Wedding

From my archives...Quite awhile ago I was commissioned to create some simple wedding cards, so I went into my stash and pulled out stuff and viola...this is what I came up with.

Stipple Butterfly

I didn't get time to stamp anything that I am ready to share yet, due to the fact that I am preparing for a HUGE swap with my fellow SU Demo's. So, these are 2 cards that I pulled from my very early days of SU. I think that they are at least 5 years old (hence the simplicity of them), but then again, sometimes simple is better. Plus, I love the look of that butterfly. In fact I love it so much, I still have that stamp set in my stash!

The stamp is long retired by SU, it is called Stipple Butterfly.

For both of the cards, it looks like I did some very light watercoloring. Probably using either a paintbrush or the aquapainter and pulling the ink color from the ink that has "pooled" in the top of the lid after "smooshing" the lid onto the pad.

Bella Blossoms

Now this flower card makes a statement! Simply add your own sentiment inside to make it useful for any occasion or use it as a note card!

Stamp set: BELLA BLOSSOMS
Designer Paper: SUMMER PICNIC
Card Stock: WHISPER WHITE, OLD OLIVE, BASHFUL BLUE
Inks: OLD OLIVE, BASHFUL BLUE, PAD NIGHT OF NAVY
Accessories: HODGEPODGE HARDWARE STYLED SILVER, RIBBON TAFFETA WHISPER WHITE 3/8 INCH, PUNCH SCALLOP EDGE

5 years...

Know what this is? It's my 5 year pin (still in plastic) that I earned last week from Stampin' Up! I just got it in the mail, along with a nice congratulations letter from SU. Who would have thought that time would fly by SO FAST. I remember signing up to be a demo like it was yesterday - (you know how that goes...I only signed up to get the discount and look at where I am now!) I have a growing downline and have made a ton of fantastic local and online stamping friends. Thanks for helping me grow!!

Viola!

Love this card feauturing the Viola set and Taking care of business set. It shows how you can easily paper-piece elements into your design. Card design credit to: M. Martinez.

September Stamp Camp is Set

The date is set for my next stamp camp, it's Friday, September 26th!
Mark your calendars now and email me to reserve your spot.

Date: Friday, September 26th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house - email if you need directions
COST: $20
Theme: A little bit of this and that.
INFO: Various themed cards using different stamping techniques. You are free to use whatever sentiment you wish on the card to "personalize" it for your needs.
Please bring your own preferred adhesive to use. All other supplies provided.
Light Snacks and drinks will be provided.
RSVP: by 9/22 to confirm your spot!

A card showcasing Summer!

Since summer is coming to a close in just a couple short weeks, here's a cute card done by W. Cunningham showcasing the Life's A Breeze stamp set.

August Stamp Camp Card # 10

Here's the final card we did at my August stamp camp.
Stay tuned as I will have the date of my Sept. camp in the next day or two.

Select SU stamps in Spanish

SU is branching out and has created several sets in Spanish. Check out the online Spanish Catalog at: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/us_sp_fw_2008_sm.pdf

You will find several sets that aren't even in the regular catalog! ENJOY!!

Stampin Up Specials

Our new Stampin’ Up catalog is here and it comes with a plethora of tempting things to buy. The wants vs the needs, the got-to-have-its and the can’t-live-without-ems. Thankfully Stampin’ Up does have a few specials going on right now to ease our pain. At least with these specific stamp sets on sale, I can narrow down my wish list a bit!

Special #1: 15% off of these brand new sets!
ITEM 111690 PAGE 32 SNOW SWIRLED REG.PRICE: $24.95 PROMO PRICE: $21.21
ITEM 111586 PAGE 55 IT'S A STRETCH REG.PRICE: $23.95 PROMO PRICE: $20.36
ITEM 111544 PAGE 81 PUTT PUTT REG.PRICE: $24.95 PROMO PRICE: $21.21
ITEM 111626 PAGE 91 EASTERN BLOOMS REG.PRICE: $21.95 PROMO PRICE: $18.66
ITEM 111672 PAGE 98 POCKET SILHOUETTES REG.PRICE: $18.95 PROMO PRICE: $16.11
ITEM 111710 PAGE 101 UPSY DAISY REG.PRICE: $18.95 PROMO PRICE: $16.11
ITEM 111556 PAGE 109 UNDER THE STARS REG.PRICE: $29.95 PROMO PRICE: $25.46
ITEM 111644 PAGE 145 HEARD FROM THE HEART REG.PRICE: $22.95 PROMO PRICE: $19.51
ITEM 111570 PAGE 157 CONTEMPO ALPHABET REG.PRICE: $40.95 PROMO PRICE: $34.81
ITEM 109381 PAGE 23* & 153 FELICIDADES SIEMPRE REG.PRICE: $17.95 PROMO PRICE: $15.26
*(In the SPANISH CATALOG which can be viewed at www.stampinup.com)


Special #2:$99 Starter Kit Promotion

From NOW until October 11, potential recruits will have the option of becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $99.

Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
109515 Fun & Fast Notes stamp set $30.95
105548 Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2″ x 11″) $7.95
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″) $7.50

Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111570 Contempo Alphabet stamp set $40.95
113059 Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party $19.95
105212 Pixie Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25

Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code Description Price
111656 Inspired by Nature stamp set $23.95
114088 Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff $3.95
114126 Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes $17.95
114285 Décor Elements Applicator $1.95
111835 Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.25

*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

If you are not a demonstrator already and love stamping, read on:
I think the standard starter kit is the best deal. Yes, it is $199 but you get SO much more for your stampin’ dollars! You’ll get over $300 just in the stampin’ goodies PLUS they are giving away an extra stamp set - any price - free with the large starter kit.

There are options to being a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. I signed up 5 years ago just for the discount. Hey, at the very least it covers tax and shipping and a little extra. I have demonstrators in my downline who signed up just to get the discount plus some of the other great perks too. It's OK! When they have enough stamps and supplies, they can drop anytime. No penalties, no forms to send in, it just happens automatically if they stop meeting their quarterly minimums. ($300 retail)

If you want to earn a little extra, you can get your stampin’ buddies together once a month or once a quarter and collectively place orders. You can be your own hostess! Not many companies let you do that so take advantage of that! If you want to earn a lot, you can step it up and have some workshops or classes a few times a week. Depending upon your schedule you can make SU fit YOUR wants and needs. Not many companies offer that.

Ok, so now you are thinking about it a little. Who do you sign up with?
It’s okay to interview potential uplines! Ask those important questions like What kind of support do they give? Is there a benefit of signing up with them over someone else? How often will you see or hear from them after you sign up and/or do you want to hear from them at all? Your upline should be able to assist you with any questions you have and offer you support.

There are other perks to being a demonstrator. The monthly magazine, the demo only website, getting to see and order the new stuff early and the discount of course. There are also various opportunities to get free stamps and free products from various SU demonstrator contests as well as the Great Rewards program and more.

I’d be happy to answer any questions - just ask away and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it for you! Just click on the "EMAIL ME" off to the right side!

August Stamp Camp Card # 9

This is another great card that can be used for so many different occasions simply by changing the sentiment.

August Stamp Camp Card # 8

This card makes a great note card or can be used for just about anything by putting your own sentiment of choice on the inside!

August Stamp Camp Card # 7

This ia a great masculine card from my August Stamp Camp.

August Stamp Camp Card # 6

This has got to be one of my favorite cards from the camp. It's so pretty and yet can be used for so many different things just by changing the sentiment. It was cased from another SU demo named A. Walford.

August Stamp Camp Card # 5

Here's the 5th card we did at my camp. This one was cased from another talented stamper as well.

August Stamp Camp Card # 4

Here's the 4th card from this months Stamp Camp - enjoy!

August Stamp Camp Card # 3

Here's the 3rd card from my August Stamp Camp. It's a great birthday card that can be gender neutral. I cased the design from another talented stamper and just tweaked 1 or 2 things (changing out ribbon and adding the corner punches.)

August Stamp Camp Card # 2

Here's the 2nd card from my August Stamp Camp. It's a great card that works not only for a masculine birthday, but also a graduation or even Father's Day!

August Stamp Card Card # 1

Here's the first card from my August Stamp Camp. Check out the versatility of this layout! By simply changing the sentiment on this card it's useful for so many different events!

