Red Carpet Event

Ohhh yeah, baby!! I was sooo excited to be invited to join the 2104 Catalog Premier in a Red Carpet Event held by Stampin' Up!  With a week to plan my wardrobe (there are so many options!!) and a road trip with my stampin' team... I was over the moon.  Throw in the NEW CATALOG - coming out in June... my excitement was palatable!!  So Join Me in this snippet of the fun we had... sadly, I can't share what all that we saw or brought home... not on my blog and not yet.  JOIN ME and see the new Catalog at an upcoming event or schedule a time to see the goodies inside (and what we brought home).

The road trip to Long Beach had me meeting up with my stampin' sisters in Encino.. where we lunched and loaded into my car for this fun adventure!!  The CEO, Shelli, and staff presented - even handing the goodies out personally!!  DID YOU See the Fun we were having??  FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and be in the know!!

Shopping!  As ifffff I'd need an excuse - lol.  I did grab these sparkling new shoes with a pretty long, dark blue eyelet maxi dress and threw on my grey lace shrug.  With my collection of jewelry and new Cinderella inspired shoes... I was excited to hook up with my upline and dear friend Susie, our team of girls... and road trip it!!  (I wish the whole crew could have made it - but the fun car load was a great break!!)

Ohhhh Myyyyy Goshhhh!!  EEEEEK!!!! 

I'm IN-LOVE!  First, the catalog is probably one of the best lay-outs I've seen in a decade!  Then it's filled with beautiful collections, variety of styles and new tools... let's just say that I'm over the moon!!  EEEEK!!!!

Those who attended the event for the Red Carpet (in Long Beach) came home with a BOX of the New Catalogs, four stamp sets, two papers, craft collection... sigh... a dream!!  So SIGN UP for an event and be the FIRST to see the goodies - up close and personal!!

Loaded up, I was so busy having fun, on Facebook with my team giving sneak peaks (they were so bummed to miss out on this amazing event) and then posting the fun on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook... it was a great night and we scored an amazing collection to play with!!

Having gotten home at 10pm, a 9 hour adventure on top of my regular mom and volunteering activities... I was a tuckered out girl!!  Today was a coffee must as I delved into the new catalog!!  Go ahead, come and stamp with me... the fun has just begun... and it's waiting for YOU!! 

Happy Mother's Day

Every Mother has her day...

Mother's Day is once a year, so try to make it special!

Joining up with a friend of mine, she handed out 15 cards to young girls in her bible study who didn't have cards or funds for their moms, to moms who are struggling that she knows...

 

Blessing others is the key to feeling rewarded while connected!  HERE with our Apothecary Art (#125527) stamped in our Certainly Celery* ink (#126958) and on our Whisper White card stock (#100730) for a sweet card!

 

Layered over our Certainly Celery* card stock (#126958) that the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder* (#114517), the Big Shot (#113439) added a sweet and elegant roses to! 

Layering this stamped image over the with the Labels Collection Framelits (#125598), our Big Shot (#113439) and our Twitterpated* Designer Series Paper (#125406).  The Baja Breeze* color is accented with our Stampin' Write Marker's fine point in the roses of the stamped image.

 

One Packet of Paper is loaded but all coordinated!  Look at ALL of our Designer Series Papers, the amazing patterns and image what YOU can do with them! Click HERE to see them all... including the retired patterns at a great discount!

The blue roses, the layers, the patterns and coordinating papers... it's easier than ever to create pretty projects that are sure to bless!

 

Say 'Happy Mother's Day' easily with our Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370) stamp set.  This set has 24  stamps covering most of the holidays and celebrations you may need!

 

Stamping a smaller sentiment can be challenging to lay straight.  HERE is an easy fix... stamp the sentiment with our Baja Breeze* ink and then PUNCH IT OUT!  When you punch out sentiments (any time Iiiii punch out items) I punch upside down so it's easy to see and line up!  Word Window (#119857) is a great punch to have!  Sponging the edges with Certainly Celery* and my Sponge Dauber (#102892) adds some dimension and fun!

 Give roses that never die, won't leave behind any mess to clean up and will bring continual cheer!

 

Here with texture, elegance and dimension, this card is sure to bless mothers of any kind!

 

I'm blessed to have a Mom, a beloved Aunt, my amazing Nanna (who has since passed away), a couple of older sisters, some amazing ladies from church and life... I've had teachers, friends and moms of friends.... all have blessed me by being there and lifting me up when I needed.

 

One doesn't retire when one is a mom....

but these Colors*, Stamps and more willlll be Retiring* and are available at a great savings!  CLICK HERE to see the great lists of stamps, colors, accessories and tools that are going away!

(See the great discounts, too, it's up to *65% OFF!)

Lego and have Fun!!

Lego... Lego and have FUN!

When a friend's son was celebrating his 5th Birthday with a Star Wars Party, my daughter insisted he loves Star Wars LEGO's!

Here is the card we made - where he invited my daughter to his all-boy Star Wars party.. lol.

Here with our Pumpkin Pie card stock (#105117) for a base, this card stacks up with the aide of Real Red card stock (#102482), Pacific Point card stock (#111350) and Daffodil Delight card stock (#119683) cut into 3" x 1.5" strips.

 With our 1/2" Circle punch (#119869) in the same card stock, these Lego's come to life!  Raise them up with our Stampin' Dimensional Adhesive (#104430)  and they are ready to build! 

Let them fall where they may...

Here I layered them, making them look much like they do when I step on them around my home! 

(This is a timeless concept - I remember stepping on my brother's legos 30 years ago! ha, ha, ha...)

Here with the aide of my printer this greeting came to life and printed easily enough on my Whisper White card stock (#100730) and fit the feeling of this card for a sweet little boy!

 

HERE is my sweet little girl who turned 5 last week!  She couldn't wait to go to this all-boy party and to dress up as Princess Leia, or have her hair at least.

 

She was quite popular with the little Jedi's and had a blast - insisting that sheeeee had to be the one to buy him a Star Wars Lego set!

 I LOVE Sweet Endings! 

 
WHO do YOU Celebrate and HOW?!?!
This fun little party was a blast as the kids did a ton of Star Wars fun games - bubble slashing, light saber piñata hitting - lol...

Giving a card that fits the occasion, person and situation is rewarding while blessing!
Click HERE to see the many fun papers, tools, stamps and more that YOU can use to create blessings while looking amazing!

See how you can join in on the fun, take my classes (Click HERE), join my team of stampers (Click HERE) or Shop On-Line 24/7/365 and save on our Retired list (Click HERE)!

Thank You, Girl!

Saying Thank You and Good Bye was never so sweet... Join me in doing both...

This Extra-Large card is a 8-1/2" x 11" Pretty In Pink* card stock (#100459) folded in half.  Layering a 6"x6" piece of our Tea for Two Designer Series Paper*(#129311) that will soon be going away... this color combo is so sweet and fun!

 

Our Pretty In Pink* with this Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#127751) and our Big Shot (#113439) is a fun and funky way to add dimension to this card.

Our Delicate Details Lace Tape (#130966) in White is a fun way to add an element and it's so easy, too!  Adding the smallest of our adhesive backed Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247) for a fun luster. 

 

Adding a 2-1/2" punched (#120906) circle of Whisper White card stock (#100730) on this top picture vs. the one below, you can see how the sentiment really POPs!

Stamping this From My Heart (#126557) Thank You on our Tea Lace Paper Doilies in Island Indigo (#126986) ink and then (quickly) apply Iridescent Ice embossing powder and heat set to add sparkle and set up the ink on the doily.

 

See the difference when you add that circle punched Whisper White card stock to the back so that it really shows up!

Our Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (#126869) from our Spring Mini is easy to modify.  Here I colored them when I rubbed them in the Island Indigo ink pad (#126986) and created a blue and vanilla rose that matches the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper, from the Spring Mini.  Adding the adhesive backed Pearls to the center is a way to increase interest and texture while adding luxury and shine!

Sparkle and Shine when you say 'Thank You' and 'Good-Bye'*!  This lovely Pretty In Pink papers/inks/ribbons/accessories are going away! 

 

As they Retire - along with many other colors, stamps, tools, etc. you can save up to 65%!!  The Spring Mini and Retiring list are GONE come May 31st - actually it's a first come-first serve basis on the Retiring items - grab yours while you can!

CLICK HERE to see ALL of our Stunning, Classic, Retiring Colors, Stamps, Accessories and Tools!

 

Leave me a comment, let me know what you think, what is YOUR Favorite soon to retire items!  Please, Share this, Pin It, Google +, Instagram it, Facebook, Tweet it... and share this love with others!  Remember, too, that you can follow me on all of those arenas!!

Believe in Color

Fill Your Life and the Lives of Others with COLOR!!

This FUN but Colorful Technique is sure to WOW!!
Like a snowflake, each is original!

This Real Red card stock (#102482) provides a bold base for this card.  This BRIGHT Summer Smooches*(#125409) Designer Series Paper coordinates and this Daffodil Delight pattern is a perfect POP on top of the card!

THIS Tie-Died Multi hued flower from Just Believe* (#120453) is easy and fun to create!!  Ink the stamp in the lightest color, so using Daffodil Delight ink (#126944) ink the stamp image.  Using color coordinating Stampin' Write Markers (#119806) that match the colors in the Summer Smooches DSP... we THUMP them to create this fun and funky look!

Just Believe is a stunning stamp set!  Sure to brighten another's day, it's a must for any crafting collection and is RETIRING*!!  Click HERE to see the amazing collection of stunning stamps, awesome tools and accessories that are going to be retiring at the end of May!  Save up to 65% too!  See the colors that are retiring and coming anew, too!!

With the help of our Apothecary Accents Framelits (#127003) and my Big Shot (#113439) this frame comes to life out of our Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper*. 

Layering it above the Thumped Stamped Image reminded my husband of our Stained Glass Window - awww. 

Tie it up with our Real Red and White trim 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon is a fun way to add an embellishment and flair.
Button it up with our Brights Designer Button collection (#119747).  Adding the adhesive-backed Rhinestone Basic Jewel (#119246) to the button is a fun dash of bling!

 Life is Colorful ~ Celebrate it!

What do YOU think of this tie-dyed looking card?

Please leave me a comment, let me know what you think.

Share this card and video with others.. please Pin it, Email, Facebook, Tweet, Instagram it and remember that you can follow ME on all of those channels (and more - lol). 

 

See this quick and fun video... and remember, always ink the full stamp with the lightest color - like the yellow in this Daffodil Delight - and then build up with darker colors!

Please, let me know what you think!

 

Polka Dot Happy Day

Do you feel... spotty?

Polka Dotty??

THIS is the Outfit and Card for YOU!

(ha, ha, ha)

Embracing the ever so popular but oh so classic Polka Dots!

With our Sahara Sand card stock (#121043) as the base and a great neutral to work with.  This allows the colors to be highlighted.  Our Tangerine Tango ink (#126946) and Distressed Dots background stamp creates a fun card.

 

This bright and fun Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper from the Sale~A~Bration mini has a fun collection of polka dots that work perfectly with the All Dressed Up Framelits Dies (#131095) for a stylish look.

Add some elegance and luster with our adhesive backed Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247) in a variety of sizes, 150 per sheet.  I love that a fun accent is just as easy as applying a sticker!

Ohhhh Happy Day!  Our Ciao, Baby! stamp set (#129648) and coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle (#129404) or Petite Curly Label Punch (#129405) is a fun and quick way to express a greeting.  It's a wonderful collection of trendy.  Stamping the Island Indigo ink (126986) for a color coordinated sentiment is easier than ever!

What bring you to dress up?

Sport a fun and funky polka dot look??

You may not want to wear a dress of many colors, so create a card with that look instead and be sure to brighten someone's day!

 

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Crosses of Hope

Saying Good-Bye is hard to do...

With Colors, Stamps and Tools going away at the end of May, I wanted to embrace some of my beloveds that will be retiring... this card does just that!

Our Riding Hood Red will be retiring this year... as will our Baja Breeze! 

 Using our Color Coach (#120148), it paired up our Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron making this card come to life.  This Crosses of Hope stamp set (#117136) covers loss, encouragement, hope and grace for life and it's many occasions! 

 

See ALL of our Retiring Colors, Stamps, Tools, Accessories and MORE when you CLICK HERE and see how YOU can save up to 65%!

This retiring Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embosssing Folder (#119227)  and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (#113439) is soooo very lovely and creates a great base on our Riding Hood Red card stock (#111348).

Layering our Baja Breeze card stock (#111352) and So Saffron card stock (#105118) over this in perfect layers when Labels Collection Framelits (#125598) are used!  Stamping this stunning floral cross in Riding Hood Red ink (#126968) on the So Saffron card stock makes it easy to place the label framelit right where I want it while making the image POP

Layered and raised for dimension with the aide of our Stampin' Dimensional adhesive(#104430).

This quick card is a delight while pulling together to send off these great colors, texture and stamps!!

What an elegant and meaningful stamp set to own!  Crosses of Hope is sure to live long in my retired stamp shelves!

DON'T LOSE HOPE!  You can still grab YOUR Stamps and accessories.. but they are going quickly, so nab yours and quickly!

Say 'Good-Bye' but then Add these awesome goodies to YOUR collection, before they are gone!

Let me know what is YOUR Favorite item that is retiring, I may make a card with that very item!  Leave me a comment and I'll see what I can do...

Dreaming of Blue Roses

Blue Roses...

They are the bane of my existence!

I've attempted to grow them year after year, to no avail.

Sigh, but I digress...

Stamping BLUE Roses is sure to secure some beauties...

This sweet card is sure to deliver joy!

With a So Saffron card stock (#105118) is a lovely base for this card.  Building it up with our Tea for Two Designer Series Paper (#129311) for a lovely vintage and elegant addition.  These are the same paper piece just layered off center of each other and opposite sides. (I love that our Designer Series Papers are double sided - you get double the options for the same price!!)

This Four Frames (#123442) stamp set has lovely flowers that coordinate with the paper!  Stamped on Very Vanilla card stock (#101650) with our Island Blue ink (#126986) and it is a perfect fit!  Punching this stamped image out is easier than ever with our Decorative Label Punch (#120907)!!

Layered over our Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon* (#122977) for a pop of perfectly coordinated color!! 

Add Dimension!

After adhering the Tea for Two paper to the card stock with SNAIL adhesive (#104332) and running it through our Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#120175 that is Retiring!!) and the Big Shot (#113439) for a vintage all-over texture! 

 

POP Up the stamped sentiment with our Stampin' Dimensional adhesive (#104430)!

Vintage and Elegant, this girly card is warm and a favorite at my recent Borchard Parks and Rec class*!

 

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I may not be able to grow some beautiful blue roses, lol.. Dream a dream... so this sentiment embraces the Loving Thoughts one wants to send!  Coordinated in our inks, this So Saffron ink (#126957) the Loving Thoughts stamp set (#125845) is perfect for sooo many situations..

Grab YOURS Now!

 

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Bright Thoughts of You

When days are dull,

the skies are grey,

life is hard and seems dark....

I can't resist a Bright, Bold and Cheery Card!

With a Rich Razzleberry (#115316) card stock this card is sure to brighten ANYONE's day!  Our Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (#125409) is a fun and funky way to brighten it up! 

Wrapping this 4" x 4" in our 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon in Daffodil Delight (#125583) adds to the sunshine feel of this card.

Layering the Card Stock, Designer Series Paper and Ribbon before running it through the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335) and Big Shot (#113439) for this fun polka dot embossed element.

 

Giving our Mixed Bunch flower stamp (125537) a fun Rock and Roll inked look is easy!  (See the technique below in a video I'd done a while back.)  Stamp the whole flower in Daffodil Delight ink (#126944).  Roll the edges in Rich Razzelberry ink (#126950) for this variegated look.  POP it out with our coordinated Blossom Punch (#125603) for a quick die cut!

POPS of Color, Texture, there is nothing Dull about This Card!  Who would YOU give this to? 

(Leave me a comment and let me know!)

Button this up with our Brights Designer Buttons (#119747).  They coordinate perfectly with our card stocks, inks and ribbons!

Sending Loving Thoughts (#125845) is easier than ever with this elegant and lovely stamp set!  Stamping it with our Rich Razzelberry ink (#126950) on our Whisper White card stock (#100730) for a sharp look.

Color is Back, baby!!

I LOVE it!  I love adding a zing to life, cheering my day with POPS of Bright, Bold Color! 

When the day is Grey (either by weather, smoke coverage or life's rough treatment...) it's easier than ever to Brighten with a card like this.

 

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This video was from March of 2011 - lol...

so life has changed...

but the technique is timeless and doesn't change!!