BALLARD DESIGNS

Masculine Birthday

2011-11-07T06:14:00.000-08:00

Hello there!!
Yup, I'm posting again. I'm so proud of me :) HA HA.
I'm really trying to keep my blog updated....can't make any promises though. I will super try though and we'll see how it goes.
So it's my dad's birthday on Nov 10th and of course I had to make him a card. A manly card of course. I think this is pretty "manly" don't you? No frills or flowers to be seen at all. Oh I did add 1 piece of bling. A rhinestone for the "I" in birthday. That's as girly as it's gonna get. For the most part it has easy straight lines and is pretty much black and brown. I hope you like it...I hope he does too :)
Thanks for checking my blog out today. Happy Monday!!!
Paula

Happy Halloween!!!

2011-11-01T17:47:00.000-07:00

OK so I'm a day late and it's been since MAY since I've posted anything. I realize that it's been forever and I don't know what to say other than "I'm so terribly sorry."
So, where to begin. Let's just begin at Halloween (which was yesterday). What a blast it is to have young kids trick or treating on Halloween. It's so fun to watch them run about collecting their candy. Brings a smile to my face for sure!!
Halloween is also my husband's birthday!! So the first card I have attached here is the card I made for him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY!! The second card I totally cased from Margaret Moody. She's a new blog I have found and I am loving her stuff. Very inspirational to say the least!! So can't take credit for the second card. Both cards use the stamp set Wicked Cool (by Stampin' Up of course). I am really going to try to keep this blog updated. It's my new mission.

I do thank you for checking me out :)
I'll be back......I promise!!
paula

Mojo Monday 191

2011-05-19T07:17:00.000-07:00

Hello again all:

So I've been busy busy in my craft room lately!!
Our brand new neighbours got married this past weekend so naturally this called for a card and a small gifty :) I also felt like taking part in the Mojo Monday sketch so I've posted that above as well.
I decided to make the wedding card with a bit of a vintage feel to it. I sponged pretty much everything and you can't really tell in the picture but I scrunched up the flower to make it look worn. The flower is my new flower die, Blossom Party which I have to say I AM IN LOVE WITH!! I also used the Tiny Tags stamp set along with punch. So super cute!!
I hope you like the card and I hope our neighbours do too.
Thanks for stopping by.
Take care.
Paula

BABY GIRL!

2011-05-17T05:45:00.000-07:00

HELLOOOOOOO!!
I'm on a roll now hey? Another post and it's only been a couple of days!! I know CRAZY isn't it?
So I had a baby shower to go to on the weekend and I needed a baby girl card in a pinch. I came up with this 5x5 card. Again, I LOVE making 5x5 cards. More landscape to cover ;)
This uses SU's Broadstreet Alphabet with some Sale A Bration paper. FUN colour scheme too hey?
This post is short and sweet--I'm actually in my craftroom now CREATING!! So fun!!
Take care and I'll be back soon.
Paula

Yes I'm still alive.....

2011-05-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hello all and happy spring!!
Finally it's spring around here!! The snow is officially gone and I couldn't be happier. Our pool is open and ready to use (although we are expecting rain for the next 10 days!!) In light of the snow being gone and Mother's Day coming and going, I thought I'd post the mother's day card I made for my very own mom. It's a springy card don't you think?? It's a 5x5 card (which I LOVE making!!) and it uses that awesome colour combo Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz and Baja Breeze. SWEET COMBO!!
Hope you like it and I have more to show you over the next few days.
Take care all and enjoy your weekend!!
Paula

MDS AGAIN-I can't help it!

2011-02-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi all!!
So last post I told you I was addicted to My Digital Studio. I didn't lie. Here's another page I did using MDS. This was my second attempt. What do you think? These pictures were taken by my brother in law and I used them in my Christmas cards this year. Super cute hey? I love these pics of my girls. So, naturally when creating a scrapbook page I like to match paper to (generally) the clothes that people are wearing in the pictures. In this case I used a lot of Cherry Cobbler well and Old Olive to match the Christmas tree in the background. I hope you like it. It was so fun to create. Again, if you'd like information on MDS just shoot me a comment and I'll let you know. It's scrapbooking made easy!!! No clean up. That to me means a LOT!

Thanks and hope you're enjoying your weekend!!!
Paula :)

My Digital StudioOH MY!!!!!!!

2011-02-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
HAPPY FAMILY DAY TO YOU ALL!!
Today is a holiday for us here in Ontario. It's also the day after my birthday! Yes my birthday was yesterday and it was a great LAZY day in our home! I wanted nothing more. A day with my family. What more could a birthday girl ask for?
OK on to the post. I am excited to say that I've taken the plunge! YES, and I'm addicted! By the title of this post you know I am talking about My Digital Studio! Honestly, I was never interested in MDS because I LOVE scrap booking with REAL product. Buttons, brads, ribbon ETC. BUT that has allllll changed! This program is sooooo easy even I can use it and IT WORKS!! Now that's saying something!!! LOL!!! NOW, I still have a lot to learn BUT not bad for my FIRST MDS PAGE right? The beauty of MDS for me is it's super user friendly and NO CLEAN-UP!!! If I want to stop working on a project I simply shut my laptop and walk away. LOVE IT!!

So as mentioned above this is my very first MDS page. I LOVE the colour scheme don't you? I just came across it by simply PLAYING around with the various colours. THAT EASY! I hope you enjoy this page. Mark my words if you are on the fence about this product YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! It comes with tonnes of stuff and of course there is opportunity to purchase more downloads. Skies the limit. DO IT! BUY IT! ENJOY IT!!

Thanks for popping by!!
Paula

True to my word!!!

2011-02-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

Well hello everyone!!
I'm delighted to say that I kept my word! I'm so excited! I said I'd post if I was working from home today due a snow storm and well....here I am. Working from home as the snow flies outside!! It's really pretty from inside I must say!!
This time it's my cousin's birthday. This was a super quick card I made for her. A little vintage style. I love this set! One of my favourites this year! For those who don't know it's called Artistic Etchings. I paired it up with some retired Christmas paper if you can believe it! I love getting the most use out of my paper where ever possible.

I hope you like this card.
I'll post some Valentine's ones soon.
Thanks for checking in again.
Paula :)

Filled with Love Birthday

2011-02-01T17:36:00.000-08:00

Well good day everyone!!
I had a couple of birthdays so I was excited to stamp a couple of cards for them!! I always love to stamp JUST to stamp. I mean I'm not prepping for a class / club right now so I literally got to stamp for pure pleasure! So exciting and fun!
This particular card was made for my aunt and I used the SU set Filled with Love. SUPER cute Valentine set. Because I'm in Valentine mode I wanted to use this set BUT I had to make it birthday related. I just dug out the sentiment HAPPY BIRTHDAY from a retired set and there you have it. It's in the mail ready to be delivered! I hope she likes it.

Well, we here in Southwestern Ontario are expecting a huge snow storm tonight so may be a snow day tomorrow. Haven't we had enough already? SHEESH!!! SO, if I'm home tomorrow I'll try to post another card. Until then wish us luck that we don't get burried.

Take care and thanks as always for popping by.
Paula :)

Celebration Scrapbook Layout!

2011-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Me again :)
Twice in one week! I know-crazy!!!
So this month is my last scrap club month :( Makes me sad. I have had a blast these past 6 months with these 14 ladies!!! I will miss them and our laughs!
So Stampin' Up usually has about 10 Simply Scrappin' kits in their cattys. This catty only had 4 which I must admit was a little disappointing. BUT it forced me to get a little creative. SO, I purchased SU's Celebration DSP, 4 different colour 12x12paper and the Celebration Quick Accents. VOILA!!!! Here are the 4 layouts I came up with. I adore the Celebration paper!! It's bright and SUPER fun!!! Colours are awesome. I'm a new fan of Pacific Point!!
I hope you like them :)

Take care.
Paula

Christmas Ornament-THANK YOU!

2011-01-24T18:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Strangers!!!
Don't I ALWAYS start my post with some excuse as to why I haven't posted in FOR EVER!!?? SORRY:( As usual life gets away from me and before I know it my last post seems like ages ago! I've just started a new job in the Pharmaceutical industry so I am bringing work home these days just to remain on target. So this has taken a bit of my stamping time away :( Once I get into the groove though I won't have to bring work stuff home near as much.

SO, I'm going to be honest, I can't take credit for this piece. My AWESOME and talented friend (and downline) Lisa Macmaster made this for me and gave it to me at our downline meeting. Isn't it SUPER SWEET??? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Thanks Lisa. I'm not 100% sure where she got the directions but she did teach us how to make an individual flower and it's easy to make BUT WOW--time consuming. This took her hours to create. I appreciated it Lisa-THANKS. I have stashed it away with my Christmas decor so it will be out next year!

Well I for sure love this project. I'm the lucky receiver of a great gift. Thanks Lisa :)

See you soon all I promise :)
Paula

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2011-01-01T16:14:00.001-08:00

So first off HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!! I hope you have a prosperous 2011!! I'm looking forward to this up coming year. I've started a new job so that's my most exciting news and something to focus on. I'm delighted to welcome every new year with celebrating my daughters birthday. My little Berlynn's birthday is today and she is 3!! I will post a pic shortly for you. It's been a great day hangin' at home celebrating. We will have a party for her next weekend.

On to the card. Have I mentioned that I love Artistic Etchings---Stampin' Up stamp set with the Eiffel Tower!! Adore it!! I hope you like the card...I'm loving the vintage look these days.

Take care and happy 2011 again.
Paula :)

Boy Birthday!

2010-12-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

WOW~~ 2 posts in one week! What is happening??? LOL!! I'll tell you what's happening....my daughter Chloe is ill on the couch today so I actually have 5 minutes to sit and do stuff like this--POST!! Thus, 2 posts in 1 week :)

So this is a card I made for my Godson who had a birthday in early December. I find it hard to make masculine cards...I much prefer to make girly, frilly cards in all honesty. I chose to use SU's retired set Reviting. I do love this set. It's quite like Circle Circus I think. Same concept anyway. Remember yesterday I posted that I wanted to use Jolly Holiday paper on a NON Christmas project---take a CLOSE look at this one :) WINK WINK!

I hope you like this creation. I was pleased with my end result. Simple and "boyish."

Thanks for popping by. New Year's is just around the corner. Enjoy yours and be safe.
Take care,
Paula

Merry belated Christmas to you and yours!!

2010-12-29T07:01:00.000-08:00

Good day all!!

Well now that Christmas is over with (sort of...we have one more Christmas celebration on Jan 2nd) I thought I'd post a few Christmas mini items I made. Just a couple of tags and mini 3x3 cards. So cute for gift giving. People loved them.
These are all using SU's Contempo Christmas stamp set as well as the ever popular Jolly Holiday DSP. I just LOVE this paper!!! My challenge will be to use this paper on NON Christmas projects. I will post those when it happens HEE HEE!!

So on a side note I am going to have my very own CRAFTING SPACE soon!!! Right now I stamp in my dining room which is posing a problem seeing as my stamp supplies are taking over!! At some point I will post pics of the transformation for you all. I always love to look at people's stamping space (especially with before and after pics). Stay tuned!! LOL.

Take care and enjoy your day :)
Thanks for popping by.
Paula

Another baby card-tee hee!!!

2010-11-10T07:44:00.000-08:00

Hey hey hey!!

Well if you've read my blog in the past you will know that I LOVE MAKING BABY CARDS!! No clue why....it just makes me happy :)

My friend is expecting her first baby in January and this is the shower card I made for her. It's hard because we don't know the gender of her baby so I tried to remain neutral. I did use some retired SU DSP (Cottage Wall???? was that the name of it?) along with the Fox and Friends (current) stamp set. Super cute set!! I hope she likes the card...I'm dying to know what she and her hubby are having. The suspense is killer!!

Well, go on and enjoy the rest of your day. Thanks for poppin' by.
Paula :)

Wedding Congrats!

2010-11-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

Hello all!!

Hope your week is off to a good start! It's November 9th ALREADY and I'm just wondering....where did time go? Christmas will be here before we know it and I promised myself that this year I will not be in the mall on Christmas eve! Let's see if I can stay true to that promise!!

So today's card is meant to be a wedding card. My husband and I went to a wedding on the weekend and their colours were black and white. I decided to make a card to match that theme (I did use Very Vanilla--a little less stark than white). Do you like??? It's simple (my 5 year old was helping me....she loves the Big Shot so I was sure to use an embossing folder!) yet elegant don't you think?

Well, enjoy the rest of your week but I promise I'll be back.
Take care.
Paula

Congratulations

2010-11-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello all:

So there are a couple of us in our household that are under the weather. Including me of course. I have 9 girls coming over tonight for my Christmas stamp a stack and wouldn't you know I'm sick :( Never fails I tell ya. I will post some of those cards over the next few days. I have another 11 ladies coming next week so hopefully I'm in better shape then.
For today I'm posting a congratulations card I made for our cousin. She graduated from highschool and is now off to college. Remember those days? MANY moons ago?? LOL.
This card used SU's level 2 hostess stamp set. Love the 2 step stamping. It's such a pretty look.

I should sign off now and rest afterall I've got a whack of stampin' ladies coming!!
Thanks for popping by.
Paula :)

Happy Hallowe'en!!!

2010-10-31T19:30:00.000-07:00

Well well well---
What a great Hallowe'en day we have had!! Today is also my husband's birthday so it's always a busy day for us in our household.
This was a layout we did in my Simply Scrappin' club. It uses the SU kit Good Times. I made the cute little pumpkins with oval punches. Neat little idea I cased off someone. I thought a pumpkin patch layout was fitting for this time of year.
Hope you like it. All it needs is a title and I'm done!!

I have also added a few pics from our day today. Enjoy.

Artistic Etchings and back from Regionals!!

2010-09-27T06:44:00.000-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS!!!

Where have I been......I know!! I'm sorry.
I am just back from the Stampin' Up! regional event and let me say WHOA!!! It was AWESOME. So inspiring to see other people's work I tell ya! I learned A LOT this weekend. Got to meet and chat with the co founder & CEO of SU Shelli Gardner. What a sweet darling lady she is (not to mention tall!! Holy smokes!!!). I also won a stamp set (A Cute Christmas--in the current holiday mini) and that right there was SOOOOO FUN!!! My friend and downline Lisa won it as well and you should have seen us FREAK out when we saw our names up on the screen! Like KIDS! It was hilarious! So exciting.
I have a few pics posted for you :) ENJOY.

My new favourite stamp set is the Artistic Etchings--Page 125 of the SU catty! Vintage is my new love. Satin ribbon is my other new love. I love working with it. So classy looking too don't you think?

Thanks for visiting today and I'll be back with more I promise :)
Take care.
Paula

Summery Colours!

2010-08-25T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!
It's hump day!
Thanks for stopping in today. So, this card for me was "out of my comfort zone!!" WHY? You ask? Because of the colours. I have a hard time making ANYTHING without brown in it and I'm such a "neutral" kinda gal. This is BRIGHT and COLOURFUL! I wanted sooo bad to throw a little Chocolate Chip in this mix but didn't allow it. I love to ruffle ribbon these days. It's a great look that's super easy to do. All I do is lay a piece of sticky strip down across my card and gather the ribbon any old way. There's no rhyme or reason to it. The less perfect it is the better! Give it a try!

Thanks again for checkin' me out.
Have a great remainder of your week.
Paula :)

Pumpkin Patch!

2010-08-23T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hello all!

Well it's the start of another new week. Where does time go? Soon the kids will be back to school. Summer seems to fly by. I only just did this layout from the pumpkin patch last year and before we know it we will be picking our pumpkins for this year!! I ADORE the retired Stampin' Up! Halloween paper....Ghostly Greetings (I think it was called that). So fun to use. I have yet to make a title (always seems to take me for ever!) but you get the jist right? LOL.

Thanks for having a look today :)
Enjoy your week.
Paula :)

It's a GIRL!!

2010-08-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

IT'S FRIDAY!!! Thank GOODNESS!!!
So I hope you've all had a better week than I have. My 5 year old, Chloe has been sick ALLLLLL week! Puffy eyes, clogged up nose, fever on and off. POOR THING. She is such a trooper I tell ya. So we've been juggling our work schedules to be with her. I hope we are seeing the end of this!

So my next door neighbours just had a baby girl. I LOVE LOVE LOVE making baby cards! This card was inspired by my up line Heather. I got the idea from her creation at our most recent swap night. Sorry no picture :( This is my take on her card. I changed up the colours (hers was So Saffron and Chocolate Chip--great if you don't know what gender the baby to be is!!) and added the saying to reflect the gender of the new baby----obviously they had a girl!! LOL!

I hope you like my card. I can't wait for more friends to have babies so I can make more new baby cards!!!

