Tote-ally Tess Birthday

Earlier this year my Sister-in-law moved away for a teaching job overseas. She was a regular visitor to our home in Mississauga before she left so we miss her greatly, along with her spunky and cute Nahla.

Before she left, she introduced us to a new game called Monopoly Deal. It's a great card game to play with friends and family. We played it all the time until she left... then Jamie and I decided to buy our own copy of the game. The bad news is I forgot it on the plane we took to Las Vegas (Spirit airlines), it was in the seat pocket! Ooops! I hope who ever found it is enjoying it as much as we do (since then we went out and bought a new set). We've tried to play it on Skype with her once... but it's just not the same. Maybe we'll have a Monopoly Deal marathon when she returns.

Today's card is the one we sent to her for her birthday. She has beautiful red hair so I decided to colour Tess's hair red too. I love the combo of red and purple. Enjoy!

Card Materials & Tools: Stampin' Up: Tote-ally Tess, Birthday Bliss, Bitty Birthday, Scallop Trim Boarder Punch, Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink, Michaels: Recollections Cardstock, Spool o' Ribbon, Special Value Purple Design Ribbon, Memento Black Ink, Pop Dots, Prisma Color markers, Purple and Yellow Gelly Roll Pens, Westrim Crafts DSP (from a scrapbook kit) and Rhinestones.

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Congrats Pup!

It has been a busy month, starting off with our trip to Las Vegas. Jamie and I had an awesome time doing touristy things while our friends relaxed at the pool. Here are some photos we took while we where there, from left to right: a gondola ride at the Venetian, Cameron Dias at Madame Tussauds wax museum, the Luxor (where we stayed), inside the Bellagio after watching the amazing show "O" by Cirque du Soleil, MGM, the water show, The Gun Store, and the Shark Reef aquarium. It was a memorable trip and we're looking forward to going back when we get the chance, I would love to see the Grand Canyon someday. In the mean time, we are looking forward to making a trip to Chicago and NYC.

So about today's card, I made this one for fun. It will be on sale when I have my website up and running. I was thinking about all the cute puppies that people adopt.   This would be a perfect card to go with some puppy goodies for a gift. I hope you like it!

Card Materials & Tools: Stampin' Up: Well Scripted, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Imaginisce: Dog stamp, Michaels: Recollections card stock, Basic Narrows brown ribbon, Provo Craft Cuttlebug embossing folder "Dog", Martha Stewart Glitter, Pop Dots, Dog Bones & Paws brads, Prisma Color markers, a small bone punch, Memento Black Ink and Fiskers: Corner Punch.

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Happy Bubbles

Today's card was made for my Mother-in-law's birthday.  I wanted something bright and cheery and this is what I came up with. 

My Mother-in-law has been encouraging and supportive as I dream up my card business; actually my entire family has.  I do miss her hugs since she's moved out west but she's lovin' every moment which makes me happy.  I'm looking forward to seeing her next summer when she returns for a visit, until then, Jamie and I will be Skyping and emailing her for updates.

Card Materials & Tools: Stampin' Up: Fox & Friends, Bitty Birthday, Well Scripted, Holiday Blitz, Rainbow Sherbet DSP, Brilliant Blue Classic Inc, Michaels: Recollections Cardstock, textured white cardstock, Rhinestone stickers (circles and a heart), Gelly Roll Yellow, Frosted Lace Stickles, Copics,  ColorBox: Pigment Inkpad Orange, Celebrate it Basic Ribbon, Memento Black Ink and Fiskers: Corner Punch.

Have a good night!