Rachel Stamps

Masculine Monday

Hi Stampers!

Today's card is for my son-in-law Gary.  I used the Timeless Stamp Brush Set for his card which is a My Digital Studio exclusive!  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car which you can see faintly in the background.

The background pattern paper is called Well Worn Designer Series Paper and coordinates with the Well Worn Product Suite found on pages 144 and 145 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

This is the inside of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 Supplies:

• Stamp Brush Set:  Timeless (121435)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Early Espresso (119686), Not Quite Navy (101722), Well Worn Designer Series Paper (122359)
• Accessories: My Digital Studio (118108), Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Antique Trinkets (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Charming I'm sure!

Hi Stampers

This card was inspired by one made by Amy Celona and I loved the simplicity of her card. Her card was pink and white and used the Bordering on Romance Stamp Set. I decided to go for a different color and used the color Perfect Plum and the stamp set called Charming from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

The ladies will be making this card at the next Stamp Camp on Friday 17 and 18 February 2012. If you live in the Northwest Arkansas areaand would like to attend, please sign up using the paypal buttons below. If you want to send a check, send me an e-mail telling me the check's in the mail and what day you signed up for. Your payment is your reservation.

Friday, 17 February 2012

• Stamp Camp - 4 All Occasions cards
• 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• My home
• Light Refreshments
• $20.00
• RSVP: 12 February 2012

Saturday, 18 February 2012

• Stamp Camp - 4 All Occasions cards
• 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• My home
• Light Refreshments
• $20.00
• RSVP: 13 February 2012

Thanks for stopping by today

 

• Stamp Set:  Charming (C 125829) (W 116519)
• Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Perfect Plum Card Stock (101889)
• Ink: Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker (10035), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079)
• Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), Adoring Accents Edgelites Dies (125595), Adoring Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (125601), Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die (123130), 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Basic Pearls Jewels Accents (119247), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

It's a bird....It's a plane....

Hi Stampers

Tomorrow is 1 December and I get to pre-order from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I am so excited!  I think Santa is going to be good to me this year! (LOL).  Now for today's card.

Sorry, but it's not Superman!  I made this card and tried to make a front door, but my dear sweet hubby said it didn't look like a door!  It looked like a window.  He said that doors were longer and more narrow.  But I told him that this was a wheel chair accessible door - therefore it had to be wider!

I used the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt from the Holiday Mini Catalog for the main focus on this card.  The rhinestones were colored in using a Red Sharpie.  When I first saw the stitched felt accessories in the catalog, I thought they were so cute!!!  I bought them and then forgot all about them - you know how that goes.  Then I've been seeing all these cards out there with the wreath on a door and I decided to make one.

I already have several ideas for the mittens - they are so adorable!  The Holly & Berry I used on a Christmas stocking I made here.

 

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

•  Paper:  Confetti Cream Card Stock (102835), Chocolate Chip Card Stock (102128)
• Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad (100908)
• Accessories:  Winter Wishes Stitched Felt (124108), Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Basic Rhinestones Jewels (119246), 5/16" Neutrals Brads (112533), Stampin' Sponge (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Established Elegance

Hi Stampers

Today's post includes the card and 3D project the ladies will be making for the Big Shot Class on Friday, 16 November 2011.  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please let me know because I have a couple of openings left.    I'll have more pictures and the recipe and directions up on the blog after the class.

The card features the Established Elegance Brush Stamp Set Digital Download and the Petite Pocket Bigz Die for the 3D project.  The card was inspired by the one on page 125 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog. 

Big Shot Class

• Friday, 18 November 2011
• 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• My Home
• Cost:  $12.00

RSVP by 16 November 2011

Since I am so late in getting this out, you can pay at the door but I must have your reservation by 16 November 2011 so that I have time to get the supplies together for the projects.

Thanks for stopping by today

Sweet! A Cookie Press Stamp - we have a winner for the FSOTM

 
Hi Stampers

Before we go into today's post, I thought I would announce the winner of the Free Stamp Set of the Month.  Congratulations go out to Sarah Kendrick.

Sarah, please let me know what you would like for the $25.00 gift certificate - I'll pay for the taxes and shipping.

The stamp set for the month of October is Best Friends #122807.  To be eligible for the contest, all you have to do is place an online order through my Stampin' Store for any amount.  I'll draw a name on 1 November 2011 and announce it on this blog.

 

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters, alike--not to mention kids!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.

The Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps is for you if you enjoy creating and adding that personal touch to what you do, they are so easy to use--no ink required!

Item	Description	Price
125152	Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use	$16.95

The following coordinate with the cookie press.

Page	Description	Price
19	Simple Snowflake Single Stamp	$8.95
20	Homemade Single Stamp	$9.95
162	Creatively Yours Set	$18.95
194	Baker's Twine	$2.95
224	Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set	$21.95
15*	Kraft Gift Box (4)	$2.95

Download the Cookie Press Flyer to put into your Holiday Mini Catalog:

Download Cookie Press October 2011

 

Creatively Yours Set #122610

 
Simple Snowflake Single Stamp #115554

 
Homemade Single Stamp #116978

 

 
Baker's Twine #124262 

 
Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set #114508

 
Kraft Gift Box (4) #124106

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

 

This one is for DeeDee!

Hi Stampers

 
Whew!!! This is turning out to be an exciting busy month with the specials and new product (Cookie Stamp).   I'll let you know more about this on tomorrow's post.  This is why I love being with Stampin' Up!.  Something exciting is always going on.

 
This card is using the Out on a Limb Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Isn't this one of the cutest Halloween sets ever? 

I paired it with the Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

The card is for Friday's class.  I have one more spot left, so if you are interested, please let me know no later than Wednesday, 5 October 2011.  You can get all the details here.....

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hello Doiley

Hi Stampers

 
Thank you for all the comments I've receive so far on a sibling for DD.  I love them all and it's going be hard to pick a winner.  If you haven't made a comment and would like to, click here to view the post.  The winner will get a free stamp set.

I love the Hello Doily Stamp Set.  It's so real looking that it's almost better than the real thing and it's not as hard to make (LOL).  I tried crocheting in my younger days and just couldn't master it.  So I guess I can finally say I can make a doily!

 
I wanted to make a shabby chic vintage card and I think I nailed it!  What do you think?  The sentiment is from the Tagtastic Stamp Set (page 13 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog) and it coordinates with the Decorative Label, Curly Label, 1-3/4” Circle, and the Extra-Large Tag.  Cool, huh!  It's also a hostess stamp set that you can earn with a qualifying order.  Click here on how to get this set for free.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Hello Doily (122485), Tagtastic (W 122745) (C 122747)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)
• Ink:  Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (115657), Versamark Pad (12283)
• Accessories:  5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria (118481), Log Cabin Smooch Spriz (119921), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Ovals Original Die (114525), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Stamping Sponges (101610)

Paisley Petals Big Shot Project

Hi Stampers

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  The weather around here was in the 90's but gorgeous!

Today's project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday, 19 August 2011.  I'm using the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die and paired it with the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.  The Paisley Petal Stamp Set on page 117 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog is  "must buy" for me.  I love how it coordinates with the DSP.

 
 

Here's a close up of the envelope.  It's so cute.  I stuck some of the daisies from the Pretties Kit in there - just a little something extra with the card.

 

 

I decided to put Ghirardelli Chocolate Dark & Raspberry Squares in the box I made from the Scallop Die.  The box came out sooooo cute and the chocolate is so yummy!

If you would like to attend class, p let me know by 18 August 2011 so that I can have all the supplies ready.  If you are attending, please the use paypal link below or if you are sending a check, let me know and make sure it reaches me by 18 August 2011

Friday, 19 August 201

• Big Shot Class
• Light Refreshments
• My Home
• 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• Cost:  $12.00*

*If you are part of the Big Shot Club and have free classes coming to you, just shoot me an e-mail telling me you are coming.  All long distance Big Shot Club members will receive their packets by Saturday, 20 August 2011.

