Monday, May 31, 2010

What I've been doing this month...

What a very busy month! I don't now where it went! we are still trying to get the rest of the corn and beans planted, just wish it would stop raining every time it's dry enough to get back in the fields! And although I have been busy I still would like to take a minute and remember all the men and women who have fought for our country and who guard her now so that we may enjoy our freedoms. God bless them and God bless America!

These cards and pages are some of the projects stampers and scrapers have done this week at Stamp-a-Stacks. This first one can be a money card or a gift card holder. Love the new Graduation set from SU!


It's made using the Top Note die.
a couple of cards, my friend and fellow demo Teri Herman came up with the baseball card, and the other two ideas where from demos as well.
A set of 6 x 6 Birthday Scrap pages.
6 x 6 scrapbook page using some of my friend and demo Shannon Bruner's stuff.
This is a Kraft envelope cut of at the top to hold a couple of pictures. Love that new Hostess Level 2 set from the mini! Too cute.

What the inside looks like, got the idea from a card we made at Regional's last year.
12 x 12 scrapbook page.
Another 12 x 12 scrapbook page.
..........and more Flip Flops! these are so addicting once you altering them!
Blue ones.
Green ones. All different colors.
OK, that's it for today, I promise to do better next month and remember the SU retiring list comes out tomorrow! I'm so excited to see what is on it! and there is such a DEAL on the SU starter kit. If you've ever thought about being a demo and earn some extra cash or just want to be a hobby demo so you can get a discount on the products that you love now's the time. Stampin' Up has put together a mini Starter kit for only $99 the month of June! That's right I said $99 for over $180 in products! Have a great day everyone and let me know if I can help you in anyway.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Tour Stop #13



Hello, and welcome to Stampin' Addicts Summer Mini Blog Tour. This tour features sneak peaks of the stamp sets and accessories found in the new Stampin' Up! 2010 Summer Mini. The tour will run April 30 - May 2, so you have plenty of time to view all the stops. There are a total of 23 stop for your viewing pleasure. It doesn't matter where you begin on the "tour" because the blogs all link back together in a big circle. If you have been following the Blog Tour order you've just been to Sara's Blog: lilyinkpad and have seen her wonderful creations using the stamp set
Favorite Things. The set I have chosen to work with is called Blissful Bride, so let's get started shall we?
When I saw this set, I though it would make a nice Bridal Shower invitation. So that's what I made and a favor box and mints to match. I loved Debbie Henderson's wedding card layout and chose to use it for my invite. Here's what I used to make the card:
Blissful Bride and Introducing Stamp Sets, Basic Black, Melon Mambo Ink and Marker, White Craft Ink, Winter White Embossing Powder and Heat Tool. Wedding Specialty Paper "Bride", Melon Mambo, Basic Black, and Whisper White Cardstock. The Big Shot, Top Note Die, Scallop Circle Die #2, Trio Flower Punch, White Signo Gel Pen, and Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon.
Here's what I used to make the box:
Besides the stamp set, the Big Shot and the Box #2 Die, Scallop Circle Die #2, Circle Die #2, Jewelry Tag Punch, Wedding Specialty Paper "Bride", Melon Mambo Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock, Basic Black Ink Pad, Melon Mambo and Green Galore Markers.

Last but not least, you can't forget the peppermint patties!!!
These were made using the same dies and Big Shot as the Box. Hey, I hoped you've enjoyed the tour so far and now I'll give you the link to Sarah's Blog: willysgirl where she is featuring the stamp set Bouquet Bunch. Thanks for stopping by and come back and visit soon!

Friday, March 26, 2010

My First Big Shot Scallop Square Purse!

Ok, so here it is! I love it and it was really easy to make after I decided to sit down and sew it together. I've really got to be in the mood to sew, but after I start I don't want to quit! So I had to go to Joann's and get some more material today!
Here's a close up. These are so easy to make! Can't wait to make more... See ya later.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

I'm Very Thankful For My Customers...

Last night was my annual Customer Appreciation Night. I had a great turnout! I was so happy to see you all. We played Bingo and ended up with nine mystery hostesses. How fun is that! Here's what the ladies made. Actually they made their own thank you gift from me. You might think that's bad, but it's better if you make it yourself then I don't have to give you directions. (o:This was the Thank You gift. An altered DVD tin, which I got from a Late Night Stampers bulk buy and I need more!) I had everything cut and they just had to stamp and assemble it.


This is the inside view. On the left hand side are the SU color charts in color families for them to keep track of what they have and on the right is a scratch pad to sketch out designs or take notes.

They also made fun cards. An Easter Card with a punch art bunny! Very fun to make! and actually pretty easy. There are so many cute punch art bunnies out there! This is a combination of some of them.

and another card featuring a flower made with the eyelet border punch and a 1 x 12 piece of DSP. Donna over at DoStampin with Donna has a great video on how to make them. My card is pretty much a case of one of hers. The ladies got to pick the color of flower they wanted then added it to the Creamy Carmel background which I thought went with them all. Great choice Donna! Have a great day everyone!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Lady Bugs

Here's a couple of different versions of a lady bug card we made the other night at Sherri and Christi's workshop. Christi loves lady bugs!


The cards are pretty easy to make and are made using two stamp sets. Pick a Petal and Flight of the Butterfly. Along with some black circles and you've got a lady bug. Of course I got my idea from the lady bugs from several different cards I've seen, so no I'm not too clever. Have a great day everyone!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Can't Get Enough of Pink & Brown

Here's a couple of 3 x 3's that I did for an organized swap over at Stampin' Addicts.

I wanted to make them all using the paper on the left but ran out so had to use some of the other. I just love this stamp set called Vintage Vogue and am so glad it will be around for awhile. And guess what I got in the mail yesterday? more of this Specialty paper so I'm good to go for awhile longer. Whew! Have a good day everyone, I've gotta go to work.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Who Needs A New Purse?

This is the Swap I did for over at Swap Sister's and I sent it to Lisa Bullock. It's almost Spring, so time for a new purse, right? I can't give out directions yet, but maybe at the end of April. I just LOVE Pink and Brown! and this new Stampin Up Specialty Paper!!! I do want to add that two of the cards were cased from a couple of fellow demos more or less.Here's what I used:
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue #117690 Price $23.95
Papers: Chocolate Chip #102128.......$5.50
Close to Cocoa #101341....... $5.50
Pretty in Pink #100459.......$5.50
Sending Love Specialty Paper #117153.......$11.95
Ink: Close to Cocoa #100908........$5.95
Pretty in Pink #101301........$5.95
Punches: Extra Large Fancy Flower #118073........$15.95
3/16" Corner Rounder #109047........#$6.95
Scallop Trim Border #118402........FREE w/$50 purchase!!!
Other: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon #109065........$6.95
Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon #109067........$6.95
Cutter Kit #106958.........$$16.95
Sending Love Epoxy Brads
Pretty in Pink #117271........$4.95
Chocolate Chip #117272........$3.25
... and for my customers, just so you know, this little purse is going to be part of my Mother's Day Class at the end of April, so I hope you'll be thinking about joining me. Take care everyone and have a nice day.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Some cards...

Ok, so here are so pictures of some cards that I told Joan I'd post, see I didn't forget! lol This is a little 3 x 3 that I made using a scrapin' kit leftovers.
This is a baby card I made at Shannon's Stamp-a-Stack
Another card from Shannon's Stamp-a-Stack
...another card from Shannon's Stamp-a-Stack
and this last one is a card that Darla made and gave to me. I have so much trouble with the way my camera shoots red. It doesn't like it I guess. Sorry for the bad picture, and by the way Joan I'm sending you the flyer. (: Hey everyone, I've got something to show you in a couple of days so stay tuned, I know you're on the edge of your seats! Right? Have a good day!

Remember me?!?

So you know the old saying that life gets in the way, well my life has been pretty busy lately, imagine that. Below is a card I made for a Butterfly Swap over at Stampin' Addicts and it's my entry this month in the So Shelli monthly challenge on Shelli's Blog. I got my idea from my good friend and upline Darla who made an easel card using the butterfly die and this stamped verse. Hey if you don't own this die, trust me YOU NEED IT! (:What I used:
Whimsical Word Stamp Set
Orchid Opulance, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White Papers
and Cottage Wall DSP
Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die
Pennant Die (for the scallop circle)
Backgrounds 1 texturz plate
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon
Close up of saying.
Hope you have a great day! Catch you later!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Stamp A Stack Fundraiser Projects

Here are nine of the ten projects we did at the Fundraiser last week. We had 34 stampers, which was super! Everyone had fun.I tried to have a variety for the stampers since a couple of them were boys. The Racoon card, the Sweet Treat Valentine cup card, the Hershey bar holder, Bird card, and the little Friend card were pretty much CASES from other demos I found other places. There are lots of talented stampers out there for sure! Thank you for the ideas!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Gumballs For You!

Here is one of the Valentine cards that we made at the Valentine Stamp Camp Fundraiser for New Hebron Christian School. It's one of my favorites! I just love this new stamp set, whether you use it with the treat cups or the 1 3/4" circle punch, I think it turns out cute either way! We had a great turn out, 34 stampers! and half were kids. And although my stamps and some of my inks had the marks to prove it, everyone had a good time and really that's all that matters when it's all said and done.(:

What did I use?

Stamp Sets: Something Sweet, Tiny Tags
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, & Basic Black
Inks: Real Red, Basic Black
Other: Black Gingham Ribbon,
Heart to Heart, Small Word Window, My Way, 1/2", and 1 3/4" punches
Dimensionals

Remember to let me know if you'd like to purchase anything from SU and if you spend $50 when you order from now until March 31 you get a FREE item from our Sale-a-Bration Flyer! Have a great day and come back and stamp a little longer with me.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

And We Have A Winner!

Sorry for being gone for so long, life has been crazy! So without further ado the Blog Candy winner is poster #12 who wrote this...

maryr917 said...
really beautiful cards you have shown-love the turtle card

So Mary, please e-mail me your address and I'll send you the little turtle box and sucker your way. Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Sale-A-Bration Blog Tour Stop # 21!

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts SAB Blog Hop, each blog will be featuring different products from the free items available to you when you order during Sale-A-Bration. If you are traveling forward in the blog hop you just came from Heidi's blog Running w Scissors Stamper. She did such a super job showing the stamp set "Things I Love". What a great variety of projects, Heidi! I will be showcasing the stamp set "Very Thankful". It is the Ronald McDonald stamp set for this year and every time one is purchase SU donates $2.00 to Ronald McDonald House Charities. It can be found on the very last page of the big catty. In case you didn't know this year Stampin' Up! will be letting you pick from a limited list (on the last page of the SAB brochure) of stamp sets from the big Idea Book and Catalog and this one just happens to be on the list. There are also 6 wow products (stamps, a punch, and paper) in the SAB brochure available only through March 31st, 2010.*****Don't forget to check back after January 18th for the how-tos on the different projects I created.
The first couple of projects features the Turtle stamp and the Little Boy w/heart stamp. I chose to change the stamps a little bit. The turtle stamp had a "thank you" at the base of the turtle and I cut it off and mounted it on the side of the wooden block so I didin't have to use it all the time. Also I did not color in the "thank you" on the little boy's heart, but instead wrote "I love you" on the heart. The turtle box is made from the SU die Bitty Box and holds a Giradelli chocolate perfect! The little boy is covering a flat sucker.
The next 3 cards are "Thank you" cards. This is a pretty card using the peacock stamp and also one of SU's new punches that you can get for FREE w/ of $50 purchase. How fun!
This card is pretty much a CASE from the card shown in the big catty. I just love this color combo. Old Olive DSP, Chocolate Chip, and Kraft for the cardbase.
Last just a simple little "Thank you". No bells or whistles just a little thanks.
Next on the blog hop is Heather's blog, Candle with Two Ends. She will be showing you projects created with the stamp "Vintage Labels" (one of my favorites). So hop on over and see what she has instore for us. I hope you enjoyed seeing the projects made with the products that you can get free with a $50.00 purchase during Sale-A- Bration.
Contact your demo to find out how.
What's that you said, you want some Blog Candy! Ok leave me a comment and the winner will receive the "little turtle box and sucker". How's that. Hey, thanks for hopping with us this weekend and come back and "stamp a little longer" with me.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Throughly Modern Altered File Folder

How fun is this! I love these file folders that Stampin' Up has right now. You get 12 of them for $10.95. This is not my original idea and I'm sorry but I can't remember who came up with it, all I know is I found it in a demo forum. If I figure it out I'll let you know.I didn't have directions, just pictures to look at, sorta like the ones you see here of mine. Don't you think this would make a nice gift or maybe a super class project?
So can you figure out how to make one by looking at mine? I bet you can.
I did add a few more do dads just to make it funner! If you want to order any of the folders, I'd be happy to take care of it for you, just let me know!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Fraying Ribbon...

A few of you have ask to know how I frayed my ribbon for the mini clipboard, so here it is...Start by cutting a piece of ribbon the length you want...
Cut the edge off...
and start pulling small lengths of it apart...
until you get as much as you want...
to tie onto whatever you want. It's pretty simple. Congrats again to Lisa Naples on the blog candy win and I'll ship that out to you on Monday, Lisa! Hey, hope everyone has a great weekend , and come back soon so we came "stamp a little longer".(: