Stampin' Up! On-Line Extravaganza Starts Now!

Stampers are you ready for a great sale! The Stampin' Up! On-Line Extravaganza Sale starts today (Nov. 21 thru Nov. 30). Save 20 to 60% on select items and bundled products! Click here for complete details and sale items PLUS a TODAY ONLY 20% discount on the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. Some items are 24 hours only. So jump on over to my online store to see what is on sale. Shop from home and have your supplies shipped directly to you. Now is the time to get a jump start on your stampin projects or ask for those items on your Christmas wish list.

You can visit the Online Store to see all discounted products or view the list by clicking here to view the PDF link.

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

Online Extravaganza, our annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season. From Monday, November 21, 2011, and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011. While this promotion is perfect for online orders during an especially busy time of year, sale prices will be available on all order types.

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT])-so make sure to check those out and don't miss the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza deals. This sale was a huge hit last year, click here and start saving today.

Awesome October Promo's

Wow, promos galore where do I start. It's all so wonderful!

If you have been thinking of becoming a demonstrator now is the time to do it! Stampin' Up! is offering a great incentive.

October 1st -31st

Promotion Details: The Big Shot is a huge deal! And during October, get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit and become a member of my stampin up family! It's the perfect opportunity for a hobby stamper who loves our products and to experience all the great Stampin' Up! discounts and benefits through March 31, 2012. There's NO obligation to purchase or sell anything further. Call me or email me today so that we can chat about joining my team. If you don't have any questions and are ready to join the fun click here to get started. password LUVS2STAMP

Get a FREE stamp Set: October 1st-31st

Buy 2 simply sent kits and get a free coordinating stamp set. Now is the time to stock up on those ready to go cards. Whether you're a brand new stamper or an experienced paper crafter our Simply Sent kits help you make quick and unique cards in a snap. These kits will be great to have around during the busy holidays while working away on those Christmas cards you can easily whip up a thank you, birthday or just thinking of you in a jiff. You can find our Simply sent kits and their coordinating sets in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog on pg 192-193

Introducing Sweet Pressed COOKIE STAMPS. With the holidays on the way these great cookie stamps couldn't have arrived at a better time. Think of all the fun you will have making memories with your children or grandkids during the holidays. Or just stamping away while making cookies.

With these easy to use cookie stamps, you can create beautiful, hand stamped cookies in a flash. Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough and stamp away! The stamp images are completely food safe and child-friendly. Wait there's more if you don't have a favorite short bread cookie recipe your kit will come with 2 recipes and great tips for use. Stampin' Up! has thought of everything!

happy halloween CASE

I hope that you all had a fabulous holiday weekend. I know that we sure did, we were very busy all weekend long with family & friends. Here is a fun and quick card that cased from the Stampin' Success magazine that Stampin' Up demos get monthly. This is just one of the fabulous perks that you get to enjoy as a demonstrator. Contact me at lorrainetoll@att.net to find out how you too can join my team. Halloween is absolutely one of my favorite holidays. I've always loved it and I think I love so much more since having my son. I love watching him get excited about pumpkins and how he looks forward to our traditions that we've created with him these last 3 Halloweens. It is a quick and simple card that can be transformed into a adorable birthday card for a boy or girl and or even for Christmas especially if you are looking for that quick and simple card. Wouldn't this card be just adorable using the Jolly Bingo Bits?! I think I will need to do a Christmas version next. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS

Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits

Ink: White Stazon, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: 1 3/8' Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch {i used this to make my fish tails for my sentiment}, Scallop Circle Punch, Mini Brads, Black Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon

Tip: Cut your Stripped Grosgrain ribbon in half this will give it that frayed look.

holiday mini catalog is LIVE

Yay, it's here and IT'S FINALLY TIME to start shopping for fabulous new products in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. Get a jump start on all your favorite holidays coming up, whether it be Halloween or Christmas and anything else in between. Click on the links below to open the mini catalog or to start shopping today.

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/2011holidaymini/20110901_Holidaymini_en-US.pdf

www.lorrainetoll.stampinup.net

If you do not have a holiday mini catalog and would like one email me at lorrainetoll@att.net and I will mail you one right away. If you currently have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please contact them directly for you copy.

Here are a few of my faves and must haves:

Simply Scored Scoring Tool pg. 7

Spice Cake Product Suite pg. 17
OK so I say product suite because I love, love, love it all. From the gorgeous Spice Cake DSP to the fabulous Spice Cake Designer Buttons that coordinate and if that weren't enough already Stampin Up WOW'd me with the beautiful Spice Cake Fabric. I Love it and it's my favorite.

Snow Burst Embossing Folder pg. 33

Silver Glimmer Paper pg. 41
I have to say I love glimmer paper, I love the bling but I must say that the product photograph does not do this glimmer paper a bit of justice. I thought to myself when I first saw it in the mini that it looks kind of grey but let me be the first to tell you the first time I saw it I was kicking myself it's gorgeous it's like dazzling diamonds x12 or as my down line Jenn says "it looks like a disco ball, its so pretty".

I could really go on and on but I will stop here. Drop me a line and let me know what some of your favorite are I would love to hear from you. I have to run now, I have to go play with all my new goodies. Thanks for stopping by!


UPDATE: Stamp Camp is filling up quick we are almost SOLD OUT. The AM session is sold out and we have very limited seating for the PM session so if you would like to attend be sure to mail in your registration form before it's too late. Email me at lorrainetoll@att.net for your registration form and I will get it to you quickly.

Stamp Camp: FALL-STAMP-A-RAMA

Okay, the projects have been selected and the prep is in the works. Now you need to get that registration form in quick! Camp is always a hugely popular event and the morning session does fill up quick. Not to mention the first few registrants will earn a few extra tickets for the Grand Prize raffle so..........Mail that registration form in today! If you are on my email list then you should have received your registration form via email. If you need me to forward it again or if you are not on my email list and would like to be then shoot me an email at lorrainetoll@att.net
Okay, now for those of you that don't already know what I am talking about here is the event NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Fall Stamp-A-Rama Stamp Camp
Saturday, September 24th 9:30 AM or 2:30 PM
Tracy, CA

(email me for exact location info. Must be registered to attend)

Cost $25 if postmarked before September 10th
Cost $28 if postmarked after September 10th

You will receive $10 off of your order placed at Stamp-a-rama.

All you need to bring is your Stamp Kit: SNAIL (Adhesive), SNIPS (scissors) and a bone folder.

Come and join the fun at our Fall Stamp-a-rama! You will make a total of 10 projects!!! In addition to your 10 projects, you will take home a special gift and have a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE shopping spree. Each paid registration will receive one entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing if registration is postmarked before September 10th. To earn extra entries for the GRAND PRIZE, invite friends to sign up under your name and receive two entries per friend PLUS for EVERY $10 ordered at camp, you will receive an additional entry. Don’t hesitate, camp sells out every year!

Bring your camera because there will be tons of ideas on our display boards.


email me for your copy of the registration form: lorrainetoll@att.net
Hope you can make it!

August Promotion: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

Stampin' Up is offering a great promotion during the month of August, get a FREE package of Stampin’ Up!’s® exclusive Designer Series Paper— a $10.95 value—when you buy three! Choose from a wide variety of designs and colors available in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog and 2011 Summer Mini Catalog. Find a Designer Series Paper for every crafting occasion, every crafting project, and every creative mood. This is a great time to stock up on dome of your favorite Designer Series Paper. Click here for for more info on this promotion.

I will definitely be stocking up on some of my favorite DSP. Which DSP is your favorite?

Playful Birthday

I know that I've been MIA for awhile now, I've been pretty busy with a vacation, classes, and the launch of the new catalog not to mention just everyday life and a variety of other commitments. So I definitely have been neglecting my blog. Thank you for your patience. I made this card for a friend of mine last month using our wonderful bright and cheery Simply Scrappin' Kit playful polka dots. This kit can be found in the summer mini catalog on pg.15. Doesn't the triple layer blossom bouquet punch make for a great bow look on top of the presents. I first saw this clever use of this punch on a Becky Roberts card and thought why didn't I think of that. I have a very busy day ahead so I better run have a great day and a wonderful weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Paper: Rose Red, Whisper White and Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit

Stamp Set: On your Birthday

Inks: Old Olive, Rose Red & Pumpkin Pie markers

Accessories: Triple Layer Blossom Bouquet Punch, Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon (retired), 1 1/4' Square Punch, 1 3/8' Square punch, Rhinestone Jewels

SAVE THE DATE: Stamp Camp

Save the Date
Fall Stamp-A-Rama is coming!
Saturday, September 24th
two sessions to choose from
9:30am or 2:30pm

Tracy, CA

Planning is in the works. You wont want to miss our annual Fall Stamp Camp.
Save the date and stay tuned for more details.
Looking forward to stampin' with you!

THANKS so much

A little bit of old and a sneak peek of NEW! I needed some thank you cards to accompany some orders that I had. I wanted quick cute and simple. I got the idea from a really cute bag I saw online somewhere, that used our fancy favor die and just took that idea and made it into a card. Of course I added some of my own touches here and there. The stamp set I used was the a la carte "Thanks so Much" this stamp is retiring as of July 1st. Sneak Peek alert: Just Add Cake DSP available July 1st. I love this DSP it's so fun and I love the color combination. Well I've got to run I have a long to do list today so I should probably get crackin'. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Supplies:

Paper: So Saffron, Poppy Parade, Whisper White & Just Add Cake DSP {available July 1st}

Ink: Poppy Parade

Stamp Set: Thanks so much{retiring}

Accessories: Large Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Lattice Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels

Thank you, Tracie!

One of my friends hosted a party this past Friday! I had a a lot of fun and meet some new people. That's part of why I love being a SU! Demonstrator, it's gives me some girl time and I get to share what I love to do. This was the hostess gift that I made for Tracie. I knew that she likes bright colors. So I thought I would alter this notebook around that idea. I used the Simply Scrappin' Kit from the summer mini called Playful Polka Dots. Don't you just love this bright cheerful color combination? I do. Thank you again Tracie for opening up your home to me and having a fun girls night of stamping and chatting!

Supplies:

Paper: Simply Scrappin' Playful Polka Dots DSP, Rose Red Textured CS, Old Olive CS, Daffodil Delight CS and Whisper White CS

Stamp Sets: Broadsheet Alphabet

Ink: Rose Red

Accessories: Quick Accents from Simply Scrappin' Kit Playful Polka Dots {summer mini}, Ribbon border punch, Wide Oval Punch, Daffodil Delight Stripped Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Stripped Ribbon {retiring}, Floral Fusion sizzlet and Rhinestone Jewels

SAVE the DATE

It's garage sale time! You are invited to a Multi-demonstrator garage sale! So if you live in the area 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 much more! Prices may vary between demonstrators and all retired purchases are cash/check only. Of course we will be taking NEW PRODUCT orders too so remember to bring your credit cards for those purchases.

But that's not all!! Stop by our demo table to see a exciting new product demo!

Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 6:30p.m ~ 8:30p.m

Tracy, CA


Email me for location details and any questions that you may have @ lorrainetoll@att.net

*This is an Adult only event, it will be guaranteed to be lots of Fun, Hope to see you there!

wish BIG

Happy Wednesday! Boy did our weather go from one extreme to the other here in California. It's been cold and windy with rain here and there that I thought we would never see summer. We missed spring all together and jumped right in to 90+ degree weather. What happened to our transition weather mother nature? I'm not going to complain though my son is loving it and loving that he gets to play outside in the water! So I know that I've been MIA for a couple weeks now I've just been so busy with workshops, my sisters graduation and everyday life. This card was from my birthday stamp a stack that I had just a few weeks ago. I actually cased my own cards just using different DSP and colors. If you would like to see my original you can view that here. The girls loved it, I love the bright colors in this Celebrations DSP {if you want this DSP you better get it while it's still available it's on our retired list}. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more cards from my stamp a stack class! Have a great day and be sure to go out and enjoy this weather!

Supplies:

Paper: Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White, So Saffron, Celebrations DSP{retiring July 1st}, In color & Brights Patterns Pack

Stamp Set: Word Play

Inks: Real Red & Pacific Point Markers, Daffodil Delight ink pad

Accessories: Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, 2 Step Bird Punch, Dazzling Diamond Glitter

Note: I sponged the edge of the candle flame using Daffodil Delight ink to give it a darker look.

It's time to say Goodbye!

We are coming to the end of our 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and so it is time to say goodbye to some of our favorites. In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30 and or while supplies last, so click the links below see if your favorites are saying goodbye and to get your favorites before they’re gone!

Stamp Sets:
http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/LastChanceStamps_0611_US.pdf

Home Décor:
http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/Def_Decorative_US.pdf

Accessories:
http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/Availability_en-US.pdf

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'!

thinking of you

Boy has this weather been so weird lately, it's definitely keeping us on our toes here in California from Hot to cold to windy I just wish Mother Nature would make up it's mind and let us get on with some nice weather.

This is another card that I made for our summer mini preview that I had with my demo sistas. I really love this stamp set "On the Grow" it's great for water coloring and so simple. I'm really liking this color combination, I'm not always good with stepping out of my usual go to colors so I've been really trying to challenge myself. So i have really been relying on my trustee color coach to help me with that. Great go to tool! Thanks for stopping by but I must run it's time for family time with my 2 boys! Have a great holiday weekend and be sure to stay safe!

Supplies:

Paper: Textured Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White

Stamp Set: On the Grow {summer mini}

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Baja Breeze Markers
Accessories: Lattice Embossing Folder, Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Springtime BUTTERFLY

Happy Saturday! I hope all of you have great plans for the weekend and are going to enjoy this great weather while we have it that is if you are in California. I have my Stamp A Stack Class today and I'm looking forward to seeing all my ladies! We have so much fun together. So I will have to be brief with my post.

I love, love, love this card so much that I had to go out and CASE it. The first time I saw this card was out our mini preview that a handful of us Demonstrators got together for. My up up line Karen Flores made this card to be honest I'm not sure if she came up with this or if she saw it somewhere my guess is it's hers! Look closely the large blue butterfly is our Springtime Vintage Fabric yep that's right our fabric. I applied our adhesive to the back side of it and just ironed it right on to my card stock. Talk about all the different ways that you can use our fabric so if you loved this DSP as much as I did and was sad to see it go I hope that you will give this try it so simple and gives your card that much more texture. Thanks Karen for the great idea. Stay tuned for another card using our fabric. I have to run now as I need to get ready for my class. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Supplies:

Paper: Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Curly Cute

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Springtime Vintage Fabric {carryover}, Fabric Adhesive Roll {carryover}, Butterfly Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, Rich Regals Buttons and Pearl Jewels

Perfect Adventures

Don't you just love this scooter. I have to say that this stamp set was at the top of my must haves when I first saw the mini! That adorable scooter sold me right from the start not to mention its a great water coloring set. I think this stamp set will definitely kick me into gear to practice my water coloring technique. Love, love, love this set. This card layout was inspired by a Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge which are wonderful they are great for new layouts especially if you want to change things up a bit or if as I call it have no creative mojo for the moment! As much as I hate to admit it I do get those moments every now and then, Don't you? Thanks for stopping by and drop me a line I would love to hear from you!

Supplies:

Paper: Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise, Water Color Paper, Pawsitively Prints DSP

Stamp Sets: On the Grow {Summer Mini}

Ink: Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Poppy Parade and Basic Gray

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Bunch and Jewel Rhinestones

Thank You, Margarita!

So isn't this such a cute tote, I thought so too! One of my wonderful clients gave it to me for Mother's Day, Margarita P. thank you so much. This little cutie was filled with candy and a cute little travel size lotion. It was very sweet of you to think of me for Mother's Day! sorry to keep this so short but I'm off to a little party at my cousins house. Enjoy your Saturday and thank you for stopping by!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you mom's out there, I hope that you have a wonderful day being pampered and spending time with your families. Here is the Mothers Day card that I made, I had seen this card sometime ago in a Stampin' Success magazine that Stampin Up! demonstrators get monthly I really liked the different use of the embossing folder with the added touch of the textured card stock. I sponged the reverse side of the embossing image which allowed the image to pop. You can see another view by scrolling down. Gotta run I'm off to go enjoy my Mothers day. Enjoy your day and have a great rest of your weekend!

