Singin' "Doowah diddy diddy dum diddy do!"
Makin' all kinds of projects that you would like to see,
Singin' "Doowah diddy diddy dum diddy do!"
They look good!
They look great!
And I'm gonna celebrate!
Here you are, at yet another Freaky blog tour! This month's theme is Summer Mini Sneak Peek! That's right, we are here to show you all the faboo products (or at least, projects made therewith) from the upcoming Summer Mini, arriving soon in a mailbox near you (I know I got mine today that I send to myself!)
If you arrived her from Patty Bennett's blog, you are in the right place! But if you started here, fear not, simply by following the links at the bottom of each post, you will be able to go all the way around the posts and end up right back here.
There are lots of reasons to celebrate, not just the blog tour. The fact is that today (or tomorrow if you are starting the tour early) is my birthday.
And so I say:
To me! Chocolate birthday gifts may still be sent! It is not too late! Really!
It's even more significant because I am going to be... Gasp!
50.
I know, I know. You all think of me as perpetually young, thin, and beautiful. You don't want to imagine me with my salt n' peppah hair (chemical alterations to it's color being at a standstill until we have more of an idea of what money will be like around here over the next few months), my chocolate-altered body (some things cannot be cut out of the budget), and wrinkles, but alas, it is so.
So for my first card, what else could I do but show you a birthday card! Lookie:
Ingredients: Stamps - Perfect Punches; Paper - Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Shimmery White; Ink - Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango,Versamark; Other - Marina Mist 5/8" satin ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, Marina Mist marker, White EP, Doily Triple Layer punch, aquapainters,Scallop Trim punch, Flower Garden Textured Impressions folder.
GOJUS!! I continually amaze myself, what can I say? (YILM!) Now, if there were only money in this card, or chocolate,I would be happy. What I would like for my birthday is a Kindle or a Nook, but I am not buying it until I know we have money. Hopefully, we will find out this week.
Next!
This next little number is something I have been needing to do for a while, since the last time I made a cover for my checkbook was back when Cool Caribbean was one of our In Colors. Let's pause a moment,remembering Cool Caribbean. (The sound of taps soft playing in the background...) Oh, Cool Caribbean, we hardly knew ye! Sob!
ANYWAY, here it is:
Ingredients: Stamps - Fabulous Florets; Paper - Beyond the Garden, Pear Pizazz, Pacific Point, Whisper White; Ink - Pear Pizazz; Other - Old Olive 1/2" taffeta ribbon, white gel pen,Timeless Type Sizzlets, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, Bolds brads, 3/8" corner rounding punch.
GOJUS! It's not very complicated, but it doesn't need to be does it? (YILM!)
Finally, I have one more card to show you. I had a spell of mojo-a-gogo last week and finally, I visited the Mojo Monday blog where I hijaacked this lovely sketch #186 to create this MASTERPIECE (YILM! but you knew that):
Ingredients: Stamps - Fabulous Florets, Great Friend; Paper - Beyond the Garden DSP, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Peach Parfait,Whisper White, Wild Wasabi; Ink - Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Peach Parfait; Other - 1 3/8" circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Blushing Bride twill ribbon, Whisper White baker's twine, dimensionals, Flower Garden Textured Impression folder, 1" circle punch, Dotted Eyelet ribbon punch, Basics Pearls.
Wowee, zowee! There is a LOT going on here, but it all hangs together so beautifully. This is going in the VAULT baby, for only the most worthy of card recipients (YILM!)
And now, my friends, it is time for you to journey on. Remember me, remember Cool Caribbean, and remember the Alamo. Ta!
Get yourself off to Gretchen Barron's blog...quick before I change my mind and make you stay here:
HAPPYFREAKINBIRTHDAYMYBFFJANTINK!!! LOVE the gorjamalicious colors on EVERYTHING you made!!! Your embossed card is a definite WOWZA!! And maybe SOMEday I will be cool enough to make myself a checkbook cover!! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | April 19, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Happy Birthday and GREAT job on these projects! My FAVE is the checkbook cover! I'm going to be making me one of those!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | April 19, 2011 at 09:00 PM
Happy Birthday Jan!!!! Love ALL your projects but have to say your Flower Garden embossing folder is my very favorite!
Posted by: Mary Brown | April 19, 2011 at 09:05 PM
BeauTful!!!
The folder card is a jaw dropper! And a moment for Cool Caribbean....Gorgeous creations!
Posted by: rhondag | April 19, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Happy Birthday...but enough of that...how the heck did you f=do the embossing folder card? My mind is working overtime and I am not used to this strenuous exercise...please let me relax again and explain how it is done ... where did I put the Tylenol?
Posted by: Sue | April 19, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Happy Birthday Jan, may the coming year be filled with many blessings, especially a constant income!
Posted by: Carol Jean Hertkorn | April 19, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Happy Birthday Jan and welcome to the half century club!
Posted by: Dawn D | April 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Amazing projects, Jan -- all of them! and a very Happy Birthday to you tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you! Blessings, Gretchen
Posted by: Gretchen Barron | April 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Lots of bright and cheerful colors - perfect for a birthday! And a Happy Birthday to you, Jan! May you be blessed with lots of new stamps and chocolate.
Posted by: Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp | April 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAN!!! Have a wonderful day filled with your FAVORITE things (chocolate!) Love your beautiful creations. Too funny, because I just updated my checkbook cover, too!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | April 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Your projects are so wonderful!! I love them all! And Happy Birthday to you!! Have a super day!!
Posted by: Deb | April 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday. Great projects!
Posted by: Brenda H | April 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Happy Birthday to you, Happy...oh you know the rest!! All the best to you at a very young 50!! Tough milestone but I am here to attest (by a few years) that it is indeed something that can be survived, but only with LOTS of chocolate!!
So happy your mojo kicked into overdrive, your cards and checkbook cover are absolutely gorgeous! The bright color schemes are fabulous!!!
Posted by: Stef Perry | April 20, 2011 at 02:01 AM
Just GOJUS! Wishing you a very happy birthday Jan! 50...it's the new 30!
Hope your day is spectacular!
Shawn K.
Posted by: Shawn K. | April 20, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Happy Freakin' 50th!!!
Posted by: lisa808 | April 20, 2011 at 09:44 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jan!!!!!!!!!!!! Love all your projects, but especially the checkbook cover! Reminds me that I REALLY need to update my own!
Posted by: Anne S | April 20, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Great projects Jan. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | April 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Happy birthday!! Hope it's a great one! I LOVE how you colored in that embossing folder - beautiful!!
Posted by: Dawn | April 20, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Love your projects! Happy Birthday to You! Have an awesome one!
Thank you for the post!
Posted by: Windy | April 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAN!!! Hope you are being celebrated in style as you hit the half century mark. To me your just a kid 'cause I celebrated my 70th in January. Love your GORJUS cards and I'm commisserating with you re: Cool Carribbean. I want it back! That and Soft sky! Wishing you lots of chocolate, moolah and a Kindle or Nook! Blessings! Hugs, Judy
Posted by: Judy McMullen | April 20, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Jan, Happy Birthday!!
I love the new embossing folder and am imagining all sorts of crazy ways you made that image. Is it me or did you heat emboss that floral image too??
Please share.
Hugs, Patty
Posted by: Patty | April 20, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Happy happy birthday!!! I had one last month and next year will be the big 60....you ARE YOUNG!!!! I love the cards - just gorgeous and oh by the way....LOVE THE NAME....
Hugs, Janine
Posted by: Janine Stegman | April 20, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Happy Birthday...gorgeous cards, as always! My 2 cents worth on the e-reader...go with a Nook...you can't download from the library on a Kindle! Who wants to spend $ on ebooks when you can buy stamps instead??? ;0)
Posted by: Megan O'D | April 20, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I love each one. The embossing on the first card and the watercolor technique is just wow! Well, so is the $wallet and the card that just loves color. You seem to be pretty successful even without your cool carribean (I miss it too).
Posted by: Marti Crapo | April 20, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Happy Birthday Jan! Your projects are beautiful, as always :)
Posted by: Laurie Zoellmer | April 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Happy Birthday Jan! May you have a beautiful & GOJUS DAY! Love your Blog & Creativity, Thanks!
Posted by: Jen | April 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Happy Birthday!! You have made me laugh so much since I have found your blog. You have made some beautiful projects & cards!! Thanks for sharing. I'm praying that you get your answers soon about your money issues.
Posted by: Carol T | April 21, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Belated birthday wishes!! All the best to you!
Posted by: Lora Macdonald | April 23, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Happy very belated bday, Jan! I'm way behind in my email, so hopefully I can still take the Tour de Freaks. Hope you got some chocolate for your special day. Love your cards, too.
Posted by: Mitzi Luttrull | April 24, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I haven't visited your blog for WAY too long...guess I lost my RSS feeds and never got back here but I was backtracking from Gretchen's blog and couldn't resist posting to say happy birthday! Love the projects yuou shared today, too.
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | April 24, 2011 at 01:42 AM
Jan, I splurged and purchased a Nook after much research. I love it! I got the regular one, not the ColorNook. I had wanted one for a long time, but had to budget & save to get one. One thing I like about the Nook is the ability to 'share' books with other Nook owners & borrow from the library. I purchased the standard Nook book light from B & N for 15.00, but got my case from Amazon or Overstock (can't remember which) to save money. I'm happy with everything & saved some money going this route.
Posted by: Gail S. | April 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM
omg love the first one esp and you! my chequebook cover is even older than that, hah!
i am so missing that cool colour too, it was in my very first swap i made with my hubby's help, funny what we remember. . . .
Posted by: bettyannmanghi | May 15, 2011 at 03:47 PM