Upsy Daisy!

I am loving this stap set Upsy Daisy!!! And it just so happens that Stampin' Up! is offering this set (and many other) at a discount right now! Just click on the Never Before Seen Savings Flier on my side bar for more info!

I inked up the daisies wih Baja Breeze and then used a sponge dauber to add a little Not Quite Navy to the tops of the flowers. By the way- I used my Big Shot with the Top Note Exclusive Die to cut the white panel that I stamped on! I love how easy it is to add pizzazz to my projects now!

By the way- I have to tease you a bit and tell you that their are going to be some very exciting things coming to my blog in the next few days. So keep checking back!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Baja Breese, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Big Sht Die Cut Machine, Top Note Die, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Sponge Dauber

Scrapbook Club Layout

I had the pleasure of getting together with my scrapbook club today! I always enjoy scrapping with these ladies. Many of them have been in clubs with me for the past year and a half and we have formed a friendship.


They each got to make this two page layout using lots of new stuff from the catty. They loved the page. And so do I!




Do you love the clouds in the sky? I made those with a sponge, Baja Breeze ink and a scrap punched with the scallop circle punch as a mask. I love the way it turned out.

I also love the flowers. I inked the entire stamp with Baja Breeze and then used a sponge dauber to add some Not Quite Navy to the tops of the flowers.

The title "You" was made with the Go Go Boots alphabet and my Big Shot!! My customers will be able to start ordering these on September 2nd!!! Everyone at club today loved it!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray
Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Scallop Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Go Go Boots Alphabte Die, Sponge, Sponge Dauber, Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon

Good things come in small packages!

Sorry I was MIA yesterday. I actually thought I had already posted!!! The ink must be getting to my brain!!

I can't stop using my Big Shot. Every little piece of paper I can find is getting rolled throught that thing! I LOVE it!!! Check out this little envelope that I made with the new Baja Breeze and the Urban Garden DSP. I had to add some Satin Kiwi Kiss ribon because it is sooo yummy!!


The butterfly is from a new set called Flight of the Butterfly. It was one of the free sets that demos got at convention.
When you push the belly band down, the envelope opens. Aren't those scallops adorable?! And the die cut machine didi it all for me!!! Even the scoring!

Inside I added a lttle card.

I think that this would be so cute on a gift bag or wrapped package! I can't wait to make a bunch of them to put on my holoiday gifts!

I just wanted to post a congrats to one the sweet gals in my downline, Kati Kimball. She gave birth to twin girls two days ago. They are both over 6 pounds and everyone is doing great!!

Upsy Daisy Card Class

Are you ready to see my class projects for my first class from the new catalog?! My UPS order came yesterday afternoon (right before the kids came home) and I got right to work on this project!

Class participants will be making a box and four standard sized cards to go in the box using the new in colors, new DSP, new satin ribbon, and new stamps!!

You will make 2 of each of these cards.

Aren't they pretty. This new style watch is one of my very favorites!!!!

Class Info:
When: Friday, August 29th @ 7PM
Where: My Home
Fee: $15
Email me to RSVP. I only have a couple seats left!!!

Class by mail:
You will receive instructions and pre-stamped pieces to make all the projects! The only thing you will need is adhesive!
Fee: $25 (which includes shipping anywhere in the U.S.)

ETA: This class is no longer available! Thanks for the great response!!

Simple Saturday

I have another super simple card to share with you today!! I CASED it straight from the catalog!!!

The flower stamp is from another set that we got for free at convention! I am loving the set!!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Sincere Salutations

Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive

Other: Tangerine Ribbon, Old Olive, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Really Rust Markers

You...Make Me Smile

Here is the scrapbook page that we all got to make at Stampin' Up! convention.

Aren't you just in love with the new flower fusion already?!!! And the chipboard title is so my style! And how about the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set?! It is one of the four FREE sets that I brought home from convention with me! Going to convention is one of my very favorite parts about being a demonstrator!

