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Old Fashioned Christmas...

This week the Stamper's DreamDT is featuring all the new JustRite Stampers Christmas sets! 

After seeing the Old Fashioned Christmasset I couldn't wait to ink it up!  I embossed the Kraft background layer using my snowflakes Cuttlebug embossing folder.  I rubbed a little White craft in over the embossed flakes to make them pop a bit.

Here's a close-up picture so you can see the Diamond Glaze that I added to the sleigh. 

You can see more JustRite Christmas inspiration over at Amy, Charmaine, & Michelle's blogs!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Laurie

Recipe
Stamps:  Old Fashioned Christmas Borders & Centers (JustRite Stampers)
Paper:  Prism White c.s., Kraft, K & Co Patterned paper
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Chamomile Vintage Ink (PTI), White Craft ink
Accessories:  Nestabilities, Copics, Diamond Glaze, Spica Glitter pens, Dew Drops, Sewing Machine, Ribbon, Button, String

Coffee House Chic...

Happy Monday!  Today I'm sharing a card I made with Verve Stamps's Delightful & Delicious set.  This is probably my favorite card that I made for this release!  During our many trips to Seattle this past year I was able to visit several wonderful coffee shops!  I was definitely in my element there...in fact, if my DH said "hey, I think we should move to Seattle" I think I could have our whole household packed and ready to go in no time!!  I just adore Seattle and the surrounding area!  Ok...back to coffee.  :-)  This card was inspired by the "urban chic" style that many of the coffee houses there were decorated in.

I combined several different patterned papers (Crate Paper and October Afternoon) as well as a variety of embellishments.  I just looooove these colors together!!  So fun!

I also wanted to share some family pictures with you.  Saturday we took a day trip to the Old Prison Museum in Deer Lodge Montana and the Grant Kohrs Ranch (also in Deer Lodge).  The Prison Museum is the actual old prison...where you get to walk through many parts of it and read about several "interesting" characters that spent their lives there.  The kids thought it was pretty cool to see, but I thought it was a bit creepy.  LOL!  Even though we live on a ranch and experience daily the lifestyle we saw at the Grant Kohrs ranch, it was fascinating to read about the rich history this ranch (which is now a National Park) has! 

They had this fun "photo op" type of board set up outside the museum.  When J went to "pose" for me, D couldn't help himself...he had to go and see if it was really J in there!  LOL!

I love these kids!!!

Here's Ali...looking happy and healthy!  Woohooo!

DH showing B the "ropes"!  LOL! 

J showing off his mad roping "skillz"!  :-)

D swingin' a rope bigger than he is!  LOL!

B & D taking a much needed rest!  :-)

"Sheriff" D!

On this old tractor is where my two little guys spent most of their time!!

Well, I better go and tackle the mountain of laundry that is waiting for me!  Thanks for stopping by...I hope you enjoy your day!  ~Laurie

Recipe 
Stamps:  Delightful & Delicious (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Vintage Cream (PTI), Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), Crate Paper patterned paper, October Afternoon Cherry Hill Collection
Ink:  Versamark, Kiwi Kiss (Stampin' Up!), Smokey Shadow (PTI), Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Accessories:  Black Detail e.p., Color Spritzer & More Mustard Marker(Stampin' Up!), Prima flower, Olive Twill ribbon, Black striped grosgrain ribbon (Stampin' Up!), String, Buttons, Sewing Machine, Martha Stewart border punch, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles

Eat Something Cute...

Woohooo for Friday!!  For today's Weekend Sketch Challenge, I thought I'd make a birthday card (I've got several birthdays to make cards for this month).  

I pulled out my Sweet Celebrationset (Taylored Expressions) and used one of my all time favorite images...this cuuuuute cuppie with the birthday cake! 

I had to pair the cuppie with the BEST cuppie sentiment of all time!  East something cute...hehehee!!  I LOVE it!  :-) 

All of the paper (except the Snow White Choice c.s.), c.s. cut outs, and borders are from the Ooh La Lafor her kit (MyMind's Eye).

For more Weekend Sketch inspiration, check out the creations of Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon!

Have a great weekend!  ~Laurie

Ten Minute Cards....Me???

Happy Thursday!!  Did you chuckle when you read my title?  I know, I know...the very thought of me making a ten minute card IS funny, right?  Well, not only did I DO it...but I made FOUR of them!!!  Waaahooooo!!!

Today is the release of Taylor'sAugust Key Ingredients kit, and let me tell you it is my hands down my favorite kit so far!!  I loooove it!  Pebbles patterned paper (some of my favorite), matching Prism c.s., coordinating rhinestones, ribbon, and the funnest rub-ons ever...all in one kit!  

I have to admit, when I first started I *might* have been whining...just a little.  :-)  See, Taylor has challenged the Baker's Dozen to keep our cards quick and simple...ten minute cards!  GASP!!!  What??!!!  I wasn't sure I had it in me..  LOL!  Well, once I pulled out all the goodies from the kit and got to work I couldn't stop!!  How's that for irony!!  LOL!

 

Except for the sentiments (which are from Faith & Hope, Branching Out Coordinates, & A Year of Sentiments) all of the images are from the rub ons included in the KI kit!!

This month Taylor is adding a great new feature to theKey Ingredients subscription!!  You still sign up for a 3 month or 6 month term...but she is now billing monthly instead of having to pay it all up front.  It's a great way to get new and coordinating supplies every month...at a discount!  For those that sign up for the 6 month subscription before August 25th, you will receive 2 Perfect Package Card Boxes Free!  Gotta love free stuff!  :-)

Want more inspiration?  Check out what Dawn, Denise, Jen, Karen M., Sankari, & Taylor have created using this month's Key Ingredients!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Laurie

So Blessed...

Happy Tuesday!!  I actually had to check my calendar after writing that!  I thought, "no way it could be Tuesday already!!"!  Man, time is zooming by...

I have a Autumn card to share with you today.  Fall is my absolute FAVORITE season!  I love everything about it!  The warm colors, the crisp feel of the air, the starting of school (which also means a regular schedule YAY!), and that certain "something" that seems to linger in the air.  You know, like the promise of winter...  I just love it all!!

  

I used this new Fall Corn stamp (wood mounted stamp by Inkadinkado) that I received the other day.  I paired it with a sentiment from Verve Stamps (So Happy).  The colors I used are Kraft, So Saffron, & Dusty Durango.  For embellishments, I added a button (Basic Grey), some raffia, and a couple of Dew Drops.

Ok, I'm off to town with a friend!  Have a wonderful day!  ~Laurie