Sparkle...

Thanks to everyone for coming to Saturday's party! I'm sure that Tanya is still cleaning glitter up! I love the "glitter window" in this card. The picture doesn't do it justice.

Our next party is Saturday, December 6 at 10:00am. Technically it's not a Stampin' Up party. (For those of you who would like to make a purchase, you are free to do so, but it is not required this month.) Instead, we will be having a Shoebox Swap. Please bring (13) cards to swap. One of the cards needs to be completed. Bring the supplies for the remaining (12). We will assemble them together. Also, bring some treats to share, we'll make it a potluck lunch.

We will also be scheduling out the 2009 stamping year. Let me know if you still want to participate. I will be drawing names for each month, so it is fair for Sale-A-Bration. (If you can't make it to the party, let me know if you want to keep going next year).

Big thanks to everyone for the past year. It's been fun getting together with all of you!

Card: 4" x 4" - All items are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted...
Stamp: Snow Burst, Warm Words (on the dormant list)
Inks: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Basic Gray
Paper: Urban Garden DP, Not Quite Navy Cardstock, White Cardstock (Provo Craft), Gray (Bazille), Designer Paper (American Crafts)
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sea Shell Art Glitter (Art Institue Clitter), Packing Tape, staples

Be happy!!!

Tuesday, Jan came over to do some card making. We have a card swap on Saturday, so we got creative together. It was nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of and visit with. Usually I have to rely on Ryan, who usually isn't much help with ideas. So, Thank you Jan for making it a great cardmaking afternoon!

Card: 51/2 x 4 1/4"
Stamp: It's all Good
Inks: Really Rust, Walnut Stain (Distress Ink)
Paper: Citru Blosson DP (Scrapworks), Yellow, Blue, Green Cardstock (Bazille), Cream Cardstock (Provo Craft)
Accessories: Scallop Circle Die, 1 1/4" Cirle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch (Marvy), Twill Ribbon (Unknown)

Trick or Treat is almost here...

(inside of card)

I've never been one for Halloween cards, but I love this card!!! It was part of my creative World Cardmaking Day weekend. I love the "window" made on the front of the card. It lets the spider peek through.

• Card: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Stamp: Booglie Eyes (retired SU)
• Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
• Paper: Ghostly Greetings DP, Whisper White,Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• Accessories: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Chalks
• Font: CK Child's Play
  
  

Halloween Treat Box

Here is the Halloween Treat Box that we made at Kaylene's Party. I think that they turned out way cute. Sorry that I forgot my punches last night! Here's the template. I did alter the sizes and template slightly. Let me know if you need some help. Thanks again to Linda for the stamp set and Jan for the acetate!!!

Acetate Box: 2" x 2" x 4 1/2"

Stamps: Batty for You

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Ghostly Greetings DSP, Basic Black Cardstock, Acetate

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

HaPPy BiRthDaY ChRis!!!

Today is my father-in-law's birthday. Luckily, I had to make a birthday card. It's been a while since I've done anything. I haven't felt the creative mojo. But once I card started, you couldn't stop me. I made lots of cards and candy boxes. I'm hoping to stay on track and start doing more. My card swap group is meeting again this month, so I have a reason to stay productive.

I have to admit, I borrowed this card idea from my friend Rhonda Shurtleff. It's a fun pop-up card. Rhonda used it for a birthday party invitation. I'm also thinking I may use it for my Christmas Card. I'd pop up my family pic. We'll see, I still have a month before I start them.

Hopefully, I will see all of you at our party tomorrow night. If possible, please bring a bone-folder. We're folding a lot!

Card: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Pop-up
Stamps: Party Hearty
Inks: Versamark, Night of Navy, Old Olive
Paper: Patterned Paper (Pebbles), Cardstock (Bazille)
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder

Party Hearty...

