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Inking Everything Preview Day 1

2012-01-27T05:00:00.001-07:00

February 1st is just around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to give you a preview of what you can expect with your Inking Everything With Becky membership. I will be previewing 3 cards over the next few days, which is what you will get each morning. Inking Everything With Becky is a brand new membership site that I have developed with my downline team, Inking Everything. Together we are teaming up to bring you an online event unlike anything you've seen before!

Starting February 1st, twice a day, for two weeks, we will be sharing exclusive artwork designed by myself and 11 creative members of Inking Everything. Each morning we will reveal 3 matching cards featuring a stamp set from the new Occasions Mini Catalog - a standard size, 3x3 size and a card of the designers choice. A tutorial on how to create them will be available for you to download or print. In the afternoon, a matching 3D project will be revealed with a tutorial on how to recreate that project.

For some, this is their first time in the spotlight; while for others it is a trip around the old block. Whatever their journey, they are included in our adventure because their work is high quality and beautifully designed. Please take some time each day to leave encouraging comments, we are sure they will be thrilled!

As a special bonus, some of the designers will be offering kits for their projects. Card kits will contain enough product to make 2 of each of the cards including envelopes; while the 3D kits contain products to make one project. There will be a PayPal link on the tutorial page if a kit is offered. All kits are handled by the designers who will be providing the best customer service. Our goal is to ship kits within 3 days; however, some delays may occur as designers may need to order more product.

Here it is - preview #1! My preview cards will all feature the Mixed Bunch stamp set and the new Blossom Punch.
Come on over to Inking Everything With Becky.com, watch the video and get signed up today! It all starts February 1st!

From now until March 31st, with every $50 purchase you will receive one Sale-a-bration gift FREE!

Items from the on-line clearance rack can be included in your on-line order and count toward your total! Spend $150 or more and you will receive BOTH Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits!

It's a great time to host a show or stock up an all your favorite products. Shop online HERE!

Sale-a-bration is Under Way!

2012-01-25T05:00:00.001-07:00

What's this? Check it out HERE.

Come on over to Inking Everything With Becky.com, watch the video and get signed up today!

Are you ready for the biggest Sale-a-bration of the year? Do you love free stuff?? From now until March 31st, with every $50 purchase you will recieve one Sale-a-bration gift FREE!

Items from the on-line clearance rack can be included in your on-line order and count toward your total! Spend $150 or more and you will receive BOTH Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits!
View Sale-a-bration Catalog
It's a great time to host a show or stock up an all your favorite products.

Leadership 2012 was incredible! There is nothing like 1400 people loving the same thing you do to get you energized and ready for the new year!

Stampin' Up! is making some changes to the catalog line up. The current Idea Book & Catalog will end in May instead of June. Starting June 1, 2012, Stampin' Up! will release one annual catalog, comparable to (but smaller than) the current Idea Book & Catalog, and two seasonal catalogs, comparable to (but larger than) the current mini catalogs. Each seasonal catalog (formerly knows as Mini Catalog) will be extended a month for 5 months of shopping! Yahoo!!

March 1st we unveiled the brand-new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, developed exclusively for Stampin' Up! This exciting addition to our Simply Scored line of products is perfect for scoring envelopes, boxes, and more. So exciting!

Speaking of exciting, I got to see my upline and dear friend Suzie Barnes at Leadership! I left her in California when we moved (she just wouldn't come, something about a family, I think) and miss her so much.

She won one of the card contests this year! Go Suzie!!

It's a great time to join Stampin' Up! and my Inking Everything team. During Sale-a-bration the starter kit is only $125! Plus get a FREE gift just for signing up. You can choose from a Package of Designer Series Paper or a Digital Download every month for the rest of 2012! Details HERE.

Inking Everything team members have access to a private blog with information and projects just for them. They enjoy access to all my project tutorials free of charge and have the opportunity to participate in our new Inking Everything With Becky membership site.

Come join us!

E-mail me at yasou@cableone.net if you have questions.

3x3 Coffee Cup Cards How-To

2012-01-23T05:00:00.001-07:00

What's this? Check it out HERE.

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I am home from an awesome Stampin' Up! Leadership in San Antonio, TX. I have pictures to go through and lots to share in the coming days. I received all your e-mails and almost through them all. Seems to be a lot of questions on how to make the 3x3 Valentine Coffee Cup Cards, which is perfect timing since I have that to show you today!

I got a little excited and took this photo before I added the 1/4" strip of cardstock along the middle of the lid and stamped the lipstick on the rim, but you know it goes there, right? You can see it in the photo below. Make sure you add Designer Series Paper to the envelopes. It is a 'wow' little detail!

Packaged in a clear box for BFF.

Four 3x3 coffee cup cards and 4 matching envelopes in the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Start with cardstock cut to 6" x 2-1/4". Fold in half to be 3" x 2-1/4".

Lay the cardstock in the paper cutter with the fold line on the cutting track and the open end about 1/2" to the right of the cutting track. That black line on the paper cutter is the 1/2" line.

Cut it off to create the angle of the cup.

Turn the card around to the other side and place the fold line on the cutting track and the open end about 1/2" to the right of the cutting track. This time the fold will be on the bottom and the open side will be on the top.

Cut it off. cover with Designer Series Paper and stamp whatever you want on the inside.

The top piece is Whisper White cardstock size is 2-1/2" x 3/4". Round the bottom 2 corners.

I have an extra 1/4" strip of white cardstock adhered the middle of the 'lid' for extra dimension.

Stamp with the S.W.A.K. stamp in the lipstick shade stamp pad of your choice. I usually use Regal Rose but this time I used Poppy Parade.

Gifts For Friends

2012-01-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

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The best part of attending Stampin' Up! events is meeting up with friends! I love to make little things to take for little gifts, but this year I decided to do something light and easy to pack unlike other years where I've hauled 3 pounds of chocolate in assorted gifts!

This year I made Valentine's from my favorite coffee cup card. I shrunk it down smaller than the card, smaller that the tags that Lorri Heiling and Penny Smiley made and them little fold over cards that fit perfectly into our 3x3 mini envelopes. They are 2-3/4" tall x 2-1/4" wide.

I used the new Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper coming soon with Sale-a-bration on January 24th and the darling single stamp S.W.A.K. Do you remember putting S.W.A.K. on the back of all your notes and envelopes in high school...maybe I'm dating myself, never mind!

I packaged them in 2's and put them in our small cello bags, made a little topper for them and they are ready for their trip to Leadership!

The topper uses the P.S. I Love You stamp set.

Getting Ready For Leadership Conference!

2012-01-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

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I found a card similar to this on Pinterest by Joy Taylor and fell in love with it. I changed it to our new Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Papers that are coming January 24th with Sale-a-bration.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Stamp Set: Kind Thanks

Accessories: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Floral Fusion Embosslits, Everyday Enchantment Brads and jewels.

I made a few to take to Leadership and Regionals for swapping.

Valentine Lollipops

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You

Accessories: Scallop Envelope Die-Cut, Floral Fusion Embosslits, Big Shot, Everyday Enchantment Brads, Modern Label Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Poppy Parade Ribbon

All packaged up and ready for Leadership Conference. in San Antonio, Texas.

Tiny Composition Notebook

2012-01-17T05:00:00.002-07:00

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I have so many of these tiny composition notebooks that I purchased on sale at back to school time, that I thought I better make some of them up so I can fit other things in the drawer! I am such a hoarder of school and office supplies - and I can't part with them!

This notebook is 4-1/2" long and 3-1/4" wide. I embossed the Pear Pizzazz cardstock with the Finial Press Embossing Folder and the Big Shot and adhered it to the front and back cover. I thought the bookmark was enough embellishment, so I didn't do any stamping on it.

The flowers are cut from the new Twitterpated fabric and the Fun Flowers & Blossom Party die-cuts. Ribbon is the new Pleated Satin Ribbon in Baja Breeze with a Riding Hood Red Taffeta bow. It is assembled on a pony tail holder.

For demonstrators, this bookmark style was featured in the Stampin' Success, October issue, as my Workshop Wow for the Boise Regionals. And for anyone, directions are available in the 2010 Edition of the 12 Days of Christmas tutorial available on the right hand side bar or the tutorials page of this blog.

Blossom Punch and Framelits Card

2012-01-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

If you missed my big announcement Friday, you can check it out HERE.

Come on over to Inking Everything With Becky.com, watch the video and get signed up today!

This is one of the cards we made at my stamp clubs this month. I'm loving the new Blossom Punch!

Blossom Punch (p. 17 Occasions Mini Catalog) Item #125603, $16.95

The punch coordinates with the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (p. 17 Occasions Mini Catalog) Wood-Mount #125535, $27.95 OR Clear-Mount #125537, $21.95). So pretty!!

I must have a thing with pony tail holders because I only have boys. Maybe I just want to buy some girly thing! You think?? You probably just think I'm crazy. *Ü* This card used the elastic bands by Goody found everywhere, even the grocery store.

I used the new Framelits die-cuts for the two layering pieces on the top.

Labels Collection Framelits (p. 6 Occasions Mini Catalog) Item #125598, $26.95. Six coordinating dies in this set and the Framelits Heart Collection.

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (coming January 24th with Sale-a-bration)

Stamp Set: Bordering on Romance

Accessories: Blossom Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Labels Framelits, Big Shot, Everyday Enchantment Brads (coming January 24th with Sale-a-bration)

Introducing...Inking Everything with Becky

2012-01-12T13:00:00.003-07:00

After many months in the making, I would like to introduce my newest project, Inking Everything with Becky!

Inking Everything With Becky is a brand new membership site that I have developed with my downline team, Inking Everything. Together we are teaming up to bring you an online event unlike anything you've seen before!

Starting February 1st, twice a day, for two weeks, we will be sharing exclusive artwork designed by myself and 11 creative members of Inking Everything.

Come on over to Inking Everything With Becky.com, watch the video and get signed up today!

Thank you for joining! We hope that you have as much fun viewing and creating as we have had designing these projects!

Becky Roberts & Julie Brewer Co-Founders Inking Everything with Becky

Valentine Pocket

2012-01-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

I've not really played much with the In Colors until I got the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, coming soon for Sale-a-bration...now I can't get enough of them!

You are going to love this paper and best of all it's FREE!!! Sale-a-bration starts January 24th!

I used the Petite Pocket die-cut for the pocket and Two Tags die-cut for the tags. The tags are just a tad too long to close the lid of the pocket when they are all the way in, but who cares, it's cute.

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: P. S. I Love You

Accessories: Petite Pocket and Two Tags die-cuts, Big Shot, Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" Circle, 1" Circle & 1/2" Circle Punches, 5 Petal Flower Punch

Stay tuned! Something fun is coming your way VERY soon! *Ü*

Cupid Love

2012-01-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Working on a few Valentine's with the new P.S. I Love You stamp set in the new 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You
Accessories: First Edition DSP, Big Shot, Perfect Pennants die-cut, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Chantilly Lace, Vintage Brads

Everyday Enchantment Notes

2012-01-07T07:53:00.002-07:00

Here are two of the styles of single sided note cards I made for this months correspondence. Might as well write on something pretty!

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch & 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Poppy Parade Ribbon

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You
Accessories: Edgelits Adorning Accents, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Adorning Accents, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

Tea Cup Mania

2012-01-05T05:00:00.002-07:00

The 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog is finally here!

If you have not seen it yet, HERE it is!

One of the benefits of being a demonstrator, is we get to see all the products a month before customers do. So I have a lot of projects stored up to show you. *Ü*

This is the card I did for the Occasions Mini Catalog swap with the Control Freaks.

I decided to use the Tea Shoppe set we received at Founder's Circle and turn it into a telescope card.

I loved the snowman so much, I wanted to try it again using other die-cuts. And with all the new Framelits, what a great time to give it a try - thirty one times!!!

Cardstock: Indigo Island, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Tea Shoppe, Distressed Dots

Accessories: Labels Collections Framelits, 1" Square Punch, White Baker's Twine, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Twitterpated Designer Buttons, Mini Brads, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Corner Rounder

Edited To Add: Lot's of e-mail on how I cut out the handles...I punched the majority of it out with a 1/4" hand held circle punch then all I had to do was clean it up with the scissors.

Time To Break Out The Valentines!

2012-01-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

Oh ya, Christmas stamps are tucked away for another year, the left over DSP is in the box to be donated and I'm breaking out the Valentine's! Feels so good to play with new toys!

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You - and P.S. You will be seeing a lot of this one!
Accessories: Big Shot, baby! Finial Press Embossing Folder, Textured Impressions Designer Frames, Tasteful Trim die-cut, Modern Label punch, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Pleated Satin Ribbon, Large Pearls, Fleurettes, White Taffeta Ribbon

I searched for 2 days to find this guy so I could put him away with the Christmas stuff!

Valentine Box Remix

2011-12-31T05:00:00.001-07:00

I knew when I saw this stamp set and the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper the first thing I was going to do is make another Valentine Box. The papers are so pretty!!!

Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade cardstock with the new Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 purchase. Also featured is the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Bead Pack FREE during Sale-a-brations with a $50 purchase.

Sale-a-bration starts on January 24th!

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Valentine cards

Covered Ghiradelli chocolates

Covered peppermint patty candies

Covered Smarties candies

The Heart Framelits die-cuts used for the Valentine cards and the P.S. I Love You stamp set are coming January 4th in the new 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.

Two great things to look forward to - 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration. Are you ready??

If you would like to make a Valentine Box the pattern and instruction tutorial can be found on the right hand side bar or the tutorials page HERE. It's a great gift box for any occasion, not just Valentine's Day. It's very cute for birthday items and Christmas...but I'm over that for now. *Ü*

Happy New Year!

Winter Mittens

2011-12-30T08:23:00.004-07:00

I thought I better break open this package of Stitched Felt Pieces before they discontinue in a few days. I love the mittens, so I used those on Christmas thank you cards.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Set: Bordering on Romance (new in the upcoming 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog)
Accessories: Perfect pennants die-cut, Tasteful Trim die-cut, Circles #2 die-cut, Big Shot, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Winter Wishes Stitched Felt Pieces

Great news!

We have a few items carrying over from the Holiday Mini Catalog! These will be available until the new catalog release in July!!

Red (121790) and Silver (124005) Glimmer Paper $4.95

Holiday Stockings Bigz L die-cut (124098) $32.95

Peekaboo Frames Bigz L die-cut (124587) $32.95

Stocking Accents Originals die-cut (124099) $17.95

1 x 8 Cellophane Bags (124134) $2.50

Spice Cake Designer Fabric (124066) $9.95

1" Square Punch (124094) $15.95

Dazzling Details (124117) $2.50

Love Blossoms Stampin' Around Wheel (123839) $6.50

Shaker Frames (124155) $4.95

Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder (124114) $4.95

Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096) $7.95

You can view or print the list HERE to save in your catalog.

Paint Can Pedestal

2011-12-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

This is a half gallon clear paint can that I got from the craft store. I glued a clear glass candlestick to the bottom for a pedestal and filled it with lip glosses for BFF.

I decorated it with Well Worn Designer Series Paper, Pear Pizzazz pleated satin ribbon (coming in the new Occasions Mini Catalog) and the new Designer Rosette die-cut (coming in the new Occasions Mini Catalog) for the lid. I topped it off with a Spice Cake Big Button.

The tag is the Two Tags die-cut and stamped with the Winter Post stamp set.

Now that Christmas has come and gone, have your thoughts turned to after-Christmas shopping specials? If so, I wanted to remind you of several reasons to shop Stampin’ Up! products this week!

We have refreshed the offering on our already amazing Clearance Rack. Did you get some Christmas cash to spend? It will go a lot further when you take advantage of the many great products now on the Clearance Rack.

Shop HERE. *Ü*

What A Fun Christmas!

2011-12-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

This year our oldest son, Benjamin wanted money for Christmas. He is saving for the new iPad and also wants spending money for his Washington D.C. trip this spring break. I know he is at the age where money is the BEST gift of all...but we didn't want to just hand him the bills in a tiny box. So Santa made him a money tree!

This was the MOST fun I've had all Christmas season!! I started with a Styrofoam cone shape, a dowel, moss and floral pins. I accordion folded each bill and pinned it to the tree. It was much easier than I thought it would be and the wounds from the pin pricks on my fingers are almost healed! OMG - that was torture!! Money is strong!!

This was supposed to be a $200 gift but it ended up $206 because I packed the bottom ones a little tighter than the top and needed just a few more. Or I guess I could have taken the thing apart and started over, but it was worth my $6 not to have to do that!

Santa came!

I love those first expressions as they figure out which is theirs.

Nicholas got his new TV and a Blu-Ray player.

Benjamin loved the money tree and his Envy H.P. printer.

Sarah decided this one was for her and she hung on to it till the end! It wasn't, but she didn't care. *Ü*

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T05:00:00.001-07:00

From our home to yours - Merry Christmas!

Treats for Our Neighbors

2011-12-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks to good friends Lorri Heiling and Penny Smiley and their darling mini coffee cup tags, I had to make some of my own!

It's hard to tell in a photo the size of things, so I've put my adhesive in there for you to judge the size by.

My baker Benjamin whipped up a couple batches of Snickerdoodles and they are ready to be delivered. Yummmmm!

Elf Shoes How-To- Make

2011-12-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Many of you asked yesterday for a quick how to on the elf shoes, so here you go...

Cut the Top Note die-cut into 4 parts at each point. You'll need a 3/4" punch and the Ornament punch.

Find the 2 straight sides of each piece. Punch half of the 3/4" circle on the top, closest to the 2 straight sides. Next lay the ornament punch on the side and use the neck of the ornament 'hanger' as a guide to position the punch as close to the 3/4" circle as you can get.

Sponge the edges of the shoes with Early Espresso ink and a stampin' sponge.

The toes are 1/2" circle punches of Red Glimmer paper. Bows are 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and the socks are 5/8" x 2-1/2" of Holly Berry Designer Series Paper.
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Stampin' Up has announced that the stocking punch will not be carried over to the new catalog. Once the inventory is depleted, it will no longer be available.

Get it while it lasts!

The item number for the punch is #120495 and it is $16.95. You can order it through me, or through my SU! website, HERE.

The Stitched Stockings matching stamp set can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Clear mount item number is #123784 and is $19.95.

The wood mount item # is 123782 and is $27.95.

Don't forget about the Clearance Rack on my SU! website, too! Some items are 80% off!! Check it out HERE!!!

Christmas Elf Shoes

2011-12-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

I first learned how to make these darling elf shoes a couple years ago from Patti Lee. This year I decided to use them as one of my Christmas cards. I've handmade over 250 cards this season in three different styles. Christmas is my favorite holiday, but I really don't want to make another Christmas thing for a whole year!

Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper, Real Red Glimmer Paper

Stamp Set: Christmas Greetings

Accessories: Top Note, Big Shot, Snowburst Embossing Folder, 1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, 1/8" Old Olive Grosgrain, Stampin' Sponge

Christmas Gift Card Purse

2011-12-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a couple of teacher gifts this week. The boys only have 2 days of school then it's finally Christmas break - Yay!!!

The instructions for this little gift card size purse can be found in the 12 Days of Christmas 2011 tutorial found on the right hand sidebar or on the tutorials page.

Reindeer Post It Notes & My Drummer Boy

2011-12-17T05:00:00.001-07:00

I always give my stamp club girls a little thank you in their bags when they get their orders. This month I made reindeer Post it Note key chains.

I split each Post it Note into 4 equal parts and make thin notes so my Crop-a-dile will punch a note in them with no problem. You've seen a lot of these on my blog through the years, I love making them. The original idea was from Angie Kennedy Juda. Just measure the size of notes you are using and wrap the cardstock around. These are the smallest Post it Notes, 1-3/8" x 1-7/8".

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Winter Post

Accessories: Crop-a-dile, Cherry Cobbler Waffle Ribbon, 1-14", 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Post it Notes, Binder Rings, NEW! Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details on the noses - coming soon in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog

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My little drummer boy - Nicholas!

In the back with the drum on the right, doing his thing at the Christmas band concert.

During the last song, the base drummers stacked their drums up to make a snowman. He got a new scarf and a fancy bucket for a head!

I got one shot at a decent picture, because that's 'not cool', and he was being a goof...I'm surprised I received permission to put him on my blog. I've been banned for a while now...cuz people see him!

Here's the real Nicholas with his 'you did NOT just take a picture' look... Oh YES I did!

Here's a cute little something I made for BFF while she was here. Same as THESE.

View Master Card

2011-12-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Remember the old View Masters? I still have mine! I pulled it out to show the kids and they were mildly impressed. Of course, I had my Barbie View Master in there which certainly did not catch their attention. They couldn't believe we had to manually move the lever up and down to change the picture...'where is the clicker on this mom'? I think the conversation ended in 'I'm glad I wasn't a kid in the olden days'. Makes me anxious to show them my AM/FM transistor radio or my original handheld calculator...

When I saw this card on Dawn's blog, I knew I had to make it. My stamp clubs loved it! We used the Jolly Jingle Bits stamp set.

Dawn had a fantastic video on her blog, showing just how easy this is to create.

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Jolly Bingo Bits, Distressed Dots
Accessories: 1-1/4", 1-3/8" & 1-3/4" Circle Punches, Big Shot, Circle die-cut (4"), Corner Rounder, Scallop Edge Punch, paper piercing tool & mat, Silver Brads, Letters to Santa DSP, Whisper White Satin Ribbon

Become a Demonstrator Today!

2011-12-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Today only!!!

Stampin' Up! is offering demonstrators attending the Leadership Conference the opportunity to share the upcoming Sale-a-Bration Starter Kit Special and BONUS for just TWO DAYS (December 13 & 14). That's over one month before it's regular offering of January 24 to March 31st!

Early Bird Starter Kit Details

Only available December 13 & 14 Today!!!

Starter Kit for ONLY $125 (regularly $175 - for over $340 of Stampin' Up! product and business supplies)

You can choose the Standard Starter Kit or the Digital Starter Kit

And the BONUS is...from February through December 2012, you'll get to choose either a FREE Designer Series Paper Pack or FREE MDS Digital Download each month! That means for each month (11 months) you can choose one or the other. (Shipping not included)

When you join now, you'll have access to the Sneak Peak pre-order going on right now for the upcoming 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.

Once you join, when you place a demonstrator order between now and January 3rd, you'll qualify for FREE Sale-a-Bration products for every $50 you spend!!

Joining my Inking Everything team is easy, just click HERE.

If you have any questions, e-mail me at yasou@cableone.net

Friday Stamp Club Christmas Party

2011-12-13T05:00:00.001-07:00

The final night of stamp club for the year!

Amber Cobos started it off for us by receiving a gift from Lyndsey Cable.

Amber's swap card

This is Lyndsey Cable's gift from Amber but Lyndsey wasn't able to join us. We missed you!

Lyndsey Cable's swap card

Jacque White received a gift from Lyndsey Cable.

Jacque's swap card

Heather Wagner received a gift from Jacque White.

A little closer look at the gift!

Heather's swap card

Me with my darling gift from Leah Guill.

Leah Guill received a gift from me.

Leah's swap card

LuDon Tarter received a gift from Diane Fiscus.

LuDon's swap card

Diane Fiscus received a gift from LuDon Tarter.

Diane's swap card

Shelly Cable received a gift from Amber Cobos.

Shelly Cable's swap card

That's it! All three stamp clubs had fun parties plus we stamped! I'll show you the projects we made next time. I'm really proud of my club girls for rising to the challenge. The rules were that the gift was a $5 maximum because it was all about the wrap and for some of them this was their first time making a card to swap too! Great going ladies!

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Thursday Stamp Club Christmas Party

2011-12-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

The last post was called Thursday Stamp Club Christmas party, but it was actually Wednesday Stamp Club. I've corrected that posting and THIS is the real Thursday Stamp Club Christmas Party! Sorry ladies!!!

Swap cards lined up and ready to go!

Penny Smiley started us off by receiving a gift from Renee Pontious. A wine glass candle holder - beautiful!

Penny Smiley's swap card

Renee Pontious received a gift from Penny Smiley. A really cute sign for her laundry room.

Renee Pontious swap card

Linda West received a gift from Katie Gilbert. A gift card to Starbucks.

Linda West's swap card

I received a gift from Linda West. A gift card from Starbucks and a cute snowman candy jar.

You saw my swap card yesterday. *Ü*

Amber Drollinger received a gift from me. It included SU! jingle bells and Dazzling Details.

Amber Drollinger's swap card

Denise Nielsen received a gift from Amber Drollinger. A gift card for frozen yogurt.

Denise Nielsen's swap card

Camden Haney received a gift from Denise Nielsen - a gift card. Camden was sick with the flu :) so I don't have a picture of her smiling face.

Camden Haney's swap card

Linda Woodward received a gift from Camden Haney - macadamia nuts and iced coffees. Sorry Linda...you're in a bit of a fog here, I must have been a little too excited!

Linda Woodward's swap card

Katie Gilbert received a gift from Linda Woodward - a darling Kleenex box.

Katie Gilbert's swap card

More awesome swaps and creative gift packing from the Friday Stamp Club coming up next time!

Wednesday Stamp Club Christmas Party

2011-12-09T05:00:00.001-07:00

I have all three Stamp Club Christmas parties this week! What fun!

Here are the highlights of Wednesday night. We had a card swap and a gift exchange. The gift had a $5 maximum because it was all about the wrap!

All the swap cards are lined up and ready to go!

Janet started out the evening by giving her gift to Jennifer Smyth.

Jennifer received an adorable gingerbread house with a ribbon assortment inside. The photo of the house had Jennifer's eyes closed. :) but here are the ribbons.

Jennifer Smyth's card swap

Diana Lund received a gift from Jennifer Smyth - a darling hand hand sewn oven mit from the Holly Berry fabric.

Diana Lund's swap card

Jennifer Hall received a gift from Diana Lund - hand stamped insert to a Starbucks card and a darling pair of earrings.

Jennifer Hall's swap card

Helen Allen received a beautiful box from Jennifer Hall. It had a Starbucks card inside.

Helen Allen's swap card

Cori Beynun received a beautiful Fancy Favor gift box from Helen Allen. It was one box inverted on top of another. Inside was a bar of handmade soap and a darling new baby ornament for the soon to be new mom.

Cori Beynun's swap card

Janet Jennings received a gift from Cori Beynun wrapped in tin foil with a beautiful tin foil bow. Inside was a music box.

Janet wore her packaging as a bracelet!

Janet Jennings swap card

I received a super cute little can from Martha Stockwell decorated in Holly Berry Designer Series Paper filled with coffee and chocolate covered coffee beans.

My swap card a CASE from my good friend Lorri Heiling. Directions can be found HERE.

Martha Stockwell received a gift from Patches Moats. She decorated the container that the soup mixes were in - so cute!

Martha Stockwell's swap card

Patches Moats received a gift from me. It was Bath & Body Works lotion with a manicure set in the pocket.

Patches Moats' swap card

We had a great Christmas party and I'm so proud of all their swap cards and their creative gift packaging!

Stamp Camp Highlights

2011-12-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the individual photos of the project we completed at my Snow Much Fun Stamp Camp last weekend.

Card with a Velcro closure under the Top Note flap.

Box #2 die-cut with a decorative handle.

Two ornaments using the Petite Pennant die-cut and the Triple Layer Doily Punch.

Note pad and pen

Swivel card for a gift card holder.

A couple photos of some of the happy stamp campers!

My Benjamin made lots of cupcakes for the day.

Stamp Camp Goodies

2011-12-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

This week I will share with you a few highlights from my Snow Much Fun Stamp Camp.

The favors - everyone got one for attending.

Love this idea by Laura Zaraza. She shared this on our Stampin' Up! demo site, Stampin' Connections.

If they registered a guest, they received a little gift - Jingle Bells from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Everyone needs a wish list this time of year, right? I've already received a couple back with all the lines filled up!

They had a pen in their project kit, so I tied a chocolate candy cane to the Wish List.

Downline & Friends

2011-12-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

Last week was full of friends and fun! BFF was in town visiting family for Thanksgiving. This was the first time she had been to Boise since we moved here and the first time meeting my family and seeing where I live!

Dinner with the families Wednesday night at Bardenay.

Goofing around outside. The weather was beautiful with no wind for a change and the Christmas lights were so pretty.

Friday we headed out shopping. No Black Friday shopping, we went to places the shoppers were not at! *Ü* We met a new friend, Sandy Young. She recognized us from my blog. She was so funny - she turned to her husband and said 'go get the camera' and off he went with the craziest look on his face. He had no idea what was going on! So funny!

Then Saturday I met up with two of my downline. We were in Pocatello (about 4 hours away) for my nephews birthday party and they were there doing a craft show.

Aimee Austin (from Blackfoot, ID), me and Tami John (from Herriman, UT). I got there about 2 hours before the show closed and those girls had practically sold out!!

Look at these darling Santa's that Tami made out of those big candy cane sticks. Naturally I had to buy a couple of them!

I tried to get a chose up of the face so you can see all the Top Note die-cut parts he's made of, but I didn't want to unwrap it.

Just for fun, throwing in a picture of Eric. After I was done photographing the 12 Days of Christmas tutorial, I tossed the greenery on the floor and it instantly became his. He is seriously in love with it. He plays with it, naps with it and protects it if anyone dares touch it. That is a messed up cat!

Starbucks Gift Packets

2011-12-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again when I need lots of little gifts for teachers, friends, etc.

These are little Starbucks gift packets made from Stampin' Up!'s Petite Pocket die cut.

I folded the flap to the back and secured it with brads. Then I used the 1-1/4" Square Punch to square out the opening so you could see the gift. I inserted these darling tiny Starbucks card key chains (I added the ring, they don't come with one) and a Via coffee packet with some kraft paper shreds.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: Morning Cup

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Pocket die-cut, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Stampin' Write Markers in Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Tiny Tag Punch, Linen Thread, Rich Regals Brads

Snow Much Fun Stamp Camp

2011-11-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

My Snow Much Fun Stamp Camp is this Saturday. I still have a couple of open spots. E-mail me at yasou@cableone.net if you are interested and I'll send you a registration form.

Merry Christmas Notes

2011-11-28T05:52:00.002-07:00

Time to make Christmas stationery for the month of December. These are single card fronts to use for quick notes and thank you's.

Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: Jolly Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Holly Berry Designer Series Paper, Old Olive Polka Dot Ribbon, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Discovery Elementary School Bazaar

2011-11-26T06:52:00.003-07:00

Last Saturday I participated in the annual Holiday Bazaar at Nicholas' old elementary school. It's always so much fun to see those friends again!

My upcoming stamp camp on December 3rd, Snow Much Fun.

This year for the first time, I offered a make-n-take. We did the punch art Santa with red licorice in the cello bag. The idea came from the stamp day I participated in while at Founders Circle. Thank you to my friend and downline Dianna Johnson, for taking charge of the make-n-take for the day!

Display boards

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

We started the celebrations with the ceremonial end of season pumpkin baseball game. One of our favorite times of the year...of course, the boys in my house love any game that involves smashing things! *Ü*

The lineup!

Nicholas was up first with two 'smashing' hits!

Oh what a mess!

Next up Benjamin, he wanted to hit the small pumpkins first. Not too much mess from those.

So he went for a bigger one and yep, he's wearing a lot of it on his face!

Never one to sit on the sidelines, next at bat was dad! Standing guard over the situation is Sarah the retriever, catcher and fetcher. Oh how she loves this game!

And taking one for the team - mom, the pitcher who wore a little bit of every smashed pumpkin on her face, in her hair, you name it! Oh the things she will do for her family!
That's it folks, the 2011 ceremonial end of season pumpkin baseball game highlights!

Thank goodness that is over for another year! I hope none of those seeds sprout pumpkins in the back yard!

Another thing I'm thankful for is a job that I love! Stampin' Up! has brought many gifts into my life - friendship, relationships, creativity, freedom to work when I want to work and most of all rewards for doing my job. This week I earned an all expenses paid vacation to Fiji from Stampin' Up! for 2013. Thank you Stampin' Up! and thank you to my fabulous downline and customers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Celebrate Today

2011-11-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

I often wondered what I would use this phrase for. I have so many birthday sayings that I probably would have never reached for it. But finally, the PERFECT time came!

Benjamin's very good friend Dylan received great news last week. His sister was cancer free! Oh boy did we Celebrate Today!!

Benjamin wanted a plain card, none of that Houndstooth Embossing stuff and not much stuff sticking out...does he have any idea how hard that is for me?

Cardstock: Pool Party, Old Olive, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Perfectly Penned, Pennant Parade

Accessories: Pennant Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Mini Brads, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Corner Rounder

Peekaboo Thank YOU!

2011-11-21T05:00:00.008-07:00

I always put a little thank you for ordering in the bags for my Stamp Club girls. This month we played with the new Peekaboo die-cut so I used that for the thank you's.

I seriously hate doing multiples but I sure love looking at them!

Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White, Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Stocking Builder Punch, Real Red 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

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Demo Day with Spencer Willis

2011-11-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Last Friday I was asked to be a guest demonstrator for the Stampindelicious group here in Boise. What an honor to be asked to demonstrate for another group. And guess what...I got to share the spotlight with Spencer Willis!

Spencer is one of the favorite main stage presenters at convention and other Stampin' Up! events. He works for Stampin' Up! has been a demonstrator for 11 years and is also a Boise State graduate. He exchanged a demonstration day for BSU vs TSU game tickets. We are only about 4-1/2 hours from Salt Lake where he lives, so he didn't have to drive too far.

He came running in with his cheerleader uniform on from several conventions ago when they had a collegiate theme, Better Your Best. He thought that since he was here for the game, it would be funny - and it was!

Here we are pictured above with Andrea Leeds, the organizer of the event. What a love she is!

Here he is doing his demonstration. It was fantastic but it got better when he previewed almost everything from the new Occasions Mini Catalog coming up in January!!!

All of the girls in attendance from that group made Spencer a gift. They gave him this darling bag made with the Big Shot and the Timeless Portrait Fabric stuffed full of gifts. all that stuff on the table came out of the bag. It was so cool!

At the end of his presentation he sang for us. Simply AMAZING as it always is each time he sings at SU! events!!!

Here I am doing my thing...

These are the items I demonstrated, mostly using the Sweets for the Sweet stamp set.

Their make-n-take was this clutch purse wallet gift card holder. The pattern for this is available in the 12 Days of Christmas 2011 edition tutorial available on the right hand side bar or the tutorials page of this blog.

A closer look at the tag for the bag of candy. I used the Peekaboo Frame die-cut.

Same Peekaboo Frame die-cut on the end of the cello bag.

The card to match.

There were about 40+ in attendance, a great turn out for a Friday all day event.

Here are my peeps: Ronette Hunsacker, Jennifer Thomas, Helen Allen, me, Virginia Beck and Dianna Johnson.

Thank you Stampindelicious and Spencer Willis for a fun day!

Snowman with Instructions

2011-11-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

I've had so many inquiries as to what I used on the snowman, I thought I would

re-post him and list everything below.

Hat is the 1” Square Punch - round the top corners with the Corner Rounder. Brim is the Word Window Punch. Cherry Cobbler Waffle Ribbon for hat band and Boho Blossoms flower in Silver Glimmer paper for the snowflake. Tie a Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine bow.

Head is 1-3/4” Circle Punch in Cherry Cobbler. White 1-1/2” Circle from Circles #2 die-cut. Eyes are 1/4” Circle Punch, nose is a wedge from the Pennant die-cut, mouth is hand drawn.

Center Circle is 2-1/2” Circle of Old Olive. It can be from the punch or the Circles #2 die-cut. White is 2” Circle from Circles #2 die-cut. Emboss with Northern Flurry Die Cut. Buttons are the Circle Punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. Arms are from the Snowflake Punch.

Bottom Circle is Scallop Circle #2 die-cut in Cherry Cobbler. White is 3” Circle die-cut. Stamp set is Snow Much Fun.

He is assembled with Silver Mini Brads. When assembling him, place the bottom circle so the stamp design is straight in front of you. Place the middle circle with the arms upside down on top of the bottom circle. Make sure the buttons are straight in front of you. Center him within the white area of the bottom circle and add brad.

Unfold him; put the center piece (that is right side up now) straight in front of you. Place his head upside down on the center circle (upside down is not inside out!) so that his hat is facing down towards the bottom of the snowman. Center him within the white circle of the center piece and add brad.

Unfold him and he should be perfect! If he’s too floppy and keeps collapsing in on himself, smash the brads tighter.

This version is by Becky Roberts. The telescope snowman is not my original idea and was inspired by several stampers on Stampin’ Connections.

This is where I will be Saturday if you would like to come by and visit!

Two Tags Treats

2011-11-15T05:45:00.000-07:00

Candy treats using the Two Tags die-cut.

Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Stamp Set: Sweets For The Sweet
Accessories: Two Tags die-cut, Big Shot, Cherry Cobbler Striped Grosgrain, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Old Olive 1/8" Satin Ribbon, Ornament Punch, Sparkly Brads

Candy Purses

2011-11-13T05:00:00.001-07:00

As promised, here are a few photos to show you how I put together the Top Note Candy Purses I showed HERE.

Die cut the Top Note with the Big Shot. Place it in the paper cutter with a scoring blade. The middle points of the Top Note are lined up with the outside of the paper cutter OR at approximately 1-1/4".

Die cut a piece of Designer Series Paper with the Top Note and cut it off to fit just under the score line. Trim on the perforated line so it fits inside.

Punch two holes for the handle on the back side of the score line. Cut ribbon to about 8' long. Place one end through each hole and secure to the top of the Top Note with a Mini Glue Dot.

Small flat cello bags from Stampin' Up! trimmed to about 3-3/4" long. Put the candy in the bag, fold the bag over about 3/4" - 1" until the bag is level with the bottom of the purse. Fold on the score line and staple closed.

Cover the staple with an embellishment.

November Stamp Clubs

2011-11-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

These are the projects my stamp clubs are making this month. We're using several products from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

The card uses the Peekaboo Frames Die-Cut and Stitched Stockings Stamp Set and matching Stocking Builder Punch.

Peekaboo Frames Die-Cut

Holiday Stocking Die-Cut, Stocking Accents Die-Cut, Dear Santa Stamp Set

Telescoping Santa card inspired by Lauri Randolph and Andrea Shields on Stampin' Connections.

Thank You Purses

2011-11-09T05:00:00.002-07:00

Top Notes turned into little candy purse thank you notes for my shows last week.

Wow! I did not see that one coming...thank you all for your great e-mails!!! I will have a little 'how to' posted here for you Sunday.

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Designer Series Paper
Stamp Set: Workshop Words
Accessories: Top Note Die-Cut, Big Shot, Small Flat Cello Bags, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

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Beau Chateau Gift Set

2011-11-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

These are two of the projects I demonstrated at Tina's workshop on Saturday.

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
Inks: Early Espresso
Stamp Set: Perfect Words
Accessories: Tasteful Trim die-cut, Elegant Soiree Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Bird Punch, Large & Regular Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Bouquet Blossom Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Neutrals Brads, Antique Brads, Marina Mist Polka Dot Ribbon, Post It Notes

Jingle Bell Pedestal

2011-11-05T05:00:00.001-06:00

I'm so in love with these little pedestals. This one has Stampin' Up'!s new Jingle Bells hanging from it. If you would like to make one for yourself, the 12 Days of Christmas 2011 tutorial can be found on the right hand side bar or the tutorials page.

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Warning: Proud Mom Moment!!

Benjamin was sworn in as the first President of the brand new Leo's Club for Rocky Mountain High School.

Founder's Circle Photos

2011-11-03T05:00:00.001-06:00

I received my formal photos from Founder's Circle...wanna see??

The pajama party group photo.

Group photo at the rubber park in Kanab.

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2011-11-01T05:00:00.001-06:00

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Cardstock: More Mustard, Pool Party, Spice Cake Designer Series Paper

Stamp Set: Perfect Words

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Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T05:00:00.002-06:00

We did a little pumpkin carving here this weekend. Nicholas really got into it with dad, but Benjamin said he prefers to carve cakes than pumpkins. And me...I just take pictures and clean up !!

Nicholas is such a goof when the camera is out! Here he is carving up his pumpkin with a drill!

This year he decided to make an Android
pumpkin even tho he has an iPhone!

These are my husbands creations. I was wondering why he wanted to buy those gourds, now we all know. *Ü*

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Evening Bag Clutch

2011-10-29T05:00:00.001-06:00

I love this Silver Glimmer Paper! It's too bad you really can't see just HOW much it sparkles in the photo!! I made this evening bag clutch gift card wallet with the pattern in the 12 Days of Christmas 2011 edition.

I'll show you how I made the ribbon roses, but let me tell you, I am no expert. I watched several You Tube videos to try to figure it out. It's not hard at all, it's just a lot to hold onto at once.

Start with the ribbon on the roll (because I have no idea how much it really takes) and tie a knot in the end.
Start rolling the ribbon around the knot. You can twist it if you want it to be fuller.

Once you have it the desired size, then cut it from the roll, leaving a very short tail.

Stick it to several (like 10!) Mini Glue Dots or one large glue dot.

Peel from the Glue Dot Paper and attach to the project.

