From the instant I first saw the layout in the Holiday Mini created with the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit, I knew I had to buy this kit. I did CASE it almost exactly, although there are a few minor changes, like adding a couple of pearls. I plan to use Christmas pictures of the Twins and Lexi to complete it later this year.
In addition, I CASEd this card, also made with the Merry Moments Simply Scrappin’ Kit, which appeared in the October issue of Stampin’ Success.
Stampin’ Success is magazine for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. It is filled with so many creative ideas. I look forward to it with anticipation every month. If you would like to receive your own copy of Stampin’ Success, consider taking advantage of the Halloween Spooktacular Starter Kit Special. I tell you, the Halloween Printer’s Tray is even more adorable in person! I just wish I could keep mine. From the moment Brady saw it, he wanted it for his apartment! Click here for more information about joining my Stampin’ Up! family.
Lookin’ Like a Show Dog
Little Lexi is really looking fabulous! Can you believe she will only be 5 months old on September 17th? She looks like a “big girl”, standing so pretty for the camera! And in case you are wondering, yes, those are Breathe-Rite strips in her ears. Her cartilage is still strengthening, and this is a very gentle way to help her ears stand. This picture was sent to me by her handler, Rhonda, who knows how much we miss our baby girl.
Blog Candy
As a little treat, I have two new stamp sets from last year’s Holiday Mini…Festive and Fun and It’s a Wrap Holidays. I thought they were adorable, but I never did get around to inking them up. Does that ever happen to you? With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought maybe one of you could put them to good use.
In addition, I am starting to downsize my stash of favorite cards that I couldn’t bear to part with right after creating them. I am including this Nature Walk card.
All you have to do is a leave a comment on this post, or Saturday’s and Sunday’s posts. I will randomly select a winner from all comments left through 10:00 PM CST on Monday, and announce the winner on Tuesday. I am sorry, but I can only ship to US addresses, as per Stampin’ Up! guidelines. HOWEVER, if the first randomly selected name is from outside the United States, I will send you a consolation prize of three of my favorite cards, if you would like.
So…let’s get started on those comments! They are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them. Of course, I am always ready to answer any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques I use…I am only an email away! Until next time...
These are beautiful projects Ann!! I love the Christmas layout and Noel card using the stampin’ kit. The shabby chic bird card is also awesome!!
This is a VERY last minute comment, but I just wanted to say how much fun it is to get your posts and see what you have created. You are so talented! Looking forward to meeting you!
I really wanted that stamp set last year so I would love to win it now! That card is gorgeous too!
Ann both projects are too cute. I really like the layout and will try to CASE in MDS2 – I like the white space on this one.
Lexi looks so much bigger when we can see how tall she is getting by standing next to someone. Certainly seems older than 5 months, but what do I know about dogs?
Hugs.
I wish I had more time to stamp, but getting your posts is always a treat. I truly enjoy seeing the cards and all the layers and textures. Just beautiful!
Wow! I think that’s the only word that comes to mind. I, like everyone else would love to have this blog candy. It would fit exactly what I’m doing this year.
And to have a card that you actually made. OMG, yeah, it would be a treasure.
I’ve been absent from my computer and it’s so great to get back and see your creations as well as the Twins and Lexi pictures and stories! 🙂 You know I love your cards and I especially love getting to see and hear about your babies! I’m a Boxer person to the core! 🙂
Today is my birthday, so I am hoping that I get picked, can’t think of a better present than something to stamp with!! Thanks Ann for all your inspiration.
I think your cards are awesome and am very excited to have the chance to win on. I can’t belive Lexi is only 5 months old. I love you boxer stories. Thanks for Sharing.
Marion
Can’t get over how much your “baby” has grown. She is a lovely lady!
I love your new clean and simple style and I’m so impressed that you’ve been able to make that transition. I struggle with it! Beautiful card, Ann.
I love that scrapbook page! love the morning post stamp set! definitely on my “must ink up” list! tfs
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca
I’m loving the scrapbook page; will look even better with pics of the twins & Lexi. I really need to get some kind of page made for my scrapbook at some point. Love the fun & simple card also. Looks like one that you could make a few of & not go crazy. Lexi is looking like a pro already! I buy stamps, and paper, paper & more paper that I just simply cannot live without all the time! Then I look for what I wanted to make & can’t find it or remember!
Wow, the Nature Walk card is gorgeous! I couldn’t bear to part with it!!
Lexi is beautiful!!!!
Your work is just so inspiring. Can’t wait to see what you have put together. Not seen a card yet that doesn’t seem as though it has come off of the run way of some stunning fashion designer introducing their fall (or whatever) season we happen to be in.Thanks for all you do.
I love that Christmas Scrapbook page too! It got me thinking about the Morning Post Alphabet set as a “must have”! I love your page and I hope you post it again once you have photos on it! I don’t believe I’ve ever seen you post scrapbook pages before! Do you scrapbook? I’d love to see more pages from you. I haven’t made a page in over a year and really should start up again. Thanks for sharing with us! Mary
Ann you have such beautiful ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love seeing your new creations, and always leave inspired. Thanks for sharing with us!
Gorgeous cards once again.
Thanks for the latest updates on Lexi. Beautiful picture of her
ColleenB.
Hi Ann! Your baby is growing up so much!! She is beautiful in every way. Love her pictures. I’m missing the twins though, so throw in one of those every once in a while too. lol!
Your layout is perfect for your 3 furry kids. It looks very in trend right now. I like the mix of patterns too. Nice cas card as well. That big Noel is gorgeous on there! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Ann, I just love your cased projects and you must be so proud of little Lexi. She looks so “mature”!
Ann, your page is wonderful and such a great one for show casing Brody, Muffy and Lexi. I would love to win the consolation prize featuring your cards.It would be the main prize for me
WOW!!!!! Lexi is amazing Ann! How do you ever get a 5 month old to look like THAT? Can I ship my 9 year old labs to your handler and see if she can get them to look like Lexi? lol She looks gorgeous? I had a doberman and they didn’t use breathe right…it was an aweful procedure…is that how they do it now? If so, how far have we come in animal rights!!! I love that. She looks huge and beautiful and I bet her sibs are going crazy without her…I mean maybe happy crazy! lol (you know I have 3 too!!!!) Your cards look nothing like the cased ones (though I think it is nice you gave them credit). You snap up your cards to be SO beautiful each and every time that even with reading and studying the Mini I bet NO ONE would recognize it as CASEd! I LOVE that you are a great appreciator of your “out of the US” peeps and friends and I wish SU would recognize that too!!! You are MORE than generous with what you have offered other people. Ann, I bet other people would even pay to receive anything…this just might need to be a letter I write! (in general with no specific blog ref of course because it comes up on EVERY blog when there is a prize and I see a comment from another fellow Canadian before me commending you.) I have never seen a person do what you are doing and offering to out of the US people. Ann, you are a gem and a big hello and best wishes to Brady. xox p.s. when do you get lexi back, or rather, when do the other “brats – i mean children lol get their baby sister back!!! xox
Ann,
Your work is always so beautiful…every little detail adds so much to the overall project. I also love the updates of the twins and Lexi! They are quite the trio! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. One can never have enough of that!
Love the card you shared! Just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy.
Loved the projects but REALLY loved the Lexi : )
First of all, Lexi does look so mature for her age.mshe is beautiful. I remember when we sent Pekoe, our Brittany, away to training camp. It was so hard and the trainer couldn’t understand why we wanted to come visit on his first birthday. We missed him so much. Thanks for the chance to win It’s a Wrap Holiday — such a cute set.
Beautiful Christmas creations and the Nature Walk card is also gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win your blog candy. I always enjoy each of your posts… your cards are always so special.
WOW! What fabulous blog candy; I’d LOVE to win it! Thanks for this opportunity! And thanks for sharing your ‘babies’ with us; I am enjoying seeing Lexi grow.
Wowzers! Would love to win the sweet blog candy:) Thanks for the chance to win and for all the awesome inspiration you share!!
Ann, as always I am in awe of your talent”. I would be thrilled to own one of your beautiful creations. Also, thank you for sharing a part of your personal life with us. I feel as though your babies are our babies.
I love your blog and especially love your vintage type cards! They are always so WOW! Ilove this Nature Walk card too — so I hope I win it!
Oh this card is absolutely breath taking. Don’t know how you could ever part with it, but I would love to receive it!!
I love, love, love the Nature Walk card! You can tell that you put so much time and energy into your cards. They are such a piece of artwork! And love the blog candy. Those were 2 sets that I regretted not getting.
You always make fantastic cards! They are peices of art!
I need to get started on some holiday cards before too long. Yours are very inspiring.
Lexi looks fantastic. She stands so proud. I know you will be glad to get her home. Enjoy your weekend and our cooler weather. D
I LOVE your great cards & am so inspired by them. Thanks so much for sharing with us. I also love blog candy!!! Who doesn’t love your dog stories too!
Joan!!!
What a nice scrap page. I am a cardmaker so don’t do a page very often. You make it look easy! Thank you for the great giveaway! :o)
I am always inspired by your creations! You are amazing Ann! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous card.
Hi Ann-Your blog is such an inspiration to the rest of us! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome candy and one of your fab creations!! Karen
I love your blog not only for the gorgeous cards you create and the endless source of inspiration you provide but also because I enjoy reading about your beautiful dogs.
Ann, it’s been awhile since I’ve commented on your blog but you continue to inspire me and you’re so helpful and kind. You know how much I love your cards and look forward to seeing them. It’s another great card today! So nice to see Lexi’s doing well!
Diane Gil
I love your cards. I also enjoy the antics and successes of the Twins and Lexi. Thanks for the chance to win. Carol B
I love your card. I love that set and haven’t used it yet! Does anyone else have this problem??
Love your creations everyday. Thank you for sharing. But I love the updates on the dogs and Brady too…you must be so proud! Thanks Ann
Wow! if I am the winner…I’ll take the consolation prize and mail the first pize overseas myself!!!
Cheryl McAskill
c.mcaskill@verizon.net
Thank You for giving us a chance at some great stamp sets. I would enjoy either of the stamps. All of your cards are so detailed, would love to win one. Lexi’s looking good!
Kate
Thank You for giving us a chance at some great stamp sets. I would enjoy either of the stamps. All of your cards are so detailed, would love to win one. Lexi’s looking good!
Kate
I make it a point to reguarly visit your blog I love your style and all the creative cards you make. thanks for sharing/
I didn’t get the October issue yet — will have to go online! Love the use of the kit though! Gorgeous! I don’t blame you for wanting to hang on to the nature walk card! So beautiful!! TFS!
It is so nice of you to spread your wealth. I need to tell you a secret. I realy admire your talent and enjoy working with your creations, but the item I look for first in your posts is pictures of your puppies and stories about them. They are the cutest dogs. I have a Golden Retriever and they are truly a part of the family.
love your work Ann! always enjoy seeing your creations! laura j
Ann you know I love all of your creations. The Blog Candy looks great too. Keep ’em coming. ;D
That’s one gorgeous card with the Nature Walk set. Speaking of uninked sets………that’s one of mine. I’d love to win your card and the other sets you are offering. Thanks so much.
Wow, where to start? Lexi is such a gorgeous dog and wow, she has grown up fast! Looks like she is doing amazing work at camp! Love your layout but don’t have my catalog up here to see what you did different. I would love to see it with the photos are on it. I don’t scrapbook but want to get the kit as it would be fun to play with. Now, the card that you made from the Success magazine – well, yours is better for sure! I liked the other but your touches make it so pretty. Their version with the baker’s twine just sort of dulled it. I love your focal point too. Great job as always. Who could blame Brady for wanting your Halloween shadowbox thing!
Chris R. from Iowa
LOVE the Nature Walk card ~ fabulous!!!! Lexi is absolutely beautiful and growing so quickly. Hoping the time passes quickly til she’s home again.
Fun stamp sets and yes I can totally understand some sets not getting inked.. think we all have some of those! Your card is FABulous.. but then I don’t think there’s ever been a time where I haven’t loved anything you’ve shared with us … you really are so creative! I love Lexi’s coloring, she sure is beautiful and looks like she will be a wonderful show dog too!
Fun stamp sets and yes I can totally understand some sets not getting inked.. think we all have some of those! Your card is FABulous.. but then I don’t think there’s ever been a time where I haven’t loved anything you’ve shared with us … you really are so creative! I love Lexi’s coloring, she sure is beautiful and looks like she will be a wonderful show dog too!
WOW Ann, it would be a delight and honor to have some of your cards they are soooooooo fabulous!
Of course you added a couple of pearls! I hope you will repost the L/O once the holiday pictures of the Twins and Lexi are added. tfs your festive page and card.
Wow, Lexi looks so grown up already.
Ann, what a gorgeous scrapbook page and card! I think I might have to order this kit so that I can CASE them. What an easy way to make scrapbook pages and cards. Love the picture of your “little” Lexi! She is adorable!! Thanks for sharing with us! I would be thrilled to receive either of those stamp sets because, sadly, I neglected to order either of them. My wish list was too big. 🙂
Oh, Ann! What beautiful scrapbook page. I haven’t done any traditional scrapbooking since I first purchased MDS. Your page makes me want to try it again.
Whoops, type I meant “her”!!!
Ann,
Annything you make is amazing and I would appreciate receiving a card! Lexi is gorgeous, not much more I can say about here!
what an absolutely fabulous card ~ I LOVE everything that you create Ann! Thanks so much for sharing with us! enjoy your weekend ~ Lexi….so sweet!!!
Ann!
This is one of my favorite cards that you have done. I would be thrilled to have this in my collection.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Ooh Ms Ann your Lexi is soo pretty , she is a big girl , love how she stands , so proud !!! And your card with the bird is soo pretty , that’s a keeper !!!
Have a great weekend ,
Hugs frenchie ,
You can ship your card creations to me ANY TIME !!!! They are a gift by and of themselves! This card is amazing!
Ann, as always your cards just amaze me,you are so creative in your work. As far as unused stamps oh sure I have a few LOL !! OK so just a few more,why is it I have to have that stamp set then I go to use my old favorites, its like hoording,once you use them there not new any longer.LOL! BUT they well get used down the road!!
Ann, don’t put me in the drawing, but I love all of your projects and the sweet Lexi photos! She’s looking beautiful!
Gasp! I actually saved a photo of this card you are offering as blog candy to my hard drive, to someday try to CASE! I love it.
Love the Simply Scrappin’ projects you made today, too! Those kits do make easy work of a project.
Your creations are always so completely gorgeous! I love the scrapbook page! It makes me want to start scrapbooking more! Your Lexi really is a pretty girl. Thanks for always sharing such fabulous work and for the chance to win!
Sadly I can’t enter to win the blog candy as I’m in England but I love visiting your blog and look forward to your lovely creations and stories about the Twins and Lexi.
I would be happy just to recieve one of your stunning cards.
Hugs
Emily
As a fellow stamper, I enjoy your unique creations with every email I get from you. Gina
Ann
Love the card and potential goodies! I know I miss my puppies when I travel- I know you are missing yours! Hope Brady is doing well.
Love following your blog. The puppy looks wonderful! Thanks for the chance of winning blog candy.
Love your scrapbook page, Ann. Can’t wait to see it when you have your adorable furbabies pictures attached. Ms. Lexi is lookin’ great! I bet she misses you as much as you miss her.
Hugs!
I love ALL your cards. I could make a beautiful collage with them. Lexi looks great, and growing so fast. I know you miss her. And, of course blog candy is always appreciated.
What lovely ideas, always enjoy your creations. As a huge animal lover, I also enjoy the photos of the dogs. Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh my! I was just playing with my Simply Scrappin’ Kit and saw your post! Had to stop what *I* was doing and CASE your CASE!!!
I’m going to have to order another kit to CASE that layout too – AWESOME!
Lexi is looking SO pretty!
Great looking scrapbook page: I’m needing some inspiration to get busy with my own pictures. Beautiful picture of your dog, too!
I love hearing about your fur babies! I don’t know you are handling it with Lexi away at school!
Your cards are such an inspiration! I don’t know how you do it all the time.
I would love a little blog candy!
I hope they never discontinue the pearls!
The nature walk set is a favorite of mine and this card is too! Love your style and have cased more than 1! Enjoy reading about your 4 legged family. They sound like they keep you on your toes!
I have enjoyed visiting your blog for your creative Stampin’ Up ideas, plus I get to hear about Lexi’s latest adventures!
Love your scrapbook page and card and always enjoy the puppy updates. Lexi is a beauty! Happy Stampin’!
Just love your creations and look forward to the blog.
Your dogs are adorable and are lucky to have such a good home.
I always enjoy seeing your new creations. Great blog candy. Thanks for sharing.
Love that layout and the card, Ann! I can’t get over how gorgeous Lexi is! I just love pictures of those gorgeous babies. Hugs to them all!
Wouldn’t be an Ann creation without the pearls but they just enhanced the great job you did on it. Thanks for sharing that gorgeous photo of Lexi; you’re right, she looks so grown up.
I very much enjoy your blog not only for the Stampin’ Up inspiration, but the posts about your precious dogs as well. Keep on osting!!
You create such beautiful projects, Ann. I am always in awe of your vintage style!
As a Canadian, your consolation prize seems like the big win to me! I admire all you create.
So love all your creations, you are a Rockstar in my books, thanks for the chance to win one of your fabulous creations!!