Hot summer flowers

Is it hot in your area? It was soooo cold all spring (snow in June) and now it is dang hot. Its actually "normal" hot but since it was cold so long its now too hot. This card looks like August to me.... hee hee! I sort of based in on a card I made a couple years ago which you can see HERE.

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait & Chocolate Chip markers
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait card stocks
Accessories: Peach Parfait twill ribbon, Mat Pack

Butterfly Demo

This is the card I demonstrated at the workshop, to feature the Strength & Hope set. Remember that every purchase of this stamp set or digital kit sends $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. For an idea that I threw together last minute, it sure turned out pretty!

Supplies:
Stamps: Strength & Hope
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo (chocolate melon cake, anyone?)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Basic Pearls

Triple Punch!

Have you seen the new triple punches? They are in the Summer Mini, and they are also in the new catalog. I already mentioned loving daisies so this one was a perfect fit for me! Three daisy styles from one punch?? yes please!
Here is the card we did for the make & take at my workshop on Saturday. I used the layout of a card in the demonstrator magazine Stampin' Up! sends us each month, but changed up the colors and stamps. and of course we had to use the fun new punch!

Supplies:
Stamps: Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Paper: So Saffron, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder & Whisper White card stocks
Accessories: In Color brads, punches I forget the names for....

New Paper!!

Okay, so the biggest draw for me to Stampin' Up! way back when was that they had BOY stuff. I had a son, I'd just finished scrapbooking my one of my younger brothers life up to that point and craft stores had nothing for boys but car stickers, and red, blue, orange and green card stock.
....and when they pass the stage of primary-colored rounded-cars...what shall we use??

This new catalog from Stampin' Up! has stamps for boys of ALL ages. Seriously, I cannot wait to get my hands on the Tool Shed background stamp for my dad! And the Need for Speed set is perfect for my brothers' birthday/fathers day cards! And my son keeps growing up on me (rude!) and no longer wants the cute trains or zoo animals that I have. So in my baby steps to acquire it all (ROFL), I purchased this fabulous, new Well Worn DP for boy/man projects. Check out the fabulous prints!

and created a scrapbook layout for my son at my workshop yesterday using it!

Supplies:
Stamps: Under the Stars
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Well Worn DP, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze card stocks
Accessories: Twill Tape

now all I need is the Daring Adventure stamp set, the denim ribbons, the mini brads..........and then I can make the adorable things found on page 144! And my boys will love it as much as me! :D

New Challenge!

I'm pretty sure I haven't been to the clean & simple challenge blog before, but now that I have found it, I've been having fun!
This card uses the #146 sketch:

supplies:
Stamps: The Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Whisper White card stocks, Nautical Expedition DP
Accessories: 1 3/8 inch circle punch

an autumn card!

...just going thru the seasons I suppose! hee hee!
This card uses a sketch I found HERE on Splitcoaststampers.com. Well, mostly. I didn't center the circle, and added the ribbon. I like how it worked out anyway. :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Faith In Nature
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla card stocks
Accessories: Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon, Watercolor Crayons

Summer daisies!

Daisies are my favorite!! So here is a card using the Mojo Monday 198 sketch. I used a rectangle instead of a square, and its fun and sunny!
By the way, this stamp set is the hostess level one set in the Summer Mini catalog. To work with the new hostess benefits, its now listed at $8 clear mount or $11 wood mount.

Supplies:
Stamps: Swirls & Curls
Ink: Peach Parfait
Paper: So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White card stocks
Accessories: Paper Daisies, Bright Buttons


And here's another bright card using the same stamp set, and the brand new green shade!

Supplies:
Stamps: Swirls & Curls
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo marker
Paper: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo card stocks

New Hostess Stuff!

Did you catch the changes to the hostess program? You get hostess dollars now, instead of choosing a hostess set and then merchandise. You can use the dollars on exclusive stamp sets or on catalog merchandise, or both! Here is a beautiful new hostess stamp set that I pre-ordered before the catalog came out! (demonstrator perk...!) This is the first card I've made using it, and I used the latest sketch from the Stamping 411 site.

Supplies:
Stamps: Faith in Nature
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: textured Old Olive, Rose Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White card stocks
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Regals Brads, Watercolor Crayons

July Newsletter Information!

Here's an excerpt from my stamp newsletter I email each month:

• You’ll want to know about the new hostess rewards program! Now when you host a workshop, you earn hostess dollars. These dollars can be spent on the exclusive hostess stamp sets (now with a listed price- but only purchase-able with hostess dollars) or any products in the catalog! Once you reach a $400 workshop, you can choose items for 50% off!
• The starter kit has been updated! If you’re interested in running your own business, or simply getting a discount on your crafting supplies, joining Stampin’ Up! is a great idea. There are two standard options listed in the back of the catalog. But during July there’s a mini starter kit promotion available! For only $99 you can get a smaller starter kit, start your own business, join my team AND get a free Christmas Keepsake Project!

The best part of “New Catalog Season” is a chance to play with new products! I will be holding an open house from 3-5 PM, on July 9th, at my house, and everyone is invited! Come when you can, stay as long as you like! Here’s some of what you’ll get to see and do:
· A quick Make & Take, using new In-Colors and new products!
· 17 retired stamp sets for sale that day- some long-retired!
· New catalogs to peruse and purchase!
· A completed scrapbook made from My Digital Studio, and printed thru Stampin’ Up will be on display!
· Booking Incentives! (a free gift to anyone who sets a date to host a workshop with me!)
· New samples to inspire you!
· Information on upcoming classes and events!
· Yummy treats!

*I am also hoping to start up a new Stamp Club. This is when you commit to spending a given amount each month for a set period of time, and one of the months YOU are the hostess! If this interests you, please let me know. The number of club members determines the monthly cost...

And here's a fun, summer kind of card! I used Jen's July Sketch For You To Try to make this card, and the beautiful Strength & Hope stamp set.

Supplies:
Stamps: Strength & Hope
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery
Paper: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Accessories: Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon, Neutrals Buttons, Subtles Buttons, Mat Pack, Basic Rhinestones

NEW CATALOG SEASON!!!!

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*that's me squealing about the new catalog and all the things I love about it!!!
Oh my WORD where to even begin???

You like frogs? or turtles? Buy a stinkin' cute set AND help out a great cause with our new Ronald McDonald House Charity set!

Do you like old things even half as much as I do?? You'll find it! Vintage baby, Christmas, Valentines...your mother or grandmother's kitchen!...

Funny stuff, cutesy stuff, playful stuff....
sweet new stamps images,
boy stuff, (little boy, big boy and medium boy: dinosaurs! trucks! fast things! tools!)
girly stuff,
background stamps
school stuff
words
letters!
paper, holy paper!
*ribbons!!!*
fabric, brads, punches!
dies and things for your Big Shot
really great decor elements (vinyl) peices....

ohhhh its dreamy.
the only thing wrong with it is that my sah-weet nautical set from the summer mini is not in it. sniffle sniffle...

Want one?
Fabulous.
Stop by with $5 and you've got one!

Click on my sidebar to see it RIGHT NOW!

Come to my NEW CATALOG OPEN HOUSE on July 9th.
Get your hot little hands on the new colors, some new stamps and some fun projects!
Start saving your pennies and write up your wish lists!
....mine is quite extensive.......!

The LAST. Day!

Yes that's right, today is the very last day to order from the 2010-2011 catalog!!! If you want to place an order I hope you've got your credit card handy!
here's one more retiring items card for you before they're gone!

Supplies:
Stamps: Kimono Kids, Teddy & Train (for the sentiment) - both RETIRING!
Ink: Basic black
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens


The new catalog will be online * tomorrow * at noon! I already have my post ready to go live, for your benefit, hee hee, so be sure to check back at noon! Enjoy!!!

New Products!

After yesterday's retiring products, how about some new things? My order was so exciting and I can't even show you everything yet! We'll start small.... hee hee....

So today's card uses a stamp set out of the summer mini that is brand new to my house. Its the Strength and Hope set, which is extra special because $2 of every sale of the set (or digital kit!) goes toward Breast Cancer Research! A good cause is a good thing to me!
The other fun thing here is the newww color of purple card stock! Its a very soft shade called Wisteria Wonder and to me it looks like grape bubble gum right out of the wrapper.

Supplies:
Stamps: Strength & Hope, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Artichoke Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Word Window Punch