RECIPE:
Pink Pirouette Paper
Kraft Paper
Nursery Necessities stamp set
Fox and Friends stamp set
Pretty and Pink satin ribbon

Thanks so much for visiting me today.
Have a great weekend.
Paula :)

Back in the scrappin' groove!!!

2010-08-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good day all and HAPPY MONDAY!! (is there such a thing ??? LOL)

I have finally started scrapbooking again and my club starts up this week! (YAHOO!)
I'm soooo excited to have some fresh faces in my club. Some have NEVER scrapbooked before and that makes me soooo excited!! Others have been in my club since day 1 and I thank them for that!! We always have a great time when we are together. A LOT of laughs for sure!!

This is a layout I did a while ago and realized I haden't posted! This was last year with my girls apple picking (obviously!). We LOVE to go apple picking! So much fun every year and loads of apple treats to be made when we return. My hubby and I even made apple pie and if you know us, that's HUGE!

The paper used here is from SU's retired paper Bella Rose (love it STILL) and Real Red card stock. I also used my Cricut for the title, apple and apple tree. Cute hey?
I hope you guys like it!!!
Thanks as always for visiting :)
Much appreciated and enjoy your week.
Paula :)

Happy birthday card for a MAN!

2010-08-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone!!

So making cards for men isn't fun! There I said it! LOL!! In all seriousness I can't bring myself to ever buy a card again so I make ALL my cards! Rightly so since I have all the stuff to make them! I had a couple of men I needed to make cards for so I made 2 of these. It uses Kraft paper and some old SU DSP paper. I think it's pretty manly don't you? Nothing frilly about it right?
I hope the "guys" like them too.
Take care and thanks so much for checking in with me today :)
Enjoy your week.
Paula

NEW STUFF!!! (and some old)

2010-07-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good day all!!
Well thanks for checking in with me today! I was soooooo excited when I got home from work yesterday because my new SU stuff arrived!!! It was a little like Christmas for me I must say!!! SO, naturally I had to crack open some stuff and STAMP! I have an aunt that was in the hospital recently and we are visiting her this up coming weekend. I wanted to make a special card for her and this is what I came up with. I used the new Level 1 SU hostess set "Because I Care" along with old DSP (Cottage Wall). I hope she likes it. It took me FOREVER to make because it's been sooo long since I've stamped!I feel like I lost my MOJO! Normally following a sketch of some sort helps but in this instance I didn't . I just went with the flow!!!

Like I said, thanks for popping by!!
Take care and enjoy the remainder of your week.
Paula

Missing in Action....SORRY!!!

2010-07-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

OMG I know!!!!! Where have I been??? All I can say is that we have been having such a great summer that my stamping has taken a bit of a back seat. We are having so much fun in the evenings in our pool....letting the kids stay up a little later than normal....what can I say? I am getting pumped though because the new SU catty is RELEASED and I'm in love with EVERYTHING and the new holiday mini was just sent to me from SU and let me tell you it's AWESOME! I need another job to support this habit! The new catty started July 1st and the holiday mini will start Sept 1st. This is going to be one GREAT year for us stampers let me tell you! If you need any of these in print please let me know and I will be sure to send you one.
On to this post----
A while ago I went to my upline Heather's for a swap night and this was the card I made for my swap. Simple colours that's for sure. I do love that Melon Mambo colour and am delighted it's here to stay!
I hope you like this one. I enjoyed making it.
Thanks for popping in and I hope you're enjoying your summer too.
Take care.
Paula :)

Happy Birthday (girl card)

2010-05-29T19:00:00.000-07:00

Happy weekend everyone!

What BEAUTIFUL weather we have been having here. We have been in the pool NON STOP all week after work, it's been great! I love the sun! I hope where ever you are you are experiencing the same!!

This is a simple card I made using the Sweet Pea DSP and felt flowers. It's a nice layout to showcase a variety of designer paper. Easy yet cute all wrapped in one card.

Tomorrow I will be having a boat load of little girls here to celebrate my daughter's 5th birthday. If I survive that I will post a couple of pics :)
Wish me luck.

Thanks for stopping by.
Paula

Happy Birthday boy card!

2010-05-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good Thursday morning to you!

Well hello and thanks for popping by today. Today's post is a card I made specifically for a friend who was going to her nephew's 2nd birthday party. She does so much for me (specifically my hair!!) so I wanted to do something for her. I wanted to personalize the card for her nephew so I added his name using my Cricut machine. Love that thing!I also used SU's star punches, some Pumpkin Pie DSP and a Cuddle Bug embossing folder for some texture. VOILA!! There you have it!

Thanks so much for checkin' me out! Enjoy your day!
Paula

Butterfly Thank You

2010-05-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

HEY HEY!!

Well, time is quickly passing! It's mid May already and I can't even believe it. My oldest, Chloe, will be 5 in just a couple of weeks. Where does time go? I find with having kids time goes buy even faster! Is that even possible? Seems to for me anyway.

This card I have posted today was another one we made in my card class. It's super easy! It's a card that utilizes the Big Shot a lot. Love those butterflies!

I hope you are getting out and enjoying the sunshine. Hopefully it's shining where you are!

Thanks for popping in and keep your eyes open for a scrapbook layout I will be posting very soon!! I'm waaaaaay behind on my girls books so scrappin' is priority!

Bye for now.
Paula :)

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2010-05-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well a HUGE Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there!! Isn't motherhood fun? (most of the time anyway!! hahaha) I hope you are all having a wonderful time with your families today!

Here is a simple mother's day card I made. It's an easy layout that you can duplicate in no time at all. I hope you enjoy it.

Take care.
Paula

Mojo Monday--My take!

2010-05-05T19:17:00.000-07:00

HEY HEY HEY!!!
Hello all and thanks for checkin' me out!
So I needed some inspiration so make a couple of cards and I thought "hey....let's check out this week's Mojo Monday sketch" and that's exactly what I did. This week's sketch is above and my take is there too. I used SU's Sweet Pea paper (I do hope in the new catty they have a big paper pack we can buy!! I love love love it!!) and I also used SU's Crazy for Cupcakes set. Can you see my Dazzling Diamonds on them??? I love a little shimmer. My sentiment is from Short and Sweet....a must have set in my opinion!!!
I hope you like my little creation.
Take care---Paula

A little birdy THANK YOU!

2010-05-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

Well hello all!!
So a while ago I had a card making night which as usual was so much fun! This was one of the cards we made. Bright and easy! We used some paper from SU's Sweet Pea pack and the Good Friends stamp set. I haven't used this bird in ages. I miss him and just think he's so cute! I hope you like this little creation! Thanks for popping in today and enjoy the sunshine (if you have it where you are!).
Take care.
Paula

Design and colour challenge #14!!

2010-04-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!!

I have finally been able to stamp for fun. No class prep with this card at all!!! The only thing I did was follow Heather's (my upline--see her link to the right) design and colour challenge that she holds weekly! So much fun to participate. Her card layout is above and of course my version is posted here. I changed it a bit---my card is a 5x5 card (LOVE SQUARE CARDS!!) and I don't have the curly label punch so just did my own thing. I haven't used my Pun Fun stamp set in ages so that was fun to bring out again too! Her colour challenge was to use Pretty In Pink, Old Olive and Certainly Celery. There you have it! Perfect because now I can use this card for my friend that is due to have a baby girl this summer! Pays to plan ahead I say!!!

Enjoy your Wednesday everyone!!
Take care and thanks for popping in.
Paula :)

Butterflies

2010-04-27T18:04:00.000-07:00

Hey all.

So today's card is a simple pocket card. These are typically colours I don't use. I'm usually an earth tone kinda girl BUT the weather has been sunny here lately so I feel like bright colours are in order. Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay are the three main colours used here. All In Colours. Love them together and hope you do too.

The stamp set I used was SU's Flight of the Butterfly. Forgot I even had this set!!! Terrible I know. Love using it and think it's a great fun set!!

Take care and as always thanks for taking the time to visit!
Paula :)

Glad We're Friends

2010-04-12T19:29:00.000-07:00

Well hello all!!!

These cards were made some time ago and I realized I haven't posted them yet!! As I've said in the past, when I make my cards I usually make a few at a time just to have them on hand. You never know when you may be in need of a card. This way I can go to my stash and select one that best suits the occasion at hand.

I hope you like these ones. I LOVE SU's Flower Daisies #2 Big Shot Die.So fun!

Take care
Paula

Mambo Birthday

2010-03-23T06:05:00.000-07:00

OH MY GOODNESS I'M BACK!!!!
I can't even say how sorry I am for not being consistent here on my blog. Life is busy busy busy for me so my stamping has sadly taken a bit of a back seat. Oh how I miss it though. Last time I stamped was before Christmas! Can you even believe it? I was suffering big time let me tell you.
Well, I got back into my goodies and came up with this card. I am loving the colour Melon Mambo and can't believe I haven't used it sooner! It's beautiful!!
This card was so super easy. I just used my 1 1/4" square punch to puch out 4 pieces of the Melon Mambo DSP and used our new border punch on the black cardstock----a great contrast on the Melon Mambo!!
I hope you like it. I also hope to post a little more frequently!!
Thanks for popping in.
Paula

Late Christmas Card

2010-01-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

I know I know. Christmas has come and gone BUT let me tell you I had so much fun making these cards that I just had to post it. I ADORED this stamp set that was in the recent Holiday Mini from SU. Snowmen are my favourite! I only made a handful of these cards....especially for my stampin' friends. You know who you are (wink wink).

This was one of my first times using Brocade Blue too. Love it with the Kraft! Great combo.

Take care for now and see ya soon.
Paula

ABC Frame

2010-01-10T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hello !!

Did you think I had fallen off the face of the earth? Well, nope. Here I am. Holidays were busy as usual and school is taking up most of my time. Stamping is my true love yes but busy busy busy life is getting in the way :(
This particular project I made was an idea from my upline Heather. She made a frame like this and I just selected a white frame and different colour letters to suit my daughters room. She is really into the alphabet song right now so I've hung it in her room. Not only is it cute BUT it's helping her visualize the letters!! GREAT!
I hope you like this project. I used the SU Big Shot to cut the letters.

Thanks for checking in today. Hope you're having a great weekend. HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!
Paula

Warm Winter Wishes

2009-12-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh, I just LOVE Christmas. I am a Christmas freak BIG TIME. I love the songs especially. I love the crazy busy malls. I love baking. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Christmas dinner above all. It's just my most favourite meal EVER!
Last year I made a card just like this one only switched it up a bit. I think this set, Season of Friendship is a great set especially if you're starting out. You can incorporate so much with it.....winter, summer, fall and spring. I suppose that's why it's called SEASON of Friendship (DUH). HA HA. Great set, love using it and I hope you like how I've used it.

I hope to get some shopping done soon. I haven't even started!!
Thanks for popping by and I hope you are enjoying this holiday season too!
Paula :)

Fire Chief Card

2009-12-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

I know I know this is a NON Christmas item!!! CRAZY!
I jusy have to say that I am in love with my Cricut machine! HOLY MOLY! I ordered it so long ago and I have only been able to play with it recently. This was one of my first creations with the Paper Doll cartridge it came with. My cousin Stuart is a fire fighter in Brantford Ontario so I thought I'd make him a fire "man" card for his birthday. (looks like a fire "boy" though to me ... LOL) Anyhow, yes he weill like it but I was actually thinking more about his kids when I made it. I think his wife and kids will like it more than he will. That's ok with me. So the long and short of this post is ..... if you don't have a Cricut or have been thinking of getting one YOU MUST!!! It's so fun and very easy to use. I highly recommend it!

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!
Paula

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CARD

2009-11-27T05:00:00.000-08:00

WELL HELLO EVERYONE!!!
It's officially less than a month until Christmas. WOW!! Time is just passing buy. It's hard for me to get in the Christmas spirit because we don't have any snow yet! I am told by Mr. Weather man that next week's the week! YEAH....I love snow at Christmas time. How can you have Christmas with no snow?? Well, I suppose some of you are used to it if you're down south hey? Very odd to me that's all. Just used to a white Christmas.

On to the post. This card was one I made for a swap last month. I called it Classic Christmas because to me it looks like an old Christmas card my grandmother would send out. The Lovely as a Tree set is so beautiful. I love working with it! I hope you can see the sparkles on the card. I'm afraid the picture just does not do it justice.

Anyhow, I thank you so much for popping in. Enjoy your weekend!
Paula

WELCOME BABY BOY!!!

2009-11-18T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey hey hey!!!

So I hope your week is off to a great start!!!
My friend (and upline) Heather has just had her 4th (YES 4TH) baby!!! I can't even imagine. She has been blessed with a beautiful baby boy, COLE. This was the card I made for her as a congrats and a welcome to Cole. I am a button HOARDER so I decided to combat that and I have used 4 (COUNT THEM!!) FOUR on this card. Crazy I know but I had to give some up!! It was fun to make a baby boy card as many of my friends lately have had girls. CONGRATS to the Summers family!!

Thanks for popping by today.
Have a great day!!
Paula

Same layout and colours....different card

2009-11-15T19:57:00.000-08:00

Hello ALL!!!

So a couple of months ago our make and take was a card that used this beautiful colour combination!!! Please scroll down a few posts and check out that card. THIS version I created for my Christmas card class. Kinda cute hey??? I ADORE this colour combo and love that it's an unconventional Christmas card. NO RED AND GREEN HERE!! Love it.

Thanks so much for checking in today and enjoy your week!!
Paula :)

My daughter the chef........

2009-11-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

Well, to go to convention or not to???? That is the question. Some days I'm all over it....other days I think maybe I'll just stalk people's blogs like I normally do! This layout was inspired by a layout I saw on a convention board on someones blog. SO, if you are the creator of a CHEF layout that looks something like the LEFT layout above---THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!!! I created this layout using the GUEST BOOK Simply Scrappin' Kit by SU. I just added some Ridinghood Red paper and ribbon as an additional colour because the kit is pretty black, white and grey for me.
I hope you like the layout and I'm sorry the picture really doesn't do it much justice.

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend with the ones you love :)
Take care---Paula :)

Snow Day!!

2009-11-05T19:44:00.000-08:00

Hey all and sorry I haven't been here in a while!

So today it snowed. YUP....it was actually snowing. Well at least Halloween is over so I say "why not snow?" Last year I was on mat leave at this time so I had the Christmas tree up on Nov 14th. That seems so early to me this year. After all that's only in a weeks time!! Crazy. I think this year I may wait a bit longer BUT I can tell you right now because I'm a Christmas FREAK it will be up before Dec 1st!! GUARANTEED!

On to the post!! This was a card we made in my Christmas card class. I am in love with the ornament punch and stamp set out of SU's holiday mini. How can you not love this??!! I hope you like the card. Can't believe I have to start writing Christmas cards soon!! Time just flies doesn't it?

Thanks for checking in. Take care!
Paula :)

Finally a Halloween post!!

2009-10-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

So by now you can probably guess that I'm not much for Halloween (which is horrible because it's my husband's birthday on Halloween). I am ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS!!! I finally got around to doing a Halloween layout using the Guest Book Simply Scrappin' Kit by SU. If you know the kit I am talking about it's geared towards weddings......I am not into scrapping our wedding. I thought the one DSP looks Halloween-ish so I went with it. What do you think???
This was Halloween last year. I can't wait to take the girls this year. It will be sooo fun!!!! They will love it as will I!!

Thanks for popping by today!!

Paula

Ready, set SNOW!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

OK not really but man it was cold out today!! We went apple picking today and my poor girls were FREEZING. I have to admit I was a bit too. None the less we had a ball running about and yes picking loads of apples (thanks to my husband).

So where have I been??? CHRISTMAS CARD CLASSES like mad. I'm done them now so I feel like I can breathe a bit. This was one of the cards we made. Simple card but I have to say I am in love with Basic Gray and Real Red together. Who knew???

I hope you like it too.
Take care and enjoy your turkey weekend (to my Canadian friends).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Paula

Christmas Card

2009-09-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

Hey all and happy weekend!!

So last weekend I attended my monthly stampers meeting and this BEAUTIFUL make and take is what we made. DON'T YOU JUST LOVE LOVE IT??? I do. Who would have thought to put those colours together? Not me. I can assure you that I will be in the future!
Thanks goes out to my sister in law Renee Ballard who is also a SU demo for creating this wonderful creation!! Love it!!

The stamp set and punch used to make this card is in SU's current holiday mini catalogue.

Take care and thanks for popping by.
Paula :)

DASHER SWAP

2009-09-15T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone:

Well, before we know it Christmas will be here. Can you even believe it!!?? I am a Christmas NUT so I love participating in Christmas swaps. This was my swap card that I created for a swap I was in with my friends in our Simply Stars group (Heather Summers downline group). Everyone did so well....I LOVE swapping with these ladies!!! We are doing it again in Oct so be sure to be on the look out for that card.

It's been a great day. There is a local annual fair here that I used to go to as a child. Toady after about 15 years my husband and I took our girls there. What a wonderful day it was. They loved it and it brought back many memories for me. I'm exhausted so night night.

