Just for Fun...

Not bad, only about a year behind for this layout! I was thrilled to make this since it was "just for fun." Usually I only scrapbook when I'm planning a stamp club meeting, so this was a step forward. I also just finished a mini album that I'll post soon...yay for me! I used more of the leftover Bright Delights rub-ons to make this, and did a little stamping. Click on photo to enlarge.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware, Felt Flowers, Bright Delights Rub-ons, Big Shot & Top Note die, Pink Passion & Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Stamps: Sweet Celebrations, Enjoy Every Moment

Post-it Holder Frame

Of all the post-it note frames that I've made over the years, I still haven't made one for myself! This holder is for one of my favorite customers that's starting a new job, so I thought I would give her a "Good Luck" gift. I started with an acrylic frame, then layered the cardstock on top. I used some of my "Bright Delights" leftovers for this project. The little rub-on flowers were just the right size to punch with my Trio Flower punch. Someday I'll make one for me! :)

Wating for JUNE 1st

Can't wait for June 1st....

-"Last Chance" list comes out (aka Retiring List)
-I get to pick FREE stamp sets that I earned during Sale-A-Bration
-Great Stampin' Up! Promotion will be here...sorry...can't spill the beans yet!
-Demonstrators get a Sneak Peak at new Idea Book & Catalog (coming in July)

Sweet Love

My 9 year wedding anniversary is right around the corner, so I made a card for my hubby, using the "Bright Delights" Rub-ons. I made the part that the owl's standing on by not "rubbing" 2 of the branches. The colors look a lot better in person...not much sunlight here while taking pictures today! I used cardstock (besides the Whisper White) to coordinate with the rub-ons: Rose Red, Chocoate Chip and Kiwi Kiss. I decorated the inside of the card too, since I wanted to incorporate the "9". I'm almost finished with my daughter's mini scrapbook album of her first birthday...and she'll be 4 in a couple weeks! haha Better late than never...

Stampin' Up! for Dioramas!

Yes, I incorporated a bit of Stampin' Up! into my Kindergartener's diorama. :) The little girl's legs are made of wire and I didn't know how I was going to make her stand, so I tried out our fabulous Crystal Effects and it worked like a charm! I also included my son's information onto the Top Note die and adhered it with our Sticky Strip.

Totally Tool by Nicolle

Isn't this card just perfect for any guy?! This card was made by Nicolle for her husband and she did a great job. I love when my girls share their projects with me. The paper piercing gives a great look and her layout is awesome. Thanks for sharing with us, Nicolle!

$75 Scrapbook Starter Kit

To celebrate National Scrap- booking Month, you can join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad$7.50
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit: (a $75 Value)
Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

Just go to my website HERE and use my password: Aimeeg to join my team today!

2 Awesome Specials for You

Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE! Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20% discount.
Item # 115199 Regular Price $43.95 Sale Price $35.16 Hurry, offer ends May 31st.

Bright Delights Rub-ons Class Projects

Here they are...the 5 projects for my "Bright Delights Rub-ons Class." There was zero stamping for these projects and it was so quick and easy to make the projects since the "Bright Delights" come in such great colors. I got the idea for this class from Patty Bennett. You can see her class that she did on her post HERE. If you're in So. Cal. and would like to attend this class next month, email me here.

Bright Delights Top Note Box

Here's the final project for the Bright Delights Class. Isn't Rose Red a great color? I had so much fun creating projects with these wonderful rub-ons, and can't wait to share these ideas with "my girls." We made a box like this at Michelle Halleen's annual downline meeting and she provided wonderful directions...thanks, Michelle! This would be a great box for jewelery, like a pair of earrings, candy is always an option, a gift card, little note cards, tags, wallet-sized photos, eyelets, brads, punch candy, and I'm sure much more! Let me know if you have more ideas.

More Bright Delights Cards

Here are the other 2 cards for my "Bright Delights" Class. Again, there was ZERO STAMPING to make these cards. There were also pretty much copied from Patty Bennett; you can see her cards that I copied on her post HERE. The last project for the class is a box, so check back tomorrow to view!

Bright Delights

Aren't this cards cute?! I got these ideas from Patty Bennett, and pretty much copied them, using what I had on-hand. You can see Patty's cards HERE. These cards were made with the adorable "Bright Delights" Rub-ons. The color combo of these rub-ons are just fantastic, and there is ZERO STAMPING for these cards! I am having a "Bright Delights" Class in June...I'll post the other 3 projects soon. :)

May Scrapbook Club (Circle Crazy!)

This was a fun layout... I was playing with my circle punches, as you can see! It's a VERY SIMPLE and QUICK layout, but I think it has a fun, fresh look to it.

Stamps: Doodle This Cardstock: Barely Banana, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Old Olive Ink: Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Old Olive Accessories: Punches- Trio Flower, Oval, Scallop Oval, Spiral, 1", 1 1/4" and 1 3/4" Circle, Round Tab, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Blue & White Ribbon, Buttons, Natural Hemp Twine, Dimensionals

May Technique Club Projects

Wow...it's already time to meet with my Clubs next weekend! I used the ideas that I got from the Woo Hoo Stampers downline meeting for the gift card holder and box: Click here to view the projects from the meeting. The card idea came from the mini card on page 133 of the Idea Book & Catalog , and uses the Wonderful Favorites stamp set, which I really like for cards scrapbooking.

My First Blog Award!

Thanks to Rose for this "Lemonade Stand" award, which is my very first blog award...she's such a sweetie! Her blog is awesome and I love all the projects that she has shared...I was also lucky enough to win the very first "blog candy" that she gave away! I appreciate my fellow bloggers that have taken time to leave a nice comment on my blog and make me feel happy to share my ideas.

I'd like to nominate the following bloggers who are great and inspiring: Maureen, Yvonne, Ann, Dianne, Michelle & Patty

The rules of the award (To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award):- Comment on this blog.- Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.- Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.- Link to your nominees within your blog post.- Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.- Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

Stamp-A-Stack

Yay...the 4 card designs for my upcoming Stack-A-Stack are done! This class is May 17th...email if you'd like to attend. Click on photo to see more detail. All 4 cards use the Big Shot...what did we do before the Big Shot?!

Teacher Appreciation Frame

Have you thanked a teacher? This frame was made for my daughter's preschool teacher, Miss Sarah. My daughter adores her and the preschool celebrated their teachers last week. I had stampers over this past weekend to make family frames. I have certainly gotten my money's worth for this stamp set...actually...I may have earned this set for free! :)

Photo Wallet

Aren't these just adorable? What parent or grand- parent wouldn't love to have one of these to show off their kiddos?! These were all made by Gabriella Bonnino and she did a wonderful job. I can't wait to make one of my own. This would be such a cute and quick gift for others. You can view the complete tutorial by clicking here.

Tent Cards

Aren't these Tent Cards just adorable? They were made by Ann McCauley and she did a fantastic job. I can't wait to make one...they're actually very simple to make! You can check out Ann's blog, which includes directions for these cards, by clicking here.

Catalog Inspired Card

Does this card look familiar to you??? The very similar card that was my inspiration is on page 201 of the Stampin' Up! Catalog. I made a few changes to make the card a bit quicker to make for my Stamp-A-Stack Class.

Here's the recipe: Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Barely Banana, Rose Red, Kraft Stamps: Define Your Life Ink: Chocolate Chip Accessories: Paper Piercer, Rose Red Button, Natural Hemp Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensional, Crimper, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Dies, Trio Flower Punch