Air Force One in Long Beach!

I was sitting in my car waiting for my daughter to return from talking to a Kindergarten teacher (she's teaching a class for a day). And....Air Force One lands at the Long Beach Airport!






This was Obama's plane landing, and then we saw Marine One take off as he went to Orange County Fairgrounds for a Town Hall Meeting! Marine One might have been the largest of the helicopters (third one from the right near the palm trees)


Since we live under the flight path of the Long Beach Airport, we stopped by on our way back home to see hoards of people thinking along the same thing as us! Taking a photo of Air Force One..but I guess since the President wasn't aboard it, it was just a Plane for the United States of America...it was a huge plane!

well, that was our excitement of the year!


~actually, I think I get more excited over the NEW Stampin' Up catalog and Convention! lol

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Glass Block

I got this cool email from Tall Mouse, and they had the Glass Block ...decorated...HOW cool is that? I also put the link for the instructions. I might just try this...I know Mother's Day is coming up...so maybe it might inspire you to create something unique for your Mom....
http://www.tallmouse.com/projects/everyday/glassblock.htm

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Sweet Sixteen

Today, my daughter is 16. She went to school as usual, and then had 2 games of basketball tonight, stopped at the market to get a cake, and we saw this Belle cake! Isn't it a cute little cake?? I have a picture of Tori dressed as Belle when she was 3 for Halloween...so it is only fitting that she has one now that she's 16.....(i couldn't find it in my files...so I will have to scan another photo...and post it later....but...shhhh...so she won't 'kill' her mother for embarrassing her! lol)

Happy Birthday Tori!
I love you!

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Playing with Copic Markers

Today, I went to ART SUPPLY WAREHOUSE....and bought Gamsol (for my blending my Prisma Pencils) and ....what did I FIND??? Copic Sketch Markers..!! Now, I've had alcohol based markers (from Printworks) and they were really fun to play with..but I love these colors! I have the Copic markers on order from my friend Gina Taylor, but ...I can't wait any more. I am too impatient..so, I saw them in their little boxes on display, and thought.."Well, I can play, can't I?"...so I bought a few colors. actually, 6 colors although 1 of the pink colors is not in this photo! I can't say that I am doing very well at playing or coloring. I don't have enough marker colors to really blend, but I do have the blender from the other system of alcohol markers so, they were able to blend somewhat.

This is my first attempt with the markers...and although I didn't get any fleshy tones, so I couldn't color some face or do anything other than flowers..I thought this was a bright pretty way to use this set (SO MUCH, from Regionals). I really am impressed with the Vibrant images that you can get with the markers. The color just got better and better as I layered them together, and blended more. I still have a way to go, but I think I am hooked on these copics...

I used the wild wasabi cardstock (the one in the special for 3.95) and mounted it on Purely Pomegranate. It is stamped on Very Vanilla Cardstock, and I love the bright colors against the Wild Wasabi. The green copic is close to Garden Green or Wild Wasabi...so I think it works well with together!

Now, for the shameful part....I have the airbrush system for this copic markers. I loved that, and I even have a generator for my airbrush. (is that obsessive or what??)

I guess I better dig it out from it's hiding place!!! (YIKES!!) and play with that too!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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New Cards....but.... not Stampin' Up!

I went to the Rubber Stamp Convention today in Carson, CA..and Oh gosh..I bought from another stamp company!

But these were so cute, and I had to ....since my daughter loves to surf and she loves Woodies. I think she thinks they are just the coolest surfer vehicle!

anyways...I saw these stamps from Savvy stamps from Washington. http://savvystamps.com/
I don't usually buy stamps, but the surf board, and the 'catch a wave' was just too cute, and then of course the car with the surfboard!

Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Taken w Teal, Green Galore
Cardstock: Whisper White, Taken with Teal
Rick rack from the 1.00 bin at Michaels'. Inside, I used the Slit punch to make a holder for the gift card enclosed inside, ...and voila! off to a party we go! (My daughter's friend's surprise 16 party...it's a guy, so he'll appreciate that it isn't a fruu fruu card! )

Okay, now back to Stampin' Up...I am working on more cards..and they will be posted soon!

ttfn!


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For more Stampin' Up!® information, go to www.dianneshiozaki.stampinup.net

Getting FRESH with Ideas.....

I had a coupon to Borders...
If you are a member of Borders club (it is free) they send you emails for coupons for discounts off books...

I got this book this weekend....I was laughing too hard with this one...It is all stamped and scrapbook type cards, and using the SASSIEST sayings I have ever heard!

I think I blushed on a few of them, but they had me dying..!!!

The colors were fresh, and the styles were very hip and up to date.......and I think that you can find some use for making some fun cards, and using the PRICELESS stamp...can you visualize it on the front of the book?? I think if you used that stamp set and designer papers, you could make a card just like this one!



Well, to give you an example of the sassy sentiments in this book, I scanned the book...shhh..sorry, don't mean to infringe on copyright, but, it is funny.....

It has on the outside, a library file, and says...

"SICK OF YOUR JOB?"


you pull out the inside card, and it says...

"don't worry....you're getting fired soon anyway!"


ok, it isn't that funny, but...you get the idea of the sassy sayings...

and the ideas for the cards, sans the sassy sayings are really nice, with colorful photos and good ideas.....

look for this book....and don't worry about laughing..I had a conversation with a lady in the store as I was laughing and we both started chuckling about the book...!!!

Get Real Greetings, edited by Jessica Stawser. Check it out!

Stampin' Around Cartridge Storage

I store all my Stampin' Around cartridges in a HOT WHEELS Car storage container. They used to sell them at Walmart or Target but i haven't seen them there anymore. This one is from ebay, and it is listed as a HOT WHEELS storage container for 48 cars...it is double sided and has several compartments for storing the cartridges. You can also store the JUMBO cartridges in each compartment so, if you get 1 box, you will be able to store 48 reg cartridges, and 24 Jumbo cartridges or 96 reg cartridges or 48 JUMBO cartridges.

You might need to get 2 of them! (I have 2)

I took some photos of what it looks like, but I do have each cartridge labeled.

Happy stamping!

Extra! Extra Read all about it Be on the lookout for....

CAN you see it? Can you see the Catalog? This is the cover..and some of the WONDERFUL new stamps that will be coming in the NEW idea book and catalog! I can't wait for the mail man to come! and the UPS truck...ok, oh where oh where is the little brown truck.......?


There is a memo that someone posted to the board that states that the UPS drivers need to be on the look out for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators...heh heh..... It is funny, so I am going to post it here......(I didn't make this up, some other clever person did!)

UPS Memo
To: Drivers and Security
Date: June 20th , 2007


Subject: Crazy Stampin' Up! Ladies
This time of the year has come around once again. Stampin' Up! is releasing the New Idea Book and Catalog. Please be extremely cautious of Stampin' Up! demonstrators (SUDs) for the next two weeks.
3. They have also been know to drive up next to you at a stop light in their mini vans and SUVs and ask if you have a package for them. Turn up your radio and pretend you cannot hear them. Do not let them approach your delivery truck at an intersection. SUDs have been know to stop traffic and throw all your packages off the trucks until they find their new Idea Book and catalog.
How to Deliver the New Idea Book and Catalog1. Be sure you have fixed your squeaky brakes, If not - park your truck two blocks away so the SUD can not hear you coming.
2. Put in your earplugs and secure your safety glasses.
3. If you see children looking out the window, put your finger up to your lips and say "SHHHH".. They are on a "lookout" for you and are being paid to "alert" their mothers (SUDs) when they see you coming to the door.
4. Approach the front door and very quietly, set the package down in front of the door (Make sure you place it in FRONT so when she opens the door, the box will be in the way and give you a little more time to escape).
5. Back up as far as you can and reach for the doorbell, (BE READY TO RUN !!!). Ring the doorbell and make a mad dash back to your truck and drive away....DO NOT LOOK BACK !!!
The UPS corporation is informing you of this because in the past years, SUDs have been known to scream at the top of their lungs with excitement and try to tackle you with hugs for delivering their catalogs. After you have been smothered with appreciation for getting them their catalogs on time, watch out for flying packaging material as they will open up the box before you have had a chance to leave , or they have gone inside.
Best of luck to you with this mission, and remember
Let's Be Safe Out There!!!!!




So, be on the Lookout for UPS drivers, and the Beautiful NEW Catalog and Idea Book that will be on it's way soon....to your living room!

hugs

dianne