Supplies:

Paper: Sahara Sand Textured CS, Perfect Plum, Pear Pizazz, First Edition DSP {carry over from occasions mini item#121878}

Ink: Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: All Holidays

Accessories: Fun FLowers Die {item#121812}, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Antique Brads

WELCOME Baby Frankie

Good Morning, I'm super excited to announce that my good friend Jen W. had her precious little baby girl Frankie yesterday. She is absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to meet her! Momma and Baby are both doing well and are healthy. =D

Which brings me to my post, I altered these onesie's for Baby Frankie. I'm really happy with the way they came out considering this was my first sew project. I have to say though my mom helped me out a lot. Thanks MOM! I made 3 different ones using our Springtime Fabric I just love this fabric design and was sad to see the coordinating DSP go but at least we still have the fabric to play with, right. I also used our Fabric adhesive to keep my image in place and then sewed them to the onesie, I don't know that I had to do that, being that they were ironed on but I was a bit nervous that they would fall apart so that's the reason I decided to sew them too! Drop me a line and let me know what you think. Scroll down to see each onesie individually. Supplies: Butterfly Die and retired button from the latest SAB aka sale-a-bration catalog

Supplies: Hearts & Brackets Die and the Regals Buttons

Supplies: Fun Flowers Die & Regals Buttons

This one turned out a little different than I had invisioned but I think it turned out pretty cute nevertheless!

Guest Stamper: Jen W

Today's guest stamper is my down line and good friend Jen. She hand delivered me this card, it's a thank you from her baby shower. Her inspiration/case came from Mary Fish. Jen and I both love her work and find that we tend to pull great ideas from everything that she does or just plain case what she does. You can find Mary Fish's inspirational thank you card here. She made some minor changes either way this card is bright and cheery and turned out great. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day it looks like the weather will be nice today!

Love Life *** Live Life

Happy Saturday! I have to make my post quick today I have a fun filled day of Easter activities for my son Caleb toady. We are going to be making some Easter goodies as well as coloring Easter eggs {wish me luck} and we are taking Caleb out on a date to the movies to see HOP! I think I might be more excited about this than him! LOL =D I'd seen a lot of these altered cards around using the Simply Sent Medallion Kit and thought what a great idea to change it up a bit and make it a little more personal. So I gave it a try and this is what I came up with, I ended up using this card for my March swap. Hope you liked it ladies. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your Easter weekend.

Supplies:

Paper: Baja Breeze Card Stock, Simply Sent Medallion Medley Kit

Ink: Soft Suede & Baja Breeze

Stamp Set: Clearly For You {occasions mini}, You're a Gem {occasions mini}, Tiny Tags

Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Vintage Trinkets and Jewelry Tag Medium Punch

Choo Choo Thanks!

Here are the thank you cards that I made for my son's birthday. He loves Thomas and Friends trains and that is where I got the color inspiration for his thank yous. Thomas which is his favorite character is red, yellow and blue! I'm a bit embarrassed to say but these cards went out late, but I guess better late than never, right? I'm not sure why my picture came out so dark but this card looks a lot brighter in person. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your Wednesday!

Supplies:

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: A word For You, Choo Choo & Right on Track Standard Wheel

Ink: Pacific Point, Early Espresso and Basic Gray

Accessories: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Iridescent Embossing Powder and 1/8" Red Taffeta Ribbon

Bev my Upline

Bev my up line made this for our imprints meeting swap. I loved this hanging top note it's so pretty. She also used my favorite die that I'm obsessed with the Fun Flowers Die if you don't have this die just let me say it's definitely a gotta have! The DSP she used is a sneak peek from the upcoming IB&C that will be released in July. It's very pretty I was kicking myself that I didn't get it, so guess what now it's on it's way to me. Yay! This paper can be earned FREE when hosting a $350+ workshop or if you spend $20 {before t&s} for this month only. I love the look of the silver glass glitter and as I type this I'm asking myself and why don't I have glass glitter? I want it now and gotta have it thanks Bev! I've gotta run thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

If you would like more details on hosting a workshop to earn the Paisley Petals DSP or Four Frames stamp set please email me at lorrainetoll@att.net.

Jen's Swap with a Sneak Peek

Here is another swap from our Imprints meeting, however this card was made by my good friend and down line Jen W. Great card Jen nice and bright! Jen used a DSP that is in the upcoming Summer Mini " Beyond the Garden" ! This DSP is nice and bright show casing wild wasabi, tangerine tango, melon mambo, daffodil delight and pacific point a great color combination to take us right into the Summer, BOLD and bright love the cheerfulness! I hope that you have a great Saturday the weather looks beautiful that is if you are in California! My son is still under the weather so I guess we will be staying inside today so it's a great excuse to stamp my Saturday away. =D

Supplies:

Paper: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point and Beyond the Garden DSP

Ink: Pacific Point

Stamp Set: A Word for You

Accessories: Top Note Die, Blossom Party Die and Shimmer Spritzer { you cant tell to great in the picture but the flower is shimmering}

IMPRINTS Swap Winners

Happy Friday, Whoo Hoo! At our imprints meeting we always have a card contest. This time we had a few of the girls make 3-D projects which also made it fun and changed it up a bit. We had a tie this time and these were the 2 winners. They are both really cute and fun and so completely different. Definately great samples to have at workshops and classes. Thank you again Bev for another fun filled Imprints meeting. Keeping it short today I have a little one that is sick and is wanting to play trains. Patients on a 3 year old only lasts so long. Thank you for stopping by!

Stamped by: Kelli Peterson Stamped by: Nicole Gunderson

I hope that I spelt your last name right if not let me know and I wil change it. =D

Springtime Swap

Happy Wednesday we are almost half way through with our week! Today's post is a card that I made for my Imprints swap and my 6Th swap group. This last Saturday I had a Imprints meeting that my up line Bev puts together she gets all of us demo's together and gives us highlights, new techniques and we all do a swap and share something new, this round there were 23 of us! WOW, that is a lot of SU! girls in one room and all you here is "oh that's so cute" and a ton of laughter, especially at my table it seemed like we were sorta of the loud ones. What can I say we were just having so much fun and laughing is good for the soul rite? Some of us were also surprised by a award that Bev handed out it was the DIVA award and I was shocked and excited to hear I was one of those lucky girls, I felt like I won the lottery... whoo hoo!!! Thanks Bev!!! If you want to join my Stampin' UP team and join a awesome group of fun and talented ladies then send me a email and let's chat lorrainetoll@att.net. I hope to hear from you =D. OK, back to my post this is a 4x4 card. The theme was blooming so I thought why not use my springtime DSP, I love it, the colors and the prints those are some of my favorite colors all wrapped up for me in this awesome designer paper. If this is one of your favorites be sure to pick it up before month's end and the occasions mini catalog retires. Drop me a line and let me know what you think I always love to hear from you! Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Supplies:

Paper: Springtime Vintage DSP, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Very Vanilla and Night of Navy

Ink: Night of Navy

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Accessories: Fun Flowers Die, Scallop Circle #2, 3" Circle Die, Table Setting Die {flower leaves}Finial Press Embossing Folder, Springtime Big Designer Button, Linen Thread and Shimmer Paint Spritzer { I made this spritzer mixing rubbing alcohol and Frost shimmer paint}

hello baby

Yes I know more baby shower but I promise I'm wrapping it up. =D This is the card that accompanied my gift to Jen. I cased this card from Carrie Gaskin from Artistic Avenger, I did however make some minor changes, here is her card. Carrie if you stop by thank you for the great card idea and layout. Gotta run but before I leave thank you for stopping by and enjoy your day.

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Ice Cream Parlor DSP

Stamp Set: Slice of Life and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Peach Parfait & Melon Mambo

Accessories: Clearlits Scallop Rectangle, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Lattice Embossing Folder, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels, 3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Bright Designer Buttons and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Continued Shower Prizes

Happy Hump Day! Be sure to scroll down this is the second post of the day more prizes are continued further down. This was a quick and simple gift to make. I love making these altered note pads. I used the Sweet Stitches DSP and the Island Floral Die.

Here is a closer view of the flower. I didn't take a pic of the back side but I did add a magnet strip to the back side of it.

Shower Prizes

Here is a altered compostion book using Ice Cream Parlor DSP that I did for one of the shower gifts. I also added a flower bookmark. Im sure all of you have been seeing these flower book marks all over cyber space. I had been wanting to make one so I thought this would be the perfect time to do so.

This is a hanging magnet board. I originally saw this idea at a imprints meeting that I had at my uplines house. Mercedes Weber had brought a hanging chalkboard which was abolutely adorable. Thank you for the inspiration Mercedes. I decided to make some magnets to go with my board so I cut off the tabs to our fabric brads { these can be found in the occasions mini} and just added some of our maget material to the back and voila. Note: the DSp used for this project is the Sweet Stitiches from the Occassions Mini

Here is a closer picture of those magnets. Let me know what you think. Thank you for stopping by.