Bye, Bye Baja Breeze

Only 24 hours away to the new catalog! I am closing off the Stampin' Up! year with one the most missed In Colors that everyone is praying makes it into a future Stampin' Up! catalog in the future. Here is a sympathycard I maded that I paired up the Baja Breeze with the Walk in the Paper designer series paper that will no longer be around after tomorrow as well. So last chance, place your order today before time is up. I started with a square I cut that I punched out 1 3/4" circle from the center. Next I corner rounded the corners. I put a piece of whisper white in back of the frame. Next I paper pierced the top left hand corner. Next I stamped the butterfly from the Great Friend stamp set. I cut it out and attached the butterly with two silver brads. The greeting comes from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. The last touch was the Basic Gray tafetta ribbon.

Saying Goodbye to Wagon Full of Fun

Well there is only a few more days left for the Occasions Mini and I hate to say it but Wagon Full of Fun will not be making it. So if you enjoyed this set as much as me do not hesitate to put it on your order list now. Here I started with the Sizzex Circle which I die cut. I then stamped and colored in the cupcake with my Stampin' Write Markers. Next I added some crystal effects and sprinkled some Dazzling Diamonds and set it aside to dry. Next came the tag that I cut the diagonal strips and then punched out the horizontal slot to tie some Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon. Next came the scallop border which I paper pierced. The background I laid down some Candy Lane designer series paper and stamped the greeting from Big Bold Birthday which is also retiring. I need to get some birthday stamps because so many of mine are leaving!

Just Beachy Homemade Gift Tag

I am sorry to say but the Just Beachy set also did not make it in from the Holiday Mini. Also another hint there is no other beach set in the 2009-10 Idea Book and Catalog. So if you want a set for your Summer scrapbook pages and projects don't hesitate to place an order for the set today. First I cut two circles, Whisper White and Green Galore with my Circle Scissors Plus. Next, I stamped the fist and colored them in with my Stampin' Write Markers. Next I laid down of the retired Rainbow Sherbert designer series paper on a piece of Tempting Turquiose. I put a strip of Green Galore in the center of the two, then I all three through the Big Shot with my Top Note die cut. I stamped the greeting from the On Your Birthday stamp set. Lastly, I pulled out my Crop-a-dile and put a pewter jumbo brad in the top and tied a tempting turquoise grosgrain ribbon to attach the tag to the gift bag.

Another Just Beachy Mojo Monday

Here is another Just Beachy Mojo Monday sketch. I just love this great beach set. I think all this gloomy rainy weather in NJ keeps bring out these bright and fun colors! I started with the fish from the set that I stamped in Basic Brown on Watercolor paper. I then colored in the fish with my Stampin' Write Markers, Dusty Durango and Pumpkin Pie and yes, I very old retired In Color Marigold Morning. I actually pulled the scrap piece of card stock out of my pile and saw how well it coordinated with the Razzleberry Lemonade paper that I decided to use it. I ran a piece through with my Sizzex Texturz plates. Next came a strip of Very Vanilla with two Vintage Brads. The last piece was the greeting from the retired All Year Cheer I stamp set with a small strip of the Razzleberry Lemonade for an accent. I just love this fun Father's Day card I made for my dad and my brother! Don't forget Sunday is Dad's day!

Great Friend with Bella Rose designer series paper

Here is a card made with the Great Friend stamp set. I stamped the butterflies from the set in Tangerine Tango. I stamped the image and then cut it out and then attached the butterflies to the card with two gold brads. The background of the card was the Bella Rose designer series paper. I stamped the greeting from the Sincere Salutations stamp set. I punched the greeting out with my Wide Oval punch and the layered on top of the tag image I diecut with the Lots of Tags. The top of the card there was a strip of Tangerine Tango and the bottom of the card came the eyelet border.

Lovin' the Cupcake from the Wagon Full of Fun

Here is the great cupcake from the Wagon Full of Fun stamp set from the Occasions Mini. Only one more month for the new catalog. So that means bye bye to the Wagon Full of Fun stamp set, Candy Lane designer series paper and Pink Piroutette card stock and accessories, all featured in this card. I diecut the circle with the Circles #2 Sizzex and then stamped the image in Basic Brown and colored in the cupcake with my Stampin' Write Markers. Next came another circle die cut with my Big Shot and Circle #2 and a piece of chipboard covere in Pink Pirouette. I punched two holes in the circle with my crop-a-dile and then died some natural hemp to make it look like a button. The scallop border was done on the bottom and then a ribbon was tied on top.

