Occasions Mini Preview!

I made this card for Beate's weekend sketch challenge. I chose a set from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog, and one of my favorite color combos, groovy guava, purely pomegranate, wild wasabi, river rock and chocolate chip. The image was stamped with Stazon on very vanilla and colored in using blender pens and the ink from the lid of the stamp pads. The designer series paper is also from the mini- it's called afternoon tea, and I just love it. It has a beautiful weathered look.

Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think.

~Susan

Cherish Baroque Motifs

This is a card using the beautiful set Baroque motifs. It's so romantic, and the possibilities are endless.

I've been busy creating an entry for Convention Display Stamper. I just mailed it off today. If they select me, I believe I would be given supplies to make samples for convention, and that would be so cool!

I'm going to convention this year with my wonderful upline. I can't wait! It's going to be so much fun.

Here's the deets on the card:

Stamps: Baroque motifs

Paper: River Rock, Groovy Guava, Very Vanilla Cardstock

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Groovy Guava, River Rock Classic Stampin Pads

Accessories: Halfback pearl (pretties kit), Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon

Another Challenge

I posted another card to the demonstrator-only website SUDSOL. It's great to be able to participate in the challenges because they really help me to think outside my stamping box ;o) This one is very simple, but you need that sometimes!

Hope you enjoy!

Cardstock : Pretty in pink, very vanilla

Ink: Regal Rose, pretty in pink, Stazon black

Stamps: Embrace Life.

SUDSOL C&C 102

This is a card I made for a Chat and Challenge on a SU demonstrator only site called SUDSOL. Let me know what you think!

Stamp Set: Embrace Life

Card stock: Regal Rose, Very Vanilla, River Rock

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Stazon Black, Groovy Guava

Groovy Guava DS Ribbon

Lg Oval Punch

Ginger Blossoms DSP.

Infinite Goodness Quick Card

This is a very simple thank you card using the level 2 hostess set "Infinite Goodness." I love simple cards sometimes. Layers and ribbons are great, but sometimes simple can be very effective, especially if you are concerned about overpowering your message.

Plus simple cards are really quick ;)

Chocolate Holder

This is a Ghiradelli Holder that we will be making at our Valentine's Stamp Camp on February 2nd. I just love the new Happy Heart Day stamp set. It's so versatile!

Hope to see you there,

Susan

For Our Sweethearts

Here's a peek at the Sweetheart card for the February 2nd Valentines Day class. Registration is now full, but if you'd like to purchase the bundle, I will make you a kit with instructions for the cards we make at the class.

I chose the Carte Postale stamp set for this card because it is so romantic, and I wanted this card to be romantic for our sweethearts.

Let me know what you think! I am really looking forward to the class. It should be a lot of fun!

Susan

Stamps: Carte Postale

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Pretty In Pink

Ink: Chocolate chip

Accessories: Halfback Pearl, pretties kit, Chocolate Chip ribbon (theatre ribbon originals)

Sneak Peek

Here's a look at the friend card for my Valentines Bundle class on February 2nd. I have had an overwhelming response to this class, and I am really looking forward to sharing it with you all.

Stamps: Happy Heart Day

Paper: Regal Rose, Green Galore, and Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: Regal Rose Classic Stampin Pad

Accessories: Stampin Pastels, 5/8" Regal Rose Ribbon, blender pen

More photos coming soon!

I've just finished working on my samples for my Valentine's Day Bundle class! It is going to be so much fun! Everyone who purchases the Valentine's Day Bundle from me by January 15th is eligible to attend a free class on February 2nd from 1-4PM. If you'd like to come but don't want the bundle, admission is $15.

Here are the details on the Valentine's Day Bundle. The total with tax and shipping comes to $39.49. What a deal!

Valentine's Day Bundle
January 2 - January 31, 2008
January is a sweet time at Stampin' Up! In addition to a brand-new catalog full of stamping and crafting treats, we have two special offers we know you'll love.
Customers: Make quick and cute Valentine projects for your loved ones using our exclusive Valentine's Day Bundle and receive a free spool of Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.
Hostesses: Hold a workshop of $350 or more and choose any one stamp set from our Spring-Summer 2008 Preview Brochure FREE (up to a $29.95 value!)!
Item
Description
Price
111089 Happy Heart Day stamp set $20.95
109052 Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon $7.95
102757 Medium cellophane bags $4.50
109056 Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon FREE! ($7.95 value!)

111903 Valentine's Day Bundle $33.40 (a $41.35 value!)

We are going to have a great time! I hope you can join us.

For those of you who can't make it to the class, I will have a class kit, with instructions, available for you to make all the projects that we have planned.

Until tomorrow,

Susan

My first card upload

I am really happy with this one. It uses a template that was created by Juli Smith, an SU demonstrator, on a Stampin Up Demonstrator website named SUDSOL. She and I have a lot in common! We are both SU demos, both Catholic, and have both been involved with Marriage Encounter - she much more than me. You can visit her blog here .

Any comments on my first card would be greatly appreciated!

Stamps sets used: A Beautiful Thing, Fabulous Flowers

Accessories/ Tools: Designer Label, 1 3/8 inch circle, scallop, 5-petal, snow blossom, ticket corner punches, 1/8 in circle punch, pretties kit rhinestone brad, 5/8 inch grosgrain Regal Rose

Ink: Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink

There will be more tomorrow. Check back!

No Picture Yet

I went through about 5 gigs of pictures and could not find one of me - that's what I get for being the family photographer. I will get one of my children to take a picture of me later today, and then I will post it ;o)

Susan

New Blog

So, I’ve decided to take the plunge and begin blogging.

First a little about myself. I am a SAHM to 5 boys, ages 12, 11, 4, 2, and 6 months. I homeschool them. My husband works for an insurance company, and we are very happily married! About a year ago, I decided that I wanted to be a Stampin Up demonstrator, so I used the demo locator, found a demo and signed up. I have really enjoyed teaching classes, doing the occasional workshop, stamping with friends, and creating new cards.

I'm looking forward to sharing my creations and chronicling my Stamping on this blog. I hope you enjoy reading it.

Susan