Before And After

Lots of little things to do yet.. BUT.. Here is the (embarrassing) before photo of the bathroom.. actually, 2 pictures. Keep in mind, this has not been touched in 30 years. (Scary!).

 Now.. this was taken this morning. The fixtures need to be installed and the toilet. The grout has to cure for 10 days and I'm waiting on a glass door for the shower (to make this shoe box appear to be a bigger room. The linen cabinet used to be inside the tub/shower area (yes.. this was a goofy set up.. whoever built this home was a fry short of a happy meal). So, this is the improved shoe box...

My bedroom needed some touch ups as well.. i had carpet almost as old as I am in there.. it was dark brown. Ugh! The walls were off white.. I needed some color.. so, added some trim on the ceiling and changed it to some soft greens, and waiting on half of my linens from Pottery Barn but did get my sheets and Duvet Cover and my shams.. so here is what the bedroom now looks like.. with a soft creamy linen colored carpet and my pretty walls.. (getting there.. but I still need those "cute" pillows to dress up the bed).

I think inside those cool frames I got from Pottery Barn.. I want ZZZ's in them.. wouldn't that be cool? So, now that that is done.. I'm off to check my suitcase bout 10 times.. to make sure Ive packed that kitchen sink. I hope to post while I am in Vancouver.. I hear its awesome and I cant wait to photograph stuff and see my good friend, Maureen!

I'll Be Missing In Action For A Little Over A Week!

On Tuesday I'm heading to Detroit to fly out to Vancouver. I am going to be staying with my good friend, Maureen, who lives there. It should be a lot of fun! I'm very excited.. but I get so stressed out when packing. I want to make sure I have everything I need.. and I pack the kitchen sink! Do you know anyone else like that? I have been running like a mad woman trying to get some of my remodeling done before I go. It has been a challenge. I have my bedroom done.. my bathroom is getting there - the grout was done today.. all walls n floor.. my gawd that was a lot of work! Who would have thought filling little cracks would take 8 hours! Needless to say, I'm ready for a break. :) When I get home I will have a new addition to my family.. a new fur-baby, named Krystal (a female cocker spaniel), and I will start on the remodeling of my kitchen. Lots going on around here before the inn season kicks in. I will try to post a few pics tomorrow of the tile work.. I have to say it did come out nicely for a rookie. :) Have a great night!

Greenhouse Gala DSP & A Baby Card - CASE'd Out Of Luv!

I spotted both of these cards on Stampin` Connection for Stampin Up Consultants. So many talented women posting cards. I needed a quick card for a baby shower.. and today, I spotted this cute scallop square card on Chic ` N Scratch's blog . Isn't it adorable? I made these in about 20 minutes. What a cute, quick n easy card for any occasion. I snuck downstairs to take a breather from all the remodeling.. I wanted to show you pictures but I will wait just a little bit longer.. when I get my new carpet this friday and possibly the grout in all this tile that was installed in the bathroom! :) Stay tuned!

Where Have I Been?

Well.. I wish I could say I was stamping all weekend.. altho I did get a tiny bit of stamping time in last night.. but most of the past 4 days has been spent in my bathroom. I am doing some remodeling to my home and the smallest room in my house is taking the longest! I have to admit.. I'm loosing patience with it. Im ready for it to be done already. I will post a few pics in a bit.. promise! :-)

Bloomin with Daffodil Delight & Pumpkin Pie!

I got this idea from the Mini Occasions Catalog on Page 5... I really love this set and the punch that goes with it.. makes it easy peasy to whip up a few cards!

Materials used:

Build A Blossom Clear Set (121994)
Something To Celebrate Clear Set (121995)
Blossom Petals Punch (121808)
Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683)
Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650)
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (105117)
Old Olive Cardstock (100702)
Daffodil Delight inkpad  (119667)
Pumpkin Pie Inkpad (105216)
Old Olive Inkpad  (102277)
Stampin Dimensionals (104430)
Antique Brads (117273)
Victoria Crochet Trim (118481)

These colors make me warm and fuzzy inside.. I can't wait to see color on the ground and the trees. Have a great day!

Nature Walk

Hi everyone! Here is today's card!!! It reminds me of srping.. which seems so far off after the little storm that we had here yesterday.

Materials Used:

Nature Walk Clear Mount Stamp Set (121997)
Bring On The Cake Clear Mount Stamp Set (Birthday Greeting) (121958)
Not Quite Navy Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
So Saffron Inkpad
Old Olive Inkpad
Not Quite Navy Inkpad
Color Spritzer Tool
 Dimentionals

It was a very quick and easy card. I'll have to whip up a few in some different color combos. :) Have a great day!

"Sew" Pretty!

Hi Everyone.. amongst all the chaos around here lately.. I found some time to de-stress with my rubbah and ink! We originally made this card at stamp club (Jenny Peterson's design).. and I loved it.. "sew" I wanted to make more. I decided to make duplicates of the same (the victorian muted colored paper) and some with the brights sewing collection. I love them both. I really dig the paper piecing. I used to hate cutting paper but the end result for this card is just darn adorable!

Materials Used:

Sew Suite Stamp Set 122009 (clear)
Charming Stamp Set (116519)
Say It Simply Stamp Set (123324)
In Stitches Jumbo Wheel (121946)
Crumb Cake Cardstock (121030)
Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650)
Rose Red Cardstock (102544)
Mellon Mambo Cardstock (115320)
Designer Series Paper - Springtime Vintage (121782)
Designer Series Paper - Sweet Stitches (121781)
Crumb Cake Ink (121030)
Basic Black Ink (101179)
1/2 inch Seam Binding Ribbon - Crumb Cake (122322)

Have a great time.. and take time to get Inky!!!! :-)

A Little Decoration

I found these cute little 3D frames at Ikea a month ago.. and the letters at a hobby store.. and I didnt know what I wanted to do with them.. but this is what I ended up with...

 I used the First Edition DSP, I then stamped with the new Sale A Bration Set, Bliss and used 3 of the In Colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz (sounds good enough to eat!). I then stamped the letters with Staz On Ink (good suggestion Lu!) and added some trinkets I've had laying about. I think Ill hang this somewhere in my art studio!

My BFF gave me a Valentine's Treat!!!

Aww Lu, thank you!!! This was such a cool surprise! I love love love it!! Look how pretty this decorated bag is! The card is beautiful (I love that melon mambo!) and a lipstick pen and Tombo adhesive inside the bag! (I really really love that stuff...!) Thank you again, BFF!!! Love ya.. Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

To each of you who follow and visit my blog.. thank you.. much love and happiness to you on this Valentines Day.. and always!!!

Birthday Card

I needed a few birthday cards and I wanted something simple.. and this is what I ended up with. I used the Tasteful Trim die (love this die) and used the Sale A Bration DSP and Qucik Accents Pack along with peach parfait cardstock, old olive cardstock, Daffodil Delight ribbon, and the decorative label punch. It was super simple to put together. I used the birthday greeting from the Bring On The Cake stamp set out of the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Love Is In The Air!

I thought I'd share a little something with you all. I have had this in my crafting stash for a long time. I need to use this stuff.. Im a horder *hangs head* .. and a collector *hangs head again*.. but I love crafting.. all sorts of crafting. I have my anal side which embraces perfection.. and there is the side of me that loves shabby chic and vintage and imperfection. This is my vintage side coming out. I made this book out of a 12 inch square piece of paper and miscellaneous stuff in my craft room. I thought I'd share. It turned out a okay! Don't forget your sweetie .. 2 days until Valentines Day.

Bliss!

I'm really loving this stamp set. This is one of the Sale A Bration sets you can get with a $50 Stampin Up purchase. Prett cool eh? I love FREE! I used pear pizazz, crumb cake and whisper white cardstock along with pear pizazz, and basic black ink. Also had to add some bling with the rhinestones on the butterfly and add a little tag with the small tag punch and the Tiny Tags set. I used Pear Pizazz seam binding ribbon for a little extra pretty.

Clubbin` Cards

Our SU Demonstrator (my upline) always does such a nice job with club projects. I just have to share these.. they are beautiful.

 And our downline meeting.. we made these beauties.. again, great projects Jenny!

I'm really loving the new Mini Occasions Catalog this quarter.. so many goodies.. so little time! :)

Goin` Clubbin..

Watch out.. we are wild and we get crazy.. it was club night for the Ludington crew.. and I have to say.. I always have a great time with these ladies and the projects Jenny gets together for us.. are da bomb. I was hostess this month.. and I wanted to make a pretty table setting to show off these yummy little delights.. "Pink Champagne Cupcakes" and heart shaped cookies.. and of course......... chocolates! YUMMY! I thought I'd share.. Thanks girls.. you are better than therapy!! :-)

Paper Hearts!

Hi Everyone.. I have stamp club tomorrow (woohoo!) and this month is my month as hostess (yay!). We are SALE - A - BRATING right now with Stampin` Up.. and I thought I'd get the gals in the mood for "sale a brating" Valentines Day a week early! What am I going to do with these paper hearts? Well, that is a surprise.. (til tomorrow).. so you will just have to stay in touch to find out! I think it is going to be good tho!!! (the top photo shows more of the "sparkle").