All Things Analyn

Thank you to John and Cyndi, who opens up their home to Aloha Initiave.  They host friends from Japan, those who were affected by the tsunami and earthquake.  They not only open up their home, but their hearts.  I had an opportunity to visit with our Japan friends, most names have been forgotten but their smiles and laughter are forever in my hearts.  Most of the visitors where 18 to 25.  They have big hearts and warm smiles.  It was a blessing to be a part of this, even for one night.  I hope that this will not be the only time I get to visit with them.  Thanks so much! dets: all a|s~CS: sugar and fern; Stamps: life's a breeze, sea shells, keep swimmin', ovalicious, friend to friend; Other: papaya grosgrain ribbon. In my card, I sent Cyndi a letter hoping to host a workshop to make greeting cards.  I hope and pray that she would be open to do it!  *Keeping my fingers crossed!*

Happy Birthday To You dets: all a|s unless stated ~ CS: sugar, sage, and sage gingham; Stamps: sea shells, life's a breeze, and birthday greetings; Inks: fern, grass, and amuse dye black; Copics: YG67 and YG13 So I've been hanging out at SplitCoast Stampers and I'm really liking their challenges.  I've told myself that I really want to excel in my trade (cardmaking).  Participating in these challenges are a way to get my creative juices flowing and allows me to stretch myself.   At the lounge, we had a chance to call Lara to pratice our booking calls.  It was such a great idea and with a bonus: we get a stamp set ~ FOR FREE!!! All we had to do is call.  It was on like Donkey Kong!  I did have to wait almost 45 minutes but it was well worth it.  Lara said I did a really good job *pats myself on the back* and she gave me lots of great tips! It was super fun!  I did say a lot of umms and wells.  I gotta practi...

Summer Breeze dets: all a|s unless stated: CS: sugar, sage, gingham: bubblegum, buttercup and sky; Stamps: life's a breeze and a muse art stamps-heart line; Inks: french roast, papaya, cranberry, and memento black; Other: yellow floss and green toothpick Summer Love  "If you are participating in the blog hop, you should have come from Samantha's blog,  and if not, then you should start from the beginning with Samantha's blog until you come to my blog .  I'm second on the list. This month we were asked to create a project on what summer means to me.  Summer reminds me of love and the beach.  Living in Hawaii, we get to go to the beach all year round but so much so in the summer with school out of session.  I don't have kids but I have a group of teens at my church who always talks about going to the beach during the summer.  The love of my life does not live on the islands, (by choice), so I wanted to make a card dedicated to him.  I...

Elegant Summer Event July 10, 2011  6pm - 8:30 pm The girls created 3 wonderful cards, inspired by A Muse's Ready to Roll Workshops.  I love those workshops!  They are fairly easy, the measurements are already listed so I just cut the pieces for my class and they just put it together!  I did have 2 cancellations so I had 2 extra sets of cards and treat bags.  It's all good tho, now i get to use them for future workshops.  and now from the Guestbook: LM (the BFF's sister): "Hi, Analyn- I had fun today.  Easy cards to make.  Thanks for inviting me! :) VM (the dedicated BFF): "My Fave card was the "just keep swimming" card..I got to rip paper to make sand! Very cool! and making the goodie bag project w/ candies." AV (the BFF's daughter)- *She got to use more of the Greeting Farm stamps and she created cartoons filled with doggies and military Ians* Next month's workshop: Tini Time!!! Visit my webstore for next month's spotlight ww...

Life's a breeze...Happy Birthday, Lani!!! dets: CS: sugar and bermuda; Stamps: life's a breeze and essential sentiments;  inks: amuse dye, latte, and blackberry; colored with Bic - Mark It colored pens; Other: french roast twine We'll be celebrating her birthday at Jade dynasty at Ala Moana mall...maybe we get to check out Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works. I hate being broke...all the things retail therapy can do for me.  Too bad I don't have any mullahh (maybe it's a good thing...lol) I'm left to wishing on a star and window shopping.  C'est la vie! Happy Sunday! Life's a breeze and essential sentiments for sale at my webstore. June spotlight on sale till July 15th! *Life's a breeze, Keep Swimming, Sea Shells, and Classic Alphabets* www.amusestudio.com/analynmattero Purchases over $150 qualifies for $25 in free product! email me to get your free stuff: analynm808@gmail.com