Friday, July 20, 2007

YOU'RE NEAT

Because you my customers/friends & family are so neat- I thought I would share this cute card designed by a fellow demonstrator: Sarah Huizenga.
What I love about it is it's simplicity and eyecatching colors - it just says FUN
Her trick for lining up her ribbons and making it tye easily is to use the 1/8 in - 2 hole punch.
Measure or eye it- make the punches and simply knot a small 'scrap' of ribbon in place.
To repeat the blue of the card base she chalked the edges of the white in the same color.
I hope you enjoy this too cute card. Once I return from convention I will have tons of samples to share as well as new techniques and ideas. Please revisit my site often- I promise to try to have something posted 1 more time before I head to convention on Wed. Right now though - it is back to SWAPS!!Ü

Sunday, July 15, 2007

STAMPIN/PAJAMA-RAMA PARTY!

STAMPERS - I thought I would share this swap I made for Convention in Denver (just days away) it is a 4x4 cardfront - complete directions are below - but please take note of the CUTE LADYBRADÜ- I mean LADYBUG- I carefully drew ladybug features directly on the SU brad using a fine point Sharpie marker- they are actually very quick n easy and just so darn cute!

Before I list the directions I wanted to remind you to
MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO DREAM BIG
on SAT AUGUST 11th from 1-3 pm because you won't want to miss my
STAMPIN/PAJAMA-RAMA PARTY!
I will have just returned from Convention and will have lots of stuff to show n share.
Plus this is probably my single biggest GIVE AWAY EVENT that I host yearly.
TASTY GIFT JUST FOR ATTENDING -receive this gift just for showing up
WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS- receive a fabulously cute gift
BRING YOUR FRIENDS- + if I have never met them receive a $5 Gift Certificate for each new friend you bring based on my new REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
BRING YOUR CAMERA- I will have tons of swap samples to share with you and you may choose to take photos of them for your personal stampin' library
PARTICIPATE IN MY FIRST EVER PUNCH BOWL- my punches along with tons of scraps will be available for you to use to fill up a baggie with punches- in addition:
BRING A PUNCH THAT I DONT OWN to be used - and receive a gift
BRING YOUR CATALOG for a fun game of TAG- prizes to be won
and of course be surprised with my annual STAMPIN' UP! GAME- usually a spin off of a fun gameshow but we will see what this year brings
COME PREPARED TO RELAX as I will also have some SPA TREATMENTS available & of course we will STAMP something fun & new using my FREE stamp sets from convention
LOTS OF OTHER BONUSES- when you book a party, consultation, themed camp or pick up a packet of information on the Stampin' Up! business opportunity.
BRING YOUR POCKETBOOK (or your MC, VISA or DISCOVER)- after this event I guarantee you that there will be products that you just HAVE to have!
RSVP GIFT - when you RSVP by AUGUST 4TH - you will receive a gift from the new catalog!

HAPPY LADYBUG CARD directions
* cut cardstock (cs) to 4x8 inches- I used Taken with Teal cs
* score and fold in half
* cut a piece of Designer Series Paper - I used Petals and Paisleys- in a curved shape - see photo
if requested I will be happy to provide you with the template
* adhere the DS paper slightly down from the top
* stamp a flower - I used Bodacious Bouquet- in Tempting Turqouise- on So Saffron cs
* cut out closely using SU Paper Snips
* stamp the 3 circle buds - again from Bodacious Bouquet- in Taken with Teal ink randomnly in the lower 1/3 of the card
* stamp the word happy - from Petals & Paisleys - in Very Vanilla ink
* on a rose red brad draw ladybug features using a fine point sharpie marker- see sample
* using piercing tool pierce a small hole in flower
* insert brad
* attach flower along curve DS paper edge with a Stampin Dimensional so it pops off the card
QUICK, EASY N CUTE!














Sunday, July 8, 2007

IN WITH THE NEW!!!



The 2007-2008 Stampin’ Up!® catalog continued the trend in PROVING that we are the Leader in this industry!!

Our AWARD WINNING, exclusive, original and versatile designs are breathtaking and delightful!!!

Our new In Colors are Trendy and Unique!!!

Blue Bayou…Soft Sky…Wild Wasabi…River Rock…Groovy Guava…Purely Pomegranate

Our Coordinating Accessories (color and style) make creating masterpieces, effortless!

Cardstock…Inks…Markers…Buttons…Brads…Eyelets…Ribbons…Chalks…Pencils…Crayons!!

Main Stamp Sets…Accessory Sets…Punches…Accents…Designer Papers!!!!

The layout of the catalog inspires, excites and supplies the creative confidence to Get Stampin’ & Scrappin’!!

Featuring 3 Hot Design Trends…& Larger samples for ease in copying As well as…coordinating accessories along bottom of pages!


How can you get your hands on one?!?!

· Book a New Catalog Workshop:

Receive a Catalog, a Fantastic Booking Gift, 1 or MORE Exclusive Hostess Sets, a Shopping Spree…a Fun Evening and a FREE project for all your guests…I will even mail all your invites for you;-)!

I will be doing home workshops on Tues & Thurs this this year. Some Fri evenings and Sats may be an option on occasion.

My August dates that are left right now: Aug 2nd, 7th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, & 28th.

· Join a Club!

Card Clubs…Technique Clubs…Marker Clubs…Stamps in the Mail Clubs…

All club details will be posted shortly -

- Become a Test Panelist- commit to purchase a minimum of only $15 net per month (Aug - May) and one month receive hostess benefits, attend monthly test panel stamping events, receive ALL catalogs for Free & more.

· Purchase the Fall/Winter Collection/Idea Catalog for $10.00

***Catalogs may be picked up at an event, my home, or mailed. A mailing fee will be added for that option. For those of you who pre-ordered or have already become a test panelist - your catalog is ready to be picked up!Ü