Archive for August, 2010

Good Morning To Ya All.  We are on the count down now, just one more day and the girls are back in school.  They are in the process of moving into their own new home this week, so it has been a little topsy turvy for me.  Today I have a very simple but lovely card to share using the the Designer Paper from Greenhouse Gala #117167.  If you are a surfing nut like me I'm sure you have seen something similar to it.  This little pack of designer paper is filled with lots of pretty colors and flowers.  How can you go wrong with that.  For my card base I used our Whisper White #100730 cut at 4.25 x 11 inches.  Then matted a smaller piece of Baja Breeze #111352 and matted again with another piece of WW but I used the new emobssing folder called Vintage Wallpaper #120175.  Embossing folders are just great aren' t they,  They add just another layer of dimension that gives our cards that special look.  The next layer is just another piece of Baja Breeze #111352 with just a tad smaller piece of the Green House Gala DP.  My sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370 punched with the Large Oval Punch #119855 and matted with a piece of Pear Pizzazz #119795 punched with the Scallop Oval Punch #119856.  I'm sure you're just like me and always searching for words to use on my cards.  Teeny Tiny Wishes has become a staple in my stamping room.  My only embellishment is the beautiful Olive Green Satin Ribbon #117292.  You can find it on pg 191 in the catty.  The satin ties like a dream.  That's what is so great about Stampin' Up they make it easy peasy. 

Just a reminder that we are half way though the month of August, but you still have lots of time to schedule a workshop and receive your extra $25 in free merchandise.  This is a great opporunity for you to get a total of $65 free to spend on products.  A great way to fill those wish lists.  Click here to find out all the deets.  If you are one of my fellow surfers don't be afraid of having an email workshop.  It works out very well indeed.

Thanks for stopping by and spending a part of your busy day with me.  I'm working on stamp club and christmas cards.  Yes you heard right Christmas will be here before we know it.    Toodles

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Good Morning To All You Crafty Stampers – Welcome to Sunday.  This week is going to be a wild week.  The girls go back to school.  The only hitch is they haven't moved into their new house yet.  So that means Nana is going to have to be a taxi cab driver.  Oh what fun we have.  But that's ok, I love my girls.  For the past few days I have been working on craft bazaar items.  I am hoping to get in to some of the area's carft fairs this year.  They tell me it is a great way to get your name out there amongst ya.  I sure hope so, I'm always looking for new crafty people out here.  With fall just around the corner, I made a small little candy holder made to look like a cute little pumpkin.  I also made a cute pumpkin candy bar holder.  Just small little gifts that would be great to give for Halloween to our speical friends.  In both cases I used different size Oval Punches, a little designer paper and put them together to make them look like pumpkins and added a few of my own embellishments.  I think the small pumpkin will hold a couple of those yummy nugets that you can find now a days.  I'm still looking for ideas, so if any of you have done craft fairs before please drop me an email and let me in on some of your secrects.  I need all the help I can get.    LOL   I'm also working on my Christmas Card Stamp a Stack Samples.  Oh yes, it's time to be a thinkin' about Christmas.  Thanks for stopping by and sharing a little part of your day with me.  If you like my projects and need to order any of the supplies please check out my Shop Now  button listed below.  Happy Sunday ya all.  Toodles 

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Good Morning Stampers – Welcome to Friday.  Boy it sure has been hot here and yesterday a heck of a wind storm came thru and made havack with a lot of down trees and leaves everywhere.  There will be a lot of clean up over the weekend.  As many of you know I am always trying to increase my customer base, so this year I am trying to get in on a couple of craft shows.  I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions on items I should make for my 1st craft show experience in a long time.  Please email me any suggestions on what you like to see at craft shows.  Today I have a gift pack to share with you.  It seems we are always struggling to pick up that special little gift for a special someone, secret santa's, our teachers and many more.  I would like to share with you today a great gift idea for a teacher or co-worker that will tug at their heart but won't cost you an arm and a leg.  LOL  I have made 4 note cards using WW #100730 cut at 4.25" sq. matted with the beautiful color Cherry Cobbler #119685 and used the Dotted Embossing Folder #117335 for a little pizzazz.  I topped it with a piece of Basic Black #121045 and used our Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402 on both long ends.  I matted it with a piece of our Newsprint Designer Paper #117166.  I'm doing the Happy Dance over the music note pieces in the packet.  Yippie!!!  My stamp set is Apple Blossoms #120139.  You can get this for FREE  but we'll talk about that in another paragraph.  My sentiment was stamped in black and punched with the Word Window Punch #119857 and matted on the Modern Label Punch #119849.  Oh boy, what would we do without them.  My 4U apple was stamped in Cherry Cobbler #119669 on WW #100730 and punched with our 1 1/4" Circle Punch #119861 and matted on a Basic Black 1 3/8" #119860 Circle.   My clear gift box is not from Stampin' Up but I did used some of our 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon #115615.  If you have never had any of this you will just love it.  It is soft, flexible and knots perfectly.  

 Now lets talk about how you can get the Level 2 Hostess Set Apple Blossoms for FREE. This month only Stampin' Up is offering you an extra $25 in merchandise when you host a $350 workshop.  Yes you heard it right.  Gather friends and family, in your home, my home or thru email and host a $350 workshop and the Set Apple Blossoms a Level 2 Hostess Set is yours for FREE.  Plus you will receive $40 in cash rewards plus another $25 for a total of $65 to purchase SU embellishments and fill your wish list.  Click for even more info.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  I need to put my thinking cap on and make a couple of scrapbook pages for next week.  Have a wonderful day.  Toodles

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Hi Everyone – Are you having a good Thursday Morning?  I sure hope so, if not maybe I can put a smile on your face.  I'm running behind again, I don't have a new card to share with you, but I did dig down in my archives and found something to share.  Most of the supplies are current but not all.  My cardbase is Choc Chip #102128 and the size of the card is a little unusual.  It's a 6 x 6, scored at 3".  I have matted my base with a piece of So Saffron #105118 and used the Swirled Texturz Plate from the Background 1 #114512.  My DP is a retired piece.  You can make the circle with our Circle Scissors Plus and Glass Matt #112530/112531.  My stamp set is Simple Friendship #113397.  I colored in the flowers with a So Saffron marker #105114 and add some bling for a little sparkle.  My ribbon is the 1 1/4" Striped Choc Chip Grosgrain Ribbon which is retired now but you can substitute the Early Express #119961 found on pg 191.  It is beautiful ribbon, soft, and ties like a dream.  You must try some.  Thanks for stopping by and I sure hope I can get some stamping done in the next few days.  I need to be working on some scrapbook pages for stamp club next week.  Have a wonderful day.  TTFA

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Good Morning All My Stamping Friends – How's ya morning treating you.  I'm sneeking this post in before the girls wake up.  Today I would like to share a card gift set with you that I made.  I made 4 cards (2 birthday and 2 thank you).  My card base is Poppy Parade #119793.  It is one of my favorite in-colors this year.  It is matted with a piece of Whisper White #100730.  My stamp set is the cutest set.  It's in the Summer Mini as the Level 2 Hostess Set called Punched Posies #120030.  If you like this set you only have till Aug 31st to place your order before it retires.  If you have a workshop you can get this set for free plus earn $$$ to purchase matching embellishments.  Contact me and set up your workshop today.  I also have a 2" piece of Sunny Garden #119831 designer paper on the bottom of my card for a little contrast.  You can find Sunny Garden on page 174 of the catty.  It is also one of my choice picks for my Designer Paper Share.  I am offering a designer paper share for $18.95.  Click here for more of those deets.  I have used two sentiments for my gift pack,   Stamp sets Thank You Kindly #111700 and Birthday Bliss #115442.  For a little pizzazz I used the stamp set from the Summer Mini on pg 11 Itty Bitty Bits #120060 and the matching punch set called Punch Pack #118309.  Accessories like this is what makes papercrafting so easy peasy!!!!!  My ribbon is a piece of Poppy Parade #119263.  This ribbon has a twill type feel to it and is very easy to tie.  I know you will love it and the colors are great. 

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Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful day.  Toodles

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 Hello My Friends –  How is your morning so far.  I'm trying to post this right in the middle of serving pancakes.  One thing I can say, I can multi task.  LOL  Yesterday I gave you a sneek peek of my card today.  It turned out sooooo cute.  For the card base I used the new color Early Expresso #119686, you can find it in the Neutral Collection.  Next I matted it with a piece of Wild Wasabi #108641 and matted again with a piece of dp from the Woodland Walk Collection #117389.  This is a beautiful pack of designer papers and it is included in the paper share I'm offering in the Designer #1 Packet for $18.95.  Check it out here.  For my focal point I used the Big Shot #113439, this needs to be on your Brithday or Christmas List, and the Scallop Circle #2 die cut #113469.  I then cut a 3" circle with the Circle Scissor Plus #112530.  (When ordering this you must also have the glass matt #112531).  My Stamp Set is Awash With Flowers #120549 and inked it with Black Stazon #101406, Poppy Parade #119782 and Daffadil Delight #119667.  I colord in my stems with a Wild Wasabi Marker 120975.  For my sentiment I used Family Phrases #114960 and puched them out with the Word Windo Punch #119857 and the Modern Label Punch #119849.  For my embellishments I used the Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set #120060 and punched them out with the Punch Pack #118309 from the Summer Mini which is will available until August 31st. I mounted them on a piece of Wild Wasabi punch with our 1/2" Circle Punch #119869.  My ribbon is Early Expresso 5/8" #119753.  I just love this stamp set.  It can be challenging at times, especially if you like perfection, but is well worth your time. 

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Be sure and check out my Designer Paper Shares.  It's a great way to get your hands on four of our designer papers packs without having to pay full price.  That's what it's all about saving $$$$$$.  If you have any questions please drop me a note. 

P.S.  For those of you that ordered in the first round of my Ribbon Share.  The order came yesterday and I am in the process of cutting and packaging.  It will be shipped in just a few days.  Thank you for your support and patience .   I hope you enjoyed the card this morning and thanks for stopping by.  Ta Ta For Now (TTFN )

Good Morning Stampers and Happy Monday to You –  Today I'm doing something special.  I know I'm always a day late and a dollar short, but what can I say.  I've decided that I'm going to offer a Designer Paper Share.  If you love the new Stampin' Up! Double Sided Designer Series Papers (DSP) as much as I do, and you want it all but you would like to save a few $$$, this share is for you.. So, for a limited time, I am offering two different Designer Paper Shares.   This will allow you to get a sample of many of the new designer papers without having to purchase the whole shebang! Here is how it works. 

Designer Paper Share #1 – I have grouped four of our Designer Papers together.  Sunny Garden, Blueberry Crisp, Greenhouse Gala and Woodland Walk.  You will receive 24 – 6×12" sheets of these Designer Papers for $18.95.  This includes shipping.  You can find these on pgs 173 and 174 in the new catty.

Designer Paper Share #2 – I have grouped four of our Designer Papers together.  Love Letter, Newsprint, Elegant Soiree' and Jolly Holiday.  You will receive 24 – 6×12" sheets of these Designer Papers for $18.95.  This includes shipping.  You can find these on pgs 173-175 in the new catty.  You can save on shipping by purchasing both of them.

This is for a limited time only, so please make your selections so I can place the orders by mid August.  PayPal is my preferred payment.  I will accept personal checks but your order will be delayed till your payment clears.  Email me with your selections and I will send you a PayPal invoice and you can pay from there. 

Thanks for all your support.  I do hope you will take advantage of this.  It is a great way to get your hands on a lot of our different designer papers at a very responsible cost. 

Here's a sneek peek of tomorrow's card   Have a wonderful day.  Toodles 

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Hello My Stamping Friends – Happy Saturday.  Today I have a card to share that is a KISS kind of card.  You say what is KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetie).  This just means to keep it clean, crisp and not too many layers.  Of course this concept is in the mind of the beholder.  By eliminating some of the matt on my focal point you could even make this more KISSable.  LOL  Now let's get started, my card base is a 5.5 x 8.5, scrored at 4.25 in Soft Suede #115318.  I matted it with a piece of designer paper from the Elegant Soiree' (check back Monday)  #117163.  My second layer is Soft Suede and Baja Breeze #111352.  My focal point was stamped from the Stamp Set Thoughts and Prayers #113252 on Very Vanilla cardstock #101650.  My sentiment was taken from the set Sincere Salutations #115068.  For embellishments I used some 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon #117291 and I used a few of our new pearls from our Jewels collection #119247.  Easy Peasy now you have a great looking all occasion greeting card. 

Be sure and check back in on Monday.  I have something for you.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of your week end.  Toodles

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Good Morining My Stamping Friends – Happy Friday.  You're gonna love this card that I have to share today.  It's clean and simple and so very summery.  I got my layout from Michelle Wooderson over at Mish Mash.  Just love her site.  Of course the stamps and embellishments are different.  Mine is all SU.  I used our crisp Whisper White #100730 for my base cardstock and them I matted a piece of one of our new In-Colors Pear Pizzazz #119795.  My next matt is a piece of designer paper from Sunny Garden #119831.  This is were I stamped my images.  Don't be afraid to stamp directly on your designer papers.  It makes for a great look.  I had to use several stamp sets to get the images I wanted.  My stems are inked in Pear Pizzazz #119784 and came from the set called Happy Together #114314, The flowers are inked in Poppy Parade #119782 and came from the set Priceless #115052.  I punched out some Daffodil Delight cardstock  #119683 and used our Scallop Square Punch #119884 and punched three squares.  I matted them with some scraps from the dp Sunny Garden and added some cute buttons for some pop.  The sentiment happiness comes from a retired set from a couple of years aga but you can make it your own by using anything you like.  And that's it Easy Peasy.  I hope you get some stamping time this week end.  This is a lovely card that would put a smile on anyone's face. 

RIBBON SHARE UPDATE:  My order should be here on late Monday and I will get it together to send out right away.  Thanks so much for participating in this Ribbon Share.  It's a great way to get all the ribbon at a very reasonable cost.   I will do another one, but i must have a total of five (5) participants.  You will be receiving 3 yds each of the 5 new In-Color Ribbons for a total of 15 yds for $15.  My preferred payment is PayPal but other options are considered.

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Hi Friends –  Hope you're having a great morning.  Today I have an Oh Sooooooooo Cute card to show you.  OMG  these cute owls make me do the Happy Dance.  This card was made with the new Stampin' Up Owl Punch #118074.  Have you placed your order yet.  It was at the top of my list the minute the catty was released.  My card base is Pear Pizzazz #119795 matted with two different desinger papers.  My top piece looks like tree bard and comes from the dp paged called Woodland Walk #117389 and the bottom piece is from Greenhouse Gala DP #117167.  My next matt is Pear Pizzazz again with a smaller piece of dp from Sunny Garden #119831.  OMG I didn't realize I have used three different deisgner packs of paper.  What can I say the designer papers are to die for this year.   My branch is from Cheep Talk #113204 inked in Pear Pizzazz #119784.  If you havn't gotten the In-Color inks yets, be sure and check out the In Color Kit.  You can find it here.  I used two different stamp sets for my sentiments, With All My Heart #118623 and Friends 24-7 #113218.  My circles are from the 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 inch circle punches #119861 and 119860.  My ribbon is from Poppy Parade #119263, one of the new In-Colors.  You can still get in on my Ribbon Share (3 yds each of the 5 new In-Color Ribbons $15.)  click here for info. 

Today is the last day the girls wlll be here for this week.  Next week is our last week before school.  Posting should get back to normal them.  It's been a grand summer with them as always.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.  Toodles

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