It's time for me to take some time away.

Hello all!! It's been a while since I posted, so I figured I would leave you all a quick note. Life has been very crazy and time has been scarce. I need to reorganize my Home life before I can get to crafting again.

I will be back! But, for now I have to step aside. I wish you all a wonderful Easter and Happy Mother's Day!!

Love and Hugs,
Jacqui

P.S. My SU! website will not be available after this month. I have decided to discontinue the service.

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It's Started!!

So, I found a black waterbottle, and just couldn't leave it alone!  I had to start playing with the Decor Element Sheets, and My Big Shot... here's what it looks like, so far:

The Kids have been busy, too!

My youngest two were checking out all the great creations from the talented Late Night Stamper's Group, and made the following cards- (they are donating these to Noah's Ark, for their upcoming fund raiser!)

AK's Cards...

AF's Card...

Love Stampin' with the Chillin's!!

My First Build-A-Bear Card!

Ok, so I Love this set.  But, haven't been able to put anything together.  Every time I go by my stamp room I look at this set and try and figure something to do with it.  I was bound and determined!!  I finally got it, my Build-a-Bear block is OVER!!  And I LOVE the results!!  I hope you do too!

Retired Stamp Sets for Sale

I have the following stamp sets for purchase or you can trade for:
2 step Iris        $10
Friendship Blooms         $8
Petite Patterns          $5
Just Beachy             $12
Ecletic Corners       $6
Wee Watercolors   $5
Doodle That           $5
So Many Scallops   $8
Fancy Flexible Phrases  $20
Violets for you            $4
Gently Falling              $7
Train Mini                   $8
Paint Prints                  $8
Smorgasboard             $7

 

Stampin' Pads ($4 each):

,Pink Pirouette, Tangerine Tango, Red Riding Hood, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Bliss Blue, Blue Bayou, River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Soft Ski, & Groovy Guava

If you want to see pictures of anything, just send me a note and I would be glad to send you a copy!!  Thanks!

Something to do...

Ok, so watching the Super Bowl was not on my to do list today, LOL!!  Instead, I created this fun little card!!

Challenge #56- Butterflies

 

Very Simple Valentine's Card

This card is so simple to make!!  And, I think it turned out beautiful!!  This was the card that was created during my Open House yesterday.  And, for the kids project- that will be posted soon!  It was a little mailbox using 2 Hershey's mini candy bars!  It turned out really cute!!  Using the new Sweetheart Clear Stamp Set (which sells for $15.95; or choose the Wood Mount Sweetheart Stamp Set for $21.95), Full Heart Punch ($15.95), Scallop Trim Border Punch (Free! with a $50 order!), Movers & Shapers Curly Label Stampin' Up! Bigz XL Die ($42.95), Punch Windows Movers & Shapers Stampin' Up! die ($29.95), Basic Black card stock, Real Red card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, & Real Red 1/4" Grossgrain Ribbon. 

If you would like your own kit (which includes all the pieces to make this card, choose 1 card or 8!), please contact me for more information!  Happy days!!
Jacqui

Another Medallion Creation!

I made a bunch of these cards for Valentines day!!  It was so easy!  I think they look great!!

Joel & Kassie

Last night at 7:30pm, Kassie gave birth to a stillborn baby girl.  She was 17 weeks pregnant.  The baby's name is McKenzi Kay Ann Hunt. 

Please, pray for them.  Joel is my cousin, and Kassie is his wonderful fiance.  He is a disabled Vet, Not even 30 yrs old.  He gave himself for our country, and since his return he has been fighting for the rights of Disabled Vets.  Kassie has been so loving and supportive of Joel, and is a welcome addition to our family.  I am asking you to pray for peace and comfort for them, as the loss of their little girl is devastating.  Thank you so much!! 

Heart Treat Box

Ok, I've decided to respond to a challenge.. I'm quite timid at challenges, always afraid that my outcome won't be what I've imagined.  So, I hope you like...

The top flower is made entirely of heart punches!  Even the leaves!

Going, going, gone! Page two... SO funny!!!

Tell me this is not funny!!  Cause WE sure think it is!!!  LOL!!!   And this is another MDS creation!!  So much you can do with the awesome features that this program packs in!!

Going, Going, Gone! Scrapbook Page

So, I couldn't bring myself to do this yesterday, too soon.  But, today I decided to give it a try.  I would like to hear what you think, before I sent it to the printer... now that we can print individual sheets!!  Yeah!!!

Going, Going, Gone!!!

This is it. I'm here.

Below are the before pictures...

In a braid (which is how he usually wore it), and my favorite.. Loose!!

Karissa offered to let me cut the 'tail', but I couldn't.  I had a sick feeling in my stomach.  I felt like I was committing a crime!  I couldn't believe how calm Dave was through this whole thing!  I did get lots of pictures, but that's for an album.  It's going to take alot of getting used too!!  But, now I get to package the remainders for Locks of Love!  *gulp*

The End!

It's our Anniversary! It's our Anniversary!!

Today is the day!!  One year ago today my husband & I were married!  Yeah!!!

Medallion Tiles

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... The Medallion Stamp is the BEST investment I've ever made!  I LOVE THIS STAMP!!!  It's extremely versatile, and absofreakinlutely BeAuTiFuL!!!  So, it was my first decision when we (the kids & I) decided to make Dave his very own (no body else touches) coaster!!!  By the way, HE LOVED IT!!!

Locks of Love

It's been over 20 years since my Husband has had a haircut, and on Tuesday, Jan. 5th 2010 it will be donated to Locks of Love.  If you would like to add to our donation, please contact me!!  With every donation, you can choose a handmade gift or 10% off your order!

www.locksoflove.org

WHAT IS LOCKS OF LOVE?

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.

Why We Are Needed

There are several problems facing children who suffer long-term medical hair loss. Most wigs sold by retailers are made to fit adult heads, and are much too big for children to wear. They often require the use of tape or glue to keep them from falling off, and these adhesives can burn or irritate the scalp. Often, the styles of adult wigs are not age-appropriate and synthetic wigs can mat and frizz with excessive styling.

The hair prosthetics Locks of Love provides are custom-made from donated ponytails for each child’s head. They retail between $3,500 to $6,000. The hairpiece forms a vacuum seal, like a suction cup, and does not require the use of tape or glue. Only the wearer of the hairpiece may remove it, by breaking the vacuum seal at the temples. Children can dismiss insecurities about classmates pulling off their hairpiece, or losing it at recess. They can swim, shower and do gymnastics – in short, they can be kids again. Each hairpiece is made from real human hair, and arrives long, so the recipient may style it to fit their face.

From My Family to Yours...

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing you everlasting Joy and Peace!!

Jacqui, & David

and Kids...(& Doggies!!)

12 Days of Christmas- day 12

The Teacher gifts are done and ready to be delivered today.  Yeah!!  I LOVE the final result of this teacher gift...  in the final packaging I wrapped the gloves around the bottom of the mug, with 1 thumb through the handle.  It looks like someone is already enjoying the warmth of Hot Cocoa!!  LOL!!  Oh, the Mug is decorated with SU! Icicle Rub-ons.  The snowflake on the gloves is from the snowflakes set for the Big Shot, and the color on the gloves is a fabric spray dye. The hardest part about this project was putting the final package together.  My original plan didn't turn out as good as I wanted, but the second attempt was MUCH better!!  I thought the white tissue kinda looks like whip cream  and steam.  Maybe it's just me..lol!  Making the mug and gloves was very easy, and my kids had a blast helping with the gloves!  Lots of giggles!