Springtime Smiles

Well, last night's crafting session wasn't quite as successful as I'd hoped. I thought I'd stamp up a storm and have a ton of new samples to show you! *ha ha ha*

Unfortunately, it didn't quite happen that way. First of all, I made the mistake of turning on the TV and got caught up in a decorating show (oh how I love HGTV). Then, when I finally did wander into my craft room, I just couldn't get going! SO weird.

I am happy to report I did finish ONE card though. I used both my new Four Frames stamp set and some of our gorgeous Paisley Petals designer series paper.

My card is a simple one.

I started by embossing my Crumb Cake cardstock in my Big Shot with our Elegant Lines embossing folder and added some faux white stitching to the bottom left corner.  I added a piece of Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon and adhered it to my Early Espresso card base.

The Paisley Petals designers series paper is layered on a piece of Marina Mist cardstock that I punched with my Scallop Trim Border punch.  (TIP:  With this particular punch, cut your cardstock 1/2" larger than your piece of designer paper, punch along the edges and you'll have a perfect size mat!).  A little trick for getting a perfect cut triangle cutout on the bottom of my banner is to use one of our square punches!  I lined up the two edges of my designer paper in one corner of my punch and it punched out a perfect triangle!  I then layered this on my card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I stamped my frame in Early Espresso classic ink and added the Springtime Smiles greeting from our Easter Blossoms stamp set (from our Occasions Mini Catalogue) stamped in Marina Mist classic ink.  I punched it out using our coordinating Decorative Label Punch!

For the finishing touch, I punched out two large flowers using my Boho Blossom punch, layered them and added one of the smallest green Circle Ice rhinestone brads.  I adhered these to my card front also using Stampin Dimentionals.  DONE!

Hope you enjoyed this card.  My mom's birthday is next week, so I think I'll make another one with a birthday greeting on the front.

Happy Stamping!

Nothing new....yet....

Has it really been a week since I last posted?

Where is the time going! I guess life has been busy because I don't have a single new stamped item to show you.

I DID receive my Four Frames Stamp Set and another package of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper yesterday! Have you taken a peek at these sneak peek items yet? Gorgeous!!!!  Our "Spring is Blossoming" promotion is in full swing, but only until the end of April! I'm hoping to tuck myself away in my craft room this evening once the kids are in bed, so check back tomorrow and hopefully I'll have a few new creations to show you!!!

Happy Stamping!

Mojo Monday 177 (and Color Combo)

As mentioned in Tuesday’s post, a number of my downline and I participated in a card swap. This one was a little more challenging than usual because we decided to use a specific card sketch and color combo. And not just ANY color combo, but one I don’t think any of us would normally have attempted on our own. The color selection was chosen from our Color Coach and the colors were:

More Mustard is NOT a color I seem to use....ever...so when I saw this combo selection, I knew it would be a challenge.  But that's the point - to push yourself just a little bit more!

On top of that, we also decided to use the Mojo Monday 177 layout.

When we got together on Monday, I was once again amazed at how different each card was – each has its own gorgeous and unique style. I LOVE IT!!! What to see what we came up with? Of course you do. ;)

Alanna

Amanda

April

 

Christine

Cristina

 Lisa

Hope you enjoyed seeing the different cards created and are inspired to step outside the box a little!

Happy Stamping!

Petal Cone Fun with my Downline

Yesterday evening I had the privilege of hosting another downline stamp and chat night. I invited my downline (team members) over for a relaxed evening of chit chat and stamping! I adore these women and we always have a blast when we get together.

The point of these evenings is to discuss business ideas and to be inspired by everyones creativity. We also decided to have a card swap which I just love because I am continually amazed with the works of art everyone comes up with!

My upline used to offer downline stamp nights and I just loved attending them (I still do!) - it is so nice to be able to go, relax and stamp a project...one I didn't have to prep!.  Yes, I love my job as a demonstrator, but sometimes it's nice to be able to just sit down and stamp a project that has already been figured out and precut for me! ;) SO, of course I knew I wanted to offer my own downline the same opportunity.


What to be inspired too? I thought I'd share with you the projects we stamped and the card swaps I received!!!


Both projects I offered use our new Petal Cone Bigz L Die for the Big Shot. The first is a cute little carrot pocket card - perfect for a small little Easter message or treat to be tucked inside.

The adorable bunny is punched out using a variety of our great punches! Isn't he just the cutest little thing????  (Just ignore the crooked whiskers and glue smudge!) ;)

The second project we stamped is this great little "take-out" style box. Yup, it's still made with the Petal Cone die, but with a few extra cuts and score lines (SO super quick and simple!) it changes the shape into a great little treat box!

We decorated it with some of our new Sneak Peek Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.

This paper will be in our upcoming Idea Book & Catalogue in July, but during our April Spring is Blossoming Promotion, with every $25 order, you're eligible to purchase this sneak peek product!!! (Or Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE). Check out additional details here!


Of course the box wouldn't have been complete without a coordinating tag!  The tag uses a variety of punches including the new (and ADORABLE!) Extra-Large Build a Cupcake Punch.  Love it!

I'm still taking pictures of the swap cards I received, so check back tomorrow to see what everyone came up with...GORGEOUS!!!!

If you're interested in joining us at these stamp nights (and many of the other demonstrator stamping events we attend) definitely let me know.  I would love to share the Stampin' Up! business opportunity with you and have you on our team!

Happy Stamping!

Grab a Bag of Stampin' Up! Products!

 Do you love surprises? Beginning April 1st, and continuing while supplies last, Stampin' Up! is offering special "Grab Bags" in our Online Store! These grab bags come in three sizes, $6, $12, & $18! Each bag contains a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components! Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer nor is there any limit to the number of grab bags you may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.

All grab bag sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. Not all grab bags will be unique.




If surprises aren't your thing but great deals are, definitely take a peek at our online Clearance Rack for huge savings on retired Stampin' Up! products.   Be sure to change the box to "show all" on the right to make sure you're not missing anything!

Because these items are only available while supplies last, only online orders are accepted.  Visit my online store today to start shopping!

Happy Stamping!

Spring is Blossoming - Sneak Peek!

Spring is in full swing at Stampin’ Up!® with a sneak peek at two brand-new products from the upcoming 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Four Frames Stamp Set (coordinates with our Decorative Label Punch)

Wood:  item 123440 - $25.95

Clear:  item 123442 - $19.95

 Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
item 122367 | $12.50

 This gorgeous paper contains 12 sheets:  two each of six double-sided designs in Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, River Rock, Soft Suede, & Tangerine Tango.

You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:


* Spend $25* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
* Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Both items can be purchased once the $25 minimum is met; there is a limit of five per product once the $25 minimum is met. Ordering another $25 of Stampin' Up! products resets the limit and allows you to purchase another five Designer Series Papers and/or stamp sets.




These products won't be available again until July 1.  Get yours today!

Chicks & Chocolate: Easter Blossoms

It's that time again!  I'm offering another Easter Chicks & Chocolate night!  We'll be creating two cards and an adorable Petal cone - which we'll fill with chocolate of course - for only $15!!!!

I've decided to use the Easter Blossoms stamp set for these projects which is currently available in our Occasions Mini Catalogue, but only until the end of April!  This set is just too cute!

I'm also using some of our Springtime Vintage designer paper which I think coordinates perfectly with the stamp set!

The event will be held Monday, April 11th starting at 7:30pm at my place.  If you'd like to attend, please let me know by April 1st (that's THIS Friday!).  I realize that's only two days from now, but I just need to know confirmed numbers so I order enough materials for everyones projects.

Hope you can make it!!!

Happy Stamping!