Barouque Motifs

I made a few thank you cards recently for some of my friends that helped me out. I had made this card awhile back in Barely Banana and Soft Sky (see here) and decided to try it with different colors. I used Pale Plum and Perfect Plum colors (inks and card stock) this time around. I again used the Fire Circle Brads (this time the pink since it was close enough in color to the Pale Plum). I also used the Scallop edge punch to create the scallops on the right side of the card. I also used either the Whisper White grosgrain or the Elegant Eggplant grosgrain ribbon. You can click on the picture to see it a little closer in detail.
Thanks for looking!

New Stampin' Up! Catalog 2009-2010

I finally got my new catalog the other day. I've had a chance to thumb through it once so far. I'm gonna go look at it again later tonight. I like the In Colors this year. It usually takes me a while to get used to them or love them, then by the time the year is almost over I think "why did I wait so long? I love these colors?" but this time I think I will have NO Problem!
I love the new personalized stamps, the birthday collections, the little tip bars, I love how each section starts with facing pages of the best of the collection! Speakin' of collections... the organization collection~ LOVE IT! I'm not saying I'll get organized with it, I'm just saying it'll look pretty and maybe like I'm organized. I also love the medallion background stamp. All of the beautifully coordinated kits will make it so easy to start stamping and make it look like you've been doing it for years. Even the under $10 stamps and and kits! What do you think?

A Soldier Matters

Killed in action the week before, the body of Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City , Georgia , just south of Atlanta , on June 11, 2009 . The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough, Georgia. A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time.
Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize the courage and impact of total self-sacrifice. Georgia remains one of those graceful places. The link below is a short travelogue of that day's remarkable and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have some of your faith in people restored. Please share widely.

Craft Room Organizing

I bought these daisies at a craft fair in Omaha a few years back, then I was disappointed I didn't get more. I went back the next year and the booth was there again! I bought a couple more. I haven't decided what to do with the other two because one is smaller so it wouldn't quite make a perfect pair. I used to have these two holding up a curtain in my old craft room in Omaha.
I was considering getting a towel rack for this purpose. But FINALLY got this idea. I could actually use another bar for more punches. I do like having them right there in front of me at my work area.

Wild About You - Kristina Werner Color Inspiration #54 Challenge

I made this little card for the Color Inspiration challenge #54 on Kristina's webpage. I used Soft Sky, Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie and Green Galore cardstocks and ink. I went with the Wild About You stamp set because I FINALLY got around to buying it and then it gets retired. Figures. I also put some Crystal Effects on the elephants ball and mounted it on a Stampin Dimensional for a little depth. I dotted some eyes with the Crystal Effects for fun. I used the scallop punch and the 1/2", 1 1/4" circle punches and the 1/2" square punch.
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Additional Stampin' Up! discount on purchases

I am offering a 20% discount on any purchase made with me, now through June 30th. My discount cut off time will be 9:00pm ET on Tuesday, June 30th if you want to submit an order with me.
Many discontinued products are already discounted 25-50% and this 20% discount will be in addition to that discount offered by Stampin' Up!. Click here for the list of discounted and discontinued products.
Email me for details or to place your order: srmoen1@aol.com.

My Brother's Birthday Card

This is another 3x6 card I made for my brother, I used yet another retired stamp set (yeah for me!) the Mostly Flowers (ret.) and Everyday Flexible Phrases (ret.) Stamp Sets and the Forever Flowers wheel (not retired). I used Night of Navy and Bordering Blue cardstocks and inks as well as Sahara Sand cardstock and Versa Mark ink.
Since he's a gardener I think this isn't too bad, rather classic instead of feminine. It's not a show stopper but its simple. Thanks for looking!