Stampin' UP! new product share

     Because I Care...

     The set I used here, Because I Care, is a level 1 hostess set you can earn beginning July 1st.  Either host a workshop or place an order totally $150 or more, and this set, PLUS $15 hostess rewards, is yours!

     On this card I used my markers to color everything, as I do not yet have the In-Colors in stamp pads yet.  I used Marina Mist, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzaz, and Cajun Curry.

     On this card I used the same colors, only I switched Cajun Curry for Cherry Cobbler.  I also did the greeting a bit fancier.

     On both cards I used the thumping technique:   First you use your lightest color marker and color the entire background (in my case I used the Marina Mist to color the entire flower), then you use the darker colors to thump - meaning you use the side of the maker and tap all over.  This will give you sparatic color of the darker colors you are using.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Marina Mist

INKS:  Marina Mist, Concord Crush, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Curry, & Pear Pizzaz

TOOLS:  Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, & Dimensionals

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Be sure to let me know if you are interested in pre-ordering you NEW Idea Book & Catalog for $5.  I can place me order anytime after July 2nd.  Please let me know ASAP so I can order accordingly.

If you host a workshop before August 23rd, 2010, I will give you a NEW Idea Book & Catalog for FREE!  Contact me for my open dates!

Happy Wednesday!

Open House make-n-takes

     First off, I want to thank those of you who came to my open house.  It was wonderful to see you and spend a little time catching up.  I also want to thank those of you that couldn't come, but who placed an order with me.

     I have not yet done the drawings for my door prizes.  I promise I will announce the winners tomorrow evening.

     A FOND FAREWELL:

     This project was the one we made using items that will be retiring at the end of the month.  The pillow box die and white grosgrain ribbon will be staying with use (YEA!)

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Bermuda Bay, Apricot Appeal, & Whisper White (staying!)

STAMPS:  Because I Care (sneak peak) & Sprinkles

TOOLS:  Scallop Oval Punch,  Large Oval Punch, Big Shot, Pillow Box Die, & Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon  *NOTE* All these items are staying.


We filled these cute pillow boxes with M & M's - Yummy!

     A SNEAK PEEK:

     My new core color paper did not come in the package that was delivered Friday evening (talk about cutting it close!).  So, I had to quick change my sneak peek card.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White

STAMPS:  Because I Care (a level 1 hostess set in the new catalog)

INKS:  Marina Mist Marker, Pear Pizzaz Marker, Concord Crush Marker, & Cajun Craze

TECHNIQUE USED:  Thumbing

     Everyone who saw the new colors said they loved them.  I love them!  Wait until you see them in person!  If you would like to see the new colors and/or the new catalog, please let me know.  I'd love to share.

     We had a lot of fun making the boxes and cards.  If you weren't able to come to my Open House this time, I hope you are able to come next time.

Happy Sunday!

Kind Elegant Butterfly

     I have a workshop coming up at the end of the month.  I CASEd this card from Barbara Koscienlny, off of Stampin' Connection-a networking site for demonstrators (an added bonus to being a demonstrator).  This is one of the cards the ladies will be making.

  
     I really love the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder and the Beautiful Wings embosslit.  I've been using them almost exclusively lately.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK: Kraft, Very Vanilla, & Regal Rose
INK: Regal Rose
STAMPS: Whimsical Words (SAB 2010)
TOOLS: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive

Happy Monday!