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Thank You Cards

2011-10-27T05:00:00.000-06:00

I took this idea from a card on page 218 of the Idea Book & Catalog.

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Marina Mist, More Mustard, First Edition DSP

Stamp Set: Flower Fancy, Curly Cute

Accessories: Designer Frames Textures Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot, Linen Thread, Scallop Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat

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U Rock My World

2011-10-25T05:48:00.001-06:00

A couple of weeks ago I stamped a bunch of Falling Gently leaves on First Edition Designer Series Paper. This is the second card style I made with them.

I often will make a bunch of backgrounds and stamp them out and keep them on hand to finish later. Especially seasonal stamp styles like these.

Cardstock: Pool Party, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz
Stamp Set: Gently Falling, Perfect Words
Accessories: Blossom Party die-cut, Elegant Lines Embossing folder, BIG SHOT!!, pearls

Four Million Blog Hits!

2011-10-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Sometime in the middle of Friday night I hit 4 MILLION BLOG HITS!!!!! It's so unbelievable to think that in just 4 short years, I've had 4 million visitors! WOW!! Thank you, thank you!! That is so exciting!!

For those of you who prefer to receive your blog updates through RSS feed, I keep forgetting to tell you that I have that installed under the Subscribe to My Blog feature on the left hand sidebar.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake Designer Series Paper
Stamp Set: Gently Falling, Bring on the Cake
Accessories: Designer Frames Textured Embossing Folder, Peach Parfait Stitched Poly Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, Circle Fire Brads

Well Worn Pedestal Stands

2011-10-21T05:00:00.000-06:00

A few pedestal stands and candy made with the Well Worn Designer Series Paper.

If you would like to make some of these, the pattern and instructions are in the 12 Days of Christmas 2011 edition tutorial available on the right hand side bar or the tutorials page.

Poor Sarah...it took me the longest time to figure out what her problem was. If only she could talk! *Ü*

Super Sweet Gifts!

2011-10-19T05:00:00.002-06:00

I received the most delightful package in the mail - sugar cookies from a blog fan!! Tiffany Thorpe of Tiffany's Sweet Spot took the time to personalized these and mail them to me! {Squeal} Thank you Tiffany - you certainly brightened my day!!

Isn't that sweet? Get it...sweet... ah ha!!

These are little works of art!

No, I'm not going to eat them, are you kidding me?! *Ü*

Awesome Promotions!

2011-10-17T05:00:00.000-06:00

These were sent out for September promotions to Sr. Associate in my Inking Everything team! Way to go girls!! Enjoy your sparkles!

The cards were made by stamping Falling Gently leaves on First Edition Designer Series Paper then running them through an embossing folder in the Big Shot. They are embellished with Fun Flowers die-cuts and the new Spice Cake giant buttons.
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October Stamp Clubs

2011-10-15T05:00:00.001-06:00

Stamp Club projects for this month. A couple of Halloween and Fall items. Thanks to Twila Davis on the great idea for the tiny Reese's pumpkins. They are made with the scallop circle punch.
I'm loving that Stampin' Up! is now selling the long skinny cello bags. They make the most adorable treats! This topper uses the new Peekaboo Frames Die-Cut.

Pumpkin box made from two Mini Milk Carton Die-Cuts.

12th Day of Christmas

2011-10-12T05:00:00.004-06:00

Day 12

Gift Bags

Making your own gift bags couldn't get any easier!

Thank you so much for all of your generous comments and enthusiasm during the 12 preview days! I had such a great time creating these and I can't wait for you to have the instructions. So without further ado...

2011 Edition of the 12 Days of Christmas is now available!

The 12 Days of Christmas 2011 tutorial contains the written instructions, patterns and step by step photos for creating all 12 projects previewed from October 1-12, 2011.

$12.95

You can order tutorials from the right hand sidebar or on the tutorials page.

11th Day of Christmas

2011-10-11T05:00:00.000-06:00

Day 11

Snowman Ornaments

Who doesn't love a snowman? This no melt type come complete with water coloring instructions.

10th Day of Christmas

2011-10-10T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 10

Gift Box With a Scrapbook Top!

That pretty much says it all.

9th Day of Christmas

2011-10-09T05:00:00.002-06:00

Day 9

Belly Band Cards

Fun folds with belly bands, something different for Christmas cards.

Join Stampin' Up! and get a FREE Big Shot! Already have a Big Shot? You can take $100 in free merchandise absolutely FREE!

What a great deal!! See all the details HERE!

Come on, join my team - it is the best time of year to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

8th Day of Christmas

2011-10-08T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 8

Holiday Handbags

Who wouldn't want a new purse for Christmas? Small gift size, perfect for jewelry, gift cards or candies.

7th Day of Christmas

2011-10-07T05:00:00.000-06:00

Day 7

Chocolate Gift Card Holders

Two of my favorite things - chocolate and money! Fun for teacher gifts, coworkers or the hard to buy for!

6th Day of Christmas

2011-10-06T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 6

Desk Caddy

Something fun for your desk area - a four sided customized box to hold pencils and office supplies, a plant or candy.

5th Day of Christmas

2011-10-05T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 5

Top Note Photo Cards

I love sending cards with photos in them at Christmastime. With the Top Note die-cut adding photos is a cinch!

We're almost half way through the 12 preview days. Thank you for all your e-mails and comments - as a reminder, yes there will be a tutorial with all the project in it released on October 12.

Join Stampin' Up! and get a FREE Big Shot! Already have a Big Shot? You can take $100 in free merchandise absolutely FREE!

What a great deal!! See all the details HERE! Come on, join my team - it is the best time of year to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!!

4th Day of Christmas

2011-10-04T05:00:00.000-06:00

Day 4

Gift Card Clutch Wallets

Gift card size wallets for a unique presentation.

They will hold a gift card or cash - but that is about all. *Ü*

3rd Day of Christmas

2011-10-03T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 3

Paper Pockets

Double the gifts in these little paper pockets made from Designer Series paper.

2nd Day of Christmas

2011-10-02T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day 2

Gift Tag Slider Box and Hershey Nugget Holders

All made from the Two Tags die-cut.

What a great way to give a few holiday tags!

1st Day of Christmas

2011-10-01T05:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome to my 2011 edition of

The 12 Days of Christmas!

Are you ready for 12 days of fun? I can't wait to show you all the projects!

Each day I'll show you one or two pictures of the project and give you an explanation of what it is. On October 12th, if you'd like more information, you can purchase the entire tutorial which includes additional color photos, cutting measurements, and directions for completing all 12 Days of Christmas for yourself or for a class.

Day 1

Candy Pedestals

A super fun and simple way to present little candies to teachers, friends or coworkers.

As in previous years, no detailed descriptions will be given in the postings.
The complete tutorial of all 12 days will be released of the 12th of October.
And just like the previous 3 years the cost will be $12.95... for all 12 projects!

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If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20% discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time!

During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! products) when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including
A 20 percent product discount!
A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
Regular get-togethers to stamp!
Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Don't miss this BIG deal! Join today right HERE. Let's get going, Big Shot!!

12 Days of Christmas Sneak Peek

2011-09-30T05:00:00.001-06:00

Here's a little peek at the upcoming 12 Days of Christmas scheduled to start tomorrow, October 1st.

Nugget holders made from the Two Tags die-cut.

I LOVE this new Silver Glimmer Paper in the Holiday Mini Catalog! SO sparkly and beautiful!

Cut the tag. Stamp and color the snowman. Punch with 1-1/4" Circle Punch. Layer onto 1-3/8" Early Espresso cardstock and layer on a Scallop Circle of Silver Glimmer Paper. Lay the Hershey Nugget inside the tag and gently wrap it around. Secure with 2-3 Mini Glue Dots. So cute!

See you right here tomorrow, October 1st, for the first day of the 12 Days of Christamas 2011 edition!

Petite Pocket Die-Cut Gift Tags

2011-09-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

I've been working fast and furious on this year's edition of the 12 Days of Christmas set to launch October 1st!

I thought I would share with you one of the projects that didn't make the cut. Gift Tags from the new Petite Pockets die-cut.

Start with the die-cut, then cut the flap off. Fold and adhesive into the pocket.

Make the opening in the top with any punch. Go in half way for half the image, just to create an opening for the top to sit in.

