It's never easy when a friend loses someone.  And I never know quite what to say that doesn't sound -  wrong somehow.  So it's a perfect time to send a homemade card to show that you care and you're sorry for the loss.   I love the saying on this card – it is from the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set (wood – 113252 clear – 1278050). Hug those dear to you and let them know you love them. 

This is the card we are doing in my Stampers Clubs this month. It is called a Tri-Shutter card and they are so easy but so beautiful!

Here is the template to make one of your own!

http://sparkledaisy.com/wp-content/uploads/Tri Shutter Card TemplatePDF.pdf

You can see I posted one on my blog ages ago – you can find it HERE.

Well maybe recap is a bit of an overstatement.  I coudn't possibley recap the entire trip here – there just isn't enough room. Disney, as promised, was magical and I can speak for all of us when I say that EVERYONE had fun! 

My absolute FAVOURITE part of the trip was spending time with my family.  There were 15 of us – 8 adults and 7 kids.  And I did manage to give squishy hugs to all the kids (that was my goal). There are so many cute photos of them all – I had trouble picking which ones to post.  So I tried not to overthink it and just give you a few…. Aren't they the cutest little peeps!

And Stampin' Up! did not disappoint.  The hotel was superb and the evening event was incredible.  We ate outside on the Indiana Jones Stunt Show set.  The table settings were beautiful and they had a DJ and Belly Dancers.  Wow – just Wow!

And of course there were lots of pillow gifts!  They make you feel so special!! Plus we each received our own catalogue (ahead of schedule!) and I LOVE it.  The photos are gorgeous and the layout is clean and crisp.  My "want it" list is very long!

Having a break with my family was just what we all needed.  Time together and fun!  Now I'm back and ready to go again (good thing because it is a busy week!  Are you coming to Spring Fling on Saturday?).

Have you been to Disney?  Do you "get" the magic? The magic got me for sure – hook, line and sinker.

I will REALLY miss using these two stamp sets.  Grunge Rock (w-117080, c-120555) and Extreme Elements (115181).  Sometimes it can be more challenging to find the right card for the men in your life (especially my 13 year old boy and my brother in law who is very musical) and these two sets are used often around here.  I love them so much, I'm not going to sell these at my BOGO new Catalogue Event on Tuesday June 19!!! I just can't part with them.  So if you have have someone in your life that these images would be perfect for, don't miss out on these fabulous stamps – get them before the end of May!

What's your favourite flower set?

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Today is my honey's birthday!  Michelle Sturgeon made a card like this one at our Creative Escape Weekend Retreat, and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to make one for Chris.  He is a bit of an Angry Bird addict and I think he will appreciate it.  I used the 1 3/4" circle punch, the heart punch (upside down), and the Boho Blossom punch for the feathers (at least I *think* they are feathers).  Although it is a silly card and I hope it makes him smile – I do want him to know he is the most amazing partner.  I can't imagine my life without him.  The more we have been together, the more I love and appreciate him.  Happy birthday Chris!

This weekend my family and I are headed to Disney for the Stampin' Up! Incentive trip.  That means Stampin' Up! is paying for me and my honey to fly to Disney, stay on site for 5 days and HAVE FUN! So of course the kids are coming too What I'm most excited about is that my entire family is going to be there.  My mom (who is also a SU demonstrator) also earned this trip, so she will be there with my Dad and both my sisters will also be there with their families!!!  So I get some squishy-hug time with my nieces and nephew (if they will stop long enough to let me hug them haha).

As a thank you to any customer that places an online order while I am away (until Monday May 7) you will receive a treat in the mail from me!!  Also you will get a coupon for $30 to spend on my retired merchandise at my BOGO event on June 21 (this $30 doesn't qualify for the matching current merchandise from the new catalogue). So be sure and check out my online store HERE (you have to click on Shop Now).

Don't forget to check out the retiring STAMPs and retiring ACCESSORIES.  They will go fast!

*if you have placed an online order already with me this week – you automatically qualify for the treat and coupon

Have a magical day!!

Check out all the Accessories that will soon be gone!  Click HERE to see the list! They are only available while supplies last, so if there are items you need to have, you need to act fast.  The best way to order them is to order online at my online store, so that you get your order in right away and don't miss out on what you want.  Click HERE to order online 24/7 and click Shop Now at the top of the page.

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2011-2012 catalogues are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

You can order them in my ONLINE store 24/7 HERE!