Anniversary Card for Sister-in-Law

My Sister-in-Law and her new hubby are about to celebrate their first anniversary on Monday. My hubby and I are seeing them this evening and I didn't have any anniversary cards in my stash...so I had to quickly create this one.

Stamps: Olive You, Soft Swirls

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Classic Bashful Blue

Paper: Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Whisper White

Accessories: Black grosgrain ribbon, versamark pad, white emboss powder, heat tool, powder pals, watercolor pencils, blender pens, stampin' dimensionals, crafters tool kit, round corner punch

All materials Stampin' Up!

Holy Triptych Card

Okay, so who doesn't just love this Holiday Mini Stamp Set, Holy Triptych? I got this super cute card idea from Vicki. Check out her blog when you get a chance, she has some great cards posted there.

Stamps: French Script, Holy Triptych

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Rose Red

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, VersaMark Pad, Silver Emboss Powder, Heal Tool, Powder Pal, Stamping Sponges, 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

All Materials Stampin' Up!

I've been Tagged!

I'm super excited! I've been tagged! This is my first time being tagged, and Teresa at Sassy Yet Classic was the one to tag me. Here are my answers. Those people I tagged are listed at the bottom!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope, my mother wanted to name me Lori but choose Laura instead. My family calls me Lori though.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? I don't think I've cried this week...it was probably last week though???

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sometimes. If I take my time it's pretty but if I'm in a hurry, then it I hate it.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Chicken or Turkey please.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I have two dogs as my kids. Herkimer is a 3yr old hound and Havana is a 7mo old Weimarainer.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Heck yeah!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? depends on the crowd

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I have bungee jumped many times, it's super fun...taking the first step off the platform is the hardest!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? I really like cereals that I had as a kid, like Kix, Cookie Crisp, Pebbles! But now that I'm an adult I using eat Special K with strawberries.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Sometimes.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I have my moments...but if I start laughing, it's all over.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby---but I haven't seen it in the stores for ages so I hope it's still around :(

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their face and attitude.

15. RED OR PINK? For many, many years I hated pink but I am really starting to like it now....I guess I'm finally growing out of the tomboy thing ;)

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? weight---isn't that every woman's answer...

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My 3 girlfriends that moved to California, Jenna, Amanda and Tia.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I just woke up and ate waffles for breakfast...I haven't changed out of my pj's yet...so...no shoes and my pants are blue and white plaid pj's. I LOVE PJ'S!!!!!

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? waffles!!! yum!!!!

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My husband spinning records and the dogs wrestling.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? yellow or green please!

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? food food food!!!!

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Let's see...I think it was my hubby when he called me on his way home from work yesterday....

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Teresa is a new blogging friend and she seems super sweet---I hope to get to know her better.

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football or Basketball---but I'd really like to watch roller derby if I ever knew when it was on.

27. HAIR COLOR? Dirty blonde.

28. EYE COLOR? Blueish-green.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No. It freaks me out when I see people poking around their eyes...ick! Look away, look away!!!!

30. FAVORITE FOOD? I love mexican rice with chips and salsa, following by fried ice cream and of course MARGARITA'S!!!!

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings of course....anyone that knows me, knows that I want to watch scary movies but afterwards I'm a complete wreck!

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? the dumbest movie ever....Material Girls...I highly recommend you steer clear of this one!

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Green shirt, brown sweater.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Neither-I was always a Spring girl but this year I have decided that I'm now a Fall girl!

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Anything my grandma makes!

38. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Answered Prayers by Danielle Steel.

39. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I'm using my husbands computer b/c mine is not workable this weekend and on his mouse pad...is....Oregon State Beavers--blah!....We were high school and college rivals so I have to say that :)

40. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? First time we saw this show...Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

41. FAVORITE SOUND? rain or laughter

42. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles.

43. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Bahamas

44. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? talent? me? talent? I have no idea!!! maybe organizing??? I seriously don't know what to answer here LOL

45. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Homestead Air Force Base, FL

I am now going to tag the following people.
Michele K at Thoughts of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker!
Rose Ann R at Paper Delightz
Theresa U at The Joy of Cards
Laura E at The Stampin' Solider

My Friend Michele's great cards

My friend Michele does not have a blog and so I am showcasing her adoreable cards. Aren't they cute?

