Animal Stories | The Maui Stamper

It’s a little early…but I’ve seen the first Humpback…

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Animals Stories and Family Phrases stamp sets
So Saffron Classic Ink pad and Whisper White Craft Ink pad; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write marker
Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, and Very Vanilla cardstock; Tall Tales Designer Series Paper
So Saffron 5/8″ grosgrain; Chocolate Chip 1/4″ grosgrain

OK, so it’s not a Humpback, and we hardly ever see them until at least the end of October. But I am really looking forward to seeing them out there in the Pacific again. There’s something so amazing about seeing just a little sliver of shining black skin break the surface of the water, knowing that beyond that sliver is a school-bus sized whale that can propel it’s entire body out of the water. It never ceases to astonish me, and during whale season I love to sit on the beach and just watch for a spout, flipper slap, or distinctive tail sighting. And maybe, just maybe, a breach.

Check out the National Marine Sanctuary and the Hawaii Whale Research Foundation for more information.

I’ll be sure to let you know when they arrive.

My wonderful friend and upline Crystal is one of the most generous people I know. I think “Give” is her middle name. If that isn’t enough, she’s also more fun than a case of wine, a full box of chocolates, and the entire Stampin’ Up! catalog rolled into one! (OK, maybe not the entire catalog.) When we get together to stamp, we always laugh more than anything else.

This card is one of a number of samples she made for me when the Idea Book and Catalog preview came out. That’s how she is – if she makes a card for herself, she’ll make one for me too. She makes the cutest cards and I’m always thrilled when I show up at her door and she holds out a little stack just for me.

Little Fat Owl Just for You

Animal Stories and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
Melon Mambo, So Saffron, and Whisper White cardstock; Tall Tales Designer Series Paper
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink pad
1 3/8″ and Scallop Square punches, Soft Suede polka dot ribbon
Big Shot and Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds I

Can I tell you a secret? It’s her birthday today. Happy Birthday, Crystal!