Sweet Treat (and a fun announcement!)

Ever stuck in a rut for gifts for guys? A brother-in-law? The family $10 lottery gift. Think consumables. Here's a great gift that is usually a big hit. It's an ice cream kit, with the toppings and an ice cream scoop. It's packaged in a custom-made carrier.




Speaking of ice cream, stop over at visit me in the kitchen today!

Also, mark your calendars for an Open Scrap Day on July 18th! It's in Burke from noon to 5pm. Bring your projects. There's plently of table space and light! FREE!!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Under the Stars, Great Grads
Ink: Staz On, Pacific Point
CS: Pacific Point textured, Whisper White
Accessories: Linen Thread, Key Tag

Hot Scrapbooking Sweets

Another progressive page. The "T" and "N" are homemade chipboard letter as described in this post. This was a two page layout - you can see the other page HERE.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Under the Stars
Ink: Chocolate Chip

DSP: Taste of Textiles
CS: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point
Accessories: Big Shot Scallop Frame, Sizzlit Little Leaves, Big Shot Serif Alphabet, Markers, Linen Thread, Pacific Point reinker, Blender pen

Thanks Coach

I hope you're not tiring of the Under the Stars set. I had a June deadline that had to feature several cards, scrapbook pages, and a 3-D item all using the same main stamp set and accessory of my choice. The theme was masculine. At first it was a daunting task. Coloring flowers a different color can completely change the tone and look of a card. With man-ly cards it a bit more complex. I selected Under the Stars and Linen Thread for the project. Keep coming back for the rest of the projects - just look for Under the Stars and Linen Thread! It was a great challenge.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Under the Stars, Just Football, Really Retro

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss

CS: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White

Accessories: Markers, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Small Star Punch

Hot Scrapbooking Sweets

Hi ya'll. Thanks for stopping today. A scrapbooking page today. Look closely, it's a progressive page, so if you don't have a 12"x12" book you can back it down to a smaller page.

I'll let the photo do the talking - let me know if you have questions!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Contempo Alphabet, Defining Alphabet, Define Your Life, Under the Stars
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Real Red

DSP: Taste of Textile DSP
CS: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories: Markers, Kiwi Satin Ribbon, Button Latte, Star Punch, Large Star Punch, Linen Thread, Go Go Boots Big Shot Alphabet

Sweet Invitation

The title says it all. Here's a great young-adventurer's birthday party invitation. I've also included a little paper cone filled with trail mix. The cone is stamped with the mosquito stamp (it's difficult to see them). Did you know it was acceptable to stamp on DSP? It's fantastic. Imagine these cones filled and resting in a basket for the little ones to grab from the counter or buffet line during the party. Make your own trail mix for the kids. It's much cheaper and you can customize it - add fruit snacks or mini candy bar bites.

If you look closely, you may also see a star or two on the Bella Rose DSP. That's not punched out. I took the negative image from an earlier punch out star for a mask and sponged these stars.

Inside message was printed from my computer, edges torn. I made my own 'you're invited' bannner, as I discussed in this post. I have some more invitations planned for the future - all with different styles and occassions. Anyone need a bridal shower invite (sans bears of course)? Sorry, check back later!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Under the Stars, Birthday Hugs and Wishes (retires 6/30), Inspired by Nature (grass) Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Kiwi Kiss (retires 6/30)

DSP: Bella Rose (retires 6/30)

CS: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss (retires 6/30), Whisper White

Accessories: Tab punch, star punch, linen thread, sponges, dimenisonals

Bye-bye Great Grads

June is for Grads and Dads (and bears!). I have some great projects coming for ya. Remember Great Grads is on the retired list.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Great Grads, Under the Stars
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Summer Sun
CS: Basic Black, Going Gray, Whisper White
Accessories: Linen Thread, Big Shot Top Note, markers