These items have been overlooked because they aren’t featured in any of our catalogs but they are getting some attention now that the Color Me Happy Project Kit (150046) is an option for your FREE Sale a Bration item. These cards are so pretty colored with the Blends.

Here’s an alternative project I made using the Color Me Happy (W 144062, C 144069) stamp set.

This shows all the cards made with the kit.

Here is a picture of the full stamp set.

Stampin' Up! released three new Sale a Bration items last week.  The new Designer Series Paper (DSP) Springtime Foils might be my favorite of all time.  The photos I took do not do it justice! 

The sheets are embossed with silver, gold and copper.  I used my Stampin' Blends to color the flowers and leaves and then "fussy" cut them out. 

There are two other great options in the new release.  Click here to see all the Sale a Bration options.  Remember you can choose a free gift with every $50 purchased now through the end of March.  If you order online please use Hostess Code: URHFAXE3.

I love this suite from the Occasions Catalog.  The watercolor look gives the images a beautiful look and makes them great for coloring with the new Blends.  

This card was one of our Make and Takes from OnStage which I attended in November in Salt Lake City.  We simply added color to a few of the flowers on the Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (DSP).  The black and white of the images on this DSP makes it one of my favorites. 

Another great perk to this suite is the Thinlets dies that cut out images like this rose bouquet.  No fussy cutting necessary!  

This set has it all--great images and great sayings.  Petal Palette is featured on page 23 of the Occasions Catalog.  The Bundle in clear mount is #145974 and the DSP pack is #145589.  Click here to shop online.  Remember to use Hostess Code WW66R7RW

I love the new Eastern Medallion Suite that Stampin' Up! has released!  It will be featured in the upcoming catalog and idea book coming out June 1 but you can order it now!  There are two bundles available and each includes a FREE gift.  

This sample features three new In Colors (Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide and Fresh Fig).  I love all three! It also features the beautiful gold vinyl stickers. 

These two were inspired by a design my friend The Stamp Doc posted recently! 

This one is a sneak peak of a card we'll make in my class on May 26th.  There is still time to sign up!

You can check out the great bundles here.  If you order online be sure to use Hostess Code: ​TTX6MNG7.  Thanks! 

Stampin' Up! has released this Eastern Palace suite early.  It will be included in the new catalog but during the month of May you can you not only buy it early but also get FREE gifts with your purchase.  

Below is a description of the two bundles being offered.  With the basic you get one free gift and with the larger you get two free gifts!  I love the new In Colors offered as well.  

Contact me to order!  If you choose to order online please use Hostess Code: TTX6MNG7

Did you know that in addition to the classes I offer at my home each month I also offer custom/private classes?  If you have a group that would be interested in doing a class lets talk!  Options can include cards, home decor (like wreaths or framed pieces) or scrapbooking.  The possibilities are endless. 

The cards shown below are samples I have worked up for a private class I'll be doing with friends on April 1st.  Each attendee will make a set of 10 notecards (five birthday and five thank you) as well as two additional cards that will allow them to try some popular techniques.  

Interested in talking?  Contact me!

On Sunday I had a chance to get together with my Stampin' Up! upline and other members of her team.  We participated in a Shoebox Swap.  Everyone brings a project and enough materials for each person to make it in a "shoebox" and we spend time together being creative.  Below are some of those projects!

The background for the baby card below was created using shaving cream and reinkers!  This was a new technique for me but I'm hooked.  I even went out and bought shaving cream so you can bet this will be a project at an upcoming class!  

This technique has been around forever but I had never tried it!

Start with reinkers--I picked these four.

Place drops closely together on baby wipes. I used my embossing tray as a holder.

Then press the stamp hard onto the wipe and stamp onto your paper! It's that easy.

Below are some other cards I made with a different combo of colors.

I've been with Stampin' Up! for nearly 12 years now and am so excited to share that I recently promoted to Silver Elite.  The thank you goes to each of you who have supported my business.

So what does this promotion mean?  It's based on personal sales and recruiting and the real accomplishment for me is that I have begun to grow a team.  It's been a lot of fun to recruit others to SU! and help them learn the ins and outs.  Many of my downline are currently interested in simply supporting their own crafting habit but others are teaching classes and recruiting others. 

If you are interested in learning more about Stampin' Up! let me know.  I'd love to answer any questions you might have.  
Did you know that if you join Stampin’ Up! you choose $125 worth of product for just $99 with no shipping? Once you join you enjoy an ongoing discount/commission of at least 20%.  If you want to stay active you need to sell/buy $300 worth of product each quarter but there is no penalty if you choose not to meet the minimum. You will simply be dropped as a demonstrator.

I welcome but hobbyists and those wanting to build a business!  

When I first saw the Delicate Details (143314) and Avant Garden (143272) I was not in love with them.  However, after seeing great ideas on Pinterest I changed my mind.  Pairing it with the So Very Much (143343) made for a quick and easy Thank You note. 

You can get any of these three sets FREE with a $50 order but only through the end of March.