Graduations ....

Proof ... I haven't just been vegetating!! (In case you thought I was)  

First Kerry's graduation from Castle High School

Kerry made us special thank you plaques ... :)

Then Caitlin's graduation from Swarthmore College

  Professor Schneider, her major and thesis advisor

Here's the proof!!! 

Stamp a Stack classes will start up again on July 29 and 31 ... email me if you want to come. I will be demo-ing at our annual Open House on July 30th ... details to follow!!

Hope to see you soon

Grad pictures - corrected - SENIOR pictures

Hey Stampers!
Hope you are all keeping busy with ink and paper ... today I actually managed to find some stamping time, AND helped Kerry with her senior pictures. I always call them grad pictures but that's wrong. These are her senior pictures. Kerry really likes stamping - she wants me to find her a demo so she can go to classes in college! It only seemed appropriate for us to jazz up the cardboard frames a bit.

Aren't they pretty? Very simple - Versamark ink, stamps from the Sweet Summer saleabration stamp set, clear embossing powder, heat gun and powder pal ... and you are ready! When you're done, sooooo elegant looking, don't you agree ?

Kerry's senior photograph was done by Nikki Jennifer Photography ... check her out if you are looking for an awesome natural light artist. We had a really difficult time chosing the picture to use ... they were all wonderful. Here's a link to Nikki's website. She's doing a sister session for Kerry and Caitlin while Caitlin is home for Kerry's graduation. I can't WAIT to see the end result. She's also doing prom photos for Kerry and her friends next week ... we love her work. Take a moment and look at her website - you'll even see a couple more pictures of Kerry!

http://www.nikkijenniferphotography.com/index2.php?v=v1#/home/

And while you are surfing the net, drop by my new ETSY store. I don't have much on there yet, but I will soon. Make it a favorite and stop by often. I will be adding more items as quickly as I can. You'll see lots of different things - fabric and paper. Hope you enjoy visiting and feel free to shop - email me if you are in Hawaii (on the windward side) and we can arrange to meet to avoid shipping charges.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/koolauhugs?ref=si_shop

Keep stamping! See you soon!

At Long Last!!

I know, I know, it's been SOOOOO Long since I posted anything! I'm sorry!! But you should know I have been busy in addition to the regular job, hopped a plane to Oregon for a scholarship competition for Kerry, did the taxes (blah) both personal and business!! Did the Fafsa for Kerry, completed 2 Yes 2 twin sized quilt tops and 2 more baby quilts (they were completed completed and given to the babies!!) ... had two classes for Feb and this month I'm doing 3 total ... so I promise - been busy!! So here's some proof of what's been happening ...

The car was FROZEN - covered in ice ... this was the morning we needed to DRIVE to Forest Grove. We made it safely ... carefully - first experience with driving on ice.

Kerry took lots of pictures - see the beautiful blue skies? COLD but pretty

This is where Kerry wants to be next year!

Here's quilt #1 for baby Satori ...

the front

the back

and a close up ... this was really cute baby boy fabric ... little zoo animals

Here are the cards from my February class ... if you didn't come you can see what you missed!

Here's the quilt for little Jax who just made one ... and he had a Dr Seuss birthday party on Dr Seuss's birthday .... and I just happened to have Dr Seuss fabric to make him a quilt.

close up - isn't this fabric cute cute cute?

And here are my March class photos ... we had tons of fun this weekend! Missed  you if you weren't able to make it ...

This is the version with the key



And this one has an antique brad

And this was a cute little money holder

Hopefully I will be able to post more goodies in the near future ... stay tuned. No card making classes for the next 3 months ... classes will start back up again in July or August ... but hopefully I will be able to send some blog updates with new things and even if you aren't in classes with me I hope you keep stampin!

Happy New Year

Hi Stampers!
Hope you all had a very peaceful and happy holiday season ... things were quiet at my house without Cait and yet noisy with the addition of Ryan (Kerry's sweetie) ... this is going to be an interesting year. 3 trips to the mainland, 2 graduations (3 if Andy (Cait's boyfriend) comes home to attend his .... so far 3 quilts to make ... my this is a year of 3 THREE three!! And what that means is there won't be quite as much time for making cards as I would normally ... but I promise, I will do as many classes as I can ... and post as well. I've been neglecting my posting ... last one was in NOVEMBER!! Oh my. much too long ago. Let me look for some pictures to share ... it was a fun craft fair season. Randi and I did 3 - Parker Methodist, Castle (of course) and Heeia. And we did well at all of them. We're learning what stuff will sell. This year I want to make more fabric things (I REALLY missed my Pfaff) and I'm starting already !!

Here's some shots of some of the CUTE things we were selling at the craft fairs ... we had a lot of fun!

Post it note holders

 Kelsey's cute little treat boxes

The very popular hand sanitizer boxes

Kelsey's flower gift card holders

 Randi's calendars

 cookie kits

Cocoa packets

Acrylic post it holders



problem "pill" cure alls

And a larger calendar ...

Hope to see you soon! Keep Stampin'

Starter Kit Promotion and MORE

Hi Stampers!! If you have EVER considered becoming a demonstrator ... NOW is the time. If you haven't thought about it ... NOW is the time to think seriously about becoming a member of my team ... you can make a little money at this - or JUST sign up for the discount ... either way works just fine... below you can see information from Stampin Up .. .but the details are ...


Get a 20% discount everyday. If S'Up! runs a promotion, you get the promotional price minus 20% - unreal huh? You get to see and buy everything BEFORE the general public. You can sell product to your friends to help meet the mimimum - which is ONLY $100 per month at list price. You can't go wrong.You don't have to ever sell anything or hold a class. You can attend demo only events - even if you are a hobbyist ... you have immediate access to the demo only Stampin Up website and alllllll the wonderful ideas and samples found there.

You will make and keep wonderful friends ... just like you are to me!!

Please contact me asap - this great offer is only good through the 30th - you can sign up directly on line through my website ... don't wait too long! What better Christmas present can you give yourself??? (Hint hint to your husband). The flyer is attached. Please contact me if you would like to sign up - I will give you the password to sign up and will send you the starter kit information - you can switch out the stamp sets and stuff so you get what YOU want!!

Don't miss out on the BEST deal this year!!

Simply Amazing!


Demonstrator Starter Kit for 50 percent off!

What do you call it when you get over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50? You can call it an amazing deal, but we're calling it an amazing opportunity! From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50 percent off the regular retail price of $175 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

• Earn additional income while sharing creativity.

• Make new and lasting friendships.

• Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.

• Receive a free subscription to our exclusive monthly magazine.

• Receive free two-month subscription to your own business website.

• Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips.

Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital + Kit are available at this amazing price! The standard kit includes a variety of paper crafting products, and the Digital + Kit is a great option to showcase both traditional crafting products and our exciting digital design software, My Digital Studio.

And now, how about some pictures??? Here are the Project Grad projects ... it was a GREAT fundraiser event - thank you to all for your help, support, laughter and fun!!
 

All of  these cards for ONLY $10 - amazing huh? I have a couple extra packets if anyone needs another one - $$ will still go to Project Grad!!
 
This next group of cards was from a class I did for Joe-Ann and friends... another great day making cards! Thanks to the demos whose cards I cased!!!
 

And here are the SWAPS for November ... the theme was BLING and we sure were blinged!! Awesome cards as normal from my awesome swap group!!

 
 
Keep Stamping!!