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Archive for January, 2008

Happy Heart

Posted: Thursday, January 31st, 2008 @ 11:35 am in Projects | No Comments »

I have a backlog of photos to share!  Since this is the last day for the Happy Heart Valentine Bundle special – here are some projects I made a while back.  Stay tuned tomorrow for Sale-A-Bration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SCS Survey

Posted: Sunday, January 27th, 2008 @ 2:26 pm in Projects | 1 Comment »

If you are a member of the splitcoaststampers website – be sure to take the survey here If you have never heard of www.splitcoaststampers.com then come and visit THE number one stamping website.  Originally started by my Stampin’ Up! upline, it is now the premier community for sharing stamping and scrapbooking.  I am one of […]

More New Sets

Posted: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 @ 3:52 pm in Projects | No Comments »

I copied some favorite layouts with the new sets Celebrate Everything and Embrace Life.  

Taste of Home Entertaining

Posted: Monday, January 21st, 2008 @ 11:21 am in Projects | 4 Comments »

I was dying to try Stampin’ Up! ribbon in the Taste of Home Entertaining ribbon plate.  Isn’t it gorgeous?  This is the Theater Ribbon (2 yards each of 5 varieties for only $12.95) .  We have other combinations of ribbon as well as wide grosgrain in several colors.  I can’t wait to try them all. […]

Today’s Tip – Crayon Resist with Embrace Life

Posted: Friday, January 18th, 2008 @ 1:46 pm in Projects | 1 Comment »

This is my favorite of the new sets that I preordered.  And it was a cinch to use the crayon resist technique.  Love that beautiful Ginger Blossoms paper too!  This was my make and take for both my January open house and my Erie demonstrator meeting. 1.  Stamp flowers in Basic Black on glossy Cardstock. 2.  […]

A Little Birdie

Posted: Thursday, January 17th, 2008 @ 8:33 am in Projects | No Comments »

I got my SAB preorder yesterday!  Sale-a-bration is Feb 1 – March 17 this year – so get ready to save!  But first some more samples from the new catalog.  I just love this cute new set.  Here’s a simple card with a bit of Prints Designer paper in Almost Amethyst.  I think I might […]

A Beautiful Thing

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2008 @ 10:01 am in Projects | No Comments »

Well my new demonstrator website is up and running.  Let me know what you think – https://kwstamps.stampinup.net Here is a very easy card with another new set featuring almost amethyst and the ticket corner punch.

Today’s Tip – Small Shadowbox Card

Posted: Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 @ 8:13 am in Projects | No Comments »

I like this small version of the shadowbox/tunnel card because it fits in a standard invitation size envelope.    To see my larger sized card go here. 1.  Cut 2 pieces cardstock at 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 2.  Score at 1/2 and 1 inch from both ends. 3.  Cut a coluzzle circle in the center […]

January Specials

Posted: Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 @ 10:31 am in Projects | No Comments »

1.  Free stamp set of your choice from the Spring/Summer Preview with a $350 order or party.   PLUS Free shipping on your personal order if party totals $350 (save 10%).  Mention my blog to get this special. 2.  Valentine’s Day bundle – freeribbon  3.  Six month Stamp Club – starting January 20 – long distance customers welcome for […]

Today’s Tip – Binding Fold Card

Posted: Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 @ 10:07 am in Projects | 1 Comment »

This is an interesting card template that I like to use: 1.  Cut cardstock in half lengthwise (11 1/2 by 4 1/4).  2.  Fold in half.  (Score first because you are folding against the grain). 3.  Score again 1/2 inch from the fold line.  This will be on the front of the card, forming the […]