The color renovation!

Such exciting news from stampin' up! New colors!!!

As sad as I will be to see some go, I can not wait to start playing with riding hood red again!!

Here is the chart and the colors are listed below. Five new colors :

Daffodil Delight

Cajun Craze

Early Espresso

Cherry Cobbler

Marina Mist

In Colors that are coming back:

Melon Mambo

Rich Razzleberry

Pacific Point

Tangerine Tango

Wild Wasabi

River Rock

Soft Suede

Riding Hood Red

Pink Pirouette

Baja Breeze

Retiring current colors:
Almost Amethyst

Lavender Lace

Pale Plum

Lovely Lilac

Orchid Opulence

Apricot Appeal

Going Grey

Ballet Blue

Barely Banana

Blush Blossom

Bordering Blue

Brilliant Blue

Brocade Blue

Cameo Coral

Close to Cocoa

Creamy Carmel

Gable Green

Glorious Green

Green Galore

Handsome Hunter

Mellow Moss

Only Orange

Pink Passion

Pixie Pink

Really Rust

Ruby Red

Sage Shadow

Summer Sun

YoYo Yellow

Taken with Teal

Fabric Banner

I friend of mine just had a little girl, she did the entire room in lady bugs, so I thought I would make her a banner with her daughters name. I used the big shot and dies to create the pendant and letters. Here is a close up of the A- The ladybug is cut from the scallop on the pendant die and a medium circle die, I hand cut the wings, and added buttons!

My Girls

So for our kids birthdays we always go and take pictures. Since Makai had just turned two, I wanted to get them done before Mr. Zavian arrived. That way we could spread out the "terrifying" experience that Makai is convinced picture taking is! So here is the main shot I chose of Makai. If you know my sassy little thing, you know this picture fits her personality perfectly! I just love those big brown eyes!!!
And if you know my little "model" Kamili, you know there was no way Makai was getting her picture taken and Kamili wasn't! So I got them both done. Look at my babies curls!! I would die for that hair!

April Challenge Card

So my mom won the challenge for the month last time around. She came up with the idea that for our next challenge we had to "copy" a card out of the current mini or catty but change the colors and change the set. I took the card from the front cover of the current mini, and came up with this spin on it! Some how I ended up wining the challenge. SO for next month the challenge is ....

Make your best card with Brown, Orange, Blue, and White OR Vanilla only. The card size must be 3x6 and can be any style fold.

Shutter Card

So a few months ago the challenge was a shutter card. Here is what I came up with! We were supposed to make it with Black, White, Red and Pink...and so I did! I just chose to put the pink on the back!

Thank you SSS

This is the cute gift my secret sister gave me this month! I love this set and she did such a great job! I love how everything matches so perfect!

This picture does not do the cuteness of this justice, but I wanted to show off what she made for me. This is a picture of two onesies, one with a monkey and one with a fox. They are made from felt and hand sewn around. The larger monkey is on a blanket. They are SO cute and so well done! Thanks SSS!

Rattle Card

On Saturday I got this cute card in the mail from my sideline Toni. I absolutely love this set and this card is so cute! She included two little butterfly toys for my girls-which they love! Thanks for thinking of us Toni!

Upcoming Events

APRIL STAMPING EVENTS -DON’T MISS OUT – SIGN UP NOW!!

CARDS, CARDS, CARDS STAMP CAMP

7:00 – 9:30 pm

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Maureen's Home in Simi Valley

We'll be making 6 Cards (2 each of 3 different designs) using the Vintage Vogue stamp set from the current Occasions mini that expires on April 30, 2010. This is a wonderfully versatile stamp set that you'll want to have for your own. Purchase bonus available if you attend - purchase the Vintage Vogue Stamp set and get three yards of your favorite color 5/8" Satin Ribbon (in the mini) for FREE. This ribbon works perfectly with the elegance of this set.On-time drawing at 7:05 PMCost: $15.00 - Limit 12 spots - RSVP to hold your spot.

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BIG SHOT CLASS

1:00 -4:00 PM

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Maureen’s Home in Simi Valley

Join us for a fun and fascinating class where you'll learn all about your Big Shot and the wonderful tool it will be for all your crafting projects. This class is for you whether or not you currently own a Big Shot. If you do own one, please plan to bring it with your cutting plates and multi-purpose pad. You'll be provided with information on the Big Shot, tips on usage and you'll get to make five different projects using your big shot using different materials and dies.NOTE: If you have purchased your Big Shot from me you are entitled to a FREE Big Shot class,so if you did not make it to my last one - here's your chance. If you don't own the Big Shot yet,and decide at this class to purchase it, your entire $25.00 fee will be applied to your purchase of the Big Shot on the day of the class.On-time drawing at 1:05 PMCost: $25.00 - Limit: 6 spots - RSVP to hold your spot.

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ANYTHING BUT A CARD (ABC) STAMP CAMP

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Heidi’s Home in Thousand Oaks

We'll be making three projects that are suitable for gift giving to a Mom, Sister, girl-friend or any special lady - perfect for Mother's Day gift giving. Purchase bonus available if you attend - purchase the "With All My Heart" Stamp Set and get a 6x6" sampler packet of the Sending Love Speciality DSP (in the mini) for FREE. This DSP coordinates perfectly with this stamp set.On-time drawing at 7:05 PMCost: $20.00 - Limit: 12 spots - RSVP to hold your spot.

*Events Co-sponsored by:

Stampin’ Up! Manager and Independent Demonstrator – Maureen Rauchfuss

Email: mrauchfuss@aol.com

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Stampin’ Up! Sr. Supervisor and Independent Demonstrator - Heidi King

Email: stampinking@gmail.com

Exact location information and directions will be provided when you RSVP

*Stamp Camp and Class Cancellation Policy -
If you cancel your reservation at least 48 hours in advance of the event there will be no cost to you. If you cancel within that 48 hours I will try and place someone from the waiting list, and if that works there will be no charge to you; otherwise you will be responsible for the class fee but you will receive the materials packet (with pictures by email) to make your projects. Stamping will not be done for you, so you may need to adjust the project slightly using what stamps you have available.

Zavian 1 wk

So call it mothers love, but I think he is a cutie! Now that he has his eyes open a bit more I wanted to get a new picture out to you!

Blog Candy!!!!

OK...so I took a few days off from blogging to spend with my new little one! I have to say, holding a brand new baby is one of the greatest things to do with your time! I am enjoying every minute of him.
But I figure since I have been a bit MIA I would kick it back off with a bit of blog candy...and actual candy :) Leave me a comment and I will enter you in the drawing. You will get this tin, decorated and filled with Hershey Kisses along with this frame I altered. Have a friend visit my blog and leave a comment(make sure they mention your name) and you will be entered again, and of course so will they. Make sure to leave your email so I can let you know if you won! Happy Blogging!