Of course I have been neglecting the blog, life is busy. I also have another excuse- I was participating in a Secret Sister card exchange for 3 months. Its hosted online through Splitcoaststampers and was a lot of fun! I anonymously sent cards and stamp/scrapbooking goodies to a fellow SCSer and she just received my reveal package which contained some of the very cards below. I didn't want her to accidentaly stumble upon my blog and have the surprise blown by having cards I sent her posted here. I plan are doing it for another round Sept-Nov and I promise that I will be making more cards then just those I send to that Secret Sis so I have something to post and don't look like a pathetic blogger- which I am when it comes to the craft side- i'm working to change that :)

Stampin' Up! Stamp Set: Glorious and Free

Stampin' Up! Colours: Real Red, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa

This card was CASE'd from the new Stampin' Up! catty pg 67 using more Canadian colours :)

I am so happy that we have such a great Canadian set! If I can find the time I would really like to send cards to some of the Canadian athletes competing in the 2010 Olympics to wish them luck!

Would also be a great set to make cards for the Canadian troops. I know I ask this a lot of my friends but is there any way we can add an 8th day to the week so that Mom's can get cleaning and crafting done with no interuptions?!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Thank-you Kindly

Stampin' Up! Colours: Black, Basic Grey, Going Grey, Whisper White

Stampin' Up Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Hugs & Wishes (retired)
Stampin' Up! Colours: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede and Old Olive.

I really like this set and how it can go from monocramatic and elegant to bright vibrant fun.

Stampin' Up! Stamp Set: Medallion (background)

I HEART this stamp, it is so beautiful and I can't wait to play around with it using silver and gold inks, so versatile!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Set: Cheep Talk

Retired Stampin' Up! patterned paper

Stampin' Up! Stamp Set: Forest Friends

Stampin' Up! Colours: Kraft, Soft Suede and Old Olive

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets: Under the Stars, Scratched (background)

Stampin' Up! Colours: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green Patterned Paper

Birthday Cards for my Brother, Friend and Mom.

Stampin' Up! retired set called Classic Pickups. Colours- Whisper White, Basic Black and Real Red. I can't remember where I got the patterned paper. Pewter brads.

Stampin' Up! cardstock- Whisper White, patterned glitter paper by dejavu, Flower from Close to My Heart, rhinstone brad is Stampin' Up and white ribbon is from Michaels.

Stamp Image from Elzybells. Stampin' Up! cardstock Whisper White and Bashful blue. Dazzling diamond glitter. Patterned glitter paper by dejavu, white ribbon from Michaels.

On the inside it says "Baa, Happy Birthday you Ewe" I like the cheesey puns :)

Images are from The Greeting Farm- can you tell I LOVE their images?! Background images made by Stampin' Up! stamp sets Thoughts & Prayers and Jumbo Wheel Friendly words. Cardstock is all Stampin' Up!- Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, Lovely Liliac, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy.

I have been very busy haven't been making cards as often as i'd like to. I get intimidated by what I see out there on the other blogs I like to read, there are incredibly talented people out there that produce card masterpieces! I think that contributed to making me feel that every time I made a card it had to be intricate and WOW! but I don't have time in my day to focus on that right now and I miss making cards. So, i'm going to be making more simple but still cute cards to send out for friends' birthdays, anniversaries and just because.

When I send a card it is because I'm thinking about that person and want to bring a smile to their face. Here is my challenge to you my crafty but busy Mom friends, pick a stamp image you love and sit down and make a card with it today. Check your mailboxes, I may be sending something your way :)

A Wedding card I made for some friends that got married back in January. This is another stamp image that comes from The Greeting Farm. I used White cardstock from Stampin' Up! some glitter patterned paper from I think dejavu.

I really intended to be updating more regularily but geez life is busy. Here are some more cards from new stamps and sets I have aquired. Below is Anya the Elf. I love the Anya stamps, and you'll definately be seeing more of her. http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/

Slider cards a lot of fun to make, and this one is cute too! http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php? main_page=index&cPath=650&zenid=d66faa549f9db322d592bb345523aacc
This card was cased from the very talented Amy at http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/amyr/

This makes me feel warm and cozy and wanting some hot cocoa! Check out more fun sets from the doodle factory here http://starvingartistamps.com/index.html

I'll post some new cards in the new year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all that good cheer!