Elegant Monogramed Cards!

Oh so elegant!!! I absolutely love the look of black & white! And, with the Bella Toile' background stamp, what a gorgeous look!

This card was created for a Stampin' Up! workshop this week-end. The request was from the hostess. She wanted elegant, monogram, black & white cards. I had so much fun with different ideas, and this is what I came up with.

The card base is Whisper White. I used the Big Shot Top Note die cut, with black as a base. Then again, stamped with the Bella Toile' background stamp & Basic Black ink. Then I snipped off the edge to make the layered look. Then, I used the Lovely Letter stamp set (it is amazing) stamped my initial, & cut out with curvy label punch. I tied on the White Tafeta ribbon, & adhered the monogram with dimensionals. I just love this card. And, it was her idea (inspiration)! Thanks, sista'!!!

And...my gift to her, this mini pizza box gift set!

I created the box from the template that has been going around. Used the same Bella Toile' background stamp, cardstock, etc. I also added a belly band in black, with Burgandy wide grosgrain. And, yes...I dug into my stash from my Pretties Kit for the beautiful hat pin.

Monogram Gift Set

Here are some more pictures of the mini pizza box monogram set.

The cards are 3 x 3. The little gift set includes Stampin' Up! small square envelopes!

Just too fun!!!

All supplies used are Stampin' Up!

Thanks for visiting.

Top Note Valentine Treat

I am having so much fun with my new catalog goodies:) The Rasberry Tart dp is gorgeous! It makes such a sweet valentine. I used the Cameo Coral, and dp with the Top Note die cut. The stamped tag was created using the Happy Heart Day stamp set. Old Olive cardstock was on the back layer of the tag.

all supplies Stampin' Up!

Have a Happy Friday!

Love You Much Wall Decor

Friday is my craft day with the Seniors! I love sharing my projects with them. We needed a Valentines Day project, and they enjoy decorating their doors for holidays. So, I designed this chipboard wall hanging for them.

It uses a variety of elements, which would be perfect for card making or scrapbooking. The "LOVE" and hearts were made with Sizzlits die cuts using my Big Shot. I do not sell these dies through Stampin' Up! but I wanted to share them with you, because you can use your existing "stash" of die cuts ANY BRAND with the Sizzix Big Shot.

I found some Sparkly paper, which I loved. You could also make your own Sparkly paper with pink cardstock, and heat emboss with Irridescent Ice ep. (Which I would have done if I were only making 1 or 2!)
The base is made with two 4x4 chipboard coasters, covered with Chocolate Chip paper. The cute little love birds are from Love You Much! backed on the Scallop Circle Punch(Taken with Teal cardstock). Paper piecing and designer paper is from some Stampin' Up! designer paper from my "stash". I absolutely loved this paper pack! Another reminder, when you see something you really love, be sure to get it before it is gone!

The sentiment is from a retired Hostess Set. You could also use the Love You Much sentiment, friend to friend. Sentiment was stamped, and punched with the Word Window punch.

Additional supplies used: Crop-a-dile & White Grosgrain Ribbon. Regal Rose & Whisper White Cardstock. Chocolate Chip ink. All supplies Stampin Up! unless otherwise noted.

DONT FORGET: The Love You Much bundle is only available at a special discount price in January! Hop over to my SU web site to order yours, or give me a call!!!

Wild about Baby!

Well, another Monday has arrived! The week-ends seem to go so fast, and Monday... sooo slow!

At least, I had a Happy Week-End! That was because my daughter stamped with me. I have been trying to get her in my stamp room for quite some time. There have been a few times... but not nearly enough for me. She is a busy college student, so I do understand (I guess). If I could, I would live in that room LOL.

She needed to make a baby card for a friend, and she knew what she wanted to use. The Wild About You stamp set. The zoo animals are perfect for baby cards. Here is her card. I think she did quite well!

Indgedients: Wild About You, Holidays & Wishes

Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, YoYo Yellow, Craft White

Scallop border punch, Wide Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon

All ingredients Stampin' Up!

Here comes the Love Truck!!!

Oh yes, that little "Loads of Love" truck is back & now it is "oh so funky"! So glad it made it into the new Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer Idea Book. They just can't ever retire this one!!!


The truck has a new look, which is paper piecing with the brand new Rasberry Tart designer paper! It is gorgeous paper, with a wonderful combination of colors--including Real Red, Rose Red, Cameo Coral, Pretty in Pink, & Kiwi Kiss (In Color). All supplies are from Stampin' Up!


Wouldn't this make a great Valentines' Day card???


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Swap Cards!

Last night was our shoebox swap with my downline. Always love stampin' with those gals! Thanks, to Kelly & Sarah for great swap cards!!!

Here are the 2 cards I shared with the gals!

The first uses the En Francais background stamp. Stamped in Basic Black. The floral image (stamped with Creamy Caramel) & sentiment (Basic Black) are from Inspired by Nature. I used the sponge dauber with Creamy Caramel to distress the card. I use the distressing technique with Creamy Caramel frequently on my cards. So, Creamy Caramel Classic ink is a must have! Both of these stamp sets made it into the next catalog. Although Inspired By Nature is on the dormant list. The dormant list includes stamp sets available for purchase, but not featured in the catalog. So...I don't know it's future, but if you are interested in the Inspired by Nature stamp set my suggestion is to snatch it up while it is still available!!!


The 2nd card features some great new products from the Spring-Summer 2009 catalog! I just got my catalog pre-order. If you have a booked upcoming workshop, you will be getting one FREE! If you would like to purchase one, or better yet Book a Workshop, just give me a call!



The stamped imge is from the new set Sweet Stems! The set includes 4 floral images, very cute!!! And...I hope you can see the floral layers on the Baja Breeze cardstock. They were made with the new "Exclusive" Sizzix Embosslits die called Sweetest Stem! The die cuts & embosses the image. (Stampin'Up! has 5 different embosslits dies available in the new catalog) I made 4 embossed flowers and adhered them to the cardstock. So...it looks like the paper is dry embossed! Additional supplies used : Basic Gray & Whisper White cardstock, Urban Garden dp, Black grosgrain ribbon, Aqua Painter with Baja Breeze ink, & Stazon ink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Reminder: Place your orders for retiring Stampin' Up! products ASAP! New catalog begins January 19th!!!

Stampin' Up! Sales & Discontinued Product List!

WOW!!! That is all I can say about the awsome Inventory Blowout Sale! These are great items available at discounted prices "while supplies last"!

INVENTORY BLOWOUT
These items are retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book-Catalog

ITEM REGULAR PRICE DISCOUNT PRICE
On Board 9 x 9 clipboard 7.95 5.99
On Board Bitty Book 9.95 6.99
Mellow Moss 6 x 6 Linen Post album 19.95 14.99
Real Red 6 x 6 Linen Post album 19.95 14.99
Bold Bright buttons 6.95 4.99
Double Circle punch 5.95 4.49
Contry Living Holiday Collection kit 49.95 24.98

Retired items from Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book-Catalog

Blue Bayou Classic Stampin Pad 5.25 3.99
Groovy Guava Classic Stamp Pad 5.25 3.99
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stamp Pad 5.25 3.99
river roc classic Stamp Pad 5.25 3.99
Soft Sky classic Stamp Pad 5.25 3.99
Wild Wasabi classic Stamp Pad 5.25 3.99
On board Ginormous Pieces 14.95 10,99
Beachfront Ribbon Originals 12.95 7.99
District Ribbon Originals 12.95 7.99
Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals 12.95 8.49
Jersey Shore Ribbon Originals 12.95 8.99
Sherbert Ribbon Originals 12.95 8.99
Theater Ribbon Originals 12.95 8.49
River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon 8.95 6.49
Wild Wasabi Striped grosgrain ribbon 7.95 5.49

Current products appearing in upcoming Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog

Tangering Tango 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock 5.50 4.49
In Color 2008-2009 12 x 12 textured cardstock 11.95 8.99
Fire Circle Rhinestone brads 10.95 7.99
Fire Square Rhinestone brad 10.95 7.99
Ice Square Rhinestone brads 10.95 7.99
Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware 29.95 22.49
Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware 29.95 22.49
20th Anniversary Embosslits die 11.95 9.49


Also, here is the discontinued accessory list! These items will not be in the new Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer catalog. And...they are only available while supplies last, or until January 18th!



ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12 X 12 sold out
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6 x 6
ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6 x 6
ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6 x 6
ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6 x 6
BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
BUTTONS RICH REGALS
BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12 x 12
DAYS TO REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2 x 11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER AS FOLLOWS:

Banbury, Georgia Peach, Ghostly Greetings, Green Tea, Haiku, Hawaii Papaya, Holiday Treasures, Junior Varsity, Maine Blueberry, Muirfield, Parisian Summer, Prestwick, Summer Picnic, Windson Knot

ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE IN ONE CARD COVER
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
ON BOARD BITTY BOOK
ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9 X 9
ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 x 3.25
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE not available
RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
RUB ON ANCHORED
RUB ON CHILLS AND THRILLS
RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
RUB ON TAKE NOTE
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
STAMPIN STORE MINI
WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL. II

WHEELS: MATEYS MAP BRIGHT BULBS, BRONCO.,MAKING TRACKS ,SANDY SHELLS, SNOW, SNOWFLAKE, SWEET STARS, TAKE A NUMBER

If you have any questions, just give me a call. Thanks!!!

Love You Much Promotion

Hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas & New Years with your families!

I have been a bit behind in sharing...so I thought I would try to catch up! You know how we each start out the new year with our lists on how to improve on things. Well, I must admit, I have a very long list. But, you all are on the top of the list! I truly appreciate each of you, and enjoy sharing ideas with you!

The 2 card samples today are using the Love You Much stamp set! It is just "too cute"! And, Stampin' Up! is offering the Love You Much bundle for 20% off until January 31st! The bundle includes the:

Love you Much stamp set, retail $25.95

Candy Cane Lane designer paper retail $9.95

Heart to Heart punch retail $15.95

Bundle price is $41.48

Retired Stamp sets are still available until January 18th

The Country Living Collection is still available (while supplies last)

If you are interested in any of these products, or have any questions, just give me a call!

Have a Happy Friday!