MISS JUNE SWAP~ FRIENDLY WORDS

Hello friends! Sorry for being MIA for the last couple of weeks. I've been really busy lately and also we were having computer trouble. UGH! So I hope we are over it now. Today's post is one of my MISS June swaps that I participated in. The set that we were to use was the Friendly Words jumbo wheel, which I was really excited about because I recently purchased it so I was able to break it in. Yippie!!!! I will be getting my swaps in the mail hopefully by tomorrow so I soon as I do I will share them with you. This card is standard size and a joy fold.

So the recipe for this card is as follows:

Paper: Basic Gray, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White and Tea Party DSP

Stamp Set: Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel

Ink: White Craft and Almost Amethyst

Accessories: Butterfly Die Cut, Clear Rhinestones and White Embossing Powder

I don't think that is shows very well in the picture but the words are embossed onto the Basic Gray CS. I hope that all the participants in this swap enjoy this card. I know that I was pretty happy with the way it came out. Thank you for stopping by and stay tuned for more Miss June Swaps.

"GOOD FRIEND" HOSTESS GIFT

Hello fellow Stampers! It's been a busy weekend for me but I'm back. Today's post is a little something that I made for a Hostess (Aja) that booked a party with me. Unfortunately with trying to remember everything to bring to demonstrate I left her gift behind. Sorry Aja, but it will soon be in your hands. Thank you again for booking a party, all of you ladies were alot of fun.

Here's is the recipe for this little notebook:

Paper: Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point
Ink: Pacific Point, Summer Sun and Close to Cocoa
Stamp Set: Good Friend
Accessories: Top Note Die, Simple Serif Alphabet and Pacific Point stripped grosgrain ribbon and the notebook was purchased from Micheal's in the dollar section.

Book a party with me and find out what gift you may receive!

COUNTRY LIVING SUMMER COOKOUT KIT

Make your summertime gatherings special with the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit

Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every occasion to gather becomes a reason to celebrate!

For just $24.95, you'll have what you need to throw a smashing summer barbecue, including

*Dig In stamp set
*Die-cut table tents (two each of four colors)
*Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create eight shish kabob invitations
*Die-cut coasters (three each of four colors)
*Die-cut tags (four each of four colors)
*12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of two colors)
*Printed recipe cards (four)
*Linen thread (five yards)
*Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
*Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot

This offer is only available June 15 - August 31 (or while supplies last), so be sure to contact me June 15th to order this exciting, limited-time kit!

Plus, in a special offer from Country Living, subscribe to a full year of Country Living magazine--12 issues--for just $10! Click here to learn more.

SNEAK PEEK DIE!

OK Crafters if you are anything like me I love the BIG SHOT. So when I saw one our new dies that is coming out on July 1st I had to share it with you. I am super excited about all the wonderful new dies we are going to see in this upcoming catalog. This particular one I am thrilled about but then again I love making bags and anything that can be used as a favor. I just see the endless possibilities with this one. I hope that you guys are just as excited as I am. So if you don't own the BIG SHOT yet I'm sure after seeing everything new that is coming out then you soon will.

MULTI DEMONSTRATOR GARAGE SALE!

It's garage sale time! You are invited to a Multi-demonstrator garage sale! Please stop by to see us. We are cleaning out our Stampin' Up closets and you get the benefits. Stop by to shop through tons of retired stamp sets, paper, ink, accessories, tools and more! Prices may vary between demonstrators and all retired purchases are cash/check only. Of course you can always place new orders so remember to bring your credit cards too. But that's not all!!

All attendees will be able to stop by one of our demo tables for a quick "make and take" as well as an exciting new technique demo.

Friday July 10th from 7pm-9pm. For location information and to reserve your spot please email me. Hope to see you all there!

Thanks,
Lorraine
gremgirl@sbcglobal.net

"B" IS FOR BIRTHDAY

Good Day my creative friends. I hope that you enjoyed your weekend. Here in California we had beautiful weather, so my weekend was spent with my two boys enjoying it. However Saturday had to be a little productive on the home front so my closet got a face lift, it had to be done. i guess you can say spring cleaning came a bit late.

OK so I made this card for one of my cousins, this card went to my cousin Manuel. I was trying to make it more on the masculine side and so I hesitated on the big bow in front but decided what the heck he will love it anyway. This card was very simple and quick to make. I found a layout from one of the challenges I came across. I wish that I can remember where but it helped to change it up. The recipe for this card is as follows.

Stamp Set: Party Hearty

Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze and Hand Drawn Bundle (level 3 hostess)

Ink: Baja Breeze

Accessories: Scallop Edge punch,White Satin Ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds

So there it is another quick and simple birthday card. Thanks for stopping by.

SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP

This is a 6x6 scrapbook page that was a make a take at my last booking. They absolutely loved this scrapbook page plus it didn't hurt that they got to use glitter, they all love glitter. The group of ladies that were there all love to scrapbook and did not know to much about Stampin' Up and what they have to offer and were also not sure if they were into stampin'. Most thought that stampin' was just about making cards, after doing this make and take their idea of rubber stampin' has now been changed forever and know that stamps can be combined with scrapbooking.

I wish that I can say that this scrapbook page is my original, however I can't it's a Julie Ramos original. She is one of my fellow imprint down line. I cased (copy & share) a scrapbook page that she created and just changed it a bit to work with a stamp set I had. So thank you for the great scrapbook page Julie. You can view her scrapbook page here: http://stampyourdream.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-03-25T10%3A47%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

So here is the recipe for this scrapbook page:

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla and Tea Party DSP

Ink: Almost Amethyst, Going Gray and Pink Pirouette

Stamp Set: Simple Friendship and Define Your Life

Accessories: Butterfly Die, Photo Corner punch, Wide Oval punch, Clear Rhinestone, pop up glue dots and glitter

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

IT PAYS (MORE) TO HAVE FUN!

I wanted to let you know of a June Hostess promotion that is currently going on. So if you have been thinking about Hosting a party and maybe haven't decided just yet or you want to and you just haven't figured out when, then now is the time to book one. This is the first time since I have been with SU! that they have offered this type of promotion.

From June 1-30, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits, get even more hostess awards when you host a qualifying workshop:

Hold a $250-$399.99 workshop and receive an additional $20 in hostess free dollars!
Hold a $400 or more workshop and receive an additional $40 in hostess free dollars!*

Earn more rewards while having fun with friends and family this summer! Contact me today and let's take advantage of this great promotion and book your party today!

*Awards are not accumulative; hostesses receive $20 in free merchandise for a single $250-$399.99 workshop, and $40 in free merchandise for a single $400+ workshop.

JUNE CLASSES

It's time to pull out those calendars and Save the Dates. Start signing up for our June classes. These are classes you won't want to miss. So mark them on your Calendar because you will want to be there.

Tart and Tangy Summer Fun Class

This class you will not want to miss. If you don't have a reason to throw a really cute summer party well, now you do, and if you are the one throwing that summer BBQ and want some creative ideas then this is the class for you. Trust me once you see these cute projects it will give you a reason to throw a party. Email me or phone me to reserve your spot today.

When: Thursday June 11 @ 6:00pm
Reservation Fee: $4
Minimum Order: $20 (day of class)
Where: My House

Bring your Stampin' kit: Snips (scissors), Snail and Bone Folder
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2nd Punch Book Class

If you attended the first punch book class and you want to continue the class or even if you missed the first class and want to start your punch book now, we have 10 new cute punch creations to add to your book.
Call or email me to reserve your spot.

When: Sunday June 28 @ 2:00pm
Reservation Fee: $5
Minimum Order: $20(day of class)
Where: My House

Bring you Stampin' kit: Snips(scissors), Snail and Bone Folder

I hope to see you there!

LAST CHANCE LIST

The last chance list has arrived! A NEW Stampin Up! catalog is just around the corner, which means it's time to say farewell to dozens of stamp sets and accessories in the Summer~Spring 2009 Idea & Book Catalog. Don't miss this opportunity to get the last chance products! They are only available until June 30,2009 or sold out which ever comes first. Check the list to see if any of your favorites are there. Click here to see which stamp sets are saying farewell. We also have a new Decor Elements Last Chance List. Click here to view that as well. So don't hesitate, these items will go quickly and some are already gone for good. So don't let your favorite get away and call me with your order today!

NOTE: I am having trouble posting the link for the last chance accessories as soon as I get it resolved I will post that Information.

You can find it on the Stampin up website that can be found here:

http://www.lorrainetoll.stampinup.net/