Happy Birthday swap card

Here is another favorite of my club ladies on Monday night.  It opens up in a fun fold so I may have to borrow this design and substitute in another stamp set.  It is a nice card and very well made.  I wish that I could give credit to someone but there was no name or list of ingredients included.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Versamarker Shadow card

This card is for my monthly swap and it turned out nicely.  I used the Everything Eleanor stamp set for the swirl in the background and the flower & label.  The sentiment comes from the Bring on the Cake stamp set.  I love them both!

Happy stamping!
Stef

One more reason to smile!

During July, you have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive stamp set, available only through this special offer! 
Get the Reason to Smile Set-up to a $20.95 value-for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products.

Description	Retail Item	Retail Price	$5 Item	Price
Reason to Smile Wood-Mount Set	130826	$20.95	131274	$5.00
Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set	130828	$16.95	131275	$5.00

 

Click here to see a full size flyer.

I can hardly wait to order new goodies and get this stamp set as a bonus.  Hooray!

Happy stamping!
Stef

Welcome Baby swap card

Here is another swap from this month.  Thank you Deb Lippert!

Stamps
Baby Tees Wheel
Petite Pairs

Ink
Basic Black

Markers
Certainly Celery
Bashful Blue
Melon Mambo (don't you just love that name???)
Wild Wisteria
So Saffron

Paper
Bashful Blue
Whisper White
Wild Wisteria
So Saffron
Certainly Celery

Accessories
Itty Bitty Buttons
White Bakers Twine

Happy Stamping!
Stef

Hello Baby card

Once again you get a peak of one of my card swaps.  I am not sure who made it but it is very cute!

Stamps
Fox and Friends (retired)
Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink 
Wild Wasabi
So Saffron
Baja Breeze

Cardstock
Whisper White
Wild Wasabi
So Saffron
Baja Breeze
Just Add Cake DSP


Accessories
Big Shot stripes folder
Word Window punch
Modern Label punch

Happy stamping!
Stef

Frankenstein Punch Art

Yesterday I found perennials at Westlakes for only $1 each so this morning I was outside planting and documenting my gardens.  Travis and Ethan kept working on my new flower beds near the driveway.  I am super excited about planting in those beds but it may be next year before I can plant.  LOL!  It is almost too late to plant now...and hot too!  I will have to take pictures to post.  (-: 

Here is another swap that was in the monthly swap.  Frankie was included a bit early in the year but he is definitely creative!  The Top Note die is the head and part of the hair.

Happy Stamping!
Stef

PS Thank you Jacqueline Dorer-Russell for including the directions in your card!

Cardstock
Tangerine Tango
Lucky Limeade
Basic Black
Whisper White
Wisteria Wonder

Punches
1 1/4", 1", 1/2" circles
Modern Label

Classic Ink
Wild Wasabi
Real Red

Frankie's hair is a Basic Top Note Die, cut 2 1/4" and then cut in a zig-zag fashion.

Club Project Top Note Purse update

Colors:
Cherry Cobbler
Gumball Green
Very Vanilla


Supplies:
3" circle die
Scallop Circle die
Top Note die
Gumball Green ribbon, 8"
Large Pearls
Miracle Tape (not Snail or it will fall apart)
Punch, Five Petal Flower
Velcro type dots

1. Cut out two Top Notes in Cherry Cobbler and two in scrapbook paper.  Carefully trim around the "stitching edges" of the scrapbook paper top notes.  Mount them on top of the Cherry CS.  You can trim a wee bit off the top of both Top Notes for a flat edge when you open the purse or leave them curved.
2. Cut out Cherry Cobbler in 5 1/2 x 6".  Score down the middle (longest) at 2 1/2 and 3 1/2".  Score down the short sides at 1" on each side.  Snip the flaps and assemble the box. See picture.Be sure to use Sticky Strip!
3. Cut out a Cherry Scallop circle and a scrapbook paper 3" circle.  Mount the 3" circle on top of the scallop circle.  Optional...punch holes in the scallops or make a dot with a gel pen.
4. Score two lines in the center of your scallop circle at 2 3/4" and 1 5/8".  Punch holes between the score lines for your handle.  Eyelets are a nice touch.
5. Insert one end of the Gumball ribbon into the hole and knot the end.  Do the same on the other end.
6. Carefully mount the Top Notes to the box; use Sticky Strip.
7. Use Sticky strip to mount the back half of the circles to the back of the purse.  On the front half put both halves of the Velcro type dots on the lip of the purse.  Shut the purse and carefully press so that the dots stick to the purse side as well.
8. Embellish with Flowers and pearls.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Happy Dirt Day card

Sorry for such a late post but today was shopping day.  I am an avid coupon fan so it takes me a bit longer to shop.  Also, today we had our class at the nursing home.  My two children are my best helpers and always come!  LOL!  We did two cards and a Fourth of July poster for the residents doors.  I had five projects prepped but attendance was low today so I saved two of the projects for next month.  I always teach on the third Thursday of the month at Golden Living so let me know if you would like to come help.  (-:

Here is another cute card from my swap.  Connie Bjork from MN entered this swap...cute!  This will be perfect for one of my nephews on their birthday.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Club Project Mother of Pearl Page

I totally spaced and just realized that I have not posted my scrapbook page for this month's club!  LOL!  The large flower and leaves are faux mother of pearl but it is hard to tell in the picture.


Colors
Basic Grey
Basic Black
Melon Mambo (love that name...makes me want to dance)
Old Olive

Stamps
Betsy's Blooms
Betsy's Blossoms

Accessories
Basic Black ribbon (retired but I have to use it up!)
Sponges
Shimmer Frost white paint
Standard handle for the wheel
Glossy white cardstock

Happy stamping!
Stef

Angry Birds punch art

When I returned from being a counselor at Junior Camp I had several lovely surprises in my mailbox!  I had my monthly swaps and also a sneak peak of the Holiday mini catalog!  Hooray!  You are going to L-O-V-E the new Holiday mini and it is not so mini anymore!  It is a full sized magazine and chock full of wonderful things.  If you are in my clubs you can sneak a peak of mine...

This card was in my swaps and is definitely going to re-appear as a club project next month.  It has a fun fold that all of the ladies loved.  Thank you to Michelle Hornback in KY for this cute card!

Happy stamping!
Stef

PS I will have posts every day from now on.  Thanks for being patient while I was gone.  We had a blast and I am finally rested up from all of the adventures!

Club Project Top Note Purse

I will update this post later after I more information.  This is such a cute purse but I am still working on the dimensions.  This is my first try and I think that I trimmed too much off the top of the Top Note...lol!  I will have it fine tuned and update this blog post with instructions later today or tomorrow.

Colors:
Cherry Cobbler
Gumball Green
Very Vanilla


Supplies:
3" circle die
Scallop Circle die
Top Note die
Gumball Green ribbon
Large Pearls
Miracle Tape (not Snail or it will fall apart)
Punch, Five Petal Flower

I have found several great tutorials but still need to combine my tips with their tips to make it simple.
Click here to see a tutorial from someone else.

Click here to see my original inspiration tutorial.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Club Project Bug Punch Art Card

Hello to all of you!  My internet and phone is up and working again so I can finally post again.  Hooray!

At Leadership I got this card in my swaps.  I would give the demo credit but I can't find a name anywhere on her card; she also kindly included a copied sheet of the card AND a copy of the punches needed to make the card.  WOW!

I thought it would be fun to change things up and replace the retiring items with current items.  One of the oval punches is retired and the Inspired By Nature set is retired.  She had a clever saying hand printed (?) on the card so I substituted for the new Itty Bitty Banners stamp set.  I am going to splurge and purchase the new Banners sizzix thing-a-ma-bob as well.  I have found that I simply can't live without it!  LOL!

Here is my card. 

Stamp Sets:
Itty Bitty Banners
Just Believe

Colors
Gumball Green
Primrose Petals
Summer Starfruit
Basic Black
Whisper White

Punches:
Ovals-Extra Large oval, Large oval, Scallop oval, wide oval
Circles-1", 1/2", and punch pack
Bird Builder punch (legs)

Supplies:
Gel pen (for eyes)
Dimensionals
Sponges
Scissors

Happy stamping!
Stef

The Open Seas 3x3 card

Hello again!  When I was creating the cards for my honey I realized that one of my layers was the perfect size for 3x3 cards so I tweaked the card a bit and voila!  These were very easy to make and the string adds a bit of texture to the card.  Don't forget...every page or card should have color, layers, and texture.

For ingredients see yesterday's blog post.

Happy stamping!
Stef

The Open Seas Masculine Card

My hubby requested some cards over the weekend and here is what I did.  (-:  I am so glad that SU decided to keep this stamp set around because it does make lovely cards that are super easy!

For my color combo I used the Color Coach.  I did purchase an addition of the new In Colors so that I would have them.  I don't know what I would do without that Color Coach!

Check back tomorrow to see how I changed this card around to make my 3x3 thank you notes for ordering $50 or more!

Stamps: 
The Open Seas
Teeny Tiny Wishes

Colors:
Naturals
Sahara Sand
Cajun Craze
Pacific Point

Supplies:
Bakers String, Early Espresso
Blocks
Punches, Word Window and Modern Label
Sponges
Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Stefanie

Take the Cake Promotion

During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit, they'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Page	Item	Description	Retail Value
44	126740	Make a Cake Set (wood-mount)*	$14.95
44	126742	Make a Cake Set (clear-mount)*	$11.95
165	126916	Patio Party Designer Series Paper	$10.95
199	127215	Patio Party Digital Collection DVD	$22.95

*Choose wood- or clear-mount; clear-mount set does not include clear blocks

This is a fabulous month to sign up to be a demonstrator!  Let me know if you are interested.  If you typically purchase $300 every three months then you should consider signing up to be a hobby demo just to get the discount.  (-:  Now the kits are only $99 and you can customize your own kit!

Happy stamping!
Stefanie

We {Heart} Hostesses Promotion

During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop!

Your Party Sales	Regular Hostess Benefits	Additional Hostess Benefit	Total Hostess Benefits
$450*	$65 plus 1 item at 50% off	$50	$115 plus 1 item at 50% off

*Excluding tax and shipping

Things to Remember Customer and workshop orders qualify for this promotion. Online orders are NOT eligible. Orders must total $450 or more (excluding tax and shipping) to qualify. Hostesses may use their additional hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog/mini catalog merchandise. However, hostess dollars cannot be applied to 50 percent-off items. Orders larger than $450 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $900 order will not receive an additional $100 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

How exciting!  Stay tuned for more information on special promotions this month!

Click here to see a flyer.

Happy stamping!

Stef

New MDS (My digital studio) downloads available!

View the latest downloads available here.

I love this software and rarely ever scrapbook without it.  I tend to use the hybrid method...print out the
8 1/2x11 page and then mount it on a 12x12 page.  I print out on glossy paper and mount on a colored page.  I can mount embellishments as I wish around the 12x12 page.

Happy stamping!
Stef

PS I am sorry for not posting yesterday.  I intended to post this one yesterday and I had another for today...  Yesterday was Alysson's big birthday party and we had 19 kiddos racing through our house.  LOL!  They all had a ball and nothing was broken (including children) so I count it a success!  We had a scavenger hunt (outside) as well as balloon races (outside), play time (outside),  and other games (outside).  See any patterns?  (-:  Everyone had fun and I only needed to apply one bandaid...truly a miracle with that many girls!

Ethan had a few friends over to occupy him also.  I still had to keep an eye on them because Ethan was dressed as a Native American complete with war paint and feathers.  His closest friend was a commando and they were armed to the teeth with fancy Nerf squirt guns.  Most of you can guess why I had to keep an eagle eye out for the "advancement of the troops"!  LOL!  I am confident that the boys enjoyed their "unbirthday" party and, for the most part, steered clear of bows and lip gloss wearing screaming banshees.  I think I will have to warn the neighbors ahead of time because the noise factor was extremely high and it was not from my guys! 

Thank you to everyone who wished Alysson a happy birthday.  Her ninth birthday was fun and she ended up with two family bday parties and one friend party. 

Happy stamping!
Stef