Flamingo Lingo SWAG Bag

Today’s post wraps up the coverage of my Luau Catalog Launch Party last Saturday and this project is a little “SWAG” bag that I gave to those who attended.  It was just a little somethin’ somethin’ for everyone.

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I think everyone enjoyed the new 2014-2016 In Color cards for their color rings and stamps that were included.

These little SWAG bags were so easy to make since I started with our new Polka Dot Tag a Bag Gift bags found on page 201 of the catalog. I simply stamped the flower image from the Flamingo Lingo stamp set onto the bag using my StazOn White Pad and then decorated.

Isn’t the little flamingo from the set precious? I stamped this little guy in Strawberry Slush so I could use our new yummy Thick Baker’s Twine.

Here is a close up of the little bag.

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I just love using our new Thick Baker’s Twine that comes in all of the 2013-2015 In Colors!

And here are the last of the pictures of my classroom that I took while it was set up for the Luau Catalog Launch Party.

This first one is of the Make ‘n Take table. Ready for my guests to stamp.

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Everyone had one of my little Beach Bag Post it Note Holders waiting for them. (You can see more about the Beach Bags HERE).

And here are a couple of the girls stamping their projects – we have such a good time together!

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And the classroom itself

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some close ups of the displays

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Project Life

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My Classes and Club options (click here to see more about my club option)

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My “Punch Bowl” – everyone could scoop to their hearts content.

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And last but not least – my Caring with Cards station  where everyone was able to make a card to be donated to the cause of their choice – Hospice birthdays, Ronald McDonald House, Operation Write Home, and Holiday for Heros. My goal this year is 100 cards for each group!

And of course the snack table

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along with a picture of the Tropical Cucumber Salad which seemed to be a hit. It’s also the recipe that I’ll be sharing with you today since several of you asked me for it. It swap super easy to make.

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Tropical Cucumber Salad

3 tsp. fish sauce

1 tsp. freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish

2 tbsp. lime juice

1 tbsp. canola oil

2 tsp. light brown sugar

1 tsp. rice vinegar

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

1 medium English cucumber, cut into ¾” dice

1 avocado, cut into ¾” dice

1 mango, cut into ¾” dice

¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro

Whisk fish sauce to taste, lime zest, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until combine. Add cucumber, avocado, mango, and cilantro. Gently toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate up to one hour. Serve garnished with lime zest, if desired.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Flamingo Lingo (134303/134306)

Inks: StazOn White Pad and refill (106960), Strawberry Slush (131178), Pear Pizzazz (131180), and Crushed Curry (131173)

Paper: Flowerpot Designer Series Paper (133698), Pear Pizzazz (131201), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Polka Dot Tag a Bag Gift Bags (135503),  Strawberry Slush Thick Baker’s Twine (135637),  Mini Metalic Cothespins (133320), Petite Curly Label Punch (133519), Banner Punch (133519), and stapler

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Flamingo Lingo Birthday

Yesterday my best friend from High School celebrated her birthday and although a lot of miles separate us she never feels very far away. Funny how those special friends in our life are like that, huh?

Since I wanted something fun, I reached for the Flamingo Lingo stamp set and pulled out the little flamingo image. After all who can resist flamingos, right? And since it’s this years Ronald McDonald House stamp set it seemed fitting for this particular friend who is always volunteering.

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I’m hoping it brings a smile to her face. Since it’s been in the 90’s here I figured a fun summer themed birthday card was a bit more fitting than one done in black. LOL.

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Did you know that when you buy the Flamingo Lingo stamp set you can make a difference in someone’s life?

Flamingo Lingo is this years Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set – Why is that important? Well, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to the RMHC when you purchase this set and that means you’ll not only get a wonderful stamp set to use, but you’ll also be helping to keep families together during a difficult time, along with helping children heal. What could be better right?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Flamingo Lingo (134303/134306)

Inks: Melon Mambo (26948), Daffodil Delight (126944), Crushed Curry (131173), Pear Pizzazz (131180)

Paper:  Daffodil Delight (119683), Crushed Curry (131199), Pear Pizzazz (131201), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Brayer (102395), Gold Baker’s Twine (132975), Brights Collection Candy Dots (130931), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Petite Petals Punch (133322), Fringe Scissors (133325),  On Film Framelits (132969), and Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)

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Come Join the Fun this Saturday

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