I STAMPED!!

I STAMPED!! I know...say WHAT?? I also have reorganized my stamping goods to make room for my new business supplies for Chloe + Isabel. When it's all completed I'll share pics.

The kids returned back to school this Monday..and I'm #ashamed to say that I am glad!! I love the Fall...but I find that during the cooler months...you can breathe easier you know?? The school schedules and sports activities get you in a routine and schedule and I find that there are no excuses to be lazy and just sit around! I can honestly say the same goes for my children (even though they may not admit to it!)

So...since it's just me and my fur babies...I got BUSY!! I used new goodies from the latest Idea Book & Catalog...and it felt great to get ink on my fingers!! (insert BIG sigh of relief) If you would like a new catalog or the current Holiday Catalog just let me know!! I'll send one out to you right away!!

A sweet friend of mine (who is also a fellow Chloe + Isabel Merchandiser) was having a rough time last week...and I thought a nice 'R.A.K' would be just the thing to make her smile!! She too is a 'crafter' and I KNOW she'll appreciate it!!

I found a really cute 'birdie' jewelry/ring holder and had it wrapped. I couldn't stop there!! I made a coaster and card to go along with it. Here you go~

Here is the coaster:

Back:

Directions: dust off the tile, you could wash it but it takes awhile to dry. (I always wipe mine down really well and it works just fine.). Stamp images using StazOn ink and allow to dry...I like to heat set with the heat tool (129053) or you could bake them in the oven to set. No need to spray...the images last just like that!! I also added a self-adhesive cork backing. Oh...AND after I made the card...I thought the coaster could use some shimmer too!! me loves it!

Card:

Inside:

Supplies
Stamp Set: Choose Happiness ( 134195W, 134198 C), Feel Goods (131916 W, 129684 C)
Card Stock: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Sahara Sand, Black StazOn, Dove Gray StazOn
Access: Big Shot (113439), Banners Framelits (132173), Flower Frenzy Bigz L die (133728), Bigz L Fun Flowers (retired), linen thread (104199) vintage trinkets (retired), glue dots (103683), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885), Typeset DSP (133704), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)


So...until next time!! Have an AMAZING day!! GO STAMP!!

~ Erin

Raining Flowers Color Combo CC421

Another beautiful 'spring' day, I was able to turn off the heat yesterday...and the windows and doors can now be open to allow a nice warm breeze, it's so soothing! Today is a relaxing day~ decided I was not going to clean the house, workout or mow the grass. Can you believe it's time to mow already? I could probably get away with it for a few more days. Honestly we mostly have weeds in the yard but what is healthy and is actually 'grass' has turned a lush green and thriving. So I guess the higher patches are what need to be mowed. I think I'll wait for the hubby to take care of it over the weekend (I'm nice like that).

Today's share~ is another Color Combo from SCS, it's called 'Black Coral Breeze' or CC421. Basic Black, Calypso Coral and Baja Breeze. You can use a neutral color of choice and add optional dessert which is either burlap or the use of triangles. I decided to add dessert...hey there aren't any calories...what could be better??

Here is my card:

I knew that I wanted to try making a 'chalk' board looking card....not sure if this qualifies looking like a chalkboard but I liked it and it worked. Think this one will be sent to my sister-in-law Lisa. Hope she'll like it!

Inside:

Supplies
Stamp Set: En Francais (109521), Loving Thoughts (125845 C), Raining Flowers (122767 C)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral
Ink: Whisper White, Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake
Access: Big Shot (113439), Fun Flowers Bigz L die (121812), linen thread (104199), sponge daubers (102892), 3/4" circle punch (119873), Sycamore Street Designer button (130923), burlap

Thinking about going to go and get a pedicure...but that would require me shaving my legs (that's not relaxing). Thought earlier about scheduling a hair appt. (need to cover the grays). But that too would require me getting dressed in something I can be seen in (too much effort) Instead...I think I will soak up some sun and catch up on my book!! I hope that today you too were able to find some relaxation.

Take care and see you next time!!
-Erin

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