Summer Silhouettes Set

Hello, stamper.
Last Saturday I hold very fun event called Celebration Sale-A-Bration. This event was by an invitation only and the invitation can only be earned during January - March. Every achiever could bring one guest as well. I served lunch with European twist that me and my husband cooked especially for the ladies. I even did few Ukrainian dishes including staffed cabbage. Every guest received small favor and achievers received special gift with Stampin Up! products. This is me getting ready for lunch:

After lunch we stamped. I designed special class with 2 of my favorite stamps that will be retiring soon: Dozen Thoughts and Summer Silhouettes. We made 4 cards and a purse to hold them:

Colors are retiring Blackberry Bliss and Pear Pizazz.

For the purse we used designer paper from Sale-A-Bration. It was interesting to learn that this paper was #2 top sale-a-bration item redeemed.

Check HERE how to make this purse.
And of course we had desert after.
This even was a lot of fun and I hope my stamping friends felt pampered and appreciated. I will defiantly be doing similar events in the future.
Happy Stamping!

Product List

Summer Silhouettes Clear Stamp Set [126447] $18.00	A Dozen Thoughts Clear Stamp Set [131059] $19.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [133642] $6.50	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $7.00
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper [133704] $13.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon [133668] $8.95
Gold Baker's Twine [132975] $3.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $18.00

And the Winner is .....

Congratulations to the winner of our April Blog Hop drawing: Janet Headrick!

 Did you miss our blog hop? Check it out and get some great Mother's Day ideas:

Happy Stamping!

World Traveler in Retiring Colors

Happy Friday, my stamping friend!
I am  finally spending more time in my stamping room. And funny - every card I created recently is using 2014-2016 in-colors that are retiring soon. Looks like I just can not get enough of them.
Here is guy card using Hello Honey and Blackberry Bliss:

The World Map background stamp will be retiring too, sniff-sniff. I love it so much:

If you love those colors - buy before they are gone.

Happy Stamping!

Product List

World Map Clear Stamp Set [130345] $15.00	Traveler Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134513] $20.00	2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock And Classic Ink Pads Kit [133673] $32.50	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00

April Paper Pumpkin Card

Happy Tuesday, stamping friend!
Did you see April Paper Pumpkin? I was so excited to see actual kit during On Stage event in Salt Lake City (my own was at home waiting for me). I am card maker, but absolutely love 3D projects - especially when they come in Paper Pumpkin. All work is done for me, everything pre-cut, everything included! And April kit was just amazing. To make such beautiful wreath in 30 minutes! Unbelievable.

 I had a lot of leafs left and wanted to make a card that goes with the wreath.  Deena Rekow's video gave me the idea, this is what I came up with:

This is how I did it:

• Start with 4 x 5 1/4 piece of whisper white card stock. Punch 2" circle from scrap piece of paper and trace it into whisper white.
• Cut leafs from 2 strips included in paper Pumpkin, you will have few left
• I used Tombow glue. Apply glue on traced line and start gluing your leafs. This process is very quick and easy and wet glue will let you re-position leafs if needed.
• Stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow, color flowers with Hello Honey markers, add pearls
• Punch flowers from scrap tissue paper, adhere with glue, add pearls.
• Adhere whisper white piece to 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 piece of Hello Honey scored at 4 1/4.

This is close look of the wreath:

Hope You like this project. Give it a try. Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin if you are not a subscriber yet!

Here is my Mother's Day gift:

 April Paper Pumpkin refill is available  in my store and just $8.

Happy Stamping! 

Product List

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133678] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645] $6.50	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [133654] $15.00
Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine [134586] $3.00

Saying Goodbye - Fun Flower Punch and Birthday Bouquet Paper

Happy Monday, stamping friends!
Today I would like to share with you 3 cards I received as swaps during On Stage. All three cards are using my favorite designer paper - Birthday Bouquet. As you probably noticed in my last several posts - I use that paper and stamp set a lot. I just can not get enough of it! Last week Stampin Up! announced the retired list and this paper is there (while supplies last). I was so excited to see other demonstrators love this paper as much as I do!

 This card was made by Pat Chastain. She also used Fun Flower punch that are on retired list as well.
Next two cards were made by Phyllis Shepherd. I love the simplicity and elegance of those cards, sometimes less is more. And she showcases how to use your DSP to create quick cards:

Thank you for stopping by. Please check my store if you need anything.

Happy Stamping!  

 Product List

Decorative Label Punch [120907] $18.00	Fun Flower Punch [133785] $18.00	Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper [140557] $11.00	Birthday Bouquet Cardstock Pack [140558] $7.00	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon [140561] $5.50
Whisper White 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134573] $7.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	1-1/4" Circle Scallop Punch [127811] $16.00	Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle [134822] $21.25	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00