Annual Holiday Party

Every year, Tiffany Cline and I host a holiday party for all of the demonstrators in our downline.  It has become a fun tradition with good food, games, make & takes, and an absolutely amazing WOW gift exchange.  We had our party last Saturday night, but unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate.  As freezing rain fell outside, we ate quickly and exchanged gifts.  I managed to get pictures of all of the gifts before everyone ran out the door.  I apologize for the picture quality, but everyone was very anxious to leave and I was in a hurry myself.

Snowglobe by Peggy Anderson.  She said she found these at Hobby Lobby.....too bad she bought them all!

Laura Kirchoffer displaying a paper garland by Renee Hoffman.  Sorry, there's not a close-up!  It was very beautiful!

Coaster Box by Sherri Crowell.

Sudoku Treat Box by Linda Lawler.

Tray by Julia Haak....she used the Time Well Spent stamp set that all demonstrators received as a holiday gift from Stampin' Up!

DVD tin by Tiffany Cline.

Winter Bright Explosion Album made by Me!

Cards wall hanging by Julie Massey.

Gift ensemble by Laura Kirchoffer....domino magnets, biggie clip, tile, card & chocolate!

Considering the weather, I think we had a pretty good turn-out.  This is just one of the fun events for demonstrators-only that our group has during the year.  If you would like more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, feel free to contact me.  We would love to have you join us at our next holiday party!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Last-Minute Gifts Class

This past Sunday was the annual last-minute gifts class.  I've already shared several of the projects in my previous posts, so here are a few more!

Can you guess what this is?  It's a Jiffy Pop popcorn and the hat is a gift card holder....perfect for movie cards!  These are so easy to make and would be a perfect project for kids!

Here is a tag pouch made from a 6" x 6" page protector.  The Night of Navy cardstock measures 8-1/2" x 6-1/2", scored at 2".  The extra piece on the side of the page protector was cut off, then the protector was adhered to the Night of Navy cardstock.  A 6" x 6" piece of Certainly Celery designer paper was inserted into the page protector---helps to hide the adhesive and looks pretty.  The tags were added, the flap folded over, holes punched, and the beautiful Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon ties it all together.

The Tags for All stamp set and the satin ribbon are both on SALE from now until December 15th.  Click here for more information.

We also stamped candles, dominos, and tumbled marble tiles.  My candle picture didn't turn out too good, so I won't be sharing it....sorry!

My next class is the Winter Bright mini scrapbook class, and I'm happy to say that we have a full class.  For those of you unable to attend, I still have project CDs available to ship immediately.  Check my previous post for full details.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Holy Triptych Angel Card

Wow! I can't believe there is less than 1 week to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog!  One of my favorite stamp sets is Holy Triptych and I've been wanting to share this card with you for some time now.  The card base is very vanilla.  The back gold layer is the brushed gold cardstock stamped with the Fine Lace background stamp and embossed with gold powder.  The angel and "noel" are also gold embossed.  I added torn white mulberry paper to mimic angel wings.  Enjoy!  And don't forget to order this stamp set today!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Wrapping Up the Holidays

This promotion has been extended through December 31st.

Stampin' Up! has announced a new promotion just in time for the holiday wrap-up.  Now you can add a hand-stamped accent to all your gifts!  I've included the color flyer and project sheet to inspire you!

Download holiday_wrap.pdf

Download holiday_wrap_projects.pdf

Item Number	Description	Price
112409	Holiday Tag Bundle	$4.95
110380	Tags for All Stamp Set* (20% off)	$24.76
110264	Designer Gift cards* (30% off)	$4.55
109862	Chocolate Chip satin ribbon*	Buy 1, get 1 free!**
109863	Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon*	Buy 1, get 1 free!**
112410	Tin 3-Pack	$9.95
110147	Celebration wrapping paper*	$17.95
110228	Hand Selected Accents & Elements (25% off)	$8.21

Also, I wanted to let you know of several changes to my holiday workshop schedule.  The "It's a Wrap" class and the "Cookies and Cards" class have been cancelled due to supply issues--unfortunately, items for the classes are on backorder and I have been told they will not arrive in time. 

There is a Stamp-a-Stack scheduled for this Friday, November 30th at 6:30pm.  I have several spots available, but you must RSVP no later than Wednesday.

And there are only a few spots left in the last minute gifts class scheduled for Sunday, December 2nd.  I'm pretty sure we will be at capacity, so if you are planning to attend, you must RSVP quickly before all the spots are gone!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Retirement List Contest

As many of you know, Stampin' Up! is now unveiling two catalogs per year.  On December 1st, the company will announce the stamp sets that are retiring from the Fall & Winter Collection 2007.

To participate in this contest, you need to study your catalog or click the link on the right to view it online.  Make a list of 10 stamp sets that you think will appear on the retirement list and email it to me.  melissa42@msn.com

You have until midnight on November 30th to submit your list.  The person with the most correct answers will win a retiring stamp set from my personal collection.

And if you do not have a copy of the current catalog, please email me and I will get one to you ASAP.  I have approximately 10 copies available, so don't delay.

Happy Stampin'!

Melissa

More Craft Fair Samples

I promised to share more items from the recent craft fairs.  The countdown calendar above has an opening that I have placed magnetic numbered tags inside.  It would also be great for storing Christmas Cards.  The large polka dot piece is magnetic so that the numbers can be changed daily.  I only had time to make one of these and it sold quickly.

This is a set of 4 tumbled marble tile coasters made with the Baroque Motifs stamp set.  I made 4 sets and sold 3.  These are super easy to make and we'll be making them at the last minute gifts class on December 2nd---have you signed up yet?

These are small 4" x 4" frames made with the Big On Christmas stamp set.  They flew off the table!

Hopefully, you've gotten some ideas for Holiday gifts to give to family and friends or to sell at your craft fairs.  I'm happy to announce that Stampin' Up! is changing their policy on selling handmade items beginning today, November 15th.  Hand-stamped items may now be sold in retail locations and over the internet.  For those of you that may be interested in pursuing a career in paper-crafting, I'd love to speak with you about the benefits of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  You can also visit the Demonstrator FAQ page on the right hand side of this website for more information.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

All You Want For Christmas Is....

Stamps, Ink, and Paper!!

Would you like to receive Stampin' Up! products for the holidays?

Then, fill out the Wish List form and send it to me. I'll take care of the rest!

Your loved one will be contacted by email and/or phone to inform them of your creative desires. The order will be placed and delivered to your loved one---with or without wrap. Many men want to wrap their own gifts---go figure! If it's not pretty, I didn't do it!

Happy Holidays!

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This post will remain at the top of the blog until December 1st.  Scroll down for the new stuff!

Trim the Tree

There are still a few openings for the Trim a Tree class scheduled for Friday, November 16th at 7pm.  Cost is $25 per person and includes all instructions and materials to make 5 ornaments.  Call or email me today if you would like to attend.

Here's a little sneak peek at one of the ornaments we'll be making:

If you can't attend, I'd be happy to send you a class kit for $25 plus $5 shipping.  All materials will be precut and ready for you to assemble at home.  Order your kit by Friday, November 16th.

Also, be sure to check out the holiday workshop page for more upcoming classes.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

It's Time to Sign Up for Scrapbook Club 2008

We completed this wonderful 2-page layout at our November Club meetings.  New clubs will be forming in January, so it's time to reserve your spot.  Check out the scrapbook club page for all the details and dates.

I hope you'll join us!  Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Craft Fairs

Well, I think I have finally recovered from the last 2 craft fairs!  I can't believe how much work goes into making one of these events successful.

I wanted to show you a picture of my booth at the fair, but I had customers as soon as the booth was photo-ready and it never really looked the same again!  So, I guess you'll just have to settle for pictures of some of the items I sold.

These are domino magnets made with the punch pals set.  I stamped the dominos with black stazon ink, then colored the images with sharpies.  I let them dry overnight, then coated them with versamark ink, sprinkled iridescent ice embossing powder over them and heat set--I've done it with the oven and the heat tool--both work!  Finally, I added a magnet to the back.  Voila!  I also plan to make these at the upcoming last minute gifts class on December 2nd.

