Stampin' Up!'s "C" is for Cat stamp set made the purrrrfect birthday cards for my cat-loving friends having August birthdays!! I used Basic Gray and the new Pool Party colors! Gotta LOVE the NEW Lace Ribbon Border Punch! There is also a stamp set called "D" is for Dog that could easily be used with this same layout.

 
Stampin' Up! color coordinated product line makes designing sooo simple. I used POOL PARTY cardstock, Ruffled Ribbon, Ink Pad, and Printed Brads!

Today is the LAST day to join Stampin' Up! for only $99!! Curious? Just read about it here.

This sweet baby quilt was created with Stampin' Up! Fabrics and the owl punch image which was enlarged. Owls work for BOTH genders! I love the BIG Stampin' Up! button eyes! This would a "keepsake" gift!

Hope you enjoyed JAYDEE's Fancy Swap HOP entry! 
 
For this very SPECIAL convention swap I used the new Stampin' Up! set MY FRIEND because of it's versatility! I paired Elegant Eggplant and Pear Pizzazz inks and cardstocks.
To speed the process of creating 50 cards, I placed two rubber images onto the same acrylic block, inked up with a soft Pear Pizzazz ink pad and then went over the flowers with the darker Elegant Eggplant marker - then stamped. MUST have bling so I added Stampin' Up!'s self-adhesive Rhinestones!!

Thanks for HOPPING by! Enjoy your tour!

Next Fancy Swap STOP-Tami

 
Since the Stampin' Up! convention theme was GROW, there was some garden apparel woren. I had to snap these gals in their CUTE garden hats embellished with flowers created by the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine! Notice they even have garden hat FANS! They were having FUN!!

 
During one convention session, I sat behind three gals from Puerto Rico! Stampin' Up! is now in SEVEN countries!! It's a amazing to think that our CEO, Shelli Gardner, started Stampin' Up! in her living room in 1988 - now we are INTERNATIONAL! WOW!

Fancy Card BLOG HOP - TOMORROW! Don't miss it!

 
Stampin' Up! Fabrics in a frame with Stampin' Up! Buttons and Fabric Flowers is sooo Shabby Chic! Love it!
This accent pillow by Elizabeth Price shows how the BIG SHOT machine can cut your fabric pieces. It used the Petal Cone Die to cut NEW Spice Cake Fabric which is coming September 1st! Another Shabby Chic look! Stop by Friday for the Fancy card BLOG HOP!! July is drawing to a close. Don't forget this month's offer: mail me $5 for Priority Shipping for your free new 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog, 241 color pages!

 
This is a crisp creation I received from Sandy Carlson [MN] for her convention swap. The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine made the Fun Flowers and Dotted background. It's  such a versatile machine - I LOVE MY BIG SHOT!  
The BLOG HOP is getting closer!! Stop back often!

 
This unique card is a convention swap I received from Vera Milne of Texas. She took lots of little elements and designed a gorgeous hanging basket of paper flowers! WOW! Flowers were punched with the BoHo Blossoms Punch and embellished w/ Stampin' Up! self-adhesive Pearls. Come back....I have a BLOG HOP coming soon!!

 
Stampin' Up! offered this meaningful single stamp to all demonstrators at Momento Mall at convention. I LOVE the saying - it has special meaning for me. In my 15 years as a demonstrator I have certainly GROWN as a person!! I've also grown TONS of super friendships!! I designed this card to send to NEW demonstrators that JOIN my stampin' family for only $99 in July. These are NEW In Colors: Island Indigo, Pool Party, & Calypso Coral -  so yummy, so summery.

 
The very creative Karen Barber designed this FAVORITE swap I received at Stampin' Up! Convention! A lovely vintage look created by lots of texture, layers, distressing and sponging. It's over-the-top!! The Hostess Stamp Set is Simply Soft. Visit Karen here. There's lot more great ideas to come so stop in tomorrow!

 
This convention display card features the new stamp set Raining Flowers with yummy colors of Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze. Swirls and Leaves were cut with the Big Shot Die Machine. A lovely card!

 
Three cheery 3X3" notes created in an instant with Quick Accents, self adhesive die cuts, and the Up ,Up & Away stamp set! Order online in your jammies 24/7!

 
This 6 month old cutie took my eye! What a happy 12X12" scrapbook page! It makes you smile! Scrapbooking saves your memories.

 
A VERY clever paper & button train - just perfect for a Birthday Party or Kid's Room! Lots of details! The Convention Displays were just FANTASTIC! Stop back tomorrow for more ideas.

Catch the fever, hear the song, feel the excitement!! If you'd like to be there next year, join my group now for only $99 in JULY. Catch a glimpse of me at 2:25 minutes - one of my 3 stage recognitions. TOO FUN!!

 
Our convnetion theme was "GROW" and all the motifs were garden related. So clever and appropriate!

 
The lighting on stage totally changed the look!! Look carefully in front of the "W" and you will see our wonderful President Rich Jutkins presenting. He's a very friendly guy and roams the crowds to chat!

Tons more to share so stop back tomorrow!

 
This darling, unique framed Scrabble wall art was a special gift from my WONDERFUL Rockford, IL Stamp Club the last club nite before I moved to FL!! Miss you crazy gals - hope you are still laughing and stampin'! GREAT memories!

 
Sail Away is a single stamp from the Summer Mini Catalog. Julie B. created this unique card using household bleach. She embossed the image on Crumb Cake Cardstock using black. Then she put bleach into an Aqua Painter and painted the sails. PRESTO - the bleach will lighten the cardstock! Way COOL!

 
Visit SueAnn's Used Stamp Sale in Lena, Illinois Saturday, July 16th, 8-noon. BARGAINS GALORE!! Be there!!

This is a trendy "SHABBY CHIC" card I designed to swap at convention! I love RIBBON FROSTING, featured here. Apply Sticky Strip powerful adhesive where you want ribbon. Then make tiny pleats and twists as you lay down your ribbon. A soft, supple ribbon works best - I like Stampin' Up!'s Seam Binding Ribbon or Taffeta Ribbon. There are LOTS of colors to coordinate with inks & papers. This is the BEST company...that's why I'm in my 16th year as a demonstrator!!

 
The Ribbon Frosting runs right down a strip of BLACK Lace Ribbon Border Punching. The Red Glimmer Paper embellishment is created with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch. All products I use are from Stampin' Up!'s fantastic 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. This month only, mail me $5 for shipping and I'll send you a FREE copy. Email me if you need my address.

 
This is our oldest daughter Kelly and her new hubby, Chris! It was a lovely small intimate wedding lakeside in Wayzata, Mn!! A truly memorable day!

 
Sisters! Katie was Kelly's Maid of Honor. Our lovely AND smart daugthers!

 
Hi friends!! I'm having the time of my life at Stampin' Up!'s Annual Convention!! I'm in a special swap today and this is my creation made with MY FRIEND STAMP SET. This set is sooo versatile!  
I made 50 of these. Here is my secret tip: I positioned two images on one clear block so I only stamped once per card. I inked up in soft Pear Pizzazz color, then used darker Concord Crush to go over the blossoms turning them from green to rich purple! These two tricks saved a lot of time! Don't forget to add BLING with Rhinestones!

 
Are you color challenged! Here is THE CURE: Stampin' Up!'s COLOR COACH! It's a packet of 50 cards that give you TONS of color options to use in papercrafting, home decor, or anywhere. This color combo was selected from the Color Coach: Pool Party, Wild Wasabi, and Chocolate Chip!

 
Here is the NEW 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon - so fun! One side is plain so you can have Dots OR no Dots.

 
These lovely rich colors with the Pretty Postage Stamp Set was created by Julie B. The new Postage Stamp Punch coordinates perfectly to frame any four of the images in this Summer Mini Catalog set. Julie B. is a very creative gal! Visit her blog here.

