Good morning Stampers!
I have made an error in my date with Stamp Camp. Thanks to "Anonymous" for pointing this out :) Below has the corrected date for the event.
You have asked for it and here it is! Stamp Camp! I am planning a Stamp Camp on July 19th (Saturday) from 9:30 - 2:00 p.m. at Whipple Dale Centre.
You will be stamping a total of twelve cards. There will be four designs and you will leave with three cards each of the four designs. Envelopes are included. Cost is $18.00 BUT if you RSVP and mention you saw this on my blog you can have the Blogger Special. Mention Blog Special in the subject line and receive $2.00 off. Stamp Camp is now $16.00!
Please bring scissors and adhesive.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Check back for any updates.
TaTa for now - TTFN
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Blogger special: SU! Idea Book & Catalog Preorder
Good morning stampers,
It is that time of year to pre-order the SU! 2008 - 2009 Idea Book & Catalog!
I am offering the following special for this:
Place a pre-order for the Idea Book and Special by July 19th (same day as Stamp Camp)
and your cost is $5.00. (I pay tax and shipping) Pick up at the open house if you are coming or we can make arrangements.
If you decide to wait and order at the Open House on August 16th cost is $7.00 (I pay tax and shipping) We can make arrangements for pick up.
Don't live in town? Need it mailed to you? Add $2.50 for mailing costs.
Or FREE with a $50.00 order
I will not receive these Idea Books and Catalogs until around August 11th. SU! is returning to unveiling the Idea Book and Catalog at convention again - oh the excitement.
It is that time of year to pre-order the SU! 2008 - 2009 Idea Book & Catalog!
I am offering the following special for this:
Place a pre-order for the Idea Book and Special by July 19th (same day as Stamp Camp)
and your cost is $5.00. (I pay tax and shipping) Pick up at the open house if you are coming or we can make arrangements.
If you decide to wait and order at the Open House on August 16th cost is $7.00 (I pay tax and shipping) We can make arrangements for pick up.
Don't live in town? Need it mailed to you? Add $2.50 for mailing costs.
Or FREE with a $50.00 order
I will not receive these Idea Books and Catalogs until around August 11th. SU! is returning to unveiling the Idea Book and Catalog at convention again - oh the excitement.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Anything but a Card, Gift Bag
Good morning Stampers!
I LOVE being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
Why? Because I get cool ideas from the SU! website, SU! Stampin' Success - a monthly publication, SU! Onstage - a quarterly publication.
Today's post comes from a sample in the Onstage publication. I was so psyched to see this one that I knew immediately I had to do make one.
A Gift Bag!!
It uses two sheets of 12x12 paper AND that piece of thin card board that comes with the DSP packet to keep the paper from bending in half - this bag uses some of that to keep the bottom sturdy. Talk about recycling! I love it!
I also used my newly acquired SU! Crop-a-Dile! Have you tried one of these? It is a great tool, especially for mothers with newborns, or people with arthritis or carpal tunnel. It punches the hole for you and sets your eyelets effortlessly and quietly. It can even set the snaps that are out on the market. Did not believe it until I tried it myself. I am so glad I went ahead and splurged on one!
This all fell together nicely. Both my mother and mother-in-law's birthday is this month. Remember the Tart & Tangy class I held? Well, I had left over DSP - Picnic DSP - so I took two sheets of it and made the gift bag. It coordinates beautifully with the note cards and box AND I used left over DSP paper I had. Can you tell I am just beside myself???
The canister to the right of the picture I had posted earlier on my blog. I recycled a Crystal lite "can" and covered it in the picnic DSP. I used the So Scallops stamp set that was FREE during Sell-a-Bration. (Thank you Marcy). Punched it out with the Scallop Punch. I used a bread tie to hold the red grosgrain around the "can" and added the scallop tag to that bread tie. The stamp says "You are so sweet" so inside are Hershey kisses.
Another great thing about the SU! DSP is that they are double sided. When I made this bag, I did not need to worry about what the inside would look like since the paper is double sided. I also knew it would coordinate perfectly! That is a great "no-brainer" for me!
Here is a close up of the inside of the bag. 
you can see that it is dotted.
What do you think?
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Simple Sunday - Priceless
Good morning Stampers!
I am on time with my posting today, as opposed to yesterday's posting. Last Sunday I found out the family was celebrating Paul's niece - Emily's 13th birthday. I came home from church and put this together. If yesterday's card was easy peasy, this one was easier peasier - LOL.
Okay, here is what I used:
Stamps: Priceless - Thank you Marcy!
SU! Inks: Regal Rose, Basic Black
SU! cardstock: Regal Rose, Rose Red, White
SU! DSP: Bali Breeze
Other: 1/16" punch, Scallop punch, 1 3/8" punch, silver brads
That was it.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Saturday Stash - Friend
Good morning!
I am late in posting Saturday Stash!
Yesterday, my husband, father and myself added a ramp to our "ultra mini deck". It was a ramp that my dad at his place, but he did not need it anymore, so it came to our place. In between the times he was cutting wood, I spent the time with my "war against the weeds". This time on the other side of the yard. I got quite the workout between the two activities. And once again, became acquainted with muscles that I had forgotten about! I had to warm up to get out of bed, thus the late posting. I have to say though, with pulling up weeds, I found out I have grubs (because I found one!) and I got to show my son a baby toad - very cute! He also had fun visiting with a neighbor and then playing in the mound of dirt with his construction toys.
For today's Saturday Stash, I pulled out some retired SU! Designer series paper. I think they are gorgeous, and I love to work with the SU! DSP because they coordinate to so well. I did not have to guess as to what to use.
I found a card sketch I liked on the web and used that to base the card on. Easy Peasy!
Here is what I used:
Stamps: For a Friend - Level 1 Hostess - RETIRING this August!
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Ballet Blue, White.
SU! Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sarah - RETIRED
Ink: Staz-on - black.
SU Markers: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Ballet Blue
I wanted to show you on this pic that I added color
over the saying "friend" and around the flower. I also alternated the color dots with the color of the papers. I think it added to the image, so don't worry about adding color to a saying. If you aren't sure, stamp a second one on scraps and see if you like it before you add color to your finished one.
I am late in posting Saturday Stash!
Yesterday, my husband, father and myself added a ramp to our "ultra mini deck". It was a ramp that my dad at his place, but he did not need it anymore, so it came to our place. In between the times he was cutting wood, I spent the time with my "war against the weeds". This time on the other side of the yard. I got quite the workout between the two activities. And once again, became acquainted with muscles that I had forgotten about! I had to warm up to get out of bed, thus the late posting. I have to say though, with pulling up weeds, I found out I have grubs (because I found one!) and I got to show my son a baby toad - very cute! He also had fun visiting with a neighbor and then playing in the mound of dirt with his construction toys.
For today's Saturday Stash, I pulled out some retired SU! Designer series paper. I think they are gorgeous, and I love to work with the SU! DSP because they coordinate to so well. I did not have to guess as to what to use.
I found a card sketch I liked on the web and used that to base the card on. Easy Peasy!
Here is what I used:
Stamps: For a Friend - Level 1 Hostess - RETIRING this August!
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Ballet Blue, White.
SU! Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sarah - RETIRED
Ink: Staz-on - black.
SU Markers: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Ballet Blue
I wanted to show you on this pic that I added color
over the saying "friend" and around the flower. I also alternated the color dots with the color of the papers. I think it added to the image, so don't worry about adding color to a saying. If you aren't sure, stamp a second one on scraps and see if you like it before you add color to your finished one.
Thanks for looking!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day everyone!
This idea came from two events. Independence Day and a stamper I know, Matthew, competed at Special Olympics last weekend. He placed fourth in Tennis singles, and fifth in Tennis doubles! Congratulations Matthew! Not sure how coordinated I would be at playing doubles. I think I would run in front of the other person to hit that ball.
I knew I wanted to make a celebration card for
both events. I used the Large and Small star punch from SU! I also used the Classic Stars Jumbo wheel from SU!.
Not all glitter is made equally! I was at JoAnn's for some curtain loops and spotted a glitter pack in the $1.00 bin. It quickly found its way into my little basket. What I want you to see here is the star on the left I punched out white cardstock, then glittered.
The punch on the right, I punched out in Brilliant Blue, then glittered. I think there is a big difference in the look of the two stars. So what is the lesson? If you are using colored glitter, try to match the color cardstock to the glitter. I think it enhances the glitter.
How I adhered the glitter to the cardstock...I used SU! Heat N Stick powder. I applied Versamark Ink, sprinkled the Heat N Stick powder on top, then heated it until it melted - but not overheat. When it is just heated, it is tacky like glue. I then added the glitter on top. For good measure, I heated it again - just a touch, and then turned the star over and pressed down - to set the glitter.
This idea came from two events. Independence Day and a stamper I know, Matthew, competed at Special Olympics last weekend. He placed fourth in Tennis singles, and fifth in Tennis doubles! Congratulations Matthew! Not sure how coordinated I would be at playing doubles. I think I would run in front of the other person to hit that ball.
I knew I wanted to make a celebration card for
both events. I used the Large and Small star punch from SU! I also used the Classic Stars Jumbo wheel from SU!.
Not all glitter is made equally! I was at JoAnn's for some curtain loops and spotted a glitter pack in the $1.00 bin. It quickly found its way into my little basket. What I want you to see here is the star on the left I punched out white cardstock, then glittered.
The punch on the right, I punched out in Brilliant Blue, then glittered. I think there is a big difference in the look of the two stars. So what is the lesson? If you are using colored glitter, try to match the color cardstock to the glitter. I think it enhances the glitter.
How I adhered the glitter to the cardstock...I used SU! Heat N Stick powder. I applied Versamark Ink, sprinkled the Heat N Stick powder on top, then heated it until it melted - but not overheat. When it is just heated, it is tacky like glue. I then added the glitter on top. For good measure, I heated it again - just a touch, and then turned the star over and pressed down - to set the glitter.
These are the two cards I came up with:
One to celebrate Independence Day and one to Congratulate Matthew on his wonderful finishes in Tennis!
Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wednesday update
I am still working away, but I wanted to let you know about an exciting thing that Stampin' Up! is going to do now.
Did you know that Stampin' Up! has been an industry leader for several years? Their original, exclusive stamps have earned the prestigious Creating Keepsakes Readers' Choice Award for best rubber stamps eight years in a row!
Stampin' Up has announced that all new stamp sets in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (including new hostess sets) will be die cut for your convenience! Stampin' Up! knows we have enjoyed the flexibility of custom mounting our stamps, and with these die-cut sets, all we will need to do is pop, peel, and place before you begin stamping. If you purchased a stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog, you know how convenient it is to have the stamps die cut already. I know when I receive my order from Stampin' Up! I cannot wait to begin stamping! With the stamps being die cut, I can get to stamping right away! Yahoo! This is also wonderful news for those stampers who have told me some days it is too painful to cut out the rubber stamps because of their carpal tunnel (although they have also commented with the Craft and Rubber scissors that Stampin' Up! sells, this has made it much easier to cut out their stamps).
The thing to remember is only the new stamps will be die cut; sets carried over from the last catalog and those on the dormant list will still require trimming. But, each new set will feature a die cut icon so you and your customers will have no problems identifying die-cut sets.
Did you know that Stampin' Up! has been an industry leader for several years? Their original, exclusive stamps have earned the prestigious Creating Keepsakes Readers' Choice Award for best rubber stamps eight years in a row!
Stampin' Up has announced that all new stamp sets in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (including new hostess sets) will be die cut for your convenience! Stampin' Up! knows we have enjoyed the flexibility of custom mounting our stamps, and with these die-cut sets, all we will need to do is pop, peel, and place before you begin stamping. If you purchased a stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog, you know how convenient it is to have the stamps die cut already. I know when I receive my order from Stampin' Up! I cannot wait to begin stamping! With the stamps being die cut, I can get to stamping right away! Yahoo! This is also wonderful news for those stampers who have told me some days it is too painful to cut out the rubber stamps because of their carpal tunnel (although they have also commented with the Craft and Rubber scissors that Stampin' Up! sells, this has made it much easier to cut out their stamps).
The thing to remember is only the new stamps will be die cut; sets carried over from the last catalog and those on the dormant list will still require trimming. But, each new set will feature a die cut icon so you and your customers will have no problems identifying die-cut sets.
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