New Mini Catalog

It's September 1st and that means that we have a new mini catalog!  Lots of fun new products and stamp sets.  My favorite is the FABRIC!!  Click here to preview the new mini catalog.

Also, with the beginning of a new month comes a new virtual class free with any order over $35.  The class this month is this adorable stationary box.  Shop here and receive directions for the stationary box and 4 mini cards and envelopes for free.  Or buy the tutorial for this stationary box for the full price of $14.95. 

Last but definitely not least, make sure you are signed up for my email newsletter.  Starting in October, all my newsletter subscribers will receive a weekly email for the 12 Weeks of Christmas. Instructions for fun ideas featuring holiday cards, gifts and gift packaging will be emailed directly to you.  These projects will not be shown on my blog, so make certain you are subscribed to my newsletter for access to them.

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Grunge Rock Card

I got some new stamps to play with yesterday.  I had to get this new set, Grunge Rock, for scrapping.  It is a great set for Tweens and Teens, which I definitely need.  I decided to try to make a birthday card to have on hand in case Kaelen has a friend with a birthday soon.  I find it hard to come up with birthday cards for teen boys, but love this color combo and think this stamp set is perfect.  This also has to be my new favorite color combo - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Marina Mist. 

Stamps: Grunge Rock
Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Versamark
CS:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Crumb Cake taffeta ribbon


I loved the Grunge Rock card so well that I decided to also make another card with a different stamp set but same colors.  I used Aviary instead.  I really like both cards, but added a little to this one with the scrunched up ribbon.

Stamps: Aviary, Curly Cute
Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
CS:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Crumb Cake taffeta ribbon, 5/16 Chocolate Brad

6 Ways to Watercolor

New August Class by Email available - 6 Ways to Watercolor.  This is a great way to learn new techniques from your own home.  Purchase the class tutorial for $14.95 or learn how to get it free.

Don't worry if you don't own the stamp set featured in the tutorial, any line image stamp set will work.  This is a great class if you feel your watercoloring could use some help.

Excuse the Mess

Excuse the mess while I am working on updating my site.  If you click on links that don't take you anywhere I apologize, I am working on adding more content and should be all up to date by the end of the week. 

Hope everyone is staying cool and dry!

Open Stamp Night

Have a hard time finding time and space to work on your papercrafting projects at home? Join me at my house for a night of socializing with the girls while you work on your own projects. You bring all the supplies needed to create your projects: paper, scissors, adhesive, photos, paper trimmer, accessories and embellishments. I will provide: space to work, snacks & bottled water, use of my Big Shot and dies, inks, markers, and selected stamp sets. There will be door prizes as well as demonstrations featuring Stampin' Up! products.

When: Saturday, August 21st from 6 pm to midnight
Cost: $10

Space is limited - Click on the buy now button below to reserve your spot! Email me with any questions.

Hostess Promotion

Extra! Extra! Stampin' Up! hostesses get extra hostess awards July 27-August 31, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits!

From July 27 to August 31, Stampin' Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $25 to use toward Stampin' Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling $350 or more!

This extra benefit is included along with the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a workshop. The standard hostess benefits include

• A free 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog worth $9.95!
• Free stamp sets only available to hostesses (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 10-16 of the Idea Book & Catalog)!
• Free Stampin' Up! products of your choice!

Workshop total (before tax and shipping)	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise		Extra, Extra hostess awards	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise with Extra, Extra hostess awards
$350 - $399	$40	+	$25	$65
$400 - $449	$45	+	$25	$70
$450 - $499	$50	+	$25	$75
$500 - $549	$60	+	$25	$85

This extra hostess benefit is only being offered for a limited time, so contact me TODAY to schedule a workshop!

Rock Star Layout

I had these cute pics of Quinn that Chad took one night while I was gone. Apparently Quinn was singing "All day, all day, all day" and playing his guitar. I used the Extreme Elements set along with Extreme Guitar to make this layout.


The layout idea was taken from an issue of Creating Keepsakes. I am working on expanding my use of different layouts. I think it worked out great for these pics. Next I am going to try to use the exact same layout but a completely different design with different colors and stamps.


Ingredients:
Stamps: Extreme Elements, Extreme Guitar
CS: Basic Black Textured, Real Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Inks: Basic Gray, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: Basic Black narrow grosgrain ribbon, Silver Brad, Silver 5/16 Brad, Billboard Sizzix Alpha, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter