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Patio Party Pinwheel

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Wow, the last couple of weeks have been crazy around here with band camp. I’m the secretary of the boosters club so there is a lot of startup stuff that happens. But I’m back now and school doesn’t start for a few days.

Pinwheel Today I wanted to share with you this little Pinwheel card I made recently. Isn’t it cute? Pinwheels are all the rage right now it seems. I made this card for my last TEAM meeting. Everyone loved the NEW In Color Dahlias that we used for the centers of our pinwheels. The girls had so much fun making them that I thought I would offer the FREE Pinwheel tutorial to you – just for signing up for my email list! (That’s a $9.95 value for FREE) Interested? Click on my link below to sign up today.

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Wonder how I made the sentiment with the Decorative Label Punch? Here is quick shot of the punched piece after I cut it. 

And then adhere it to the back of the already stamped and punched sentiment piece. I like to use our Multipurpose Adhesive to do this since I can move it around after I turn it over and get the pieces right where I want them. 

How quick and easy is that! Do you like to learn new tips and techniques? Why not join my Virtual Club. You can click HERE for more information.

Come back tomorrow, I’ll be posting some of the cards that I received during swaps at convention.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Friendly Phrases

Inks: Raspberry Ripple

Paper: Patio Party Designer Series Paper, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse and Whisper White

Accessories: In Color Dahlias, Decorative Label Punch

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Mixed Bunch

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Last week was my monthly SINKS training meeting where I get together with fellow demonstrators and stamp. It’s a lot of fun and I’ve made such wonderful friends along the way at these get togethers.

If this is something that you might find interesting – why not check it out? Just give me a call if becoming a demonstrator is something you might be interested in doing.

Did you see this good looking dude in the corner? Shhh… that is my darling hubby – who is such a great sport hanging out with me at these events. This time he decided to play on his lap top verses stamping with us.

My friend Teresa, made this card as a swap and I thought I would share it with you today. Don’t you love the rich colors she used? Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple are two of this year’s NEW In Colors just introduced in the 2012-2013 Catalog last month. If you haven’t gotten a copy for yourself I’d be happy to give you one. Just give me a call to stop by and pick one up. Don’t live close? I’d be happy to mail a copy to you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch

Inks: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Blossom and ½” Circle Punch

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Mark your catalogs –

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Stampin’ Up! has recently posted these two up dates.

Due to an unexpected cost increase from our supplier, the cost for the 2-Way Glue Pen will increase from $3.50 as listed in the current annual catalog to $4.50. This price increase will be applied starting June 27, 2012.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

Also,

The Fancy Flower Punch (item 118073) is unavailable until further notice. We recently received a shipment that did not meet in-house quality testing. We are working on a solution with our supplier and will keep you informed with any new information.

If you have any questions please feel free to let me know.

 

The Open Sea

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Father’s Day is tomorrow and The Open Sea stamp set is a great one to use when making masculine cards. I love the nautical look and The Open Sea is one of my favorites. Anything water themed is, even though I love living in Georgia I miss Lake Michigan and being able to go to the lake front anytime I want to. I always found watching the waves roll in with my high school friends’ fun and it is one of the things I miss most about Milwaukee.

I recently had my TEAM meeting and this is one of the cards we made during the event. I love the way Joann used The Open Sea stamp set and all of the texture too.

Did you notice the mirror image under the boat? This is an example of one of the techniques you can learn when you’re a Club member with me.

Texture is another way to bump up the impact of your cards and its sooo easy.

Another trick that makes stamping easy is to place your sentiment onto another piece of card stock instead of directly on the inside of your card. That way if you make a mistake, no problem – you can just do it again. And, of course, the framelits make it really easy and decorative too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: The Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Blessings from Heaven

Inks: Midnight Muse

Paper: Midnight Muse, Pool Party and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Modern Label and Word Window Punches, Vintage Trinkets and Linen Thread

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Happy Father’s Day with Comfort Café DSP

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Comfort Café is one of the new Designer Series Paper in the 2012-2013 Catalog. (If you haven’t gotten yours yet – let me know and I’ll be happy to get one to you.) It is such a great package of Paper and with the 6 different designs it’s very versatile. Here Janie designed a masculine box for our TEAM meeting using the Comfort Café Designer Series Paper. Isn’t it great!

I love the way you can dye our ribbon any color you want to! You can learn this and many other techniques during my Club meetings. Interested in finding out more about becoming part of one of my Clubs? I’ll be happy to tell you more about joining one of my Clubs – just email me or call me today.

I’m filling my box with chocolates – a sure hit with my husband!

 

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Four Frames, and Betsy’s Blossoms

Inks: Cajun Craze and Versa Mark

Paper: Comfort Café Designer Series Paper, River Rock and Cajun Craze

Accessories: Sponge Dauber, 5/8″ White Organza Ribbon, Simply Scoring Tool, Decorative Label and Word Window Punches

 

A Bright Blossoms Thank You

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I really enjoy using the Bright Blossoms stamp set from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog. The Designer Series Paper that coordinates with it is so bright and cheerful. It just brings a smile to my face.

Here is a card that I made using the Bright Blossoms stamp set. I’m always in need of thank you cards and I thought this one turned out cute.

Here is the inside – don’t forget to stamp it too.

I also made a matching envelope with our Simply Scored Diagonal Plate and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper. It was so quick and easy to do it can be addicting! All you have to do is follow the directions that come along with it and you’re off. You can click HERE to see an early post and video of the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bright Blossoms and Fabulous Phrases

Inks: Island Indigo

Paper: Summer Smooches DSP, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Die, Stripes Embossing Folder, 1″ Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Small Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Real Red and the  2011-2013 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

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