This Week's Color Challenge.

Here is this week's color challenge: Barely Banana, Bordering Blue and Garden Green. I started with the Flower Layers diecut that I then ran through with Textured Plates, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I. Next came the Circle Circus image I colored in the image with my Stampin' Write Markers and punched it out with my Scallop Circle. I attached it to the die cut with Stampin' Dimensionals. Then in the center of the flower I put a button from the Button Latte buttons. Next came two leaves from the Flower Layers with Leaf die cut. I layered the image on top of the Barely Banana card stock. I then stamped the greeting from the Great Friend stamp set. The finishing accessories were gold brads, eyelet border punch and whisper white satin ribbon tied in a knot.

Just Beachy Mojo Monday 90

Here is this week's Mojo Monday sketch using the wonderful Just Beachy set from the Occasions Mini. I pulled out my new In Colors for this card along with the great new designer series paper, Razzleberry Lemonade for the background. The sun and the flip flops were colored in and cut out and attached to the card with dimensionals. The top of the card, I added some paper piercing and a strip of the Dusty Durango. The greeting comes from the Everyday Flexible Phrases. The bottom of the card, I ran a piece of the Durango with my texturized plates and then tied a knot with the Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon. How great is it that you can turn the ribbon over and you have a solid grosgrain ribbon, two ribbons and one. Also as demonstrators we got our copies of the new Idea Book and Catalog already, when you get your copy you have to look very carefully on each page there are some great tips. The best one I have found so far is to spritz the cardstock before you run it through the texturized plates it will give a better impression. I have to say it works, loving the polka dot texurized image at the bottom of this card.

Looks like the Circus is in Town

Here is some popcorn containers I picked up in Michael's. I used yesterday's color challenge inspiration to make dress these containers up and gave them a circus feel. I punched circles with 1" circle punch and attached to the containers. The first container, I used the yesterday's color challenge. The second container, I used the colors: Real Red, Brilliant Blue and YoYo Yellow. I stamped the greeting from the Ovals All and punched it with the Scallop Oval Punch and attached it to the container with Stampin' Dimensionals. Next, I used my crop-a-dile and punched holes in the top of the container. Lastly, I threaded grosgrain ribbon and tied a knot.

Mojo Monday Sketch #88

Here is this week's Mojo Monday's Sketch #88. The designer series paper I choose for this sketch is from the Occasions Mini, Walk in the Park. The circles were made with the Circle Scissors Plus. The butterflies were stamped and cut out from the Great Friend stamp set. I attached the butterflies to the circle with gold staples. The greeting comes from the On Your Birthday stamp set. The finishing touch was the strip of Kiwi Kiss and gold brads.

Engagement Wall Hanging

Here is a wall hanging I made for the Engagement party I went to this weekend. I started with the On Board Book Basics Large that I covered with the Walk in the Park designer series paper. I then stamped the title with my lovely letters alphabet and punched them out with my 1 1/4" square punch that I layered on a piece of Baja Breeze followed by a piece of Whisper White. Next came the Pretties that I adhered to the page with large glue dots. The next thing came the eyelet border. The top of the wall hanging, I punched two holes with my crop-a-dile and then threaded the Whisper White Organza Ribbon and tied a bow to the wall hanging.

Mojo Monday Sketch #87

Here is this Monday's Mojo Monday Sketch. The greeting comes from the On Your Birthday stamp set. I then stamped two of the flowers from the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. I cut them out and attached them to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. I layered the large flower on top of a circle I cut with my Circle Scissor Plus and then on top of a the diecut Sizzex Scallop Circle #2. The background of the card, I added the Walk in the Park designer series paper and then a scallop border, followed lastly with baja breeze card stock ran through with Texturz Plates with the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I. The last touch was the White Organza ribbon and 3 jumbo brads.

Another Engagement Card

Here is another card, I made for the engagement party, since my mom is also invited, I neede to make a second card for her. I started with the pink pirouette patterns desinger series paper for the background. I cut the whole with my Coluzzle cutting system. Next came the heart from the Wagon Full of Fun. I colored it in with my ink refill and my blender bens and cut it out and attached it to the card with dimensionals. I stamped the word Love from the Fundamental Phrases stap set. Next came the scallop edge. The extra piece of card stock that comes off when you make the scallop edge I added to the card as an embellishment. The last touch was the white tafetta bow and three half back pearls.

Mojo Monday Sketch 86

Here is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch #86. I decided to use the Summer Love Rub-ons for this week's card. I needed an engagement card for my cousins and how easy was this card with the sketch. I just love the love birds fro an engagement card. The background paper was the Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper. The finishing touch was the jumbo silver brads and the scallop edge punch. The card size is 5 1/2 x 6 1/2, not your average size, but the rub-ons going across needed a little more room.

Homemade Card from Colleen

Here is my inspiration for this month's workshop card. I loved how Colleen made this a pocket card just by folding the Baja Breeze card stock a little bit in the front and tieing the wide grosgain ribbon around it. The background of the card comes from the Walk in the Park designer series paper. I loved how she did the scallop edge on the top of the insert of the card. Lastly, she stamped the for you and the frame and the butterfly from the Great Friend stamp set and cut both out. The finishing touch was the pearl in the center of the butterfly. Thank you Colleen for the card and the inspiration.

Simple First Communion Card

Here is a simple first communion card I made. It starts with the background of the card coming from the Walk in the Park designer series paper. The cross I stamped from the Special Blessings stamp set and cut it out and attached it to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. The finishing touch was the Baja Breeze button with the linen thread.

May Open Workshop

May's open workshop will be held on two dates:

Tuesday, May 19th 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27th 7 p.m.

We will be making three projects: 2 cards and 12x12 page double scrapbook layout. We will be working with the Big Shot dies: Clear Circle, Naturally Serif and Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms as well as the Eyelet border, Scallop Edge and Boho Blossoms punches.

Workshop Fee: $15

Bring a friend that is new to stamping and me and you and your friend will pay half price for the class fee! So you and your friend will only have to pay $7.50 for the class. Place a 50$ order or more and your class fee is waived.

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.

Featuring stamp sets (in order as they appear on this entry): Always, Cheap Talk, On Your Birthday, Eastern Blooms and Great Friend

Color Challenge

Here is this week's color challenge. It is Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke and Basic Grey. The border of the page I used the Walk in the Park designer series paper in the Occasions mini. The next border as well as the flower petals comes from the Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper. The flower petals were made with my Wide Oval punch. The stem I cut out with my Cutter Kit. The flower petal I die cut with my Flower Layers with Leaf Sizze. I also diecut the center of the flower with a piece of white paper applied to a piece of chipboard. I used the Circles Sizzex die cut for that. The greeting comes from the Good Friend stamp set. The butterflies come from the flight of the butterfly stamp set. The finishing touch was the 3 white jumbo brads.

Make sure to check out the following links for more ideas using the color combos of the week from our color girls: Colleen, Debbie, Lorraine, Kelly, Traci and Tracy.

My Swaps for Spring Fling

Here are two swaps I made for Spring Fling. The first one uses the Great Friend stamp set. I paired it up with the Bella Rose designer series paper. I cut the circle with my Circle Big Shot die cut. I then stamped the frame image. I attached the butterfly to the card with my gold brads. The eyelet border and the Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla satin ribbon finishes the card off.

The next card I used the hostess set, A little somethin'. I die cut the large heart with my Hearts Sizzlets. I then stamped the word friend from the set. I then punched out the Trio flower and put a brad through the center. I then punched a small heart with my Heart to Heart punch. I attached both punches with Stampin' Dimensionals. I then made the scallop border. The extra piece of card stock that come off when you punch the border, I added to the bottom of the card for an extra embellishment. The background of the card comes also from the Bella Rose designer series paper.

Some of the WOW projects at Spring Fling

I am always so amazed by the talent that is in our group. Here are just some of the WOW projects that caught my eye at Spring Fling on Saturday. I could have a couple days of posts but I figued I would just limit it to just a handful of them. Enjoy! We have another event coming up in the Fall. Email me today if you want me to keep you posted of the date so you can attend the event with me. The first one uses the Birthday pop up die to make a 3D bunny that was made by my friend Kelly Mahoney.

The next project is two little dresser drawer made with the Matchbox die cut in our Occasions Mini. How precious are these! These were also made my Kelly.








The next one I am not sure who brought it in, but how great is this step card made with the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.















I am so loving this cute little tote. How great is it!

The last project that I am going to post is the centerpieces made by our very own leader, Tina Rosenkrans. How cute is this jar with bird seeds. It has a little chipboard birdie on top. Too cute. I apologize for not posting more beautiful projects, but a girl has to stop some somewhere or I will be here all night.