For those of you who weren't able to come last night, here's a sample of one of the projects. (Yes, it's plural.) We also made a "pillow box". I'd post a pic, but I left my sample at Becki's house. Maybe if I get ambicious I'll make another.

Love the simplicity of it. Added bonus, it was easy to make! I have to admit, I borrowed this card idea, but I don't remember who made the original.

Hope everyone is having a great week. By everyone, I mean Deb & Jan - I think you're the only ones who read this :)

Card: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Stamp: Party Hearty
Inks: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue
Paper: Making Memories, White Cardstock (Bazzill)
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

Twice the fun...

Today I had to make two cards...a birthday invitation for Josh's second birthday and a wedding card for my friend, Camille.


The invite was a collabiration between Josh and I. Josh colored the "choo-choos" and I assembled. This inside says..."Chug-a Chug-a Choo Choo Joshua is turning 2!" and then it gives the party info. No stamping involved, but I thought it was so cute I had to share. Can you believe he's going to be two in a few weeks?

Card: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Paper: Stripes (Anna Griffeth), Blue & Green (Bazille)
Image: Thomas & Friends (from website)

For the wedding card, I was stumped. After searching, I came across this cute little bride. Camille loves pink, so I had to incorporate it somewhere in the card. Can you believe that with my love of pink and brown cards, I ran out of pink!!! Anyways, Congratulations Camille!!!

card: 4" x 4"

Stamp: Sweet Occasions (CTMH)

Ink: Basic Black, Blush Blossom (both SU)

Paper: Blush Blossom (SU), Purple (Bazille), Floral, Cream

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch (SU), chalk (SU), ribbon

Are you ready for the big shot...

I did it!!! I caved in and bought the new Big Shot from Stampin' Up! and Sissix. I've debated over it for a few weeks now, but today I finally did it. I also bought a few dies and stamp supplies. Don't tell Ryan :). I'm excited to get some embossing folders for it. My wish list is out of control. I'll need to step up on card making and giving!!! So plan on using the Big Shot at our next party (in September).
For those of you who weren't able to make it, here's the card from Amy's party. Sorry the pictures not the best, I wanted to make sure you could see the white swirls.

Card: 5 1/2" x 4"
Stamps: Priceless, So Swirly (Jumbo Wheel)
Inks: Whisper White Craft, Kiwi Kiss, Barely Banana
Paper: Whisper White cardstock, Green (Bazille), Yellow (Bazille)
Accessories: Horizontal Slot Punch, Twill Ribbon (not sure of supplier)
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise marked.

Check out what's on sale...

Tonight is our Stampin up party! If you're checking this out before the party, you get a sneek peek of what's on sale. Stampin' Up has chosen 10 of it's new stamps for a 15% discount. Click on the link to see the list...

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

This sale goes until September 30, so it will be good at the next party also!

Look forward to seeing you all tonight!

It's Here!!!

The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived... The Stampin' Up! Fall Winter 2008 Catalog is now available! If you're too excited to wait until Thursday's party to see all of the cool stuff, I have put a link so you can check it out online. Just click on the copy of the new catalog (top of the left column). Start your wish lists...

Brown and Pink again???

Images shown are Stampin' Up!

It seems like all I do is pink and brown. It's my favorite color combination. This is a birthday card that I made for my neighbor. The pink paper is from the Making Memories 9 x 9 paper we're all trying to get rid of.

Don't forget about our Stampin' Up party this week. I'm excited to give you the new catalog! I've started my wish list. The designer papers are AWESOME!!! I have every set on my list. I also LOVE the new punches! They're on my list too.

Card: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Full of Life

Inks: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Pink (Making Memories), Brown (Bazille)

Accessories: Brown ribbon (American Crafts), Pink ribbon (EK Success)

Stampin' Up Sampler

The Stampin' Up Sampler was released today. I am attaching a link on the right column. Take a peek at some of the new stuff. I am so excited! Love the new papers!

