Wild About These, Too!

So here are the party goodie bags. Another friend from the Wild About You stamp set, another piece of Jersey Shore Designer Paper, a dab of Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain ribbon and then-- my find of the week. Colored lunchbags at Target (where else???) that match Stampin' Up's Brilliant Blue exactly!

A few wriggly jungle animals and some candy and it was all done!

Wild About This Invitation!

There's so much to tell you about this one! First, it uses the Sale-a-bration set "Lots of Thoughts" on the front. The cardstock is that fabulous Wild Wasabi Textured paper that's part of a special deal right now. Seems there was quite an OOOOPS cutting holiday paper and we are benefitting. I made the pieces into pocket cards.

This invitation is the first time I have used the Jersey Shore Designer Paper and it is so happy and bright. I used the Hugs and Wishes set for the party details on the insert. And I am now the proud owner of the Wild About You. When one of my girly-girls picked an inflatable place with a jungle theme I had an a-ha moment and ordered right away!

Stamp Sets: Wild About You, Lots of Thoughts, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Wild Wasabi Textured, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" circle, Striped Pumpkin Grosgrain

Free Rub-Ons!

I really love the set of rub-ons that is one of the *free* choices during Sale-a-bration. You get 4 sheets. the images are identical -- but you get one page of white, one page of black, one page of olive, and one page of chocolate brown. That is a lot of rub-ons!

The quality is first-rate -- they adhere nicely to all kinds of surfaces and don't peel at the edges.

I used the Chocolate here to make a quick and easy 6 x 6 scrapbook page (stop me if you've heard me go on and on at one of my workshops about the freedom of small pages and favorite photos!).


Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Rub-ons: Love and Happiness
Accessories: Ribbon Theater Originals

10 for 10 Sneak Peek!

It's time for the Sale-a-bration 10 cards for 10 Dollars Workshop. It's cheaper than Hallmark and so easy to do because the prepping and measurng and cutting is done by the time you walk in the door.

We'll be making 2 cards each of 5 designs. All the cards are versatile and just what you need to keep on hand.

The sneak peek begins with this Happy Birthday card that you can send to just about anyone!

Class Date: Sunday, March 9. RSVP by: Saturday, March 1. It's all on my Stampin' Up! Calendar of Events!

Something to Brag About....

Sometimes it seems like I just don't post enough of my scrapbook work. It may be in part because I am such a lousy photographer and scans of my pages look even worse than the pictures..... Anyway, here's another one of those 6 x 6 "Brag Book" pages I love so much. This page can be completed in (really!) minutes. Since the picture isn't so good it is hard to see the flower background stamped with "Taken with Teal" as well as the little flowers on the title box stamped off in Apricot Appeal.

This page premiered at a workshop today (thanks, Sally!) and will be making other apparances in this post-Valentine's Day "season".

Stamp Set: Time Well Spent
Paper: Taken with Teal, Confetti White, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Classic Black, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Taken with Teal
Accessories: Wide Celery Grosgrain, Silver Brads

Happy Birthday!

To a special stamper and scrapper and an original "Scrapford Wife"! Have a wonderful day, Hillary!

Stamp Set: Birthday Whimsy
Paper: Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Wide Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Deco Edge Scissors, embroidery floss, Fresh Favorites Buttons, loads of Dimensionals!

Happy Heart Day!

Hope your day is full of hugs, kisses and love!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Bordering Blue
Accessories: Large Tag Punch, Theater Ribbon Originals, Blender Pen

More Classroom Treats!

These Valentines have nothing to do with candy at all. We are giving the gift of creativity to the 3 year olds! The boxes of crayons are wrapped in belly bands I rolled through the paper crimper for a little texture. Then I stamped tags with my ultra favorite "Crayon Kids" set. It's been retired for a few years and I think I continue to use it more than ever before! Remember, always buy 'em while you can still get 'em!

