Thanks!

I received this sweet card, made by Debbie Barfield, as a thank you for helping her with a project she saw on my blog. I was overjoyed when I opened the envelope! Thanks Debbie :)

Stamp Set: Sense of Time
Color Combo: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Baja Breeze(retired)
Accessories: 1" Double-Stitched Ribbon

Flip Your Design

Create a nice set of cards by flipping your design. Cards that compliment each other make great gifts!

Stamp Set: For All You Do
Color Combo: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: White Taffeta Ribbon, White Craft ink pad (greeting), and Versamark pad (butterflies).

Tropical Mood

I'm in a bit of a tropical mood lately. Maybe it's the excitement of my upcoming 'Get Away to Bermuda Bay' new catalog open house! Join me this Saturday for lots of fun! Check my calendar for details.

Stamp Sets: Paradise, The More the Merrier, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, and Thank You Kindly

Color Combo: Old Olive, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, Kraft, Whisper White

Movers and Shapers

Movers and Shapers is an exclusive Stampin' Up! die for the Big Shot die cutting machine. The magnetic pieces allow you to place your cut out (in this case a star) any where on your card. The die can also cut and score your card stock for an invitation size card.

Stamp Set: Nursery Necessities
Color Combo: Crushed Curry (tone on tone)- notice the textured card stock frame, Soft Suede Classic ink pad
Punches: Large and Small Star

Card designed by Merri Jensen and assembled by me :) at one of our Demonstrator Shoebox Swaps. Become a Demonstrator for only $85 and join us at the next swap!

Deal of the Week #2

The Big Shot Doctor's Bag is very sturdy and perfect for storing and carrying around
your Big Shot Machine and dies. Priced at just $49.99, this bag is 30% off!
(Regularly $69.95)

This 'Deal of the Week' is good through July 12th at 11:50am Eastern Time. To get yours, click on the 'Shop Now' button and then click 'Deal of the Week'.

In-Color Watercoloring

Rich Razzleberry is a great color to use in water coloring. Using an Aquapainter on water color paper allows you to achieve the beautiful lights and darks of this color. Make sure to wet the surface of the watercolor paper before adding color.

Are you having difficulty with this technique? I'm always happy to help! Contact me with questions or for a one on one tutorial. Or get your friends together for a class!

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral
Color Combo: Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry

Card designed by Lisa Christensen.

Just a Peek

My 'Get Away to Bermuda Bay' Open House is right around the corner! Here is a just a peek of one of the make-and-takes. A yummy tropical drink made with 'Cheers to You'! Crystal Effects makes the drink look even more delicious. Join me to check out the new catalog at this free event and bring a friend! For more details click on my event calendar or contact me.

Deal of the Week!

Each week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week". There are no limits and no minimum purchase required! This week's deal is the Scallop Edge Punch. The punch is on sale for $10.99 (regular price is $15.95). This offer ends July 6th at 11:50am Eastern Time. All other 'Deals of the Week' will begin each Monday. Be sure to check back for updates!

This cute fence was made using the Scallop Edge Punch. Simply punch your card stock and score between the scallops. Add a wood grain by dragging a sponge (with same or similar color ink) in the direction you want the grain.

Stamp Set: The More the Merrier - This set is only available to hostesses, so book a workshop with me to earn this super cute stamp set!

Color Combo: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, and Bordering Blue (shadowing with blender pen).

New Idea Book & Catalog Released Today!!!

The new Idea Book & Catalog will be released online this afternoon! You are going to love the new stamp sets and accessories. You may experience difficulty with Stampin' Up!'s website or my SU website while they transition to the new catalog. The website should be up and running ready for you to place your order by 2:00pm Eastern Time.

If you would like a hard copy of the catalog just send me an email! I offer the catalog at my cost of $5 (plus shipping). Or get a free catalog by placing a $50 order or booking a workshop.

Call or email me any time with questions!

Try It! - Bleaching Technique

Experiment with this fun technique! I say experiment because the effect you will get depends on the color card stock you use. You may get a white image, a lighter image, or a different color image.

1. Place a paper towel on a plate.
2. Saturate with a 10% bleach solution.
3. Use your bleach palette like an ink pad.
   

Jen Austin created the above card using the stamp set Upsy Daisy. She stamped her image onto Crushed Curry card stock and got a really nice subtle look.

Stamp Sets: Upsy Daisy and Teeny Tiny Phrases
Color Combo: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories and Tools: Modern Label and Word Window punches; Natural Hemp twine.