August Hostess Club Projects

Hi everyone!

 

Hope you all are having a Fabulous Thursday!

Our 2 year old Caiden figured out which button is the play button on our DVD player today… It amazes me how much he has picked up over the past few months since turning 2! Such a blessing he is!!

Today I’d like to share with you all the projects that my local hostess club made! I know January is a little ways away, but if you’re interested in joining one of my hostess clubs whether you’re near or far, we would LOVE to have you!!

Hostess Club Membership Includes:

• A local class each month OR for out of town members you will receive a project kit with your order for the projects we complete in class. You will also receive step by step directions and photos in PDF format via email.
• Hostess benefits for 1 of the 6 months, this is a MINIMUM of $25 in FREE product during your month.
• Exclusive access to my Club Members ONLY inspiration blog featuring new projects everyday! Be the first to see NEW product samples before you can by them!

All you have to do to receive these exclusive benefits is commit to spending $25 (before shipping & tax) a month for 6 months. The club duration will be January – June 2012.

Interested? Have questions? Email me at Stampinmama86@gmail.com!

Now, onto the projects!

Stamps: Easy Events

Ink: Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Pool Party, StazOn Black

Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Ribbon, Sponge, Dimensionals

 

Stamps: Easy Events

Ink: Concord Crush

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Brights Collection DSP

Accessories: In Color Glimmer Brads, Decorative Label Punch, Modern Label Punch

 

Ink: Melon Mambo

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Basic Black

Accessories: Fancy Favor Die Cut, Big Shot, Triple Layer Blossom Bouquet Punch

 

Thanks for Stopping by!!

 

SUDSOL Blog Tour #6

Hello Everyone and welcome to the sixth SUDSOL Blog Tour!

I am so excited to be a part of this! SUDSOL is made up of very talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!! We even have EXCLUSIVE samples that are only posted on SUDSOL!  If you’re a Stampin’ Up demonstrator you too can have access to hundreds of exclusive samples that you and your customers won’t find anywhere else! There are thousands of business ideas, ready-to-go classes, forms, etc!!  I can't begin to tell you how beneficial this site is to me everyday!!  You can give it a try with a FREE 2-week trial!

 

I've used my favorite new set from the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog for the projects I'm sharing with you all today! Button Buddies!!

Who can resist these adorable bold stamps?! If you don’t have a copy of the 2011-2012 catalog yet and would like one leave me a message!

This adorable little purse holds up to 16 3x3 note cards and envelopes! I’ve used one of my favorite color combinations; Tempting Turquoise and Tangerine Tango!

As you can see, this set is simplicity at its finest! All of these note cards were super quick and easy to make, and they’re SO adorable!  I’ve used the baby rattle stamp to make a baby shower card, the pig stamp to make a birthday card, and the cherries to make a thank you card!

 

Who doesn’t like to give little gifts to their co-workers and friends during the holidays?! This Halloween card using the pumpkin stamp and Christmas card using the snowman stamp add the perfect touch to those holiday gifts!

 

Note cards are a necessity to have on hand! I’ve made these simple note cards for those times when I need a quick card but no time to make them! I’ve made a simple friends card using the flower vase stamp, a thinking of you card using the snail stamp and a blank any occasion card using the flower stamp!

 

This set is too cute to pass up! I hope you enjoyed my projects using the Button Buddies stamp set! You can find a tutorial for this entire project on SUDSOL and see more of my work including my SUDSOL EXCLUSIVE Design Team samples HERE! Remember, you must be a member of SUDSOL to view them! If you are a demonstrator already, give it a shot with our 2 Week FREE Trial! If you are interested in becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and join my team by August 26th I’ll pay for a 3 month subscription to SUDSOL for you!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

CONTINUE on the Blog Tour
Anne Hayward	Marie Shaughnessy

GAB #25 - Rock n' Roll!

Happy Saturday!!

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! Today is a very special yet difficult day for my family. My grandmother, Joanne, passed away 2 years ago (08/28) after a 2 year battle against Ovarian Cancer.

Today marks her 70th Birthday.

She was a very special person in my life and I'll never forget everything she was and did! She was such a kind and strong woman.

So... I made my card for the GAB Technique Challenge - Rock n' Roll, in honor of my Grandmother!

Come join us at Gimme a Break Challenges this week! We'd love to see what you come up with!


Stampin' Hugs!

Courtney

Touch of Kindness

Happy TUESDAY!

I've been busy prepping card kits for some customers who were unable to attend the

July Stamp a Stack this month so I thought I'd share a card with you all from the class!

This Card was made using the Touch of Kindness set from the Summer Mini catalog. If you would like to order the July SAS card kit shoot me an email at stampinmama86@gmail.com and I'll send you details!

All kits are cut and prepped for you to put them together upon arrival! A step by step PDF tutorial including photos of each card is also included in your kit cost!

I'm off to prep materials for the first Christmas class (series of 3) being held on July 30th. If you're in the Phoenix area and would like to attend there are a couple seats available! Again, email me at stampinmama86@gmail.com ! Live out of state or unable to make it? No problem! Email me and I'll prep a kit for ya!!

Courtney

Doily Thanks!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had a TERRIFIC weekend! So many of my demo friends were away at Convention this past weekend and I lived it through all of their wonderful blog Convention updates and by following the Stampin' Up! Facebook Fan Page. (There's even sneak peaks at the new Holiday Mini coming up in September!)

My parents took Caiden this weekend so Cullen and I had a little break on Saturday and enjoyed our day! We went to Coldstone for dessert that evening and oh my GOODNESS did that Peanut Butter Cup Perfection hit the spot!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE peanut butter and chocolate! Maybe that's why I'm not losing weight??? HAHA!

Today's share is a thank you card we made at our June Hostess Club Meeting earlier this month. I just LOVE this set and the new In Colors! Leave me a comment and let me know what ya think!

Interested in earning FREE product?!? Join my hostess club! Whether you're near or far we would LOVE for you to join in on the fun and freebies!! Contact me today for more details!

Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Kind Thanks
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Paper: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Pearls

Thanks again for stopping by!!! Be sure to check back soon for some more inspiring ideas!

Courtney

GAB #24 - New Stuff Challenge!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for stopping by to see my "new stuff" creation for Gimme a Break Challenges! If you haven't joined us before or yet this week we would LOVE to have you play along with us!

I made this card using 2 NEW products from the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog! Have you got your copy yet? If not EMAIL me!

The new product I used on this card is a stamp set called Under the Big Top and our new Stripes embossing folder! The first thing I thought when I saw this EF was CIRCUS! So when I found the new Under the Big Top stamp set I knew this combination was EXACTLY what I wanted!!

Stamps: Under the Big Top
Ink: StazOn Black, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Pacific Point, Real Red
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Pacific Point
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Stripes EF, Petal Cone Die Cut, Big Shot, Rhinestones




We are currently accepting applications for new Design Team members for August - December! Please email us at gabstampin@gmail.com if you would like to be a part of our team!!

Thanks again for stopping by! Be sure to link your project using something NEW or something you haven't used in a while to GAB by Thursday July 21st!




Courtney

2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Product Shares!!

The NEW Stampin' Up! 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog is now available!

There are many new stamps, designer papers, colors, embellishments, ribbons, and more! if you're like me, you want it all! Very few of us can purchase our entire wish list at once!

That's why I'm offering shares for some of the items in the new catalog. Shares are a great way to get a sampling of the new products at a fraction of the cost. I do all of the work - ordering, cutting, packaging and shipping ... and you will enjoy receiving a variety of new products now! You can purchase all, some, or one of the shares. Order as many as you like!

DESIGNER PAPER SHARE. Includes 102 - 6" x 6" designer paper sheets from the 16 packs found on pgs. 183-186 (excluding paper stacks on pg. 186) in the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. Each designer paper pack will be divided among eight participants. $27.99

RIBBON SHARES. From pages 194 and 195 of the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Five participants per group. All ribbons are wrapped and packaged for your convenience.

3/8" Ruffled Ribbon. Includes 5 new In Colors, 2 yards each: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder. $12.99

1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon. Includes 5 continuing In Colors, 3 yards each: Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade. $11.99

1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Includes 11 colors, 2 yards each: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Not Quite Navy, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi. $24.99

3/8" Taffeta Ribbon. Includes 10 colors, 2 yards each: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Whisper White. $16.99

1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. Includes 10 colors, 2 yards each: Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Regal Rose, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla. $13.99

1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon. Includes 7 colors, 2 yards each: Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Very Vanilla. $12.99

1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon. Includes 10 colors, 2 yards each: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Tangerine Tango. $18.99



To Order Email me at Stampinmama86@gmail.com

Include the following:
your name
your e-mail address
your shipping address
your phone number(s)
detailed summary of your order

I will then send you a Paypal invoice via e-mail.I will order the paper packs and ribbon for the shares as soon as groups of eight for designer paper and groups of five for ribbon are complete (you will be added to a group when I receive your Paypal payment).

Backorders and shipping time from Stampin' Up! to me are out of my control, but you can trust that the cutting, sorting, and mailing will be turned around as efficiently as humanly possible on my end.

SHIPPING:*Designer Paper Shares will be shipped via USPS Flat Rate Priority.
*Ribbon Shares will be shipped via USPS First Class Mail.
Shipping for share orders will be charged as follows:
 - 1 dp share: $5
 - 1 ribbon share: $2
 - 2 or more dp shares: $10
 - 1 dp share + any quantity of ribbon shares: $5
 - 2 or more DP shares + any quantity of ribbon shares: $10.00


I can only ship within the U.S. 

NEW!!! Snow Much Fun!

Tell me this isn't the CUTEST snowman you've ever seen?!

I just LOVE him!!

This card was made for a recent hostess club gathering. Usually we focus on a specific technique every month but I wanted to let them ink up some new stamps so we used the snowman!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Courtney

GAB Challenges & DT Calling!

Hey Everyone!

I'm posting today without a sample as I have an invite to you all!

I own the Gimme a Break Challenge Blog, started in February this year, and we are currently looking for new Design Team members to join us!

I've posted all details below. Please apply if you're interested!

August is coming up soon and it'll be time to introduce some new DT members! We would LOVE to have you on our team! The term you're applying for will run from August - December.

The GAB challenge blog will be going to a Stampin Up! exclusive DT as of our August 6th challenge so please read the requirements listed below.

Design Team Members:
Must comment on submissions for each challenge
Must create a scrapbook page, card or 3D item for each challenge
Must use Stampin' Up Products for their DT projects

Please include the following in your email

Your Name

Blog Address

Attach 4 samples of your current work

Send your email to gabstampin@gmail.com by July 18th to be considered. (Subject: Aug-Dec DT)

New DT members will be announced with the challenge on July 30th.

Thank you!

Courtney and the GAB Team

It's HERE!

The moment you've all been waiting for is here!

The 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog is now LIVE!

Take a look at all the NEW stuff HERE 

Place an order of $50 or more with me and pick a square on my 50/50 board! Once all 50 squares are filled, I will draw a number and the name on that square will win $50 in product of their choice! You can find more details HERE!

Have you been thinking about becoming a demonstrator?

You won't want to miss out on this month's promotion!

You can join today for only $99!!!

Click HERE for more information!

School Time!

Hello all!

Just wanted to share a few school time cards I made recently using the Recess set from the Summer Mini Catalog with the NEW 2011-2013 In Colors!

Don't you just LOVE them!

They are:

Calypso Coral

Island Indigo

Pool Party

Wisteria Wonder

Lucky Limeade



Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!

Courtney

Caiden's 2!

Caiden turned 2 on June 6th!!

I can't believe he's already 2! Or maybe it's the fact that I'm a mother to a 2 year old? LOL

We held his birthday party at a park near us, don't ask what we were thinking having a party at a park in Phoenix's 100 degree weather in mid June... because we weren't!

No... it actually wasn't too bad since we did it in the evening. Everyone had a really good time and Caiden had a smile on his face 99.9% of the time!

We spent Saturday afternoon filling 400 water ballons, and my parents filled 225 (thanks Mom, Dad & Caitlyn!). I knew they would go fast... but I didn't think they'd go through 625 water balloons in 10 minutes! In addition to the water balloons we had pizza delivered to the park and had cupcakes (that's where the Lightning McQueen and Mater came from). The kids enjoyed playing on the playground with their party favors (sand bucket, shovel, beach ball, squirt gun & sand molds) once all the eating was out of the way.

Caiden had TONS of fun opening all his gifts too! He lucked out this year! He got a few new movies, puzzles, books, cars, a Mr. Potato Head, his own texting toy (VTech Text n' Go), a Cars couch that folds out for him to sleep on and a whole new wardrobe! I think there was more, but that's all I can remember off the top of my head...

ANYWAYS... I am hoping to have pictures developed soon and I'll be sharing more of the party over the next month or so... I'm a little slow with scrapbooking... I LOVE it, but I'm much more focused on my card making... LOL

Thanks for listening to me ramble! Here's the page finally!

Stamps: Introducing, Look Who's Turning

Ink: StazOn Black, Real Red, Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Bashful Blue

Paper: Celebrations DP, Pacific Point, Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Accessories: 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Top Note Die, Blossom Bouquet Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Fine Cosmo Glitter, Scallop Square Punch, Daubers

Melon Wasabi Delight!

Finally had a chance to do a card with the color combo at The Paper Players this week!!

The color combo is Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi.

I love love LOVE this Love & Care hostess set!!

I wasn't sure about it at first but after using it a couple times it's grown on me!!



Stamps: Love & Care, Occasional Quotes

Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: 1/4 Vanilla Grossgrain, Rhinestones

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 207

I had a chance to sit down this evening and make a birthday card for my friend Chandra. Her birthday is this coming Friday so I used the RETIRING Birthday Bliss stamp set and created my card based on the Stamping 411 Sketch challenge.

Stamps: Birthday Bliss

Ink: StazOn Black, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo

Paper: Sunny Garden DP, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper

Accessories: Polka Dots EF, Big Shot, 2 1/2 in Circle,

1 3/4 in Circle, Dimensionals, Blender Pens, Rhinestones

Monday Lunchtime Sketch #178

Hi All!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Our son turned 2 on the 6th so we celebrated his birthday this weekend! It was a blast!!! I hope to have some pictures soon to share with you all.

Today I have my take on the Monday Lunchtime Sketch over at Techno Stamper. This is a blog hop, so be sure to check out everyones cards below!! There are some great cards to inspire ya!

Thanks for stopping by!! Be sure to come back tomorrow for a new project!



Sketch Time at GAB

Today brings us a new sketch challenge at Gimme a Break Stamp Challenges!

Here is my take on the sketch. I am frantically trying to use up some of my retiring paper as I just end up stashing what I don't use by July every year and then it's never pulled out again! (Sad I know)

I made this card using the Blueberry Crisp designer paper and Kind Thanks stamp set. I added a little blossom bouquet triple layer punched flower to my card and used a dimensional to pop it up!

Be sure to stop by GAB and share your take on the sketch by Thursday June 16th!

Watercoloring with Blender Pens

Have you checked out Technique Thursday over at Stamping 411 yet?!

I was SOOO excited to see watercoloring with blender pens this week! I have been obsessed with watercoloring lately but too scared to use the blender pens LOL

So... without further ado here's my card!!

Stamps: Loads of Love, Something to Celebrate

Ink: Black StazOn, Early Espresso

Paper: Woodland Walk DP, Watercolor Paper, Chocolate Chip, River Rock

Accessories: Silver Brads, Blender Pens



Challenges I submitted this to:

Stamping 411 - Technique Thursday

SUO Challenge #20 - Celebrate Father's Day

Stampin' Royalty #75 - Let's Celebrate Dad

Thanks for looking everyone!

June Club Cards

Just wanted to share a couple cards we made for the June Hostess club meeting this past weekend. We used a couple of my favorite retiring sets, since they will probably be put on my closeout rack once they retire July 1st. I wanted to get some more use out of them at least one more time!

Stamps: Simply Said, Occassional Quotes

Ink: Marina Mist, Early Espresso

Paper: Elegant Soiree DP, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake

Accessories: 5/8" Marina Mist Grossgrain Ribbon, Fancy Flower Punch,

Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Stamps: Tart & Tangy, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait

Paper: BABWII DP, Whisper White

Accessories: Curly Label Punch, 1/4 White Grossgrain

For All You Do

Here is a card I made recently using the For All You Do stamp set.

I got this set almost 2 years ago when I became a demo and have only used it a few times so I decided it was time to dust it off and put it to use!!

Stamps: For All You Do

Ink: StazOn Black, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Love Letter DP, Basic Black

Accessories: Victoria Lace Ribbon, 1/8" Black Taffeta, Square Scallop Punch, Dimensionals

Non-SU: Silver Micro Beads

Just Us Girls Sketch Challenge - Last Chance Faves!

Hey Everyone!

As some of you know, I had to import my blog and start over so things are under construction right now but I will still be doing my best to post as often as possible!

