Stampin' In His Name

New Catalog Open House!

 

New Catalog Open House

Come Check Out All The New Stuff!

 

 

Friday, July 24th from 1pm to 8pm

or

Saturday, July 25th, from 10am to 2pm

 

My Place

 

This is always my favorite event of the year!  Take a day to come and play!

• FREE 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog
• FREE Make and Take Projects using NEW Product
• Door Prizes
• Displays
• Gift for Every Attendee
• Retired Samples Giveaway
• Refreshments
• Bring a friend, who is new to me, and receive a FREE Classic Ink Pad!

RSVP NOW!

Be sure to specify which session you will be attending.

 

card design by Chris Occhipinti

Cards From My Stampin' Up! Family

Here are some cards from my downline meeting this month last Monday. 

 by Chris Occhipinti

Check out the new colors of Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry

 

by Deb Arleque

Love the New Razzleberry Lemonade DSP & NEW Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon.  Plus some more Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango!

 

by Deb Arleque

Love the cupcakes in our new hostess set - THE MORE THE MERRIER

Thanks for stopping by!

Fun Fan Freebies and The New Deal of The Week!

I'm giving away some Fun Fan Freebies for my Stampin' In His Name Facebook Fans!

On Monday, July 13th I will draw a name from my Facebook fans.  The winner will receive the following Fun Freebies:

Darling Dots Stamp Set, Sweet Little Sentiments stamp set and a package of Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper! 

How do you become a Facebook Fan??  That is easy...

just click HERE. 

You don't have to leave a comment, I will just pick a name from my listing of fans.  I do post exclusive projects to my Facebook page that I don't post anywhere else plus it is a great way to keep up with the latest happenings.

In addition to my Fun Fan Freebies, Stampin' Up! has a new Summer Fun Deal Of The Week this week.  From now until Sunday, July 12th - you can get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for just $49.99 - that is 30% off! 

Carry your Big Shot machine, cutting pads, and dies in stunning style. This black-and-white checked doctor’s bag makes storing and transporting your Big Shot machine easy and convenient. It has handles for carrying and a shoulder strap for when your hands are full of other crafting supplies.  Plus it is just too cute!

Stay tuned as I will be posting swap cards from my downline meeting to show off some new product!

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Happy 4th of July! (SC235)

 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

I just want to take this opportunity to wish you a

Happy Independence Day

and say

THANK YOU

to all of our veterans and the men and women currently serving in the military.  Thank you so much for our freedom that you fight to protect!

Thank you also to the supporting families who "hold down the fort" while your loved one is away.  Your strength and courage amaze me!

This card is very simple but I love how it turned out.  I used the for inspiration.

I pray you have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.

 

 

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (NEW!)

Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red and Whisper White

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Accessories: star punch, red gingham ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig

 

NEW CATALOGS AND A DEAL OF THE WEEK!

 The new 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Catalogs are live and ready to be "oogled" over! 

2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

Click HERE to download a .pdf copy

 

New Decor Elements Catalog

Click HERE to download a .pdf copy

 

2009-2010 Celebrando Creatividad (Spanish Idea Book & Catalog)

Click HERE to download in .pdf format

Want a hard copy for yourself of any/all of these??? 

Contact me today!

To celebrate the release of our new catalogs, Stampin' Up! is offering a new Deal Of The Week every week in July.  This week's deal (ends Monday, July 5th) is on the AWESOME Scallop Edge Punch!

 

For just 5 days, you can purchase our Scallop Edge Punch for just $10.99!  Woo Hoo!

You can browse all of these catalogs and shop online right now

CLICK HERE

Thanks for stopping by - check back often or just subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

New In Color Club!

Welcome to the In Color Club!

Over the course of the next 6 months, you are going to collect

every single Stampin’ Up product offered in our

2009-2010 Exclusive In Colors-

the colors suited to the current trends in the crafting industry! 

For $32.45 per month ($37.40 if I need to ship the products to you), you get:

6 full size Classic Ink pads, 6 packages of 8 1/2x11” card stock,

6 rolls of Polka-Dot grosgrain ribbon, 6 Classic ink refills,

and markers all in the fabulous current In Colors: 

Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry,

Melon Mambo and Dusty Durango.

