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