I've been TAGGED

I've been tagged by Patty! http://www.pattystamps.com/ Here are 7 weird and random facts about me...

1) I get very grumpy when I'm hot...I even called Osha to report a broken air conditioner in my and neighboring classrooms when I was a teacher and 7 or 8 month pregnant...they came out the very next day and it got taken care of...now my secret is out! (Yes...I'm grumpy today!)
2) I'm addicted to my computerS...yes...I "play" on desktop and laptop, which are side-by-side. I love to email and look at blogs (especially Patty's) and Splitcoast.
3) I'm also addicted to Stampin' Up! which isn't always good. I can't stop thinking about it...especially when I should be trying to fall asleep! My poor hubby has to hear so many details about my business.
4) I've been on a Slim Fast diet...that makes me grumpy too...lol...I was trying to drop 10 pounds before convention...oh well...I think I've lost 3...haha.
5) I once had 3 jobs in college, at which point I was so stressed that I was uncontrollably losing weight...hmm...I may be on to something!
6) My 2 sisters and I were pregnant at the same time with our daughters...Diane and I even delievered 4 days apart, which is fun...we're only 13 months apart.
7) I've been letting my "wedding ring fingernail" grow out so that I can paint it, apply a rub-on flower, then put an eyelet (and set this time) into my nail...hey...it's just for convention...gotta do something crazy to keep up with the other crazy SU! ladies! :)

OK...now I'm tagging:
Yvonne http://www.yvonnesstampingplace.com/
Michelle http://mommamueller.blogspot.com/
Lorena http://www.customboutiquejewelry.blogspot.com/
Anaelisa http://www.mystampspot.blogspot.com/
Lee http://www.stampingleeyours.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://nuts4stampin.typepad.com/
Sheila http://www.stampwithus.typepad.com/

Inside of Popsicle

The inside of my popsicle card...using the Polka Dots & Paisley set that is also retiring soon.

Popsicle Card

I got this adorable idea from Patty Bennett, who I believe got the idea from our upline, Sandy Hancock. I wanted use use the retiring sets, so I used Background Basics and Big Pieces. I dyed white ribbon by using a bit of water and some drops of the Only Orange reinker.

Convention Swap!

Yay! I designed my swap for convention! I am also swapping this card with my Stamp Club members for our last meeting. As long as I get my order of the *NEW* Scallop Punch and In-Colors, I'm going to use different colors and that punch to incorporate soem "new stuff" for convention. I used the clear Chunky Glitter for the top of the cupcake, and it's lifted by a dimenesional. I was happy to use the soon to be released set "Party Heary."

Photo Contest of my Gaby!!!

Here's my little beauty, Gaby! She's always had a ton of hair and is quite tiny for her age...she just turned 3 in June. Here she is on her potty, seconds after waking up with "wild woman hair." I submitted this to a photo contest of "funny kid pictures" and it's in the Top 3! Please go vote for this photo by posting a comment on this blog:

http://customboutiquejewelry.blogspot.com

Thanks...I'll let you know what happens by next week! :)

Retired List Is Here!

It's that time of the Stampin' Up! year, where we must say good-bye to many sets that will not appear in future catalogs. They'll be "gone" forever. I'm offering a special on the retired sets:

5% off the 1st stamp set
10% off the second stamp set
15% off of the 3rd stamp set
20% off 4th or more stamp sets

Also, if you place this order by June 30th, you will also get a FREE classic ink pad, when your order reaches $50 (before discounts)!!!

To view the entire Retired Stamp Sets List, check out the SU! website at http://www.stampinup.com/, or just email me and I'll send you the list. Personally, I'm most sad to see the set "Unfrogettable" go...I love that froggie!

School Memories Book

Yippee...I have this book made! This will be a class at my home on July 20th.

I know lots of other mommies with kids starting Kinder in the fall. I'll make a "girly" one for my daughter soon as well. Each inside page is a pocket, so awards, photos, etc. can be stored. I was very proud of myself to come up with the dimensions, etc. for this project...the Bind-It-All is too fun!

You can also order this as a KIT, for $25, which includes shipping. You will get the book made, and all materials...you will just have to and adhere peices (punches and information wording) onto the book...there's no cutting! If you're interested in this option, you can email me: aimeeg18@aol.com.

Kit will contain no stamped images, nor the stars. Contact me for more info.