The Open Sea

 This is one of the swaps from our Demo Swap in April.  "The Open Sea" is one of the new Stampsets you can purchase from the Summer Mini.  Teressa Carroll, from Paducah did this one.  She used Cherry Cobbler, NQN and Crumb Cake Cardstock.  The new Designer Paper, Nautical Expedition.  And OH the new Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine!

Close up of the Great Detail on this Card!

Great Job Teressa!

Crazy about Daisies

 Don't you just love this Daisy Die!  I do.. This is two layers of each of the three sizes that come all on one die!  This is one of the Card Designs that My Card Classes will be making this month!  This will make a great Mother's Day card or for anyone that means a lot to you!
This design was inspired by Gretchen Barron another Stampin' Up! Demo.  I love her blog.

Looks so real! 

Put this die on your "wish list" 

Flower Daisies #2 114520 a bargin at $19.95!

My Dear Kind and Wonderful Friend

I love this saying.  It is in our All Holiday's Set. This is stamp in Black Stazon and with some of our satin ribbon a flower punched with the bo ho blossoms punch, add a black brad  it makes a stunning card.  The Scallop Square duo die that is found in the new Summer Mini catalog makes the perfect frame.  I added the polka dot embossing folder.  Black and Pink Pirouette are great color combo.  If you'll be attending one of my card classes in May you'll be making sets of these.

Lillie up date

The last week it has rain and rained and then it rained again.  over a foot of rain has fallen.  I put Sunglasses on Lillie hoping the Sun would shine.  She is so fun.. she will let you do what ever and she is just "cool" with it.  

My Son Dillon was home and she lets him pick her up and carry her around.  Hope this makes you Smile today!  Good news is that on rainy days it feels like it's a Sunny day when you Stamp something!

Fabulous Florets

 WOW This is such an easy but really has an impact!  This new set Fabulous Florets set in the Summer Mini Catalog, Available to order May 1st.  There is also Designer Series paper Beyond the Garden that has Wild Wassabi, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific point and Tangerine Tango.  I chose this sheet and matched up the colors  Wild wassabi and Mellon Mambo.  Love how this turned out.  

Stamped and Cut the flower out and popped it up with stampin Dimensionals 

Strength and Hope

You should have your new Summer Mini Catalog by now!  This Set Strength and Hope is one of my Favs!  As I said "One"...  I took the sample they had in the mini and make it my own.

 I used the Two Tags die with my Big Shot and stamped images in Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Mellon Mambo.  I didn't have the designer paper so I used card stock for the back ground.

 Added some sponging and pearls and I love how it turned out.   If you have not signed up for my Class, Still a few seats still open, Love to have you come and Stamp with me

Stampin' for a Cause

Stampin' for a Cause!

In a few days you will be receiving by mail the new Summer Mini Catalog!  You will find fun summer sets and accessories in the new Mini Catalog. 

 You saw on my Class Calendar the 'Strength and Hope" Class.  There is a BEAUTIFUL Set on the last page of the Mini and the set (Strength and Hope) is a set that Stampin' Up! as designated as a set that they will be donating $2 for each set to the  Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide.  This is versatile as it does not have to be used just for breast cancer but will make great cards for any time you want to send out some “Hope” to those you love!

In This class you will make three projects with your new stamp-set that will be here waiting for you when you arrive along with all the supplies to make your project.

This Class will include this Stamp-set. 

Clear Mount Class $18.00

Wood Mount Class $23.00

This Class will be held here at my home on Monday Evening June 13th.  Deadline for this Class will be May 30th.

There is a limit to 12 in this Class.  It will be fun to get the new stamp-set and know that part of your set will go toward BCRF.  If you'd like to attend.  Email me and then mail your Check to me at 1114 Mt Mission Road.

Tabletop Paper Cutter

Did you know?

Cuts card stock without fraying it

 Very precise

 Has safety blade

 Trimmer measures 17-3/8" x 7-1/8" x 2-3/4"

 Detachable measuring arm and handle can be stored in the back storage area

 Trimmer blade is made of hardened stainless steel

Trimmer is made of ABS plastic Trimmer handle is covered in santoprene rubber

The safety blade has a 5-year guarantee.

I Cut card stock for several years with out this and it has rocked my world ever since I make this investment!  If you are looking for a great value and what I think is the best paper cutter on the market.  You have found it here!

Item number 106959  Only $45.95

I also have our Standard paper Cutter,  Here are some things you might not know about it.

Lightweight personal paper cutter 12" cutting length

 Measures widths up to 15-1/2"

 Unique design provides straight and precise cuts Includes 2 cutting blades

Swing-out arm for easy measuring Aluminum surface on cutting platform marked for accurate measurement Replacement cutting and scoring blades sold separately

Cutting & Scoring Blade Refill includes one cutting blade and one scoring blade Cutting Blade Refills include 2 cutting blades

This is my main source for Scoring!  These are two great tools you will want to add to your Stampin' Supplies! Standard paper cutter 104152 $24.95

Cutting and scoring blade refil $5.95

Cutting blad only refils (2) $5.95

These items are found on page 199 of the Idea Book and Catalog

Storage

Turn to page 204 in your Idea Book and Catalog.  See those Big Shot Die Storage boxes!  They are THE BEST!  The Large box shown here will hold your long dies and also...

 Your Bigz dies turned the other way!   They also come with the inserts which honestly I took mine out and use them for other things.  These boxes are easy to stack and look really nice in your Stampin' Space

 The Small Die Box is for the sizzlets Clearlits and embosslits dies  I did keep the insert in there they stand up nicely and you can see the names of your die for quick reference!  Don't you love your BIg Shot!  These Big Shot Storage boxes are a the best way I have found to keep my dies organized.

Small Die box $14.95, item number 122219

Medium Box $17.95 item number 122220

Large Box $24.95 item number 122221

Simply Adorned Class

Simply Adorned Charms are like Lockets- They open up so you can insert your custom Stamped images.  The Frame Surrounds tempered beveled glass on the front and flat glass on the back.  There’s Glass on both sides of the charm, so you can display and image on one side or both.  You can create a custom heirloom piece that you’ll never want to change, or you can swap artwork or photos in and out, depending on your mood and your wardrobe!

I am having a Simply Adorned Class on Saturday May 7^th (just in time for Mother’s Day) 10am at my home/Studio.

 This class will include the 1 x 1 ¼ Charm and 5 inserts that you will make and take with you the day of the class.   This Class is $25 and includes all materials including your Simply Adorned Charm. If you’d like to add the 24” Chain add $12.00 to the $25.

This is a product-based class so to hold your spot and to order the charms your Check or Credit Card will hold your spot.

 This is limited to 12 in the class and the deadline for this is Friday April 22^nd (that is just three days from today)

Several of you have been asking for this class.  I’m excited to have you join me to make your mini art for your Simply Adorned Charm.

Mail your Check

1114 Mt Mission Road

Metropolis, IL 62960