 

 Thanks for stopping by today!

Snow Much Fun!

Hi Stampers

 

 I love this adorable set called Snow Much Fun from page 35 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  Love the snowmen - I call them Mutt and Jeff!

 

This is the 2nd of many Christmas cards I making before the season creeps up on me!  Are you ready?  Are you prepared?  If not, I holding a Christmas Card Class every 4th Friday of the month.  I'll have more information on blog later this week.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 Supplies:  

Stamp Set:  Snow Much Fun (C122562) (W122560)

 Paper:  Watercolor Paper (122959), Chocolate Chip Card Stock (102128), Riding Hood Red Card Stock (111348), Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper (122349)

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (101065) Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (111839), Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (100531), Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (105221)

Accessories:   Neutral Brads (119736), Aqual Painter (103954), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123134), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) 

Timeless Digital Image

Hi Stampers

 
Today's post features the Timless Stamp Brush Set, Digital Download.  This set works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects.

Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car.

The image was printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock in Chocolate Chip from My Digital Studio. 

I paired it with the gorgeous paper called Well Worn Designer Series Paper.  What I like about this DSP is that you can use it for both masculine cards like this one and flowery feminine cards (like this post).  The DSP is also available in digital format - whoohoo!

Love the distressed, worn aged look of this DSP.  It coordinates with Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, River Rock, Soft Suede, So Saffron Card Stock.  It also coordinates with the Well Worn Product Suite located on pages 144-145 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

The background is embossed using the new Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The basecard is  Cajun Craze Card Stock.

 
Don't forget if you click on the links under the products, it will take you directly to my Stampin' Store.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Cajun Craze Card Stock (119684), Well Worn Designer Series Paper (122359)

Accessories: My Digital Studio (118108), Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123134), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

Blog Candy Winner

Hi Stampers

We have a winner!

 

The winner is lisa808.  The prize was $25.00 from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I'll pay shipping and taxes.

Lisa, please send me your wish list, along with your address so that I can order your goodies.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest.  It seems that Hello Doily is the favorite new stamp set in the catalog.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Ribbon Shares available!

Hi Stampers

The 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is here and I am sure you have been pouring over it and creating your wish list.  Have you also been wondering how you are going to afford to purchase all the new ribbons now?  If you are like me, you cannot wait, you want it all now!! 

Well this is where my Stampin' Up! Product Shares come in!  You can sign up for a spot in my  ribbon shares and split the cost with others.  I will do all of the work (ordering, collecting the payments, cutting, packaging and shipping)....and you will enjoy receiving a variety of new ribbons now!

3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

Small ruffled edges on this grosgrain ribbon add a flirty, feminine look to your creations  available in the new 2011-2013 In Colors, 3/8" wide

• Calypso Coral
• Island Indigo
• Lucky Limeade
• Pool Party
• Wisteria Wonder

If you bought all of them, it would cost you $61.24.

I need 5 people (2 yards of each color)

• Local - $13.25
• Long Distance - $16.25 (includes $3.00 for postage)

1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

Adorable grosgrain ribbon with printed white polka dots on one side and scallop edges with pinholes.  Choose it to dress up any project in style

• Basic Black
• Cherry Cobbler
• Chocolate Chip
• Elegant Eggplant
• Marina Mist
• Melon Mambo
• More Mustard
• Old Olive
• Pretty in pInk
• Tangerine Tango

If you bought all of them, it would cost you $94.45

I need 5 people (2 yards of each color)

• Local - $19.90
• Long Distance - $22.90 (includes $3.00 for postage)

1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

Soft and flowing seam binding ribbon that drapes like silk.  Adds a delicate look to your creations!  1/2" wide

• Always Artichoke
• Baja Breeze
• Cherry Cobbler
• Crumb Cake
• Pear Pizzazz
• Rose Red
• Very Vanilla

If you bought all of them, it would cost you $60.05

I need 5 people (2 yards of each color)

• Local - $13.05
• Long Distance - $16.05 (includes $3.00 for postage)

