As you have seen me posting this week, Becky Higgins is doing a week’s worth of giveaways! Today, I have offered a great little package, worth over $70! So make sure you go to her site (not here!) to put your name in for the drawing!

Is that not the most fun little bundle? Head on over to Becky’s blog to put your name in! And remember, every order that is placed through my blog will receive a freebie!

More cards coming later today and the next few days!

~Michelle

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! I know that my Canadian friends were celebrating on the 1st, my US friends were celebrating yesterday, and my other nation friends were celebrating, just because it was the weekend! LOL!!

We were invited to a BBQ this weekend, at one of KC’s friends from High School. We went and had a blast talking about old teachers and dumb things kids do! LOL I needed a hostess gift to give to the friend, so put one together real quick! (forgive the photos, they were taken at the BBQ with my iphone!)

I used the wonderful You & Me kit (that I am hoping will be in the new idea book!!)

Super simple! I just made a little box with the colonial white cardstock. Wrapped the ribbon around the box. Stamped and cut out the sentiment, and 2nd generation stamped the flourishes on the corners. I wrapped a couple of packages of popcorn with one of the other papers. (I love that both sides are full color!) I punched a hole with the 1 1/4″ punch at the top to hang it from the pop bottle. This was so fun to make! (I just hope they drink sprite!)

Some of you know, we recently got a couple of kittens. They are from 2 different litters (obviously) and are so adorable! Zozo is all black, well mostly all black, with some dark grey ‘tiger stripes’ on her back . . not sure if those will stay, as they are on her downey fluff! She loves to be on KC’s desk, right in this spot! LOL (even though she is Kami’s kitty)

Otis looks like a melted creamscicle! hahahaha! She is a big ol fluff ball! She was abandoned by her family (kitty and human), and was rescued by another family. They fed her for a bit, but I don’t think they had her long before we got her. She was all skin and bones and fluff! You could (and still can) feel every bone in her little body! We thought she could/would eat the hard kitty food, but she didn’t. When we got her the wet kitty food, you would have thunk that she hadn’t eaten in weeks! (she does that every time we open one, btw, so that hasn’t gone away). She is getting much better at not being skittish (which is a good thing) but still does NOT like Baxter!

And, one last one, for good measure! Yesterday was a gorgeous day! The skies were clear, it was warm, but there was a breeze! On my way to the fireworks stand (the fundraiser for Angelique’s grad night party), I had to snap this photo! This is Mt. St. Helens, off in the distance. (again, snapped with my iphone!)

And, you all know who Becky Higgins is, right? Well, she is having a super big give away week! You just have to go reply to her blog posts each day saying what you want to win. All of the winners will be announced on Monday! So, with her big giveaway, I thought I would have one of my own! Only, instead of just 10 winners a day, I thought I would reward everyone! Check it out!

Just click the link on the right side of the blog, and you will be taken to shop online! (want to pay with cash or a check, just let me know, and we can meet up or you can mail it to me!)

~Michelle

One more card, made with the July Stamp of the Month, and the Fanfare papers! These were so fun to use!! And they work so well together!!

One of the great things about the clear stamps that we have, is that you are able to bend the stamps! So, this banner stamp (that is created straight), has the ability to be bent and curved!

They would make some fun party decorations, cards for boys and guys too! I’m sure you could come up with something!!

And, before you leave, I have some great other deals for you!! Every day in July, if you order $50, you can participate in the ‘bang for your buck’ promotion! With your $50 order, you can add to your order, for only $1 more, one of these great options!

X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe
X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies
X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit
X8622 My Originals® It’s Your Day Card Kit
X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit

All of these items are no longer available otherwise, and were each $8.95 or more when they were available! So make sure to gather them up!!

Remember, this starts tomorrow!

And let me tell you, there are some AWESOME prizes happening!! Over 50 for the entire week! Make sure to check it out!

~Michelle

Items used for this card all CTMH

Fanfare Level 2 paper . . Black Buttons Assortment
July SOTM . . . . . . . . . . . White Embossing Powder
Cranberry Ink . . . . . . . . . . .

~Michelle

I don’t know about you, but my family loves to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July! I used the July SOTM and the Fanfare papers to make this cute little card!

I hope you like it!

Remember, every day in July, if you order $50, you can participate in the ‘bang for your buck’ promotion! With your $50 order, you can add to your order, for only $1 more, one of these great options!

X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe
X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies
X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit
X8622 My Originals® It’s Your Day Card Kit
X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit

All of these items are no longer available otherwise, and were each $8.95 or more when they were available! So make sure to gather them up!!

And remember, this other fun thing!!

And let me tell you, there are some AWESOME prizes happening!! Over 50 for the entire week! Make sure to check it out!

~Michelle

Fanfare Level 2 paper . . Sunny Yellow Ink
July SOTM . . . . . . . . . . . Chipboard Stars
Pacifica Ink . . . . . . . . . . . Clear Detail Embossing powder

As you should know by now, there is a stamp of the month, every month, that is only available that month. July’s Stamp of the month is pretty awesome! Perfect for Independance day!

I made some cards that could easily be used for the 4th of July, or for any other celebration, too!

There will be a list below of the items I used for this card!

I’ll have a new card for you every day this month, so make sure to check back!!

And, before you leave, I have some great other deals for you!! Every day in July, if you order $50, you can participate in the ‘bang for your buck’ promotion! With your $50 order, you can add to your order, for only $1 more, one of these great options!

X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe
X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies
X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit
X8622 My Originals® It’s Your Day Card Kit
X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit

All of these items are no longer available otherwise, and were each $8.95 or more when they were available! So make sure to gather them up!!

And now, another fun thing!!

And let me tell you, there are some AWESOME prizes happening!! Over 50 for the entire week! Make sure to check it out!

~Michelle

Items used for this card all CTMH

Fanfare Level 2 paper . . Blue Buttons Assortment
July SOTM . . . . . . . . . . . Cranberry Ribbon
Pacifica Ink . . . . . . . . . . . Sunny Yellow Ink
Glitz Glitter

No card (yet) for you today, but I wanted to remind you, that today is the last day to get the You & Me kit (if supplies have lasted). Have you seen this kit??

{you & me img}

This is what you get!

1 D sized Stamp set {value $22.95}
1 package Mocha Opaques { Value $2.95}
1 1/2 yard Wide stripped Ribbon {not available otherwise, so no price for you}
1 set irresistibles {this style not in the idea book, but other styles valued at $4.95}
1 colonial white cardstock
6 pieces thick B&T

Plus you get full instructions with cutting guides on how to create 2 2-page beautiful layouts!!

As you can see, it’s valued over $34.95, but you are getting it for only $15!! (plus shipping & tax) And the best thing about this kit? Part of it goes to help the people that were affected by the tornado that hit Joplin! It’s a win/win situation! So, make sure to order yours today!!

I know it should be July (or December), but tomorrow is the last day that you can get this stamp set! So I wanted to make sure that you would see these before then, so that you could pick it up! Remember, you can earn it free!!

These cards are made using the Mayberry papers, believe it or not!

Remember, tomorrow is the last day, also, that you will be able to get the You and Me kit for only $15, and it helps the people that were affected by the tornado that hit Joplin. Definitely worth $15!! You get a whole D sized stamp set (so you are already over the price!), plus pearls, ribbon, and some awesome papers!! You know you want at least one of them!!!

~Michelle

I had so much fun using this paper! And, you know me, I have to get creative!

What I did, was cut out the little squares from the quilt, and use the middle ‘stitched’ area for the ribbons. Then I used the pom pom ribbon with a mini brad to attach it to have it be a fluffy bow!

How fun is this card!?!?

Come see me tomorrow!!

~Michelle

Here shortly, June will be over, and that means that the June SOTM will be gone too!! You know, this is such a great little stamp set to have!! It covers almost all of the holidays throughout the year! It would be quite handy to have to make a few cards!!

{june sotm img}

I had fun using this stamp set! I wanted to use the Mayberry papers with it. They are pretty yellows and browns!

This would be such a cute little card to attach to a gift bag, or give with a cupcake for a birthday! I used liquid applique for the first time with it, and goodness, it was fun!!!

~Michelle

I needed a birthday card, for a lady, for a swap that I was doing. I received a fun set from my friend Erin (over at Inky Smiles) and just couldn’t wait to use it!!

I stamped the lime on some pear cardstock, and then cut it out, for the edge of the glass. The one on the tag is stamped on white, and then colored in with some Q tips!

And the sentiments for the inside? Perfect!!

I love this technique with the ribbon! Just a bit of scor pal tape, and you are golden!! This is actually 2 ribbons that I glued together, on top of each other, then used as one ribbon to make the ruffle.

I’ll bet you will NEVER guess what I used on the edge of the glass! Go on, guess!

I bet you didn’t guess right!! Since this card isn’t going to be a ‘forever’ card . . . I used course ground salt! Lined the rim with some liquid glass, and then just twisted the salt over top! It added just the right touch, don’t you think?

Hope to see you tomorrow!
~Michelle