Twitterpated – isn't that the cutest name ever?!  That's the name of one of our new Designer Series Papers and you can still get it for a just a little while longer.  Here is one of the projects we did in our Continuing Education Classes this week using that paper.

Everyone just loved making this and oh so simple.  It's a card holder with matching cards.  Just adorable!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  It's a personalized stamp I had made with Stampin' Up!  You can have anything printed on a stamp. 

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Island Indigo and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Island Indigo

Embellishments and Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border punch;  Crop-a-dile; 2011-2013 Designer Printed Brads; Sticky Strip

That's it.  It's so simple and so stinken cute!  Thanks for stopping by.  PS I checked for Fresca at my local grocery store and it wasn't there but I haven't given up….I will find it, you guys said it was out there and I'm going to find it!

Baja Breeze – Doesn't that sound like you should be on vacation?  Well with this Stampin' Up color, when you look at it, it feels like you ARE on a warm sunny vacation by the ocean!  Okay Okay so I sound like a nut case – work with me here!  Look at my card creation today (should be cutting for my upcoming Stamp Camp but I decided to take a break and have some fun with Baja Breeze and my new favorite stamp this week – Mixed Bunch.)

seeeeeee – didn't I tell you!!!  Baja Breeze take me away!!!  Hope you signed up for Stamp Camp, we aren't doing this card but we are using this set!  It's GORGEOUS!

and here is another fork bow – it's a perfect bow each time!

So what's in this card?

Wonderful sets used:   Mixed Bunch#125535 wood mount or #125537 clear mount ; Loving Thoughts #125843 wood mount or #125845 clear mount

Simply Gorgeous Inks:  Baja Breeze and Island Indigo

Elegant Endings:  #125595 Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies; #125601 Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing folders; #125603 Blossom Punch (coordinates EXACTLY with our Mixed Bunch stamp set); #122940 Incolor Brads; #116631 Paper Piercer; #105826 Mat Pack; #114616 Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon; and my kitchen fork (priceless)!

Okay, back to cutting!!!  Thank you for stopping by!

I saw this cute little clutch purse somewhere on the internet and decided to try my own version (I used only one Framelit instead of two – mine is the mini version, more my size).  It uses our new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate. 

Isn't this sooooooo stinken cute

Here is the outside…LOOK AT ALL THE BLING!  This picture does not do it justice!

And can you see the score lines? 

I did that with my new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

And when you open it up – WAH LAH – a staple for any clutch – CHOCOLATE!!!!

Wouldn't this be so cute for a wedding or bridal shower!

or a cute gift card holder – ohhhhhhh the possibilities!

Clutch Kit:

Cardstock:  Basic Black;  Silver Glimmer Paper #124005

Fun Stuff to accent your clutch:  Labels Framelit Collection #125598; Simply Scored Tool #122334; Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586; 1 3/4" circle punch, 5 petal punch; 3/4" circle punch; 1/2" circle punch and LOTS AND LOTS of Rhinestones 119246; Mini Glue dots

Okay so if you want everything to do this project just email me and say "I WANT IT ALL!"  So stinken cute.  I think the original one was bigger and it used two framelit pieces – mine is the mini version.

Thank you for stopping by!

So today is the day you can start to purchase our new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586 from me.  It complements the Simply Scored Tool.  Watch the video to see what you can do and I've got a sample I put together today while the snow if falling.

Here is what the cardstock looks like when you score it, the lines are indented.

So when you turn it over, I guess this side would be outdented :0).  I really love but both patterns and each will serve it's purpose depending on your project or card.

 Here is the card I created this morning.

 And here is a side view.  The pearls and a fork bow are a must - wah lah…

and to show you what we woke up to today….it was 6:00 in the morning and our annual mailbox demolition took place…

The mailbox is to the left, the car is in the ditch to the right, the tow truck was on it's way and everyone was okay.  It's STILL snowing.  Can't complain, this is the first real snowstorm we've gotten since October.  So it's pretty and fun (well not for that guy).  I think Kevin took him out for coffee (no we didn't know him).

So here is today's post, I hope you like it.  I want to thank you for stopping by.

It's been very  busy here in my stamp room.  I've had my team meeting last week, prepping for all my Continuing Education Classes, a couple of workshops, my March Stamp Clubs and Scrapbooking Clubs as well as my quarterly Stamp Camp with my downline which will be held next week.  Lots of prep but it's so much fun coming up with the projects.  I've met a lot of new stampers these last two weeks.  Their brand new enthusiasm is infectious and I love it.  I've been having a ball.  Here is a card that we did at my workshop.

Supplies used:

Stamp Set:  Sweet Cake (#125490 wood mount) or (#125492 clear mount). 

Pretty Papers Used:  Daffodil Delight Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Pool Party Textured Cardstock

Fun Accessories:  Dazzling Details Glitter (I love this because the applicator has such a narrow tip for precise application);  #122941 Mini Brads; Dimensionals and markers (Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight);  Old Olive Stamp Pad.

Here are two more cards using the same stamp set along with the coordinating Designer Series Paper.  That paper is a specialty paper found in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 33.  Aren't they adorable.

And in case you haven't noticed, they are setting on our NEW Diagonal Plate #125586 for $11.95.  This is available starting TODAY, March 1st.  You can use this to create diagonal score lines for envelopes, boxes and more!  This sits on top of the Simply Scored base.  It's held in place by the rubber pads on the back of the plate.  I thas etched grooves every 1/8" and can score any size cardstock up to 12 x 12.  It also includes instructions for creating common envelopes sizes.  So make sure you have the Simply Scored Tool and add to that with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

I have my big Team Meeting today and made this card for my swap.  The theme was "Simply Elegant" so this is what I came up with.  It's a Wedding Shower Invitation.  What do you think?

It's all embossed with Vanilla Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder.

I used the Stamp Set Love & Laughter from the Occasions Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!  Then I embellished it with some pearls of course and a little flower from one of Itty Bitty Punches (it's a set of three).  There is a lot of dimension…I just love the way it came out.

Hope you enjoyed my post, thank you for stopping by.

This stamping technique is so much fun.  Here is another example…

Supplies: 

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch; Loving Thoughts

Cardstock:  Poppy Parade; Whisper White

Ink:  Poppy Parade

Accessories:  Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper; Blossom Punch; Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a super day.

Here is a card I designed using the Herringbone Technique.

This is the card I will be doing in my clubs this month.  If you would like to join a club, contact me and I'll put you into one of my new groups.  You learn how to use your Stampin' Up product, you learn techniques and it's a great night out.  The class is free, you get to be a hostess during your round and you don't have to clean your house!  How can you refuse that…contact me ASAP and get on the list.

Supplies:

Stamps: Outlined Occasions  #126014 (wood mount) or #126016 (clear mount)  FREE with a $50 order  (contact me if you'd like to receive this set free.)

Cardstock:  Poppy Parade; Whisper White; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper FREE with a $50 order (contact me if you'd like to receive this paper free.)

Ink:  Basic Black

Accessories:  In-Color Markers; Heart Framelits, Stripes Embossing Folder FREE with a $50 order (contact me if you'd like to receive this embossing folder free); Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon; Wide Oval Punch; Big Shot; Big Shot Multi purpose adhesive sheets; and lots of FUN!

And have you downloaded your free trial offer for My Digital Studio from my website (click here to download for free until the end of February).  This is my calendar class that I do every year.  I downloaded the calendar template from My Digital Studio.  After you load the program onto your computer, you can purchase lots of extra templates, stamps, punches, embellishments, etc.  Go ahead and try it, it's free for only a short time.  In that time, you can design, play and print whatever you want.  So go ahead, there is no obligation, if you don't want to continue with it, it will just go away at the end of the month!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for stopping by.

Well Saturday was my quarterly Diva/Dude Day.  We had to modify the name as we had TWO male teammates earn the title this time.  It was so much fun and everyone was so excited for both of them.  Diva/Dude Day was a concept that my friend Patsy Waggoner shared with me a few years ago and she shared at leadership this year. She was an amazing presenter!

My top 10 in sales and anyone that recruits for the quarter is invited to a very special stamping day.  I do all the preparation and they come and enjoy and stamp and eat!   Oh how we laughed!  So this is how it played out…

 My daughter Kate got up in the morning and started prepping the food.

 mmmmmmmm we had mini pies filled with cherries and some filled with apples.

 found this on Pinterest – the dip is in the bottom and the veges are all in individual cups (so much easier).

 Here is one of three tables filled with food.

The tables were set and ready for them to come. 

 Everyone had our new Twitterpated Fabric and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon and Twitterpated Buttons and Maze Game pieces and more.

 Here's Dude Chris along with Val and MaryMargaret.

 They were all sewing and NO ONE was whining about it!  Believe it or not, they were all having FUN!

 More sewers.

more fun

more food! 

 Here is one of the cards I created for them to complete.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set #125115 Wood Mount or 125117 Clear Mount FREE WITH A $50 order (click here to place an online order)

CS:  Basic Gret Cardstock; Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Blushing Bride Cardstock; Whisper White Cardstock, Vellum Paper

Ink:  Basic Grey

Accessories:  Labels Framelits (from the Occasions Mini Catalog); Twitterpated Buttons; Basic Grey Satin Ribbon for the Fork Bow; Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

 Here is a side view. 

Hope you enjoyed what I shared.  Have a great day. oh oh oh…I almost forgot…

YEAH NEW YORK GIANTS!!!!

Okay so what was YOUR favorite Super Bowl commercial?  Mine was the M & M commercial when the one M & M took off his shell does that mean he was naked?!  :0)  He was so cute.

Just a little more with food… 

In another part of my presentation, I used Sugar Sheets with punches and my Big Shot. 

Sugar Sheets come in a lot of different colors.

Here they are ready to be run through the Big Shot.

ahhhhhhhh here they go!!!!

And here they are all cut out!

Ready to paper pierced….

paper piercing them…

Add one of our new Jelly Bean Brads from the Occasions Mini Catalog (part of the Sweet Shop Product Suite) and you now have an EDIBLE pin (DON'T eat the brad)!!!

These sugar sheets can also be used with our punches.  Yes I said you can punch them out as I did in my presentation.  So for all you that love PUNCH ART for your cards…you can now do it on cakes and cupcakes!!!!  How cool is that?!  I have a video that I will be posting soon on this technique.  :0)

Hope you enjoyed my post.