Something borrowed, Something blue

There was a bridal shower on the Stamping Bella forum on SCS the other night, and I had fun participating in the card challenges. Below is the card I made for the Something Traditional challenge. You had to use "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue".

Here are my "somethings":

Old: the "celebrate" stamp from SU's Wonderful Words set
New: the pretty yellow and pink striped paper I bought this week
Borrowed: I cased the layout for the card from this adorable card by llevans
Blue: I used SU's Soft Sky ribbon, paper, and ink on the card

Leave me a comment, telling me what your favorite "something" is (this can be anything - doesn't have to be wedding related) by 8pm EST on July 4th. I will randomly select a winner to mail this card to.

Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day is tomorrow. Have you made your dad a card yet? If not, check out this one for some inspiration:

I received this lovely image from the stamped image pif thread on Splitcoast. The sky and water were done using ink pads and a brayer. You can find instructions here.

SU eScape Bundle Special

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of in your inbox? This month, unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your friends and loved ones through handmade cards.

Connect with your "wireless network" by attending or hosting an eScape event. Take advantage of the 25% discount on select products when you purchase the eScape bundle, and create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle contains:

Love Notes assortment
Circle of Friendship stamp set
Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad®
Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

If purchased separately: $40.10

eScape bundle price: $30.00

Order yours today! This special ends June 30th, so don't wait!

Can you keep a secret?

I participated in a secret girlfriend swap on Splitcoast this month. In addition to all the fun stamping goodies I purchased for my secret girlfriend, I made this pretty card just for her.

I just love SU's Embrace Life set! The flower designs are very elegant and so much fun to watercolor. The colors were inspired by my secret girlfriend's favorite colors. I found this pretty designer paper from Making Memories in my paper stash, and thought it went perfectly with the design. I hope she likes it!

My secret girlfriend had a birthday before the swap was due, so I also made her a birthday card. I recently purchased the Cupcake clear set from Hero Arts, and have been having fun with it. The image was watercolored, and then I added stickles to the frosting to make it pop. I then cut it out with my circle Nestabilities dies using my new favorite tool, the Cuttlebug. What do you think?

It's official!

I'm an auntie! Baby Anna was born yesterday, and both mama and baby are doing well. She is the first baby in the family, and everyone is quite excited! I have to clear it with my sister before posting a photo of her, but trust me, she is adorable!
While waiting for her arrival, I had a lot of fun making baby cards. Want to see some? Good!!!

The first two cards were 2 of the many sample cards I gave my sister to choose from for her shower invitations. The onesie was her favorite, so that is what we went for, but I just love the little dress with the flirty vellum overlay. I'll have to save the design for future use...

The next two cards were congratulations cards that I sent after finding out I was going to be an auntie. Both feature stamps from Stamping Bella. I really like the Bella pregnancy stamps - mama looks so radiant and proud!

I'm back!

Sorry for the long wait between posts! My beloved grandmother passed away in March, and I didn't feel like stamping for a while. Since then, life has been very busy! This year will see not one, but two new babies in my family, so I've been busy making baby gifts and cards. Pictures to come...

Valentine's Day Special!

Happy New Year all! Stampin' Up! has announced a special just in time for your Valentine's Day stamping projects. Buy the Valentine's Day bundle, and save over 15% off the regular price! Click here for details.

Holiday Cards

Here are two Christmas cards for your viewing pleasure. The first is a single layer card using "A Tree For All Seasons", one of my all time favorite sets. The second uses "Lovely as a Tree" which is a wonderfully versatile set that I love to use year round.

Retired Accessories List

The retiring accessories list is here, so make sure you check it out to see if there is anything you have to have before it's gone. Retired wheels and accessories are available while supplies last, so place your orders as soon as possible to guarentee the item you want is in stock. These items will not be available again after January 1.

