Off to SU! Convention

Yay! I'm off to Salt Lake City in a few hours for another great time at convention...I'm so excited, can't wait to see all the fabulous 'Wow' projects and new techniques and new products! I thought I'd post real quick the swaps I made for this year. I went pretty simple this year, so hope you like them! I'll have lots to share when I return :o)

Stamp Set: Pedaling Past, Short & Sweet

Paper: V. Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Other: 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

(I was so happy they finally came out with rhinestones, woo hoo!)

Stamp Set: Because I Care

Paper: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso

Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso

Other: Victoria Crochet Trim, Basic Rhinestones, Sponge

Stamp Set: Short & Sweet

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala DSP

Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Curly Label Punch, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Bitty Buttons, Dimensionals

Bikes, Scoops and Eclipse

I can't believe I've gone this long without posting anything. It's just been one of those summers so far....still lots of baseball going on, craziness at work, and most importantly my oldest son graduated from high school, woohoo! it's still so hard to believe he's all grown up, but he's sooooo glad to be done.

Oh Oh, I almost forgot.....Eclipse is out and I've already seen it twice :o) I went to the opening midnight showing, got 1 1/2 hours of sleep as I had to be at work that morning, but it was totally worth it, LOL! I know I'm obsessed but I think this was the best one yet.

But anyway, the new Stampin'Up! catalog is out and full of lots of new products and ideas. I seem to always go mad when it first arrives...first check out what new accessories are in the back of the catalog, then start my wish list, then start grazing over every page checking out all the great ideas and samples they've created, then I got back and start checking out all the stamp sets and adding to my wish list. I know, it probably sounds odd but that's the way I do it :o)

I've had these two new stamp sets for a while now and finally had a chance to play with them. Here's a couple quick samples I made up. Enjoy, and I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th!


Stamp Set: Pedaling Past
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Scallop Trim border & Scallop Oval punch, 1/8" Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Sweet Scoops
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Regal Rose
Other: 1/8" Marina Mist & Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Circle punches, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

For my BFF

When I saw this motorcycle stamp in the new summer mini catalog, I knew I had to have it. My BFF loves to ride! She has a couple of buddies that will take her riding, and she just has a blast. So anyhoo, this card is for her. I'll pop it in the mail this week and surprise her :o).

All SU! Supplies: Stamp Set-Motorcycle. Paper - Tempting Turquoise, W. White, Pink Flamingo DSP. Ink - Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black. Other - Real Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Oval Die

May Stamp Club

Hello all! I thought I'd share this month's club project. I've been wanting to try out the chalkboard vinyl, so here it is. I found sheets of metal flashing (12"x 8") at the local hardware store, bent them about 3" in to create an easel. It bends pretty easily, just be careful with the edges because they are sharp :o) Then, we covered them with DSP, used the Big Shot and Scallop circle die to cut out the vinyl, and decorated magnets using an assortment of punchs and brads to make flowers. I loved how these turned out, and plan to make more. Enjoy!

Fabric Project Swap

I thought I'd share with you a project I did for a swap I just participated in. We had to make something using the Big Shot and fabric. I've seen so many cool fabric projects alot of you have done, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

My project was napkin rings, using the Bigz XL Flower Folds die. Here's a link to a video by the Stamp Shack Lady I came across on assembling the flowers. It just required a little bit of sewing, not difficult at all. Then, I used SU! corduroy buttons and beads from the Pretties Kit to accessorize the flowers. The ring I made using wire and beads (from a craft store) and stitched it to the flower. I thought these would be so cute for a lady's tea party or luncheon.

Have a good week!

SU! Color Changes

I'm sure you've all heard of the news Stampin'Up! came out with introducing some color changes. I was totally shocked at first, but am really liking the new colors. I know change is hard, but we've got to keep up with the times, LOL! So here are the 5 new colors and 10 returning In-Colors they're bringing back.

Click here to print a copy of the chart

5 new colors on the chart above are:Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

10 returning IN COLORS on the chart above are:Baja Breeze (YAY), Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red (Love it!), River Rock (WooHoo), Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi

So......what do you think??

Now, since they're bringing in new colors, I'm afraid some must go. Here's the list of colors that will be retiring in June. If any of these are your absolute favorites, then now is the time to stock up on cardstock, ink pads and re-inkers. So, contact me to place your order before supplies run out. :0)

Retiring Colors:

Glorious Green, Green Galore, Gable Green, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Brilliant Blue, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Taken with Teal, Handsome Hunter, Pale Plum, Blush Blossom (marker will still be available), Apricot Appeal, Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, Sage Shadow, Almost Amethyst, Lavender Lace, Basic Brown, Going Gray

That's all for now, hopefully I can post some projects soon. I'm afraid between work and my son's baseball, there hasn't been much extra time lately. See ya! :o)

Spring Stamp Club

Well, it's been a few weeks since I posted anything. Too many things going on so instead of boring you with details I'll share with you what we did at this months Stamp club. The girls wanted to do some all occasion cards and use the bleach technique as well. So here you have it.
I've loved all the fish cards out there using the Delightful Decorations set and punch. So many of them had purchased this set I thought this was perfect to share this idea with them. It was a big hit too :o)

Here's the card using the Bleach Technique. This is so simple and I love how the affect on the card stock.

Another WOW I had to share with them. Using the flashing with the Big Shot to create this butterfly. Using the embossing folders work so easily with the flashing too, and looks so cool.

This card I cased from another SU! demonstrator. I loved it. The only thing I added was embossing the background. It's just so simple and clean.

Another simple card, using circle punches to create a simple flower and accessorize it with a corduroy brad. Love the Bella Bleu DSP too.

YAHOO! Time to go watch New Moon, LOL! Got my copy today!!

Have a great weekend!