Friday, April 10, 2009

Crazy for Cupcakes!

This cute card was on one of the display boards at a demonstrator only event I went to last month. It features the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set from Stampin' Up! I have found lots of ways to use this really cute stamp set. In fact Lisa and I had two cards in our recent Birthday Card Class that used different parts of the set.

The So Saffron card used the cupcake stack on the tray. We also used several different designer papers from the Sweet Slumber specialty paper pack. Yes, and if you look carefully there is glitter on those cupcakes! Those of you who know me know that for me to create a card using glitter is most unusual, as I have an intense dislike (gasp) of glitter! These cupcakes just cried out for it though!


This card used the fun balloon image from Crazy For Cupcakes and two pieces of the Sweet Slumber specialty DSP. We paper pieced the balloons by first stamping the image on the Whisper White CS and then stamping them again on scraps of coordinating CS and cutting them out. Perhaps I should have made one of my balloons with the red polka dotted paper. Oh well, next time!!

I will try to post more of the birthday cards we made in class soon.
Thanks for checking in today! Leave me a comment about your favorite part of having a birthday!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Hey stampers!

I think everyone that came to the yard sale yesterday had a good time and was happy with the bargin-priced goodies they went home with! I was very happy to arrive with 3 boxes and go home with just 1!!! Yippee!!

We did not end up doing the "Amazing Dozen" card class as we did not have enough sign-ups. The good news is we had lots of interest and so we will be offering it as part of the Spring/Summer Class List. Lisa and I need to finalize a few dates and will get you more information soon! Lisa, Janis and I did stamp up the cards and I will share a couple of the with you. I have not added the sentiments as I want to do that as I need them.
This new Promotion from Stampin Up! would make a terrific gift to give to someone that wants to try their hand at stamping. The mini note kits are perfect for beginners. The individual stamps, are the best! You can get some great phrases without having to buy a whole stamp set.
Here’s how it works! From now through April 30, 2009, you can choose a free “Under $10″ item on page (p.208) from the Spring & Summer Catalog, for every $40 you spend on products in the Occasions Mini (e.g., If you orders $80 from the Occasions Mini Catalog, you can choose two “Under $10″ items for free). Start connecting today! Contact me to schedule your workshop or simply place your order online at my SU! website. Hurry! sale ends April 30, 2009.