Cute stuff by Shirley

PS I Love You Card for Valentine Blog Hop Week 3!

2012-02-01T02:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone !!

I made an easel card this week, they are fun, fast and cute! I used some Doilies that I bought last year at Michael's craft store, that I just happen to find in a box today. Terry let me borrow this stamp set, I really like it but not sure if I am going to get it or not.

I was so happy to see that the Doilies fit perfect inside the Scallop Circle.

Anyone can join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines.

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools.

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog.

4. Has to be a new post.

If you can't make it this week that is ok. I will be doing the Hop every Tuesday. One more week left and it starts on February 7th. I will pick a weekly winner on Mondays, then the big 4 week Winner on Tuesday February 14th Valentines Day!! I am giving the Winner a Valentine Owl... just think how cute that is going to be??!!

Yes!! I did cut out that little Cupid!! Then added some Dazzling diamonds glitter to his wings.

Stamp Sets:

PS I love you 15pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

Real red, White, Pretty in Pink

Accessories:

Circle Punches 1inch and 2.25 inches, Wilton 4 inch Doilies, Pearls, Red Glitter paper, Real red ribbon, Sponge dauber, Modern label punch, Small heart punch, Dazzling Diamonds

Big Shot:

Lg Scallop Circle, Movers and Shapers-Punch Windows

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Valentine Blog Hop Favorite Week 2!! Terry Su!

2012-01-31T10:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Blog Hop Followers!!

I am not sure what I was thinking, but I had the days in my mind mixed up for the Blog Hop this week!! I should have posted the Hop today and the favorite Yesterday! lol A mind is a terrible thing to waste!! lol Terry tells me that almost everyday. She is really going to be suprised that I picked her card this week.!!

Terry Su

Goin over the Edge

I love all the punched art on this card, I had to look at it twice to see that the leaves are the scallop oval!! Wow!! is that cool or what! Hop over to her blog and tell her how much you love her card!!

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Week 3 of the Valentine Blog Hop will be up first thing tomorrow Morning!!

Grunge Rock Card for A La Card Monkey and Valentine Blog Hop!!

2012-01-27T22:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I was trying to think outside the box this week and not do a Girly Valentine, But it kind of turned out Girly-Man! lol That's ok, my Husband loves Girly-Man cards!! How could he not... he loves me so! lol

I am in love with Pennants, I know... I don't use them a lot but I think about them all the time, I even dream about them!! (ok I need more therapy)

Ahhh it's all about love this week at A La Card Monkey! I have been telling Terry for weeks "I Want Pennants"! and Now I got them!!

Because this week it's a Valentine Challenge at A La Card Monkey. Everyone can add there cards to my Valentine Blog Hop!! Yea!!!

Anyone can join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines.

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools.

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog.

4. Has to be a new post.

If you can't make it this week that is ok. I will be doing the Hop every Tuesday. Here are the dates January 24th and 31st and February 7th. I will pick a weekly winner on Mondays, then the big 4 week Winner on Tuesday February 14th Valentines Day!! I am giving the Winner a Valentine Owl... can you see how cute that is going to be??!!

I put a lot of pearls on this card, including on the Guitar.

I used the 1/8 inch hole punch on the pennants. Then threaded the ribbon through each pennant. The (my world) is punched with the word window, then cut again with the word window punch to make it shorter.

Stamp Sets:

Grunge Rock 6pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Perfect Words (Hostess) 8pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Just Jawing 6pc set 2009-2010 Catalog ("You" Stamp)

Ink and Paper Colors:

Real Red, Vanilla, Black

Accessories:

Pearls, Red Glitter paper, Heart to Heart Punch, Vanilla 1/8th inch ribbon, Pennant Builder punch, Riding hood red pleated ribbon, Sponge dauber. Word window punch.

Designer Series Paper:

First Edition 2011-2012 Catalog

Big Shot:

Hearts Adorning Accents Embossing folder

Here is a sneak peek at Terry Su's Card jump over to her blog to check it out!

Thanks for looking
Love you guys!!
Hugs
Shirley

You're a Gem Card for Valentine Blog Hop Week Two!!

2012-01-24T01:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Blog Hoppers!!

I was going to start my day stamping with some friends at Terry's Studio, but the place still had 3 inches of ice and snow and no water. Darn it!! So I made a few cards at home instead. I used "Sweet Shop" DSP again today. I really loved the Heart paper that is Calypso Coral.

I used one of the Trinket Keys, goes perfect with the stamp set.

Anyone can join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines.

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools.

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog.

4. Has to be a new post.

I think I have used this Heart Embosslit more then the Butterfly one.

Stamps Sets:

You're a Gem 8pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Calypso Coral, White

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, 1 inch Circle and Square punch, Postage Stamp punch, Calypso coral ruffled ribbon and Organdy ribbon, Trinket keys.

Designer Series Paper:

Sweet Shop Occasions Mini 2012

Big Shot:

Heart Embosslit, Scallop Square Duo

Thanks for looking

and if you have not made a Valentine Project... get busy Girl!!

Hugs

Shirley

My Favorite from Week One of my Valentine Blog Hop!!

2012-01-23T15:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!!

Wow that week went fast! I picked Elizabeth as my favorite for week one, with her First Edition DSP Heart Card!

If you have not been to Elizabeth's Blog, jump over and leave a sweet comment.

Seeing Ink Spots

I just love how simple and yet very elegant the card is. I really need to get those Heart Framelits!! Darn it!! On my list On my list!!!

Thank you everyone who joined the Valentine Blog Hop!!

Hugs

Shirley

Don't forget new Valentine Hop Starts Tomorrow!!

Did you make something yet??

Sweet Shop Owl for A La Card Monkey Challenge

2012-01-20T20:40:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!

It's a new week for A La Card Monkey with an anything goes theme. I have not made a card with my owl punch for a while so thought that it would go great with "Sweet Shop DSP".

Owls with outfits just make me Happy!!

I love this sketch!! I think some how this cute little Owl inspired me to make an Owl Card!!

You can use DSP or Embossing folders just have fun with it!! Anything Goes at A La Card Monkey!!

I cut the Ice Cream Cone from the DSP and also cut one out for a Hat. How cute is that. lol

I really love the new Jelly bean brads, I just wished we had more to match different DSP. Could you image some that matched "Timeless Portrait" or "Berry Blossoms" that would be so cool!

Stamp Sets:

Crazy for Cupcakes 6pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Calypso coral, Lucky limeade, Wisteria wonder, White

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, 2 inch Circle punch, Sm oval punch, Scallop oval punch, Jelly bean brads, Lucky limeade ribbon, Owl builder punch, Black rhinestones

Designer Series Paper:

Sweet Shop Occasions Mini 2012

In Color Paper Pack 2011-2013

Big Shot:

Perfect Pennants Bigz die

The word stamp is from "Owl Together Now".

This one I gave Crazy Eyes!

This word stamp is from "Hugs & Wishes" Winter Mini 2007 6pc set.

I used the bowl of Ice Cream from the DSP for a Hat!! So Darn Cute!

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Valentine Blog Hop Week One!! Cute Cupcake Plate

2012-01-17T12:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Blog Hop Friends!!

I am so happy that we got this Valentine Blog Hop started!! Terry Su made my blog hop badge and I love it.

Terry and I were shopping at Goodwill and wanted to find things to make into a cake plate or something. We found out that... wow! everything costs so much there. So we went to Walmart and picked up these Burner Covers for $5.00 and the candle sticks for $2.00 and $3.00. Plus we got the spray paint there too, I think it was $3.00 a can? maybe. lol

Here is the candle stick after two coats of paint. I have it on a lazy Susan so I can spin it while I paint it.

Here it is!! I made a Happy Valentine Banner for it.

This is a list of what I used to make it.

Pink and Ross Spray Paint

Burner Cover one small and one large

Bigz L Die Tasteful trim Die

Sizzlitts Billboard Alphabet Strip Die

Blushing Bride pleated satin ribbon

Pennant Builder Punch

Regal Rose and Pretty in pink 1/8 inch ribbon

Red Glitter paper

Mini Heart Punch

Hot Glue

Anyone can join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines.

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools.

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog.

4. Has to be a new post.

If you can't make it this week that is ok. I will be doing the Hop every Tuesday. Here are the dates January 17th (today) 24th and 31st and February 7th. I will pick a weeky winner on Mondays, then the big 4 week Winner on Tuesday February 14th Valentines Day!!

I used the pink paper in the Twitterpated pack and Rose Red paper for the Banner. I punched out some hearts in the red glitter paper.

I used the Sizzlits Billboard Strip die for the letters on the Banner also in the Red Glitter paper.

We are having a Snow day today! I went to take my Son Calvin to School but, we just stopped at Albertsons and pick up some cupcakes and came home. lol The roads were bad and I just did not want him to ride the bus home in that mess.

Did you see the Sunset photo for last Friday on my blog. I just wanted to show you the Sunset from Saturday. It was a real stormy looking Sunset.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Valentine Blog Hop Reminder.... it starts Tomorrow!!

2012-01-16T15:09:00.000-08:00

Hi My Blogging Friends

I just wanted to share my Valentine Blog Hop Graphic that Terry Su made for me. I love that crown stamp that is the one I use on the back of all my cards. I am not really sure how all the Princess Shirley stuff started, but it might have came from when I had a Princess Purse Party.

I just wanted to get the info out a day early so if anyone wants to join they can get the graphic now and be ready.

Here are the list of new rules that you post with your badge.

