The little slit makes it easy to close.

This it is what I came up with.

What do you think?

Fed up checking to see if I've updated!!??

Well I have installed Feedblitz, if you enter your email address and follow the directions, you will be emailed each time I update. You will find it on the left hand side just below "About Me".

And the winner is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was tough!!!! So many of you had the answers right even though I tried my hardest to stump you! The first person with the most correct answers was, ahead only by 24 mins. was....


Cherie Thorsness


Thanks to all that played!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Scavenger Hunt
Spring ~ Summer
Collection 2008

1. Name 3 new wheels. Classic Stars, It’s Beautiful, Nursery Letters, Pinch Me, Something Fishy, Spunky Spots, Stems and Silhouettes, Blooms and Bulbs, Boho Friend, Kisses, Perfect Fit, Sandy Shells, Solitude, and Take a Number.
2. Which stamp set is to be used with the Boho Blossoms punch? One Of A Kind pg. 109
3. Who is “My Girl”? Maddie pg. 109
4. List a page where any of the new rub-ons were used. Lots and lots of places!
5. Where’s Fancy Pants? Many Happy Returns pg. 139
6. What type of material is flower fusion made of? Felt pg. 177
7. Name a Style Watch. Boho West 12-13, Eastern Eclectic 10-11, or Crew Classics 8-9
8. When customers purchase this set, SU donates $2.00 to Ronald McDonald House. Just Like You.
9. Where can I find bowls full of accessories? Pg. 12
10. Name 3 colors that are available in jumbo cartridges. Pg. 163-165
11. My ______Kind & _______ Friend. Dear wonderful
12. How much is a craft ink refill? $4.25
13. Find the stamp set that coordinates with Ginger Blossom Designer Paper. Embrace Life
14. How many cards can I make with supplies from Friendly Notes? 14
15. When are you supposed to wear Red? When in Doubt pg. 55
16. How much does “On A Whim” cost? $18.95 pg. 160
17. Who’s having a bubble bath? Alex, Mandy and Megan, pg. 38
18. How many sheets of paper in a Designer Series pack of paper? 12sheets
19. Name 3 new background stamps. Form and Function, French Flair, Stitched, Pretty Petals, Twill, Riot of Petals pg. 136-138
20. Where would you use serrano peppers? In salsa, From the Kitchen, pg. 131
21. Name 3 new stamp sets. Toooo many!!
22. What did Thomas More say? “ Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”. Pg. 44
23. Name our new glitters. Chunky Essentials and Fine Cosmo pg. 186
24. What is a color spritzer tool used for? Achieves spectacular effects using a stampin’ write marker.
25. Where can I find halfback pearls? Pretties Kit, pg. 188
26. What is Rose Cottage? Simply Scrappin’ Kit pg. 174
27. What is temporary when dry, but permanent if used promptly? 2-way glue pen or Tombow Multi-purpose Adhesive, pg. 186
28. Where is the Graduation being held? U of U, pg. 60
29. How many fish in “Something Fishy”? 15 fish, pg. 80
30. What did Mark Twain have o say about Father’s? “My Father was an amazing man. The older I got, the smarter her got.” Pg. 112

Bonus: What’s my favorite stamp set (this week. lol.)? My favorite set this week is Boho Backgrounds, which I used to make the pink and brown card on my blog!





Good luck!!!!

Let's Have Some Fun!!

It's time again to play.... The winner of the Scavenger Hunt will win this stamp set!! The first person to send me an email with the most correct answers will be the winner. Answers will be posted next week. Contest will remain open until Friday. This is a great way to get acquainted with the new catalog!

