Graduation Cards

     As we approach graduation time, we all start to think about the cards we will need for all the graduates in our life.

     While gathering many graduation card ideas on Pinterest, (go HERE to see my graduation idea board), I kept coming back to one design.  One that looks like a mortar board and holds either a gift card or money.  A win-win in my book.

     Not only that, but I got really excited when the one I found had a video tutorial on how to make it - a win-win-win - JACK POT!!!!!  If you would like to make them, go HERE for the video tutorial.

Don't have time to make your graduation cards?  Don't have all the supplies to make graduation cards?  Not interested in making your own graduation cards, but love these and want to give them to your graduates this year?  

Contact me!!!!   (stampwithsandy@rcn.com)

I'll make them for you.  My prices are very reasonable.  I can custom make them to what ever color combo you want - think school colors!

Recipe

CARD STOCK:  Basic Black & Whisper White

INK:  Stazon Black

STAMPS:  Pure Gumption

TOOLS:  Simply Scored Score Board and Diagonal Plate, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, White Baker's Twine, Basics Glimmer Brads, SNAIL adhesive, & Sticky Strip

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     Don't forget about the retirement lists. (Click on the links to download the retirement lists)  Retiring stamps are available until June 3, 2013.  Retiring accessories are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - many items are already sold out.  Don't miss out.

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Happy Thursday!

Lacy & Lovely Thank You

     I 100% CASEd, well, actually copied, this card from Andrea Walford. I just love the colors on this card.

     This card was really quick and easy to make.  You could very easily mass produce this card.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, & Whisper White

STAMP:  Lacy & Lovely

INKS:  Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, & Black Stazon

TOOLS:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

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Don't forget the retirement list is available.  Items are selling out quick, so don't miss out!  Order those items you've wanted all year before you can't get them anymore.

RETIRING STAMPS --. click HERE

Available until May 30th

 RETIRING ACCESSORIES -->  Click HERE

While Supplies Last ONLY!!!!!!!

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     Feel free to contact me with any questions you have or to place an order.

Happy Saturday!

2013 SU! Retirement Lists

     It's that time of year - the retirement lists are here.  The new catalog will be available on May 31st.  The items are the retirement lists will be available until May 30th for stamps and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST for the accessories.

RETIRING STAMPS --> Click HERE

Available until May 30th.

 RETIRING ACCESSORIES -->  Click HERE

While Supplies Last ONLY!!!!!!!




      Don't miss out on retiring products.  Order TODAY!!!  Items will go fast.  Don't wait!!!

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     Let me know if you have any questions.  I'm happy to help you out.  Just, PLEASE, order those retiring items you can't live without.  Once May 30th comes, you won't be able to order them again.  Don't miss out!

Happy Wednesday!

Regional Roommate Gifts

     When in Baltimore for a Stampin' Up! Regional event, I shared a hotel room with 2 of my teammates.  Part of the fun of going to Stampin' Up! events and sharing a hotel room, is the roommate gifts.  It took me a few weeks to decide what to make the ladies.  But once I stumbled upon this cute butterfly box designed by Stampin' Up! demonstrator Brenda Quintana, aka, Qbee.  It goes perfectly with the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.

Download box template HERE

     Here is what was inside this really cute butterfly box:

• monogrammed corner book mark
• Tic-Tac holder
• monogrammed Post-It note holder
• matching pen (with DSP in the barrel)

     A last minute addition, the night before we left, was a scissors fob (aka charm).  I saw this on Pinterest and had to make them.

Made with the small Soda Pop Tops

     Since this project used many Stampin' Up! products, and for the sake of space, I won't be providing a recipe on this post.  If you are interested in knowing what I used for any of these projects, please leave a comment.  I'm happy to tell you.

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Happy Sunday!

Rainbow Stamp Block Technique

     Rose-Ellen Crane Eastman did a presentation at the Baltimore Regional last weekend.  Her presentation was WONDERFUL!!!!  I was so excited at what she showed us, that I immediately tried it when I got home, then designed a card for my Stampin' Nite this past Thursday evening.  Everyone LOVED it!

     What do you think?  Do you like it?  It was super simple to make.  So simple, I'll provide you with a mini tutorial to make one.

MINI TUTORIAL

     You must start with Very Vanilla card stock (trust me, Whisper White does not work).  You'll need a Stampin' Up! clear block that is larger than your card stock.  Using your markers, color your design, using the wide tip of the marker, on the clear block.  Using a Stampin' Spritzer filled with water, spray the the marker colored block, soaking it - yet not too much that all the color just runs off the block.  Turn the block over and place it on top of the Very Vanilla card stock and let the color and water soak in.  Remove the block and allow the card stock to dry.  Once dry, use Stazon to stamp on your rainbow background.

     While the ladies where doing their rainbow backgrounds, I grabbed several different stamp sets to let them choose (they love to be original and I love that they are original with their cards).  When I was pulling out stamps, I happened to pull out a new stamp that was delivered 15 minuted before my class started.  I pulled it out to mount it and went, "WOW! This would be gorgeous stamped on this rainbow background."  What do you think?

     I simply LOVE how these cards turned out.  I know I will be using this technique often.  Thank you

Rose-Ellen Crane Eastman for the wonderful technique!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Very Vanilla & Basic Black

MARKERS:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pacific Point, & Elegant Eggplant

INKS:  Stazon Black

STAMPS:  Lacy & Lovely (top card) & Swallowtail (bottom card)

TOOLS:  Clear Mount Block F, Stampin' Spritzer (filled with water), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (top card)

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     I hope you give this technique a try.  It was so much fun and the look is just gorgeous!

Happy Friday!