Holiday Mini Card Sample, & more...

The new Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is "awsome"!!! There are amazing new stamp sets, die cuts, embossing folders, designer papers, embelishments, ribbons, & so much more...

Here is my 1st sample to share with you from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog!



This stamp set has the most incredible, realistic leaves! My card was created using a MOJO Monday Sketch. Very simple layout. Card base is Very Vanilla, & dry embossed with Sizzix Big Shot Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Additional cardstock is Expresso, Old Olive, & Cajun Craze. Ink is Cajun Craze, Expresso, Old Olive, & So Saffron. Completed project with Vanilla Satin Ribbon. Wow, I love the fall colors!

And, here is another little project I wanted to share! My husband made this 10 x 10 sheet metal board for me :) I have it on an easel to greet customers at my new Stampin' Studio classroom! And, the little magnetic clip was CASED from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, page 200!!! I was looking for a project to creat with the Seniors that I work with. And, this was perfect!!! They covered their tin boards with designer paper, & created the magnetic clips to match! The magnetic clips use clothespins, the ribbon border punch, a little ribbon, & magnets for the back. Was a great time with them, as always!!!




Come back to visit soon, and in the meantime, Happy Stamping!

Whooo could use some cute office supplies???

It's been a while, so I apologize for my absence. I have been busy, busy, busy...
We have converted a downstairs bedroom into my new craft studio. I can't wait to have classes in my home. Have any of you seen how much stuff I pack into my car for those stamp camps??? Besides re-decorating my new room, I have been working on creating samples from the next catalog, the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini. It will knock your sox off, sooo awsome!!! Only a couple of weeks left on the current Stampin' Up! Summer Mini catalog. Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone. And, working on my next class, Back to School! Reminder: Aug. 27, 6-9pm at my house, pre-registration required!

Well, lets face it...8 a.m. hits and we sit down to that same desk, covered with the same stack of papers, day after day... Summer is coming to a close, and we need a little something to make that desk more inviting! Or, do the kids need something fun tucked in their school supplies? Altered office supplies are sure to put a smile on your face. I have added a couple of photos of one of the projects from the upcoming Back to School class. Photo includes front & inside of the post it note purse.




Isn't that little owl adorable!!! And the Play Date designer paper, too cute!!!Whoooo wouldn't love this fun project???

And...we have file folders to match...WooooHooo! Gotta love it!!




Thanks for stoppin by!

Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps...more!!!

by Ida Chan, features Notably Ornate & Style Beautiful stamp sets



by Melody Henderson features Elements of Style, Growing Green, & the amazing new embossing folder, Elegant Lines




by Mary Haugen features Just Believe stamp set (AWSOME SET) and Sunny Garden Designer Paper!

Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps!

Well, another Stampin' Up! Convention come, & gone... And, I wasn't able to attend this one! Sounds like it was awsome. Great displays, great demonstrations, & great swaps. But, thanks to my awsome downline, Sarah, I was able to get some of the great swaps from fellow demonstrators. So, thanks, Sarah, and here are a few pics of swap cards I received!





by: Erin Mileurh, using Puns from the Past!



by Kerry Waterman featuring the Level 3 Hostess Set, Occasional Quotes and the Pinwheel technique.



by Pam Layden using the Level 3 Hostess Set, Playful Pieces, & new Perfect Punches stamp set.

I will be sharing more cards... yall' come back soon:)

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!