Happy Mail from Vicki ~ It's a Stamp Thing!

Yesterday was a very HAPPY MAIL day!   Oh my goodness, just look at this OWL-dorable card I received from Vicki Burdick of It's a Stamp Thing fame!   She's used the new owl punch from Stampin' Up! to create this FUN card.   I especially like the bright and cheerful coordinating designer papers she's used.  And, as if the card wasn't enough, look at these super cute owl bookmarks she created to go along with it...

And that's not even all!  Look at this BEA-U-TI-FUL quilted bag she created for me!!!  I couldn't believe it when I saw this!   I love to sew on my cards, but I can't even imagine all the sewing it took to create this!  WOW!   Vicki has used such a PRETTY print fabric and lined it in black.  I just ♥LOVE♥ it and really appreciate all the time and effort she put into making it.   

a closer look at the pretty designer print fabric...

What makes this *extra* special for me, is that I've been admiring Vicki's blog, It's a Stamp Thing!, and her spectacular creations, for a long time.  I'm a huge FAN of hers and have "cased" her work more than once.    Be sure to check out Vicki's blog and become a follower...you'll be HAPPY you did!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and sharing my JOY!   Now, I've got a baby boy card to create for one of my coworkers.   I'll be sharing it with you tomorrow!

Happy Stamping & Smiles 2 U!

Pam : )

Quote for Today ~

How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it!

~George Elliston 

Happiness is . . . Meeting My Blog Friends!

Left to right:  Debbie Fisher, Gail Slagle, ME

Today was an absolutely splendid day as I had the pleasure of meeting two very special blog friends ~ Debbie Fisher and Gail Slagle from central Nebraska.  I'm so thankful they were willing to drive over 2 hours to my home as we had a ball... laughing, eating, stamping and learning all kinds of tips from each other!   

Gail asked for a "sewing lesson" as her new Janome Sew Mini has been in the box since she bought it several months ago.  She's a very quick learner and I think we're going to see lots of stitching on her cards from now on!  Also, Debbie and I tried to convince Gail that she needs to have a stamping blog and we showed her how easy peasy it is to do with Blogger.  : )    You should see the cards she's created!  I know you want too!  ;)  Here are two beauties she brought me...

Stamp set:   Elements of Style

Stamp Set:  Because I Care

And look at what Debbie made me! (photo below)   Isn't this hanging CREATE plaque just perfect for my stamping room?!  I adore it!   You'll want to click on the photo for a larger view of the glittery letters, stitching and FAB distressed flower.  Gotta love the cute little birdie punch too!!   If you like this, you'll *love* Debbie's blog ~ The Paper Garden.  Check it out and leave her some love while you're there!  :)  Did you know (I didn't!) that Debbie designs for Inky Antics and colored nearly all the images in their new catalog?!!  I tell ya, this girl's got skills!

What else did we learn today???  Debbie told us to lick the sewing machine needle instead of the thread when threading it.  Seriously?  Try it, it works!  Also, she showed me how to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Now, I know how easy it is, but I struggled with that thing!  : /   I should have taken notes on all the info flying around this room today.  It was awesome!

Well, I told Debbie and Gail that I would have this posted by the time they got home this evening, so I better hit the POST button and quit carrying on.    Thank you all for stopping by and for letting me share my SUPER FUN day with all of you!  : )

Smiles!

p.s.  who's going to come and visit me next?! 

Quote for Today ~
A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world. ~Leo Buscaglia

Happiness is... meeting Nancy Riley!

Today I had the great pleasure of meeting one of my stamping/cardmaking idols ~ Nancy Riley of iSTAMP.   Nancy lives in Phoenix, but she's in Iowa this week visiting family, so I drove over from Nebraska and met her for lunch.  Oh my goodness, what an awesome time with a special friend!  Nancy is just as sweet and fun and friendly as you would imagine.  Her teenage son, Drew, came with her and was unbelievably patient as we talked non-stop for 3 hours about stamping, blogging, family, etc, etc.  :)

What a blessed day!  I'm still smiling...  :)

Quote for Today ~
If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me. ~Author Unknown