Anyone can join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines.

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools.

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog.

4. Has to be a new post.

I did show this sneak peak the other day, but I am showing you another one below!!

Here are the other things I used on my project, my first Valentine blog hop entry.

If you want the linky tool early just email me and I will give it to you.

shurleepumpkin@msn.com

Here are a few pictures from my Princess Purse Party a few years ago.

Me and my BFF Deanna. It was a Princess theme party and a Purse Party at the same time, their over 375 Purses there to choose from.

I gave everyone Tiaras and Boas. We made all cards Pink and Princess. It was a Blast!!!

Loan and Mona, you can see all my Pink Dishes in the background.

This is Kim and Michelle fighting for a Purse, Kim threw her body on to the pile of purses to keep Michelle from getting one of them.

This is a few of us at the end of the party showing off our new Purses!!

Thanks for looking Hugs

Shirley

You're My Type for A La Card Monkey #91 "Bundle of Love"

2012-01-13T19:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I got something new out to make my card this week at A La Card Monkey. I also wanted to use the Lips stamp that I have, so I added it to the page in the typewriter.

Have any of you made lip marks on cards to your Husband or Boyfriend?? I have to many times to count.

On the Challenge Blog A La Card Monkey, its all about love this week!! Plus a easy Sketch!!

I don't think my flash is working right, my pictures are all kind of bright this time. I used the sponge dauber in Blushing Bride first then Riding Hood Red.

I love the new Heart embosslet.

This is the Sunset tonight! it's Beautiful! My Husband made me get up from making this card to take a look at it. I had to take some pictures to show you all. This is a close up of where the Sun is going down.

This is a close up of the Olympics, so much color tonight. I think this means we are out for some crazy weather this weekend.

Breath Taking!! Over all view from my bedroom window.

Ok...... this is a sneak peek of what I am making for the Valentine Blog Hop, that will be starting on Tuesday January 17th. Here I am out on my front porch spray painting a glass candle stick..... Hmmm what do you think??

Card Recipe

Stamp sets:

You're My Type 7pc set Occasions Mini 2012

S.W.A.K 1 pc Catalog 2011-2012

Ink and Papers Colors:

Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, White, Island Indigo

Accessories:

Pearls, Island Indigo ribbon, Sponge dauber, Scallop border punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Twitterpated from the Occasions Mini 2012

Big Shot:

Heart embosslet folder

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Gnome Sweet Gnome for A La Card Monkey 90!! "New to You Challenge"

2012-01-07T00:21:00.000-08:00

Love the Gnomies!!!

What a fun Challenge, use something New!! I used the Heart embosslit, Twitterpated buttons, and the Baja Breeze Pleated satin ribbon for the first time.

I wanted to use more of the Twitterpated DSP so I cute 4 pieces 2 x 1 5/16ths and used them on the bottom of the card. I just love how it looks.

Have something new you have not used yet???.... get it out and play along!!

A La Card Monkey Blog

I cut out the hat and frog for more of a 3D effect.

One of the hearts from the embosslit.

I have some Owls for sale Click Here to see them.

Stamp sets:

Gnome Sweet Gnome 12pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Gnomenclature 4 pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

Basic Gray, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Island Indigo, Blushing Bride

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, 2 inch circle punch, Baja Breeze Pleated ribbon, Aqua Painter, Zig Silver pen.

Designer Series Paper:

Twitterpated from Occasions Mini 2012

Big Shot:

Perfect Pennants Die, Hearts embosslit folder.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Owls up for Adoption!!!

2012-01-06T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

My sewing machine has been on fire for the past few days making all these really cute Owls. I used Stampin' Up Fabric on all of them but one. I have been getting so many requests for the owls that I made 15 of them. I have given each one a name, that was so much fun.

It was hard to get a group shot with so many of them.

Price is

$12.00 each

Plus $5.50 shipping

I am only shipping in the US right now.

I don't have more then what you see here and they are all different.

This is Bella made with Springtime Vintage fabric.

Bella is Sold

This is Benny made with Sweet Stitches fabric.

Benny is Sold

This is Billie made with Spice Cake fabric.

Billie is SOLD

This is Chloe made with Springtime Vintage fabric.

Chloe is Sold

This is Coco made with some Coffee bean fabric that I had, Not SU.

Coco is SOLD

This is Hedwig made with Spice Cake fabric.

Hedwig is Sold

This is Joey made with Spice Cake fabric.

Joey is Sold

This is Mikey made with Spice Cake fabric.

Mikey is Sold

This is Milo made with Deck the Halls fabric.

Milo is SOLD

This is Mr Buttons made with Sweet Stitches and Springtime Vintage fabric.

Mr Buttons is Sold

This is Owlister made with Springtime Vintage and Twitterpated fabric.

Owlister is Sold

This is Sadie made with Sweet Stitches fabric.

Sadie is Sold

This is Stella made with Sweet Stitches fabric.

Stella is Sold

This is Vowlerie made with Sweet Stitches fabric.

Hey Look at Me I am the Last ONE!!! Can I come home to you?

This is Zoe made with Springtime Vintage fabric.

Zoe is Sold

Here is Owlister showing you how tall he is. They are all a little over 6 inches tall.

Please use the "Buy it Now Button" then after you purchase the Owl Please leave a Comment with email and what owl you just purchased here on my blog. this way everyone can look at the comments to see what owls are still available. (just in case I am not home to update my blog) Thanks!!

If you have any Questions email me at shurleepumpkin@msn.com

Please look at comments to make sure the Owl you want is still available!!!

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

I don't mind if when you get your owl you put it on your blog just add a link back to my blog. The owls are my own pattern, Please do NOT recreate them. Thank you.

Tea Shoppe Card just for fun!

2012-01-05T00:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody!!

I just love the colors on the new Paper "Everyday Enchantment". I have used it again on this "Tea Shoppe" card. This was just a quick card with this stamp set. I am a Sucker for any stamp set with Coffee or Tea in them and have lots of them!!

I used the new Everyday Enchantment ribbon and brad from the Sale-a-Bration Mini on this card.... Love that Stuff!

Terry Su made a Photo tutorial of how to make a longer tag with the medium jewelry punch. Click Here to see it.

I think I am going to start a group of "Stampers Anonymous". We would have the phone number of someone that would talk us off the edge of buying everything in the mini Catalog. lol

Stamp Sets:

Tea Shoppe 10pc Set Occasions Mini 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, Vanilla

Accessories:

Butterfly brad, Calyspo Coral ribbon, Jewelery tag punch, Sponge dauber.

Designer Series Paper:

Everyday Enchantment from Sale-a-bration Mini

Big Shot:

Houndstooth Embossing Folder

I have been Sewing like a Crazy Person, and made a bunch of owls. I will try to get pictures of them on my blog tomorrow.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Gnome Sweet Gnome for A La Card Monkey 89!!

2011-12-31T00:15:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I have had those little Gnome's on my mind for a few weeks now, like "burning a whole in my Pocket" lol So I got them out today and made this cute card... that just makes me smile!!

I used the new Twitterpated paper on this card. I know one thing, that one pack of this paper is not going to be enough.

This is a fun sketch, and it makes you think a little!!

If you want to join the Challenge just go to A La Card Monkey.

"Live in the Sunshine" is a great saying for the Gnomes. I also used one of the Vintage Flowers on the rosette, they are on the Clearance rack this week for only $4.00, what a good deal and they look so cute with the Gnomes.

The measurement of the base of the Card is 7x4 1/4

Stamp Sets:

Gnome Sweet Gnome 12 pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Pursuit of Happiness 5pc set SU Catalog 2011-2012

Ink and Paper Colors

Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, White.

Accessories:

Sponge Dauber, Island Indigo ribbon, Vintage flowers, Aqua Painter, Silver Zig pen.

Designer Series Paper:

Twitterpated for the Occasions Mini 2012

Big Shot:

Oval Frame Scallop Bigz Die

Here is my Second card I made at the same time. I have been trying to make 2 cards of every challenge so that I have more in my stash! Plus if I give one away I still have the second one!! Yeah!!!

I also worked on some Lego's today, I really love Sponge Bob! My Son Calvin got a bunch of sets for Christmas.

Here is Sponge Bob and Patrick on an Island together. They are just so cute I had to share them with you all.

Click Here to look at Terry Su's Card for this weeks Challenge!!

Thanks for looking

Have a Happy New Year!!

Hugs

Shirley Su

Tea Shoppe Card and Christmas Photos.

2011-12-27T21:26:00.000-08:00

I made this card while at Deanna's house. We always have the best time together. My favorite technique in the world is "Rock and Roll" I use it a lot and wanted to try it out on the tea cup stamp.

I used an old sketch from A La Card Monkey, that just came to mind when I started this card.

This new ribbon that is in the Sale-a-bration Catalog is a Steal at the price of FREE with a $50.00 purchase. Wow love the stuff.

Plus had to use the new 8mm pearls! I am going to be using them a lot down the road.

Stamp Sets:

Tea Shoppe 6pc set Occasions Mini 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Vanilla

Accessories:

1/8 inch Calypso Coral ribbon, 8mm Pearls, Sponge dauber.

Designer Series Paper:

Everyday Enchanment Sale-a-Bration 2012

Big Shot:

Square Lattice Embossing folder

My son Levi got me this Hello Kitty ring. I love Hello Kitty!!

Levi and Calvin standing in front of Levi's Big Gift... He thinks its a Ping Pong Table... !? lol

So Happy now!! lol

My Daughter and her Boyfriend, putting a Santa hat and beard on our Cat Vickie. lol

My Husband making homemade waffles for everyone. Let me tell you they are the best in the world!! Yummy!!

