Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Blushing Cupcake

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Megan

Just to show how versatile Stampin’ Up! makes Designer Paper packs, here’s a slider card using the same DSP as yesterday’s cards for kids. All Stampin’ Up!: Create a Cupcake stamp set Just Add Cake DSP; Whisper White, Blushing Bride, … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Whimsy

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Megan

I find myself in need of cards for various occasions. Ideally, I would design a card, make a whole bunch with various sentiments, and be prepared. I do, in fact, do this. Then an occasion arrives, and I decide that … Continue reading →

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A Slightly Less Painful Shoot…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Megan

I’ve been biding my time since July when we moved into our house surrounded by hardwood trees. I knew the fall colors would be glorious, and the kids were so excited to pose for photos. Not. Being the good mother … Continue reading →

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The only cats you’ll ever see at my house

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Megan

Not that I hate cats, but we tend to prefer dogs at our house. Of course, with the three hooligans, we currently have no need for a pet of any sort to add to the household chaos. But I’m sure … Continue reading →

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A Little Craftiness

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Megan

I really enjoy designing cards, but I absolutely prefer making 3-D objects. Maybe it’s the engineer in me, especially when I can incorporate science paraphernalia in the project, as in the test tube holders below. All Stampin’ Up! supplies: Kidoodles … Continue reading →

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Puttin’ the Big Pot in the Little One

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Megan

The ignored, underappreciated middle hooligan turned five last week. This is the people-pleasing, helpful-around-the-house, smart-enough-to-get-into-kindergarten-a-year-early kid. Naturally, I felt I should overcompensate for never throwing a real kid party for him. He wanted to go to some pizza/games/bounce house type … Continue reading →

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At long last…

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Megan

Supplies: (All Stampin’ Up!) Hand-Penned Holidays and Outon a Limb Stamp SetsInks: Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Lucky LimeadeCardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard, Lucky LimeadeSpice Cake Designer Buttons; Dazzling Details; 2 1/2″ Circle punch After a chaotic … Continue reading →

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