{ Another wonderful summer day! }

What a beautiful morning here! It is gonna be a hot one though. I think it is suppose to reach around 30C today...that's about 86F. My youngest has a bday party to go to today and they had another one yesterday. But I think once we get back from that one this afternoon that we will be pulling out the pool or the sprinkler.

Okay onto another teachers gift...the last one, I promise! This one I used some old Michaels DP. I actually quite like this one. Thanks to Shannon, I have fallen in love with this taffeta ribbon from SU. She showed it to us once at one of our Calgal gatherings. I have the Basic Grey, Chocolate and have now ordered the White and Vanilla. Love it!

Well, hope everyone has a great Sunday! Enjoy!

{ 7 more sleeps!! }

Yes, I am getting a tiny bit excited!! So far, so good...the girls still do not know. Here's hoping it stays that way. Now both of the girls teachers and the office know they will be away...hopefully everyone will keep their mouth shut!! ;0)

Oh and in case any one is wondering? Yes...it is still snowing here!!! I am so sick of this weather! There is no break until about Friday. They say that we are suppose to have sun and about 9C or 10C for the weekend and then up to about 13C on Monday...we will see about that.

So I think this card is quite fitting...

I had made this one for Beates Weekend Sketch Challenge...but of course never got it posted in time. But I saw that my friend Nancy won this weeks Challenge! Woohoo, Nancy! I got to use another one of my new TAC sets. I loved these penguins when I saw them in last years catalogue, but they were a hostess set. I was so excited to see them in the catalogue!! This was a fun sketch...might be using this one again.

Thanks for stoppin' by and hope it is sunny and warm where you are...or maybe not! ;0)

{ More treats from the CalGals }

I was out stampin' with the Calgals(Allison, Shannon and Nancy) on Friday. We all traded off stamps once again. I was lucky enough to get some new Hanna's off of Shannon and here she is!!

Don't ya just love her? I was not too sure I would like the short hair on her, but it was pretty fun. Now, my only problem is who do I give this card to? I think it will have to be hubby's Vday card. I don't think I could give this to a girlfriend...since I put XOXOXO inside!! ;0)

Stay tuned...I also stamped off some Fluffles from Shannon and some Pink Cat Studio off of Allison. I made 3 cards lastnight and I am actually quite happy with all of them. Thanks again ladies for bringin' your stamps!

Have a great Monday all! :0)

{ Another TCP creation! }

I know I have said this already, but...Thank You Allison!! I tell ya these TCP images are too cute and they sure did help me to get all my Christmas cards done! Whewww! These last bunch of cards I did were quick...although I miss not adding some embellishments to them...but I needed them to be done quickly. I am definitely gonna get a handle on the cards for next year though. I am starting in January and gonna try and do up at least 5 each month. Wish me luck! ;0)

How is everyone doing on getting their holiday stuffs done? I was off on another 5 hr shopping trip yesterday...but I am done!! I am off to take my Mom shopping today, so hopefully after today I won't have to be out there any more...although, the girls still need to get their gifts for each other, Daddy and the Grandparents. So I guess I am not done. :0( I tell ya...I am gonna need a holiday after Christmas is over!! At least the kids are off for 2 weeks soon...maybe they will let Mom sleep in for a day or two...ya right!! ;0)

{ More Christmas RAK's }

So everyone ready for Christmas yet?? I am getting there...slowly! ;0)

Just thought I would share some more RAK's I received on Friday. This first one is from my friend Nancy. I just love these little penguins from TAC. Thanks again, Nancy!

This next one is from my friend Charlene. I just love this image! And Charlene also sent along a great stamp with the Chinese symbol for Friend and some stamped Housemouse and Happy Hopper images. Thank you so much Charlene!

And finally this last one is from the one and only...Allison. This is such a cute card...and my girls really like it too! Thanks, Allison. :0)

I got to spend Saturday night stampin' with Nancy, Shannon and Allison. We had lots of fun...or at least I did! ;0) Allison brought some of her TCP stamps. All I can say is...guess what stamps I will be buying now after Christmas!!! This ones for you Allison...thanks again! I had lots of fun with these last night. I actually made up about 5 cards in a few hours...I think that might be a record for me! I also got to use my Verve Visual stamps that I won from Toni! I am lovin' this card!

{ Let it Snow }

Just thought I would share my first 'offical' TAC creation. I have made a few others with stamped images I have received, but this is my first with my very own TAC stamp. I just love this stamp and can't wait to play with it more.

I finally used the snowflake stickers that I received from Catherine awhile back. I have been afraid to use these...they are just so darn pretty!! But I think it looks great with this stamp. Not 100% sure about my DP choice, but it is okay.

Be sure to drop by tomorrow! I will be announcing Novembers Challenge! And just a hint...if you like a mystery this ones for you!! ;0)

{ So in love...with High Hopes! }

Yes...I think I am in love! I was playing again with the High Hopes images that I stamped off of Allison. I really need to place an order...and soon!! And I really need to get a head start on my Christmas cards. I think this makes about 6 or 7 so far. Only...too many to go!!



Stay tuned...I will be announcing October's Happiness Challenge on Friday!! It's all about me! ;0)