Loving the Rich Razzelberry

I am so loving the rich razzleberry and razzleberry lemonade!!! This first card, I used the Razzle Dazzle set, since I had some left over DSP and thought it looked just like the stamp. Of course, if you follow my blog, you know that I had to distress the paper!

The picture didnt come out so well on this one, but I was loving the paper and had to find some flowers to use with it. Close as a memory was the first set to grab my attention.

The hostess set, Simple Frienship is really gorgeous, I have seen so many card samples, but I havent really played with it too much.

I cased this idea from Lisa Freeman on LNS and I just loved it, the punched butterflies were my own idea and the double layer of ribbon. I am really happy with the way it came out, of course, distressed again...... which one is your favorite.

A great sentiment Freebie from SVG cuts

As usual, SVG Cuts came out with a great Sunday Freebie. This one is a perfect sentiment for cards!!

Back to School Time

It's almost time to send the kids back to school (yeah!!!) and Nestle has made it easier with these pointers to help you get the day started off right!

A little structure goes a long way. Take away the drama of chaotic mornings and homework struggles with routines. And remember - it's not a routine if you don't stick to it most days!
Back to Schoolology: Routines 101

Free Printable Lunchbox Notes, Tags & Sticker

Check out these awesome printables from the Alpha + Mom website!!
By Cindy Hopper

Start the school year off with these free lunchbox notes, tags and stickers. What a great way to let your little ones know you are thinking of them during the day, Your big kids will appreciate it too! I bet your hubby or significant other wouldnt mind getting a little greeting in his lunchbox..... you can check them out over here

For All you do, Class to go

The soft, elegant colors of the Cottage Wall DP paired with simple, striking card designs and a
 unique card purse will make this a project you’ll want to turn to over and over again!


Supplies
• Stamps:  For All You Do ($28.95)
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Old Olive, Basic Black Classic inks
• Paper: Rich Razzleberry CS, Pale Plum CS, Old Olive CS, Whisper White CS, Cottage Wall DP
        Medium Whisper White Envelopes
        Crystal Effects
       Silver brads,
       Dazzling Diamond glitter,
       Button Latte
      


Items not included, but used in the projects (all are available separately) contact me at angi89@yahoo.com
to purchase optional supplies, or visit my webpage at http://angi.stampinup.com

**** If you spend $50.00 in merchandise this month, you will get the class-to-go for free
(stamps excluded)

Accessories: Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, Sticky Strip,
1 ¼” square punch; paper snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist, Bone Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig,
Paper Piercing tool, Mat pack, Paper Cutter with scoring blade, Scallop Edge punch,
Curly Label punch, Large Oval Punch, Pencil and ruler, Velcro pieces,





For All you do Class to Go Kit

 Complete for all you do Class to Go Kit $45.00
 For All you do Kit (excluding Stamps) $25.00
 

Fabric Bows & Sizzix Flowers Folds,

Fellow SU demo, Amy Celona, shared these fabulous photos of a fabric bow made with one of our exclusive Sizzix dies, BigZ XL Die Flower Folds, This is a great die that works perfect on cards and scrapbooks and now, as you can see here, shelli has created these beauties and the possibilities are endless!


Amy has shared many more photos of these fabo flowers on her blog, you can see them here. then be sure to come back to Scrappin out loud to order yours for only $40.00 plus S/H!!

Simply Adorned Charms and Chains

One of my fellow demos, Patty shared these awesome photos from the SU convention last week. I cant wait for our new Simply Adorned Charms and chains.. these are so fabulous and will be available on Sept. 1st!! The charms come in 3 sizes and you can switch out the stamped insert to coordinate with what you are wearing!! With 2 lengths of chain, you have options there as well!

Here are some of the finished charms Shelli showed on stage at Convention:

Can you believe several demonstrators WON this one!? Shelli made them for the Prize Patrol.. lucky gals!!!

Here they are on display in the Gathering Place:

Fall Harvest

I took a break from unpacking the boxes all over my house and stamped last night. I was in an autumn mood, perhaps it was the blackout we had this week, or the almost 100 degree weather we had while moving......The first card uses the stamp sets: Leaf Lines, Bright Blessings & Fallling Leaves. The colors I used were Crushed Curry, Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip. I also used some versa mark ink to wheel the Bright Blessings onto the kraft paper, I am loving the distressed look, as you can see, I used it on all of my cards.
The leaves on this card are from Autumn Splendor. I love the bright colors of fall, don't you? I colored the leaves and acorns with my copics (of course) and added some autumn traditions, DSP. I really like the way the leaves look when they are cut out, looks like I just glued some leaves to the card. The sentiment is from Grateful Greetings. If you don't recognize these stamp sets, thats because they are from the new mini-catty, available to customers on 1 Sep.

