MOTHER'S DAY FOUR FRAMES CARD

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Having some time to myself this morning, I set out to make a card that looked NOTHING like this one.  I always do that!  I find a card or two that I love and intend to case, and end up with something way, way different.  I wanted to use the Hope & Strength set from the new Summer Mini (available for order May1!).

I ended up being inspired by the Four Frames stamps, and thought the butterflies would suit me better being a background.  Having dug through my stash, I thought a pretty Trinket Key would be a perfect embellishment. 

Here’s the supply list:

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Framed Tulips embossing folder

Hope & Strength stamp set

Four Frames stamp set

Mother of Mine single stamp

Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon

Pink Pirouette 1/8” taffeta ribbon

Trinket key

Baker’s Twine, white

Tag punch

Stampin’ Write markers: certainly celery, pink pirouette, baja breeze

Ink pad: Early Espresso, Baja Breeze

Decorative Label Punch

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Color Spritzer Tool #107066

Sizzix Big Shot

Dazzling Diamonds glitter

That's an extensive list, isn't it?!  You can of course substitute with any variety of pretties from your stash.  I love new things, but I also love using my stash, too.


This was my inspiration card.  I know, right?!?
It is an awesome card.  Maybe I'll case it tomorrow!



SPRINGTIME VINTAGE LAYOUT

Pin It Now! I have to share a layout I received at a Stampin' Up swap.  It's so pretty and gets compliments whenever I show it.  The creator is Paula Magnus, another SU demo.  I've had some requests to CASE it, so I'm posting it here so it can be duplicated.  OF COURSE, if you need supplies to make it, you just let me know, wink-wink!!!

SUPPLIES USED:
SPRINGTIME VINTAGE DSP 121782
EASTER BLOSSOMS STAMP SET 122057
TAG PUNCH
BOHO BLOSSOMS PUNCH
BASIC PEARLS

STAMPIN' BUFFET WITH THE GIRLS

Pin It Now! Yesterday I had the honor of hosting a party at my house for all my customers, come & go as you please.  I had a nice turnout & everyone had a good time.  Some projects were complicated (I always have to throw in a WOW project), and some were simple.  My younger friends in attendance are showing off their BEAUTIFUL work!

Miss C made the Sweet Bunny Toppers!

Miss K made the WOW Birthday Tea Light project.

...And here is my gang hard at work.  I have SUCH a good time when we have our parties and appreciate each and every one of them.  They allow me to do what I love, and anytime someone else will join me, it's a GOOD DAY!  xoxo

STAMPIN' UP! SPRING IS BLOSSOMING PROMOTION...

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This month only, you are eligible to pre-order a couple of items from the all new upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book.  The new book is open for ordering July 1st, but during the month of April, with an order of $20, you can purchase either or both of these beautiful products.  I have them, and they're really stunning!  The papers are very bold on one side, and muted smaller prints on the other, which is really smart, since it's sure to please everyone.  And don't get me started on those stamps!  I love stamps that can be punched out nice and neatly, and I REALLY love this Designer Label Punch.  I know most of my customers have it already, so you're halfway to gorgeous.  I've seen lots of beautiful samples already, with all kinds of senitments stamped into the centers.  Very versatile. 

Just contact me if you'd like to order, as I place orders weekly.  Here are some recipes for pretty projects using these items.

AWWWWW!

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If you want to try it for yourself, check out Becky Jensen's tutorial here:
http://www.stampthat.com/blog/tutori...e-baby-onesie/

I live in a household FULL of boys, men, jeans, action figures, and boy scout supplies.  So, being invited to a GIRL baby shower makes me so excited, because I get to make a pretty baby girl card.  I know these onesies have been done a lot, but I've been dying for a chance to make a cute & blingy girl one.  What do you think?

HELLO, FRIEND!

Pin It Now! Here's a sneek peek at another sweet little stamp coming in Stampin' Up's Summer Mini!  If you would like a catalog, please email me & I'll get one right out to you.

This stamp is called Hello Blossoms.  It's sold as a single for $7.95.  I think it has LOTS of possibilities....personalized stationery?  Buttons over the letters? 

MINIMALLY MOTHER'S DAY

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Beautiful Butterfly Embosslits
Rose Red & Whisper White CS
Baker's Twine in white





I couldn't wait to try out one of the new 3-Step Punches that SU will have available to everyone May 1st! You can layer these beautiful flowers and create dozens of flowers with a single sheet of paper! I thought I'd try monochromatic for this card, with a little shot of color for the sentiment. It's a fast & easy card that you'll be making if you're at my house on Sunday. Are you free for a couple of hours? Well, come on down! Check my calendar for details...

Here's a second one that I made with the same punch set.  So much fun just to scatter these flowers around.  I'm going to make a scrapbook page next.  Little stitching...little bling...

And one last sample of the Mother of Mine stamp.  Same as the original, but this one is done using a BRAND NEW line of embossing powders by Stampin' Up!  The colors they chose are gorgeous. This one is Wild Wasabi.  They're also very fine, so you keep all the details on your stamp, no heat-emboss-ooze here!  I think this one is more delicate looking for the romantic, shabby-chic mom in your life like mine <3!