Flower Inspiration

This card was inspired from the front of the Occasions Mini.  I was very hesitant about ordering this stamp set and matching punch....but I've seen SO many cute ideas that I just had to get it.  You can order from the Occasions Mini through April 30.   Don't have an Occasions Mini yet?  Contact me and I'll get you one sent in the mail.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight

Stamps:   Build a Blossom, Fabulous Phrases

Accessories:  Big Shot, Framed Tuilips Impressions Folder, Scallop Circles #2 Die, Blossom Petal Punch,  Brights Buttons, Hemp Twine

Bird Bliss

Today I needed some inspiration so I looked through the Occasions Mini for some ideas.  This card layout was on a 3x3 card in the Mini but I made it into a full card using one of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets.  Only two days left to get this cute stamp set!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Peach Parfait, Real Red, Baja Blue, Whisper White

Ink:  Peach Parfait, Real Red

Stamps:  Bliss, Occasional Quotes,Confetti

Accessories:Itty Bitty Buttons, Itty Bitty Punch Set, White Gel Pen

Don't miss Sale-a-Bration time!

Hi Stampers,

Sale-a-Bration comes to an end on Thursday, March 31.  Place your orders soon to take advantage of getting FREE product for every $50 you spend.  I’m hosting a Mystery Hostess from today through March 31.  For every $50 you spend from now through Thursday at 1 p.m., you’re name will be entered in a drawing to receive the FREE hostess $$ or the FREE hostess stamp set(s).  Two names will be drawn from the orders placed.  E-mail me or call me with your orders today (orders place online through the demo website will not be eligible for the Mystery Hostess drawing).  Check out the Sale-a-Bration Mini one more time before these stamps and products are gone.

Here’s a sneak peek of the April events:

Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday WOW.  Come and create your own projects and work with friends.  Bring all of your own supplies.  My stamps and tools will be available for your use.  RSVP by Tuesday, April 5.

Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the Spring is Blossoming featured products (sneak peek from the new Idea Book & Catalog that will be released in July).  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.

Tuesday, April 12, 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.

Friday, April 22, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  We’ll be creating a gift pack of cards.  We’ll be making 8 matching cards with a card holder.  This will be a great Mother’s Day gift for your mom or the perfect gift for yourself.

It's BBQ Time...

The past week I've taken a bit of a break from stamping for some family time.  I had to do a bit of stamping over the weekend for an upcoming BBQ.  This is my favorite BBQ stamp SU! has offered so that's why I still use it :)

When you need to make a lot of invitations, layers isn't the easiset way to go.  Only a few more days left of Sale-a-Bration!  Order today to take advantage of this great special!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  It's BBQ Time (retired)

Colored Windowpane

At a recent Stampin' Up! Regional, a demonstration was shown how to color the windowpanes using a reinker and rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball dabbed on the flat side of the windowpane.  For my classes this month, we've heated them up with the heat tool so we can keep on creating our project.  I LOVE this idea!  So fun to add some color to your project instantly.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry
Stamps:  Tiny Tags
Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Tombow Multi Adhesive, Beveled Windowpanes, Heat Tool, Rubbing Alcohol, Cotton Ball

Welcoming Cupcake

Our newest niece is lovingly refered to as Cupcake.  This is her welcome card.  It's a Z-Fold style card so it folds out leaving the cupcake attached to the front of the card and reveals the greeting underneath where the cupcake is covering when it's closed. Welcome, Baby! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Regal Rose, Early Espresso
Ink:  Early Espresso (underneath the cupcake)
Stamps:  Something to Celebrate (underneath the cupcake)
Accessories:  Big Shot, Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits, Early Espresso Ribbon

Punch Purses

I love using the punches for different uses.  I've seen these purses being created with the new cupcake punch and I couldn't wait to play with them!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Sahara Sand, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories:  Build-a-Cupcake, Lg. & Sm. Oval Punches, Crochet Trim, Pearl Accents, Dimensionals

Baby Bundle

We used the sketch from the main catalog on p. 78 to design this baby card.  Since we were making multiples of this card, we needed to simplify the card in the catalog and came up with this card.  Since this card will be going in a gift package of cards, we wanted to make it neutral colors so it could be used for a boy or a girl.  Love how this card turned out!  I definitely need to pull out my watercolor crayons again...just got them all into their new storage cases....they look so pretty in there :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal (retired), Whisper White
Ink:  Crumb Cake, VersaMark
Stamps:  Baby Bundle
Accessories:  Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Wide Oval Punch, Watercolor Crayons, AquaPainter, Scallop Border Punch

Birthday Wishes

This idea came from the front cover of the catalog.  I love how this card came together.  We used a retired package of Designer Series Paper...I believe it was the Sweet Pea DSP.  I can definitely see using this card sketch for a lot of cards.  How fun would this be for a Christmas card or any other holiday?  It would be a GREAT way to use up some DSP scraps that I of course have laying around!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Sweet Pea DSP (retired)
Ink:  Regal Rose
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake
Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch, Pretties Kit (retired), Mini Glue Dots

Birthday Spinner

This card was created using p. 11 in the Occasions Mini as a starting point.  We wanted this card to have more of a masculine feel to it so we used the Brilliant Blue (retired), More Mustard, and Real Red color scheme.  I don't get tired of this stamp set!  So many fun ways to use it.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Brilliant Blue (retired), More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Tart-n-Tangy DSP (I know that's not the right name but it's retired paper :)
Ink:  Brilliant Blue (retired), More Mustard, Real Red Markers
Stamps:  Take a Spin
Accessories:  Game Spinner Hands, Dimensionals