{nerdspecs gets crafty}

~ adventures in rubber stamping & scrapbooking ~

Tuesday, June 19

Hot Diggity Dog!

My cousin and I both have birthdays in July. She will turn 25 on July 1, and I will turn 26 (eek!) on July 25. We decided to throw a joint birthday BBQ and pool party this year at her apartment, and got together over the weekend to make invitations.

I am so tickled pink with these, I cannot even tell you! We laughed the entire time we were making these. I think I saw the idea somewhere of putting the hot dog stick in Sniffer's mouth ... I'm sorry that I can't remember whose blog I was looking at!

Anyway, here they are! *giggle*
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The pool has blue Stickles for the water, and the cloud has some sparkly glitter as well. I just love the purple/pink colored BBQ! Cracks me up - a couple of girly-girls throwing a BBQ. :)

Psst ... Dawn & Karen ... I know you agree with me - the googley-eye is exactly what the card was missing! ;) I thought my cousin was going to fall off her chair laughing when I busted out my beloved container of googley-eyes! tee hee.

Monday, June 18

New Classes Scheduled!

All classes below will be at Memory Mania in Woodbury, MN. Please call 651-731-7766 to register. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, July 10 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Christmas in July - $22

We’ll use the fabulous new images revealed at A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA to create 5 dazzling cards perfect for the holiday season.

Thursday, July 12 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Fabulous Fall Fun - $22

Pumpkins, ghosts, turkeys, oh my! We'll make 5 cards perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving, using the fun new images revealed at A-MUSE-A-PALOOZA!

Tuesday, August 7 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunny Summer Birthdays - $22

Just in time for summer! You'll have fun making 5 happy cards perfect for spring birthdays, using some of the new birthday and spring images from A Muse.

Tuesday, August 14 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Sparkly Summer Fun - $22

We'll use glitter, Twinkle Stickers and new summer images from A Muse to make 5 fun all-occasion cards that sparkle and shimmer!

Sunday, September 16 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Fun Fall Birthdays - $22

You'll have fun making 5 fun cards perfect for fall birthdays, using lots of birthday and fall images from A Muse.

Saturday, October 13 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Frightful & Delightful - $22

We’ll make 5 frightful and delightful Halloween cards with A Muse’s fun and spooky Halloween images.

Sunday, November 11 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Giving Thanks - $22

Have you thanked someone lately? We’ll make 5 lovely cards with A Muse’s fall and Thanksgiving images, perfect to use for the holiday or as general thank-you notes.

Tuesday, December 4 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Winter Wonderland - $22

We’ll create 5 dazzling cards perfect for the holiday season using a mix of A Muse holiday images.

Sunday, December 9 – 12:00-2:00 pm
Holiday Sparkle - $22

We'll make 6 stylish holiday cards with A Muse's newest images and embellishments--these simple yet distinctive holiday greetings are sure to dazzle those who receive them!

Sunday, December 9 – 2:00-4:00 pm
Jolly Holidays - $22

A Muse images convey fun and laughter in these 5 delightful designs. We'll combine a variety of images that can't help but draw a warm smile this holiday season!

Friday, June 15

Selling some stuff on eBay ... check it out if you're interested!

Gotta get rid of this stuff I don't use to make room for the stuff I do use!

current auctions

Off to list a few more things, then into the craft room to clean up before a weekend of craftiness. :)

Saturday, June 2

I'm baaaack ...

... this time with pictures! I have been a busy-busy-bee lately.

(click on any photo for a reeeeeally big version!)

Here is a card I made for my dear friend Patty (who just turned 50!), along with a cute little altered tealight holder.





One of Geoff's cousins is getting married this month, and just had a bridal shower. Here is the card and also the photo album I purchased (from her wishlist) and jazzed up a bit!





And a baby card for Geoff's aunt, who had a baby shower today.



More later ... I'm off to have "movie time" with Lily on this rainy Saturday evening. Popcorn, licorice, and gummy bears await! :)