Home made teacher gifts

Stampin is such a fantastic hobby, not only does it relax me, it is ample work for my ADD while watching TV.
I made this cute little desk set for my son's teacher today, I love that I can put my hobby to good use! What can be better than something I love doing, is relaxing and productive??

Anyywho, I used my All in the family set for this, the original idea was from another demo on my Late Nite Stampers site. She originally used on of Lauren Meaders templates for hers, I couldnt get mine to fit right, so I just winged it and made it up as I went along. I really like the way it came out. My two older boys informed me however, that it was not appropriate for their teacher, so I guess I will have to come up with something else for them.

My Birthday Blog Candy.... finally

Sorry for the delay, I was so tied up and fascinated with the new SU catalog, been through it a bunch of times, placed my sneak peak orders and had them delivered express, cuz I had to get that new catty in my hands... Anywhoooo I forgot all about my Birthday Blog Candy....

Drum roll...................

The winner of my Birthday Blog Candy is:

ddwarf said...

I sure hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!!

May 10, 2009 8:59 PM

Please contact me with your address so I can get your huge lot of scrappin goodies in the mail to you! Be sure to keep checking back, I am going to offer a fantastic blog candy this month... here's a hint, think SU in-colors

Free Paper Doll SVG files

Remember when we were little, we didn't have all the fancy electronics and toys they have now. We didn't need electricity to entertain us, and there were only 3 TV Channels (did I just age myself?) We could entertain ourselves outside for hours, and our parents had to tell us to come in. When it was raining, we found simple things to amuse ourselves, one of my favorites, of course, was my Barbie Collection, but I also love my Paper Dolls just as much. I remember when Woman's Day or one of my mom's other magazines came out with new outfits every month, I couldn't wait to get my hands on them! Tami, on my cricut lovers group created these fantastic paper doll princess files for use with your cricut and Sure Cuts Alot (SCAL). Be Sure to check them out!

Clean and Simple Sketches

I just came across the clean and simple stamping blog and decided to jump in and try out their weekend sketch. Since I was using the Blooming with Love set this morning to create my June kit of the month, I used it with left over Tea Party DSP.

Supplies:
Stamps - Blooming with Love
DSP - Tea Party
Cardstock - Almost Amethyst & Pretty in Pink
Regal Rose Ribbon and
a button from my stash

I decided to turn this one sideaways to get my stamp to fit, These cute 3x3 cards will be perfect for the teacher gifts I am working on.

I decided to turn this one sideways, to get my stamp to fit, and ran out of room for my sentiment, but, these cute little 3x3 cards will be perfect for teacher gifts I am working on this weekend. The kids only have 3 1/2 days of school remaining. They are excited, and all I can think about is how messy my house is gonna get while they are home all day....YIKES!

Stock up on your favorite IN COLORS before they are gone!

If you follow any Stampin Up Blogs, you know that the new Catalog is coming out on July 1st. This means we have to bid farewell to some of our old favorites like:

Pacific Point	Baja Breeze	Pink Pirouette	Kiwi Kiss
Riding Hood Red	Tangerine Tango

If you have been a fan of these fabulous, exclusive Stampin Up Colors, now is your last chance to stock up! I stocked up on All of them (except Tangerine Tango) If you want to stock up, be sure to place your order before they are gone! You can get your favorite stamp pads and ink refills for only $8.90 or get refills get a pad and refill of each for only $50.00 Just need refills in case your ink runs low? $17.00 will get you all 6 refills or just $2.95 each. Need Matching Paper or Ribbon, you can get the In-Color Striped Ribbon for only $9.95 each or get all 6 colors (While Supplies Last) for only $59.00 Paper too?? While supplies last, you can get a pack of each color as listed below: 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock $7.95 (6 sheets if each color) 12 X 12 Cardstock $8.95 (4 each of 6 colors) 12 x 12 textured cardstock $11.95 (4 each of 6 colors) Or, you can get 24 sheets of the color(s) of your choice for only $5.50

Stock up on In Colors

Siingle Stamp pad (Specify color(s) below) $5.95 Complete set of stamp pads $35.70 Complete set of Stamp pads and refills $53.40 Refill Only $17.70 Complete set of In color striped ribbon $59.70 Striped Ribbon Singles $9.95 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock kit (6 each of 6 colors) $5.50 Single Color 81/2 x 11 cardstock (specify color below) $5.50 12 x 12 Cardstock kit (4 each of 6 colors) $8.95 12x12 textured cardstock pack (4 each of 6 colors) $11.95

Color Choices

Pacific Point Kiwi Kiss Baja Breeze Riding Hood Red Pink Pirouette Tangerine Tango

Introducing June Card Kit of the Month: Blooming Tea Party

Introducing, my first Card kit of the month: Blooming Tea Party. Blooming with love is one of my favorite, retiring SU sets. This is the last month you can get this set. Isn't is pretty?

This card kit of the month includes:
Card Stock (Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink and So Saffron)
Tea Party Designer Series Paper
Card Maps and Instructions
Brads & Ribbon

You get all the paper and embellishments to make 8 great cards (4 shown above) for only $10.00!!
Want to add the Stamp Set too? This stamp set will not be available after June 30th.
The Stamp set retails for $24.95, add it to your card kit of the month and I will give it all to you for only $30.00 plus S/H
(that means your card kit is only $5.25)
You can't buy 10 cards for $5.25
Hurry and place your order before this stamp set is gone!!

Bloomin Tea Party

Bloom Tea Party Complete Kit $30.00 Card Kit only (No Stamps) $10.00 Blooming with love STAMPS ONLY $24.95

Two-Step Stampin'® & Repetition

If you haven't visited the SU website, there are lots of techniques to learn and try out. This is one of the techniques that I haven't been to good at, I even removed it from my workshop pages because I didn't feel adequate enough to feature it. So, I thought I would post it here and maybe go and try a few myself.

Technique A: Two-Step Stampin'

1] Stamp the base image.

2] Position and stamp the overlay or adjoining image.

Technique B: Repetition (Stamping Off)

1] Ink a stamp.

2] Stamp the image.

3] Restamp the image one or more times without re-inking it. This technique is a great way to get several shades of color from a single ink pad.

QUICK TIP
Use lighter ink for the base image and darker ink for the overlying image.

Goodbye Raspberry Tart

Raspberry Tart is absoultely one of my favorite DSP in this year's SU catalog, I am so very sad to see it go! I thought I would make some cards using it and one of my favorite hostess sets that is also retiring, Echoes of Kindness, I love this set, its so versatile. I have used it for Birthdays and Sympathy cards, thank you cards and Plain old notes. It is such a pretty stamp set and it is so beautiful with these papers, I still have several packs of this paper that I need to use up, before the new stuff comes out next month. I got my new catalog today, I am excited about some of the new papers we will have in July, but I am still very sad to see this one go!

Big Shot Starter Kit Going Away June 30th!

The BIG SHOT STARTER KIT currently offered in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog will no longer be available as a "kit" in the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. For $195.95, this is a great way to get started with the BIG SHOT die cutting machine. Make sure you don't miss out on this LAST CHANCE OPPORTUNITY. Click my ON LINE shopping button on the upper right column to place your order today before time runs out! Big Shot Starter Kit #116314 • Big Shot Die Cutting Machine • Multipurpose Platform • Standard Cutting Pads • Stampin' Up! Exclusive Scallop Envelope Bigz Die • Stampin' Up! Exclusive Top Note Bigz Die • Stampin' Up! Exclusive Sizzix Birds & Blooms Four Pack • Stampin' Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip Billboard • Decorative Strip Cutting Pads • Decorative Strip Extended Spacer Platform All this for only $195.95 {Item #116314}!

New Colors: Sneak Peak!

New Stampin' Up! In Colors

Wow.. I love the new Stampin' Up! In Colors ; Aren't these polka dot ribbons fabulous? Wanna know what else is super great this year? SU is offering markers in the IN-Colors this year! Isnt that fantastic?

Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry & Bermuda Bay

The In Color products will be available to customers on July 1. If you don't have a demonstrator and need a new catalog, you can order yours today and I'll mail it as soon as it arrives here!

Going Going Gone!

The Last Chance Lists are out!! Some of the Accessories & Decor Elements are on sale. Click on the links below to see the lists - some accessories are already sold out, so if you see something you covet, contact me today to place your order.

Last Chance Stamp Sets
Last Chance Accessories (updated daily)
Decor Elements (opens as a PDF)

Use your Stampin Up Punches

Punchy Tips of the Month by Wendy Fee

Do you own any Stampin' Up! punches? If so, here are some tips to help you out!!! 1. Make sure you stamp and then punch out your image. It's much easier to centre the image on your punched shape! 2. To outline an opening using a punch (see card to the right), make sure that you punch the smaller opening first!!! You can then put the paper back in your larger punch, centre the opening, and punch out the rim. I used the 1 3/8" and scallop circle punches to create this rim. 3. Does your punch ever get stuck? Try punching some waxed paper to lubricate the edges. 4. Punches that aren't cutting cleanly need to be sharpened. Try punching through some aluminum foil, or even a pop can (cut it open using Craft & Rubber scissors).

Puffy box

by Brandy Whisman

Create a lovely box by tracing a CD onto your cardstock.

Supplies

• One piece of 8 1/2" x11" Glossy Cardstock
• Scrap Paper big enough to trace a cd
• Scissors
• Sponge
• approx. 30" of Ribbon
• Ruler
• Bone Folder (optional)
• Black Marker
• Stylus
• CD
• Stamps
• Ink

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Trace cd onto scrap paper and cut out.

   

2. Step 2

   Fold circle in half one way, then the other, dividing the circle into four equal pieces.

   

3. Step 3

   Place template on CD and pull back slightly.
   
   Make a mark with a black marker at all four points.
   
   Remove the template, then use ruler to draw lines all the way across.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Stamp glossy cardstock as desired, covering the whole sheet, then flip over.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Trace the CD, then arrange the CD so that two of the lines are lined as shown and trace again.
   
   You should have two circles that are intertwined at this point. If you lay this out correctly, you can get two boxes out of one sheet.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Move the cd around each circle, lining up the two lines and tracing again.

   

7. Step 7

   Cut out around just the outside circles.
   
   Using a stylus, trace each of the inside lines.

   

8. Step 8

   The box should look like this at this point.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Starting with the inside area of the box, creasing at impressed lines. A bone folder can be used at this point.

   
10. 

11. Step 10 (Optional)

    Set empty box aside and dye some ribbon.
    
    Let this dry completely.
    

    

12. Step 11

    Fill box with a small treat or surprise and tie a ribbon around it to close.
    

    

More Summer Fun!

Reserve your new catalog NOW! The brand new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog will be released on July 1, 2009. CONTACT ME NOW to get your FREE copy at angi89@yahoo.com

Random Acts

My fellow demonstrators are so kind! I recieved two RAKs today, I was so excited to get some happy mail in my PO Box today!!!
Lucia Kaiser sent me the first card
Fellow Demo Bethany Keeney sent me the second one, isnt it pretty!

Wanna get some happy mail of your own? Sign up to get my newsletter and be sure to put your address and birthday (you dont have to include the year) and I will make sure you get some happy mail!!