

PS: Feel free to look around my blog - just click on the header "Ruff Life" to see all my posts.

Card Recipe:
Card Stock - Blush Blossom, Sage Shadow, Ruby Red, Whisper White
Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper III

Stamp:
Out of the Box (hostess set)

Ink:
Soft Suede
Mellow Moss

PPA29 & Stampin' Royalty #6

2010-02-14T09:51:00.000-08:00

I have said this before but I just can't get away from the Love Bug hostess set. It's just too cute and perfect for Valentine's Day. This Margaret Moody sketch for PPA seemed like the perfect place to use this adorable caterpillar - I've been wanting to use him for a while but he just hasn't fit into a design yet.

The Stampin' Royalty challenge this week was a Love/Valentine's theme. I combined the two challenges and this is the card that was created:

PS: Feel free to look around my blog - just click on the header "Ruff Life" to see all my posts.

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Kraft, Whisper White, Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

DSP - Welcome Neighbor (sale-a-bration)

Stamps:

Love Bug (hostess set)

Matchbox Messages

Ink:

Soft Suede

Embellishments & Punches:

Heart to Heart Punch

Small Heart Punch

Scallop Trim Border Punch (sale-a-bration)

1 1/4 Circle Punch

1 3/8 Circle Punch

Brads - Black Vintage

Mini Library Clips - Black

Ribbon - Gingham (black) & Grosgrain (real red)

Stampin' Royalty - Anything but a Card

2010-02-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

This is my first Stampin' Royalty Challenge submission.

I'm going to lunch with a few girlfriends this week and I wanted to give them each a little something for Valentine's Day. I picked up these chocolates at a local gift shop in town. They are delicious -dark chocolate filled with caramel topped with sea salt. Yum! I love the colors for this week's challenge over at PPA I decided to use them to create these cute little gift bags.

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Night & Day Specialty DSP

Stamps:

I {Heart} Hearts

Picture This (Hostess Set)

Ink:

Melon Mambo

Basic Black

Punches:

Heart to Heart

Full Heart

Scallop Circle

Modern Lable

Extra Large Fancy Flower

Extras:

Cellophane Bags (3"x5")

Mojo124 & Color Throwdown 78

2010-02-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

I'm on a roll. I'm not sure why but I'm on a "girlie" card kick at the moment. Here is the card I created with this week's Mojo combined with this week's Color Throwdown

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Card Stock - Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Kraft

Welcome Nieghbor DSP Pad

Ink:

Soft Suede

Stamps:

Happy Moments

Whimsical Words

Punches:

3/4" Circle

5-Petal Flower

Tag

Scallop Trim Border

Embellishments:

Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty in Pink

Corduroy Buttons - Kraft

PPA28 - Color Challenge

2010-02-06T14:53:00.000-08:00

I haven't participated in a challenge in a while and it feels good to be back. Here is my PPA challenge submission. I have a small obsession with this little bee from the love bug hostess set and couldn't resist adding him to this card.

Here are this week's PPA Color Challenge Colors:

Here's my creation:

Card Recipe:

Paper:

Tea Party DSP

Card Stock in Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black & Whisper White

Stamps:

Love Bug

Calendar Alphabet & Numbers

Ink:

Basic Black

Punches:

1/2" Circle

3/4" Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Scallop Trim Border

Back in Order

2010-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

My craft room is now back in order I can sit down and create till my heart's content! Time for lunch and then may a challenge or two.

Mini Milk Carton

2010-02-05T20:09:00.000-08:00

We made 6 mini milk cartons at my last class (Valentine's Day themed) there were 3 designs and everyone made 2 of each. This little guy is my favorite - they all turned out cute - but there is something about the little bee that just makes me smile.

Project Recipe:

Paper:

Bashful Blue Card Stock

Real Red Card Stock

Night & Day Specialty

Ink:

Basic Black

Embellishments:

Gingham Ribbon (black)

Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (real red)

Punches:

Scallop Circle

1" Circle

1 1/4" Circle

Heart to Heart

Big Shot & Mini Carton Die

How did this happen?

2010-02-02T14:04:00.000-08:00

For weeks now my craft room has been slowly becoming a pit. My life has been busy and I've barely had an enough time to make sure I have clean clothes let alone pay attention to clean this room. Everything has been thrown in here - mail to sort, bills to pay, craft supplies from last class and a 3 day crafting weekend. This is my weekend project - by Sunday I would like to be able sit down at my desk and participate in a couple challenges, make thank you cards, and start to prep for my next class - ok maybe at least be able to sit down at the desk and start a project. Stay tuned I'll post pics of the clean and organized room.

PS: This isn't the worst this room has looked just ask my loving husband.

1 Layout, 3 Cards

2010-01-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

My camera has been acting up lately so these pictures were taken with my iPhone. I created 3 card all using the same layout. (the Mojo layout for the previous post) I taught a class and wanted to show how you can use the same sketch and create completely different looks. I think the ladies really enjoyed it and it made for a quick class once they had assembled their first card.

"Sweet One"

"Celebrate"

" Just a little thanks"

Mojo 118

2009-12-27T18:05:00.000-08:00

I feel like I haven't stamped in weeks! I have been focused on completing Christmas gifts. Today I finally had time to sit in my craft room and create. Here is the card I created based on this week's Mojo sketch.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T09:56:00.000-08:00

Here at the Hammond house we are in full Christmas mode. My craft room is covered in wrapping paper, projects waiting to be completed, fabric scraps, dog toys and more. It's my own Santa's workshop - now if I could just find some elves... I love this time of year! I wanted to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas may your day be filled with love and joy!

Much Love from Ruff Life & the Pup-pups.

PS: This photo is of Louis the only pup-pup who would cooperate during our "photo shoot" for our Christmas card. (Which I was waiting to shoot till we had a snow on the ground because we had the perfect caption. Needless to say we were unable to get the perfect pic. and will have to keep the caption for another year. What can you do when your models have so many things to sniff?)