New card making stuff

It is almost time for the unveiling of the new catalog---on August 11th you will be able to find it online. Then you can get your hard copy of the catalog at my OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, August 21st (from noon to 8pm)!!! I've got my demo copy in my hot little hands and I am loving it!!! And have you heard that a Big Shot diecut machine is coming to SU!? Whoo-hoo!!

I was able to preorder some of the new catalog items (that is just one of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! demo!!!) and I will share a few pictures with you today. By the way, speaking of being an SU! demo----have you heard that there is a new $99 Starter Kit Special? Ask me about the details. There is no better time to sign up---$99 to start and only $300 in sales per quarter will keep you active and receiving your discount (usually 20% off, but sometimes more)!!!

Now on to the cards---

These cards use a new Simply Sent Card Elements Kit. The kit I used is called Flower Power Card Elements and costs $15.95 which includes all the supplies to make 9 cards (3 of each kind that I will show you). You can also get the coordinating stamp set called Wow Flowers that costs $12.95 or you can just use whatever words you happen to have on hand. I used my own medium Whisper White envelopes and stamped them to match the cards. I love making matching envelopes----it gives my cards a real designer look!! Have you tried doing that?

This Simply Sent Card Elements Kit includes cardstock, double sided paper, die cut stickers, ribbon, buttons, and brads. The kit also includes instructions for you so that you can easily create these beautiful cards!!

Here is card #3. I love these bright, cheery cards. I made all of my cards as "Thank You" cards because that is what I needed. You can easily use whatever words you need.

The new catalog has 3 different Simply Sent Card Elements Kits which do not include the coordinating stamp set. There are also 2 Simply Sent Card Kits which include the coordinating stamp set and the elements to create the cards (10 cards in each kit).

One of the SS Card Elements Kits is called Handmade Holiday Card Elements and you can use it to make 18 Christmas cards!!! It only costs $17.95 for the kit and $18.95 if you would like the coordinating stamp set. But remember, you may have your own stamps that will work with the kit.

The final picture shows all three cards with one envelope and a couple of the stamps from the Wow Flowers set. How do you like these cards? I thought that they were simple beautiful.

I will be headed to the beach in only two days!! I am so excited. Does anyone out there reading this live near Fripp Island. If so drop me a note and maybe we can stamp together next week!! I will definitely be stopping by the Carolina Stamper---great stamping/scrapbooking/jewelry making store in Beaufort, SC!! If you ever get a chance, stop by and see them.

~Amy

I can blog again!

For some stange reason, my blog was mis-identified as a "spam blog" and I was locked out for a couple of days!!! Now prior to that, I just didn't get around to showing you anything new.

So here goes:






These cute little gift bags are called a bag in a box or box in a bag or something like that. Aren't they great?!? The green one uses some retired scrapbooking paper, but that beautiful red one uses the new Bella Rose paper and the Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss papers. And check out that scallop edge paper around the bottom!!! It is made using SU!'s new scallop edge punch. Love it!!! I hear that there are more new punches coming in less than two weeks when the new Fall/Winter Stampin' Up! catalog debuts. I'm excited about it, are you?






This Treat Box is made with one sheet of 12"x12" textured card stock (chocolate chip for this box) and a little scrapbooking paper (Berry Bliss in this case). All you do is fold the card stock and thread ribbon through holes that you punch. Lastly you just pull the sides up with the ribbon. I filled mine with lots of different candies and have it on my stamping tables. Want to come to my house and stamp? :0)



Have a great day!! Now go and stamp something!

New stuff and Connie's cards

Today I want to show you some new things and some beautiful cards that I received from my downline, Connie D. First the new In Colors for this year:

Colors left to right and top to bottom are: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss. I am excited to be playing with them, but I will definitely miss this year's In colors----especially Groovy Guava!! Don't forget to stock up on the colors that you love before they are gone.

Here is the new Bella Rose designer series paper. This is Stampin' Up!'s double sided paper, so I made this sheet to show you what each side of the paper looks like. It also shows which SU! colors coordinate with this paper. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I've already made a cute little gift bag with this. You'll see that soon!

This card was made by Connie. She used the current Level 2 hostess stamp set called Spring Solitude and Solitude wheel. I believe this is just the wheel with some of the flowers colored in. Her sentiment is from Sincere Salutations. So pretty!

Connie's second card uses an old set called Pocket Fun. Her card is glued together on the top and bottom with the cute little card sliding in and out of the side of the card. The sliding card says "Friends are like pockets...you can never have too many!" I love it!! Thank you, Connie!!



I hope that you have a wonderful Saturday. I'll see you again soon.

~Amy

Check out my Walls!

Okay, I told you a while back that Stampin' Up! (r) has a new item called Decor Elements. These are vinyl things that you can apply to walls, mirrors, plaques or other wooden items....really all sorts of places. They are kind of like super strong stickers--for lack of a better way to describe them to you. All you need to apply them is a little tool that reminds me of the Pampered Chef tool used to clean their stoneware. So, of course, I had to order them and finally got around to applying them last night. The whole process---including me actually reading the directions! and deciding just how to arrange them---took only about an hour. I just love how these look, so now I want to order more!! Check out my new wall over the fireplace/mantel in my basement stamping room:

So what do YOU think of these great flowers? If you want to see all of the different decor elements that SU! is offering right now, check out the brochure HERE. And this is just the first of these Decor Elements that will be offered. Stampin' Up! plans to roll out more of these great decorative accessories in the future!! I can't wait to see what else will be offered.

Since these are so wonderful and I want you to try them out, I am offering this SPECIAL: Order any of the Decor Elements and I will throw in a FREE applicator for you!! (This offer will apply to only your first order of Decor Elements because (#1) after you have an applicator, you won't need another one and (#2) you will definitely want more Decor Elements once you have used them!!)

Remember that I have a stamp camp coming up next Thursday, July 24th. This month will feature Fantastic Folds---I will be teaching you a variety of ways to make your cards new and fresh by folding differently! Sign up by Tuesday the 22nd.

Have a blessed day!

~Amy

More Gala Pictures

Okay I was a little busy yesterday and did not have time to blog. I spent the evening watching a movie with my hubby while our girls are away at camp for the week. ;o)





Before I show you the pictures of our projects, I want you to see some of the beautiful, special touches that Melissa and Faith gave us. First, they had a wide variety of glasses on the table and we picked our own glass that was ours for the evening and then to take home. That was so fun. The close up picture is a cute little shrinky dink tag made with one of the new stamp sets that demos got to preorder. Next they had a wide variety of bracelets that were hand made by one of Faith's friends especially for the ladies who earned the Gala. We also got to choose our bracelet. That is what you see draped over the glass. And lastly, they made a cute little framed inspirational poem for us. It is called "Make it Happen". All such special little gifts!!! Thanks again, ladies.


Now our first project. This beautiful card was designed by Faith using a new hostess set that will be available in the soon to be introduced Fall/Winter 2008 catalog!! (The catalog will be available on August 11th. All the "new" things that I mention will be available on Aug. 11th.) This multilayered beauty uses several punches, including our new scallop edge punch!!! You are going to have to have this. It is so easy to use and makes scalloping so quick!! This card also showcases some of Stampin' Up!'s new double sided Designer Series Paper called Bella. And check out the beautiful new ink colors---Pink Pirouette, Red Hood Red, and Kiwi Kiss.






Project #2 was created by Melissa and is a cute little book that could be used for photos or just little notes. The cover is made using a piece of textured cardstock and a piece of DSP which are scored and glued together. The inside pockets are made with 3"x3" envelopes which are folded back and glued together using their own sticky closures. We made little cards to insert in each little pocket. It is a tri-fold book as you can see from the pictures. This book was made using one of Stampin' Up!'s wonderful Simply Scrappin' Kits. You could choose whichever kit would work for the colors that you like or want. I love this project!!


I hope that you have enjoyed these pictures of the projects that we made. I can't wait to spend some time stamping and show you some other fun project ideas!!! Have a blessed day!

~Amy

Gala Pictures

I'm back home from the Inky Angels Gala in Virginia Beach. What fun!!! A big THANK YOU to Melissa and Faith for all of their hard work and inspiration!! Here are some pictures from the event:

This first picture shows all of the Gala Girls! All fun stamping ladies. I enjoyed meeting each one of you.

Our wonderful meal started with this yummy crab meat appetizer. Isn't it just beautiful? Big thanks to Rockin' Robin who prepared all of our food. She should really consider catering as a business.

And here is a picture of our time of stamping in our formal dresses!! Too fun! We made 2 beautiful projects, but I don't want to bore you with too many pictures in one day. I'll plan to post those tomorrow!! :0)

Have a wonderful stamping day!!

~Amy

Inky Angels' Gala Tonight

Remember how I was earning "stars" for sales, recruits, card submissions and so on? Well, I earned enough to win a trip to Virginia Beach to the Inky Angels' Gala tonight! (The Inky Angels is my up-up-upline's wonderful Stampin' Up! group/family.) I am so excited about it. We will be having a real Black Tie affair with the paparazzi, hors d'oeuvres and champagne. Not to mention door prizes, party favors, and even some stamping projects. I will be headed out this morning and will return tomorrow afternoon. I plan to take lots of pictures and I will be posting those for you to see next week. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll post more next week!!
~Amy