One of my favorite techniques to play with is depth of field, I love the layered look, I use it alot and thought it would be perfect with the autumn splendor leaves. The sentiment is from Grateful Greetings again. I decided to distress a scalloped oval and use it for the sentiment on this one, again, I just had to distress all the paper with chocolate chip ink.
More distressing, it looks good with these autumn cards, dont ya think? Maybe I am just addicted to distressing, I love the way it makes the papers look worn and aged, it just feels more homey. Polka dotted soft suede ribbon tops off the leaves from the Falling Leaves stamp set.
I absolutely love coloring images with my copics! I just realized as am typing this that I didnt add a sentiment to this card, oh well...... no mistakes in art, right? After inking the edges of my Kraft paper with chocolate chip ink, again, I rolled the ends of the paper to make it look a little more worn. The beautiful lined image is from Gifts of the Earth.
This one is a little simple, but, I wanted to play with some versamark ink and the leaf images from falling leaves and the sentiment is from grateful greetings. More Autumn traditions DSP, soft suede ribbons and buttons.
My final sample today is the beautiful image from Gifts of the earth, again and the leaf from Autumn Splendor.

New Class in a Flash; dashing through Christmas

Fun, fast and festive! These cards blend a touch of whimsy and tradition with quick folds andsparkle using the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and Iridescent Ice heat embossing powder.

The cards are designed to be beautiful, easy and affordable to make, whether you make a few or a
lot!  Share joy and warmth by sending friends and family heartfelt greetings with handmade cards
this holiday season.

Included in this month's kit

Stamps
• Dasher
• Merriment

Paper
• Chocolate Chip
• Real Red
• Old Olive
• Garden Green
• Very Vanilla
• Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

• Medium Envelops-Very Vanilla
• Silver Brads

Accessories Used and in this class, but not included in the kit (may be purchased separately)
• Heat Tool
• Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder
• Bone Folder
• Modern Label Punch
• 1/16” Handheld Circle Punch
• Cellophane Bag – Large Flat
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Sticky Strip
• SNAIL
• Paper Snips


Ink
• Chocolate Chip
• VersaMark
• Stampin’ Write Marker – Real Red
• Stampin’ Write Marker – Old Olive

Get your class today for only $25.00






Dashing through CHristmas

 Class kit only $25.00
 Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder $4.75
 • Modern Label Punch $15.95
 Chocolate Chip ink $5.95
 • Stampin' Write Marker – Old Olive $3.25
 • Stampin' Write Marker – Real Red $3.25
 





Optionally, you can purchase your choice of $50.00 in merchandise and get this class for free.

Technique Junkie Annual CD

The CD is coming! The CD is coming!

CD7 is in production and will be ready to ship next month. With over 100 tutorials – each with step-by-step PICTORIAL directions – this CD has the most techniques on it than any other CD!

CD7 has the 90 techniques from the October 2008 through August 2009 issues, plus 10 Bonus techniques. Each tutorial includes pictures for each step PLUS all the artwork from the Design team so you will have plenty of inspiration! Best yet, the CD tutorials are formatted for easy printing onto 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper. AND they will work with MAC or PCs since they are in .pdf format.

Pre-order your CD today!

Here is the special PRE-ORDER pricing:

Special pricing *IF YOU HAVE ALREADY RENEWED TO December 2010 or beyond: $13.50* ($14.50 for Canadian and overseas) (NOTE: This special pricing only applies to subscribers who have a subscription from December 2010 or beyond)

CD7 if your subscription ends before 12-10: $14.95 ($16.95 for Canadian and overseas)

Renew for one year and purchase CD7: $29.95 ($31.50 Canadian, $35.95 Overseas)

Renew for two years and purchase CD7: $46.50 ($50.50 Canadian, $59.95 Overseas)

A limited number of CD’s are being produced. Get yours before they run out!

Now is an incredible time to join Stampin Up!!

Stampin' Up! is coming out with some fantastic new product lines on Sep .

Jewelry charm necklaces, Build a Bear stamp sets and Big Shot die cuts, , My Digital Studio Scrapbooking program!

As a demonstrator, you get a sneak peek at these and all Stampin Up new releases and you even get to order them 30 days before the public, which gives you lots of time to make samples of your own, to hand out when the catty comes live.

Now through August 31st you can sign up to be a demo and save money too!

Benefits of becoming a demonstrator:

* 20 percent discount on all products. (New demos get a 30% discount on their first order, when placed in the first 45 days.)
* See and purchase new Stampin' Up! products first.
* Access to myriad of project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site and in the monthly Stampin' Success magazine.
* Invitation to Stampin' Up! events, where you can learn from fellow successful demonstrators and Stampin' Up! staff.
* Become part of a world-wide stamping family!
* Demonstrator Business Web Site - available to all Stampin' Up! Demonstrators
All new recruits who sign up for a DBWS in their first three weeks of being a demonstrator will be eligible for a two months free subscription.


If you sign up before August 31 you get a great deal on fantastic products!

Recruiting Promotion
Dates: July 15 - August 31, 2009

Promotion Details:
Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit. The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:


Item Code Page #* Description Retail Value**

115360 118 For All You Do stamp set $28.95
115658 155 Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
115656 155 Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
115659 155 Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
115654 155 Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
115655 155 Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
115657 155 Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
100730 155 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50
115315 155 In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

Each quarter (every 3 months) demos are required to sell $300 in product. You will have until December 31st to make your first $300 minimum. It is a breeze to sell Stampin' Up! products as they are high end quality, fun, and easy to use!


If you sign up with me as one of my downline I will purchase a $21.95 or less (your choice) stamp set for you as a thank you. Even if you find it is not for you, and choose to drop after December 31st, when your first quarter would end, you still get all the products and freebies to keep. I will also help you out by giving you classes to teach to your customers and give you lots of ideas to help you get started!

Cards for Troops Challenge..... Free SU merchandise!

Good morning everyone, I am back from my business trip and mid-move into our new place. I wanted to take a second to post an exciting new challenge. From Now through the end of September, I am challenging all of my readers to create as many cards for troops as you can. These are cards we sent to the deployed locations for the guys and gals to send back to their loved ones.

Keeping that in mind, Christmas is coming, birthdays, anniversary and any other occassion a deployed military member would want to send home to their loved ones.

I will be offering a substantial prize to the member who creates the most cards for troops from now until 15 September. All you have to do is create your donations, email me pics of your donations and send them to me, as well as mail them to me so that I can get them to our huge cards for troops event on New England, the last week in September. How does $50.00 in SU merchandise sound?

So what are you waiting for? start creating. Send me a photo of your art work to angi89@yahoo.com and get them in the mail, post marked before 15 Sep 09. The person who donates the most cards, will receive $50.00 in Stampin Up merchandise!!

Dont forget this month's specials!!!

Special #1 – Recruiting Special

Special #2 – Summer Cookout Set Special

Special #3 – FREE buttons!

Special #4 – a Brand New Growth Chart

Dryer Sheet tutorial

Fellow Stampin Up demo Sandy Hoefakker created this fantastic dryer sheet tutorial. Check it out!
Here is a very interesting technique to try. The Dryer Sheet technique. This will give your project a whole new look!

Supplies
Stampin' Up! stamps and inks as desired
Stampin' Up! Glue Sticks
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Scissors
Card stock required for finished project
Used dryer sheet (AFTER it has been run through the dryer)

1. Complete all stamping on the item that you are going to apply the dryer sheet to.


2, Cover the whole design edge to edge with the glue from the glue stick.

3. Carefully apply the dryer sheet so that it covers the entire surface and has no bumps or wrinkles. Smooth down without getting too sticky.

4. Trim excess dryer sheet off the edges.

5. Put design piece into a Powder Pal tray and sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds glitter over the top.
6. A lot of glitter! Then gently use your fingers to press the glitter into the dryer sheet design.

7. Carefully tap off excess glitter and stand back and admire your handiwork.

Free SVG Flower

Today's freebie from SVG cuts, isnt this beautiful?

Today's freebie from SVG cuts

SVG cuts has come up with this cutie today, isnt it adorable? I can think of all kinds of things to do with this guy!

Creativity Guide

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One of my favorite websites lately is Zen Habits. Today's article happens to be about creativity, so I thought I would share it with you! Leo lists all of the creative habits he has found to be useful! Check it out!

The Little But Really Useful Guide to Creativity

“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” - Albert Einstein

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.

It’s easier than ever to be creative, to create, to imagine and make what’s imagined become reality.

It’s also tougher than ever, with distractions surrounding us in ways never before imagined.

No matter what kind of creative type you are — writer, painter, musician, marketer, blogger, photographer, designer, parent, business owner — you are likely always looking for inspirations, for ways to let loose your creative genius.

And while there are millions of creativity tips on the Internet, I thought I’d share the ones I’ve found most useful — the ones that I’ve tried and tested and found to be right.

Here they are, in no order at all:

• Play.
• Don’t consume and create at the same time — separate the processes.
• Shut out the outside world.
• Reflect on your life and work daily.
• Look for inspiration all around you, in the smallest places.
• Start small.
• Just get it out, no matter how crappy that first draft.
• Don’t try for perfect. Just get it out there, asap, and get feedback.
• Constantly make it better.
• Ignore the naysayers.
• But let criticism help you grow.
• Teach and you’ll learn.
• Shake things up, see things in new ways.
• Apply things in other fields to your field, in ways not done before.
• Drink ridiculous amounts of coffee.
• Write all ideas down immediately.
• Turn your work into play.
• Play with kids.
• Get out, move, see new things, talk to new people.
• Read wildly different things. Especially stuff you disagree with.
• Get lots of rest. Overwork kills creativity.
• Don’t force it. Relax, play, it will start to flow.
• Allow your mind to wander. Allow distractions, when you’re looking for inspiration.
• Then shut them off when you’re going to create.
• Do it when you’re excited.
• When you’re not, find something else to be excited about.
• Don’t be afraid to be stupid and silly.
• Small ideas are good. You don’t need to change the world — just change one thing.
• When something is killing your creativity, kill it.
• Stop reading creativity advice, clear away everything, and just create.
• Most of all, have fun doing it.

“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” - Lewis Carroll

Awesome Yin Yang SVG

Beth, from My cricut scrapbooking created this fantastic yin and yang cut file for SCAL.

Zen Artwork

I have been dying to try some of these decor elements, I have loved the ones I have seen in the catalogs on the mirrors. I couldnt find a mirror that fit the way I wanted, so I just took the letters and put them on one by one in order to move the letters closer to each other and make them fit on this mirror. I love the way it came out. Now I cannot wait to move next week so I can start to decorate the new house with some of the decor elements decorations!











Are you tired of hearing about my zen movement yet? I had an image in my mind of this picture. I wanted to show a beautiful sunset to demonstrate the philosophy of living in the moment. I looked for a stamp that was perfect to demonstrate the idea, but I couldnt find one to fit just the way I wanted it. Just Be is the phrase that came to mind, so I broke into my scrapbook supplies and used some foam letters. The stamp set is from Upsy daisy and the brayer technique, is from Michelle Zindorf, of course!






Finally, I saw a great sun on Michelle's blog that was made with flower petals and it made me think of a giant daisy growing. Part of living here and now, is taking life the way it is and building
it, to make your life beautiful. I couldnt find a stamp set that said Bloom where you are planted, which is what i had in mind, but, I really liked the idea, so I broke into my chipboard letters again and used the Bloom sentiment from Bloomin Beautiful. The chipboard letters dont stick super well on the brayered paper, which is kind of good, i think I will remove them as soon as I can find a stamp to replace them with.




I started a beautiful journal to put these pages in, while they are works in progress, I think once I get them just they way I want them, they would look great on teh wall in a frame. What do you think? Have any more ideas for my Zen Journal or Artwork for my walls?

Live Life Full of Love and Embrace it!

I have been wanting to use this new set, Life Lines, since I got it, but I just didnt know what I wanted to do with it. I also added some background stamps from Autumn Days. and I really like the way it came out. I really have been on a kick to embrace one day at a time and try to find the beauty in everything! I am really happy with the Buddhist philosophies I have been studying. It really has been helping me to come to terms with the status of my relationship. It is not easy letting go, but when I realize that everything in life has a season, everything has a begining and an end.

Part of living one day at a time is embracing what is right in front of me every day. I have been meditating on my life, and my mistakes and I have been realizing that I am not perfect and as long as I accept my imperfections and embrace the life in front of me that life is so much more simple.

Beauty is all around us, in the sky, in the trees, in the flowers, in all the creatures on this earth. I have been trying to feng shui my home a little bit, to rid some of the negative energy. I have always been able to feel the energy of people I am around, why has it taken me so long to realize all the negative energy and clutter in my house was having a negative impact on my life as well! I need to add more beauty to the house, startign with fresh flowers.