I had a couple of people request to see the cards we did at last month's class for a stamp-a-stack, so here they are.  I generally only do stamp-a-stacks twice a year as they are a lot of work to prepare for, one in the spring and one a Christmas time.  This time we did 3 copies each of 5 different cards.  We did a baby, a feminine birthday, masculine birthday, sympathy and children's birthday.  All had matching envelopes.  If you are interested in knowing which supplies were used on a certain card feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to let you know.  I hope these samples will inspire you to get stamping.  Thanks!

Here is a sample of what we will be making for my April stamp class next week.  It is a mini chipboard scrapbook.  I used the Longboard Chipboard and cut it with the Top Note die in my Big Shot die cutting machine.  I then punched a hole in the corner with my Crop-a-Dile and bound the whisper white card stock (also cut with the Top Note die) with the cover using a small ring clip.  Then you just decorate, add your pictures and add your journaling.  This makes a fabulous Mother's Day gift.

The card stock and stamp pads used are Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, and Pacific Point.  I also used the Tangerine Tango striped ribbon and some Flower Fusion felt flowers.  The stamp sets used are Define Your Life, Defining Alphabet and Itty Bitty Backgrounds.  

Be sure to contact me to place an order, book a workshop or if you have any questions about any of my projects.  Thanks for checking out my blog :) 

For my post for today I wanted to shoe you how you can make 2 very different cards with a very similar layout.  Both of these cards have ribbon on one side,  a stamped focal point with 3 layers of card stock, a metal embellishment and a greeting, but by using different colors, images and ribbons you get a very different look.   You don't always have to have a lot of creativity to get a lot of different cards!  I could have made many more different cards with this same layout.  So the next time you sit down to make some cards try just picking out one layout and then mixing up the elements you add to it.  You'll be surprised how many great ideas you can get without stretching your brain too much.  

If you are wondering about the supplies used here they are.  For the thank you card I used the Eastern Blooms stamp set, a clip from the clips assortment and the kiwi kiss satin ribbon.  The card stock and ink are elegant eggplant, kiwi kiss and so saffron.  For the heart card I used the Best Wishes and More stamp set, chocolate chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and a flower brad.  The card stock and ink are chocolate chip, rose red, and pink pirouette.

Thanks for checking out my blog today, and have a great weekend!!

I thought I would post some more ideas that I got from my trip to the Stampin' Up! Regional meetings.  These are a couple of different treat boxes that I got patterns for.  They are perfect size to use for a baby showers or even for wedding favors.  I decorated the orange box using some cute little die-cuts I made with my Big Shot machine.  To make the square box you need a piece of Card stock cut to 3" x 5 1/2" (you can make 8 boxes out of one 12" x 12" piece of cardstock) .  Score it lengthwise at 1 1/4" rotate and score at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 3 3/4" and 5".  Cut the score marks under the 1 1/4" lengthwise score mark and fold and adhere.  If you would like the pattern for the triangle box please email me and I will get it to you.  I hope you enjoy making these cute little boxes.  Happy Spring!!

Today is my Dad's birthday and the kids made him a DVD of each of them sharing one of their many special talents.  We needed something to put the DVD in so I decided to stamp a DVD sleeve for it.  These are so easy to make I could not believe it.  You need a piece of card stock 10" x 5 1/2".  Score it the long way at 5" (halfway) then rotate and score at 1/4" and 5 1/4".  You only need the 1/4" scored parts on half of it so you can adhere it together, so clip off one half with a pair of scissors (the top half will be 5 1/2" wide and the bottom half will now be 5"wide).  Fold and adhere with sticky strip and use a circle punch to punch out the notches.  I used the All in the Family set with some of the In Color cardstock and ribbon to decorate.  Try this at home the next time you make a DVD or CD for someone.  They are much cuter than the plain old jewel cases you buy at the store!

Minneapolis Regionals Sample

As some of you know I spent Friday in the cities at a Stampin' Up! regional meeting for demonstrators.  I wanted to show you one of my favorite projects that I got to make down there.  This is a gift card holder.  While you could use it to hold a gift card from a store this one is holding some of our beautiful Scallop Notes.  What a great gift idea for a teacher or for some one as a thank you.  The Scallop notes are found in the Idea Book and Catalog on page 157 and sell for $11.95.  You get 30 of these small notes (10 each of 3 different colors) with 30 Very Vanilla envelopes.  For the card holder use a piece of neutral card stock 9 3/4 x 6 inches.  Score lengthwise at 4 3/4 and 5 inches rotate and score at 2 1/2 inches.  Then just fold and decorate.  Mine is decorated with the Best Wishes and More stamp set, some chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, Flower Fusion Too felt flowers and some Metal Edge Tags.  Also decorate the scallop notes and envelope to match.  I hope to show this at a class sometime in the coming months, so be sure to watch for it!

April Stamp Class

Just wanted to post on here what my April Stamp Class is going to be.  We will be making a mini chipboard scrapbook.  This makes a great gift for Mother's Day.  It will be made using a chipboard cover cut with the Top Note die in the Big shot machine.  The dimensions are about 

3 3/4   x 4 1/2 inches. It will have 10 pages decorated with room for 10 pictures and journaling and will be bound together using a round binder clip.  These are super cute and will make a great gift for Mother's Day or are great to keep for yourself!  If you are interested in taking this class let me know by Monday April 13th and I will email you all the details.  Class will cost $18 and includes a journaler or marker for you to take home with you.  Classes will be held on Tuesday April 28th at either 4:15 or 6:00.  Thanks everyone, and have a great day!!

Hey everyone!  I thought it was a good time to start a blog for my Stampin' Up! business.  I plan to use this space to make announcements about current sales and specials, classes, and to display pictures of any samples and new things I have been working on.  Check back often, I hope you find something to inspire you!