Conjunction Junction...whats your function?

Lately, I have been asked to create invitations for baby showers and birthday parties. I made one for my daughter's birthday party when she turned 18, and also for her graduation...

So, one of my co-workers asked me to make a Baby shower invitation for her son's upcoming baby. She was so thrilled that she asked me to create one for her friend's daughter....so after contacting the mom, who told me that her daughter loves Purple and Dark Blue, I came up with this one. I eliminated some of the details, but the flowers were so easy and fun to work with! I love the swirl from Baroque Motif, so that seems to be my 'staple' image! To create some depth behind the flowers, I added a "PUNCH" to make the flowers have color besides the background color. It was fun to keep experimenting with the flowers and pulling images forward, and backward to create layering!

The scallop square, I added a shadow, to make it look dimensional. If you create a page, don't forget to add the dimension. It DOES make a difference. Of course, if you don't like it, then it is a totally personal thing to add!

This whole creative experience and making the invitation for my friend, has interested her in using the program. I am not sure she wants to spend this much for it, but I certainly have been having fun, so it is worth spending the money on being creative for me!!!!

SO...I think you're probably wondering why I used the title "Conjunction Junction, what's your function?" I love School House Rock! I think it was just one of the silly songs that was going through my head when I was writing this...!!!!

And, or, either, nor, neither, .......can you think of them all?

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Just Believe......friends

What can you do with Old Olive and Basic Black? I love how classy it looks! And...I love the BLING pearls! Wooo hooo!

Stampin' Up! is finally getting some cool accessories! I love how pretty it accents the flowers!

I stamped the circle in Old Olive and decided to try accenting it with black fine line marker. I wasn't the 'neatest' with it but you can see that you don't have to be an artist to make it work!

Supplies Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black

Very Vanilla
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247

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Just Believe Cards

I really have fallen in love with this new set! I love how pretty you can make it look by only using a few basic colors!

Supplies Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black
Very Vanilla cardstock
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247


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Just Believe in Old Olive & Black

Sorry it has been a couple of days since I last posted...I get busy doing stuff and then I get blocked as far as ideas flowing to create...do you have days like that?
So...I also got my NEW "STUFF" from the Holiday Mini Catalog (yep! The Holidays are around the corner!) I was so excited, except...the stamps I ordered were Christmas! I am NOT really ready for CHRISTMAS!!! Are YOU?



So...blocked again!
However, I love the new die that is in the Holiday Mini and so I used that to jump start ideas! So, this is a sneak peek at the card that I will feature this week! You will see a set of cards and envelopes that I have cute-ly boxed for a special gift!



I will be gone most of this week due to college orientation for my daughter and also her last basketball tournament in Las Vegas......But I am going to try to get all the postings done for this week so you will have something to check back on each day!!!!



Used:
Just Believe #120453 $25.95
Old Olive
Basic Black
Acetate window sheet
Circle Scissors
Large Scallop die
Scallop Punch
1 3/8 Circle Punch
1 1/4 circle Punch
Extra Large Decorative Label Punch #120907 $16.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Scallop Squares Duo #120903 $21.95 (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Jewels Basic Pearl #119247


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I caved...I usually don't use too many NON SU items but, I caved...I was at W---m--t and saw these cute stickers and embellishments at W---m--t and for a reasonable cost, I purchased them. I decided that if you were making one of these little books for a friend, they probably wouldn't care if you made it or purchased it...but that they will go with the papers that Stampin' Up! carries!

This is the last month that this paper will be available! Island Oasis is one of my most favorite papers! I love the tropical colors and appeal!

The little images from the purchased embellishments just go along perfectly with this paper!

The words are just so cute as well!



This is a birds eye view of the meandering book. It will flip closed!

I think it's a sweet little way to carry around memories-to-go!

Class is Saturday: August 7th 11:30 to 1:30 pm

Cost 20.00, or 17.00 if you would like to use discontinued designer papers that I have!

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Just.....Just Believe!

This is a set that when I saw it in the catalog, I felt that it was one that had a lot of potential! I have seen cards done with this set in the last few weeks, and I am so glad I have it! I have been trying to make limited purchases, and trying NOT to buy EVERYTHING in the Catalog.....I need to retire, and can't retire with my stamps right? (laugh please!!)

I love the texture folders - this one is the new folder called Vintage Wallpaper #120175, $7.95

I embossed Marina Mist Cardstock, mounted it on Basic Black, and then with Whisper White, I stamped the floral images on the White cardstock using Black Classic Ink.

I then sponged Baja Breeze and Marina Mist over the cardstock, leaving some white areas. Spritzing Smooch Spritz in Gold Glow and Vanilla Shimmer makes this pop more!

To finish off the card, I took Silver brads, and covered them with Mini Glue dots, and then dipped them in Black Glitter from the Fine Galaxy glitter Stack (#114286, $13.95) Of course, if you want a sneaky tip.....In the up-coming Holiday Mini catalog, there will be GLITTER BRADS!!! So you won't have to mess with glue dots and glitter....they will be there all ready to use! (WHOO HOOO!!!)

TODAY is MY Birthday!!! I hope you will take advantage of my sale, and order from the NEW Catalog today!!! <---click!

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Birthday Sale!

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If you place an order on August 1st, 2010, from 12:01 am to August 2, 2010 -11:59pm - you will get if you order:
$30.00 - Adhesive remover or Multi-purpose liquid Glue
$50.00 - Classic Stampin' Pad
$75.00 - 1 pkg Cardstock (8 1/2 x 11)
$100.00 - Mini Glue dots & 2 way glue pen
$150.00 + -Classic Stampin' Pad, 1 pkg Cardstock (8 1/2 x 11)

PLUS you will get -Hostess Set and 15.00 in free merchandise!
This sale is only from me, Dianne Shiozaki, and is not linked to any other sale by Stampin' Up!
*amounts are before tax/shipping
And if you order 350.00 or more, you can get more FREE items from Stampin' Up!
If you order $350 or more, you can get 25.00 more in FREE product! This special is until August 31st! Have a great day, and remember, this is my birthday special!!! You need to email me to get your FREE PRODUCT!!! The HOSTESS SPECIAL is from Stampin' Up!
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And....if you want to get more for your buck....come choose cardstock from my retired table! I need to clear out more stuff!!!


Click on this to see the HOSTESS SPECIAL!

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