Cupcake Tree Designs

2011-12-27T14:46:00.000-08:00

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My favorite application - making a font of my kids' handwriting. My son is just 6, so I made a '2012' font for him - he filled out the form himself. Now I will always be able to go back and see how he wrote his name and words. So much fun, and so easy for you to do.

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Please contact olgahagedorn@yahoo.com if you have any questions, Thank You!

Reindeer Noses!

2011-12-13T07:45:00.001-08:00

Have you all found a great site called Pinterest?!? I have been looking through and finding so many sweet ideas in the last few weeks. Recently, I found this idea, called Reindeer Noses and I thought it was a perfect way to use my little reindeer holiday stamp.

With a little baggie, some paper and the reindeer stamp, these cute little favors will be a great addition to my son's holiday party at school this year. I filled them with 8 Whoppers chocolates and 1 red pretzel M&M candy.

Merry Christmas everyone!
Olga

2011-04-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

It is almost daily that I get asked if I sell ink pads, and I can finally say that they are in the shop! ColorBox has been my favorite ink pad since I can remember, and I am pleased to offer them now in the shop.

There are Full sized pads and Mini pads. Here is the detailed information... the inking surface on the MINI pads is 1.75 inches x 1 inch, and the inking surface on the REGULAR pads 2.75 inches x 1.75 inches.

ColorBox ink pads are filled with loads of juicy color that lasts and lasts. The colors are so vibrant and are acid free. If you see all of the cards and examples that I have with each listing, those are all made with ColorBox inks - love them!

2011-01-24T15:17:00.000-08:00

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Valentine's Contest! The winner of this contest will receive 3 stamps! One boy hedgehog, one girl hedgehog and one mini heart. The hedgehogs are about 1.5 inches wide and the heart is about .75 inches wide.

To enter please send a convo via ‘contact cupcaketree’ on my shop’s website at http://www.cupcaketree.etsy.com/ Contest closes on February 1st, 2010 and the winner will be notified by 5pm that day.

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Thank you to all of you that entered the Valentine's Day contest... congratulations to Lisa from Minneapolis!

2010-12-01T13:16:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to share with you all that Cupcaketree has been featured in the new book Handmade Living by Tania McCartney! The book is due out on December 4th!

My friend Kirsten from Australia created a beautiful birthday set using several of the stamps from my shop. You will have to check out page 116 in the book to see her beautiful work featuring my stamps =)

Kirsten's site is paperbyforgetmenot.com

Please visit: http://www.handmademarket.com.au/bookorders.html to order your copy of this beautiful book!

2010-11-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

It's here! The 2010 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide! Cupcaketree is one of the Holiday Picks!

Please click on the button to see all of the beautiful things that were chosen this year.

=) Olga

2010-10-28T16:47:00.001-07:00

I heart my new pattern from Amy Gaines! I ran to Joanns and found yarn and rushed to make it right away. It was super easy - my first crochet pattern that I have ever made! It didn't take long at all either, she has so many cute patterns... wonder which one I will get next =)

2010-10-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

I have this cute trick-or-treat bag stamp to give away to the next person that orders ANY Halloween stamp from my shop!!! Please visit www.cupcaketree.etsy.com and look at the 'Holiday Stamps' shop section to find all the stamps to choose from =)

2010-10-20T13:34:00.000-07:00

My friend Anita, from mygardenpaper.etsy.com, sent me these great plantable cards that she stamped with the stamps purchased from my shop! I thought they turned out so great that I had to share them with you. Please visit her beautiful shop =)

2010-10-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

One of the many reasons that I love having an Etsy shop is the wonderful people that I have met. A few days ago I received a gift from another Etsy shop owner (sealed with a sticker, stamped with a custom disposable coffee cup stamp, of course), and it was so sweet that I had to share it with all of you! Rachel sent me this coffee cozy, in my most favorite Robert Kaufman fabric! Please check out her new shop www.cozycoffee.etsy.com. Thanks again Rachel =)

Elephant Appreciation Day!

2010-09-22T09:52:00.000-07:00

The lovely ladies over at Ella Publishing are hosting a giveaway of a personalized elephant stamp from my shop - all to celebrate elephants on this special day =) Check out their beautiful blog and leave a comment there to be entered to win the stamp (or some other great prizes they are giving away as well).

http://ellapublishing.com/blog

Good luck and Happy Elephant Appreciation Day!

=) Olga

2010-09-17T08:57:00.000-07:00

Well, I had to take out my knitting needles when I found this super cute purse pattern! (actually had to dust them off... and learn how to do a cable stitch on Youtube) That also inspired the new personalized knitting stamp that I used to create this gift tag. I am going to give the purse to my mom today =)

Here is the pattern!

Lion Brand Thick & Quick: 1 skein
Size 13US needles
Purse handles
Fabric for lining
Cable needle

CO 38 sts.
Row 1: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Rows 2: p2, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p2
Row 3: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Row 4: p2, k2, p4, slip 3 knitwise onto cable needle - hang it to the back, k3, knit what's on the cable needle, p4, k2, p4, slip 3 knitwise onto cable needle - hang it to the front, k3, knit what's on the cable needle, p4, k2, p2
Rows 5-11: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 12: Repeat row 4
Rows 13-19: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 20: Repeat row 4
Rows 21-27: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 28: Repeat row 4
Rows 29-35: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 36:Repeat row 4
Rows 37-43: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 44:Repeat row 4
Rows 45-51: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 52:Repeat row 4
Rows 53: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Row 54: p2, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p2
Row 55: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
BO

Make the lining. Fold your knitted piece in half and mattress stitch the sides, stopping 2-3 inches before the end. This will allow you to open your bag easier. Add lining. With a length of yarn, attach to the top opening and stitch the purse handle in place. Repeat for other side.

2010-09-02T10:11:00.001-07:00

I know that it is still early, and VERY hot here in Florida, but Halloween has arrived at Cupcaketree!

I love all the holidays, and Halloween starts them off, so it has been fun for me thinking of new stamps for this season - I hope you all like them!

This will be our fourth Halloween at this house, and we have a great time. Our neighborhood gets into it and we have great sidewalks for all the kids to walk around. You can see that we get very serious about dressing up =) We still have not decided our theme for this year... we better decide soon!

2010-08-02T08:26:00.000-07:00

On the 19th of this month, my Etsy shop will have been open for TWO years! It has been another wonderful year and I wanted to thank all of you. I have made TWELVE (one for each month) market totes with fabric appliques 'peace, love and cupcake tree'. I have one bag for each of the twelve winners!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this blog post. To have an extra chance to win, just become a follower of this blog (all followers current and new will be given this extra chance to win).

I will contact the winners once the contest ends on August 19th at 5pm. Thank you for another great year! Good luck! =)

Contest is now CLOSED! I have notified all 12 winners - thank you so much for participating and for celebrating my 2nd Etsyversary with me! =) Olga

Congratulations to the winners: Viva from New York, Sunny from Arkansas, Maria from Denmark, Denise from Georgia, Tamara from Australia, Devin from Virginia, Loreta from Lithuania, Tracy from Canada, Amy from Oregon, Danelle from California, Jenny from Texas, and Tara from Canada.

Ready Set Create Magazine Feature!

2010-07-30T07:25:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to report that the new issue of Ready Set Create magazine is out... and Cupcaketree stamps are featured! I just looked through the magazine and they have tons and tons of beautiful scrapbooking ideas, I am honored to be among such great talent =)

Let me know what you think of it!

Stay tuned... on Monday I will be revealing my Two Year Etsy-versary giveaway details.

If you would like to download the Ready Set Create issue to take a look for yourself, here is the link: http://www.4shared.com/document/qaDhk2JD/Aug_Sept_2010_RSC_issue.html

2010-07-22T20:16:00.000-07:00

Please visit www.helpthegulfcoast.etsy.com

This Esty site has been opened to raise money, through donated items from Etsy sellers, to help with the cleanup in the Gulf. Here is a stamp set that I have donated to the site for such a good cause.

2010-07-03T10:23:00.000-07:00

Happy July 4th Weekend!

Celebrating with my former Marine, this weekend is extra special! Remembering the freedom that we have in this country and those that have fought for us.

We have much to be thankful for in this beautiful country!

2010-07-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

If you are in the Seattle area, stop by the University Bookstore at the University of Washington! They have a CupcakeTree shop set up there so you purchase stamps in person. If you are able to stop by, send me a convo - I would love to see a photo of the stamps all set up =)

2010-06-26T16:40:00.000-07:00

I know... totally silly post... but there are so many people on their way to see Eclipse tonight (I wish I was one of them - but not able to go until Friday) that I wanted to post this card to celebrate the opening night of the movie =) This card is for all of the Twilight fans out there =) Celebrating that Eclipse finally comes out today!

2010-06-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day weekend! I am waiting for my husband and kids to get back from the library (he kindly took them so I could finish my cupcakes) to head over to my parents' house for our Father's Day barbeque pool party =)

The cupcakes are actually brownies, made from a cute idea in Family Fun magazine using caramel cream candies, Hot Tamales candies and fruit chews. I thought they turned out so sweet, I hope all them men like them - along with the chocolate chunk ice cream I made to go with them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! =) Olga

2010-05-26T11:32:00.000-07:00

I just received this beautiful necklace from a customer! I can't stand how cute it is - I never thought my stamps could be made into jewelry! I feel so fancy wearing a sterling silver cupcake tree necklace.

Laura purchased some stamps from me and surprised me with this beautiful creation =) Please visit her shop at www.carjillo.etsy.com.

2010-05-10T05:45:00.000-07:00

Happy Day Everyone! Hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day! Here are the new Father's Day stamps I was talking about - a set of 3 miniature tools =) Also included in this set are 5 little paper cutouts of toolboxes with a heart. Check out the listing in my shop to see the cards made using these new little stamps. Thanks for stopping by!

2010-05-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Wishing all of the moms out there a beautiful Mother's Day! I hope everyone is celebrating and being pampered =) Stay tuned for a cute new Father's Day set coming out next week!

2010-04-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

It's my birthday in a few days and I am terribly excited! Almost as excited as I am about these new cake and candle stamps! You will never have to buy another birthday card again... everyone is covered, no matter what age they are turning you can make them a perfectly unique card. I love how they turned out, I think this might be the most useful set of stamps yet =)

These are the ways that I am selling them: just a single candle mini stamp, all of the mini candle stamps (0-9 and ?) and a cake with a striped candle.

Hope your April is going great - thanks for stopping by! -Olga

2010-03-04T07:46:00.000-08:00

I still can't believe that February went by as fast as it did... as much as I love Valentine's Day, I do love the sweet pastels of Easter. Here is my new Easter Bunny stamp. Easter stamps are all posted, several new ones for this year including this bunny with his ears forming a heart and a bunny ear head band!

2010-02-02T10:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I wanted to show you my newest creation - cards! These were modeled after the actual mini stamps from my shop. They are so sweet, with enough space inside to write a little message. I think my sweeties are getting these inside of their Valentines packages this year =)

2010-01-15T10:17:00.000-08:00

*** Contest Winner has been notified! Congratulations Abie from Georgia! Thank you to everyone that participated - stay tuned for another contest very soon! ***

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Valentine's Contest! Enter to win a hand carved tree stamp with U + Me carved into the trunk.

To enter please send a convo via ‘contact cupcaketree’ on my shop’s website at http://www.cupcaketree.etsy.com/ Contest closes on February 1st, 2010 and the winner will be notified by 5pm that day.

***Get an extra chance to win by being a 'follower' of this blog or by leaving a 'comment'!***

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2009-12-01T07:39:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come to CupcakeTree.etsy.com! There are 15 different Christmas-themed stamps new for this holiday season - please stop by to see them. Top sellers so far are the Christmas cupcake, Holiday Birdie and Holiday Penguin.

Orders are still going out in a timely fashion. There is plenty of time to get your Christmas gift and Stocking stuffer orders in. Please contact me if you have any questions about shipping times or multiple quantities of stamps.

I look forward to a great 2010 with all of my wonderful customers! I am always working on ideas for new stamps, so please check back often.

2009-10-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! I just listed my Thanksgiving stamps - this is the first one, a turkey. I thought this one would be great to stamp on recipe cards given out with leftovers, or napkin rings to decorate the table with.

These two are really mini stamps - 3/4 of an inch each. They would look so cute stamped on each person's place setting with their name! Using them for little wine glass tags in different colors or making them into stickers and using them for Thanksgiving Bingo!

My last set for Thanksgiving this year is a cornucopia with three minis - an apple, a pear and a bunch of grapes. I used this one for a Happy Thanksgiving card listed on the site - I am going to use this one this year for Menu cards for the Thanksgiving table!

Thanks for checking out all of my new Holiday stamps - I look forward to sharing my Christmas ones with all of you very soon! -Olga

2009-10-13T06:51:00.000-07:00

Recently, I created a .pdf file of a box template for the perfect gift packaging for a CupcakeTree stamp. Listed in the 'Custom Orders/Monograms' section of the shop, the listing is for a .pdf file of a box template that fits 4 mini stamps or one regular 1.5 x 1.5 inch stamp inside. You can use any paper that you would like - I have shown here pretty scrapbooking paper and cardstock that I stamped with 3 mini cupcake stamps from my shop. All you have to do is print it out, cut it out, fold it up and you have a unique gift package for gifting your CupcakeTree stamps!

2009-09-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

I know it's really early, but after seeing all the Halloween things at the stores I couldn't resist listing all of my Halloween stamps! Here is a photo of the mini stamps - go by the shop to see all the rest!

2009-08-18T18:31:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to everyone that participated in my giveaway! I have sent emails to all the winners... thank you for celebrating with me!

Today I celebrate my shop being open for ONE Year! It has been a wonderful, busy first year. I have enjoyed being creative and sharing my stamps with all of you. After 1770 stamps carved and 12 incredible months I have decided to put on a special Etsy-versary Contest giving away 12 special stamps... each mounted on a handmade, polymer clay cupcake mount.

♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥

Win one of twelve one of a kind stamps from Cupcake Tree designs! Winner will receive a hand carved cupcake mini stamp mounted on a polymer clay cupcake mount (look closely at the paper - that is what the stamp will look like). To enter please send a convo via ‘contact cupcaketree’ on my shop’s website at http://www.cupcaketree.etsy.com/ Contest closes on August 31, 2009 and the winners will be notified by 5pm that day.

***Get an extra chance to win by being a 'follower' of this blog or by leaving a 'comment'!***

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There are Cupcaketree Stamps all over the world! Here are some Google Maps screencaps of each of the places where a cupcaketree stamp was sold - places as far away from Florida as Australia, China, Japan, Denmark and even Kuwait!

2009-07-23T08:18:00.000-07:00

After spending some time away on vacation, I have a few new stamps to share that were inspired by time at the beach.

2009-07-08T06:38:00.001-07:00

Here is my newest stamp - a beach bucket with a shovel! I have already used it on so many things - cupcake toppers, gift tags, wrapping paper and cards. I love that it can be used with any color combination and it is perfect for summer - I'm ready to go to the beach.

2009-06-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here are my two new stamps - maybe I've been spending too much time at the grocery store!

2009-06-25T13:17:00.000-07:00

New cupcakes have been added to my shop! Come by and check them out!

2009-06-14T05:22:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest Etsy Front Page listing! I love these little barbeque stamps - I hope you do too! (These items made it on the Front Page on June 10th)

2009-06-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about my new stamp - I think it will allow everyone to be so creative! You just take your initial and then pick any one mini stamp from my shop to sit on top of it =) You can make your own stationery or cards, gift notes or wrapping paper - anything you can stamp on! Wouldn't this be a cute gift for someone that has everything?

2009-05-22T14:47:00.000-07:00

New Summer stamps are here! Check them out and tell me what you think! My favorite - I think it's a tie between the barbeque with minis and the skates! Hope you all like them!

2009-05-16T05:04:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is around the corner! Don't forget to make Dad a homemade card with my new Father's Day Set of Ties stamp.

2009-05-13T14:10:00.000-07:00

Taking a little break from carving - I had to stamp out my new Baked With Love stamp on the loaf of banana bread I baked for my mom. She loves the recipe, so I wanted to share it with all of you!

Best Ever Banana Bread

1-3/4 cups all purpose flour

1-1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

2 ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup plus one tablespoon buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another mixing bowl combine eggs, bananas, oil, buttermilk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake at 325º for one hour and 20 minutes on until bread tests done. Cool on wire rack.

2009-04-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Catherine from Singapore! Thank you to everyone that entered the contest - I will have another one soon! -Olga

Last night I carved my 1000th stamp that I have sold! I am so excited and wanted to thank you by putting on another contest! What was the 1000th stamp???? A mini cupcake with a heart - so that is what I am giving away, except this one is teenie tiny and mounted on a polymer clay cupcake with heart sprinkles!

♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥

Win a custom stamp from Cupcake Tree designs! Winner will receive a hand carved cupcake mini stamp mounted on a polymer clay cupcake mount and 6 tiny pink gift tags. To enter please send a convo via ‘contact cupcaketree’ on my shop’s website at http://cupcaketree.etsy.com/ Contest closes on May 15th 2009 and the winner will be notified by 5pm that day.

***Get an extra chance to win by being a 'follower' of this blog or by leaving a 'comment'!***

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2009-04-06T16:25:00.001-07:00

I just posted the Mother's Day set of hand carved stamps today! It's a mother birdie with a baby birdie that you can put as many times as you have children - it's going to make a great, personalized Mother's Day card! Here is mine with one boy and one girl =)

There is a giveaway of this stamp set on a beautiful blog called The Shopping Mama - please check out Kate's site - http://www.theshoppingmama.com/

2009-03-31T05:23:00.000-07:00

My brother in law hosted a basketball tournament this weekend to benefit the MS Society - which was a great success - Congratulations Shane! I donated a stamp to be used to stamp everyone's hand when they came in and here is a photo of some of the basketball players showing off the stamp!

2009-03-27T10:04:00.001-07:00

I was featured on the Front Page of Etsy today! My little chef hat and wisk stamp was chosen - that was one of the first stamps I listed when I opened my shop! I am so excited that I wanted to share my few minutes of fame with you all! Thank you Jenniffer for letting me know!

2009-02-05T15:20:00.000-08:00

The following people have graciously allowed me to use their photos of the creations they made with the stamps they purchased at my shop! I think they turned out so great! Please visit their shops...

These gift stamped cards were made by the owner of the Etsy shop http://ladycorpus.etsy.com/

The birdie card and umbrella 'thanks' cards were made by the owner of the Esty shop http://songbirdpie.etsy.com/

2009-01-03T09:29:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone that sent me a convo to enter the contest - it was a great success! I have notified the winner already! I will do another contest again soon =)

♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥ CONTEST ♥♥♥
Win a custom stamp from Cupcake Tree designs! Winner will receive a hand carved cupcake mini stamp mounted on a polymer clay cupcake mount, 10 mini gift tags, 10 pieces of ribbon and a red ink pad! (Stamp measures 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch)

To enter please send a convo via ‘contact cupcaketree’ on my shop’s website at http://cupcaketree.etsy.com/ Contest closes on January 16, 2009 and the winner will be notified by 5pm that day.
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2008-12-27T05:43:00.000-08:00

Here is the Christmas house I painted for this year, my collection is now complete because I can't find the company that sells the plaster houses anymore! I paint one each year, but now I will just add on to my village by adding accessories instead.

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

2008-11-23T19:09:00.000-08:00

I decided the other day, as I was walking around Michaels, that I needed to buy this cute pink tree. I first thought I would put chef tools on it - but then it occured to me to make it an actual cupcake tree! Why didn't I think of that before!?!? The cupcakes are made of polymer clay =)

I will design my stamps with this soft pink light next to me on my desk!

Hope everyone had a great weekend... we are getting ready for Thanksgiving... need to start thinking of how to arrange the Christmas lights this year!

2008-11-21T06:31:00.000-08:00

I finished a bunch of cute orders last night and wanted to take a picture of them all together - my favorite part of carving stamps is when I get to stamp them on the wood mount and see the finished product =) Thanks to all of my creative customers that make the carving even more fun!

2008-11-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

Today I was listed on the Front Page of Etsy.com! Last night I received a convo from Etsy admin that I was chosen as one of 60 items for their Holiday Cards blog contest...

These mini stamps are the item that they chose... AND they just listed them on the front page! I am terribly excited, can't you tell!?!?

2008-10-23T19:27:00.000-07:00

When I first opened my shop and started listing things at the beginning of September, I decided to have a contest - anyone that sent me a 'convo' would be entered in the contest. I had so many responses, it was so great! The winner was able to choose any stamp in my shop and any personalization that they would like. I LOVE what my contest winner came up with and I wanted to share it with all of you!

I'll have to do another contest, it was so much fun =)

2008-10-21T11:38:00.000-07:00

Halloween is approaching quickly and I got these cute candy cups ready for Logan's preschool class... they are just 3 inch terracotta pots with some google eyes and paint!

For the Candy Corn I used Delta Ceramcoat: Crocus Yellow and Tangerine with white.

For the Frankenstein I used Delta Ceramcoat: Apple Green with Lavender. A wooden button nose and 2 wooden spools (paint those silver) were hot glued.

Everyone always smiles when they see them! I am going to fill them with candy corn and a little 'Happy Halloween' note from Logan.

2008-10-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

My mom has a room for my kids that she recently re-decorated with a camp theme with bears (her favorite thing). She asked me to paint a sign for the door and some knobs for the dresser. The grandkids LOVE the room - they will be staying there the rest of this week! She has named the room 'Camp Grand'.

I couldn't resist making a rubber stamp for her too - one that she can postmark the letters that the kids send home =)

2008-10-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

Good evening! I wanted to share with you a custom stamp that I just finished. This customer asked for a 'snow family' and here is what I came up with =) She said she wanted to use them to stamp her Christmas cards - maybe she'll send me one!

I am new to this craft - but I sure do like it! It gives me an outlet to be very creative, it makes me smile every time I finish a stamp and stamp it on to the mount. =) Olga

2008-10-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

Okay, I love this new cheerleader stamp! High School Musical 3 is coming out next week (I think) and Mackenzie has been so excited, I guess the High School vibe has been around the house =)
Go Wildcats! =) Olga

2008-10-11T15:10:00.000-07:00

This stamp was inspired by our recent time in Hawaii. My husband and I spent a week in Oahu and it was really beautiful. Flowers everywhere!

I am working on some new stamps to post - maybe by Monday I will get my act together =)

Gotta go make dinner...

-Olga