tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49307511217088117962024-03-05T03:21:34.625-08:00The Card Kitchen BlogA place to share my yummy card creationsTheresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-84149258458169189972012-02-04T11:33:00.000-08:002012-02-04T11:33:33.818-08:00Blowing you a kiss!<div style="text-align: center;">
I just wanted to share this cute pinwheel I designed for my stamp club members</div>
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Blowing you a kiss this Valentine's day!</div>
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I found gumballs that were small enough to fit in the 1" x 8" cello bags from Stampin Up, made a pinwheel from DSP and added a Hershey Kiss to the center.</div>
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What do you think? Pretty cute, huh?!!! WAY cuter than those store bought Valentine cards :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Click over to <a href="http://www.paperplaydates.com/">www.paperplaydates.com</a> and see what else I've created!</span></div>Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-9758207362820520312012-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:002012-01-27T10:03:25.895-08:00Awesome new blog!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After attending the Stampin Up Leadership convention in San Antonio last week, I decided I needed a change. We learned all about the company's commitment to change and their eagerness to support us demonstrators as we do business "OUR WAY!" </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"MY WAY" of doing business is focusing on my customers, like you! I always enjoy sharing my creativity with others during a class or a workshop, so why not share it online too? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so excited to announce my newly created blog called <a href="http://www.paperplaydates.com/">"Paper Playdates!"</a> I decided on that name because, well, let's face it.... whenever you stamp don't you feel like you're playing? And whenever I stamp with friends or my kids, or even when I'm teaching a stamp class or holding a workshop with my customers,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> it FEELS like a playdate! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So this year I made a resolution to bring all of YOU to my playdates so that you can join in on the fun. I am even going to try my hand at creating videos and tutorials to share and hopefully you will have some fun learning new techniques. Who knows, maybe you will be inspired to have your friends over for a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paper Playdate too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out my new <a href="http://www.paperplaydates.com/">Paper Playdates</a> blog header:</span></div>
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Pretty Stinkin' cute, huh? And I made it using My Digital Studio! I plan to get to know this product very well over the next few weeks so hopefully I can share ideas with you:)</div>
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I have set aside time this weekend to fill the blog with pictures of what I've done in the past 6 months... I know, can you believe I haven't blogged since August???? But that's because I've been so busy making cards and other paper craft items.... I have had a lot of Paper Playdates!!!</div>
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Some other exciting news I wanted to share is that my husband is building an app for me and my Paper Playdates website! Pretty soon you will be able to receive my newsletter, get blog updates, participate in challenges and contests, upload your own creations to my gallery, and have techniques and tutorials delivered right to your mobile device!</div>
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The app will be FREE of course (because I love to get free stuff, don't you?!) and you can be the first to know about it if you are a member of my new blog <a href="http://www.paperplaydates.com/">"Paper Playdates"</a></div>
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Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-33699618585130048462011-08-02T10:55:00.000-07:002011-08-02T12:12:56.448-07:00FREE Designer Series Paper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR36zAOtsWLXMoI9k5hX5-dGX5Xn_br_qWmDfKzY9yX4RvJ1KS2bXtR464HrmQUUt-jNYrGp382F91MizIPPb9Gy4xUnt9JL_1waTUVz7HgqUsaehdI8eoxMzmeXMH3_hHpuy4U-fjz8PD/s1600/buy+three+get+one+free.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR36zAOtsWLXMoI9k5hX5-dGX5Xn_br_qWmDfKzY9yX4RvJ1KS2bXtR464HrmQUUt-jNYrGp382F91MizIPPb9Gy4xUnt9JL_1waTUVz7HgqUsaehdI8eoxMzmeXMH3_hHpuy4U-fjz8PD/s320/buy+three+get+one+free.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636319152884115506" /></a><br /><br />This is one of my favorite promotions that Stampin Up offers. It's so easy to create beautifully coordinated cards when you use our Designer Series Paper! Right now you can order three packages ($10.95 value), and get one for free. Now is the time to stock up, or get those DSP's you need to make your Christmas cards. <br /><br />We have some beautiful new DSP's this year. Don't forget to order through my <a href="http://www.theresaniehoff.stampinup.net/">online store</a> <br /><br />I am getting ready to place a "pre-order" from the new holiday mini catalog and I am super excited! It turns out I want everything, scratch that..... NEED everything!!! The catalog doesn't start until September 1st, but one of the perks of being a demonstrator is getting to "pre-order" before everyone else! This gives us an opportunity to test out the new product and make samples for our workshops. During the month of July I got to welcome 11 new demonstrators to my fabulous team of stampers so now they get to have a sneak peak at the new product as well! Please join me in OFFICIALLY welcoming the following demonstrators:<br /><center>Brian B.<br />Chris R.<br />Crissia H.<br />Christina S.<br />Laura P.<br />Jen M.<br />Porsia T.<br />Juliet M.<br />Amanda S.<br />Michelle M.<br />Sandra C.</center><br /><br />It's not too late to join my team.... if you're interested, email me and I'll explain how you can get started with little to no money out of pocket!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-7047508771390983342011-07-27T10:47:00.000-07:002011-07-27T11:28:08.148-07:00More Christmas in July!I am so in love with all the new Christmas items in the holiday mini catalog! I WISH I could show you the actual product, but you will have to wait just a little bit longer:) For now, I will show you some of the holiday projects that were on display at convention....<br /><br />First, some handmade ornaments:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEV6EWZBIHtXHArl77BLlIeeN7eIGCCgIWnc4TZ7RKe2hEYQUUVQ8oC4sKdbmE6fn8w3aDqnb3lsS2H9YYmRkVypJ1-KX44Fg_Lx8gx_3Vrs5oQ98IlZ3foFb7CJoBdbH_ESHeDPfBXnEV/s1600/DSC_0381.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEV6EWZBIHtXHArl77BLlIeeN7eIGCCgIWnc4TZ7RKe2hEYQUUVQ8oC4sKdbmE6fn8w3aDqnb3lsS2H9YYmRkVypJ1-KX44Fg_Lx8gx_3Vrs5oQ98IlZ3foFb7CJoBdbH_ESHeDPfBXnEV/s320/DSC_0381.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634091695225163506" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhE7hTH0BM_r0SlEHoRRBFiX7QOBQkbzEi5eQh-PhfwQgF2RXKMlkybwYIc5lA32zguT88d7TYTpiP8CW-sCIiMRev9A0ReTEH5A6AoyYaV2BpBTHEx9QSIJ9ICqki_baszRfWT1FPzRN/s1600/DSC_0382.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhE7hTH0BM_r0SlEHoRRBFiX7QOBQkbzEi5eQh-PhfwQgF2RXKMlkybwYIc5lA32zguT88d7TYTpiP8CW-sCIiMRev9A0ReTEH5A6AoyYaV2BpBTHEx9QSIJ9ICqki_baszRfWT1FPzRN/s320/DSC_0382.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634092054139054674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRBgVWqcxP9NUA55IiACQzQFapHXEzfvRhKdGQhMypcTrhJQA6eKD5JMKY6Bf3sfdd0Nv0MNf91g5pA7m_OxNxwvBBSS-y-QFNxYSPSSWJ-3_Rgb9smscrmcd9-O_Fki1fhY0ToiPs-XY/s1600/DSC_0387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRBgVWqcxP9NUA55IiACQzQFapHXEzfvRhKdGQhMypcTrhJQA6eKD5JMKY6Bf3sfdd0Nv0MNf91g5pA7m_OxNxwvBBSS-y-QFNxYSPSSWJ-3_Rgb9smscrmcd9-O_Fki1fhY0ToiPs-XY/s320/DSC_0387.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634091117979905714" /></a><br /><br />And handmade garland:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxQhh1BRvyuaB2oDKYFIdbGXxNWUM0QX0F-C8-wROuDUn33hVo1Z0yJCgaznN3LNRIxzn8zyyywUo4u8Af1TMjJZdXjXWzz4oIhHGs-4APKAAFsUwtfxeTcBRbYiGQEHjz4xJOeh02VNP/s1600/DSC_0390.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxQhh1BRvyuaB2oDKYFIdbGXxNWUM0QX0F-C8-wROuDUn33hVo1Z0yJCgaznN3LNRIxzn8zyyywUo4u8Af1TMjJZdXjXWzz4oIhHGs-4APKAAFsUwtfxeTcBRbYiGQEHjz4xJOeh02VNP/s320/DSC_0390.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634092631355649842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nAhIQR2hUJkI4ktMx28Bm2Wb_3KMdE2mBjLpJz3cCsDvxba6_pp8CUeTCWaeaN8DZNm1mZvTcYUq1SvIcW0hj-PjpNfE9sAfiOkueiabRjlAvcB8Vgmzz3d8xHmIVwFaaJyqv79_wZii/s1600/DSC_0394.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nAhIQR2hUJkI4ktMx28Bm2Wb_3KMdE2mBjLpJz3cCsDvxba6_pp8CUeTCWaeaN8DZNm1mZvTcYUq1SvIcW0hj-PjpNfE9sAfiOkueiabRjlAvcB8Vgmzz3d8xHmIVwFaaJyqv79_wZii/s320/DSC_0394.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634093049329366066" /></a><br /><br />And finally, a beautiful handmade tag:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKRgSImQTV-c5APV8LRLoByWlzF1F7K0TaeObUoYvTnqh2EOQhW4Lf1dhQl4q-dQWPeCp7xhf0ExSMckTL8Vw3ej07sMo7MFBIVjoZLjOZHUnFGK1aGfYIpEYc-G3Rg4rRUlaEtQdJRoD/s1600/DSC_0391.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKRgSImQTV-c5APV8LRLoByWlzF1F7K0TaeObUoYvTnqh2EOQhW4Lf1dhQl4q-dQWPeCp7xhf0ExSMckTL8Vw3ej07sMo7MFBIVjoZLjOZHUnFGK1aGfYIpEYc-G3Rg4rRUlaEtQdJRoD/s320/DSC_0391.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634093478441216994" /></a><br /><br />Don't forget about the $99 Starter Kit promo going on til the end of month! That's right, if you've ever thought about becoming a Stampin Up demonstrator NOW IS THE TIME! When I signed up over 3 years ago I just wanted to be able to get all my stamping supplies at a discount (LOVE that 20% off!!!) But I got so much more than that.... free stamp sets, new friends, an awesome team, and more! I'm confident that you would like all the benefits of being a demonstrator too, and I want to give you a $100 shopping spree as a thank you for joining my team! Just imagine all the new holiday items you could get from the new mini catalog! Be sure to sign up by the end of the month! It's super easy!!! Just click <a href="http://www.theresaniehoff.stampinup.net">here</a> or on the Stampin Up logo in my side bar and you will be directed to my Stampin Up website! From there, just click on "Join the Fun" and go through the steps of signing up. When you get to the "getting started" page it will mention the kit price of $175, <span style="font-weight:bold;">DON'T BE ALARMED.</span>.. when you click on "continue" a menu will pop up and that is where you select the $99 starter kit option.<br /><br />If you want to try it, but don't want to spend the $99, I'll pay for your kit instead of giving you the $100 shopping spree! YES, I REALLY AM THAT CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! <br /><br />Send me an email if you have ANY questions. My team is growing and I would LOVE to have you be a part of it! (from anywhere in the United States.... Thanks Crissia in Texas!)<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-8211964936396868762011-07-19T10:38:00.000-07:002011-07-19T11:00:42.142-07:00More Christmas in JulySo I'm still sort of on a high from Convention but I promised you Christmas cards in July and July is almost over. I know, It's hard to believe isn't it? Well, I just had to share with you some of the cards that were on display at convention. These cards were made using stamp sets out of the new Holiday Mini Catalog. Once you see them I know you'll want to see the whole set, but unfortunately I can't show the actual product:( Sorry, but it's Stampin Up's policy.<br /><br />Here is the first card:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTReCi87nyYLMAX6CD_-ZGOHnIRS4O6qnZsKFgF5Bcq8yoZFuGG3N3NM6Hvru2ZG1YHxXgYJ83FoinWG2Gf7zHKa5umdftSQ1kJuqPXL6cGvm001wXQ7H_NpORmSt-yhZuBRPTXUXgglb/s1600/DSC_0385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTReCi87nyYLMAX6CD_-ZGOHnIRS4O6qnZsKFgF5Bcq8yoZFuGG3N3NM6Hvru2ZG1YHxXgYJ83FoinWG2Gf7zHKa5umdftSQ1kJuqPXL6cGvm001wXQ7H_NpORmSt-yhZuBRPTXUXgglb/s320/DSC_0385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631120614674011986" /></a><br />Too cute, right? The sentiment is from "Hand Penned Holidays" and the Stockings were stamped using "Stitched Stockings" and then PUNCHED (yes, you read that right, <span style="font-weight:bold;">punched</span>) with the new Stocking Builder Punch. I'm way super excited about this new punch... the ideas are just spinning in my head!!!<br /><br />Here's the next totally cute card:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCPxqZeiUoK2GF0uQiUofwiBADtaE-OHsVtC0vGpTS8a8ml_LBHR7KSK-6AiVlyy_l7tcUx9xMTHCoZF3xhd176vt5ycRBZzEVMV14_nO6h56czRJl8pN3LnuwdAnMK1ouJ7f_MIjGVCV/s1600/DSC_0383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCPxqZeiUoK2GF0uQiUofwiBADtaE-OHsVtC0vGpTS8a8ml_LBHR7KSK-6AiVlyy_l7tcUx9xMTHCoZF3xhd176vt5ycRBZzEVMV14_nO6h56czRJl8pN3LnuwdAnMK1ouJ7f_MIjGVCV/s320/DSC_0383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631122017549654386" /></a><br />This set is called "Forest Festivities." It has lots of cute little critters and really lends itself to the watercoloring technique.<br /><br />And the last one for today:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROzOzWUIpYWhlh_UUONkGqe8P0QuKQmkV3844Ht4hfEmiX78mHhWsacLh-xLYnbJQEP1FhWcF-sOkwVBYQ6JU5LXGaTzq_8Vk9XBe1T2Y65h2pHi0xxMmFvWRmOZnb8LbOO294G7qddGj/s1600/DSC_0384.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROzOzWUIpYWhlh_UUONkGqe8P0QuKQmkV3844Ht4hfEmiX78mHhWsacLh-xLYnbJQEP1FhWcF-sOkwVBYQ6JU5LXGaTzq_8Vk9XBe1T2Y65h2pHi0xxMmFvWRmOZnb8LbOO294G7qddGj/s320/DSC_0384.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631122619934868098" /></a><br />I think I might be MOST excited about this new set called "Bright Hopes!" It also includes images of a snowflake, wreath, a decorative element and two sentiments. BUT, the BEST part is that it matches our brand new Personalized Name Stamp!!! So now I can be totally coordinated with my Christmas cards this year! I plan on getting the "Bright Hopes" set and also getting the Personalized Name Stamp with our address.... how fancy will I be?!!!<br /><br />Well, I hope you enjoyed today's "Christmas in July" cards and I hope you come back to see more!<br />Leave a comment and let me know which one is your favorite!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-70390811324483014322011-07-16T22:02:00.000-07:002011-07-16T23:49:52.610-07:00More ConventionAs promised, here is a picture of Artisan Award Winner Heidi King and her beautiful display:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2q4c0IJ2kIUF-QzY7MuK4KAT8tOmlTmJ8fHDBNVKXPpX3kb6X8avbF9DsuItBi6fmb6PROeqNeGAv1jT9WPyIG9EtCxqdmvWDAnkBvDClEvcuHL8cm6bw7_Nwk2ioedH998uxql-WpYUw/s1600/DSC_0235.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2q4c0IJ2kIUF-QzY7MuK4KAT8tOmlTmJ8fHDBNVKXPpX3kb6X8avbF9DsuItBi6fmb6PROeqNeGAv1jT9WPyIG9EtCxqdmvWDAnkBvDClEvcuHL8cm6bw7_Nwk2ioedH998uxql-WpYUw/s320/DSC_0235.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630183184754287970" /></a><br /><br />Check out these close ups of the detail in her work:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdl4Yz35b1Gblz-9pXWOe2ee9iifoka7jWGxnoeRLm1ru0V6NHH8QZLIxvPlxg4TdnqtgBsNtR5wc_Xczt6URuTJ-U15Q4loWll6aEbdUPksed8KQlsRJrY1p-SoQ6M47R61zrSs5K5kC/s1600/DSC_0239.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdl4Yz35b1Gblz-9pXWOe2ee9iifoka7jWGxnoeRLm1ru0V6NHH8QZLIxvPlxg4TdnqtgBsNtR5wc_Xczt6URuTJ-U15Q4loWll6aEbdUPksed8KQlsRJrY1p-SoQ6M47R61zrSs5K5kC/s320/DSC_0239.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630193820478868994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cIlnB_87yBZEV-t3mth5OtyrL3jIqrzm_8WMEMalF43aF4lbuCQm1iDGk_nDPzYuI1dEQ-nnMi_hvzvB2NNQoxHkfwtY9KPNDgci3zmwWhKzqfrdV6bIDM3KZqiJN0iuV3OQ0KP3UiZS/s1600/DSC_0243.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cIlnB_87yBZEV-t3mth5OtyrL3jIqrzm_8WMEMalF43aF4lbuCQm1iDGk_nDPzYuI1dEQ-nnMi_hvzvB2NNQoxHkfwtY9KPNDgci3zmwWhKzqfrdV6bIDM3KZqiJN0iuV3OQ0KP3UiZS/s320/DSC_0243.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630197557893503426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOFnNJIsEdjdp0zhN6sUbJFFA8QdtGe0fuPNz1QRCGnKznsg4NAheu0uvtnbb1gTfTxB7xRKK5DcLvzIUsK2dWX-OoQE2V71RjEyxmikb06nMpaMOLa1QJWO5f_XNYRt9YI-RABnULx6r/s1600/DSC_0240.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOFnNJIsEdjdp0zhN6sUbJFFA8QdtGe0fuPNz1QRCGnKznsg4NAheu0uvtnbb1gTfTxB7xRKK5DcLvzIUsK2dWX-OoQE2V71RjEyxmikb06nMpaMOLa1QJWO5f_XNYRt9YI-RABnULx6r/s320/DSC_0240.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630199705769923490" /></a><br /><br />Isn't she amazing? I am so lucky to be in her group! Last night she went to a special dinner with Shelli (the founder of Stampin up) & all the other Artisan Award Winners. A perk of being in Heidi's group is that we got to see all the incredible projects she swapped with them:) I am sure she will post pictures on her blog so be sure to check it out!<br /><br />I'm still in Utah and I don't know what it is but the connection at this hotel is super slow. Perhaps if it were better I would post more of Heidi's projects. But, it's late and I've got to get some sleep... we are going shopping tomorrow before we head to the airport. I WISH I could tell you we were going "shopping" shopping, like for clothes or shoes or something fun like that, but no. We have to go shopping for additional suitcases!!! We got so much free stuff it's ridiculous! I am looking forward to getting home and playing with all my new stamp sets... especially the extra one I got from the Prize Patrol! It's a Christmas set that isn't even available yet! It's Stampin Up's policy that we can't post pictures of products before they are released, so I can't show you what I got. But, I CAN show photos of any projects I make using the set. Hopefully that will be soon as I plan on making more cards for "Christmas in July" when I get home:)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-44040954492511586942011-07-15T00:48:00.000-07:002011-07-15T01:54:36.847-07:002011 Convention Fun Day One!Well, it's not ACTUALLY day one..... the convention kicked off with a party Wednesday night, but this was day one of general sessions and breakout classes. The real day one was a little stressful. First off I hadn't finished all my swaps and stayed up all night trying! Staying up all night wasn't too big of a deal though because the plan was to leave the house at 3:30 am to get to the airport in time. It is my opinion that if you need to leave the house at 3:30, you would probably be getting up at 2:30 and if you have to wake up at 2:30 then you may as well stay up all night! Besides, I still had those darn swaps to finish! But I felt really good because at least I got everything stamped and cut out so all I had to do was assemble and surely I could do that on the plane, right?<br />WRONG! even with my nose to the grindstone I didn't get them finished! But have no fear because I'm traveling with the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" team. Maureen, Heidi, Julie, Maria & Christel.... you guys are lifesavers, thanks for all your help finishing my swaps! I managed to get them done with an hour to spare! The swap was a lot of fun and I met some really wonderful demonstrators from all over the US. Saturday the Crazy Stamping Ladies are getting together to do a shoebox swap of our own and also to take pictures of the swaps we have all received during the convention. After that I will post pictures of my favorites!<br /><br />But for now, here are a few pictures of the Crazy Stamping Ladies having fun so far at Convention this year:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0CyqaHX-Es-a1Ph3B6p8NEnjma-FvJYB9516AbfD86N5JZIgUyMUbvjpJSI0pXY0iq1Ly2DyGPBDBa_4PRCy-uOfuA1B2jiUd6E9RFW_ylpc9H4t0bEr-pac1sExpq5n8tI9Vyaz0E1M/s1600/DSC_0150.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0CyqaHX-Es-a1Ph3B6p8NEnjma-FvJYB9516AbfD86N5JZIgUyMUbvjpJSI0pXY0iq1Ly2DyGPBDBa_4PRCy-uOfuA1B2jiUd6E9RFW_ylpc9H4t0bEr-pac1sExpq5n8tI9Vyaz0E1M/s320/DSC_0150.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629490270960533378" /></a><br /><br />All the first time attendees got to walk across the stage and here's Christel:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbOvLdtutAlA1-BfKKrn0P2Be7_TGHadmwyiHsFrE9mJGmJFEui0rfu64e0AKSAxLKUDMuTs1DtQf6yjTAoRFSDXr3_EngHtCZ1jck1FzKJxsVIkXLYLT5yky9j3u4JsJRwtQxoH48JPJ/s1600/DSC_0156.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbOvLdtutAlA1-BfKKrn0P2Be7_TGHadmwyiHsFrE9mJGmJFEui0rfu64e0AKSAxLKUDMuTs1DtQf6yjTAoRFSDXr3_EngHtCZ1jck1FzKJxsVIkXLYLT5yky9j3u4JsJRwtQxoH48JPJ/s320/DSC_0156.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629492634665512610" /></a><br /><br />Anyone who recruited also got to walk, and here's Heidi, Maureen, Julie and Maria:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSO2PaXH-BTyYy4hJiJ7MGKy69F2T6dj68niLo4VkwUJNTxBvqKE3l3IIIYwaierJz-FACHQHFVCpUm2hrI8bzuqdm1Tha7bgC4q2Y5CgeFHH7Zzf-erlnSFWUGv_I7eYuoubvusw1SExA/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSO2PaXH-BTyYy4hJiJ7MGKy69F2T6dj68niLo4VkwUJNTxBvqKE3l3IIIYwaierJz-FACHQHFVCpUm2hrI8bzuqdm1Tha7bgC4q2Y5CgeFHH7Zzf-erlnSFWUGv_I7eYuoubvusw1SExA/s320/DSC_0164.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629494108188741442" /></a><br /><br />Look how cute Heidi and her mom Maureen are:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWNS-Kgvh7ZutThrPaa0bP6IvXyeLPDqx6fIsaCbl2t39qPVn37JAxEAcmrhbgDeoWqFwQ58o2Gw9kzClS18mn2DyDs0V18VNovIOq1bsHPeuEVHTvfGr_ku0rGx_6lsnDxpcQdQ0ZmQi/s1600/DSC_0211.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWNS-Kgvh7ZutThrPaa0bP6IvXyeLPDqx6fIsaCbl2t39qPVn37JAxEAcmrhbgDeoWqFwQ58o2Gw9kzClS18mn2DyDs0V18VNovIOq1bsHPeuEVHTvfGr_ku0rGx_6lsnDxpcQdQ0ZmQi/s320/DSC_0211.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629496089433528994" /></a><br />This was at awards night. Way to go Heidi.... you so deserve to be an Artisan Award Winner!<br /><br />Here is Heidi on Main Stage with the other winners.... doesn't she look great up there?!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_a1H_ZLAELNragczzQ1mvYqmuwZBYlt5eeXvfck2Z2kj2nhqAZg-lDHM2kwfovmW8b-_grBVyrhYHoyC84nmw5gEp95ErfdMrOxQ2wJHSkWNOFQSiyvMMIWHVYyaHu66jY3RlJ5x7T0a/s1600/DSC_0235.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_a1H_ZLAELNragczzQ1mvYqmuwZBYlt5eeXvfck2Z2kj2nhqAZg-lDHM2kwfovmW8b-_grBVyrhYHoyC84nmw5gEp95ErfdMrOxQ2wJHSkWNOFQSiyvMMIWHVYyaHu66jY3RlJ5x7T0a/s320/DSC_0235.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629498490318779394" /></a><br />Tomorrow I will get a picture of Heidi's display so you can see her winning entry.<br /><br />Lastly, a photo of the gifts I made (in the hotel room) for my convention buddies:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihDEcpp6y8fUQnA6k56dFXl7ooIASsBODF5rWnrTwI18NnmuwW0NsHHqprhQCsFlTe_FeMal7HqW-VFc0mbpJL0w4adgKhVdDx8HimvWkx41ALr7XTOvfr4q9hdw-oTtg0qu28gJNNJhb/s1600/convention+buddy+gift.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihDEcpp6y8fUQnA6k56dFXl7ooIASsBODF5rWnrTwI18NnmuwW0NsHHqprhQCsFlTe_FeMal7HqW-VFc0mbpJL0w4adgKhVdDx8HimvWkx41ALr7XTOvfr4q9hdw-oTtg0qu28gJNNJhb/s320/convention+buddy+gift.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629488750789092242" /></a><br />Maybe my new nickname should be "last minute girl!"<br /><br />I can't wait to share more convention highlights with you, but for now I'll say good-bye. It's late and I need my beauty sleep!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-28620223769683701592011-07-06T19:13:00.000-07:002011-07-06T19:33:21.839-07:00Dazzling DasherI am so glad "Dasher" got to stick around for another catalog year... he is one of my most favorite single stamps! I'm calling him "Dazzling Dasher" because as you can tell by the photo I took a glitter pen to his antlers..... <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiTaZadiebZMNTzQyFw07P_WiKxGjISMBKjkhDFNbHVhc9RwtyFg9909W56eL9ModU28GIczPppxird-6pJvKj3yspMP5aD6mU9NY8NxzipOjkoHbEpSRCrWgmaizau8ODKWtpMXh33S3/s1600/dazzling+dasher.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiTaZadiebZMNTzQyFw07P_WiKxGjISMBKjkhDFNbHVhc9RwtyFg9909W56eL9ModU28GIczPppxird-6pJvKj3yspMP5aD6mU9NY8NxzipOjkoHbEpSRCrWgmaizau8ODKWtpMXh33S3/s320/dazzling+dasher.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626428073214913186" /></a><br /><br />I hope you like this first installment of my <span style="font-weight:bold;">Christmas in July card posts!</span><br /><br />Here's what I used:<br />Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler<br />Stamp sets: Dasher, Teeny Tiny Wishes<br />Ink: Cherry cobbler<br />Ribbon: Victoria 5/8"<br />Other: Retired DSP, Word Window Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Glitter pen (not from Stampin Up)<br /><br />If you would like to purchase the supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin Up site <a href="http://thecardkitchenpantry.stampinup.net">HERE</a> and then clicking on the "shop now" button<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back tomorrow for another Christmas card post!<br /><br />Happy Stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-89898376788330477812011-07-04T10:42:00.000-07:002011-07-04T10:57:25.234-07:00"Almost" Christmas in July...So I am getting ready to start posting this year's cards for my "Christmas In July" but before I do I wanted to get your opinion... I was thinking about using this photo of my kids for my Christmas card this year, what do you think?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2dWXp_qbkI72G8rlofv3htJGFkAcs-oL_CW5-UMSTQ_1_tJMUXcOrxfe1zok_lmEsR7adOQQ2hdxv1-KJEs_yf3ES-mLsELv_uQ5DDI0PlCROFTnuAJFKE3cbMbhBkl1kHhzVKlhAFq7/s1600/P1040768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2dWXp_qbkI72G8rlofv3htJGFkAcs-oL_CW5-UMSTQ_1_tJMUXcOrxfe1zok_lmEsR7adOQQ2hdxv1-KJEs_yf3ES-mLsELv_uQ5DDI0PlCROFTnuAJFKE3cbMbhBkl1kHhzVKlhAFq7/s320/P1040768.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625556374526277186" /></a><br /><br />"FELIZ NAVIDAD!"<br /><br />We just returned from our family vacation in Play Del Carmen, Mexico and this picture shows the kids having fun playing dress up in one of the gift shops!<br /><br />Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the REAL start of my "Christmas in July!"<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by:)Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-40518929436278081522011-07-01T21:48:00.000-07:002011-07-01T22:09:54.965-07:00It's here! It's here! Finally, It's here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSv13HC8m9j4229_UJuTVjd60gDr87UVZx8ZAgSh82phTOTkDIEjrdP0MRPyMO8DWDObhelAOmmqNiStgdkyJPP1iLloGPKXazwja3O5gllDY6zxpcQaMXeCR6-CCALuSCS-dh7mA0YUs/s1600/2011-2012+catalog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSv13HC8m9j4229_UJuTVjd60gDr87UVZx8ZAgSh82phTOTkDIEjrdP0MRPyMO8DWDObhelAOmmqNiStgdkyJPP1iLloGPKXazwja3O5gllDY6zxpcQaMXeCR6-CCALuSCS-dh7mA0YUs/s320/2011-2012+catalog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624617699717418226" /></a><br />Yes, the new catalog is finally here and I am just a little excited. Okay, that's a lie..... I'm SUPER DUPER excited! I received it a while ago, but couldn't order any of the new products until today. I didn't go too crazy though. Just a couple packs of the new Designer Series Paper, a spool or two of the new ribbons, a few single stamps, a couple of new birthday stamp sets, a new sizzix die, a new punch, some new builder wheels, a small assortment of Christmas stamps and accessories..... okay, so maybe I went a little crazier than I thought! I HAD to do it. I am getting set up for this years "Christmas in July" blog posting event AND I need to make my swaps for convention.<br /><br />Speaking of this year's "Christmas in July," I am planning the first post for Tuesday, July 5th, so stay tuned.....<br /><br />I'm not sure how many samples I will have time to make but I am hoping for a dozen!<br /><br />Hey, If you want to check out all the new product, you can do so by clicking on the picture of the catalog to the left (in my sidebar)<br /><br />Happy 4th of July everyone!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-20491872085882910032011-03-16T08:39:00.000-07:002011-03-16T09:01:25.731-07:00St. Patty's Day BirthdayWell, it's been about a month so I guess that means it's time for another post! That seems to be my MO doesn't it? I mean to post more often, but life with three kids and a husband who works out of state keeps me busy doing lots of other things! That's why I LOVE it when someone asks me to create a special card for them..... it's an excuse to put things on hold and stamp! My friend Cathy has a daughter in my son's class and since her birthday is near St. Patrick's day she asked me to come up with a themed birthday card for her. Let me know what you think:<br /><br />This first one is from a retired SU set called "Pinch Proof." It was a bit tricky because I had to color on the stamp itself as I wanted the leprechaun to have a red beard and a green suit. I don't know where the shamrock paper is from... I've probably had it for years. My kids are involved in Irish dancing and so whenever I see Irish themed scrapbook paper I buy it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGMkH-C6ia6FBXBlw1-B_qKRZYdHSkTy5STQi6gN1XIV05Fw6YCbp4km85ZPv68BSlMgZexSRTNEVJbvM0lJbV_BoKdCGIe-7shVDyPoIAvHJmshtdh2uZTWAp84-Eu8lKoEOLJPrYhyphenhyphenG/s1600/shamrock+bday+leprechaun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGMkH-C6ia6FBXBlw1-B_qKRZYdHSkTy5STQi6gN1XIV05Fw6YCbp4km85ZPv68BSlMgZexSRTNEVJbvM0lJbV_BoKdCGIe-7shVDyPoIAvHJmshtdh2uZTWAp84-Eu8lKoEOLJPrYhyphenhyphenG/s320/shamrock+bday+leprechaun.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584704064972322034" /></a><br /><br />This next one is made using the new SU cupcake punch.... I LOVE this punch and it makes cards come together super quick!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSJ_LFd5mQ3KcIwdIGxJMFmTQr6f2palaasATdS49pOF8uR-d3na97fo-2KvK-3iPxoTAhozBrrzUc2R3ddC414HAAbBhxQIiQPx-Z16G2m6PD9J28cwIBGJCJ5f0Ci6BusbycFVrUbP3/s1600/shamrock+bday+cupcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSJ_LFd5mQ3KcIwdIGxJMFmTQr6f2palaasATdS49pOF8uR-d3na97fo-2KvK-3iPxoTAhozBrrzUc2R3ddC414HAAbBhxQIiQPx-Z16G2m6PD9J28cwIBGJCJ5f0Ci6BusbycFVrUbP3/s320/shamrock+bday+cupcake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584705759954070530" /></a><br /><br />This last one is my favorite. But you probably guessed that when you saw it was from the SU "Greeting Card Kids" stamp set, huh?! (remember how many Christmas cards I made with this set!) I cut a slit by her hand, made a little four leaf clover and slid it under the slit to hide heart... pretty clever don't you think?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO3yjLo5g1f5IcWCDzW1rR816d0_0qVwT2WPlzSzqPxtvkZsP0_mCvvhcjSRLnc_hiOpV8Qb4O2kYtqgD9h9MU1MF3DSN675F-fhEoI8U0VzWi3e2QMsQoSEBw5-aT600uMy8xxy83puf/s1600/shamrock+bday+girl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO3yjLo5g1f5IcWCDzW1rR816d0_0qVwT2WPlzSzqPxtvkZsP0_mCvvhcjSRLnc_hiOpV8Qb4O2kYtqgD9h9MU1MF3DSN675F-fhEoI8U0VzWi3e2QMsQoSEBw5-aT600uMy8xxy83puf/s320/shamrock+bday+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584706226112440402" /></a><br /><br />Hopefully it won't be another month before I post again, but I make no promises. Especially this week when my kids have several Irish dance performances. If I can remember I'll try to post a picture of them... they look fabulous all decked out in their costumes!<br /><br />Until next time.....<br /><br />Happy Stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-74242541247021064272011-02-15T09:58:00.000-08:002011-02-15T10:36:19.768-08:00Classroom Treats & A GIANT mess!Before I show you the picture of the classroom treats my kids made, I wanted to show you a picture of the one MY friend made:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDF4a-BaI0F3bguz8LgVQ-XlSrP5inYTXz5HgkTqu2a-JEi1D9WZHWgrtQu2FUCrRWr8weFefqlZAO8JD6WP3pxVbP3_X1TfEiVkMswZ0KgeEQkFyxEutKO75YMX7aj7I4bbtHzr1dgYm4/s1600/Valentine+Best+Fishes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDF4a-BaI0F3bguz8LgVQ-XlSrP5inYTXz5HgkTqu2a-JEi1D9WZHWgrtQu2FUCrRWr8weFefqlZAO8JD6WP3pxVbP3_X1TfEiVkMswZ0KgeEQkFyxEutKO75YMX7aj7I4bbtHzr1dgYm4/s320/Valentine+Best+Fishes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573982536907175186" /></a><br />It turned out to be my favorite! This one came from my friend Michelle. She makes beautiful beaded jewelry. She called me one day and asked if she could borrow a fish stamp to make tags for the treats she was making for her son's class. I said "sure! come on over" and she did. But there was one small problem..... out of the many 1000's of stamps I have, I didn't have one single fish stamp! But then I remembered seeing the ornament punch used to make a fish so I grabbed that off my wall and brought it to her. I didn't have a sample to show her and I had never made one, but for Michelle I knew it wouldn't be a problem. When I handed her the punch she saw the fish right away and turned it sideways! Then she went to town and created the most adorable Valentine tag.... not at all "girly" and just perfect for her son's class! She brought me one of the finished treats and lucky for you I remembered to take a picture of it before my son ate it! In case you're wondering.... it's a chocolate covered Oreo... and YES, she piped on the seaweed and added the edible pearl bubbles! See... I told you she was creative!!!<br /><br />Now, here is a picture of the Valentines that my kids made:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPWC-wNCLAQJj0DaNCb0o5I-ZPe2XfJzJ7rmee7CchOYQM_G16rswXDw_1qnj3rTFNZ4cNzitHJq7Cggp4QFIaVFCApzbTNlB2v9_L1D7yFrXcdt-UhgfDpe40Y7Im3K52eCR2QTtEEeL/s1600/classroom+treats.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPWC-wNCLAQJj0DaNCb0o5I-ZPe2XfJzJ7rmee7CchOYQM_G16rswXDw_1qnj3rTFNZ4cNzitHJq7Cggp4QFIaVFCApzbTNlB2v9_L1D7yFrXcdt-UhgfDpe40Y7Im3K52eCR2QTtEEeL/s320/classroom+treats.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573977783961799266" /></a><br />Their friends came over to work on Valentines too. It never ceases to amaze me how creative kids can get when you let them have the freedom to experiment! All I did was make a sample or two so they could have a little inspiration. I put out different colored cardstock, extra scrapbook paper, scraps of this 'n that, some glitter (gotta have glitter), a few assorted punches, glue, glue dots, tape, scissors, ribbon, pearls, etc. Well, let's be honest here.... I pretty much threw everything but the kitchen sink at those poor kids!!! They barely had enough room to work! Check out this mess:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7oGUPSrSDhKaewfPrJlP8ms7EZBBUdJsMZ2008V7NDcn5GzS_Blj-OktPQsOu-hnVHe22XO1jBYfoGvEqhs-QTZ9XQMBvKYmk5RW_L7Y0xp1ZexDLCUwkmOVJ6kL3Fp0zH3u43yIs8Lz/s1600/Valentine+mess.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7oGUPSrSDhKaewfPrJlP8ms7EZBBUdJsMZ2008V7NDcn5GzS_Blj-OktPQsOu-hnVHe22XO1jBYfoGvEqhs-QTZ9XQMBvKYmk5RW_L7Y0xp1ZexDLCUwkmOVJ6kL3Fp0zH3u43yIs8Lz/s320/Valentine+mess.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573979350393999858" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!<br />~TheresaTheresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-87135832530464583722011-02-14T14:20:00.001-08:002011-02-14T15:04:27.591-08:00LOVE bannerWell, Valentine's day is finally here and it's time to show you what we made at stamp club earlier this month....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7Xd7dtTxc9o-N6zNvhyphenhyphenNgZHZ8ziwLOygl_jNn8KKXTtvwCjoQ1VYUqxoxN2eN7MTooXsOLufCWDkjahyNVpW1Kfhxxy7RZG97_2bZHA7uUWeiXGt21okKx8SPXZhAkyslLVkX4Ko3-U2/s1600/LOVE+banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7Xd7dtTxc9o-N6zNvhyphenhyphenNgZHZ8ziwLOygl_jNn8KKXTtvwCjoQ1VYUqxoxN2eN7MTooXsOLufCWDkjahyNVpW1Kfhxxy7RZG97_2bZHA7uUWeiXGt21okKx8SPXZhAkyslLVkX4Ko3-U2/s320/LOVE+banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573673955347344850" /></a><br /><br />It's not the greatest picture, I know, but can you see how incredibly cute it is? I LOVE Valentine's day! Not for the romance or chocolate or even presents! Nope, I love it for it's "Pinkness" (Is that a word?) Well you know what I mean. I love pink. It's the greatest color in the universe! I wouldn't dare post a picture of me right now (I just came from the gym) but even my workout gear has pink in it. It's a t-shirt my husband bought me for Christmas from Victoria's Secret. (a store I love not for the bras and panties... even though they are quite nice... but for the "pinkness" of it!) Anyway, on this particular t-shirt there is a giant heart made of silver sequins! You can see me coming from a mile away! But I digress... back to the Love Banner!<br /><br />I let the girls choose whatever backround papers they wanted and all sorts of little embellishments were set out so they could play with them and make their banners unique! In these photos you can see the details that finish it off so nicely:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQijSWGouVxBEYyDl-bLHykjyvvJSWAMUGADclL_QFv8aT8_izTa3v7wmLIh9kl35VK4SKClTaD7fLMFOuaVIeXrdWmmecwReqHxxZejSifvrA_sA_divBU01c1VPJs3uWfG5u1k3obxo-/s1600/L.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQijSWGouVxBEYyDl-bLHykjyvvJSWAMUGADclL_QFv8aT8_izTa3v7wmLIh9kl35VK4SKClTaD7fLMFOuaVIeXrdWmmecwReqHxxZejSifvrA_sA_divBU01c1VPJs3uWfG5u1k3obxo-/s320/L.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573676149822223906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTezb8xFiaXfjycWhVZUp54SeQvhNkThTZwvmv4mmIcEawsW9LsgMni0nvdROH8HSEdMP0DaIkJfgLQzXtNkwoS8v3VlNs-4BpsouvvqJbHa2DrY4-dpzYLXDfmpfm2TnRVxnz6ASF9GL/s1600/O.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTezb8xFiaXfjycWhVZUp54SeQvhNkThTZwvmv4mmIcEawsW9LsgMni0nvdROH8HSEdMP0DaIkJfgLQzXtNkwoS8v3VlNs-4BpsouvvqJbHa2DrY4-dpzYLXDfmpfm2TnRVxnz6ASF9GL/s320/O.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573676484634935346" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1pY4UazSzWEkhW8i5zr1eI9Au4FX0ZvDAU6FqUnX41dSTw8JosIdRbXGskh27d8ClWFqOonIY-cWJ_0Oq9uTojf20inIWKjB0Q4AefTZAFYh-Bdh6oQz84sDf57iHoxQXM4dGz6lu7GL/s1600/V.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1pY4UazSzWEkhW8i5zr1eI9Au4FX0ZvDAU6FqUnX41dSTw8JosIdRbXGskh27d8ClWFqOonIY-cWJ_0Oq9uTojf20inIWKjB0Q4AefTZAFYh-Bdh6oQz84sDf57iHoxQXM4dGz6lu7GL/s320/V.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573676713344575778" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdetyqPAg2wGT3Prcnl_qLpaH_BhLDAfjOZr0yQbjn2XKSAhF_7klkTNYVGSmuYCoXdxeAcDdDIz6Xt5A6Jeued9DhgE1yjk6RUcL9rAL2MRGOfaPg-3_1gfoX8uPGXmMwtuh8bL_C1P1U/s1600/E.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdetyqPAg2wGT3Prcnl_qLpaH_BhLDAfjOZr0yQbjn2XKSAhF_7klkTNYVGSmuYCoXdxeAcDdDIz6Xt5A6Jeued9DhgE1yjk6RUcL9rAL2MRGOfaPg-3_1gfoX8uPGXmMwtuh8bL_C1P1U/s320/E.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573676932458227346" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNgd-lHWVCrQcVAPAafDv6TzVFHO_xyWU_PXIy_SE7vCZLz0TY8n1iT2vavCvjg_Vkwxv0zIIUbIncUEqjbs-4bCORPOUmhbJu7g0cKtpEA-BTkouXgYbUsl3DE9PqkxIrHU35kBSCBNA/s1600/HEART.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNgd-lHWVCrQcVAPAafDv6TzVFHO_xyWU_PXIy_SE7vCZLz0TY8n1iT2vavCvjg_Vkwxv0zIIUbIncUEqjbs-4bCORPOUmhbJu7g0cKtpEA-BTkouXgYbUsl3DE9PqkxIrHU35kBSCBNA/s320/HEART.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573677170073377506" /></a><br /><br />Are you ooohhhing and aawwwwing over that red glitter paper? It's brand new from Stampin Up! I have purchased three packs already! Now only if they made it in pink!!! To get your hands on some, just head over to my Stampin Up website by clicking on the logo in my side bar. <br /><br />The kids worked on Valentines for their classmates over the weekend. I'll post pictures of what they did tomorrow. Until then, have a "Pinkalicious" day!