Cards by Sam

I love purses!!!

2012-01-28T20:07:00.000-05:00

I needed to make a card that wasn't a conventional square or rectangle. I also needed a card for a red and black swap. So I came up with this!

I used SU! DP called Love Letters. It is a beautiful combination of Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, and Black. This is also one of my first attempts at using the Sizzix rolled roses, but I think they turned out pretty well. Here's a close up

I totally enjoyed this creation! I hope you like it too!!! Here's another pic!!
Enjoy!

First post of the new year!!!!

2012-01-06T15:53:00.000-05:00

Hi all!! Today I made something that I had really been putting off making. It's a tag for Peg's swap on SCS. I've never made one of these large tags before and just wasn't sure what to do. So, I decided to play a little with some Tim Distress Ink pads. Never played with them before either, so I watched a few Youtube videos to get my mojo flowing. Here's the finished product.

I actually stamped the TH stamp pads Fired Brick and Weathered wood onto my ranger craft mat all over. Then misted the ink with water. Then I took my SU Paisley background stamp, stamped onto the ink then onto the tag. If you look closely you can see the paisley background. I used a Sixxix flourish die with Cherry Cobbler CS, punched out a heart from Vanilla CS and sponged with the same TH ink pads, then stamped Love from the SU! Love Matters set with some Momento Tuxedo Black. I used my snail adhesive for the flourish and pop dots for the heart. I also added some bling and a little white butterfly embellishment which is difficult to see. Then I added the Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon for a tie. It really didn't turn out like I envisioned it in my head, but I think it turned out okay. Hope you like it!! Let me know what you think!

SNOWMEN in Georgia!! (NOT!)

2011-12-20T16:50:00.000-05:00

We rarely have snow in GA, but as a tribute to the holiday season (and to fulfill my commitment to an SCS swap), I've created my own snowman!
All products used were Stampin Up! unless otherwise noted. This card is totally cased from Gloria Pluckett's SU! website. I didn't get to attend her class but loved the cards and decided to make them on my own. Thanks for inspiration Gloria!!

I used the adorable new set from the SU! Christmas mini called Snow Much Fun-an adorable set with snowmen, trees and other adorable creatures. I used two of the stamps from this set and combined them on one small WW CS rectangle. I used Momento ink to stamp the images and SU! markers to color them--Marina Mist, Early Espresso, and Cherry cobbler--But I really didn't have to do much coloring-the the stamp didn't need alot. I did use just a small amount of a C-2 copic to highlight the white on the snowman so it looked "real"-a tip I picked up from Cards magazine.

Then I sponged the edges of the white CS with Early Espresso ink and attached it to a rectangle of Marina Mist CS and attached 2 brown metal SU! brads. While I used Cherry Cobbler CS for the card base, I added a second layer with some SU! DSP from their FrostWood Lodge collection after mounting some Early Espresso quilted ribbon across it. I also cut out a white shimmer paper snowflake and added a light blue snowflake brad to tie it all together. (The white shimmer paper is from Doodlebug Designs and I have NO IDEA where I got the blue snowflake brad! Sorry!!!

Hope you like this cute little snowman. I have a feeling he's going right to my favorite's list!!!
Merry Christmas!!!

Sam

Sail Away!!

2011-11-19T05:39:00.000-05:00

I am totally in love with all things beachy and nautical. Today's card is one that I made for a turquoise and brown swap on SCS hosted by Angela. It combines the color combo with my love of the sea. All products used are from Stampin Up! unless otherwise noted.
I chose Temptingly Turquoise for the the card base. The "Sail Away" stamp was stamped with Choc chip ink onto Very Vanilla and cut into an oval with my nesties. I also used a label Nestie in Creamy Caramel under it. I sponged the edges of the Vanilla with Baja Blue and the edges of Creamy Caramel with Choc. Chip. I placed a strip of Baja Blue under that with a strip of Chocolate Chip along the bottom. I stamped "For You" with Versamark and used Temptingly Turquoise EP. Then I chose a Baja Blue cordoroy button and tied it on with twine.
All that was placed on a very Vanilla card front and attached to the base. I really like the way it turned out. LMK what you think!!!
Sam

Vintage Winter card

2011-11-08T20:58:00.000-05:00

I made this card as my first attempt at a Vintage card. I used a digi that I found ages ago and unfortunately don't know the creator of. If anyone recognizes it, please let me know.
I used Copics to color her, then mounted her on Pretty in pink SU! CS. Then I took Very Vanilla cardstock and used the side doily punch to decorate each side. I sponged both the VV and the area around the vintage girl with Baha Breeze. I attached all those layers to Rose Red then to a Baha Breeze card.
I used Very Vanilla seam binding to make my bow, then attached a lovely hat pin to give it that vintage feel. Hope you like it!!!
I really enjoyed making it. I hope to explore more vintage items soon!!!

