Just finished loading another "Preview" Video for the New Catalog Edition of Project Parade at StampAcademy.com!  Love that place!  This one was designed by Fran Trischetta.  Video and PDF are in the FREE Video section.

Okay…this is it…Last Chance to Dance!  The Stampin’ Up! Catalog for 2011-2012 is ending today. If there’s anything you want or need, today is the day!!!!!  Hurry!  I am offering FREE shipping until 6PM – and then it’s OOOOOOOOOOVER!

You can get the Retiring Lists here:

SU! RETIRING LIST                          SU! RETIRING ACCESSORIES

I am just LOVING the projects at StampAcademy.com!!!!  They totally ROCK!  The New Edition of Project Parade begins later this week!  So….here’s another preview!  This is a hanging Note Board.  Check out the FREE Video Section of StampAcademy.com for a full Video and PDF.  Enjoy!

This is another option for the square card I posted yesterday.  Even simpler!  Flowers are really addicting! Once you start using them in your card making, you won't be able to stop! haha!  Enjoy!

It's Monday and Memorial Day!  I hope you're enjoying this extra Family Day this week!  Please remember why it is that we celebrate this day!  There are many soldiers serving our country today and too many who gave their lives to preserve the freedom we often take for granted.

Because it's Monday…I'm posting my Mojo sketch.  Enjoy!

These are the pieces of my "Sneak Peek Swap!"  I got them in the mail yesterday – just in the nick of time! LOL  I will be posting the swap later in the week.   I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend enjoying the FREEDOM that our Service Men and Women provide!

I loved the inspiration for this week's Saturday Sketch Challenge!  It comes from Charming Charlie's which is a retail store that sells all kinds of accessories.  It's definitely something you need to see at some point in your life!  You can find a video for the flower HERE. Enjoy!

Are you getting excited about the NEW CATALOG!? I know! I can't stand the waiting!!!! It's beautiful! June 1st is the magic day when you can place your order for the new goodies! I will be posting lots of new samples with all my New Catalog Goodies and, you know me, there will be LOTS OF THEM! 😉

The STAMP ACADEMY DESIGN TEAM is working diligently on the next round of projects for the New Catalog Edition of Project Parade! We will be posting previews all week so check back often!!! If you haven't signed up yet, hurry! You don't want to miss this! Just click the banner and you can check us out – lots of FREE videos too!

 The first Sample is a Card Keeper that holds four 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" cards and envelopes.  Check it out!

YOU CAN SEE THE VIDEOS FOR THE CARD KEEPER AND MATCHING ENVELOPE HERE.

I love the month of May and I know it sounds strange but I love Mondays!  It's usually a catch-up day for me and I feel great after I finally get everything put away and ready for another crazy week!  Here's my Mojo Monday card for today:

Supplies:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla card stocks; Well Worn Designer Series Paper; Pursuit of Happiness Stamp Set; Early Espresso Classi Ink; Distressing Tool; Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Ribbon; Designer Naturals Buttons – from the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog!

I had the pleasure of having lunch with one of my dearest friends from childhood.  It is such a joy to have good friends – especially those who share your memories from long ago!  It doesn't matter how long it has been since you've seen them, it is always the same.  Sometimes you truly love those best who you loved first.  This is a thank you card to my friend, Rose, for the beautiful birthday gift she gave me today!

The rose was made recycling the brown paper that comes in our Stampin' Up! boxes.  I sponged Concord Crush ink onto the paper and then punched it out using the large scallop punch and then scrunched it up and then sprayed with gold smooch spray.  (I'm sorry to say – it looks better in person.)

Enjoy!

****BTW….This is BLOG CANDY WEEK!  If you are a winner, please email me with your address so I can get your goodies to you!!!!!  - Here are the winners so far:

Sunday: Alison for her comment on "Happy Mother's Day" – Monday:  Patti J for her comment on "Cards" Tuesday: Ann for her comment on "Floral District" and Wednesday: Patti Chesky for her comment on "Happy Mother's Day!"  - CONGRATULATIONS!  Still lots of "Candy" to give away!  Leave a comment for a chance to win! 🙂  Thanks for stopping by!