OK everybody!
It's the day you've been waiting for. The new catalog is up and running. If you'd like a copy before my next workshop (I'm working out the details) just let me know and I'll get it to you ASAP. You're going to love what you see! I have my wishlist already started. Contact me today for to set up a workshop or to place an order.
Have a great 4th of July!

I finally made a card!

Hello, everybody!
I finally made a card this afternoon. I'm making gifts for the three wonderful ladies who helped me in my classroom this year as Room Mothers. I saw the card on the cover of the July issue of Stampin' Success and used Cheep Talk with some rhinestone brads to make my own card. I used the current In Colors as well. It's simple and easy to make--which is the only kind of card I make :)

The Summer Mini Catalog Is Here!

The summer mini catalog is here! It begins on May 1st. I think this is one of the best mini catalogs in a long time. I'll have to do a lot of workshops to earn all the stuff I want out of this one so call me to set up your in home workshop today!
I made a card using the new Sunny Fun stamp set in the mini catalog. There are also flip flops and popsicles in the set! I have a feeling I'll be using this set a lot. Happy Easter and enjoy!

A very productive weekend!

The weather made a turn for the worse this weekend so I took the opportunity to play in the stampin' room. I actually made 20 cards for a special event I'm doing with a friend (I can't post that card or I'll give away our plan) and 20 baby shower invitations. I'll post that one after the mother-to-be sees them--don't want to spoil her surprise either. So I'll post two cards I made for my stamp camp this week. I CASEd them from Stampin' Connection and now I can't find the originals to give credit. If it's your card, please let me know! I've got to get better at writing down names.

I used the Big Shot embossing dies on both of these cards. I like the way they turned out. Remember to stamp and color before putting the cardstock through the Big Shot.
Anyone who would like to have an in-home workshop, please let me know! I'd love to share the stampin' experience with you.

My hostess gift

I thought I would try the notebook in the February Stampin' Success. I thought it would make a great hostess gift. My upcoming workshop is for my daughter's dance teacher and this is just something she would be able to use. I love the Fun Flowers die that's in the Mini Catalog. I think I'll be using it a lot. Be sure to let me know what you think. Have a great week!

Check out my new blog!

Thanks so much to Laycock Designs and Blogs by Heather for setting up my blog layout! Michelle worked on the cute people and layout this week. Heather keeps my buttons up to date. I have to tell you that it makes my life easier knowing someone who knows what she's doing is helping me with all of this technology. I hope you visit often--I think I'll be posting more just so I can look at it! I'll post new cards at the end of the week, I hope. Have a great week!
Melinda :)

My first Stamp A Stack

On Sunday, I'll host my first Stamp A Stack. I'm pretty excited about the cards I made. You've seen two of them. I finished the other two today and I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I got the ideas off of Stampin' Connection, of course. I looked at several samples and put them together. I'm sorry I don't have the names of those who helped me be creative today. I'll try to find them again and I'll post your names later. I hope you enjoy the cards.