<br /><br />~TheresaTheresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-53061381256629948112011-02-03T17:47:00.000-08:002011-02-03T18:14:04.778-08:00Teacher Appreciation Day!Today was "Teacher Appreciation Day" at my kids' school and each student was asked to write a note of appreciation to their teacher. Now I don't know about you, but I don't really have a whole lot of teacher themed stamps in my collection. However, I do have this super cute "Kid" themed stamp set that I got from Stampin Up in 1999!!! I have used this set MANY times and I still love it! Here are a few of the cards I made:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6irfSTdD6KzB_1MeJqHMh6BUyCRxTruqrKKBBgAN0xTob01hDJv-6MrlYlQkK19PIiU2I_c-byEIfdUN9ROo15f50-5UysHbcKQXAI5RM2NOISJ8h7k8hsdh3sG18BAZSRFi6pumZgcT/s1600/many+thanks+teacher+from+boy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6irfSTdD6KzB_1MeJqHMh6BUyCRxTruqrKKBBgAN0xTob01hDJv-6MrlYlQkK19PIiU2I_c-byEIfdUN9ROo15f50-5UysHbcKQXAI5RM2NOISJ8h7k8hsdh3sG18BAZSRFi6pumZgcT/s320/many+thanks+teacher+from+boy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569649525997460802" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO2-9WFHuzScbC_6oY6LT3cak-rJOFq-FFdF2RnkTW6-3T-Dr19Vvgb-7lG4n0VzwJOBl9wrGUwaABNFo7T_UcXLyEHdY0TQv9gKvKv1-PqT9HXHHHL1ZX5Z4lgfl3JanvNHdbxiH5rbe/s1600/Teacher+Thank+You+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO2-9WFHuzScbC_6oY6LT3cak-rJOFq-FFdF2RnkTW6-3T-Dr19Vvgb-7lG4n0VzwJOBl9wrGUwaABNFo7T_UcXLyEHdY0TQv9gKvKv1-PqT9HXHHHL1ZX5Z4lgfl3JanvNHdbxiH5rbe/s320/Teacher+Thank+You+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569649938571205922" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-hx6UbblGpkLGiYlt_gJyBCWOjnltQIM9N7NEHy4_YfsduJiQAgkQyGO-CD40Zv4L1Wg45dZWgxOZljOi0YVImzJuOfe0ZYeTFzGJareh7W3Jwj8S5nux1OZ6ClcBnKeH1LfsaCnM1LD/s1600/Wonderful+Teacher.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-hx6UbblGpkLGiYlt_gJyBCWOjnltQIM9N7NEHy4_YfsduJiQAgkQyGO-CD40Zv4L1Wg45dZWgxOZljOi0YVImzJuOfe0ZYeTFzGJareh7W3Jwj8S5nux1OZ6ClcBnKeH1LfsaCnM1LD/s320/Wonderful+Teacher.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569648822720085538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsOOxNyZLtFMrnZr2Hnp77Zvqfd-8fzYWm8gVmZMPo-Y3rhO1rwWSjJ6ylrfZyYsRAwKcNiky0f-4iQDbakwzUkQO14dEJX8FiHUVXDplvSJdop_oYHfDJsI0NgE65SsQLBsBZZKi8hqb/s1600/A+teacher+affects+eternity....jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsOOxNyZLtFMrnZr2Hnp77Zvqfd-8fzYWm8gVmZMPo-Y3rhO1rwWSjJ6ylrfZyYsRAwKcNiky0f-4iQDbakwzUkQO14dEJX8FiHUVXDplvSJdop_oYHfDJsI0NgE65SsQLBsBZZKi8hqb/s320/A+teacher+affects+eternity....jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569649237692141170" /></a><br /><br />Tomorrow I will begin posting the Valentine cards we made at my February stamp club get together. But for now I've got to go and prep about 100 valentines... my kids are out early tomorrow and I promised them they could stamp their classroom valentines as soon as they get home! YIKES! What was I thinking???<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-51589551031811218402011-01-31T22:29:00.000-08:002011-01-31T23:01:43.255-08:00Blogger Award.... for moi?????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJTrLNmH7e6gv82rY0aD5YNJDe2i_R9GURRWHFdE0R4qfLK5agE_hv_VWiRkw-sohEFgdsY3Rx4bbU1LgWWax6taclt3Bo_LHjGSJ7H2HWcUiQDbwb8hPzXnJWtfiB6HVRqrQUsosyphx/s1600/stylishbloggeraward1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJTrLNmH7e6gv82rY0aD5YNJDe2i_R9GURRWHFdE0R4qfLK5agE_hv_VWiRkw-sohEFgdsY3Rx4bbU1LgWWax6taclt3Bo_LHjGSJ7H2HWcUiQDbwb8hPzXnJWtfiB6HVRqrQUsosyphx/s320/stylishbloggeraward1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568605889622424354" /></a><br /><br />A great big thank you to the leader of our group of Stampin Up demonstrators..."The Crazy Stamping Ladies"..... Maureen! Can you believe she sent me a blogger award? Now I really have to live up to it and start posting more often! So in order to accept the award I have to tell 8 random things about myself.... <br /><br />1. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 19 years.<br />2. I have 3 fantastic kids who love stamping as much as I do!<br />3. I LOVE to bake and HATE to cook.<br />4. I listen to country music & always sing to the radio even if I don't really know the words.<br />5. I love reality TV... especially The Amazing Race, American Idol & So You Think You Can Dance.<br />6. I eat popcorn nearly every single day.<br />7. I decided to try Irish dancing as an adult, fell in love with it and even did a few competitions before I tore my plantar facia (for the second time) and ended up quitting.<br />8. If I could only have one candy for the rest of my life it would have to be plain M&M's.<br /><br />So there you have it... some random info about me!<br /><br />And now I would like to nominate my dear friend Christy, owner of "1 Creative Bug" to receive the Stylish Blogger Award! Be sure to check her out <a href="http://www.1creativebug.blogspot.com/">here.</a> She is an amazing scrapbooker with tons of great ideas!<br /><br />And since I now have to live up to an award, I will definitely be posting more often. In fact, here is one of the cards we made at my monthly stamp club meeting:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheZRBcNMMjP21_I3no8UULmCTYFsZIQ2es8TQ4yXjm-p691R9HtDU7Kbyqc4WOVHDTQRTz8erlOVJatsgEcPrAb8YycCUJN2ypofofqxFlD7oEvi9uLr8SQh3I23ze_Zaa5b0VUlJ-d-h/s1600/take+a+spin+bday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheZRBcNMMjP21_I3no8UULmCTYFsZIQ2es8TQ4yXjm-p691R9HtDU7Kbyqc4WOVHDTQRTz8erlOVJatsgEcPrAb8YycCUJN2ypofofqxFlD7oEvi9uLr8SQh3I23ze_Zaa5b0VUlJ-d-h/s320/take+a+spin+bday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568611678402754322" /></a><br /><br />This card uses the new "Take A Spin" stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Isn't it fun?<br />I'm having the group over again tomorrow for the Feb. meeting.... be sure to check back if you want to see what we make!<br /><br />Happy Stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-70240207480774627482010-12-18T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-18T07:00:00.599-08:00Christmas Card No. 7 "Another Greeting Card Kid!"Can you believe Christmas is only a week away? Are you ready for it? I can't wait! I only have a few more gifts to get and then I get to spend next week baking and just enjoying time with my kids and my husband! He's working from home and it will be so nice to have him around. We plan on going Christmas caroling, decorating gingerbread houses, delivering our cookie platters to friends and neighbors, playing games, and planning the festivities for the company that's coming to spend Christmas day at our house! It's also my oldest Daughter's birthday on December 25th so we make an extra effort to plan special birthday activities with her in mind!<br /><br />Here's a quick look at another card I made using the "Greeting Card Kids" stamp set:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6EAqY7TDwfi5d9tSnxJ22zThYwFQgfvkCRi6IUZl7ayaV1l-KYsmnfCmiDiqSI3Hpxc8Wwdr8M7PWhg684ZlkNTZK5zdyYDycRhh2n7rQwYAAOya3C7h1fYFvTdtzkJOGGZPAzAcrPZK/s1600/greeting+card+kid+w%253Asnowflake+background.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6EAqY7TDwfi5d9tSnxJ22zThYwFQgfvkCRi6IUZl7ayaV1l-KYsmnfCmiDiqSI3Hpxc8Wwdr8M7PWhg684ZlkNTZK5zdyYDycRhh2n7rQwYAAOya3C7h1fYFvTdtzkJOGGZPAzAcrPZK/s320/greeting+card+kid+w%253Asnowflake+background.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550666981594644370" /></a> <br /><br />Blue and red aren't colors I normally use together (Unless it's patriotic), but in this case I think the color palette lends itself to the whimsy of this set. The silver ruffle ribbon is a great addition too. I can't remember where I got it..... but I can tell you that I've had it in my craft room since before I had kids so it's at least 14 years old.... probably closer to 20! Anyway, I hope you enjoy today's card.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-19158442258214654082010-12-17T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-17T07:00:00.336-08:00Christmas Card No. 6 "JOY"Here is a very simple card to make and mass produce. Start by stamping the letters "J," "O," and "Y" all over a piece of cardstock. Then punch out with desired size circle punch. Go one size larger and punch out a bunch of circles in desired color for backing. Pick some fun and festive Designer Series Paper (I used a retired one from Stampin Up!) Add a scalloped edge piece, some ribbon and you're done!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-AfQ18chMweiJ57FK0m7lIkT1wHVed7-fKNABYrWmN_N6Y5dESXhgTDFG1nycsNVXcrs8MZ3910xySco1t54LiP-couliQxfKN8wLLTB2QeRWT5qTGJLaESDkBWfgDp1ZJg_TTPwLmms/s1600/JOY+for+Christmas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-AfQ18chMweiJ57FK0m7lIkT1wHVed7-fKNABYrWmN_N6Y5dESXhgTDFG1nycsNVXcrs8MZ3910xySco1t54LiP-couliQxfKN8wLLTB2QeRWT5qTGJLaESDkBWfgDp1ZJg_TTPwLmms/s320/JOY+for+Christmas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550660842971371266" /></a><br /><br />See.... easy peasy lemon squeezy!<br /><br />Sorry for the short post today... my kids are out at noon and I have lots to do before I go to pick them up!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-7298448324689063192010-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-16T07:00:02.268-08:00Vellum Tealight TreeEarlier this month Maureen held a holiday party for her entire downline. It was so much fun and in addition to the great food and drink, we exchanged gifts to reveal our secret stamping sisters and did a "make & take." This is what we made:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP_le2xOq-r-E1v5ScowrKOYN9IWhHVzflDpTqkjzWPPEVoZO7ll49XsD_PNv02vy72u2ASHVMYpzuyvxrKvI17buB9fdNavtCHZI6sjllnUvKi9xNHjZSDxvp3SBX6Eg3fWk_4H_c_3_/s1600/tealight+vellum+tree.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHP_le2xOq-r-E1v5ScowrKOYN9IWhHVzflDpTqkjzWPPEVoZO7ll49XsD_PNv02vy72u2ASHVMYpzuyvxrKvI17buB9fdNavtCHZI6sjllnUvKi9xNHjZSDxvp3SBX6Eg3fWk_4H_c_3_/s320/tealight+vellum+tree.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550652758967329106" /></a><br /><br />There was a cone shaped template that we traced onto vellum and then embossed with gold swirls. After assembling the tree we got to embellish our trees with pearls and attach a star at the top. The base is a small box with a hole in the center that holds the battery operated tealight.<br /><br />Wouln't it be great if there was a cone shaped sizzix die? It sure would save time not having to trace and cut. Well...... guess what???? THERE IS SUCH A DIE! And it will be available starting January 4th in the new Stampin Up! Mini Catalog... "Occasions"<br /><br />As a demonstrator I get to order items before they become available to the general public (one of the MANY benefits of being a Stampin Up! demonstrator!) So of course I ordered that die right away, and let me just say I am LOVING it! The first project I'm doing is 80 Christmas tree candy holders. All three of my kids are Irish dancers and every year the teacher holds a party in her garage for all the students. It is the highlight of the year... the kids pick "Secret Santas" in advance and then bring a gift. They also have to bring a boxed food item that is collected and then given to our local food bank. All the parents sign up to bring something and every year my friend and I bring the candy cups. A few years ago we decided to kick it up a notch and do something different. So instead of buying plastic cups and filling them with candy, we made three tiered snowmen and put different types of candy in each tier. There are more dancers going this year so we had to do something a little easier... "Cone Shaped Sizzix Die to the rescue!!!" As soon as we get them made I will post pictures so be sure to check back!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-73939734544419578152010-12-15T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-15T07:00:00.459-08:00Christmas Card No. 5 "Come to Bethlehem"I really love silhouette images. Not only are they super easy to stamp, but they look so classy and elegant too! I was very excited to add this set to my collection this year. I knew it would make a beautiful Christmas card, but I had a really hard time trying to come up with something. After several attempts (and too much wasted cardstock) I decided to ditch the traditional red and green color scheme and look what I came up with....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4o1pLSuOlTL34LS0W339IttfY0YhwwAz2TcTOP7mDDSLO996hZZUFBuHlki-rs8ppQX6yl5hhwyCxRWWoug6NRpo3CaesY53AJFfMZZCPW8m4sRHJy1C2Gl-Q8jAEKa4LHDlbKGy-DYpH/s1600/come+to+Bethlehem.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4o1pLSuOlTL34LS0W339IttfY0YhwwAz2TcTOP7mDDSLO996hZZUFBuHlki-rs8ppQX6yl5hhwyCxRWWoug6NRpo3CaesY53AJFfMZZCPW8m4sRHJy1C2Gl-Q8jAEKa4LHDlbKGy-DYpH/s320/come+to+Bethlehem.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550643538112090962" /></a><br /><br />See! Who says red and green are the only Christmas colors?!! <br />After making a dozen or so sample cards with red and green colors, images of Santa, reindeer and snowmen, glitter and ribbon embellishments..... I asked my 8 year old son which one he liked best. Well, this is the one he picked! Hope you like it as much as we do!<br /><br />Happy stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-58901566990329916792010-12-14T12:16:00.001-08:002010-12-14T13:01:29.887-08:00Christmas Card No. 4 "Peace on Earth"So here is card number 4. My friend Juliet asked me to make her Christmas cards this year and when I came across this card I knew she would like it. She LOVES the look of the embossed background! I completely cased this card from Laurie Zoellmer's blog. The only thing different is the sentiment (even though it is from the same set!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFU-_o9DVL9zZq6Iwg7kKy_LsHRIr01LNocbEf1cePdlMU5H4Uc9yeaIesrl3Dj6Jhs3CcsKfeg_L7YZfVYt9ASaPBkdnSnIUjWTNTDBTvho8E_OtqcNO0AOjoWRVk_30iJ99PKEmeBgoh/s1600/Peace+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFU-_o9DVL9zZq6Iwg7kKy_LsHRIr01LNocbEf1cePdlMU5H4Uc9yeaIesrl3Dj6Jhs3CcsKfeg_L7YZfVYt9ASaPBkdnSnIUjWTNTDBTvho8E_OtqcNO0AOjoWRVk_30iJ99PKEmeBgoh/s320/Peace+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550635388233696034" /></a><br /><br />All supplies from Stampin Up unless otherwise noted:<br />Stamp Set- "Peaceful Season" Hostess Set from Holiday Mini Catalog<br />Inks- Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Basic Black<br />Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake<br />Misc.- Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (LOVE THIS SUFF!!!)<br /><br />Don't forget... you can ONLY order products from the Holiday Mini until January 3! There are so many great sets this year I think I ordered almost all of them! If you'd like to order any of the items listed above just <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=216&dbwsdemoid=2039729/"><br />CLICK HERE</a> and you'll be directed to my Stampin Up! Website.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today. Come back soon to see more Christmas cards and also some great ideas for Holiday Treat Holders!<br /><br />Happy Stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-32840667087888784792010-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-09T08:00:02.091-08:00Christmas Card No.3Just a quick post today. I wanted to share another card I made with the Christmas Collage background stamp. I love the simplicity of monochromatic cards.... What do you think of this one? It's pretty flat and would be easy to mail since it is not heavily embellished! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLdxAgQl_ruXeNsTeqMFROcEfvlooSN4V7m-KD50IoNjxk5RgHOahhLHMWrprqowuauQJzRJsTzMbW-4kKXWSw_-8_sOmSt_2QZc5EOSH4yiiigyPsTASIWamMWEIIexDwOm9cXIhYt2s/s1600/red+snowflake+on+Christmas+Collage+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLdxAgQl_ruXeNsTeqMFROcEfvlooSN4V7m-KD50IoNjxk5RgHOahhLHMWrprqowuauQJzRJsTzMbW-4kKXWSw_-8_sOmSt_2QZc5EOSH4yiiigyPsTASIWamMWEIIexDwOm9cXIhYt2s/s320/red+snowflake+on+Christmas+Collage+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547843799289834450" /></a><br /><br />Sorry this post is so short today... Busy day... lots to do! I'll be back soon with another Christmas card.<br /><br />Happy stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-81099556780307405542010-12-08T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-08T08:00:07.714-08:00Christmas Card No. 2Thanks for stopping by again! Here is the second card I made using the awesome background stamp "Christmas Collage" from Stampin Up! I went a little more vintage this time around adding one of the images from the "Greeting Card Kids" stamp set. Did I tell you how MUCH I love that set? I think I might even be starting to enjoy water coloring!!! To get the vintage look I started with Very Vanilla cardstock. (Whisper White seemed too bright) I knew the black ink would be too harsh so I went for the Early Espresso which looks great on the Very Vanilla by the way! I sponged the edges with early espresso and also used the color spritzer tool to make it look a little more aged. After everything was colored in, I took a white gel pen to the hat, scarf and coat on the little girl. It helps it to stand out, don't you think? Anyway, This was the card we made at my monthly stamp club meeting. The ladies in my club really liked it and I hope you do too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7D986Lgk_KbjJX1H_44DRT4BGxdAbkxp3Ms9yTrljlYSkO1obiKwpoc6wUYURVYlnY_WBua8sElbb2k6NbW-Er8GNliYTALEgEuBVGDqlve3yZH8xkF1b1qolazyMwKBlTG31m-7PzHK/s1600/Christmas+Collage+with+Greeting+card+kid.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7D986Lgk_KbjJX1H_44DRT4BGxdAbkxp3Ms9yTrljlYSkO1obiKwpoc6wUYURVYlnY_WBua8sElbb2k6NbW-Er8GNliYTALEgEuBVGDqlve3yZH8xkF1b1qolazyMwKBlTG31m-7PzHK/s320/Christmas+Collage+with+Greeting+card+kid.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547832311554795858" /></a><br /><br />Stampin Up Supplies:<br />Stamp Sets- Christmas Collage, Greeting Card Kids, Bells & Boughs<br />Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler<br />Ink- Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Pink Pirouette<br />Other- Blush Blossom and Early Espresso Stampin Write Markers, White gel pen, Gold Waffle Paper, color spritzer tool<br /><br />If you want to see more samples with these sets come back to my blog in a few days... Or better yet, receive updates by email automatically! You can become a subscriber by clicking the link in the sidebar of my blog! I have two more samples with these sets, plus a few other Christmas cards to share as well as some Christmas projects! <br /><br />Happy Stamping!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-22952166613618100412010-12-07T08:00:00.001-08:002010-12-07T08:00:00.164-08:00Cutie Patootie!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9_hk6osfIkcVdu00YjfBBxcLw28oIWXeufr9jS6qZxOnU8RY1GDKtTG3pFO5BkIwTcwllVgNUo8nbSTV7MnfZiUPNn-mg-cyRUcvFxeUFeRyqxPr5m24uYkFBnoqvkpO42nhVsLtj0Ym/s1600/Greeting+Card+Kid+Halloween.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9_hk6osfIkcVdu00YjfBBxcLw28oIWXeufr9jS6qZxOnU8RY1GDKtTG3pFO5BkIwTcwllVgNUo8nbSTV7MnfZiUPNn-mg-cyRUcvFxeUFeRyqxPr5m24uYkFBnoqvkpO42nhVsLtj0Ym/s320/Greeting+Card+Kid+Halloween.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525356961144398146" /></a><br />Isn't she adorable? I got the "Greeting Card Kids" Stamp set a long time ago and colored this cute little witch just to test it out. I set it aside for several weeks and then right before Halloween I pulled it out and made this card. I'm not a big fan of water coloring but I do LOVE the way it looks! Maybe these will be the stamps to change my mind.... wait til you see the rest of the set. There is an image for Christmas, one for Valentine's Day and more! Last week I decided to try my hand at water coloring again and made a few different Christmas cards using this set. I'll be posting those ones soon so come back and visit my blog again!<br /><br />Happy Stamping!<br /><br /><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><div><a expr:name='data:post.title' expr:id='data:post.url' onmouseover='return addthis_open(this, "", this.id, this.name);' onmouseout='addthis_close()' onclick='return addthis_sendto()'><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js?pub=xa-4a77f37e7b9fd83f"></script></div><!-- AddThis Button END -->Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-10842170105426744572010-12-06T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-06T08:00:02.704-08:00Christmas Card No.1Here is the first Christmas card I want to share with you. It came together lickety split! I CASE'd it right out of the Holiday Mini Catalog from Stampin Up! The thing I love the most about our catalogs is that there are a ton of ideas and inspiration. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5INg0g1omTfjZmWE3RpiISaUvGBF_FIEtzHbZECJFequ240ppI9RAZWQx1gRi7tEijo3HpoNp2xapb-uriXl2uBPYr5iwPmpl6m4_JEksidTDlRYDtNc0xs16E0BnamOI_aU-YZRXHQv/s1600/Dec.+25+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5INg0g1omTfjZmWE3RpiISaUvGBF_FIEtzHbZECJFequ240ppI9RAZWQx1gRi7tEijo3HpoNp2xapb-uriXl2uBPYr5iwPmpl6m4_JEksidTDlRYDtNc0xs16E0BnamOI_aU-YZRXHQv/s320/Dec.+25+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547492240147651074" /></a><br /><br />The Christmas Collage background stamp is stamped on a Crumb Cake base with Soft Suede ink. I tore a piece of Riding Hood Red CS, added a piece of striped grosgrain ribbon, punched some various snowflakes, added some pearls and a rhinestone brad, some die cut numbers and voila!<br /><br />Hope you like it! <br />Check back soon for another card made with this awesome background stamp!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930751121708811796.post-77090614368428807692010-12-04T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-04T08:00:03.264-08:00Introducing.... Gidget!Yes, I know I haven't blogged in forever... GUILTY! But I have a very good reason. Meet Gidget:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8Dag66e3IsIXWNaRXbt_O9kJfgvMfzQ-haA81yI_yQl-MAzI1yCgmLsdbGmp1gjg-scHIpkP6AHotRkwNqvp6Ot_10YNrNKmNdSTt0Fu9fDTyJJgPdBfque_dbTVxt63PI5xxX4zI5lw/s1600/meet+Gidget.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8Dag66e3IsIXWNaRXbt_O9kJfgvMfzQ-haA81yI_yQl-MAzI1yCgmLsdbGmp1gjg-scHIpkP6AHotRkwNqvp6Ot_10YNrNKmNdSTt0Fu9fDTyJJgPdBfque_dbTVxt63PI5xxX4zI5lw/s320/meet+Gidget.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546618981805034738" /></a><br /><br />Isn't she just so adorable? In June we said goodbye to our beloved Maggie... a 16 year old Queensland Heeler beauty! My husband got her for me for Valentines day right after we bought our first house and I told him I wanted to have a baby! Maggie was the best dog in the world! She never had any health issues, she was super well mannered and got along with everyone... kids, dogs, you name it! She was a rescue dog who loved life. Although I never thought we would find another dog as great as she was, Gidget managed to work her way into our hearts immediately. She too is a rescue dog. There is something about those rescue dogs.. I think they know somethings up when they are placed in a shelter. When they get adopted I think they must sense that they are being "saved" and they are just so thankful... they are the best dogs! There are so many dogs out there looking for a forever home.... if you are thinking about getting a pet, please consider a shelter or rescue dog... they will love you to pieces! <br /><br />Here's a few more Gidget pics:<br /><br />She is a funny sleeper. She starts out all snuggled up and curled into a ball. then after a few minutes she ends up like this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCT8TnZR_8n1wru6WZSRSCSXoxRKqe5cCDbim7lzAMOyCen04MIY9SVu8gtg4TETQUCuRhc1jzWqTghsG_qaC6o8Fe6ueZ8x8UlZfqxFYaCGZ_oWgMrFhRIkr5OKkma50MoLPXBsGwe9eC/s1600/sleeping+Gidget.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCT8TnZR_8n1wru6WZSRSCSXoxRKqe5cCDbim7lzAMOyCen04MIY9SVu8gtg4TETQUCuRhc1jzWqTghsG_qaC6o8Fe6ueZ8x8UlZfqxFYaCGZ_oWgMrFhRIkr5OKkma50MoLPXBsGwe9eC/s320/sleeping+Gidget.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546623066439973650" /></a><br /><br />And here she is doing homework with the kids:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH49bNajsfcJmqgvYQnkhi0HkfTKeJCtGzTyEO6vjKgx4SV8bcWXcKTrp2O82wVHjCcXZ1pkEKEew7nrsiuHDijAeyU54hoHSHtB04-HC7-dTu7HcHAHALh7nRvmSwISn-nSNw0G83Pb3p/s1600/homework+Gidget.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH49bNajsfcJmqgvYQnkhi0HkfTKeJCtGzTyEO6vjKgx4SV8bcWXcKTrp2O82wVHjCcXZ1pkEKEew7nrsiuHDijAeyU54hoHSHtB04-HC7-dTu7HcHAHALh7nRvmSwISn-nSNw0G83Pb3p/s320/homework+Gidget.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546624541691078786" /></a><br /><br />We might try to do a funny Christmas photo this year if we can get her to cooperate... I'll keep you posted on that one!<br /><br />And now back to stamping... I've uploaded all the photos of the Christmas cards I've made this year and they are set to post over the next few days so be sure you check back soon. And don't forget you can automatically receive updates if you subscribe to my blog. Just click "subscribe" in the sidebar!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Theresa Niehoff<br> Stampin Up! Demonstratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04023049882884056136noreply@blogger.com0