August Aloha RAK

When I opened my RAK from Kelli, I had it upside down, so the contents fell on my foot & boy, did I jump about a foot off the ground! Let's just say that I'm not the cheerleading type (no vertical leap what-so-ever), so I outdid myself this time!! 'K so I put the stuff back into the box, turned it over and then opened it-again!
Was I surprised at all the goodies! These stamps will be perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
Kelli used a pretty cool technique to stamp the cards, or maybe it's just a metallic ink. But, it has a shine on it that is pretty cool. Don't you just love the drawer holder that she made?! Thanks, Kelli!

Got Me Some RAKs

It's been a good couple of mail days!

First, Vina sent me a pretty card & some flowers for Jen's Aloha RAK. Thanks, Vina! I like the flowers, can't wait to use them.
Ever since making her card for Club Anya's challenge, DD#1 is goo-goo over TGF images! Have to bust out the bibs from storage...drool away from my cards, please! sheesh! Too funny!
Then, I got my OCS from Tracy.
Hope you're feeling better, Tracy! I love the card! I attempted to do this accordian fold card, but, gave up. Maybe I'll try again next month. Again, DD#1 was "oohh & aahh" over the card! Paws off, sister!

If you haven't tried doing these swaps, you should cuz they are fun! The best part is making new friends!
Enjoy the weekend!

My June Aloha RAK

well, I finished my June Aloha RAK, but, haven't mailed it out yet. hello? sometimes I don't put 2+2 together. How can my partner get her RAK if I don't mail it? hmmm?! Such a donkey I am.

This month's challenge was to use flowers and share flowers. I think I went a little overboard on the flower background. But, I did think that the Changito Flower stamp matched!

I got the template for the bag from Lauren Meader's Papertrey Timeless Templates. It has 2 inside pockets which I filled with small stuff.

The template is easy to do, but, what I love are the great samples that come with the templates.

I used the stamped images that I got from JackieLou. Those images are so cute! Well off to the Post Office to get this out today.
Thanks for stopping by!

RAK

It's summer! And to start it off, I got this great RAK from JackieLou!
Actually, I got it a couple weeks ago and haven't had time to photograph it. But, taking out this morning is just a great way to start the summer!
Her card was so cute and she used the colors from Jen's Aloha RAK perfectly.
JackieLou included these great images & stamps from Two Scoop Rice designs that just scream Hawai`i. There's also a bunch of beads that I haven't figured out how to use yet, but, I will. I will! Thanks so much, JackieLou! I can't wait to start creating.
It's time to hit the beach! Surf's up on the South Shore this week too! yahoo!!

May Aloha RAK

I got this wonderful card from De for Jen's Aloha RAK. For May, Jen's challenge was a color challenge, see here. I think that De hit the colors right on the mark. Great card, De! De also included some images that I haven't seen before. Can't wait to use them!
Sign up for Jen's June Aloha RAK are now. Also Teri's OCS sign up is now too!
Come join the fun, I'm glad that I did!

Happy Memorial Day!

Aloha RAK

I recently participated in Aloha RAK (started by Jen Y.). My March partner was Wendy from Canada. I loved receiving stamped images. Here's the RAK:I loved receiving the package in the mail. Finally, something other than bills! Fun! Fun! Fun! I'm going to participate again next month. If you wanna join in the fun, check out Jen's blog for more info.
Aloha!

First Aloha RAK

This is what I sent to my Aloha RAK partner, Wendy. I used the retired SU! Summer Picnic DSP (I just love the colors). Made postcard notes and box (cased from Teri - I forgot to punch the handle out before I assembled it, so it came out crooked. oh, well, nothing a little ribbon can't fix).

I tossed in some Dandelion Design Easter stamps and also included a hawaiian print notepad, post it note holder (cased from Dawn) and pen.
I'm still getting the hang of this blogging stuff. There's so much to learn. So, I'm like the turtle in the race. I'll catch up soon! I received a couple of comments-wow! I wanted to email a note but don't know how. So, thank you for your comment!

Have a great day!