Open Sea

The Summer Mini can't end without one more post using the Open Sea stamp set. These are two more AMAZING swaps I received at Convention. I love all the fantastic detail on this card. It's beautifully embossed and the sponging in the background is fantastic.

Now this next card might be my favorite swap that I received at Convention. One thing I love is that even after some of the stamp set and accessories aren't available any more, they are still available in a digital image. This card is created using My Digital Studio. The ship image is enlarged and then printed off on watercolor paper. It's colored in using the aquapainter and reinkers.
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Strength & Hope

Only two more days left to order from the Summer Mini. The Strength & Hope stamp set is a special set that is making a difference. Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from the purchase of this set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. Here are some of the Strength & Hope swaps I received at Convention:



This is a stamp set that effects me directly. My mom is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in 1999 with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Because of the amazing research and development that has already been done to date, my mom is now in remission. Order your supplies here.

Summer Splash

Just a few more days left to get stamp sets from the Summer Mini! This is one of the very cute sets available in this mini. Perfect for all of those beach trips and summer water fun! This is a swap I received at Convention. Love the color combo and the card sketch this demo used. Order your supplies here.

Raining Flowers

This card was inspired by one of the 3x3 cards we made at Convention at Make-and-Takes. I just used a bigger flower on this card. We made this card at technique night to use the new lace ribbon punch. The next technique night will be held on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. We will be using the new Simply Scored Tool for our projects! Please RSVP today if you plan to attend this class. Order your supplies here.

Sailin' Away

This is by far my favorite stamp set from the summer mini. I've had so much fun creating with this stamp set. This is the card we created at my technique class this month showing off some fun new ribbon in the catalog. The last day to order from the Summer Mini is August 31. Order this stamp set today before it sails away! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party
Stamps: The Open Sea, Best Dad Ever
Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon, Mini Silver Brad, Circle Punches, Dimensionals

Pennant Banner

At the open house, guests made yesterday's card. One of the guests wanted to change her's to a pennant banner. Isn't it adorable? I gave her some baker's twine, and it was the perfect touch! Order your supplies here.

Pennant Flags

When I first saw the catalog, I knew I HAD to have this punch and matching punch set. At the time, I was a Senior Supervisor so that meant I was able to purchase a bundle set which included this stamp set and punch at 40 percent off. What a great deal for something I already wanted! I knew I had to use this set and punch for my open house. This is the card I came up with. Order your supplies here.

I'm Back!

I'm determined that now school is back in session that I'll post at least Monday-Friday on the stamp blog. It's not that I haven't stamped...it's that I haven't taken the time to post anything :) But today is a new day, and we're off!

Today's card is one we created at my open house. I love the style of the rosette ideas with fabric. It was so fun to show how to make this at the open house. The Sticky Pages makes this project a lot easier! :) The punched square background is something I've seen around lately but just haven't gotten around to trying it. I love this "new" look for a punch that's been around for awhile. Definitely makes the punch even more versatile. Order your supplies here.

Button, Button...Who's Got the Button?

Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. We’ll be creating 8 cards using the fun new stamp set “Button Buddies” found on p. 71 of the new Idea Book & Catalog. You’ll love the versatility of this stamp set. All supplies will be provided including envelopes. Fee: $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class). RSVP by August 17.

August Newsletter

August is a great month! Today starts a fantastic special to SAVE on all the amazing, new Designer Papers.

Buy 3, get 1 FREE...a $10.95 value. (Specialty Designer Paper and the Hostess Designer Paper are not available with this promotion.) You can take advantage of this promotion with an online order, a workshop order, or a club order. Stock up by August 31 to take advantage of this awesome special.

I plan to do one more in-home party this month! Contact me to schedule Halloween or Fall projects with your friends at your home.

Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m. Demo Group Meeting. Join me and other local demonstrators for a night of fun. You’ll create 4 fun projects that will set you on the right track to get your Stampin’ Up! business started. Contact me for more information.

Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m. Technique Night. Create two projects using new ribbon and the new lace ribbon border punch. All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee: FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class) RSVP by Tuesday evening.

Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. Stamp Camp. We’ll be creating 8 cards using the fun new stamp set “Button Buddies” found on p. 71 of the new Idea Book & Catalog. You’ll love the versatility of this stamp set. All supplies will be provided including envelopes. Fee: $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class). RSVP by August 12.

At the end of August, be sure to watch your mail box for the FANTASTIC Holiday Mini Catalog. As a demonstrator, I was able to pre-order from the Holiday Mini today. Oh, I can't WAIT for my fun holiday products to arrive.