Farewell Party!

June 1st is a Big Day... a VERY BIG DAY!  Stampin' Up! releases the 'Last Chance' List of items that will be retiring and no longer available after June 30th (or only while supplies last). 

So... We're throwing a Farewell Party at the June Stamp Shoppe. 

This is a party that you won't want to miss! 

Friday, June 10th from 6:30-9:30pm

-or-

Saturday, June 11th from 10am - 1pm

Here's a little taste of what you can expect. Additional details will be unveiled over the next few weeks...

• The display tables will be expanded.  You'll find 100's of cards and 3-D items that feature the 'retiring' products. Bring your camera and snap inspiration pics.  Decide what sets you can not live without and get 'em before there gone!
• Get an exclusive preview glimpse of some of the BRAND NEW sets and accessories that we'll be using at the July Stamp Shoppe! 
• All Farwell Party Go-ers will be entered in to a drawing for a FREE Stamp Set!

Mark your calendar.  Call a girlfriend (make a FREE set of cards if I haven't stamped with her before) and RSVP today!

Playful Polka Dots Scrapbook Page

Take a gander at this sassy 12x12 scrapbook page!  This exclusive Stampin' Up! design features the Simply Scrappin' Kit delightfully names Playful Polka Dots from the new Summer Mini. I'm all about using anything that will make my projects easier.  The Simply Scrappin Kits do exactly that.  The die cut pieces are quick to use and decorate with as they already have adhesive on the back - just peel and stick those babies!  The colors coordinate beautifully and the 12x12 pages give a lot of mileage for a variety of projects. 

The Supply List is a cinch too - take a peek!

Paper

• Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin’
• On Board Alphabet Soup
Ink
• Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker
Accessories
• Old Olive 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon
• White Baker’s Twine
• Brights Designer Buttons
• Subtles Designer Buttons
• Stampin’ Dimensionals


Learn more about the newest Simply Scrapin' Kit...

The Playful Polka Dots Kit (#122346)  includes lots of goodies that make it easy to pull together cards, scrapbook pages and projects. The kit is completely color coordinated so that you can have confidence that everything will look 'fab' together!

Here's what's included...

• Three sheets each of 12" x 12" double-sided paper
• Two sheets each of 12" x 12" textured card stock
• Three 12" x 12" self-adhesive die-cut image sheets

May is National Scrapbooking Month.  Find some seriously savvy savings(!) - 30% off select Scrapbooking Items to make your scrapbooking adventures fun and memorable!  Learn more...

Strength & Hope Campaign

My friends at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester had a very exciting day yesterday.  Their Annual Pink Ribbon Run & Walk was record breaking!  Anna and I walked last year and I sure did miss going this year, but next year... I'm back in :) 

I'm stoked about a terrific campaign that Stampin' Up! is offering through the end of August to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Please click here to learn more about the Strength and Hope Campaign. 

Take a look at a beautifully simple scrapbook page.  This is an exclusive Stampin' Up! design that I am delighted to share with you!  And because it's National Scrapbooking month - this timing is perfect! 

If you'd like to order items from the Strength & Hope Campaign or take advantage of the 30% off select Scrapbooking goodies, click here and visit my online store!

May Stamp Shoppe - Another Card Preview!

Here's another sneak preview of one of the six cards we'll be making at this month's Stamp Shoppe.  Simple, classic and full of texture... Learn more about Stamp Shoppe...

WHEN is the Stamp Shoppe? Stamp Shoppe is open the second Friday evening and Saturday morning of every month. 

WHAT is the Stamp Shoppe? A chance for you to relax, unwind, enjoy fellowship with other Stampers, browse a themed "Display of the Month" and stamp at YOUR leisure as you float from station to station at YOUR speed/pace!

WHO is the Stamp Shoppe for? – Truly Anyone! Whether you're an experienced stamper or have never stamped in your life, the Stamp Shoppe is for you! On Friday night the Stamp Shoppe is reserved as a "Girls Night Out" for the 18 and over crowd – enjoy a child free night with your friends. On Saturday mornings you're still most welcome to come alone or with friends, but we will also allow mature kids 10 and over to come with their mother/grandmother/aunt/adult stamper as an opportunity to encourage families being creative together.

RSVP for the Next Stamp Shoppe...

You pick the date!

Fri, May 13th: 6:30-9:30pm
-or-
Sat, May 14th 10am -1pm

Frills with FUNction!

I love this photo!  Yup... just love it :)

It's happy, colorful, bright and just plain 'ole pretty! I wanted to share this simple feel good pic as we are approaching Mom's Day.  It doesn't take much to doll up a gift with pretty little "extra". Why not add some eye candy to her envelope and take your special note up a notch?  Have fun and celebrate how special the person receiving the gift is.
Give her a little it of ooh la la - she deserves it.    Enjoy your day!

This girl does 3x the work!

I would like to introduce you to a NEW super cool Triple Layer Punch that is now available in the Summer Mini Catalog.  You can really get some mileage out of this tool and now that I have it, I can't wait to discover all of the possibilities!

There are two Triple Layer Punches to try; Doily Triple Layer (122465) and the one I chose first, the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464).  Today, we'll focus on the Blossom Bouquet...

This punch works beautifully with the Bold Blossom Stamp Set. And one of the cool things about the Triple Layer Punches is that you have the option of choosing what shape you'd like to punch out & work with. 

To learn more about these Triple Layer Punches or any of the new sassy items in the new Summer Mini catalog, visit my web store today.

Artfully Assembled by...

I was honored to be asked to work on the invitations for an upcoming Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon for the outstanding team at Laurelton Pardee School. 

I have always wanted to be a teacher and truly admire the hard work and dedication that it takes to make a strong, positive impact in our children's lives.

This year however, there was an awesome twist that came with creating the invites - I had lots of help and magnificent help at that!  Several Eastridge High School students in National Honor Society took my general invitation designs and made it their own.  These girls had it goin' on!  Two were stamping, one was folding, another was using the Big Shot to make the butterflies and two other ladies pulled everything together by placing the butterflies and embellishments on each invitation.  

I loved watching the girls just do their thing!  As you can see by the photo, there aren't two invitations that are alike and each has it's own touch of something special.  I must say, though, I loved hearing these girls chat while they worked!  Their dresses for prom, potential senior day prank opportunities (shhh!) and college visits were only a few of the fun topics floating around. 

That is why I love what I do... There is something spectacular about a group of women gathering (age simply does not matter.)  Smiles are shared, laughter reverberates throughout the room and beautiful things are created. 

**** Thank you, Eastridge ladies, and Debbie & Peggy - I am grateful that I had a chance to hang with you!  LP teachers & staff - thank you for what you do every single day for our children.  Enjoy your luncheon - it's well deserved!

KISS: Strength and Hope Card

Oh pretty, pretty, pretty!! 

As soon as I saw this exclusive Stampin' Up! card design featuring the Strength & Hope Stamp Set, I couldn't wait to share it with you.  This is the prettiest KISS (Keep It Simple, Sister) Card that I've seen to date.  


The beauty of a KISS card is that you only need a new supplies to make the fabulous 6x3 card. 
Here is your basic supply list...

Card Stock: Whisper White & Blushing Bride Textured
Classic Ink: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, and So Saffron
Stamp Set: Strength & Hope Set 
Accessories: SNAIL Adhesive, Rhinestone Basic Jewels & 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon 


Want to see another KISS card? Click here

• Learn more about the Strength and Hope Campaign

To order any of the products featured in making this KISS card, visit my web store!

It's SUMMER (Mini) Time!

Travel Itineraries...
    Flip Flops...
        Recess...
            And a Flower Fest!

It's time to celebrate summer, Dads, Grads, travels experiences and just plain 'ole FUN!

Click here to download the Summer Mini and enjoy with a nice cup of whatever makes you happy.  If you want a 'hard copy', simply email me and I'll send one to you straight away. 

To order anything that you see in the Summer Mini catalog, simply visit my web store at your convenience.