ONE SHEET WONDER CARDS

For a recent class at my house I showed how one 12"x12" piece of Designer Series Paper could be used to create 16 cards (3 each of cards A, C, D & E; 4 of card B)! This is a great way to get Christmas cards done quickly. I found this particular One Sheet Wonder in a past Stampin' Up! publication for demonstrators, but with a few slight changes.

All 5 cards were the standard 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" finished dimensions. They were all done using one stamp set: Merry & Bright. The only accessories used were dimsionals & ribbon (Whisper White & Certaily Celery). For my samples I used Wintergreen Designer Series Paper, which is no longer available :(, but Ski Slope, Frosty Day, or Holiday Treasures Designer Series Papers would work great for Christmas cards. Lastly, I used Always Artichoke ink to stamp the images on all 5 cards.

Card A

Card Stock: Sage Shadow (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Certainly Celery (1-3/4" x 4-1/2"), Whisper White(1-3/4" x 1-7/8")

Additional Accessory: I use Soft Sky (retired In-color) and a blender pen to color in the snowman's hat & scarf.

Card B

Card Stock: Sage Shadow (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Soft Sky ( 2-2/3" x 2"), Always Artichoke (4" x 3/4" )

Card C

Card Stock: Always Artichoke (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Sage Shadow (2" x 4-1/4" & 2" x 3-3/4"), Whisper White ( 1-3/4" x 2-1/2")

Card D

Card Stock: Sage Shadow (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Soft Sky (1-1/2" x 3")


Card E

Card Stock: Always Artichoke ( 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" & 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"), Certainly Celery (1" x 5-1/2"), Sage Shadow (1-1/4" x 2-1/4")

I did not include the Designer Series Paper dimensions since there is a specific way to cut the paper so everything for all the cards comes from one sheet. If you are interested, contact me & I will get you the information on how to complete this one sheet wonder. Or schedule a workshop so I can show you & your friends how.

OCTOBER GIFT CARD CLASS - Last 3 cards

FINALLY!!!! Here they are the last 3 cards from LAST MONTH'S card class. Sorry it took so long.

Make A Wish Card

Finished Card Dimensions: 1-1/2" x 4-1/4"
Stamp Set: Big Bold Birthday
Card Stock: Gable Green (4-1/4" x 6"; scored at 2" and 4-1/2"), Rainbow Sherbet Designer Paper (1-3/8" x 4" ), Whisper White (scrap)

Ink: Gable Green, Tempting Turquise, Apricot Appeal

Accessories: 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Using the Slit Punch, like I did in this card is a great & super simple way to turn any card into a gift card!

Birthday Daisy

Finished Card Dimensions: 4" x 4"

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy

Card Stock: Pink Pirouette (4" x 8")

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Slit Punch

Always Bird Card
Finished Card Dimensions: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
Stamp Set: Always
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Chocolate Chip (2-1/4" x 3-1/4"), Pink Pirouette (scrap), Whisper White (2" x 3"), Sweet Always Designer Paper (4" x 4")
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Slit Punch, Photo Corner Punch

OCTOBER GIFT CARD CLASS - 2 of the 5

I'm having a harder time than normal getting my cards posted. Sooooo - here are two of the cards atleast. I am working to get the rest on too. Thanks for your patience.

Front of the Card

Inside of the Card

Insert & Gift Card in Envelopes

Insert out of envelope, Gift Card in

Merry Christmas Card
Finished Card Dimensions: 2-3/4" x 4"

Stamp Set: A Cardinal Christmas

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red (2-3/4" x 11" scored at 3-3/4", 4", 8" & 8-1/4"), Garden Green (2-1/2" x 3-1/2"), Very Vanilla (2-1/4" x 3-1/4" & 2-1/8" x 3-3/8" for the insert)

Ink: Garden Green, Basic Black (or Stazon if you have it - to prevent bleeding)
Accessories: 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, 2 Coin Envelopes (can be purchased at Walmart or an office supply store). 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Write Markers (Garden Green, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie).

Outside of Card

Inside of Card

Sparkly Snowflake Card

Finished Card Dimensions: 2-7/8" x 4-3/8"
Stamp Set: Snow Swirled
Card Stock: Bravo Burgandy (2-1/2" x 4" & scrap), Whisper White (2-1/4" x 3-3/4" & 2-1/2" x 4" for gift card insert and message insert)

Ink: VersaMark, Bravo Burgandy, Ballet Blue

Accessories: Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder, 1/4" White Grograin Ribbon, Round Tab Punch, Slit Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks again for your patience. I hope you had fun making the cards or that you can join us next time. Also, sorry about the extra line breaks. That's what I'm having trouble with, but I spent tooooooo much time trying to get rid of them (which is why there are only 2 posted rather than all 5). I'll get the last 3 cards from October's class up soon - just in time for November's class :)

NEW GOODIES!

I was going to up-load the pictures from October's Gift Card Class, but I just got a box of goodies from Stampin' Up! So I'm going to go play instead. I will try to get them up later tonight or tomorrow :)

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY EVENT PHOTOS

I am finally getting the pictures up from the WCMD Event! I was soooo happy that so many friends were able to make it. Thank you to all who came and made it such a great night.

Snowflake Card

Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (standard card base)

Stamp Set: Snow Burst

Card Stock: Pacific Point (4-1/4"x 10-1/2" scored at 5-12"), Whisper White (2" x 4-1/4")

Ink: Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

Accessories: Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch

Joy Card

Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (standard card base)

Stamp Set: Season of Joy

Card Stock: River Rock* (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Riding Hood Red (2" x 5-1/2"), Very Vanilla (2-3/4" x 3"), Kiwi Kiss

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Crimper, Photo Corners Punch

Autumn Tree Card

Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (standard card base)

Stamp Set: Season of Friendship

Card Stock: Old Olive ( 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Naturals White (4" x 5-1/4"), Very Vanilla (1" x 4")

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red & Tangerine Tango Ink Refills

This card actually differs from the one we made. I can't find my sample from that night. I made this card with the same layout and stampset, but used some extra accessories to show how a card can be "stepped up".

Spooky Nights Card

Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (standard card base)

Stamp Set: Halloween Frights

Card Stock: Kraft (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Lovely Lilac (2" x 5-1/2"), Kiwi Kiss (1-1/2" x 5-1/2"), Whisper White (scrap)

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: On Board Essentials, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Gingham Ribbon

Hope you all had fun & enjoyed the cards. Also, hope to see you at November's class. Until then Happy crafting!

BOX IN A BAG & GIFT CARD

I love the look of this small gift bag. It's very easy to create you use a small box and then wrap patterned paper around the box. I first saw it done by Diana Gibbs visit her website, http://dianagibbs.typepad.com/stampin_with_di/2008/06/box-in-a-bag-tutorial.html to see her great tutorial. Or contact me and I will be more than happy to show you and your friends how it's done

Box in a Bag

Bottom: Baja Breeze 4-1/4" x 4-1/4", scored one inch from each side to create box

Bag wall: Patterns Designer Series Paper in Baja Breeze 5" x 10"

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Round Tab Punch, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Flower Fusion Too, Crop-a-dile, Silver brads, Sticky Strip

Gift Card:

Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Fresh Cuts

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip 3" x 6"

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Patterns Designer Series Paper Baja Breeze, Taffeta Ribbon Chocolate Chip, Silver Embossing Powder, Hodgepodge Hardware Silver

CARD CLASS DETAILS

Here are the cards that were made for a card class this past Satuday. It is soooooo much fun getting together with others who have fun being creative. Visit my Stampin' Up website for the dates of my up-coming events. We'd love to have you join us the next time we meet :)

For this past card class I wanted to make a few fall cards and start creating a few Holiday cards.




BEST WISHES CARD
Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy, Short & Sweet
Card Stock: Baja Breeze (5-1/2” x 8-1/4”, score at 4-1/4” to leave room for scallop border),
Whisper White (1/2” x 3), Pumpkin Pie (1” x 5-1/2”), Haiku Designer Series Paper
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive (Stampin’ Write Marker)
Accessories: Mat Pack & Paper Piercer, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Dimensionals

PUNCHED PUMPKINS CARD
Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Stamp Sets: Priceless, Best Yet (Hostess)
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (5-1/2” x 4-1/4”), Whisper White (5-1/4” x 8”), So Saffron (scraps), Pumpkin Pie (scraps), Old Olive (scraps)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron,

Accessories: 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Sponges, Dimensionals

HOLLY CARD
Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Stamp Sets: Fresh Cuts, Short & Sweet
Card Stock: Real Red (5-1/2” x 8-1/2” & scraps), Kraft (5-¼” x 4”)
Ink: Old Olive, Real Red
Accessories: Crop-a-dile, Whisper White 1/4” Grosgrain, Crystal Effects, Ticket Corner Punch, Dimensionals

PINK SNOWFLAKE CARD
Finished Dimensions: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”
Stamp Sets: Snow Burst, Best Yet (Hostess)
Card Stock: Pink Pirouette (5-1/2” x 8-1/2”), Pretty in Pink (5” x 3-3/4”), Whisper White (4-3/4” x 3-1/2”)
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose,

Accessories: Rhinestone Brads – Fire Circle, Coluzzle Cutting System (& scrap paper to mask an oval), Sponges, Ticket Corner Punch, Dimensionals

SNOWMAN CARD
Finished Dimensions: 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”
Stamp Sets: Merry & Bright
Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss (4-1/4” x 4-1/4” & scraps), Not Quite Navy (4" x 4”), Whisper White (3-3/4” x 3-3/4”), Real Red (scraps)
Ink: Real Red, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Chunky Sprinkles – Crystal Iris, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Blender Pen, Corner Rounder Punch

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If you were at this class I hope you had fun. If you didn't make this class, I hope to see you at the next one.

HOSTESS APPRECIATION NIGHT

The first Hostess Appreciation Night went well. I was able to give everyone there new Catalog & Idea Book (Finally!)

I also made little gift boxes for everyone with some new catalog goodies, as well as, a small In-Color sampler pack.

The boxes had a few flowers from the Flower Fusion Too, a Designer Brad from the Flower Assortment, a Rhinestone Brad, 1" Circle Holder and brads from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, a piece of 5/8" striped Grosgrain Ribblon in Baja Breeze, and a piece of the double-sided Satin Ribbon.

Everyone wanted to know how to make the boxes, so here is a small tutorial. I am more than happy to get together to show you how this is done or schedule a class for you and your friends, just contact me to set it up :)

First I gathered my supplies: a 6"x6" piece of patterned paper and a 3-5/8" square piece of paper. I used a ruler and bone folder to score. (I used the Hostess Paper Pack from the last catalog)

I scored the 6"x6" piece of pattened paper at 2" and 4". Then I turned the paper a quarter turn and scored again at 2" and 4". So I was left with a 3x3 grid, each section measuring 2"x 2". Then I fold on all my score lines and cut where the black lines are. I use this way of cutting for patterned paper because it isn't as thick as card stock and this fold will give each wall a double layer, which makes it stronger.

Here it is cut and creased.

Then apply adhesive of your choice to the inside middle squares. Try to get as close as you can to the edges so the layers don't flap (I hope you understand what I mean by flap) Also, I don't usually use paper with a lined or one way pattern because as you can see below then each wall is facing a different direction. I personally perfer each wall to look the same.

