Grads. Again!

Quick? Check. 
Bright? Check.
Clean and Simple?  Check. 

Look at me, mixing it up.  Sometimes the DSP is so wonderful you don't need to add much.  In this case, I didn't!! 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Great Grads (retired):
Ink: Old Olive
CS: Summer Sun * retiring 6-30-10, Tempting Turquois, Whisper White
DSP:  Tropical Oasis
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch (available 7-1-10 in the new catty!!)

A quick note today...

Hi.  Happy Friday.  I wanted to drop a quick note to tell you it's a GREAT time to join my team.  I just saw (and ordered) my 2010-2011 catalogs.  Whooo hooooo!!  You'll get a full box of 8 included when you sign up. 

(And, as a side note, I'll have my catalog - in advance of the majority of demonstrators - in my hands very very soon.  Um, like Monday.  I'd love to share it with you. 

Have a great weekend.
SHERRI

Happy Friday, just kickin' it

Finally, we made it to the end of the week.  Wow-za.  I was able to finish this page (I won't tell you how long ago I started it, but it sat unfinished on my desk...).  I found an advertisement in a magazine and was inspired to create something young and fun.  It's a simple and rather clean page (again, I don't know what took me so long to finish it!).  It's got a peek-a-boo pull tab for journaling.  I free-handed a border with my white gel pen on kraft and a Garden Green marker on the Whisper White.  I used the white foam sheets similar to these graduation cards to create kickin it! 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Retired circle wheel that I can't remember the name and Retired small alphabet set that I can't remember the name!! 
Ink: Versa Mark, Whisper White Craft
CS: Basic Black, Garden Green, Kraft, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, letters, button, linen thread, gingham ribbon, dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch

Razzleberry is Exquisite

Exquisite.  Use it in a sentence today!  It'll make you smile; maybe just like this gem.  Do you know Rich Razzleberry is staying with us in the new color renovation (happy dance for me!).  Love this color.  I didn't know where this card was going when I started (don't you love when that happens?), but I had a half-sheet of whisper white cardstock.  I stamped off once with the spiral-y flower from Punched Posies (level 2 hostess set) in Razzleberry in a random but planned order.  I cut the piece in four equal pieces to create my "own" DSP.  I sponged the edges, matted it in black to give it some POP.  The For You is from the Elements of Style stamp set.  I orignally had little interest in Elements of Style, but after receiving some WONDERFUL swaps, I added it to my buy list.

Remember that cute little scallop trim border punch will be available in the new 2010-2011 catalog if you missed it during SAB.  It's dainty and perfect and I love it! 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Friends 24-7, Elements of Style, Punched Posies (level 2 hostess set)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Staz-On
CS: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" punch, gingham ribbon, large flower punch, scallop trim border punch, sponges

More Grads

I wanted to see Elements of Style (from the Summer mini) paired with Bella Blue DSP (oh, la, la!). 

I used the Scallop Envelope with a tiny Define Your Life note tucked in, sponged with Not Quite Navy.  Grad is boldly at the bottom and is from a favorite retired set.  I sponged the edges of the vanilla with Sahara Sand ink.  Elements of Style mimics the Bella Blue paper in the background.  Elegant.  Don't you think?

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Define Your Life, Elements of Style, Great Grad (retired)
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand
CS: Note Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
DSP:  Bella Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope

May is Scrapbooking Month

To welcome back Riding Hood Red & Pink Piourette (you know they're coming back, right?), I played around with some retired DSP this weekend.  I merried it with Close to Cocoa (retiring 6-30-10) and the new Sweet Scoops stamp set. 

I used the 1-3/4" circle punch for the ice cream cone and used two tab punches, overlapped to create a larger circle for the close to cocoa mat.  Neato.  I tore the pink paper and sponged the rustic edge for a better emphasis. 

Used some riding hood stripped vanilla ribbon.  LOVE that stuff.  I used the Lattic Die and the Top Note in Very Vanilla.  The cute little icecream cone in the left corner is a brad (non-SU). 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Ink: Sweet Scoops
CS: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pink Piroutte, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Sizzix frame die, Top Note, Lattice Die, Big Shot, Tab Punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch

Happy Graduation

Hi stampers!  I cannot believe we're half-way thru May already.  Gosh. 
I whipped up some graduation cards this weekend to share with you this week. 
Today's cards are for Ontario High School, colors reflected.

I used white foam sheets (found in the kids aisle at craft stores) and my Big Shot to make my own thickers or dimensional letters.  Lovely. 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Happy Grad (from the Summer mini!)
Ink: Brilliant Blue (retires 6-30-10)
CS: Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Accessories: 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Simple Alphabet, Polka Dot embossing folder

Do you like free stuff??

