Punch Art Elmo!

Stampin' Up! is known for their awsome punches. This card is a great sample using several of them! What a great child's birthday card with a Sesame Street favorite...Elmo! With a few changes, you could make Big Bird (use oval punch for beak) Change the paper for his face to Pumpkin Pie, and you could make Oscar the Grouch, or Brilliant Blue to create Cookie Monster!

This card was created with the following supplies:

Circle Scallop Punch, 1" circle punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1/8 circle punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval punch, double slot punch. Real Red, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, & Whisper White cardstock. Pumpkin & Black & White Gingham ribbon. Stamps" Hugs & Wishes (TODAY is the last day to purchase this set), & retired Whimsical numbers. Designer paper is from the Level 1 Hostess pack. All supplies used from Stampin' Up!

Have a great day, & thanks for visiting!

Top Note Uncle Sam

There are so many ideas going around using the Sizzix Big Shot Top Note die cut. But, I hadn't seen this one yet!

The Senior Center that I visit for crafts wanted an Uncle Sam, similar to the Leprechaun we made for St. Patrick's Day. So, this is what I created.

I turned the top note on it's side to make a longer face. I punched 3 of them. One each of Blush Blossom, Whisper White, & Real Red card stock. Strip of Not Quite Navy for brim of hat. Punched with the 3/4 " circle punch for ears & nose, Small Oval (cut in half) for eyes. White Gel Pen for accents on eyes. A little bit of pink chalk added with cotton ball for rosy cheeks. And, Basic Black Marker for a little smile. Also used dimensional to pop up his nose. Isn't he the cutest!!! They adhered their Uncle Sam onto some foam core board & used a ribbon to hang them on their doors.

And, just a reminder to all...the current Stampin' Up! catalog expires June 30th! That means, new In Colors, and awsome new products. But, that also means the last chance to order retiring products. If there is anything you need, just give me a call, or visit my SU business web site for 24/7 ordering right from your easy chair!!!

Thanks for visiting!

A Bingo Surprise!!!

I have been so excited to share this with everyone....OMG!!!


My Sister & Brother-in-Law just celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary, so congrats to Keith & Jeanette !!!


Well, my Brother-in-Law has been planning a big surprise for TWO YEARS!!! He planned (all by himself, WOW) a fabulous anniversary trip!


He asked me to make an anniversary card for her, because he said my cards "Were the Best"! How great is that!!!



So, this is the card I created (with his input)! He requested the sentiment...and I went from there! I wanted it to be tropical, he also requested a palm tree. So, I created the palm tree with the Large Oval Punch. Also used Pacific Point In-Color cardstock & ribbon, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Kraft, & Tangerine Tango cardstock. Designer paper is from the Walk In the Park designer paper pack.


Then, it gets REALLY FUN... I created this Bingo Card game to reveal their destination! I used the 1 1/4 inch square punch and made the board with 1 1/4 inch squares. The BINGO was spelled out with the Naturally Serif Sizzix Alphabet on 1" circles (in Kiwi Kiss on Tangerine Tango cardstock)










































The game pieces are double sided. I used the retired Stampin' Up! stamp set, Some Like it Hot on one side...

The game pieces are numbered to go onto the card.



















And Here is the surprise...Look where they are going!!! I used the new Jumble Alphabet to spell out Costa Rica!





I wish them both the best, and hope they have a fabulous trip!!!



Thanks for visiting, and Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! Last Chance List!

Today, Stampin'Up! released the Last chance list (formerly the Retired Stamp Set list). These stamp sets are only available until June 30th. Also released today is the Retired Accessory List. The Retiring accessories are only available until June 30, or while supplies last! In fact, some of them are already gone! There are select retiring accessories discounted up to 50%. Any item which includes the current In Colors will be retiring!!!

You can find all the info on my business web site . Just click on PROMOTIONS (details). You can view the Retired Stamp Set Lists by page number, or alpha. And, you can also view the retiring Decor Elements list. If you want to view the retired accessories list, click on Shop Now! You can view the retiring accessories, as well as purchase items direct from my site. Or, just give me a call with your orders! The discontinued accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! The retiring stamp sets are available until June 30th!

Also, in June, you can earn extra Hostess $$$!!! With a workshop order totaling $250, you earn an extra $20 in Hostess $$$! With a workshop order totaling $400, you earn an extra $40 in Hostess $$$!

This is a lot of information, so if you have any questions just give me a call!

(NOTE: I will be working on posting the Retiring Accessories List on my blog ! Sorry, it is not available on a PDF document because the list is updated daily and is based on availability of products )

More Stamp Camp Share!

You know, I just realized I hadn't shown you the card we created at the Mother's Day Stamp Camp!

We used the Urban Garden designer paper. The colors in this picture are a bit off (sorry!). The designer paper swatch on the right has Kiwi Kiss & Old Olive in it. Did you notice the punch??? It is the New Scallop Oval featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog! If you were wondering, this punch is very similar in size to the Large Oval Punch. The Small Oval fits nicely inside. These oval punches coordinate with the new Oval All Stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. Stamps sets used: Flowers in Silhouette (pg. 208 of Idea Book & Catalog) and Great Friend also featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog. They were inked up with In-Color, Baja Breeze. Card base is Whisper White, and Basic Black used for band. This card was very simple & quick to create. I just love that Urban Garden Designer paper!!! Just a reminder...the current IN COLORS will be retiring June 30th! So, if you have a favorite, (or 6 favorites LOL) stock up soon! And, that also means any coordinating product featuring an IN COLOR!

I found this card design on the Stamper's Showcase! Every day, Stampin' Up! presents card samples on our Demonstrator Web Site submitted by fellow demonstrators. It is so great to be able to find awsome card samples, just a click away!!! Another awsome benefit of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!! How about joining my team???

All supplies used: Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great, SAFE, Memorial Week-end!!!

Mojo Monday Sketch & May Stampin' Up! Specials

Sometimes we all need a little creative inspiration! So, today I wanted to share a link to the Mojo Monday sketch blog. Each week they present a new sketch, and they have beautiful card samples using the weeks sketch. A great place to look for card layout ideas! So, today I created 2 cards using this mojo monday sketch!

For each card I used the Baja Breeze In-Color cardstock , Night of Navy, Very Vanilla cardstock & Urban Garden designer paper. Stamp set: Thoughts & Prayers Ink: Night of Navy. On the 1st card I used my Sizzix Big Shot dies: Stampin' Up! exclusive Little Leaves, and the Daisy Flower. Punches: Scallop border, 1 3/4 Circle, & Boho Blossoms.

The 2nd card uses Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, & the same Urban Garden designer paper (flip side of 1st). Thoughts & Prayers stamp set, Night of Navy ink, punches Scallop Circle & 1 1/4 Circle, and the Sizzix Big Shot Exclusive Beautiful Butterflies (punched in velum). Love that butterfly die cut...A MUST HAVE!!! I adhered one of the Rhinestone Brads - Circle Ice! Trick I learned at Stampin' Up! Regionals - I removed the Rhinestone from the brad & adhered it with a glue dot to the butterfly! I also used the Sizzix Texture Plate, small dots, for the background of the card & also used a texture plate on the butterfly to give it a little personality!

A few reminders: May Stampin' Up! specials include designer paper and 12 x 12 textured cardstock buy 3 get one FREE! You can mix & match! Sneak peak offer on the new Jumble alphabet coming July 1st- available for purchase in May for $35.16 (That is 20% off retail price). And saving the best for last: Purchase the Stampin' Up! Scrapbooking Demonstrator Starter Kit for only $75! If you take advantage of this great offer, you can become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator eligible for demonstrator discounts. You do not have to sell the products. But if you choose to, their is training available to help you build your own successful Stampin'Up! business!!! And, now is a great time to join my team, because in June Stampin' Up! demonstrators can pre-purchase Hostess Only stamp sets from the upcoming catalog!!!

Time is a wastin' so Contact me today to learn more about the awsome May specials, or click over to my Stampin Up! demonstrator web site!

all products shown are Stampin' Up!

Mother's Day Stamp Camp Projects

Today I am sharing pictures of the Mother's Day Stamp Camp projects.


This is a photo of the gift I created for customers that invited a New Camper to stamp camp. I truly appreciate it when you bring along your friends to introduce them to Stampin' Up! by attending one of my events! So, as my thank you, I created these desktop photo frames to coordinate with the evening's projects. They were created using 4 x 4 chipboard coasters covered with Urban Oasis designer paper. Two of them were tied together with coordinating ribbon. The sentiment was stamped with the Echoes of Kindness stamp set. For a special touch, I ran velum through the Sizzix Big Shot using texture plates. Then used the Butterfly die cut! I love the soft look of the velum butterfly. And, yes, I dug into my stash of flatback pears from the Stampin' Up! Pretties Kit! Here are a few more pictures of the completed frames! And, photos can also be added to the back!!!








Frames, front & back!

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, I wanted to share this fun scrapbooking idea to create an album in an evening. This album is encased in a CD case. You remove the plastic insert, & the cover holds the album. It has 10 scrap-able pages, that are 4.24 x 5. The album is held shut with a belly band.

Again, we used the Urban Oasis designer paper. I absolutely love this color combo! The paper includes Baja Breeze, Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black, & White! The coordinating cardstock was used throughout the album. Here are a few more pictures of the completed project.

The final project was glass etching! We used the exclusive Sizzix- Stampin' Up! Butterfly die cut. I absolutely love the butterfly die cut!!! It is a Sizzix, Stampin' Up! exclusive!!! (A must have!!!) We cut out contact paper. Then adhered the negative to the front of the votive. Then sponged on etching paste. Let set, & rinse! How cute is that???

Thank you to everyone for your awsome response to the Mother's Day Stamp Camp! I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful!

All supplies Stampin Up! except as follows:

cd case, glass votive, chipboard coasters & contact paper.

Hope you had a very, Happy Mother's Day!