Convention Check In Day

Today we will get our convention bags that have our goodies inside and we get to go tour SU's facility in Riverton. It's going to be a good day!

Here is a card I did for general swapping.

Stamp set: Razzle Dazzle
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo; Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Watercolor paper.
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry.
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot ribbon
Technique: Used the baby wipe technique (fold a baby wipe to desired length, using reinkers drop ink on baby wipe in lines, stamp the image on the ink and then on your paper.)

Convention Swap

Guess what? It's that time again!! Today I am off to Salt Lake City for Stampin' Up!'s annual convention! I am going attempt to set some posts up to post while I'm away. Hopefully it works! This is a new stamp set swap I did.

Stamp Set: Teddy and Train
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon; certainly celery button, linen thread, gold embossing powder.
Techniques: I embossed the teddy bear in white and then distressed the edges of the white and Melon Mambo cardstock.

Stay tuned for more!!

Check this out!

The wonderful peeps at Stampin' Addicts (Hi Angie and James!!!) are giving away some Big Shot Dies to one wonderfully lucky winner! You can find lots of great ideas using the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot at Stampin' Addicts and if you want to win the Big Shot Die Pack they are giving away all you have to do is write about it, just like me!

Beary Birthday!

Here is a card I came up with using Under the Stars! I just love this little bear and the best part is the little can says "skeeter spray" How cute is that? This is a great set for scrapbooking too!

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink; Close to Cocoa; Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa; Pretty in Pink
Stamps: Under the Stars; It's Your Birthday
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta; Scallop Circle Punch 1 3/8 Circle Punch

Don't forget to check out the new Stampin' Up! Catalog! There are some gorgeous new Designer Series Paper and new In Colors and some great new stamp sets! Hopefully next week I'll have some stuff to show ya!!!

Pizza Box

I was looking for a simple 3D item to make for my club last week and stumbled upon this tutorial for a mini pizza box. It was so easy to make and was a huge hit at club!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Stamps: Say it With Scallops
Accessories: Large Flower from Pretties Kit, Scallop Square punch; So Saffron Ribbon

This would be perfect for a gift card or small gift!

Anniversary

DH and I recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary! Woo hoo! I had to make DH's card a special shape to hold his gift (Judas Priest concert tickets, yes I love my hubby!) He was surprised!

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip; Kiwi Kiss; Very vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Love You Much; All Year Cheer
Accessories: SU Backgrounds I Texture Plates on VV; Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon

We celebrated our anniversary at Ruth's Chris (had a gift card we were saving for special occasion). They put rose petals on our table and the meal was outstanding! We ordered the Calamari for an appetizer and it was heavenly. Check it out:

Yummy!!!

We've been busy, we just got back from Myrtle Beach too! Had an awesome time!!!! Although it rained at night occasionally, the days were sunny and beautiful.

Here is a picture of the area we stayed. It was a couple minute walk from our campsite to the beach.











Very relaxing vacation.

Checkbook Cover

This is the checkbook cover I made for my Summer Themed Class this month.


Cardstock: Washington Apple DSP; Bashful Blue; Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch,, 1" circle punch, Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon, Bashful Blue brad, Naturally Serif decorative strip die.

I had a hard time deciding which side of the paper to use, either way none of the letters showed up very well, but it does look better in person, I think :)