News from Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island Day 2 was a fun-filled excursion to the historical city of Savannah, Georgia.  We rented a car for the short trip, and I am so glad we did! We thoroughly enjoyed the fabulous sights and characters we encountered on our trolly tour.  Here are a few of my favorites.  Enjoy!

The Terra Cotta Lion which guards the Cotton Exchange

Gorgeous wrought iron was everywhere!

What an “artistic” shot of the Catholic Cathedral!
The pirate at the Old Pirate House where we ate lunch.
The fountain outside of our resort
Friday’s pillow gift

Saturday is “Beach, Dolphin and Lighthouse Day”!  I can’t wait to just walk around in the sand!  Until next time…

Hilton Head Here I Come

Through the combined actions of my customers and my downline, I was fortunate enough to earn Stampin’ Up!’s Hilton Head Getaway this year.  And guess where I am arriving today!  Yep…gorgeous Hilton Head Island.  

Of course, there is more to going than just getting packed.  There were the Twins to think about, and Lexi, too. Plus, I needed to make arrangements for someone to watch the house.

For the house, Brady came to the rescue.  In fact, as you are reading this, I bet he is sitting in front of the TV eating some of the casseroles I made for him, and undoubtedly chowing down on the cookies I baked.  As for the Twins, I opted to send them to a Doggie Spa!  Well…I call it a Doggie Spa.  I didn’t want them to know that technically it is a boarding kennel.  But, wow…what a kennel it is! It is like entering a house.  They will get “Nature Walks” in the woods, massages, and daily grooming, as well as group playtime.  They will be rooming together.  Since they are used to sleeping with Mom and Dad, they are actually sleeping on an elevated doggie bed, complete with blankies from home.  When I left them, they were mesmorized by the pot-bellied pig who lives there, and couldn’t care less that I was leaving.  Plus, this place has some of their favorite things…KIDS!!!

And as we all know, Lexi is at her handler/trainer’s house.  I don’t feel sorry for her one bit.  This is the huge lakefront home where she is staying.  I can’t even imagine living in a home that big!  I bet I could have a stamping studio if I lived here.  I wonder if the handler will let me come and stay???

When we were married all those years ago, my husband and I never got to go on a “real” honeymoon.  This trip will be it!  So I once again thank those of you who made it possible, including Stampin’ Up! for their generosity.  Until next time…

Snowflake Soiree for Freshly Made Sketches

It’s Wednesday and time for this week’s Freshly Made Sketches inspiration card! This week’s fabulous sketch is courtesy of Jen Timko.  I opted to capitalize on the strong patterns and colors of the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper in creating this card featuring the Snowflake Soiree stamp Set.  Enjoy!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:  Snowflake Soiree Flowers
This finished card measures 5-1/4″ square.

  • Make it work!  These two patterns from Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper work together for one reason:  commonality of color.  The Red Flourish paper “pops” out the red in the busier pattern, making them work together.
  • Banner-ific! The larger scale pattern paper calls for a larger scale sentiment.  “Merry Christmas” from More Merry Messages does the trick!
 
  • Think outside the box! Two images from the Snowflake Soiree stamp set were used to create this snowflake flower! They were embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and cut out using the Floral Frames FramelitsBasic Pearls add the perfect touch!

I enjoyed creating this card, and I hope you enjoyed it, too! Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  And don’t forget, if you ever have questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time… 

Stamp Sets:  Snowflake Soiree, More Merry Messages;  Ink:  VersaMark, Early Espresso; Designer Series Paper:  Candlelight Christmas; Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Real Red, Naturals Ivory; Tools:  Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch; Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls;  Other: Red Permanent Marker (to color pearls)