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).