New Stuff--Part 3

Here are two more cards from my swapping group:

This card is by Stacey and uses the new Animal Stories stamp set found on page 88. This is a really cute bold image set that has a coordinating pack of Designer Paper call Tall Tales. The stamp set also has a giraffe, elephant, and owl. I saw someone turn the owl into a cute kitty by markering part of the whale's spray to use as a tail. Super cute!

This next card by Tracey uses the new super cute Lots of Bots stamp set found on page 82. It also uses the new In Color Rich Razzleberry. So fun!

Deal of the Week--July 6-12

Here is this week's Deal: almost 30% off the Big Shot Doctor's Bag! Wow! The regular price is $69.95. The sale price is $49.99. I love the Doctor's bag! It holds the Big Shot machine plus some dies. Perfect for storing or taking your Big Shot with you. Remember, you have until 10 minutes until the next deal is announced to order your "deal of the week." So that means 1:50 our time on Monday the 13th.

New Stuff--Part 2

Here are a couple of more cards from my swapping group:

This first card is by Jane and uses the yummy new In Color Soft Suede. Don't you just love the fantastic new polka dotted ribbon?! You can purchase all the In Colors in the polka dotted ribbon. The stamp set used is Asian Artistry which is a level 2 Hostess-only stamp set.


The next card is by Dawn and uses the new Autumn Days stamp set found on page 92 in the new catalog. I love how she used the Top Note die!

New Stuff--Part 1

I've mentioned before that I am part of a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators who swaps cards periodically. The last swap we had was from our Preview orders (before each catalog begins, SU allows us to order a few select items).

I love swapping with other demonstrators because each of us has our own style and supplies we use. For this past swap, the due date snuck up on me and I was working until 1 in the morning getting my swaps ready! Oops! My swap is below and uses the new Circle Circus stamp set found on page 129 and some of the new In-Colors: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, & Crushed Curry. The card looks a little funky in the picture, but looks much cuter in person!


This next card was made by LeAnn Greff and uses the new For All You Do stamp set found on page 118 in the new catalog. I just love the color combination she used: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, and Garden Green.


I will post a couple of cards each day for the next couple of days. Enjoy!

Summer Fun Continues!

Today is the official start of the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog! You can find the links to the new catalogs in the righthand sidebar. New stamp sets, ribbons, designer papers, Big Shot dies . . . I'm in heaven! But the fun doesn't stop there! Stampin' Up! is continuing the Summer Fun with some great new offers:

1. Deal of the Week: Each week in July, SU will offer a new special. The special will be released on my website at 10 am MT, which is NOON our time each Monday. I will try to post as soon as I can here on my blog, but you will be able to find it first on my website. Each deal lasts until the following Monday---10 minutes before the next deal is announced. No minimum order required.

With the exception of the first deal, I will not know the product ahead of time, but I will tell you the first one:

Period	Item #	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
July 1-5, 2009	112091	187	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$10.99

Obviously, this deal begins on a Wednesday! The next deal will be released on Monday, July 6. If you wish to take advantage of this deal, but want to save on shipping costs, I can add it to my order that I will be placing on Friday, July 3. You must email me your order by Friday at 5:oo PM.

2. New Mini Starter Kit: July 15 - August 31

Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit. The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:

Item Code	Page #*	Description	Retail Value**
115360	118	For All You Do stamp set	$28.95
115658	155	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115656	155	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115659	155	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115654	155	Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115655	155	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115657	155	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100730	155	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50
115315	155	In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

Contact me with any questions!

Out with the Old, In with the New!

Today is the last day to order from the Spring Summer 2009 Catalog and the Occasions Mini catalog. You can place your orders through my website: www.carrieclary.stampinup.net. Click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the top right corner.

You can begin ordering from the NEW Idea Book & Catalog at 2:00 PM July 1. This new catalog is filled with fantastic new stamp sets, accessories (finally polka dot ribbon!), and a ton of new BIG SHOT dies. Wait until you see the new IN COLORS: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, & Dusty Durango. They are really bold, rich, and gorgeous! And this year, Stampin' Up! is offering Stampin' Write Markers in the In Colors! How perfect is that?!


Need a catalog? If you have ordered from me in the past 6 months or attended my Super Stampin' Weekend, I will give you a free catalog. You can pick up your catalog at your convenience. Email me that you would like to pick one up, so that I have have it ready for you. If you would like your catalog mailed to you, please send $5 to cover Priority Mail shipping.

If you have not ordered from me in the past 6 months, you can purchase a catalog at my cost of $5. If you need your catalog mailed to you, it will cost a total of $10 and go out Priority Mail. Those of you who purchase a catalog will receive a $5 credit on your first order of $30 or more!

I am in Florida until July 6, so I won't be able to mail catalogs out until I return. However, if you wish to pick up a catalog, I can have my husband put one in the tub for you. Just be sure to EMAIL me first and wait for me to respond before you venture over to my house!

Last Chance Special--Ends this Friday!

Okay, ladies! I have a fantastic special for you. All orders placed with me (not through my online store) will receive catalog price from now until Friday at 5:00 PM. That means NO SHIPPING and NO TAX---a savings of 17%! Order whatever you want.

All orders will be shipped to me and you will pick them up from my Miamisburg home when they arrive. Hostess orders do not qualify for this discount.

Yes, I know this is a short time period--but I might be leaving on vacation on Saturday. So, the best way to do this is to call me with your order and pay with a credit card. Or, you can drop off a check before 5:00 PM on Friday.

I have updated the Last Chance Accessory List with sold out items. I will be placing the order on Friday before I go to dinner, so don't wait until the last minute!

Contact me with any questions.

Last Chance Lists

Yes, it's that time of year---the Retiring Lists are out! Each year Stampin' Up! must retire some products to make way for new ones. This year, SU! has released both the Stamp Set and Accessory Lists at the same time! Please be aware that the items on the Accessory Lists are available while supplies last. Often, many of these items sell out quickly, so don't wait too long to place your order!

Last Chance Stamp Set List---numerical

Last Chance Decor Elements List

Last Chance Accessory List---I will try to update the availability each day. Updated 6/24

Item #	Product Description	Price	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	4.98	SOLD OUT
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	2.48	SOLD OUT
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	8.21	SOLD OUT
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	11.96	SOLD OUT
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	7.46	SOLD OUT
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	6.71	SOLD OUT
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	5.21	SOLD OUT
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	5.96	SOLD OUT
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	8.96	SOLD OUT
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	8.96	SOLD OUT
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95		Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95		Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95		Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95		SOLD OUT
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95		SOLD OUT
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95		SOLD OUT
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95		Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95		Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95		SOLD OUT
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95		SOLD OUT
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95		SOLD OUT
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95		SOLD OUT
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95		Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95		Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25		SOLD OUT
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95		Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95		SOLD OUT
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95		Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95		Available
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95		Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95		SOLD OUT
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95		SOLD OUT
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95		Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95		Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95		SOLD OUT
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95		Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95		SOLD OUT
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95		Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95		Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95		Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95		SOLD OUT
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95		Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95		SOLD OUT
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5		SOLD OUT
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5		SOLD OUT
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95		SOLD OUT
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95		SOLD OUT
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95		SOLD OUT
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95		SOLD OUT
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95		SOLD OUT
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95		SOLD OUT
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5		SOLD OUT
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95		SOLD OUT
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5		SOLD OUT
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95		Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5		Available
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95		SOLD OUT
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95		SOLD OUT
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95		SOLD OUT
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95		SOLD OUT
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95		SOLD OUT
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95		SOLD OUT
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95		SOLD OUT
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5		SOLD OUT
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95		Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5		SOLD OUT
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95		Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95		Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95		Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95		SOLD OUT
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95		SOLD OUT
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5		SOLD OUT
109684	Doodle	8.5		SOLD OUT
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5		Available
109692	Love	6.5		Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5		SOLD OUT
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5		SOLD OUT
109687	See You Around	8.5		Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5		Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5		Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5		Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5		Available

Sunshine Garden Card Class

Make these 10 beautiful cards using a sheet of designer paper and self-adhesive die cuts from the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit. We will make our cards using the Note Card sets (which includes envelopes!).

You will have your choice of a variety of greetings for the cards.

Date: June 11
Cost: $12
RSVP and Payment: June 8

Butterfly Magnets

I made these adorable butterfly magnets for my clubbers that started this past April. I used my Big Shot, Sticky Pages, Fine Glitter, and some Designer Paper to transform ordinary clothes pins into fun and functional magnets. I used Tombow Multi-Adhesive to adhere the designer paper to the clothes pin and added some strip magnet to the back.

Teacher Gifts

Kyle gave these plants to his preschool teachers. I bought the pots from IKEA (my favorite store!) for @$2 each. I tied some ribbon around the pots and secured them with mini glue dots. I made a tag using the Curly Label punch. The "thank you" stamp is from Wow Flowers and added a Rhinestone brad to the center of the "o". Quick, easy, and cheap!

Simply Scrappin' Kit Classes

I just had my latest Simply Scrappin' Kit Class this past week. The picture above shows just one of the layouts we made using the Sunshine Garden kit.

At these classes, you receive a full Simply Scrappin' kit and make 4 two-page layouts. You keep all the extra paper and die cuts that we don't use. At each class, you receive the directions to make the pages as well as Scrap Maps of the layouts to use for later inspiration.

My next Simply Scrappin' Kit uses the Sweet Nothings kit.

Date: Monday, June 22 at 6:30 PM
RSVP & Payment due: June 8
Cost: $30

Here is one of the layouts we will make using this beautiful kit:

June Hostess Special!

I am so excited to tell you that Stampin' Up! has announced a fabulous hostess special for June:

* Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

* Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Isn't that awesome?!! So, if you have been thinking about being a hostess, June is the month to do it. Call me asap to schedule your date. I have a limited number of days available.

If you would like to do a Virtual party (catalog party), you will qualify for the special, too! Contact me for your hostess information.

I'll Be Back!

Yes, it's been way too long since I've blogged. My main pc started to crash and that is where I upload the pictures from my camera. I have been trying to get the program I need to upload pictures to my laptop, but it's more complicated than I would have thought. Anyway, I promise to work on some things soon. I do have some projects ready to show you, but without the pictures, I'll have to wait. And well, truthfully, I cannot even find my camera right now! I'm pretty sure Kent did something with it, but he insists that he hasn't touched it.

So, here are some things coming up:

June 1: Last Chance list released (used to be called "Retiring" list). This year this list will also include the retiring accessories! I will post the list here as soon as I can access it.

June 30: Last Day to order from the Spring/Summer 2009 catalog and the Occasions Mini catalog

July 1: Noon--MT---can begin ordering from the new catalog--this one will last a year!

Happy Memorial Day!

May is National Scrapbooking Month!

And, of course, Stampin' Up! is offering some great specials to help celebrate!

1. Buy 3 packs of Designer Paper or Textured Cardstock, get 1 FREE!

2. Buy the new Jumble Alphabet at 20% off the regular price of $43.85 for only $35.16! This is a new alphabet that will be available in the new Idea Book & Catalog in July. Click here to see the full alphabet.

3. Join the Stampin' Up! family with a new limited time $75 Scrapbooking starter kit. Included in the starter kit:

Item Code	Description	Retail Value
113510	Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*	$42.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$19.95
108697	Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")	$11.95
105240	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad	$7.50

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)

Contact me with any questions!

More Layouts--again!

Here are some more layouts that I completed at the Super Stampin' Weekeend in March. Both of these were swaps I received from Club. I promise to show something else soon!

More Layouts

Here a couple more layouts that I finished at the Super Stampin' Weekend. The first one was a layout my club ladies did last summer.


This layout is one my club ladies did from a scrap map. This was my sample. You can find the Scrap Map here.

Scrapbooking Layouts

Here are some more pages that I completed at the Super Stampin' Weekend. These pages were not swaps, but ones that I did during the weekend.


This next page was based on a really cute scrapbooking kit that Debbi had. It had the cutest felt dinosaur on it. I tried to copy him using the Circle Scissors and my oval punches. He turned out pretty cute!

Boy, oh boy, do I love swaps!

One of the best things about being a member of one of my Scrappin' Clubs is swapping layouts with the other members! If I had to come up with every layout I need to scrap all of my pictures, I would never get caught up. Swapping gives me a ton of pages with lots of different styles, images, and product. The idea behind swapping is that it is MUCH easier to make 6 (or 8 or 10) of the same layout than to come up with 6 different layouts.

It is so exciting to see what everyone comes up with each month and to figure out which pictures I'll use on each of the layouts. Why am I going on and on about this? Well, because of all the swaps I've received over the years, I was able to get 56 pages completed during the Super Stampin' Weekend. Now, I did create some new layouts for specific pictures and did add some additional details to others. I also had quite a bit of other things to work on during the weekend or I could have finished even more pages!

I am going to share some of my finished layouts with you over the next few weeks. You will notice that not all of them have journaling----yet. Yes, I know that the journaling is very important and I will get to it soon. I did do some journaling on many of the pages, but for layouts that I had a lot to say, I will print that journaling on my computer.

Upcoming Classes

Scrapbook in a Box Class

Make a beautiful Scrapbook in a Box, a single scrapbook page, and a gift card--all perfect for a Mother's Day gift!

Date: Thursday, May 7 at 6:30
Cost: $17 for half a kit (makes one set)
$30 for whole kit (make one set and use the other half at home to make another or additional scrapbook pages)
RSVP & Payment: April 24


Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit Class

Make 4 two-page layouts using the beautiful Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit. You will have some paper and lots of stickers left to make additional pages.

Date: May 26 at 6:30 pm
Cost: $30
RSVP & Payment: May 11

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*All of my classes have room for a limited number of participants and require RSVP by specific date listed
*Payment is required by the due date listed in order for your spot to be reserved.
*Bring a paper cutter with a scoring blade and adhesive to all classes

New Card Kit!

It's card kit time again! You will LOVE this stamp set and these cards!

What are monthly card kits?
Monthly card kits are a fantastic way to make cards if you like the stamping part and not so much the planning and cutting part! I cut all the pieces you need to make 12 cards--6 each of two designs. You receive all the consumable supplies, envelopes, and step by step directions that also give you an additional 2 card layout ideas that can be used with the combined contents of your card kit.

Card Kit Price is just $15--that's 12 cards, plus envelopes for just $15!

Each month, the card kit also features both a Stamp Set of the Month and an Accessory of the Month. If you purchase the card kit, you may also purchase these items at catalog price--no shipping/no tax!

What else will you need? See the list below for items that were used to create the cards in this kit. If you already have everything--just buy the card kit and you are ready to create! Otherwise, you can choose to purchase items you need or just use things you already have.

Ordering supplies through my website: I am unable to give you a discounted price for the featured products when you order through my website. So, instead, subtract the amount listed in parentheses by the featured product from the cost of your card kit. Example: Featured stamp set is $26.95. My discounted price would save you $4.77. So, you would take the cost of the Card Kit $15 and subtract the savings- $4.77. You would pay 10.23 for the card kit

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by May 10th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Please Note: I am happy to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $4 shipping charge.

May Kit Featured Products:
• Friends 24-7 $25.95 (4.59) with the purchase of the Card Kit
• Dress Up Ribbon Originals $12.95 (2.29) with the purchase of the Card Kit

**NOTE: Ribbon is NOT included in this card kit....you can purchase as a "featured product" or use other ribbon you already have on your cards.

Products you will need to complete cards as shown:

 Close to Cocoa Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
 Sage Shadow Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
 So Saffron Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
 Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
 Basic Brown Classic Ink ($5.95)
 Small Oval Punch ($15.95)
 1” Circle Punch ($10.95)
 Aqua Painters ($16.95)
 Stampin’ Sponges ($3.50)
 Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)
 SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
 Bone Folder ($6.95)
 Friends 24-7 Stamp Set $25.95**featured stamp set
 Dress Up Ribbon Originals $12.95**featured accessory

Oh, Easter is this weekend!

Well, I didn't forget that Easter was coming up, but I did let it jump out at me. I had meant to share some cute Easter treat ideas this whole week, but never got to it!

So, this is the treat that I made for Kyle's preschool class. It uses the Big Shot Top Note die, (in Mini catalog), and the Scalloped Oval punch, Small Oval Punch, and the 1/2" Circle punch. I used the Enjoy Every Moment stamp set for the eyes. My hand-drawn whiskers and mouth look a little funny, though!

These next two pictures show the Easter baskets I put together for my nephew and my cousin's daughter. I bought the tubs at Big Lots for $2.50 each and added their names using the Big Shot Serif Essentials alphabet and our Raw Decor Elements vinyl. You can purchase the vinyl in White, Chocolate, or Dark Gray. The Bigz dies are best when cutting the vinyl.

I left Taylor's basket plain since he is a boy, but put a bunch of ribbon on the handles of Mallory's basket. You can't see them very well, but I used blue, green, pink, and white ribbons.

I hope you all have a fantastic Easter. Kyle is so excited for the Easter Bunny to come this year. Although, he didn't want to go and get his picture taken with the bunny. I think my baby's growing up! Sniff... Sniff...

Punch Art--Part 3

Here are the last of the Punch Art samples:

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

Punch Art--Part 2

Here are some more Punch Art samples:

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

Punch Art--Part 1

A while ago, I posted that my club ladies were working on using Stampin' Up's fantastic punches to make punch art cards and also showed you The Little Mermaid layout, the punched fish layout ,and the Sesame Street layout--all containing punch art.

I have almost all of the punches in the catalog and use most of them quite a bit. I love how easy they are to use and how many of them have stamp sets that coordinate with them. If I had to narrow down my favorites, here would be my Top 5 Must Have Punches:

1. Scallop Circle punch


2. Scallop Edge punch


3. 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 Circle punches


4. Round Tab punch


5. Oval punches--all 3!

Okay, it's actually my Top 8, but it was a hard task!

Here are some more samples of super cute animals and such that use our punches.

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

Where oh Where is the Newsletter?

Okay, a few of you have been asking about my newsletters. I have been a big ol' slacker in that department! I decided to skip March because I was getting ready for SSW. I will be sending out my April News very soon.

I do have classes that I am planning, but have not quite finished all of the details. Here are some classes you can look forward to in April - June:

• Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit class--May


• Stamp-a-Stack--June


• Sunshine Garden Note Card Class


• Scrapbook in a Box (shown above)
  


• Celebrate Summer

If your are not on my email list and wish to receive my newsletters, just send me an email. I don't spam you. I send no more than two emails a month and you can unsubscribe at any time.

SSW Swaps--Part 3

Finally, here are the last 4 swaps from the Super Stampin' Weekend:

Layout by Jennifer:

These next 3 layouts were made by customers of my downline Christine, so I'm not sure of their names!

SSW Swaps--Part 2

Here are 4 more of the swaps from the Super Stampin' Weekend.

Layout by Shannon (as soon as I got this one, I knew I had the pictures to put on it!)


Layout by Diane:

Layout by Pam:
Layout by Kimberly:

Hoppy Memories Class Sign Ups

I wanted to remind you all about my Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit Class. RSVP's were due today, but shipping times from SU have improved, so I am able to keep sign ups open until April 10.

Class Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $30
RSVP & Payment: April 10
We will use the Simply Scrappin' Kit "Hoppy Memories" to make 4 two-page layouts. You will go home with the rest of the kit that we don't use. Please bring a paper cutter and adhesive.

Drop off or mail payment to:
Carrie Clary
961 Cottage Avenue
Miamisburg, OH 45342

SSW Swaps--Part 1

One new thing we added to the Super Stampin' Weekend was an optional layout swap. Twelve of us signed up for the swap. The layouts were wonderful! Everyone really did a great job. Here are 4 of the layouts. I'll share the rest over the next couple days.

This first layout is mine. As you can see, I've already put my pictures on it. When I work on my swaps, I almost always have pictures in mind that I can use for it. I used my Big Shot and the Stars #2 die to make the chipboard star. I smooshed the star into my Whisper White craft pad and embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.


Layout by Debbi:

Layout by Christine:

Layout by Chris:

Last Days for Sale-a-Bration!

Sale-a-bration is coming to an end. March 31 is the last opportunity to earn your free rewards. Remember, with each $50 purchase, you can choose 1 of 6 SAB rewards. Choose from 4 stamp sets, a bundle of ribbon, or a pack of fabulous Designer paper.

This card made by fellow demonstrator Dawn Olchefske uses the Botanical Blooms stamp set. Earn this set for free by spending $50!

You can view the Sale-a-Bration brochure by clicking here.

The 31st is also the last day to earn an additional free stamp set and get 15% off the Starter Kit when you sign up to become a demonstrator. Some people choose to sign up for the good deal that the starter kit provides, some sign up for the 20% discount, other sign up to build a business. Any way is fine with me and I would love to help you reach your goals. You can view my FAQ about becoming a demonstrator in the right hand column under "Special Download Forms". Feel free to contact me with any questions.