My Very First MOSD Goodness

I am SO excited to share my very first

MOSD goodness!

Before I get started, be sure to check out

more MOSD inspiration on the company blog here...

http://mosdinc.blogspot.com/

as well as the MOSD galleries here...

http://www.mosdinc.com/gallery/

Talk about excellent inspiration!

AND

so that you know, MOSD is a wholesale only company.

If you can not find MOSD products

at your local scrapbook or hobby store,

ask the manager/owner to investigate MOSD's goodness.

YOU CAN FIND THESE FINE PRODUCTS

AT MY FAV ONLINE STORE

A Walk Down Memory Lane

http://www.awalkdownmemorylane.net/store/index.php

Be sure to visit today and look for MOSD!

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Now, what you see above is some of MOSD's

"Stacker Collections."

I personally love the "Best Friends!"

I created a mini album

showcasing a recent trip to our local theme park.

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For the front and back covers of my album,

I used the "Perfectly Shaped Build a Book Bowtie."

Read on for instructions on

how to put your very own album together.

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You will see below that I split one of my "bowties"

to create a double opening cover.

The first four of my pages open to the left.

The inside pages of my album are 5-1/2 x 5-3/4".

The last four pages of my album open to the right.

And you can see my back cover is the complete "bowtie."

You will need two "Bowtie" pieces of MOSD's

"Perfectly Shaped Build a Book" pieces.

Begin by cutting one of the pieces in half.

Trace one of the 1/2ed pieces onto desired cover paper

leaving about a 1/2" extened edge as seen here.

Also trace this 1/2ed piece

onto two other pieces without the 1/2" extended edge.

These will serve to cover the reverse sides of the cover.

Once you have your pattern trimmed out,

fold edges without adhering as shown.

The corners of the paper should form a diamond.

I've outlined mine with pencil.

Take each "diamond" and fold it down

creating a triangle of sorts.

After unfolding this triangle,

there should appear a triangle on the paper as shown here.

I've outlined mine with pencil.

Trim just ABOVE the line of the triangle.

Now adhere all side to your "bowtie."

Repeat this method with the back cover.

The extra pieces traced without the extra edge

are adhered on the reverse side

covering the excess of the front cover.

Another great product from MOSD

is their "Binding Rings!"

They have a ton to select from and

they are SO EASY to use.

As you can see in the picture here,

I used my binding rings to steady my covers

so I could evenly punches holes with my Cropadile.

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Hope you've enjoyed this tutorial

and my very first MOSD goodness.

Blessings,

Big Shot Sunday

Welcome to my BIG SHOT SUNDAYS!

I absolutely LOVE my Big Shot

and I wanted a way to show you and my clients

the fabulous projects that can be created using it.

I figure what more perfect day than Sunday

to focus on my Big Shot machine.

Since God is my One and Only True

Big Shot,

I thought I'd offer these fun projects on His Day.

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This adorable little "purse" gift card holder was created with the

BASKETS AND BLOOMS Bigz Die

YOU'RE FABULOUS Stamp Set

RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE Designer Series Paper

CIRCLE ICE Rhinestone Brads

ORGANZA RIBBON Whisper White

LARGE and SCALLOP OVAL Punches

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Instead of making the complete basket

(a sample of the complete basket is on pg 37 of the IB&C)

a cute little "purse" can be made

by eliminating the bottom portion.

I just glued the bottom and sides of my two halves.

You can see below how a gift card

fits perfectly into my tiny little purse.

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To create my tag, I simply stamped the entire

"You're absolutely fabulous" phrase

and used the Large Oval Punch to cut off the "You're."

This way my tag has plenty of room for the ribbon

and my recipent will still know he/she is

"absolutely fabulous!"

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I truly believe YOU, my readers are

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.

I just don't tell you enough.

And if you are a client/friend of mine,

well, that makes you even more special.

Sometimes I make mistakes or say the wrong things

or get passionate about things this world is not so passionate about.

Many people may hold these against me,

get upset with me, or even treat me poorly because of these.

For those of you who have stuck with me,

you're fabulous... absolutely fabulous!

Thank you for understanding that

I'm not perfect.

I'm just ME.

Absolutely fabulous ME.

(I'm so glad that is how HE sees me.

I am still trying to convince myself.)

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Double Duty Birthday

How's this for a great b-day gift idea...

(if you pass this idea on, please give credit to

Dancing with Stamps.com)

so here it is...

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Wynne had a b-day party to attend this past Sunday

for her friends Lauren and Evan, twins that is.

She gave them both decorated photo albums

(you know, the ones that cost like $2 at WM

and have the front and back cover inserts?)

Slip out the inserts, measure inserts, cut CS same size, stamp & reinsert.

So stinkin' easy.

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THEN... Wynne gave them each a camera

to be passed around at the party

for each friend to snap shots from time to time.

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AND LASTLY... she tucked a $5 bill into each album

for the developing cost of the photos.

How clever is that?!

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I didn't go overboard on the stamping/embellishing

cuz let's face it... their THIRTEEN!

They aren't going to give a hoot how fab they look, right?!

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And although the stamp sets I used are retired,

(wish they weren't cuz they're perfect for teens!)

So Sassy and So Cool by SU!

made these albums SO EASY to create!

Just a lesson in "if you want it... ya better get it before it's gone."

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Email me to place your SU! order today
or place your order online by selecting me as your demonstrator.
(Stamp Club members will recieve club credit
only by placing orders WITH ME.)
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Have a great year, Lauren and Evan!

TTS Sketch #67

These photos just crack me up!

These are "my boys" at Cub Scout Day Camp.

One of the counselors played some H2O games.

At the end of his session,

he just started throwing the balloons straight up.

It was hillarious watching the boys!

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Thanks to Patter at TTS

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

for Sketch #67!

Final Kit for Christmas in July

And this wraps up our final Card Kit for our

Christmas in July Stamp CAMP

this Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

This camp offers TWENTY CARDS for just $15.

(Each kit contains all paper elements needed,
Embellishments and envelopes available for a small fee.)

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You will learn how to maximize not only your time
but your stampin' supplies as well.
Treat your friends and loved ones to a handmade creation
at this joyous time of year for as little cost as a boxed set of cards.

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You must RSVP for this camp by TOMORROW!
So just go ahead and email me now. :-)
kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net
Pay upon arrival and
PROMISE TO PAY IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND.

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Looking forward with you to Christmas,

Royal Wed "Special Project" Blog Hop

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.

Feel free to take a peek now but

check back for all the fun to begin!

After 9am you should be jumping FROM

www.kellystamps.blogspot.com

and will continue hopping TO

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Royal Wednesday Blog Hop!

You will want to START your hop at

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

and just look for each blog to hop to

so you can take in all the fun inspiration.

Then be sure to sit down and enjoy

some stampin' time all to yourself.

It doesn't have to be an all day thing.

Just make something quick and easy!

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Speaking of QUICK AND EASY...

THIS BOX was sooooooo easy!

I used my brand spankin' new Bigz Die.

(Call or email me to order yours!)

I put this little box together in

LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!

Seriously!

And thanks to Queen Kat Designs...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/

these adorable images

"Honolulu Skyline" and "Aloha Spirit"

made the box even quicker and cuter!

Visit the store and check out the

"Sweet Summer Deals"

at 55% off!

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Blessings,

Card Kit #3 for Christmas in July

This enters our 3rd edition of our Card Kits for our

Christmas in July Stamp CAMP

where you can make TWENTY CARDS for just $15.

(Each kit contains all paper elements needed,

Embellishments and envelopes available for a small fee.)

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You must RSVP for this camp by this Friday!
So just go ahead and email me now. :-)
kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net
Pay upon arrival and
PROMISE TO PAY IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND.

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Christmas blessings,

Stamp Club this Sunday

THIS IS MY SECOND POST FOR THE DAY.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE NEXT POST

CONTAINING THE2nd CARD KIT OFFERING

FOR THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY STAMP CAMP

THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd FROM 6:30 to 8:30pm.

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AND BE SURE TO READ ALL OF THIS POST TO FIND OUT

WHAT THE FREE GIVEAWAY WILL BE AT

STAMP CLUB

THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd FROM 2:00 to 6:00pm.

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This Sunday's Stamp Club is all about

Watercolor Crayons.

We will be making the card you see above

and learning the "wet watercolor crayon" technique.

This set uses "Autum Harvest" and "Hope Happens"

from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.

I also used the Designer Series Paper

"Autumn Traditions."

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The photo you see below is our club card
"stamped up" a notch by the added hemp twine.
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Below shows another way to use the Watercolor Crayons.
I will demonstrate this card and technique at club.
Demonstrations begin at 3:00.
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I found my inspiration from one of the retired
Inspiration Sheets.
I LOVED these sheets! (and still do!)
So that is what I plan to share with YOU at club.
One lucky club member will win
a binder with all the inspiration sheets I have available.
(page protectors not included)
Although these sheets focus on retired stamp sets,
the ideas will be FOREVER helpful!
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So be sure you are at club this

Sunday, August 2nd from 2:00 to 6:00pm!
You can only win if you are there.
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Be inspired,

Christmas in July Card Kit #2

Today brings you another kit for our

Christmas in July Stamp CAMP

this Sunday, August 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

Each kit contains TWENTY CARDS for just $15.

(embellishments and envelopes available for a small fee)

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You will learn how to maximize not only your time

but your stampin' supplies as well.

Treat your friends and loved ones to a handmade creation

at this joyous time of year for as little cost as a boxed set of cards.

*

You must RSVP for this camp by this Friday!

So just go ahead and email me now. :-)

kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net

Pay upon arrival and

PROMISE TO PAY IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND.

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Christmas is just around the corner.

Be ready ahead of time.

Come stamp with us!

Christmas in July CAMP

Next Sunday, August 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30pm

is our Christmas in July Stamp CAMP.

We will create TWENTY cards for just $15.

Each kit will be a different kit.

(Kits may be chosen only upon arrival of camp fee.)

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You MUST register for this camp

by mailing your camp fee to me via snail mail

OR pay upon arrival

ONLY BY PROMISING TO PAY IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND.

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The card shown here is ONE of the card kits available.

(ribbon available for extra fee)

Each kit will include all paper elements needed.

Any embellishments will be made available for a small fee.

Envelopes will also be made available for a small fee.

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If you have any questions about this camp

or anything you see here on my blog,

please feel free to contact me.

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Christmas will be here soon...

are YOU ready?

Blessings,

A Rockin' Blog Award

Wow! Thank you, Pam, for this Rockin' Blog Award!

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Pam and I are sisters in Christ and on the DT for MOSD.

You HAVE to check out her talented goodness!

Seriously, this girl has it!

(ooh, and the music on her blog... mmmm.)

Visit her blog here...

http://essensevibez.blogspot.com/

and be sure to stay tuned to

the Midnight Oil Scrapbook Designs blog and galleries

for more of Pam's inspiration.

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I will be choosing my recipients of this fun award very soon.

Have a "rockin'" blessed day!

TTS Sketch #66

This card ended up SO CUTE!

I can't wait to give it to someone!

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When you are stumped on making a card

or putting together a scrapbook page,

be sure to visit TTS

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/.

Not only are there amazing sketches,

but the samples are quite incredible.

(and I'm not just saying that

because I am on the DT team!

Sometimes I have to pinch myself

because the other gals are SO talented.)

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Check it out and be blessed!

ERROR!

Error... yep.

This card is for all the nurses that have tried to start an IV

and couldn't get the vein. That must feel terrible,

especially on a kid.

My poor little guy was stuck twice before the gal

turned it over to another nurse.

He was given the "happy juice" hoping it would

take him back to the operating room for the IV.

NOPE...

doc got stuck in traffic! Can you believe it?!

So the juice wore off and the sweet little soldier got sad.

(as did mommy)

All in all... everything went really well.

Found out some things that could cause him problems

in the future but we know our God is so good.

My little soldier (and he REALLY is a tough and humble little guy)

is now healing, very sore but remote in hand.

Thank you, again and again, for your prayers!

Praise God for His miracles

and continue to lift my little guy in your prayers.

Thanks and have a blessed day!

Royal Wed Hop with Inspiration!

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.

Feel free to take a peek now but

check back for all the fun to begin!

After 9am you should be jumping FROM

www.kellystamps.blogspot.com

and will continue hopping TO

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Can you believe this rockin' image?!

I just think it's so stinkin' cute!

Visit Queen Kat Designs here...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/

to get your "Rocker Bird" today!

I'm having so much fun with her!

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You will want to START your hop at

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

where our challenge is an

inspriation challenge today.

You just GOTTA check out the photo

used for inspiring our creativity... so fun!

I want everything in that photo.

And so my colorful card takes life!

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Now hop on over to...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

for more inspirational fun!

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The outside of my card reads,

"Big chics don't cry..." and the inside reads,

"unless it's absolutely neccessary

to get what we want!"

(like everything in that photo!)

he he he...

Have a fun day!