I found 2" tiles at Lowes recently and remembered this cute project.  You simply stamp and color the tiles just like the dominos.  Then add a clothespin to the back and tie with ribbon.  These noteholders are perfect for displaying a business card, small photo, or greeting card.

Here is a bucket of jumbo clippies--the perfect bookmark!  I discovered the cute bucket at the $1 spot at Target and filled it with the large paperclips.  The paperclips are sandwiched between identical stamped, punched, and glittered pieces adhered with a pop-up glue dot.  I tied gingham ribbon around the clips to give them a finished look.

Most of these items sold for $1 - $2.  I'll share some of the higher priced items in upcoming posts, so stay tuned.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Paper Party

Stampin' Up! has a great November special on all of their double-sided designer series paper---Buy 3 packs, get 1 Free!  You all know how much I love using these papers on my projects, so now is a great time for you to stock up.  Here are a few more project ideas for you to download.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

October Stamp Club Project

At our monthly club meeting for October, we made this adorable accordian tag album.  Since a few members were unable to attend, I am going to post the directions here so that they may complete their projects at home and so that you can try your hand at this fun album, too!

SUPPLIES

Stamp Sets:  Wanted, Everyday Flexible Phrases

Ink:  River Rock, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Confetti Cream, River Rock, Really Rust, Wild Wasabi, Apple Cider Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Pretties kit, Small & Large Oval punches, Mini Binder clips, Tab Punch, Vintage Brads, Earth Buttons, Linen Thread, Crafter's Tool Kit, 1" circle punch

DIRECTIONS

1. The album base is a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock, but you can use any size of square cardstock.  Fold the chocolate chip cardstock in half.  Open the cardstock, and fold it in half the opposite way.  You will now have "four squares".  Fold 2 sides into the center, and open the cardstock again.....you now have "eight rectangles".  Fold the cardstock in half again, bringing the four bottom rectangles up to meet the other four rectangles.  Now accordian fold the album, with the opening to the top, creating a pocket.



2. Cut 4 pieces of Apple Cider Designer Series Paper to 3" x 6".  You'll use one piece for each panel.



3. Panel 1--cut a slit appoximately 1 1/2" down between panel 1 and 2.  Adhere the DSP to both panels.  Tear panel 1 across to the end of the slit.



4. Panel 2--Punch a partial circle in the top of panel 2 to create a small opening.  Use sponge daubers to color a flower from the pretties kit--I used really rust and chocolate chip ink on this sample.  Add a half-back pearl to the center of the flower and adhere to the bottom of panel 2.  Stamp paisley from Wanted set in River Rock ink onto a confetti cream scrap.  Stamp "fall" from everyday flexible phrases in Chocolate Chip ink over the paisley, then punch with the small oval.  Layer with a larger chocolate chip oval, and adhere next to the flower.



5. Panels 3 & 4--Cut 2 of the DSP pieces at 2 1/2".  Adhere the other halves (3 1/2" piece) to the bottom of panels 3 & 4.  Cut a slit down to the height of the DSP.  Adhere the 2 1/2" pieces of DSP to the back of panels 3 & 4.  On panel 3, you'll fold the paper down at an angle and add a button with hemp twine.  On panel 4, you'll fold the paper over and add vintage brads to secure. 



6. Tags--Cut 4 pieces of Confetti Cream cardstock to 2 3/4" x 6".  Stamp with images from the Wanted stamp set.  Punch out tab punches from Wild Wasabi, River Rock, and Really Rust cardstock.  Adhere tabs to tops of tags.  Add a mini binder clip to another tag.

Here are some ideas for how to use your album:

• Gratitude Journal



• Display photos of grandkids



• Recipes



• Favorite fall pictures

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Ghouls Night Out

Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted.  It's been a crazy week of workshops, clubs, and a bout of stomach flu!  All is better now and I wanted to share with you what I did last weekend.

This past Saturday, I hosted a ghouls night out.  We made 5 projects including all of those pictured above, a BOO box (see my earlier post), and a mummy card. 

The big project was the PEEPS IN A JAR.  I bought my jars at Big Lots for $7 a case (12 jars).  You'll want to look for the jars in the fall because they get really difficult to find as we get closer to the holidays.

Then go to the grocery store and pick up plenty of M & M's, peeps, graham crackers, and brown sugar.  You'll want to have extra M & M's on hand for well....you know!

Crush one package of the graham crackers and pour about 2/3 of the crumbs into the bottom of the jar.  Insert the peeps along the side of the jar....the pumpkins require 16 per jar.  I've heard that ghosts and bunnies are only 8 per jar.  Add remaining crumbs and 1/3 cup of brown sugar to the middle of the peeps.  Top off the jar with M & M's.....don't measure them, just pour it on!

Decorate the lid and the tag and VOILA!  The perfect gift for Booing!

Here is the wording on the tag:

Halloween S’mores

Enjoy eating some of the M&Ms to reduce the amount a little as desired.  Empty the jar contents into a bowl.  Snip the pumpkins into bits with kitchen scissors or a knife.  Return the pumpkins to the mixture and mix well.  Melt 10 T butter, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla.  Pour this over the dry ingredients, mixing well.  Pat into a greased 8 or 9 inch baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes.  Cool ½ hour, then cut into bars.  Option 1 – leave pumpkins whole; combine remaining ingredients and place pumpkins on top, then bake as directed.  Option 2 - omit the vanilla, bake and serve warm over vanilla ice cream or use a blender to mix with ice cream like a Blizzard.

Below, you'll see some of my guests making their Peep Jars.  We used the Batty for You Stamp set and Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! to decorate the jars.

By the way, the bars are quite delicious!  Unfortunately, they didn't last very long at my house, so I had to make a cake for the party.  The cake idea came from the October issue of Parents magazine and is simply a devils food cake iced with chocolate frosting, and topped with oreo crumbs and gummy body parts.....mmmmm CHOCOLATE!!!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Christmas Card Extravaganza

Mark your calendars!  Friday, November 2nd from 7pm-10pm and Sunday, November 4th from 2pm-5pm will be this year's Christmas Card Extravaganza featuring Stampin' Up! stamp sets and accessories.  Both classes will be held at the Stamp Shack, located at 120 South Buckeye Street, Kokomo, Indiana. 

Here's how it works:

Pick the card or cards that you want to make, in multiples of 5.  Cost is $25 for the first 10 cards, and $1 per card thereafter.  All cardstock and accessories will be prepared for you in advance, so you'll have plenty of time to make up to 35 cards.  Payment is required by October 28th.  Please bring adhesive and scissors to complete your cards.

And if you are unable to attend???  You can still select the cards you would like to make, receive the precut cardstock, and you'll have the option of having the items stamped for you or you may purchase the stamp set and supplies to make the cards yourself.  Just contact me for more information. 

Happy Stampin'

Melissa Stout

(765) 860-2565

Email:  melissa42@msn.com

Paper Lanterns

I've had many requests for directions on how to make the paper lanterns like the one from my earlier post.  There are quite a few tutorials on the web, so I'm not going to go into great detail.  However, I will share the basics and my favorite Halloween decorations with you!

Here is a picture of the paper PUMPKIN lantern we made today at the Crop-a-Dile Rocks class:

SUPPLIES:

• 109155 Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper     $9.95


• 109041  5-Petal Flower punch     $15.95


• 105119  Always Artichoke cardstock  $5.50


• 109035  Always Artichoke grosgrain ribbon    $4.95


• 108362  Crop-a-Dile     $29.95

Step 1:  Cut 12 strips of patterned paper to 1" x 6".  We used Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper.

Step 2:  Stack the strips, and punch a 3/16" hole in each end of the stack with a crop-a-dile.  Set the guage to 1/2" for best results.

Step 3:  Punch a 5-petal flower from Always Artichoke cardstock.  Punch a 3/16" hole in the center of the flower with the crop-a-dile.

Step 4:  Take a 12" length of artichoke narrow grosgrain ribbon and fold it in half.  Tie a knot approximately 1/2" from the fold, leaving a small loop.

Step 5:  You'll want to make sure the loose ends of the ribbon are trimmed to a neat point for this part!  Thread the loose ends through the artichoke flower, then through one set of holes in the stack of Creepy Crawly paper.  Bend the paper to form a "C" and thread the loose ends through the bottom holes of the paper.

Step 6:  Tie a knot at the bottom of the paper.  Spread out the strips of paper.

That's it!  Now here is my version of the Halloween decorations that were shown at convention this year:

I found the tree at Michaels on my way home from the airport after convention.  It was about $12, but that was back in July, so I'm not sure if they are still available.

Here is a close-up:

If you'd like to make these lanterns for your own home, remember all products are from Stampin' Up! and are available through me!  Just send me an email and I'll take care of the rest.

SUPPLIES:

• 109155 Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper     $9.95


• 109027  Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon     $4.95


• 109363  Batty for You Stamp Set     $22.95


• 105216  Pumpkin Pie Classic Stamp Pad     $5.25


• 101179  Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad     $5.25


• 105117  Pumpkin Pie cardstock     $5.50


• 102851  Basic Black cardstock     $7.50


• 104401  1-3/8" circle punch     $15.95


• 104403  1-1/4" circle punch     $15.95

My next Stampin' class will be Saturday, October 13th at 7pm.  You'll want to join us for a fun GHOULS NIGHT OUT!  Contact me to reserve your spot.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Photo Wreath

I have quite a few craft shows coming up this fall, so I am always on the lookout for fun (and inexpensive) items to alter.  On Saturday, I had a few baby-free hours, so I headed off to Hobby Lobby and the dollar stores.  Unfortunately, Bella has been cutting some teeth and I haven't had much time to play yet.  Here is my first craft fair project:  a photo wreath that features the On Board Trimmings and Dashing Designer Series Paper.  The greatest part is I got the wreath for only $3.50!  Now I just wish I would have picked up a few more!

Each ornament has 2 layers with dimensionals in between so that a photo can easily be inserted.  I adhered the paper with a glue stick, then sanded the edges with the sanding sticks seen in my previous post.  On the smaller frames I applied Real Red and Old Olive craft ink, then embossed with crystal clear embossing powder.  I used the crop-a-dile to punch holes in the top corners, then threaded the 5/8" grosgrain ribbon through the holes and knotted the ends.

This project did not take long to complete and hopefully will be a big hit at the craft fairs.  If anyone has any ideas on pricing, I'm open to suggestions.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Allow me to ENABLE you!

Those of you that know me are aware that I rarely use anything other than Stampin' Up! merchandise.  However, I found an item at the Midwest Scrapbook Expo last weekend that I could not live without!  I have very little time to leave our booth, but I make time to visit the Creek Bank Creations booth each year.  Julie Creek has some amazing samples on display and this year Tom did a product demonstration of their new sanding sticks....he's a hoot!  Here's a picture of the sticks:

The top stick is called the Little Sis and the bottom stick is called the Big Bro---they sell for $5.99 and $6.99, respectively.  The sanding belt rotates for multiple uses and you can even buy replacement belts!

The Big Bro is perfect for large pieces of chipboard.  Simply adhere the patterned paper to the chipboard with a glue stick, wait a few minutes for it to dry, then sand away the edges.  The sanding stick cuts the edges precisely and seals them, too!

The Little Sis is great for those hard to reach spots.  I immediately thought of the On Board Trimmings when I saw these tools!  Here is an ornament I made using the Wintergreen Designer Series Paper and the On Board Trimings chipboard from the Holiday mini catalog:

Wouldn't it be great to decorate your tree with a bunch of these beautiful ornaments?  The top is made up of 12, 1" x 6" strips of the Wintergreen Designer Series Paper.  We will be making one of the paper lanterns at the Crop-a-Dile rocks class on Sunday, September 23rd.  All of my classes are held at the stamp shack, 120 S. Buckeye St, Kokomo, IN.  There are still a limited number of seats available for this class, so drop me an email if you would like to attend. 

I also used the snow blossom punch, bashful blue taffeta ribbon, silver elastic cord, and square ice rhinestone brads on the ornament.  If you would like to order any of these items, feel free to email me at melissa42@msn.com. 

And, if you are totally sold on the sanding sticks, visit www.creekbankcreations.com and tell them the stamp doc sent you!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Paper Bow Tutorial

I have just returned from the Midwest Scrapbook Expo in Indianapolis.  We had a very busy two days and enjoyed meeting lots of new people.  I had so many requests for the directions to the paper bow and wanted to post the directions ASAP.   The original idea was from a presentation at convention by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Deb Valder.  This is a great project for using up all your scrapbooking scraps!

STEP 1:  Cut your strips of paper.  For this bow, I used 8 strips of 1" x 7", 8 strips of 1" x 6", and 1 strip of 1" x 4".

Step 2:  Fold and adhere all of the 1" x 7" and 1" x 6" strips according to photo below.  You'll need to overlap them at an angle.

Step 3:  Attach 4 loops together to make a layer of the bow.  I used staples in my example.

Step 4:  Stack the layers together using pop-up glue dots between each layer.

Step 5:  Make a loop from the 1" x 4" strip and adhere to the center of the bow with a glue dot.

 

Enjoy your adventures in bow-making!

Melissa

What a Cutie!!!

I'm leaving for the Midwest Scrapbook Expo tomorrow, but I wanted to leave you with a few "pretty" samples that I will have on display at the expo.  All of the samples use various elements from the new Pretties kit......flowers, rhinestones, hatpins, and pearls.....oh my!

This is a 12 x 12 page of my daughter, Isabella.  I think this is the first time she noticed her reflection in the mirror, and of course, I think it's just precious!

I love the elegant look of black and ivory.  I used the textured cardstock on this card and it really adds a nice texture to the floral background stamp. 

On this card, I used the new Holiday Harmony designer series paper and Purely Pomegranate Satin ribbon.  This card really sparkles and shines!!!

Speaking of sparkle and shine.....I have blog candy to give to KIM!  Congratulations!

I'll be on hiatus for a few days, but promise to post as soon as I return.

Happy Stampin'!

Melissa

Wintergreen & Season of Joy

So many of you have posted that Season of Joy from the upcoming Holiday MIni Catalog is now your favorite Christmas set.  I wanted to share with you a collection of cards using the stamp set with the Wintergreen Designer Series Paper.  Enjoy!

And don't forget to post a comment to be entered to win Dazzling Diamonds Glitter!  The drawing will be held Wednesday, September 5th!

Melissa

SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Season Of Joy (Holiday Mini)
Ink:  Always Artichoke, Soft Sky, Certainly Celery
Paper:  Soft Sky, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke, Wintergreen Designer Series Paper
Misc:  3/4" circle punch, 1 " circle punch, round tab punch, artichoke brads, word window punch, ice circle brads, corner rounder punch, 1/2" circle punch, sticky strip, Soft Sky stitched ribbon, 2-way glue, dazzling diamonds

Guest Stamper: Tiffany Cline

I like to call Tiffany Cline my partner in crime.  We're both working very hard right now preparing for the Midwest Scrapbook Expo on September 7th & 8th at the Indianapolis Marriott East.  We had a great time at this event last year and we expect this year to be even better!  There will be make & takes and product demonstrations at our booth on both days.  Actually, we have two "booths".......our make & take booth will be located between the expo halls, so don't miss it!  If you are going to the expo, be sure to stop by and say "hi".

So with all the prep work for the expo, I'm not really sure how Tiffany is able to complete extra projects such as the ones below.  Perhaps she doesn't sleep? 

These are called Diorama cards and there is a fantastic tutorial on SCS if you'd like to try one for yourself.

The Halloween card uses the Autumn Appararitions stamp set from the holiday mini catalog.

Tiffany made the All-Star card with the Just Football and Sporting stamp sets for her son, Noah's birthday.  I love that there are lots of sports stamps to choose from this year:  hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, golf and tennis!

The penguin card uses the Punch Pals stamp set (one of my favorites) and I believe Tiffany will be demonstrating it at the expo as part of her watercoloring demo.

By the way, I do have discount tickets to the expo.  Just email me at melissa42@msn.com for more information.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa