My daughter is moving tomorrow..... New job as an Actuary on Monday!!!  I am so sad yet so proud of her.  she worked so hard at U of I and she is one of the lucky college grads who got a job in her field of study.  But it still hurts.....

So I made her this card to let her know how special she is and how much she will always be loved.  

All products are by Stampin UP.  Chevron folder,  Hearts a Flutter stamp set. Pool Party and Primrose Pink paper.  (Love that color combo)

Challenges:
Create with Connie and Mary:  sketch
Paper Take weekly: Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps: Anything Goes

I LOVE the CHalkboard technique!!!!  I was afraid to try it thinking it was hard.  OMG!!!!  Easy and so gorgeous!!!!  I went crazy and made 5 cards with this technique, LOL

Stamp Set  Keep Calm, Eyelet embossing folder, DP Sycamore Street, ribbon and envelope maker,  all from Stampin UP!!!!

Flower Die cut from Memory BoxTilda

Challenges:

Perfect Sentiment: Ribbon

Addicted to Stamps and More: Anything Goes

Stampin Royalty: Patterned Paper

Humm...... Card or scrapbook embellishment????  I'm leaning more toward a scrapbook element,  for a Fall layout.  Love this.

Stampin UP Embossing folder, Wonderfall stamps,  with Autumn Accents Big Die.  DP is retired but it fit so well.  Inks More Mustard, Old Olive and Burgundy

Challenges: Create with Connie and Mary: Sketch (CCMC265)

Three of my kids left for college this week.   My house is so quiet,  I'm so proud of them yet I miss them already!

Each year I make them a card wishing them well in school and letting them know how proud we are of them.

This is going to my son at Western University in Illinois, he is studying Law enforcement

Challenges:
Simon Says: School
Bloggers: School
Cute Card Thursday: School

I have no clue why I thought of a triangle card....  but I love IT!!!!

Stampin Up  Smokey Grey, Blushing Bride and Pistacchio Pudding, what a pretty combination.  Stamp Set is Morning Meadows and my new favorite toy: Pansy Punch.

Challenges: Create with Connie and Mary:  Colors

ABC Challenges: SIP, Stamps, Ink Paper

Alphabet Challenges: N is for Newest Stamp

Totally Gorjuss: Die Cuts

Outlawz: Paper a la Mode: Birthdays

I really believe miracles happen every day.....you just need to be aware of them.  Often times i'm too busy to realize that they are all around me...... Nature, friendship, family health.........too many to count

Love SU new ink colors.....  Brown Sugar is in strong competition with Smokey Slate for my fav.  I love these two col0rs.  This stamp set is Best of Flowers,  DP is Epic Day

Challenges: Create with Connie and Mary:  Sketch
                    Two sisters: Fav embellishment:  Flowers, brads, DP
                     Perfect Sentiment: Fav Technique,  hands down STAMPING!!!!!
                     Outlawz: Friendship

Needed a CAS card for a cousin who does not like anything too frilly or overboard.  I thought the card was too plain untilI added a doily,  Wow that made the card pop, plus I love the vintage look.  Ok honestly, I love anything with doilies!  Stamp set "You are Loved from Stampin-UP"

Challenges:
Create with Connie and Mary: Colors: Smokey Slate, Black, Bermuda Bay
Simon Says: Anything Goes
Two Sisters: Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss: Pearls