Stampin' Up has great promotions for the Sampler stamp sets...

• August 11 - October 11: Recieve a Free Sampler Stamp set with the purchase of the starter kit ($199)
• October 1 - November 30: In addition to your hostess rewards, recieve a free Sampler Stamp Set when you host a workshop of $350 or more
• December 1 - January 18: Purchase $20 of Stampin' Up product and get 20% off any stamp in the Sampler

I picked out the ones I want. What about you?

Sweet Little Baby

I am going to a baby blessing this afternoon. I waited until the last minute to make a baby card. And to be honest, I'm tired this morning. The creative juices are running low. So I borrowed my card from Stampin' Up's Sale-A-Bration brochure. I did make some variation, so it wasn't a complete copy :)

This week was Stampin' Up Convention. They introduced the new catalog and new products. I wasn't able to attend, but I've seen sneek previews of lots of cool things! They have also teamed up with Sissix. Stampin' Up has made exclusive dies. So those of you interested in die-cut or embossing - get ready! They will be available Sept. 1. You can download the brochure from the right column...

I'm excited for our next party! Please bring a pair of scissors. I promise, this time we will use them.

• Card: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
• Stamp: So Many Scallops
• Inks: So Saffron, More Mustard, Whisper White
• Paper: Prints Pack Designer Series (Hostess), Green (Bazille)
• Accessories: Scallop Punch, Clear embossing powder, stampin' dimensionals

So long Designer Paper...

I am very sad to see all of the Designer Papers and In Colors being discontinued. I thought I'd better put them to good use before it's too late. I'm excited to see what new papers Stampin' Up will be coming out with. Only 2 more weeks!

This card was inpired by Split Coast Stampers Challenge TLC179. I think I'm starting an addiction to their challenges. Anyways, if you need directions you can check it out at their website - or just ask me. Really easy though. I also tryed something new. I didn't have the brilliant blue cardstock, so I dyed whisper white cardstock with my inkpad. Messy, but I liked how it turned out.

Card: 5 1/2 x 4
Stamps: Seeing Spots, So Many Sayings (retired)
Inks: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue
Paper: Whisper White, Jersey Shore DP, Light Blue (Bazille)
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle punch (Marvy), Silver Brads (not sure)

Love the new punch!

Happy Pioneer Day! Unfortunately, Ryan had to work today- so not much of a holiday. After spending all afternoon in the pool, I came inside to take a break from the sun. What better way, than to use my new Scallop Edge punch!!! Love it! I will be anxious to show it to you at the next party. Sorry the card looks a little squished on the right side - the flowers are popped up amking it uneven for my scanner.

Card: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: warm Words (SU# 107123), Fresh Flowers (retired)

Inks: Pretty In Pink, Mellow Moss, Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, Mellow Moss, Pretty In Pink, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, White Buttons (not SU)

Accessory Retired List & Promotion...

The accessory retired list was posted today. Lots of accessories are on their way out. The items will be available while supplies last or through August 10, which ever comes first. On selected items, they are offering 25% off. They will have an * next to the description.

The discontinued items are...

pg. 15
111184 - Simply Sent Friendly Notes

pg. 16
109228 - Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229 - Simply Sent Three Thoughts

pg. 163
108638 - Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
108694 - Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
109018 - Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019 - Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 - Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016 - Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015 - Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 - Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
109013 - Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 - Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 - Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 - Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 - Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 - Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

pg. 166
103975 - Card Stock Brushed Copper
102678 - Mulberry Paper White

pg. 167
107312 - Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 - Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 - Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 - Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 - Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729 - Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 - Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
107299 - Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

pg. 168
110699 - Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109159 - Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 - Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 - Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
110698 - Designer Series Paper Spring Break

pg. 169
110696 - Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 - Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 - Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110273 - Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*

pg. 170
109160 - Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109151 - Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 - Designer Series Paper Notebook*
109153 - Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
110271 - Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes
110272 - Designer Series Paper Western Sky

pg. 171
110751 - Designer Series Paper Azure*
110750 - Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109175 - Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177 - Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 - Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 - Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 - Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 - Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168 - Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171 - Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 - Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 - Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 - Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164 - Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 - Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 - Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 - Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163 - Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

pg. 172
110572 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

pg. 173
110567 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109648 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

pg. 174
110557 - Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 - Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110562 - Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

pg. 175
109597 - Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110587 - Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 - Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

Page 177
109200 - Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718 - Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719 - Accents & Elements Messenger

pg. 178
109181 - On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 - On Board Ginormous Pieces

pg. 179
107307 - On Board Accents
107306 - On Board Simon Lower

pg. 180
102686 - Punch Handheld Rectangle

pg. 181
109227 - Punch Box Three For You

pg. 182
110281 - Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284 - Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 - Rub-Ons Urban West*

pg. 183
101120 - Metallic Art Pencils
100271 - Pure Color Pencils
102673 - Zig Painty

pg. 184
103158 - Acrylic Graph & Grid

pg. 185
101399 - Stipple Brushes

pg. 188
105515 - Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
105531 - Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532 - Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

pg. 189
105320 - Eyelets Basic
100375 - Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 - Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 - Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 - Eyelets Soft Subtles

pg.190
109189 - Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 - Ribbon Originals District*
109188 - Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 - Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 - Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 - Ribbon Originals Theater

pg. 191
109060 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
109063 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
109062 - Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
110716 - Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

pg. 193
109554 - Stampin' Color Index Labels

pg. 194
106694 - Stampin' Kids Markers

pg. 196
106610 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

pg. 197
106662 - Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 - Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 - Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 - Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 - Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680 - Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 - Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.


Please let me know if you are interested in ordering anything from either the stampset or the accessory retired list. I am hoping to put an order in by August 1.

Ready for a Challenge?

I was very ambitious this last week. I cleaned out my scrapbook room! This has been well needed for a very long time. While I rummaged through my piles of stuff, I realized that I had stamp sets that I had never used before...Does this sound familiar to any one else?

Here's your challenge...

Try your "new" stamp set on a new layout!

With my newfound stamp set in hand, I opened my catalog to a random page (Spring/Summer 2008 pg. 42). Picking a card for a sample layout, I adapted it to make it my own. This was the final product. I love the flowers!

I hope you'll take time and try it. Bring your cards to our next gathering! We'll start posting everyone's cards.

Are you excited for the new Stampin' UP catalog ...only 3 weeks away!

Card: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Stamps: Loads of Love (SU# 104606)
Inks: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Paper: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Accessories: Blender Pen
Tip: I dipped my blender pen in various inks to color truck and flowers

Card of the week...

I belong to a card exchange with some of my neighbors. Here is the card that I'm submitting for this month. (I hope you're not sick of this paper. I didn't want to waste my scraps from the last card.) I borrowed the idea from this month's issue of Papercrafts magazine (August/September 2008 pg.51).

Stamps: Think Happy Thoughts (SU# 109236), So Many Scallops (n/a: retired Sale-A-Bration)
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Berry Bliss designer paper, Whisper White, tan (Bazille)

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Punch (EK Success), Copper Brads (Making Memories)

Sherrie's Party

Thanks to all who were at Sherrie's party. For those of you that weren't -you missed a great fruit dip!
This was the last party for the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog. I will have the new ones for you at Amy's party!

4" x 4" card

Stamps: All in the Family (SU#109339), Family Phrases (SU#111016)

Inks: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Berry Bliss designer paper, Close to Cocoa cardstock, Whisper White cardstock

Accessories: Round Tab Punch , Stampin' Pastels, Blender pens

and we're blogging....

So I'm taking our stamping group high tech. I thought this would be a fun way to keep everyone up to date. We'll announce upcoming parties (not just Stampin' Up). I'll also post this month's project, so that those who were unable to attend can see what they missed out on. Let me know if you'd like to add or post anything - this is a group project! I look forward to blogging with you all!