Starring You

Had a quick gradutaion card that was needed in an emergency and i thought this came together quick and easily with this stamp set! Soon to be retired! The new sqaure lattice texture impression folder brings it all together in a snap~

supplies:

paper: bordering blue, not quite navy, whisper white

ink: not quite nave, bordering blue

stamps: starring you

tools: star punches, oval punches

accessories: star brad, stampin dimensionals

Chalkboard technique

Here is something i saw online and thought i would give it a shot! Using basic black paper i took craft ink and then clear embossing powder to make it pop a bit. It looks really stunning if you have bring colors in the craft ink(i didn't have any) Like certainly celery and a bright orange! super cool!

supplies:

paper: pretty in pink, whisper white, basic black

ink: regal rose craft and classic, rose red, white gel pen

stamps: awash with flowers, itty bitty backgrounds

tools:spiral border punch

accessories: regal rose ribbon, rub ons (sentiment)

Retired SAB Botanical Blooms

So i got the mail about a week ago to find this adorable little make just for me from a special friend! Talk about making my day! I hope that when i give cards out that they are enjoyed as much as when i recieve them! ;)

Punched Poises

This is the new level 2 hostess set out of the summer mini! If you would like to earn this set for FREE contact me to schedule a summer party! Lot's of fun new things in the summer mini and July 1 the new BIG CATY goes live!

supplies:

paper: early espresso, daffodil delight, whisper white, certainly celery

ink: early espresso, melon mambo, certainly celery

stamps: punched posies, hello again

tools: large flower punch, 5 petal flower punch, ticket corner punch, crop a dile(to set large eyelet) scallop trim border punch, boho blossoms punch

accessories: brad, stampim dimensionals, certainly celery ribbon

Trendy Trees

Another simple put together with my new background stamp Woodgrain! I LOVE it! super for those masculine cards and just a different look! This is the new early espresso soon to be released on July 1 along w/ the soft baja breeze. I'm so glad they brought this one back! I tore the one side of the early espresso and the just roll back the edges a bit with my finger tip for a nice distressed feel.
supplies:
paper: baja breeze, early espresso, river rock and urban oasis dsp(retired)
ink: old olive, choc chip
stamps: trendy trees, woodgrain
tools:
accessories: star brad, stampin dimensional

Best wishes & more

Playing with a new color and returning color here as well. River rock and Cherry cobler.

We will be saying good bye to this stamp set come July 1. I always liked this bird and how you can easily cut of his legs and pop him up on a dimensional and make him look like he's standing on your card!

supplies:

paper: river rock, cherry cobler, whisper white

ink: soft suede

stamps: best wishes & more

tools: scallop edge border punch

accessories: brads, stampin dimensionals, stampin sponge

Starring You

Good masculine birthday here. Playing with certainly celery and night of navy. Now i didn't have any NON ink so i had to make due w/ just certainly celery. I think i could have tied it all together better if i had that ink...better get it on my wish list! Adding the large star punch and just off centering the tree top from Trendy Trees gave me a lil' flair on my star. popped that up on dimensionlas and added the word birthday on top.

supplies:

paper: night of navy dsp, certainly celery, whisper white

ink: certainly celery, basic black(shhhh...can u tell???) ;)

stamps: on your birthday, starring you, trendy trees

tools: corner rounder punch, large start punch, crop a dile

accessories: white eyelets, silver brad, stampin dimensionals

Thoughts & Prayers

using the big shot here w/ the texture plates and then rubbing the top lightly w/ a sponge and ink really makes the design stand out like u can see above. I ran a sponge over the top w/ the close to cocoa ink. i like the clean look of tone on tone like the white on white above. Stamp the sentiment in really rust, punch out w/ large oval punch and pop up on stampin dimensionals.

this is another of Teresa's templates from our last camp. just changed the sentiment!

supplies:

paper: close to cocoa, old olive, really rust, whisper white

ink: close to cocoa, really rust

stamps: thoughts & prayers, teeny tiny wishes

tools: big shot, texture plates, large oval punch, matte pack(to pierce even holes for my brads)

accessories: brads, stampin dimensionals, sponge

Animal Crackers

This yellow (daffodil delight) you guys are just going to love playing with! i think it's so cheery! Here i paired it with bermuda bay(retiring) to make myself a baby boy card. Adding the impression folder w/ the big shot and that white organza ribbon, takes it to the next level.

supplies:

paper: bermuda bay, daffodil delight, whisper white

ink: Stazon(for squirrel so i could water color him and ink doesn't run), choc chip, bermuda bay

stamps: animal crackers(retiring), teeny tiny wishes

tools: big shot, polka dot impression folder, scallope circle punch, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, scallope border punch

accessories: white organza ribbon, stampin dimensionals

My list of retiring.....

first come first serve, if you are interested, please email me and i will answer the emails in the order i get them! Happy Stamping!

Here is the List: in order going down the page

1. 1.Retired Stampin Write markers $1.75(see colors listed below)all SOLD
   
2. 2.SMOOTH sheets of cardstock $.12/sheet (see colors listed below)
3. 3.Soft Subtles classic ink spots $12 (is $22.50 in caty)SOLD
4. 4.Rich Regals CRAFT ink spots $14 (is $25.95 in caty) GREAT for embossing!!!SOLD
   
5. 5.Lovely Flowers Bundle(level 3 hostess) $20
6. 6.God's Beauty $10
7. 7.Echoes of Kindness $12
8. 8.You & Moi $8(is $12.95 in caty)
9. 9.Little Flowers $7 (is $11.95 in caty) SOLD
   
10. 10.Starring You $9
11. 11.Love Bug (hostess) $9
12. 12.Wings of Friendship(hostess level 2) $15
13. 13.Eight Great Greetings $20 (is $27.95 in caty)SOLD
14. 14.Vintage Tags $9
15. 15.Together Forever $15(is $22.95 in caty)SOLD
16. 16.Animal Crackers $13 (is $19.95 in caty)
17. 17.Best Wishes & More $17 (is $26.95 in caty)
18. 18.Itty Bitty Backgrounds $10(is $14.95 in caty)
19. 19.Nursery Necessities $22 (is $31.95 in caty)
20. 20.Very Thankful $10 (is $14.95 in caty)SOLD
21. 21.Country Morning (hostess level 1) $9
22. 22.Of the Earth (hostess level 1) $10
23. 23.Christmas Punch (hostess level 2) $18SOLD
    
24. 24. Happy Everything (NOT PICTURED) $11 (is $18.95 in caty)SOLD
    

Classic Ink Pads: $3 each

glorious green
green galore
gable green
yoyo yellow
only orange~sold
pink passion~sold
pixie pink
orchid opulence
lovely lilac
brilliant blue
close to cocoa~sold
creamy caramel sold
really rust~sold
ruby red
cameo coral
summer sun
bordering blue
taken with teal~sold
blush blossom
barely banana
mellow moss
almost amethyst
bermuda bay sold
dusty durango
crushed curry

Stampin Write Markers: $1.75 each ALL SOLD
glorious green
green galore
gable green
yoyo yellow
only orange
pink passion
pixie pink
orchid opulence
lovely lilac
brilliant blue
ruby red

SMOOTH sheets of cardstock $.12 each:
(if interested in a color, let me know and i will tell u how many sheets i have and how much it will cost!)

pale plum sold
lavendar lace
almost amethyst
blush blossom
taken w/ teal~sold
few sheets of In Color 08'
kiwi kiss sold
ruby red
cameo coral
creamy caramel sold
bordering bluesold
orchid opulence
sage shadow sold
close to cocoa~sold
barely banana
dusty durango sold
bermuda bay sold
crushed curry sold

ps. sorry about the annoying format of my post, but i got tired of 'dinking' with it! Please let me know if you have any ?'s!

Melissa

Very Thankful

I really like how this card turned out! i followed a scetch pattern and then used this pretty little peacock from the stamp set Very Thankful(which is retiring). Big scallops are the 'in' thing right now and i created them by punching out 1 1/4" circles and then cutting them in half. Then just slip them under the choc chip piece and you have a creative boarder!

tip: adding dazzling diamonds to your project always steps it up a notch. here w/ the 2 way glue pen i just placed some random dots of glue on the peacocks tail and then sprinkle on the dazzling diamonds. Sparkles... who doesn't love that? and one more thing, to keep that choc chip satin ribbon from 'wagging' it's tail, i just snuck a mini glue dot under the tip to keep in nice, striaght and snug!

supplies:

paper: cameo coral(smooth and textured, retiring), daffodil delight(NEW and available July 1), choc chip

ink: choc chip, pink and yellow(markers)

stamps: Very Thankful

tools: corner rounder punch, 1 1/4" circle punch (for my scallops)

accessories: dazzling diamonds, 2 way glue pen, choc chip satin ribbon, stampin dimensionals

Last Chance lists are HERE!!!

Hundreds of products from the 2009-2010
catalog and Definately Decorative Brochure are retiring! now is the last chance for you to get them before they are gone!

You can order online and check out the Retiring Lists 24/7, by clicking here and then you have access to all the clearance items as well, or you can call or email me with your list and i can add it to my next order!

MINI STARTER KITS ARE BACK!!! JOIN STAMPIN' UP! & I FOR JUST $99!

It's easier than ever to fill your wish list and SAVE!!!

• June 1 through June 30, Stampin' Up! is offering a special $99 Mini Starter Kit, valued at $180 in product and business supplies (see contents below). Free shipping, too!
• Join now and pre-order select items in June from the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.
• Receive the new catalog (with your first June order).
• Enjoy full Stampin' Up! demonstrator discounts and benefits with the $99 Mini Starter Kit, including 30% off your first $150 product order (within 45 days of start).
• Perfect for the hobby stamper!!!

Here's what is included in the Mini Starter Kit:

Note: You can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value. All items will be continued in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Item	Description	Price
117050	Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)	$22.95
118571	I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)	$18.95
118486	Clear-Mount Block C	$6.95
116978	Homemade single stamp*	$8.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$8.50
119706	Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*	$6.95
115656	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
119667	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad*	$5.95
115658	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100814	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
119261	Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon*	$6.95
121620	Color Coach*	$14.95
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
	Retail value of products in kit	$124.90

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the Standard Starter Kit; no alternative selections can be made for business items. Contents are listed below:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
• 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8, shipped separately in July)
• Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

OR for the regular.....

Digital+ Starter Kit

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up! is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $185, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads^®
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write^® markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals^®
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive^®
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!^® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact me today to get started!

Melissa