Baja Breeze Thank You

Today's card uses one of my favorite color combinations--Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla. I liked this combination when Baja Breeze was an In color a couple of years ago and I still like it. I wonder if one of the new In Colors will become a favorite when paired with Very Vanilla.? I am not sure, but I am thinking that Pool Party and Vanilla together with the new 3/8" ruffled ribbon could easily become a favorite. I am placing an order first thing tomorrow morning which includes a few spools of new ribbon and the New In Colors Pattern Paper stack so I will find out! I am also ordering a new die for my Big Shot and a stamp set or two. If there is anything you want me to add to the order, please let me know by tonight. I want to have the order in place so that all I need to do tomorrow morning is hit the "send" button. Have a great day and find yourself a little stamping time.

Happy Birthday!

In honor of our Nation's birthday, the inspiration for this card was taken from the card on page 66 of the new IB&C. I used different colors, little stars instead of buttons and the Happy Birthday sentiment is from the hostess set, Happiest Birthday Wishes. But once again, how easy to design a card when you copy from the catalog! Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Eyes to The Skies!

It is July 4th weekend and our friend, Tom, was back in town for Lisle, Illinois' annual balloon fest, Eyes To The Skies. On Friday the weather prediction was calling for temps of 97 degreees with a heat index of 105! Lucky for us, it was only in the 80's, so we wouldn't be that hot and sweaty putting up the balloon. As it turned out, not only was it not that hot, the winds were such that only a few balloons were inflated--Tom's was not. So we were able to sit back and enjoy watching the few balloons that did inflate. On Saturday night, it was the "glow". Periodically during the early evening hours, all the balloons would burn. My camera doesn't do it justice, but what a site to see--20 balloons in the dark all with their burners going! I am not found of heights, so I have no desire to go up in a hot air balloon. Well last night, Tom, tethered the balloon and we did go up about 25 feet or so. Now I can say that I have been up in a hot air balloon! Have a great day and enjoy celebrating your freedom.

New Catalog

Just a reminder that the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog is now active. Due to the catalog transition, online ordering thru my Stampin' Up website is unavailable until 12:00 pm today (Mountain time) or 1:00 pm Central time. I will be placing an order later today, so if you have any questions or want to add items to my order for you--give me a holler! In the meantime, have a great start to the holiday weekend and safe travels to all. Happy 4th of July!