New projects coming....

I have had a busy last 2 weeks with my children's end of school activities. We've had concerts, talent shows, Luau's, skate parties, Baccalaurette, band banquet, 5th grade promotion, and my oldest graduated High School! (I am sure I have left things out...LOL!) I do hope you will forgive my absence. Starting Monday, June 15 I will be posting regularly again. School is out officially today was the last day, now I just need to get into the groove and stamp my pants off....LOL! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Happy Stamping....

Stampin' Up! "Last Chance" Stamp sets here: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_num.pdf

Stampin' Up! "Last Chance" Decor Elements here:
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Decor_elements_Retired_List_0609_US.pdf

Stampin' Up! "Last Chance Accessories list" here (updated daily these are the first to be gone forever):
Stampin' Up! - Last Chance List - Accessories

"Last Chance" List 2008/2009

As you know Stampin' Up! retires products every year. This years list is called the "Last Chance" list. You will see there is a list of accessories, stamp sets, and decor' elements. If you would like to see the list just click on to my website to the right. "Last Chance" accessories are available until they are gone....these items go very quickly. "Last Chance" stamp sets are available until June 30, 2009. Don't miss out on getting items that are must have for you, order 24-4 even in your jammies on my Demonstrator web site (my online store), and have it shipped straight to your home! Happy Stamping....

Sizzix Big Shot!

I have had a crazy last week, forgive the lack of posting....Today's post is a project I "cased" from one of my favorite stamping sites by a gal named Brenda, she was kind enough to share her pattern for this wonderful butterfly box with us Stampin' Up! Demonstators. Everything on this box is cut from the Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot...can you guess all the dies? I have also added lots of bling from the Stampin' Up! Pretties Kit, check out the butterfly flying in the flowers. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful project, I loved making it and think it would make a wondeful gift, the flowers will never wilt...LOl! Happy Stamping....

Occassions Mini

Todays card is one mad from a stamp set in Stampin' Up!s occassions mini catalog called Sense of Time. This is a great set that is versitile for scrapbooking as well. I have also used the Sizzix textures plate with the big shot to add the diamond shaping to the chocolate chip cardstock, I just love the Big Shot! hope you enjoy this card. Happy Stamping...

Paperbag Scrapbook

This is a project I put together for Volunteer Appreciation Week at my daughters school. This project was for a group of people that have never stamped (I know, I Know, can you believe there are people out there that have never held a stamp in their had...sigh of sadness...LOL!) so I wanted this project to showcase the versatility of Stampin' Up!, which I think has something for everyone, and WOW them too. On the cover I used the Friendly Word wheel and Friends 27-7 stamp set. I love the way it came out.

On this first section I again used the Friends 24-7 stamp set, a little Parisian Breeze Specialty paper, the new scalloped oval, and a little pretties kit.

Here I used Sweet Always dsp, Pumpkin Pie, and Regal Rose. Stamps Flight of the Butterfly, and Inspired by Nature (currently on the dormit list).

On this last bit we used the stamp set Fifth Avenue Floral with the In Colors, and Chocolate Chip, and the Stampin Up! Manhatttan Flower Textured Impressions Die. I had a great time teaching these people who came in saying they were'nt crative and they left saying "Wow that was fun and easy". All of their projects came out beautiful, I was proud! Happy Stamping....

Stair Step Card

The time is drawing near to address the Graduation Invitations and pop them in the mail. As I thought how I was going to add the pictures to the invites I came across a great idea from out there on the internet....a stair step card. I thought this would be an excellent way to make the picture more memorable, a little gift of sorts. Since the card is a stand it makes a nice display to enjoy the picture and it isn't attached to the actual invitation. I know you are wondering about them colors....they are Stampin' Up! Basic Black, Whisper White, and Pumpkin Pie....I know what a color combination, but those are our school colors, they do look nice together, and hopefully everyone won't comment on the "Halloween" colors LOL! The cardstock for the card base are 4-1/4" X 10-1/2" you will score along the 10-1/2" side @ 1-1/4", 2-1/2", 4-1/4", 6", & 8-1/4". Taking the short score (1-1/4") you will fold down then back and forth on each score like a paper fan. Choose your theme, stamp and embellish. I used the Sizzix Top Note Die for my picture backroung, I love the look this gave to my picture card, enjoy. Happy Stamping.....