Thanks so much for visiting today.
Paula

Happy Anniversary!!

2009-09-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!

Well today is a special day for me. My hubby Paul and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary!!! WOW. I remember our wedding day like it was yesterday and whoa....so much has happened in 8 years. New home, new puppy, new cars, 2 beautiful girls.....the list goes on and on!! I am so grateful to have my dear Paul in my life. Love you honey!!
So of course he would expect a home made card from me and of course life is sooooo super busy that I feel I don't have time to stamp for fun BUT just stamp for clubs and classes (unfortunate I know!!) I can't NOT give him a card from me so I whipped up this little ditty in NO TIME!!! I used the new CUTE CUTE level one hostess set and finally I broke open my Soft Suede paper!! LOVE IT! I even broke out the Crystal Effects for him too. Now that's LOVE!! LOL.
Well I hope he likes it. He will get it tomorrow night when we go out for dinner.

Take care all and enjoy your week.
Paula :)

Guest Book Kit

2009-09-04T19:10:00.000-07:00

HEY Ladies:

So I have a monthly scrappin' club that I just LOOOOOVE!!! We have so much fun and everyone is so into their creations. This month we are getting together in a weeks time so I thought I'd post something we will be making. The kit Guest Book is completely intended for scrapping a wedding BUT I only scrap my kids lives SO I had to be a little creative and switch it up a bit. On one of the convention boards I saw a beautiful winter layout using SU's Snowflake #2 die (Pg 202 of the IBC). To whom ever created such a beautiful layout, it was my inspiration!! I obviously have yet to add pictures BUT once the snow hits (which I hear we will get hit hard this year) I will then add my pics! I think that black and white winter shots would really look nice. It's such a simple layout and wintry isn't it? I hope you like it!
Thanks so much for stopping by. Kiddies are back to school next week so I wish you all a happy labour day weekend.

Take care.
Paula :)

HOLIDAY MINI RELEASED TODAY!!!

2009-09-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

Well it's finally released. The NEW STAMPIN' UP HOLIDAY MINI CATALOGUE. 39 beautiful pages of SU "STUFF" at your finger tips ready to be purchased! I am in love with everything and have purchased too much to be honest. I just can't help it!!!

Please click HERE to view this mini catalogue. It is valid to purchase from until January 4th!! Have fun!! I know I will :)

Take care.
Paula :)

Another SUNNY DAYS layout!

2009-08-26T03:00:00.000-07:00

Hey you!

So as I mentioned I would post a Sunny Day layout and well..here it is!! I have yet to add a title BUT I liked how it turned out. This kit is just too easy to use! You can't go wrong. These particular pictures were taken this past May on our deck. Notice what my daughter is wearing. A full "jogging" suit with a vest. It was so cold still and it was the END of May!!! What a summer we've had (or lack there of I should say).

Sorry this one's a short post. Too much to do and never enough hours in the day. I hope you enjoy your week!!!

Take care and see you soon.
Paula :)

CHARMING!

2009-08-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

Well hello everyone!!!

It's Sunday and I'm back to work tomorrow from a weeks vacation. BOOOOOOOOO!!! Such a great week off with family and friends. Back to the real world! SO bummed!!

Last week we had our August SU upline meeting and as always we made a make and take. This was the beautiful card we made. This card uses the new Charming stamp set from SU. It's in their Holiday Mini catalogue that comes out Sept 1st. As a demo of course you get the option to purchase from the minis earlier and let me tell you this mini is WONDERFUL!!! It's jam packed with beautiful stamp sets, paper and even a bit of jewels!!! Yes you heard me right, JEWELS! You will have to check it out on line after Sept 1st on Stampin' Up's website.

Thanks so much for checking me out today!!! Much appreciated. Have a great Sunday!

Paula

PONY TAILS!

2009-08-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I am on vacation this week and I can't even believe how fast the week has gone. Why does a work week go so slow and yet a vacation week flies by? NOT FAIR! OK there's my rant for the day.

This was a layout I did last month for my scrappers club. I used the Sunny Day kit and JUST LOVED IT!!! This kit is sooooo easy to work with and it's beautiful! These pictures were taken of Berlynn a couple of months ago with her first ponytails in! So cute hey? I think so!!!

Well I will be posting some more scrappin kit layouts in a few days so be sure to check back in ok?

Thanks for popping by!
Paula :)

SWAP CARD

2009-07-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!

So the week is almost over (yippee) and that means A LONG WEEKEND is ahead!!! I am sooooo excited let me tell you. I need it!!!

SO my upline Heather (see her blog to the side >>>>> ) organized a swap. The only catch was that everything you used had to be current and not retired SU stuff. SO, this is MY swap. My only complaint TOO MUCH CUTTING!!! Never again I vow to myself. We are doing a Christmas swap soon and I already know I will have ZERO cutting involved. I learned my lesson on this one.

Anyhow, I hope you like it and thanks for checkin' in today. Enjoy your LOOOOOONG weekend. I know I will.

Paula :)

Love Sparkles Layout!

2009-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all and Happy Monday???
No Monday is ever happy is it? KIDDING.

OK so I'm hard core into scrapbooking. I have a club that meets monthly (thank goodness because I would be so behind if it wern't for them) and this was a layout we did this month. It uses the Love Sparkles Kit from SU and I just loved the kit. Ummmm, maybe that's because it has pink and brown in it???!!! My favourite combo!
These Simply Scrappin' Kits are a great way to scrapbook because EVERYTHING matches. You just can't go wrong. I love them!!!

I thank you for popping by today and enjoy your day what ever you may be doing.
Paula :o)

BABY SHOWER FAVOURS!!

2009-07-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello all and HAPPY FRIDAY. Well not really for me. I am home sick with strep throat and man is it brutal. I feel like I have swollowed a bunch of knives. Horrible.
Ok, enough about me. I am hosting a baby shower on Sunday...YES, this Sunday. I'll be better by then I swear!! :) Of course I had to make the favours so this is what I came up with. I wanted something easy that I could recreate 25 times. This was my solution. I used the Top Note die and scored it in half. I used SU's Beautiful Butterfly die and SU's Riveting stamp set (now retired--Booooo) and voila! EASY EASY EASY!! A friend from work (HEY LINDA!!!!) gave me the bags. YUP, just like that. Her daughter was just married and had them left over so that was that. She dropped them off to my place (so nice because as you know I'm a little fragile at the moment) and so convenient. I hope you like them....I hope Jen does too.

Jen had baby Lauren about 6 weeks early. Mom and baby are great. We can't wait to celebrate on Sunday!!

Take care all.
Paula

Favourite colour......

2009-07-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

HI all and so sorry for not posting for so long. I swear I am going to promise to post more often. Life is just so busy!!

So I titled this "favourite colour" because BASIC GRAY is my current favourite paper right now. I know Kiwi Kiss is no longer (weep weep) but I LOVE it with Basic Gray. Don't you???? I am using this gray in a swap I am doing so stay tuned to see what NEW colours I have mixed with that. SO versatile!!

I finally got to use my SU Beautiful Butterflies die. I LOVE that thing!! Quick butterflies in only minutes. Doesn't get any better than that!!

Well thanks to you all for stopping buy. Take care and have a great weekend!!
Paula

Ladybug Birthday!

2009-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone!!

So, as soon as I saw this card on DAWN'S blog (see to the right at my blog roll) I knew I had to make one of my own. My little cousin is turning 3 so I thought a ladybug card was perfect for her. Is this not so sweet? Wish I thought of it!! It's super easy to make and Dawn even has a handy video on her blog so you can recreate it. SUPER EASY!I just added some grass from the Inspired By Nature set to give it a bit of a scenic look to it. Hope you like it.

Anyhow, short post today but I do appreciate you stopping by.
Enjoy your Monday :)
Paula

Love Sparkles Scrappin Kit

2009-06-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!

So as most of you are aware Stampin' Up's new catalogue release date is July 1st. I am loving the new catty and can't wait to place my first order on July 1st!!! YIPPEE. This scrappin' kit was in the "old" catty and has made it to the new one. It's soooooo nice plus the fact that it has pink and brown helps. My favourite! This layout is one I did for my scrapbook club. We will meet in July and I can hardly wait. Anyhow, I thought I'd share it with you.

Take care and happy stamping.
Paula :)

I'm back with flowers!

