MIA

Hello! I have been MIA for a bit....but I did want to let you know I am still around....we have had a family emergency. My youngest Shelby was admitted to the hospital on Thursday...They have diagnosed her with ITP, which is a blood disorder where her body basically kills of her platelet cells in her blood. Her Platelet count was down to 9000 so it was really dangerous. We didn't know what was wrong with her...she had been brusing easily and alot over the past month or so which concerned me so I took her in and they did blood test to check her out. This is what they found and let me tell you I was freaking when the dr called me and told me I need to take her to the ER asap but doing better now that I understand what it is and she has had a sucessful treatment for it...so needless to say we have been at the hospital til today which didn't leave much time for stamping or thinking really...I am exausted but will be back later this week after I catch up on everything else! Here is a cute picture of my sweet Shelby from the hospital...she has to wear a helment til her platelets come up so there is no chance of a brain bleed if she hits her head! She actually likes it! So I will be back with some more ideas and such soon! to those who were planing on attending the 5 for $5 last Friday that I had to cancel on...I will be rescheduling it...

5 for $5 Class This Friday!

Please join me this Friday, June 12th from 7 -9pm for a

5 for $5 card class! Come make 5 beautiful all occasion cards for only $5! We will use Occasions Mini sets, Last Chance sets and the Big Shot!

Bring a friend who has never attended and you will make an extra set of cards for FREE! Please RSVP by Thursday, June 11th so I can prepare!

Long distance or can't make it but still want the cards?? I will make the cards and mail them to you for $8 which covers adhesive and cost of mailing them to you!

Last Chance Samples!

Well as I suspected I was not able to stay up last night and today was not very productive either! I can't remember a day I layed around and did just about nothing! I think I am on the mend though but I couldn't muster up energy to do much of anything today! I did however find some samples to share with you of some of my favorite stamps that are on the Last Chance list you can find here. Enjoy and don't let these get away...after June 30th they are gone forever!

This one uses Great Grad...I love this set and made many of these gift card holders for upcoming open houses because all graduates want cash of course! I will also be using this set for some scrapbooking of my sons Kindergarten Graduation and my nephews album! Don't let this one get away...I am told there is no new Graduation Set replacing this one in the new catalog! Defiantly a keeper! Click here to see the set.

This is the current Ronald McDonald Charity set that is on the list. I have to say this was the 1st one I LOVED. Why do you ask.....because it fit in the scalloped edged square punch perfect! Such great sayings too! Click here to see the set I will tell you that after I took this picture and put my info on it I noticed an "imperfection" if you will, in my stamping! GASP! Shocker I know, butI decided to share anyway, you may not even notice (now your looking right?) but if you do, you will know that I am not a perfect stamper even though I may have tricked you into thinking so! Oh, you were thinking that I was? How sweet! :) but I usually only post the ones that turned out here! Here is one of my favorites of all time! Perfect Princess! This was the invitation I made for my youngest 1st Birthday! The party information was on the back of the picture. This is another must have for girls of any age! Click here to see the rest of the set!
This card uses the Spot on Stamp Set...this too has been a favorite of mine. Such a simple set to use and the circles fit right in the punches which you know I LOVE! Click here to see the set.
This card was given to me by my dear sweet friend, Tricia for my birthday! It is a great card using Big Bold Birthday which is also on the Last Chance list! Click here to see the set!

All Oval Double Pocket Bags Galore!

That about sums it up! I was up late last Wed, way too late I might add, working on these gifts for teachers, bus drivers and aids at the kids school as an end of year thank you. But you know, that this how I roll.. LOL I had a ton of fun making these and using all the designer paper. You can see my origianl post here along with some additional pictures of the inside. All the bags included (4) 3x3 note cards & envelopes and the other pocket held some candy, chocolate of course! I used the All Ovals set along with the Lg Oval and Scalloped Oval punch on all the bags and cards. This set and the designer paper made it sooo easy to whip these up! I really love the set, it can be found in the Occasions Mini catalog along with the scalloped Oval Punch. I really think it is a must have set...I took a picture of all the designs I made to share with you.... I hope to be able to stamp tonight if I can stay up. My stamping time is after everyone goes to bed but unfortunately I have a bad cold and might not make it. I know...who gets a cold in June right? Lucky me.... You will probably have to click on the pictures for a bigger one or to see detail...I made them small so they wouldn't take up so much space! Enjoy!

The two above feature the Bella Rose Designer Series paper.This one features the Sweet Always Designer Series paper. One of my favorites!

This set uses the Pink Pirouette DSP along with the Daisy Big Shot die with a ch chip corduroy button in the middletwith some pink grosgrain ribbon !

A close up of the flower...it turned out so pretty!
This one also features the Sweet Always DSP paper. I was experimenting with some different toppers besides a purse handle but have deiced that the handles look the best!