Ginormous Flowers

Don't you just love all the awesome designer paper that SU has? Personally for me, often the hardest part is figuring out which print on the double sided paper I should use. Check out this great card featuring our CERISE paper.

Set: Ginormous Flowers & Holiday Blitz
SU Designer Paper: Cerise
Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi
C/S: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Red Brad

I've got the NEW SU catalog!!! Have you got yours?

That's right...I just got my shipment of the new SU catalogs....have you got yours??? Right now, through AUGUST 20th I am running 2 specials...

1) purchase $25 in catalog merchandise (either out of the retiring catalog which is valid through August 10th at 5pm and while supplies last) OR out of this brand NEW catalog which starts August 11th and you will get the catalog for only $5.00

2) purchase $50 in catalog merchandise (either out of the retiring catalog which is valid through August 10th at 5pm and while supplies last) OR out of this brand NEW catalog which starts August 11th and you will get the catalog for FREE!

SU has a TON of brand new products including punches, stamps, accessories, paper and cardstock and kits. You won't believe all the cool new items!! Contact me today to reserve your new SU Catalog!!

Sizziz - Totally Awesome Shirt!

Oh My Gosh! Talk about something totally cool. Check out what this Sizzix employee did to her official "sizzix" shirt for the SU convention. It showcases just another really COOL! way to incorporate your scrapping and cardmaking gear into all crafting aspects!!

She did it by ironing fusible webbing onto the fabric first. Then cut it with the Big Shot, then ironed it onto her shirt.

Think of the possibilities that opens up... Quilts, Fabric Table cloths, Fabric napkins, baby clothes/bibs, fabric purses all with SU designs!! WOOOHOOOO!

Baby Boy Card

Check out this adorable Baby Boy card made by fellow stamper P. Militello featuring the Wild About You stamp set. I love it!

Sets: Wild about You, Short and Sweet
C/S: White, Soft Sky
Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
Ink: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, White Grosgrain, 3/16th corner punch

More Sizzix & SU samples!

Stampin’ Up! welcomes Sizzix!

In a partnership move with Sizzix, Stampin' Up! is now carrying the "Big Shot" and exclusive dies designed by Stampin’ Up!

Yes, this is an official Sizzix "Big Shot" BUT it comes in a cool black and features *exclusive* Stampin’ Up! dies AND you can order regular Sizzix dies from me which can earn FREE hostess sets and benefits.

In an incredible move (no doubt meant to rob my children of their college fund) they are offering a matching Stampin’ Up! bag (It's so CUTE!) This adorable ‘party’ spread was made with our exclusive dies. Some amazing person thought of alternate uses for the dies to make masks and party stuff (I will be reduced to CASING it).

Some facts: I have dies from other companies; can I use them with the Big Shot? Yes, you can. The Big Shot is the most versatile die-cutting machine on the market today. Using the multi-purpose platform, you can use dies, embossing plates, and other products from a wide variety of sources.
What materials can I cut with the Big Shot? You can cut over 50 types of material using the Big Shot. A good rule of thumb is that if you can cut the material with your Craft & Rubber scissors, you can cut it with the Big Shot.

Is the Big Shot exclusive to Stampin’ Up!? No, the Big Shot machine is not exclusive to Stampin’ Up! However, the Big Shot produced for Stampin’ Up! features a handle color as well as a beautiful logo that are not available on any other version of the Big Shot. In addition to the hundreds of dies already available through Sizzix, they’ve created dies exclusive to Stampin’ Up! And, as we continue to develop this product line, you’ll see more and more Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies.

Birthday Cards!

Star Card
Set: Hugs & Wishes
C/S: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron
Designer Paper: Cutie Pie
Ink: Whisper White
Accessories: Wide Grosgrain Celery, Clear Embossing powder, Crop-A-Dile, Large Star Punch, Mat Pack, Star Punch


Bird Card
Set: A little birdie told me
C/S: River Rock,Watercolor Paper
Designer Paper: Paper Prints in Soft Sky
Ink: River Rock, Real Red, Soft Sky, Jet Black STAZON
Accessories: 1/2 inch circle, aqua painters, Bold Bright Brads, Glue Dots, Glitter, Dimensionals, Striped grosgrain in red

Just a few cards...

Just sharing a couple cards that were featured recently on the SU Demo Website.