5/8" Satin Ribbon

This high quality ribbon with a smooth satin finish on both sides will ad instant elegance to your projects

• Bashful Blue
• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Certainly Celery
• Chocolate Chip
• Old Olive
• Pretty in Pink
• Real Red
• Very Vanilla
• Whisper White

If you bought all of them, it would cost you $106.33

I need 5 people (3 yards of each color)

• Local - $22.26
• Long Distance - $25.26 (includes $3.00 for postage)

How to Order -

Email (rachelbrumley@cox.net) or call me (479) 876-7453 to let me know that you are interested in participating.  I will keep track and when a share fills, I will send you a paypal invoice and then order, cut, wrap and package the shares.  I will get these shares to you as soon as possible.

SHIPPING INFORMATION -

• Shares will ship to US addresses only
• Ribbon Shares will go USPS First Class unless you order multiples and I will stuff as many as I can into a Priority Envelope

Thanks for stopping by today!

The new catalog is here and $99 Starter Kit

Hi Stampers

The New Catalog is Here!!!! Yay!!! The day is here!! Here is the gorgeous new catalog! I am so excited to share this with you!!! 

Click Here to download the new catalog!!!

Click Herefor the Stampin' Up! Supply List!!!

 

$99 Starter Kit

Friends, Fun, and Fabulous Products!

 During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

•  Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99!

You can join my group two ways:

• Online - click here
• Complete form and send it to me:   Download the starter paperwork now!

Either way, I would be excited to welcome you as part of the Ink Abouts.

Contact me to get started today at rachelbrumley@cox.net or (479) 876-7453!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Out of the mouths of babes

Hi Stampers

I mentioned in my post yesterday that my son-in-law's father died this week.  The funeral was today and coming back from the cemetery, I was talking to my granddaughter Rachel about what had just taken place.  I told her that her grandfather was in a better place and that it would be a long time before her daddy would see his dad again.  She said that when her daddy was sad and missed him, he could visit his daddy at the cemetery.  But she said that he would have to bring a screw driver because there were a lot of nails on the box!  Where does she get these ideas!

2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog

Can you believe that the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog will be released tomorrow?  It's crazy that time goes by so fast.  It seems only yesterday, I was excited about the 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog.  The new catalog is a winner!  Wonderful new layout, awesome samples, of course fun new products and more! 

Also tomorrow, I'll post all the information you'll need about the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  Including a link to a PDF version of the catalog, wish list and more! 

Remember...ordering begins at NOON (mountain time) July 1st, at which time you may place an order via my online stampin' store or by contacting me directly via email (rachelbrumley@cox.net) or phone (479) 876-7453.

So exciting!!

Upcoming shares: (I'll post in a couple of days)

2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Product Shares

I'm delighted to announce my Stampin' Up! product share offerings from the upcoming 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog (which goes live July 1st).  If you're like me, you want it all now, but might be wondering how you'll afford all the new papers and ribbons. 

Well, that is where my Stampin' Up! Product Shares come along! You can reserve a spot in my paper and/or ribbon shares and split the cost with others.  I will do all of the work (ordering, collecting payments, cutting, packaging and shipping)....and you will enjoy receiving a variety of new products now!

You may choose from the following share offerings...   

NEW Shares:

• NEW 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (5 colors)
• NEW 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (10 colors)
• NEW His and Hers Ribbons (6 varieties, of which 2 are brand new)
• NEW 6x6 Designer Series Paper Share (3 types of shares to choose from)
• NEW 3x6 Designer Series Paper Swatchbooks

Thanks for stopping by today!

OMG - I love this card!

Hi Stampers

 
You should be receiving your catalog any day now.  I've been working on sending them out the last couple of days and they are all going out priority mail.

If you have not received yours by this Friday, please let me know and I'll get one out to you right away.

If you would like a copy of the catalog and do not have a demonstrator, please click here for all the details on how to get your copy.

I don't want to bury the poor mailman with all the packages so I've been doing about 30 per day.