I do!  I DO! 
Happy Scrapbooking month (click to enlarge photo in a new browser window). 

As our gift to you, earn free brads with applicable purchases.  Contact me today with questions. 

I've been working hard on invitations and party decor and scrapbook pages and it hasn't left me with much time to blog about all my creations.  Hang tight and I'll get caught up! 

And don't keep me a secret, I love the reward my customers when they refer me to their friends, coworkers and family members.

Simply Adorned

I'll be back with sample charms all month long!! 
At first working with such a small spaced canvas was constricting, but now they're so quick I love them!! 

Happy Friday!

Hi friends. Happy Friday to you. I'm so thankful the week is almost to an end. We have a wonderful weekend planned (pooh hooo I think it's going to rain though) but I'm very excited. I'm hearing you're beginning to receive the SUMMER MINI catalog. Really, it's fantastic. I'm so very excited about the new products and stamps. Here is my new rolodex at work.

I used Soft Suede and Bermuda Bay. I toned down the Bermuda with heavy sponging. You'll also notice the SMOOCH speckled effect all over. LOVE it. I will warn you, it WILL MAKE A MESS, but I love it all the same (and you know I really am anti-messes).

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Leave a comment listing the NEW supplies I used (including the smooch) and I'll send the first one a little treat!! 

Color Me Crazy

I will try not to overwhelm you, but I do have some GIANT IMPORTANT NEWS to share with you today. 

Stampin’ UP! is revitilizing the color families.  There are additonal colors, colors retiring and several previously retired IN-COLORS will return.  Families of 12 have been shaken up into selections of 10. 

Let's break it down:

(1) Additional Colors
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Daffodil Delight
Early Espresso
Marina Mist

What does this mean to you:  You will be able to purchase these colors and associated items JULY 1st in the new catalog, unless you're a DEMONSTRATOR (it's really a great time to join the SU! family.  You potentially can earn over $100 in new color products!!  Contact me for all the info!)

(2) Colors Retiring
almost amethyst
apricot appeal
ballet blue
barely banana
basic brown
blush blossom
bordering blue
brilliant blue
brocade blue
cameo coral
close to cocoa
creamy caramel
gable green
glorious green
going gray
green galore
handsome hunter
lavender lace
lovely lilac
mellow moss
only orange
orchid opulence
pale plum
pink passion
pixie pink
really rust
ruby red
sage shadow
summer sun
taken with teal
yoyo yellow
 
What does this mean to you:  You have untl June 1st to stock up on your favorites.  From June 1st thru June 30th items will be on "while supplies last" basis.  Remember any associated reinkers, pastels, markers, inks, paper, DSP, ribbon, brads, buttons, accessories WILL ALSO BE DISCONTINUED.  If any of these are your GO-TO colors, STOCK UP!! 

(3) Previously retired IN-COLORS returning
Baja Breeze
Pacific Point
Pink Pirouette
Rich Razzleberry
Riding Hood Red
River Rock
Soft Suede
Tangerine Tango
Wild Wasabi

What does this mean to you: Dig deep in your stash and get ready to use your previous items, again.  Look for fresh new ribbons, papers, MARKERS and accessories using these former colors. 

Please note, Kraft will be more appropriatly RENAMED CRUMB CAKE. 

I am off to make my own shopping list of reinkers and cardstock in my soon to be GONE favorites...I know there's a LOT of information, please email, call, text me with your questions!
SHERRI

Two-Step into Spring Promotion

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set--or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!  (This set will be available in the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book - shhhhhhh, it's a SNEAK PEEK!)
Item Description Price
117062 Awash with Flowers (wood mount; set of 18) $39.95
120549 Awash with Flowers (clear mount; set of 18) $27.95 (Clear-mount blocks are not included with the clear-mount set (blocks C and H are recommended this set)

Plus, get 20 percent off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalog:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price
113824 94 Greenhouse Garden $25.95 $20.76
113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral $24.95 $19.96
111578 101 Flower Fancy $36.95 $29.56
113258 112 Trendy Trees $17.95 $14.36

Online orders are not eligible for this part of the promotion (but that's why you have me!!).  There is a limit of one free Awash with Flowers stamp set per workshop; the reward is for reaching the $350 workshop level, and is not incremental.

The Awash with Flowers stamp set is a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and will not be available again until the release of the new Idea Book & Catalog.

Happy Spring!
SHERRI