Outside Table Cover

My hubby and I bought a really nice table and chairs for our back deck...and we live in Oregon...meaning rain, rain, rain :) Only half of our back deck is covered and I really wanted to make sure these staying clean and "new-looking" for years to come...Hence project - Table Cover! I went to Joann's and found some Vinyl that was water-proof and that would hold up against the outside elements. What do you think? Well, I'm quite proud of myself for creating this lovely table cover :)

*** Oh and please disregard the doggie prints EVERYWHERE!!! :) ***

New Friend - Theresa U.

Hi everyone...I'm still around, just crazy busy at work and not having much time to play :( But I'm going to take this opportunity to direct you to another blog. My new blogging friend, Theresa Unrau. I love her work and I'm sure you will to. You can access her blog by clicking the link on the left-hand side of my blog, under the category of "Blogs I like to visit" or click on her name above. Hope everyone is having a great day!

First Blog Friend - Rose Ann R.

I have to take this moment to direct you to the person that I get the most inspiration from. In fact, this lady motivated me to create this blog. Her name is Rose Ann....check out her blog...she has amazing work! Just click on her name under the "Blogs I like to visit" section or click on her name above. Have a great week all!

Changes/Additions/Etc...

Have you noticed some changes to my blog? I've added some things that I hope you'll take a moment to notice or take part in.
1) At the very bottom of the blog is a buddy map....Please add yourself so that I can see where ya'll are from.
2) On the left side of the blog, you'll see I've added a
a) email subscription link. If you want to know when I have something new to posted on my blog, this is the easy way to know when to look.
b) labels. If you want to only see the cards I have posted, you can select Cards. Or if you only want to see the personal messages I have posted, you can select Personal...you get the idea...
c) blogs I like to visit. Here is a listing of other blogs. These ladies inspire me...so check out their great blogs for inspiration too! If you would like to be listed here, please let me know.

Oh So Lovely Cards

Isn't this the cutest, simplest card ever?!? I CASED most of this from cischroed at SCS. I loved it so much, I just had to try it in more colors. This was my first attempt at reverse masking and it was fun!!!!
Stamps: Oh, So Lovely Stamp Set and Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
Ink: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Stamping Sponges, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens
Materials Stampin' Up!

Wonderous Gift Card (version #2)

So I have to say...I love this emboss resist technique...This will probably be a part of the September Stamp Camp. Anyway...Here is another card using the Wonderous Gift Stamp Set and the emboss resist technique. I wanted to add more to this card but I was afraid. You ever want to add more and are just afraid that you're going to over do it and ruin your creation? Yeah...that's my situation here...oh well....

Stamps: Wonderous Gift, Warm Words

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Paper: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue

Accessories: VersaMark Pad, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Silver Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Embossing Buddy, Hobby Blade, 2-way Glue Pen, Stamping Sponges, Photo Corners from Micheals

Most materials Stampin' Up!

Wonderous Gift Card

Ever since I got the Fall-Winter Catalog, I've wanted to get the Wonderous Gift Stamp Set (pg 34). Well, I finally ordered it, received it and put it together this week! And...I've never tried the emboss resist and have been wanting to try it as well...So here's the creation with Wonderous Gift Stamp Set and emboss resist.

Stamps: Wonderous Gift, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue

Paper: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Designer Paper from Craft Warehouse

Accessories: VersaMark Pad, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Stamping Sponges, Hobby Blade, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Embossing Buddy, 2-way Glue Pen, Photo Corners from Micheals

Most materials Stampin' Up!

Ohio Star Quilt for CARES Northwest

There is a group at my work called KP Quilters (I work for Kaiser Permanente). We make quilts and donate them to CARES Northwest. CARES Northwest is a medically-based child abuse assessment and intervention program that puts children first. Check out their website for more information, http://www.caresnw.org/

Everyone in KP Quilters has a job, from choosing the monthly design, cutting fabric, sewing/creating blocks, putting quilt tops together, adding batting and backs, etc. My job is sewing/creating the blocks. If you have fabric, thread, etc you would like to donate to KP Quilters, let me know.

Here is the latest, it's the Ohio Star Pattern, you can see my 9 blocks that I'll be sending onto the next person to put together to complete the quilt top...