Now on to today's gorgeous card!

 
When I first saw this card, I immediately fell in love with it and knew I would be casing it.  It was so hard to work on getting the catalogs out when I wanted to make this card but I wanted to get them out to the mailbox before the mailman showed up!  And after that was done, I was able to start on it.  The original card was made by Jen Timko who was inspired by a card from page 181 of the new catalog.  I always thought that the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder was more for a modern type card but when I saw what Jen had done with it, I knew I had to case her card.  Thanks Jen for the inspiration!

I decided to use the new in-colors, Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade instead of what Jen used which was Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze.  I also used an Antique Brad instead of a button.  Other than that, it is pretty much a case.

 The Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder was used on Crumb Cake Card Stock and then colored in with an Aqua Painter and Calypso Coral Classic Ink and Lucky Limeade Classic Ink.

 All the edges were distressed using the Cutter Kit.  The sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes  Stamp Set.  It was stamped with Crumb Cake Classic Ink on Crumb Cake Card Stock.  The Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon with the Antique Brad completed the shabby chic vintage look.

Isn't this a beautiful card! 

Did you know that you only have two more days to order from the 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalog?  If there is something you want, be sure and order it before it's gone forever!

Also, tomorrow (Thursday) is the last day to take advantage of the below specials available only through me.

• Nautical Expedition Card Kit & Tutorial - FREE with $50 order.
• 20% off retiring stamp sets - ends 30 June 2011
• Free Stamp Set of the Month - ends 30 June 2011
• Travel Log Card Set & Journal Tutorial - ends 30 June 2011

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953), Lucky Limeade Card Stock*

Ink:  Crumb Cake Classic ink (121030), Calypso Coral Classic Ink*, Lucky Limeade Classic ink*

Accessories:  Crumb Cake 1/2 Seam Binding Ribbon (122322), Antique Brad (117273), Cutter Kit, Aqua Painter (103954) Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (114517), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

*available 1 July 2011

 

 

Time's running out on Last Chance List

Hi Stampers

A customer emailed me that an item she had been thinking about was gone by the time she went online to order it.  So, if there anything at all that you have been thinking about, now is the time to order it before it's gone forever!

• Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets available only through me)
• Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets available only through me)
• Download the last-chance stamps PDF
• Shop last-chance Accessories
• Shop last-chance Definitely Decorative^®
• Download the last-chance Definitely Decorative PDF
• Shop all discounted last-chance items

 

 

 

 

Tutorial of the Month:

$6.95 - see details

Free Tutorial for every $50.00 order

 

Click here for details:

The Brand new  2011/2012 Idea Book and  Catalogs have arrived. 

• If you purchased from me during the last year, you will be getting your free catalog.
• If you did not order from me last year and would still like a catalog, please send me an e-mail requesting a copy.  Include name, address and phone number.  Cost will be $5.00 to cover Priority shipping.

I will begin shipping the catalogs on June 27th via Priority mail. You will receive your catalog by July 1st  when the catalog  goes live .

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Tagtastic Top Note

Hi Stampers

 
This project is for the Big Shot Class on Friday.  It uses the Top Note Bigz Die from the 2010/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  I've seen the video on how to make this cute little project on both StamperDog.com and Dawn's Stamping Thoughts and decided to use it as a project the class on Friday.  I know the ladies are going to love it!

 
I don't want to give out too many details since I'll be making a video exclusively for the Big Shot Club Members.  But I will tell you that the sentiment is from the cute, cute new Hostess Stamp Set called Tagtastic from the 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.

 
Here's the inside of the card - the opening is perfect for a gift card or even money!

We went to brunch at Tusk & Trotter for Father's Day and a delicious Mimosa!  The food was so yummy!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Did you Know?

Hi Stampers

Lots going on this month with the retirement of some of my favorite stamp sets and, of course, the unveiling of the gorgeous new catalog!

