Asian Artistry Sample

I just got a box of sneak peek items in the mail today!! I am like a kid a Christmas when I get a new box of stuff! This card uses Asian Artistry and Kind and Caring thoughts (Since somehow I ordered the spanish version of Asain Artistry, I didnt have its sentiment to use, at least not in English) So, I used Kind and Caring thoughs, Another Sneak Peek set. The background stamp is Asian Artistry also, the colors are Old Olive and Melon Mambo, I also dyed some ribbon with my melon mambo reinker and if you look carefully you can see how inpatient I am, I had to put my ribbon on the card before it was compeltely dry, so now, I have Melon Mambo finger prints on my card, lol. Oh well! It just adds charachter! I colored the flower with my copics (gosh I love my copics) YG63 - Pea Green and RV34- Dark Pink. Happy Stampin!

New Simply Scrappin Kit -Tailor Made Kit

Do you love all those scrapbook kits? I used to spend half my paycheck on
monthly scrapbook kits. I loved them all and couldnt ever decide which ones to
join, so I joined them all. Now, i spend my paycheck on Stampin' Up Stuff instead ;)

So I created this little kit to play with, it includes:

3 Sheets of Cardstock stickers
4 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock (1 each of Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip and Sahara Sand)
8 sheets of Coordinating Designer Series Paper
12" Chocolate Chip Ribbon (1" double stitched)
Assortment of Designer Hardware
1 Classic Stampin Pad in your choice of chocolate chip or always artichoke
PLUS: Surprise embellishements that coordinate with your kit

and, you will get page ideas for 12 x 12 pages, 6 x6 pages and cards
All of this for the low price of $21.90 plus S/H

So what are you waiting for? Grab this great little kit and be ready to scrapbook your father's day pictures.

Please choose your Classic Stampin Pad

Chocolate Chip Certainly Celery

Another Stamp of the week: Scene in a garden

This is another sample from the Scene in a Garden, stamp of the week. I used the new soft suede, chocolate chip and some more of the Autumn Harvest Rub-ons. I water colored the ground using soft suede, crushed curry, dusty durango, and a tad bit of old olive. I just love these Autumn Harvest Rub ons, they are sooooo pretty, it's not even officially summer and yet I am ready for the crisp air of fall, er, maybe it actually feels like fall out side, what is that anyway?

I think that these colors came together so prettily.

Last Chance Items I am going to miss the most!!

I am really going to miss some of the Last Chance stuff from the retiring Stamin Up! Catalog. While I can't wait for you to see some of the new stuff coming out, that means we have to say good bye to some of our favorites!

10. The Big Shot Starter kit was an excellent way to get your big shot and all the stuff you need to get started, including some dies to start with. If you dont have your big shot yet, you might want to take advantage of this last chance kit.

9. Simply Scrappin Kits - I love the Simply Scrappin kits and there are some really great ones coming out next month, but sweet nothings was my favorite, I am really going to miss it!

8. Key Tag Punch - Being in the military, I always thought this key tag punch made perfect dog tags! Unfortunately, you only have two weeks left to grab this punchie before its gone!

7. Tattoo Kits- These little buggers are perfect to entertain the kids at craft shows and I have been known to break them out and let the kids play with them while I am teaching their parents or hosting a workshop.... I am really sad to see them go, but even more sad to see they are not being replaced with new ones!

6. Scene in a garden, is the featured set this week, I really love this stamp set, I dont think I am going to part with it, even after it retires.... Maybe it will be on the dormant list (one can only hope ;)

5. Designer papers- I just cant get enough of these, Paper is what got me started in this hobby to begin with...Some of favs that I am really gonna miss: Candy Lane, Parisian breeze, Sweet always

4. The Free and The Brave - I love this set, again, since I am in the military, this set comes in very handy for promotions and military things and its perfect for making cards for heroes! I promise though, you are gonna like the new military set. But, dont forget to grab this one if you can!

3. I am really going to miss Bella Rose and Raspberry Tart, they are so pretty and I wish they were sticking around, I just dont feel like I have had my fill yet! I am actually going to miss these two packs of paper more than the ones listed in #5

2. Soft Summer - This great set is in the occassions mini and is not in the new catty! Again, I hope it makes the dormant list, cuz I really dont want to give it up! It is so versatile and pretty!

Finally, the thing I am going to miss the most, when we bid adieu to the current catty is..............
The In Colors, almost every one of them! Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, and Pacific Point, I could cry, having to say goodbye to these great colors!!!

Do you have a favorite thats going away? Don't miss your last chance to grab them!!!

How to tie a knot

I got this post from Stamping 411 today, I was thrilled to see this video, because I HATE tying knots, they never look as cute as I want them to. Check out the video and then be sure to go check out stamping 411 and all their great tips and challenges!

Another New Class in a Flash! Good Friends Birdhouse

Good Friend Birdhouse Card Set

Stamping Class

Have a fun flight of fancy creating this adorable birdhouse box and coordinating cards using bright colors and the versatile Good Friend stamp set!

In this class, you will make one Birdhouse Box to hold cards and four coordinating cards with envelopes. The whimsical style and bright colors in this project are sure to make you smile.

Products Used:

Stamps (optional)
• Good Friend

Paper (Included)
• YoYo Yellow
• Tempting Turquoise
• Green Galore
• Pumpkin Pie
• Close to Cocoa
• Whisper White

Ink (Not Included, but available for purchase)  Markers $3.25 (each) Ink Pads $5.95 Each
• YoYo Yellow
• Tempting Turquoise
• Green Galore
• Pumpkin Pie
• Close to Cocoa
• Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Write Marker

Accessories (Included)
• 1/4" Wide Grosgrain Ribbon-Whisper White
• Silver Brads
• Medium Envelops-Whisper White

The following items are used in this project and available for purchase separately.
• Stamping Sponges
• 1/16" Circle Punch $8.95
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch $15.95
• 1 3/8" Circle Punch $15.95
• Sticky Strip $6.95
• Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95
• SNAIL Adhesive $6.95 or refill for $4.50

Non SU Items Used:
• Sticky Note



Good Friends Birdhouse
 Complete Kit (includes Stamp Set) $40.00 Kit with Instructions (Stamp set not included) $15.00 Stamp Set Only $33.95 Instructions only $12.50 1 1/4" Circle Punch $15.95 1/16" Circle Punch $8.95 1 3/8 Circle Punch $15.95 Stampin Write Markers (Indicate Color Below) $3.25 Stampin' Pad (Indicate Color Choice Below) $5.95 
Indicate your color Choices Here
 YoYo yellow Tempting Turquoise Green Galore Pumpkin Pie Close to Cocoa 

Willy Wonka or Provo Craft??

I feel like I am in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.... Remember how Charlie and kids all over the world were tearing into wonka bars, looking for the Golden Ticket? Now, imagine a bunch of grown women looking for a golden ticket, how so, you ask? Well..... Provo is giving away a cruise and you have to find the golden tickets to hitch a ride! Just Click Below to go find out all the details, and see the treasure map!

Another THoughts of you share

 
I am lovin Parisian Breeze DSP and I am really gonna miss it, I can't get enough of it! I created this card, with another stamp from the "Thoughts of Father" Stamp set. I also used Timber Brown Staz On, Ranger, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, a flower from all the pretties kit (Stamped with En Francais, using Timber Brown Ink). I colored the image using my copics and the sentiment comes from Matchbox messages.

Using Distress Inks

One of my favorite Scrappers, Jennifer McGuire is hosting a class on the two peas website this month, she has a fantastic video today on Distress Inks! I love love love distress ink! If there is one product, I wish SU would come up with, its distress inks! I love to incorporate distress ink into my stamping and scrapbooks. Check out this video on distress inks and be sure to check out the Thinking Inking Class over at two peas, where Jennifer will be creating three videos a week and lots of tips and tutorials on stamping!

A Fathers Day Card Share

 

My Dad and I arent very close and I always have a hard time finding a card that suits him. For most of the last 20 years, I purchased something funny, cuz all those sappy sentiments don't really apply. Don't get me wrong, I love my dad and accept him as he is, but, I never felt comfortable giving cards that said things I really didnt feel. I just started making cards this year and decided with all the stuff I have laying around, there was no need to purchase a card this year, so I used Parisian Breeze DSP and Thoughts of Father Stamp set and this is what I came up with. Simple and attractive without saying something I dont mean. Now, I just need to get it in the mail ;)

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Country Living Summer Cookout Kit 118070 Regular Price: $27.72 Preferred Price: $24.95 LEARN ABOUT PREFERRED PRICING With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every summer gathering will become a celebration! The Summer Cookout Kit contains • Summer Entertaining stamp set • Table Tent die-cut sheets (1 each of 4 colors) • Invitation die-cut sheets • Coaster sheets (1 each of 4 colors) • Tag die-cut sheet • Printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors) • Printed recipe cards • Large white open-end envelopes • Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot • Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot • Linen thread • Bamboo skewers

QTY:

Just in time for father's day, A DAD wordbook

Click on Dad to find out how you can get this free image and many many more.

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus

Don't forget about the summer fun promotion, where you can earn double the regular hostess benefits for placing an order, hosting a workshop, catalog party or party in a bag!

If you don't have the time to host a party or dont want to clean your house, a catalog party is just right for you! You can collect orders without having a party, while you lose the hands on approach which sometimes convinces people to make a purchase, die hard crafters will want to get their hands on our last chance items!

Host your own party, by ordering a party in a bag, I will send you everything you need to have the party at your own place, without me.

Hurry, these double hostess benefits only last 2 more weeks!

Dates: June 1-30, 2009

Promotion Details:

The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:

• Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
• Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Things to Remember:

• Customer, Online, and workshop order types qualify for this promotion.
• Hostesses may use their additional hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog or mini catalog merchandise.

FAQs

Q: Will a hostess get $80 in hostess free merchandise dollars for hosting an $800 workshop?
A: No. Awards amounts do not increase above the $400 workshop mark.

Q: Will customers who purchase the qualifying hostess amounts in the Online Store also receive additional hostess free merchandise dollars?
A: Yes. Customers who purchase $250-$399.99 in the Online Store will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars, and customers who purchase $400 or more in the Online Store will receive $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Q: Do the qualifying hostess amounts include tax and shipping?
A: No. Hostesses must meet the qualifying amounts before tax and shipping.

Q: Can hostesses use their additional hostess free merchandise dollars on products in the Occasions Mini Catalog?
A: Yes. Hostesses can use their additional hostess free merchandise dollars on products in any current catalogs, including the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog.

Owl Whimsy - Asian Flair

I am a little disappointed with this final project. I stayed up last night to finish it in time for my DT deadline, and my camera batteries died. I got some new batteries today on my way home from work and came home to find iced tea spilled all over my scrap table...... (Yep today was the first day the kids stayed home from school) So, I felt terrible to begin with about not meeting my deadline. I cut out another tree and colored it, the design just wasnt working for me, I didnt have enough of last night's design to piece it together. ..... Anyway, I smudged my sentiment, which was the last thing I did, instead of stamping it first on the moon, in case I messed it up, Of course I messed it up and now its 11 and I am not going to redo it... again, so, here is what I turned in for design team, almost 24 hours late.... geez, how embarrasing! Sorry Steph! Anyway, hop on over to Owl Whimsy and see what the rest of the design team cooked up and join in this weeks challenge to win the newest set of digi stamps, I promise you wont be disappointed!!!!

Featured Set of the Week: Scene in a Garden

Here is another sample of the featured set of the week: Scene in a Garden, I used some of the new Sneak Peek Colors, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango, there is also a little bit of Rich Razzleberry in there, can you see where it is. I also used some of the sneak peek autumn Harvest rub ons, aren't they great? I can't wait to play with these some more!! Are you getting excited about the new colors yet? How about this stamp set? Do you have it in your collection? Have I convinced you to add it yet?

Do you Cut Alot?

If you love your cricut as much as every other scrapbooker, you really want to get your hands on Sure Cuts A Lot if you havent yet. Look at these FABO files you could be missing out on! Want to find out how to get your hands on them for FREE? Click HERE

Are you covinced now? Wanna get your hands on Sure cuts a lot to take advantage of these Freebies and much much more!?

Country Living Summer Cookout Special starts TODAY!

I have posted about the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit before, now is the time to grab on to yours before they are gone! These exclusive kits are only available for a limited time!

Make your summertime gatherings special with the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit

Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every occasion to gather becomes a reason to celebrate!

For just $24.95, you'll have what you need to throw a smashing summer barbecue, including

• Dig In stamp set
• Die-cut table tents (two each of four colors)
• Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create eight shish kabob invitations
• Die-cut coasters (three each of four colors)
• Die-cut tags (four each of four colors)
• 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of two colors)
• Printed recipe cards (four)
• Linen thread (five yards)
• Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot

This offer is only available June 15 - August 31 (or while supplies last), so be sure to contact me before the end of August to order this exciting, limited-time kit!

Plus, in a special offer from Country Living, subscribe to a full year of Country Living magazine--12 issues--for just $10! Click here to learn more.

Happy Birthday Tip Junkie



One of my favorite sites is having a Birthday!! Tip Junkie is turning 2 and to help her celebrate, I will be giving away this fantastic Stampin Up set! The set includes two rolls of ribbon, a set of delicate dots stamps and a set of delicate dots designer papers. These items are NO LONGER Available! So you can't get them anywhere else.

Be sure to stop by and tell Laurie Happy Birthday and leave me a post here, telling me you have done so and you will be entered into a chance to win this fabulous set worth over $25.00!

Make sure you visit her site all week, she is giving away lots of goodies, and you don't want to miss out on this spectacular Birthday Bash!!

Playing with Depth of field

I just love this technique, I cant get enough of it. After the last card, I noticed some Parisian Breeze DSP sitting on my table and the cute little flower from A Rose is A Rose, reminded me Parisian Breeze Pattern, so I trued to recreate it, using Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze and Pacific Point. I flipped the Parisian Breeze DSP over, and used the checkered side, so there wouldnt be too many flowers.

These colors are just beautiful together, arent they? Unfortunately, all these colors and DSP are also going away at the end of the month!

I grabbed to flowers from the All the pretties kit and used my reinker to dye one of them Pacific Point and the other Baja Breeze and used Baja Breeze ribbon. I didnt add a sentiment cause I liked it just the way it is. I guess I could add a tag with a sentiment hanging from the flower, that would make it perfect for most any occassion!

Depth of Field Technique

I have been loving all the sampes I have seen using the Depth of Field
Technique from the latest TJ newsletter. I had to give it a try.
It requires a bold stamp and I just used A Rose is a Rose last night to decorate
some lunch sacks for Sherill to send to RMH. Since it was still sitting on my table, I just grabbed it and went to town. I didnt have gray ink, crap, i just realized I couldve used a stampin Spot... Oh well, so I substituted the kiwi kiss in stead of gray and I used Pink Pirouette (So sad to see this one go) and Riding Hood Red. (gonna miss that one too!) As I started stamping, I realized the reason this one must have popped in my head is because it looks so similar to the Bella Rose papers. (Another one I am really going to miss!) Anyway, I really like the way it came out, Iadded a background of Bella Rose, of course! And this is what I came up with. I topped it off with some "hinges" using the window punch and some kiwi kiss brads and one of favorites, Full of Life stamps. I think I am off to do another one, I wish I could use the stamp of the week set on this technique, but, I just dont think it is a bold enough image..... oh well.... happy stampin!