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Stampin’ Sunday 1-4-09

After I finished making the little wish boxed designed by Kelly Gettelfinger the I showed you in my Marvelous Monday post on December 29th I realized I still had a lot of stuff left from my Simply Scrappin’ Kit. So I decided so see what I could come up with. I got the design for this from one of Patty’s posts. So here is what I came up with.

I used the long ended envelopes to create my book. First I sealled them the cut of the very edge to make a pocket. Then I used my punch to punch a whole in each one to make it easy to pull out my cards.

I covered both sides of each envelope with paper. (I didn’t have enough paper left for these so I used some that I had, same thing with the pullouts.) I used the crop-a-dile to punch the holes in the side that I tied my ribbon through. I used the Aspen ribbon from the mini catalog.

I think this is a great book because of all the pull outs. It really allow you to put lots of pictures in it and it make a great gift. I used my extra pieces from the “I wish” Simply Scrapin’ kit to decorate my book.

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Remember that this great kit could be on the retired accesories list. (I won’t know for sure until tomorrow.) So order yours today to make sure you get one. Click here to start placing your on-line order.

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January 4, 2009January 1, 2009

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Swapping Saturday 1-3-09

I have to show the pirate set one more time before it’s retired. I received this card at Regional’s I think two years ago and I still love it. I love how it opens up to revile the whole message. It was created by Christy Christiansen from St. George Utah. I will have to say that this is still one of my favorite swaps.

She used a 3×6 sheet for the back ground so it fits in our open ended envelops and then she used a sheet of 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 for the card. She scored it at 2 3/4 for the bottom and middle section then tore the top edge so that when it fold over it is just slightly smaller.

She punched a whole in the top layer for the Ahoy Matey and then placed the layered words on the middle layer.

When you open it all the way you can see the message inside. I believe it was the retired birthday set from the old catalog, but you could use almost any set.

Be sure to order your pirate set and wheel before they are gone for good. You can find it on the dormant list or on page 75 of the Spring/Summer ’08 Catalog. The stamp set Ahoy, Matey is #107027 for $23.95 and the Jumbo Wheel Matey’s Map is #107212 for $8.50. Click here to start placing your on-line order.

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January 3, 2009January 1, 2009

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Freewheeling Friday 1-2-09

I’m getting ready for leadership and I decided to pull out the swaps I had for leadership last year. I know that the DSP is retired on this page, but the stamp set is still current and I just thought it turned our really cute.

I pick this page for Freewheeling Friday because I did actually use a wheel on it. You will notice that I wheeled across one of the small squares with the Whimsy Jumbo wheel #109688. I used the Garden Whimsy stamp set #109290 for $23.95. You can find these on pages 92 & 93 of the current catalog.

My inspiration for the page came from the Spring/Summer ’08 catalog. I used the layout on page 131 and the colors from page 96. I really loved how it turned out. The second page was inspired from a little help from up-line Mindy. The pictures are of my husband Marc and I at convention in Denver 2007. Xander (my baby) was just 3 week old when we went. This is the pajama-stamp-a-ram. We had so much fun. If you would like to join in the fun I would love you to join my team. I’d be happy to give you more information just send me an e-mail.

Next time you are having a hard time trying to find a layout be sure to check out our catalogs. They always inspire me. I save everyone of them and remember to pre-order your new Spring/Summer ’09 catalog today. Click here for more info.

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January 2, 2009January 1, 2009

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Thrifty Thursday 1-1-09

Wow I can’t believe it’s a new year already. I hope that all of you had a great holiday and that your new year is full of blessings. To start of the new year I decided to show a very versatile stamp set. This one is on my wish list especially after making these cards at Brandi’s meeting. I think they were created by Ashley Vancamp, but I’m not positive. If anyone knows please let me know so I can give her proper credit.

Post update- Thanks Megan she did confirm that the’s cute cards were made by Ashley.

The set is Best Wishes & More #111602 for $26.95. You can find it in the current catalog on page 55. This set is a great value because each of the 5 images can represent different seasons or be used for just a general card. I love it because it also comes with sayings which adds extra value. You can create so many different types of cards and projects with just one set.

This card is a really great one just to let someone know how much you appreciate them. It uses the Hawaii Papaya DSP #112460 for $9.95.

I also love designer series papers because they give you a color pallet. You can see on the couldn’t do card it was so easy to choose the colors. She just matched the Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango that was in the paper.

If you ever wonder which colors are in the paper they are listed in the description. Sometimes I am surprised at a color combination that I find in a set of designer series papers. I probably would have never thought to put them together that way, but they always look great. If you are struggling for an color pallet just give one of these papers a try.

I really love the ready set snow card. We put glitter on the snowflakes so it sparkles. I believe this card uses the Junior Varsity DSP #112458.

Our designer series papers are also a great value. They are double sided so you get lots of verisitily. When making cards one package goes along way.

They are also great for scrapbooks because all you need is a little bit to add the extra touch any page would need.

As a special bonus for reading my blog let me know that you saw this when you place your order and I will give you this great set for just $24.26 (plus tax & shipping), or any designer series paper for just $8.95 (plus tax & shipping). Just let me know you want the Thrifty Thursday special. Hope you have a great day and give this awesome set a try. Click here to place your on-line order.

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January 1, 2009January 2, 2009

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Wacky Wednesday 12-31-08

This is the fun Christmas Topper that I made. I made one for each of my down-line and filled the bags with goodies for their business. I thought they were cute and really easy.

I used the snow swirled set with the Big Shot Snowflakes. The bag is actually a larger one than Stampin’ Up! sells because I wanted to put 8 1/2 x 11 paper in them. The top is made with a 1/2 a sheet of 12×12 paper and scored 4″ down. Then I cut a slit in the top for the handle so that I would just slip the topper over the bag after it was filled.

If you ever need a quick gift idea try a topper they are so easy and so cute.

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December 31, 2008December 31, 2008

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Marvelous Monday 12-29-08

This was a great project the Kelly Gettelfinger entered into the class project contest on Stampin’ Up!. She was actually one of the winners. I think the boxes are so cute. Everything is made with the I wish Simply Scrapin’ Kit. If you are interested in the pattern please let me know and I will get it to you. Thanks Kelly for such and awesome project.