Back in the Ink again!

Hello Stamping World!
     Happy belated New Year!  Yes, I have finally ended my hiatus from the crafting world.  After nine weeks of recovery (I had rotator cuff surgery on November 23rd) I am slowly beginning to stamp again.  To get motivated, I have pulled a few cards from a file and CASEd them.  I forgot how relaxing stamping can be.  I'm excited to try all of the new products that have been drizzling in from the mini.  

     I have a workshop booked for next weekend and am nervous about putting something together that quickly... I am thinking about water coloring an image and framing it with the new framelits die.  No idea for the second card LOL.  These women are not newcomers to the stamping world so I will have to 'put my game on'! 
      I hope the new year brings much love, happiness and success to all of you in cyber world!
Kudos,


     Samantha

Stampin Up' - more than just ink and stamps.

My card - left and Allison - right

 One of the ways that Stampin' Up has impacted my life is the manner in which it has brought family and friends into my life.  Women who I've never met before sharing their talent and growth through inspirational blogs.  My brother and sister-in-law stopped in today and I wanted to make a Valentine's Day care.  She is a newbie - very little crafting or card making experience.  I had pulled a sample from Convention 2010 that I wanted to try (there was no label on the back of the card so I can't give credit - sorry).  She rocked it! My card is on the left and hers is on the right!  Wowser!
 

 Well it just wasn't fair that the girls were having all the fun so my son Caleb and my brother Jeff were brought to the table.  They made cute little Valentine treats with the I {heart} Hearts, the Heart punch and some skinny bags!  After they finished I had them 'exchange valentines'.  What a fun time!


Another treasured relationship that has grown from my Stampin' Up business is the group of young girls that join me on the last Friday of every month. Now these
girls know how to get crafty!  We made pinwheels, valentine treats and washer necklaces!  I've learned to love their individuality and each one has blessed my heart!