2009-05-23T08:34:00.000-07:00

Oh my GOODNESS!!! HELLOOOOOOOOO!!!
I have missed you!!
I am so sorry I haven't posted in a while. You know how life gets. BUSY BUSY BUSY. We went to Mexico and after that life has just flown by. I won't bore you with the details and no we did not get that nasty swine flu literally we've just been pluggin' away. With the nice weather here we have been outside all the time playing and gardening. Just plain having fun!

So on to some stamping. I have seen these flower pot cards EVERYWHERE and there is a tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers. It's much smaller than I thought it would be...never can tell by a photo but OMG I loved making it. The "pot" part was easy it's the flowers and the leaves that need a bit of attention. Placement of those is key when making the card. When you slide your "greeting" part back in the pot, you want to be sure your flowers hang OVER the pot. Looks better that way. SO make sure you don't just stick everything down. It's a science I tell ya.
I used a few different sets for this card if I recall I used Doodle This for the flower and for the leaf I used the set we got free at Regionals, Best Wishes and More. I had to cut both the leaves and the flowers out. A pain but so worth it....right?

Anyhow, please let me know what you think. I'd LOVE to hear from you.
Thanks for stopping by. I do appreciate it!
Paula

Trendy Trees (finally!)

2009-04-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all and today marks the beginning of a new week!

So I have had this set for a while and have been avoiding it. This is a set that I think could be used with the Stampama Jig. I have never used it personally BUT so much lining up is required with this set that it's so tough to get it straight. When in doubt cover with ribbon like I have!! LOL!! Anyhow, I do love the set. It's so cute and like it's title...Trendy!

Hope you like it.
Take care and thanks for checking in today. Enjoy your week.
Paula

Fifth Ave Floral

2009-04-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

OK so where do I begin????
I love this stamp set....I am in love with Basic Grey card stock.....I love Building my own brads.....I love it all!!! This card is what I like to call Shabby Chic. The colours I did not come up with. They are pretty popular right now and rightly so. I just love them together....Basic Grey, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze & Black. I'm thinkin' I better stock up on these before they retire this summer (the In Colours that is). So sad to see them go!! Just when you get used to them, POOF, they are gone.

I do hope you enjoy this card. I also hope you have this stamp set because it is well worth having.
Take care and happy Wednesday!!
Paula

Cupcake Birthday.

2009-04-04T17:28:00.000-07:00

Hey all and happy weekend!!

So do you ever buy a stamp set and then it sits there just waiting to be used? I LOVE this set called Crazy for Cupcakes (I think) so I purchased it and then it just sat there....all neglected just waiting to be used. Finally I got it out and voila!! Here you have a simple birthday card that uses Bella Rose DSP too. Easy peasy!! Hope you like it.

Thanks for checking in. Much appreciated!
Paula.

Grassy Thank You!!

2009-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hey all and TGIF!!

Haven't posted in a while. You know how life gets....BUSY BUSY right??? Always!
This will be a short post as it's really Thurs night as I type this and I should really be in bed. But nope, I'm on the computer. So addictive!!

Made this Thank You card in my all occasions card class. Brought out my Inspired by Nature set again which I forgot I had. I do love that grass!!

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your weekend!!
Take care.
Paula

Manly B-day!

2009-03-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.

It's Thursday already!! Where has the week gone?
The weather so far this week has been BEAUTIFUL. Spring is sooooooo in the air. The birds are out, it's lighter later and we even played outside after work yesterday. So wonderful to see that snow gone.

So as part of my All Occsions Card class I included this "manly" b-day card. I am ALWAYS in need of a masculine card and I thought this paper was PERFECT for it. It's the Manchester SU DSP paper. LOVE IT!!

Well folks, short and sweet today. Enjoy your Thursday!!
Take care and as always, thanks for checking in today.
Paula

Baby Bird!!

2009-03-16T05:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday folks!!

As you know I did an all occasions card class a while ago and this was the baby card we made. When I do a baby card in a class I like to make it a gender neutral card....so no pink and bue. This way you can obviously use it for both when it comes time to use it. This time it was a super bright card. It's kind of a plain card but I just didn't want to add anymore to it. What do you think? It uses the Good Friend set (I love anything with a bird) and then some Bella Rose paper along with that POP of Pacific Point paper. Like I said simple and easy.

ENJOY.
Paula :)

Kiwi Thank You

2009-03-15T05:02:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone and happy weekend!!

It's Sunday today and if it's anything like yesterday it will be beautiful out! SO excited to go to the park and spend some time out doors!!

This was a card we made at my "All Occasions Card Class." The class is just as it sounds. We made 10 cards for all kinds of occasions. New baby, thank yous, birthdays etc. It was a great night and thanks to those who signed up.

Hope you like this one. It was easy and one of my favourites.

Happy Spring!!

2009-03-05T17:43:00.000-08:00

GOOOOOOOD DAAAAAAY All....

Well Spring is soooooo around the corner. I can just feel it. The sun has been shining and it's been beautiful. OK so they call for snow on the weekend but for now it's just beautiful!!

So I decided to take part in the Mojo Monday sketch. I have often seen people use balloon stamps as easter eggs and that's just what I did. This is an old set....mabe from last year's Sale A Bration I'm not sure BUT I do like it and using the balloons as eggs worked for me. I hope you like it. There's a lotta layers goin' on.

Thanks so much for looking today and have a fab weekend!!!
Paula

NOTE: I didthe masking technique on this card. I stamped an easter egg, cut it out and then placed it over one that I had already stamped and then stamped an egg beside it. GET IT?? Fun and easy technique. Give it a go!!

Sale A Bration STUFF

2009-03-02T03:00:00.000-08:00

Good day everyone and happy Monday.

Well another week is here. Can you even believe it's March? CRAZY!!
I did this card using the DSP in the sale a bration catty......I wanna say it's called Darling Dots??? HUmmmmm. I forget really. Sorry. I also used the So Saffron ribbon from the bundle too. I love this ribbon bundle!! This to me is a "Spring" type card. The sun has been shining lately so I feel like Spring is in the air (HOPEFULLY!!)
Well, take care and enjoy your day today.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Paula :)

WELCOME BABY GIRL!!

2009-03-01T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies!

So sorry I haven't posted in a while. Haven't had much time to stamp I'm afraid. So sad really. I love stamping and this full time career of mine is getting in the way!! BOOOO!!! Anyhow I finally had time to make this baby girl card for a friend who, yep you guessed it, just had a baby girl!! Go figure!! HA HA. Anyhow I even decorated the inside (I usually never do this but just felt like it this time).
I received my new pack of Raspberry Tart DSP a while ago and FINALLY used it here. I love this paper!!! Hope you like it!!

Take care and thanks for checking in on this sunny Sunday!!
Paula

PS--colours used here were Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White (along with the Raspberry Tart DSP0 Stamp set was Nursery Necessities. Bye for now!!

Friend to Friend

2009-02-11T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,
Thanks for checkin' in today!!
This card was cased from Jodi Collins blog. I loved her card so much that I made one of my own only I totally used different colours and changed it up a bit. I have posted her version too! Obviously it's the green and blue one. I love it!!
I made 2 of these cards for 2 of my friends that have just moved into new homes. Both homes are BEAUTIFUL just like both of my friends. I have been friends with them for YEARS! So wonderful to have them living right near by.
My version of the card uses a couple of retired items...River Rock paper (love and miss)and Parisian Summer DSP. Can I confess that I have NEVER used Bravo Burgundy before AT ALL!!! I only had 1 sheet of card stock for this card and a while ago I participated in a ribbon share that my upline Heather had so I had some Bravo Burgundy ribbon. I actually didn't think I liked that colour but I have changed my mind on that. I suppose I will buy an entire pack of paper now. I even used an ink spot for my ink....I don't even have the BIG ink pad in BB. TOO FUNNY!!
Anyhow, now I'm just rambling. I hope you like my version of Jodi's creation.

Take care.
Paula :)

Valentine with friends!

2009-02-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all. Happy Monday (if there is such a thing!!) HA HA. I remember being on mat leave and I'd never know what day it was. Those were the days!

OK so a friend of mine asked me to help her make a Valentine's day card for her new boyfriend (which by the way I set up!!! and it's going so well so far!!) SO we had a girls night on Friday night and I thought why don't we ALL make a Valentine's day card for our special someone??!! I had EVERYTHING cut for them, I brought punches, stamps and ink and we all stamped this card. It's simple which was needed because a few of my friends have never stamped before. I know, GASP!!!!! They we sooooo surprised and just LOVED it. Kinda made me feel good. I always say I am so lucky to have my girlfriends. What would I do without them??? LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Now every other Valentine card I have made my hubby has somehow seen. This one he has not so this will be the one I give him. (He better not be looking at my blog today- HA HA)

Enjoy your Monday and I'll be back this week.
Take care.
Paula :)

Stinky Valentine

2009-02-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all and happy Sunday!!!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I have been with loads of my friends this weekend visiting and let me tell you I love my girls!!! We always have such a great time!
As we gear up for Valentine's day I decided to finally make a pink and red (with brown of course ) card. I also put my Nesties to work BIG TIME!! I haven't used my Pun Fun stamp set in a while so I also put that to work. It's hard to see in the picture (SORRY!) but I used my Crystal Effects on the flower for some texture. The heart you see on the card is from my very first Stampin' Up stamp set EVER!! I have no clue what the set was called (Sorry again). That was about 5 years ago. Who knew I'd end up being a demo!! I'm just addicted that's all.

Anyhow hope you like this one and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Take care.
Paula :)

Flip books for twins!!

2009-02-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all and Happy Friday,

Well if you have been following along with by blog you will know that I made a flip book for a friend who just had a baby. Well I have another friend that's expecting TWINS. They decided to have a 3rd child and now they are expecting twins in April. 4 kids under the age of 5. Can you say STRESS??? I am delighted for them but man they will have their hands full. We had a baby shower for her and we were supposed to just bring her diapers. I added these 2 flip books as a little additional gift. She LOVED them. They are just so easy to make, how could I have not given them to her? Hope you like them. BTW I didn't include the boys inside pictures as it was pretty much the same as a few posts ago. Scroll down to see inside of that one.
These books us the Manchester and Bella Rose DSP.

Take care and have a fantastic Friday!!
Paula :)

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TOMORROW!!!

2009-01-31T07:01:00.000-08:00

HAPPY WEEKEND ALL!!!
Tomorrow is Feb 1st which marks the first day of Sale A Bration!! Here's how it works for those who don't know.

When ever you spend $60.00 before ship and tax you receive an item out of the Sale A Bration catalogue for FREE!! YES FREE!!! If you spend $120.00 you get 2 items....see how it works? For every $60.00 you spend you get a free gift!! SO FUN.
IF you host a workshop (which I'd be delighted to do for you) and your sales are $350.00 or more you would also receive a free Sale A Bration item!! So easy to get free stuff. If you are interested in hosting a workshop please email me at paulamballard@yahoo.ca

Sale A Bration is only until March 31st so it's only for a limited time.

Enjoy ladies.
Paula :)

Baby Boy Flip Book

2009-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all! Happy Thursday!!

So remember my little whale card on my last post----I suppose you could just scroll down hey??? HA HA. Anyhow, this was the little gift I gave that matched it. I gave it to my friend at her baby shower. It's a mini flip book that she can add pictures of her new baby boy too. A while back I made a couple of Christmas ones with the I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit. They are soooooo easy to make and sooooo fun. I always love the outcome. This one was fun for me because I only have girls and I needed a reason to buy this awesome Manchester paper. It's not pink!! WOW, shocker!!
Anyhow I hope you like it, I think Donna (my friend) did.

Thanks as always for checkin' in.
Take care and have a fantastic day!!
Paula :)

Baby Boy Card

2009-01-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

So today I'm at a baby shower to welcome little Max to the world! He's only about a month old and I can't wait to meet him. I made this card to give to his mom with the gift that I made her. You will see that soon (wink wink). This is a simple, compact card that measures 3.5X3.5. I figured a cute small card for a cute small litle man. Hope you like it and it's so super easy!!

Take care and enjoy your day!!
Paula

INFO: The DSP paper for this card was from the Manchester pack from SU. Pun Fun was the stamp set I used along with Nursery Necessities for the sentiment.

MOJO MONDAY #70 (on Saturday!!)

2009-01-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone and happy weekend!!

So I have never participated in the Mojo Monday layout before. I am often stumped for card layouts so this was fun to do. I didn't do it exactly as the sketch but close enough. I used my FAVOURITE combo right now, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Chocolate Chip. LOVE those colours.
This is short but sweet. I am finally stamping so I don't want to stop the momentum!!
Take care and thanks for stopping by!!
Paula :)

SU NEW CATALOGUE RELEASED!!!

2009-01-19T20:47:00.001-08:00

Oh happy day in STAMP LAND!!!

So exciting!! Stampin' Up's new catalogue is OUT and you can order NOW!!! To view the on line version of the catalogue please visit www.stampinup.com and go to current catalogues!! Grab a cup 'o' tea because it's AWESOME!! New and fun stamp sets, corduroy buttons, beautiful paper and even new Simply Scrappin' Kits which I ADORE!! They even put the Big Shot there in the back!! TOO MUCH to take in it's all so exciting!
If you are in any of my clubs you will receive a FREE copy of the catalogue. If you would like to purchase one from me it's only $5.00--CHEAP!!!
Have a boo and enjoy.
Take care.
Paula

Tint Treat Basket and look at that backsplash!!!

2009-01-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!!

So I hope your week is going well.

We made this cute little treat basket for our Stampers 10 club last week. I got the tutorial off of Splitcoast (www.splitcoaststampers.com) So super easy and just O so cute. It sure is tiny though so perfect for just a taste of chocolate!!

I just have to mention my backsplash. Isn't it nice? Thanks to my handy hubby. LOVING IT!! HA HA

It's a short one today ladies. I thank you for checkin' in and take care.
Paula :)

Happy Heart Day!

2009-01-13T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hello strangers!!

OK so sorry I haven't posted in a while. Just getting back into routine from the holidays! Hope everyone had and wonderful Christmas and New Year's and that your life is back to normal. Mine is just getting there LOL!!

So I finally got my stamps out and seeing as everyone is posting PINK and RED cards I thought I'd join in. So Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I have told my hubby to be sure NOT to give me chocolate!! HA HA. You know, the whole New Year's resolution thing? YUP, I mean business!

Anyhow, thanks so much for your patience and like I said, the stamps are out so I should be posting more often now.
Take care!

Paula :)

HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!!!

2009-01-01T18:44:00.000-08:00

Well hello everyone and happy new year to you!!

I'm so sorry I don't have a project to post today. With hosting so many holidays events I have had to move my stamping supplies to the basement and the thought of pulling them all out is just too much for me right now. I have enjoyed my time off with my girls, hubby and family. It's been so wonderful to have this time off.

I promise I will have some stamped projects for you this week. Man, it's hard getting back into things when you've been away from them so long. I'm dusting off my stamps now LOL!!

Take care all!
Paula

Mr. Twigster says MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all!!

Just a quick post to say MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope you are all enjoying today with family and you are celebrating the holidays with someone you love.
Enjoy!!

Thanks for havin' a peek today.
HO HO HO!!
Paula

Christmas Place Settings

2008-12-22T05:00:00.000-08:00

Good day,

So if you are following my blog you know that my hubby and I are hosting our family Christmas for the very first time. I am so excited to have everyone here on Christmas day!! Of course I wanted to personalize my table so I just HAD to make place cards. I just painted my dining room a similiar colour to Baja Breeze (for those of you that use SU stuff). It's a bit lighter I'd say though. Anyhow, I am trying to have my table match somewhat so my Christmas colours are blue and brown. Not really festive is it?? Well I am adding pewter/silver to it as well. All the shimmer......will look so nice!! I will have to take a picture of my dining room table all set up and post it for you all to see.
As you can see I did all the ladies place settings the same, the guys and then the kids. All blue and brown BUT all different somehow. I gave the ladies the dazzling diamonds...seemed fitting. These are simple 3X3 pieces of paper folded in half and for the kiddy ones I folded a piece of DSP and simply punched it with my scallop punch. So easy!!

Enjoy your day and Christmas is just around the corner!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

2008-12-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

HAPPY SATURDAY, HAPPY WEEKEND!!!

So yesterday was a crazy snow storm here where I live which meant we got sent home from work!! YAAAHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! That enabled me to get some things done around the house. MUCH NEEDED!!

So again this is a Christmas card we did in my Christmas card class. This is my favourite one I think. I truely believe it's because it's Kiwi Kiss, number one and number two, my only other colour is Very Vanilla. SIMPLE, not fussy at all. I just added my dazzling diamonds ( as usual ) to the ornaments and voila. Easy!! If you notice the tops of my ornaments are simply punched out corners of the square scallop punch by SU. I couldn't think of anything to use and that just popped in my head. Works doesn't it??

Anyhow I hope you like it.
Enjoy your weekend. More snow to come tomorrow says the weather man!!
Paula :)

So Simple Christmas Card

2008-12-19T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey all!!

So another Pacific Point Christmas card. I am loving that blue especially with a snowflake stamp!! This was a card we made at my stampers club. SOOOOO easy it's silly. My goal was to make the snowflake look like an ornament...added the ribbon to help the effect. What do you think? As always on my Christmas cards I added my Dazzling Diamonds. How can you not???!!!

Well enjoy your day and not long now until the 25th!! HO HO HO!!
Paula :)

HO HO HO!!

2008-12-18T05:00:00.000-08:00

Happy day to you all!!

I can't even believe Christmas is next week!! We are hosting this year and holy smokes there is a lot to prepare!! With being back to work it's just so BUSY BUSY BUSY!! Good thing it's only once a year!

OK on to the post. This card was a layout I did for my FIRST Christmas card class and decided to do it again for my SECOND Christmas card class. Obviously I switched it up a bit colour wist but it's sooooo easy and I just love it!! Hope you do too.

Enjoy your day today and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Paula :)

RECIPE:
PAPER: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Ski Slope & Holiday Treasure DSP
INK: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red
STAMPS: Punches Three, Snow Swirled

Pacific Point Christmas

2008-12-16T05:00:00.000-08:00

Good day everyone!!

Well we made it back safe and sound from Cincinnati and what a great weekend we had. We went to the Bengals NFL football game and the weather was GREAT!! It was warm, no winter coats needed at all.They even won which shocked us all!! GO BENGALS!

OK so on to the card. This AGAIN was a card we made at one of my Christmas card classes. I do love that Pacific Point paper. So BOLD!!

I hope you like it. MERRY HOHO!!!

Paula :)

RECIPE:
PAPER: Pacific Point, Soft Sky, Whisper White
INK: Pacific Point, White
STAMPS: Snow Swirled
OTHER: Soft Sky Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds

Half of Mr. Twigster

2008-12-12T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy FRIDAY and I know it's Friday because I am back to work and am back to LIVING FOR FRIDAYS!! YEAH!!! So now I even know the date and everything. It's amazing how the days just pass by when you are on mat leave. They all mesh into one!!

Well, poor Mr. Twigster. I totally cut him in half for this little card. This card uses the old Old Olive DSP which I LOVE LOVE LOVE!! It's such a simple layout, this card. It can be recreated for ANY occasion.
Thanks for stopping by today and have a fantastic weekend. We are off to Cincinnati for the weekend. No kids and shop shop shopping!!!

Take care.
Paula

RECIPE:
Paper: Craft, Old Olive DSP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink:Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Other: Old Olive Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 circle punch

STAMPIN' UP'S RETIRED LIST!!!!

2008-12-11T18:46:00.000-08:00

HEY ALL!!!

Just wanted to let you know that SU has released their retired list. This is always bitter sweet to me. I hate seeing some sets go BUT that just means they are making room for new ones!!! How exciting and I can't wait. A new catalogue will be realsed in January!! I'm PUMPED!!!

Please let me know if you are interested in any retired sets. If you spend $100 you will get FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!!! HOW AMAZING IS THAT???? Tell ya what...I am soooo in the Christmas spirit of giving that I will beat that. If you spend $50 before tax I will give you free shipping!! HO HO HO!! Isn't that a sweet deal???

OK click below and SHOP SHOP SHOP. These sets would make great Christmas gifts too.

Thanks for popping by.

Paula

STAMPIN UP'S RETIRED STAMP SETS!!!!

A Mature Christmas Card

2008-12-08T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all and happy Monday!!

So I've seen this little poinsettia made with the stamp set Doodle This all over the place. I thought I'd give it a try. I have to say this is not a typical card I would make. In fact I wasn't sure I liked this particular paper in the Holiday Treasures pack but it did grow on me. I think this is a more MATURE card. Guess that means I'm immature LOL!!
I hope it's something you like. Of course I added my dazzling diamonds to the pointsettia, it just added that little bit of Christmas.

Take care and enjoy your Monday.
Paula :)

Snowswirled Snowflake Card

2008-12-07T05:43:00.000-08:00

SEASONS GREETINGS EVERYONE!!!

As I post this today the snow is coming down outside and it's BEAUTIFUL. Of course being inside in my PJ's and not actually out in it is nice.

This was a card we did in my Christmas card class. Easy layout and of course Chocolate Chip is in it which I love, love, love. I added some Dazzling Diamonds (a must for a Christmas card) to the snowflake. It uses the SU set called Snow Swirled. I must say I have gotten a lot of use out of this beautiful set. Then I just ran the Whisper White piece of cardstock through my cuddle bug using the snowflake embossing folder. It just gave it some dimention.

Hope you like it and I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Take care!!
Paula

Ornament Card

2008-12-03T03:53:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
Well I have survived 2 days of work and I have to say so far so good. I'm keeping busy with loads to do. I must say my stamping has taken a back seat which I am sad about BUT I plan to do some on the weekend for sure!!

This is a short post because time is of the essence. Lunches to make, kids stuff to pack up for tomorrow and the list goes on.

This was a card we made in one of my Christmas card classes. I have to say that in the end I added glitter on the ornament and it made it waaaaaaaaaay nicer...sorry I don't have an updated picture to show you :(

Anyhow, I hope you like it!!
Take care and enjoy the remainder of your week.

Season of Friendship Christmas Card

2008-12-01T03:00:00.000-08:00

Well folks....this is it. My mat leave has officially come to an end and as you view my blog today I am back at work. BOOOOO!!! I can honestly say I have NO idea where this past year went. All I can say it was the best ever and I love my girls. I'm so darn lucky it's sick. Yesterday was a wonderful last day off as we celebrated Berlynn's Baptism. It was a great day spent with family. The house was full of laughter, kids, food and just the closest people around me. What more could I ask for on my last day of mat leave?

OK enough MOOSH. Let me sop up my tears and move on to the card.

I LOVE THIS SET!! Season of Friendship. AWESOME!! It's a pretty simple card, simple layout and simple stamping. I hope you like it and HAPPY WINTER!!

Enjoy your day and hugs the ones you love.
~Paula~

O Christmas Tree.......

2008-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Good day ladies!! (and gendlemen if you're looking).

So I can't remember if I have posted this or not and don't have time to look :) SO I am posting this card (maybe again, maybe not)and hopefully you've never seen it here before. LOL!!! This is a SUPER easy card using the old Old Olive DSP and Whisper white cardstock. So simple yet cute, NO??? Hope you like this festive card.

Thanks for popping by today. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Paula :)

RECIPE:
PAPER: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
INK:Riding Hood Red, Old Olive
STAMPS: Deer Friends (Hostess set)

Daddy's Girl

2008-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hello there all!!

Well this officially marks the LAST week of my maternity leave. BOOOOO!!!!!!!! So sad, so very sad!! I return to work after being off for a year on Mon Dec 1st which if you can believe it is next Monday!!!! What ever will I do??? DEPRESSING!

OK, I must pull myself together. Onto the post. This is another layout I did for my scrappers club using the Pina Colada Kit. Simple layout really. I ADORE this picture I took of my hubby with my baby Berlynn just getting out of the tub. I developed it in black and white which I think was a great idea too. LOVE IT!! I just need a couple more to put on the right side of the layout. I hope you like it!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Think of me as I enjoy my last week with my girls.

Take care,
Paula :)

ANOTHER Pumpkin Patch Page

2008-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all!!

OK so I know you JUST saw a pumpkin patch lay out BUT I have 2 daughters therefore I have to scrap for both right? Here is my pumpkin patch lay out for my youngest daughter. Again this lay out uses SU's Pina Colada Simply Scrappin Kit (with a few added bits here and there). I stamped on this lay out. Usually when I use the kits I don't often stamp. I just HAD to add in the leaves and pumpkins though. Seems to work don't you think?

I cased this lay out from CINDY. Check out her blog here to see some of her stuff.

Thanks for popping by today and have a good one!!
Paula :)

Pina Colada Pimpkin Patch

2008-11-20T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hey hey hey!!!

So I said I'd post my pumpkin patch scrapbook layout using their Pina Colada SU Kit and well.....here it is!! I always envision a pumpkin patch page done in orange but the yellow from this kit seemed to work perfectly!! I think so anyway LOL. If you are looking to scrap your fall events, I highly recommend getting this kit. The colours in it are beautiful and are so autumn like. The flowers in it are a bit on the Hawaiian side (which I LOVE but a bit bright and busy for fall) BUT other than that, perfect for fall events.

Thanks so much for visiting me today. Enjoy your day!!
Paula