Rachel's Angel Spot

April Stamp of the Month

2009-04-01T00:08:00.000-05:00

Celebrate with this Cutie!

2009-03-19T00:09:00.002-05:00

Once again, Michelle is knocking out the cards! Thank heavens she is because my personal life has turned into a whirlwind the past couple of weeks. I'm actually very late posting this card she made using the Ice Cream set. These colors just scream summer to me! Make sure you check out Michelle's blog and leave her a comment. I just love what she's doing with some of my favorite stamp sets!!

Happy Easter card!

2009-03-11T23:10:00.004-05:00

I can't tell you how fun it is watching my inbox for a new card from Michelle! She used the I Love Easter set for this E is for Easter challenge on the ABC Challenge blog and a sketch from A Spoon Full of Sugar.

I thought I was getting in the mood for Easter. After all, it was 80 degrees here yesterday. Now they're predicting rain, sleet and SNOW tomorrow!!! What is up with that?

For Somebunny Special

2009-03-10T06:10:00.003-05:00

Michelle is at it again! She used the I Love Easter set for this sketch at Card Patterns. We have had such wonderful weather the past few days...I'm thinking Spring really might be just around the corner. And this card just puts me in the mood for Spring and all the beautiful blooms!

Another Gem from Michelle!

2009-03-04T07:32:00.005-06:00

I told you she amazes me with her output of cards!!! Michelle made this card with a Distressing Challenge in mind. She used several distressing techniques....chalking, inking, crumpling and tearing. I just love this image from the Pirates set, a sentiment from Treasure Seeker, and my favorite embellishment.....lots of jewels!!!

Make sure you check out Michelle's blog and leave her some blog lovin'!

Introducing Michelle!

2009-03-03T06:39:00.004-06:00

I'm not sure exactly when I found Michelle's blog, but I've been following it for a while. It's always fun to find another challenge junkie. And I'm amazed and inspired at how many challenges Michelle is able to complete all while being a busy working mom of 2 boys, 2 dogs and 2 cats. She even hosts monthly challenges on her own blog. On a whim, I asked Michelle if she would be interested in using some TAC images for some cards while I am trying to get through the last few weeks of tax season. I was so happy that she agreed.

And just look at this HOT flamingo!! I love the color combo she used on this card featuring one of the fun images in the Tickled Pink set. This card is making me long for one of those hot days of summer when heading to the pool is the best option. I'm thinking that would feel pretty good right now since I just walked in from getting the paper and it's in the teens out there!!!

I love this card! Thanks Michelle...I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

March Vintage Stamp Set

2009-03-01T00:35:00.001-06:00

March Stamp of the Month!

2009-03-01T00:08:00.001-06:00

It's time to show you the March SOTM!

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Fresh Spring Things Kit and Free Download!

2009-02-28T23:12:00.001-06:00

Adorable Animals Stamp Set -This precious stamp set will not be available at any other time during 2009.

60 Piece Hardware Collection -This assortment of extra large, large, and small eyelets is exclusive to this promotion and coordinates beautifully withthe Gentle Beginnings™ Designer Pad.

Gentle Beginnings™ Designer Collection Pad -Pad is sized 8x8, 70# text paper consisting of 6 sheets of each of 6 designs.

Click here for a free coordinating download!

Shout Out to Sheetload

2009-02-27T23:39:00.003-06:00

I've found myself in need of several cards to send to some friends. At the end of a long week, I just didn't have the energy or the time to come up with five or six different designs. So what's the answer? Here are a couple of cards I made tonight using the February issue of Sheetload of Cards. Just download the instructions for cutting and design. You can save paper AND get a stash of nice-looking cards in hardly no time at all! There is a different design each month...and did I mention it's FREE???

Stamps: Hey Chick
Paper: ChaCha
Cardstock: Bazzill
Ink: Palette Cognac
Other: Purple mini brads

New FREE, Exclusive Downloads!!!

2009-02-27T06:33:00.000-06:00

I am excited to announce a new feature to The Angel Company™ website…free downloadable sheets. A new surprise will await each month as downloadables could feature templates, project ideas, or even be a simple craft project themselves. Additionally, the downloadable sheet will generally relate to an upcoming promotion or product offered by TAC™. You won’t want to miss our first download…a darling sheet of placecards featuring one of the “Adorable Animals” from the stamp set included as part of the “Fresh Spring Things” promotion. Easy to print out and easy to use…we hope these print-outs become an important resource customers and Angels alike can turn to time and again for crafting inspiration.

One of the repeating philosophies at TAC™ is “spending our time to save yours.”

Just click to download, print and enjoy! All designs are FREE and intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

Yippee!! More Stamp Sets Available

2009-02-26T00:31:00.001-06:00

The Angel Company has announced that Stamps of the Month will now be available AFTER the month they are featured at the full retail price. Also, all the sets from the Wonderful Winter Wishes promotion are now available at retail. That means if you missed on on these stamps during January, you can still get them! At any time, you can find these sets by clicking on the “Order Online” link in my sidebar and then clicking on the “products” tab. You will then find a section labeled “Online Only” on the left-hand column where these sets will be featured.

Cars Birthday Card for Amy R.'s Friday Sketch #50

2009-02-25T08:52:00.006-06:00

It took me a while to decide what set to use for Amy R.'s Friday Sketch #50. Then I remembered this Cars set that had never seen ink! Layers of Just Like Dad papers, some embossing with the Houndstooth Cuttlebug folder, a sentiment from Tag Tidbits, and some fiber from my stash. I'm pretty happy with this masculine birthday card which can be some of the hardest cards to come up with.

Don't forget there are a few more hours to enter my blog candy giveaway here!! I'm off to get moving on a busy, busy day. Hope you have a great one!

Hey Chick! There's a New Card Sketch Blog

2009-02-22T14:48:00.004-06:00

You might have figured out I'm addicted to card sketches. I was super excited to find a new sketch blog this week, Card Patterns. I used CP Sketch #3 to make this fun card using the Hey Chick stamps I added to my collection during the 50% off sale. The paper is from Sassafras Lass, and the ribbon is from my stash. I just love this sentiment!!! I think I'm just going to leave this set out on my table and make a few more cards before I put it away.

Amberley Grace Thank You Cards

2009-02-18T05:51:00.000-06:00

I used the same GWP stamp and some Amberley Grace paper scraps and tags for a bunch of quickie thank you cards. I'm loving these little scalloped cards made with my Nestabilities!!

Enter to WIN this Catelynne™ Package!

2009-02-16T23:17:00.002-06:00

This is absolutely my favorite giveaway ever!

What you could win!!!
• Catelynne™ Fly With It Collection™ retail value: $10.95
• Pewter Hardware retail value: $4.50
• Be of Good Stamp Set retail value: $21.95
• Want to Fly Stamp Set retail value: $21.95
• Audrey Embellishment Jar retail value: $10.95

Total retail value: $70.30

• You must sign up by 11:59 pm, on February 28th.

• Only ONE entry per household.

Click here to enter!

Whew! Time for another Amy R Sketch (#49)

2009-02-15T17:50:00.000-06:00

I can't tell you how happy I am to make something that's not pink or red! I do love making Valentine's projects, but I always get a little tired of it by the time the day arrives.

Just recently, I started participating in Amy R.'s weekly sketches, and I love them! Here is her Friday Sketch #49.

And here's my take on it! I colored in the monkey from the Happy Day set with prismacolor pencils and OMS. The patterned paper is Rustic Chic. The faux stitching on the center strip is just as crooked as my sewing machine stitching would be. LOL And I added some buttons from my stash.

That little monkey just cracks me up! And I can totally identify. Sometimes I have so many balls juggling at the same time, I feel the same way!

Pinkalicious!

2009-02-10T00:12:00.000-06:00

If you've been following along, I'm working on Kraftin' Kimmie's birthday challenges. For Day Three of the Birthday Celebrations, Kimmie wants pink and at least one button. Do you think this is pink enough? LOL I have a sweet online friend that is obsessed with pink, so I'll be mailing this card to her.

I started with Taylor's Sketch #54 and pulled out my somewhat neglected Tickled Pink stamp set. I paired it up with some Mimi and Catelynne papers, a flower and a button from my stash.

I'm halfway through the challenges, and I have ideas floating in my head for the three remaining ones. Time will tell though if I actually have a chance to get them done. I have yet to start any Valentine's for my kids' classmates, and I refuse to buy them. :) It's not too late for you though...head on over to Kimmie's blog and see what great prizes she is giving away!

Gerbera Daisy Sympathy

2009-02-09T06:20:00.000-06:00

I'm back with my card for the second challenge in Kraftin' Kimmie's Birthday Challenges. The specifics were to make a card using her layout design with some dry embossing. Sadly, I need to get a sympathy card in the mail. But Kimmie's challenge helped me create a suitable (dare I say beautiful?) sympathy card. The Gerbera Daisy is colored with Prismacolor pencils blended with OMS. And YIKES! I cannot find my With Sympathy set. I finally gave up the search and used a beautiful sentiment from Treehouse Stamps. The velvet ric-rack was in my stash. And can you see the embossed frame? It adds some elegance to the card and was done with only my Scor-Pal.

Okay...two challenges down. Can I get four more done before the Birthday Celebrations are over???

A Little Whimsy Birthday

2009-02-08T00:17:00.000-06:00

Kraftin' Kimmie is running lots of Birthday Challenges on her blog with some great prizes! This card was made for her first challenge....to make a birthday card with some purple! Using purple is not hard for me since it's my favorite color.

I loosely followed Taylor's sketch from last week (yes...I'm running behind), stamped the image from the All Occasion Icons set then embossed it with white EP, and paired it up with some A Little Whimsy paper. And I actually made two of these in an effort to build up my stash. There is still plenty of time if you want to join in on Kimmie's Birthday Challenge Fest...go check it out!

Quick Little Valentines

2009-02-04T23:26:00.003-06:00

I used this blog tutorial to make some cute little scalloped cards...added a square of Uptown Girl paper, the heart from Forever Family, and a current GWP sentiment set. And I have no idea what's up with this picture...the ink color doesn't clash with the pink cardstock in real life!!

Serendipity is HERE!!!

2009-02-03T06:03:00.000-06:00

You can see for yourself what all the fuss is about! Products from Serendipity (the new Spring magalogue) can be ordered here! Don't forget to email me (instead of placing your order online) if your order is $30 or more to get your free stamps.

Best Wishes Limited Edition Set

2009-02-02T00:04:00.001-06:00

Is this a fun wedding set or what??

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Class Kit Giveaway Winners

2009-02-01T12:05:00.003-06:00

We're all home now, and we have picked the winners!

Random.Addison (my 7 yo) pulled out Misty's name!

and Random.Clark (my 3 yo) picked Susie! Sorry we didn't get any cute pics, but my memory card is sitting in the card reader.

Send me your mailing addresses, and I'll get the kits out to you asap.

February SOTM

2009-02-01T06:20:00.002-06:00

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Sealed With a Kiss Vintage Set

2009-02-01T00:43:00.002-06:00

You can purchase this Vintage Stamp Set released from the TAC™ archives for a limited time only!

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It's my Anniversary!

2009-01-31T00:13:00.001-06:00

Yep! It's been 11 years since we tied the knot! Click here if you want to see us on our special day. I wanted to make a special card for my groom, but it's a challenge to make a "romantic masculine" card. Too often I think that phrase is an oxymoron. But I think this attempt turned out rather well.

I started with this week's sketch from Mercy Kerin, some Rustic Chic papers, and the Forever Family stamp set. I used a marker to ink up only the "forever" in the phrase stamp. And I even finished off the inside...something I rarely do, but this is for someone special, right? The heart is also from the Forever Family set, and the sentiment was a GWP in the previous catalog. I think this card would work very well for Valentine's Day too if you're still needing for an idea for that special guy.

Don't forget about the class kit giveaway! You still have a few hours to post a comment to win!

Amy R's Friday Sketch

2009-01-28T20:22:00.002-06:00

I just recently started trying some of Amy R's sketches. I really love this Friday Sketch!

The patterned paper is Amberley Grace and the sentiment is one of the GWP's in the current catalog. Did you know that for every $30 in purchases from The Angel Company you can choose a Free Gift With Purchase (GWP) stamp? The Petaloo flowers and rhinestone brad were RAK'd to me by an online scrapping gal Deb Harter, and I found the button and satin ribbon in my stash. Make sure you check out Deb's blog! She is one awesome scrapbooker!

Thanks Amy for another great sketch! I'm planning on using this one again very very soon.

The Magalogue is here!

2009-01-27T05:51:00.004-06:00

My personal copy was in my mailbox last night, and I'm hoping that the bundle I ordered will arrive sometime this week. This is not your ordinary Spring Supplement. 47 new stamp sets, new accessories, lots of step-by-step project instructions! Just WOW!

Here's a peek at a couple of the sets tops on my wish list. Definitely NEED that Little Cupcake set of 11 stamps for $18.95.

And how about Mice Day?

Email me if you'd like to have your very own copy of Serendipity. It retails for $2.95. But if you've placed an order with me from the Fall/Winter '08 catalog, be on the lookout for a complimentary copy from me.

Another Giveaway from The Angel Company

2009-01-27T00:26:00.001-06:00

Did you already register for your chance to win this Lilly Anna loot???

There's just a few more days to enter this The Angel Company giveaway! But it's almost January 29, so hurry!! Click here for your chance to win.

Class Projects - last installment and A Giveaway!!!

2009-01-25T11:47:00.003-06:00

As promised, here are the rest of the projects we made yesterday in the "love-themed" class!

This one uses the Seeds of Blessing stamps colored in with markers. It's hard to tell in the photo, but we painted the "heart wings" with Candle Light Shimmerz.

The next card uses a stamp from the All Occasion Icons set and paper from the Uptown girl collection. We stamped the image with Versamark, heat embossed using black embossing powder then cut out the image and adhered it with pop dots.

This sweet little decor project uses Catelynne papers and the Love Blooms set in the Fall Supplement. All on a 4" square coaster with a magnet on the back.

And our last project is an oldie, but a goodie! Especially for using up those little clamshell cases that the Free GWP stamps come in. Four Hershey nuggets fit perfectly in those. We used the January Stamp of the Month Dropping Boxes on address labels to wrap the nuggets. The outside is decorated with a couple of little images from the Sweet Goodies set and finished off with some cute heart ribbon from one of the big-box craft stores.

Want a chance to make these projects? I have 2 class kits left over to send out to two lucky winners. All the cutting, stamping, embossing will be done so you can just put these 6 little projects together in a jiffy! That would be a great way to get some Valentine's cards and gifts made if you find yourself running short on time. And yes...the chocolate is included! *wink*

To enter the giveaway, just post a comment telling me which of the six projects is your favorite! Here and Here are the two that were shown earlier. For a second chance in the drawing, link me up to your blog post or forum announcement spreading the word about this giveaway! Post your comments by 11:59PM CST on Saturday, January 31st. Winners will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on Sunday, February 1. The kits will go postal as soon as I have the mailing address for the winners. It should be in plenty of time for you to actually USE these before Valentine's Day!!!

And don't forget....just a little over 24 hours left to grab these stamp sets at 50% off!!! Click here for more info and please email me if you have any questions or want to place an order at these unbelievable prices!

Love Class Card

2009-01-24T15:48:00.000-06:00

I'm pre-scheduling this to post during the Love-Themed class I'm hosting this afternoon so that it will be a surprise to the gals who are coming. I used this sketch by Lauren Meader, Catelynne paper, and the Forever Family stamp set. I love all the pinks and reds this time of year, but this card is a nice variation.

You've already seen this card we're making. And I'll be back tomorrow to show you the rest of our projects --- SIX in all!!!

I'm also stalking the mailman today. Word has it that my copy of the new Magalogue might arrive. I've seen some sneak peeks and it is WOW!

Also, just a little over 48 hours left in the great Spec-Tac-ular sale. Get all those stamps on your wish list at 50% off before time runs out. Just email if you have ANY questions!!

CPS Readers Choice Week - Wee Ones Baby Card

2009-01-23T01:08:00.005-06:00

For Reader's Choice Week at the CPS blog, I chose Sketch #25 for this slightly overdue baby card using the Wee Ones stamps set. The sentiment is from one of the current Level A Hostess sets. The papers are from the Gentle Beginnings and Mimi collections. Ric-rac from my stash. After watercoloring the images using Burnt Umber and Toile Pink, I painted the pink with some Candle Light Shimmerz, but the sparkle is just not showing up in the photo. I'm not sure how many baby cards actually use brown, but I think it turned out okay.

This one is more like Toadally Just Okay

2009-01-19T01:03:00.005-06:00

I needed a card for Addison to take to a birthday party Saturday. She really wanted to use the card in my last post, but I needed to mail it out. So in the wee hours of Saturday morning I started with Taylor's sketch and Hoppy Everything and came up with this. The strips of paper are from the Kaleidoscope Boyz pad. The only part of this card that I really like is the masking. I stamped the frog then masked him before I stamped the mushroom under him.

Oh well...I'm sure her 7 yr old friend won't be too critical, do you think?

Toadally Awesome!

2009-01-14T15:42:00.004-06:00

*He-he* I just love this little toad. (Or is he a frog?) Maybe it's because my first grader is toad-ally into the Frog and Toad series right now. She is reading one of the little stories to us every night at bedtime.

So we start with: (1) I need a thank-you card for a online gal that is just the sweetest! And (2) I wanted to work with this month's SheetLoad of Cards sketch. SheetLoad makes it so easy telling you the exact sizes to cut each paper. I used the Hoppy Everything set and some Just Like Dad papers. The little guy is stamped with Palette Burnt Umber, then colored in with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. After adding some Cuttlebug embossing and fiber from my stash, VOILA! Toadally Awesome, huh?

Don't forget....just 12 more days to order all those stamps on your wish list at 50% off!!! Details are here. Email me if you're placing an order of $30 or more to make sure you get your free gifts!

Quick Valentine's card

2009-01-10T18:53:00.005-06:00

Do you ever visit blogs just hoping that some of the creativity will ooze over the web to your chair? Lisa Johnson's projects always amaze me. When I saw this card (scroll to the bottom of her post), I knew I needed to pull out my Love Doodles and Sweet Goodies sets. I'm just loving the kraft cardstock and the simple color scheme. And WooHoo....already got one Valentine ready to mail.

OCC Sketch Challenge Card

2009-01-07T08:18:00.005-06:00

One of my goals for 2009 is to participate in at least one online blog challenge every week. I loved this week's sketch at Our Creative Corner and decided to use it to make my daughter's birthday card. I used the Pirates and Treasure Seeker sets coloring the images with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The paper is from the A Little Whimsy pack. Then I applied Stickles over the "treasure" and added some craft jewels for extra sparkle. When she opened her card she said, "How did you know I liked pirates?" LOL She turned 7 yesterday and you can peek here for pics from our little family celebration.

Don't forget! The great Spec-TAC-ular Sale started yesterday! 50% off almost ALL the stamp sets in our catalog...but only until January 26th! If you're shopping online, the prices have already been adjusted for the 50% off. What a great time to try out TAC's unmounted rubber stamps or add to your collection if you already know how great these stamps are! Shop online...then email me your order to make sure you take advantage of any free Gift With Purchase stamps or hostess benefits.

More Specials in January

2009-01-05T22:41:00.001-06:00

As if the Spec-TAC-ular Savings Event wasn't enough, here are a few more promotions going on right now!

Click here for more details on Vintage Bella Flor

Click here to view the Wonderful Winter Wishes Stamp Sets

and another Great Giveaway!

Click here to Enter to WIN this Lilly Anna™ Package!

What you could win!!!
• Lilly Anna™ Soar With It Collection™ retail value: $6.95
• Lilly Anna™ Hardware retail value: $4.50
• Lilly Anna™ Cardstock retail value: $6.50
• Lilly Anna™ Ribbon retail value: $4.95
• Bold Flourishes Stamp Set retail value: $15.95
• More Abundance Stamp Set retail value: $19.95

Total retail value: $58.80

Storing Odorless Mineral Spirits

2009-01-04T14:16:00.003-06:00

My friend Julie asked about using odorless mineral spirits and prismacolor pencils for coloring stamped images. There are lots of tutorials out there that show how to color and blend and shade, but I told her I'd show how I store my OMS. It's not the prettiest set-up but it works for me. LOL

I cleaned out an old jar of nail polish remover. Any jar will work as long as it has a spill-proof lid. I put a couple of round sponges in the jar and then just pour enough OMS in the jar to barely cover the bottom and keep the sponges saturated. The sponges will soak up the OMS. Then when I'm ready to use it, I dip my blending stump into the sponge. A bottle of OMS will go a LONG way. I've had mine over a year and still have a lot left.

I keep my pencils, blending stumps, sandpaper (for sanding the stumps in between colors) in a mini tote from AMM. There's even a pocket on one side that keeps my pencil sharpener handy.

So when I need to color, I just grab the little jar and the tote and I'm ready to go! I have been in a frenzy all weekend with organizing my craft room/office. I am exhausted but I hope to post some pics on my personal blog later today!

Quick and Easy Thank You Cards

2009-01-03T09:51:00.005-06:00

After all the Christmas cheer, I was especially in need of extra holiday Thank You cards. When I saw this design by Joan B., I knew I could knock out several in just a few minutes! Paper from Merry Wishes (retired), a Spring/Summer '08 GWP stamp, a scalloped square punch, and VOILA!!!

New Catalogue Plan

2009-01-02T15:38:00.004-06:00

The Angel Company has announced their plans to return to an annual Inspiration Book & Catalogue. This new catalogue plan will involve a “Base Book” which will be our “core” catalogue. This catalogue will be released on an annual basis at each year’s summer Seminar and will offer a variety of merchandise including our top-selling stamp sets. To supplement that annual catalogue, two “magalogues” (cross between a magazine and a catalogue) will be released throughout the catalogue year…one during the fall and one during the spring. These magalogues will have a seasonal focus and will also introduce new products, including new hostess sets.

A new 48-page magalogue will be introduced at Leadership Conference at the end of January and will go “live” February 1, 2009. This magalogue will introduce a variety of new products. It will have stamp sets corresponding to the Spring/Summer seasons and will take the place of our Spring Supplement. The items in the current catalogue will remain in circulation until the new catalogue takes its place in June.

One of the most frequent requests heard was that our stamp images be reflected at 100%. Returning to an annual ‘base’ catalogue will allow TAC to do that. Stamp images will also be 100% in our magalogues.

I'll be submitting my order for the Spring Magalogues soon. Just let me know if you'd like to receive one!

Ornamental Snowflakes Thanks

2009-01-01T12:11:00.004-06:00

I need a few thank-you cards to send for Christmas presents and such. Coincidentally, this happens to be the challenge over at Mothers & Daughters Creations! I started with CPS sketch #97. The paper is Merry Wishes (retired). I stamped the circles with Ornamental Snowflakes. The sentiment is one of the free Gift With Purchase stamps available with any $30 order. (Actually this GWP is from an old catalog, but there is one very similar in the current catalog).

Absolutely Spec-TAC-ular !!!

2008-12-31T22:44:00.004-06:00

WOW! That is all I can say....WOW!!!

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What an unbelievable opportunity to get those stamps that have been on your wish lish! From Jan. 6 - 26 you can chose ANY (or ALL) T-coded stamp at 1/2 price!! Shop here and start making your wish list! If you'd rather have a catalog in your hand, let me know as soon as possible and I'll get one in the mail to you!

TAC Giveaway

2008-12-28T07:32:00.001-06:00

You've got a few more days to enter this great giveaway from The Angel Company!! But hurry! December 31 will be here before you know it!

Back in the Swing with TECC48

2008-12-27T11:52:00.005-06:00

I'm definitely past ready to get back in the swing with my stamping and scrapbooking. It seems life got so crazy in 2008, I let it fall by the wayside. I'm not saying that life is any less crazy now...only that I don't want to let it interfere with what I enjoy any longer! LOL

There's nothing like a great sketch to jumpstart my creativity. So I loosely followed Taylor's Sketch 48 for this fun birthday card. The stamps are Sweet Skunks and Ordinary Greetings, and the paper is from the Kaleidoscope Boyz collection.

Craving the Fall Colors & Quad Challenge Card

2008-08-24T10:23:00.005-05:00

Yep! You read that right! This card was made with FOUR challenges in mind. Sometimes I wonder if I ever have an original idea. LOL But when there are so many projects floating around in your head, letting other people tell you what to do takes the away the agony of the decision-making process.

I found out last week that a neighbor at our old house just had knee replacement surgery, so I'll be getting this in the mail to her tomorrow.

First, Beate is back! After taking the summer off for some well-deserved family time, she started posting weekly sketches again. I always love participating in her sketch challenges and Sketch #54 was so fun to work with.

The Dutch Dare Challenge blog asked for Get Well cards this week.

Our Creative Corner's weekly challenge was a color challenge: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip.

And the new card challenge at Scrap Attack Scrapbooking was to make a card with fall colors without a fall sentiment.

The stamps are Butterfly Bits and Ordinary Greetings. I used a smidgen of patterned paper by Scenic Route, my Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, and dimensionals for the top layer of the butterly. Did I nail it? I love it when I can mark four things off my list!!

A Challenge Junkie Card

2008-08-23T01:19:00.002-05:00

I don't always have time to participate in blog/forum challenges, but I love it when I can. To make good use of my time, I find it thrilling when I can combine two (or even three!).

This card started with sketch from A Spoon Full of Sugar's Challenge #13. I had already decided to use these stamps from the Tickled Pink set when the Cute Card Thursday blog issued a challenge to use bright colours! I used Tombow markers to color in this flashy flamingo and paired her with some of the Kaleidoscope Girlz papers. Cardstock and mini brads were from my stash.

I'm sending this to another stamper. I hope she has her sunglasses on when she gets the mail. LOL

Palette Inks

2008-08-21T22:17:00.004-05:00

Although you can purchase several different inks from The Angel Company, I've primarily converted to the Palette hybrid inks. If you've been considering Palette, this review from Craft Critique might answer some questions.

If you have any other questions, let me know. If I don't know the answer, I'll try to find someone who does.

August Stamp of the Month

2008-08-05T23:00:00.003-05:00

Just a few more days to take advantage of the special if you're thinking about signing up as an Angel.

Ahhhh!!! Taylor's Sketch #27

2008-08-03T15:10:00.007-05:00

Yes...it feels nice to take a break from the scrapbooking and make a card. I love doing both, but I really enjoy the instant gratification from card-making since it takes me so much less time to "fill up the canvas."

I wanted to try out Taylor's Sketch 27 so I finally cut up The Morning Buzz set. This coffee-themed set is one of the Level B hostess sets in the new catalog. It can be yours with a workshop or catalog party of $250 or more.

The sentiment is embossed with some copper embossing powder (copper looked a whole lot better than the brown in my stash). Little coffee beans are stamped to border the patterned paper by Flair Designs. I picked this up when my LSS was closing a few weeks ago and now I'm wishing I had bought more of it. I added some pretty sheer dotted organza ribbon. Thanks Taylor for another great sketch!

Amelia Layout

2008-07-30T19:09:00.003-05:00

I'm wrapping up another sketch from the weekend Sketchfest at Creative Scrappers (tomorrow night is the deadline to post layouts). This is another page in a gift album I'm trying to finish up. I thought the photos were just screaming for me to use the Amelia collection of paper. I added stickles to the wings on the chipboard winged heart, but they don't show up so well in the scan. The alphas, brad and chipboard are all from my stash.

Just one more day

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to enter THIS giveaway!

And if you need inspiration for the Toodle Loo paper, cardstock, ribbon and hardware collection , check out this awesome mini-album tutorial!

Gerbera Daisy

2008-07-27T18:21:00.004-05:00

I've been busy this weekend participating in an online scrapbooking crop at Creative Scrappers. I'm still trying to finish up an album for my niece, and all the challenges are helping me get more pages done for her!

I did take a quick scrapbooking break last night and made this card for one of the card sketch challenges. In addition to using the sketch, the challenge was to use cardstock only and one stamped image. Gerbera Daisy is one of the most classic images I know! The sentiment is from Ordinary Greetings.

Ever Wanted a Pair of Wings? This is the time!

2008-07-18T09:41:00.003-05:00

If you ever thought about becoming a TAC demonstrator, there is a great special through August 11.

You can earn commissions with low minimums...only $100 every 4 months.

Did you know that YOU get to choose which stamps and papers you receive in a TAC starter kit? In addition to all the goodies that are included in your Starter kit, if you join The Angel Company™ family from July 21 - August 11 you pick one (1) of the following add-on kit options for FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit.

Simply Stamps Option
Choose an additional $50.00 worth of T-Coded stamps from the Fall/Winter 2008 Inspiration Book & Catalogue

Kit & Kaboodle Option
Receive one (1) of each of our fabulous paper kits:
• Sydney™ Circle Album Kit
• Woodrowe™ Keepsake Album Kit
• Natalee™ Accordion Album Kit
• Pemberley Bay™ Matchbook Kit
• Rockin’ Roxie™ Matchbook Kit

Gung Ho! Option
Go Gung Ho! and choose:
• One (1) $19.95 T-coded stamp set from the Fall/Winter 2008 Inspiration Book & Catalogue
• One (1) $15.95 T-coded stamp set from the Fall/Winter 2008 Inspiration Book & Catalogue
• Three (3) $6.95 TAC™ Soar With It™ Paper Collections

Customize your starter kit and your add-on options to meet your needs and learn why at The Angel Company™. being an Angel is just more fun!

* Starter Kit add-on options are available ONLY from Monday, July 21, 2008, to Monday, August 11, 2008. No exceptions.
* All Starter Kit requests with add-on options must be received by 5:00 PM CST, Monday August 11, 2008.
* Starter Kit payment must be made by credit card, debit card, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted for the purchase of Starter Kits.
* Please note the choice of add-on option on the Starter Kit order form to avoid processing delays.
* No other special offers or discounts apply.

You can download the New Demonstrator Application here! I'd love to add you to my team. Please email with any questions.

How did I ever get by without this?

2008-07-17T05:49:00.002-05:00

I was late on the bandwagon and didn't even own this baby until a couple of months ago. With our house move, it wasn't even unpacked for at least another month. Now I'm wondering WHY I waited so long! No more holding my breath when I score a card...either with the Fiskars cutter and a scoring blade or the Fiskars cutter and a bone folder. Now I know it's going to be a perfect fold!

And look what else I did! (Not like this is a brand new invention or anything - can you see my behind-the-times self rolling my eyes?) I just love this lattice background. Hopefully, you can see just how pretty the background cardstock is once it's been scored with the Scor-Pal. I used this tutorial from Debbie Olson to get started. The Everyday Events image was stamped with Palette Noir and colored in with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. I added some ribbon from my stash, and honestly I just don't even want to give this card away!

If you're like me and procrastinated on getting a Scor-Pal, why not get it from TAC? If you host a FUNshop or have a catalog party with orders totaling $100 or more, you can get the Scor-Pal as your one item at 50% off. You can choose anything in the catalog for your 50% off item....I just think the Scor-Pal is one of those "must-haves" and what better way is there to get it?

Gotta place an order now!

2008-07-16T13:37:00.004-05:00

I really was trying to hold off on placing an order for a month or two. Then TAC had to throw out this limited edition set! Just Dreamy (a smaller version of the Just Dream set) is only available July 15 through August 15, 2008 and is only $7.95 with a $30 purchase. You can also purchase the SOTM with the same $30 purchase too! Wouldn't these make adorable Christmas tags?

If you're local and want to place an order, let me know. We can piggyback our orders and save on shipping!

Quick Note Cards

2008-07-14T23:46:00.005-05:00

I need to get several note cards out in the mail. After working all day, fixing dinner, and getting kids in bed it was getting late and I needed a quick solution. Then I remembered this card I had seen on Heather Scott's blog.

I used some A Little Whimsy paper, a retired sentiment inked with Palette Claret, and flowers and brads from my stash. The card base is TAC's Premium White Cardstock....so nice and heavy.

Now I'm thinking these were so quick and easy I should have made a few more just to have on hand.

Page Plans Sketch

2008-07-12T00:09:00.004-05:00

I used a Page Plans sketch, the Everyday Events stamps, and some Toodle Loo paper and tag for this card. Doesn't that chair look so inviting and peaceful?

AFSS25 and Paper Wings Sketch

2008-07-09T08:34:00.004-05:00

Paper Wings is an online forum for TAC demonstrators to share ideas, challenges, and socialize. But, the gallery is open to everyone...just in case you're looking for inspiration for some of those TAC stamps you have.

Yesterday, a sketch challenge was posted. I found it perfect to combine with Allison's Words challenge. The stamp is a retired GWP stamp from the Spring/Summer catalog and that beautiful paper is Rustic Chic.

You're Wonderful

2008-07-08T22:46:00.001-05:00

I have one more card to share using Happy Day set. I colored in this fun little bird using my Tombow markers and Primsa pencils. The paper is Kaleidoscope Girlz. I need to get this card in the mail now. I am so delinquent with some Thank You's that need to be sent.

July Stamp of the Month

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The Stamp of the Month (SOTM) is always available at a reduced price with a $30 purchase.

Don't forget that a $30 purchase ALSO entitles you to your choice of one of TAC's free Gift With Purchase stamps.

Happy Day! (Dutch Dare Card Challenge #4)

2008-07-06T08:19:00.004-05:00

This card was made using this week's sketch at the Dutch Dare Card Challenge Blog. While unpacking, I ran across this patterned paper from Paper Salon. I thought it would be perfect for this image from the Happy Day stamp set. I colored in the image using my Prismacolor pencils and OMS.

Sure hope YOU have a Happy Day! Thanks for visiting my blog.

Don't forget to enter this TAC Giveaway!!!

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Click on the image to enlarge.

What you could win!!!
• Toodle Loo™ Soar With It Collection
retail value: $6.95
• Toodle Loo™ Cardstock
retail value: $6.50
• Toodle Loo™ Ribbon
retail value: $4.95
• Toodle Loo™ Hardware
retail value: $4.50
• On Safari Stamp Set
retail value: $15.95
• Running Stitches Stamp Set
retail value: $15.95
Total retail value: $54.80

This is such a fun giveaway! Click here to enter!!!

A Layout

2008-07-04T10:32:00.003-05:00

Can you believe I actually scrapped a page? My office/craft room is still in much disarray, but I felt the *need* to play for a little while. I'm trying to get a scrapbook made for my niece who will be leaving for her freshman year of college in just a few more weeks.

I started with Cherie's sketch. The paper is all from the Mimi Collection and the cardstock is Bazzill. I masked the center of the Date Disks stamp and just wrote in the year. The flowers, ric-rac, and alpha thickers are all from my stash.

Limited Supplies Cardmaking

2008-06-25T16:28:00.004-05:00

Well....practically none of my supplies are unpacked. But I was able to find my ink, acrylic blocks, and Prismacolor pencils to make a card.

When my sweet friend Denean issued a plea, I just knew I had to come through with a card. So I pulled out the Happy Day stamp set and some Rustic Chic paper, and used some little jewels that were RAK'd to me by Samantha. I just love this little monkey!

When Addison found out who this card was for, she wanted to make one too. The flamingo is from the Happy Day set also and after she colored it in, we paired it up with some Kaleidoscope Girlz paper and bright little flowers. I did all the gluing and stamping, but Addison told me where to place everything and how to mat the image. I promise she's going to surpass me in the card-making department sooner rather than later. :)

I hope you'll feel inspired to send Steph a card too! I know she would appreciate it.

The New Catalog has arrived!

2008-06-24T23:08:00.005-05:00

Oh wow! I can't believe I've neglected this blog for SO SO long! But if you've taken a peek at my other blog, you know we barely got through tax season when we found a new house. We've had a yard sale, moved, lived through dd's dance recital, have been unpacking and getting settled here while also trying to get the old house re-painted, re-carpeted and ready to sell.

But I did take some time tonight to look through the new Fall/Winter catty...and now I'm inspired to forget the rest of the unpacked boxes. I really need to concentrate on getting my office/craft room set up so I can play!!!

If you need a new catalog, let me know!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #39

2008-03-16T21:53:00.004-05:00

I love this week's sketch from Beate! The bold geometric designs of this paper from the Just Like Dad collection are perfect for those cards you need for the men in your life. I used a Cuttlebug background and the Happy Birthday GWP (Gift with Purchase) stamp. This stamp is one of the choices of free stamps with any $30 order placed through me.

Peek-A-Boo Treat Holder

2008-03-13T23:42:00.003-05:00

When I saw the tutorial for these yesterday, I just KNEW I had to make a couple for Addison's teachers. But there was no time to waste. Tomorrow is the last day of school before Spring Break so she will need them to take them with her in the morning. I modified the dimensions a little to allow room for my bigger Cadbury Caramello bunny, and I did use velcro to keep it closed. These are two more images from TAC's I Love Easter set and more Gentle Beginnings paper. The ribbon and cardstock were in my stash. I hope the pictures aren't too dark. I hate having to take pictures at night.

The good news? I still have a few of those bunnies left over. Maybe I'll have one while I clean up the damage. How can two treat holders make my table look like a supply explosion???

For Somebunny Special

2008-03-12T23:03:00.004-05:00

I am having so much fun playing with the I Love Easter stamps! Even though this image is part of an Easter set, I think the sentiment and this cute little guy will get year-round use. I started with Julee's Mojo Monday Week 28 Sketch. The patterned papers are from Doodlebug and TAC's Gentle Beginnings Collection and cardstock is Bazzill. Thanks for visiting my blog.

CELEBRATE with TAC!

2008-03-12T00:45:00.002-05:00

It's time to celebrate! Until April 30, 2008 all hostess benefits are DOUBLED! That means for any order qualifying for hostess benefits ($100 or more) you get DOUBLE the hostess sets, DOUBLE the Gift with Purchase stamps, and DOUBLE the 50% items! There just isn't a better time to pick up the Bind-It-All or a Scor-Pal!

New Angels joining the Angel Company family between March 1st thru April 30th will also have a reason to celebrate! An additional $50 worth of T-Coded stamp sets will be added on to your starter kit!!! And these stamps sets are of YOUR choice! It's a great time to join if you've ever thought about getting your wings.

The Spring Supplement is also available and it is loaded with great new stamp sets and the Big Bite Crop-a-dile II! (BBCADII available 4/1/08). Click on the link to download the Spring Supplement.

I'll be placing an order for more catalogs in the next few days. So please email me (link is on the right) if I can help you get a catalog in your hands. It truly is a wonderful time to Celebrate with TAC!

Spice Angels Card Swap

2008-03-02T22:30:00.004-06:00

My upline, Jen, chose the name Spice Angels for her team. We have a great group of "angels" (uplines, downlines, ?sidelines?), and we're doing a monthly card front swap using TAC products. Here is the card I made for our February swap. I used the I Love Easter stamps and the paper is A Little Whimsy. I lightly colored the bunny's tail gray, then put white Flock on it for a little fun.

Twinkle Toes Bookmark

2008-02-20T00:07:00.003-06:00

Addison and I have started reading Charlotte's Web each night before bed. We're only reading one chapter a night, so we need something to mark our place. I made this bookmark for her tonight using the Twinkle Toes stamp set and paper from the Uptown Girl collection. I "colored" in the ballerina with Pink, Black Diamond and StarDust stickles. The fiber is Basic Grey and the bling is from Heidi Swapp. I think she'll just love it!

It's the Day for Love!!

2008-02-14T18:30:00.004-06:00

This card was made for a swap with some other Angels. I used the Love Doodles stamp set and Uptown Girl paper collection. Hope you're celebrating in a big way today!

Beate's Weekend Sketch #34

2008-02-09T10:46:00.000-06:00

It's been over a month since I've found time to play with one of Beate's weekend sketches. I've been waiting anxiously to use my new Sweet Skunks stamps and I love the colors in A Little Whimsy paper collection. The sentiment is from the Ordinary Greetings set. The picture is a little dark, but I'm so happy with how this turned out. I've already cut the cardstock and paper to make three more of these! (The fact that I'm already late on sending a few birthday cards might have been a small factor in that decision too). Now I'm just waiting for naptime to stamp off a few more of these adorable skunks and pull out my Prismacolor pencils and OMS. :)

A Wittle Bug

2008-02-09T09:53:00.000-06:00

A Wittle Bug was the perfect stamp set to use for my dd's 6th birthday Thank You cards. I used to computer to print the thank you note inside the card with blanks for her to fill in the person's name, gift and her signature. Once she had done her part, I used these adorable stamps and some of my favorite old paper scraps from Gin-X, KI Memories, and Doodlebug to decorate the card fronts. Simple, but perfect for her friends!

Just Wild - Beate's WSC #29

2008-01-06T01:28:00.000-06:00

That's what this card is! I needed to whip out a really quick card for my daughter. She is 6 years old now....or she will be when she wakes up in the morning. I was happy to see Beate is back to posting her weekly sketches, so I knew I had a place to jump off. I also wanted to use my Wild For You set, and the Uptown Girl papers seemed perfect for my little girl. I inked up each word of the sentiment with my Tombow markers separately, stamped, then inked up the next word, etc. to make it go around the circle. It's hard to see in the scan, but I added a pink jewel on top of the black brad for a little extra punch that a six-year old will appreciate. Thanks Beate for another great sketch!

CPS 44 - Out with the Old....In with the New!!

2007-12-29T18:22:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was the last day to order the retiring paper collections and stamp sets....including the Cheers set that I used to make this Happy New Year's card. I started with the sketch from CPS 44. The black circle is Cuttlebugged using the Tiny Bubbles embossing folder. Cardstock from Bazzill, Ribbon is Offray. Paper is from the Uptown Girl WingItCollection. The images were stamped with Starlite Silver Brilliance ink, and I added Stardust Stickles to the drink in the glass and the bubbles in the air.

As much as I hate to see the Cheers set retire, I am really excited about the new catalog! I have my one copy....still waiting for my order to arrive so I can get one in your hands ASAP! If you placed an order with me in 2007, I will automatically be sending you one when they arrive.

I will let you have a peek of the new GWP's. These are the complimentary stamps ("Gift With Purchase") you get for placing an order of $30 or more. I already have a few of these on my wish list. You should be able to enlarge the image by clicking on it. The Bind-It-All and ScorPal are also in the new catalog! My wish list just gets longer and longer. LOL

Please let me know if I can help you get a catalog! I can't wait for you to see it.

Cheers!

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This was one of the Christmas cards I sent out this year. I think they all should have arrived by now. I held off posting them since I wanted them to be a surprise. This card uses the older Blitzen paper from Basic Grey and the Cheers stamp set which will retire on December 28. I am so glad I got this set before it is no longer available. Be sure to let me know if I can help you order any of the retiring sets before next Friday!!!

Treat boxes!

2007-12-09T11:35:00.000-06:00

Ahhh.....that wonderful time of year! I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels like their list would probably reach to the North Pole!!! I hate neglecting my blog(s), but there hasn't been much choice.

I was able to carve out a little time Friday night to make these fun treat boxes. These are such great ideas for party favors, something to slip on the desk of a co-worker, or hand to the UPS guy when he brings all those packages to your door. :)

DISCLAIMER: PLEASE IGNORE THE CREASES AND CHOCOLATE SMUDGES. THE 2 YR. OLD FOUND THEM BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO TAKE PICTURES!!

The first is from this tutorial at SCS.

I was out of M&M's when I took the pic, but that's what I think I'll put in this one.

The second one is from Cambria Turnbow's tutorial.

These are super quick and fun. And evidently my son liked them. When I found the remains, 2 of the peppermint patties were gone!!!

Jen's SFYTT

2007-11-28T23:14:00.001-06:00

I'm finally getting around to posting my attempt using Jen's weekly sketch! This card uses Winter Tags, Cheers (for the sentiment), and the Amelia paper collection.

Make sure you check out Jen's blog. She posts a sketch every Saturday and she posted a fun giveaway earlier today!

Mojo Monday #12

2007-11-23T09:55:00.000-06:00

Used Monday's Mojo sketch for this cute card! Used Merry Wishes paper, Bazzill cardstock, my Cuttlebug snowflakes folder. The image is from Everyday Events, colored in with Tombow markers, white fun flock and Stickles for the belt buckle and his pink nose and mouth.

GWP Cherries - Di Hickman Nov #2 Sketch

2007-11-21T01:21:00.000-06:00

In my feeble (and, so far, unsuccessful effort) to do some reorganizing in my little papercrafting corner, I ran across this patterned paper that came in a scrapbooking kit at least 3 years ago. I didn't even remember owning anything like this. But when I saw it, I immediately thought of my new Cherries stamp. And I also remembered this week's sketch from Di Hickman. This is one of the fifteen "thank you" stamps free with any purchase of $30 or more - also known as Gift with Purchase stamps. But it gets even better. For orders placed by November 30, you get TWO free stamps with your $30 purchase. Feel free to email me for the details.

Beate Sketch 28 - Let's Eat!

2007-11-18T11:14:00.000-06:00

WooHoo! I actually finished this weekend's sketch from Beate on time! In honor of the week, I used the Count Your Blessings set from the Fall Supplement and the Amelia Paper Collection. Hope everyone enjoys all the yummy food that will be prepared this week. And for those of you cooking the whole meal, I hope you find a recruit to massage your tired feet on Thursday night.

Angel's Monday Sketch #1-Another Toodle Loo Birthday

2007-11-14T00:21:00.000-06:00

After a flurry of daily sketches, Angel has finally slowed down to a weekly pace I *might* be able to keep up with. LOL

This card uses her Monday sketch #1. This is another card using the Toodle Loo paper collection and the Everyday Events stamps. The vase is paper-pieced. Flowers and leaves are colored with Prismacolor pencils and mineral spirits. Cardstock is Bazzill and ribbon is from my stash.

What's Moo?

2007-11-12T23:39:00.000-06:00

Isn't this little cow the cutest? I have a thing for cows...always have. Probably because my dad raises beef cattle, and I've been around them my whole life. I used LAST WEEK's sketch from Beate, (I'm always running about a week behind schedule), the What's Moo stamp set and Gentle Beginnings paper pad.

Scalloped Circle Ornament

2007-11-11T17:36:00.000-06:00

I used my mega scalloped circle punch, the Merry Wishes paper collection, and ribbon from my stash to make this quick Christmas ornament.

Link to order online

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is up under the Contact Me section on the right side. Please remember to email me first though before you place an order of $30 or more since there are Free Gifts With Purchase (and possibly other benefits) I'll need to order for you!

I've been tagged!

2007-11-10T14:05:00.000-06:00

Whew! It's been one of those weeks with little or no time to create. I hate to be a neglectful blogger, but I've got my fingers crossed I'll be able to finish a thing or two tomorrow. I've been tagged by my dearest upline, Jen! She is just a ball of energy. I honestly don't know how she does all she does. Make sure you pay her blog a visit.

Here are the questions:

1)If you could have 100.00 pounds worth of scrapbook paper or assorted embellishments,which would you choose?

WOW! That's a hard one. But even though I think I already have enough to last me for a decade or so, I'd take the paper.

2) If you had to choose between using only stamps or rub ons which would you choose?

Definitely stamps. They are just so much more versatile.

3) If you knew how to do both awesome cards and layouts, but could only do one for a year which would you do?

This is a tough one too! I hate to think about getting yet another year behind in my scrapping, but right now cards are much more fun for me. And I guess if you're already 40 years behind on layouts, what's 41? LOL

4) Would you rather own a scrap booking store or have your own scrapping room at home ?

I would definitely take the scrapping room at home. And while we're dreaming, let's make it a BIG room!

5) And the last but not least, what is your current cardmaking or scrapping style?

I am not sure I have a definitive style. Usually it's just whosever style has inspired me the most recently. :)

Now I am to tag 5 other blogging friends.... so here I go:

1. Linda
2. Amy
3. Denean
4. Chelle
5. Jennifer

Merry Wishes Snowflakes - Sketch #28

2007-11-05T22:01:00.000-06:00

One more card finished for the 28th sketch in Angel's birthday countdown! This card uses pink cardstock from my stash, my new Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, paper from the Merry Wishes collection and stamp sets Ornamental Snowflakes and Cheers. I tried combining glittery silver embossing powder with the white embossing powder for the snowflakes. Sad to say I think it just made it look like dirty snow. I think I'll stick with plain white from now on. The sentiment has a special meaning to me, and I'm just glad I got my hand on this set before it retires at the end of the year.

Amelia Thanksgiving Card - Sketch #20

2007-11-04T19:25:00.000-06:00

Just a couple more days to get as many of Angel's sketches done as I can. I don't have nearly as many entries as alot of folks, but she has given me the incentive to make more cards in one month than I ever do (with the exception of December when I mass-produce our family Christmas cards). This card uses the Amelia paper collection and the Count Your Blessings stamp set from the Fall Supplement. I paper-pieced her dress and hat, and then used my Prismacolors for the rest.

Toodle Loo Birthday Card

2007-11-03T22:40:00.000-05:00

Even though I've fallen terribly behind with Angel's sketches, I haven't given up. I used her Sketch 25 for this birthday card. The paper and tab die-cut are from the Toodle Loo Collection, and I used the Everyday Events stamp set.

I got my Wings!!

2007-11-01T21:31:00.000-05:00

I took the plunge and signed up with The Angel Company! And WOW! Look at all the goodies in my starter kit. I am so excited to be Angel #4076. I started this blog to share all my TAC creations and specials, so check back often for updates and (hopefully) some inspiration. I'll also have a link here for online ordering in the very near future.

Here's a pic of my starter kit. Now if this isn't enough to get the mojo flowing, I don't know what is. *BIG SMILES*

If you've ever wanted a set of wings yourself, November is a great time to sign up! New Angels will receive $50 additional FREE T-coded stamps with their starter kit (which already includes 7 stamp sets of your choice and the Stamp of the Month). I'm just getting started, and I'm already in love with this company. Whether you are an enthusiast or a hobbyist, there is a set of wings just your size waiting for you! Feel free to email me if you have any questions (link on the right).