Stampin' Up! Extra Hostess Dollars for August 2010

Fantastic Hostess special from August 1st through August 31st!!! With a $350 workshop, earn an additional $25 in Hostess $$$. How awsome is that, an additional $25 shopping spree from the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog!

Contact me today to book your August In-Home workshop or catalog show & take advantage of this great offer!!! e-mail at stampingfunaddict@gmail.com

And, check out these amazing pictures...






just got back from a great trip to Wyoming. It was a little bit of heaven...look at the amazing scenery we enjoyed. I took over 600 pictures...wow!!! Just couldn't get enough of it. Now, back to the old grind & getting ready for August workshops. Hope to hear from YOU!!!

Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps!!!

Stampin' Up! Convention is this week! It is the ultimate Stamping Addict's get away...with an excitement that is in-describable. The excitement begins at the airport. Once you board the plane, you quickly spot fellow stamp addicts. They have the newest Stampin' Up! catalog in hand. Some pull out their bags of swap cards, admiring each other's work. Some pull out their bags of card pieces, assembling them en-route to Salt Lake City! And, the excitement and energy just builds from there... Oh, how I would love to be joining the thousands of fellow stamp addicts in Salt Lake City!!! But, I am so fortunate that one of my downline gals has offered to swap my cards for me. So, I will be able to share with each of you cards from fellow stampers :)

Today, I thought I would share 2 of my swap cards that I am sending with Sarah.

The 1st card uses Perfect Punches, the Modern Label Punch, new Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder,Damask image from Friends 24/7 stamped in Pear Pizzaz, Old Olive & Very Vanilla cardstock.

The 2Nd card uses the new stamp set, Word Play. New In-Color cardstock, Poppy Parade with coordinating ribbon. And, the new Sunny Garden designer paper!

I wish safe travels to all convention-goers. And, Sarah, thanks so much for swapping for me :)

Love the new Bling!!!

This card is in the August Demonstrator Magazine (Stampin' Success) and I just loved it! Their sample used softer colors, Pear Pizzaz, Bashful Blue, & Pumpkin Pie (also very pretty), but I changed it up to a fabulous bright color palet with Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, & Melon Mambo. I found the color combo with my new Stampin' Up! Color Coach. The new color coach has a great new design, that makes creating great combos easier than ever!!!

The stamp sets are brand new, Print Petals & Curly Cute! And, look at the new card bling...I just love the new card Jewels. They come in Rhinestone(item #119246)or Pearls (item 119247). They have sticky backs, so easy to use, plus you get 150 for only $4.95!!! See the sparkle on the close up :)

One more element on the card, I ran the stamped image through the Polka Dot Impressions Folder 1/2 way, which added more texture to the card.

Gotta love the new stamps & embellies!!!

What do you think??? Comments alway welcome! Have a GREAT day!

Upcoming Class!!!

Mark your calendars for July 22nd, 6-9:30 p.m., & call to reserve your spot! It's not too late to register for this class designed for the Girly Girl in you!!! I can't wait to share this project with each of you, designed by Becky Roberts. When I saw her template, I just had to have it!!! This card purse would make a great gift, or what the heck, make one for yourself:)

Class includes card purse, 4 greeting cards, envelopes, & extra Stampin' Up! Newsprint designer paper to create more awsome projects when you get home!!! Class fee is only $24!!!

Contact me ASAP for more details at stampingfunaddict@gmail.com

And the Winner is...

Thanks to all that attended my Open House/Rubber Garage Sale Event! And, thanks to those that submitted e-mail & phone orders! Each of you had tickets towards the drawing for the Big Shot Rag Purse. (created with the 4" Scallop Die) The winner was LaTasha and I loved it when I told her & she screamed :) That made it so much more fun!!! BTW...your orders should be here next week, just shipped out on the 8th!

There are so many creative options with the Big Shot, besides cardstock, paper, chipboard, and fabric... the steel rule dies will cut up to 50 different materials!!! The new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog has some fun new materials suitable for the Big Shot, including cork sheets & magnetic sheets. Check out page 205.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Have a safe & Happy 4th of July!!!

New Catalog begins Today!!!

Today the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is being released, and all I can say is WOW!!!

You can download the new catalog on my sidebar link!!!

Also available today, the brand new Definitely Decorative catalog!!!

Amazing new products, Amazing new samples, what can I say...It's Amazing :)