Scavenger Hunt
Spring ~ Summer
Collection 2008

1. Name 3 new wheels.
2. Which stamp set is to be used with the Boho Blossoms punch?
3. Who is “My Girl”?
4. List a page where any of the new rub-ons were used.
5. Where’s Fancy Pants?
6. What type of material is flower fusion made of?
7. Name a Style Watch.
8. When customers purchase this set, SU donates $2.00 to Ronald McDonald House.
9. Where can I find bowls full of accessories?
10. Name 3 colors that are available in jumbo cartridges.
11. My ______Kind & _______ Friend.
12. How much is a craft ink refill?
13. Find the stamp set that coordinates with Ginger Blossom Designer Paper.
14. How many cards can I make with supplies from Friendly Notes?
15. When are you supposed to wear Red?
16. How much does “On A Whim” cost?
17. Who’s having a bubble bath?
18. How many sheets of paper in a Designer Series pack of paper?
19. Name 3 new background stamps.
20. Where would you use serrano peppers?
21. Name 3 new stamp sets.
22. What did Thomas More say?
23. Name our new glitters.
24. What is a color spritzer tool used for?
25. Where can I find halfback pearls?
26. What is Rose Cottage?
27. What is temporary when dry, but permanent if used promptly?
28. Where is the Graduation being held?
29. How many fish in “Something Fishy”?
30. What did Mark Twain have to say about Father’s?

Bonus: What’s my favorite stamp set (this week. lol.)?


Good luck!!!!

I'm addicted to "swing cards"!!

Ever since the swing card I made at Christmas I find myself wanting to make my cards into "swing cards". I loved how this one turned out. I used Happy Heart Day for the main images and Polka Dot background stamp for the card base.

Valentine Ideas

Just a couple of things made up using the Happy Heart Day stamp set.

February Club Meeting

Hopefully you will be attending your club meeting this month where we will be making this card.

We will be using a new stamp set called Embrace Life. I used re-inker and crystal effects in an empty bottle to add some dimension to the flowers, unfortunately it doesn't show up here, but looks very nice in real life.

Project for February Club

With more and more of us depending on Gift Cards abd the new perfect gift, how about making one of these to give it in? They can be made for any different occasion. Gift and card all in one!

Inside is a little pocket to hold the GC.

We will be using the Build a Brads to add the little embellishment to the front of the GC.

Pink and Brown....

Here's a card I made using the Build a Brad again.
I love this background stamp.

Jumbling Tower Block $5.00

These are a cheaper version of Jenga blocks and I found them at Walmart. There are 48 peices in the container, you will need 17 for this project so plenty to use again or to share with someone.

So Many Sayings, free Hostess set.

I cut apart the stamp and mounted one to each side of the JT blocks. I then cut apart the stickers. I put both stickers on the same side with one upside down, this way when I looked in my box I could easily see both sayings with out having to turn over each block. I will have these available at club for you to get a better look. If you have already mounted your set no worries, simply put the block in the microwave for 10 seconds and carefully peel the stamp right off the block. You can also carefully peel the stickers off the blocks and adhere them to a piece of wax paper to make it easier to cut them apart. There is also a new set in the catalog that you can do this with it's called, Many Happy Returns.

Priceless!!!!!

A set of 34 individual sayings and accents!!!!

Embossed resist background.

This card was made using the Floral backround stamp and silver EP. The flower is from the "Pretties Kit".

.Celebrate Good Times uses the Plaid background with brown EP.

January Club

Using a technique called embossed resist we made this Valentine card. Using the Paisly background stamp with versmark ink I first stamped onto glossy cardstock and then embossed with black EP. I then sponged the background using sponge daubers and ink pads. It makes a ver stunning card.

This is the adorable treat holder we made in January at club. I got the great idea from my fellow demonstrator Missi. She's always coming up with something cute. You just pull up on the bow and the treat pops up!

Club Card Sketch Contest

You could win this stamp set!!!

As promised here is the February Club Card Sketch Contest. Please use this sketch to create a card for the contest. Please bring me your entry by March 10th so that I will have them to display for all clubs. Everyone attending club will be asked to vote for their favorite. Winner will announced here on March 14th!!

Club this week!!

This week at club we will be making these cute little "Tic Tac" mints holders. They make great treats for school or to put on your workmates desk! These a very fun and easy to make! Hope you can join me.

Also at club this week we will be making a "swing card". Just a few careful cuts and a little scoring and you'll end up with the lovely card below!!! I wanted to show you that things don't always come easy to me either (LOL). Don't worry I've got the hang of it now and have yours all cut, scored and ready. However!!!! You will be making your own template to go home with so you will know how to make these! Please bring your paper cutters and scoring blades if you have them.

This is the "Swing Card" we will be making. Hopefully you can tell by the pictures that the center part rotates to reveal the other side. These are fun cards to make for all occasions.

Wrapping Up The Holidays!
From November 23-December 15, 2007, you can give your holiday gift giving a Stampin' Up! touch with our special offers.
Details:
This offer includes a variety of products designed to help simplify preparation for holiday gift giving with a number of timely offers. To see the flyer use the link below.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_Wrapping_Flyer_1107.pdf


Some of these items are from the current Holiday Mini Collection. Only these items indicated will be extended through the campaign period while supplies last. All other Holiday Mini items will be available until November 30.
There is no limit to the number of items you may purchase, but Holiday Mini items are available only while supplies last.
To see some projects made using these items use the link below.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/PROMO_holidayWrap_Recipes_CUST.pdf

As many of you know I like to alter things or take inexpensive or throw away item and create something special with them. This is my latest creation. I made it for my friend Missi who is getting married this coming weekend in Hawaii and then will be basking in the sun for the rest of the week on the beach. Lucky duck!!

This is what I started with....it's one of those chipboard childrens books. I took it apart as I wanted to use the heavy chipboard pages.

This is what I came up with.. I covered each pages first with whisper white card stock that I had stamped with flowers using white craft ink. Missi's wedding dress is white flowers on white so I used that for my inspiration. I stamped more flowers and embossed them with clear embossing powder, cut them out and used them through out the album. I used some metal pieces and some rub-on's also. I really enjoyed making this. (click on image for larger version)

Here are some of the inside pages.

Click on images to see larger version.

This is another name frame I made for a friends new Grandson! It was very hard for me to do something boyish but was pleased with the way it turned out and I resisted from adding ribbons! I used the "Fontastic" background stamp with "Flannel" background stamp. (click on image for larger version)

Yes, I LOVE to make these name frames. This is one I made for a friends wedding.

I love using this color combination and think it looks very striking. I always make each one a little different. (click on image for larger version)

November Club

This past club night we did some glass etching! It was a lot of fun and I think everyone was amazed at how easy it was to do. I expect to be seeing some amazing creations from them! We also made this little tag to go on a nice bag of goodies to give to a neighbor or someone special. This was a technique I learned from Karen at the retreat I went too. We used tiny pieces of masking tap and applied it to a piece of card stock, then wiped it with a chocolate chip ink pad. Embossed it with clear embossing powder and it gives this wonderful faux leather look. (Click on image for larger version.)

Hello

So sorry it's been such a long time! As most of you know my sister Sally is now in Japan. I spent as much time with her as I could over the last couple of months. Sally will be gone for around 3 1/2 years but will no doubt be back to see us before then! I miss her dearly but after the last phone call from her complaining that she didn't get to see what we made in club as I hadn't updated my blog I thought I better get a move on! These are a couple of things I made her to take along to think of me. As most of you also know we always call each other "Sista" hence the name frame. The little book is made with coaster and has a poem written throughout. (Click on image for larger version.)

Limited Time Offer

• As a special promotion until November 3rd you can order the Wishing You Cheer Stamp set shown above for 20% off. Contact me to order yours today for only $11.16 plus S/H and tax.

Need to know what coordinating color ribbon or paper to match our Designer papers, click on the links below!!




Coordinating Card stock and Ribbon matches.

Looking for the coordinating card stock colors to match SU's beautiful DS papers? Here's a list of colors to match each DS paper.


Brocade Background: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, River Rock

Cerise: Real Red, Very VanillaCharbon: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla

Creepy Crawly: Basic Black, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust

Cutie Pie: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Certainly Celery Rose Red, So Saffron

Doodles: Brocade Blue, Groovy Guava, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi

Dashing: Old Olive, Real Red, River Rock, Very Vanilla

Fall Flowers: Old Olive, Really Rust, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky

Flowers for You: Certainly Celery, Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise

LeJardin: River Rock, Soft Sky, So Saffron, Very Vanilla

Linen Prints: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Pink Passion

Notations No. 2: More Mustard, River Rock, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi

Outlaw: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla

Petals & Paisley: Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Taken with Teal

Porcelain Prints: Blue Bayou, River Rock, Wild Wasabi

Uptown: Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi

Wintergreen: Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky

Prints Designer Series Papers are monochromatic papers available in Almost Amethyst, Always Artichoke, Blue Bayou, Brilliant Blue, Certainly Celery, Close To Cocoa, Groovy Guava, Lovely Lilac, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, River Rock, Rose Red, So Saffron, Soft Sky, and Tempting Turquoise


SU colors that coordinate with the new Ribbon Originals.

Beachfront:White - rickrackSahara Sand - zig zagRiver Rock - pleatedVery Vanilla - gathered grosgrainBasic Gray - velvet

District: Pumpkin Pie - stripe grosgrainWhite w/ Celery - diagonal stripe woven weaveBasic Gray w/white - stripe grosgrainBlue Bayou/Sage Shadow - checkered weaveSage Shadow - grosgrain

Fairy Tale:So Saffron - jacquard flowerRose Red - grosgrain w/white stitchCertainly Celery - woven loopRegal Rose - gathered grosgrainAlmost Amethyst - grosgrain

Jersey:Basic Black w/white -stripe grosgrainReal Red - twill w/zigzagMore Mustard/Wild Wasabi - grosgrainBrocade Blue - wide grosgrain w/stripeWild Wasabi - twill

Sherbet: So Saffron - wide grosgrain w/stripeGroovy Guava - woven loopPurely Pomegranate - w/white polka dotMellow Moss - velvetSoft Sky/Very Vanilla - elastic w/gather

Theater: Always Artichoke - grosgrain w/loopClose to Cocoa - velvetOld Olive/River Rock - reversible satinOld Olive/ Vanilla - elastic w/gatherChocolate Chip - satin w/border



Holiday mini color card stock matches.

Holiday Harmony: Always Artichoke, River Rock, Purely Pomegranate

Apple Cider: River Rock, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Wild Wasabi

12" x 12" Card Stock Returns
With the release of the Stampin' Up!'s© Spring/Summer Collection, 12" x 12" Card Stock will return in individual color packages, in addition to the color family assortments.

November Special!

Do you LOVE our designer paper? Then here's a way to get some for FREE!!!!

Paper Party Promotion
November 1 - 30, 2007
Join the fun this month as we throw a Paper Party --buy three, get one FREE!
Promotion Details:
Purchase any three Designer Series Papers and get the fourth one ($9.95 value!) FREE! No limits, no restrictions

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_paper_party_promo_1107.pdf

It's Club Time Again!

I hope you can join me this week as we will be making this adorable acrylic photo cubes to add your own pictures too for Thanksgiving. You'll get try our Watercolor Wonder Crayons!! We will also be making one of these cute bookmarks using a jumbo paperclip and our new Rhinestone brads..

Wedding Present

Sorry it's been a while since I added anything to my blog, sometime "life happens". I made this name frame for my dear friend Alice's granddaughter Jennifer who got married last weekend. I was very please with how it turned out. I started with her wedding announcement which was a picture of them both and then the wedding information. I cropped the invite so I could add it to each side of their name. I stayed with neutral colors as I didn't know what their interior of their home was, but liked the look so much will now be making one for my niece and her husband who got married last December. I think this will make a great Christmas present for them and their announcement was similar so I'm sure it will turn out nice too. Thanks for looking!

Vicky

The special this month!! Holiday Glitz Promotion
October 1 until supplies run out!
You and your customers can take advantage of this fantastic kit two different ways:
Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for the special price of $24.95 each, or
Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for $28.95 each with no additional purchase required.
Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 cards and includes:
Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)
Item
Page #
Stamp Set
Price
109234
45
Snowfall
$23.95
106786
36
The Snowflake Spot
$20.95
109266
35
Big on Christmas
$18.95
110359
5*
Love & Joy
$23.95
*Holiday Mini Collection 2007.

September Club

For club members joining me this week I thought this time we'd make some cute little gift sacks with Halloween right around the corner. Although these nifty little packages would be great for any holiday. Come prepared to do some scoring!! See you soon!

The winner is.......................................

Sally, with her adorable “Are You Cured” piggy card, well dome Sally!! I would like to thank Audrey for her amazing “ pop up” butterfly card and Cyndi for her creative “caught in crystal” card!! Thanks to you all for entering! Please check back for another contest soon!

September Special!!!

Fall Frenzy Promotion
Spend $30 in regular priced merchandise and qualify to purchase one of each of the six promotional stamp sets at 30 percent off!
Item
Page #
Description
Discounted Price
105355
26
Bitty Boos Too
$12.57
109284
29
Haunting Halloween
$13.27
107383
30
Thoroughly Thankful
$16.07
109373
108
Autumn Fest
$16.77
109421
91
Elementary Essentials
$19.57
110366
17
Stem Silhouettes*
$22.37
*Holiday Mini Collection 2007
Frequently Asked Questions:Q: I have a customer who wants to purchase two of one of the promotional sets. Can she?A: Yes! When she spends $60 in regular merchandise, she may purchase two of each of the six promotional sets at the discounted price.
Q: Can my hostesses get these stamp sets at the discount?A: Yes, a hostess may spend $30 in regular merchandise on a customer order and purchase any of the promotional sets at the discounted price. Because customers qualify to purchase the promotional sets through a minimum purchase, hostesses do not get 30 percent off the sets in their hostess free merchandise.
Q: Will these sets be retiring in the upcoming catalog?A: Any sets retiring or on the dormant list will be announced prior to the launch of the Spring-Summer Collection 2008 on a retired stamp sets list. Regardless of their future availability, this is the perfect time for your customers to get these sets at a great price.

Let the voting begin!!

Here are the entries for the sketch challenge. Voting will be open until September 7th. Anyone can vote but must vote here, just leave your favorite card number in the comments section of that card. You may remain anonymous. Please take the time to vote, these ladies put a lot of time and effort into this contest! Good luck to you all and a "BIG THANKS" for taking the time to enter!

Card # 3

Card # 2

Card # 1

September Special

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_fall_frenzy_promo_0907.pdf

Check out this great special for September or check my SU website!

Punch Key Ring Class

If you would like to come and make one of these handy little key rings for your self the class will be held on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00p.m. The fee for this class is $8.00 and will include all materials and use of punches to create the key ring. If time is an issue you can punch your cards and the rest can be assembled in your own time. Or you may purchase a pre-punched kit ready for you to assemble for $10.00. Seats are limited, reserve yours today by emailing me at Iddy777@hotmail.com Deadine for this class is September 14th. Thank You!

Where are all the entries????

Well I thought I might have a few entries for the sketch contest that ends THIS evening!!! The prize for the winner is this stamp set!!

Something new.

Peggy came up with the great idea for me to post all our helpful tips here. I've decided to call it Tuesday's Tips and will (with the help of you) post handy tips here each week. So email me with your tips and I'll post them each week, Thanks for the support.


Tuesday's Tips

I use those 'disposable' glad plastic containers for my Embossing Powder and glitter; I found the cheap ones don't stay closed as well. I use plastic spoons in them to sprinkle the powder onto my Card Stock. Before I put my powder into the container the first time I rub all over with my embossing buddy on the container and spoon to reduce static.

Use the brayer to evenly ink up background stamps.

To line up your lines when wheeling, start on the left side if you're right handed so you can see the last line you wheeled (vice versa for lefties). This will help tremendously. Also, if the design doesn't matter - wheel diagonally instead of straight across the page - if you're a little crooked, it's harder to notice.

If your new stamp doesn't stamp well (usually has a waxy kind of film on it), just give it a light brush across your jeans, and it will pick up the ink a lot better! This works great for those bolder and larger images if you do this first.

Those huge desk calendars the ones that basically cover the entire desk are awesome for stamping on top of. When there is too much ink on the paper just throw it away.

Check you newspaper office they sell rolls of newspaper that are *short* on paper for a great price.. When I say short on paper I mean, there is still so much there that it takes forever to use it all. Good to cover your stamping area with and great for kids to stamp on, you can even make your own gift-wrap.

Keep your bottle of Crystal Effect stored upside down, this prevents it from clogging the tip. I store mine in a cup on my desk, never had any trouble with it after that!

A small circle punch makes a cute button. Use a tiny hole punch to put "button holes" in it

3X3 Card Boulevard Swap

Well these little 3x3 cards are HOT HOT HOT right now, and we just had a swap at our last Card Boulevard team member meeting. These little cards pack a big wow and showcase some wonderful ideas!

Kim's attention to detail shows here with the punched accents! Whilst Missi's clean layout makes that ladybug (ladybird) pop! Love the little ones on the matching envie too!