Scrappin' For Sanity

Simply Soft Sympathy

2012-02-20T01:13:00.005-05:00

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been away for a bit, but several of my kiddos have been sick, and I've been super involved in a project at the Middle School here in town where two of my girls attend.

Today's share is in participation of the PPA 129 Challenge. You'll remember that PPA has decided to alternate between a color challenge and a sketch challenge, and only do a challenge every OTHER week...so this week's challenge was a sketch.

Here's the sketch:

I always take a few liberties with the sketch...turning it, or using a different shape, but I rarely will completely delete an element like I did today. I tried and tried and no matter what I created with that scalloped area, I didn't like it...so, I skipped it. I did add that Lucky Limeade DSP layer in there where the scallop should be, so didn't skip the layer, just didn't scallop it. Also, layer 3 is actually UNDERNEATH as the ribbon. Soo...let me know what you think, and Thanks for Stopping By!

Stamps: Simply Soft (Hostess)

Ink: Lucky Limeade

Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, 2012-2013 In Color DSP Pack, Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Mojo Monday #227

2012-02-07T15:10:00.004-05:00

Soo...I know it's Tuesday, and I really like to get my Mojo Monday share posted ON MONDAY, but I just could not get a blog post in yesterday! So I hope you guys don't mind that I'm posting it on Tuesday! If you'd like to play along, visit www.mojomonday.blogspot.com

So here's the sketch...

And here's my card. Mr. Brown brought me a big box of new stuff yesterday, including this sweet paper and stickers to match! I thought it was cute for a birthday card, so that's what I made! I hope you like it!

Don't forget that right now Sale-A-Bration is in full swing...for every $50 in product you order, you get a FREE exclusive item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! So, if you like the supplies used here as much as I do...email me so we can get you some FREE STUFF!

As always, Thanks for Looking!

Stamps: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Island Indigo

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Sweet Shop DSP, Framelits, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Slot Punch (retired), 2012-2013 In Color DSP Pack, Sweet Shop Stickers

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Sheet Metal Magnets-Craft Show Creations

2012-02-01T01:33:00.002-05:00

Hello! Today's share is not a card, but a bunch of 3D items I created this evening to sell at an upcoming craft show and scrapbooking crop! They are all magnets made from sheet metal. For the sheet metal, you can either use flashing (found in the roofing aisle of your local home improvement store), or you can actually cut apart soda cans and use them. Soda cans give you a nice variety of colored metal to work with also...so keep that in mind if you're looking for colorful. I used glue dots and Stampin Dimensionals in a lot of places, but I definitely recommend attaching your magnet to the back with hot glue. I like to use the thick, nickel-sized magnets because they have a good strong hold. Another option is to die cut Stampin' Up! magnet sheets into the shape of your bottom layer, and adhere it to the back. Then the whole backside would be magnetic. I suppose it just depends on personal preference and what you plan to use them for. Another tip: Use the Crop-A-Dile to punch the whole through all the layers at once if you plan to insert brads. The paper piercer is just not tough enough to poke holes in sheet metal! I hope you like my project, and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Filled with Love

Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Real Red (markers)

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz,Whisper White,Poppy Parade,Island Indigo,Pacific Point, Concord Crush

Accessories: Flashing Sheets, Round Magnets, Hot Glue Gun, Big Shot, Rectangle Clearlit, Blossom Party Die, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Glimmer Brads, Crop-A-Dile, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mojo Monday #226

2012-01-31T00:01:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone!

It's Monday, so that means another Mojo Monday sketch for ya...

I really liked this one as it gave us the choice to go round or square. I ended up going square, but my twist was that the main image area on the front is actually cut OUT of the front of the card window-style, instead of being another set of layers ON TOP of the front of the card. I tried to give it just a little bit of bling with a glimmer brad and some smooch spritz, but didn't realize that my smooch spritz was close enough to empty that it made big splatters on my card...sooooo...I'm sorry about that!

I hope you like my card, and thanks for looking!

Here's the sketch:

And here's what I did with it:

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Happy Greetings

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Blossom Punch, Glimmer Brad Subtles, White Bakers Twine, Big Shot, Framelits, Smooch Spritz Vanilla, Color Spritzer, Basic Gray Marker, Crumb Cake Marker

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SAB is HERE! 3 Ways to Sale-a-Brate!

2012-01-24T23:05:00.010-05:00

OK...this will be a long post because I do have a card share for you today...but first....the awesome special announcement!

SALE-A-BRATION IS FINALLY HERE!

There are 3 great ways to take advantage of this once a year event....

1.) PLACE AN ORDER! For every $50 of product you order, you earn a FREE exclusive gift from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. There are stamp sets, designer paper, ribbons, brads, fabric...all kinds of things to choose from in there!!

To take advantage of SAB by placing an order, click HERE and go to "Shop Now". Or you can simply send me an email or call me and I'll be happy to place your order for you! There is a link to the special SAB catalog on the right side of this blog...

2.) BE A HOSTESS! Have more than a little stuff you'd like to order? Or, better yet, get some friends together and let them HELP you get to that big order amount! To be your own hostess, and earn an exclusive, beautiful, reusable shopping tote simply contact me to place an order of $150 or more. Hostesses who place an order (it can even be a combined order from your friendly get-together) of $400 or more, not only get the beautiful tote, but they earn EVEN MORE FREE

STUFF! Keep reading!

If you place a $150 order, you will receive:

the exclusive and beautiful tote pictured above-in this year's designer colors, ***see below
$25.00 of FREE Hostess Dollars to spend on anything you want from either catalog
3 FREE items from the Sale-A-Bration brochure

***NOTE – If you are placing a $150 order and you want the tote – you have to contact me! Online orders will not receive it.

Call me at 307-220-2175 and I will place the order for you to make sure you get your tote!

Having those friends over? If you place a $400 order, you guys not only receive 8 FREE GIFTS from the brochure and the beautiful tote, but you also receive an exclusive bundle of EXTRA FREE stuff! This hostess bundle includes the products found on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, including:

Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

READY FOR THE 3RD (AND BEST) WAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SALE-A-BRATION?

3.) JOIN MY TEAM! Have you been thinking about becoming a demonstrator, or wishing there were a way for you to earn extra income alongside your current job, or wishing you had some way to supplement your family's income without having to sacrifice being home with your kids? Well, if you have, and you been waiting for the next good deal to come along...here it is!

Sign Up during Sale-A-Bration for only $125.00

(THAT'S LESS THAN IT COSTS TO BE YOUR OWN HOSTESS!)

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

That $125 gets you over $340.00 of product with FREE shipping and handling, 30% off your first order, 20% off of EVERY SINGLE ORDER AFTER THAT, plus, a FREE package of Designer paper or digital download each month until year end. And the best part about the last thing is...YOU GET TO CHOOSE WHICH PACK OF PAPER OR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD YOU WANT! (Up to $10.95 each)

So let's do the math: $340.00 worth of product, $35.00 free shipping, discounts, discounts, discounts-FOREVER, AND over $130.00 worth of FREE designer paper or digital downloads this year...a minimum of $500.00 worth of stuff (not even counting your discounts) for your $125. Ummm...YES PLEASE! I wish I could take advantage of this deal myself!

In addition to all that's mentioned above, being a member of my team means:

You are invited to attend the fabulously exciting Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, UT every July
You have the opportunity to attend at least 2 upline meetings per month where we learn new tips, tricks, and
techniques and just have a great time stamping with our fellow team members
You have access to an entire team of fellow demonstrators who are always happy to share information, answer questions, show you how to do something, swap samples, and support you in any way they can. Some members of my upline have been demonstrators for upwards of 15 years! Believe me...if you need support or questions answered...we've got it covered!
You will receive monthly downline packets from me containing fresh samples and technique ideas that you can use in workshops or classes, or however you like to build YOUR business the way YOU want!
You will receive a free monthly subscription to the Stampin' Up! demonstrator only magazine, Stampin' Success, which is filled with even more ideas and tips
You'll gain access to demonstrator-only content on the Stampin' Up! website, and the ability to order A FULL MONTH earlier than customers when a new catalog or promotion comes out!
PLUS...JUST FOR JOINING MY TEAM..YOU WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL DOWNLINE WELCOME PACKAGE FROM ME INCLUDING A SAMPLE BINDER FULL OF IDEAS, A TECHNIQUE BOOKLET, AND OTHER GOODIES...JUST TO SHOW YOU HOW EXCITED I AM TO HAVE YOU ON MY TEAM!

I cannot express WHAT A GREAT DEAL THIS IS! Plus...you don't have to sign your life away, so it's a great time to test drive a Stampin' Up! demonstratorship! What do you have to lose? Get in while the gettin' is good!! Just email or call me and let me know which option you'd like to take advantage of...simple as 1, 2, or 3!

OK...I know that's a LOT of information to take in...but I did promise you a card share today, so here we go! I used the sketch over at PPA...but tried to think a little outside of the box. Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think! Thanks for looking!

So here's the sketch:

(you guys know I'm a notorious sketch flipper)

And here's 2 views of my card...since it has an unusual opening...

