Couldn't Do Without You

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So I mentioned yesterday that I was able to make several cute items at the KC Regional last Friday. This is one of the projects we made. It was SO fast and SO easy that I might just have to make a whole bunch of these to give away!

This cute folder is made using the new Best Wishes & More stamp set. It's so versatile as it includes a stamp for all seasons and several saying to go along. I used only the bird stamp and the "couldn't do without you" saying for this whole folder and the cards.



To make the folder, cut a piece of card stock to 9-3/4" x 6". Score along the long side at 2-1/2" and along the short side at 4-3/4" & 5". Wrap the ribbon around the folder and glue underneath the front decoration to hold into place. Tie the ribbon on the edge to hold the whole folder together.



We made three different cards, all using the scallop edge notes which come in Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette & Chocolate Chip:







Finally, we made lined...that's right--I said lined...envelopes. They are so cute and surprisingly easy!



To make an envelope liner of your own, simply cut a piece of card stock that is the same width as the envelope and long enough to cover the inside of the envelope just a little past the flap. For these small envelopes, the card stock was cut to 4-1/4" wide (the same width as the envelope) x 3" long. Simply lick the envelope where you would normally lick to seal the envelope and insert the card stock. The sticky flap will hold the card stock in place--no extra adhesive needed! Whoo hoo! I took about 30 seconds to trim the edges of the card stock as the edges of the flap were slightly rounded. Voila! Beautifully lined envelopes that match the rest of your project (in true Stampin' Up! style)!

Stamp Set: Best Wishes & More
Colors: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper

Happy Stamping!

Thank You Swap Card

Hello once again! I still can't believe how busy things are! Despite my busy schedule, I was able to travel to Kansas City last Friday for a Regional Stampin' Up! convention. It was only a one-day event, but we got to make lots of cute projects (I'll be posting those later this week) and I got to swap with some wonderfully talented ladies!

Here is the card I chose to make to swap with the other regional convention-goers:



I just couldn't resist using the Big Shot to make at least some part of my swap card! I used the Scallop Circle Bigz die to make the large Old Olive scalloped circle. I also used my favorite "thank you" stamp from the Holiday Blitz stamp set, and how could I resist using my new Text & Texture stamp set!? I really enjoyed making these cards, and I'm glad I kept one for myself! I received lots of cute cards with tons of products that I don't have so when you all come to my house you can see and touch the products for yourself!

Additionally, I'm in the middle of trying to redesign my blog (again). Since my husband won't let me paint and rearrange our apartment every couple of months, I decided I'd just re-design my blog instead :-) If you subscribe by email to my blog, take a minute to visit and let me know what you think! I always like comments on my blog, and this should get you warmed up for the give-away I'll be having in a couple of weeks in honor of my birthday! Keep your eyes open...and yes, you will have to leave a comment!

Stamp Sets: Holiday Blitz, Text & Texture
Colors: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Confetti White

As always, Happy Stamping!

Flower Shadow

I still LOVE my new Upsy Daisy set. Remember you only have until Tuesday to order this BRAND NEW STAMP SET for 15% off!



This is a very simple card, and it really showcases the beautiful "shadow" technique that can be used on these great silhouette stamps. I purposefully left the card without a greeting to make it useful for any occasion. It's really nice to have cards like this so you're ready for anything!

The shadow technique is very simple. You really only need a dark color, a light color, and a Stamp-a-Ma-Jig (one of my most favorite tools!). Stamp the image in the light color first, then using the Stamp-a-Ma-Jig, slightly offset the image and stamp again with the darker color. This works with all different color combinations and with almost any solid stamp! Try it yourself!

By the way, I am at the Stampin' Up! Regional Convention in Kansas City today. Hopefully I'll have some very cute things to share when I return!

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Colors: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Catalog Copy

Here's another card I just had to copy from the catalog. This card can be found on page 90 of the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. I changed the colors and the greeting, but I really liked the design of the card:



It is much different from the cards I usually make. It's not centered and it uses a Bordering Blue, a color I NEVER use! I think it turned out pretty cute :-)

Stamp Sets: A Beautiful Thing, Best Yet (Hostess Level 1)
Colors: Old Olive, Bordering Blue, Very Vanilla

Thanks for stopping by!

New Flower Fusion

If you haven't yet noticed in the new catalog, Stampin' Up! has introduced a new set of Flower Fusion felt flowers--Flower Fusion Too. These flowers are Chocolate Chip (yay!!), Pink Pirouette, and Baja Breeze. I decided I'd use a Rose Red felt flower from the original Flower Fusion set along with a new Pink Pirouette felt flower. I still LOVE the rhinestone brads, so of course I had to use one of those as well.



This card was so simple to make and would be a GREAT card to make in bulk. I'll definitely keep this design in mind when I'm in a crunch for a bunch of thank you's!

Stamp Set: Seeing Spots
Colors: Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip

Birthday Celebrations

I'm back! My excuse for not posting last week is because I accidentally squirted dish soap in my eye on Thursday afternoon. My advice--don't do it. It hurts. But at least it got me out of doing dishes for a few days :-)

Today I got my order in the mail! Whoo hoo!! It's always going to be a good day when I come home to a Stampin' Up! box :-) Upsy Daisy is one of the sets I received in my order. If you like this set, you should definitely think about ordering it before October 1st as it is on sale for 15% off!



My card today was inspired by a card Jenn Diercks posted on her blog. I love her blog! It has such a beautiful design, and she's always got great ideas!

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Colors: Old Olive, Old Olive Designer Prints, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're enjoying the new KSU purple theme :-) Go Cats!