Friday, May 1, 2009

A Hop Away from Home...SWEET Home!


Hey everyone!

I am SO excited about today's Prettie Post! Today is going to be full of LOTS of festivities, as it's May 1st, and it's time for our monthly Stampin' in your Jammies Party at Paper Pretties! Please join us this evening...I'll post all the details below.

For now....I am THRILLED for my fellow DT member Danielle Lounds, whose BRAND NEW STAMP SET, "Home Sweet Home" will be released TONIGHT!

Danielle has been an amazing inspiration to all of us Prettie Girls and we are all just THRILLED for her as she is now a Stamp Designer as well! CONGRATS DANIELLE!

To celebrate this new release, the Prettie Girls are hoppin'!...BLOG hoppin that is! Be sure to head back to Christie's blog where all the fun started! When you're done here, head on over to Danielle's blog next to congratulate her and see her very OWN preview of this brand new set!

I chose to create a card using Home Sweet Home using Danielle's sketch challenge, PWC50. What better way to celebrate her new set by using a sketch that she drew? I thought so!

I have to admit, this house does remind me an awful lot of my parents' old house, the one they just moved from. I have to say, all things considered, they couldn't have sold it to nicer people. In fact, at their final walk through last week the day before the closing, the owners actually hugged my Dad and told him that if he or any of us ever wanted to come back to see it, etc. to feel free and that they were so thankful everything went so well, etc. Seriously?? How many times do you hear THAT?

Because they were so nice and made my parent's move less stressful (and let me tell ya, that was the ONLY part that wasn't LOL!), I've decided to send this to them. Heck, I know the address, right? And the almost eerie resemblance to the house is something I can tell they'll appreciate! So fun! I can't wait for them to get it!

We have ANOTHER surprise for you to announce in addition to the fact that it's our RELEASE DAY at Paper Pretties!!! We are having an EXTRA SPECIAL party! Today is Christie's, the owner and operator of Paper Pretties, birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRETTIE MAMA!

Please join us at the party tonight to wish her a VERY happy birthday!! The festivities start at 7pmCST, so be there or be square!!

For now, dont' forget to head over to Danielle's blog next and send her a shout out for a job well done! You are going to LOVE the new Home Sweet Home stamp set! See you tonight!

29 comments:

StampOwl said...

very pretty card

Unknown said...

Great card Jessica!! Pretty colors and I love your little ribbon on the tag! :)

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is so pretty Jessica!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

Just gorgeous, Jessica! I LOVE those colors. . .so homey!

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

How cute is that little sign! Great card!

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

wonderful card Jessica!

hudge compliment to you on your inteview with leree aldrich. it was soooo good!

hugs
claudia

Jana Weaver said...

Wonderful card Jessica...and I love the story about the folks buying your parents place...that's awesome. I hope they appreciate the card!!!

Jodi Collins said...

How FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS Jess!! LOVE your layout and colors!! Are you ready to get in trouble with me tonight at the part-ay?

Christi Flores said...

This is the sweetest!!!

akagreenhouse said...

Very pretty card!

Chrissy's Creations said...

I love the layout of your card. The for sale sign is adorable. Great card.

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh fun what a great set, love your layout and details, superb work. Hugs Cindy xxoo

Jackie Pedro said...

What a great card, Jess, and so sweet of you to send it to the new owners of your parents house!! You better be good tonight as I won't be able to keep the peace.....LOL!

Denise said...

Beautiful card! Love your layout.

Elena said...

Very, very cute card! Love the TGF papers you used and fun layout!

Danni said...

What a truly wonderful card!! Gorgeous!

Heather Schlatter said...

Hey Jess,

Well I am trying to make some rounds now. Sorry I have not been by you know why!!!

I really really like this house stamp you did a really good job with it!! I like how you colored it and how you did the layout!!

Jess I really do want to talk to you soon I am tired of Janna getting you all to herself!!!!

Thank you for your congrats and kind comments you started today it really meant so much to me. I would not have announced it myself, but it was nice that someone else did!!! Thank you for that!!!

I am so excited for you that you are heading up the Magazine!!! Wow girl how do you do it all???
VP Club Anya, Editor of Magazine, Stampavie huge DT, Paper Pretties (which by the way once again I have not recieved the stamp we are supposed to get a month before everyone else who can get it tonight!!!! Uuugghhh!!!)

The little paper shop and more plus 4 kiddo's cheer coach, and two dogs??? How many hours does you day have????

You amaze me girl and I am so glad I have had the oppertunity to get to know you and hope to get to know you better and talk to you soon!!!

Heather

Ashley said...

I love your card, and such a neat story. I'm glad they found someone so kind to sell the house to. I'm sure they'll love the card!

Jen T said...

I love that you all used such a wide range of colors in your designs. So nice to see the houses in so many ways!

Annette Pagnusat said...

So pretty!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

Awww, what an adorable lil house! Great colors and layout!
How very sweet of you to send it to the new family!
OME! and I love your bloggy's new header! It's beautiful!!!
Happy Scrappy Day :*)
I'm going to go and see if I can treat myself today... hmmm. where to shop?!?! LOL!
TFS!

Danielle L. said...

Oh fabulous job girlie! Amazing... and your story really moved me last night. Sending you big hugs!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Jessica,
I am so sorry I omitted you! BIG SHOUT OUT TO YOU For your DT work on Stampavie! AMAZING WORK! WE love love it!
Heidi

Debbie Lee said...

Very cute card and I know your mom will love it! That little house really does resemble their house - very special! :o)
Btw, new, fun blog banner - very diff from the last, but very sweet & pretty. Love the Brn & Pink color combo! :)

Denise Marzec said...

Wow, what a fantastic looking card. Love Love LOVE it!

jen del muro (iheart2stamp.com) said...

darling!!

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

Oh man oh man this is supah cute! Love that little house. Can I move in? hehehe :O)

Deb Neerman said...

Soooooooooo cute! And a great story, too!

Cassie said...

sweet! houses are popping up all over the stamp world!! guess it's cheaper than building a real house!