Stamps: Perfectly Penned

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Texture Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Texture Folder, Framelits, Domestic Goddess Designer Paper, Designer Paper 2012-2013 In Color Collection, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Clip Assortment, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mojo Monday #225

2012-01-23T23:52:00.004-05:00

Ok so...technically it's still Monday for a few more minutes, so here's today's Mojo Monday...

Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

Obviously, I rotated the sketch 90 degrees, but other than that, I think I did pretty good at sticking to it! This uses a stamp set I haven't used in a while...and also my least used Texture Folder, so a couple of challenges all wrapped into one. I hope you like it, and please stop by tomorrow for a special announcement!!! Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Farm Life

Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Cardstock: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Big Shot, Hounds-tooth Texture Folder, Designer Series Paper Regals Collection, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamp-a-majig (this is a wood-mount set, and no way would I have gotten those words straight without it!)

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A Little Bit of Good

2012-01-19T22:40:00.003-05:00

So today's share is one of my favorite cards I've made lately. I love the saying, it uses my current favorite DSP...I just love it. It's very simple, and quick to reproduce if you're making a set of cards for a gift. Stamping Supplies are always listed below the image, so please let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for looking!

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Domestic Goddess DSP, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Clip Assortment, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Faux Quilt

2012-01-19T00:10:00.005-05:00

So today's share came from a challenge I saw somewhere last week to use a Technique that I don't use very often. Well, this faux quilt is a technique I learned at a swap I crashed at Convention this year. It is the quickest, easiest thing EVER...and looks so cool! Don't you think? I also used one of my favorite stamps for the sentiment.

Please let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for looking!

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

Accessories: Domestic Goddess DSP, Pocketful of Posies DSP, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Jewels Rhinestones

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Timeless Portrait Easel Card

2012-01-17T21:36:00.003-05:00

Today's share is an easel card I made using the Timeless Portrait DSP and the new Framelits. This is another paper that I have a difficult time working with, but overall, I'm happy with the way it turned out. I think my favorite part is where I attached one of the Trinket Keys to the bow, and as you can see I used the new Large Pearls to hold the card in it's standing position.

Please let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for looking!

Stamps: Perfectly Penned

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Timeless Portrait DSP, Big Shot, Framelits, Black Satin Ribbon, Trinket Keys, Large Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mojo Monday #224

2012-01-17T01:09:00.003-05:00

It's Monday....so you know that means another Mojo Monday sketch! This sketch was a good challenge for me because I could have gone with so many different Designer Papers. But alas...I stuck with my current fave-Domestic Goddess!

So here's the sketch:

And here's my card...comments welcome, followers adored...and as always, Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2, Circle Scissor Plus, Blossom Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Domestic Goddess DSP, 2011-2012 In Color DSP, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, So Saffron Twill Ribbon (very retired)

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Running in Heels

2012-01-15T03:16:00.004-05:00

Ok, I don't do these very often, but decided to try my hand at one. For this inspiration challenge, we were instructed to choose something from Polyvore, and use it as inspiration for our project. Well..here's what I chose:

While I absolutely do not have any interest in the drama house that is the Kardashians, I just liked the colors, so that's what I took from this picture. Here's my card...please let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for looking!

Stamps: Favorite Thoughts, En Francais

Ink: Black StazOn, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: 2011-2012 In Color DSP Pack, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Square Lattice Texture Folder, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Regals Designer Buttons

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First Scrapbook Page of 2012

2012-01-14T00:18:00.007-05:00

So today's share is my first scrapbook page of 2012! I used to do only scrapbooking, but then I got turned onto cards as that was what Stampin' Up! was "designed around"...but now...they're branching out, and I'm going back! This is a sketch challenge, so first I'll show you the sketch. I rotated the sketch counterclockwise for my page because I liked it better that way.

So here's the sketch:

And here's my page...it is of me and my husband in St. Kitts for our honeymoon. We took our honeymoon on our 2nd Anniversary, because that's when the opportunity presented itself. It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G...I can't wait to do something like that again!

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Tropical Party

Ink: Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Island Oasis DSP, Subtles DSP, Blossom Punch, 1" circle punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice Texture Folder, Serif Essentials alphabet dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Another Day, Another Sketch

2012-01-12T23:08:00.005-05:00

Today's share came from a sketch I found over at Freshly Made Sketches. The sketch itself, as you can see, is very simple, but sometimes, that is the challenge for me. I sometimes struggle with keeping it simple.

So...here's the sketch:

And here's my card...as always I love to hear what you think and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Nature Walk, Kindred Spirits

Ink: Black StazOn

Cardstock: Basic Black, So Saffron

Accessories: First Edition DSP, Black Satin Ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper Texture Folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

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SC367

2012-01-11T23:56:00.007-05:00

Today's share is a card I made for the Split Coast Card Sketch challenge that they do every Wednesday. The sketch was pretty simple, but I still always have a hard time deciding what I want to do with it. So...here's the sketch:

And here's what I did with it:

This is my first attempt at using the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper. It is so pretty, but as I thumb through the papers, it seems like every time, the rooster holds me up. I'm just not a rooster person. But finally I just decided to go with it! As you can see, I used the new Framelits to creatively cut out one of the roosters from the DSP, and the next larger Framelit to cut a mat. I think the Antique Brads and the Basic Pearls give it just enough dressing-up.

I'd love to hear what you think, and as always, Thanks for Looking!

Stamps: Creatively Yours

Ink: Soft Suede

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Beau Chateau DSP, Framelits, Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

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PPA 126

2012-01-11T00:02:00.003-05:00

For today's share, I decided to participate in the current PPA (Pals Paper Arts) Challenge. Right now it's a color challenge using the colors Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Very Vanilla.

I decided to make a 3D item as a Thank You gift instead of a card. I first ran a piece of DSP from the Pocketful of Posies package through the Big Shot with the Fancy Favor Die to get the bag. Then I embellished it with Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon and some punched embellishments that I made using the new Framelits and the Apothecary Art stamp set. Inside the bag is a set of miniature cards with envelopes. We used to have cards this size called Ensemble cards...but not anymore. :( No big deal though...I just made my own. Keeping the cards simple, each card is embellished with a small strip of the same DSP, a few Basic Pearls, a bow, and a sentiment from the Perfectly Penned stamp set.

I hope you like it, and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Apothecary Art, Perfectly Penned

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die, Framelits, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mojo Monday #223

2012-01-09T23:23:00.010-05:00

Hey everyone...it's Monday, so that means time for a Mojo Monday sketch. I used to do this every week, but I've been slacking off. But now I'm back!

So here is this week's sketch:

And here's my interpretation of it. I stuck pretty close to the sketch, except I changed the direction of the two scalloped focal points. The first thing I thought of when I saw this sketch, was that the shape on the right reminded me of the larger tag on the Two Tags Die. Sooo...you guessed it, that's what I used.

A few details:

The brad is from the Sale-A-Bration ribbon and brad pack, available for FREE on January 24th.
The sentiment is stamped on Very Vanilla, and then punched out using HALF of the ginormous (2 1/2") circle punch.

Here's the rest of the Stampin' Supplies and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Kind Thanks, Everyday Enchantment

Ink: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Sale-A-Bration ribbon and brad bundle, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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A Twitterpated Original and Blog Candy Winner!

2012-01-08T22:36:00.005-05:00

Helloooooo Readers!

I know I said I was giving you 24 hours, but I realized when I signed on last night to draw a winner, that my email that goes to several of my groups was still hanging out in my outbox. So there were a lot of people who didn't get a chance to even read the post. Sooo...I decided to wait an extra day.

But anyhow...the winner is: Nancy Seed

Nancy Seed said...

Love this paper and stamp set. I do follow your blog through LNS and have signed up as a follower. Thanks for the chance at the blog candy.
seedstlc at distributel dot net

January 8, 2012 10:35 AM

So Nancy...send me your snail mail address and I'll get

your goodies sent out to you ASAP!

Now..on to today's creation.

Today I have an original creation (a rarity for me...I'm a big CASEr) using some more of the goodies from the new Occasions Mini. Please let me know what you think...and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, Basic Gray 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Twitterpated Double Scallop Button, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Funky Birthday and Blog Candy!!

2012-01-06T23:11:00.007-05:00

That's right...a blog is no fun unless you occasionally get Blog Candy, right? Right!

So keep reading...

Today's share is a CASE using two sets from the 2011-2012 IB&C-Funky Four and Bring on the Cake. This card could easily be done with any color combination in the Color Coach. I paired it with some coordinating buttons from the Subtles collection for a fun and playful birthday card.

Stamps: Funky Four, Bring on the Cake

Ink: Rose Red, Perfect Plum, So Saffron

Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: Subtles DSP, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Corner Rounder punch, Designer Buttons Subtles

Now, for blog candy...

I'm giving away a coordinating set of products, which I dearly love and have used much of (don't worry...these sets are brand new)

Funky Four Stamp Set (clear mount)

Play Date Designer Series Paper

Play Date Quick Accents

To be entered to win, you have to do 2 things...I know, I know...I shouldn't make ya work for it.

