Making a custom item for someone can be challenging.  I changed this custom frame three times before I liked what I made.  I sure hope the woman in my networking group likes it.  Her daughter graduated from Cosmetology School and she wanted a frame for her license.  All I went on was "she likes bling, the color pink and some scissors would be nice."  I like challenges and I got one. 

I found some retired Designer Series Paper in my stash that was Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla with some glitter on it.  Bling #1.  Then I wrapped the 119775 Pretty in Pink 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon around the end of the frame and knotted it.  I took the 100459 Pretty in Pink Cardstock and ran it through the Sizzix Big Shot with the 121812 Fun Flowers Bigz L Die.  I crumpled the Fun Flowers, layered them and attached the scissor pin.  Bling #2.

Here is a close-up of the flower pin.  I covered it with Bling #3, which is pink rhinestones retired from the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit. 

Three blings; check.  Pink; check.  Scissors; check.  This project is done, gift wrapped and I'm on to my next custom order.

I saw this layout on Pinterest last night and had to copy it.  This is a layout that I can see myself using over and over again, by changing the colors and the photograph.  This is my sister, Jan, who taught me how to rubber stamp about 20 years ago.  Who knew how that teddy bear stamp, glossy white cardstock, black ink pad and markers would change my life.  She lives in San Diego, California.  And this is my brother, Pete, who owns Great Harvest Bakery in Great Falls, Montana.  Any time you are in Great Falls, stop by the Bakery and tell him you know me.

An awesome feature in the 118108 My Digital Studio software, is how quickly I can change the color of these letters.  I click one letter, then hold the "Ctrl" key and click the other letters I want the same color.  Then I select which color I want.  Super fast, which is what I like when scrapbooking.

I bet Jan and Pete don't even know they were wearing Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke Stampin' Up! colors.  I love how easy it was to match the colors on the scrapbook page with the colors they were wearing.

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The majority of my scrapbooking is my grandgirls, holidays and family events.  To prove that I do have a life outside of my family, (tee hee) I decided to start working on my pages from a weekend retreat I went on with one of my downline, Autumn.

The first page I've done is the packing and the drive to the retreat center.  I love taking short road trips with friends because it is an adventure before the weekend adventure!  Here is page one of our adventure.  I like doing chronological scrapbooking for these types of pictures.  More pages will be coming as I create them, so stay tuned.

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This is my swap card for one of my Stamp Clubs.  They select a swap theme every month.  This month's theme was coral and teal colors, which are the trendy colors in fashion and decorating, as well as in papercrafting. My card is 98% copied from my team member, Denise.  I changed the colors and the words (that's my 2%).  Thank you Denise!

 Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set:  115068 Sincere Salutations

Cardstock: 122925 Calypso Coral, 122923 Island Indigo, 101650 Very Vanilla

Punches: 119868 1" Circle punch, 122362 Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Ink:  122937 Island Indigo

Sizzix:  114507 Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, 120175 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Accessories:  125577 Large Pearl Basic Jewels, 104430 Dimensionals

And here are my completed butterfly cards.  I always have a sense of accomplishment when I finish a swap.

Last night's Stamp Club members love to swap cards.  Here they are for the first time on my blog.  They are holding up the amazing swap cards that they made.  It is like a mini-Christmas morning when everyone passes out their swap cards.  It is so fun to hear the ohh's and ahh's as everyone is admiring the swap cards.  

 (L-R):  Kathy, Roxanne, Jody, Rebecca, Doreen, Pam, Joni and Julie.

I will be starting my Clubs for this coming catalog year (June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013).  I have Technique Clubs, Big Shot Clubs, Stamp Clubs, Scrapbook Clubs and email Stamp Clubs.  Call, email or text me if you want me to send you more information about my Clubs!!!  I'd love you to join the fun!