Third Batch of Convention Swaps

Well, I got a burst of energy last night and decided to make some more swaps for Convention. Now I have over 70! I made 20 of these. I first made the card with the filled in flower centers, but decided to go with the other design instead. I can't wait for Convention! :)

Recipe

Stamps: Thankful Thinking

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Punches- Oval, Scallop Oval

Missed the Cut...

Here's a card that didn't make the final cut for my swaps. I think these colors are great for Fall. I love using Stampin' Up!'s beautiful Designer Series Papers on my cards...they add so much that you don't need to accessorize too much more.

Stamps: Oval All, Eastern Blooms

Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Choc. Chip Ribbon, Rich Razzleberrry Designer Prints Paper, Puches- Round Tab, Large Circle, Oval, Scallop Oval

Kreativ Blogger Award

Thank you so much, ANN for my Kreativ Blogger Award. You rock!

The rules for this award are:
1. Thank the person that nominated you for this award.
2. Copy logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link the person's blog that nominated you for this award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post a link to the 7 you nominated.
7.Leave a comment on each blog to let them know they are nominated.

7 Things about myself that you might find interesting:

1. I earned my BA in Spanish 2. For my Father/Daughter dance at my wedding, my dad and I surprised everyone by rocking out to "Sweet Child of Mine" 3. I can touch my nose with my tongue...kids love that! 4. I ran track in high school (before I was a cheerleader) and placed first in the league for the 400 meter race 5. My husband and I met at 14 and started dating at 15 6. My maiden name- Aimee Fisher...I heard a lot about this in '94 & '95! 7. I usually have 6+ containers of ice cream in my freezer

My 7 Nominees: 1. MAUREEN 2. YVONNE 3. MICHELLE 4. SANDY 5. LORRI 6. JULIE 7. MELISSA

Convention Swap #2

Here are the other 25 swaps I made, so I have 50 done! I almost forgot that I had this set, so I was happy to finally use it. I think the card turned out really cute. Recipe: Stamps: Cheep Talk Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Whisper White Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Patterns DSP, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Punches-Word Window, Modern Label & 1" Circle

2009 Butterfly Swap

Yay...I got 50 swaps completed today! Here's the first style (I did 25 of 2 different styles). Each card is a bit different, since I used a variety of prints from the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper. Also, I ran out of silver brads, so I put half back pearls on some of the cards.
Recipe: Card stock: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White Stamps: Wings of Friendship (Hostess set) Ink: Orchid Opulence Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Impressions, Old Olive Ribbon, Brads/Pretties Kit, Beautiful Butterfly Die, Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, Dimensionals

Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware Special

That's right; Vanilla Hode- podge is only $18.99 (regularly $29.95), that's more thean 30% off. July 26th is the last day of this Deal of the Week Special. Order online HERE.

Join Today with the Special Mini Kit

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from TODAY until August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including:
For All You Do stamp set
In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Business forms and tools
Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.

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I had fun showing my Scrapbook Club how to use the Brocade Flourish Decor Stencil, so I wanted to use the stencil and same ideas with my Technique Club, so I made this card. It's simple and pretty. They really liked the ribbon technique too. Check out the coordinating scrapbook pages on my post HERE.

Recipe: Stamps:Razzle Dazzle, Teeny Tiny Wishes Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberrry Ink: Rich Razzleberrry, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Brocade Flourish Decor Stencil, Sponge, Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker, White Ribbon, Punches-1 3/8" Circle, Round Tab, Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Edge

Fancy Favor Peacock Box

Ahh...this die is too awesome! My girls had fun using this die at our club meeting. I especially love this box because it needs very little Sticky Strip. First we punched the die out, then stamped the background on using stamps from the Circle Circus set; everyone did their box a bit differently...love that! Then, we attached the 1/2" Polka Dot Melon Mambo ribbon around the box. I thought the peacock from the new Ronald McDonald set was so cute, so I stamped that with the Melon Mambo ink and punched it out with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch, then matted that onto Soft Suede cardstock that was punched out with 2 Round Tab Punch pieces, to create a larger circle.

Recipe: Stamps: Very Thankful, Circle Circus Cardstock: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Kraft Ink: Melon Mambo Accessories: 1/2" Polka Dot Melon Mambo Ribbon, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor Box, Sticky Strip

Rhinestone Brads...Deal of the Week #3

Rhinestone Brads are now just $6.99!!! That's 30% off the regular price!

Item # 109113

Elegant Bouquet

Isn't this a fun card. I have to admit I haven't used Orchid Opulence in years, but I'm diggin' this color, along with the other purple shades. I used my Elegant Bouquet Textured Impression Embossing Folder to create the beautiful embossing on this card, then added the butterfly with my new Butterfly Punch, using a scrap of the gorgeous Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes Cardstock: Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Old Olive Ink: Old Olive Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Cottage Wall DSP, Punches-Butterfly, Modern Label, Scallop Oval

Sneak Peeks of What I've Been Up To...

I got my new catalog order on Monday and completed a whole album (20 pages) that same day and yesterday I completed another album. These will be for my upcoming "Album in A Day" Class, which will be next month. I will also offer this as a kit. I have 2 choices of albums, using either the Sunny Day or Cool Kids Simply Scrappin' Kit. The photos show the cover and back pages, and there are 9 side-by-layouts as well using the kit and an additioanl pack of 12"x12" cardstock. Click on photos to enlarge and see more detail.

Today I'm going to finish up another project...I'm on a role!

My NEW Catalog Order's Here!

Yippee... Mr. Brown dropped off my order before 8 am today! I'll be working hard this week to create projects for my "Album in a Day" Class, School Memories Book, Card Class, and my Technique Club. I'll be busy and having fun.

Happy Stampin'!

Wanted Layout

I've been catching up on some more scrap- booking. I have rarely used my Wanted stamp set, so I was happy to use it on this page. I used the Brocade Flourish Decor Stencil for the background, because I'm still having so much fun with it. I made the same layout for my son's pages, except I decided not to use the stencil on the base, and I used twine instead of ribbon.

Recipe:

Stamps-Wanted

Cardstock: Kraft, Real Red, Night of Navy, Chocoate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy, Chocoate Chip

Accessories: Ribbon, Dimensionals, Brocade Flourish Decor Stencil, Sponge, Modern Label, 1" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge, Round Tab Punches

Become a Demonstrator for only $85

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!
Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!
The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including
For All You Do stamp set
In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Business forms and tools
Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes
Four stamp sets
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Card stock
Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
Five Classic Stampin' Pads
VersaMark Pad
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Blender pens
Business forms and tools
These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!Benefits of Becoming a DemonstratorWhether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:
Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
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Deal of the Week #1

Stampin' Up! is offering a "Deal of the Week" every week during the month of July.

Here's the first one, save 30% on the awesome Scallop Edge Punch, so that's only $10.99...what a deal. I use this punch all the time to add interest to projects and "fancy it up."

Order your punch HERE today.

NEW Idea Book & Catalog Ordering Now Available

Woo Hoo! The new Idea Book & Catalog goes live today! I can't wait to get my new goodies and start designing my upcoming class projects. There are a lot of new Big Shot dies, Designer Papers, Simply Scrappin' Kits and awesome stamp sets & accessories. You can browse the catalog and place you order on my website HERE by clicking the "Shop Now" button. Contact me for you free Idea Book & Catalog. Stampin' Up! is also featuring a "Deal of the Week" which I will post as soon as the information becomes available. Happy Shopping!