Occasions Mini Preview + SAB samples

Wow… what fun I had this morning!!  I was inspired by Beate’s cute little box HERE and I just kind of got ON A ROLL making scallop punch embellishments, and using the new "A Perfect Day" Rub-ons from the Stampin’ Up! Occasions mini catalog (demonstrators got to Pre-Order this month!) {yahoo}!!  Let’s see.. I also …

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Tie the Knot details

Thanks for all your kind comments on my Tie the Knot samples from last night!  Those were SO quick… I did all 8 cards in an hour!!!  I only used 2 sheets of cardstock, 1/3 of each of the patterned cardstock pieces and very few of the self-adhesive die cuts from the Tie The Knot …

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Tie the Knot – Simply Scrappin’ Style!

No, I already tied the knot… I’m talking about the AWESOME Simply Scrappin’ kit from Stampin’ Up!  You don’t have to be getting married or making a wedding album to LOVE this kit!  I went a little crazy tonight making these 4×4 cards with the cardstock and self-adhesive die cuts from this kit! More details …

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Spring Break Thank You cards

I needed a few quick Thank You cards to put in Customer orders… so I came up with these today.. by changing the strip of paper on the left side and changing the ribbon, you can get a really different look with each one!!  FUN! I kind of forgot about my Twill Tape with so …

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I’m lovin’ the new Spring Break Paper!!

Oh wow… I am LOVING this new Spring Break paper!  whoohoo!  Here’s what I’ve been playing with: It’s a side fold, 4-1/4" sq card with the new striped ribbon and a rub-on greeting! And another card using the Spring Break Paper… this was fun.. I used the Pig Nose Punch (aka Double Circle Punch) to …

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Simply Sent kit meets Flower Fusion!

I was using up pieces from my Three Thoughts Simply Sent kit and combining them with the new Flower Fusion felt flowers and the new papers… kinda fun… I think one of my favorite accents is the Build-A-Brad.. cute here in the center of the felt flowers! Enjoy – have a happy stampin’ day! ~ …

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Embrace Life!

Here are a few more projects I came up with using my new goodies from Stampin’ Up! … do you think this one is too crazy?  I kind of kept adding stuff to it……… the strip between the Ginger Blossom paper and the Olive card is from the Messenger Accents & Elements tin: and this …

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Havin’ fun with my new stuff!

I got my order(s) {grin} of goodies from the new Stampin’ Up! catalog this week, so I put a BUNCH of stuff on my stamping table and started to PLAY!  I also got out 2 of my Simply Sent kits and used up the materials in those, so it was fun to combine "old and …

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Boho Backgrounds & One of a Kind

From what I’ve been hearing, it sounds like Boho Backgrounds and One of a Kind are just about the 2 most popular new sets in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog!  They were the first 2 I mounted this week and then I began to play!  They are really versatile, and GREAT together! I had fun …

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Fun New Scallops – FABULOUS TIP!

FIRST OF ALL… I CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS IDEA… I’m the first to admit that I can copy, borrow, and massage ideas with the best of them..  {grin}… but when I saw this idea on MJ’s blog I RAN>>> {yep, RAN!!!} upstairs to my stamp loft to try this!!  Oh man.. this is the …

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Stamp A Rama projects, part 2 (Dec. 2007) + Great Tip

Here are the remainder of the projects we made at Stamp A Rama last Saturday! Above: by Elyse – the right portion of the card folds and tucks under the Build A Brad! Above: card by Rhodora Above: project by Sharon L. – a card that folds up to look like a box!  Clever!! Above: …

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A few projects from Stamp A Rama & GREAT TIPS!

Last Saturday was the "Stamp A Rama" event for my downline. Direct recruits and "Power Team" members are invited to this quarterly event.  Each person brings a finished project and supplies for 15 more people to make their project.  This is a GREAT time to learn tips and ideas from fellow demonstrators.  I will post …

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