My Sister Nancy with her Husband Jim and Son Tyler. I think it is funny that she is doing a funny face!! LOL she is going to kill me when she see's its on my blog!

Thanks for looking

I hope your Christmas was as fun as mine!!

Hugs

Shirley

Santa's Workshop my House Christmas Eve!!

2011-12-24T23:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

It's Christmas Eve and just wanted to show you what I was doing all day.

Look at how pretty the day started this morning, it was cloudy and cold but the Mountains were out for just about an hour.

Look at all the pretty new Snow!

Here is what I made today! My Husband was even part of the Santa's assembly line, he was turning them right side out and stuffing them.

These two are made with Springtime Vintage.

This is not SU fabric, but I made this one for my favorite Barista. The fabric is Coffee beans.

I made this one for Terry's friend that sews a lot. Not SU fabric.

Spice Cake Baby and Daddy!!

Here is how tiny the baby owl is!! That little owl just makes me smile, I could not stop holding it!!

Thanks for looking

Happy Christmas Eve!!

Hugs

Shirley

Best of Cluck Card for A La Card Monkey Challenge #88

2011-12-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I was running out of time to make my A La Card Monkey Card and then my Sister Janet Called me and we talked for 4 hours... Oh No! I think this is one of the fastest Cards I have ever made. lol

I am not sure what made me grab this old stamp set off my Wall of Stamps, but those little chicks were saying "pick us pick us Peep peep"!! lol Ok so I might be losing it over the Holidays!! NOW my Stamps are talking to me!!

Do you love that little Monkey or what!! Thank you Terry Su for the Cute Challenge Graphic!!

I made two cards again and added some brads to this one with a little flower.

I punched out the flowers in Not Quite Navy and Vanilla, then sponged the edges.

Stamp sets:

Best of Cluck 7pc set 2008 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

River Rock, Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Basic Gray

Accessories:

River Rock Ribbon (retired), Flower from Itty Bitty Shapes punch, Not Quite Navy brad, Sponge dauber.

Designer Series Paper:

Springtime Vintage, on the clearance rack right now!!

Now hop over to see Terry's Card then over to A La Card Monkey and upload your card!!!

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Winners of the Christmas Blog Hop and Oh Christmas Tree!!

2011-12-23T13:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry I am so late in Posting the Winner of week 6 to the Christmas Blog Hop. I have been doing all my Christmas Shopping in the last 3 days.... YES all of it!! I went with Terry one day, with my Kids another and ONE day by myself. I have been so tired that I just went to bed right when I got home. And here I am all awake after wrapping over 50 gifts with my kids help... lol (if you can call that help)

The Six Weeks of the Christmas Blog Hop have been so much fun. All of you that played along made really Fabulous stuff!! I have received so many sweet comments and emails from so many of you and I just want to say Thank You so much, that is what makes it so much fun for me!!

This is the last time I get to use this cute badge that Terry made me! Thanks again Terry you make cute stuff!!! I added to my sidebar so I won't miss it to much!!

OK Now to the Winner!!

Week Six Winner is Elizabeth!!

There is More, she is also the Winner of the all Six Weeks of the Christmas Blog Hop!

I just love how she used numbers on her card, she talks about it on her post. I am going to us this idea more myself this coming year (I have to buy all the Dies first). The 25 in Red Glitter paper is just a Stunner! The first edition DSP is so perfect here, I have 2 packs of this paper untouched.

I also wanted to show how beautiful it is from the side view. Elizabeth this card is a Winner!! Thank you so much for playing along with the Christmas Hop.

This is the Mini Tree that I have by my front door. The colors are mostly Purple, Pink, Turquoise, and bright Blue. I got the Christmas Raggedy Ann and Andy at Central Market in Poulsbo Washington.

Cute Ornament that I got at Pier One Imports, I bought a few of them and one big one that I have in the Kitchen.

I love LED star lights.

More cute ornaments!

This is my big tree that is in the middle between my Kitchen and Dinning Room.

Some of my Cute Starbucks Bears from last year.

More Starbucks, a Bear and Mouse.

The penguin is Starbucks and I made the Angel girl with the JOY on it. I also put a ton of Santa Pez on the Tree.

I used my Advent Calender boxes from Stampin' Up a few years ago as Ornaments, and yes I still put a bunch of candy in them for my kids to get everyday.

Hugs

Shirley SU

American Ink Christmas Gift Exchange Party and the Story of Terry Su!

2011-12-19T02:00:00.000-08:00

Every year Terry Su has a big Christmas Party for her down line at her Stampin' Studio. We always do a white elephant gift exchange. You have to make something Stampin' Up that you would love to get as a gift.

This is what I made for my gift exchange. One of my favorite owls!!! Just look at that cute little face! I found this box in my stuff (I think I got it at Michael's $1.00 bin) and thought that it would be cute to make it match the owl.

Then put the owl inside like a pop-up. I have to say there was kind of a fight for this little guy. lol But he did go to a good home. Plus after the exchange I told them all, that was not the only Owl in the building.

Here are the owls that I took with me. I sold them to the girls for $12.00 each and Sold them all!! yep all of them! I did the Happy Dance because I was on my way to go shopping with Deanna and needed the cash for Christmas!

I am adding this post to "Inkspirations Challenge" this is challenge 100 for them. Congrats Girls! This weeks challenge is Christmas Creations, anything you make for family or friends.

This is the Goodie Bag that Terry gave to all her Down line!!

Here is the list of cool stuff:

White Gel Pen

Sponge daubers

Mini Brads

Snail refill

Stampin' Dimensionals

Rhinestones

Dazzling Details glitter

(Yes Kim I stole this picture from your blog, I did not have a picture of mine unopened. lol)

I should tell you the story of why I call Terry Blais "Terry Su"

So here it is! I met Terry over 6 years ago, and at the time I knew 3 or 4 other people name Terry. When I got her phone number I put it in my phone as Terry SU... I don't think I knew her last name or how to spell it. lol One day my Husband is yelling for me that my cell phone was ringing, "I said who is it?" He said "Terry Sue" I said "I don't know a Terry Sue" and he kept telling me it was Terry Sue over and over ... I was like you are crazy "I Don't Know any Terry SUE"! then he gives me the phone and shows me and it says Terry SU ... SU for Stampin' Up. lol I told Terry the Story and started calling her Terry Sue then she started calling me Shirley Sue...it has just been so funny we are always telling people that story. I hope it gives you a giggle! :)

This is the gift that I got in the exchange, Sherry made it. Is it cool or what! It's a Candy Bouquet. What a cute idea. The gift I opened first was a Wreath and it was stolen so I stole this from someone else!! Sorry Cindy!?

Here is a look at the back to see how she added all the different Candy. It is amazing that this even lasted long enough for a picture at my house, as soon as I walked into the door and went out of the room it was in, my Oldest son had one in his hand and was trying to get the candy off!! Gee's they can smell Candy!

Close up of the vase, yes it is all Stampin' Up!

Thanks for coming by
Hugs
Shirley Pumpkin

Elementary Elegance Card for A La Card Monkey

2011-12-16T23:36:00.000-08:00

Wow have you guys seen the Sale-a-Bration Catalog!! Love it! I was so happy when SU let everyone with a pre-order also get Sale-a-Bration. I got the free paper called Everyday Enchantment, I have already used it twice in the last few days. I made two cards today, same but different. lol

Oh Yeah Plus this stamp set was free!! Can't beat that! I love how these colors look together, SU did good!! I don't use the butterfly embosslet much, but for some reason they were calling my name. lol

That little pig in boots makes me laugh!! This is a great sketch for a quick card, not a lot of layers and yet simple and cute.

Just jump over to A La Card Monkey to check out the challenge.

We are going to be doing a lot of Blog Candy, so tell your friends to join the challenge!!

I just love the layered look with the butterflies.

This is the second card I made with less butterflies, and different ribbon color.

Stamp sets:

Elementary Elegance 7pc set Sale-a-braton Mini Catalog 2012

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Vanilla

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Curly Label punch, Pearls reg and 8mm, Pool party ribbon, Peach parfait ribbon.

Designer Series Paper:

Everyday Enchantment Free in Sale-a-Bration Catalog

Big Shot:

Embossing folders Hounds tooth and Tim Holtz Steam punk, Butterfly embosslet.

Here is a sneak peek at Terry Su's Card, click the link to check it out.

Thanks for looking everyone!!

Hugs

Shirley

Christmas Blog Hop with Snow much Fun! and Weekend with Deanna!! and WOYWW 132!

2011-12-14T02:15:00.000-08:00

Just a really quick card to start off the Christmas Blog Hop. I made this card with scraps that were on my desk already, Yep! all of it was stamped and I just put it together. I think it turned out cute for just scraps.

I just love the snowflakes on top of the rosettes.

Stamp Sets:

Snow Much Fun 7pc set 2011-2012 SU Catalog

Tiny Tags 17pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Real Red, White, Basic Gray

Accessories:

Silver Glitter paper, Sponge dauber, Markers same as ink colors, 8mm Pearls, Hemp thread, Jewelry tag punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Ski Slope

Big Shot:

Northern Frost Sizzlit strip die, Oval Scallop Frame bigz die, Rosette Sizzlit strip die.

This is the last chance to take part with this Christmas Blog Hop!

I will be picking the winner of week 6 plus the winner of all 6 weeks on December 20th.

Want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Christmas.

2. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

This is Deanna Bagging up the Carmel Corn.

Here is a close up of how Yummy it looks!! I was stirring the Carmel while it was boiling and almost fell asleep standing up I was so tired. lol I think we made 4 batches of this.

Here you can see Deanna working in her Kitchen and all the mess we have made in 2 days of cooking and making Cards!

The mess on her table, looking from inside the kitchen.

This is just some of the dishes that we made.

We had so much fun! Here is a list of things we Made.

Lemon Bars

Pumpkin Ginger Bars

Orange Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies

Carmel Corn

Oatmeal Cookies with Orange frosting

Sugar Cookies

Pastries with Dates

and we made Cards too!! all in 2 days! I have been making plates full of this stuff to give to some of my friends.

Ok from left to right. Lemon bars, Peanut butter brownies, some pastries with Dates, Carmel corn in bags, then Pumpkin Ginger Bars

A picture of my desk right now, kind of clean!? I just wanted to share it with everyone over at WOYWW. If you like to see a lot more Desks and what people are up to this week check it out on Julia's Blog!!

This week I also made a ton of labels for stuff in my craft room, and today I cut out 10 more of these cute little owls I have been making.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Co-Winners for Week five and Blog Candy Winner!

2011-12-13T22:10:00.000-08:00

This was a really fun week and it was so hard to pick a Winner so I picked Two again!! I hope you guys are having as much fun as me with this blog hop!

Only One more week for the Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!!

Starting Tomorrow!!

Thru the looking Glass

Denise

Denise's Card is a lot of fun! I just love that it is so personal, one of a kind. The Cats in the Christmas packages is my favorite part.

Stamping Rookie

Marie

Marie made a Snoopy Card, I love Snoopy and I love the colors and the paper! That is not a Rookie Card, good job Marie!

The Winner of the Maggie the Owl is Barb!! Here is her Comment!

Snowmanlover said...

Oh Shirley, I spotted that banner on my blog from the blog hop and had to hop right over and saw it was yours. WOW- WOW- it is so gorgeous and you just got that paper. You are so talented.
I think Maggie needs a good home and we are able to provide for all of her needs in a loving home filled with many other little "stuffies" as we call them. She would not be lonely and would be well loved and well fed with hugs!!
barb

December 8, 2011 6:32 AM

Thanks Everybody!!

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Barb I need your address to mail you your Maggie!!

Jolly Old Saint Nick Card for A La Card Monkey

2011-12-09T22:33:00.000-08:00

Wow!! Its time for a Monkey Challenge again! This week went so fast. I have been making more owls and working on my Christmas Cards. I am not even close. lol I just want to sleep in one day!!

I had to use some of my new Paper again. It's the Everyday Enchantment from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Just jump over to A La Card Monkey to join the challenge, this week you can also add your card to my Blog Hop!!! Yeah!! One Card two Challenges!

I used the Zig Painty Pen on the belt. Wow Shock no Glitter!!? No I am not sick. lol

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop Badge

Want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Christmas.

2. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Stamp Sets:

Jolly Old Saint Nick 6pc set Holiday Mini 2010

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Calypso Coral, White

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Aqua Painter, Blush Blossom Water Color Crayon, Pool Party ribbon, Hot glue gun, Scallop Oval punch, 2 1/2 in circle punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Everyday Enchantment in the Sale-a- Bration.

Big Shot:

Mover and Shapers Scallop Oval

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Pumpkin

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop Week Five with Joy Pennant Banner

2011-12-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

Blog Candy Alert!!!

Hi my Christmas Blogging Friends!! I got all my new stuff from the Occasions Mini yesterday. Love the new Twitterpated DSP so I decided to make a Joy banner for a Christmas gift.

I also used the new 8mm pearls on the rosettes.

Last week I gave away 2 of my Stampin' Up fabric owls I made, this week I am giving this cute Owl name "Maggie" as Blog Candy. All you have to do is become a follower (if you are already a follower you can still enter) and leave a comment on this post with your email address. Good Luck!

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop Badge

Want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Christmas.

2. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

The new pleated ribbon is beautiful!!

Close up of the Rosettes.

Accessories:

8mm Pearls, 1/8 inch white ribbon, Riding hood red pleated satin ribbon, Hot glue gun.

Big Shot:

Perfect Pennants Bigz Die, Alphabet Simple Letters, Tim Holtz Rosette Sizzlet.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Co-Winners for Week four of Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!

2011-12-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Jean and Elizabeth

Only 2 more weeks left to the Winter Wednesday Blog Hop! Dec 7th and Dec 14th.

Want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Christmas.

2. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Jean made this cute tag with the penguin, he looks so happy to me. I love the embossed tag and the pompom on his head and everything else down to his toes!! Click the link below to check out her blog.

Jean's Jewels

This is the cutest petite pocked I have ever seen. I just love that she use the Christmas paper for the numbers and adding the mittens was a fabulous idea. Perfect for a gift card holder!! Click the link below to check out her blog.

Seeing Ink Spots

As the Co-Winners for this week you each get to pick an Owl that I made!!

I do have more I can email you pictures of.

Thanks Everyone!!

Tomorrow the new Hop begins

Hugs

Shirley

Just Beakause Card for A La Card Monkey Challenge 85

2011-12-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

I found a real Oldie but Goodie stamp set for this week challenge at A La Card Monkey, "Just Beakause". I have not used this set in a few years, I bought it used from Terry over 5 years ago.

I thought that it was perfect that the beak was bigger then the circle. lol

I used two different stamp set for the words. Glad I just got that bundle of Glimmer brads the other day.! They really bling up the card!

Look at that cute little puppy!! I love this sketch It was quick and easy, will I made the card and kept changing the image over and over. lol

Do you want to play along go to "A La Card Monkey".

I used a clear button that is a few years old from SU, added some hemp thread. Then used the 1 inch punch to punch out the ball image from the DSP and just used glue dots to adhere them together.

This is a picture of the Sunrise Yesterday morning out my bedroom window, it was so Beautiful I jumped out of bed and grabbed my camera.

This is a close look at how much snow has already fallen on the Mountains! It has been so cold in the mornings too.

Goin' Over The Edge

Jump over to Terry's Blog and check out her cute card for the challenge.!

Stamp sets:

Just Beakause 9pc set 2005 Catalog

Sweet Little Sentiments 8pc set 2009 Hostess Set (nice matters stamp)

Ink and Paper Colors:

Real Red, White, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, 1 1/2 and 1inch circle punches, Oval and Oval scallop punch, Turquoise Glimmer brads, Real red Satin ribbon, Hemp thread, Real red marker.

Designers Series Paper:

Big Top Birthday in the 2011-2012 Catalog

Big Shot:

Polka dot embossing folder, Tim Holtz Rosette Sizzlet strip

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Stampin' Up Fabric Owls for Winter Christmas Blog Hop Week 4

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

OK!! I am so excited to show you these really cute Owls that I made....

Yes I made them!! I even made my own pattern! I love them!! they make me happy!

This cute owl is made from the Stampin' Up fabric "Deck the Halls". She looks like she is saying "give me a hug".

Here she is with her arms down. "I will owlways love you".

This one looks like a snow owl. I made this one with Candy Cane Christmas fabric.

I am adding these cute little owls to the "Stampin' Royalty"

This weeks Challenge is anything but a Card.!!

I am adding these cute little owls to the "Stampin' Royalty" Challenge Anything but a Card.!! Plus its Challenge 100 for them!! Congrats Girls!!!

I think this one is posing for the camera. She is made with Spice Cake fabric.

Here is the happy little family!! Ok, so I have already named them all from top left is Sweety, Katie, Maddy, Betty and Beanie.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Plus BIG NEWS!! I am giving one of these cute little Owls to the winner of week 4 of my Christmas Blog Hop!!

You get to pick the one you want!! How Cool is that!! I made about 20 of them, I will post the rest of them when I am done.

I am picking the winner on December 6th

The Spice Cake Owls.

I put there eyes in different spots so they all kind of have a different expressions.

This picture is so that you can see how I made the feet.

I hope you all love my owls as much as me!

Hugs

Shirley

Winner Week Three of Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!

2011-11-29T09:03:00.000-08:00

Terry!!

Terry made this beautiful Stunner of a Card this last week. I really love the clean lines and all the glitter. I love the idea of just embossing that one little strip on the side. Thank you Terry for adding your Beautiful Vintage Christmas Card. The link to Terry's Blog is below.

Goin' Over The Edge

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

I have a really big Surprise for you all on my next post for the Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!! What I made is so darn Cute ... You might pee you Pants!!

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Merry Crittermas for A La Card Monkey and Blog Hop

2011-11-25T22:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!!

Wow only 30 days until Christmas!! I have not got any shopping done or anything yet... gee's I need to get busy on that. I borrowed this stamp set from Terry Su, and I had to get it inked up right away. I love the name of the stamp set "Merry Crittermas" is that the cutest name of a stamp set ever!? or what!?

Those snowflakes are Fabulous! I love pink on Christmas Cards.

That little bunny is so cute, he is just one of the cute images from this stamp set.

A La Card Monkey has a sketch where anything goes! I just love those one's! Just click on the link and check it out.

I put the button on upside down then put the snowflake and pearl on it.