Be sure to follow me as the blog address is no longer the same!

Today's share is a card I made using the JUGS sketch. I used a coupleof the last chance favorites on my card. They are the Sunny Garden DP and Occassional Quotes.

Stamps: Occasional Quotes

Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait

Paper: Sunny Garden DP, Whisper White, Peach Parfait

Accessories: Fancy Flower Punch, Brights Buttons, Polka Dot EF,

 Brayer, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, White Bakers Twine

Thanks for stopping by!!

Double Embossing

Today's post brings a technique I've just recently tried out!

The technique is called double embossing. If you'd like to give it a try yourself, scroll down for directions!

Stamps: Occasional Quotes

Ink: StazOn Black, VersaMark

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Love Letter DP

Accessories: Glimmer Brads, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Black EP,

3/8" Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

Double Embossing

• Ink rubber brayer with VersaMark ink.
• Cover one side of your EF with VersaMark. (The raised portion of what's covered is what you will emboss with powder. Also, works best with BOLD embossing folders.)
• Put your paper into embossing folder and emboss.
• Remove and pour embossing powder over paper, dump excess and emboss!

SUPER Simple!

Hey Everyone!

I've got a SUPER simple card for you all today!

From time to time I find myself in need of a last minute card so I took a sketch challenge from SUDSOL and created this super easy card with limited stamping!

Hope ya'll like it!

Stamps: Because I care

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Greenhouse Gala DP

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch

Color Time at GAB!

Hey everyone!

It's time for a color challenge over at GAB this week!

This week's color combination is Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango and Baja Breeze. My son Caiden will be 2 on Monday so I thought I'd take this color combo and make him a birthday card using on of my favorite stamp sets on the Last Chance list, Greetings, Earthlings.

Be sure to post your creation on the GAB site by Midnight on Thursday June 9th! Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!! ALSO, we are currently looking for some new Design Team members to start in August, so if you'd like to be on our DT check out the post HERE!

Wait No Longer! It's HERE!

The retiring lists are live!!!

Remember that accessories are only available while supplies last so don't wait if there's something you want! It may be gone tomorrow!

Click HERE to check them out and place your orders now!

All orders placed this month with be entered into a drawing to win 1 of 2 stamp sets!

Punch Bunch SAB 2011 WM

Slice of Life 2011 Occasions Mini Level 1 Hostess

Shopping Spree Winner & Card Challenge

Hey Everyone!

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day!

Before I share a card today I want to announce the LUCKY winner of the $100 shopping spree!!!

I was overwhelmed with orders this weekend and wish I could give everyone who ordered a shopping spree. Those of you who ordered $50 or more please remember you will be receiving your 2011-2012 catalog FREE toward the end of June.

Now, the winner of the $100 shopping spree is Carol Fleming of Mesa, AZ!! Congrats Carol! I will be emailing you soon with details on how to redeem your $100!

Now... Today's card share is a card I made for the Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge!

Enjoy!!

May Flowers Card 5 & LAST CHANCE!

Today's the last day!

 If you would like to get your FREE catalog and be entered to win a $100 shopping spree from me be sure to check out details HERE!

Today I'm sharing the final card featured in the May Flowers Stamp a Stack Class/Card Kit. If you would like more information on the kit please click HERE.

This card is a CASE of Tracy Raymonds card, a fellow demonstrator.

I did change a couple things on my card to fit the occasion I was going for.



May Flowers Card 4



Hey everyone!

Hope you are all having a FANTASTIC weekend! Just wanted to share another card featured in the May Flowers Stamp A Stack Card Class/Kit!! For more information click HERE.

Enjoy!!





May Flowers Card 3

I'm back with the 3rd card featured in the May Flowers Stamp a Stack Class and Kit!

For more information on purchasing the card kit please click HERE!

Today's share is actually a card I CASE'd from Marie Shaugnessy a fellow demonstrator. I added a little bling to my card and changed the colors to better fit what I was looking for.

Emboss Resist & Memorial Day Special!!!

It's technique time over at GAB this week!

Come on over and join us in the Emboss Resist challenge!!

I'm in need of Father's Day cards right now and just realized that I have no Father's Day sentiments SO.. I improvised with the Broadsheet Alphabet set!

Win a $100 Stampin' Up! shopping spree!!

For more details view the post HERE