Patriotic Card

It's almost time for those Patriotic Cards, with Memorial Day right around the corner and not long after, July 4th. This card will also be a project at my workshop on Saturday. Again it uses all retiring colors, but also products from the Summer Mini Catalog. I love the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set and the cute Bitty Buttons and punches that all go together so well.

Card Stock: Ruby Red, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White

Stamps: Itty Bitty Bits, Red, White & Blue Jumbo Wheel

Inks: Ruby Red, Brilliant Blue

Accessories: 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Wheel Handle, Bitty Buttons, Glue Dots, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

A Wonderful Spring Card

Now that spring is here and all the flowers are blooming, I am in the mood for some flowery cards. This one is scheduled for my workshop this Saturday. It would make a lovely birthday, anniversary or just thinking of you card. I am focusing on the retired colors in this upcoming workshop, so all of these colors will be retiring in July. (except the Whisper White)

Card Stock: Sage Shadow, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White

Inks: Sage Shadow, Summer Sun, Perfect Plum

Stamps: Short and Sweet, Inspired by Nature

Accessories: Modern Label Punch, 5/8" Crushed Curry Grosgrain ribbon.

Color Renovation Workshop May 22.

This workshop will be focused around using some of the retiring colors. It has been 5 years since SU has revised their Pallette, and they have decided to retire some old colors and introduce some exciting new ones. I will offer 20% off on any ink pads, card stocks, and re-inkers from the retiring list. This discount will only be available if you order at the workshop or by phone within 2 days of the workshop. It is not available on on-line orders. If you have some favorites, now will be the time to order, as once the colors are gone they will be gone forever.

Trendy Trees with Wild Wasabi

Wild Wasabi is coming back and it's a great color. I just happened to have some left and decided to let my customers preview it with this workshop card for next week. Below are the details.

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, White Natural.

Stamp Set: Trendy Trees.

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Basic Brown, Crushed Curry.

Accessories: Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka Dotted Ribbon, Big Shot Top Note Die and Dotted Swiss Embossing folder.

Mojo Motorcycle

I did this card for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge 134. I saw a similar idea on SCS (can't remember whose entry it was). I took some of the ideas but changed it some to make it work for this challenge. I also need a male card for a swap next week and this may be it. Below are the details.

Card stock: Natural White, Basic Grey, Silver, Basic Black, Real Red.

Stamps: Motorcycle, Illuminated Wheel.

Ink: Basic Black, Silver Encore.

Accessories: Bold Brights Button, Black 1/4" Gros Grain Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch.

Scrapbook Page for Color Challenge #26

I just completed this scrapbook page of my little grandson Charlie. It turns out the colors are exactly those that are required in the Color Challenge on Cards & Things Challenge Blog, so I thought I would submit it to that site. These shots were taken while Charlie was playing in front of the book case. He is only 14 months old, but almost looks like he is ready to read, so I thought I would use that as my theme.

I used Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio Software for this layout.

Framed Easter Egg

I got this idea From the Make It and Love It Blog. I thought it would look really cute in the Rich Razzleberry Designer Paper and In Colors. It will make a cute Easter decoration for someone. One of my lucky Workshop attendants will win this at my workshop on Saturday!

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

Week 127

This entry is for the Mojo Monday website challenge.

Details:

Card Stock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Paper: Retired scrap of DSP

Ribbon: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Gros Grain, Kraft 3/8" satin

Accessories: Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Square Scallop Punch, Big Shot Scallop Circle Die,

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Whimsical Words

411 Saturday Sketch Challege

SSC139

Here is my entry for this week's challenge.

Details:

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ribbon: 1/4" gros grain Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories: Big shot Matchbox Die, Two Step Bird Punch, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Ribbon Slide.

Inks: Close to Cocoa, Sahara Sand

Stamps: Great Friend

411 Saturday Sketch Challenge SSC135

411 Saturday Sketch Challenge

I have been on vacation and came back to find all my new toys from Sale-a-bration and the new Mini. I just had to start using them. Here is my entry for ssc135. This card would work well for Valentines Day!

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink

DSP: Pawsitively Prints

Stamp Sets: Well Scripted, Tiny Tags

Accessories: Clear Mount Block B, Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Ink: Melon Mambo

Sale-a-bration and Occasions Mini Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox soon. Both of these catalogs will start on January 5. Sale-a-bration is the best promotion of the year allowing you to earn extra free merchandise. For every $50 purchase, you can pick one free product out of the Sale-a-bration catalog, or from the list in the back of the flyer. In addition, if you host a $300 workshop, you can also earn a free product. This is the best time of the year to host. These free product offerings are in addition to all the other generous hostess benefits. Get you friends together, and host a workshop during this promotion period.

The Occasions Mini Catalog is packed with spring seasonal products, including new stamp sets, papers and punches.

Both of these catalogs introduce our new Acrylic mount stamp sets and newly designed punches.

Going forward you will have the option of purchasing your stamps either the traditional wood mounted style or the New Clear-mount style. The advantages of the clear mount style are decreased cost for each stamp set, and less storage space requirements. See page 6 of the new mini catalog for a complete description of our new clear mount stamp design.

The new punch style also has the great benefit of requiring less space for storage, has greater punching leverage, and allows for larger punch images. See page 10 of the new mini catalog for complete descriptions.

I am looking forward to introducing these new products to you in 2010.

12 Days of Holidays Sale

12 Days of Holidays Sale

This sale runs from December 11 - 22. Remember in order to receive your items in time for Christmas gift giving, you must order by December 15.

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

Big Shot Class

Hands on Big Shot Class. Use the Big shot to make several projects. You will get to see how easy and fun this machine is to work with.

Cost: $15.

RSVP by December 12.

Charlie's Pennant Die Birthday Banner

Yesterday was my grandson's first birthday and he came to visit us for lunch. I made him this Happy Birthday Banner using the Pennant Die and the Big Shot. I am pleased with how it turned out. It made our dining area look very festive. Saturday is his big birthday party for all the friends and relatives. We will have the banner up for the big event. Happy Birthday Charlie!

Christmas Open House

My annual Christmas Open House is this Friday night. This is a free event. It is my opportunity to celebrate you as my valued customers. I would appreciate an RSVP if you know in advance you can come. Drop ins are welcome! Feel free to bring a friend.

Holiday Extravaganza Sale Announced!

Hi Fellow Stampers,

The big announcement this morning from Stampin' Up is a repeat of their Online Holiday Extravaganza Sale. They are offering numerous bundles of products at deeply discounted prices. These are the lowest prices of the year on these items and it is a great time for you to grab your catalog, browse these great selections and order some gifts for your stampin' friends. Remember, this sale is one week only and will end promptly as stated on November 30. Last year they had a huge response to this sale, so get your orders in early to avoid the on-line crowds.

Click on any of the links above and you can view the sale bundles on my website.

Please call me with any questions you may have, or if you need help ordering any of these great products.

Stamp A Stack This Week!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Stamp A Stack Class

I am looking forward to sharing these simple yet beautiful cards with you!

See you all on Wednesday!

Deal of the Week - Available through 10/31

Click Here

The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT).

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
116214	174	Princess Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99
116213	175	Pirate Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99

Sparkle Christmas Card

I worked on this card for quite a while and made several revisions. I am still not sure I am crazy about the result, but I thought I'd post it any way. This is for the Sketch on the Techno Stamper Blog. It is fun to try and come up with original ideas. Good exercise for the brain.

Papers: Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Kraft Card Stock, Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper

Inks: Real Red, Soft Suede, Gold Encore

Stamps, Serene Snow Flakes, Simple Snowflake, Warm Words

Accessories: Gold Emboss Powder, Gold Brad, Snowflake Punch, 3/4" & 1" circle punches, small oval punch, Dimensionals, glue dots, 1/2' red stitched white gros grain ribbon, round scallop punch.

Chilld Get Well Card

MojoMonday 109

I needed a get well card for a little girl that had surgery last week. So I used the sketch for the MojoMonday Blog. This is not my original design. I saw it on some one's blog quite a while ago, but don't remember where so can't give credit to the designer. Leave a comment if you know whose it is. I hope Ariana likes her card and I hope she gets well soon

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Real Red.

Stamps: Retired Great Greetings.

Ribbon: White stitched Red Gros Grain

Accessories: 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1", 3/4", 1/2" Circle punches, Scallop Circle die for Big Shot, Three Heart Punch.