That little bunny is in a Winter Wonderland all his own, so that is why I thought that it would be a good idea to add it to Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge Blog. The Design Team has some really cute cards this week, so just click the link and check it out.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Stamp Sets:

Merry Crittermas 9pc set 2010 Mini Catalog

Bright Christmas 3pc set 2010 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Baja Breeze, Real red, White, Blushing Bride, Silver Glimmer paper

Accessories:

Pearls, Aqua Painter, Markers same as ink colors, Blushing bride ribbon, Decorative Label punch.

Designer Series Paper:

Candy Cane Christmas 2010 Holiday Mini

Big Shot:

Northern Frost Sizzlit strip die

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Turkey Place Card Holders made with Rosettes!

2011-11-24T11:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Blogging Friends!!

What a fun day so far, I am in my Stamping Room watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and making these Turkey Place Card Holders. Guess What.... My Husband is in the Kitchen doing all the Cooking!! "Lucky Me"

I was really excited to get up and make some of these, that I got right to work on them... and Yep I am still in my Jammie's!! lol

SO Darn Cute! The feet are from the owl punch. I had some gray wire in my desk so I just curled it by hand to make the place card holder. I did not have all 3 sizes of the rosettes so the big one in the back is just not put together all the way to make it bigger.

I used black rhinestones for the eyes. I also alternated the paper pattern and sponged the edges first with "Cajun craze" then "Early espresso". The head for the turkey I sponged first with "Cajun craze" then made the edges dark with "Early espresso", took out the "More mustard" and used it on the inside center area.

I got the idea from Tim Holtz Blog he has the template for the turkey heads (it's free)on his blog if you want to make some of these.

Look at this really cute cookie my friend Deanna made me for Thanksgiving!! is she Sweet or What! I love Cookies! Thank you Deanna!

Stamp sets:

All Year Cheer (that is an old one)

Ink and Paper colors:

Cajun Craze, Confetti Cream (turkey head), Early Espresso, More Mustard.

Accessories:

Black rhinestone, Sponge dauber, Owl Punch, Decorative label punch, Hot Glue gun, Steel wire 22 gauge.

Designer Series Paper:

Autumn Spice in the Holiday Mini 2010

Big Shot

Tim Holtz Mini Rosettes sizzlits strip die

Have a Wonderful Day

Hugs

Shirley

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop with Snow much Fun! Week Three!

2011-11-23T11:00:00.000-08:00

Hi My Blogging friends!! Its week three for the Christmas Blog Hop... and Oops I made another card with "Snow Much Fun"! lol This is the first time I used this chubby little snowman on a card, is he just cute or what!!

I cut the mittens out of the background paper and put them on his stick arms. I still have some of that "Clear Tinsel Trim" from last years Holiday mini, so I got it out for this card, it looks good on the button.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

I used the sketch from this weeks "Freshly Made Sketch's #12" for my layout. Go check out the Design Teams Cards... Fabulous stuff!

What a fun time Hand Stamped Sentiments is having this week with a Winter Theme! Check out by clicking the link!

I took this picture at a different angle to that you can see the "Shimmer Paint" and the black rhinestones. I stamped the boots and scarf on the red paper and cut them out.

The Stamp said "Wishing you a Merry Christmas" but all I wanted was the Merry Christmas so I had to cut it out.... fun fun!!

Stamp Sets:

Snow Much Fun 7pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Jolly Old Saint Nick 2010 Holiday Mini

Ink and Paper Colors:

Not Quite Navy, White.

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Frost white Shimmer paint, Candy cane button, Clear Tinsel trim, Marker Pumpkin pie, Aqua Painter.

Designer Series Paper:

Winter Park-Echo park paper co

Big Shot:

3 inch Circle

Thanks so much everyone!! I just can't wait to see what you all make this week!!

Hugs

Shirley

Winner Week Two of Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!

2011-11-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

Barb Gornick!!

Barb made a really delightful Hybrid Card. I loved this card from the start. The texture and dimension of the paper makes this card fun to look at. The card is crisp and clean and the colors are traditional. It just makes me think of the old time vintage cards.

Tomorrow starts week Three, are you ready with a project. I have to work on mine tonight. lol

Barb Gornick

Snowman Lover's Paperie

Thank you so much Barb for adding your Card to the Winter Christmas Blog Hop!

Now I have to get to work on my card.!

Hugs

Shirley

Polar Pals Card for A La Card Monkeys fun Button Sketch

2011-11-19T09:12:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!! Do you love Christmas Cards with cute animals!! I DO! I just can't help myself with it comes to cute animal stamp sets. I have had this set for years one of the first sets I ever bought. I have made some cute cards over the years with these cute little Penguin guys, they just make me Happy!!

When I seen this sketch I knew I was going to use these Penguins, the rest of the card just fell into place for me. It was a fun card to make.

I have to say this sketch is one of my favorites. I love buttons and I collect them, I have thousands of them in Jars in every room of the house. One time my Husband brought me home a Huge jar, I am not sure what size people call it but its an industrial size pickle jar!! Wow!! I was so excited to have it.

I added some of the glimmer paper snow flakes behind a few white buttons. I cut out the banner for the penguins to hold.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

I used a ton of Dimensionals on this card, I bet Terry Su is happy I did not make it at her place. ( I am always in trouble for using to many lol)

Stamp Sets:

Polar Pals 6pc set 2005 Holiday Mini (Penguins)

Cold and Cuddly 12pc set 2009 Holiday Mini (knit hats)

Jolly Bingo bits 24pc set 2011-2012 Catalog (Santa Hat)

Bright Christmas 3pc set 2010 Holiday Mini (Word Stamp)

Ink and Paper Colors:

Baja Breeze, White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories:

Sponge dauber, Silver cord, Buttons "Playground" and "Button Latte", Dazzling diamonds glitter, Markers- Real red, Old olive, Baja breeze.

Designer Series Paper:

Ski Slope

Big Shot:

Oval scallop frame Bigz die, Northern frost Sizzlits strip die.

Thanks for looking

Don't forget to add all your Christmas cards or 3D projects to the blog hop, I will be picking a winner for this week on Tuesday November 22.

Hugs

Shirley

Greeting Card Kids for American Ink Swap

2011-11-18T13:14:00.000-08:00

I made this for a Swap at our American Ink meeting last weekend. I used my card I made last week and simplified it. Here is a link to that card. I can't afford to do some of my Blogging cards for Swaps with all the brads and extras I put into them.

I used the "Frost White" Shimmer Paint on the embossed main part of the card that is Baja Breeze. Now the trick to make this look perfect is to cut a piece of sponge into a wedge then get some of the shimmer paint onto it. Then squeeze most of the paint back into the bottle because you want the sponge to be kind of dry. Then you start to rub the embossed area lightly and as the sponge gets dryer you rub harder onto the surface. I learned this years ago when painting ceramics, I loved painting animals and I always would end with the dry brushing-sponging technique.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Stamp sets:

Greeting Card Kids 4pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories:

Calypso Coral Party Ribbon, Large Scallop Punch, Aqua Painter, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Frost white shimmer paint.

Designer Series Paper:

Domestic Goddess in the 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop with Snow much Fun!

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hi my Winter Blog Hop Friends

What fun I had making this card. This stamp set "Snow much Fun" is my favorite Snowman set this year, they are just so cute and those little birds are the best!

I had to make rosettes for this card. Then added the snow flakes on top for some Bling. I just love this color combo. I love baja breeze for a Christmas color.

Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

I knew I wanted to use the stamp set "Snow much Fun" So I was on the hunt for a fun sketch that I could use. I found one at Stampin' Queens my oval is bigger but I still followed the sketch. The only problem was I did not check to see if the linky was closed.... and it was, so I missed the challenge. lol

If the Snowman does not have a Carrot nose.... its not a real Snowman! I am so loving the rosettes, I have to control myself not to put them on every card I make, lol

What a Cute Bow!

Stamp Sets:

Snow Much Fun 7pc set 2011-2012 SU Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Real Red, White, Basic Gray

Accessories:

Silver Glitter paper, Red grosgrain's ribbon, Sponge dauber, Dazzling diamonds glitter, Markers same as ink colors, Pearls.

Designer Series Paper:

Ski Slope

Big Shot:

Northern Frost Sizzlit strip die, Oval Scallop Frame bigz die

Thanks Everyone!!

Hugs

Shirley

Winner Week One of Winter Wednesday Christmas Blog Hop!

2011-11-15T20:36:00.000-08:00

Annie Marie

Hey Annie Marie!! This Card is Stinkin' Cute!!

I love when there is Pink in Christmas Cards. I just adore the embossing folder and the Bow is Perfect. This card should be the one in the Mini showing everyone how to use this Stamp Set!! I think SU would have sold a lot more of them.

Did you guys see how I changed the name a little in the title??! Terry was saying today that she was looking for my Hop to start on Monday like my Halloween Hop, but Mondays are hard for me to get a lot of things done so I changed it to Wednesday for Christmas. So what do you guys think??? Winter Wednesday?

Thank you Anne Marie for joining the Blog Hop this week!

Here is a link to her blog to check it out!

I will see you all tomorrow, with a new card or 3D project.

Hugs

Shirley

Greeting Card Kids for A La Card Monkey and Christmas Blog Hop

2011-11-11T20:20:00.000-08:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

Another Christmas card this time for A La Card Monkey. This stamp set "Greeting Cards Kids" is one of my favorites in the Catalog this year, I really love vintage sets.

I am just loving the Silver Glimmer Paper.... Bling Bling!

We have this really fun Sketch this week at A La Card Monkey.... And guess what Anything Goes!!! Yippy!

I picked this picture because you can see all the sparkle.

Cute Bow with 3 tags.

I am adding this card to the Christmas Blog Hop, I hope you add a Card too!

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Stamp sets:

Greeting Card Kids 4pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Tiny Tags 17pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories:

In Color Designer brads, Pool Party Ribbon, Jewelry tag punch, Large Scallop Punch, Hemp thread, Aqua Painter, Dazzling diamonds glitter.

Designer Series Paper:

Domestic Goddess in the 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Christmas Blog Hop with Merry Winter and Freshly Made Sketches

2011-11-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here we go girls!! Time for the Christmas Blog Hop to start!! Christmas cards are so fun and have been around forever.!! I have noticed that less people are sending them, my Mom is one of them.... so sad :( I started with a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches... it was so cute I had to make a card using it!!

These little guys remind me of the S'mores dudes. I have a really cool collection of them, I did a mini Christmas tree with them one year.

Shirley's Christmas Blog Hop... want to join the fun, here is all you have to do.

1. Add badge to post with link back to my blog.

2. Anything goes, it just has to be Christmas.

3. Has to be a new post.

4. Add the Hop to your Post

Go to Freshly Made Sketches to join the Challenge.

This was just a quick and easy bow I did, with two pieces of ribbon. One of my favorite sayings for a snowmen is "some of my best friends are flakes" lol.

Stamp sets:

Merry Winter 10pc set 2010-2011 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Basic Gray, White

Accessories:

Blushing Bride ribbon, Heart to Heart punch, Markers Blushing bride, Pear Pizzazz, sponge dauber.

Designer Series Paper:

Nursery Nest in Catalog 2011-2012

Thank you so much I can't wait to see all the great Christmas Cards!
Hugs
Shirley Su'

Monday Monster Mash Winner of the 12 Week Blog Hop and So Much More!!

2011-11-07T21:28:00.000-08:00

The Monster Mash Blog Hop is over and I have been trying to pick a winner for the last few days. It has really been a hard decision to make. I have picked the winner below, plus I re-posted all the other winning cards from every week.... I would really love you if all could stop by and leave some love on their comment page!! All these girls worked so hard and made this blog hop so much fun!

The Winner of the 12 week Monster Mash Blog Hop is Frankie!!!

Frankie Winner of Monster Mash Blog Hop

Frankie's Crafy Stampin

I really love this card with the Howl-o-ween Creeps dancing the Monster Mash. The disco ball was a really great idea and makes the card Spooktacular!! Plus if you look at how will she colored in the Creeps with the high lighting and the eyes are perfect. Frankie Girl you done good!!

Now you say "what did I win" Frankie you get to pick $25.00 worth of anything from the Stampin' Up Catalog!! Yep! That's right!

Penny Winner week 12

Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Penny was the winner of week 12 and week 2. I think she was in all 12 weeks of the blog hop, and aways with kind words to everyone and sweet messages to me. Penny I loved all your projects and you could have easily won more weeks!

Heidi Winner week 11

Running w Scissors Stamper

Heidi is one talented girl!! This coffin was one my favorites, I told her that I have a few of these and have taken them out to work on and I have just looked at them. lol When you go to her blog look around she has lots of cute ideas.

Elizabeth Winner week 10

Seeing Ink Spots

Elizabeth is an Artisan Award winner and boy can you tell. She has an eye for detail that you just don't always see. This wreath took a lot of work, and she called it "Leftovers" you have to go to her blog to see why.

Candice week 9

Inkurue

Candice made the cutest little things that you just would not think of. She did not just put a Sucker inside an envelope... she added ribbon a punch bat and some stamping to make it a Wow. Thank you Candice

Sandra Winner week 7

Sandra's Stamping Spot

Sandra made this cute card using a lot of different layers of DSP, sometimes when you see people do that you think "Yikes to much", but Sandra had a good balance with this card. That is why I love it so. Thank you Sandra

Terry Su Winner week 6

Goin Over the Edge

Terry used a Big Shot die that is not really for making bags, and I loved it! Terry has a very creative mind that never stops... if you ever need an idea go to her blog first!

Karen Winner week 5

Karen's Stampin' Place

When I first seen Karen's card I truly loved it. Those ghosts just made me laugh and the layout and the colors were perfect. Plus I think she took this card a different direction then other people who did this sketch... you are good Girl!

Penny Winner week 4

Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Here is Penny's second card on the blog hop countdown. She used a lot of bling and sparkle. I just could not take my eyes off of it! I think Penny said at one point that she only had 3 Halloween stamp sets and she did all 12 weeks of the hop! Wow now that is Talent!

Denise Winner week 3

Thru the looking Glass

Denise made this really cute scrapbook page, the only one in the hop that won. Here she used MDS and some extra rhinestones and so much more you have to see it close up on her blog. Thank you Denise for all your kind words and all the comments you are one sweet gal!

LeAnne Winner week 2

Wee Inklings

Gee's what can I say about LeAnne, that girl is the nicest person in the world! I love her blog and sometimes I even feel like a stalker when I look at it so much... lol This card is so stinkin cute with the vintage image, rustic ribbon and all the other little details on it! This girl can take an old tag from a pair of jeans and make it a card. She has skill!!

Kathryne Winner week 1

Crafty Kat Creations

Kat is Crafty! I just love this card. You will have to see the other pictures on her blog to see how it opens up... so cool!! Kat also has been here for the 12 weeks of the blog hop. I could aways count on her to leave comments and be the first one's to upload her project. I can tell she is always the one at her desk until the wee hours making something! Thank You Kat!

Now to show you all the new Badge for the Christmas Blog Hop

Now this weekly hop is going to be anything goes!! Any Stamp set any Paper and so on! It will be fun and we get some of our Christmas cards made.

It starts on this Wednesday and I will have the winners picked every Tuesday.

Every one who participated are all now my Blogging friends and will go on my Christmas Card list. So girls email me your addresses!!

Thank you all again for making this so much fun for me!!

Hugs

Shirley

Merry Winter Card

2011-11-06T21:19:00.000-08:00

I was making more of the card that I did for A La Card Monkey, but I changed it up with a different stamp set and a rosette. I really love how it turned out.

I just love this spice paper for Christmas. I do wish SU would have made a Christmas Paper (DSP) that did not have any Brown in it!! What is the story on that.... Brown in Christmas Paper? What!!

This is a really fun sketch, go to A La Card Monkey to join the Challenge.

Yummy Button!!

Stamp sets:

Merry Winter 10pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Soft Suede, Vanilla

Accessories:

Vanilla soft ribbon, Jewelry tag punch, Hemp thread, White smooch spritz, Spice button, 1/8 Vanilla Ribbon, Pumpkin pie marker

Big Shot:

Tasteful Trim Die

Perfect Pennants Die

Designers Series Paper:

Spice Cake in the Holiday Mini 2011

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Su

Winner Winner Halloween Countdown Blog Hop Week 12

2011-11-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

Is Penny

Week 12 is over and one last Winner of the week. Thank you Penny the Crow is Fabulous and he sure has a Attitude!

Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Its time to say Good Bye to this really cute badge that Terry Su made me for my Halloween blog hop.

I also want to thank everyone who joined in on the fun of this blog hop. So many of you left comments on all the entries and that always makes everyone happy!!

So here is a peek at the new Badge for Christmas

Is it cute or what!! Terry Su made it for me... she is a Wonderful friend!

Thank you

Hugs

Shirley Su

Nature Walk Card for A La Card Monkey #81

2011-11-04T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Monkey Challenge Friends!!

This week at A La Card Monkey we are doing a card for a friend or a thankful card. I chose to make a friend card with the stamp sets "Nature Walk" and "Whimsical Words".

I used the silver glimmer paper, it's so hard to take a good picture of that. It is so sparkly that its blinding... lol

Here is the link to A La Card Monkey. All you have to do is make a card using this sketch, that is for a friend or thank you card.

This stamp set and this paper is a Great Combo!!

I made three jewelry tags and doubled them for the top of the card.

This is a picture from my bedroom window, when I woke up to the Sunrise on the Olympics. They were so pink and Beautiful, but you can see the black clouds above and with in an hour it was raining cats and dogs and the Mountains were gone.

Jump on over to Terry Su's Blog and see her Monkey Challenge Card, we used the same paper this week.... lol two great minds think alike.

Stamp sets:

Nature Walk 7pc set 2010-2012 Catalog

Whimsical Words 6pc set Sell-a-bration 2009

Ink and Paper Colors:

Pool Party, Soft Suede, Vanilla

Accessories:

Vanilla soft ribbon, Jewelry tag punch, Hemp thread

Big Shot:

Tasteful Trim Die

Designers Series Paper:

Spice Cake in the Holiday Mini 2011

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Su

My Halloween Day and Spooky Album for Monster Mash

2011-11-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Halloween is always so much fun!!

I started the day with a Candy Corn Latte, and it was so Yummy!!. Then I went to lunch with my Daughter Sabrina.

Sign at the Coffee Shop

This is a guy that was at the Coffee Shop dressed as Darth Maul, he works at the Guitar store at the Mall. He looked so real!

Then Sabrina and I went to Spirit Halloween. Here she is with her new Baby. lol

OK.... that one is Creepy!

The Sheriff is in Town!

lol Maybe he is winning with every one dressing like him on Halloween.

This is the lady at the Check out when I was buying some Halloween lights.

She is looking for her Puppy... LMAO

My Son Calvin is Zombie Donald Trump, and Johnny is a Boy Zombie. I took some old clothes that we had and cut them all up. I know... that was a really nice suit but it did not fit Calvin any more.... I just had to use it. I used white and black makeup on them, then I used this blood that is in a spray bottle. I just sprayed them with the blood while in the front yard, it would have been on the walls if I did not do that!! lol

Tanner is a fairy Snow boarder, and Levi my Son is.. I am not sure!! lol

This is me with the Zombies. I am the girl from Harry Potter and I am waving a wand to Zap my Husband that is taking the picture.... and Yep he is a frog now. LOL

This is one of the chip board albums that you can buy each letter and make any word you want. I did Spooky, now all I have to do is add a bunch of cool Halloween Photos.

I had a really hard time taking pictures of it, I had to put it on the floor. I just love the Eeeek rhinestones!

The front end of the album.

The back page, it is just to many photos to do all of the album. I will do that when I get all the pictures inside of it.

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.

2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.... I broke this on this week so can you!
3. Yes using Retired is OK...
4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.
5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.
6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

Thanks for looking I hope you all had a fun Halloween like me!!

Hugs

Shirley

Monday Monster Mash Blog Hop Week Tweleve and Zombies on the Kingston - Edmond's Ferry!

2011-10-31T12:13:00.000-07:00

Today is Halloween!! Yea! Are you going Trick or Treating?

Wow it's week 12 of Monday Monster Mash Halloween Countdown, I guess all Good things must come to an end! I spent the weekend with my friend Deanna and we made a few Halloween Cards, They are so Cute but....... Contraband alert!! I made a card that is not even 80 percent Stampin' Up. Yikes I am breaking my own rules. lol So I give you all a pass this week to break the same rule... Hee Hee Hee (my witch laugh)

Deanna and I went on a shopping spree before we made it to her house, and this Tim Holtz's Bird cage die is one of the things that Deanna got. The Black rhinestones are from SU clearence rack!! Yummy love them!

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.
2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.... I broke this on this week so can you!
3. Yes using Retired is OK...
4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.
5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.
6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

The Blog Hop is every Monday for 12 weeks. I am picking a favorite every week for 12 weeks and then out of the 12 picking a Grand Prize winner. The Prize is $25.00 in new cool stuff from the new Holiday Mini. The winner will be announced on Halloween.

When you post my badge please add a few words about about the blog hop. I had to Delete a few entries last week because they did not follow any of rules so maybe mention that their are a few rules. Thanks :)

A cool close up of the bow I made, I showed Deanna this week how to do this bow and she added it to every card!!! lol

Of course the Crow is from the stamp set "Dark and Dreary" and all the Black and Vanilla paper is Stampin' Up.

I had to catch the Kingston / Edmond's Ferry to get to Deanna's house. While I was on that ride I seen these Zombies!!! AHHHHH I did get a chance to talk to them (before they chewed some one's leg off ...lol ) and they were going to some run call the Zombie Run!! They were so real looking I just wished my boys could have been there to pose with them. I did not get their names but I do know that it is a Mother and Daughter (daughter in the black shirt). I told them you could not even tell their age with all the Zombie makeup on.

Here I told them to look real scary.... now that I see the photo, I am kind of scared!! lol The girls could not stop laughing and could not do the scary pose!! lol

I hope you all have a really fun Halloween!!

Hugs

Shirley

Winner Winner Halloween Countdown Blog Hop Week Eleven!

2011-10-30T19:33:00.000-07:00

This was one good week with all the entries for the Blog Hop. They were all so cute!!

I chose Heidi's Coffin as the winner this week. I love the skeleton and the rosette on the top of the coffin!! The Skeleton inside is a Crack up! Great Job Heidi!!

Running w Scissors Stamper

Tomorrow is Halloween and is our Last Blog Hop, so get started on your project and I will see you all tomorrow!!

Hugs

Shirley

Spooky Bingo Bits for Monday Monster Mash and A La Card Monkey

2011-10-28T23:15:00.000-07:00

Hi My Blogging Friends!!

It's a new week for A La Card Monkey and its any Occasion.... so guess what I made a Halloween Card. lol That only means that I will be adding this to Monday Monster Mash Blog Hop. The votes were unanimous we are doing one more week of the Monster Mash, then on to Countdown to Christmas Blog Hop. YEA!

I was going to do all different Bingo bits then decided to do 3 in a row other then the center, not sure I really like it or not.?! I am at the end of my Second pack of the "Frightful Sight" DSP. I do have a 3rd one I can still open.... Hmmm what to do??

I just love when we do "Any Occasion" over at A La Card Monkey, its just so much fun to see what everyone comes up with. This is a fun sketch this week so sit down and make a card!! NOW !! lol

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.
2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.
3. Yes using Retired is OK...
4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.
5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.
6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

Here is a close up of the bow, I am going to have to show you how to make these bows in one of my posts. I used to work in a floral shop, it is kind of how they make them.

My Husband and I were drinking coffee in the living room and I looked out and seen this Giant boat. My Husband was all excited and got out his binoculars and it was a Schooner called "Adventuress". I wish it was a nicer day so the photo was better. It was so cool to watch. Then the same day we went to my Son Calvin's Teacher Conference and told her about it and she said that my Son's class will be going on a 3 Hour Tour (lol made me think of Gilligan's Island) on it later this year. Wow!! Is that cool or what!

Stamp Sets:

Spooky Bingo Bits 24pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Cherry Cobber, White, Black

Accessories:

Pear Pizzazz Seam binding ribbon, 1/8th inch white ribbon, Springtime Vintage buttons, 1 and 1 1/8th inch circle punches.

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Sight 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Monday Monster Mash Halloween Count Down Week Eleven!!!

2011-10-24T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Monster Mash fans!!

I was up late last night making this Band aid tin album. I was thinking Wow I am going to get this done and have my post up first thing in the morning.... but I was typing this post and falling asleep so I had to go to bed. lol

I started to use some paper that was not current, but changed my mind and used the "Frightful Sight" DSP. I got out my Handy Dandy black spray paint out again, the tin is white and I sprayed the top of it black.

I have to say "it turned out so Stinkin Cute"!! I used a lot of the black rhinestones on the outside of the tin and on a few pages inside the album. I think I have 3 more of these tins I can't wait to make them.

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.
2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.
3. Yes using Retired is OK...
4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.
5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.
6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

I don't remember the Pants looking so Hot Pink when I painted them in!? Weird maybe it's the picture.

I cut out one of the Mustache pumpkins for Frankie to hold.

I just remembered that I needed to add the year of the photo's, that is 2008.

My Son Calvin in the little graveyard we made in the front yard for Halloween.

The Boys at the local Carnival. Levi has a Blondie wig on... lol He had found it at a yard sale for .50 cents and just could not wait to use it.

Levi and Calvin Carving Pumpkins.

Look at all the candy they got!!!! Wow!

The Album going into the band aid tin.

See it fits!! lol I used the "Zutter Bind it all" for the binding.

So next week is week 12 and its Halloween... lol I did not count my weeks right when I started my Hop. So I can't decide if I should pick a winner on week 12 or if you guys want to make ONE more project that week?

Then start a Countdown to Christmas Hop?!

Leave me a Comment and tell me what you think!!

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Monday Monster Mash Blog Hop Favorite Week Ten!!

2011-10-23T21:24:00.000-07:00

Is Elizabeth

Just hop on over to Elizabeth's blog and check out her post called "Leftovers and Like it"! It is just so funny! I just love this Halloween Wreath, she used Halloween paper from last year that I have a hard time parting with. Plus the "Spooky" banner in the middle is a Gem!!

Seeing Ink Spots

Week 11 starts tomorrow!! Wow can you believe it.

See you tomorrow.

Hugs

Shirley

(sorry my post is late had some Internet problems)

Jolly Bingo Bits for A La Card Monkey Challenge #79

2011-10-21T23:49:00.000-07:00

I don't want any of you to go into shock, but I made a Christmas Card. lol I was thinking of using a Halloween Stamp Set to make a Christmas Card.... Now that would be funny. I was looking at all my Halloween Stamp Sets today thinking I might just go ahead and put them away. I did finish up a bunch of Halloween Card this morning and took them down to a shop that I have my cards in.... and guess what? I have 51 Halloween cards there. lol Wow

I love "Jolly Bingo Bits", but one problem with the Stamp set is that it's so hard to chose what image you want on your card. They are all so Darn Cute!!

At A La Card Monkey this week we have a cool Christmas theme sketch. If you want to look at the rest of the card by Terry Su and the Guest Design Team Click Here.

Stamp Sets:

Jolly Bingo Bits 24 pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Polar Pals 6pc set 2008 Catalog (I think)

Ink and Paper Colors:

White, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Garden Green

Accessories:

1 inch square punch, Postage stamp punch, Real red 1/4 ribbon, 1/8 inch white ribbon, Scallop border punch, Pearls, Small and large tag punches.

Designer Series Paper:

Candy Cane Lane 2010 Holiday Mini

Big Shot:

Snow Burst embossing folder

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley

Spooky Hall-o-weenie Stamping Event at my Home

2011-10-19T16:57:00.000-07:00

I had a big Halloween Stamping Event this last Saturday. I told everyone that it was twenty dollars for the event, unless they brought food or a Make and Take Ten dollars off for each. Some people brought both some only food. So we ended up with 10 Make and Takes to do and a ton of food, it was 3 to 4 hours of Girly Fun!

The Party started with my cat Vickie stealing some of the ribbon from a make and take. Every time I have ribbon out she is all ready to play, and if I don't play she jumps on my desk and takes the whole spool of ribbon and runs off. This is a picture of here after she has played with it a little and wants me to play now... lol

Michelle was stamping and Vickie jumped up on the table and was watching her stamp, so I got out this little bed for her to sit next to Michelle... and guess what she was there all night with her!! lol You can see that Michelle just got done with my Witch Card.

This is Michelle's make and take. She used the stamp set "Haunted Forest"from the Holiday Mini 2011 and I added some Dress it up Halloween buttons.

This is Kim and Kathy. Kim is stamping my Bingo Bits Card.

Kim brought this make and take. A Jar full of candy with a cute witch hat, and a tag with "Out on a Limb" Cat stamp on it. The brim of the Hat is made with the Large Scallop Bizs Die.

This is Jenn and Amber Having a good time, Jenn is putting the witch hat from Kim's jar on her head... Funny Girl!

This is Jenn's make and take, really cute frankie and frankette.

Kim also did this make and take. She used "Spooky Bingo Bits" and "Out on a Limb". I really love this card.

Terry brought this make and take, the stamp set she used was "Scaredy Cat" stamp set and DSP "Frightful Sight"

We also made the Card I used for this weeks Monday Monster Mash Blog Hop. It was a big hit. I ran out of black paper doing this event, I used a whole pack of black paper in less then a month!! Gee's

We also made the Card I did this week for A La Card Monkey. When I cut it out I gave everyone a choice of different paper from the DSP "Frightful Sight". Plus they could put glitter where ever they wanted!! lol

Here is a close up of the glitter Mustache... so stinkin' Cute!

Here is a spooky treat that I did as a make and take. I seen the idea on Mary Jo's Blog, and just had to do a version for my Event. That cute little boo stamp is from last year and is retired now.... but does he look like a Ghost Peep or what!!! The word stamp is from "Grateful Greetings" 2011-2012 Catalog.

This is another one of my make and takes. I used this one on Inkspirations challenge blog this week, I just loved the sketch they had, and made my card using it.

This is Teresa's make and take. She used the "Piece of Poison" stamp set that is in the 2011 Holiday Mini. The spiders on top are kids Halloween spider rings.

Thanks for coming by my blog!!

Hugs

Shirley

Out on a Limb Card for Inkspirations

2011-10-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!! I needed to make another Halloween Card so I went out in Blog Land and found this really cool sketch at "Inkspirations". I had this stamp set in mind when I seen the sketch. I am also adding this card to the MMMHC Blog Hop.

I was going to put the Trick or Treat bag on the broom but, I just thought it was Darn Cute hanging on her Shoe!! Lol I just love it.!

If you would like to take part in Inkspirations this week click "Here".

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.

2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.

3. Yes using Retired is OK...

4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.

5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.

6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

Here is a picture of the template that I put into the Make and Take box. I have started doing this so I don't have to explain things over and over.

The Sunset was so Beautiful from my front porch last night I had to share a picture.

Stamp Sets:

Out on a Limb 10pc set 2010-2011 Catalog

Spooky Bingo Bits 24pc set 2010-2011 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

More Mustard, Black, Vanilla, Vintage Violet

Accessories:

Sponge Dauber, Black Jewels, Vanilla 1/8 Ribbon, Aqua Painter, Markers same as inks plus Pretty in Pink and Blush blossom, 2.5 Circle punch, 1inch and 1 1/8 inch circle punches.

Designers Series Paper:

Halloween Night SU- 2008

Big Shot:

Spider web embossing folder

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Monday Monster Mash Blog Hop Week Ten with Spooky Bingo Bits!

2011-10-17T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hi Monster Mash Fans only 13 Days until Halloween!!

I had a Halloween Stamping Party at my house on Saturday Night. It was so much fun I will put a post up tonight all about it. I just love this card, and the layout is just stupendous! I was making some Halloween Cards on Friday when my Husband got home and he handed me the "Stampin' Success" November issue, and on the last page is this sketch in the A La Card section.

I have had the Postage Stamp Punch for a while and this is the first time I used it... Wow. I just went with the colors on the paper took out my "Spooky Bingo Bits" and Bam!! A Bewitching and yet Charming card... lol

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Gee's I only have 13 more days to make more cards with this cute Stamp Set.

I just can't wait to use this layout with "Jolly Bingo Bits"!. I used lots of dimensionals on this card.

Want to make this card?... this is what you need.

Stamp Sets:

Spooky Bingo Bits 24pc set 2011-2012 SU Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Black, White, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray

Accessories:

Cutter tool kit, Postage stamp punch, 1 inch Square punch, Ribbon border punch

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Sight in the 2011-2012 SU Catalog

Big Shot:

Scallop Square Duo - Bigz Die

I hope you all are loving the Halloween Blog Hop as much as Me!

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Winner Winner Halloween Countdown Blog Hop Week Nine

2011-10-16T20:23:00.000-07:00

I can't even believe that it is going to be Week Ten of the Blog Hop Tomorrow!! Wow... Halloween is so darn close! My friend Misty was over today making some Halloween cards. So she made a hard decision easier by helping me pick the winner for this week.

Candice from Inkurue

I just loved the idea having the Candy inside the Scallop Envelope. The distressed ribbon with the bat and spider web are Awesome.

I have a new project for tomorrow do you??

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Jack of all Trades for A La Card Monkey Challenge and Monster Mash Blog Hop

2011-10-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

Hi Blogging Friends!!

I have been making cards all day for a Halloween Event Tomorrow. I am calling it Spooky Hallo-weenie Stamping Party! lol When I started on this card I was looking at a bunch of different Stamp Sets and could not decide... I really need more time to make more Halloween Cards!! Gee's its almost here!!

I just love this pumpkin set and been wanting to put the Mustache on him for weeks!! I just have to many Halloween ideas in my head... my Christmas cards might just have witch hats and spiders on them... lol

This is a really fun sketch, do just love that raven pic or what!?

Go to A La Card Monkey to see more about this sketch!

Lots of Glitter Here!!

I am also adding this to my Monday Monster Mash Halloween Countdown Blog Hop. If you want to join in on the Hop just read the rules and a New Hop will start on Monday Morning!!

Click Here to a post with all the rules!! :)

Close up of my Glittery Spider. SO Cute!

Stamp Sets:

Jack of all Trades 8pc set 2011-2012 Catalog

Many Mustaches 1pc 2011-2012 Catalog

Ink and Paper Colors:

Black and Cajun Craze

Accessories:

Black chunky glitter, MS Spider punch, Decorative Label punch

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Sight in the 2011-2012 Catalog

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin

Piece Of Poison Monday Monster Mash Week Nine Entry #2

2011-10-14T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Monster Mash Fans!!

I have another card for this week. I used the same layout from my owl card. I had cut for 15 for an event and had a few left over so I changed it up and made this card with "Piece of Poison". Wow I think this is the best bow I have ever made with this Scallop Dots Ribbon.

I was just having fun with this set. I thought that it was funny having the Rat chewing on his ribs. Plus his brain is just floating around and he looks kind of mad... lol

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.
2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.
3. Yes using Retired is OK...
4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.
5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.
6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

If you want to see more about the MMMHC Blog Hop... Click Here!

Stamp Sets:

Piece of Poison 6pc set 2011 Holiday Mini

Ink and Paper Colors:

Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Black, White

Accessories:

Sponge Dauber, Black Scallop dots ribbon

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Sight in the 2011 Catalog

Big Shot:

3 inch Circle (Originals Dies) and Large Scallop Circle (Bigz Dies)

I just love all the entries so far, I will be picking a Winner on Sunday Morning!!

Hugs
Shirley Pumpkin

Monday Monster Mash Halloween Count Down Week Nine!!!

2011-10-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Monster Mash Fans.

I had a super busy weekend with my friend Deanna we went on a Road Trip and did lots of Cooking!! We had a blast and shopped at some really cool Craft and Antique stores along the way. Deanna and I even had time to make a few cards that I will show you guys later.

I made this really cute Halloween Card for my "Old Crow" Event. It was a big hit but it does have a lot of pieces, and took a little while to get together.

Do you want to Play along with the Monster Mash Blog Hop.?

Here are the rules:

1. It has to be Halloween, card or 3D item.

2. It does not have to be 100% SU 80% is ok.

3. Yes using Retired is OK...

4. Use my Monster Mash Badge/Graphic in your post and a link back to my blog.

5. Add your card to the blog hop then put the code on your post.

6. You can enter as many times as you like, just has to be a new card and post.

I got the idea from a card that Ann Marie had made a few weeks ago (click here to see her card) with this same sketch. I just changed and added a few things to make it more my card. I just really loved the big scallop for the Big Shot, and when I had seen her card I just got that Bigz Die that day so I had to make one.

I just love this Bat Punch, I so wish Stampin Up had not retired it!

Stamp sets:

Fang-tastic 10pc set 2010 Holiday Mini (word stamp)

Spooky Bingo Bits 24pc set 2011-2012 Catalog (hat and bag stamp)

Out on a Limb 10pc set 2011 Holiday Mini (branch and bat stamp)

Ink and Paper Colors:

White, Black, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler (treat bag), Pumpkin pie and So saffron (for the moon).

Accessories:

Sponge Dauber, Bat punch, Black chunky glitter, Silver brad, Black and Basic Rhinestones, Owl Builder punch, 1 1/8 and 1 1/4 circle punches.

Designer Series Paper:

Frightful Night - 2011-2012 Catalog

Big Shot:

Large Scallop Circle, 3 in Circle.

Thanks... I just can't wait to see what you guys create this week!!

Hugs

Shirley Pumpkin