1.) You have to subscribe to my blog

2.) You have to leave me a comment saying you subscribed

That's it! Of course, if you're already subscribed, then you only have to post a comment. You have 24 hours, so ready...set...go!

Oh yeah...and thanks for looking!

Enchanted Edges

2012-01-05T22:35:00.004-05:00

Today's share is a super simple card using some more of the items from the new Occasions Mini catalog and also from the Sale-A-Bration booklet. I'm still having fun using this pretty new paper and the Mixed Bunch stamp set with it's coordinating punch, but I've also been trying my hand at some other new stuff. Look really closely, and you will see that not only is the Designer Paper cut with the new Edgelits, but I've also used the coordinating Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to go with it. The Adorning Accents Texture Folder set is a set of 3 Embossing Folders that are only about 1 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide. So, you can close them over your card in a small area and get these great embossed lines like you see below. I'll be playing more with these and other new products over the weekend, so stay tuned for more.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Perfectly Penned

Ink: Poppy Parade, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Poppy Parade

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Blossom Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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Fresh Vintage

2012-01-04T23:39:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone! I know...it's BARELY still Wednesday, but...I'm sliding in under the wire, because I'm making a concerted effort to blog everyday...so here goes.

Today's share is a CASE from the most recent issue of Stampin' Success magazine-the magazine we demos get from Stampin' Up! every month that's full of great ideas and tons of inspiration.

This card is not difficult to make, yet still has that "you-spent-tons-of-time-on-me" look...

If you are wondering where you can find these great papers and stamps, well...you won't have to wait long. They are from this year's Sale-A-Bration booklet, and they only cost....wait...they're FREE! Yep! You read correctly. FREE. For every $50 of stamping stuff you order (from any catalog), you get to pick any item you like from the whole Sale-A-Bration booklet, FOR FREE! What's better than free stamping stuff? Well...I'll let you know when I figure that out...but stay tuned, because this offer starts on January 24th, and you won't want to miss it.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Kind Thanks

Ink: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Blossom Bouquet Punch, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack

Fabulous Mixed Bunch

2012-01-03T21:37:00.004-05:00

Today's share is another use of several new products from the Occasions Mini catalog. One of my favorite new sets is called Mixed Bunch. I'm not usually big on flowers, but these are just playful enough, and what's better? It has a coordinating punch!

Starting tomorrow, if you'd like to order any of the supplies used here, or any of the other great new products from the Occasions Mini, just visit www.angelakhan.stampinup.net.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Real Red

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Accessories: Blossom Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T15:17:00.006-05:00

Wondering where I've been? Well, there has been a lot going on here, which meant I had to put my creative venues (and the blogging thereof) on a back burner. But hopefully things are back to a semi-normal state, and I can begin sharing on a regular basis again.

Soo...can you believe there are only 2 days left until you can order from the 2012 Occasions Mini catalog? I can't even believe I just had to say 2012...but anyway...there are some amazing new products, and I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised with some of the new things Stampin' Up! has come out with. New ways to cut, embellish, and of course...STAMP!

So, for today's share, here is a Valentine-ish card I made using some new products from the 2012 Occasions Mini catalog. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: P.S. I Love You

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, 1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Full Heart Punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Sweet Swirly buttons (also in Baja Breeze)

Hellooo Hoppers! + Blog Candy!

2011-05-14T00:22:00.006-04:00

Hey there, Hoppers! Having fun yet? I hope so! If you're hopping along in order, you probably arrived here via the site of the one and only-Tory Bray.

If you'd like to go back to her beautiful site, just click HERE.

For those of you who did not arrive here on your way through the VC Rocks Blog Hop-WELCOME to you also! This is the first blog hop of the short-seasoned VC Rocks group which I am a member of, and I'm so thrilled to be a part of it! Read all the way through for a chance to win some blog candy from me!

For today's project, I did a bit of watercoloring with my Watercolor Crayons and a Blender Pen, and I used a stamp set that I just recently purchased. The stamp set is called Homegrown, and as you might expect, it includes fruits and vegetables! I have wanted this set for a long time, but thought it would not be versatile enough to use for very many occasions, so it kept getting bumped to the bottom of the wishlist. Well, I finally just broke down and ordered it, and I'm glad I did.

As you can see, aside from the watercoloring, I also used my Big Shot machine (can't live without that thing) to texture the Early Espresso piece that is placed behind the images. I love how the textured piece gives the card a little extra dimension. Another thing I love is stamps that coordinate with Stampin' Up! punches! As you can see, the "Homegrown" image fits nicely inside the oval punch, which also layers perfectly into the center of the Decorative Label Punch (another fave). It makes it so easy to dress up a card with layers when the punches go together like that!

Well, I hope you've enjoyed taking a peak at my project!

Become a follower of my blog (subscribe, or click Follow, then enter your email address) for your chance to win the prize.

What is the prize, you ask? Well, it's a set of these cards shown here today, which includes 2 each of the cards you see, plus handmade coordinating designer envelopes, a matching notepad, and pen. This would make a very cute gift for someone-male or female, or you could always keep it on your own desk or craft station!

Ok so...from here you are headed over to The Love of Stamping-a fantastic blog by my fellow Rocker, Barb Furlong.

To get there, just click HERE, and you'll be on your way.

By the way, if you've gotten lost, you can find the complete list of stops and pick up anywhere you like at the VC Rocks homepage.

Just click HERE for that, and you'll be all fixed up!

Happy Spring, Everyone!

2011-04-26T14:33:00.002-04:00

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break and is settling back into their regular routines by now! My family and I spent our vacation in the Outer Banks with a couple other families that we are friends with and had a lot of fun. We even got some Scrapbooking squeezed in- can you believe it?

Anyhow, due to my being out of town for a full week, and similar schedules of a couple of my class attendees, I have decided to bump the Simply Adorned Class back a week to Wednesday May 4th. No worries- this will still give you time to use this fabulous hand-made item as a Mother's Day item if you like! Details and suggested packages remain the same, see below, and PLEASE NOTE: THE RSVP DATE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THIS WEDNESDAY!! Unfortunately, that's TOMORROW, so please let me know which package you're interested in so I can get everything in and ready!

Here's the details:

FREE* Simply Adorned Class

Looking for a unique gift idea for a special Mom, sister, or daughter in your life? Well, nothing makes a more heartfelt Mother's Day gift than something hand-made and also beautiful.

If this sounds good to you, then get ready to sign up for my Simply Adorned Class, where we'll be making beautiful jewelry. There are many packages to choose from, and all will make a for a fantastic and elegant gift.

When: Wednesday, May 4th, 2pm
(RSVP by Wednesday, April 27th!)
Weekdays don't work for you? No problem! Just gather 3 or more of your friends, and I'll bring this class to you whatever day or evening fits with YOUR schedule!

Where: My Stampin' Spot
Cost: FREE*

*with purchase with of one of the packages below

Because of the highly customizable nature of the Simply Adorned jewelry line, there are endless combinations from which you can choose. As a jumping-off point, I have put together a few package suggestions.

1.) $30: 24" chain PLUS the 1"x1 1/4" necklace charm

2.) $33: 24" chain PLUS the 1"x1" necklace charm

3.) $35: 34" chain PLUS the 1"x 1 1/2" necklace charm

4.) $26: 8" bracelet PLUS 2 5/8" charms (square or circle) PLUS a bauble of choice

Available add-ons include baubles, additional SA charms, and trinket crowns and keys (see below)...so feel free to customize your package by adding on any of these!

Again, Space is Limited and RSVP is required for this class, so I can get everyone's packages ordered. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call me!

Grab Bags Starting at Just $5! Sound Fun?

2011-04-03T18:49:00.001-04:00

Beginning April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special "grab bags" in my Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag.

What you need to know:

Each bag will contain a variety of "while supplies last" products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components.

Grab bags will not
contain stamp sets or tools.

Please keep the following in mind:

Grab bag orders can only be placed on demonstrator orders or in the Online Store. (You can order anytime at www.angelakhan.stampinup.net or just contact me and I'll be happy to get it ordered for you!)
All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
Not all grab bags will be unique. (Meaning, if you order 2 $10 bags, there might be something the same in both bags...but rest assured, you're still getting an AWESOME deal!)
You should use the following item numbers when ordering grab bags:

Item	Description
125873	$5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874	$10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875	$15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

Angela Khan

Spring is Blossoming!

2011-04-01T19:17:00.005-04:00

Happy April Guys!!

Stampin' Up! has an awesome special for you! Not only do you get a Sneak Peek at a new Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper coming in the NEW Idea Book & Catalog July 1st, but this month, you have 2 ways to actually get ahold of them!!

CHECK IT OUT BELOW

Promotion Dates: April 1-30, 2011

Promotion Details: Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these newer than brand-new products in one of two ways:

Spend $20* on ANY Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Stamp Set AND the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.

Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Stamp Set AND the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREEEE! (That up to $31.00 in FREE STUFF...just for doing...basically nothing! Having a few friends over while I show you some beautiful projects you can make!)

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Start planning your workshop now so you can get your hands on these exciting, new products in April-three whole months before the debut of the new Catalog!!

Four Frames Stamp Set

W: item 123440 $20.95

C: item 123442 $15.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper

item 122367 $9.95

You can place your ONLINE ORDERS HERE 24/7

Or you can call or email me at sakina716@gmail.com and I'd be happy to place the order for you!

One last thing...due to my family's Spring Break vacation and the workshops I already have booked, my April calendar has limited availability, so CONTACT ME SOON!!

April Events, and Lots of 'Em!

2011-03-25T12:29:00.014-04:00

Hey there! Can you beleive it's already almost April?! Seems like last week I was wrapping Christmas presents...I guess it's true what they say-time flies when you're having fun!

Speaking of fun...March's classes were a BLAST! I always love seeing the excitement in people's faces when they create their first (or yet another) beautiful project with their own hands. Soo...who's ready to get started on April's pages and projects?? Here they are:

Because I had several people ask about signing up for last month's class after the deadline, I'm going to offer the same class again this month.

For those of you who attended the class in March, check your emails...because I have already sent you the info on the projects available to you-just remember you still have to let me know that you're coming, so I can have everything prepped for you.

For everyone else...the project package is using the Faux Silk technique and the Nature Walk stamp set. Very earthy, very springtime...I love it! See below for all the details.

Nature Walk Desk Set Class

When: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 2pm and Wednesday, April 13, 2011, @ 7pm

Where: My Stampin' Spot (I'll email you directions when you sign up)

Cost: $30

(this includes everything except adhesive, but I always have a few extra available for purchase if you forget yours.)

**If you'd like to purchase your own copy of any of the stamp sets used here, please let me know and I'll be happy to add them to your invoice before sending. Don't forget you always get a discount when ordering your stamp sets with the class!

Scrapbooking Class

When: Sunday April 3, 2011 @ 2pm and

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 7pm

Where: My Stampin' Spot

Cost: $25

(includes everything but adhesive, and you use my stamp set)

This class is your opportunity to get caught up (or get started) on your family's scrapbooks or photo albums. We will be making 3 double page 12x12 layouts, that will be ready for you to just add photos. Start now, and you could have a whole album (or maybe two) finished by the end of the year!

Space is limited, so sign up now!

Simply Adorned Class

Looking for a unique gift idea for a special Mom, sister, or daughter in your life? Well, nothing makes a more heartfelt Mother's Day gift than something hand-made and also beautiful.

When: Wednesday, April 27th, 2pm

(RSVP by Wednesday, April 20th to reserve your spot!)

Weekdays don't work for you? No problem! Just gather 3 or more of your friends, and I'll bring this class to you whatever day or evening fits with YOUR schedule!

Where: My Stampin' Spot

Cost: FREE

with purchase with of one of the packages below

1.) $30: 24" chain PLUS the 1"x1 1/4" necklace charm

2.) $33: 24" chain PLUS the 1"x1" necklace charm

3.) $35: 34" chain PLUS the 1"x 1 1/2" necklace charm

4.) $26: 8" bracelet PLUS 2 5/8" charms (square or circle) PLUS a bauble of choice Available add-ons include baubles, additional SA charms, and trinket crowns and keys...so feel free to customize your package by adding on any of these!

Again, Space is Limited and RSVP is required for this class, so I can get everyone's packages ordered. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call me!

Check out my blog: http://www.scrappin-for-sanity.blogspot.com/

Order online 24/7: http://www.angelakhan.stampinup.net/

Email Me anytime: sakina716@gmail.com

Call or Text Me: 307-220-2175

Upcoming Classes!

2011-02-17T14:52:00.010-05:00

Hey everyone!
Long time no see! Seems I start way too many blog postings out with that lately. Ok so, many of you have sent me messages asking if I do classes or clubs, and the answer is YES!

Here are the details of my March Events:

Nature Walk Desk Set Class

When: Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 2p - 4p

Where: My Stampin' Spot (I'll email directions when you sign up!)

Now, there are several options for sign up:

* Class Only (includes all supplies except adhesive)

* Class + All 3 WOOD MOUNT stamp sets (includes a 10% discount)

* Class + All 3 CLEAR MOUNT stamp sets (includes a 10% discount)

Click BELOW to Sign Up!

When: March 20, 2011 2p - 4p

Where: My Stampin' Spot (I'll email directions when you sign up)

Are you falling behind on your family's scrapbooks? Did you make a resolution to get caught up this year? Or if you've never tried scrapbooking, would you like to learn a fun (and useful) new hobby? Well then, this is the place for you!

Each month this club will meet to make 3 12 x 12 double page layouts (6 pages total). So by this time next year, you would have 36-2 page layouts completed and ready to put in your family's album(s).

This class is just $25 each month and includes everything but adhesive. (I always have some on hand, so if you forget, you can just purchase one from me when you arrive.)

Ok, I will be back tomorrow (hopefully) with a sneak peak at some things I've been doing lately, including birthday party invitations and baby announcements for my newest niece!

Thanks for stopping by!

Butterfly Bliss

2011-01-17T22:55:00.004-05:00

Happy Monday! I hope everyone has had a good holiday weekend. I almost forgot it was Mojo Monday, because with the kids being out of school, it felt like Sunday all day to me. But don't worry-I'm back on track now! I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this week:

I couldn't decide what I wanted to do, but finally I landed upon my favorite set from this year's Sale-A-Bration catalogue. Only one more week until this set is available for you to earn-I can't wait. SAB is definitely my favorite time of the Stampin' Up! year. Well....maybe Convention was a little bit awesomer than SAB, but you get the idea. :)

So here's my card:

I used Very Vanilla, Early Espresso and Marina Mist cardstock, as well as some of the new Botanical Gazette Designer Paper from the Occasions Mini (no wait here, my friends...click HERE to order from the Occasions Mini catalog RIGHT NOW!)

For a little added depth, I ran the smaller Espresso layer through the Elegant Lines Texture Folder. I "fussy cut" the two butterflies and finished everything off with my 3 favorite accessories-ribbon, pearls, and shimmer mist. Here's a couple close ups-let me know what you think.

And remember, if you'd like to order from the Occasions Mini, or learn more about how you can get this stamp set for free, just click HERE and I'll get you all taken care of.

I'm off to bed-my family has had the stomach bug all weekend and I think I might be coming down with it myself. :( Yuck!

Love Cubed !

2011-01-16T23:04:00.006-05:00

Hey there!

Today I have a project I put together for this week's PPA (Pals Paper Arts) challenge. I got a late start, and was amazed by some of the things the other stampers had submitted. Click HERE to take a look and play along! All beautiful stuff. So here's the inspiration photo we were given:

Doesn't it just sing "Valentine's Day"? Anyhow, I mostly just used the colors, and even added a little pink. Here's what I came up with:

I ordered these wooden cubes online and they come in all sizes-these are 1". Then I cut 1"x1" squares of Brushed Silver Cardstock and adhered them to all sides. I used a combination of letters from the "Just Perfect Alphabet" stamp set and several of the mini images included in the Filled With Love set to further embellish the sides of the cubes.

The 3x3 mini card uses the Impressions Rub-Ons that are available for a limited time in the Occasions Mini catalog. It's kind of hard to see, but if you look closely, I also pierced the edges using my Mat Pack.

Here's a close up of the two projects:

I hope you enjoyed today's project-check back tomorrow for a sneak preview of SPRING! Yes, I'm tired of the cold weather already, so I'm going to do a springtime project tomorrow. And remember if you want to get any of the supplies I used here today, just click HERE to visit my website and then click "shop now".

SWAP Time!

2011-01-16T00:15:00.006-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Today I have a couple cards that I've made for some swaps I've joined on Stampin' Connection. (That's the demo only sharing forum created by Stampin' Up!)

The first one is a Birthday Card-I've noticed that I don't usually make birthday cards ahead of time. I find myself running to the craft room to throw one together the day before (or worse-the day OF) a friend's birthday. Well, not anymore! I've joined this swap so I'll have 12 fresh birthday card ideas in my hand, ready and waiting to be CASEd. Er...I mean...yeah, well-let's be honest-I LOVE TO CASE! So they probably will serve as models for my crazy copycat self. I hope they all come marked with the original artist's name, so I can give credit where it's due....

OK...so here's the card: the group I'm in required me to use the "Crazy for Cupcakes" stamp set.

Not a lot of complicated stuff to this card-just quite a few layers. And some marker action. I colored the image using my Stamp N Write markers. I ran the big white layer through the Big Shot with the polka dot texture folder and then glued it all together. Hmm...what else- oh yeah-the sentiment is from a new set called "Fabulous Phrases" and the little baby heart, is from the Heart to Heart punch....which I seem to only pull out around Valentine's Day. Hafta change that!

For the second swap, I had to make either a St. Patrick's Day or a Thank You OR a Girl's Birthday card. Well, I chose to make a Thank You card because I knew I wanted to use the Just Beleive stamp set with the stencil technique...

