tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83522489433646302072011-04-21T21:32:36.460-04:00Hi, my name is Erin and I'm a Paper Addict! ( And darn proud of it!) Working with paper, whether it's making cards, 3D projects, or just getting messy with glue and scraps, I'm one happy girl!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.comBlogger411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-55209529756829312952009-04-20T11:59:00.004-04:002009-04-20T12:10:43.402-04:00

Let me first clarify, I'm not having a baby! Mom, calm down! LOL. I just thought this was a cute card to make and I have a few friends at work who are expecting, so I decided to make it. I use the All in the Family stamp set, which you will literally be able to mix and match heads and bodies to make a thousand (ok, maybe a slight over exaggeration) different kids and adults to fit your needs!

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-85444376163417106892009-04-16T12:00:00.005-04:002009-04-16T12:07:38.407-04:00

At least that is what I hope you *ARE NOT* saying about this card. Yes, I know, it's 3 cards with the same stamp set in a row. But look at it this way, if you have this set, or wanted to purchase it (which you can do by emailing me), you will have at least 3 ideas for future cards! See I really do care about all of my cyber pals!I will have a different card for you tomorrow, I promise!Supplies:

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I made several cards with this set when I FINALLY got to sit down and do some card making over the weekend! I was nice to get 5-6 things made at one time. It sure will help me keep in touch with all of you better! I really do love this set!I've added a CBox on my blog, so should any of you have any questions you want me to answer, feel free to leave them there! I'll answer them ASAP!Supplies:

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I just *had* to have this set from the new catalog. That's the worst (if there is a worst) thing about loving Stampin' Up as much as I do, I just *feel* the need to own each and every new stamp set that comes out in the new catalogs. Now, this isn't good business ( Thanks John from SIMB) for setting me on the right course! I will have to buy less stamp sets each year, but my business will become

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-1397820195948477792009-04-02T17:31:00.012-04:002009-04-02T17:48:23.503-04:00

Welcome to Tutorial Thursday! I'm going to be bringing you a new tutorial each and every Thursday. This week's episode is devoted to Watercoloring with Stampin' Up inks and watercolor paper. Let's get startedI have decided to watercolor the great rose image from Fifth Avenue Floral using Riding Hood Red ink, watercolor paper and my aqua painter.I have used Memento Tuxedo Black ink, however you

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-73677611721671471232009-03-31T20:09:00.004-04:002009-03-31T20:21:44.073-04:00

Yes, it's a sad day in Stampin' Up land, we say goodbye to one of our favorite times of the year. Times where we get free stamps, times where we get extras for recruiting and making sales goals. You will be missed good friend! But you are replaceable, for the Occasions Mini is upon us and is here to stay until June. Stay tuned tomorrow for the exciting new promotion announcement for April! This

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-28648088718075205102009-03-26T20:36:00.003-04:002009-03-26T20:48:40.376-04:00

Today's card sure did have alot of punching going on! No one got hurt, this was strictly the "non physical" punching..LOL. Stampin' Up! makes great punches and I was glad to see a Sale-A-Bration set devoted to our different punches. I also used the Big Shot and some dies to make this card come "take flight". ( I just *had* to have the butterfly Sizzix die, which is exclusive to Stampin' Up! when

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-39801835353403119002009-03-25T19:57:00.004-04:002009-03-25T20:14:38.762-04:00

With only a few days left of Stampin' Up!'s annual Sale-A-Bration, I've decided to devote my next few blogposts solely to this great time of the year! When else do you get free gifts (good gifts, too!) for buying Stampin' Up! merchandise? And with the new recruit specials and 3 easy payment plans, it's a spectacular event! You only have until March 31st to take advantage of the free stamp sets

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-59380957009793759172009-03-18T19:51:00.005-04:002009-03-18T19:58:38.081-04:00

I'm back...did you miss me? Where does the time go? Seems like the weeks just fill up with activities and the weekends are just a blur? Does this happen to you too? I have been working on my calendar for April and have some cool classes and stampin' nights in store. I am doing a Build-A-Brad Bracelet class in early April and couldn't wait to buy the stuff to start playing. Here is a photo of my

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-58488284738825752522009-02-20T08:09:00.005-05:002009-02-20T08:21:51.242-05:00

Ok, so I made it one day without using rub ons, that's good right??? Really though, these things make super quick cards. Can you say "Instant Gratification"?Today's Card is for the Limited Supplies Challenge at SCS. Here's what I did.1. Cut Whisper White cardstock to 10X5, folded in half to make a 5x5 card (love this size)2. Mounted a 4 6/8th X 4 6/8th piece of Old Olive on front and on the

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-67755755637707731892009-02-19T15:38:00.007-05:002009-02-19T15:50:23.471-05:00

Step away from the rub ons!! Step away from the rub ons!! If I just keep repeating that montra maybe I will leave them alone for a little while!! Nothing wrong with being a little obsessed with a product right? RIGHT???Today's Ways to Use it Challenge on SCS is to use stripes. Easy Peasy!! I have the perfect card to share, has not one but two types of striped Designer Series Paper. *Wondering if

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-46749095225468075862009-02-17T19:28:00.004-05:002009-02-17T19:40:55.088-05:00

Yes, I just can't stop making cards with these rub ons!! And now I'm readdicted to the Flower Fusion felt pieces from Stampin' Up! I have the first set of colors, and now I'm going to have to order the other color choices as well. I just *have* to.Today's card is for the Color Challenge on Splitcoaststampers. Literally this was a less than 5 minute card with these rub ons. This particular set is

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Whether you stamp for a hobby and enjoy discounts or would like a business opportunity (getting paid to play), join Stampin' Up! and become a member of the Confessions group, my virtual downline community of career and hobby demonstrators.THE TIMING COULDN'T BE BETTER! During Sale-A-Bration, the customizable Starter Kit (already a fabulous deal) is 15% off (NOW $169) plus you get a bonus of any

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-61461007424836015712009-02-16T12:35:00.002-05:002009-02-16T12:41:43.471-05:00

And the winner is....Lynn writes:Erin, I guess I am entry #1. This sweet sketch was perfect for the sympathy card I needed to make.I posted it in my gallery at Splitcoaststampers.Thanks for participating Ladies, and stay tuned for next week's challenge. Lynn, please send me your snail mail address and I will get some goodies right out to you!if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('9fb84187-014c-

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-72257834764092327002009-02-13T21:44:00.005-05:002009-02-13T21:59:37.395-05:00

Good Friday Evening! I just *had* to play in todays SCS Limited Supplies Challenge. The challenge was to "stretch" out of your comfort zone, not once, but TWICE!! YIKES!!! However, I was able to come up with a card that took me far from what I normally do. Yes, you are actually looking at a card with NO STAMPING! Oh, the horrors! Ok, it wasn't that bad, and I can mass produce like kids in a

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To participate in the challenge and be entered in the drawing for the blog candy, make a card with this layout and upload it either to your blog, or to an online gallery.If you upload your card on SCS, put CPA1 (NO SPACE INBETWEEN CPA AND 1) in the keyword section. That way we can look at all of them at once!Post a link to your card to this blog entry as a comment. Please add your entry# to it.I

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Here is today's card for the "Ways to use it" challenge in Splitcoaststampers. Today's challenge was to use fabric (EEEK!) I can't see myself cutting up any clothing just to make a card, I'm not that finatical yet, so I opted for felt fusions flowers from Stampin' Up. That can be called fabric right??? Ok, maybe... Anyway, this was another quick card, but super cute. I love all of the colors and

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Got a couple of things to share with you tonight! Here is my card for today's Color Challenge from Splitcoaststampers. Today's Colors were Pink Piroutte, Perfect Plum and Kiwi Kiss. Not exactly the most challenging card, but it was quick. You will see why I didn't have that much time to create anything tonight....in just a minute. But first things first... I know, kinda simple, but sometime you

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-16941661484995052222009-02-09T21:15:00.004-05:002009-02-09T21:28:01.154-05:00

Here is the card that I made for my hubby for V-day. We made this card at our January club meeting when the Love you Much bundle was on sale. I just love the stamp set, paper, punch, ok, I loved it ALL!We don't do a whole lot for the day, I wish we did more (insert sigh). What do you and your honey do for Valentine's Day? What is the most romantic gesture you've had happen to you, or you did for

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-60309919640966280592008-10-07T08:19:00.002-04:002008-10-07T08:24:25.886-04:00

If I make a typo today, you will just have to forgive me. I didn't sleep worth poopy last night. Just had a hard time going to sleep! Didn't get home from cheerleading until about 9:30 and watched The Young and the Restless (tivo'd of course) and then "tried" to sleep! On top of that, I had funky dreams! Ever get those where they just don't make sense? I don't have to go anywhere tonight,

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Cause I know I didn't! We had cheerleading practice on Friday night, followed by my weekly grocery shopping trip. Didn't get home until after 9 and in bed until nearly midnight! All that after a very long day at work. However, we had a good time at work on Friday laughing most of the day. We were so loopy from the long week that we kept making goofy comments and cracking each other up!Saturday

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-12087497846267982462008-10-03T12:07:00.002-04:002008-10-03T12:10:39.416-04:00

Yes, I'm alive, and no, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth! I've been busy with my new business! Yes, you heard right! Uppercase Living has changed me! I have NEVER been so excited to be a consultant, and I've worked for quite a few home based businesses! You can view my website HERE . I have already gotten two ladies to join my team, we are going places!

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-21417936223040169012008-08-07T18:47:00.003-04:002008-08-07T18:52:24.938-04:00

Ok, so today wasn't the best day I've ever had. I just had to come home and let off some steam and just relax by hitting my craft table. The challenge today on SCS was to make a card with jewels. Since I'm still working on my Halloween class cards, I decided to incorporate that. I also checked out Kristina Werner's blog and killed two cards with one stamp (ROFL) by also participating in her color

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-83616340083258796442008-08-06T18:52:00.002-04:002008-08-06T18:54:07.209-04:00

Repeat after me "Only two more days until the weekend"!!

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Yes, I can't help myself! I just "had" to have these new stamps by Imaginisce. It's a sickness really! However, they do make great cards! I picked these stamps and paper up from my LSS so that I can make some samples for a card class in September. I checked out Splitcoaststampers today and decided to join in on the Card Sketch Forum for today. Check it out here.I used Elegant Eggplant as a base,

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Yes, I know, it's been awhile...but I'm back! I will be posting more cards and projects soon! Stay Tuned!

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Not really, my husband has left for a trip out of town for 5 days, so I'm a little sad! However, it will allow me the time to get some stamping and cleaning done over the next few days! I REALLY need to clean and organize my crop room. Can you relate? So, the weekend was busy, not a whole lot had gotten done at home, but we got alot accomplished with Church, kids etc. I've made another Bella card

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-44311281134087800442008-02-22T07:51:00.003-05:002008-02-22T08:01:18.175-05:00

I just love Fridays!! Two whole days of no work! Although I usually spend most of it running errands or driving the kids back and forth, but at least it's doing things I want to do. I'll be working at the store tonight from 8pm to Midnight, so I'll be tired tomorrow, but that's okay. I just love hanging out with the ladies on Fridays, they just crack me up.I've attached one of my latest creations

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-39726115025201747752008-02-21T07:51:00.003-05:002008-02-21T08:03:38.007-05:00

I don't know about you, but I sure could use some down time this weekend. With working full time, part time at the scrapbook store and having 3 kids and a husband at home I pretty much stay tired all of the time. Don't get me wrong, I have a very fulfilling and rewarding life, I just look forward to days where I don't leave the house or get out of my jammies. They don't happen that often, and I

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-47508968870907464862008-02-20T07:50:00.002-05:002008-02-20T07:58:02.051-05:00

Good Morning! Hope this is finding you well. I'll be swamped today at work so this will be short and sweet. I took half a day on Monday so I could scrap with the girls on their day off of school, then Holly came home sick from school yesterday. Could be that 3 lb. box of chocolate that she decided to eat ALL BY HERSELF the night before right before bed!! I could have choked her! I'm sure she's

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-27325054148444652862008-02-18T10:15:00.004-05:002008-02-18T10:26:55.239-05:00

I just love the new Embrace Life stamp set from Stampin' Up! I had two stamp club meetings this past week and did projects for both with this set. The neat thing is it also comes with it's own matching designer series scrapbook paper that matches!! I'm in heaven!!We made a Clear Envelope Album using clear envelopes (duh!), some of the DSP, Groovy Guava and Ruby Red cardstock. I also used the new

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-91537134622246982252008-02-13T07:51:00.004-05:002008-02-13T08:00:48.172-05:00

