And finally, a post!

It's been a long week. I've wanted to post pictures I took of cards I've made as well as some that I have received in swaps. The week ended up bringing me some sinus headaches, and I'm just now feeling up to posting.

Unfortunately, these cards all use products from the Occasions Mini Catalog that just finished the end of April. However, you could use other papers, stamps, etc to make the card layouts. And, if you just happen to be someone who purchased the items used, it will give you some new projects to try!

This first card is one that I made for a demonstrator swap back in March. The layout is one that Stampin' Up! shared with demonstrators in our monthly magazine. I used the Designer Series paper Sweet Stitches, and the Embosslit folder Sweet Buttons, as well as the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (great all around saying set), and Tiny Tags stamp set to make the card. I also used the 3/4" Circle punch, Modern Label punch, Jewelry Tag punch and Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon. The card stock colors are Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White.

Here's another card I made using the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, Mother of Mine stamp, and Vintage Flower Adornments from the Occasions Mini catalog as well as Chantilly 1/2" crochet trim from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

This card was made by my friend Kathy Howes . Adorable isn't it, using the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions folder from the Occasions Mini, and the Elements of Style stamp set (#118611 in wood or #120045 in clear) from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Please stop back by. I'll do my best to post a few more cards tomorrow. I have probably 20 to post!

Spring is Blossoming

Visit my Online Store for more information on the specials listed below.

Spring is Blossoming Promotion

Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:

Option 1: When you spend $20, you are eligible to purchase the Four Frames stamp set and/or Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Both items can be purchased once the $20 minimum is met; there is a limit of five per product once the $20 minimum is met. Ordering another $20 of Stampin' Up! products resets the limit and allows you to purchase another five Designer Series Papers and/or stamp sets.

Option 2: Customers will receive the Four Frames and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper FREE if they host a $350 workshop (net sales before tax and shipping).

Grab Bag of Stampin' Up! Products!
Beginning today, April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special "grab bags" in my Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag. Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

Item numbers for ordering (items must be purchased online, and cannot be placed on workshop or club orders):
125873 - $5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874 - $10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875 - $15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

Grab 'em while supplies last!

Last days of Sale-A-Bration

There are only 2 days left to take advantage of the 2011 Sale-A-Bration!

And, you can still take advantage of it in 3 ways:

1. Spend $50* and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration product of your choice

2. Host a workshop of at least $300*, and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits. (You still have time to have a book party by sharing the catalog and getting orders.)

3. Join Stampin' Up! by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in FREE products!

*net sales before shipping & handling and tax

Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st!

March Projects

It's been a bit too long since I've posted. My apologies, life has been just a bit crazy and I'm still struggling a bit to keep up with work, home and family. All that being said, I have some projects from the March stamp clubs that I'd like to share.

This first one uses a technique that is so super simple and yet so neat. It's called inlaid embossing. It uses punched shapes and the Sizzix Big-Shot and a textured impressions folder. The stamp set is Wellness Wishes and can be earned for free with a $50 order through the end of this month. After that, it can be purchased for $14.95 from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

This card was made using the Big-Shot and the build-a-bear dies, making the bear into a bunny for easter.

Because it's Sale-A-Bration time, the remaining projects all use items available only through the Sale-A-Bration brochure and only through March 31st.

Time for Inspiration

It's been a long week. I'm participating in a swap, and was struggling to find inspiration to come up with the card I was going to make. So, I did what I do a lot of the time. I started looking through cards I've made in the past. This time, I didn't have to look very far.

If the card looks familiar, it should. It is very, very similar to my last post. I changed the colors (used Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso). And, I really like the square scallop stamp from the Punch Bunch stamp set that is available only through the month of March for Sale-a-Bration.

I wanted to do something different on the inside. Here's what I came up with. The saying is from the stamp set Bring on the Cake from the Occassions Mini catalog.

Thanks for stopping by.

February Stamp Club Projects

I wanted to share the projects that my stamp club gals made at this month's club.

This first card uses the stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog called "Eat Chocolate". The colors used are Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi.

For this project, I used the Pillow Box die for the Sizzix Big-Shot. The stamp set is again, "Eat Chocolate". The colors used are Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry and Early Espresso.

This last project is one that I cased from another demonstrator, LeeAnn Greff. She has come up with the idea for the "For You" 3x3 card. I thought, why not use all the stamp sets from this cute set.

This project uses a stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, "Punch Bunch". The only way to receive it is to place an order for $50 or more before shipping/handling and tax, and then receive it for FREE!

So, using the In-Colors Hostess Level 1 designer series paper stack, and the coordinating In-Color ink pads, I followed the same layout and came up with another 3 cards to make a set.

Glad you stopped by.

January Stamp Club Projects

This month for my stamp club projects we made Valentine's Day themed cards. The first one is a 3"x6" card and the background uses the new Letter Press plates from the Occasions Mini catalog. You use craft ink to place the color, and then run the plate with a piece of card stock on top through the Big-Shot. A cool idea. The dog stamp is from the stamp set Friends Fur-Ever. A punched "ribbon" from the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch finishes everything off.

The next card I cased almost completely from another SU! demonstrator, Patty Mickle. Her card was just too cute. It uses punches and a chocolate nugget candy covered in Designer Series paper to make an adorable robot.

The final project is a simple matchbox using the Bigz XL Matchbox die for the Big Shot, Basic Gray textured card stock and Love Impressions Designer Series Paper. To give the final touch, I added a heart punched with the Heart to Heart punch and the new Real Red Glimmer paper (also from the new Occasions Mini catalog).