That's it for now, it was hard to pic a favorite on and which one to give to who!
....stay tuned for some samples of some last chance items as I go though my sample bin!

June is an awesome month! Hostess Bonus

Shew, my head is spinning! What a busy and exciting week! We have had 2 softball games, cheerleading registration, last week of school and teacher gifts(can't wait to show you them but that will have to be tomorrow)! But that is nothing compared to the stampin news! The Last Chance List and Sale was annouced on Monday which you can read about by clicking here, demonstrators were able to pre-order items from the up coming catalog that will be released in Julay but the best part is the Hostess Speical for June!!!!! I love it when Stampin Up gives extra hostess $, which they don't do often! What a great time too to stock up on the last chance items or whatever a hostess wants really! Yahoo!

I know many of you LOVE to host your own workshops in order to get your Stampin' Up! items FREE! So here is your chance to earn an extra hostess bonus! From June 1 - June 30th Stampin' Up! is offering extra hostess dollars for you to spend!!!

You can even place your own order or do a catalog party to qualify for the June hostess specials! These apply to in home parties as well as your personal and catalog party orders!!

June Hostess Bonus:
Hostesses who have a party total between $250-$399.99 will receive an additional $20 in in FREE rewards. That is at least$45 FREE!

Hostesses who have a party total of $400 or more will receive an additional $40 in FREE hostess rewards. That is at least of $85 FREE!

So contact me to book your June get together today - OR simply place your own personal order ON-LINE 24/7 HERE!
Remember, all June get togethers will feature 3 FREE projects for you and your guests to make! First 3 to contact me to schedule thiers will even receive a FREE copy of the yet to be released, 2009/2010 Catalog and Idea book for FREE and an extra $15 to spend at their party!

Remember this Page?

Remember this page that was featured on the post for my last scrapbook class? I couldn't remember where I found the inspiration for it and I am sooooo glad Rochelle at http://www.stampingwithrochelle.com/ let me know today she was where I found my inspiration! I loved this page and did it from memory, but it looks like I came pretty close to her original you can see here! I always want to give credit where credit is due! You should pop over and check out the rest of her creations, she is an amazing stamper! I changed a few things from hers but you can see from hers why I loved it! I so LOVE scrapbooking and looking and drawing inspiration from other scrapbookers! Not only did it inspire my scrapbook page it inspired 6x6 pages and a card! I love it!


For the card I used a summer sun corduroy button but for the scrapbook pages I punched out a circle in summer sun and added crystal effects to the circle and then covered in micro beads for the center of my flower! so many possibilities with this Big Shot die!
Thanks again Rochelle and to all those out there who share their creations!

Last Chance SALE for Stamps and Accessories!

It's a sale -- and who doesn't love a sale! Stampin' Up! has put some of their most popular accessories from the Last Chance List on sale -- some for 25% off and some for 50% off! What's on sale at these prices? Well, the list is too long to list everything but at 50% off there are Ribbons, Rub-ons, Designer Hardware, Corduroy Buttons and more and at 25% off you will find Decor Elements, More Ribbons, some Designer Series Papers, Punches and lots of Embellishments. And Don't forget all those beautiful In Colors that will be leaving us -- Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Tangerine Tango! This is your LAST CHANCE to stock up on Re-inkers, Cardstock, DSP and Ribbons.

Click here for Retiring Stamps list as a .pdf

Click here for Retiring Decor Elements as a .pdf

Looking for the Last Chance Accessories and the sale? Click the link below for my website and follow the directions below! Please note that you will not see the sale price until you click on the product and add it to your cart. Please let me know if you have troubles!

Retiring Stamp Sets are only available until June 30th and Retiring Accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (and you can bet that won't be long). Go shopping today and pick up some GREAT deals. To find out exactly what's on sale and to shop online, go to My Website (just click on "shop now" at the beginning of the page to get started). Or, if you would rather, you can call or e-mail and I'll place your order for you. Either way, don't miss the chance to get those favorite Stamp Sets and accessories before they're gone forever!

SPECIAL FROM ME!! Purchase $75 or more during the month of June and receive the New, not yet released 2009/2010 Catalog and Idea Book from me for FREE! I am able to pre-order them right now so you won't even have to wait til July to get it!

***Purchase $100 or more during July and you will stap for FREE at my New Catalog Open House in July! If your long distance I will make them for you and mail them to you!

**Get FREE 2008/2009 Catalog & Idea book also by Hosting a stampin or scrapin get together party during the Month of June and you also get one FREE! Let me show you it all in person plus bouns Hostess $ from Stampin Up!! All June classes will include 3 FREE Make N Takes for you and your guests to make at your party! Contact me today to get on my calender for June, I only have a few openings!