Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Hop. I am so glad you have stopped by today. The fun begins on Friday, April 29th at Noon EST and runs through Sunday, May 1st at midnight PST. The hop will feature 22 stops showcasing the new items. This will give you a chance to see some fabulous ideas using these new items. All the featured products will be available for sale in the NEW Summer Mini Catalog which begins on May 1st.

You may be starting here with my blog or perhaps have come from Lisa's Blog, Add Ink and Stamp. She is featuring the set Fabulous Florets, her projects are adorable.

I am featuring the Swirls & Curls Verses ( Level 1 Hostess set from the Summer Mini Catalog) and the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper. I have created 4 projects to share with you.

Card Tote


Thinking of You Card


Hello Card


Thanks So Much Card


There are more stops to see, so read through my post, go to the next stop which is Betty's Blog, Kitty Stamp, where she is featuring the NEW Embossing Powders. Then keep going until you have visited all the stops.

Don't forget to leave a comment for me so I know that you were here!!
Check back on Monday and I will post all the details and supplies used to make my cards.



Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Happy Easter

Hello Stampers: Today I want to wish all of you a very Happy Easter. I have a card to share that I created using the Easter Blossoms set. Enjoy!


Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Ovals Die Cut, Large and Small Oval Punches, Paper Snips, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas April Gathering

We had our downline meeting on Thursday, April 14th...such a great group of ladies I have to get together with each month. We make 2 make & take projects before the meeting and here are the ones we made:

Card Make & Take project by Vicki:


3-D Make & Take Project by Anita:


Towards the end of our meeting we do our swap...it is the most anticipated event of the evening!!
This month our swap theme was to create a Full Card with a Feminine theme, Victorian, Mother's Day, Girls Night, etc........

Kelsey's Swap:


Kelsey's Swap Open (a Tri-Shutter Card):


Diane's Swap:


Grace's Swap:


Jane's Swap:


Vicki's Swap:


Anita's Swap:


Linda's Swap:


Pam's Swap:


My Swap (Joy Fold Card):

For all the details on my swap card see this BLOG POST

Thanks for stopping by today. If you would like to become a demonstrator and attend the Dazzling Divas Meetings, please contact me and I will get you started on your way. I Love What I Do...You Can Too!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

My Dazzling Divas April Swap Card

Hello Stampers: I am glad you stopped by today. We had our downline meeting tonight and I wanted to share with you the card I created to swap.

This month our swap theme was to create a Full Card with a Feminine theme, Victorian, Mother's Day, Girls Night, etc........

Here is my card, it features the Joy Fold Technique:



Stamps: Mother of Mine (a la Carte stamp from Occasions Mini Catalog), Something to Celebrate (Hostess set from the Occasions Mini Catalog)
Paper: Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Rose Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Perfect Polka Dot and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Scoring Tool

Check back soon to see the Make & Take projects and the swaps from the other Dazzling Divas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Happy Thoughts......

make happy days........that is so true. Last week I had some outpatient surgery and feel so much better now that it is over and I am off the pain meds. I can't wait to be in my stamp studio creating projects again. So for now I will show you a bright and cheery card that I created for swapping at the Spring Fling Event that I attended.


Stamps: Apple Blossoms (Level 2 Hostess Set)
Paper: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Scallop Square and 1-1/4" Square Punches, Dimensionals, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestones

Have a happy day everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Lights Out!!

You see I am going to bed early tonight because tomorrow morning is the first day to register for the Stampin' Up! Convention. I have my alarm set and will be waking up early at 6AM Phoenix time to get online to register!!

I have been wanting to share this card with you for a few weeks now and keep forgetting. So here it is today!!! I am not a big fan of "shape" cards, but when I saw this idea at my friend Linda's house, I knew I had to give it a try. I loved hers so much, that I created one in the colors of my stamp studio.


Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Elegant Soiree DSP
Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Sticky Strip, Pearls

This was a fun card to make, No stamps and No Ink!

Thanks for stopping by today! See you here again soon!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Last Chance for Sale-A-Bration

Sale-A-Bration is coming to an end on March 31st. Here is a card I created using some of my FREE items that I earned during Sale-A-Bration...........


I created this card using one of our a la Carte Single Stamps "Tiny Teacup" and the Sale-A-Bration "Ice Cream Parlor DSP Pack" which is FREE with a $50. purchase. With an additional $50. purchase you can also get the "Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Button Pack" which I also used on this card.
Stamps: Tiny Teacup
Paper: Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point, Ice Cream Parlor DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Dafodil Delight, Melon Mambo
Access: Scallop Border, 2-3/8" Scallop, 2-1/2" Circle Punches; Dimensionals, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Buttons, Linen Thread, Glue Dots

If you are interested in getting in on the last minute Sale-A-Bration order, please contact me no later than Noon on March 31st.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

More Easter Blossoms

Do you have this set yet? If not, it is a must have. I love the versatility of this set.
Today I want to share another card I created with this set. I love the soft colors for Spring.


Stamps: Easter Blossoms
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Ink: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches, Small and Large Tag Punches, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Itty Bitty Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Springtime Smiles

HAPPY SPRING..........

I love Spring and the smell after a rain in the dessert. Also, the temperatures are perfect here in Arizona in Spring.

I made this card using the Easter Blossoms set to celebrate Spring.


Stamps: Easter Blossoms
Paper: Baha Breeze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso; Marker: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Pearls, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today and come back soon for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas March Gathering

Hello stampers, I want to share with you today the Make & Take projects from the Dazzling Divas March Meeting and the Swaps I received.

3-D Make & Take project, provided by Pam Hegarty


The card Make & Take project, provided by Linda Rodenberg


We were all in the Spring and Easter mood for our swap too. You could make a 3-D item or full card.
Kelsey's Swap:


Linda's Swap:


Jane's Swap:


Anita's Swap:


Grace's Swap:


Pam's Swap:


Vicki's Swap:


My swap:

Supplies and more details can seen in this POST

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed seeing all the creativity of the ladies in my group.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Happy Birthday Ryder!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYDER!!!

Today was Ryder's First Birthday. He is such a sweet little boy. My daughter, Kelsey, is his full-time nanny and I am the "other nanny". I step in when she has to leave for school a couple afternoons a week. We celebrated with him and his family this afternoon. He had 2 birthday outfits one for eating cake, and one for opening presents.




Card made by Kelsey for Ryder:


Card made by me for Ryder:


Thanks for stopping by, check back soon for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas Swap

It is time for the Dazzling Divas to get together for our March meeting. The swap theme for this month is "Anything Goes with a Spring/Easter Theme". I love Spring and the colors associated with it always make me smile.

Here is what I created to swap with each of the gals tonight. A watering can filled with flowers, what better way to say "Hello Spring"! I made the largest flowers in three colors Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight. They are mounted onto Wilton lollipop sticks with hot glue.

Large Poppy Parade Flower


Large Peach Parfait Flower


Overview of my swap

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Clearly For You, Tiny Tags
Paper: Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Petal Cone Die, Little Leaves Sizzlit Die, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Silver Brads, Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Glue Dots; Wilton Lollipop Sticks (non SU!), Hot Glue (non SU!)

Thanks for stopping by, check back next week to see the make & takes and the rest of the gals swaps from the meeting.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday Banner for Ryder

I love making banners and this one is for a very special little boy.
I am very fortunate to be his nanny, he is so sweet and the best baby ever. Ryder is turning one on March 12th, so I made this banner for him. We will use it as part of the decorations for the party and then it can hang in his room.





Paper: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Celebrations DSP
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, Natural Rope Twine (retired SU!), Big Shot, Pennant Die, Serif Alphabet Dies, Large Circle Dies, 1", 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Dimensionals

I hope you will be inspired to create a banner for someone special in your life.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Dazzling Divas February Swaps

Today I want to share with you the swaps from my very talented group of stampers. These ladies are amazing and I am so proud of each of them. Our theme was to make a full card using anything from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Kelsey's card (our newest Dazzling Diva), Eat Chocolate Set:


Pam's card, Create a Cupcake Set and Punch:


Anita's card (gift card holder), Create a Cupcake Set and Punch


Vicki's card, Build A Blossom Set and Punch:


Diane's card, Baby Blossoms Set:


Linda's card, Very Vanilla Seam Binding & Fun Flowers Big Shot Die:


Jane's card, Bold Blossom Set & Button, Button Set


My swap card, Sew Suite Set & Pattern Pieces Set:

Stamps: Sew Suite
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Rose Red, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Circle Punches, Large & Small Gold Brads, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dimensionals, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the creative talent in my Dazzling Divas group. If you want to join our group, please contact me and I will help you get started with your own stamping business.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara