Creating on the Run!

The Craftin' o' the Green

2011-03-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a very simple St. Patrick's Day card. The color scheme is Garden Green and Whisper White. The "lucky" setiment comes from Stampin' Up!'s "Define Your Life" set.

Love You Much

2011-02-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is almost here.

Don't forget to send a little handmade love!

Stamp Set: Love You Much (113756)

Ink: Basic Gray (109120)

Paper: Love Impressions DSP (121780), Pink Pirouette (111351, Basic Gray (121044), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Crystal Effects (101055), Dazzling Diamonds (102023), Heart to Heart Punch
(119881)

Remember to go ahead and sale-a-brate -- free stuff with every $50.00 purchase!

Order online, anytime HERE.

Time to Sale-a-brate!

2011-01-27T07:13:00.001-08:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year to shop with Stampin' Up!

Every $50.00 merchandise purchase is rewarded with free stamps or accessories.

Click HERE to see what's free!

Shop online/anytime on my official Stampin' Up! site and UPS will deliver it all to your door!

A Stampin' Spectacular!

2010-11-22T09:16:00.000-08:00

Loads of goodies marked down just in time to buy yourself a little something for the holidays. (I suppose you could give these items as gifts, but at these prices I am keeping it all for myself!)

Click to my ONLINE STORE to see the sale and place your order!

It's an AMAZING time to become a Demonstrator!

2010-11-17T12:07:00.000-08:00

That's because Stampin' Up! is offering the Starter Kit at 50% off -- but just until the end of December!

It's simply Amazing!

What do you call it when you get over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50? You can call it an amazing deal, but we're calling it an amazing opportunity! From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50 percent off the regular retail price of $175 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

•Earn additional income while sharing creativity.
•Make new and lasting friendships.
•Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.
•Receive a free subscription to our exclusive monthly magazine.
•Receive free two-month subscription to your own business website.
•Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips.
Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital + Kit are available at this amazing price! The standard kit includes a variety of paper crafting products, and the Digital + Kit is a great option to showcase both traditional crafting products and our exciting digital design software, My Digital Studio.

This irresistible offer is only available until November 30, 2010.

*You can substitute items and colors in the Starter Kit to make it work for you
*You will get 30% off the first order you place after you receive the Strater Kit.
*You don't have to hold classes or parties. You can belong just for yourself and make only your own purchases. In these parts that's called being a "Hobby Demonstrator".
*You can join online through my official Stampin' Up Website.

Be a part of the Raleigh Running and Rubber Company -- join Stampin' Up! by November 30th!

Blue Ribbon Stampin'!

2010-10-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

I am lucky enough to have brought home another Blue Ribbon from the North Carolina State Fair! I entered five projects in different rubber stamping categories. You drop it all before the Fair starts for judging, and you don't get a chance to see how you did until you actually spend time at the Fair. And for us, we went on the very LAST day.

I won three ribbons this year, and I'll share this one first because it is Blue!

This card features the "Day of Gratitude" Stamp Set in the Holiday Mini. The category was 'Holiday Cards".

It's a Sale!

2010-10-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

I know, I know... Halloween isn't here yet but this REALLY is the time to get your holiday crafting going! And Stampin' Up! is making it easier than ever by bundling up Christmas Stamp Sets with coordinating punches or designer papers -- all at 20% off.

Take advantage of the ABC's of Handmade Holiday Greetings by ordering them from my online shop!

It's in the bag!

2010-10-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! has these great little "mini lunch sacks" in the Holiday Mini Catalog. They are the perfect size to stamp, fill and deliver with goodies! The bags come with a scalloped edge border that perfectly coordinates with the scallop edge border punch.

The Tuesday Stamp Club wheeled them with the "Web" wheel (super easy way to stamp something up fast!) and added Designer Series Paper from the "Wicked Fun" collection along with a sentiment from the "Wicked Cool" Stamp Set. Trick or Treat!

Treat yourself by ordering online/anytime by clicking HERE!

Stamp Sets: Wicked Cool (w-118738 c-120600), Stampin' Around Web Wheel(115666)

Paper: Wicked Fun DSP (117400), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Accessories: Oval 1 3/4" x 7/8" Large Punch (119855), Scalloped Oval XL Punch (119856), Scalloped Edge Border Punch (119882), Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Grosgrain (119774)

Rock 'n Roll Gratitude

2010-09-23T16:08:00.000-07:00

Here is another card with the new "Day of Gratitude" Stamp Set in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini. I saw many examples online of other stampers coloring in the intricate details of this beautiful medallion stamp. I don't tend to have that much patience, so I gave it some color variation by using the Rock 'n Roll technique -- an inking classic! It is as easy as picking two contrasting ink colors. Ink the entire image in the lighter shade, then roll the edges (only) around in a darker color. Ta da!

We'll be Rockin' and Rollin' with this stamp set at the Tuesday Stampers Club in October!

Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude (w- 120835 c-121148)

Paper: Autumn Spice DSP (120808) Cajun Craze (119684), Early Espresso (119686), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink: Cajun Craze (119671), Early Espresso (119670)

Accessories: 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain (1090054), X-Large Oval Punch (119859), Silver Brad (104336)

Order any of these goodies online, anytime by clicking HERE.

Autumn Spice Thank You

2010-09-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

I am just back from a trip through the North where I felt temperatures in the 50s and 60s for the first time in many months! Back here in Raleigh it is still in the 90s, so my brush with Fall was fleeting.. But I have been working on a few projects that showcase some "Autumn Spice" in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini.

This card features the brand new stamp set "Day of Gratitude" -- crisp, rich, detailed images that I love for Fall and beyone. The Designer Series Paper is "Autumn Spice" also in the mini.

Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude (w-120835 c-121148)

Paper: Autumn Spice DSP (120808), More Mustard (100946), Cajun Craze (119684), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Cajun Craze (119669)

Accessories: 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain (109054), Scallop Square Punch (119884) ,Designer Label Punch (119862) Word Window Punch (119857),Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Order your new Fall goodies online -- anytime! Just click HERE.

Presenting the Holiday Mini.....

2010-09-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Holiday Mini is up and running with loads of great new products!

Click HERE to take a look.

And click HERE to order anything you need from it -- 24/7!

Crumb Cake with Daffodil on Top!

2010-08-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft) moved up a little in the world with the newest Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog. This fabulous neutral not only received a name change, it got some matching ink to go along with it!

I am pulling this color out even more than I used to, knowing I have the option now to match the ink. This color combo is Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Daffodil Delight. And that ribbon is the brand new 1/8" style that is just darling!

Stamp Set: Great Friend (113792)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953) , Soft Suede (115318), Daffodil Delight (119683)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657)

Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175), 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon,(119254), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402)

Order online/anytime by clicking HERE!

Pastel Christmas!

2010-08-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

I never posted this one from last week's Stamp-a-Stack of Christmas in August. I always like to have one Christmas Card with some pink in it each season -- this one uses the 'In Color" Blushing Bride, paired with Baja Breeze, garden Green, and that beautiful Candy Cane Christmas Paper!

I thoroughly enjoyed last week's events -- I spend so much time stamping alone in my craft room, it is just great to stamp with a crowd!

Stamp Set: Heard from the Heart (w-111644 c-120006)

Paper: Blushing Bride (119796), Baja Breeze (111352), Garden Green (102584), Whisper White (100730) Candy Cane Christmas (120809 -available September 1st)

Ink: Garden Green (102272)

Accessories: 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319), Eyelet Border Punch (119853)

Click HERE to order online -- anytime!

More Cherry Cobbler Christmas

2010-08-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

This is another Christmas in August Stamp-a-Stack selection. It features the new rich, deep red known as "Cherry Cobbler". The patterned paper is "Jolly Holiday" and the ornament punch is such a great way to make a quick Christmas embellishment! (Think scrapbook pages as well as cards......)

Stamp Set: Sweet Centers (116521)
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Paper: Cherry Cobbler(119685), Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650), Jolly Holiday DSP(117159)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)

Accessories: Ornament Punch X-Large (119847)

Candy Cane Christmas

2010-08-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

Here is another one of the cards we will be making at next week's Christmas in August Stamp-a-Stack. This card uses "Real Red" Cardstock and Ribbon and Ink along with Designer Paper that is appropriately named "Candy Cane Christmas". The paper will be available beginning September 1st in the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Candy Cane Christmas DSP (120809, available September 1st)

Ink: Real Red (103133)

Accessories: Scallop Oval XLarge Punch (119856),13/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch (119855), 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Click HERE to order Stampin' Up! Products 24/7!

Blue Christmas

2010-08-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

Another Christmas Stamp-a-Stack Selection. Snowflakes in Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy. A Little Shimmery cardstock and adhesive bling.

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled (111690)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze (111352), Not Quite Navy (101722),Shimmery White (101190)

Ink: Baja Breeze (111833), Not Quite Navy (103088), Cajun Craze (119671)

Accessories: Rhinestones (119246), Xl Oval Punch (119859)

Joy at Christmas

2010-08-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

We're baking in unrelenting heat and humidity but I am really thinking Christmas! I'm an advocate of having handmade greetings completed months ahead of time. Really, December can be so busy.

This week I'll be sharing some of my upcoming designs for the Christmas in August Stamp-a-Stack -- August 16th and 17th.
20 cards. 5 designs. You make 4 of each. $25.00 with envelopes. $20.00 if you make a purchase at class time.

This card features several new Stampin' Up! products. The Extra Large Scallop Punch is a great addition to the punch lineup. The stamp set is the brand new " Perfect Punches" and that deep, rich red is the new color, "Cherry Cobbler". Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive make a striking Christmas combination!

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches (Wood 117022 Clear 120516)

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler (1196850, Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Old Olive (102277)

Accessories: Extra Large Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 3/4" Circle Punch
(119850), 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon(109055) , Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)

Order online, anytime by clicking HERE!

EXTRA Free Merchandise for August Hostesses!

2010-08-02T10:21:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up! is offering even more in hotess incentives for the entire month of August. Host a qualifying party and receive another $25 in "you choose" merchandise. That's on top of the standard free merchandise allowance AND the free hostess stamp sets. Read all about it HERE and grab a few friends and let's stamp this month.

Tart and Tangy

2010-07-13T18:39:00.000-07:00

I've been spending a lot of time going through the brand new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog because I really use it for ideas. And every time I flip through I am inspired to try something new.

Today I landed on page 136 and based this card on a sample in the book. The summer fruits in the "Tart and Tangy" Stamp Set pair so nicely with the vibrant trio of Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie. Almost good enough to eat!

Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy (111514), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Cardstock: Melon Mambo (115320), Daffodil Delight (119683), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Melon Mambo (115656), Daffodil Delight (119667), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Wild Wasabi (109014)

Accessories: Modern Label Punch (119849), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109030)

New Color Mojo!

2010-07-12T12:53:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back, Baja Breeze! Nice to meet you Pear Pizzazz! Taking a little time today to experiment with some new color combinations -- the ones featured in the Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper.

I popped over to Mojo Monday for this week's sketch and inspiration. My oval is that nifty, new 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch. I love my new stuff!

Stamp Set: Great Friend (113792)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze (111352),Pear Pizzazz (119795), Chocolate Chip(102128), Pumpkin Pie (105117),Very Vanilla (101650)

Designer Paper: Greenhouse Gala (117167)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Accessories: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle XL Punch (118874), Scallop Square XL Punch (11988)

Order stamps and supplies online, anytime by clicking HERE!

Happy New Colors!

2010-07-10T18:26:00.000-07:00

My paper holders are reorganized, and my ink pads are as well. I've settled in to play with my brand new Stampin' Up! colors!

Two of my VERY favorite new colors are featured in this card -- Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight. I paired them with an old favorite, Pretty in Pink, because my brand NEW Color Coach (121620) suggested it! I used the NEW Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder and a NEW stamp set, Perfect Punches.

Cardstock: Marina Mist (119682),Daffodil Delight(119683), Pretty in Pink (100459)
Ink: Marina Mist(119668)
Stamp Set: Perfect Punches (clear-120516 wood-117022)
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder(120175) , Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder(117335) 2 x 1 3/8" Oval XL Punch (119859), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117289)

Click HERE to order anytime -- and UPS will deliver your Stampin' Up! order to your door!

Birthday Card Bonanza!

2010-05-31T14:33:00.000-07:00

Here's what we're making at the Birthday Card Bonanza on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm.

20 cards -- 5 designs -- 4 of each. And those super wonderful Stampin' Up! envelopes.

Also available as a kit by mail!

Sweet Scrapbook Page

2010-05-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

National Scrapbook Month is coming to a close, but don't let that stop you from making more pages! This is one of those fast 6 x 6 pages for my little album of favorite shots. The stamp set is the BRAND NEW "Sweet Scoops" that becomes available in the summer mini catalog on June 1st. I used a summery color scheme of Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay with a "touch" Crushed Curry.

Water for the Teachers

2010-05-25T18:56:00.000-07:00

I don't know exactly what you call these -- water bottle "jackets" maybe ???? -- but I made a few of them for Teacher Appreciation Week on the day we were supposed to bring snacks and beverages. The stamp set is "Wow, Flowers" and the patterned paper is a sneak peek at something coming up in Stampin' Up!'s new Summer Mini Catalog -- it's called Island Oasis.

Lots of Dots

2010-05-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

I was working my Stampin' Up! Dots embossing folder overtime on this card. I embossed the Regal Rose cardstock layer and some Whisper White that I used to punch circles. I finished it with a sentiment from my workhose "Teeny Tiny wishes" set --truly a set for everyone!

This card was inspired by the wrapping paper I used for the gift. I love to do that and place the card in a clear, cellophane envelope on the front of the package. Love the pink and black combo!

Decor Elements!

2010-04-26T17:58:00.000-07:00

We've almost reached the six month mark in our new house. I have been busy trying to personalize the space and take it from "Builder Beige" to "Colorful Carla".

My 7 year old daughter is our "Owl Girl". She loves anything to do with owls, we even had live owls from a wildlife refuge at her birthday party! I painted the room a springy, girly green to coordinate with her owl themed bedding. And I used Stampin' Up! Decor Elements to decorate the walls.

"O is for Owl" is two separate pieces -- the scallop frame in Chocolate Chip and the owl in Tempting Turquoise.

The tree above her bed is also two pieces -- the tree itself, and the Thoreau quotation with the flying birds that is called "Flutter".

The key to applying the Decor Elements to the walls is to work slowly and carefully. If you can apply a rub-on to a scrapbook page or a card, you can put one on your walls as well!

The Craftin' o' the Green

2010-03-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

Here's a snappy St. Patrick's Day greeting! You may remember how excited I was that "Teeny Tiny Wishes" had a St. Patrick's Day stamp in it -- the first I'd ever owned! I just used a punch to craft a four leaf clover (not a shamrock, I know)! That's a rhinestone brad in the center, a piece of Cottage Wall DSP, and some Old Olive Ribbon for fun!

Two Weeks and Counting.....

2010-02-01T11:32:00.000-08:00

February is here and the Valentine's Day countdown is on! One of my favorite sets in the new Mini Catalog is the "Love Bandit" -- available in wood or clear-mount. I opted for the clear -- I love the compact storage!

Stamp Set: Love Bandit (118577 for clear mount, 117086 for wood mount)
Paper: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Large Oval Punch (107305), Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090)

Teeny Tiny Wishes

2010-01-27T19:19:00.000-08:00

We have been stampin' up a storm here with the Teeny Tiny Wishe Stamp Set and the fabulous Modern Label Punch.

If you opted for a kit your supplies are on the way. You can refer to these photos to make the five gift cards in the kit. The "bling" is all together in a snack-sized plastic bag. If I had any questions about the colors of ink you had purchased, I went ahead and stamped all the sentiments onto Whisper White cardstock. Feel free to use them or stamp your own!

And don't overlook the envelopes. They are in your bag and are the "stampable" ones -- feel free to add an extra touch of stamping to the envelope itself!

It's Time to Sale-a-brate!

2010-01-05T06:11:00.000-08:00

It's Stampin' Up!'s biggest and best sale of the year. Spend $50.00 in merchandise with me and you qualify for one of the special gifts in the Sale-a-bration brochure OR for the first time ever, you can pick from a list of catalog items that are also Sale-a-bration rewards.

Host a party with me between now and March 1st and earn even MORE free stuff!

RSVP now for the return of the Teeny Tiny wishes class (includes Teeny Tiny wishes Stamp Set, Modern Label Punch, and class/class kit to go with the materials for 5 mini cards). I'm discounting the price to $50.00 for the class and supplies AND you'll qualify for a Sale-a-bration reward!

Teeny Tiny Wishes, The encore
January 25th 7:00 pm
January 26th 10:00 am

RSVP by January 12th to qualify for the special!!!!

Teeny Tiny Wishes

2009-11-16T19:26:00.000-08:00

This is a stamp set that you NEED to have! 24 sentiments -- everything from Happy Birthday to Happy St. Patrick's Day with a whole lot of happiness in between! It's even better paired with the Modern Label Punch.

So here's what I am going to do! Buy the Stamps and the Punch together at a discounted price and you'll have the option of coming to a class or taking as a "kit to go" all the makings for 5 gift cards and envelopes. I'll send you home with a bonus template sheet so you'll always be able to whip together sweet but simple cards!

The class date is Tuesday, December 1st, at 7:00 pm at my NEW Stampin' Spot. If you can't make it to class, I'll deliver a kit with your supplies.

It's one flat price of $50.00. Discounted product. No shipping charges (hooray!). And a class.

Here's what you have to do. RSVP quickly by Friday, November 20th, so all the stamps will be here in time. Let me know if you're coming to class or need a kit. And skip online ordering this one and only time. This is a super secret Carla only promotion. But feel free to tell anyone -- and everyone!

Pretty Fair Stampin'!

2009-10-18T13:42:00.000-07:00

I'm turning our blue ribbon stampin' these days! I picked up one blue ribbon and one second place ribbon at the North Carolina State Fair. The winners are entirely made from Stampin' Up! products. (I get them back in a week when the Fair closesd, and I will post some closer pictures.)

Entering the competition was one of those things I would think about every year when I walked through the exhibits, and then never actually do anything about. This year I kept up with the registration deadline, filled out the forms, and carried my entries in past the Security Guard who "reckoned I didn't look like no terrorist".

There's a lot to love about NC!

Deal of the Week!

2009-10-04T19:13:00.001-07:00

There are three great punches on special this week during the return of Stampin' Up!'s Deal of the Week! These great prices are good through October 12th. Place your order ONLINE anytime!

Week 1 Deals of the Week

109183
Trio Flower punch
$10.99

109041
5-Petal Flower punch
$10.99

110709
My Way punch
$11.99

Summer Memories!

2009-09-20T18:23:00.000-07:00

It's still in the 90s, and the humidity is ferocious this week, but the pool season is now a thing of the past. I put together a quick layout using the In Color Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry combo. The letters in the title are from "Defining Alphabet" and the stamp set is the (sadly) retired "Fun in the Sun".

School Supplies

2009-08-25T18:54:00.000-07:00

Some of our "Traditional Calendar" friends began a new school year today. I fancied up a few basic pencil cases because I find school supplies irresistible!

I used a retired Stampin' Up! set called "Elementary Essentials". As long as I have children in elementary school, I will probably reach for this set again and again.

The boy combo is Bashful Blue/Brilliant Blue.

The girl combo is Melon Mambo and Basic Black.

You're on my Mind

2009-08-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

There are three things I love about this card.

1) It is a very simple design that can be duplicated over and over again.

2) It makes use of the "Upsy Daisy" stamp set. I think the main focal image of this set, when stamped in light and dark, looks fabulous!

3) It makes use of the new In Color Melon Mambo which I am pairing often with Pretty in Pink. Love them together!

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Convention Candy

2009-08-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

One web site I keep turning to these days is Stampin' Addicts. It is all (or mostly!) Stampin' Up! and it is filled with positive energy and feelings (no griping allowed).

The ladies who run the site are back from Stampin' Up!'s annual convention in Utah and they have goodies to give away. Check it out!

Cheers to Craig!

2009-08-16T13:53:00.000-07:00

Here's one for my youngest brother, Craig, who is celebrating a birthday this weekend! I like the "Cheers to You" stamp set because it adds to my small selection of masculine stamps. But it's also a set with girly options and even wedding wishes options because of the cocktail glass and champagne flute images!

Stamp Set: Cheers to You
Paper: More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive
Ink: White Craft, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard
Accessories: Wide Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, Jumbo Eyelet, Belnder Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

An Elegant Thank You

2009-08-11T19:02:00.000-07:00

I am in love with the new Designer Series Paper "Cottage Wall". No one is more surprised than I am to find out there is such a large place in my life for Orchid Opulence! To help me work my way through the patterns, I turned to one of my favorite sketch sources, the Mojo Monday blog. A sketch is usually the perfect thing to get me jump started and this week's example was no exception!

Stamp: Elegant Thank You
Paper: Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, rich Razzleberry, Cottag eWall DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Wide Old Olive Grosgrain

Tea for Two

2009-08-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

This birthday tea party invitation began as a stamping project and somehow ended up not having the first swipe of ink on it! Even so, it uses lots of great Stampin' Up! products.

The teapots are front and back layers of last year In Color Pink Pirouette -- one of my top 3 all time favorite In Colors. These invitations were a great excuse to help me blow through the excessive amounts of Pink Pirouette cardstock I purchased as it retired. The Designer Series Paper is also retired -- it's that sweet Candy Lane from Valentine's Day that I reach for over and over again.

I used the Small Oval Punch and the Scalloped Oval Punch and some narrow Very Vanilla grosgrain.

The teapot template can be found online.

A Little Razzle Dazzle!

2009-07-28T10:28:00.000-07:00

It always take me a few weeks to find my comfort zone with Stampin' Up!'s new In Colors each year. I love that we get fresh, new, on trend shades to play with, but there is a learning curve each summer for me on what color goes with what! That's where my Designer Series Paper comes into play. All the mixing and matching is already done. So here is the Razzleberry Lemonade paper with a sketch from that great resource, Mojo Monday.

Stamps: Think Happy Thoughts
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
Extras: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Fire Brad
Tools: 1 1/4" inch circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1/16" circle punch

Deal of the Week -- Make Mine Vanilla!

2009-07-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this week's Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week.

The entire box of Stylized Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware is just $18.99 -- that's a 30% savings off the regular price of .

I have been a Hodgepodge Hardware fan for many years. I love the look of a metal accent on a scrapbook page or a card.

Grab the Deal of the Week and order it online at my official Stampin' Up! website -- click "Shop Now" when you get there!

Christmas In July!

2009-07-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

The top 3 reasons to celebrate Christmas Stampin' in July.

1) You will be so proud of yourself for having completed Christmas Cards and Gift Tags you won't be able to stand it.

2) It's so hot and humid outside it will be nice to enjoy the air conditioning and cool off inside.

3) You can leisurely select your Christmas Stampin' Supplies with no immediate pressure and a 20& discount!!!!

The Christmas in July class features 12 Christmas Cards and 16 gift tags. There are new colors, new stamps, and a new punch! The class is just $20.00.

Class dates: Sunday, July 26 7:00 pm
Monday, July 27, 7:00 pm

Now about that 20% off discount...

Pick your Christmas Stampin' Supplies on pages 28-43 of the new Idea Book and Catalog and receive 20% off every item! (I have to manually enter the discount so online orders don't work in this one instance...)

Father's Day

2009-06-19T18:56:00.000-07:00

Don't forget Dear Old Dad -- stamp him something special this weekend! This sentiment is from a mini catalog set, And Many Mower, that has become my "go to" masculine choice. It has Father's Day and Birthday sentiments lawnmowers and remotes and recliners. Perfect!

This is also a good use of some of my favorite In Colors that are retiring at the end of June. Say good bye to Baja Blue and Kiwi Kiss here with the Urban Garden Designer paper. And go ahead and order what you need before these colors are gone forever. (Go to my Stampin' Up! website and "shop" for online ordering 24/7!).

One Person Can Make a Difference

2009-05-29T18:24:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this sentiment from the "Flight of the Butterfly" set and found it perfect for end of the year teacher cards. Still working my way through the "Love You Much" Designer Paper in the Valentine bundle AND the loads of Pink Pirouette paper I have. That color is about to retire July 1st! Get all your favorite In Colors while you still can...

A Good Egg

2009-04-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

I am so in love with the new Stampin' Up! Scalloped Oval punch -- it is just popping up on everything I make! This card features the stamp set "A Good Egg" and some of that Delicate Dots DSP I earned during Sale-a-bration. Perfect Spring colors! The Certainly Celery twill ribbon was also free during Sale-a-bration because somebody you know made quite a few purchases during her favorite stamping time of the year!

Oh, Baby!

2009-03-20T14:22:00.000-07:00

How cute is this? It's my version of the "baby onesie" card designed by awesome stamper Lauren Meader (see her Tutorial HERE). It only took a few minutes to create and the blue/green/pink/yellow/mint combination possiblities are almost endless!

No. St. Pat's Stamps? No Problem!

2009-03-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

I apparently do not own even one tiny shamrock stamp so I had to improvise this year. I just grabbed that "Love You Much" stamp set (the one you bought with the Valentine's Bundle!) and dipped those hearts in green! I used "Glorious Green" in this example, but "Garden Green" is another good St. Patrick's green as well.

I am aware that four leaf clovers are luckier than three, but I liked the way this one looked better!

Pink and Green

2009-02-24T13:44:00.000-08:00

This was my "go to" color combo in high school and college (I know -- I am planting myself firmly in the '80s when I tell you that!). But I saw this particular Regal Rose/Pink Pirouette/Certainly Celery combo in the Spring/Summer Idea Book and had to give it a whirl. And I have to say I never imagined how much use I would get out of that "Baroque Motifs" set. Wow!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T08:05:00.000-08:00

So this is the one for my own special Valentine -- who as it turns out, never gets cards from me anymore! (Remember the old saying about the cobbler's children needing new shoes???). This one is very much like my Valentine -- uncluttered, and to the point!

More Love You Much!

2009-02-12T11:27:00.000-08:00

This clean and simple Valentine's greeting is made with the pieces of the "Love You Much" bundle. The heart is from the stamp set, and the paper is more from Candy Lane. The coordinating cardstock is Pink Pirouette and that is Riding Hood Red ribbon and ink. I saw a few examples online where the ribbon was tied around the heart and I really liked the look!

You Still Have Time to Make These!

2009-02-10T11:57:00.000-08:00

I'm not kidding! These "mini pizza boxes" are easy to make -- and for these I used the pieces of the "Love You Much" bundle with some coordinating cardstock. I loved the stamp sentiment that said "Hugs and Kisses" because that made these boxes perfect for -- well -- Hershey's Hugs and Kisses! These are going to school for our teachers....

The cutting and measuring instructions are in THIS tutorial over at Splitcoast.

Or the quick and easy version.

6" x 10" piece of cardstock.
In the trimmer long ways -- score in one inch down each side.
Flip the cardstock and score at 1", 5", 6", and 10".
Clip all the intersections to make flaps that can be secured with sticky strip and assemble the box.

I matted Candy Lane DSP for the tops of the boxes, added the 1 1/4" inch grosgrain (love it!), and stamped the sentiment. Then I filled them with all the candy I didn't eat first!

Love You Much!

2009-01-18T17:24:00.000-08:00

Here's what you'll be making at the "Love You Much" Class -- free with the purchase of the "Love You Much" bundle of stamping products! The brand new stamp set, brand new Candy Lane Designer Series paper, and the three heart 'Heart to Heart" punch that coordinates perfectly with one of the stamps!

The three pieces are on sale for $41.48 (regular retail: $51.85). Buy it by January 23rd and it will be here waiting for you at the FREE class:

Sunday, February 1, 2:00 pm or
Monday, February 2, 7:00pm

(The class without the purchase of a bundle is $10.00.)

RSVP by Friday, January 23rd!

Sneak Peek!

2009-01-08T11:18:00.000-08:00

There's a new catalog coming next month and here is a sneak peek at a few of the things in it! This fabulous paper is from the brand new Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper. The stamp is called "Elegant Thank You" and it will be sold alone -- not as part of a set! I have paired both of these new items with Regal Rose, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss paper, ribbon and ink.

Don't forget the Inventory Blowout Sale going on now and the discount on retiring stamp sets. See it all AND order by heading to My Official Stampin' Up! Website and clicking on the "Promotions" box at the bottom of the page!

Just a Note...

2008-12-19T11:29:00.000-08:00

The Christmas Crafting is winding down fast! My final project in these last few days is sets of handmade notecards accented with the appropriate initial. These are multi-purpose and I think nearly anyone could put them to use! They are fun to make because I use so many different combinations of the Designer Series Papers. That's "Bella Rose" in the foreground, 'Haiku" in the upper right, and "Sweet Always" on the left. This is just a sampling -- my work table is filled with different combinations!

Sparkly Snow

2008-11-17T11:33:00.000-08:00

Here's another one of those Christmas Stamp-a-Stack goodies! I wish my photo did the bling some justice. Trust me -- it sparkles! This card features two of the In Colors, Baja Breeze and Pacific Point plus some Ski Slope Designer Series Paper. RSVP by Friday!

Stamp-a-Stack of Christmas Cards!

2008-11-10T18:41:00.000-08:00

it's that time of year again. Time to head to My Stampin' Spot to stamp yourself a stack of Christmas Cards in 2 hours. 20 cards to be exact. With envelopes. And the option of punching coordinating photo corners to add your treasured picture to the inside. Seasoned stampers appreciate that the prep work is taken care of and newer stampers appreciate how fast it is to create something special and handmade.

This is one of the 5 designs. I always manage to sneak a little pink into Christmas!

Stamp-a-Stack Workshop Dates:

Sunday, November 30 2:00 pm
Monday, December 1 10:00 am
Tuesday, December 2 7:30pm

Cost: $30.00

Please RSVP by Friday, November 21.

Christmas Countdown: Week 2

2008-11-03T10:56:00.000-08:00

So this is how I spiffed up my Christmas Countdown Binder this year. Grabbed some very old holiday patterned paper from my stash and a favorite Christmas photo from last year. Last week I cleaned up the inside (threw out all of last year's receipts!)and printed my new calendar pages and checklists. I also made a few trips to the store and have dutifuly noted the purchases and the recipients in the Gift List section. Check out this week's "assignments" at www.organizedchristmas.com .

2008-10-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

I am really going to miss this Ghostly Greetings Paper when the final trick-or-treaters have come and gone. (I made sure to save one sheet with the words for a scrapbook page or two!) This card features that paper with Pumpkin Pie, Going Gray, and Kiwi Kiss Striped ribbon. And I used the scalloped edge punch.. AGAIN!!!

Pssst... Only 59 Days Until Christmas...

2008-10-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

So here's a friendly reminder from your Stampin' Pal that it's time to get organized. Time to plan the (handstamped) cards, the gifts to make, the treats to bake, the holiday menus, the gifts to buy. And TODAY is the day to start!

Click on over to Organized Christmas for Day 1 of this year's countdown. I'm off to update my binder and get this season going!

Spread Some Halloween Happiness...

2008-10-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

This is my version of the little treat basket/purse that is making the rounds on the Internet. This one isn't the tiny favor box size. I made this larger (think a large order of French Fries) because I want it to hold a handful of Halloween candy. I love the Ghostly Designer Series Paper and that's the new Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain around the top. I'm thinking I'll make five more and let them be my Halloween Teacher Treat this year!

(There is a video tutorial out there for this project created by a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator named Michelle.)

Are You Still In???

2008-10-01T17:56:00.000-07:00

My pictures are not nearly as good as Ali's -- my lists are way more abbreviated -- and my husband and children are running from me -- but I'm still in! My "Week in the Life" is going to be an interesting little project when I put it together next week. I never would have captured so much of the mundane, so much of the routine.

If a week is too much, follow Stacy Julian's approach and give yourself a present!

Happy Creating --

A Week in the Life

2008-09-28T19:12:00.001-07:00

Ready for a challenge this week? How about documenting a week in your life? Just gather up your camera, a notebook, and loads of those Stampin' Up! supplies you already own. Ali Edwards is our guide. Aby Garvey is already on board. Are you?

Let's see what a week in your life looks like!

Wow -- Flowers!

2008-09-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

This cheerful card uses some fun, new products! The stamp set is "Wow, Flowers!". The cardstock and ink colors are two of the new In-Colors -- Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss. The sentiment is in Whisper White Craft Ink topped with White Embossing Powder to give it a little pop!

Wishes "In Color"

2008-08-17T16:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that features the new In Color, Baja Breeze. I paired it with some Certainly Celery and some Barely Banana. The stamp set is new as well. It's called "Heard from the Heart" . It is one of the featured sets in the "Never Before Seen, Never before Savings" events. Read about the discounts on brand new stamps HERE. And see the scalloped edge at the bottom. That is the brand new punch you HAVE to have!

Happy New Year!

2008-08-10T19:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a brand new Stampin' Up! Year! There are lots of new products on sale --and classes with new products on the calendar.

I can't wait to get started.......

There is a lot of information on my Official Stampin' Up! Website

The "In" thing...

2008-08-07T12:34:00.001-07:00

As in, the New "In Colors" thing!

My demonstrator pre-order sampler of Stampin' Up!'s limited edition colors arrived and I have dipped my toes into the new colors with this quick card. I am anxious to see which colors I like together and which colors I use the most -- espcially once I get my hands on the new catalog and can order some coordinating patterned paper and ribbon!

You'll want to take these colors for a spin yourself! Watch this space for my New Catalog Special on them beginning August 11th!

Stamp Sets: Stitched Exotics, Happy Everything
Paper: Perfect Plum, KIWI KISS, TANGERINE TANGO, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: TANGERINE TANGO, KIWI KISS
Accessories: Silver Brads, Word Window Punch, Photo Corner Punch

The Fling is Ending...

2008-08-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

My Spring Fling that is -- with the Spring Fling Designer Series paper. It's retiring and I will miss its soft subtles tones. (It's 25% off and still available, so grab a few packs while you can!).

The stamp set is my oft-used, always loved Pretty Princess. It retired a few years back, but stop me if I have mentioned before how you will have to pry it from hands...

As another quick aside, this template is one of my "go-to" sketches when working with patterned paper. The proportions always seem right when you select a wonderful Stampin' Up! set of coordinated paper!

Stamp Set: Pretty Princess (retired)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Whisper White, Spring Fling DSP
Ink: Black Staz-on, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery
Accessories: narrow White Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Gingham ribbon, Soft Subtles Eyelets

I'll Never "Froget" You....

2008-07-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

I am so going to miss this little guy. My little "Unfrogettable" frog. In a sea of floral and princess stamps I own, he is my "Go To" little boy set.

Froggy is retiring in August and so are a few of my other friends. You can browse the list HERE and email me on the link in the sidebar ----------> to find out about the special discount I am ofering on retiring sets ordered before August 8th.

Stampin' Up! is also offering some of the retiring accessories at a 25% discount. You can view that list HERE and it is frequently updated now to reflect sell outs.

It's hard to say good-bye to so many favorites -- but get the goodies while you can at a discount!

Stamp Set: Unfrogettable
Paper: So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi Designer Prints (also retiring)
Ink: Wild Wasabi (retiring, snifff... snifff....) Black Staz-on
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon (on the way out -- get it at 25% off!), Scallop Punch

A Library of Memories

2008-07-14T12:53:00.000-07:00

Since you have to have a "little" project while waiting for the new Stampin' Up! catalog year to begin I decide to organize all the pictures I have ever taken. Really.