Pg Item # Product Description
12 109230 Simply Sent Happy Day
13 107415 Simply Sent Friendship Shapes
19 109722 Simply Scrappin' Creative License Hostess Level 1
23 109611 Simply Scrappin' Happy Me Hostess Level 3
165 100081 Stampin' Write Marker Going Gray
168 100700 Album Leather Post Black 8-1/2x11
168 105385 Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
168 104520 Album Linen Post Natural 8-1/2x11
168 104517 Album Linen Post Navy 8-1/2x11
168 105382 Album Linen Post Real Red 8-1/2x11
168 105392 Album Linen Ring Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
168 104510 Album Linen Ring Natural 8-1/2x11
168 104513 Album Linen Ring Navy 8-1/2x11
168 105388 Album Linen Ring Real Red 8-1/2x11
168 103145 Page Protectors Post 8-1/2x11
168 104523 Page Protectors Ring 8-1/2x11
168 104184 Post Extenders
169 107293 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Very Vanilla Medium
169 107285 Envelopes Open End Very Vanilla Large
169 107284 Envelopes Open End Whisper White Large
169 107296 Envelopes Shimmery White Medium
169 107287 Envelopes Square Vellum Large
169 107310 Envelopes Square Very Vanilla Mini
169 107294 Envelopes Vellum Medium
169 107290 Envelopes Very Vanilla Large
169 107291 Envelopes Whisper White Large
170 109149 Designer Series Paper Brocade Background
170 109156 Designer Series Paper Linen Prints
170 109148 Designer Series Paper Outlaw
171 108503 Designer Series Paper Petals & Paisleys
171 109158 Designer Series Paper Uptown
171 109157 Designer Series Paper Wintergreen
172 109161 Designer Series Paper Cerise
172 109162 Designer Series Paper Charbon
172 109155 Designer Series Paper Creepy Crawley
172 109150 Designer Series Paper Dashing
172 109147 Designer Series Paper Notations No. 2
173 109152 Designer Series Paper Darling Doodles
174 109626 Simply Scrappin' Primary Colors
176 109649 Simply Scrappin' Round Up
176 109663 Simply Scrappin' Winter Bright
177 109596 Simply Scrappin' Out & About
177 109635 Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden
178 109198 Accents & Elements Borders & Blossoms
178 109199 Accents & Elements Little Reminders 2
178 109197 Accents & Elements Tagged
179 105067 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment I
179 105068 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment II
179 108798 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Confetti White
179 107246 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Kraft
179 103598 Paper Vellum 12x12
179 107235 Tag Sheets Bold Brights
179 107239 Tag Sheets Confetti White & Kraft
179 107236 Tag Sheets Earth Elements
179 107240 Tag Sheets Kraft
179 107237 Tag Sheets Rich Regals
179 107238 Tag Sheets Soft Subtles
179 105652 Wrapping Paper Whisper White
183 106522 Punch Spring Bouquet Flower
184 105962 Perfect Layers Tool
184 103953 Stamp-a-ma-jig Imaging Sheets Refill
185 101052 Brayer Attachment Foam
185 106650 Greeting Glue
185 102620 Liquid Glue
185 100894 Watercolour Brush Flat
185 101551 Watercolour Brush Medium
185 101331 Watercolour Brush Small
186 105543 Pastel Refills Bold Brights
186 105544 Pastel Refills Earth Elements
186 105547 Pastel Refills Neutrals
186 105545 Pastel Refills Rich Regals
186 105546 Pastel Refills Soft Subtles
186 105580 Spectrum Pad Blue Frost
186 101492 Spectrum Pad Celebration
186 105579 Spectrum Pad Cotton Candy
186 101336 Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch
186 100000 Spectrum Pad Un-inked
186 103174 Stampin' Pastel Applicators
186 100852 Stampin' Pastel Erasers
186 100945 StazOn Ink Refill Timber Brown
186 103088 StazOn Pad Timber Brown
187 103352 Stampin' Glitter Romantic Red
187 103349 Stampin' Glitter Silver Shine
187 103151 Stampin' Emboss Powder Hologram Highlights
189 101016 Eyelet Tool Kit
189 105317 Eyelets Bold Brights II
189 105379 Eyelets Silver
189 105315 Eyelets Soft Subtles II
191 107282 Fancy Fibers Bella
191 107283 Fancy Fibers Elizabeth
191 105395 Wire Works Metallic
192 104432 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Clear Embossing
192 101460 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Whisper White
192 102391 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Clear Embossing
192 103017 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Whisper White
193 105747 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large
193 105748 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large Divided
193 105744 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Small
193 105749 Boxes Stamp & Supply Jumbo
193 105734 Boxes Stamp & Supply Large
193 105746 Boxes Stamp & Supply Medium
193 105745 Boxes Stamp & Supply Small
194 105677 Stampin' Kids Pad Bear Brown
194 105676 Stampin' Kids Pad Beetle Black
194 105675 Stampin' Kids Pad Boxcar Blue
194 105674 Stampin' Kids Pad Gumball Green
194 105673 Stampin' Kids Pad Poppin' Purple
194 105672 Stampin' Kids Pad Princess Pink
194 105671 Stampin' Kids Pad Robin Red
194 105670 Stampin' Kids Pad Yahoo Yellow

Stampin' Around wheels
24 109812 All about Birthdays, Jumbo
39 109690 All about Christmas, Jumbo
24 109812 All about Gratitude, Jumbo
73 108979 Spotted, Jumbo
26 105521 Spooky Skyline, Jumbo
92 104065 Fishy
28 100267 Happy Jacks
106 106062 Leaves Awash, Jumbo
31 109676 Autumn Dots
115 107465 Speckled, Jumbo
32 107563 Ho Ho Ho
116 107479 Rough around the Edges, Jumbo
37 101927 Snowman Fun
197 104312 Hot to Dot

Retiring Wheels from Previous Dormant List
100360 Acorns
107481 Butterflies & Blossoms
104070 Bloomin'
104279 Leaf Prints
107466 Bodacious, Jumbo
107480 True Hearts
105750 Bouquet, Jumbo
105033 Wings & Things

Retiring List is here!

Stampin' Up! has released the retirement list for the Fall-Winter 2007 catalog today. Here's the link for the Retirement List. These sets will only be available until the end of the month, and then they're gone forever. If any thing from your wishlist is retiring, make sure to contact me today to place your order.

In addition, Stampin' Up! has great ideas for Christmas with their Five Fantastic Gifts Under $25. If plan to order Christmas gifts, Stampin' Up! recommends that you place your order before 4pm MT on Friday, December 14. Any orders placed after December 12th will be shipped directly to you, and so will not be eligible for my free gift-wrapping service.