Congratulations Graduates!

Here is a card that we made at the last Stamp-a-Stack.....just in time for graduation gift-giving!

• Stamp Sets: Year after Year, Amazing to Zany, Seeing Spots wheel


• Ink: Versamark, Basic Black


• Paper: Whisper White, Brushed Gold, Basic Black


• Accessories: Vintage Brad, Hodgepodge hardware, Gold Embossing Powder, Word Window punch, jumbo handle, dimensionals, mini glue dots




• Measurements for Card Layers:

Whisper White: 4-1/4" x 8-1/2", 2-3/4" square
Brushed Gold: 4" square, 2-1/2" square
Basic Black: 3-3/4" square, 2-1/4" square (2 of these)

DIRECTIONS:

The seeing spots wheel was rolled in versamark over the basic black cardstock, then heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  I stamped two of the caps in versamark, embossed with gold, and then cut out the top portion of one of the caps.  I added a vintage brad to the center of the cap and popped it up with a dimensional over the second stamped image.

"Congrats" was stamped in Basic Black ink onto a scrap of whisper white cardstock.  I used the word window punch to punch out the word.  I added mini glue dots to the back of the hodgepodge hardware ribbon slide and centered it over the punched out word.  The ends were then trimmed with scissors and the entire piece was adhered to the front of the card (put adhesive directly on the card rather than hardware).

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

 

 

What's for Dinner?

Update:  Any orders placed before May 31, 2008 will be shipping on June 24th.  Due to supply issues, the local class has been cancelled.  However, I will accept orders for additional class kits through June 30th with kits scheduled to ship by July 10th.

If your family is anything like mine, you probably hear that question A LOT!  Like many of you, our family is looking for ways to trim our budget and one thing we have definitely cut back on is eating out at restaurants.  Unfortunately for me, that means planning meals and cooking.......not my strengths at all!  I'm also very busy with my 2 children, chiropractic office and Stampin' Up! class schedule, so meals need to be quick and easy at my house.  I plan to use this cookbook to record quick, easy, and delicious recipes that my family will enjoy.

Voila Cookbook

On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal

Stamp Sets: Voila! and From the Kitchen of

Ink:  Basic Black

Paper:  Summer Picnic DSP, Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories:  Spiral punch, 1" circle punch, Round Tab punch, Ticket corner punch, Real Red Striped ribbon, markers, tombow multi purpose adhesive, dimensionals

  The cost of the class is ONE RECIPE and $20 payable through Paypal or check.  Registration deadline is June 30th.  Class kits include the following:

• On Board 5" x 5" art journal
  
• Tombow Multi-purpose Adhesive
  
• 18" Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
  
• Pre-cut and punched Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper for Front & Back covers
  
• Pre-cut and punched Cardstock for dividers and tabs
  
• Stamped and punched images to complete your cookbook

In order to participate you must share your FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPE.   Email your recipe to me at melissa42@msn.com.  I will compile all the recipes in a word document and email it to those that have purchased a class kit.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

May Scrapbook Club Pages & Specials

We completed the pages above this past weekend at scrapbook club.  The ladies that attended really enjoyed learning how to make metallic accents and they got to use the carousel notes from the Occasions mini catalog.  I taught them how to create a scallop border using the slit punch and showed them how to dry emboss with the Pick a Petal Classy Brass template.

Here is a close-up view of the flowers:

The centers are pop-up glue dots!  We poured gold embossing powder over the glue dots and then heated them until the powder melted.  It really gives a shiny gold metallic finish and looks fabulous!

Stampin' Up! also announced some specials for the month of May.  Be sure to check the BABY SCRAPBOOK PAGES link on the right to see one more of my specials.

Recruiting Special

For the entire month of May, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and get 20% off the Starter Kit, PLUS a free tin of Hodgepodge Hardware (p. 188) from the Spring-Summer Collection 2008 (a $27.95 value!).*

The Starter Kit (p. 209) comes complete with all the tools you'll need to start a successful business--$359 worth of stamping and business supplies for only $159! Construct your kit by selecting the nuts and bolts of your stamping supplies, and take your toolbox to the next level!

Get On Board with Chipboard!

Take an extra 25% off Stampin' Up!'s chipboard products!

For the month of May, when you spend $35  on any Stampin' Up! products, you'll get 25% off all On Board chipboard products from pages 178-179 of the Spring-Summer Collection 2008!

Cutting Combo Pack Special Offer From May 1 through May 31, when you purchase a Cutting Mat (p. 184), you'll receive a FREE Hobby Blade with five refill blades (p. 184)--a $4.50 value! The Cutting Combo Pack is a great tool for cutting card stock and Designer Series paper to layer over Stampin' Up!'s On Board chipboard products. Use combo pack item number 113421 when placing your order to receive the free blade. I know that is alot to take in!  Contact me today if you would like to take advantage of any of these special offers. Happy Stampin' Melissa

Final Day for FREE Wheelin'

This past Saturday, I held a special open house for my customers and everyone got to complete 2 make & take projects featuring the FREE Wheelin' stamp sets.  Here is what you missed:

Thanks Card recipe:

Stamp Sets:  Stitched Exotics, Sincere Salutations, It's Beautiful wheel

Ink:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Basic Black

Paper:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White

Accessories:  Wide Red Grosgrain, Dimensionals

Enjoy the Little Things Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets:  Enjoy Every Moment, Daisy Dash Wheel

Ink:  Regal Rose, Night of Navy, Wild Wasabi

Paper:  Wild Wasabi Prints DSP, Regal Rose, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-Jig, Dimensionals, 1/2" circle punch, Crop-a-Dile, Navy eyelet

And today is the last day for you to take advantage of the FREE Wheelin' promotion.  Purchase any of the selected stamp sets below and you'll receive the coordinating wheel for FREE!

Item Number	Description	Price	Catalog Page #
112848	Wonderful You bundle Includes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel	$33.95	p. 91
112851	Life's a Breeze bundle Includes Life's a Breeze stamp set and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel	$29.95	p. 80
112850	Pun Fun bundle Includes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel	$30.95	p. 66
112847	Year after Year bundle Includes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel	$30.95	p. 60
112849	Stitched Exotics bundle Includes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel	$33.95	pp. 82-83
112853	Enjoy Every Moment bundle Includes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel	$29.95	p. 51

Contact me before 9pm to place your order....you don't want to miss this great offer!!!!

Melissa

Scratch-n-Sniff

This is a card that we made at our demonstrator shoebox swap earlier in the month.  I based the design on a card that was featured in Stampin' Success last year.

The strawberry image is from the Tart and Tangy stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I stamped it with Real Red Craft ink, poured a mixture of clear embossing powder and sugar-free strawberry Kool-aid over the ink, shook off the excess, and heated it until it melted.  I've seen alot of tutorials on the scratch-n-sniff technique that call for specific amounts of embossing powder and kool-aid or jell-o.....I just mix near equal amounts of both and that seems to work well for me.

The stem is a felt fusion flower that I cut in half and attached with glue dots.  The border was created with the corner rounder punch and crop-a-dile.

Here are some card measurements if you would like to CASE:

Real Red Base:  3" x 5-3/4"

Bashful Blue:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2"

And a couple of views of the inside:

Other Supplies:

Stamp Sets:  Circle of Friendship, Stem Sayings

Ink:  Basic Black

Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black, Summer Picnic DSP

Accessories:  Circle punches (1-3/8", 1-1/4", 3/4"), Striped Red Ribbon, Scallop punch, Black brad

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

More Baby Scrapbook Pages

My class is finally complete and ready to go!  I wanted to share the cover page with you.....it is an interactive page featuring a slider on the front, so you have lots of room for pictures and journaling.  Isn't it the coolest?  I learned this technique at the Creating Keepsakes convention I attended a few weeks ago and I couldn't wait to scraplift the design for my Stampin' Up! pages.  The page on the left was made using the Special Delivery girl kit and the page on the right was made with Special Delivery Boy kit.  At the class on May 10th, we'll be completing 8, 12" x 12" layouts, and I'm sure you'll love them all!

You only have until Monday, May 5th to register for the class.  Cost is $35 and must be paid with your registration.  The fee includes supplies, instructions, and lunch from Fazoli's.  The class will be held at the stamp shack from 10am--4pm. 

And for everyone else that can't attend......

Place an order of $50 or more that includes a Special Delivery Simply Scrappin' kit and I will email you all the layouts with instructions for FREE!  This offer is good only until May 31st and only through me!  Email me today with your order at melissa42@msn.com

Demonstrator Class Planner   $20

Are you a demonstrator that would like to offer a scrapbooking class to your own customers?  I'll send you all the handouts, as well as some helpful tips to help you have a successful and profitable class.  Upon receipt of your payment, I will send you an email with all the documents you will need so you can start your planning right away!

NOTE:  The class planner does not include any product.  You will receive 7 Word documents by email within 24 hours of payment.

 

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Super Stampin' Saturday

I have typed up a pretty class listing that you can now print at home and stick to your refrigerator.  I know you won't want to miss any of these fun upcoming classes!

Download may_class_schedule.doc

All classes are now available TO GO.  Simply register for each class by the deadline, and your class packet will be available the Monday following the class.  Local customers may pick up their packets at my office at no additional charge.  Out of town customers, please add $5 to cover shipping and handling charges.  I'm happy to send you a Paypal invoice to streamline the payment process.

But first, don't forget this date:  April 26th, 2008.  It's my first Super Stampin' Saturday.

Stop by the Stamp Shack anytime between 2pm and 6pm for a fun afternoon of Stampin' and Scrappin'.  You'll enjoy:

• An additional 20% off all retired and hand-crafted merchandise



• FREE shipping on catalog orders of $35 or more



• 2 Make & Take projects



• A Scrapbooking Demonstration



• Preview upcoming classes--plus you'll save $3 off on any class fees by pre-registering on Saturday



• An array of projects on display--bring your digital camera if you like

There is no charge to attend, but I do ask that you RSVP so that I may prepare enough materials for everyone.  RSVP by Thursday and you'll even receive a FREE gift from me!  And don't forget to invite a friend.

Unable to attend?  You can still take advantage of the FREE shipping offer and save $3 off any Class to go.   All orders must be received with payment by April 26th.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa