The 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalogs are here!

Hello friend!

There is so much to show you, and not much time.   Most importantly, the new catalogs are here! If you pre-ordered or qualified for a catalog, come and get 'em!  (and if you didn't, contact me to see how you can get your hands on one of these beautiful books!)

Next, I have tons to show you from my Hostess Appreciation Brunch!  We have a great time, and I have swaps, prizes, etc. to show.  You'll see those in the next couple of days, so stop back often.




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Crumb Cake!

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Today is our final new regular-line color....  Crumb Cake!  (are they hungry at Stampin' Up when they come up with these names?)  The card stock has been in our line for a while--you knew it as our Kraft card stock.  Since it is now a regular-line color, it will also be available in inks, marker, and accessories! 

This one, of course, was for my husband for Father's Day.  So nice to be able to stamp in Crumb Cake to match the card stock!

I don't think this really shows the details.  I used the Crumb Cake ink with Blender Pens to color the roses, and then Whisper White and So Saffron on the smaller blossoms.  It is stamped on Very Vanilla, so the white pops nicely--in person, but not in the photo.  Add some sponging and tearing and here you go!

Happy Father's Day!

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Crazy for Cajun Craze!

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Today's "color of the day" is Cajun Craze... which I must admit I wasn't sure I liked at first.  Now, I'm a fan.   Let me know what you think:

I've got two photos of this one because when the card was open, you couldn't see the heart on the inside, but when the card was closed flat on the table, I kept getting a shadow.... 

Strangely enough, this one turned out to be one of my favorites of this entire week.  It is difficult to see the ribbon in the photo.  I just tied black grosgrain across the black card stock and tied a knot.

Both of these cards had to be simple, because when I sat down in the Stamp Cave this morning I only gave myself 25 minutes to stamp.  This afternoon Natalie's friends are coming over for a birthday party, and there are lots of things to prepare.

Have a great Saturday, and be ready for our final "new" regular-line color tomorrow:  Crumb Cake.  This is "the card stock formerly known as Kraft".  I used the Kraft all the time, and now we have inks, marker, and accessories to go with it.  Thank you Stampin' Up!

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Fabulous Friday aka Cherry Cobbler Day!

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The news is good!  My 2010/2011 IDEA BOOKS HAVE SHIPPED!  Have you reserved your book yet?  Don't delay, the $5 special is good only until June 30.  Of course, all hostesses and club members always get their book for free from me.

Now for today's samples, which are in today's featured, new regular-line color, Cherry Cobbler.  I must admit that this color was one I wasn't really excited about.  I wondered if we really needed "another" red....

Then I played with it and the answer is YES!  I love this color--it is so rich and, well just plain yummy.   Tell me what you think:

The color in this photo isn't quite right--as if the flash washed out that beautiful red (and some of the other colors, as well)  I CASE'd this idea for the flipping the party hats to make a banner from the new Idea Book.

Stamps:  Party Hearty

Inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Elegant Eggplant

Card Stocks:  Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Whisper White

Accessories:  Scissors, Stampin Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick

 Stamps:  Totally Tool

Inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Card stocks:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Whisper White, Going Gray

Accessories:  Ticket Corner Punch, Black Gingham ribbon (retiring), Craft & Paper Scissors, Stampin' Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick

 This one is a secret, because it is a Father's Day card for my dad.  Shhhhh... don't tell!  I've decided that one of the colors I will most miss after the Color Renovation really isn't much of a color at all--Going Gray.  Especially when you pair it with Cherry Cobbler, because these look like Ohio State colors.  Guess I won't be selling off my Going Gray stash after all!  I CASE'd using the measuring tape for the d's on this from another demonstrator.  I just wish I could remember where I saw it, and could give her credit.  Isn't this a fun idea?

Tomorrow's color is Cajun Craze.  Talk to you then!

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Marina Mist Thursday!

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This was a great vacation day.  I took Natalie to Bible School, and then went to Green Valley Growers for their 60% off sale.  Love it!  I bought a ton of plants--but only got half of them planted.  I also started a new wallhanging for our dining room (with the Big Shot, of course) and made these cards for you. 

 Stamps:  Because I Care (new level 1 Hostess set coming in the new catalog!)

Ink:  Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive

Card stock:  Whisper White, Marina Mist, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, AquaPainter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamps: Just Because I Care

Inks:  Marina Mist Early Espresso

Card stocks:  Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Garden Green

Accessories:  Scissors & Stampin' Dimensionals

Talk to you tomorrow!

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Daffodil Delight Wednesday!

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Today I'm featuring our new regular-line color, Daffodil Delight.  My first card is rather special, because today is Natalie's birthday, and I made this card for her:

Stamps:  Party Hearty
Inks:  Early Espresso
Card stocks:  Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Whisper White, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo
Accessories:   Big Shot, Flower Clear Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Melon Mambo ribbon, Scallop Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

(Want to learn how to make this cool scallop border?  This is one of the techniques you'll learn at my Video Class on July 7!)

Here's some more Daffodil Delight, in a card I made for a friend:

Stamps:  Friends 24/7, All Holidays

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist
Card stocks:  Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, and Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Half Pearl, Multipurpose Liquid Glue


These new colors will be available July 1, in the 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog.  Contact me to reserve your copy  here.


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A Totally Terrific Tuesday!

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What a great day I'm having!  This morning I spent quiet time in the Stamp Cave watching Pride & Prejudice (never as good as the book, but it will do!) while I worked on a few projects.

Then my UPS man arrived with a very special delivery....  My 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog!  This year Stampin' Up tried something new.  During the month of June, when a demonstrator placed her first demonstrator order, she received her Idea Book for free (and earlier than usual).  Of course it takes longer to ship items to Ohio, so I feel as if I've been waiting forever for it to arrive, but I'm ok now!



Here's what the cover looks like up close.  These are "my" colors this year! Not that past years have not been beautiful, but I LOVE this color combination.

Have you pre-ordered your catalog?  Remember, you can have it for FREE if you join a club, book a party, or purchase at least $75 in product this month!  Don't delay, cause YOUR book will arrive by the end of the month!

This book is wonderful, from cover to cover.  I think Stampin' Up has done a fantastic job of giving us new (and affordable) stamp sets and wonderful new accessories.  And the colors?  Yummy!  Today I decided to feature the new color Early Espresso (that fabulous dark brown) in the cards I made for you. 

This is just a simple 3 x 3 inch card with the stamp set, Friends 24-7.

Another Tropical Party card... I just can't seem to leave it alone!

And this one is made with a new Hostess set that Stampin' Up gave us (again for free--love being a demonstrator!) called Because I Care.  This set is gorgeous, and is a Level 1 in the new book.

I'm not sure what I can do to fix it, but my Baja Breeze didn't photograph well.  It seemed to come out in several different shades, but you still get the idea.

 Have a great Tuesday, and I'll be back tomorrow!

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Lots of "good stuff"!

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If you could see me now, you'd see a big smile on my face...  I'm on vacation!  Last week I told my boss I needed a "mental health" week.  We are not going anywhere, or doing anything big, but I don't have to go to the office.  What a good feeling!

To celebrate, I'm going to post new items every day this week.  I won't be able to show you everything, cause I'm working on "good stuff" for the brunch, but be prepared for me to post more than I have in quite a while.

Speaking of the brunch, I'm posting my invitation, now that everyone has received their originals:

Yes, I'm going with a luau theme this year!  Aloha!

Next up, graduation samples.  My nephew Jake's grad party was Saturday, and I really struggled with his card.  I know the card itself probably didn't mean all that much to him, but I wanted it to be just right.  I actually started and stopped and tore this apart several times before ending up with this simple design:

And the final touch was using the arrow punch on the envelope, so the orange showed through:



Natalie made these cards for her teachers:Natalie made these cards for her teachers.
She personalized them on the top layer (Mr. Hess's is a math teacher, hence the minus sign, etc.)  She did these with a little help from me, and did a great job!

Ok, we've covered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so here's a card for today, once again using the Tropical Party set from the Summer Mini Catalog:

These palm trees are wonderful for a brayered scene.

That catches us up, so I'll be back tomorrow!
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Here are the Retiring Accessories & Supplies!

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I'm cleaning this afternoon in the Stamp Cave... it really needed some TLC. As I go, I'm sorting items for the Hostess Appreciation Brunch (June 26, be there or be square) and a retirement sale, and it also occurred to me that I need to provide you a link for checking the Retiring Accessories and Supplies.   When you click on the title, it will take you to shop all things SU.  You can either place your order on line, or contact me to order for you.  All I ask is that you don't delay, these items will be disappearing soon!

Hopefully, once I've made a dent in the mess I can also do some stamping, and I can post it here.

See you later!

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Last Chance List!

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It is June 1, so that means that Stampin' Up has released the Last Chance List for stamp sets in the 2009/2010 Idea Book!   The link above will show you the sets that are retiring, and June 30 is your last chance for these favorites.  Contact me to place the order before this last chance if over!

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