Then to make the top. I take the 3-5/8" x 3-5/8" piece of cardstock and score 3/4" around each side (I just rotate around and do each side,because for me it's easier to do it this way than it is to do the math *SMILE*)

Again, I fold all the score line and cut where I drew in the black lines. Then I adhere the small flaps to the inside.

Here is a picture of the top and bottom together. For my hostess gift I sponged ink on the creases. and added a flower embellishment to the top, but you can decorate it anyway!

Feel free to contact me if you need any clearification or help.

Lastly, remember to visit my Stampin' Up website for the latest news, promotions, and events. There is an event coming up on the 20th of Sept. If you can't make, it check back to see pictures from the event.

BLOG CHANGE!

Sorry for not writing sooner or posting pictures in a while:(

There are some new and exciting changes happening:

First, the new Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog is now available on-line. FYI it is in PDF form so it may take a while to down load.

Second, I signed back up for a Stampin' Up! website. This is where I will post my class details and current promotions. It will also contain Stampin' Up! promotion information, and project ideas. I will no longer post those on this blog. I will be using this blog to suppliment workshops and classes. That way you and your guests can use your cards/projects, but still have a place to refrence them in the future. I will also put all the details and if necessary directions to help you should you want to recreate something we've done.

Why the change! Well that leads me to another exciting change that will be happening soon.
Stampin' Up! is going to begin offering on-line ordering this fall. That means you will be able to go to my website anytime and order what you "need". And I believe, but am not certain, that there will be a way for your guests to order toward your workshop, in the event that they can't attend. Be sure that I am on your safe senders list, because I will e-mail more details as I get them.

Also, now that I have the website again, watch your e-mail for monthly newsletters. If you aren't receiving my newsletters, please contact me and I will be sure to get one to you.

I think that is everything - if I missed anything I will post again later.

Too Simple?

For me, embellishing my projects is the hardest part of the creation process. Luckily, I perfer the look of simple cards, but even I think this one needs something else. I decided to still share this card though, because I really like the layout.

If you think you know what the card needs, leave me comment with your suggestion.

Card Details

Dimensions: 5 x 5

Stamp Set: Bugs & Kisses

Card Stock: Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Designer Series Paper from a past hostess set - Sorry I can't remember the name.

Pick-A-Petal & Designer Series Paper

One of my favorite things to do with the pick-a-petal stamp set is use it on patterned paper. Hope you are all doing well.

Card Details

Stamp Set: Pick a Petal, Stem Sayings

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky

Card Stock: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Accessories: Spring Fling Designer Series Paper, Flowers for You Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge

SPRING SOLITUDE CARD #2

Here is another card using the Sping Solitude hostess set & wheel. Hope you all enjoy. Also, if you didn't already see it, check out the last post for the Retired Accessories List.

Card Details

Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Stamp Set: Spring Solitude Bundle (Hostess)

Card Stock: Kraft, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, Groovy Guava, Old Olive, Soft Sky

RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST - EDITED 8/5/08 @ 6:36 est

Here is the retired accessories list. It's long. Remember the items are available as supplies last and they go quickly. I will try to update this post, but I recommend you contact me to find out if something is still available. Items in red are already sold out.

Item Number - Product Description

109200 - Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718 - Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719 - Accents & Elements Messenger

103158 - Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638 - Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975 - Card Stock Brushed Copper

108694 - Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312 - Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292 - Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116 - Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118 - Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117 - Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729 - Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119 - Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018 - Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019 - Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017 - Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016 - Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock

109015 - Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020 - Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi

109013 - Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012 - Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011 - Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010 - Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009 - Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014 - Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751 - Designer Series Paper Azure*

110696 - Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze

110749 - Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154 - Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699 - Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160 - Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159 - Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*

110697 - Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom

110479 - Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*

109151 - Designer Series Paper Le Jardin

110748 - Designer Series Paper Notebook*

110750 - Designer Series Paper Olive Press

109153 - Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*

109175 - Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*

109177 - Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke

109173 - Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou

109174 - Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue

109178 - Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery

109169 - Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*

109168 - Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*

109171 - Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac

109172 - Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard

109176 - Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive

109170 - Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie

109164 - Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*

109167 - Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red

109166 - Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron

109165 - Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky

109163 - Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

110698 - Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break

110273 - Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*

110271 - Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes

110272 - Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky

107299 - Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

105320 - Eyelets Basic

100375 - Eyelets Bold Brights

100381 - Eyelets Earth Elements

107233 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites I

107234 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites II

105316 - Eyelets Rich Regals

100378 - Eyelets Soft Subtles

105515 - Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter

105531 - Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass

105532 - Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

101120 - Metallic Art Pencils

107307 - On Board Accents

109181 - On Board Blossoms & Basic

109179 - On Board Ginormous Pieces

107306 - On Board Simon Lower

102678 - Paper Mulberry White

109227 - Punch Box Three For You

102686 - Punch Handheld Rectangle

100271 - Pure Color Pencils

109060 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou

109063 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava

109061 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate

109062 - Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*

109059 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky

109058 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi

109189 - Ribbon Originals Beachfront*

109187 - Ribbon Originals District*

109188 - Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale

109185 - Ribbon Originals Jersey*

109184 - Ribbon Originals Sherbert

109186 - Ribbon Originals Theater

110716 - Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

110281 - Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*

110284 - Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*

110285 - Rub-Ons Urban West*

110557 - Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend

109610 - Simply Scrappin' Confetti

110572 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

110567 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl

109597 - Simply Scrappin' Home Again

110562 - Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

109648 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy

109627 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

110587 - Simply Scrappin' Summer Days

110577 - Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

111184 - Simply Sent Friendly Notes

109228 - Simply Sent Simple Delights

109229 - Simply Sent Three Thoughts

106662 - Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field

107561 - Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals

109681 - Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog

109678 - Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses

107482 - Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad

109680 - Stampin'Around Wheel Meow

109677 - Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

106610 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline

107467 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday

109571 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby

109570 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends

109569 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party

108423 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte

107468 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike

108980 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals

107464 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture

111261 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

109554 - Stampin' Color Index Labels

109553 - Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)

106694 - Stampin' Kids Markers

102673 - Zig Painty

*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

RETIRING ACCESSORIES SALE

Stampin' Up is offering 25% off select retiring accessory items. These items will go fast (as all the retiring accessories do). I will post the remainder of the retiring accessories list on Monday when it becomes available. To see the flyer for the discounted items click on the link below.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_discount_accessoires.pdf

Also, remember that I am offering 10% off for my hostesses who hold a "Phone Party" (for more info on what this is see previous post, contact me or leave a comment).

SPRING SOLITUDE

Hawaii is beautiful and we are all doing well. I had a little time to stamp the other day, so I will have a few cards to share with you the next few days.

For this card I used a lot of the 2007-2008 "In Colors" remember that these colors are also retiring on August 10th. If you love them, like I do, you may want to order ink refills & paper before they are no longer available.

I hope you enjoy.

Card Details

Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Stamp Set: Spring Solitude (Hostess Set)
Card Stock: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Whisper White
Ink: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Grovy Guava
Accessories: 3/4" Twill Tape

EXTRA HOSTESS BENEFITS IN JULY & AUGUST

News for my hostesses:
While I am in Hawaii don't miss out on hostess benefits - have a phone party.
What is a phone party? It's essentially a catalog party, only a little different since we will need to go over the order by phone. What are the benefits? My July & August hostesses will recieve 10% off their order (discount taken before shipping & tax, shipping & tax based on original merchandise total) and still earn free hostess stamps sets and free product. Contact me if you are interested in hosting a phone party & I will give you all the details.

LITTLE CARD

Here is a super simple card. I haven't had much time to stamp since we got to Hawaii. My little ones do not want to nap! However, I made them lie down and try for a little bit and was able to make this one 3"x 3" card. Luckily, it only took a few moments (it took me more time to clean up) since the kiddos came out and were anxious to get to the beach. I am hoping we get a routine going again soon so I get some time to play.

Card Details

Card Stock Dimensions (pre-fold): 3"x 6"

Stamp Set: Thanks Tons (Hostess Set)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Mellow Moss Ribbon, Dimensional

LEAVING FOR HAWAII!

Well the time has come. We leave for Hawaii tomorrow morning. We will be there for two months. I do plan on stamping while we are there so I will continue to post cards. I may even post some pictures from our trip so keep visiting.

BUGS & KISSES TRI FOLD CARD

Here is a tri fold card that I did at a workshop. Brenda. my wonderful upline did a similar one which was my inspiration for this one. This a great fold and once you get the hang of it, it's really easy. Below are two pictures: the first is of the card closed and the second is of it opened.

The bug on the left is seen through the opening when the card is closed. The dimensions of my trifold card are 4 1/4" x 11" (which is simply cutting a standard 8 1/2" x 11" piece of card stock in half the long way). I then score the paper at 4 1/4", so there is a long rectangle to the left and a 4 1/4" square section to the the right. I find it easiest to fold on the score line and then line up the left edge with the crease to make the next fold, if you prefer you could find the mid point of the larger rectangular section and score the paper to make the fold. I used the slit punch to close the card by doing this the ribbon can be omitted or tied differently. If you have any questions feel free to write/call/leave a comment and I will get back to you. I am better at showing than telling :) Also, I will try to upload some other examples of cards using this fold once we are settled in Hawaii.


Card Details
Card Stock Dimensions (pre-fold): 4 1/4"x 11"
Stampsets: Think Happy Thoughts, Bugs & Kisses, Flannel Plaid
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Really Rust, Mellow Moss
Ink: Really Rust, Basic Grey, So Saffron
Accessories: Mellow Moss Ribbon, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Slit punch, dimensionals

DIE CUT STAMPS!!!

Stampin' Up! just announced that all new stamp sets in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (including new hostess sets) will be die cut! All you'll need to do is pop, peel, and place before you begin stamping.

I am so excited about this change & am getting excited to see the new catalog.

HODGEPODGE HARDWARE DISCOUNT

Stampin' Up! is offering Hodgepodge Hardware for 25% off (pg. 188, Spring Summer Collection) . This offer is available from July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last).

STAMPIN' UP! COLOR SETTINGS

The other day my friend, Cathleen, and I were talking about scrapbooking. I am thinking about doing some scrapbook pages at my monthly meetings. I may switch between cards and scrapbook pages on a month to month basis or just do two cards and two pages (or something like that). Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Also, on the topic of scrapbooking, I found an interesting site that gives the color codes so you can print in Stampin' Up! colors. This is good for journaling on scrapbook pages or to use when you are making invitations. The site also gives suggestions for color combos and colors used in SU, Stampin' Up!, designer series paper. If you need any help with setting the color codes on your computer let me know and I may be able to help.

http://www.stamperspad.com/colour_combos/

Hope you all enjoy! I will continue share the interesting things I find with you. If you ever find something you'd like me to share leave a comment or contact me.

A LITTLE LOVE FOR MY STAMPIN' FAMILY

I hope you all had a happy Tuesday.

I had a wonderful meeting with my upline last night. One of my favorite things about being a demonstrator are the monthly meetings with my upline & sideline (i.e. the peson I signed up to be a demonstrator through and the other people who also signed up to be demonstrators through her). We all share ideas and I have learned so much through these meetings.

Card Details
Stamp Set: Short & Sweet, Year After Year
Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Kraft
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Crop-a-dile

FATHER'S DAY CARD

This is the card I made for Ted for Father's Day. I used the watercoloring with markers technique to color the image. The puffs of smoke from the smoke stack were colored with pastels (it is hard to see in the photo) and raised off the card with dimensionals.

