Swaps - A Reason To Become A Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

There are many reasons why I'm happy to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Things like...I've never had so much fun working.  The fact that my schedule is totally flexible.  I get to meet and become friends with so many wonderful gals that enjoy paper crafting.  Funny, some of them had no idea that they would enjoy it so much when they made their first card.  But one of my favorite reasons is the demo meetings where we get to swap cards with each other.

In my last post I showed you the card I swapped at our last PAWS meeting and promised I would show you some of the others.  So day I would like to share several of them with you.

This first card by Cindy is an adorable fancy fold card using the new Betsy's Blossoms Stamp Set that will be available for purchase on June 1 in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog.  The paper is the new Floral District Designer Series Paper.  Can you hardly wait until June 1?

Fran's card is gorgeous.  I love the Melon Mambo and black together.  She used the Apothecary Art Stamp Set that you may remember from the Occasions Mini.  The stamped image was heat embossed with black embossing powder before she did the water coloring. And the labels are cut easily with the Labels Collection Framelits.

I really like the way Lisa incorporated all the different flowers in the Bright Blossoms Stamp Set.  The Summer Smooches set is part of a "sweet" suite that we were able to purchase during the April sneak peek.  If you didn't get it then you don't have much longer to wait to add it to your repertoire - June 1!

It's fun to see how everyone comes up with different ideas for the same stamp set.  Here we have the new Betsy's Blossoms Stamp Set again but with a whole different look then the way Cindy used it.  The flower in this set is going to be great for a focal point or a background.  So versatile.  

I hope you are as excited as I am about the new Stampin' Up! Catalog. If you are one of my club members or current customers you will be receiving a free catalog from me very soon.  If you would like to become one of my customers please send me an email or give me a call and let's talk about how you can receive you're Free catalog. 

A reminder that you only have 7 days left to order from the retiring lists. The links can be found on the right sidebar.  Many of the items are at a great discount!  So check it out today and place your order right away.  Those items marked with an X are no longer available.

Stop back tomorrow to view more swaps using the products in the new catalog.  Until then have a great day!  And thanks for stopping by and allowing me to share with you.

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Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories List 2012 & Big Discounts

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a pad and pencil...the list is long!

Don't panic when you see the list of stamp pads and markers.  The Stampin' Up! colors are not changing. 

I know you can't wait to check it out.  Besides the actual list make sure you check out the amazing discounts on many of the products.  If you have questions please leave a comment or send an email.  I'll get right back to you.

Click HERE to view the Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories List.  Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last.  Order your favorite items before they are gone.

Check out the Retiring Definitively Decorative List HERE.  These are also only available while supplies last.

Click HERE to view the Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamp List by Catalog Page Number.  Or view an Alphabetical Listing of the Stampin' UP! Retiring Stamp List HERE.  They will be available for purchase through May 31, 2012.

If there are still some items you would like to order from the Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Collection remember to do so by April 30th.  The gorgeous fabric brads and the Decor Stencil will not be in the new 2012-2013 Catalog so get them now before they run  out!  Don't forget the Occasions Mini Catalog also expires on April 30th.

Item

125495

 Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set

$16.95

 125497

 Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount Set

$12.95

 125409

 Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper

$10.95

 125583

 Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

$6.95

 125411

 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric

$9.95

 125589

 Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads*

$6.95

 125626

 Summer Smooches Décor Stencil*

$7.95

 125606

 Petite Purse Bigz L Die

$32.95

 129919

 Summer Smooches Photobook Template

$17.95

 129601

 Summer Smooches Digital Kit

$9.95

More Summer Smooches Designer Paper

Hi Stampers!

What do you do with some of the designer paper that is bright and busy? What was that you said...use the other side. :D  That's right... sometimes it's a real challenge.    
When I first saw the Summer Smooches DSP I really liked it but there were a few patterns that I thought might be a bit too busy for me.  So today I decided to challenge myself by making a fun colorful mother's day card with one of the cute busy flower papers in this collection.

My solution is to use it with one of the smaller patterns (which happens to be on the backside) and make sure I don't put a busy layer on top of it.  In fact today I decided on a simple layered flower.  To give the flower additional dimension I curled the bottom flower petals to the back the front petals forward.  Notice how the center of the flower mimics the small flowers in the DSP?  The rhinestones add some real pop that is difficult to see in the picture.  

I didn't have a current Mother's Day Stamp so I used the one from the retired set All Holidays.  Because it had flourishes and additional words that I didn't want to use I took my black marker and colored just the part I wanted.

I see that Hand Stamped Sentiments has a Mother's Day challenge this week so looks like I have the perfect card.  They would love for you to visit and join a challenge.  If not this one there will be a new one next week I'm sure.

Stamp Set:  All Holidays (Retired)

Paper: Summer Smooches DSP (125409), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Real Red (102482), Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730)

Tools & Accessories:  Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

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Mojo Monday - Summer Smooches

Today's card uses the sketch from this week's Mojo Monday Challenge and the new designer paper from the Summer Smooches Suite.  And because I just can't seem to get enough of the new Petite Purse Die I made one to match my card.  Well...to be honest...I made the card to match the purse. I can't seem to stop making purses. lol

The Summer Smooches Designer Paper is such fun bold paper.  It just makes you feel happy!  It includes the colors Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Tangerine Tango, and Rich Razzleberry.  It's available from Arpil 1 - 30 and then not again until the new catalog comes out June 1st.

For the sentiment circle I used the 1-3/4" Circle Punch (Whisper White) and the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch in Daffodil Delight.  The sentiment is from the stamp set - Word Play. It's a great set especially when you need a large sentiment.

Here it is with the coordinating purse.  Isn't it a cute set?  The purse is a nice size.  Besides the normal candy I can see it as a gift box for a pair of earrings, necklace, or any other small gift.  My mother already told me she wants one filled with dark chocolate for Mother's Day. :)

If you are local, I would like to invite you to come to club this week.  We are meeting on Friday at 10:00am and Sunday 2:30pm.  There are spots at both times.  We are making a petite purse (of course) and two cards using the products from the Summer Smooches Set.  Click Here for details or to sign up.  Questions - call or email me.  

Or maybe you would like to schedule a private card class for you and your friends.  It's a lot of fun!  

Don't forget we have a blog hop going on right now.  Click on the Hop image at the top of the right sidebar and make comments on each blog.  Some lucky commenter will win a Stampin' Up! crop-a-dile. 

Thanks for allowing me to share.  Have a great day!

Hoppers Blog Hop - Summer Smooches Suite

It's time for the Hoppers April blog hop!  We are sharing some fabulous projects featuring the new Summer Smooches Suite and it's color combo.  I hope you are ready for lots of inspiration and a fabulous prize.  This month some lucky person will win a crop-a-dile.  How exciting is that!

All you need to do is visit each blog and leave a comment.  You'll find the blog line up below.  Then on April 30th we will announce the randomly chosen winner.

Today I would like to share a cute clean and simple card using the Bright Blossoms stamp set and a matching Petite Purse. Both were made with products from the new Summer Smooches Suite.  The entire time I was creating I just kept saying - "How cute is this"!

The new Petite Purse BigZ Die makes creating this purse a breeze. I chose to emboss the flap with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder this time and use a button that coordinates with the card.  But I'm already picturing it with one of the new large fabric brads and some designer series paper from the Summer Smooches Suite. :)  So keep coming back.

Take this opportunity to purchase these items in April - months before they will make their depute in the new 2012-2013 catalog.  Actually, two items are only available in April and will not be in the catalog so don't wait to order the gorgeous fabric brads and the Decor Stencil.

So what sneak peek items do you "need" to have right now?  Remember the promotion ends April 30, 2012.

Stamp Sets: Bright Blossoms (C125497) (W125495), Short and Sweet (W115060)

Ink: Basic Black (101179),  Lucky Limeade (122935)

Paper:  Temping Turquoise (102067), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories/Tools: Designer Buttons-Brights (119747), Basic Pearls (119247), (1/2" Circle Punch (119869), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Big Shot (113439)

The winner of last month's blog hop was Margaret Stiles.  Margaret will receive a stamp set with coordinating DSP and Ribbon.  Congratulations!  Now who will be this month's winner?

BLOG LINE-UP

1. Elaine Uhl - createnstamp.blogspot.com/2012/03/bright-blossoms-summer-card.html

2. Tina Davis - http://tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/p/stampin-hop.html

3. Deana Stiles - http://deanastiles.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-blog-hop.html

4. Sharon Jacobs-Fisher - www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sharon/blog?  directBlogUrl=/blog/65314...

5. Michelle Clarke - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michelleclarke/blog?directBlog...

6. Diane Squires - http://joyfulstampin.blogspot.com/2012/04/hoppers-blog-hop-summer-s...

7. Susan Carlson - http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-blog-hop-summer-...

 

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Happy Sunday Everyone!

I've been so busy with our Easter Passion Play at First Baptist Ellijay the past several weeks that it's been difficult to stop and post everyday.  Our last performance is tonight at 6:00 and I want to tell you it has been wonderful! If you are local and are free tonight please join us.  I promise you will be blessed.  Click here for more information.  Tickets are not needed but do come a bit early to get a good seat.  I am playing keyboard this year and sit on the right side.  Make sure you stop by and say hi.

Summer Smooches

Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches offer begins today!

Why wait for the new Stampin' Up! Catalog in June when you have a special opportunity to pre-order some awesome new products from the Summer Smooches collection.  Be the first to own and create with this fun collection!  Dates to order - April 1 through April 30, 2012.

Click Here to download and print the Summer Smooches flyer.

Mine are on the way!   Normally I would have had them for several weeks....an advantage of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator but this time I'm a bit behind.  They'll be on my doorstep Wednesday and I can't wait!   We will get to create and play with these new products this month in Club/Class so make sure you sign up!  If you are local and would like to join our group or try stamping for the first time we would be glad to have you. Contact me for more information or to answer any questions.

Before I leave you today I wanted to share a cute Easter card made by one of my downline - Leishman Williams.  This is the swap she created for our last PAWS meeting (cased from Erica Cerwin).  Leishman came to a free class I had at our local library in September.  She mentioned, though she had tried stamping, she just couldn't seem to stamp a nice clear image. Well...by the time she left she made some cute cards with nice clear images and she was hooked!  Now there's no stopping her. lol  

The little bunny is so cute.  It is made using the Large Oval, 1" Round, and 5 Petal Punches.  I love the grass in three colors - created with the Edgelits Die and then embossed with the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder.  The clouds are made with the Cupcake Builder and stamped (nice and clear :)) using the Everybunny stamp set. 

If you haven't made all your Easter cards yet...this is a cute one!

Have a wonderful day!