If you know Joe, then you know that my photos are all in containers and behind closed doors. The only problem is he just likes things put away -- he is not interested in grouping like items together. (I'm funny that way. The coffee supplies are in the cabinet directly above the coffeemaker. The ziploc sandwich and snack size bags are just below where I pack lunches. That kind of thing.) So imagine my horror when I discovered multiple containers of photos stashed around the garage. They were in cabinets and things -- but spread out everywhere. And I never would have made the connection that a box he marked "garage pics" was in fact a box of boxes of pictures he was storing in the garage. I have walked past it for 2 years thinking it was pictures OF the garage without processing it fully.

But I digress.

Since I am a Stacy Julian devotee -- think Big Picture Scrapbooking -- think Simple Scrapbooking -- I knew that her latest work Photo Freedom was just what I needed to corral my out of hand photographs and make them into a system. So that when I am inspired by great supplies or pictures in the new catalog to create a memory item or a scrapbook page I will know where to find the photos. And they won't be subjected to the humidity of the garage.

So I took Joe by the hand and together we scored all the known photos in our home. Just as Stacy says I piled them all in one place. (The dining room. He nearly died. I like the table space.) Then I began the process of sorting and more importantly friends, PURGING. (Why oh why did I ever order all those doubles? And who needed 14,000 pictures of my three cats??? Why keep photos of boyfriends from way back???) I tackled the 1990's first. When I was done the boxes had melted down into a few piles and multiple trash bags were full. I tied them and ran them outside quickly so as not to be tempted to go back through them. I have one album of photos ready to be scrapbooked. And I am making dividers for my 4 storage drawers to keep pictures I might work with again. I am already feeling so much better!

I am tackling 2000 next which is a different animal because that includes digital. I take too many pictures -- I don't edit enough -- don't print enough -- and save too many. Heck, I've got one hard drive stashed in a closet with 11,000 pictures on it! Wish me luck.

Berry Fun Layout

2008-07-06T17:23:00.000-07:00

The new school year begins again in the morning and I can already feel just how much more crafting I am about to get done!

I got a quick fix in this weekend while (tap, tap, tap) waiting for the new Stampin' Up! catalog year to begin.

This layout uses the Summer Picnic Designer Paper and the Tart and Tangy Stamp Set from the Spring mini catalog. I just LOVE this paper and the stamps!

Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy, Big Deal Alpha, Short Order Alpha
Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, summer Picnic
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Real Red Striped Grosgrain, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain, Old Olive 5/8 Grosgrain, Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" AND 1 1/4" Circle Punches

The Bali Breeze Card Collection (and the cute box, too)!

2008-06-03T19:50:00.000-07:00

Be prepared for any occasion with this stunning collection of 12 all-occasion cards in a custom-designed box. This card set makes a perfect gift for the person who has everything, or simply keep it on hand for yourself!

Thursday, June 19 7:30 pm
Monday, June 23 7:30 pm
Monday, June 30 7:30 pm

Class Cost: $25.00

RSVP and Pre-payment for all class dates by June 13th.

Please email me with the link on the right hand sidebar for more information about the class!

Supplies:

• Stamp sets: One of a Kind, Embrace Life, Stitched Exotics, A Beautiful Thing,
• Paper: 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Rose Red, Old Olive, Taken with teal, Certainly Celery, River Rock, Bali Breeze Designer Paper (DP), Medium Whisper White envelopes.
• Ink: Basic Black, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery Old Olive, Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, River Rock Classic ink pads; Old Olive & Rose Red Classic ink refills; Rose Red Stampin’ Write marker or Stampin’ Spot.
• Adhesives: Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Snail Adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Accessories: Pomegranate double-stitched ribbon, narrow white & apricot grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
• Puches & other tools: 1/16” handheld circle punch, ½” circle punch, ¼” circle punch, ticket corner punch, large oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 3/16” corner rounder punch, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig

He'll "flip" for this gift!

2008-06-03T19:35:00.001-07:00

This is the Father's Day Photo Flip Frame I'm featuring as the "to go" project. The base is two 4 x 4 coasters. The Designer paper is "Jersey Shore" and the stamp set is "Enjoy Every Moment".

Across the desk "they" see the decorative outside. On his side of the desk he'll be staring at the very special photo of your choice.

School Days Thank Yous...

2008-05-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

Really -- it is coming to an end. Preschool finished today and we track out of elementary school next week. But I still needed another half-dozen Thank You cards for group teacher gifts and notes of appreciation for Room Mothers.

Andrea Walford came to the rescue with her makeover card on her blog this week. I copied the design, I just changed it to include the (retired) Darling Doodles Designer Series paper that I just love for anything school-related.

This is an example of a sketch that is a keeper! It is adaptable to so many situations and is a great way to use scraps of fabulous paper. It also comes together very quickly assembly line style!

Stamp Set: Enjoy Every Moment
Paper: Whisper White, Darling Doodles
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou and Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, Silver Brads

Life's a Breeze

2008-05-26T19:37:00.001-07:00

The end of the school year crafting is sure to end soon! This is a set of cards from one of our preschool classes to the two teachers. We're going tropical with the good-byes because one of these wonderful ladies is quitting teaching to head to the Islands and pursue her dream -- she bought a restaurant/bar!

I love, love, love this "Life's a Breeze" set. Now that summer is unofficially here -- expect to see it a lot!

Stamp Set: Life's a Breeze
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Jersey Shore DP, Whisper White
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, White Craft
Accessories: White EP, Striped Grosgrain, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 inch Circle Punches, Scallop Punch,

The Tart and Tangy Collection

2008-05-06T12:16:00.001-07:00

This is the other set of cards I made for the fundraiser at the Quota Conference. Since I also stamped all the attendee nametags and made the 8 packs in the post below, I went very simple for these sets. Simple because I completely CASEd the work of Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Andrea Walford. I love her style and inspiration (stop me if I've mentioned this before!). Anyway, love the summery set "Tart and Tangy" and the wonderful "Summer Picnic" Designer Paper!

Glorious Greetings

2008-04-29T08:09:00.000-07:00

If this is Spring then I must be crafting like crazy! This weekend the service club I belong to, Quota International of Raleigh (www.quota.org), hosted our district-wide conference. As a small fundraiser, I sold packages of hand stamped greeting cards to attendees. We sold out -- and I didn't have to bring a single card home!

For the one assortment I used the Glorious Greetings set along with some retired Petals and Paisleys Designer Paper (have to USE that stuff and not hoard it!). Glorious Greetings is a real work horse set. You can hardly think of an occasion that isn't on one of the stamps in that set!

Teacher Treats

2008-04-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

I've been busy stamping Teacher Treat Boxes for our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week at Preschool. One day they all attend a luncheon and each place setting will have one of these boxes stuffed with gift certificates from generous merchants.

I used the retired Serene Sunflower to match the luncheon invitations (a very subtle background). I did half in Apricot Appeal and half in Barely Banana because the turnaround time was short and I had to use paper already in my stash and I needed to make 26 of them. I partially inked a stamp from the SAB set "Lots of Thoughts" because it was so appropriate!

The directions for making "2-5-7-10" Boxes can be found HERE.

Stamp Sets: Lots of Thoughts, Serene Sunflower
Paper: Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Chocolate chip
Accessories: Theater Originals ribbon, Scallop Pnch

Enjoy Stamp Club in April!

2008-04-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

I am featuring the "Enjoy Every Moment" Stamp Set at April's Stamp Club Meeting.
I love the set because it is LOADED with layering possibilities. All of the circles and images work with each other. The flower match the ones in the Felt Fusion set as well as the ones in the Bali Breeze Designer paper -- not to mention the punch in the "Three for You" box. "Enjoy Every Moment" is also part of the Free Wheelin' Promotion so you buy it now for $29.95 and you get the matching Daisy Dash Jumbo wheel (an $8.50 value) for free! I used it as the background on the card here.

We will also be making a double-page 12 x 12 scrapbook layout with the Bali Breeze Designer paper and the Felt Fusion flowers.

I love the sentiments in this set for card making and scrapbooking. Just think how versatile an "enjoy" card is. Enjoy this gift, enjoy your birthday, enjoy your new baby, enjoy your new life together, enjoy your retirement, enjoy your well-deserved vacation -- it goes on and on and on.

And for scrapbooking you can use enjoy "the little things" or enjoy "every moment" or enjoy "life". It also has a journalling circle with lines.

And it's got a 'thank you" as well. Plus a free wheel until April 30th. Enjoy!

Another Spot of Tea....

2008-04-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

Afternoon Tea, that is! I am loving this Designer Paper and the projects it is inspirng!

Stamp Set: Live Your Dream
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Afternoon Tea, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava
Accssories: Hodgepodge Hardware, Ribbon Theater Originals, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Blender Pens

The Carousel Notes Purse Mini-album

2008-03-31T20:02:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about this one! It features those great Stampin; Up! Carousel Notes AND their envelopes along with the Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper and the brand new "Live Your Dream" Stamp Set. (See it all in the Occasions Mini-Catalog HERE.)

The outside looks (of course) like a purse! The inside features spots for photos and journalling and two Carousel notes pull out of the inside envelopes with spots for photos or messages. This is a GREAT Mother's Day gift -- or something special just for you.

Class Dates: Thursday, May 1 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4 2:00pm

Class Fee: $25.00 (includes your own package of 12 x 12 "Afternoon Tea" Designer Paper)

RSVP and Prepayment due by Monday, April 21 to ensure that your package of paper arrives in time!

This project was created by super talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Jan Tinklenberg. She won't pre-cut all the paper for you, though -- and I will!

Free Wheelin'

2008-03-31T06:05:00.000-07:00

It's a Stampin' Up! promotion with endless bad pun possibilities. We've got a "wheely good deal for you". When you purchase selected stamp sets you get the matching wheel for free. Wheely!

Free Wheelin' Promotion

If you haven't experienced the fun, ease, and versatility of our Stampin' Around wheels, now is your chance. From March 18 through April 30, when you buy a pre-selected stamp set, you'll receive the coordinating wheel absolutely FREE!

Item Number Description Price
112848 Wonderful You bundle
Includes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel $33.95
112851 Life's a breeze bundle
Includes Life's a Breeze stamp set and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel $29.95
112850 Pun Fun bundle
Includes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel $30.95
112847 Year after Year bundle
Includes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel $30.95
112849 Stitched Exotics bundle
Includes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel $33.95
112853 Enjoy Every Moment bundle
Includes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel $29.95

You'll be amazed at all the ways you can use wheels to add depth and dimension to your projects!

A Wild Thank You

2008-03-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

Here we are... the last of the "Wild About You" accessories from the jungle themed birthday party. These are the thank you notes. All have been stamped, and the messages inside are a work in progress! I made these matchbook style with more of that textured Wild Wasabi cardstock from the Wild For Wasabi promotion!

Stamp Sets: Wild About You, Lots of Thoughts
Paper: Textured Wild Wasabi, Jersey Shore Designer paper, Brilliant Ble, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle, Scallop circle, Pumpkin narrow grosgrain

Happy Easter!

2008-03-22T17:54:00.000-07:00

I love this "Spring Fling" paper and I am so glad it coordinates with Sage Shadow. I love usng all the soft subtles in spring projects and I'm not sure Sage gets all the credit it deserves!

Stamp Set: A Good Egg
Paper: Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Whisper White, Spring Fling, Pretty in Pink Designer Prints
Ink: Black Staz-on
Accessories: Narrow Pink Grosgrain, Crafter's Tool Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Teacher Treats

2008-03-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

We sent a half dozen of these little treat pouches to school this week to wish our teachers "Happy Easter". It's been a week full of Easter and Track-Out activities so I took the easy route and CASED a stamper I admire! Andrea Walford has these on her blog and I barely changed a thing in the interest of speed stamping!

Stamp Set: A Good Egg
Paper: Lavender lace
Ink: Black Stazon, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark
Accessories: White Signo Gel pen, Blender Pen, Wide Celery Grosgrain, Rhinestone Brads, small cello bags, Three for you flower punch, CHOCOLATE!!!

Wild About These, Too!

2008-03-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

So here are the party goodie bags. Another friend from the Wild About You stamp set, another piece of Jersey Shore Designer Paper, a dab of Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain ribbon and then-- my find of the week. Colored lunchbags at Target (where else???) that match Stampin' Up's Brilliant Blue exactly!

A few wriggly jungle animals and some candy and it was all done!

Wild About This Invitation!

2008-03-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

There's so much to tell you about this one! First, it uses the Sale-a-bration set "Lots of Thoughts" on the front. The cardstock is that fabulous Wild Wasabi Textured paper that's part of a special deal right now. Seems there was quite an OOOOPS cutting holiday paper and we are benefitting. I made the pieces into pocket cards.

This invitation is the first time I have used the Jersey Shore Designer Paper and it is so happy and bright. I used the Hugs and Wishes set for the party details on the insert. And I am now the proud owner of the Wild About You. When one of my girly-girls picked an inflatable place with a jungle theme I had an a-ha moment and ordered right away!

Stamp Sets: Wild About You, Lots of Thoughts, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Wild Wasabi Textured, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" circle, Striped Pumpkin Grosgrain

Free Rub-Ons!

2008-03-02T10:27:00.001-08:00

I really love the set of rub-ons that is one of the *free* choices during Sale-a-bration. You get 4 sheets. the images are identical -- but you get one page of white, one page of black, one page of olive, and one page of chocolate brown. That is a lot of rub-ons!

The quality is first-rate -- they adhere nicely to all kinds of surfaces and don't peel at the edges.

I used the Chocolate here to make a quick and easy 6 x 6 scrapbook page (stop me if you've heard me go on and on at one of my workshops about the freedom of small pages and favorite photos!).

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Rub-ons: Love and Happiness
Accessories: Ribbon Theater Originals

10 for 10 Sneak Peek!

2008-02-26T11:21:00.000-08:00

It's time for the Sale-a-bration 10 cards for 10 Dollars Workshop. It's cheaper than Hallmark and so easy to do because the prepping and measurng and cutting is done by the time you walk in the door.

We'll be making 2 cards each of 5 designs. All the cards are versatile and just what you need to keep on hand.

The sneak peek begins with this Happy Birthday card that you can send to just about anyone!

Class Date: Sunday, March 9. RSVP by: Saturday, March 1. It's all on my Stampin' Up! Calendar of Events!

Something to Brag About....

2008-02-16T19:06:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it seems like I just don't post enough of my scrapbook work. It may be in part because I am such a lousy photographer and scans of my pages look even worse than the pictures..... Anyway, here's another one of those 6 x 6 "Brag Book" pages I love so much. This page can be completed in (really!) minutes. Since the picture isn't so good it is hard to see the flower background stamped with "Taken with Teal" as well as the little flowers on the title box stamped off in Apricot Appeal.

This page premiered at a workshop today (thanks, Sally!) and will be making other apparances in this post-Valentine's Day "season".

Stamp Set: Time Well Spent
Paper: Taken with Teal, Confetti White, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Classic Black, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Taken with Teal
Accessories: Wide Celery Grosgrain, Silver Brads

Happy Birthday!

2008-02-14T18:53:00.000-08:00

To a special stamper and scrapper and an original "Scrapford Wife"! Have a wonderful day, Hillary!

Stamp Set: Birthday Whimsy
Paper: Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Wide Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Deco Edge Scissors, embroidery floss, Fresh Favorites Buttons, loads of Dimensionals!

Happy Heart Day!

2008-02-14T07:32:00.000-08:00

Hope your day is full of hugs, kisses and love!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Bordering Blue
Accessories: Large Tag Punch, Theater Ribbon Originals, Blender Pen

More Classroom Treats!

2008-02-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

These Valentines have nothing to do with candy at all. We are giving the gift of creativity to the 3 year olds! The boxes of crayons are wrapped in belly bands I rolled through the paper crimper for a little texture. Then I stamped tags with my ultra favorite "Crayon Kids" set. It's been retired for a few years and I think I continue to use it more than ever before! Remember, always buy 'em while you can still get 'em!

Stamp Sets: Crayon Kids, Cold Play (the "to and "from")
Paper: Glorious Green, Whisper White
Ink: Glorious Green
Accessories: Paper Crimper

Lovin' Our Lollies!

2008-02-10T18:15:00.001-08:00

It's been a Valentine Craft-a-thon around here -- but thankfully treats will begin heading to their destinations tomorrow! That includes this batch of lollipops with covers that are headed to Kindergarten Valentine Mailboxes. The covers are straightforward 5 1/2" X 2 1/2" rectangles stamped on the outside and embellished, with the addition of names and four punched holes so that the ribbons can be tied and the lollies stay put!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day, Cold Play (for the "to" and "from"), Doodle This
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Scallop Punch, 1/8" handheld punch, blender pens

Special Delivery!

2008-02-06T07:57:00.000-08:00

I'm still making Valentine gifts and I'm still altering those little mailboxes from the Dollar Spot at Target! This little pair is headed to Kindergarten next week. The mailboxes themselves are covered in last year's Stampin' Up! Valentine Designer Paper called "Loves Me". I loved it then, I bought tons before it retired and I still love it now. A few pieces of the ribbon are from the coordinating "Flirty" Ribbon originals that retired along with the paper. I've used the Medium Cello Bags (you know, the ones that came with your bundle!) and filled them with Hershey Kisses all wrapped in pink!

Stamp Set: NONE -- no stamping at all!
Paper: Loves Me Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Taken with Teal
Ink: Chocolate Chip (sponged, not stamped)
Accessories: Rose Wide Grosgrain, Flirty Ribbon Originals, Theater Ribbon Originals, On Board Chipboard, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Scallop Punch, Hershey's Kisses(!)

For My Valentine.....

2008-02-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

I'm going to send this one to his office just to see if he opens his mail! We generally don't exchange cards (or apparently gifts, flowers, chocolate or any other trinkets!) on Valentine's Day. So this one isn't frilly and doesn't contain sparkly hearts or traditional colors. That makes it sort of my un-Valentine for my un-Valentine. ( The stamp set and the designer paper have both retired, yet remain favorites of mine.)

Stamp Set: Love Matters
Paper: Kraft, Darling Doodles, Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White
Ink: Black Staz-On, Wild Wasabi, Blue Bayou
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Blue Bayou Stitched Ribbon, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

Starter Kit Madness!

2008-02-02T19:13:00.001-08:00

That's what is going on in these parts during Sale-a-bration. If you've been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! Family now is the time -- and here's why:

*The starter kit of stamping and business supplies has been reduced to $159.00 (regularly 199.00.)See the kit HERE.
*As part of Sale-a-bration you can also select a stamp set of your choice from the Big Catalog.
*I'm so happy to have a new member join my team I'll thrown in the "Happy Everything" stamp set that is so wonderful and versatile.
*The first order you place as a Demonstrator is eligible for a 30% discount - and if you place that order before March 17th that order is also eligible for free Sale-a-bration sets. You'll be swimming in stamps!

It's easy to join online through my Official Stampin' Up! Website. Send me an email through the link to the right and I'll send you back the password. You are just a few clicks away from fun, friendships and FREE stamps!

It's Almost Time to Sale-a-brate!

2008-01-31T08:28:00.001-08:00

Here's a peek at one of the fun and FREE sets you can earn during Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-bration. This is "Birthday Whimsy" -- a set that will make feminine and masculine cards with ease. This is a girly example though, in one of my favorite color combos!

Between February 1st and March 17th you'll qualify for a free stamp set (or package of rub-ons) for every $50.00 you spend on merchandise. See the FREE SETS HERE and the ONLINE CATALOG here.

Workshop hostesses can earn even MORE free -- check my CALENDAR and book your party. And if you join my team during Sale-a-bration you also get to pick an EXTRA free stamp set from the Big Catalog and THIS JUST IN... get the entire starter kit for 20% off. Sometimes we really are giving it all away!

Stamp Set: Birthday Whimsy
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Berry Bliss
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pink Taffeta Ribbon

A Sweet Slide

2008-01-28T17:41:00.000-08:00

Here's a fantastic way to make an ordinary candy bar an extra sweet treat. Make it slide! This is a basic candy bar pouch -- with the addition of a piece of ribbon that allows you to slide the candy bar up and out without even untying the bow.

I followed the tutorial at Splitcoast (where else!) and crafted it up in one of my favorite combos -- Pretty in Pink and Close to Cocoa. I've already made a half dozen or more. Hope all my Valentines like them!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Berry Bliss DP
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Three for You Flower Trio Punch, Soft Subtles Brads, narrow pnk grosgrain, Theater Ribbon Originals, Sticky Strip,

Classes, I've Got Classes.....

2008-01-24T18:24:00.000-08:00

The Embrace Life Photo Wallet
Saturday, Feb.9 2:00 My Stampin' Spot
You'll love how Stampin' Up! Stamps, Paper, and Ink coordinate for this gift for your Valentine -- or just for yourself.
Class Fee: $10.00 or 5.00 if you place an order at the class that qualifies for free Sale-a-bration merchandise.
RSVP by February 1st.

The 10 for 10 Class -- make 10 Cards for 10 Dollars.
Sunday, March 9 2:00 My Stampin' Spot
"Happy Birthday" "Thank You" "From the Heart" and no sentiment at all -- a great assortment you'll reach for over and over again. Learn great simple stamping techniques.
Class Fee: Each set of ten for $10.00
RSVP by March 1st.