OH my goodness......

I have missed blogging SO much!!!

It's so sad to say but my New Year's resolution was to stay in touch with friends more and to blog as much as possible. Well it's almost August so we can tell from that I haven't kept up to good with the blog.

A quick catch up:

Eddie and I are doing great! His photography business has really taken off and is definitely keeping us on our toes.

We have gotten very involved in a wonderful new Sunday School group and have developed some very deep friendships which I treasure.

The dogs are doing great, just growing! They are so funny and bring so much joy to our lives. We find that we want to be at home more just to spend time with them. They make us laugh all the time.

As you can (if you previously followed my blog) I'm not an active Stampin' Up demonstrator anymore. I decided, after much thought, that I wanted to support my husband and devote my time and all of our extra funds in order for the photography business to prosper.

I'm sure that much more has happened in the last 8 months since I've posted and hopefully I can touch on them as I remember.

Until then,
Autumn

It's been a while......

Hey!!! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. We've had a lot going on around here. Eddie and I both got new jobs so it's been crazy trying to get back into the groove of working. And we are working on redoing our laundry room so that has kept us busy too.

But I thought I would attach some pics of the girls at Halloween!!

Enjoy!!

Here they are ready for a night on the town...or just some fun at the house passing out candy!

Hallie absolutely loved the costume. She just prissed around in it!!

I'll post soon...I promise!

I've been busy!!

I've been busy this week with lots of creations.

I made this mini pizza box:

It was simple and quick to make and can hold a variety of goodies!

I also made the following cards:

This card features the "Fresh Cuts" stamp set. I also used the new In Colors Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango!

The card above features a Monogram 'B' stamped in Always Artichoke on River Rock. I mounted it on a piece of Bella Rose DSP. This was then mounted on Always Artichoke cardstock. I also used a piece of pink Taffeta ribbon.

Enjoy!!

World Card Making Day!!

Did you know that yesterday was World Card Making Day?? Were you able to find some time to stamp? I sure hope so!

Splitcoaststampers had challenges throughout the day that I was able to take part in. I had a great time!

The first card that I made was a sketch challenge. The person created a particular sketch for us to follow. This is my card:

The next challenge was to look at another member of SCS's gallery and choose one of their cards and make it our own. This is my card:

The next challenge was taken from the cover of the Coldwater Creek catalog. It was a beautiful picture with fall leaves. This is my take on the cover:

The next card that we were challenged to create was anything with a "tree" image. Of course this time of year Halloween and fall are on my mind so I chose to make this:

The next challenge was to create a card without using patterned paper or pastels. Kind of hard for me since I love SU! Designer Series Paper but I was able to come up with this:

And last but certainly not least, our last challenge of the day was to create a card using the following: A yellowy-orange cardstock, black, grey, lime green, and a neutral color. This is my creation:

I had a great time making all of these cards and I really appreciate SCS for hosting these challenges throughout the day!

Time for a change....

After a year and a half of being an active SU! demonstrator, I've decided to throw in the towel. I need to refocus on other areas of my life. So I will be more a hobby demo. But don't worry, if you still need to order, I'll be happy to take care of that for you but I will no longer have classes or stamp camps in my home. I'm also still available for workshops if you'd like to introduce others to the passion of rubber stamping.

I have lots of stuff going on right now. As many of you know, I am a wife to my wonderful husband, an active member of my wonderful Sunday School class, a member of my church choir, an aunt to two precious little boys, and a friend to many. I'm trying not to neglect any of these roles that I care so much about. I will also be attending school in the Spring and have recently started a new bible study. I just need some time to refocus my energy and also to get excited about stamping again and do it for fun and not feel like it is my job.

So, with that said, this blog will hopefully become a creative outlet for myself and a way for me to inspire many with more than just the specials that I'm offering or the items that my classes will offer. I plan to spend much more time in my stamp room learning new techniques and making gifts and cards for fun. And I'll be sure and share all of the creations with you!

God bless,
Autumn

Only 3 days left to order!!!!!

Don't miss out! You only have 3 days left to order the following sets from Stampin' Up! before they are gone forever! Call or email today to place your order!

A to Z Accents
All in a Row
All Through the Year
Amazing to Zany
Artfully Asian
Background Basics
Be Happy
Best Friends Alphabet Lower
Best Friends Alphabet Upper
Best Friends Numbers
Big Pieces
Block Party
Blossoms Abound
Bud Basics
Carte Postale
Check It Out
Circle of Friendship
Create a Coupon
Dare to Be Darling
Dilly-Dally
Dotted
Eat Cake
Elementary Essentials
Festive Favorites
Flannel Plaid
Flower Friend
Forever in My Heart
French Flair
Give Thanks
Glad Tidings
Greetings Galore
Happy Camper
Here, Kitty Kitty
It´s Your Birthday
Just Like You
Labelicious
Little Pieces
Monogram Lower A
Monogram Lower B
Monogram Lower C
Monogram Lower D
Monogram Lower E
Monogram Lower F
Monogram Lower G
Monogram Lower H
Monogram Lower I
Monogram Lower J
Monogram Lower K
Monogram Lower L
Monogram Lower M
Monogram Lower N
Monogram Lower O
Monogram Lower P
Monogram Lower Q
Monogram Lower R
Monogram Lower S
Monogram Lower T
Monogram Lower U
Monogram Lower V
Monogram Lower W
Monogram Lower X
Monogram Lower Y
Monogram Lower Z
Much Appreciated
Never-Ending Joy
Noble Deer
Office Accoutrement
Peace to the World
Peaceful Wishes
Perennial Favorites
Polka Dots & Paisley
Polka Dots & Petals
Print Pattern
Property Lines
Rough Edges Mini Alphabets
Sealed with a Kiss
Snowfall
Snow Flurries
Snowflake Spot, The
So Happy
So Much
Stamp of Authenticity
Sweet Shapes
Sweet Thing
Tagger´s Dozen
Touch of Nature
Trimtastic
Two Cute
Unfrogettable
Weathered
Whale Wishes

Autumn Hanson
Your SU! Demonstrator
limelyt@hotmail.com

Tax FREE weekend!!!

This weekend ONLY, I'm offering a TAX FREE special. Email me or call me ANYTIME on Saturday or Sunday and all orders will be TAX FREE!!!

This is a great chance to stock up on those items that are retiring as well as the HodgePodge Hardware special, which is already 25% off.

Give me a call or email to order those great sets!!

Autumn Hanson
SU! Independent Demonstrator
limelyt@hotmail.com
www.autumnhanson.stampinup.com