In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favorites before they’re gone. Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps Download the last-chance stamps PDF Shop last-chance Accessories Shop last-chance Definitely Decorative® Download the last-chance Definitely Decorative PDF Shop all discounted last-chance items Available through me: Nautical Expedition Card Kit & Tutorial - ends 19 June 2011 20% off retiring stamp sets - ends 30 June 2011 Free Stamp Set of the Month - ends 30 June 2011 Travel Log Card Set & Journal Tutorial - ends 30 June 2011  The Brand new  2011/2012 Idea Book and  Catalogs have arrived.  If you purchased from me during the last year, you will be getting your free catalog. If you did not order from me last year and would still like a catalog, I will be posting a link to paypal  to preorder your hard copy of this FABULOUS catalog on June 20th , 2011( SU! Policy).  Cost will be $5.00 to cover Priority shipping. I will begin shipping the catalogs on June 27th via Priority mail. You will receive your catalog by July 1st  when the catalog  goes live .  Thanks for stopping by today!

Faith in Nature - sneak peek

Hi Stampers

 
This is one of the hostess stamp sets which we (demonstrators) are able to purchase as a pre-order from the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I Love the three images in the Faith in Nature Stamp Set.  It contains a leaf, flower and pearl - all simply beautiful.  It was hard for me to only choose two of the hostess sets from all that are available for purchase until 30 June 2011 but I decided on one floral set and one sentiment set.

 
I stamped the image with Versamark on Watercolor Paper, applied Black Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool.  I colored in the flower image with the  Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker and an Aqua Painter and colored in the stem with the Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker.   I lightly shaded around the flower with the Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Writer and an Aqua Painter.  Using markers and an aqua painter is one of my favorite ways to watercolor. 

I added a strip of Daffodil Delight Card Stock that was punched out using the new Lace Ribbon Border Punch and attached it to the left side of the main image.  The Victoria 5/8 Crochet Trim and Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon  around the front of the base card completed the look. 

The base card (Baja Breeze Card Stock) was embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Faith in Nature (available 1 July 2011)
• Paper:  Watercolor Paper (105019), Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683), Baja Breeze Card Stock (111352)
• Ink:  Versamark Pad (102283), Basic Black Classic Ink Pad (101179)
• Accessories:  Black Stampin' Emboss Powder (109133),  Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker, Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Marker, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (118481), Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119254), Lace Border Punch (122362), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Heat Tool (100005), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Hello, goodbye

Hi Stampers    

 
On yesterday's post, I forgot to include the Supply List and the fact that the Nautical Expedition Card Kit Tutorial is FREE with your $50.00 purchase.  Click here if you want to see what the card kit looks like and to get a copy of the supply list.

Today's card features the All The Holidays Stamp Set and Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper which will retire on 30 June 2011.  I paired it with one of the doilies from the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper which is from the new 2011/2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  The DSP will be available for purchase on 1 July 2011.

 
The laser cut doilies in the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper are Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie but I used the backside of one of them and sponged it with Crumb Cake Classic ink.

The flowers were die cut using the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die and are made of Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy Card Stock.  I used the 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large Punch to punch out the sentiment which will also retire on 30 June 2011. (boohoo!!!) I plan to keep this punch because it is perfect for so many of the words from the different stamp sets.

The Brand new  2011/2012 Idea Book and  Catalogs have arrived. 

• If you purchased from me during the last year, you will be getting your free catalog.
• If you did not order from me last year and would still like a catalog, I will be posting a link to paypal  to preorder your hard copy of this FABULOUS catalog on June 20th , 2011( SU! Policy).  Cost will be $5.00 to cover Priority shipping.

I will begin shipping the catalogs on June 27th via Priority mail. You will receive your catalog by July 1st  when the catalog  goes live .

Quick links:

• Last Chance Stamp Sets
• Last Chance Accessories List
• Last Chance Definitely Decorative

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  All the Holidays
• Paper:  Confetti Cream Card Stock (102835), Baja Breeze Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (117163), Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper (available 1 July 2011)
• Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Ink, Baja Breeze Classic Ink
• Accessories: Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331 ), Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim (118480), 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large (119863), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (120175), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stamping Sponges (101610)