Blogger's Challenge, July 3, 2009

Happy 4th of July weekend! This week's Bloggers Challenge was "Wave the Flag- Red, White, and Blue". The Old Glory set retired a long time ago, but it is the one I usually grab when I make patriotic cards. I love this set!!

Check out the other Bloggers Challenge member's creations by clicking on Bloggers Challenge on the right side of the screen.

To make this card, I used the Old Glory stamp set, Real Red and Brilliant Blue Classic ink, & Real Red and Whisper White card stock. It is folded in the middle with the star attached to only the left side.

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up!'s New Catalog!!

Click on the links to the right to see the new catalog. It's great! Stampin' Up! is also offering a Deal of the Week, as well as a $85 Mini Starter Kit. Contact me with any questions!

Bloggers Challenge-Alter It! June 26th

This week's Bloggers Challenge was to alter something. I took a popcorn bag, my Big Shot, and some accessories and made this bag. I like how the Top Note die fits over the bag!

Check out the other great ideas by clicking on Bloggers Challenge on the side.

Happy stamping!

New Catalog Workshop

The New Catalog Workshop is scheduled for:

Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 8th at 9:00 am
Wednesday, July 8th at 1:00 pm

All of the workshops will have the same projects.  Pick the time that
works best for you!  I hope you can make it!

You will receive the new 2009-2010 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog,
see some demonstrations, and do some make-n-takes.  There will also be
snacks and other fun stuff!  Try out some of the new stamp sets and
accessories!

This party is FREE and will be held at my house.  I live about 1 mile
from Mountain Bay School/DC Everest Middle School.

I will send another reminder soon, but you can RSVP whenever you know
when you are coming.  Let me know if you are bringing a friend!

Happy stamping!
Patrice

Bloggers Challenge - Sketch Challenge

This week's Bloggers Challenge was a sketch challenge.  I used the sketch on the top to make this birthday card.  It's actually a blend of old and new.  Most of the colors are InColors that are retiring, but all of the stamp sets are new.  It's that time of year when I am sad to see the retiring stamp sets and accessories go, but super excited about the new stuff coming out!

Check out the Bloggers Challenge link on the sidebar to see other great takes of this sketch!

Here's what I used:

stamp sets: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes, On a Pedestal

card stock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun, Whisper White

ink: Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, marker-Summer Sun, ink refill-Tangerine Tango, ink refill- Riding Hood Red

accessories: blender pens, stamping sponge, 1" circle punch, stampin' dimensionals, Pacific Point striped ribbon

To make sure the ribbon didn't fray, I used a lighter and put it close to the edge of the ribbon.  This "melted" it a little and stops the ribbon from fraying.

If you wanted markers for the 08-09 InColors, you had to get a blender pen and reinkers.  Not bad to do, but an extra step.  The 09-10 InColors will be available as markers!!!  Yeah!  You'll be able to order the set of 6 for $17.95.

Happy stamping!