Sweet or Tweet?

Another adorable and awesome card....  and check out the ribbon bow with linen thread!!! Sweet!

Or should I say "Tweet"!

Father's Day - Tie One On!

I can't believe it's nearly Father's Day.... so I've been starting to search out some ideas for cards.... Is this adorable or what... well.. maybe "adorable" isn't a good word to use for a Masculine card for Father's Day.. but come on now... it is ADORABLE !!!  Again Linda Aarhus gets the credit!!!

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Go Daddy.. Go Daddy... Go Daddy!

Terry Turns Twenty-nine (again!)

Sunday was our dear friend Terry's birthday.... and we had a fantastic time celebrating together. Terry and Howard drove down from Wildomar to the Reed Ranch Road Cantina and Grill... well we actually didn't grill anything (ok so the cantina part might have been put into practice)... but hey, it was her birthday!

Originally I thought we'd go out to some nice restaurant .... quiet cozy and quaint. Little did I know that Jerry had planned on preparing a birthday Mexican Fiesta for her! And it was awesome... I must admit!... Que Bueno!

He made his famous Monterey Jack Cheese Chili Relano's, Bean Tostado's, and most favorite and over the top Chicken Tortilla Soup!  Here's the proof..

After dinner we relaxed out on the patio, 

then it was time for sweets for the sweet....

Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cup!

Jerry surprised Terry with one of his beautiful oak wood clocks me made... and it chimes too! We had it "hidden" in a Stampin' Up Box just sitting in the living room with all my other stamping stuff I'm working on.... before dinner Terry and I were sitting at the stamping table checking out the new catalog,  while Jerry was cooking.  I kept hearing the clock gonging and I was sooo afraid she'd realize the noise was coming from inside the box!But guess with the many other gonging clocks we have around here... she didn't even notice or realize it!

Happy Birthday Terry!

It was such a fun time to spend together on your special day!

Only 364 days to go til the next bowl of soup!

Summa Cum Laude = One Smart Cookie!

On Saturday San Diego State University held their 2013 Commencement Ceremony... and I had the honor of attending to watch Rebekah Leah Stein Banner not only graduate to get her B.A. degree in Statistics (with Emphasis in Actuarial Sciences), but to be selected as the Department of Science's Student of the Year  ~ fyi I checked it out and there were over 9,000 students who graduated this year from SDSU... so that makes her 1 our of 9000!!!

All that done in less than 3 years! Not to mention, Rebekah is just 21 years old..  Also during this time she managed, just to mention a few,  to serve at Hope Worldwide International Summer Programs, assist  in leading the Teen Ministry at our church, and  squeeze in a wedding to marry my awesome nephew Caleb!

Summa Cum Laude - with Highest Praise

Graduating With Honors Requirements: Graduation with honors cum laude requirements vary. Cum laude grade point average estimates: gpa for cum laude - 3.5 to 3.7; gpa for magna cum laude - 3.8 to 3.9; gpa for summa cum laude - 4.0+. 

Rebekah graduated Summa Cum Laude in her class ... along with only about 40 others.. and from those few she was selected as  Honorary Student of the Year! I'm sure she could tell you what the probability of that was!! ... hee hee hee

Afterwards about a dozen of us went out to Fish Market in Del Mar for an awesome time of fun, food and fellowship after such an accomplishing day together!

Rebekah we are all soooo very proud of you... 

I can't even image what you went through to accomplish this....  

I couldn't even get through basic Geometry....

 But here's one probability I can predict..

chances are you are going to have an incredible career 

and abundant life ahead of you because of this major accomplishment!

God Bless You & Keep You!

** Stay Awesome **

PS - I didn't really know what Actuarial Science was but am learning... this helped understand (of course I had to Google it!)....


Probability and statistics is an important scientific discipline essential to all fields of study that rely on information obtained from data. In a world bombarded with numerical information, informed decisions rely on the ability to separate fact from fiction by applying valid statistical analyses. Statisticians can provide crucial guidance in determining what information is reliable and which predictions may be trusted. They often help search for clues to the solution of a scientific mystery and sometimes keep investigators from being misled by false impressions.

The work of a statistician may range from the theoretical (developing new methodologies and statistical theory) to the applied (working with scientists and decision makers to collect, analyze, and interpret data). Regardless of the areas in which they work, statisticians need a strong background in mathematics and computer use. Because uncertainty and data arise in many settings, statisticians have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in industry, education, government, and research. Thousands of statisticians work in medicine, law, agriculture, public policy, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, and other fields in the social and natural sciences. The diversity of applications is an exciting aspect of the field and is one reason why the demand for well-trained statisticians continues to be strong.

An actuary is a business executive, professionally trained in the mathematical sciences. Actuaries specialize in the evaluation of financial risk—most often in the context of life, health, and casualty insurance, where they design, analyze, and refine varied programs to meet the insurance needs of society. Most actuaries are employed by insurance companies, where they have responsibilities for all phases of the development and maintenance of their company's products. They have considerable influence on the financial soundness of their company through work in pricing insurance policies and in compiling data for financial statements.

A growing number of actuaries work in the areas of asset/liability management and risk management. Some of these actuaries are employed by investment and consulting firms; others are employed by insurance companies.Actuaries have been called financial architects and social mathematicians, because their combined analytical and business skills help solve a growing variety of financial and social problems. The actuarial profession is a demanding yet rewarding career choice.

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit

The Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit is still avaiablle through SU (while supply lasts).... I finally put mine together last week and turned out pretty cute.. ok maybe not as cute as the professional one by SU.. but hey, I like mine!  I must admit it was super fun to assemble and easy too!!!

Just $12.95 for a flower bouquet that never dies!!!

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit


Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new!

Ordering information:
Item 134542 $12.95
Available starting April 29, while supplies last.
Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Fancy Friends & Dolled Up Birthday Kits

I recently purchased the two newest Kits from Stampin' Up.. They are just $15.95 ... come with all supplies needed to make six cards each!

The first is Fancy Friends... look at all the goodies it comes with.... Six Cardstock and envelopes; Two wooden stamp blocks; two ink spots, miscellaneous flowers and bling to decorate with!  

Closer look at the stamps and ink spots:

And here are my results... 

I added some Garden Green cardstock to mount on 

and cut the bottom edge with scallop edge punch..

I also punched the FRIENDS word separately and 

punched with Oval Scallop rather than straight on the cardstock...

just gives a little more character.

 

Of course you know I can't leave the inside alone....

Here's the entire set of cards...

with "matching" envelopes I stamped too!

 

The second set I got is called Dolled Up Birthday!

These Kits are created by actual SU Demonstrators who submitted

their ideas and suggestions... maybe I should get

creative and do the same... wouldn't that be something great to do 

during this 25th Anniversary year... humm....

The supplies for this one came with 

six Crumb Cake cardstock and envelopes; 

Soft Suede ink spot, half dozen Flowers for trim, 

and half dozen paper Dress Stanchions .. 

and six paper doilies AND a Happy Birthday  

Polymer clear see-through stamp image.

So here's the cards I made from it... I also created a Stationary Box.

and additionally used the En Francais stamp block to give

vintage background texture.. along with sponging the edges too!

I decided not to use the new

Happy Birthday words on it.... 

didn't want to limit the entire set ..

so instead put Just For You both on the outside box lid....

and inside the card!

A closer look at the box lid....

Opened box...

 

 Seriously...such a bargain and

much more value for your money!

In With The New!

This weekend I had a few gals drop by for my Open House Saturday morning.. they were the first to get the new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up Catalog!....

I had a sneak peak display of a few of 

 the new products coming in for this year...

like the new In Colors!

 

Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, 

Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush

Designer Series Paper...

Punches, Embossing Folders and Stamp Sets!!!

 

This & That Journal Bundle Kit...

love it.. has the new Washi tape too!

 

also here's a few of the 3x3 Notecard  Boxes everyone

got to Make and Take home!

 

 

 

I'll be featuring these new products on the cards at my

June Stamp-a-Stack... you won't want to miss it!