Plus, a FREE In Color color chart! 

 Each month you will receive an ink pad, pack of card stock, ink refill, a marker, and polka-dot grosgrain ribbon in one of the In Colors. 

The month you are the hostess, you will receive the a case for your markers, PLUSthe hostess benefits which include $15 in FREE Stampin’ Up Merchandise of your choice and a Level One hostess set. 

 Ready to start?

Simply fill in the order form HERE and return it to me via email

There are only 6 spots per club and the club will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

You must commit to the full six-month term of the club

Stampin' Up! Reminders and I Just Heard!

Lots of things happening today and tomorrow!

• Today, June 30th, is the last day of the Summer Fun Hostess Bonus (works for on-line orders, too).
• June 30:  Last Chance Stamps and Accessories Sale ends.
• July 1:  The new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog goes live! Customer ordering begins at approximately 12:00 noon MT.
• Need a copy of the new catalog?   Your copy is here and ready for shipment!  You pay just $5 for Priority Mail.

Here is one last look at the Zoofari set as it is on the Last Chance List.  *sniff*  I used it to play along with a couple of challenges this week.

The first challenge was the Color Throwdown #48 (Colors: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette and Kraft).  They are fun and soft and perfect for a baby card.  And today is the last day for me to play with Baja and Pink Pirouette as they are the outgoing In Colors.

The second challenge is the Monday Mojo #93 Sketch.   

I thought all the scallops would also work well with a baby card.  The scalloped square was made using the Scallop Edge Punch.  Stay tuned tomorrow as there will be a special deal on this punch!

OK, I've got to go!  There is lots to be done today to get ready for the new catalog!

 

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*Highlighted items are retiring today.

Stamps: Zoofari and Absolutely Fabulous 

Paper: Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock

Ink: Basic Brown, Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pads

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Wide and Large Oval Punches, Blender Pens, Stamping Sponges, Ribbon Originals-Valet, Silver Brads 

LAST CHANCE: Club Class Projects

You have just 6 more days to take advantage of the Last Chance List and Sale.  You can view the most recent lists below:

• Retiring Stamp Set List
• Retiring Accessory List (as of 6/24/09)
• Retiring Decor Elements List

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I thought I would share this month's club class projects with you.  All of the projects used products that are retiring on June 30th. 

This card layout was inspired by the last Chat and Challenge Sketch (CC175) over at SUDSOL (demo only site).

Here is the sketch.  I switched the order of the panels and where the embellishment was but you get the idea.

I showed the ladies the Cracked Glass technique on the focal image.  You can't really see the cracks in the this picture.

*Highlighted Items are Retiring

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks

Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper

Ink: Versamark, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pads

Accessories: Glassy Glaze Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon.

 

This card I designed to play along with the CAS20 Challenge (Paper Piecing) over on Splitcoast and used the Fall To Layout 47 from the Clean and Simple site.  Here is the sketch:

 

I flopped the layout because I wanted my little birdie facing the greeting rather than turning away from it. 

 

What is paper piecing you ask??  I stamped the bird in Basic Black ink on the Whisper White card stock circle first.  I stamped it a second time in Black Ink on our Apricot Appeal Designer Series paper.  I cut out the little polka dotted body from the Designer Series Paper and glued it over the image on the white card stock.  You now have a yellow polka dot bird.  Tip: This technique works great for single line open image stamps.

 

I ran the Tangerine Tango card stock through my Big Shot for some polka dot texture to match the bird.

 

*Highlighted Items are Retiring

Stamps: A Little Birdie Told Me and Hugs and Wishes

Paper: Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point card stock and Apricot Appeal Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink: Basic Black and Pacific Point Classic Ink Pads

Accessories: Coluzzle, Big Shot, Sizzix Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Scallop Edge Punch

The pattern for this last project was featured in my Stampin' Success magazine (monthly newsletter for Demonstrators).  It's a cute little treat holder that is easy to make.  You can find the pattern HERE.  There is a cute little box on the inside of the cover to hold a small treat or gift.

