I can't believe it!!!

I just read on the Modern Sugar Blvd blog that I have made it to round 2 of their design team call!

Good grief! I'm so excited I almost "whoot-whooted" and woke the boy up!! ;)

You can see my submission a few posts down. I found out about the call a day before they were due and didn't think I had the remotest shot. That's not to say I will make the final cut, but this is the closest I've made it to a DT team so I am thrilled!

I can't wait to get to work on my next submissions. I will post a little "sneak peek" when I'm done so you can tell me what you think! (Don't worry, they said that was ok) :)

Also, I got some free stamps in the mail today from Inkadinkadoo. They are running a contest of sorts on their website. It's not really a contest because everyone wins. ;) They are sending out up to 3 stamps to anyone who sends in projects using their stamps. I sent in three and got my stamps today. Here's a pic:
It's not quite as exciting as a design team, but it's all made for a fabulous day! :)

Flower Pot Card

I got the idea for this card on SCS. It was for a technique challenge. The card itself was insanely easy to make. The flowers were easy too, just time consuming. I realize now that my card actually looks nothing like a flower pot. Except maybe the color. Alas, it's too late now. I am not going to drive myself mad trying to peel up sticky tape! :)

Here is a link to the original challenge:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=430471

I used the SU set "Fifth Avenue Floral" to make the flowers. I colored them using Prisma Color pencils. The ribbon is also from SU. I glued a the little green button on top of the yellow button and attached it to the sides.

After looking at all the amazing cards on SCS from this challenge, I want to make another and really go all out on it! Of course, with no time and even less patience...I doubt I will. :)

So many samples, so little time!

I have been franctically trying to prepare for my upcoming SU open house. Besides demos, I am trying to put together samples, gifts, door prizes...and who knows what else! So, I will be posting my examples as I make them. They are all VERY easy and simple.
This scrapbook page was made using only stamps and a few little pieces of paper. I love this stamp set (SU-Bugs & Kisses). Ever since my son was born I have used it more and more. This is especially handy since he LOVES dirt! I stamped the bugs and put them around the picture and along the bottom of the page. The letter "C" is from the SU set "Big Deal Alphabet". I took the picture of this page on a blue cardstock background. The page is actually 6x6 and white.

This monogrammed card was super easy to make. I just stamped the background with a flower from the SU set "Garden Greetings". The dot border is from the same set. I attached the two pieces of "Green Galore" and "Tempting Turquoise" paper together and stamped the "W" in the corner (SU-Big Deal Alphabet).














These are two sample cards I made to hang on my display board. I used "Garden Greetings" & "Just Buzzin' By", both from SU. The flower on the red card is pop-dotted 3 times on each layer.

Lastly, this is the final Post-It note holder I am making for the door prize drawings. I made three total. I am not 100% sure I will use only the notepad holders, but I will at least use one. They are so simple to make. I put the instructions in the "Game Night Scorecard" post. I think these will also make great hostess gifts as well as demo ideas.



















Well, I am on my way. I have a lot more to do, but it helps knowing that some things are done! :)