Cut cardstock to fit the inside. Slide it in the pocket and place Stampin' Dimensionals on the front of the insert. Attach stamped image. On the backside, place half a dimensional or a whole on if there is room, near the top. Place the second punch piece on the back. When you slide the insert up and down, the punched pieces will saddle the front and back of the pocket.

Stamp insert with to: from: stamp and decorate as desired.

Now...you ready for this year's 12 Days of Christmas??

It all starts right here October 1st! I'll show all 12 projects one a day, October 1-12, then on the 12th the tutorial will be released for sale at the same price as previous years, just $12.95 for all 12 projects.

Fun Tags!

2011-09-26T05:00:00.002-06:00

At convention this summer, we were given the stamp set Workshop Words. I'm always looking for fun and creative ways to use this set, since I love it, and I think these turned out pretty darn cute!

Gifts for a couple of great accomplishments on my team last month!

Gently Falling Leaves

2011-09-24T05:00:00.000-06:00

We are starting to see signs of fall here in Idaho. I love this time of year! Fall and winter are my favorite seasons. That is probably why I am in love this new Gently Falling leaf set from the Holiday Mini Catalog!

This is made with the Large Scallop Square die-cut. I rolled it corner to corner and tied it with ribbon. The cinnamon sticks smell so fall-ish...is that a word?

Cardstock: Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, More Mustard

Stamp Set: Gently Falling, Full of Life

Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, More Mustard Polka Dot Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Scallop Border Punch

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, Large Scallop Square die-cut, Big Shot, Crop-a dile

Founder's Circle Final Wrap Up

2011-09-23T05:00:00.002-06:00

I had over 100 e-mail yesterday and no one named the kissing bandit from Thursday's post! *Ü*

So many fun things happened and so many new friends made. Here's me playing in the rubber park. Stampin' Up! mulches all their left over rubber and donates it to the city park in Kanab, Utah. So soft and squishy!

Me with Shelli in her gorgeous apartment in Kanab.

A few of us laying on her bed! tee-hee!

I was so excited to be asked to stamp with Janet Baker and Susan Adams at Susan's stamp house. Yep, house - some of us have stamp rooms, Susan has a house! What a dream!!!

Friends Denise, Marti, Jill and me.

Another photo of my Cornish Splits friends on the golf course.

Becky, Tamye, Meg, Tami, Kay and Jackie

Heather Summers

The beautiful table setting at the final dinner. Trophies all around for the Minute To Win it golf game.

What a spectacular week! Thank you, thank you Stampin' Up! for an amazing Founder's Circle trip.

Day 2 Founder's Circle Pajama Party

2011-09-22T05:00:00.001-06:00

Day two of Founder's Circle was the much anticipated pajama party and business share.

Here's the room before the crowd...

...and after. It got a little busy in there!

When things were wrapping up, Janet Wakeland popped up out of her seat to tell Shelli we had a surprise for her. (She had organized a little birthday thing for a milestone birthday coming up. ) You can tell by Shelli's reaction here, she wasn't sure where this was going.

It was just a little birthday crown and a whole bunch of Happy Birthday cards! Isn't she darling!

Pajamas aren't usually my favorite pictures, but it was fun with great friends like Diana Gibbs.

New friend Sandi Rule...I mean Sandi, YOU rule girlfriend!!! Or was it that I was supposed to follow Sandi's Rules?? I can't remember.

Yummy treats!

Excellent service! Kellie Sue, Cori and Jennifer

Yep, I ate the whole thing!

So, you know I told you I had famous next door mates, right? Well I couldn't wait to show my friends. They were squealing with excitement and thought it would be fun to leave some love. I was freakin' out cuz being next door I didn't want 'them' to think it was ME!!!

So...they come up with a plan. Here's the lipstick. Any guesses who's it was? Recognize the pocket?

It wasn't her lipstick but she grabbed it and fast like a Ninja, she lipped up and started kissing signs, reloading with each kiss...just like she had done this before. Hmmm....

Anyone recognize the kissing bandit?? Pretty funny huh! This whole thing went down in 2.2 seconds and they took off down that hall so fast I almost peed my pants. Shelli, Shalae & Sara, here's proof it was NOT me! After all, someone had to take pictures! *Ü*

Such a FUN day!

We Have A Winner!

2011-09-21T05:00:00.001-06:00

I feel like I am way behind posting photos of my fabulous Founder's Circle trip, but I had to get caught up a little before I could play.

Thank you to everyone who placed an order for the brand new Stampin' Up! Simply Scored tool this weekend! You each will be receiving a free pack of place markers for it.

Ok, without further ado...we have a wiener! No, just kidding, we have a two WINNERS!!!!!!!

Deborah Smith of Newport, MI

Krisandra Lee of Brentwood, CA

You are the winners of the new Spice Cake fabric bag made especially for the Simply Scored - Enjoy!!

All packaged up and ready to mail.

I made you each a card using the Simply Scored tool. You can find the video HERE.
Thank YOU!!

Now, onto a few of photos from my trip...

Founder's Circle is a retreat that Stampin' Up! honors each of their top 100 demonstrators and Rising Stars with...only I call it a treat because a retreat implies resting and I didn't do any of that! It was at the Courtyard Marriott in St. George, Utah. They took over the whole hotel and only SU! demonstrators and staff were there. I had so much fun, but the BEST part was having a room all by myself! Delightful!!

This year's theme was a Tea Party and all the decorations and details followed the theme. I have to tell you, their attention to detail is beyond fantastic. Every single little, itty bitty thing was in line with the theme. Laura, Selma, Kellee Sue, Angie and Kellie - it was incredible ladies! You are superstars at what you do! Thank you!

Walking in to the dinner that first night just took your breath away. Everything was soft and lavender (Wisteria Wonder, Jennifer!)with gorgeous linens and fresh roses at each place setting. The backs of every chair were even decorated!

We were assigned to a group and if you found all of the members of your group before dinner, you got a prize. My assigned group was called the Cornish Splits. There were the White Gloves, Lace Doilies, all kinds of fun names.

Everyone got to take their china tea cup home with them. I was so worried it was going to break on the plane, but it didn't cuz I wrapped it in my jammies!

The Cornish Splits back row - Meg Wheeler, Tami White, Kay Smith & Jackie Bolhius

Seated - me, Heather Summers & Tamye Dunbar

Lookie who was next to my room!! *Ü*

For those of you that are not familiar with SU!, that is Shelli Gardner co founder of SU! and her 2 daughters...and why are you not familiar with Stampin' Up!?? Have I taught you nothing??

Tomorrow, Chapter 2 of sleeping next to the Queens' room and a little funny business...

September Stamp Clubs

2011-09-19T05:00:00.000-06:00

Here are the projects my September Stamp Clubs made. We got a head start on Halloween!Fun little thank you notes to put in each order!

Top Note die-cut, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch

I returned home yesterday from the Founder's Circle Retreat in St. George, Utah. Stampin' Up!'s reward trip for their top 100 demonstrators. I have lots of photos to share with you this week! What an incredible experience!! Thank you Stampin' Up!

Also, I will be drawing for the winners of the Simply Scored bags today. I've had several e-mails asking if I will share the pattern for the bag. I'd love to, but it is a Stampin' Up! product available to demonstrators for the Simply Scored tool.

Introducing...Score Up!

2011-09-17T05:00:00.002-06:00

How about this! I’m so happy Stampin’ Up! has developed their own scoring system called Simply Scored!!!

However, I can never remember the name of it so I call it Score Up!
Click here to order your Score Up! today!

I would like to introduce you to Stampin' Up!'s original scoring tool--designed exclusively by and for Stampin' Up! with etched grooves every 1/8" and the ability to score card stock up to 12" x 12". The Simply Scored scoring tool will help you create perfectly measured score marks.

Features of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool

-Comes with a high-quality stylus instead of a plastic bone folder.

-Stylus is ergonomically shaped and features a comfort grip.

-The high-quality metal tips on each end of the stylus--they come in two sizes--glide smoothly over your paper.

-Features a unique set of place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines.

-Includes three place markers.

-Additional place markers can be purchased for flawless scoring.

-Includes a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your extra scoring markers a candy bar and some lipstick! They pretty much thought of everything!

-Accommodates card stock up to 12" x 12".

Product Details

Item 122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool $29.95

Simply Scored includes: one scoring board, one stylus and three place markers

Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1"

Here's the best part!
Order the Simply Scored Scoring Tool through my online store THIS weekend, September 17 & 18, and you will receive a FREE pack of extra scoring place markers (set of 6) FREE. I will send those separately with a super cool thank you note made using the Simply Scored tool.

Also, everyone purchasing a Simply Scored tool this weekend through my online store will be entered into a drawing to WIN a beautiful Spice Cake Fabric bag made specifically to store your Simply Scored.
TWO drawings to be held on Monday, September 19th!!!

Click here to view the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog

To shop online 24/7 - click here

Tres Chic Handbags Fall Collection #3

2011-09-16T05:00:00.003-06:00

The last Tres Chic Handbag for the week using the new beautiful Spice Cake Designer Series Papers.

Love these little 3x3 flip up style cards. The closure is a flower made with the 1" circle punch.

Here's a close up of the flower. I punched five 1" circle punches. Fold four of them in quarters and place on top of the remaining circle. I used Mini Glue Dots to secure them. I mounted the flower on a 1-1/4" Early Espresso circle. The center is made of 2 More Mustard flowers from the Boho Blossoms punch, the small flower in the

little 3 pack of punches in Early Espresso and a More Mustard brad.

Front Open Card: 3" x 6" cardstock in More Mustard, fold in half. Cut about 3/4" off the front. Round the top corners. Add Designer Series Paper to the inside of the pocket. I used the Scallop Trim border punch for the decorative edge, words are from Teeny Tiny Wishes. The flower is described above and is attached at the top only with a Stampin' Dimensional. The bottom of the flower needs to be left open (without a Dimensional) so the card can close underneath it.

Happy Thanksgiving Card: 3" x 6" in Pool Party cardstock, fold in half. Cut 1/2" off the front and use as 'buckle'. Add Designer Series Paper, make the flower as described in the 2 previous postings. I used the Flower Fusion Sizzlet die-cut and the leaves Sizzlet die-cut. Attach the strip for the buckle onto the back of the card and slide it under the flower embellishment. Trim if it is too long.

Pocket Card: 3" x 6" Early Espresso cardstock, fold in half. Fold the front down about 3/4". Round the top corners. Add Designer Series Paper to the inside of the pocket and a Pool Party strip of cardstock to the flap. The insert card is mounted on More Mustard and the punches used for the top are 1-3/8" Circle Punch and the Scallop Circle Punch. The ribbon is Early Espresso. The flower has been described in the 2 previous postings, I used the Flower Fusion Sizzlet die-cut and the leaves Sizzlet die-cut.

If you would like to make one for yourself, the Tres Chic Handbag tutorial is available on the right hand sidebar or the tutorials page for just $3.95.

Tres Chic Handbags Fall Collection #2

2011-09-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

Another Tres Chic Handbag in the new beautiful new Spice Cake Designer Series Papers from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Little 3x3 pocket cards for inside the purse.

A close up of the flower. I cut one each of the Flower Fusion die-cut flowers,put them through the crimper several times then tore the paper apart. The same as the previous flower I showed. So soft and pretty!

If you would like to make one for yourself, the Tres Chic Handbag tutorial is available on the right hand sidebar or the tutorials page for just $3.95.

Tres Chic Handbags Fall Collection

2011-09-12T05:00:00.001-06:00

This week I will be sharing with you the Tres Chic Handbags in the new beautiful Spice Cake Designer Series Papers.

I used the matching Spice Cake fabric for the key fob.

Happy Thanksgiving 3 x 3 notes and envelopes for inside.

A close up of the flower. I cut one each of the Flower Fusion die-cut flowers,put them through the crimper several times then tore the paper apart. So soft and pretty!

If you would like to make one for yourself, the Tres Chic Handbag tutorial is available on the right hand sidebar or the tutorials page for just $3.95.

Wild Shoes!

2011-09-11T05:00:00.002-06:00

Something not stamping related today but just as fun - SHOES!!

A friend of mine sent me an e-mail with all these pictures of crazy & wild shoes by Kobi Levi, Israeli shoe designer. Here are 5 of my favorites!

Sling Shot Shoes

Slide Shoes

Mallard Duck Shoes

Doggie Shoes

My favorite - Britney Spears? Madonna? Shoes!

Jack of All Trades

2011-09-09T05:00:00.000-06:00

Here is another Halloween card similar to the one I showed last using a belly band for the closure. This card regular size, 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

Start with an 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of cardstock and score at 2-1/8" in from each long side and fold towards the middle.

Cardstock: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper
Stamp Sets: Jack of All Trades
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Pennants die-cut, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder for the hat, 1/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

We had more promotions to Sr. Associate on our team last month! Congratulations Inking Everything teammates!!

Batty For You

2011-09-07T05:00:00.000-06:00

I'm so happy Batty For You is in the catalog again this year! I just love this little set!

I punched the image out with a 1-1/4" Circle punch and it fits perfectly into the new Spice Cake Designer Buttons! How fun is that!?

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Cajun Craze

Stamp Set: Batty For You, Distressed Dots

Accessories: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Perfect Pennants die-cut, 1/8" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Spice Cake Designer Buttons, google eyes

Festive & Fun Halloween

2011-09-05T05:00:00.000-06:00

This is the card I made for our Holiday Mini Catalog team swap. I chose to feature the Festive & Fun stamp set.

I embossed the hat from the Jack of All Trades stamp set and added it above the Halloween words. I stamped on black cardstock with Versamark then used clear embossing powder.

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper

Stamp Set: Festive & Fun, Jack of All Trades, Distressed Dots Background Stamp

Accessories: Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Took, Scallop Edge Punch, Various Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

Fall Thanks

2011-09-03T05:00:00.000-06:00

Love the idea of making trees from the Doily Triple Layer Punch. I believe I may have borrowed that from Connie Babbert. *Ü*

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, soft Suede, Brights Designer Series Paper

Stamp Set: Full of Life

Accessories: Doily Triple Layer Punch, Bouquet Blossoms Triple Layer Punch (leaves), Scallop Edge Punch

Would you like to stamp with me?

I have a few openings left in my Stamp Clubs if you are in the Boise area. Wednesday night has 2 openings starting on September 7. Friday night has one opening starting on October 14.
E-mail me at yasou@cableone.net for details.

Happy September 1st!

2011-09-01T05:00:00.001-06:00

Can you believe it's September 1st already? Do you know what that means? It is the first day of the all new 2011 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog! Yeah! My favorite stamping time of the year!

She is a thing of beauty and you can check her out right HERE.

This is my card that I did for the Control Freaks Holiday Mini Swap using the Festive & Fun stamp set.

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper

Stamp Set: Festive & Fun

Accessories: Various markers, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Top Note die-cut, Stocking Builder Punch, Real Red Brad

Would you like to stamp with me? I have a few openings left in my Stamp Clubs if you are in the Boise area. Wednesday night has 2 openings starting on September 7. Friday night has one opening starting on October 14.

E-mail me at yasou@cableone.net for details.

Happy Thoughts

2011-08-30T05:00:00.003-06:00

Today is the first day of school for my boys. It's hard to believe Benjamin is now a sophomore in high school and Nicholas is in the 7th grade!

Today is also my husbands birthday - Happy Birthday George!

CASEing Mary Brown again!

Cardstock: Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: Hello, Doily!, Field Flowers

Ink Pads: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big shot, baby and Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels

Tomorrow is the LAST day to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the last day to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s August promotion - BUY 3 GET 1 FREE Designer Series Paper.

Place your orders online from the convenience of your own home, right HERE.

After today it's all about Halloween, Fall and Christmas with the new Holiday Mini Catalog!

That is one of the best parts about being a demonstrator -preorder from the new Mini Catalogs. *Ü* I've had my Holiday mini catalog and my new stuff for a month and can't wait to show you what I've been up to!!

With the fall holidays upon us, this is a great time to start a Stampin' Up! business, or even get the discount for yourself! E-mail me at yasou@cableone.net if you would like info on my Inking Everything team!

Framed Frankie

2011-08-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

Playing with some new Halloween things!

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Frame It, Spooky Bingo Bits,Distressed Dots
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Old Olive Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Black Brads, Window Sheet, Old Olive Marker, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper

Don't forget this months great special. It ends Wednesday!

Stampin' Up!'s August promotion is the BUY 3 GET 1 FREE!

Who doesn't love free stuff? With the upcoming holidays creating so many stamping opportunities, this is the sale for you!

Promotion Details: During August, you will get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when you buy three! It is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorites, including brand-new designs from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

Place your orders online from the convenience of your own home, right HERE.