Dad Camp

My Dad Camp Projects are complete..."boy" is it a lot harder to come up with masculine projects...I still managed to get some ribbon in without making it too girlish. :)

This camp will be June 1st from 11:30-1:00 and includes all supplies to make these 3 projects...Card & Envelope, 5x5 "Dad" Journal/Scrapbook and the post-it holder frame. The fee is only $15, but I will only take the first 9 to sign up!

If you don't want to make this for Dad, you can make it for anyone...it would be a cute Graduation or end-of-the year/season gift for a teacher or coach.

Father's Day Journal

This was too fun and quick to make...I think I may add a bit more to it, but this will be part of my "DAD" Stamp Camp on June 1st. This is using the 5x5 Art Journal that is being offered at a great discount this month from Stampin' Up! The Spiral Punch coordinated perfectly, by no accident, to punch out perfect holes. I thought the Jersey Shore Designer Series paper was perfect for men. I left a quarter inch around the 3 sides and sponged Brilliant Blue ink...this really cuts down on sanding and dust! Thanks, Michelle!

Party Hearty Invitations!

I made my kids' birthday invitations...since they're 2 years and 2 days apart, they're getting another combo. party!

I used the textuted Wild Wasabi for the pocket, and used Pumpkin Pie, Real Red and Bashful Blue for the other cardstock and ink. CLICK on the photo to see it closer!

The set, Party Hearty, will be in the next catalog in August...I got it for free as a promo. they offered to demonstrators that attended Regionals...love free stamps!

Another cute Tote

Isn't this adorable? Patty Bennett led the Woo Hoo Stampers through this adorable project of hers, and using a Simply Scappin' Kit made it very easy and fast! The tote was made with only one piece of 12 x 12 Designer Paper! The 3x3 cards and envelopes fit perfectly inside...so cute.

My Mother's Day Gift!

After seeing the awesome projects that Patty Bennett has on her blog, and watching her demonstrate how easy it is to use, I knew I had to have the Bind-It-All Machine! I told my husband about it, and he was able to track one down on EBay from a lady that lives close by, so yesterday we drove over to get it...I pretended not to know what I was getting, but he said, "You know what it is already, so you don't have to wait til Sunday." :)

I was thrilled to have the bag as well and some of ther other little accessories. I can't wait to plan my first class with it.

Convention Registration Poem...by me

The Night Before Registration


Twas the night before registration,
and all thru' the house,
not a creature was stirring, God I hope not even a mouse!

I tossed and I turned, hoping to wake up at 4,
If I missed registration,
I'd put a hole in the door!

My children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of free stamps danced in my head.

I woke and sat up to see 3:56 am on the clock,
'I'll go back to sleep,' I thought...
But just could not!


Away to the computer I flew like a flash,
I logged on as I squinted to block the bright light,
Man am I happy we've already got our flight!

My computer was so slow, wouldn't you know?

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,But a "you are registered message",
30 long minutes later as I had feared.

I'm in, I'm done, I'm going to Salt Lake,
I better go back to sleep,
With all this excitement, I better count sheep.

-Aimee Gandara (way too much time on my hands)

Woo Hoo Stampers April Meeting

This was my first year at Michelle's annual CA Demonstrator event. It was great! I got to see old stamping friends, meet new stampers, listen to great speakers, get tons of ideas from projects we made and those posted all around.

I was also a speaker at the event. I spoke about recruiting to a group of about 40 ladies...yikes!

The day was great and flew by...can't wait for next year's meeting...well...I can't wait for Convention...that's sooner...almost time to register...yippee!

Check out the pictures from yesterday below. Wow! What a honor to be asked to speak with these AWESOME ladies! Michelle, in blue, is my Upline from New York. She puts on a yearly meeting for the west coast stampers in her group. She asked me to speak about recruiting....boy was I nervous, but it was a great experience. I was thrilled when I spotted Patty, in black (duh!), across the room. We have talked on the phone once and emailed hundreds of times. I was really happy that she had saved a spot for me at her table!!! We are all part of Sandy Hancock's (in eggplant) Udderly Awesome group. Sandy has been w/ SU! since their second year!!!