Lauren's blog candy!!!

2011-11-05T15:58:00.000-04:00

If you're interested in winning some blog candy from Lauren, here's her blog site so you can enter.
http://laurensglitzybits.blogspot.com/2011/11/laurens-blog-candy-giveaway.html

Hi all!!

2011-11-05T12:09:00.000-04:00

Long time no see!!! It's been a little crazy around my house so I've not posted in forever. But that will change. I'm hoping to start posting at least weekly so you can see all I've been doing!! So here is my newest post. It's going to be entered into my friend Lauren's blog for her wonderful blog candy. She's been making the most beautiful rolled roses and I want to win some!!!

This was my first attempt using the fabulous flower Big Shot Die from SU!! Love it. As you can see my flower is a bit flat, so I hope to play around with it and see if I can make some 3-D flowers with it for future posts. All the supplies for this card are from SU!. I used Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip CS as well as some Very Vanilla. I also used DSP from SU!'s amazing selection. The stamp is also from SU! as well as the lovely seam binding ribbon--Love that stuff!! I hope you like it!!!

Tri-fold shutter card

2011-04-19T15:30:00.000-04:00

I've been wanting to try these cards for a while now, so when Libby offered a swap on SCS for these, I had to give them a try. I used SU! back ground CS and DP as well as some random DP. I also used a sixxix die and some ribbon flowers, and charms I've had hanging around a while. I hope you like it. LMK what you think.!!!!

Wonderful encouragment!

2011-04-13T12:51:00.000-04:00

I was sent the link to this encouraging devotional by a very good friend--my SU! consultant. Wow it came at the right time. I've been spending way too much time communicating with my online friends and somewhat ignoring the husband right next to me. That ends now. DH and I need to share what little time we have together without email and phone call interruptions. Thanks for this reminder!!! I hope you will go to the link and be encouraged as I was. Here's the link;
http://reneeswope.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your day!
Sam

A few new cards

2011-04-12T09:13:00.000-04:00

I've made tons of cards over the last month, but I won't bombard you with all of them. Just a couple. And I'll apologize in advance for the pitiful picture taking. Sometimes my camera just doesn't want to cooperate. Of course it couldn't be me!!! LOL!
This card was for Viv's May flower swap on SCS. It's hard to see but I clear heat embossed SU!'s Eastern Bloom and then sponged over it. I used reds and yellows and browns. Hope you like it!!! I got the idea from Card Maker magazine.

The next card is for Viv's Sketch challenge on SCS. I used the new SU! cupcake punch. Love It. I also used several Cuttlebug folders to emboss and add interest.
Enjoy!

Card with a book marker

2011-02-04T11:16:00.000-05:00

New card for today. This card was made for Viv's(Blusky) Card with a book marker swap on SCS. I used SU! Tangerine Tango for the base and some unknown DP for the pink and floral backgrounds. The Happy Birthday image is a digi from Meljens Designs. I colored it in with copics and some SU! markers. I used SU! Kiwi Kiss ribbon for an accent with a small charm for embellishment.
The first picture shows the card all together. The second picture shows the bookmark removed from the card. It just slides behind the Happy Birthday image and the inside of the card and the two sides are held together with magnets. A magnetic bookmark!!! Perfect! You never have to worry about your bookmark falling out of your book and losing your place!!! Hope you like it!!! Leave me a message!!!
Sam

Lighthouse card

2011-01-30T13:37:00.000-05:00

Finished working my card for an SCS Lighthouse Card swap. I just love the way the colors turned out. The stamp set I used was SU!'s A Light Unto My Path. I used SU! Crumb Cake CS for my base and to back the stamped images. I stamped the images with SU!'s Night of Navy and sponged the edges of them as well. I used a piece of Night of Navy CS as an additional layer after using my Cuttlebug to emboss the CS with the Divine Swirls CB folder.
You can't see it, but I also stamped a small seashell from the SU! set Seaside on the inside bottom right of the card to add a little something to it. Hope you like it!

Coordinations paper giveaway

2011-01-30T12:17:00.001-05:00

Coordinations is giving away Tim Holtz paper packs. See the link below to enter!!

http://pages.email.darice.com/core2/p?eKey=RlER7F4b0cdjleggXSgE

Why haven't I used this stamp set before now???

2011-01-29T13:31:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it's taken me this long to use this stamp set!! This is SU!'s Upsy Daisy set. I just had to have it when it came out over a year ago, and then I never used it. Thanks to Darlene on SCS for challenging me in her swap to use a set that I've not used before. I chose to ink the flowers with Versamark and then heat emboss with white EP. I used some SU! DP and cardstock from last years in colors that I had left. I think it can out quite cute!!

new cards for you to see!!!

2011-01-25T06:03:00.002-05:00

Hi all!! I have some new cards to show you!!!! The first one is a graduation card I made for Viv's Jessica Lynn Swap on SCS. I used the Brentwood graduation made by Jessica Lynn Original Stamps and my sentiment and ribbon is from SU! I also used some designer paper from Creative Memories. I chose to use the gold, black, and white colors because my daughter is graduating from college this year and these are her school colors. So of course I made her a graduation card while I was stamping. But don't tell her!!!!

My next card is a card I also made for a swap on SCS. I used the Hula Anya made by The Greeting Farm. I just love all their stamps. I chose the blues and pinks and greens because I liked them and used some dewdrops on her lei. I also used a prima, brad and a starfish charm just to add that island touch. Hope you like them both!!!

Don't ask me why my pictures are sideways. For some reason I couldn't get them to rotate. It must be too early in the morning!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

2011-01-14T13:57:00.005-05:00

Well I finally got my ribbon semi-organized. What a job that was!!! I had no idea how much ribbon I had. My hubby is threatening to call one of those hoarding shows!!! OH well!! It's looks better now anyway and hopefully it will function better.

I've also been working on a little late Christmas gift for a friend. I got the idea from Nichole-a friend on SCS-and decided to run with it. I just bought the purse sized 2-year Calendars from Michaels and used the inside graphics to help me to decide on a simple cover. I used some SU! paper, and embellishments from somewhere!! I found the sentiment on one the clear stamps I've had forever, but am not sure who designed them. I also used the spellbinders label #4 and some SU! Old Olive Ink to add texture to the diecute. I've already given out quite a few of these, but I'm going to show you a pic of the one I worked on today.

Wow!!

2011-01-10T15:06:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted anything here. Life has been nuttier than normal-both good and bad. But the good stuff is so good!!! My sweet daughter is engaged!! She got engaged back in September and the wedding is planned for Oct. 1, 2011. We've been working like mad on planning and deciding on invites. I think we finally have the design for the invitations, but I don't want to post them until we are sure. We are using a pearl shimmer trifold invite along with SU! Dusty Durango and cream paper and envies. We(I) am doing a design of clear stamping and embossing on the cover and inside as well. Then the printing will be done in chocolate brown. Then the whole thing will be folded up and tied with a burnt sienna ribbon. It's been so fun to plan.
Unfortunately that means that the other cards that I've had time to make, I simply haven't posted here because I just haven't had time. Hopefully now that we have the design, I can get back to posting my creations. We will be making the wedding invites in batches assembly line style-at least 150 of them-so that will be fun. But she is helping so it won't be too bad.
I've also been working on organizing my craft space-what a job! I decided to invest in a few clip it up organizational tools and a large clip it up ribbon organizer. What a difference that makes. I can see my stuff!!!! I'll post some pics of those too soon.
So here's the plan. I'm snowed in today-love it- so I'm going to make cards. I'll post what I get done in a little bit!!!

2010-12-07T13:31:00.002-05:00

It's All About ATTITUDE!!!

I have been tagged! :o)
My friend Viv AKA Blusky presented me with a blog *ATTITUDE* award...eheheh

I'd like to recognize other blogger friends of mine with some 'Attitude' of their own...may that
be funny, caring,cheery, aggressive,spunky, all of the above, etc...make it anything your heart desires...
Ultimatly we ALL have a very creative attitude toward this wonderful 'paper hobby' of ours :o)
My 5 choices for this AWARD are the following wonderful gals :

Jeanette AKA Forest http://creativeplayischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/

Tami AKA blueinks http://blueinksdesign.blogspot.com/

Michelle AKA inkngeneral http://www.inkngeneral.blogspot.com/

Aprilo AKA April http://aprilsalley.blogspot.com/

Karly1020 AKA Karly http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karlybiddison/

Part of the fun is that each recipient MUST share 3 unknown (or little known) facts about herself.

1. I always forget to send cards even though I make a ton of them!!!

2. I have a graduate degree in education, but I really do not like teaching!!!

3. I've only ridden on an airplane was in my life.

challenges

2010-07-02T08:26:00.001-04:00

Working on some challenges today for Crafters Digital art website. I'll post when they're done!

Morning!

2010-06-30T08:31:00.001-04:00

I'm working on coloring images today. I have really enjoyed learning to use digital images. If you haven't tried it, you should!!! Challenge yourself!!

A few more cards I finished today.

2010-06-27T12:57:00.003-04:00

The first one is a sunflower card--I love sunflowers.
The second one is a triangle pocket card. A new technique for me but I like it!

New LOVE card!!

2010-06-27T09:39:00.002-04:00

I made this card using a digital image from Crafters Digital Art Center. I chose to use watercolor crayons to give it a softer look like rain. Hope you like it!!
Sam

Crafter's Digital Art

2010-06-24T11:43:00.003-04:00

I've found a wonderful new site that you must all join and take a look at. It is filled with wonderful digital downloads. It's also one of the most friendly sites I've found!!! Check it out

Crafter's Digital Art Center

I'm BAAACK!!!

2010-06-23T16:18:00.001-04:00

Sorry I've been MIA for so long. We have had some tragic personal circumstances in our family and are working to recover. I'll be back to post some new projects soon!!!
Sam

2010-02-21T11:22:00.001-05:00

one more blog with great blog candy

Jacque

2010-02-21T11:18:00.000-05:00

Another great blog I found

Claire

2010-02-21T11:15:00.001-05:00

Found a great blog today. Head over there and check it out. She's also offering wonderful blog candy so that's a big bonus!!!

Stephanie

New cards today!

2010-02-16T09:17:00.003-05:00

Isn't this the cutest kitty you've ever seen??? I just LOVE cats-have 3 of my own-4 when my daughter comes home!!!
This image was a free digi from a new digital stamp company called *Wink*Wink Ink. They're on the lookout for new design team members so I decided to try out. You need to check out the website-cute images!!
I used SU! markers to color and shade the cat to resemble one of my own cats-Coco. Don't you just love the aqua colored eyes? I also like that she's holding a love letter just for me! I used a brad for a stamp to spice it up. The background is made up of different colored cardstock that has been run through my Cuttlebug and cut to fit. A little ribbon finishes it off!! Let me know if you like it! See you tomorrow!!!

Here is another one of my precious Brentwood stamps. Don't you just love the ladybug outfit????
I used two layers of background paper-red and black-used the SU! edge punch on them and offset them so you could see both of them. I used Versamark and white embossing powder on the red background to spice it up a bit. Then I just colored Brentwood using SU! markers and stamped my Happy Birthday. I think it turned out very well. Let me know what you think!!!!

HELLO!!!

2010-02-15T07:30:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone!
Hope you had a great Valentine's day! I've been busy stamping and working and trying to keep up with my kids. I should have some new cards to post today. Be on the look out!!!
Thanks
Sam

2010-01-22T15:18:00.004-05:00

This is a card using my favorite stamps by JessicaLynn Original. The character is Ruby who is dressed up as a flower. I thought it was appropriate since we are all wishing for warm weather. I I also used SU! Stem sayings to stay with the outdoor theme.
I placed some eyelets on the left side and threaded ribbon through them. The ribbon seems to go well with the DP.

No I haven't fallen off the face of the earth (yet), just been crazy busy with family obligations. But I've managed to put a few cards together that I think you'll like.
The first one uses a chalkboard technique-tutorial on SCS- it's very cool and easy project. Here's a picture. I just used SU! white craft ink to stamp the French script and then used my pastels and cotton balls to spread the colors in layers and blend them together. Add some ribbon and primas and you're down!!!

JLO Challenge #3

2009-09-20T16:35:00.003-04:00

I created this card for Jessica Lynn Originals Challenge #3 on her blogspot. I used one of her adorable new Christmas Brentwood Nutcracker stamps and added texture with my Snow Dots Cuttlebug folder, SU! white craft ink, and some SU! textured paper I had laying around. I also added a couple of star eyelets to match Brentwood's star on his Nutcracker hat.
I tried to come up with a clever sentiment and decided on Have a "Nutty" Christmas!!! Yes, I know it's corny, but I thought it was cute.
I also made a set of these cards for Viv's JLO Christmas swap on SCS. Hope you like it!!!

I've missed all of you!!!

2009-09-18T19:16:00.002-04:00

Sorry I've been MIA! Lots of family issues going on. Hopefully we are getting them resolved and life can get back to normal-whatever that is!!!! LOL!!

I wanted to tell everyone about the new JLO Challenge #3. Check it out on her blog www.jessicalynnoriginal.blogspot.com

She will be giving away prizes and the more participants, the more prizes! So come sign up!!! I'll be looking for you!!!

Sam

My third post for the day!

2009-08-17T13:25:00.002-04:00

Okay, this blog this is still new and somehow I screwed it up!!! Surprise!!!!!!!!
Anyway, here is the 3rd project. It's another scrapbook page that features what I think of as the "Romeo and Juliet" Brentwoods-without the tragic ending of course! It also features my daughter and her now ex-boyfriend!. But I thought the colors all worked well together. I tried to use the Stampin Up! new incolors and it turned out pretty good. I hope you like the projects. More to come!!!
Sam

Hi everyone!!!

2009-08-17T13:10:00.006-04:00

No I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Life has just been a little crazy for me lately. So I've decided to make it up to you by posting 3 projects today instead of one!!! All three projects feature my favorite little critter, Brentwood, whom you can find at www. jessicalynnorginal.com
I hope you like them!
The first project is a card that is all about the beach-my favorite place. Brentwood loves the beach too and is enjoying building his sandcastle as you can see here.

The second project is a scrapbook page that I've been wanting to do for a while. It includes pictures of the Salute to America 4th of July Parade that is held every year in Atlanta. The year these pictures were taken, my daughter was in the parade. It was awesome, but VERY HOT!!!
I used 2 patriotic Brentwood images to show both my pride in America and my gratefulness to the troops who fight for our country every day.

JessicaLynn Original Release Party info

2009-06-19T20:37:00.002-04:00

Jessica Lynn is releasing new designs tonight right now on her website www.Jessicalynncard.com
You HAVE to come and see these designs. They are great for summer!!!! You can find a preview of mine here!!!!

Stampin Up! Last Chance List!!!

2009-06-01T11:39:00.000-04:00

Here's the link to Stampin Up's! Last Chance List! These stamps will be gone after June 30th. Order now at my website www.samswindle.stampinup.net

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf

Cruising for Chicks!

2009-05-27T08:53:00.003-04:00

Hi All!!

Just wanted to show you my new Brentwood. I call him "Cruising for Chicks!" LOL!!! He's so adorable. I've been wanting to play with my brayer, so I use the brayer for he background, cut out Brentwood, and used pop dots to adhere him. I think he's sooo cute! Hope you like him too!!!

JessicaLynn Original Release Party info

2009-05-19T21:47:00.001-04:00

Okay ladies, change of plans. The JLO Thursday launch party will be on JL's site where she has created a chat room. Link is below. It will start at 7:00 Central Time. All you have to do is click on the link and enter a screen name. No passwords or bloodletting or anything like that. Then it takes you straight to the chat screen. It's really cool!!!
Here's the link!!!

https://jessicalynnoriginal.com/shop...age=page&id=26

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JessicaLynn Original Release Party info

2009-05-19T14:49:00.001-04:00

Hi all!
I have 'official' info on the JLO release party. The new stamps launch on the Thursday, the 21st and we’re having a release party in the JLO Forum of PaperCraftPlanet beginning 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern. We’d love to have everyone join us in the chit chat Thursday night!

The new stamps are awesome!!! Yall will love them. Wish I could share!!!! I will be posting some teaser info on Thursday morning!!!!

Hope to see you all there!!

Coming Soon from Jessica Lynn Original Designs!!!

2009-05-16T20:02:00.001-04:00

Coming soon!

2009-05-12T10:08:00.001-04:00

Brentwood Bookmark Card

2009-05-05T17:43:00.003-04:00

I needed a card for a Bookmark card swap and decided to use Brentwood the Owl's digital download for it. Brentwood is a very happy owl and absolutely loves reading. He was so excited to find out that he was going to help me make a bookmark card!
I put Brentwood on the front and found a wonderful poem on the internet for the bookmark. Hope you like it!!! The first picture shows the card and bookmark. The second picture shows how it all goes together!!

Derby Day

2009-05-01T15:56:00.001-04:00

Ok, here's my rendition of Derby Day. I couldn't seem to hold the camera still--must be all those mint juleps!! LOL! Or the fact that I'm still a little weak from being sick.
Anyway, my inspiration came from Melissa's comment about hats and I remember a Unity stamp I had gotten yesterday that was a hat. Since I didn't have a Brentwood drinking mint juleps but I did have one of him drinking a martini, I decided to go with it. As you can see, I feminized him a bit. But he loves to play dress-up and just couldn't resist that beeuutiful hat!!!!!
See what you think!!!!

JLO Inspiration Challenge

2009-05-01T14:21:00.000-04:00

Friday, May 01, 2009

Guess what's happening in Kentucky this weekend?

It's DERBY WEEKEND. Today is Oaks Day, tomorrow is Derby Day.

Do you want to learn more about the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville? Check it out! There is also this neat quiz...where you can test your horse lingo.

So what's the KY Derby all about? Well...obviously, there's the horses. How about all the television stars, movie stars, country music stars, hats, flowers, fashion, royalty, food...I wouldn't knowWHERE to start with the food...Derby Pie, Mint Juleps, buffet...

I'm really likin' the big flowery hats. Yep...you read Mollymoo right...big flowery hats. Check 'em out. Aren't they fun?

Back to the horses, Jess has this cute pony in her store. Check out this guy...Future Rodeo Star...but he's still young...maybe he's to be a future winner of the Run for the Roses!

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to play along with the JLO DT and create something with JLO stamps inspired by the 135th Kentucky Derby. There's no time limit. If you don't have any JLO stamps, why not check out the FREE Brentwood digi stamp?

If you upload your project to SplitCoastStampers, use keywords JLOIC01 (JessicaLynnOriginal Inspiration Challenge 01). Additional keywords for this project could be Brentwood and/or JessicaLynnOriginal.

I'm looking forward to seeing your creations!

Open that starting gate and let those creative juices flow.

Run...baby...run!

I love Baby Brentwood!

2009-04-30T09:29:00.003-04:00

I needed to make a card that used a definition on the front, so I decided to use my Jessica Lynn Original Baby Brentwood stamp for the first time. He is so loveable that I titled this card I Love Baby Brentwood and used the definition for xoxo-hugs and kisses!!!
You can get your own Baby Brentwood stamp at www.jessicalynnoriginal.com .You can also get a free digital download of Brentwood for as long as they last!!!!
Go get him!!!

Cards for the men in our lives!

2009-04-28T11:12:00.003-04:00

Sometimes it's difficult to make a card for a man that isn't too frilly. Well, when I found this burlap ribbon, I knew it would be perfect for a man's card. The ribbon adds just the right amount of rugged texture that most men would appreciate. Hope you like it!

Jessica Lynn Originals card swap!

2009-04-27T02:07:00.003-04:00

Hi all! Do you like the look of Brentwood the owl from Jessica Lynn??? He's just one of the cuties you will find on www.jessicalynnoriginal.com. If you would like to participate in a Jessica Lynn Originals card swap, come on over to this link on Splitcoast Stampers
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13876975&posted=1#post13876975

We're having a swap of cards all made from JLO designs. You can join up, order your stamps, and get wonderful cards in return. We'll even share our images with you. Right now, if you go to Jessica's website, you can get a free digital download and make your cards with that stamp! Go for it! You know you want to!!! LOL!!

My first Brentwood!!!

2009-04-26T19:47:00.000-04:00

Here's my first Brentwood the Owl card as a Design Team Member!!! Spring is a wonderful time of the year, so I tried to use a few spring-like colors for Brentwood. The flower of course is symbolic of Spring and the fibers symbolize the wind blowing across sweet Brentwood's little face!! Hope you enjoy him!!!

I'm a designer!!!

2009-04-26T11:07:00.003-04:00

I am soooo excited! Last night I was chosen to be on the first JessicaLynnOriginal design team!!! She makes the most awesome stamps--Love that Brentwood the Owl!!!! I'll be posting my first design later today. If you want to check out Jessica's stamps, go to www.jessicalynnoriginal.com
and have fun shopping!!!!
Sam

Hello!!

2009-04-23T17:20:00.001-04:00

Hi Ladies!
SOrry I haven't posted in a day or two. Been really sick and at the ER twice. They've decided I have pancreatitis and and ulcer! No fun!!! But at least they can be fixed with meds. No invasive treatment. Anyway, I have been working on some more cards and will post more tomorrow.
Don't forget to check out that wonderful new site I've found www.jessicalynnoriginal.com
She has the most ADORABLE stamps! You will love them! I've ordered a ton myself!!
Also don't forget to check out my SU! website if you need to place an order. The website there is www.samswindle.stampinup.net
You can order there and have it delivered straight to you door! How easy is that!!!!
Talk to you soon!!
Sam

Princess Card

2009-04-19T11:41:00.003-04:00

I just had to share this card I made for a Princess swap! It turned out sooo cute. Hope you like it!!!

Jessica Lynn Originals

2009-04-18T08:25:00.002-04:00

I have to tell you what an experience I had last night. One of my friends on SCS (Blusky) is hostessing a swap for Jessica Lynn Original stamps. They are the cutest stamps. There are several different lines but I love her Brentwood Owls the best.
Last night, Jessica herself joined us on the swap. She's shows up occasionally. Anyway, she offered a prize to the next person who could entice someone to join the swap. Well, I went crazy posting on all my threads, and what do you know??? I WON!!!! Yeah!!! I get a journal with Jessica's original artwork on the front!!! Connie(scrappinirish), who joined got a journal too! It was awesome!!! I hardly ever win anything so it's a big deal to me!!!
So for all of you who may not know of Jessica, I challenge you to go to www.jessicanlynnoriginal.com. You will NOT leave there without wanting to buy it all!!!! Oh, and I've applied for her design team. I probably won't be good enough, but I sure wanted to try. It would be wonderful to be able to design for such quality stamps!!!! Go check it out!!!
Sam

Tax day is over!!!

2009-04-18T07:37:00.003-04:00

Finally, tax day has come and gone and I can once again get into the parking lot of the PO! I just don't know why so many people wait until the last minute--although if I had to pay a lot, I'd probably wait too!!! LOL!!

Now that April is half way over, my mind has begun to turn to summer and the beach. Check out these 2 cards that were made for my SCS Beach swap! Aren't they awesome??? I can just hear the waves and smell the salt air!!! I'm ready for the beach!!!

PixiSette Jewelry Guest Giveaway

2009-04-01T10:45:00.001-04:00

PixiSette Jewelry Guest Giveaway

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I have a new niece!!!

2009-03-30T13:11:00.002-04:00

I'm so excited! I spent the weekend playing with my new niece who is just 2 weeks old! Her name is Sophia. I live out of state and won't get to play with her as much as I would like. :( But she is a cutie. Here's a pic!

Great news!!!!

2009-03-02T14:42:00.002-05:00

Hi All!!!
No pics to post today just news to share!!! First of all, IT SNOWED IN GEORGIA!!!!! Everything was closed down today which was great for me. More time to play!!!!
But my most exciting news is that I have finally taken the leap and signed up as a StampinUP! demonstrator. I've wanted to do it for a long time, and I finally did it!!! Check out my new SU! website when you get the chance. I'd love to have you as a customer!!! Best customer service around!!!! Here's the site www.samswindle.stampinup.net
Hope to see you there!!!!

Sunburst tag punch flowers

2009-02-26T14:03:00.003-05:00

I think this next card is one of my favorites ever. I made it for a Punch challenge on SCS. I wanted something different and remembered seeing a tutorial for using the tag punches to create sunburst flowers. So I started digging for it and finally found it. You can find it here.

It took a little time to do all the punching, gluing, and cutting, but I think it was definitely worth the effort. I hope you like it too and give this technique a try!

Helping out a friend!!!

2009-02-26T12:36:00.001-05:00

Need Postcards

Pravan and Priyasha are doing a world wide tour through postcards. Please help them by mailing a postcard to us filled with facts about where it came from. Like the price of gas, the govenor, the capitol, the currency and anything else you think might educate them. Thank you so much for helping out. Look at the link to get my address and more info.
http://twoworldsunite.blogspot.com/2008_10_26_archive.html
and also here
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393492

If you can please post about this on your blog with the links and let me know if you do. Thank you so much for your time.

2009-01-26T13:47:00.008-05:00

I've been so busy working on Swaps that I just haven't had a chance to post. Sooo, I'm going to post several cards at once. I hope you like them. LMK!!

Here's a card I've worked on for a Green Galore swap on SCS. I decided to go with a St. Patrick's Day. I think it turned out very cute!!

This card was for a black /white/ and silver/gray challenge. It was much harder than I anticipated it would be be, but I believe the white embossing and silver CB punched circle helps it pop. It's hard to see the silver, but try it and see how it looks for you!!

This was a fun card to make. It needed to remind me of spring and summer. The flowers and butterflies along with the prima flowers and DP was just the ticket. I love how the yellow and sage green/light teal work together.

This was a fun challenge! The idea was to make a pocket card using the new SU! Incolors. I think I managed to incorporate all of them except the tangerine. I love the riding hood red ribbon and the embellishment ribbon around the curves of the pocket card. I thought it turned out great! In the next picture, you can see the inside of the pocket card.

Sorry I can't rotate it, but you get the idea. Love this project. I'll be back tomorrow with more!!!
Sam

Happy Holidays everyone!

2008-12-28T09:39:00.001-05:00

I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! I'm going to my mom's for a couple of days, so I may not be able to post. I'll be in touch when I get back!!
Sam

blog candy available!!

2008-12-27T15:15:00.001-05:00

Check out the website below. Great blog candy available!!

Sam

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T20:49:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!!!! Keep an eye on my blog. I have just accepted a position as a designer of the month for InStyle stamps. I'll be posting my creation here VERY SOON!! So be looking for them.
Again have a great day!!!

2008-12-07T11:51:00.003-05:00

A couple of projects to show today. One is an altered paint can that I made for an SCS swap. I made a Christmas Survival Kit out of it and included good smelling lotions, bath gels, pedicure items, and an ornament. I think it turned out cute.

Also I needed a new card to use for my part in the welcoming committee on SCS. I found this cute $1 stamp at Michaels and incorporated SU's 09 incolors for the card. Cute, cute, cute! Let me know what you think!!!

Sam

I'm so excited!!

2008-09-30T15:01:00.001-04:00

I just found out that my sister-in-law is having a baby girl!!! I simply must start working on some Pink paper crafts for the nursery. I would love to see your ideas for this!
Sam

Check out my SCS swap!!!!

2008-09-24T11:25:00.001-04:00

I'm hostessing my first SCS swap!!!! I'm so excited!!!! It's a challenge!!! Read all about it at

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384915

I hope you join in!!
Sam

New uploads

2008-09-24T10:39:00.000-04:00

I've uploaded my new cards. Hope you like them. I've been challenging myself lately to see if I can take a design I've used before and change it up. It's been fun!!

Hi All!!

2008-09-23T10:55:00.003-04:00

I hope everyone is doing well. I've been busy making cards and other fun things!!! Check out my gallery on Splitcoast as I haven't uploaded all of them to the blog yet. I'm trying to be more up-to-date with this blog, so please check back often.
Sam

I've been missing everyone!

2008-08-09T08:30:00.001-04:00

My computer has been on the blink for a week, so I'm behind on updating my site. Keep looking! Great things are to come!!
Sam

Check it out!

2008-07-16T23:23:00.001-04:00

There a great contest going on at spiralwhisper.blogspot.com/2008/07/competition-time.html
They are giving away some great prizes.

Blog candy

2008-07-16T09:09:00.000-04:00

There's lots of blog candy out there! Check them out!
Karen's Creations
Linnie Pink
Tip Top Topper Things
Paper Babe
Mayas Hobbyblog
Elf Creations
Love Scrapping
Scrapmetals retreat

Christmas cards

2008-07-12T16:28:00.001-04:00

I've posted some Christmas cards that you can view today. Hope you like them. Let me know!!
Sam

Cards by sam

2008-07-10T18:02:00.001-04:00

I have added another link which takes you directly to my web album of cards. Just click on Cards by Sam on the right to view cards.
Thanks
Sam

Check out my card gallery

2008-07-05T19:21:00.002-04:00

I've added a link to my small gallery that is located at splitcoaststampers.com. Soon I'll have my cards on this blog so you won't have to link, but for now, you can get an idea of the kind of work I do. Enjoy!!

My first post

2008-07-04T17:27:00.002-04:00

Thanks for visiting. I'm just getting started setting up my blog. Please check back later for more info.
Thanks
Sam