I just love this stamp set (Frames With a Flourish) and the Chocolate Chip polka dot ribbon and am very sad that they are retiring!

*Highlighted Items are Retiring

Stamps: Frames With A Flourish

Paper: Confetti White, Old Olive, Baja Breeze

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Old Olive

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, corner rounder punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Flower Fusion II, Earth Elements Brads, Ribbon Originals Valet

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Let me know if I can be of any help!

 

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LAST CHANCE In Colors - #1 Dad Gift Card Pop Up!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE WONDERFUL DADS OUT THERE!

Here is my hubby's Father's Day Card!  I used the same set Bret's and I did for his dad Les - Totally Tool.  They are both very handy guys.

The layout comes from a sketch in the last issue of Paper Crafts magazine and fit perfectly with my three tools.  The color combo is another stretch for me and than what I normally use for my husband.  Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Kraft and Confetti White.  I will miss Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss as they are two of our current In Colors that are retiring.

I used the Short Order Alphabet and Numbers set for the greeting and added the Sanded background stamp for a little texture on the Kraft strip.

The colors were inspired by the Sears gift card that I'm giving Bret for Father's Day.  Isn't it bright?!   

I wanted to do something fun for the gift card rather than just slide it inside so I came up with this.  I layer a piece of Kraft card stock on the inside and stamped it randomly with tools.  I made a strip in the center for a little pop up card and mounted a Kiwi Kiss gift card holder on the front.

Here is a view behind the gift card so you get an idea of what I did. 

It was actually very easy to do.  The toughest part of the entire card was getting the greeting on the front to line up straight.  I even used my Stamp A Ma Jig stamp positioner!  But it is late and I should be in bed.

Have a great rest of your weekend.  Enjoy your Sunday! 

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Colored Products are retiring!

Stamps: Short Order Alphabet, Short Order Numbers, Totally Tool and Sanded

Paper: Confetti White, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss and Kraft

Ink: Basic Black Craft Ink, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Going Gray and Sahara Sand Classic Ink

Accessories: Aqua Painters, Black Embossing Powder, slit punch, Silver Brads,

Coming and Going Plus The Blog Candy Winner!

Happy Friday! 

I made this card for my Father-in-Law for Father's Day.  I wanted to keep the embellishments to a minimum as I know how much the USPS loves cards with lots of dimension!

The layout was inspired by the Mojo Monday Sketch 91.  The overall card size is 3" x 6".

This card features product that is going away at the end of the month, things that are here to stay and a new stamp set - hence the title "Coming and Going"

The Going: Kiwi Kiss card stock and Basic Gray Patterns Designer Series Paper.

The Here To Stay: Totally Tool stamp set, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock and Not Quite Navy Textured Card stock.

The New: The Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.  I love it and you will too when it arrives in the new catalog!

I really like how this turned out.  It is just clean and simple and a different color combo for me!  I did emboss the hammer and watercolored it with Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads

On to the Blog Anniversary Blog Candy Winner!

Thank you to everyone who left comments for the blog candy - it was so fun to see what your signs of summer are.  Bugs and BBQ's were a common theme for many of you.  I put everyone's name on Random.org this morning and it picked our WINNER:

CONGRATULATIONS TO LORIE!

Here is what Lorie had to say:

Hi Jill,
Congratulations and happy anniversary. I really enjoy following your blog. You have very creative ideas. The start of summer for me includes the first buds on the tomato plants indicating that fresh tomatoes are not far behind. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing!

Lorie, email me and give me your address and I will get your goodies in the mail!  Thanks again to everyone who entered their comments here and on my Facebook page.

Have a great Father's Day Weekend!  I may not have my dad still here on earth with me but I'm blessed with a great Father-in-Law and even better - My Heavenly Father, God Almighty!

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Stamps: Tenny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Not Quite Navy Textured card stock, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black and Whisper White cards stock and Basic Gray Designer Series Paper (hostess)

Ink: Basic Black Classic and Craft Ink, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray and Not Quite Navy Classic Ink

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Blender Pens, small oval punch, Vintage Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals