Color Renovations

I am so excited about this change and can hardly wait to see projects and samples using these new colors! I can hardly wait to see the new in colors for the July catalog. Patience was never my strong point.

Here are your new color collections. There are 5 new colors added in to the basic color collections. They have also brought back some past in colors and made them ones in our basic color collections. We will still have in colors but they will now be around for 2 years! But every year we will also get a new group of in colors. So each year we will have 10 in colors in addition to the 4 basic color collections. For example this year's in colors will stay in next year's catalog. But there will be 5 more new in colors in next year's catalog for the total of 10 in colors.

I am really excited about this new change and can hardly wait to see the new in colors they are coming out with in July! On a sad note these are the colors which will be leaving. However, Craft Stampin’ Pads will only be available in Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Whisper White. Craft Stampin’ Spots will be available and Craft Stampin’ Ink refills will still be available in all of the basic color collections to use for embossing, coloring chipboard, and scrapbooking.

Be sure to stock up on stamp pads, ink refills, cardstock or Craft Stampin' pads you would like to have before they are gone. If you purchase during May you will be able to get what you would like but starting in June, it may be only while supplies last.

Stamp Camp Projects

These are the projects we made for our Spring Stamp Camp. We made two cards and two 3-D items.

This one is an Easel Card using Sweet Pea DP Stair, wide twill tape, build a brad, Wanted Stamp Set, Sincere Salutations and various punches.

This is a Stair Step card made using So Swirly, Sizzix die and embosslits. I got the idea from another demonstrator's Christmas card, Erica Bass. I just loved the concept

This is a notepad using Thoroughly Modern DP and a calendar and pen to match. We also used coordinating paper to put in the pen. I cased this from Jen Sannes.

Last but not least a box using the small Scallop Envelope die we made a box and 4 coordinating cards to match. This was cased from Jen Sannes.

Scallop Square Purse

I am so excited! I just made my own Scallop Square purse using the Big Shot Scallop Square die. I really like the colors and think it came out quite cute. I am thinking about doing a class on it. Let me know what you think or if you are interested in a class. This bag is sewn together with a some batting sandwiched in between each square and the handle.

Latest Card Swaps

Okay, so these first pictures don't look like cards and you are so right! But he is our latest addition. Isn't he so cute! His name is Jedi and he is 4 months old. He is a lot of fun and sometimes has me just cracking up. We have had him for 1 week today.

Now to move on to the awesome swaps I just got in the mail! They are from the girls I met at Leadership. I think they are great and I hope you enjoy them too.

This is the one I did. I will list who the other ones are from in order. Connie Maestas love the dress and purse to match!

Easel card by Kathy Morgan and a sachet by Angie Dimenna what a great way to use the twill

Sandy Elliott and Amy Cloncs. I just love all the elements on these!

Diane Sarkine and Susan Dempsey using movers and shapers punch windows

Jennifer Taylor and Sharon McNeely. I love the use of the DP paper on these!

Help Make A Difference

Stampin' Up is very well known for helping out when there is a need. From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Click Here for more information. You can also contact me to place an order.

I {Heart} Hearts clear mount $18.95 block D recommended
I {Heart} Hearts wood mount $26.95

New Friends Swap

Me and my roommates at Leadership

While at Leadership my roommates and I sort of gathered a group of friends we ended up hanging out with for dinner, etc. We decided to do an Occasions Mini catalog swap. I am really excited about the card I am swapping. I got the base idea from a sample of Julie Buhler's on Splitcoast. I just modified it to make it more workshop friendly and to what I had on hand. I really love the color combination. I hope you like it too. You can't really see in the picture but I also used the Perfect Details texture plate on the base Pretty in Pink. I really love the fun and friends that comes from being a part of Stampin' Up.

One Sheet Wonder Samples

We did a class using the Circle Circus and Greenhouse Garden Stamp Sets. Below are some of the cards we did.
Circle Circus Stamp Set: Using Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry and Dusty Durango

Greenhouse Garden Stamp Set: Using Lovely Lilac, Rose Red and Crushed Curry