Are you ready for Valentine's Day??? I've done nothing for the last two days but make Valentine's for my kids' friends. I will be posting my photos in the next day or so, but MAN, come on, I've cut, stamped, and taped enough in the last two days that I could put all of these things together in my sleep! I hope their friends appreciate these homemade goodies. They are SOOO much better than store

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-86501204282601517752008-02-08T07:52:00.000-05:002008-02-08T08:01:04.171-05:00

Good Morning all. TGIF!!! I just love Friday's! I usually work at the store in the evenings then go home to hang out with the family. That also means I get to sleep in the next day, WOO HOO! Getting up at 6am all week really bites : )Jen and Janice are off to CHA today...I was supposed to go, but alas, Christmas gifts set us back a pretty penny this year. Dang ungrateful kids...LOL. Just kidding,

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-82799411569357113892008-02-07T07:54:00.000-05:002008-02-07T08:01:37.464-05:00

Hoping that this finds you well. I'm still not 100% better yet from being sick. This has really knocked me for a loop. Had a pretty relaxing night at home with the family last night. Had to do some work on the computer, dinner, trip to the grocery store/Tai Kwan Do with the kiddies. All back home in time to watch my Tivo'd Nip/Tuck and American Idol. That show (AI) just cracks me up!This is the

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-59489320623824814922008-02-06T11:27:00.000-05:002008-02-06T11:41:18.125-05:00

Ok, so I tend to be a bit of a procrastinator! Seeing as I haven't posted since January, I'm sure you are seeing this trend as well! Well, at least I can admit it, and that's the first step to recovery right??Anywho, things have been going well despite the fact that I'm just getting over a major case of the FLU! The actual flu virus, which I didn't even know that they could test you for. But they

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-5022420713808847682008-01-01T21:16:00.000-05:002008-01-01T21:25:13.298-05:00

Here's wishing you the best this year. Have you made your resolutions? Break any already? I know that's the hardest part, keeping them. Did you make a point to eat collards and black eye peas? We did, we went to John's parents for the afternoon for lunch then I took off to the scrapbook store to start my 2008 scrapbook. That's my resolution for this year, to take more photos and actually scrap

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-89723318280818251682007-12-31T08:27:00.000-05:002007-12-31T08:31:04.197-05:00

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! So, what do you have planned for tonight? We aren't big on doing the party thing, so I'm thinking that we just may take the kids bowling. I'll be sure to take pictures and post online tomorrow. I'm going to be doing a crop at Beach Scrapbooks tomorrow afternoon after lunch at the in-laws. I'm looking forward to starting my 2008 scrapbook by making a 2007 year in

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-25879548615868105062007-12-27T08:34:00.000-05:002007-12-27T08:45:36.356-05:00

Hey all, hoping that you had the most terrific Christmas of all. We had a great day and the fat man was SUPER good to us. I got a new Nikon DX40 Digital SLR camera, I've been wanting one for SOOOOO long and my wonderful husband got me one. I also got several new programs for scrapbooking, a Crop in Style XXL and to many other good things to mention. I am attaching some photos of some of the gifts

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-39326037890902504152007-12-18T18:52:00.000-05:002007-12-18T19:04:12.409-05:00

I know, I know, only 1 week until Christmas and I'm STILL working on these office gifts. I can't help it, I always wait until the last moment it seems. I'm wondering if this is a New Year's Resolution in the making??? Anywho...these are the cutest origami gift boxes to make. They take two sheets of scrapbook paper, and some ribbon. I saw the step by step video on how to make these at http://

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-81663320829818121552007-12-17T20:46:00.000-05:002007-12-17T21:31:09.976-05:00

Well if you mosey on over to Splitcoaststampers.com you will notice that today's technique is Dazzlin' Diamonds. This is one of my favorites, I love all the sparkle!! I made a Christmas card in the non-traditional colors of black and white, I just think it's classic. I stamped with black Stazon onto glossy cardstock, stamped entire image with Versamark ink and heat set with the Iridecent Ice

Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14025676329512557131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352248943364630207.post-62681418551862089112007-12-17T11:52:00.000-05:002007-12-17T11:54:54.140-05:00

It's official, I'm joining the ranks of fellow bloggers and trying my hand at this stuff! I have signed up to about a million other's sites, so I decided to try one of my own. We will see how it goes. One of my New Year's resolutions is to make more time for myself and my crafting, so this will be incorporated. Hope you enjoy!!

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