Yes, I know I have Glitter on My Face.......

Same template little bit different

2008-05-09T19:55:00.001-05:00

I used a layout template design from one of my Stampin Success Magazines for these two cards. (The Stampin Success magazine is a monthly publication sent via the mail to all Active Demonstrators - it showcases various things to help us in our business endeavors with SU and is FABULOUS - contact me to hear about the AWESOME opportunity that Stampin UP! is offering for becoming a demonstrator RIGHT NOW!!!).....

Both of the cards use now retired Sale A Bration sets (and rubons) but can EASILY be adapted with any of our Stamp Sets and accessories! Love the color scheme... do you? That was all due to Stampin Success too, because I never would have put those colors together myself LOL!

Stamps: Friendship Blooms, So Many Scallops

Cardstock/Ink: Green Galore, Only Orange, Whisper White, Pink Passion

Accessories: Pumpkin Ribbon, Rubons (Love and Friendship), Buttons - bold brights

SPECIAL NOTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-09T15:00:00.002-05:00

I am moving......... yup, I got it done (well still working on the personalization of the new website) - I've moved on up.... to the east side.... Finally got a bigger piece of that pie.....

You will now find me at the following web address -

http://www.mamastamper.com/

Please go to the site and sign up for the Blog Feed there if you want to continue to get convienent email updates when a new project is posted! Also please update your Favorites in your browser list too.

I will not be cancelling the Blogger blog that you are currently viewing, but I will no longer be posting here!!!!!

Thanks so much everyone as you "grow" along with me!

PS: Happy Early Mothers Day!

Moving on Up...

2008-05-09T11:10:00.002-05:00

Well I'm trying my best.. I'm trying to move to my own domain name with this blog so I can offer more features (including a better way to show you guys projects by having a gallery so you don't have to search through posts to find great projects but can rather find them in the gallery section) and such. I'm doing the same for my Photography blog too.

Please be patient with me while I attempt this "move" - I'll update on here once the move has been complete and what the new place on the world wide web that you can find me and my glittery face!!!!!!

Thanks in advance for your patience while I work through this HUGE change for me!

Another True Friend card...

2008-05-08T19:45:00.003-05:00

I really enjoy using this stamp set and just love to use the big flower in this set.

I created this card for a card class that was held a bit ago. It uses a button in the center of the flower popped up with a Stampin Dimensional too and I love the sentiment on the round tab punch piece!

Stamps: True Friend, Canvas Background

Cardstock/Ink: Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Gable Green, Glossy White

Accessories: Button - Soft Subtles, Round Tab Punch

A True Friend.....

2008-05-05T17:40:00.002-05:00

This card was a project at my All Occasion Card Fest. We used the True Friend stamp set with markers to color the flower in the two colors, and then we used the new Bead Duo Green set and the Tombow multipurpose adhesive to apply a splash of "umpf" into the center of the flower. However I forgot to add the beads on this particular card before taking the photo because I'd already mailed off my other card that I put the beads on LOL oopsy! A quick and easy card that still looks fab and is sure to put a smile on the recipients face!!!

Stamps: True Friend, Canvas

Cardstock/Ink: Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Bead Duo (for center of flower - well just imagine it there LOL)

Little Ladybug....

2008-05-02T16:39:00.001-05:00

This was a project made at a recent Card Fest - the All Occasions cardfest held last month. This little Ladybug was made using various punches and I drew the antennae using the writing tip of my Stampin Write Marker. Isn't she cute!

Supplies:

Stamps: Curvy verses

Cardstock & Ink: Real Red, Basic Black, Brocade Blue

Accessories: Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Crop A Dile, Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Celebrate National Scrapbook Month with THESE Great offers!!!!

2008-05-02T16:24:00.001-05:00

Get On Board with Chipboard!

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

Spend $35 on Stampin' Up! products and get 25 percent off any On Board items from the Spring-Summer Collection.

Cutting Combo Pack Special Offer

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

During the month of May, buy a Cutting Mat and get a Hobby Blade for FREE!

Hodgepodge Recruiting Promotion

Dates: May 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details: For the month of May, Join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get 20 percent off the Starter Kit, PLUS a free tin of Hodgepodge Hardware (a $27.95 value).

And don't forget to check my calendar @ www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net so you can view and register for upcoming classes! I've got limited space available already in several classes so register and pay SOON to ensure your spot!!!!

Tart & Tangy Mini Notes & Tote!!!

2008-04-24T22:52:00.003-05:00

Hi All!!!

I wanted to give you a sneaky peaky of my upcoming class - Tart & Tangy Mini Notes & Tote (May 9, 2008) ---- Check my website for more details - http://www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net/

We'll be creating this little tote plus 8 Notecards (3x3) with coordinating envelopes!!!! All registrants will also receive a printout of step by step instructions to recreate these fabulous projects at home!!!!

You won't want to miss this ... be sure to contact me today to reserve your spot....Limited to the first 6 PAID Stampers!!!!

Also be sure to check out the rest of the events all the way into August so far...I've already got ladies registering so seats ARE limited!!! All classes limited to the first 6 PAID Stampers!!!!!!

New Classes Posted!!!

2008-04-23T21:53:00.002-05:00

Hi all -

Of course I'm having computer issues again. Fortunately I had the chance to back things up to my external harddrive before losing it. It's a good thing because tech support had me do a complete wipe on the laptop (setting it back to factory settings as if it were brand new)!!! So needless to say, in the midst of everything else happening I haven't had a chance to transfer all my blog photos back so I can post all the great projects I have waiting!!!

However, I did take time to get my Summer Calendar schedule posted. Please check out the website www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net and click EVENTS and check out all the events between now and August!!!!!

Hope to see you at a Stampin Class soon!!!

More Asian Flair

2008-04-13T20:48:00.001-05:00

This card is yet another fabulous "asian" inspired card made using the Embrace Life stamp set. I'm pretty sure this is now my favorite stamp set (at least for a little bit right?!). So this card was made using some hodgepodge hardware too! See that silver thing with some red in it on the ribbon? That happens to be a ribbon slide from the Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver kit that can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalog (page 7). I colored in the inside of the slide using Crystal Effects and a drop of Rose Red Reinker mixed together. I used the tip of a toothpick to get it in there without making a huge mess. Isn't it so cool!

I also colored on the edge of the White Grosgrain Ribbon using my Rose Red Stampin Write Marker (brush tip side) to give it a little extra "dimension".

Stamps: Embrace Life

Cardstock & Ink: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Shimmery White

Accessories: White Grosgrain Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware Kit (Styled Silver), Stampin Write Marker (Rose Red), Dimensionals, Blender Pen

Asian Inspiration....

2008-04-09T16:03:00.001-05:00

I love cards with asian flair to them. So it's no wonder that I love the Embrace life stamp set for it's bamboo style stamp. I made this fabulous card using the chocolate satin ribbon that was sold for a limited time in the Holiday 2007 Mini Catalog, but never fear, even though this is no longer available this way you can still get your hands on this fabulous ribbon by purchasing the Ribbon Originals Theater Ribbon set. This has to be my all time favorite ribbon that is for SURE!!!!

The Embrace Life stamp set has become one of my most favorite sets here lately and I guess I am going to have to buy my very own (currently I am borrowing my moms) because I can't imagine life without this! Be on the lookout for more great cards using this fabulous set!!!

Stamps: Embrace Life, Much Appreciated

Cardstock/Ink: Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Theater Ribbon Originals

Simple Solution Card with the 5 Petal Punch

2008-04-02T22:06:00.000-05:00

This is such a quick and easy card to throw together. We recently made this card at the Sale A Bration Stamp A Stack class a few weeks ago. I love this card because there is minimal work involved but it looks great. Easy even for a brand new stamper!

Stamps: the sample shown does not use one on the outside, but we did utilize the Lots of Thoughts stamp set for this card in class

Cardstock & Ink: Mellow Moss, So Saffron, Bliss Blue

Accessories: 5 Petal Flower Punch, Silver Mini Brad, Prints Designer Paper

Happy Anniversary Honey....

2008-04-01T20:50:00.004-05:00

Well today is my wedding anniversary. Chad and I've been happily married for 8 years...... no foolin here.....

I wanted to share the card I made for Chad -as well as the beautiful tulips that Chad brought home for me. He also took me to dinner at a Japanese resteraunt he's been wanting to try. I bought him a Homebrewing book he's been wanting as well as an MMA magazine and a stirring stick thing for making homebrewed beer. He was very excited.

Stamps: True Friend, Hugs and Wishes

Cardstock and Ink: Glossy White, Real Red, Basic Black, Versamark

Accessories: Black Embossing powder, Black and Red Gingham Ribbon, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge

My Ribbon Keepers

2008-03-31T18:18:00.003-05:00

Well I know I discussed it a bit back about how I "altered" my Stampin UP! Ribbon keepers. While I love my DIY Ribbon Pull EZE bag for all my loose ribbons, I just can't get anything better than my Stampin UP! Ribbon Keepers for my spools of ribbon. But I did a little improvement one day when I was wanting to "play" with a brand new Crop A Dile!!! So I whipped out some retired jumbo eyelets I had laying around (if you don't have any of these hearts or flowers that were retired a year or two ago you could use the new Jumbo Circle Eyelets from Stampin UP!) and then proceded to punch a row of holes in the front panel using my Crop A Dile tool and then setting the jumbo eyelets. Now I am able to thread the ribbon through the eyelet hole and it keeps the spools from unwinding at will (especially during transport) plus it keeps them from "jumping" into their buddies spool (do you have that problem when unrolling ribbon??!!! you won't once you do THIS to your ribbon keepers!!!)............ So what do you think???

So Exciting!

2008-03-24T14:29:00.002-05:00

It's official....

You see with Stampin UP! once you reach Senior Supervisor status you are allowed to submit a group name to Stampin UP! for approval. I've been thinking on this for over a year and a half LOL!

I've finally chosen a name that I think is PERFECT for my lovely family of stampers and it was approved just this past week!

So I'd like to OFFICIALLY introduce my Stampin UP! Group name as............................ (insert drumroll here).......................................

INK - STATIC

And if you know me, you know just how ecstatic I get when I receive a new box of Rubber and Ink!

If you have ever thought about joining the Stampin UP! family I'd be happy to help you with any questions on being a Stampin UP! demonstrator!

Faux Silk Thank You

2008-03-23T14:46:00.000-05:00

This lovely card was done using the "faux silk" technique! I just love the look of this card. The photo does not do it justice that is for sure! If you want to see this technique in person be sure to contact me to book a workshop and I can show this technique to you and your friends! It really is oh faux fun!
Stamps:
Spring Solitude
Cardstock & Ink:
Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss
Accessories:
Keytag Punch, Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Stick
Other:
White Tissue Paper

Mark the Date...

2008-03-20T20:37:00.003-05:00

I love this Chipboard Coaster Calendar. Isn't this cute...and it can be freestanding and sure does make an awesome gift for a friend or loved one!!!!

Stamps:

Mark the Date, True Friend, Short Order Numbers

Cardstock & Ink:

Really Rust, Old Olive, Whisper White, Old Olive Stampin Write Marker

Accessories:

Binder Rings (Office Supply store), Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper, Glue Sticks (the BEST for applying designer paper to the chipboard coasters), Chipboard coasters (similar to those found at resteraunts)

I had planned to use the stamp set called Full Calendar to make this sample for my class. But at the time it had been temporarily unavailable due to a glitch with one of the stamps fonts. It's all worked out now though and it's DEFINATELY on my list of need to buy!

SUPER SPECIAL!!!!

2008-03-17T12:13:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to meet my goal and one of those ends TODAY with Stampin UP! another ends at the end of the month!! I'd love you crafters help!!! Every order gets a FREE GIFT!!! But read on for GREAT EXTRA special offers!!!!!!

STAMPIN UP SUPER SPECIAL SALE!!! TODAY ONLY - until 4pm ONLY (I must pick up cash for payment so I can deposit and submit order by 7pm tonight) FREE Shipping on orders of $50 or more and a FREE Sale-A Bration Stamp set of YOUR CHOICE!!!!! (5 to choose from or a set of rubons to choose from) CALL TODAY and I'll come pick up your payment!!!!! (cash or local bank ONLY please - I'll hav eto go cash the checks for cash today)....

Until March 27th - FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders of $25 or more!!!!!! You can view the catalog online at www.stampinup.net or by calling me and I can help you by meeting to view a catalog or helping you know what products you need!!!!_________________

Acetate Treat Box!

2008-03-16T07:00:00.001-05:00

This darling little treat box was made using a piece of acetate (essentially a transparency sheet) cut and scored and then I made a lid for both the bottom and the top out of cardstock. What a great way to provide a small gift for a wedding reception, baby shower, coworker or just whenever a candy treat is called for! I'd love to show you and your friends how to make this!!! Call me today to schedule a workshop and we can make this fabulous little project at your party!

It's like Clockwork...no really it is!

2008-03-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

I may not always be the most amazingly creative person on the block... but even I could turn this.....Into THIS!!!!

This is one of my fave things that hangs in my Craft room. I made this clock using Stampin UP! designer Series paper! AMAZING huh!

I used Polka Dots & Paisly printed paper, Rose Red Cardstock, Always Artichoke Cardstock, and Just Delightful Simply Scrappin Kit (now retired) to create this work of heart for my craft room. Oh and I did give it a quick coat of Modge Podge so it wouldn't show *ahem* dust wear LOL! I'm a stamper, not a housecleaner!

Sale-A-Bration is Slipping Away!!!

2008-03-14T18:08:00.004-05:00

Don't let it pass YOU by! Sunday is the FINAL date that I will be able to accept orders for the Sale-A-Bration promotion! Remember for every $50 you order (before tax & shipping) you get to pick a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set or the fabulous Love & Happiness Rub-Ons set!

Get em while their hot ladies.... these items are LIMITED edition and are ONLY available until Sunday the 16th of March as I must put in ALL orders on Monday!!!!

*Due to the ordering deadline I will not be able to process any credit cards for Sale-A-Bration orders now - Cash and Local Checks only!*

Happy BIRTH-day Jackson

2008-03-14T16:28:00.002-05:00

A friend and dear customer of mine recently had a wee one..... obviously his name is Jackson. I wanted to give the little guy something "different" as a gift and something that mom would find useful as well. This is what I came up with! Rubber stamping......it's not just for cards anymore.....

First I made this 12x12 Scrapbook page for Mom to use with some sweet photos of Jackson! I used Bashful Blue cardstock along with Old Olive and Whisper White, same with the inks, I used Bashful Blue and Old Olive. I also used Cutie Pie Designer Series Paper, Scallop Punch, Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Blue), Tag Punch and Circle Punch. The name was stamped with the now retired Headline Alphabet...while this set is retired Stampin UP! still has some fabulous large alphabet stamps that are PERFECT for Scrapbooking!!!!

And then there is this..... a sweet little baby blanket that NOONE can mistake for their own, except sweet little Jackson! For this blanket I just purchased a regular waffle weave swaddling blanket (such as from Gerber etc) and then I used Headline Alphabet with acrylic paint. I also used Wild About You stamp set for the little elephant. Always wash your fabric first and do NOT use fabric softener for that first wash. Stamp using Acrylic paint, fabric paint or Craft Ink - allow to dry then wash inside out with cold water and low heat!

Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I hope that Jackson is enjoying his blankie!

2008-03-10T19:50:00.005-05:00

This fab project was made using a metal DVD case! Isn't that clever?!

I trimmed down a Jr. Legal notepad to fit inside and then covered the inside front cover and the front of the case using Stampin UP! Designer Series papers!

Stamps:

Short Order Alphabet

Cardstock/Ink:

Cool Carribean, Old Olive, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper (retired)

Accessories:

Scallop punch, Daisy Punch (retired)

See that?

2008-03-07T02:15:00.003-06:00

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So Many Scallops....

2008-03-06T01:23:00.000-06:00

So little time........ I love this new stamp set that Stampin UP! has out for a limited time!!! We only have 10 days left to snag this great stamp set! So Many Scallops is one of 5 exclusive, limited edition stamps being released for Sale-A-Bration 2008. You can choose this, or any of the other 4 stamps sets, or even an exclusive package of Rub-Ons for FREE with every $50 in retail merchandise ordered!!!! Choose So Many Scallops and pair it with our Scallop Circle punch (my FAVE!!) for quick and easy cards! This set includes a flower with "so sweet of you" printed inside the middle, the Happy Birthday seen below, a fabulous baby theme stamp and even a winter holiday stamp!!!!! You can't beat this AWESOME stamp set!!!! Beat the rush, contact me by March 15th to place YOUR Sale A Bration order!!!!

Stamps:
Canvas Background, So Many Scallops
Cardstock & Ink:
Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories/Tools:
Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle punch, Red striped ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Birdie talk...

2008-03-05T01:57:00.001-06:00

A little birdie once told me....that Stampin UP! is THE BEST!
I love all that Stampin UP! does for me as a demonstrator between the fabulous Customer Service center, the fabulous products (of course), the ability to stay home with my kids yet still feel like I "contribute" to the finances, but most of all, for providing me with the opportunity to share my passion of the craft with others. Of course not to mention it's really the best form of therapy in my book. No matter how horrible of a day I might have had, I can go into my Stampin Space, close the door, pound some rubber on some ink and somehow magically I can forget all the days worries.

If you've ever though of becoming a Stampin UP! demonstrator, wether to pay the bills, stash some Christmas cash, or just to purchase your product at a discount - NOW - is the time to join the family! Until March 17th Stampin UP! is offering their Starter Kit at a 20% discount! This is the first time in my 5 years I've ever seen this kind of special!!! PLUS you get to choose ANY stamp set from the current Idea Book Collection OR Occasions Mini catalog FREE!!!!!!!!!! Yup, even those $47 ones!!! Oh and get this..... to sweeten the pot even more..... you have the opportunity to earn even MORE free stamp sets as part of the awesome Stampin Start rewards program! Don't forget, the kit is customizable, great for those that "have everything" so don't delay... call me (or the little birdie) today and lets get you going!

In the meantime, a special thank you to all of you who help me continue in my
passion for sharing stamping with you and for keeping the "dream alive"!

Stamps:

A Little Birdie Told Me, Sweet Shapes

Cardstock & Inks:

So Saffron, Ballet Blue, Cameo Coral, Watercolor Paper

Accessories/Tools:

Silver Cording (retired), Dimensionals, Aquapainter

All tied up?

2008-03-04T02:29:00.001-06:00

Are your ribbon bits getting you in knots? Check out a great way to put Mr. Crop A Dile to work! Now for all my ribbon that is still on the spool, I store these in my lovely Stampin UP! Ribbon Keepers (LOVE those things...I also did a customization on those using my CAD though..I'll have to share pictures of that soon), but when I get these "bits" leftover they just end up a jumbled mess and then I don't use them as it's too frustrating to "unweave em" LOL!

Yup, that's a little travel bag snagged from Wal-Mart for just a mere $4.00 (it came with small bottles and a spongey for traveling which I happened to need at the time anyhow for a trip I was taking) and I just went hog crazy punching holes all over using the CAD.

Then you put all the ribbon bits inside and pull one end through a hole and leave the rest to lay. VOILA - a do it yourself Ribbon Pull EZ bag!!!!!

Butterflies in the Breeze...

2008-03-03T16:36:00.002-06:00

I love spring... I mean I really LOVE spring. The green coming back to the trees, the flowers that pop out overnight, the birds flitting about chirping and chatting with friends.......

Spring is my favorite time of year. Summer, now I hate summer...the mosquitos, the heat, the dreaded days of yardwork, but I'll take as much of Spring as I can get.

I've been wanting to create some fun "spring" colored cards and so I came up with this cutie. This was a card made at my Sweet On You valentine class, but can easily be used any time of year to tell that special someone that you "love em" by just changing the tag element!

Stamps: Mark the Date (small heart), Happy Heart Day

Cardstock & Ink: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: Small Tag Punch, Tag Corner Punch, Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbion, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Hodgepodge Hardware kit (Pewter - brad)

The Winner Is....

2008-03-03T08:46:00.003-06:00

And the winner of the blog candy giveaway is.........

JENMARIE

Her favorite Sell A Bration set is - Merci

Her favorite technique is using the slit punch to make scallop strips for her cards

Please email me with your address so I can send out your package!!!!!!

What day is it?

2008-02-27T05:00:00.001-06:00

Let me look at my calendar...

This little handily dandily thing was made as part of my Holiday Giftables Class. It was a fun class where we created some great inexpensive and easily recreatable Gifts!!!!!

Cardstock:

Blue Bayou

Accessories:

Fall Flowers Designer Series Paper, Double Rectangle Punch, Moss Gingham Ribbon

Other:

Acrylic desktop freestanding frame

Did someone say CANDY???

2008-02-25T05:00:00.005-06:00

Holy CANOLY!!!! Did you hear that? What? Someone said BLOG CANDY!!!

HEY OHHHhHH!!!!

Okay.... so... I've got a sweet little something to send to one very special blog reader.... yea yea..I know you are ALL special to me.....

So leave a comment and tell me - What is YOUR favorite technique using Stampin UP! supplies? and What is your FAVORITE Sale A Bration FREE item from the 2008 Sale A Bration Catalog?

(hint - click the 2008 SAB Catalog phrase to open the PDF file for the Catalog)!!!

Be sure to save that SAB Catalog to your computer or call me for your very own hard copy and to place your qualifying order TODAY!!!! The days are running out!!!

I'll draw and pick a BIG winner on Friday!!!!! Be looking for that!!!!

Rub On my friend....

2008-02-25T05:00:00.004-06:00

WOW, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these Stampin UP! Rub ons. Such great quality and SOOOO easy to apply!!!! I've had some "other" rubons before and never have I experienced quality like these.... Not that I'm shocked....I've been thrilled with every purchase from Stampin UP! since finding this company 5 years ago! I think you will be pleased too... and guess what... the best part is... these Rub Ons and Stamp set for this card were TOTALLY FREE!!!!

I created this class at a recent Hostess Club meeting to showcase these awesome Rubons to the girls. They all LOVED them!

Stamps:

Friendship Blooms

Cardstock & Ink:

Whisper White Craft, So Saffron, Mellow Moss, Brocade Blue

Accessories:

Mellow Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, Rubons - Love & Happiness, Dimensionals

Be My Valentine...

2008-02-24T06:00:00.001-06:00

This was the Valentine I made for my hubby..... yea, it used a retired set, but I did use some brand new RUBONS that I got for FREE from Stampin UP! Get your own RUBONS FREE by placing a Sale A Bration order with me by March 15th and choose the rubons package or one of 5 different stamp set for FREE FREE FREE!!!!

Stamps:

Sweet on You

Cardstock & Ink:

Taken with Teal, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Pretty In Pink

Accessories

Designer Paper (Loves me), Circle Punches, Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Rub Ons (Love & Happiness)

Wanna come?

2008-02-23T23:52:00.003-06:00

Join me at an upcoming Stampin Class and receive THIS special offer....

Register and pay for any upcoming class by February 29th and Register a friend at HALF PRICE!!!!

*Friend registration must be paid in advance and be for same class
*Offer only valid for registrations and payments received by February 29th for Classes Scheduled in April 2008
*Offer may only be used on a total of 2 classes

Sale -A-Brate Good times....

2008-02-23T23:11:00.002-06:00

Come on'!!!!

We've got just over 3 weeks left to take advantage of SALE A BRATION!!!!! This an annual FREE STAMP SALE!!!! Until March 15th you can pick any one of 5 featured Stamp Sets for FREE or you can even choose a special package of Rub-On for every $50 in retail orders placed!!!! Spoil yourself ... go ahead...it's okay!!!!

Here is a great birthday card I created using the Birthday Whimsy Sale A Bration set! This was a project I showed at a recent Hostess Club meeting. If you would like information or would like to join a Hostess Club please contact me SOON....... there is a group of ladies waiting for YOU to get started with some Stampin FUN!

Stamp Sets:

Birthday Whimsy

Cardstock & Ink:

Whisper White, Real Red, Versamark

Accessories:

Striped Ribbon (Red), Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Hodgepodge Hardware (pewter), Heat Gun used for Heat & Stick powder to adhere Dazzling Diamonds glitter to cake!

Card Purse Class with Cards

2008-02-23T09:00:00.000-06:00

This class was quite fun! We made a "purse" using cardstock and designer series paper (Berry Bliss) and created 6 great cards to go inside. We had a ton of fun and I'm sorry YOU had to miss this class!!!! Join us next time at a class coming soon so you don't miss out on the fun again! Be sure to check my class schedule at http://www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net/

Stamps:

One of A kind

Cardstock & Ink:

Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Whisper White

Accessories:

Brads, Dimensionals, Boho Blossoms Punch, Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper, Grosgrain Ribbon, Taffeta Ribbon

"Noteablly Yours"

2008-02-22T06:00:00.001-06:00

These are the projects for tonights class!!!! It's a shame you are missing this one! We are having such fun creating these great projects!!! If you'd like for me to teach this class again please contact me and I'll note this and be sure to let you know if and when a new date is planned!!!!

Stamps:

Time Well Spent, Little Pieces, Big Deal Alphabet

Cardstock and Ink:

Stazon Black, Really Rust, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories:

Fall Flowers Designer Paper, Corner Rounder Punch, Circle Punches, Scallop Punch, Pop Up Glue Dots, Grosgrain and Gingham Ribbon, Clear Buttons, Snail, Glue Sticks, Sticky Strip, Brayer, Round Tab Punch, Aquapainter

Shame on Me...

2008-02-21T10:50:00.003-06:00

I know I know....... It's been quite a while since I've blessed this blog with my stampin genius...haha...

Soooo

I'd love to tell you that I was kidnapped by Stampin Aliens and brought to their rubber planet, but well..that would just be a lie....

I'd love to tell you that I won the lottery and I've been shopping my heart out using the 2008 Spring Summer idea Book & Catalog, but well.... part of that would just be a lie...

I'd love to tell you that I was whisked away to some super secret stamping project that was totally covert and if I told anyone I'd have to bury then in stamps, but well...that would be a lie

I'd love to tell you that shamefully I let other aspects of life and business get away from me and pushed this fantabulous blog and all of my fine readers to the back burner, but well...that just would be telling the doggon truth!

I'm sorry faithful readers (especially to those who noticed and even contacted me to ask if I'd been kidnapped by rubber stamping aliens and therefore that could be the only reason I had not been posting...)...... I've let you down..but never fear, I've spent some time getting caught up on my picture taking, my watermarking and my saving so I can be more ready to get posting!!!!

I'll make it up to you...check back on Friday for something awesome......

Happy Heart Day - Thank You

2008-02-21T10:42:00.003-06:00

Well I'm just loving this set. This was a card made at a recent Hostess Club Meeting! I love the fun spring colors and it's a GREAT way to tell a friend "Thank you" - Also it's a great way to use this set that is more than just "love and hearts"!!!!

Stamps:

Happy Heart Day

Inks & Cardstock:

Temtping Turqoise, Gable Green, Pixie Pink, Watercolor Paper, Going Gray

Accessories:

Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Scallop Punch, White Signo Gel Pen

Tag - I'm it!

2008-01-07T09:58:00.000-06:00

My dear friend and fellow stamper JULI S. has tagged me! Just click on her name to view her fabulous Stampin UP! website!

So the whole tagging thing.... The rules are simple, share 7 random facts about yourself and then tag 7 other bloggers.

1)I am a SAHM and loving being able to raise my kids and not miss a moment
2)I have been a scrapper for over 10 years, but when I started my stampin up business 5 years ago, I had NEVER rubberstamped before and had NEVER even HEARD of this craft!!!
3)I met my wonderful husband online - it was totally just fate that brought us together
4)I love to sing in the shower (and out too LOL) - my family doesn't like it as much as I do!
5)I'm such a sucker for watching "teen" type shows (i.e. Super Sweet 16, The Real World, The Hills, Newport Beach, etc)
6)I'm MUCH more enthralled with "Reality TV" - i.e. survivor, amazing race, Housewives of the Real Orange County, The Shot, Americas Next Top Model - you name it, if it's "Reality" I likely watch it
7)I sometimes sneak into my craft room late at night when everyone else is asleep and stamp when I can't seem to fall asleep

How, the hardest part..... I've got to pick 7 others to "tag" - and boy that is hard..... hmmm so...here's my best shot - sorry if you've already been tagged!

1) Geralyn V. - http://geralynanne22.blogspot.com/
2) Sherri - http://sherristampingspot.blogspot.com/
3) Lauri Ann - http://stampinspots.blogspot.com
4)Beate - http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
5) Cambria - http://cambriaturnbow.blogspot.com/
6) Kelly S. - http://kellyswienton.blogspot.com/
7) Diane S. - http://stmprdee.blogspot.com/

Have fun with your random facts ladies!

DATE CHANGE and REMINDER!

2008-01-03T18:10:00.001-06:00

HI all,

For a limited time I have no access to make changes to my Stampin UP! website and thus my Events Calendar page. (it's a good thing - they are updating our websites to the NEW and BETTER Stampin UP! Demonstrator Web Pages). I thought I had made all the necessary changes before the deadline, but I missed one!

Currently on the calendar there is a class scheduled for Saturday January 26th at 6pm (Flippen Out Scrapbook Album) this class must be rescheduled due to a conflict.

The new date is Friday January 25th at 6:30pm - the Registration fee and deadline are still the same.

Thanks so much!

Also a reminder that if you pre-ordered a Spring-Summer Idea Book and Catalog I do have those in now and they are ready to be picked up! I am still working on the coupon books (I couldn't make the coupon books until I had MY copy of the catalog so I know what products I can offer in the coupon books!) so your book may or may not be ready when you pick up your copy of the Idea Book and Catalog.

If you didn't pre-order an Idea Book and Catalog but would still like to have a copy of your very own you can get one four ways!
1) Host a Workshop with me at your home or mine and get one FREE!!!
2) Purchase your own copy for just $10
3) Place an order of $100 or more
4) Sign up to be a Stampin UP! demonstrator on my team!

Contact me today to book your workshop date or place any size order!

The New Year!!!

2007-12-31T14:44:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year everyone.... (even though a touch early)....

I wanted to remind you all to check out my website for upcoming classes (some updates were posted today). There are classes posted into March now and a few date changes and new classes posted for Jan-Feb!

Also - with the new year we all seem to make New Years Resolutions.... but do you make them mentally or on post it's or a dry erase board, only to toss these aside within a few weeks and forget about them.

Well I have this adorable project to show you! What a great way to keep a new years journal, a weight loss journal, or just a spot to write everyday notes and have them all in one place!

This is a beautiful altered composition book journal

Stamps: Little Pieces, Big Deal Alphabet

Inks & Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Accessories: Designer Paper, Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip Adhesive, SNAIL, Paper Snips

Happy Holidays...

2007-12-25T18:32:00.000-06:00

Oh dear first let me say I am ashamed to notice I have not made a post in exactly 15 days....sheesh! I apologize for neglecting you my dear blog readers!

I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday season. After the chaos of Christmas morning with my kidlets this morning I am finally settling down (after cleaning up dozens of pounds of wrapping paper and removing little babies, barbies, spidermans, and the like from that darned "packaging" causing the ends of my fingers to be numb...) and pulling out my BRAND NEW laptop!

Sorry for the hiatus folks, but when Lucy died just less than 24 hours after recieving her back from repair I was quite distraught and I took this out on the poor Manager at CC where the computer was purchased. Obviously he realized I was about as crazy as the day new catalogs get delivered and decided it was best to follow the whole "The customer is always right" thing and I am now the proud owner of a brand NEW laptop, and of course I'm dealing with a new set of problems (getting VISTA to talk to XP computers on our home network...but I'm getting closer to seeing this happening LOL)....

Anyhow - here is a project I've done recently. This is from my recent class for Name Frames - I made this one for myself, but I made three others as gifts for Christmas this year (My sister and brother in law, my mother in law and father in law, and my other MIL and FIL)..... Enjoy...

Stamps: Time Well Spent - Level Three Hostess Set from Spring/Summer Collection 2008, Small Type Alphabet, Headline Alphabet

Ink & Cardstock: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, So Saffron

Accessories: Moss Gingham Ribbon, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Brad (Hodgepodge Hardware kit), Signo White Gel Pen, Wide Frame (Panoramic style)

Get it while you can!! - RETIRED ACCESSORIES LIST

2007-12-10T09:21:00.001-06:00

Items on this are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!

Retired Accessories List

Retired wheels and accessories are available while supplies last, so make sure you place your orders no later than January 1. To keep you informed of inventory levels, we will update this list daily no later than 7:00 PM (MT). Items listed in RED are no longer available.

Item #	Product Description
109198	Accents & Elements Borders & Blossoms
109199	Accents & Elements Little Reminders 2
109197	Accents & Elements Tagged
100700	Album Leather Post Black 8-1/2x11
105385	Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104520	Album Linen Post Natural 8-1/2x11
104517	Album Linen Post Navy 8-1/2x11
105382	Album Linen Post Real Red 8-1/2x11
105392	Album Linen Ring Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104510	Album Linen Ring Natural 8-1/2x11
104513	Album Linen Ring Navy 8-1/2x11
105388	Album Linen Ring Real Red 8-1/2x11
105067	Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment I
105068	Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment II
108798	Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Confetti White
107246	Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Kraft
105747	Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large
105748	Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large Divided
105744	Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Small
105749	Boxes Stamp & Supply Jumbo
105734	Boxes Stamp & Supply Large
105746	Boxes Stamp & Supply Medium
105745	Boxes Stamp & Supply Small
101052	Brayer Attachment Foam
107293	Cards & Envelopes Greeting Very Vanilla Medium
109149	Designer Series Paper Brocade Background
109161	Designer Series Paper Cerise
109162	Designer Series Paper Charbon
109155	Designer Series Paper Creepy Crawley
109152	Designer Series Paper Darling Doodles
109150	Designer Series Paper Dashing
108503	Designer Series Paper Petals & Paisleys
109156	Designer Series Paper Linen Prints
109147	Designer Series Paper Notations No. 2
109148	Designer Series Paper Outlaw
109158	Designer Series Paper Uptown
109157	Designer Series Paper Wintergreen
107285	Envelopes Open End Very Vanilla Large
107284	Envelopes Open End Whisper White Large
107296	Envelopes Shimmery White Medium
107287	Envelopes Square Vellum Large
107310	Envelopes Square Very Vanilla Mini
107294	Envelopes Vellum Medium
107290	Envelopes Very Vanilla Large
107291	Envelopes Whisper White Large
101016	Eyelet Tool Kit
105317	Eyelets Bold Brights II
105379	Eyelets Silver
105315	Eyelets Soft Subtles II
107282	Fancy Fibers Bella
107283	Fancy Fibers Elizabeth
103352	Stampin' Glitter Romantic Red
103349	Stampin' Glitter Silver Shine
106650	Greeting Glue
102620	Liquid Glue
103145	Page Protectors Post 8-1/2x11
104523	Page Protectors Ring 8-1/2x11
103598	Paper Vellum 12x12
105543	Pastel Refills Bold Brights
105544	Pastel Refills Earth Elements
105547	Pastel Refills Neutrals
105545	Pastel Refills Rich Regals
105546	Pastel Refills Soft Subtles
105962	Perfect Layers Tool
104184	Post Extenders
106522	Punch Spring Bouquet Flower
109722	Simply Scrappin' Creative License Hostess Level 1
109611	Simply Scrappin' Happy Me Hostess Level 3
109596	Simply Scrappin' Out & About
109626	Simply Scrappin' Primary Colors
109649	Simply Scrappin' Round Up
109635	Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden
109663	Simply Scrappin' Winter Bright
107415	Simply Sent Friendship Shapes
109230	Simply Sent Happy Day
105580	Spectrum Pad Blue Frost
101492	Spectrum Pad Celebration
105579	Spectrum Pad Cotton Candy
101336	Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch
100000	Spectrum Pad Un-inked
103953	Stamp-a-ma-jig Imaging Sheets Refill
104432	Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Clear Embossing
101460	Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Whisper White
102391	Stampin' Around Ink Refill Clear Embossing
103017	Stampin' Around Ink Refill Whisper White
103151	Stampin' Emboss Powder Hologram Highlights
105677	Stampin' Kids Pad Bear Brown
105676	Stampin' Kids Pad Beetle Black
105675	Stampin' Kids Pad Boxcar Blue
105674	Stampin' Kids Pad Gumball Green
105673	Stampin' Kids Pad Poppin' Purple
105672	Stampin' Kids Pad Princess Pink
105671	Stampin' Kids Pad Robin Red
105670	Stampin' Kids Pad Yahoo Yellow
103174	Stampin' Pastel Applicators
100852	Stampin' Pastel Erasers
100081	Stampin' Write Marker Going Gray
100945	StazOn Ink Refill Timber Brown
103088	StazOn Pad Timber Brown
107235	Tag Sheets Bold Brights
107239	Tag Sheets Confetti White & Kraft
107236	Tag Sheets Earth Elements
107240	Tag Sheets Kraft
107237	Tag Sheets Rich Regals
107238	Tag Sheets Soft Subtles
100894	Watercolor Brush Flat
101551	Watercolor Brush Medium
101331	Watercolor Brush Small
105395	Wire Works Metallic
105652	Wrapping Paper Whisper White
Stampin' Around wheels
100360	Acorns
109812	All about Birthdays*
109690	All about Christmas*
109812	All about Gratitude*
109676	Autumn Dots
104070	Bloomin'
107466	Bodacious*
105750	Bouquet*
107481	Butterflies & Blossoms
104065	Fishy
100267	Happy Jacks
107563	Ho Ho Ho
104312	Hot to Dot
104279	Leaf Prints
106062	Leaves Awash*
107479	Rough around the Edges*
101927	Snowman Fun
107465	Speckled*
105521	Spooky Skyline*
108979	Spotted*
107480	True Hearts
105033	Wings & Things

* Jumbo Stampin' Around wheels

See You Later.....this is Goodbye...

2007-12-01T10:33:00.000-06:00

What, did you think I was leaving? Oh no no no, you won't get rid of me that easily...... afterall, who would feed your rubber habit if I were't here? That's what I thought....

But do you want to know what is going goodbye? You do...well guess what.....

CLICK THIS FOR THE RETIREMENT LIST!!!! FALL-WINTER 2007

I'm only losing a small pile of sets from my stampin arsenal for you, but never fear. I've already gotten a sneak peek (and those of you who attended last nights class also got to have a sneak peek) at new products that will be released January 1st!!!! Some fabulous new products coming out including new stamps (of course), rub-ons and so much more! You will want to book your new catalog workshop NOW to get a great date...I've been booking into January and February already so only a few great dates left! Contact me today!

Also don't forget about the great promotion going on right now to help you "Wrap Up The Holidays" with Stampin UP! style!!!!

Reminder!!!

2007-11-28T17:14:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming Classes, the Specials that just started as well as the special just ending! So as a recap....

Check out my website www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net/events for a listing of Stampin Events

Check out the Pretty Paper Promo - Buy any Three packs of Designer Series Paper and receive a Fourth pack FREE!

And don't forget about the fabulous Wrapping UP the Holidays promotion!!! So many items at a great discount or even Buy one Get 1 Free!!! Check out the website for more details or contact me!

Hope to see you soon at a Stampin Event!!!

Are You Hung up on the Holidays?

2007-11-28T17:02:00.001-06:00

The Holidays are coming!!! Just 28 more days to shop and prepare for Christmas Day!!!
I wanted to share this adorable wall hanging made with a great Christmas set called Hung Up On The Holidays. It also uses Designer Series Paper - Dashing - on sale for just a few more days!!! (Buy three packs of designer paper of your choice, get a fourth pack FREE - sale ends Nov 29th) I just love this wall hanging for decorating my home with pictures of my family...... you could make these for any event by just changing up the designer series papers!

Supplies:
Stamps: Hung up on the Holidays
Accessories: Dashing designer series paper, Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Crop A Dile
Cardstock & Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Other: Chipboard Coasters

Wrapping up the Holidays!!!

2007-11-24T07:54:00.000-06:00

Be sure to check out THIS great special offer!!!

The Wrapping up the Holidays Promotion includes the following items - LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!!! ORDER NOW!!!

Designer Gift Card Holders - 30% off
Metal Tin 3 Pack - $9.95
Satin Ribbon Chocolate chip and Purely Pomegranate - Buy One for $9.95 and Get one FREE!
Tags for All Stamp Set - $24.76 - that's 20% off
Hand Selected Accents & Elements Kit $8.21 - That is 25% off
Holiday Tag Bundle for just $4.95 (see the flyer in the link for a description)

And don't for get about the ALL IN THE FAMILY promotion. In honor of Dave Abbott who passed away recently, Stampin UP! is donating the proceeds from each ALL IN THE FAMILY stamp set that is sold during the month of November to the DAVE ABBOTT FUND which was set up to assist the wife and two children he left behind. Details can be found on the Stampin UP! website.

And DEFINATELY do NOT forget about the PIck a Pack of Pretty Papers Promotion - purchase any three packages of Designer Series Paper and receive a FOURTH package absolutely FREE!!!

Merci...

2007-11-21T20:32:00.000-06:00

I want to take a moment here on Thanksgiving Eve to give thanks to you...my blog readers and those of you who are customers and friends of mine. I appreciate each of you for so many different reasons and I could NOT have a successful business with Stampin UP! without you!

I wish you all a fabulous day with plenty of bounty on your table and in your tummies and to feel the love and warmth of those around you.

In honor of Gobble Gobble day.... here is a darling card I made recently for my Gettin Punchy (Punchalicious) class....

Stamps: Give Thanks

Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Daubers

Cardstock & Ink: Really Rust, Garden Green, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa

Pssst....it's a secret...

2007-11-21T16:01:00.000-06:00

Don't tell anyone...(you know what that means right..... you will feel compelled to tell EVERYONE!!)....

There is going to be a very special special announced on Friday...........

Be sure to check back to my website for details!!! if you want it FIRST let me know and I'll be sure to email you the special!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Spring/Summer 2008 Collection Catalog Pre-order information

2007-11-06T21:33:00.000-06:00

The Preorder period for my customers has now started for the Spring/Summer Collection 2008 Idea Book & Catalog.

The Preorder price is just $10 - no tax, no shipping!!!!!
In order for your Idea Book & Catalog to be preordered you must order and pay by November 30th - I will be placing the order on December 1st for all Preorders to ensure delivery is on time for the release on January 1.

As a BONUS for those who preorder their very own copy of the Spring/Summer Collection 2008 you will receive a Coupon Book with your copy filled with coupons for special offers each month and Bonus Coupons for discounts and the like!!!! Be sure to get your coupon book by Preordering your Spring Summer Collection 2008 Idea Book & Catalog by November 30th.

For those with the Fall/Winter 2007 Preorder Coupon Book, remember you can use your Coupon for $5 off your Preorder of the Spring/Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog!!!!!

If you order and pay for the Idea Book & Catalog after November 30th I cannot guarantee immediate availability upon release of the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection on January 1st. Your name will be put on the "Wait List" in the order that your order and payment is received and any extra copies available will be given in order of receipt of payment on that date. A New order will be placed on December 30th for Idea Book & Catalogs to fulfill any remaining outstanding orders.

So don't delay - ensure YOUR copy TODAY!!!!

Extra Extra Read all about it!!!

2007-11-06T19:10:00.000-06:00

I just sent out Novembers Newsletter (sorry everyone....I missed October..shame on me!).....

If you are not currently on my newsletter mailing list (check your inbox, if you do not see a November Newsletter from me, check your spam folder..if you still don't see it...) email me with your email address that you'd like your newsletter to be sent to and I'll be sure you get added!!!

Check out the newsletter for the All in the Family Promotion as well as the Pretty Papers Promotion details!!!!!!!

Punchalicious

2007-10-30T21:07:00.000-05:00

This is a cute card where the flower is made using the Large Oval punch and Designer Series Paper (Polka Dots & Paisleys).Stamps: Curvey Verses
Cardstock & Inks: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Taken with Teal, Whisper White Craft Ink, Regal Rose Classic Ink
Accessories: Designer Series Paper (polka dots & paisley), Rhinestone Brads, Large Oval Punch, 3/4" circle punch

Classes, Classes and More Classes

2007-10-29T22:12:00.000-05:00

Well I've been a busy busy little bee....

as promised, now that I have my dear Lucy back, her and I had a playdate ALL day today! I've been enjoying spending my time with her and working her like the duo core processor that she is and that I love so much.....

So, with that..... check this out................. CLASS SCHEDULE ALL THE WAY TO FEBRUARY 2008 (with more to come!!!)

I'm half a century already??!!!

2007-10-29T22:10:00.000-05:00

Wow, that last post I made the other day...that made me half a century old...at least in terms of blog posts anyway!

I didn't even realize it until I just logged in to post some fabulous news.... (I'm gonna post it in another post though)....

Interesting eh!

Oh and I've heard from both winners of my Blog Candy drawing.......... thanks ladies! be on the lookout for your packages coming soon!!!

Alleluia.... Alleluia..... Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia....

2007-10-26T22:06:00.001-05:00

Lucy has experienced a full recovery!!!!
The lovely young man (I coulda kissed him through the phone...) from Circuit City called this afternoon (just about an hour after I called in with high hopes to see if by chance my new lifeline for Lucy had come in to which the reply was "unfortunately no, but it does show out for delivery here in Pensacola according to UPS") and let me know that my Lucy would be getting back to full health today. I hurriedly sent my husband to CC to pick up Lucy's new lifeline and he brought it home and I promptly hooked Lucy back up to her precious.

Unfortunately Lucy and I couldn't rekindle our relationship of laptop love and internet devotion right away because tonight was my childrens school carnival (the big fundraiser for the year).

So after a few hours outside watching my kids squeal in delight over potato sack racing, bouncy houses, ring toss, cow tippin games and a quick trip to walmart for a few things I've now come home to love on my Lucy.

Alleluia!

Oh and I posted the winner(s) - YUP that means MORE THAN ONE!!!!! too!!! Check it out and contact me if YOU are a lucky winner!!!

And the winner is......or are...

2007-10-26T22:02:00.000-05:00

Okay, in light of my sudden rushing of the laptop to the LICU which of course delayed my ability to properly handle the blog candy drawing I have decided to give away not just ONE fabulous package of goodies but TWO!!!!

So with that....

The winners are............................................
CKVD

and

Momsnack

Congrats!!! Email me privately @ stampin4su@bellsouth.net and provide me with your shipping information so I can ship your package out!

For all those that commented but didn't win........ don't be discouraged. More blog candy will be coming soon!!!

Lament for a laptop.....

2007-10-24T12:14:00.000-05:00

Oh dear I fear I have lost my best friend........(at least temporarily).....

I hate to inform everyone that my laptop has taken a turn for the worse and is now in the LICU (laptop intensive care unit)..... apparently it's lifeline (also known as the power supply cord) went out and it may take a week or so for me to get a new one in from HP (I have the extended warranty plan so I didn't want to spend $150 to get a new supply cord right then and there inside Circuit city)....

So unfortunately this is going to delay new posting of projects (since all the pics and information is on the laptop which doesn't have a charge in the battery) !!!

I had been saving all the comments in a word document for the Blog Candy drawing, well that is also in limbo being on the laptop, but I'm going to go just look and write down each one and then draw and will do that this evening for you guys!! So be on the lookout!!!

I'm so lost without my bestfriend....Lucy the Laptop.... get your rest now while you can because next week we have a date for an all day websurfing session........

*tear*
PS: I'm posting from my old desktop in my craft room...... if I get the itching to load the software for watermarking and for downloading my photos from my camera onto this desktop, then I might feel frisky enough to retake some of my pictures and then I can continue to load new things to the blog for you guys!!!!!

Don't forget.....

2007-10-23T08:35:00.000-05:00

about the blog candy!!!!!
The drawing will close at midnight tonight (Tuesday October 23rd)!!!

Be sure to go HERE and leave a comment!!!! Get a double entry when you register for email update subscription FREE (found in the sidebar of my blog)!!! Be sure to note if you sign up for the email updates!!!

Don't forget to comment and be in the running for some great Stampin UP! merchandise!!!!

Good luck!!!

Chipboard Coaster Family Album

2007-10-20T13:00:00.001-05:00

Here are completed pictures of the Coaster Chipboard Album that we made at a recent class (Roller Coaster Crazy).

Supplies:

Stamps: Delight In Life, Looks Like Spring

Cardstock and Ink: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Rose Red, Brocade Blue

Accessories: Cutie Pie Designer Paper, Grosgraind Ribbon, Double Stitched Ribbon, Round Tab Punch, Spring Bouquet Punch, Vintage Brads, Crop A Dile

Other: Binder Rings, Chipboard Coasters

Falling in for Fall....

2007-10-19T11:18:00.001-05:00

This fabulous card just makes me giddy for fall. (notice it's a bit crooked...I blame that on the starbucks LOL.... ah, it's homemade..makes it a Sloman Original right!) anyhoot... the trees (from Lovely As a Tree) is direct stamped on Cork (yup, like as in corkboard) and then matted onto Close to Cocoa cardstock and slapped (crooked I might add) onto the stamped card base. Such a fun card and when using cork as your focal image layer, you don't need any other "embellishments"! This was another project from my Covering Cork class that was held in September.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Wonderful Words
Ink & Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa
Other: Cork

Blog Candy...

2007-10-18T17:44:00.002-05:00

okay, I'm ready to give away some goodies.....sooooo it's time for my first official "Blog Candy" posting/giveaway!

In order to be in the running for this "candy" (assorted goodies of Stampin UP! product) all you need to do is post a comment to this thread! Also, if you haven't signed up to receive email updates (found on the side!!!) about this blog then do so, because when you do, you'll get TWO entries into the drawing for the fabulous blog candy! If you sign up or already have, please note so in your comment so I can be sure to write your name into the hat twice!

MMMM who doesn't like candy!!!!!

I'll leave the commenting for candy open until Tuesday the 23rd @ midnight! then I'll draw a winner and post on Wednesday the 24th!!!!

Spread the candy word!

My momma and me...

2007-10-18T17:41:00.002-05:00

This is a picture from the weekend at the Scrappy Sisters crop in Pensacola. Taken by our friend Felix with Scrappersaurus. Thanks Felix! So this is mom and I and our "mess" behind us LOL!

Gearing up...

2007-10-16T16:15:00.001-05:00

Well I've spent some of today tinkering with new class ideas, looking at free dates to schedule classes for the upcoming months as well as getting my stamp room in order for the Roller Coaster Crazy class coming up....!!

I'm back in town, ready to put my stampin pants back on and burn some rubbah!

I also wanted to share this sample with you too!!!! This was from my Covering Cork class...

Stamps: Priceless, Big Deal Alphabet, Little Pieces

Cardstock & Inks: Cameo Coral, Ruby Red, Whisper White,

Accessories: White Grosgrain ribbon, Scallop punch, Circle punches, Crystal Effects

Other: Cork, washers, thumbtacks

Sneak Peek!!!

2007-10-07T15:15:00.001-05:00

shhhh don't tell anyone..but here is a little sneak peek at one of the projects from an upcoming class... (well sort of...the actual class project will be slightly different) - This is a Sneak Peek to the Roller Coaster Crazy Class that is on October 19th @ 6:30pm - if you haven't signed up already, check with me for class availability - if class fills and there is enough interest I will hold another session of this class!!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

oh okay.....sure go ahead and tell a friend...or two.....*grin*

Details:

Accessories: Designer Paper - Cutie Pie, Ribbons assorted (grosgrain and double stitched), Chipboard letters - On Board Simon Lowercase, Vintage Brads, Spring Bouquet Punch

Other: Chipboard coasters, Binder rings

I will survive....

2007-10-07T15:11:00.001-05:00

heyyyy heyyyyyy....

Well after three VERY long days at the Scrappy Sisters Productions Fall Crop, I'm back and home and recooperating! We had a fabulous time and met many great women at the crop. Mom and I had some fabulous people stop by and do some of the make & takes and take a few classes we offered as well as just "chat"! If you are local or somewhat local to the Pensacola you should definately check this crop out next time! The Scrappy Sisters hold two of these crops annually and the next crop will be held in June 2008, you can check out more details at THIS WEBSITE - SCRAPPY SISTERS . Come on out and see us again as we'll be setting up our Stampin UP! booth again as well as offering all new classes and make & takes in June!!!

Be sure to check my calendar!!!

2007-09-30T21:10:00.001-05:00

I have some great classes coming up for the month of October and still have slots available in several of the classes. I sure hope to see you at a Stampin event soon!!!

And a invitation to local Stampers & Scrappers for the upcoming weekend - October 4-6 is the Scrappy Sisters crop (http://www.scrappysistersproductions.com/) and I will be the Stampin UP! vendor at this event!!! Come by to crop, or to shop!!! I'll have a card make & take setup for World Card Making day where you will be able to make two cards, one to keep and one to be sent to a soldier overseas to use for one of his loved ones!!!!! Also special offers and classes being held at this crop only!!!!!

Hope to burn some rubber with you soon!!!!

Priceless....

2007-09-30T21:01:00.001-05:00

I've discovered that this is my new "go to" set. I am in love with Priceless and now even more so with the new "True Friend" stamp set in the Holiday 2007 Mini Catalog book out now. This sweet little card is so simple to make and uses one of my other loves....the Scallop Circle Punch! This is a MUST have for any craft room!!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Priceless
Cardstock & Ink: Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Wide Grosgrain Ribbon - Celery, Scallop punch, Stampin Dimensionals

Gimme an S, T, A, M, P

2007-09-26T21:42:00.000-05:00

What does that YELL????!!!

ALTER ME!!!!

Here I've altered some paper mache letters using various Stampin UP! items to hang on my craft room wall! So go get something and alter it -it was so much fun!!!

Products used: Simply Scrappin Kit - Just Delightful, Hodgepodge Harware, Petals & Paisleys Designer Series paper, Grosgrain Ribbon (used to hang the letters once I was ready to put them on the wall) and last but not least, Modge Podge to attach everything and seal the papers and die cuts to the letters!

Get ready for fall...........

2007-09-25T00:24:00.001-05:00

This was a card from the Fall/Masculine Stamp A Stack...... isn't it lovely..and so easy to make!
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Rough Around the Edges Jumbo Wheel
Cardstock & Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White
Other: Cutter kit (distressing tool)

Fall Fun...

2007-09-11T20:45:00.000-05:00

This is a quick & easy fall thank you card that was made for a recent Stamp A Stack class!
Very easy to put together but looks stunning in person!

Stamps: Give Thanks, Curvy Verses, Canvas Background
Cardstock: Garden Green, Going Gray, Watercolor paper
Ink: Basic Gray, Garden Green
Other: key Tag punch, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aquapainter, Stampin Dimensionals

Bare Naked....never fear, I have the BEST designer out there!!

2007-09-10T20:42:00.001-05:00

Todays model was looking a little bare (Bare Essentials Clock kit purchased at local hobby store)

So I felt super compelled to dress her up in some great designer duds! *trumpet music inserted here* and now .....presenting...... Her Highness Sassy SU Stamper Clock

And now for her Close up......

This beautiful clock was made with some fabulous papers and embellishments from our Scrapbooking products (also great for cards) including a now retired (wah) Limited Edition Simply Scrappin Kit - Just Delightful!!!

Supplies:

Cardstock & Paper: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Designer Paper Petals & Paisleys, Simply Scrappin Kit - Just Delightful

Accessories/Other: 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Moxie Quickutz #'s, Modge Podge Decoupage (Matte Finish)

Ice Ice Baby....

2007-09-06T19:46:00.000-05:00

Does anyone else remember that super silly song???? What am I saying...silly...back in my hayday that was THE song to skate to at the All Night Skate at the local Rink on Friday or Saturday nights!

Ah okay, well anyway - this fabulously easy card uses some of the brand new Rhinestone brads from the "Ice" collection! I also used the brand new Scallop Circle punch (can you tell it's my favorite little punch lately??!!).

Stamps: It's Your Birthday
Cardstock & Inks: Taken with Teal, Regal Rose, Spring Showers Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: Rhinestone Circle Brads (Ice), Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Handheld 1/8 circle punch, Dimensionals

It's a Zoo out there...

2007-08-29T16:15:00.000-05:00

This fab little card was for a class recently (Stamp A Stack - New Catalog Stuffs)
Isn't that little Zebra the cutest you've seen since Madagascar came out??!!!

This card uses the new Zoofari Stamp Set as well as the Holidays & Wishes stamp set

Stamps: Zoofari, Holidays & Wishes
Cardstock & Paper: Mellow Moss, So Saffron, Watercolor Paper
Other: Moss Gingham Ribbon, Mini Glue Dot

Sometimes you just need the right Tool....

2007-08-23T19:53:00.000-05:00

Meet Mr. Crop-A-Dile. Mr. Crop-A-Dile is my all around handy man who sits in my craft room at my beck and call. He is nifty for punching holes in my projects, even that FABULOUS Chipboard from Stampin UP!, he is the PERFECT tool for punching holes for eyelets AND setting them with not so much as a peep of noise, but, do you want to know what he is EXTREMELY good at???? He is extremely good at embossing!!! WHAT? What was that I hear, GASPS?? Yea, I had that same reaction LOL!
But check out this adorable card I made. This was a card that was done at a recent Stamp A Stack using new catalog merchandise. You can't see it really great (I'll try to remember to take a pictures of just the embossed layered) but the blue layer underneath the wedding cake layer (the darker blue) has small embossed dots all over it. All made with a few little squeezes of my new main squeeze, Mr. Crop-A-Dile. He's the best boyfriend, I mean handyman ever!
Stamps: Year after Year, Word on Word, Little Pieces
Inks & Cardstock: Shimmery White, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue
Other: Crop-A-Dile, Dimensionals
Notes: Torn edge was made using my hands, but only because I didn't remember to take out my nifty Tearing Edge which would have given me a much more uniform tear across the bottom..I'll remember that next time!

My new love..

2007-08-21T22:11:00.002-05:00

I think this is my new favorite love...actually know it is. This beauty of a card *sheepish grin* was made using the Brand new "Priceless" stamp set from the Fall/Winter 2007 Idea Book & Catalog. I have deemed thee my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE stamp set (sorry Heartfelt Thanks...you're fired...okay so maybe not THAT drastic, but this baby has pushed you to the backseat for now...don't worry I'll likely still make sweet cards with you....).

So what do you think? Also notice that FAB circle medallion layer....YUP, that is the Scalloped Circle punch there....it's a real beaut isn't it..... I LOVE it! Also take note of the brand new size of grosgrain ribbon!!! mmmmmm makes you want to eat some chocolate chips eh? (all the ribbon now is perfectly coordinated to our Ink pads, Cardstock, eyelets, designer papers, yadda yadda yadda..you name it and it's EASILY coordinated with our goods..don't you love that.........so great for people like me. I can't even get dressed without muttering "Um, does this go together" to my husband LOL - seriously...ask me the color coach story sometime if you haven't heard it already)

Stamp sets: Priceless *yup, that's it..just one set for this FAB card!!!!*

Ink & Cardstock: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Whisper White

Accessories: Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Slot punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, Keytag Punch

Woah, didn't realize it, but I guess I went punch drunk on this card huh! Tee hee hee...I just love our punches with their whale tales...makes em SOO easy to use..even for me!!!

Shame on me....

2007-08-21T22:11:00.001-05:00

I've been sooooo busy I've been neglecting you all....shame shame shame.....

I'll get cracking on posting a new card idea for you right NOW!!! I promise!!!

Birthday Hugs & Wishes

2007-08-08T21:44:00.000-05:00

This is a quick and easy card. So easy in fact it was a project at my most recent Stamp A Stack - New Catalog Items!!! The ladies in attendance couldn't seem to settle on a favorite, and to be honest, well neither could I LOL! I liked this one alot though and so figured I'd show it first!

Supplies used: Stamps: Priceless, Hugs and Wishes
Ink & Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Versamark
Accessories: 1 1/4 Square Punch, 1 3/8 Square punch, Stampin Dimensionals

Bubbles Bonanza

2007-08-07T17:55:00.000-05:00

Well this was just oh so fun to make (just ask any of the girls that attended my Background Bonanza class!!!)!!

This card was made using the Bubble Background technique which uses water, dish soap and Stampin UP! Classic Reinkers!
This card also features Year After Year from the brand New Idea Book & Catalog Fall Winter Collection 2007!

Isn't it just fabulous?

Swell News

2007-07-31T23:02:00.000-05:00

*** Tried posting this yesterday, but it didn't go through..sorry guys!!***

This is a cute little card (if I do say so myself) using the now retired (sniffle sniffle) Swell News Stamp Set from Stampin UP!. I made this for a great friend after finding out the fabulous news that her and her family are expecting a new little munchkin!!!! Congratulations K and family on YOUR Swell News!!!

Supplies: Stamps: Swell News Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Lovely Lilac, Very Vanilla Ink: Pixie Pink, Lovely Lilac, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

With Sympathy

2007-07-28T14:30:00.001-05:00

A dear friend of mine recently lost her Grandmother unexpectedly (meaning she wasn't sick or anything) and I felt the need to give her support via a card with a hug in the middle....

I'm sorry to hear for your loss V, but I hope that you will indeed find comfort in the memories of your Grandmother.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hearthfelt Thanks
Ink & Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, So Saffron
Accessories: Gold Cording, Stampin Sponges, WaterColor Wonder Crayons, Stampin Dimensionals

Oh dear...

2007-07-28T14:29:00.001-05:00

Has it really been a whole week since I've posted...I'm so very sorry my blogger friends! I've let you down! This week was just hectic and it got away from me between workshops, classes, kids and all!

Never fear, I have PLENTY of things to share with you!!!

Scrappin Saturday....

2007-07-21T22:40:00.000-05:00

So even though I technically didn't do this "today", I still thought it was a cute title for this post!
This is a 6x6 Scrapbook page made using the All About You stamp set, White Gel Pen, Cardstock (Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgandy, Old Olive) and Classic Stampin Ink (Bravo Burgandy, Old Olive).

Saving the Youth of America...

2007-07-18T17:22:00.001-05:00

So last night was my Hostess Club meeting....at the meeting I showed a technique to make your very own Paint Chip strips using the SU Spectrum Pads. I explained to them how the "rage" seems to be stopping at the big hardware stores and snagging some paint chips then stamping them and all that to use on cards and in scrapbook pages. I remember a time when those small strips of wallpaper samples were free, and now they charge for them. I said there will likely come a time when the Depot catches on to us crazy crafters using their "free" paint chips for everything BUT buying their paint and will soon charge us for them..but it will likely happen in our childrens adult hood, and by buying their very own Spectrum Pads they are certainly Saving the Youth of America from being charged for Paint Chips in their adult life!!! All the girls got a great kick out of that and the definately enjoyed learning how to create these beautiful cards.

This one is done using the Cotton Candy SU Spectrum Pad and using a "Direct to Paper" technique (essentially just laying the white cardstock across the top of the ink pad)

And this one was made using our Brayer - You will ink up the brayer with the Cotton Candy SU Spectrum Pad and then "roll" the brayer (rubber attachment) across the cardstock.

Two very different looks but BOTH are fabulous...and we can't forget protecting our Youth!!!

Supplies Used:

Year After Year Stamp Set, Hugs & Wishes Stamp Set, Cotton Candy Spectrum Pad, Brayer, Regal Rose Cardstock, Rose Red Classic Ink Pad, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon

STAMPS FOR SALE!!!

2007-07-15T22:21:00.001-05:00

Hello All -

Well I have some nifty stamps that need new homes......... If you would like to adopt one of my stamps please contact me so we can make the arrangements! I'm happy to give some GREAT discounts when you purchase multiple items...the more you buy the better the price gets!!!!!
First come first serve. You can pay via Paypal, Credit Card, Money Order, Check - whichever is easiest for you though non credit card Paypal is preferred for ease of use!

More sets to come soon (Hostess Retired Sets that are new unmounted).
I will happily ship to you in the US or overseas/Canada. US Shipping will be Priority Mail (Flat Rate envelope with Delivery Confirmation $5.20 or Flat Rate box for $9.50) International/Canada Shipping I will need to package and take to post to give you a shipping price. Items will ship once payment is received and cleared!

A New Little Someone
euc
$ 18.00
Aged to Perfection
euc
$ 18.00
All The Best
guc
$ 18.00
All Year Cheer I
euc
$ 28.00
Alphabet Soup
num
$ 10.00
Around & About
new mntd sealed
$ 8.00
Birthday Best
euc
$ 10.00
Burst Into Bloom
most unmounted
$ 11.00
Cheery Chat
most unmounted
$ 32.00
Cute Converse
num
$ 15.00
Flower Filled
euc
$ 22.00
Fresh Fillers
euc sealed
$ 10.00
Fun Filled
euc
$ 16.00
Gently Falling
num
$ 10.00
Handmade W/Love
euc
$ 6.00
Holiday Woodcuts
euc
$ 14.00
Little Hellos
most unmounted
$ 20.00
Little Layers Plus
euc
$ 18.00
Love Ya Bunches
euc
$ 18.00
Noteworthy
num
$ 12.00
Merry
num
$ 24.00
Pocket Fun
euc sealed
$ 18.00
Polka Dots & Paisleys
num
$19.00
Provencal
num
$ 20.00
Say It Simply
euc
$ 10.00
Simple Shapes
euc
$ 26.00
So Very
num
$ 14.00
Springtime Stems
num
$ 14.00
Stampin Around Cartridge -Eggplant Envy
NIP
$ 4.00
Stampin Around Cartridge -Eggplant Envy
nip
$ 4.00
Stampin Around Jumbo Cart - Baroque Burgandy
NIP
$5
Stampin Pastels 9 old colors (2006)
EUC
$ 8.00
Sweet Talk
guc
$ 9.00
Versatile Verses
euc
$ 29.00
Very Punny
num
$ 14.00
Winged Things
euc
$ 22.00
Wonderful Words II
VGUC
$ 20.00
Year Round Fun II
euc
$ 22.00
Stampin Write Marker Case (holds 12)
New
$ 6.00
Stampin Write Marker Case (holds 12)
new
$ 6.00
Stampin Write Marker Case (holds 12)
new
$ 6.00
SU Ink Pad Box (holds 12 ink pads)
new
$ 6.00

They Say It's Your Birthday....

2007-07-15T16:50:00.000-05:00

This is a fabulous little card that I made yesterday using Zoofari. One of the brand new adorable stamp sets in the 2007 Fall Winter Catalog! Isn't it so cute! I also used the phrase from "Its Your Birthday" that says "They Say it's your birthday" because I thought that was so cute to have the Rhino with the little birdie on his back. This card is my Make & Take for this months workshops and ironically I had a birthday party to attend yesterday and forgot to make a card and though "Hey that one is PERFECT" so I made a make & take up yesterday myself at the workshop I taught!

Mini Tag Accordian Album Tutorial

2007-07-11T15:07:00.002-05:00

Here it is - the much anticipated tutorial!!!

Tag It Mini Album
Tutorial by : Elizabeth Sloman
Ind. Stampin UP! Demonstrator

Images Copyright Stampin UP! 1990-2007

Supplies Needed:
Chipboard (2 pieces 3”x6”)
Patterned Paper (2 pieces 5” x 8” and 1 piece 3x3, plus other misc. for decorating)
Ribbon – Grosgrain & Gingham (1 pc. 18” Grosgrain, and four smaller pieces for tags)
Solid Color Cardstock (for tags)
12x12 Neutral Color Cardstock (white or vanilla)
Stamps & Ink Pads
Hardware pieces to use for accents
Tag punches & Handheld Rectangle Punch
Instructions:
Score 12 x 12 Cardstock @ 6”, turn 90 degrees and then score at 3”, 6”, 9”
This should give you 8 panels that are each 3 x 6
Fold in half and then mountain/valley fold on the 3, 6, 9 score lines Adhere patterned paper to chipboard using SNAIL or Sticky Strip
Using the Scoring Tool from the Stampin UP! Cutter Kit, score the patterned paper along the edges of the chipboard to ease in folding over Cut each of the four corners of paper off Apply SNAIL Adhesive to each of the remaining strips then “wrap” around the edge of cardstock and adhere – Repeat for the other piece of Chipboard as well Find center of long Grosgrain Ribbon piece and adhere to inside of back cover

Stamp 12x12 piece of cardstock using your choice of stamps and inks

Refold cardstock on score lines and attach front and back covers Open up book and fold down the far right and far left corners Using cutter, cut the 3x3 pieces of patterned paper on the diagonal and adhere each triangle to one of the fold down corners Using the Square punch, punch out a notch in each of the center panels (by only placing the punch halfway into the paper) Place ribbons through top of tags after punching a hole using the Handheld Rectangle punch and then place inside tag book.
Stamp image for front cover and adhere
Adhere the tag and shape clip to the front cover
You can also choose to do more decorating of the tags or inside of book using extra pieces of patterned paper

Tri Fold Photo Wallet

2007-07-09T23:17:00.003-05:00

this is a cute little tri fold wallet that I made. I cased the idea from Sudsol - a great Stampin UP! demonstrator shared how to make these on there and I just HAD to try my hand at it. I changed mine up some *(colors, stamps etc), but the general "idea" is the same, so I guess I didn't really copy and steal everything LOL!

I will post a tutorial on how to do this later - it's too late to try that now because I'm sure I will mess something up!

Tri-fold Photo Wallet Supplies used:

Polka Dots & Petals Stamp Set, Polka Dots & Paisley Stamp Set, Inks: Tempting Turqoise, Pixie Pink, So Saffron, Cardstock: Whisper White, Tempting Turqoise, Pixie Pink, So Saffron, Accessories: Petals & Paisley Designer Series paper, Spiral Punch, Round Tab Punch, Hodgepodge Hardware, Grosgrain Ribbon

Oh lookie..now I can put in titles...

2007-07-09T23:17:00.001-05:00

Wow, so the title line has been "broken" for a few days and I haven't been able to include a "real" title for any postings on either blog, but all of a sudden now it works! Hooray!

Scallop Edge Slit Punch Tutorial

2007-07-07T10:25:00.000-05:00

Scallop Edge Tutorial - Slit Punch

1) cut strip of paper or cardstock for your card

2) using Slit Punch start at the end, slide paper into the slit punch at the edge and punch

3) move the punch down and line up with the edge of that first punch, then punch again, continue this all the way down your strip

4) pull off the punched edge and admire your beautiful work of heart!

2007-07-06T22:27:00.000-05:00

Hmmm for some odd reason I cannot seem to put in a "title" for this posting...

Oh well, regardless I wanted to share a cute little card with you. I created this sweet thing using some of the Palllette O' Prints Double Sided Designer Paper from Stampin UP! and one of our FABULOUS new Hostess Stamp sets - In The Spotlight.

The best thing is that I created the scalloped edge on the designer paper using our SLIT PUNCH!!! WOWSA! Isn't that super cool!

I'll be sure to hop on tomorrow and post a tutorial on how to do that!

Fabulous Father...

2007-07-03T21:48:00.000-05:00

I know Fathers Day has passed, but I never did get a chance to share this years Fathers Day card due to us being out of town. Regardless this would make for a great birthday card for dear ol' dad as well!

I used Garden Green, Sahara Sand and Creamy Caramel Cardstock. I used Chocolate Chip Ink Pad (for background) as well as Garden Green and Creamy Caramel. The edges were distressed using the Stampin UP! Tool Kits Distressing Tool. Isn't that FABULOUS! Sure does save me alot of wear and tear on my fingernails. I love that little thing! The Stamp Sets used were Well Worn Alphabet and Canvas Background!

I love the way this one turned out!

Coupons Coupons Coupons...

2007-07-02T14:54:00.000-05:00

This is a picture of the little coupon books I made for my wonderful stampin friends that were just as excited about the release of the 2007 Fall Winter Collection Idea Book & Catalog. They wanted to make sure that they would have their very own copy come July 1st so they did the SMART thing and preordered by the deadline! I'm sure NOW that they have their Idea Book & Catalog they are eager to use these dandy little Coupon Books!

*** I got all the photos of my next few tutorials photoshopped/watermarked and ready to go - I may post one today, but likely it will come tomorrow!!! Keep on the lookout!!! ***

I don't know which one is better...

2007-06-29T12:17:00.001-05:00

The fact that I've been able to pour over the new Fall Winter Stampin UP! catalog or the fact that I just got word that our Tax Refund was FINALLY deposited and that I had the green light to go get my NEW camera!!!

I intend to go purchase the Canon Rebel Digital XTi - I'm so excited!

Recovery is a slow thing...

2007-06-27T09:49:00.001-05:00

Well I finally found myself with time to peruse my brand new copy of the Stampin UP! Fall Winter Idea book & catalog!!!! Granted it was at 1am, but hey, who's watching the clock LOL!

I have made a tentative wish list - I say tentative because, heck, it was 1 o'clock in the morning and who knows what I may have missed in my perusal LOL! Anyhow - it's not as bad as I thought it would be, but now I just can't WAIT for Monday to come so I can place an order!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

I'm so excited! Oh and just for the record, my wish list is ONLY 2 pages long!

And be on the lookout, Mini Tag Album Tutorial Coming soon....trying to finish up photoshopping the pictures (watermarking and cropping etc) for you!!!!

Oh and take a look over there *points to the side of your screen* see that....I've added a feedburner with Feedblitz to my blog (both of them actually) to make it EASIER for you, my readers to keep up with me!!!! So subscribe away!!!!

When I get to 30 Subscribers I'll give away some sweet Blog Candy!!

In the meantime - have a FABULOUS day!!!

Feeling a little faint....

2007-06-26T22:23:00.000-05:00

OH DEAR, be still my heart............

Today I went to get my haircut (I know you are thinking, well what does this have to do with stamping... but wait theres more LOL).... and I told Chad, man my catalogs are gonna get here while we are gone, I just know it.........

So after having my hair cutoff (check out pics) here - I turn down my street and start to pull in my driveway then say "hey, I bet our mail is here" (we had a storm of the century rolling in) and so I keep on driving in front of the house to the mailbox so Chad can reach out the window and get the mail before the sky falls in, when I notice a little brown box sitting on the front porch by the door........

GASP, could it be...........could it REALLY BE!!!?????!!!!

OH MY ................................so I hurriedly encourage him to remove mail from mailbox and rollup the window, I reverse it to the driveway and then pull into the carport, throw my car in gear and RUN FULL BLAST for the front porch.....

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Happy Dance, Happy Dance, Happy Dance............

it is.....................it reallllllllly is!!!!!!! My cases of brand new 2007 Fall/Winter Catalogs are HERE!!!!!!

Well technically I guess they aren't "mine" because they are for you guys...my awesomely awesome customers!!!

Bear with me as I put the final touches on the Preorder Coupons for those that preordered and paid for their Catalogs by June 10th and then your books will be ready for you!!!

My children fly in tomorrow from IL, so I will get to working on the finishing touches for the coupon books on Friday (my mother in law in flying in with the kids and will be leaving on Thursday evening).

I better go put on my oxygen mask before I pass out...

Envelope 6x6 Album

2007-06-21T17:32:00.000-05:00

Well here is a nifty idea I CASED! Well somewhat, I think the one I saw originally that inspired me might have been made with a different Simply Scrappin Kit, oh but how I do love this little gem! This is made with just about half of a Stampin UP! Simply Scrappin kit! I'm going to teach a class on this so be sure to check out my calendar (look over in the links section) to get more details!

WOO HOO Great News!

2007-06-21T16:19:00.000-05:00

Well I finally got some time this afternoon (okay so it's now taken me about 4.5 hours) to sit down and play with my new Photoshop program. I wanted this to do things for my soon to be "pro" photography business, but also so I could make watermarks for the pictures I take for Stampin UP! projects to go on this blog! Not lets not talk about how I purchased this program back the day after Thanksgiving in 2006, and just opened last week before I left town for the weekend. haha - no lets NOT talk about that at all!!!

Now for the great news - well after much frustration and feeling completely incompetent I am NOW the proud new owner of my very own Mama Stamper watermark for my pictures!!! WOOT WOOT! I did it all by myself...okay well not really, some great fellow Stampin UP! friends directed me to a great blog tutorial on Photoshop and creating watermarks as well as a gal on a forum for scrappers/crafters who also spent alot of time emailing me to give me directions etc.!!!

Now to just get this watermark placed onto the several folders full of photos I have that I need to load on here for my various tutorials!!!! Ahhhhhhhh I'm trying my best everyone!!

Well I better run off this blog and get to watermarking!!! Can't wait to share it with you all!

MS

Whew...

2007-06-11T21:10:00.001-05:00

Who knew that the end of the catalog could be soooooo heart wrenching. I've been torn on ordering sets that are retiring for my own personal use, but also knowing that I could instead spend the $ on NEW stuff. I got a sneaky peaky at some more of the new items from my Stampin Success demonstrator magazine today and let me just say...I'm SOOOO anxious for July to get here!!! Only 19 more days and counting.........

OH MY GOSH!

2007-06-08T13:53:00.001-05:00

I've had my little ol blog for less than 24 hours and 2 people have already left a comment...and I must say I'm honored because one of my favorite bloggers, you could say she's my "blog idol" even took a moment to leave a comment!!! WOWSA!

Well that gave my heart a warm fuzzy...

Off to finish my prepwork for my Open House tonight @ a customers home. Im pretty excited!!!

I'll be back to the blog soon, I promise...