It's hard to see but I sprayed the main image with Vanilla Shimmer Mist. I love that stuff. Actually, I would have liked to use the Gold, but it's empty and I forgot to add it to my last order. So...until I place another order-Vanilla it is! Still pretty, just not "glowing" like the gold would have been.

Ok well, I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions-let me know what you think!

And remember, if you'd like to order any of the supplies I used here today, you can order them 24-7 at www.angelakhan.stampinup.net.

See ya next time!

MOJO Monday

2011-01-10T20:22:00.007-05:00

Well, it's Monday, so for today's project I have a card I made using the MOJO Monday sketch. Here's the original sketch:

And here's what I came up with:

To make this card, I used Rose Red and Pretty In Pink, along with Very Vanilla. The large Rose Red layer took a trip through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper Texture Folder (one of my faves).

Then I used 2 different patterns of Designer Series Paper (both in Rose Red) for the top layer and embellished it with some Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon and some leftover Pretty In Pink Corduroy Buttons from my stash of retired stuff. For a change of pace, I rounded two corners-I like the look of it like that.

The sentiment is from Seasonal Sentiments which I beleive was a hostess set in the Holiday Mini catalog. I stamped it in Rose Red ink and punched it (and it's faux mat) with the Decorative Label punch.

As a finishing touch, I added a couple self-adhesive pearls to the bottom right corner.

Well, that's all for today-short and sweet. If you'd like to play along with this week's sketch, you can find all the details HERE, and remember, if you'd like to get your hot little hands on any of the products I used here today, you can get them HERE from my online store which is always open 24-7!

Paper Pals Arts-2nd post for the day...

2011-01-06T15:41:00.004-05:00

I'm back with a second post-for today's creation I wanted to participate in the Paper Pals Arts Challenge. The color combination for the current challenge is Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, and Pear Pizzazz. Here's what I came up with:

The image is actually cropped from a piece of the new Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog called Botanical Gazette. It has all kinds of interesting prints ranging from birds and bird cages to moths and encyclopedia print-like paper.

I used a combination of Watercolor Pencils, Water Color Wonder crayons, and the inside lid of the ink pads to color the image and also to give some tint and definition to the background.

The Pear Pizzazz layer was given a little texture using the Big Shot and the Vintage Wallpaper Texture Folder and is popped up off the Baja Breeze card base with diensionals (sorry, that part doesn't show very well).

Another fantastic new product used here is the Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon. I love this stuff, and am so glad they brought us some fresh new colors of it to use for Spring. I layered several loops of the seam binding and then secured them with an antique brad to form my multi-loop bow. Then I just attached the bow to the card with glue dots.

And last, but not least, I added a row of small pearls to the top, just because I like them! I'm still undecided if they go along with the rest of the card, so we'll see...maybe I'll do something different with it later.

Ok, well, if you'd like to play along, you can click HERE to go to the Stampin Pretty site and submit your link.

Thanks for stopping (back) by to check out my stuff...and remember if you'd like to order any of the supplies used for this project, you can access my site 24-7 at www.angelakhan.stampinup.net.

A Horse of a Different Color...

2011-01-06T13:45:00.003-05:00

Hello again!

Today I have a couple cards for you. Well, actually, I have one card, done in two different color schemes. I first made this card at one of my upline meetings and while I originally questioned the color combination, it turned out beautifully. But every time I look at that card, I can't help but wonder what it would look like if I used a different color combination. So, I finally did! Let me know what you think and which is your favorite!

Supplies Used:

Card #1:Night of Navy, River Rock, and Whisper White cardstock

Night of Navy and River Rock ink

Just Beleive Stamp Set

Big Shot Machine and Two Tags Die

Word Window, 1 1/2" circle, and Scallop Circle Punches

Basic Black Satin Ribbon

Night of Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Self-Adhesive Rhinestones

Here's a closer picture of the 2nd card. I was hoping you'd be able to see the rhinestones that I added to the centers of the flowers, but they're still not really clear.
Ok well, sorry for the short post, but I'm off to create some more. I look forward to hearing from you, and remember, if you'd like to order any of the items used in today's project, please send me an email or visit my website 24-7 at www.angelakhan.stampinup.net.

Angela Khan

Downline Projects

2011-01-04T22:41:00.006-05:00

Hello again!

I know-it's even shocking to me that I'm here 2 days in a row! I told you, I'm DETERMINED!

OK-Today I wanted to share with you a set of projects that I CASED (all but one) and compiled as a package for my downline. 2 of the ladies who have joined my team this year are relatively new to stamping, and so to help them get more experience, one of the things I've decided to do is to prep (or semi-prep) several projects each month and have them complete them. I figure after a few months, they'll start to have a better feel for measuring and how layers go together and what-not. So, here are this month's projects.

This card and these two mini boxes were cased from Mary Fish. She has an awesome Online Video Class on how to make these and many other fabulous Valentine's Day projects. Please click HERE to check out her blog and purchase the Video Class.

This Petal Card Pouch is not a new idea-in fact, the Petal Card Die is now retired, but I wanted to show these ladies how simple a little treat can come together, and this seemed the perfect project to do that with.

For the last project, I have another beautiful card. This one was CASEd from Robin Merriman-she does beautiful work. I used different colors, and tweaked a few things, but other than that, it's the same card. Why change something that's already great, right? You can see the original HERE on her awesome blog.

Well, that's all for tonight! I'm off to bed! Don't forget, if you'd like more information , or to order any of the supplies used for this project, please visit my online store 24-7 at www.angelakhan.stampinup.net. Or send me an email! I'm happy to share (with the exception of instructions that belong to the awesome ladies mentioned above-for those, you have to ask them!)

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T14:41:00.004-05:00

OK! So didja love how I said "I'm BAAACK!" and then immediately disappeared again? Yeah? Me too. However, I have made it one of my New Year's Resolutions for 2011 to blog more consistently. I have so many things to share, that I really just have to make the time to sit down and get it posted!

So, for my first post of the new year, I have a project that I created for a swap I participate in at one of my upline meetings. We usually do cards, but I was feeling really crafty, so I did a 3D swap. If you'd like more information on how to create this and other projects, please shoot me an email. I'm happy to share instructions, ideas, and helpful hints whenever I can. To order any of the supplies used, just click HERE to be taken to my website.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, So Saffron, Peach Parfait (just for the beaks),Early Espresso, Old Olive and Whisper White

Accessories: Play Date Designer Series Paper, 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in old olive and whisper white, Play Date file folders

Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Die, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Bird Punch

Ok well, I hope you enjoyed this project-I'm off to create some more!

I'm BAAAACK!!

2010-10-02T22:56:00.003-04:00

OK...so...Summer's making an exit, the kids are back in school, my craft room has finally been painted, so now it's time to get down to BUSINESS!!!

I just came back from the Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar in Baltimore, MD and let me tell you-WHAT A DAY! The weather was beautiful and I got to spend the day hanging out with my Stampin' Up! ladies and watching some amazing and inspiring presentations.

Speaking of presentations, here is a video recap of this year's Convention for anyone who was not able to attend. It was more fun that you can imagine, and the "theme song" was pretty cute as well. So, take a minute and laugh along before reading the rest of my post (sorry it's so long today, but it's been a while since I posted)

Doesn't that look like fun?

Well, Regionals was a lot of fun as well and I want to share some of those things with you too, but since I'm so far behind, and this is already turning into a lengthy post, I will save those pictures for later...but believe me, you won't want to miss them!

So...some housekeeping announcements:

1. Do you guys like blog candy?? The reason I ask, is because several times I have sent blog candy or random "thanks for being a follower" candy to people and nobody ever reports whether it got there or not. Little things like that make me wonder if it got lost in Pony Express Land...so from now on, if you win a blog candy, couldja let me know it arrived?! Thanks

2. Since my craft room is finally painted, I wanted to announce the winner of that contest as being

ANITA!

Anita guessed Daffodil Delight and she was totally right! I love color, and I wanted my craft room to be bright and airy and energizing, so I picked a color that motivates and inspires me. Now...to get it organized!

OK...some upcoming events-I've had to take some events off my calendar, and put some new ones up, so let me apologize upfront if in reading my blog, checking my demonstrator website, or viewing my Meetup.com group, you find some inconsistencies. There will be some, I'm sure...that's just the story of my life these days...

Something I'm very excited about is the

"Town Wide Tag Sale" next weekend.

If you will be in the Loudoun County area on Saturday, October 9th, you should definitely check it out!

It's basically a big string of sales all over town including everything from private home yard sales to vendor booths and craft tables. The local library will also be holding a BOOK SALE the same day, and there are even maps of the town telling you where all the sales are. I will be hosting one of those craft tables. You can sign up to win a fabulous door prize, and I will also be selling some cute and prettyful projects I've concocted over the past few weeks and plenty of retired stamp sets and accessories. There will be a quick make and take project as well as my workshop calendar and blog/newsletter sign up forms. Plus I will be displaying some of the other amazing things that can be made using Stampin' Up! product and a little imagination. Worried that you are lacking in either of those two things? Well, good news...that brings me to my next upcoming event- my October workshop.

My next workshop is scheduled for October 27th at 2pm.

I'll be sharing some ideas and techniques, we'll be making some very cute projects and- of course- we'll be having TONS of fun!

Please let me know if you'd like to attend this event-and don't forget, if you sign up and let me know you're bringing a friend...you and your friend BOTH get a special GIFT when you arrive!

Doesn't get any better than that, right?

If this date doesn't work for your schedule, please feel free to contact me so that we can work together to set up a time that DOES!

OK...that's all I'm going to put in for tonight...now I'm headed upstairs for a hot bath and a foot rub which my husband doesn't know he's going to give me! I'll be back soon with LOTS of pictures of samples posted at Regionals.

Decisions, decisions...

2010-08-08T17:01:00.002-04:00

Ok...so you all know I've been working on getting my craft room set up. Well, I finally decided on a paint color and got the paint...sooo..just for fun, I'm going to have a contest. Everyone gets ONE guess at what color I'm painting it-and yes, of course it's a Stampin' Up! color. I had the paint matched electronically to a piece of cardstock, and I LOVE IT! I hope I still LOVE it when it's plastered up on all 4 walls!

So...start guessing....there will of course, be a prize!!

Winner! And Convention Stuff!

2010-08-06T14:14:00.003-04:00

Ok...I'm back already...two posts within one hour...whew!

The winner of the "Get to 50" Blog Candy is KRISTI!!

So, check your email, Kristi, 'cause I've sent ya some questions!

And now...I realize I'm a little later than most of the other people who went to convention this year, but finally, here are some of my convention pics.

First of all, let me say that I am very upset with myself because I managed to get so many pictures of all the beautiful work...cards, projects, presentations....that I forgot to get pictures of one of the best parts of Convention-my FRIENDS! :( So, my appologies go out to Carey Rogers, Tina Taves, Diane Klieger, and anyone else who may not see themselves featured here. You guys are all awesome and I hope to see you again soon!

OK...these are pictures of things that were featured on the display boards or in the Legacy Room at the Stampin' Up! home office in Riverton. Just a few of my favorite ideas:

Isn't this beautiful? Everything you see here is made of cardstock, paper, ribbon, and embellishments. I just LOVE IT!

This is an awesome scrapbook layout where the designer apparently used Decor Elements on a window sheet, and then placed that between two layers of a cardstock "frame". I think it's great-unique, creative, and quite pretty.

Now...this is a very simple project, but one I just never thought of. I'm Tote-ally gonna alter the clock in my craft room now! LOL

This was part of the Christmastime display in the Legacy Room at the Riverton Campus. Now, I'm not much of a Christmas gal myself, but do love me some candles, and in our house, we LOVE LOVE LOVE music...so what better combination that music notes around candles. I really like this..and plan to make a set for the holidays.

And of course, I had to post at least one picture of the lovely Shelli Gardner and her daughter Sara. I smiled and laughed A LOT during their presentation...it was so heartwarming to see them work and play together as mother and daughter. They were great...and oh yeah...they showed some pretty amazing projects too, I must say.

Ok well, that's all for now...more later I'm sure. I promise to get back on schedule with the blog posting! So please don't give up on me yet!! Thanks!

WOOOHOOO! We made it to 50!

2010-08-06T13:50:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to say that we finally made it to 50 followers...you know what that means, don't ya?

FREE STUFF!!! WOOHOO!!

I've written down every follower's name and will draw one out of a "hat"...that lucky follower will receive a package of coordinating Stampin' Up! product as their prize!

I'm so excited!!

In other news:

I've scheduled lots of new classes and events, so please check out the calendar on my website (www.angelakhan.stampinup.net) and/or my Meetup.com web group for all the details on how to attend. (http://www.meetup.com/StampScrapShare/calendar/list/)

And since it's so much fun to give away stuff, of course, there will be door prizes given away at each of these events.

PLUS: the first person to register for each event will get a special gift from me when they arrive. Sound fun? Well, GOOD-GO SIGN UP FOR SOMETHING!!

I'll be back later to announce the blog candy winners and post some pics from Convention!

Winner! And on to the next HOP!

2010-07-18T11:08:00.005-04:00

OK...AFTER MUCH MUCH TROUBLE WITH BLOGGER LATELY, IT FINALLY DECIDED TO PLAY NICE AND LET ME POST! So, I have some long overdue info for ya:

The winner from the last VC Rocks Blog Hop is:

Jackie L. Watson!

I'm sorry it's taken so long to get the winner announced, but Jackie, send me your mailing address and I'll get your blog candy right out to you...

And now..without further ado...I will start in on the THIRD VC Rocks bloghop...to which I am very late in posting.

You should have arrived here from the blog of Tessa Boulter at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/tessaboulter/blog,

but if you've gotten off track, you can always check the main list at http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/

to pick up where you left off.

For this month's hop, I have a simple digital layout I put together using the fabulous My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! The layout houses one of very few smiling pictures of my beautiful oldest daughter. She prefers to be the one behind the camera, and so we don't always have a lot of pictures of her...but I got one!

So...please let me know what you think of the layout...suggestions on further embellishment are of course welcome.

And as always..there is some blog candy to be had...

Curious about digital scrapbooking? Wondering if you would like full-digital or hybrid better? Well, sign up to follow my blog, and one lucky new subscriber will win a set of cards made with My Digital Studio. You can take a look at them, turn them around in your own hands and then decide if you'd like to add some extra finishing touches to make them hybrid or if you like them as they are.

Soo....sign up now!

From here, you will visit the blog of Kim Frank Abbott at http://www.stampingfunwithkim.blogspot.com/

...I'm sure she has some beautiful things up for you to oogle!

Happy Hopping!

VC Rocks BLOG HOP #2!!

2010-06-26T02:07:00.005-04:00

Hey there...

I cannot beleive it has been a WHOLE MONTH since I've posted on my blog! I've been organizing and creating and REORGANIZING...and so the cycle continues. Not to mention, SCHOOL IS OUT...so my family and I have been adjusting to our summer routine (or lack thereof). However, I did want to get in on the 2nd VC Rocks Blog Hop of the year...so THANKS FOR "HOPPING" BY, and HERE GOES:

You should have arrived here from the awesome blogland of

PATRICE --> http://mail.google.com/mail/www.mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com, whose work is always AMAZING!!!

If you're reading this via a subscription and want to start from the beginning,

click here --> http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/

to go to the VC Rocks home.

Also...I'm giving away some fun blog candy, so read all the way through to see how to WIN!

OK...the project I have for you today is not much of a project, really. But it is cute, and with the new catalog release RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, I wanted to share these with you. It is a set of mini cards using a brand new (AND GINORMOUS) Level 3 Hostess Set called Playful Pieces. The set comes with 30 (yes, I said THIRTY) stamps of all different shapes and sizes. Now, at first glance of the catalog listing, you may only see the obvious things you can create, but after dropping the box and putting it back in the box about 3 times, you start to see new ideas emerge. :) lol

In addition to the Hostess Set I mentioned, I've also used lots of other new products here, including: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, and Cherry Cobbler cardstock, Marina Mist 1/8" taffeta ribbon, and Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, and Marina Mist ink. Some other go-to products used here include the Word Window punch, the Modern Label punch, mini glue dots, and of course, plenty of SNAIL.

Now on to the blog candy...all you have to do is subscribe (or click follow) my blog, and leave a comment on this post, and you'll be entered in the drawing to win. The prize? Why, it's a set of these cutesy cards, including the matching stamped envelopes. I will draw the winner using random.org on Monday morning and send out an email...who couldn't use 8 little cards to hand out to people just to say "HI", right? There will also be a couple other coordinating things included...but they're a surprise!

And one more note: you may have noticed at the top of my blog that when I reach 50 followers (which could happen this weekend) I will be drawing a name and sending out ANOTHER prize for THAT lucky winner. So...what are you waiting for? Go sign up!!

Now, on to the rest of the hop...your next stop is

Stamp With Jane --> www.stampwithjane.com

I'm sure you can't wait to see the fantabulous work she has up for you...so, Happy Hopping!

Only 14 Followers Away from a Prize!

2010-05-23T12:08:00.004-04:00

I don't have a project to post for you today because I've been working on some swaps I'm in, and I can't post the finished projects until everyone's received theirs. It's only fair...no peekin' ya know? But I did want to bring it to everyone's attention that we are only 14 followers away from someone getting some awesome BLOG CANDY!!

What I would like to ask is that each one of you who gets this in your email, please invite 5 friends to join my blog. Tell them something you saw or liked on here, and make sure they know that if they subscribe or join they will also be entered in the drawing for some great prizes!

BUT HURRY...

The first giveaway, if you remember, is a combination package of goodies (designer paper, ink, and cardstock) in any RETIRING color the winner chooses! SOME OF THE RETIRING COLORS ARE ALREADY GONE!! So, let's hurry up and get to 50, so the winner can truly have the color they want before everything sells out!

And the WINNER Is...

2010-05-17T23:46:00.002-04:00

Alexandria! (Comment number 3)

True Random Number Generator Min:1 Max:24 Result: 3 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Alexandria said...
Very cute! I'm sure she will love it! If she doesn't, you can send it to me. LOL
May 15, 2010 9:25 AM

I'll be sending out your prize ASAP! Thanks for stopping by!

VC Rocks BLOG HOP!!

2010-05-15T00:45:00.004-04:00

HEY EVERYONE! Welcome to the first VC Rocks blog hop of the season!!

You should have arrived here from the awesome
Brenda's Stamping Corner- http://www.brendasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/,
but if you've stumbled upon my blog from somewhere else, you'll want to start at the beginning: http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/.

After you've checked out my blog, please subscribe or click follow to be entered in my drawing for some awesome BLOG CANDY. I'm giving away a collection of color-coordinated Stampin' Up! products, designed to help you with all your card-making and scrapbooking projects. Also, leave a comment on THIS post to be eligible for a special VC Rocks BLOG HOP prize!

So...my blog hop project for you this weekend is a paper bag album. You've probably seen them before (this particular version came from Candace Anderson), but I thought it would be a cute end-of-the-school-year gift for my oldest daughter who is 12. She's all about friends and social activity, plus this is her first year of middle school, so what better than her own little place to collect all her memories?

Here are some pictures: sorry for the poor quality...between the lighting and my older-than-dirt camera, things just weren't working out for me today!

This album has 10 pages where she can put pictures, journaling, or whatever she likes. Plus it also has 3 slide-out pages (last photo) with more photo mattes on the front and back of each-essentially, 6 more pages for memory keeping!
I used a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit to complete this project because I wanted it to suit my daughter's particular style, but there are many Simply Scrappin' Kits available in a variety of themes, with new ones surely coming in the new catalog in July!

Let me know what you think...and don't forget to leave me a comment! Winner will be drawn by random.org on Monday, May 17!

OK...you're next stop on the hop is right here: http://www.stampinldyglfr62.blogspot.com/
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!

Business Card Holders and other Creations!

2010-05-02T15:51:00.009-04:00

Ok..so as some of you may know, I've joined a wonderful group of ladies who call themselves the "Late Night Stampers" on the Stampin' Up! demo only website Stampin' Connection. The leader of the LNS group, Sherrill Graff also does a "Boot Camp" of sorts to help new demonstrators (and old ones who wanna brush up on things) some helpful tips to build your business. It's a series of assignments which help to put you on a more constructive track. One of the assignments is to make some small, simple cards that can hold a business card and then over the course of your normal daily or weekly routine, distribute these business builders to your friends, neighbors and associates. I finally got my business cards ordered and my cards made...can't wait for the business cards to arrive! Tell me what you guys think:

Supplies Used:

Stamps-Hello Again

Paper-Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White;

Ink-Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green;

Accessories- Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Bigs Clear Scallop Square Die, buttons from my stash

OTHER CREATIONS

THESE CARDS ARE 2 VERY NEAR EXACT CASES FROM THE SUMMER MINI CATALOG.
I usually try to make several of the cards or projects featured in the catalogs if for no other reason but to show my customers that those projects CAN in fact be completed by a regular person like you or I. I had someone ask me once "Why do they show such complicated samples that only professional Stampin' Up! gurus could make? I wanna see some stuff REAL people can do!"

This is my swap card for one of my upline meetings this month: we were asked to use something from the new Summer Mini Catalog.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Elements of Style

Paper: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, VersaMark (for embossing)

Accessories: Bigz Top Note Die, Big Shot, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Designer Label Punch, 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Smoosh Spritz (Log Cabin), Spritzer Tool with Chocolate Chip Stamp N Write Marker, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pop Up Glue Dots, Mini Glue Dots

Another Summer Mini Catalog CASE-VERY EASY TO DO! I thought this card might be tricky to get the measurements right because it's a different size than I normally make, but it was quite possibly the easiest card I've ever made.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Paper: Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Ruby Red

Ink: VersaMark, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie Marker

Accessories: Crop a Dile and grommets, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack, 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

The next card I have for you is one I whipped up today for the CropStop National Scrapbooking Day BlogHop Challenge. If you'd like to participate, hop on over to http://www.cropstop.com/ .

Thanks for reading! Please leave me a comment or suggestion!

Organization Progress!

2010-05-02T11:35:00.008-04:00

Hello all! I have LOTS of stuff for you today. An update on my cleaning out and organizing-some progress! My new business card holders-just waiting on the business cards to arrive so I can send them out. And last, but not least, some new cards I've made. Enjoy...and don't forget to leave me a comment!

First up-for those of you following my organization-I have good news! If you look closely, you can see part of the table underneath my junk, er, um, my crafting supplies.

Now, it may look like I just moved some stuff around to show you the table underneath, but take a look at all the stuff I've removed from the table and organized...

These hold all my 12 x 12 materials, like Cardstock, Designer Series Paper, and Simply Scrappin' Kits.

These are my (relatively) new paper trolleys. I ordered them from my local craft store while they were on sale. I have 6 of them, which gives me 60 drawers that hold 8 1/2 x 11 materials. That's plenty of space for all my Stampin' Up! colored cardstock, plus a few extra drawers which I use to store things like printed templates and tutorials, my Stampin' Success magazines, and past catalogs that I use for inspiration. There's also space on top for things...but I haven't decided for sure what I'm going to keep up there yet.

This is a box of stamp sets that I have rounded up and cleaned all the stamps to and put them in their cases. I had loose stamps EVERYWHERE...this is nowhere near all the sets I had out. The second box is some new stamp sets that have come in but haven't even been mounted yet. There's also some alterable items in there-tins and such.

Ok, I'll be back in a few hours with a couple more posts...I have some new creations to show you!

Kind & Caring Birthday

2010-04-22T23:17:00.007-04:00

Hello there,

Today has been an absolutely beautiful day here in Northern Virginia. So beautiful that I was able to sit outside and watch my kiddos play for about 3 hours, and since I have ZERO tolerance for heat or humidity, that is saying something!

What I have for you today is a couple pics of a gift I made for a neighbor who's birthday get-together is this weekend. It is a simple set of cards, using some fun, bright colors, and then paired with a lunch-box style tin that I picked up at my local craft store and altered to match the cards. Now, I wanted to make this card square, but I also wanted them to be able to be mailed, so that means they had to be at least 4x4. In concentrating too much on them being mail-able, I ended up making them too big to allow the tin to close. Oh well..it's decorative anyway, so I hope she doesn't mind sitting it on her desk with the cards peeking out a little bit.

So, please leave a comment and tell me what you think.

Supplies used:
Paper: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Whisper White cardstock; Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts (Level 3 Hostess Set)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini-Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

$4000.00 in Stamping Supplies

2010-04-22T11:38:00.004-04:00

Hey guys...I wanted to let everyone know about some amazing prizes and giveaways through a group I've been following and having fun with. If you think you'll be going to convention, consider signing up for one or more of her pre-convention activities...they're sure to be loads of fun. Here is the post she has on her websites and blog (they say "I", but it's coming from her...I'm not the one giving this awesome stuff away, she is). So...check it out...

Going to Stampin' Up! Convention 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah? ... think about this :)

Prizes, prizes, and more prizes!!!! Late Night Stampers... WANTS YOU!!!

If you are going to Stampin' Up! Convention this year, 2010, consider going early. Join the Late Night Stampers -- which is FREE! -- and join us at the following pre-Convention events. Love them! To learn more about joining, click below or copy and paste:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/LNSDemoOnly/

Plan to attend Stampin Up Convention 2010 with us on July 21-24, 2010 at Salt Lake City, Utah! OUR LNS events start on Monday July 19th and end on Saturday July 24th with Patsy's WOW event after convention is over.

$180 gives you the "I want it all package"or you can pick from the events below
Send your payment to istmpnv@aol.com using pay pal or mail a check to:
Sherrill Graff
605 Kendrick PlaceBoulder City NV 89005
if you are sending a check e-mail Sherrill at istmpnv@aol.com and let her know so she can hold your spot.

Monday July 19th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 FULL

we supply everything except adhesive

Monday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 OPEN

please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

Monday Night 7 PM WOWevent by Tami $10 OPEN

we need 3 more wow demonstrators to show their stuff.
please e-mail istmpnv@aol.com ASAP
bring your camera and a note pad

The WOW demonstrations are different on both days.

Tuesday July 20th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 OPEN

followed by

Tuesday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 FULL

please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

Tuesday Night 7 PM Reunion party 3 fun projects$35 FULL

we supply everything except adhesive

Wednesday July 21 Anything New Swap 75+1 at the Radisson behind Convention on sign in day

Wednesday Sign In Day 2pm-4pm Shoe Box Swap Hosted by Mary and Brenda $35 OPEN

please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

Saturday July 24th 6 PM WOW event by Patsy $10 OPEN

bring your camera and a note pad

NOTEWORTHY THINGS:

While Stamp Camp projects will be the same Monday and Tuesday, the WOW demonstrations are different on both days.

All events have prizes and give-a-ways.

ALL LNS EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE RADISSON.

May God bless you and your family,Sherrill Graff istmpnv@aol.com

Someone WORKS Here??