Recipe:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Rose Red, Old Olive, More Mustard, Baja Breeze
Ink: White Craft, Old Olive, Versamark
Other: Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Flower Fusion Too, On Board Loads of Letters, White Gel Pen, Scallop Punch

Finished Size: 8x8 (The perfect size for our new chipboard album!!)

Festive Sunday

I completely forgot about Festive Friday this past week!!! If you are new to my blog- I am posting a Christmas project every Friday. So I am having a Festive Sunday!!! Today's card was super simple (which is very important if you plan to reproduce a lot of one card) and it uses one of the new in-colors- Baja Breeze. You will be able to order this color and so many more new stamps and accessories starting tomorrow!!

To make the blue background- I just took my Baja Breeze ink pad and placed it on the Whisper White cardstock. I gave it a little bit on a push. It doesn't cover perfectly- like a brayer would- but I like the effect. I also dyed the White Taffeta Ribbon by rubbing it in my ink pad with a sponge dauber. Then I dyed a little piece with a Black marker as well. Just keep in mind that it will take quite a while for this ribbon to completely dry. You can heat set it but be very careful not to heat for too long as the ribbon will burn.

Recipe:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Black
Other: White Taffeta Ribbon, Black Marker

Now you want to hear my exciting news?!! I got a new camera!!!! Mine has been broken for the past month (no zoom). So my hubby and I have been shopping around trying to find a camera that would best meet our needs. I wanted one that had a quick turn around between pictures. And I wanted to be able to take good indoor pictures. So we decided on a Canon Rebel! At first I was a little intimidated by the size of the camera. But then I started taking pictures, and it was LOVE!!!! Just check out this picture that my hubby took of Laynee! It has not been edited at all and it was taken inside with very little light!

Love it!!!!! I am roaming around the house taking pictures of everything I can find!

If you need a catalog- click on the buy now button. Your cost is $4.80 to cover the cost of shipping. The catalog is on me.

See ya tomorrow! I will be featuring some more new stamps and probably more pictures too!

And, FINALLY, some stamping!!!!

They gave us some beautiful stamps at convention. Yesterday I was able to spend a few minutes stamping and pulled together this VERY simple card.Recipe:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature (available on August 11th)
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

This next card is the swap card that I brought to share with the Great Swaps girls and my Uplines.

Dying the ribbon and cutting all those flowers took quite some time! But it was so worth it!

Recipe:

Stamps: Doodle This, Always

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie

Other: White Taffeta Ribbon, sponge dauber, white gel pen, NEW buttons

And the next card is my favorite card that I received in a swap. I got it fro Theresa Arnold. Isn't it a beauty?!

She used three different stamp sets from the catalog coming out next week!!!

Let's Welcome Jill with some Candy!!!

I am so blessed to work with such a fabulous and talented group of women in my downline! And the line is continuously growing!! I have mentioned before that Jill had decided to join my family- but today she made it official! (I sure do love the fact that new recruits can sign up instantly on my website!)

Jill is no stranger to SU! products. She has been stamping longer than I have!!! She owns some old SU! stamp sets that I had never even seen before! Jill has been scrapping since the Creative Memories/Sticker age and has been a member of my scraper's club (read the post below for more info) for the past year.

But I have been friends with Jill for much longer than that. I met Jill on the very day that I found out I was having twins. They say that God puts people in your life for a reason!!! Jill was a ton of help with the twins when they were itty bitty! She continues to be that friend you text (sign of the ages) when you are having a crazy day!

Jill is the mother of 2 beautiful girls. She is also a Border Patrol wife.

I am so happy that Jill is now a part of my "family" and to celebrate- I thought it would be fun to give away some blog candy!!! I could not think of a more appropriate blog candy then to give the winner one of each of the projects my downline gals will be making tomorrow at out stamp together!!! All of the projects are made using new products from the SU! preview catalog. So here is a peek at just a few of the projects:

And there are more!!!! Here is what you need to do to win this candy: leave a comment on this post with a tip for Jill. In can be a stamping tip or a business tip. You don't need to be a demo to enter! I will let Jill pick a winner on Monday night! Good luck!

