Workshop Today

Hi Everyone,

Had a wonderful time at our workshop today. Wish all of you could of been here too to join in the fun. We made post it note covers, designer pens, and bookmarks that all matched using Designer Series Paper (remember the DSP is on sale this month --- buy 3 packages, get 1 free). Then as an added surprise we created photo albums with the design on the front done with watercolor crayon technique.

It's almost midnight now, so I will post photos and directions tomorrow. So be sure to come back and check the blog.

Mary

Easy to Make Card - Samples

Today I wanted to show you some samples of cards that you can make using leftover materials. I had quite a bit of extra paper so decided to be creative. The pieces had images already punch out of them using scallops, the paper cutter, and other paper punches. I like the effect it gives to the cards. Then I took rubber stamps and filled in the white spaces.

Paper punches are great too for easy cards. The star images above were done using 2 different size star paper punches. The scallop flowers were created using the scallop circle punch and a circle punch.

Also often a simple card can have the same type of impact that a fancy card can have. So I've provided two very simple cards -- using only stamps. I love the large butterfly and the floral stamps. The floral stamps I did use watercolor crayons to enhance the stamped image.

I just recently started using the watercolor crayons from Stampin' Up! and I must say I really like using them.

You can make all kinds of creative cards using scrap materials that you have on hand along with just a few rubber stamps. Let your imagination go wild and see what you can create. I think you will be amazed at what you can create.

Have a great day!

Cards for Soldiers

Today I am working on Cards For Soldiers. As you know, it is one of my favorite projects. It allows us to do something for soldiers who are doing so much for us. If anyone would like to participate, here's the link to the new challenge:

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=4498102

Hope many of you will decide to help. It is great fun, doesn't take much time and benefits so many.

Stampin' Up! May Promotions

Hi Everyone,

Am so excited to tell you about our newest promotions for Stampin' Up to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month. Promotions run from May 1st thru May 31st. I have included links to pdf files to tell you more about the promotion:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Picture_the_Possibilities_US.pdf

Overview of information flyer.

1. Buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper - including Speciality Designer Series paper - or 12" x 12" textured card stock and get one pack FREE!. Packs may be mixed and matched. Designer paper Can be found on pages 158-161 in the Big Spring & Summer Idea book and catalog Assorted packs of Textured Card stock can be found on pages 153-155 in Big Catalog ( look at the bottom of each color group in the Assorted section.

NOTE: Taste of Textiles (item 113991) is not included in the buy three, get one free paper promotion as this paper is not considered a part of our Designer Series paper product line.

If you place an order on my Online Store http://marydirector.stampinup.net/ , you will add the qualifying product (three packs of Designer Series paper and/or 12" x 12" textured cardstock) to your shopping bag. Then when you check out, you should click a link in the Special Offers section that will bring up a pop-up window directing you to choose their free pack of paper. Or you can always call or e-mail me to place your order. Either way is fine.

2. Buy the new Jumble Alphabet stamp set - a sneak peak from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog at 20% off. It is a set of 52 (double mounted) stamps. Item # 115199 Sale $35.16/Reg $43.95

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Jumble_Alphabet_sneakpeek.pdft
his shows what the alphabet set looks like

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Jumble_Alphabet_guide1.pdf
this shows which wood blocks to use for which letters. Remember this is a double mounted set so you will have rubber stamp on both sides of the blocks.

3. Become a demonstrator for only $75 with the limited-time scrapbooking Starter Kit!

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
Item Code Description Retail Value
113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95
105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:
Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

Misc. Information:

This is a great time to stock up on designer series paper and textured cardstock, purchase a new alpha stamp set, and even become a demonstrator with Stampin' Up!.

Don't forget too that I have a blog now that is loaded with great information and step-by-step tutorials. http://kreateskards.blogspot.com/

Hal and I just returned from a cruise on Sunday. Had a fabulous time. I currently have laryngitis, so if you call don't be surprised if my voice sounds funny. We were on the Mariner of the Seas. What an amazing ship. There was an ice rink (and production shows), mini golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall, golf simulator, jogging track, full gym with the latest equipment, Royal Promenade full of shops, photo opportunities galore (we took 1300 photos) and so much more. We booked this cruise over 18 months ago and traveled with a number of our cruise buddies and 2 dear friends.

I just signed up to participate in anther Cards for Soldiers challenge. Here's the link, if anyone would like to join in:

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=4498102

We met the Nelson Brothers

While we were on the cruise, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson performed a tribute to their dad (Ricky Nelson). The show was amazing and I'm still in shock at how much they sound like Ricky. After the show, they invited the audience to come and meet them and have photos taken.