2010-04-18T12:00:00.004-04:00

Ok..so I promised a while back that I would post before and after pictures of my disastrous workspace...so here's the before pics.

Now...let me tell you how this happened...I actually HAVE a craft room in my basement. However, it is oddly shaped, not very big, and it's IN THE BASEMENT. That means that every time the doorbell rings (with more Stampin' Up! deliveries usually), or if I need something to drink, or if the kids wake up early from nap, I have to go up and back down the stairs. Not so much fun for me. So I find myself saying "I need to go downstairs and work on {insert pending or past due project here}, but ugh, I don't want to work down there." So I started out just going down and getting what I needed for a particular project (my monthly swap cards). That continued with each new project until now...I have almost as many supplies upstairs all over the dining room, as I have in the CRAFT room. I'm hoping if I organize it and straighten it up, that my husband will not make me go back to the craft room in the dungeon. Sooo...I hafta HAFTA get organizing. OK...so prepare yourselves...this could get ugly!

Yay! Followers!

2010-04-14T08:24:00.004-04:00

Hey there!

Just checkin' in and dropping you guys all a note to say Thanks! I'm excited that in 2 days I've gotten 15 new followers! You guys are great, and I can't wait to see who wins the first giveaway.

My upline meeting last night was great, as always and I wanted to show you guys the results of the swap. I'm always amazed at the creativity of others and how other stampers think to use something in a totally different way than I ever thought of.

So here was my swap card that I made:

And here are a few of the ones I got back from other ladies on my team-aren't they GO-GEOUS! (to use one of Jan Tink's favorite words)

Keep checking back to see what's new....and watch for the giveaway! At this rate, I may reach 50 followers this week!!

BLOG CANDY!!

2010-04-13T01:30:00.004-04:00

Happy Monday Everyone! (Well, I guess it's already Tuesday here...)

Hope your week has gotten off to an amazing start! I'm just here with a quick post to let you all know that I am going to give away some fabulous blog candy! Yup...you got it-FREE STUFF!

All you have to do to win is sign up to follow or subscribe to my blog! It's that easy!

There will be two separate drawings/giveaways...

First when I reach 50 followers, I will draw a random follower/subscriber's name and send them a care package full of wonderful stamping and scrapbooking supplies. These supplies will be a variety of supplies in one of our beloved Fond Farewell colors. Especially since it will be in a retiring color, I will give the winner the choice of which color they would like their stuff in. We all have our favorites, but our favorites may not all be the same, right?? So...this is an opportunity for you to stock up on whichever color is your go-to...before it's long gone. Sound good? Good! Now keep reading-there's MORE!!

The second giveaway will be done the same way when I reach 100 followers/subscribers. The only difference is: IT WILL BE A PACKAGE OF SUPPLIES IN A "HERE TO STAY" COLOR!! The winner will again get to choose which color they would like their package to be in...

AS AN ADDED BONUS:

EACH TIME I DRAW A WINNER'S NAME, IF THEY LEFT ME A COMMENT WHEN THEY SIGNED UP...

THEY WILL RECEIVE SOMETHING AMAZING IN A BRAND-NEW, NEVER BEFORE SEEN COLOR!!

That's right...so please-join me on my journey, but also don't forget to leave a comment...I mean, if you're gonna win free stuff, why not win all you can win, right??

I can't wait to start reading your comments and to see who the first winner will be!

Spring is HERE!

2010-04-11T10:34:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone!

Hope everyone had an AWESOME Spring Break and is excited at the prospect of summer! I'm excited for a couple reasons:

1. Summer means warm weather opportunities for family activities and fun get-togethers with friends...and you know what that means-more things to scrapbook and more occasions to make cards!

2. Summer also means a new Summer Mini Catalog AND the new BIG catalog comes out in July! Can't wait!

If you haven't already received your new Summer Mini catalog in your mailbox, please respond to this email and I will send you one absolutely FREE.

There are a lot of exciting changes and plenty of new things coming down the pike at Stampin' Up! and I would love to share all of them with you! Please check out my new blog at

http://www.scrappin-for-sanity.blogspot.com/

(bear with me as I get it up and running...it's kinda sparse right now.)

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1. Stampin' Up! has announced a fantastic realignment of their color families, and some of our "always there" colors will be retiring in June...so you'll want to stock up on these fabulous products before they're gone! Email me if you'd be interested in purchasing or earning specially coordinated kits to help you stock up! The kits include designer paper, card stock, ink pads, reinkers, and ribbon that will soon be UNAVAILABLE!!!

2. I have a few dates left in April and May if you'd like to host a workshop with me. Hosting a workshop is fun and easy (you don't have to actually DO anything but invite your friends) and you earn FREE stamps and scrapbooking supplies. Who doesn't like FREE, right?

PLUS: ANYONE WHO BOOKS A WORKSHOP WITH ME DURING APRIL OR MAY GETS A FREE GIFT TO HELP THEM GET STARTED WITH THEIR SUMMER PROJECTS!! So don't wait! BOOK NOW!!

Can't wait to hear from you guys...send me a quick email or leave me a comment on my blog to let me know you were here!

I almost kissed the FedEx guy...

2010-04-01T22:55:00.010-04:00

Hey everyone!

So I hope you all had a fantabulous Spring Break and are looking forward to Easter. The kids and I are headed up to the Crayola Factory in PA for a quick weekend trip since we didn't really do any other vacation or trips during Spring Break. I'm hoping to leave by 7am, but it is after 2am already and I'm still sitting here, so we'll see...

OK...I am soo excited to tell you guys that my rolling paper storage carts arrived yesterday! Yay!! I was so thrilled I almost kissed the FedEx guy. I love how they're always willing to carry the heavy boxes inside and put them where you want them-unlike my mail carrier who drop kicks everything from the curb. :)

Anyhow...they each have 10 drawers, and I got 6 of them...so I can put all my 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock in them. I've read mixed reviews about these trolleys, so wish me luck!

Additionally, I thought I'd post a recent project for you guys to check out while you're waiting on me to get my booty in gear and make some new stuff. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Here ya go:

This is a tin I picked up at my local craft store and altered for my neighbor's birthday. I used Cottage Wall Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! as well as Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive cardstock. The word "faith" is one of Stampin' Up's Decor Elements. It actually comes in a set with 4 words "faith", "love", "hope", and "life", and comes in several different colors. I've used the black ones here. The ribbon is whisper white organza and satin ribbon-one of my faves, and definitely my go-to. I also used the new "Beautiful Butterflies" Embosslit for the embellishments on the front. I love that thing...in one trip through the Big Shot, it punches out and embosses 5, yes FIVE butterflies in different sizes and textures. I have to say it's the most versatile embosslit yet. Finally, I added some half-pearls to the butterflies to dress things up a bit.

Inside the tin, is a set of general purpose cards with envelopes, an easel calendar, and of course a pen. The cards also feature the Cottage Wall Designer paper, Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Cardstock and butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies embosslit. I have also used Stampin' Up! rub-ons and the Whisper White taffeta ribbon here. I like this ribbon a lot because it adds an elegant touch to things, so I use it when I want a narrower ribbon, but don't want to use grosgrain.

Here's a quick peek at the easel calendar. I got this idea from one of my upline meetings. Of course I used the same Designer paper and cardstock colors to keep everything matching, and you can get those little tiny calendars online for next to nothing. If you can't tell what that is at the bottom, it's a binder clip covered in cardstock. That is what makes the calendar stand up. The binder clips are a little bit finicky though, so sometimes I fold the back clasp of it down to kind of prop it up. And one last note: the butterfly at the top of this is the largest butterfly created by the Beautiful Butterflies embosslit.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my project...Don't forget to leave me a comment, and I'll be back to post another project after I've seen the Crayola Factory. Woohoo...roadtrip, here we come!

Purge, Organize, REPEAT!

2010-03-28T17:02:00.006-04:00

Hello and Welcome to my crafty (albeit cluttered) little corner...

I'm hoping to decrease the clutter and increase the crafting in the very near future. I managed to get some awesome new product ordered today and part of my current scrapping area cleared off, so starting this week-

LET THE CREATING BEGIN!

A few upcoming projects to watch for:

Tri-Shutter Mini Album-I'm sure you've seen these all over the web...they can be pretty pricey if you want to buy them already constructed, so I've decided to try my hand and creating one myself. Stay tuned for the results...

March of Dimes- This year I'll be participating in the March of Dimes walk in Washington, D.C. in honor of my nephew, Drew Michael. I also plan to take lots of pictures and put them all in an album so our family can always look back on the memories and relive the joy of helping others.

Convention Swaps- As this will be my first year to get to go to Stampin' Up! convention, as you can imagine-I'm BEYOND excited! I'm planning to put together a little something to carry with me and swap out with all the amazing demonstrators I'm sure I'll meet while I'm there. I always love to get fresh ideas, and what better way that to swap with the best of the best, right?

Well, I'm off to tidy up a few more things...eventually I'll post an astonishing pic of the before and after space...you just THOUGHT your craft area was a mess!