PS- Jill don't kill me for posting your pic!!! You look great!!!

Kindness from the Heart

I have a bunch of very sweet ladies in my stamping downline family!! And I am getting very excited about the Downline Stamp Together event that I am having at my house on Friday night. All, but one, of my downline will be coming over to stamp a bunch of projects with the new products from the preview catty. Gives us a chance to get some new samples made, share ideas, and just hang out. Sounds fun, huh? Can't wait! Here is another card we will be making!


I wasn't crazy about the Bella Rose paper when I saw it in the preview catty- but I have learned that I almost NEVER dislike SU! patterned paper. So I ordered it! And I am so glad that I did, because I can't stop using it!!!!!

If you are not an SU! demonstrator, you will be able to order this yummy paper and the awesome in colors on August 11th. If you don't have an SU! demo, please email me and I will get you on my mailing list so that you can receive specials, class by mail offers, and project ideas.

Recipe:
Stamps: Heard from the Heart
Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Other: white grosgrain ribbon, chipboard, NEW scallop punch, daubers

I am working my first real shift at Michael's tomorrow. For some strange reason, my manager has decided that I will work every Wednesday because that is when the truck comes. He wants me to be there for the unloading of 7,000 boxes. Shouldn't a big strong guy be doing that??? Tomorrow will also be the first day of my wearing closed toed shoes over my injured toe. I am currently giving my toe some pep talks. But the number "7,000" is really got him shaking in his band aid!

I have a summer, all SU! scrapbook page to share tomorrow!!! Nighty, night.

Festive Friday

I made this card at the beginning of the week and I have been dying to share it with you! If you are new to my blog- I have made it my own personal challenge to post a new holiday project on my blog every Friday. And today's project features tons of stuff from the SU! preview catty!!!

I had to use the CUTE card sketch from the Got Sketch 101 class AGAIN!! I just love it so much!

I colored the nose in with a blender pen and Riding Hood Red Ink and then added Crystal Effect to give it dimension and make it shiny!!!

These buttons are new too and I love that they are the in colors!!! I made some faux threat with a thin strip of Kiwi Kiss cardstock.

Again- I love the idea of using this type of layout for a Christmas card because you can easily include a family pic, a favorite holiday recipe, a gift card, or just a note. Plus- the card fits right into a standard envelope.

The ladies in my downline are going to be making this card (and many more) when we get together next week!

Recipe: (All Stampin' Up!)

Stamps: Deer Friends and Heard from the Heart (both in the preview!)

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip

Other: Chocolate Chip Marker, Blender Pen, Crystal Effects, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon, Circle punches, scallop circle punch, tab punch, buttons

Thank you for all the birthday wishes. I am going to have to post some RAKS tonight after I get them photographed. And how do my photos look. I did some minor editing in my new Photo Shop Elements!!! BTW- my kids got be another set of copic markers for my bday! I will have to find some time to play with those!

Happy Stampin'!

So Thankful for You

Wednesday. already?!! Yippee!! That means that tomorrow is my birthday!!!

Today I have a cute little 3x3 envelope and card to show ya using stamps and paper from the preview catty! I cased the idea from one of the make-and-takes from this year's cruise. (I didn't get to go- but I can still CASE the projects!!!)

The stamps are from a Hostess set, Window Dressings, that will be in the catty coming out in less than a month. I colored the image in with a Pumpkin Pie Marker and a blender pen with Kiwi and Riding Hood Red (2 of the new in colors). The DSP is from the new Bella Rose paper pack.

The fabulous ladies in my downline will be making this project (and many more) when we get together to stamp and chat next Friday!

So what do you think? Are you excited for the new catty? I will have it in my inky hands in just 2 weeks!

Foot Update: I was so sore last night after my busy day. But it is starting to heal and my hubby will be home today so I don't have to do all that hopping! Thanks for all the sweet emails and well wishes!

New Stampin' Up! Rubber!!!!

LATE last night the UPS man came with my free stamps from the Sale-a-bration promotion and my order from the new preview catty! I made cards all day today! My SU! mojo was in the house!!! This card is going to be part of my Chipboard class next week. I cased this card from Jenn D.The flowers from this card are from the stitched exotics set. I have been wanting this set 4ever and getting it for FREE was the best!!!! Have I mentioned that I LOVE being an SU! demo?!
So what do you think of the patterned paper?!!! It comes from a pack in the preview catty called Bella Rose. And the color is Kiwi Kiss. It's going to be one of the new in-colors! I LOVE it!! Now I don't have to use Old Olive ALL the time. Just some of the time! And doesn't the Kiwi look nice with the Groovy Guava? Too bad the Guava will be retiring : ( I am stocking up on the Double Stitched ribbons and cardstock!!

Then centers of the flowers have a piece of chipboard covered in the DSP. Then I put the clear part of Build-a-Brad on top on that. It looks cool IRL!

Recipe:

Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Fun and Fast Notes

Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Groovy Guava, and Chocolate Chip

Other: Chipboard (On Board Accents), Groovy Guava Ribbon, Build-a-Brad

I am off to do some scrapping! I have had an idea in my head all day!!

Fresh Cuts Class Sneak Peak!

My Fresh Cuts Class is tomorrow and I have not shown anyone the projects we will be making. (To be honest- I had no idea what the projects would be until last night!) So here is one of the cards that the ladies will be making tomorrow night.

Gosh I LOVE this set!!!

Class Details:
Class includes the Fresh Cuts stamp set and note cards, plus all the supplies and instructions needed to make 6 cards. (2 each of 3 designs) Cost: $30

Drop me an email (sears1130@cox.net) if you are interested in a class kit. It you will be needing the kit to be mailed- I will have to charge for shipping. Class available for US customers only.

Recipe:
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Paper: Fresh Cuts Note Card, So Saffron, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky
Other: Soft Sky Ribbon, So Saffron Brad, 5 petal punch



Happy Stamping and Scrapping!!

Together Forever

I am exhausted!!! The puppy has been keeping me up at night! It really is like having a newborn! He has to go out and pee every few hours and then at about 4am- he decides not to go back to sleep. He barks until everyone is the house is up. Needless to say, the kids are tired too!

But just look at him!

He was just too cute to leave at animal control!!!!

It has been 112 degrees here in Arizona the last couple of days. It is miserable!!! I don't want to get in the car or cook, or even stamp! I have felt unmotivated!! I just want to lay under the fan until Taxi Mom has her next run!


Yesterday, I had to force myself to get a card made. I need a couple wedding cards for my cousin who is getting married next month. I have had one in my head for a while and so it came together quickly.



The colors are Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, and Old Olive. They are the wedding colors.

I am off to stamp. I HAVE to design the projects for my class on Friday night!!! I have put it off as long as I can. Cross your fingers that I get some sleep tonight!

Together Forever Recipe:
Stamps: Fresh Cuts, Together Forever
Paper: Fresh Cuts Note cards, Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Mellow Moss, Old Olive
Other: Rhinestone brad and flower from the pretties kit, Pretty in Pink Marker, Mellow Moss Ribbon

2 for 1!

I was so excited last night to get 2 challenges done in just 30 minutes and 1 card! First challenge is the Great Swap Girl Sketch challenge.And the 2nd challenge is Beate's Be Inspired Challenge.

From this picture, I took the colors Soft Sky, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red. And I decided to add Old Olive for fun! What I was inspired most by was the soft colors and then the unexpected bright flowers. So that's what I did on my card!

This card size is 6x3.

Recipe:

Stamps: Fresh Cuts

Paper: Fall Flowers DSP, Textured Soft Sky, Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink: Soft Sky, Old Olive

Other: Flower Fusion, Silver Brads, Soft Sky Ribbon, Oval Nestabilities, white gel pen

I will be back later tonight to give away the blog candy. All you have to do to be entered is subscribe to my blog's feedblitz!