Baby Blossoms.... Ok, I know this makes 3!

Yes, yet another card with this beautiful set!

The Springtime Vintage paper is sure to be one of your favorites.  And NEW BAHA BREEZE GLASS GLITTER is the Bomb!  Add a glimmer brad and all you can say is FABULOUS!

YES, I know it's Christmas..... That's Jesus' birthday!  So happy Birthday Wishes for a wonderful Christmas!  Hope you are enjoying the season!

Baby Blossoms Card.... yes, card #2!

Like I said yesterday, I was PLAYING!

I was determined to use this set over and over to make some fun projects, and I think you'll be delighted with what I came up with (YES, THESE ARE ALL MY ORIGINAL IDEAS WITH THIS SET!)  It's too new to copy/tweek someone else's ideas (lol)!

Let me warn you right now.... You are going to FALL IN LOVE WITH the new Springtime Vintage designer series paper, so stock up on the following colors of cardstock to go with it.....Not Quite Navy, Baha Breeze, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke.

The little polka dot frame is a stamp from the set.... so totally cute!  And the Wide Oval Punch works perfectly to create a focal point within the frame.

Beautiful.... Did you know that's what you are?  You are beautiful in the eyes of the Lord!!!  I think I need to send this card to my friend to remind her how beautiful she is to God... and to me!  Take time to tell someone they are beautiful.... they can never hear it enough!

Quilt Top Note Die

Now, I know you are going to think this was WAY to complicated, but you should know me better than to think I'd do something complicated! lol!

I took a piece of white cardstock and attached 1-1/4" squares of Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper to it (just cover the whole piece).  Then, I ran it through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die.  Super easy!

The background piece it textured with the big shot using the lattice embossing folder.

Because I care.... Hmmmm, I am sure you've had someone tell you about something hard they are going through.  Wouldn't they love to get a handmade card from you letting you know that you care and are praying for them?  You are praying for them aren't you? That's the best gift you can give someone.

Matchbox Die for Big Shot

I don't know what life was like before the Big Shot!
Especially when it comes to making fun little boxes... No more measuring, scoring, cutting....  Just crank and go!

This little box (which we made at my last Too Stinkin' Cute Class) uses the Greenhouse Gala designer series paper.  Stampin' Up! used this paper on samples on the front of one of our Stampin' Success Magazines (our monthly demonstrator newsletters) and I loved the colors.  They are so yummy!

The little tag on top is actually from the same die.  There's three different tags included in the die.  What a value!  And I know you LOVE the shimmery brad (from the Holiday Mini Catalog!)  I'm kind of addicted to them.  Once I got over the fact that I cannot hoard them!  You know what I mean... you have that pretty paper, or in this case, shimmery brad, and you open it up and just look at it.  You don't want to use them because they will be gone!  Well, that's why you have me! You can always get more, silly!

Inside, I wrapped some Hershey nuggets with some paper strips (1x3).  LOVE THEM!

What friend do you know that would love a little pick me up like this....?  Don't you think you should make her one today?

Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper-NO Stamping!

Whew!
You must have wondered where I've been!
Well, let's just say that sometimes life happens, and God makes us take a break....

But, I am back, and have been having fun in my stamp room.

The Holiday Mini Catalog is FABULOUS (in case you didn't already know that) and this Deck the Halls paper is BEAUTIFUL!  These cards are made from one of the sheets in the package...

I just cut out parts of the paper to use on the card fronts.  Super easy!

Here's some upclose pics:
This one uses some of our crocheted ribbon.

Just a little vanilla taffeta ribbon for this one.

More vanilla taffeta...

And the 5-petal punch (to make the poinsettia and the leaves.)  Add 3 clear rhinestone brads and viola!

The card bases are Cherry Cobbler... I am finding it really hard to use another red for Christmas.  This one is so beautiful!

Two-Step Owl Punch and Quarter Queen Event

This is by FAR my FAVORITE event for my downline!

I treat them to dinner and stamping, and this month, 7 ladies earned my Quarter Queen event.  I am so proud of all of them!

When they arrived, I had a couple gifts waiting for them at their seats....

A magnetic dry/erase board-you can get these magnetic photo holders in 2 packs at discount stores.  They have clear fronts that you can write on and wipe off.

And a milkbox with CHOCOLATE inside!!!  I love the big shot... it makes cute things like this easily!

The Two-Step owl punch is SO FABULOUS!  I love using him, and think it will be a new addiction!

Here are my beautiful quarter queens:

Back Row: Loretta Kavanagh, Beverly Brownell, Beth Jansen
Front Row:  Veronica Grimm, Shellie Ashley, Deanne Fell
Missing:  Debbie Bartak (we missed you girl!)

Oh, we had a yummy dinner.... chicken salads and strawberry shortcake.  Here is the recipe for the salad girls :)

Salad:
Lettuce (I used premade bag salad)
Chicken (I used a precooked rotisserie from the deli and cut it up)
Grapes
Bacon (again, precooked in the dressings section)
Sunflower Seeds
Mozarella Cheese

Dressing:
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup splenda (or sugar)
1 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp poppy seeds

Toss salad ingredients together.  Combine Dressing ingredients in a shaker container.  Pour dressing over salad and enjoy!
Stop back over the next few days to see what they got to make :)

Scallop Die Dress

Know anyone getting married?  Maybe it's YOU! This idea would be a great wedding/shower card... or even a shower invitation!

This is just one of the projects we will be making at my Big Shot Class on May 24th.  Want to Join Me?  Just send me an email and I can hold your spot!

Watch for more teasers to come!

Holland Seminar Fun!

What a fun weekend we had at the Holland seminar here in Michigan!

Seven of my team mates joined me in Holland for a fun girls weekend. 

Friday night, we learned tons of great ways to use the big shot with fabric, including hair clips, pins, quilts, table runners, banners, flags, purses, totes and more. 

Then, on Saturday we focused on workshops.... and I have TONS of great ideas to share with you... You will want to get your party on the calendar so I can share lots of great ideas with you and your friends.

I did a presentation at the seminar... over 100 ladies, and I made it through! :)

Here are a few projects to inspire you....

One of the best thing about any Stampin' Up! event are the friends.... especially ones you don't get to see very often!
Here's Tiffany, Beth and Deanne, taking a little break from stamping.

My dear friend Sherry Weldy..... She is an amazing lady! And SOOOOOO funny!

My dear friend Jackie Bolhuis, who organizes this semiar every year....

My sweet soul sister Cathy Worrell.... I love you girl!

And one of the amazing gals on my team, Debbie Bartak! She is a fabulous demonstrator! We got to know each other so much better at Leadership Conference in Janaury.  It's amazing the friendships you make through this wonderful company!

Thanks ladies for a fabulous weekend, and all your love and support!  You are amazing ladies, and I am truly blessed to have you in my life.  I thank God for all of you, and pray he blesses your life in many ways,,,, as you have blessed mine!

Stampin' Up! Watercolor Trio meets Big Shot Matchbox Die & More!

Well, today, maybe as we speak, I am doing my presentation on workshops... And sharing some fun ideas I do with my workshop guests.

Today's project is a DOUBLE FUN project.....

I created this little box using the Big Shot and our Matchbox Die... I love this little die!  It holds such fun little goodies... I've used it before to hold lip balm and nail polish, chocolate, office supplies, mini note cards, peeps and more chocolate. 

I used the same technique with the Presto Paper, emboss resist and Smooch Spray as yesterday. 

And inside this time......

A coordinating Simply Adorned Charm! I made a little insert for the box to hold the necklace.

I stung taffeta ribbon through the chain.  It looks really cool when you wear it!
Here is the front of the charm

It's hard to tell in the picture but the center of the flower has microbeads attached w/ sticky strip.

And the reverse side....

I used the presto paper , and alo stamped it with the flower from watercolor trio.  Then I stamped the flower on white cardstock and cut it out.  I added a tag with the tiny tags set and punch.  I love how it turned out!  Can't wait to show it off!

I think the ladies at the seminar are going to like this gift set idea, don't you?

What a great gift to give to a friend!

Watercolor Trio meets Presto Paper

I have been preparing for a presentation I am giving this weekend at a seminar here in Michigan.  The presentation will be on doing workshops.... Something I have always loved doing!

My friend asked me to do this presentation because that is exactly how I built my business... it's the foundation to a successful Stampin' Up! business, and I feel I have lots of great information to share.  (This leads me to 2 things... one, if you haven't gotten your workshop scheduled for the new Mini Catalog yet, we need to do that!  Also, if you've thought of doing what I do, I can show you how to do successful workshops to get you up and running!)

Oh, my presentation.... I will be showing some of the projects I do at my workshops... so, today you are getting a sneak peek of one of those projects (shhhhh, don't tell!)

This card uses my new favorite stamp set.... Watercolor Trio from the Summer Mini Catalog.

I used melon mambo and soft suede.  Now, the gridish (is that a word... grid-ish??) paper is from the new Presto Specialty Paper in the Summer Mini Catalog.  I used Melon Mambo ink with a dauber to apply the ink to the paper... the paper has embossed prints on it, and the ink doesn't stick to the embossed parts of the paper..... Presto!  Pretty patterns before your eyes.

I then sprayed the inked paper with our New Smooch Spray from the Summer Mini Catalog... this is some cool stuff!  You can spritz your projects to add a splatter of glitzy color, or, like I did here... spray your project then take a sponge or tissure and rub the shimmery spray all over the cardstock..... Pri-tay!

Ok, I promise to post another sample from my presentation tomorrow... and just a teaser... it will coordinate with this fun card!

Place your order from the new mini catalog here!

DYEnamINK Stampers Quarter Queens

Too Much Fun!!!! What a great time we had at my house tonight!

It was such a treat and honor to regconize these ladies for their awesome accomplishments with their Stampin' Up! businesses.  Tonight was a special night to honor them with a dinner (cooked by me!) and a project all ready for them to make.  These ladies inspire me so much and I am so glad to have them in my group of demonstrators....

Once again, I forgot to take pictures of us eating so I must say that YES, I really did cook for them.... Honest!

I decorated each person's place with a flower theme... They get to take these goodies home with them :)

These flowers were made using the Sweet Pea designer series paper with the Flower Folds die for the Big Shot... The center clear cups are the sweet treats cups.... I used the Happy Thoughts stamp set to decorate the other flowers.

Here's a close up... yes, those are M&M's in there!

These were such a hit!  They are hanging photo holders.  And what's really cool, is they magnify whatever you put in them.

Here's the inside and the insert I put into each one... Personalized for each person attending.

Now for some pics of these awesome ladies..... Here's Queen Beth.....

Queen Deanne (she just joined in January!)

And Queen Beverly, showing off her creation.....

Queen Veronica and Queen Shellie....

Oh, and Queen Beverly having a little fun with Queen Beth....Silly Girls!!!

And finally, my Royal Court....
Back Row: Queen Veronica Grimm, Me, Queen Beth Jansen, Queen Beverly Brownell....

Front Row: Queen Deanne Fell, Queen Shellie Ashley
Ok, you are going to have to come back tomorrow to see what they made..... Ohhhhh, I know!  I am such a poop! :)

Thanks ladies for a fabulous night.  I thank God for each of you and all that you do to make our team DYEnamINK! :)  You are all a blessing to me!