Mexico!!!

Andy and I have been back from Cabo for a week or so now but things have been so busy I just haven't had a chance to blog about our trip so I wanted to make sure I do that now!!
We drove to Calgary the night before we left and spent the night with our friends Wendy and Rory Bond:

We had such a nice time getting to know them a bit better and Rory kept Andy up late playing video games - his favorite!!!  Thanks Wendy and Ror for being such great hosts!  They were also our chauffeurs (sp?) to the airport and back!

The next morning we got on the plane and headed to where the sun shines nonstop!  The flight was a little long and painful but once we there it was worth it!

Our resort was very nice:

The first thing that I thought was kind of funny were the numbers in the elevator.  Our room was 1427 - which you would think was on the 14th floor - but no - it was on the 1st floor - which was actually the second floor.

 The first night we were there we walked out the ocean and saw this amazing full moon over the ocean:

 I spent some time on the beach watching the waves crash on the sand under the moon.

 Thom and Andy enjoyed each others company as always

 We headed to bed early that night and the next day we were off to the mountains to do some dune buggying!  I'll be back tomorrow with those pics!

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I'm Retiring

By now you may have heard or seen that we have sold Paper Pretties.   This was a big desicion for our family but one I am very sure was right for us.  I have enjoyed my adventure with Paper Pretties but feel that at this time I need to devote more time to my family. 

We are very excited about what the future holds and thank you for your patronage over the years. 
I'll still be here of course, keeping you abreast of what's happening in our lives and hope that you'll continue to visit me!! Pin It

Happy Prettie Birthday

I'm late, I'm late!  I am so sorry I'm late in wishing Jane a great big happy birthday.  It has been such a joy to work with Jane and get to know her.  I hope your day is everything you are wishing for my friend!
Here are some yummy cupcakes to get you in the Birthday mood. 

Don't forget to stop by and wish Jane a big Happy Birthday.  Now, continue on our birthday hop and see what the other Prettie Girls have come up with.  Jules is the next stop on your journey. Pin It

Prettie Wednesday

Good morning Prettie People!  Today is the Prettie Wednesday challenge and just like last week - I haven't gotten to my card yet :0(. Its been so busy here with these 3 little boys in baseball EVERY night of the week - sheesh - when's a mom to stamp???
Anyway, today I'M the challenger and we're using Look Out World or Beach Bum for our challenge.  The challenge was to create a card using your blog banner for inspiration. 
Look Out World and Beach Bum are both on sale for 35% off this week so make sure you head over to the store and pick them up while they are on sale. 
Now head over and see what Jule's came up with! Pin It

Pretties Wednesday!!

Hi Everyone!  Its time for another Prettie Challenge!  This time Wendy was our challenger and her challenge was to use Earth Elements or similar colors on your card.  The Prettie Girls are using Look Who's Perky & Happily Every After for their creations.  I didn't have a chance to get my card done, I'm working on a huge order of wedding invitations but I hope to have time to get one done today yet! 
Look Who's Perky and Happily Ever After are both on sale at Paper Pretties for 40% off!  We'd love to have you play along, so upload your card to the gallery!
Now head on over to Julie's blog and see what she has prepared for you!! Pin It

$2 Tuesdays

Hi Everybody!  Its $2 Tuesday and today we are featuring Making Memories sheer girl frames:

These little frames are light weight and good for both cards, gifts and scrapbook pages!  You can get yours right HERE.  They are $2 today only and while supplies last.  You are welcome to order as many as you like at this price.  They regularly retail for $3.99.  Happy shopping! Pin It

Mother's Day

I love Mother's Day!  I love the big lavish surprises that Mother's Day sometimes has in store - jewelry, spa app'ts, etc.  But I also love the low key, hang around in your pajamas, being spoiled by little boys and enjoying the company of your family playing games kind of Mother's Days too!  That's the kind we had today! 
Andy got called out for the ambulance in the middle of the night so I was expecting the day to be very uneventrul since I figured he'd be sleeping most of the day.  Much to my surprise (and a little earlier than I would have liked - LOL) I was greeted by Andy and 3 little boys with a tray of coffee, toast, eggs, hashbrowns and bacon in bed.  Wowsa, that is ALOT of food to eat when you first wake up!  I shared most of it with the little boys whom always seem hungry and treated myself to a bit of coffee and a piece of toast.  Then I laid in bed until about 9 when I decided it was time to get up and take on the day.  The rest of the day was spent relaxing and playing games with the boys.  What a great day to spend at home with my 5 favorite people surrounding me!!! 
Happy Mother's Day to all of you Moms - and to my own Mom too!  I hope you all had wonderful days surrounded by those you love being spoiled and enjoying their company!! Pin It

50 Cent Friday with Cloud Nine

For 50 cent Friday this week we are offering all of our Cloud 9 dp for .50 per sheet.  This is a real deal because all of this paper is embossed and nice and thick!  You can see it all and pick yours up HERE.
Here is a card I made with Blue Berry Splash dp and our Praise & Thanksgiving sentiment:

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Pretties Wednesday Challenge 102

Welcome back for another Prettie Challenge.  This week - as every first Wednesday of the month is our sketch challenge by Frances.  Here is a pic of the sketch for you:

We are using Story Time Sophia or Aloha Sophia this week and both of them are available in the Pretties Store for 35% off!  Here's my take on the sketch:

Its hard to see but I used a piece of double sided tape to make a border of glitter where the dp meets the blue.    There is also glitter on all the flowers.  Now hop on over to see Jules and what she's made for you! Pin It

Toonie Tuesday with Queen & Company

Our Toonie Tuesday special for you this week is anchorettes by Queen & Company.  They are all on sale today only for $2.00 in the Pretties' store.  You can find them HERE.  Here's a card I made using them and our Unknown Blessings stamp set.

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May Day Prettie Release!

Today's the day!!  May Day and our Paper Pretties Release!  All of the Prettie Girls have previews for you today and you can see them all in one place on the Paper Pretties' home page.

I'm previewing one of our new digi images and I just LOVE this little guy!  Introducing Bath Time Cooper & a new rubber sentiment - Bubbles Everywhere.  This sentiment works great with both Bath Time Cooper and Bubble Time Sophia.

I added a bunch of liquid applique to make the bubbles.  This little guy is too cute!
If you'd like to continue on from here on our hop you can head over to Julie's blog! Pin It

50 Cent Friday & a New Sentiment

Its 50 cent Friday and this week we are offering ALL of our Bo Bunny designer paper for .50 per sheet.  You can order as many as you like while quantities last!
We are also previewing a new sentiment we'll be releasing on May 1st - its called Bubbles Everywhere.

This image is always so much fun to play with.  It gives so many opportunities to use all the 'extras' on our cards.  The bubbles have liquid pearls on them as do the lids of the bubble bath.  The bath matt is covered in flower soft.  The towel on Sophia's head has flocking on it and the ducky is covered in Diamond Glaze to make him look shiney!  The dp on the paper is some of the Bo Bunny that is on sale in the store today!  There are three coordinating designs.

This is our new sentiment and I just love how it goes with this image!
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SO Sweeet!

Today I have a Prettie Peek of a new rubber stamp set we are releasing on May 1st!  This set is so fun and has so much potential.

I colored the image with my copics and then played a little - he he.  I added diamond glaze to the "icing" on the cupcakes and then used bead 'sprinkles'.  I added some diamond stickles to the cake plate.  The plaid paper is from the Pretties boutique - You can find it HERE.
Head over to Heather's blog and see what she did with this fun new stamp! Pin It

Prettie Wednesday 101

Today our challenge is hosted by Heather!  The challenge was to make a card using a punch - couldn't be a nestie - had to be a real punch!!  We're using Rainy Day Friends or Soakin Up the Sun and you can get both of them for 35% off in the Paper Pretties Store, this week only!
Here's my challenge card:

I used Rainy Day Friends and my punch was the scalloped edge punch for the green striped paper.  I added some rain drop stickers some eyelet ribbon and some flowers.  I was happy with how it turned out!  Head over to Julie's blog and see what she's made for you today. Pin It

Toonie Tuesday Charms

For Toonie Tuesday today we have Making Memory Alphabet charms on sale for you.  These little charms are so cute and so versatile:

These chams fit perfectly over 3/8ths or 1/4" ribbon.  They hold securly in place and are a great addition to any product.  At a regular price of 8.99-14.99 they are a STEAL at 2.00 per package!  Quantities are limited and sell out quickly!  You can find all the ribbon charms in assorted colors HERE. Pin It

Sunshiney Days!

Its time for another week of Prettie Peeks!  Today I am showing of one of our new digi stamps called Sunny Bumbles.  It sells for 3.00 and you can find it HERE.

The sentiment on this card comes from Rainy Day Friends!
I used paper from Chatterbox ( I think).  Ribbon from my stash, some robin nest baubles.  The dark green card stock is garden green from Stamping Up.  I used my diamond stickles on the bees' wings and my copic spica glitter pens on the sun and rays.  The image is colored with my copics.  Hop on over and visit Jane and see what she has cooked up for you!
I hope you have a sunshiney day today! Pin It

Snips & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails Around the River

Now that its nice outside, I've been taking a 3 mile walk everyday around the river that runs through town.  It is so peaceful and beautiful, I really love to go, it isn't even like exercise because I enjoy it so much :0).  Anyway, today the little boys came with me - (we all went out so that Isaiah could sleep in in the peace & quiet).  Even Daisy likes our walks!
Today I took my camera to get some shots of just how beautiful it is.  When I came home and looked at the pics, they made my heart smile.  Little boys are some of the cutest, innocent, honest little creatures that God created.  I just love everything about them - well, almost everything.
A boy and his dog:

This guy always takes his bike - I guess its a bigger adventure!

This is a pic of the river - the scenery as we walk:

Today we were lucky enough to see this friendly fellow taking a dip.  I'm not sure who was more excited to see him - me or the boys.  For those of you that can't make out what it is, its a beaver!!  You can barely see his big paddle tail in the water behind him.

Here's Daisy investigating the woods and heading off any killer ducks that she thinks may want to have us for breakfast - LOL!

A story about boys would not be complete without something snailish - here is a catepillar the boys saw.  I'm very sure that it will turn into some very aweful large bug given time - ugh!

The epitomy of little boys - dirty face and rooster tail to boot!

Beautiful signs of spring:

Another little boy on a big adventure:

I just love this pic and think its a great way to end our walk:

By the end of our walk they all had pockets full of VERY special rocks, walking sticks and more dirt and rooster tails :0) - have I mentioned how much I LOVE little boys!!!
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50 Cent Friday with Basic Grey

All Basic Grey Paper is .50 per sheet today only!  Here is a card I made with Scarlet's Letter - walks in beauty paper:

Hurry over and take advantage of this great sale.  You can find all the Basic Grey Paper HERE Pin It

100 Challenges

Wow, I can't believe we've reached 100 challenges already.  To celebrate, we're having a 40% off all stamps in the store sale!!!  Yep, all Paper Pretties stamps will be 40% off for the remainder of the week!
Our 100th challenge was to make a tag with polkadots on it somewhere, somehow.  We're using Penny for Your Thoughts & Sassy Shoes stamp sets this week!
Here's mine:

I had so much fun with this little tag!  We'd love for you to play along with us and upload your projects to the Paper Pretties Gallery.  Now head on over to see what Julie has come up with for you! Pin It

Toonie Tuesday with Chipboard

Toonie Tuesday is back and this week we're featuring We R Memory Keepers Promenade chipboard words.

This card features both the chipboard and the coordinating designer paper - BOTH available at Paper Pretties.

These words are very sturdy and feature sticky backs that keep them nicely adhered to scrapbook pages as well as cards!  The regular price for these are 4.99 but today you can get them for $2.00!!!
Paper Pretties also carries the We R Memory Keepers Promenade cardstock to coordinate with the chipboard!
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50 Cent Friday!

Today for 50 cent Friday we're featuring a beautiful shimmery cardstock - Bazzill Luster.  This cardstock is 12x12 and regularly sells for 1.08 per sheet.  Today - you can get as many sheets as you like for the discounted price of .50 while supplies last.  Here's a card I made with the cardstock:

The base of this card is made with the luster cardstock and you can see how beautifully shimmery it is!!!  Hurry over while its still in stock! Pin It

Happy Prettie Birthday

Today I'm sending out a huge Happy Birthday wish to Jana!  Jana has been a Prettie Girl for, well, its hard to remember a time she wasn't a prettie girl - ;0)!  Jana is always upbeat and positive and a great problem solver.  She is always coming up with new ideas and I've seen her stamping style grow and change into - what I would say - is one of the most inspiring blogs on the internet.  If you haven't seen it - make sure you stop over there and tell her a big birthday hi! 
Here is my card for Jana:

Jana is definitely worth her weight in gold as a Prettie Girl and a friend!  Happy Birthday my friend, I hope that your day brings you lots of joy and many wishes fulfilled!
Head over and see what Jules has come up with for Jana. Pin It

Happy Spring

This week's Pretties challenge is hosted by Jackie and it was to make a 'springy' card.  Here's mine:

We're using Surf's Up or Holy Mackeral this week and they are both on sale for 35% off  at Paper Pretties!  Head over to see what Julie has come up with for a spring card! Pin It

Toonie Copic Tuesday

Toonie Tuesday is back with a deal too good to pass up!  All copic sketch markers are on sale for 2.00 for today ONLY!  While supplies last.  These markers are amazing, that's all I'm going to say!  All of you out in stamp land know how amazing these are and I know they are a must have for every stampers, artist's arsenal!  Since that is a fraction of the normal cost, this is a great opportunity to stock up on doubles -you sure can't buy the refills for that price!  Here's a card I made using my copic markers:

Head over and snatch 'em up before their gone. Pin It

50 Cent Fridays!!!

Yeppers, that's right!  Every Friday we'll be hosting .50 cent Fridays where there will be items on sale at Paper Pretties for .50.  This week our special is Watercolor Paper.  Regularly .78 per sheet is now on sale for .50.  As for Toonie Tuesdays, the sale is only good while supplies last.
Here is a little sample I whipped up using the watercolor paper:

This is artist quality watercolor paper.  It is 140 pound cold pressed 8.5 x 12 sheets.  We're sure you'll love it as much as do! Pin It