Card Details
Stamp Sets: Boat Loads of Love, Jumbo Outline Alphabet
Card Stock: Watercolor paper, Real Red, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Night of Navy, Going Gray, Versa Mark
Accessories: Stamp-a-majig, Photo Corner Punch, Black Embossing Powder, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Pastels, Dimensionals.

RETIRED LIST

Hope you all enjoyed the weekend.

SU released the retired list for the Spring/Summer Collection yesterday. Items on this list are only available until the 10th of August, but I wouldn't wait 'til the end. Also, don't forget that items in the Occasions Mini Collection 2008 are only available until June 30th (there is no guarantee that the items will be carried in a future catalog). You don't have to wait for a workshop contact me anytime to place an order.

Click on links above to view or visit Stampin' Up! at http://www.stampinup.com/

As always, please contact me or leave a comment here, if you have any questions.

A LITTLE LATE

A little bit more than a week later. I am finally uploading another card.

I haven't heard from too many of you. I hope you found your way here okay. Thank you to all who have visited. It's been nice to hear what you think.

Today's card uses the rock and roll technique. This is a really easy one. First you ink your image with a light color then you roll the edge of the stamp in a darker ink. Make sure you start with the lighter color first so you don't muddy your inks. As always if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.

Card Details

Stamp set: Baroque Motifs

Card Stock: River Rock, Brocade Blue, Very Vanilla

Ink: River Rock, Brocade Blue

YOU'RE A BLAST

I am going to try to share a card with you at least once a week. Please check back often to see what I've been stamping. Also, feel free to leave me a comment - I love to read what you think.

This was another card from my May "Mark It UP!" workshop. For this card I used a watercoloring with markers technique.

Card Details

Stamp sets: Pun Fun, Priceless, Background Basics

Card Stock: Kraft, Flowers for You, Watercolor paper

Ink: So Saffron, Blue Bayou, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Markers (Only Orange, Not Quite Navy), Sponge, Black embossing powder

JUNE WORKSHOP

My June workshop will be held on Saturday 28th.
We will be making several birthday cards & I have a small "birthday gift" for everyone who attends. As always I will have some goodies to eat and I totally forgot to do the door prize at May's workshop - so, I will do a door prize for one lucky guest as well.

Workshop Details
Date: June 28th
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: $15 (waived with a $30 merchandise order)

Please RSVP prior to the date (by phone/e-mail/though a comment below)

*Note*
I will be in Hawaii for the months of July and August so there will be no workshops at my home during those two months. I hope you can make it, I'd love to see you before our trip.

JUNE PROMOTIONS

Take the time to check out these two great promotions Stampin' Up! has going on for the month of June.

eScape Bundle:

• Love Notes assortment


• Circle of Friendship stamp set


• Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad


• Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgain ribbon

all for $30 (shipping & handeling not included)

Fresh Cut Sneak Peek Promotion: Get an advance peek at a stamp set and note cards from the upcoming Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book. Or go ahead and get this gorgeous set and coordinating note cards now and save. Not good enough Host a $400 workshop in June and earn them both FREE!

*Click on the promotion title to link to the flyers - I am still getting the hang of this and was unable to show the flyer for you in the post.

FIRST PICTURE

Happy Monday!


I am excited to share a card with you all today. This is a simple card that we made this past Saturday at my "Mark It Up!" class. To create the multi-colored worm I used markers and colored directly on the stamp then I "huffed" on the stamp to remoisten the ink and stamped as normal on the paper. The term huff in regards to stamping means I opened my mouth wide and breathed on the stamp - like if you make the H sound.

Card created by Tiffany Day
Details:
Stamp Set: Bugs & Kisses
Card Stock: Brocade Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Markers (Old Olive, Really Rust, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue), Dbl Rectangle Punch, Groovy Guava Dbl Stitched Ribbon