Papercrafting leis for Graduation or special event!

My daughter is now a high school graduate! I know I haven't been posting and hopefully now, I can get back into my regular routine and start STAMPING!!!

My daughter got lots of leis....ok not as many as some of her friends, but they involved a lot of different styles!

One of the lei's I make is the one with the spiraling ribbons. (I have shown you those before) I also do one with braided ribbons (another one that I have show you before.)

My daughter got one from her friend, Kellyn which was cellophane and quarters! We loved it! (it is very heavy)

Kellyn's mom made this beautiful lei with quarters, cellophane and ribbon!

I am not quite sure how she tied them all together, but I will be studying this one!

The quarters are all wrapped in cellophane and then tied tightly with ribbon. They are then attached together with ribbon.

This is one I made for Tori. I added folded paper money to her lei. I fan folded the money and then attached them in the middle with the teeny clear rubber hair rubber bands. (you can find those at W-mart or $1 store) You pleat the bill and then wrap the rubber band in the center. Add another rubber band, and then attached the folded edges together. You can then take the looser rubber band and attach it to the lei. (very simple)

It won't fall off, and will be very secure! Plus easy to remove! The dollar amount can be any amount you designate...$1, $5, $10 or $20...etc. I used $5 bills, so I didn't have to do that many but I saw a few kids who had $1 ones all over the whole lei. It might have been about 25.00! What a nice creative way to give a gift.

I know this isn't stamping but it is papercrafting in a different way! I hope you enjoy this blog entry today! I haven't had much of a chance for stamping lately, so this is the best I can share with you today!!!

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Graduation Day is coming!

Graduation Day is coming, and I thought I would post a card (simple) using a Graduation set! I love this set, it is so cute just to see the feet...."Go Graduate!" available in clear or wood in the Summer Mini Catalog.

Teamed with Teeny Tiny messages, which has all the holidays covered! I love how small these little greetings are, and they will fit on any card you make!

The Cap is die cut from a sizzlet die that I bought on sale (I think it was discontinued, and I bought it for less than 2.00 or something like that. It even has a die for the tassel!)


I received this award from someone (it was in spanish, so I can't translate it) but I am honored! THANK YOU! Muchas Gracias! (tee hee which is almost the only spanish I know except for checking my patient's teeth....ie: abire la boca, cierra la boca..etc)

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Summer is coming!

Sorry for not posting - And I was doing so well! (not really) but this is my last week as a mom of a high schooler! My daughter is graduating, and now that she has a license and a car, she's off and running!



I think it is great that she's able to go out on her own..it will certainly help her transition to college! But, I know I am going to miss it. It is just the 2 of us, and after she goes away to college, it will be just ME! ooh, I hope that I will be able to keep busy! (I KNOW I WILL!)




I have been stamping, and planning a class which will consist of 5 cards plus envelopes and a box to carry all of it. I am anxiously watching the Lakers and Boston playing, and it isn't good for either team. (Game 4 in Boston). I was hoping Kobe and the Lakers would be able to keep it going but alas...they lost!
Just a couple of little hints of what is coming up!
I will be scheduling this closer towards the end of July....around Convention time! I hope that I can plan something for each day...and a contest too! I will give you a challenge..and YOU might win a some new merchandise! Wouldn't that be cool?
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Build a Bear FUN!

Build a Bear....I borrowed Joyce's dies, to make these bears....I am planning a kid's craft for my church. Every year, our church does a tea for 4 year olds. It is called "Teddy Bear Tea" It is the ministry of my friend, Ernestine...She has great ideas, but from time to time she wants different crafts to have for the kids, so it makes the parents want to bring their kids!

This year, we're doing a photo craft, and so we decided to decorate it with the BAB. It needs to be simple so that the kids can decorate the bears with their moms, and not get too frustrated.

I placed a dot of black and rose red cardstock behind the bear face which might be hard for the kids but the moms should have fun doing the faces. I didn't want to leave the bear face blank!

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Theater Window Card

I bought a card in England (Wales) many years ago, with the idea that maybe I would try to reproduce it......(we went in 2002) So, now 8 years later, I finally get around to doing it! I carefully looked through the card, and did my measurements, and Voila! here it is!

I used OLD OLIVE cardstock, and Island Oasis Designer paper, and Tropical Party Stamp set to create my version of this card!

Stamping the palm over the front, and using the circle scissor to cut my opening, I then stamped the inside flap using the flower stamp. I used 12x12 cardstock which you only need 1 sheet to make this card, and (You will have left over amount to use for another card!)

When you open the sides, it reveals a photo or saying or (gift card) for a special surprise!
The construction of this card is very simple and will be one of my next pop up card classes! I need to make another sample just in case this isn't in your tastes, so that you have an idea of how EASY it is to make, it is only 3 pieces of cardstock!!! (really!)

It is warming up and here in CA, they say it might reach triple digits! So, get out your daquiries and mai tais......and sit in your oasis by the pool! or...go to Hawai'i for some well deserved vacation!

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Last Chance Retirement List

Last chance List!
Be sure to place your order for any of these items on the LAST CHANCE list!

A lot of cardstock colors, Ink pad colors and reinkers are RUNNING OUT! Be sure to place your order EARLY so you have your stock piled up! Once they are gone, they are gone gone gone!

RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST
Be sure to check this list out! I hope to keep it updated! Ask me if you are not sure!




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Starter Kit $99.00 Now through June 30th!

1. Mini Starter Kit Promotion
   Promotion Dates: June 1-30, 2010
   Promotion Details:YOU=Potential recruit can join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for just $99 when you purchase a special Mini Starter Kit.
   Mini Starter KitAll items below are recommended, but you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.
   

117050 Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount) $22.95
118571 I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount $18.95
118486 Clear-Mount Block C $6.95
116978 Homemade single stamp* $8.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $8.50
119706 Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")* $6.95
115656 Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
119667 Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad* $5.95
115658 Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
100814 Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
119261 Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon* $6.95
121620 Color Coach* $14.95
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95

Retail value of products in kit
$124.90

*Sneak peek items!
The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit; no alternative selections can be made for business items. Contents are listed below:
Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Summer Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)
Things to Remember:
All Mini Starter Kit order forms must arrive at Stampin' Up! (in office) by Wednesday, June 30, 2010, to qualify for the promotion and for any 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! year promotions, incentives, or awards.Forms should be mailed toStampin' Up!PO Box 550Riverton, UT 84065-0550
Online IDAs may be submitted through Wednesday, June 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT).
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Prospective recruits may still purchase the standard Starter Kit OR the Digital+ Starter Kit instead of the promotional Mini Starter Kit, but many items in these regular-priced kits are scheduled to retire at the end of June.

Recommended catalog products are included in the Mini Starter Kit. However, just like our standard and Digital+ Starter Kits, recruits can select alternate items. For example:
An alternate stamp set of equal or lesser value
An alternate color assortment of card stock of equal or lesser value
An alternate color of Classic Stampin' Pad of equal or lesser value
An alternate neutral pack of card stock of equal of lesser value

Regardless of which Starter Kit a June recruit chooses, YOU will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July. These catalogs will ship separately from her Starter Kit.

Recruits who purchase the Mini Starter Kit can still add the Stampin' Memories Add-On for $50; however, many of these items are set to retire at the end of June. This will be noted on the Mini Starter Kit order form.

Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Mini Starter Kit are eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.

A starter kit order form for the Mini Starter Kit will be available for download on the Demonstrator Web Site.
The Mini Starter Kit is not available for purchase by active demonstrators. This kit is only available for new recruits.

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