What I've Been Doing

The last week or so I've been BUSY making invitations for the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) tea that I am responsible for. The theme is "An Evening in Paris" and the colors are Black, White, and Melon Mambo (pink). I was really excited about the cards until I got a quarter of the way into making them and I thought "Why did I do this to myself?" BUT, I pushed through it and finallly got them (all 60) made and even out in the mail by 1 o'clock!

Here's a picture of them all together and ready to go:


Here's one up-close:
Here's a really up close look so you can see the details:


With the theme being Parisian, I had to add some bling both with the brads and the glitter. So girly and so fun!

The NEW CATALOG!!!!!!

Yes, that's right it's new catalog time! It officially starts the 19th of January. Although I don't always like seeing stamp sets go it is fun to get new stuff in the catalog!!! This one is sure to please - I already have a long wish list myself!! To introduce to new catalog properly, I am having a New Catalog Open House on NEXT Saturday - the 24th of January from 10am-noon at my house. There will be snacks, a make and take fun stuff to look out and information on upcoming classes and clubs. I've had quite a few people indicate interest to me in a swap club so I'd like to try and get that going with a sign up sheet at the open house. If you have questions about where to go or know you won't make it but would like to get a new catalog, please email me at joyfully_stampin@gra.midco.net. Bring a friend that isn't a current customer and you'll get a free gift from me!! Plus, there will be doorprizes! You won't want to miss it! I look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Ellie's Birthday Invitations

Once again it has been a while since I've posted on here. We are gearing up for our move and the craziness is beginning but in the meantime we are having a little get together for our daughter's first birthday this weekend! I wanted to make something girlie and fun and I found a great card design on split coast that I knew I wanted to duplicate. Click here to see the original design I liked. I also knew I wanted to use the Berry Bliss patterned paper and here's what I came up with:


Here is a close up of the flower on the band:I used the scallop punch, cut out the flower from "One of a Kind" and used a build a brad for the center. Let me know what you think! I will say I'm totally loving the Purely Pomegranate and will be sad to see it go!