Color Swatches

In April I asked my customers, Who wants a NEW Catalog? I had many respond. If they responded by a certain date they would receive "color swatches".  Check them out!

Here are the swatches. Each piece of card stock has a label with the name, ink pad #, re-fill # & card stock number. This way they can see all the color families and the new colors.

Here is how I decorated them. I put them in a large cello bag, with a ribbon around them and then my stamped image from Blue Ribbon. I made them all different using the new In Colors. I have a video on how to "punch" out the scalloped image. Click HERE to view!

These color swatches were defiantly a labor of love! I hope my customers know how much I appreciate them........

  

Here is what I used:

6" x 8" Cello Bags, #102210
Coastal Cabana Ink, #131175
Coastal Cabana Card Stock, #131297
Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, #131176
Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock, #131298
Pistachio Pudding Ink, #131177
Pistachio Pudding Card Stock, #131294
Strawberry Slush Ink, #131178
Strawberry Slush Card Stock, #131295
Blue Ribbon Stamp Set, #125981
Banner Greetings, #129714 (Hostess set in the new catalog)
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, #118874
2 1/2" Circle Punch, #120906
1 1/4" Circle Punch, #119861
1 3/8" Circle Punch, #119860
Dimensionals, #104430     

Saying Good-Bye to the Petite Pocket Die

This die will be missed!

As I am getting ready for my Big New Catalog Kick-off Party, I am finding all kinds of stuff to give away. I found a package of Stampin' UP! pens, so I thought putting them in the Petite Pocket Die would be perfect!

I added a little Baja Breeze Ribbon and a stamped, "Just for You". That stamp is in the new catalog. I've been using it a lot! Its called Label Love, and we have a matching punch! Yeah Stampin' Up!

Also trying to use up some of my dsp. I used Patio Party. Only a couple more sheets left from this package.

Here is what I used:
Petite Pocket Die, #123131
Patio Party dsp, #126916
Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, #122331
White Baker's Twine, #124262
Label Love Stamp Set, #130622 (new)
Artisan Label Punch, #130920 (new)
Sticky Strip, #104294

So, wouldn't you like to receive one? Come to my New Catalog Kick-Off Party on June 1st, 2-4pm. I'll have food, drink, door prizes galore, and make n takes. RSVP: May 30th.

I almost forgot, bring a friend who places an order and get one of my Grab Bags for FREE. ($10 - $15 value). And the GRAND PRIZE is a Simply Scored & Diagonal Score Boards, (value $50).

Mouthwatering Cherries!

Here is the last card we did in my card class on Saturday. I used the set Mouthwatering along with Label Love which is new.

I jazzed up this card a bit using the Red Glimmer paper for the cherries. And a Rhinestone for the highlights. Can you see the new punch and stamp set?? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new punch and matching stamp set. Available May 31st!

And instead of a regular envelope, I took a lunch bag, cut off the bottom, glued the bottom shut and ran it through the paper crimper a couple of turns and stamped the cherries all over the front. Makes a cute envelope. Not sure if you could mail it, but if you ran out of envelopes this would be a great alternate.

 

 

Mouthwatering, #125677, clear mount

Glimmer Paper, #121790, (Red)

Polka Dot Parade dsp, #126902 (its also in the new catalog)

 Here is the other things I used for this card:

Crumb Cake Base, 4 1/4" x 11", #120953
Whisper White card stock, #100730
Red Ink, #126949
Old Olive, Early Expresso Markers
Label Love Stamp Set, #130622 (New)
2 1/2" Circle Punch, #120906
Artisan Punch, #130920 (New)
1" Circle Punch, #119868
5/8" White Organza Ribbon (NOT retiring), #114319

Are you coming to my "New Catalog Kick-off Party"? June 1st, 
2 - 4pm. RSVP: May 30th. Bring a friend who places an order and get a Grab Bag for FREE! $10-20 value.

These are just a couple of my Grab Bags.

 

Ronald McDonald Moving Forward, Info On New Catalog Kick off Party! You won't want to miss it!

This is a super cute stamp set that is retiring soon. Again its one, that I didn't use much. This is another card we did in my card class yesterday.

This is a five minute card. Seriously, emboss the border, stamp the bike, flowers and frog. Stamp the senitment again and punch with the window word punch, add your ribbon, glue to the card base, can it done! I added the goolie eyes to the frog at the last minute. Couldn't decide if I liked them or not. Both of my customers said they LOVED the goolie eyes so they stayed.......they were left over from a Halloween kit.

Here is what I used:

Card Base Whisper White, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
5 1/4" x 4 1/4" Whisper White, #100730
Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, #121809
Black Stazon, #101406
Stazon Cleaner, #109196
Rich Razzleberry Ink, #126050
Lucky Limeade Ink, #126984
Window Word Punch, #119857
Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Ribbon, got on the clearance rack
Googlie Eyes, leftover from a Halloween kit  


Only 12 more days until the New Catalog goes LIVE! Are you coming to my New Catalog Kick-off Party on June 1st? I'm trying something new this year. Buy any retired product and get equal product FREE in the new catalog. You only pay tax and shipping on the new catalog order.  So its like getting all my retired stuff for FREE!! RSVP: May 30th. Make n takes, food and drink. Oh, and don't forget the DOOR PRIZES, lots of them. Grand prize is a Simply Scored Board and Diagonal Board, (Value $50). The more tickets you put in the bucket, the more chances to win. Ask me how to get "tickets"......

 

Just Think of You Card!

Here is another stamp that is on the "hit" list. Just Thinking of you!

I'm gonna miss this stamp and dsp.......

I cut the circle out by hand. Can't wait to get the Circle Framelits in the new catalog........

Here is what I used:

Lucky Limeade card stock, #122926
Rich Razzleberry card stock, #120970
Whisper White card stock, #100730
Floral District dsp, #126919 (My most favorite dsp ever, just sayin')
Just thinking of You Stamp, #129940
Lucky Limeade Ink, #126984
Rich RazzleBerry Ink, #126950
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, #119275
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, #118309
Basic Pearls, #119247
Dimensionals, #104430

Click HERE for the retirement list!

Candy Wrapper Treats!

I've added a Lindor Lindt candy to each wrapper.

You can see here I wrapped a piece of dsp around the wrapper and then hot glued a rosette to that, and a smashed Soda Pop Top. I cut a 2" x 6 1/4" of dsp and punched it with the Scallop Trim Border Punch on both sides.

For the rosette I used a 1" x 12" piece of dsp, scored every 1/4"  and used the same punch on one long side. You can see how I did the inside of the Soda Pop Top HERE! And you can see my video on how to smash your Soda Pop Tops HERE!

I haven't pulled this die out in a long time. I'm sad its on the retirement list.......these treats are for my gals that are coming here tomorrow for my Quick and Cute Card Class. Aren't you sad you won't be here????

Candy Wrapper Die, #120890

Sunshine and Sprinkles dsp, #126922

 

How About I Tease You With Some of the New In Colors?

I can't remember where I saw this type of card. I started out with a piece of Whisper White Card Stock cut at, 5 1/2" x 12". Score on the long side, 4", 7 1/2", 8" & 11 1/2".

Then I cut another layer of Whisper White, 3 3/4" x 5 1/4". This is where I did my stamping and added my die cuts from the Blossom Party die. The flowers are Crisp Cantalope & Strawberry Slush. The stamped images are from Raining Flowers that is on the retirement list. I think I only used this set a couple of times.........The big flower was stamped with Crisp Cantalope, and the small flower is Strawberry Slush. The little flower is Costal Cabana and the leaves are Pistachio Pudding. Don't you love the names of these colors. They look like sherbert ice cream.

BEFORE you put this together you need to punch the Artisan Label  Punch from the last panel and stamp next to it. Then I stamped the Happy Birthday on a scrap and punched out with the same punch.  After I put the card together I went back and put in the sentiment. So this gives you a retired stamp set with the new In Colors, a new punch and another new stamp set.  Only 15 more days until you can order from the new catalog! 

 

Raining Flowers, #122767
Label Love, #130622
Whisper White card stock, #
Strawberry Slush card stock, # 131295 
Crisp Cantalope card stock, #131298
Strawberry Slush Ink, #131178
Crisp Cantalope Ink, #131176
Coastal Cabana Ink, #131175
Pistachio Pudding Ink, #131177
Artisan Label Punch, #130920
1/2" Circle Punch, #119869
Sticky Strip, #104294
Dimensionals, #104430  
Large Pearls, #125577

This and That Epic Day Meets Oh Hello!

I don't know where my days go......have you ever felt that you were busy all day, but don't know what you did? That seems to be my life here lately.......

Ok, now on to a fun card my Club Gals made this month. I have seen several of these cards and always thought it was just too much trouble........NOT SO! In fact they are soooooo easy!

I LOVE, LOVE the This and That Epic Day dsp. Usually I'm not drawn to these colors, but for some reason I am to this paper. See that button in the bottom right corner? Its not really a button........its made from clay and then colored with re-inker.  This clay is in our new catalog that goes live on the 31st. The clay is very soft and pliable. You put it in the mold and let dry overnight. We have 2 molds too, buttons on one, and flowers on another! Who knew I would love this product too!

You can watch my video on how to make the flower HERE!

  So here is how you cut your dsp to make the starburst:
You need 3 pieces of dsp cut at, 1 1/2" x 4 1/2". Take each piece and put in your paper trimmer like this:

Sorry for the glare, but you can see that I have the paper with one corner at the top right and the bottom left corner ready to cut.

Here is what you should have after cutting. One tip I have is, put your cut dsp in the pattern that you like first, and they can be overlapping a bit, then adhere it down. Only glue in the center of each piece as you will cut off the part of the points and at the top.

 

 If you need more instructions let me know and I will do a tutorial.

Here is what I used:
Oh Hello Stamp set, #130733- Spring Catlog
Really Good Greetings, #130333- New catalog
This and That dsp, #130814 - New catalog
Washi Tape, This and That, #131269- New catalog
Creped Paper, #129393- Spring Catalog
7/8" Scallop Circle Punch,129404 - both catalogs
Ovals Framelits, #129381- both catalogs
Crumb Cake card stock, #120953

TIP: get the bundle for Oh Hello & Oval Framelits and save 15% only until June 3rd, #131101, $38.95, clear mount.  

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Free Download - cute backpack!

This is so cute!  A fun backpack you can fill with treats and a gift card for your favorite person.  Perfect for a teacher gift!  Just dowload it to print it out.  Then cut it out to put together this adorable gift.   

134687 Packed for You Digital Designer Template - FREE Digital Download     
Download includes:

• 2-page décor template (8-1/2" x 11")
• 7 punches

Features:

• Digital exclusive
• Fill the backpack with their favorite treats or a gift card
• Coordinates with the You are so Nice Kit

Colors:

• Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder

Farewell to Placon Storage (the stamp caes that our wood mount stamps come in)

May 13, 2013
We are excited about the recent announcement of our new wood-mount stamp cases and want to give you a chance to get our outgoing placon storage boxes before they are gone. We have specially packaged the following placon boxes in packs of 10 at a great price.


 Item     Description    Price
 134676     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 3-3/8" x 2"     $2.95
 134677     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 4-1/4" x 3"     $3.95
 134678     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 5-1/4 x 4-1/4"     $4.95
 134679     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 6-1/4" x 4-1/2"     $6.95
 134680     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8" x 5-1/4"     $7.95
 134681     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8" x 5-1/4" with tray     $7.95
 134682     Stamp and Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 10-1/4" x 5"     $8.95

The placon boxes are only available while supplies last, so order yours today and get organized!*

*Availability updates can be found on the retired list.