Howdy! PPA216

It's time to hop back in the saddle and participate in another creative challenge.  Today's card is from this week's PPA Sketch Challenge 216.

Here's my version of the sketch:

Stamp Set: Yee-Haw

Cardstock: Real Rust, Shadow Sage, and Outlaw dsp

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: 1-1/4" burlap ribbon, paper snips, dimensionals

I've been wanting to ink up my newest Western themed stamp, Yee-Haw.  The burlap ribbon brings in that cowboy feel.  The designer paper has a lot going on with it; so I kept the rest of the card fairly neutral.

Back to School

Monday was Back to School day for my daughter.  She was so excited to be going back that she had a hard time getting to sleep Sunday night.  I'm happy for school to be back in session too, I'm got some "ME" time now.  While I think teachers have a hard job, I really want to thank the bus drivers that get up early to drive our children to school every day.  Driving a car with several kids is very noisy, I can't imagine what a busload is like!

Stamp Set: It's Academic and Wonderful Words
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Basic Black, and Summer Sun
Ink: Basic Back and Real Red marker

I made this card years ago for our bus driver at the end of the school year.  I thought I'd share it again to express my thanks this year's bus drivers.  Thank you!

Weekly Deals 8/19 - 8/25

We've got some great deals for you this week.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Vanilla Coaster Board Item # 129392 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.21 CAN
	Twine Baker's Early Espresso Item # 123124 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Elegant Butterfly Punch Item # 127526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Travel Journal Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 121071 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Make A Birthday Wish

Summer vacation ends on Monday when schools starts up again.  I had visions of posting on my blog daily - so wrong!  I thought I'd have lots of time - wrong again!  Summer vacation is when children what all of your undivided attention.  School means parents have their own time.

I've been in a creative funk for a few weeks and I'm terribly behind on getting a birthday to one of my nephews.  Thank goodness for Paper Pumpkin!  The July package came to my rescue to get a card done for him.

This card is the standard follow the directions in the kit card.  All I needed was a glue dots for the solid silver star I added to the inside of the card.  I love having all the work done for me sometimes - creation, preparation etc.  This time I just needed to put it together.  It was so easy.  If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, what are you waiting for?

Yee-Haw and Weekly Deals 8/12 - 8/18

Stampin' Up has released another photopolymer stamp set - Yee-Haw!  It's an adorable Western themed set perfect for the little cowboy or cowgirl.

Yee-haw $25.95 item 138107

Of course, it's Tuesday and we've got some new deals to share this week.

BIG SHOT DIE BIGZ L PETITE PURSE Price: $32.95 $24.71	ENVELOPE LINERS FRAMELITS DIE Price: $26.95 $20.21	FANCY FAN TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96	LABEL PETITE CURLY PUNCH Price: $12.95 $9.71
NATURAL 7/8" COTTON RIBBON Price: $7.95 $5.96	ROSETTE DESIGNER BIGZ XL DIE Price: $42.95 $32.21	TEA TIME II DIGITAL KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $7.95 $4.77	WILDFLOWER MEADOW TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96

Weekly Deals 8/5 - 8/11

It's Tuesday and time for another round of specials.  We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130916 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131171 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131180 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131179 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Travel Log Kit - Digital Download Item # 126022 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN
	Oh Baby Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 129350 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Style is Eternal

Today is my daughter's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Miranda!  This is a girl that thinks style and fashion are all important.  What a better way to celebrate her special day with special and Paris (her favorite place in the world).

Stamps: Style is Eternal (Hero Arts)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Blendabilities (Flesh Tones and Melon Mambo), Chocolate Chip marker, and Silver Encore.

Accessories: Big Shot, Style is Eternal framelits (Hero Arts), Lacy Brocade TIEF, 1/2" Melon Mambo Scallop Dots ribbon