Friday, May 29

AGE OF AQUARIUS - WHO REMEMBERS THAT SONG?? THE PLANETS ARE ALIGNING FOR YOU

HEY BLOGGIES,

Do you remember this?

   "When the moon is in the seventh house,
      and Jupiter aligns with Mars
       and peace will rule the planets
       and love will steer the stars"...

It was the opening lines to the song, AGE OF AQUARIUS by 5th Dimension.

Well, stampers, the planets are aligning on JUNE 2nd JUST FOR YOU!!

On JUNE 2ND, ALL catalogs are overlapping and YOU can order items from any and all of them AS WELL AS earn HOSTESS ITEMS from any and all of them!!  Woo HOO.

Get your list going and be ready to get on line to order from:

OLD 2014-2015 CATALOG
NEW 2015-2016 CATALOG
CLEARANCE RACK
RETIRING ITEMS
HOSTESS REWARDS BEFORE IT CHANGES TO LESS REWARDS

It is a ONCE A YEAR ONLY EVENT.  And to make it even sweeter, every order of $50 or more gets a FREE GIFT FROM ME just to celebrate the new catalog kickoff!!  Just make sure you do NOT click the "do not contact me" button, so I will be able to see your mailing address to send your free gift to you.

For those of you who are ordering LESS THAN $150, if you use my hostess code:

SKHWXU2J

and one of you will be chosen to spend the hostess dollars earned.

The Hostess Rewards are changing on June 3rd to be 10% of the total amount ordered starting at $150.00 ordered.  The old rewards are $25 for the first $150.00 ordered.  So if you have a long list of items you would like to order, I suggest you order on JUNE 2ND and get the $10 extra dollars in hostess rewards to spend.

I look forward to serving you in any way I can, and will be sending you your FREE GIFT with your order of $50 or more.





Wednesday, May 27

A QUICK AND SIMPLE FLOWER PUNCHED CARD

HEY BLOGGIES,

We had an horrendous storm on Monday evening and many, many people and areas flooded.  We did NOT flood but we had almost 12 inches in our area.  Many places down in Houston proper are flooded and the Governor declared parts to be disaster areas.  

Our home was built high and dry and we are taking care of the ponding in our pasture for our horses to be able to get up out of it.  So we are all fine.  

Thanks to all who have voiced concerns for us and our horses.  And Praise God for blessing us to keep dry and safe.



I used the pansy punch and punched out on whisper white several flowers AFTER I used a textured impressions embossing folder with stripes. Then I put different color card stock behind each one and added two punched out centers to create the flower.  Tangerine Tango ruffled ribbon and marker in the stripes of the EF, along with card stock layer behind it all finished off the card.

Hope you enjoyed this quick and easy card.  Thanks for stopping in.


Tuesday, May 26

GRADUATION CARD CASED

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have another graduation card to share with you.  This one I totally cased from my upline, Dawn Griffiths.  Thanks Dawnie!!  I did change the colors up a bit by adding our NEW Tip Top Taupe In Color starting NEXT WEEK IN THE NEW CATALOG.

 First:  So sorry for the poor lighting and the shadows it created.  We have been so rainy here in Texas that I can't get a good photo to save my life!!

 Here is the card opened up so you can see the inside.  It uses the same photopolymer set I used on my last grad card - BRAVO.

I used the brushed gold cardstock that is retiring for the star in the word YOU on the front.  I also used red and green markers to color in the LA in the word on the front.  That is because Kade's school colors are  Red and Green and I wanted to add a little bit of that for the school spirit!!

Hope you enjoyed my banner card for graduation.  Thanks again, Dawn G. for the idea.

Remember to use Hostess Code:  SKHWXU2J  when ordering so you have a chance of winning the hostess dollars to spend this month.

Thanks for visiting.  I am entering this in the TRY STAMPIN' ON TUESDAY sketch challenge.

Sunday, May 24

BUTTERFLIES...TIME FOR LOTS OF BUTTERFLIES

HEY BLOGGIES,

Today just feels like a BUTTERFLY kind of day.  Here are some flashbacks of butterfly cards I did over several years.

 On this monochromatic card I stamped my butterfly with versamark onto a pale patterned paper, which reads like a solid.  I then used early espresso embossing powder. I also sponged with ink around the edges of the DSP.

 I LOVE this technique AND this card.  I stamped with versamark and used white embossing powder for the Monarch background stamp.  Then I sponged several shades of tan and brown inks just around the butterfly and inside it.  Then finally I used a clean cloth to rub the ink off the white E.  It is a striking card, isn't it?


I used my aqua painter and inks in the pink family to color this embossed butterfly.  Then I thought it needed one more thing so I used some dazzling details here and there to make it sparkle!!

All three of these cards were made with the Monarch background large stamp.  And they all used the heat embossed technique one way or another.

For your orders this month, if you use hostess code: SKHWXU2J you will be entered in the drawing for the hostess dollars to spend.






Hope you enjoyed my flashback to the butterflies post today.  Thank you for stopping by!!

Saturday, May 23

ANOTHER SNEAK PEEK AT NEW COLORS

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have another birthday card for a child using the new pretty color MINT MACARON. For those who are not "foodies" a macaron is NOT a macaroon - it is a french sandwich cookie that the dough is dyed pastel colors before baking.  There is NO coconut in a french Macaron.  If you haven't tried them, you should find a bakery that makes them and give them a try.  My daughter went to a cooking school class to learn how to make them and it was a day-long class, so they are NOT easy to make.  But they ARE delicious!!


Anyway, back to my birthday card using this beautiful color:

 I used ZOO BABIES again - why?  Because I don't have very many kids stamp sets!!  But I have ordered one and will then have TWO sets to choose from for kids birthdays!!  GRIN

The word birthday was colored in with assorted markers before I clipped it into a banner tail and attached it.  I used the alphabet embossing folder that is discounted on the clearance rack.  Get yours before they are all gone.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope to see you again!!

Friday, May 22

MORE SNEAK PEEK PRODUCTS ON MY CARDS TODAY

HEY BLOGGIES,

I am having so much fun using some of my new products that will be in the new catalog for you to order starting June 2, 2015.  I have some more kid's birthday cards:



 Cucumber Crush is such a bright, happy green.  It reminds me a bit of Gumball Green that was retired a while ago.  I used it for stamping the alligator and sentiment, as well as the card stock layer behind the layers.

Zoo Babies stamp set was used here for the gator.  The "Happy Birthday" stamp is from the Endless Birthday Wishes photopolymer set.

Thanks for stopping by.  I am having a fun time getting all my kid's cards done for this quarter for our kids at church.

When you need some supplies, stamps, products, please click my signature below to go to my store.  Also, please use the hostess code:    SKHWXU2J

I have entered this card at SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY.

Wednesday, May 20

Paper Pumpkin May 2015 VIDEO AND SPECIAL HALF PRICE OFFER



WE HAVE A SPECIAL FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS.  YOU CAN GET YOUR FIRST TWO MONTHS FOR HALF PRICE IF YOU USE THE CODE SAVE50 AND CHOOSE ME AS YOUR DEMO FOR THIS PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.

GO TO PAPERPUMPKIN FOR ALL THE DETAILS.


SNEAK PEEK SAMPLES USING NEW PRODUCTS

HEY BLOGGIES,

Stampin' Up! has released some samples using the NEW PRODUCTS from our upcoming catalog!!

CLICK HERE to see the photos of the samples and also the lists of products used to create them!!

The NEW Stamp sets include:

The Sprinkles of Life
Bohemian Borders
You've Got This
You're So Sweet
Build a Birthday
I Think You're Great
Friendly Wishes

Other NEW products include:

Bohemian Chic Embossing Folder
Cherry on Top Washi Tape
Bohemian Washi Tape
Bag Punch Board
Mini Treat Bag Thinlits
New Envelope Paper
New Designer Papers
New In Color inks and card stock

AND SO MUCH MORE.

Click over to these samples and ENJOY!!


Monday, May 18

NEW PRODUCT SNEAK PEEK

HEY BLOGGIES,

I have some cards I will be sharing that uses the NEW IN COLORS that will be available for YOU to purchase on June 2nd.

Today I have two cute cards for a child's birthday.  The one on the left has several layers, the one on the right is more simple:


I am so happy that ZOO BABIES stamp set will still be available in our new catalog!!  I have not used it enough and have lots of kids cards to make for my church Sunday School classes.  Here are two I made with the adorable LION.  Doesn't he just look so sweet??!!

The Ink used is the NEW DELIGHTFUL DIJON.  It is the PERFECT color for this sweet lion.  The card stock I used is also DELIGHTFUL DIJON, as well as Always Artichoke and Pistachio Pudding.



What is this I see on the two cards?? NEW WASHI TAPE!!  This is one of three rolls from the BOHEMIAN DESIGNER WASHI TAPE also in the NEW CATALOG.  I used my retiring Starburst Framelits Dies.  They are just the perfect thing I needed for this card.

Friday, May 15

PAPER PIECING THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOWER CARD

HEY BLOGGIES,

I am so happy to have a fun NEW kind of card for you today.  May has been a crazy month for us so far, but I just NEEDED to squeeze in a bit of FUN TIME to make some cards.
 Soft Sky and Sahara Sand are the two card stocks I used, plus very vanilla is the card stock I stamped on and colored for the flower.

 Bloom With Hope by Stampin' Up! was my stamp set of choice for this card.  I stamped it several times and colored them, then cut them into layers and popped them up to make them three dimensional.  I hope it shows up in the photo for you to see how I have the layers.

 The vellum with little stars is a piece I am recycling from something else I received a long time ago.  I knew one day I would find a place to use it.  I love to have this little "lagnappe" or special surprise when I am making cards -- recycling is a GREAT IDEA for me!!

One more look at the finished card.  It is bleak, dark and very very rainy here in Texas, and has been for AT LEAST A WEEK.  We are starting to flood all over the place and the creeks have come up over their banks from so much rain!!

I used this sketch from SKETCH FRENZY FRIDAY for my card.  Why don't you make a card too using this sketch?


Thanks for stopping by.  Come back and visit again, won't you?

Tuesday, May 12

WEEKLY DEALS FOR THIS WEEK.

WEEKLY DEALS - good until Monday May 18th

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!
Lullaby Designer Series Paper


Lullaby Designer Series Paper Item # 133695
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN



2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 133654
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$19.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.96 CAN



Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133727
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN



Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134570
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN



Hexagon Punch Item # 130919
Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN



Kraft Grid Journal Item # 135718
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN



Sticky Strip Item # 104294
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.38 CAN



Gold 5/8" Satin Ribbon Item # 134547
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN


When you place your order, if you use CODE SKHWXU2J,  I will send you a free gift!!  PLUS you will be entered into the drawing for the hostess dollars to spend.
Last month's winner:  TAMMY M.  Congrats to Tammy.  Enjoy the products you chose FOR FREE!!
This month it could be YOU!!
Don't forget to check the clearance rack and the retiring items for MORE DISCOUNTED AND EXCITING DEALS!!


Saturday, May 9

BRAVO---YOU DID IT---CONGRATS---WOO HOO!!!

HEY BLOGGIES,

I LOVE the Bravo stamp set with all the things we love to say to those who have special achievements.  I created a card for my granddaughter who is graduating from college this weekend.  We are so very proud of her.  She is graduating with honors and has received some scholarships to go on to her Master's.  She is a "college Ninja"!!

Here is the card I made to go with the quilt I made her:

I wanted bright colors to go with the excitement of the event.  I matted it with crushed curry.  I used for inks:  crushed curry, tangerine tango, garden green, marina mist.

 My friend, Tammy made the candy hearts with alcohol ink and crystal effects.  They are so cute and she has been making all different colors, shapes, etc.  She is so creative!!

 Here is the inside of the card.  I used crushed curry for the framing of the white and black OH YEAH!!

One more look at the complete card.  Aren't the fonts so awesome in this set??!!  LOVE it!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, May 5

WEEKLY DEALS UNTIL MAY 11TH, plus another post it note and pen holder

HEY BLOGGIES,

  • Weekly Deals ( below) until May 11 , 2015 click HERE

MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are planning to purchase any ink pads or ink refills, I wanted to let you know that the price is rising slightly by 25 cents starting on June 1st.  So if you want some that are current, you might want to consider purchasing them NOW before they rise in price.  We have not had an increase in ink pads or refills since 2009, I believe.

ALSO, the card stock packs are going up slightly by 25 cents as well.  So if you have been wanting some card stock, please consider ordering it now before it goes up.

WHEN YOU ARE ORDERING, DON'T FORGET TO LOOK AT THE CLEARANCE RACK TO GET GREAT DISCOUNTS ON RETIRING ITEMS UP TO 80% OFF.

If you have any questions, let me know.

ON TO THE FUN PROJECT:

And here is another post it note and mini pen holder I made for a male teacher in our children's Sunday School (Primary).  It is his birthday this week.

 I tried to make this masculine.  The letter is his last name initial.

 This is a different design than the others I have shown you.  I designed it myself to have the attached mini pen INSIDE so you don't really see it until it is opened, as shown above.

One last photo of the cute little gift.  Hope you enjoyed it.

Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog.