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I made this card for the Paper Players Challenge,

then, I used it for my DOWNLINE challenge, too.

I used COMFORT CAFE Designer Series Paper.
It is SO EASY to design with Stampin' Up! Products! All colors MATCH!

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezey!

The background stamping is from a 'stamped off' EVERYTHING ELEANOR Stamp Set.

I got this set FREE, in January, when I went to Leadership in San Antonio!! A cute, and easy card! You could easily make this into a masculine card, as well.

Comfort Café Designer Series Paper * Item #126898 *  Price: $10.95

12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin- free. Coordinates with the Comfort Café Suite. Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla.

Everything Eleanor Wood-Mount Stamp Set * Item # 124162 * Price: $36.95

Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes--the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair. Eight-piece set coordinates with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch. Set Quantity: 8

~Make something that means something~

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SO HAPPY!! And, Proud!

Our youngest son, who is in the Air Force Reserves, is pinning on another stripe, September 1! He will be a Technical Sergeant, an E-6. This is quite an accomplishment, since he has only had 8 years with the Air Force. Most candidates for this promotion don't make it until their 10th-12th years.
I was excited to make him a very special card. I found some Air Force graphics online, and printed them out. They were the catalyst for the card to come together. This graphic almost looked like metal. You can't tell here, but, another insignia was also cut out and popped up onto the bottom layer.  It looked VERY nice and professional, if I do say so myself! hehehe

This is the first time that I've made one of these inside pop-up cards. It's not perfect, but, it works. I have 2 of the graphics together, one popped up onto the bottom. It looked very nice.

And, here is the finished inside. JTB are his intials, but, we have a special saying with them, and, he will know what they mean.

He may think it's all hokey, until he finds the $100 check I slipped in!

He is in Northern California, too far from home, but, he can go do some celebrating with the money.

He makes us SO SO proud!!!

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What a WITCH!

I found this CUTE lil witch on my Stampin' Up! --DEMONSTRATOR ONLY-- website, Stampin' Connection. Michelle Suit showed her creation, and I HAD to make her!
Michelle had hers on a lil box, but, I decided to do something different with her...a PIN, so, I can wear it and show her off! Or, I may stick her onto my bag!

I have a MINI Photo 'tutorial', very basic, if you are interested in making one of your very one. JOIN MY TEAM BEFORE AUGUST 31, and, I'll send it off to you.

I LOVE being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Wouldn't you??? Join my team before the end of August and get this kit!

Just think of all the IDEAS you are missing! LOL

$99 CUSTOMIZABLE KIT AND this awesome Halloween Tray Kit---$60 value!

You can join, if you click the link at the top of my blog!

I'd love to have you join and get in on the FUN and CREATIVITY!

And, speaking of CREATIVITY.....am I the only MESSY crafter???

Geez!

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25 pounds later & an Ornament

Remember, the other day, when I mentioned working on 25 pounds of peaches?
Well, here are the results of some 'hard labor'. WHEW!

All together, I made an 8 x 8 peach cobbler, 2 'handpies, perserved 216 oz. of yummy jam (20 jars), 4 mini peach pies, 4 custard-bowl sized peach cobblers, 2 small bread tin-sized peach cobblers, and I also used the peels to make 8 cups of peach syrup!!! My freezer and pantry are nicely stuffed! Me, too, with all the fresh peaches I ate as I worked. I did all of it over a 3 day period. The first day, I was 'whupped'! Hopefully, I'll be rested and ready to go when Apple Season starts!
So, how do you like my Christmas Ornament?
Look at the size of that! These would be a great tree ornament, wine bottle adornment or bag tag.
I am having a class, if you are interested. You'll get to use your BIG SHOT for this one!
Don't have a BIG SHOT??? I know where you can get one! LOL
I use my BIG SHOT every day that I craft! Love My BIG SHOT!

You will need to order the Stamp Set and Framelits BUNDLE from my website, and, then, I will send you the photo tutorial, so, you can make as many as you want!

You'll need to order either the Clear Mount or Wood Mount. Plus, when you order this bundle, you'll save 15% off the normal price!! AWESOME!
**If you ordered a BIG SHOT and the items needed for this project,
you would also get $25 HOSTESS FREE CREDIT!**
Questions? Just send me an email. Thanks for your visit!

WHAT exactly is a FAT QUARTER???

With Stampin’ Up! having such a FANTASTIC sale on FAT QUARTER FABRIC right now,

I thought you might be interested in what exactly a FAT QUARTER of fabric is, and why they are so popular.
---Even if you don’t sew,
they are great for CRAFT PROJECTS, JAR TOPPERS, and GIFTS!---
People that do sew, are very impressed with the quality of the STAMPIN’ UP! fabric.

What Is a Yard of Fabric?

A yard of fabric is cut to be 36" long as it comes off of a bolt (the piece of cardboard that fabric is typically wrapped around). Fabric width has varied over the years, but most of today's quilting cottons measure 42" to 44" across their width (from selvage to selvage).
 REMEMBER: Stampin’ Up! fabric is 56”

What Is a Regular Quarter Yard?

A regular quarter yard is 1/4th of a yard, or 9" long and as wide as the fabric -- such as 9" x 44". Regular quarter-yard cuts can be useful for strip piecing, when long strips of fabric are sewn together and cut into segments.

What Is a Fat Quarter?

A fat quarter is a one-fourth yard cut of fabric that (usually) measures 18" x 22" instead of the typical 9" x 44" quarter-yard cut. The longest side's dimension will vary if your fabric is not 44" wide.
REMEMBER: Stampin’ Up! fabric is 56”

Why Would I Want a Fat Quarter of Fabric? Look at the illustration and you'll see that a fat quarter gives you the opportunity to cut larger chunks of fabric than would be possible from a regular quarter-yard, including strips that are twice as long on the fabric's (less stretchy) lengthwise grain.
A fat quarter offers more versatility, whether it's for patchwork or appliqué. Fat quarters are very popular. You can use fat quarters for strip piecing by making extra strip sets from shorter lengths of fabric until you've cut the number of segments required for the pattern.
What will YOU make with your Stampin' Up! Fat Quarters??

RUN to my webstore to get yours before they are all gone!

::CLICK HERE::

There is also other fabric for sale, in our current catalog, or on the left side of the link.

Thanks for your visit!

 

GOING BATTY!!!

This is one the CLEARANCE RACK!!!
Get it before it's gone!

Bitty Bat Punch Item #119279   Price: $9.59 

WAS: Catalog Price : $15.95

Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect.
■ New, sleeker body style
■ Larger surface area offers precise cutting and leverage
■ Locks to store
Be sure to check out all the other great CLEARANCE RACK items! Don't forget about the 99 cent FABRIC SALE there!!
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Downline Meeting & Projects

I had a downline meeting, in town, this past Tuesday.

Diana brought homemade Cherry Jam, with cherries from her sons tree.

I can't wait to try this on English Muffins, with REAL butter!

Jennifer brought us this sweet little treat holder,

with some of our cute resin Dahlias.

I can't bear to open mine yet!

(This stamp set is an exclusive, given to us FREE at Convention 2012.)

Jennifer was our guest designer, this month.

Here is her project she taught us. I see many more of these in my future!

Wouldn't these be awesome Thank You cards to give to

someone recovering, in the hospital, or at home.

I am LOVING the Stippled Blossoms set!!! It's a fun 2-step stamp set!

Stippled Blossoms

Clear-Mount Stamp Set #126747  Price: $18.95

         Wood Mount Stamp Set #126745  Price: $26.95

Two-step stamping is so easy to do--and the results are spectacular! Just stamp the base image, then position and stamp the overlay image. It's that simple. This ten-piece set lets you make old-fashioned roses--for all of your feminine and vintage projects.
AND, last, but not least....
check out this AWESOME card that Jennifer gave me!!!
She is one talented girl!

Don't forget -- you can join my Demonstrator team ONLINE.

I'd love to share all the great things Stampin' Up! has to offer us Demonstrators!

AND, don't forget about the great

HALLOWEEN TRAY PROJECT Promotion!

*see information at the top of this page*

It ends August 31, 2012.

Thanks for your visit!

Lots to share 2 day!

Wow! I have been on a roll lately, so, I better keep it going.
I have been at the little house, creating, quite a bit lately. Sanity through 2 at home, unemployed...meh.
I needed some lil Thank You cards for my CLUB orders, and, I also slip them into my AVON orders.
I saw this online *let me know if it's one of your creations* and HAD to make these! Too cute!

And, we KNOW how I love multiples!

I also needed some other cards, for my weekly SNAIL MAIL.

Then, I saw another fun item, on the web *let me know if this is your idea*, so, I thought I would make some of these up, for a future class. {Will I EVER use up all my Crushed Curry Cardstock or the Razzberry Lemondade Designer Series Paper?!? I *heart* the CLEARANCE RACK!}

It folds up.....

and, holds 4 cute 3 x 3 cards and envelopes.

Well, I'm off to finish 25 pounds of peaches!

Oh, another fine mess I've gotten myself into!

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Samsung Galaxy SIII + Stampin' UP! = LOVE

When I came home from my very FIRST Stampin' UP! Convention, this past July, I figured it was about time to 'get with the program' as far as technology and 'stuff'. So, since our 37th anniversary was approaching, I talked hubby into getting me a NEW PHONE for my gift *which we rarely do gifts, since we pretty much get what we want when we want or need it*. I have been very apprehensive to get a phone or Ipad that is smarter than me, but, I fell in love with the large screen on the Samsung Galaxy SIII and decided it was 'time' to upgrade.

Now, that I really feel smart, I finally got to do something I've been wanting to for a long time....
Check this out!

And, my little circle punch from Stampin' Up! worked perfectly to punch the holes out for the speaker, camera and light.

Yeah, I LOVE my phone!!!

And, just think---my phone and monthly data package are a TAX DEDUCTION!!!

Yeah, I LOVE 'my job'!

You can too! SIGN UP to join my team today,

and take advantage of the HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!!

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Perfectly Perserved X 2

I have been playing around with another New FAVORITE from the Holiday Brochure!
PERFECTLY PERSERVED BUNDLE--framelits and stamp set
I LOVE that Stampin' Up! put these bundles together for us!
Not to mention that I LOVE the 15% discount off them,
AND, because I am a Demonstrator, I get my Demonstrator discount off of these bundles, too!
Something to think about.....*wink*
Card #1---I saw a set similar to this (sorry, was it yours?) and did this from 'memory'.

Card #2

Can you see that I stamped actetae with Black Staz-On

to make it look like glass. I decorated the inside of both cards, also.

I didn't realize it, but, I've fallen in LOVE with this set!!

So much fun!

Perfectly Preserved
Clear-Mount Bundle #129944  Price: $38.95
Wood-Mount Bundle #129943  Price: $44.95
Purchase the Perfectly Preserved Stamp Set and the Cannery Set Framelits Dies together. Priced to save you 15%!
Order yours HERE!!!
AND, don't forget if you sign up to be a Demonstrator
($99 kit AND FREE $60 Halloween Tray kit, during August, 2012 only),
you also get the Demo discount!
Sweet deal!!
Thanks for your visit!

Ghoulish Googlies ... OH MY!

I played with ONE of my many new stamp sets the other day....LOVE this cute lil bag.

Did you know you could run smaller kraft bags, and the included glassine bags through your BIG SHOT with an embossing folder??? FUN! I {heart} my BIG SHOT!!!

I Love that Stampin' UP! has incorporated all these BUNDLES in the Holiday catalog this time!

If you want to make some of these cute projects, go to my website and order some for you and your friends to get together and make.

 

Ghoulish Googlies

Wood-Mount Bundle Item #129852   Price: $20.95

Clear-Mount Bundle Item #129936  Price: $16.95

Purchase the Googly Ghouls Stamp Set and Ghoulish Googlies Designer Printed Kit together. Priced to save you 15%!

• 20 printed double-sided tags 10 ea. of 2 designs
• 10 glassine bags with die-cut edges: ea. 3" x 5" x 1-1/2"
• 50 adhesive-backed googly eyes (ea. 5 mm)
• 10 pieces Pumpkin Pie.Whisper White baker's Twine, eac. 8" (color exclusive to this kit)
• And, the stamp set...either wood-mount or clear-mount

Thanks for your visit!

SCRAPBOOKING 101

Whether you are a seasoned SCRAPPER or a BEGINNER, this is an AWESOME Scrapbooking Layout! You get everything you need to do this beautiful Christmas Layout, complete with instructions, for only $9.95!!!

What a FANTASTIC deal! I had a great time putting this layout together, so stressfree!!! And, that's what crafting should be!

Click Here if you would like to order one for yourself.

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