It's a Stampin' Celebration!!

So..... I have some exciting news!!  Last week, Krystal from Stampin' Celebration, invited me to join their Design Team!!  How could I refuse?!  I'm ecstatic that I get to join such a fun challenge site full of amazing design team members!  I'm looking forward to playing along each week and hope to inspire some of you.  This is the week to join us, as we have some very fun images to spark your creativity and some blog candy as well!  Who can resist FREE Stampin' Up! products?!  So, here's the Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge (SCIC) for this week:

And here's what I created:

This little owl is ready to party!

Supplies Used:
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso & Designer Series Patterns Stack-Brights Collection
Stamps:  Birthday Bakery (hostess) & Afterthoughts (hostess)
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Other:  Two-Step Owl Punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Brights Designer Buttons, Brights Designer Brads, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

I'm not usually one to cut out little stamped images, because I just don't have the patience for it.  But, I knew that little cupcake from the Birthday Bakery stamp set would be perfect for him to hold!  Also, I used the Owl Punch feet to make the bottoms of my balloons - pretty cute, huh?!

I do hope you can play along!!  You have until next Tuesday to upload your creation to Stampin' Celebration.  It can be a card, a scrapbook layout, or any other scrappy creation!  Make sure and check out the wonderful creations of the other design team members and leave a little love!  You might even be one of the lucky Top Three Picks and win some blog candy!!  Join the party at Stampin' Celebration for all of the details!

Thanks for stopping by!! 

Valentine Defined - Thinking of You

Only two more days until Stampin' Up!'s new Occasions Mini Catalog goes LIVE!  I wanted to give you another sneak peek of a card I made using the stamp set "Valentine Defined" from the new mini.  This also has a sneak peek of one of the stamp sets you can get for FREE from Sale-A-Bration beginning January 25th. Here it is:



Isn't it cute?!  When I first made this card I didn't love it.  But the more I look at it the more I do!  The heart stamp looks so cute across the top of a card for a banner, but I thought it would be perfect for the little owl to sit on!  I used the heart from the two-step owl punch to pop out a few of the hearts.

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Valentine Defined, So Happy For You (Sale-a-Bration Brochure available 1/25)
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Early Espresso, Brights DSP Patterns
Punches:  Two-Step Owl Punch, Square Punch (to trim ends of sentiment banner)
Other:  dimensionals

I have lots of creative goodness to post so check back soon.  I'm working on a scrapbook layout that I can't wait to share!  :o)

Here's to a Happy Scrappy New Year!

Happy 1-1-11!!!  (My kids think that it so cool!)  ;)  I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year's!  Ours was very low-key.  We took the boys to the movies, came home and cheered (unsuccessfully) for our DAWGS in the Liberty Bowl, made chocolate chip cookies, and rung in the New Year together.

Me and the boys enjoying our sparkling cider

Next year, I MUST make Pepper a party hat....  lol!

How did you celebrate New Year's?  Do you make resolutions each year?  Please leave a comment at the end of this (very long) post. I'd love to hear from you!  I have a few resolutions regarding family, my spiritual life, my business, and my health.  A new year always feels like a clean slate and a good time to focus on my goals.

New Occasions Mini Catalog

I have lots of fun things in store for my Stampin' Up! Business in the New Year.  The new Occasions Mini Catalog will be launched in 3 days!  Woo hoo!  If you'd like to receive a copy, email me your address and I'll get it to you.  (If you have a Stampin' Up demonstrator already, please contact them directly.)  Some of you might have already received yours in the mail or can get your copy at your January class.  I can't wait to share with you the fun products in this catalog.  I promise to provide lots of inspiration with my upcoming blog posts so make sure and check back often!! 

Last Chance to Order from Holiday Mini Catalog

There are only a couple of days left to order items from the Holiday Mini catalog - the last day is January 3rd.  To order from the Holiday Mini catalog, click here.

Calendar of Events

I've been busy planning my calendar for 2011!  All events will be organized through a site called Eventbrite.  Here, you can see my class calendar, descriptions, and register for events.  To access the registration page for all upcoming events, click here.  You can access it anytime from the button on the right sidebar.  Thanks for your interest and I hope to create with you in 2011!!   

My Stampin' Up! Website
In addition to this creative blog, I maintain my Stampin' Up! website.  From my Stampin' Up! website, you'll be able to see my event calendar and shop for your favorite Stampin' Up! products 24/7!  You can access it anytime from the button on the right sidebar.  

Monthly Newsletter
I have a monthly newsletter available for subscribers.  To see December's newsletter, click here.  The December issue had a good description of upcoming classes for 2011.  You can subscribe to my monthly newsletter on the right sidebar.

Filled with Love Promotion
Stampin' Up! is having a promotion this month where you can receive FREE Itty Bitty Buttons.  For more details, see my previous post here.

Join Me on Facebook!
I've had fun getting to know everyone on Facebook.  Join my "Create With Cori" fan page.  I'd love for you to upload your favorite Stampin' Up! Creations to my photo album!  Join me below!
 
Blog Hop With Me!
I'll be participating in the Let's Scrap Blog Hop this month!  Join me and the other Design Team Members for challenges, prizes and lots of inspiration.  More info to come!

Sorry for all the info - but I had so much to share!  Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!

Hello Baby!

I'm a little worried about posting this.... wondering if the recipient will see it here before it arrives.... but I just can't wait!  :)

My cousin had a baby and I wanted to make a card to go along with the gift that my mom and I bought for her.  She has a little owl on the nursery wall which looks so cute!  So naturally, I wanted an owl on the card!!  I based this card on a sketch (Card Pattern #95) over at Card Patterns Weekly Sketch Blog.  Here's my take on this week's sketch:



Supplies Used:

Cardstock:  Baha Breeze, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Patterned Paper:  Greenhouse Gala DSP
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (hello baby sentiment), Word Play (envelope)
Punches:  Two-Step Owl Punch, Scallop Trim Border
Ribbon:  Pear Pizzazz

I hope she likes it! I mailed the package across the country today (yes, I went to the Post Office 3 days before Christmas)!  I can't remember the last time I've seen her because there are so many miles between us.  So, I'm hoping it will be a nice little unexpected surprise for her!

Thanks for visiting!

Save the Hooters!

Wow, what a journey!  Last weekend, I walked in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for a Cure in Atlanta.  It was such an amazing experience!  I laughed, cried, spent time with good friends, made some new ones, prayed for those I was walking for, counted my blessings, and got a couple of blisters.... and it was worth every step!  I spent the weekend engulfed in pink - which inspired a few of these creations....

Isn't this cute?  This is a little photo album I made for my teammates.  I took one of those inexpensive photo albums from Wal Mart, and added the cover, pierced holes in the spine with my crop-a-dile, and threaded the ribbon through it.  Super easy, but a fun keepsake to carry around!

Supplies Used:
120175  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
119275  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
120651  Word Play Stamp Set (I LOVE this set!)
120142  Occasional Quotes Stamp Set (Hostess Stamp Set)
118874  Extra Large Scallop Circle Punch
101179  Basic Black Classic Stampin' Ink Pad


I was able to raise over $2400 for the 3-Day to help with breast cancer awareness and research.  I could not have done it without the help of so many generous people.  I'll be making over 50 (well-deserved) thank you notes!!  Here are a couple of them:

I just love the Owl Punch!  It punches all of the pieces I need to make this adorable little owl.  I printed out the phrase "Save the Hooters" on my computer before punching it out for my card.  Too cute!

Supplies Used:
118074  Two-Step Owl Punch
119275  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
119849  Modern Label Punch
117155  Designer Series Patterns Paper Stack in Brights

Supplies Used:
119849  Modern Label Punch
117335  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folders
115060  Short & Sweet Stamp Set  (super fun set for various greetings)


And finally, I wanted to post a few pictures from last weekend!

 Our Team

Opening Ceremonies - loved this!

Home Sweet Home

Camp - you can hear the person in the tent next to you breathing - I'm not kidding!

Closing Ceremonies - the survivors that walked.

60 miles - we did it!!!