 
This special Very Vanilla on Vanilla creation was my wedding card for our daughter, Kelly and her groom, Chris! I used the lovely Fun Flowers Bigz Die with the Big Shot. A light sponging of Sahara Sand ink highlights all the great details.

 
Using a Bone Folder, I curled the petals slightly upward and used a Vintage Brad in the flower center. Very elegant with Basic Pearls that just press on!

 
This is a SHOUT OUT to all my great fellow deonstrators in the Oregon, IL area who are having their annual Used Stamp Sale today at the Oregon Coliseum, 9-1pm!! They have TONS of bargains so run on over - quick!! If you are new to papercrafting, ask about their CLASSES!

This card is great to have on hand for any occasion! It features the NEUTRAL Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack of 12X12" papers. I used the Basic Grey with Real Red and a POP of Red Glimmer Paper! Punch your squares with the 1 1/4" Square Punch for a quick design!

 
Love GLITZY!!

 
Stampin' Up! will fit around your life: be a discount purchaser OR a business builder, I welcome you all!!

When you order the BUNDLE OF THE MONTH thru me, alone or with other items, I will mail you 3 full unique cards created with the bundle items. Simply place your order online at SHOP NOW and your samples will arrive in about 2 weeks. Each bundle runs for one calendar month only. It's so simple: purchase & receive fabulous ideas to copy!

JULY 2011 BUNDLE: Delicate Doilies stamp set clear-mount 122592 $16.95 OR wood-mount 122590 $21.95; coordinating Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper 122360 $12.95; 1/2" Pretty in Pink Scallop Dots Ribbon 124141 $7.95. Total 3 items. Order it today!

 
 
Get speedy glitz with Red Glimmer Paper and the NEW Lace Ribbon Border Punch! Real Red and Basic Black are a dramatic combo on this simple-to-make greeting.

 
This punch is a must have - its sooo intricate!!

 
DelicateDoilies Stamp Set is FULL of detail and femininity. I made a sweet ruffle by attaching Very Vanilla Seam Binding with Sticky Strip to the back of the circle. This cardstock color isn't showing true - it's a soft, lovely aqua called Pool Party, used with Whisper White. Pool Party is very close to the background color of my blog.

 
This is a Gate Fold card that opens in the center.

 
Wouldn't you love receiving this GLITZY birthday wish?? 12X12" Red Glimmer Paper is a must for your festive papercrafting! Petite Pennants Builder Punch is the perfect match for Pennant Parade stamp Set. Create cards in a flash!

 
POP everything off the page with Stampin' Up!'s self-adhesive Dimensionals.

 
Happy Birthday America!! Let's all celebrate our freedom today and be grateful. This is my favorite Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the Big Shot - "Square Lattice." It takes the plain Whisper White background to a whole new dimension! If you're enjoying my blog, kindly share it with a friend.

 
The NEW Delicate Doilies stamp set is DRAMATIC in Real Red & Basic Black! Satin Ribbon adds texture and Glimmer Brads add bling to this very simple-to-make thank you card.

 
The NEW stamp set, MY FRIEND, is so very versatile! I stamped the background on the Whisper White Cardstock, then used the coordinating red Designer Series Paper from POCKETFUL OF POSIES on the circles. The glitz is (non-shedding) RED GLIMMER PAPER punched with the popular BLOSSOM BOUQUET TRIPLE LAYER PUNCH!
Love this SNAPPY color combo of Real Red, Whisper White, and NEW Island Indigo! Check out Stampin' Up!'s NEW IN COLORS for 2011-2013!

 
Click here to view the new catalog. You are gonna LOVE it!! July Special: mail me $5 {for shipping} with your name, address, & email. I'll mail you a free copy of this 241 page color Idea Book & Catalog. Offer good in USA only, expires July 31st. If you need my address please email.

 
This festive card features JUST ADD CAKE new designer series paper, punched into 1 3/8" squares! I'm in love with the swirly "hello" that's soooo versatile!!

 
The Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog lists the coordinating colors in EACH designer series paper package, making coordination is a cinch!! Stop back tomorrow!