Stamp Sets: Crayon Kids, Cold Play (the "to and "from")
Paper: Glorious Green, Whisper White
Ink: Glorious Green
Accessories: Paper Crimper

Lovin' Our Lollies!

It's been a Valentine Craft-a-thon around here -- but thankfully treats will begin heading to their destinations tomorrow! That includes this batch of lollipops with covers that are headed to Kindergarten Valentine Mailboxes. The covers are straightforward 5 1/2" X 2 1/2" rectangles stamped on the outside and embellished, with the addition of names and four punched holes so that the ribbons can be tied and the lollies stay put!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day, Cold Play (for the "to" and "from"), Doodle This
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Scallop Punch, 1/8" handheld punch, blender pens

Special Delivery!

I'm still making Valentine gifts and I'm still altering those little mailboxes from the Dollar Spot at Target! This little pair is headed to Kindergarten next week. The mailboxes themselves are covered in last year's Stampin' Up! Valentine Designer Paper called "Loves Me". I loved it then, I bought tons before it retired and I still love it now. A few pieces of the ribbon are from the coordinating "Flirty" Ribbon originals that retired along with the paper. I've used the Medium Cello Bags (you know, the ones that came with your bundle!) and filled them with Hershey Kisses all wrapped in pink!

Stamp Set: NONE -- no stamping at all!
Paper: Loves Me Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Taken with Teal
Ink: Chocolate Chip (sponged, not stamped)
Accessories: Rose Wide Grosgrain, Flirty Ribbon Originals, Theater Ribbon Originals, On Board Chipboard, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Scallop Punch, Hershey's Kisses(!)

For My Valentine.....

I'm going to send this one to his office just to see if he opens his mail! We generally don't exchange cards (or apparently gifts, flowers, chocolate or any other trinkets!) on Valentine's Day. So this one isn't frilly and doesn't contain sparkly hearts or traditional colors. That makes it sort of my un-Valentine for my un-Valentine. ( The stamp set and the designer paper have both retired, yet remain favorites of mine.)

Stamp Set: Love Matters
Paper: Kraft, Darling Doodles, Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White
Ink: Black Staz-On, Wild Wasabi, Blue Bayou
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Blue Bayou Stitched Ribbon, Blender Pens, Dimensionals

Starter Kit Madness!

That's what is going on in these parts during Sale-a-bration. If you've been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! Family now is the time -- and here's why:

*The starter kit of stamping and business supplies has been reduced to $159.00 (regularly 199.00.)See the kit HERE.
*As part of Sale-a-bration you can also select a stamp set of your choice from the Big Catalog.
*I'm so happy to have a new member join my team I'll thrown in the "Happy Everything" stamp set that is so wonderful and versatile.
*The first order you place as a Demonstrator is eligible for a 30% discount - and if you place that order before March 17th that order is also eligible for free Sale-a-bration sets. You'll be swimming in stamps!

It's easy to join online through my Official Stampin' Up! Website. Send me an email through the link to the right and I'll send you back the password. You are just a few clicks away from fun, friendships and FREE stamps!

It's Almost Time to Sale-a-brate!

Here's a peek at one of the fun and FREE sets you can earn during Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-bration. This is "Birthday Whimsy" -- a set that will make feminine and masculine cards with ease. This is a girly example though, in one of my favorite color combos!

Between February 1st and March 17th you'll qualify for a free stamp set (or package of rub-ons) for every $50.00 you spend on merchandise. See the FREE SETS HERE and the ONLINE CATALOG here.

Workshop hostesses can earn even MORE free -- check my CALENDAR and book your party. And if you join my team during Sale-a-bration you also get to pick an EXTRA free stamp set from the Big Catalog and THIS JUST IN... get the entire starter kit for 20% off. Sometimes we really are giving it all away!

Stamp Set: Birthday Whimsy
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Berry Bliss
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pink Taffeta Ribbon

A Sweet Slide

Here's a fantastic way to make an ordinary candy bar an extra sweet treat. Make it slide! This is a basic candy bar pouch -- with the addition of a piece of ribbon that allows you to slide the candy bar up and out without even untying the bow.

I followed the tutorial at Splitcoast (where else!) and crafted it up in one of my favorite combos -- Pretty in Pink and Close to Cocoa. I've already made a half dozen or more. Hope all my Valentines like them!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Berry Bliss DP
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Three for You Flower Trio Punch, Soft Subtles Brads, narrow pnk grosgrain, Theater Ribbon Originals, Sticky Strip,

Classes, I've Got Classes.....

The Embrace Life Photo Wallet
Saturday, Feb.9 2:00 My Stampin' Spot
You'll love how Stampin' Up! Stamps, Paper, and Ink coordinate for this gift for your Valentine -- or just for yourself.
Class Fee: $10.00 or 5.00 if you place an order at the class that qualifies for free Sale-a-bration merchandise.
RSVP by February 1st.


The 10 for 10 Class -- make 10 Cards for 10 Dollars.
Sunday, March 9 2:00 My Stampin' Spot
"Happy Birthday" "Thank You" "From the Heart" and no sentiment at all -- a great assortment you'll reach for over and over again. Learn great simple stamping techniques.
Class Fee: Each set of ten for $10.00
RSVP by March 1st.

An Unforgettable Elephant

This one is for Hillary! We made this card with the elephant in the Happy Heart Day set at a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator event this weekend. This design is brought to us by Susanne Moyer who is really the High Priestess of Stampin' Up! in these parts.

This doesn't look like Valentine's Day, either. Does it???

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Gable Green, Almost Amethyst, Basic Black, Whisper Wite, Almost Amethyst Designer Prints DP
Ink: Basic Black, Gable Green, So Saffron,
Accessories: Spiral Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon

Valentine Bundle is good until January 31st.
Watch the counter to the right -- we are DAYS away from FREE STAMPS!

A Happy Heart Thank You

I'm a big fan of versatile when it comes to my stamps. While Valentine's Day is the focus of the Happy Heart day set featured in the Valentine Bundle -- the set has a lot of other possibilities. This is a Thank You card that only uses Happy Heart Day. Yes, the "thank you" is part of the set and the font type and size matches my super-fav "Crab & Company" which means those fun creatures are in perfect proportion for Thank You notes as well!

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Berry Bliss
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Theater Ribbon Originals, 3/4 circle punch

Stamp Club Projects

Here's what the Stamp Club is making this month:

*A Valentine's Day card featuring "Happy Heart Day"
*A "Milk carton" treat box
*A 2008 Desk Calendar made from a CD jewel case

"Happy Heart Day" is the stamp set in the Valentine Bundle. Order before January 31st to take advantage of the special.

And get ready for Sale-a-bration! The biggest Stampin' Up! sale of the year begins February 1st. It's a great time to place an order, host a workshop or become a Demonstrator.

See the FREE STAMPS here. And watch the countdown clock.....

Playing with Color...

Here is my offering for this week's Color Challenge over on Splitcoast Stampers. I love that particular challenge each week because it helps me work outside the (crayon) box -- move away from my favorite combos (when in doubt -- go pink!) and try something new. Exhibit A is this week's combination. if you had sat me down with the Stampin' Up! Catalog and told me not to move until I had created the most unlikely color combo ever -- this might have been it. Apricot Appeal -- Rose Red --and Sage Shadow.

I may never work with it again -- but I am glad I gave it a try!

Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks
Paper: Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Rose Red Designer Prints
Ink: Versamark, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red
Accessories: Apricot narrow grosgrain

Celebrate You!

Happy Birthday to my sister today -- here in the month of "Jandra-uary"! I am celebrating one of my favorite stampers with some of my favorite new Berry Bliss Designer Paper. After your fabulous trip, Sis, you'll get the card in person!

Stamp Set: Celebrate Everything
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Berry Bliss Designer Paper
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Theater Ribbon Originals