Catchin' the Stampin' Wave!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

New Product that I purchased from the Catalog.....

Yesterday, You saw these papers...aren't they pretty!!!

I also got these punches. I love that snowflake and I am going to be using that one a lot. I did get some lubricant for that one since I think it will be on that will stick....(I got some of the paper glide stuff for punches)....

The butterfly punch is perfect for Flight of the Butterfly set (that was from last year's catalog)

Also, I ordered these buttons, and the bulk buy on the buttons...I already divided up the 2 packages I got...because the green ones are from one package of buttons and the blue ones are from the other...

Shown in the photo is the Scallop Square die, and the Embossing plate (the new one) and the Embossing Folder (I only got 1 out of the 2 new ones)

I also got the Fancy Crochet Flowers. I can't wait to play with those!!!

Don't forget, I ordered the Fancy Favor die too....and a simply scrappin kit (shhh..I won't spoil the one I got....until I get ready for that one!)...ooh and ribbon too...lol

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

4th Of July Celebrating! Patriotic Stars

I bet you thought I was losing my mind!!! I mean, in my posting I posted that it was the 4th of July and I didn't even put anything in Patriotic...I am patriotic! I love what our Freedom means and what we've lost to be Free.....

I don't have any of the new papers in patriotic colors, so I decided to pull out my Retired colors...Riding Hood Red, and Baja Breeze to create my patriotic stars....

and whatever your choices in religion/faith, relationships, I hope you have a great day of celebration! We all have a Right of choice....and many paid the price of that freedom with their lives......

The photos of Independence Hall and Ben Franklin figure were taken by me in 2006 in our trip to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC.

Happy 4th Of July! Cottage Wall Fancy Favor

Sorry for not posting for a while...We needed to get out to check out a college up north, and so we took the Train up the Coast of California! It was a blast, and we stayed with relatives in Central California. We both love it up there, and I will share a photo of my daughter....

The weather at Morro Bay was just so perfect..even the seagulls couldn't spoil that..(seagulls are notorious for pooping on your head as you pose for photos...lol)

Now..thinking about Stampin' Up! and the catalog........
What if you look at the catalog, for several days, and you write down everything you want...and it totals up to be over 500.00?, or 1,000.00? What if your budget is only 200.00 or so. Now for most of us, even 200.00 is a lot of money! We have groceries to buy, shoes to get our kids, and Yearbook, Senior photos, clothes, vacations..etc.
How do you choose what you can "afford" to get, or not get?
Last year, it was easier. For some reason, I was really attracted to the Baja Breeze and the Chocolate that was in the Parisian Breeze combination. So, I chose what was on that page...but this year, it was SO MUCH Harder!

This year, I love this combination.

More than what they were offering to us in the Preview, this combination was just so pretty.

The colors are Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, and Orchid Opulence. I combined this with the Cottage Wall Designer Paper Series. Isn't the colors just striking?

So What I decided to purchase with a limited amount to spend, was the butterfly punch, and the Cottage Wall Designer papers.

I got a few other thing which I will show you tomorrow.

First cut your cardstock (Rich Razzleberry) at 3"x 2 7/8" Cut your designer paper 1/4" smaller.

2 3/4" x 2 5/8"

Punch your butterfly (rich Razzleberry)

Cut your Old Olive Strip Ribbon approx 8.5" long

Take your double slot punch and punch it through the butterfly. Set this aside.

Next, take your ribbon.

Tie it in a knot. Make sure you tie it tight and trim the ends. I only trimmed just a 'smidge' off the ends, so there is still ample ribbon in the loop area.

Next, cut the opposite end of the ribbon.

This is what you end up with. If you do this for your ribbons for your cards, you will save several inches off each of your cards, and possibly will get more tied ribbons for your $ spent!!!

Next, insert the ends in the butterfly.

Pull the ends through, and you've embellished your butterfly!

Adhere the back of the ribbons to the back of the card.

Attach this piece to your Die Cut Fancy Favor Box NEW!

115965 39.95 page 200

I added a strip 1" x 12" and then punched the scallop border along both sides of the strip. I didn't match the scallops up because it made it look like a braided handle. They are attached to the side with the Brads and the Boho Blossoms.

Wouldn't this be a cute little basket that you can fill with cards or a Party favor?

BE sure to Take advantage of the Special for this week!!! See ----> HERE

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Deal of the Week!

GET YOUR Stampin' UP! Catalog & Idea Book NOW, and ORDER! via my website
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DEAL OF THE WEEK!

This week, the special is: Scallop Edge punch

July 1-5, 2009
#112091
Page 187
Reg Price:$15.95
Sale Price: $10.99

Be sure to check back to see what else will be offered at a special price next week!

Have a HAPPY JULY 4th WEEKEND!
Celebrate OUR Freedom and
Remember why we can celebrate!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

New 2009-2010 Catalog & Idea book is here!!!

THE New 2009-2010 Catalog & Idea Book has Arrived!

Be sure to get yours!

Order yours...today!
contact me today!

DEAL OF THE WEEK!
Be sure to check back to see what else will be offered at a special price! This week, the special is:

Period	Item #	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
July 1-5, 2009	112091	187	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$10.99

Monday, June 29, 2009

Petal Pizzaz & The 2009-2010 IN-Colors!

At first...I thought these colors were too bright or vibrant. And it wasn't just the colors but the combination...or maybe it was because I really loved the 2008-2009 In-Colors...

But, these are growing on me. I think that the Melon Mambo is really pretty and the Crushed Curry is really a super lovely yellow!
To create this card, You take 2 pieces of cardstock that is 7" x 4 1/4"
Score in 1" and 1 1/2" on both sides of the cardstocks (both pieces) This will accordion fold in.

I then, took a piece of acetate and cut it 4 1/4" x 3". This will make the layer of flowers more dimensional inside the card!

I stamped several flowers in Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry,Bermuda Bay (not available yet), and cut them out carefully. I layered them together, and added the Razzleberry Lemonade paper over the Rich Razzleberry Cardstock

You can see the flower on the Acetate.

Put together, this shows some of the layers. The acetate is sandwiched between the cardstock.

Using the new Punch, I punched out the KIND THANKS and added it to the front of the card.....

Wouldn't this brighten your day??

It is only another day til the NEW Catalog starts!!!! Are you ready???

Sunday, June 28, 2009

In - COLOR Bundle Special

What have we been asking for???

Markers in the In Colors!!!!

Get the new IN COLOR ink pads, Card stock, and Markers by purchasing my special bundle at a great price! You will get the latest products to make your cards, projects and pages in the hottest trendy colors!

Rich Razzleberry
Soft Suede
Bermuda Bay

Crushed Curry
Melon Mambo
Dusty Durango

You get:
6 new In Color Classic Ink pads
24 sheet In Color Assortment pack of TEXTURED 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock

6 new In Color Stampin' Write Markers
BONUS - 1/2 yard of the New 1/2" Polka Dot IN-Color, Grosgrain ribbon* (value: $2.75)

All for 76.00 - includes Shipping to you!

The ribbon will come from me, not from Stampin' Up! via email. YOU must email me for the details. You can pay via paypal

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THIS is my personal blog, and the contents is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and the use of and content of the classes, services, personal opinions or products offered on my personal blog is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!

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Feel free to copy any design for your own personal use, but please do not use my designs to submit work for publication or contests. I give credit to whose work I case, so please do the same. Plus, it is just not nice to take credit when you were not the one to think of the idea!

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