Paper bag purse album

This is the paper bag album I swapped last night. It's made of 2 small kraft bags (size #2).

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Stamps: Define Your Life, Razzle Dazzle
Paper: Melon Mambo Textured, Rich Razzleberry Textured, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle, Scallop Circle #2, Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons, Modern Label Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Cropadile, embroidery thread, Fresh Favorites II Buttons, Rich Regals Brads, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain

Llorenzo is ready!

Llorenzo is on his way to Salt Lake City, full of dreams, loaded with swaps, and hopped up on dimensionals--I mean chocolate! If you'll be at Convention, come and find us!


Here is a tiny gift I made for my Swap Sisters! I'll be seeing many of them *tonite*! Can't wait!

What do you get . . .

. . .when you combine sleepless stampers, fabulous swaps, a bag of new stampin goodies, and friends who haven't seen each other in a year?????

STAMPIN UP CONVENTION BABEEE!!!

I've been getting ready for a month.

The swaps are done (unless I decide I need to make *just one more*).
The bags are nearly packed (good thing there are wheels on that luggage)!
The laundry is almost finished (well, except for the towels, and that pile over there, and . . oh well).
The llama is lloaded up!
The cell numbers are exchanged!
The children have been sufficiently bribed. (I hope!)


Who loves to stamp???? See ya in Salt Lake City!!!

A little Razzle Dazzle

This is a stamp set you have to see in action to appreciate, I think. It just doesn't "show" that well on the page. But stamp it, and it really comes to life!

I love this kind of card--simple, but lovely, and good for any occasion. Another August Card Buffet card!

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Stamps: Razzle Dazzle
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Stampin Sponge, dimensionals

A tisket, a tasket, a Crushed Curry basket

Who wouldn't love a basket of cupcakes??? This fun basket-fold card is perfect for the next birthday in your life! Come to Card Buffet and make it with us!

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Stamps: Party Hearty, Cupcakes Wheel
Paper: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Dusty Durango, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon, Cropadile, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, dimensionals

Luggage Tags

I love luggage tags! They make me feel purposeful--if I have one, I must be going someplace *important*, right???

We'll be making these luggage tags at the August Card Buffet. These two in particular were made for 2 of my daughters who attended a church youth camp recently. They stood up pretty well to the rigors of teenage travel!

I am actually going someplace *very* important, *very* soon! Stampin Up's Demonstrator Convention is next week! Woohoo! Be sure to check out Stampin Addicts for all the best swaps and Friday's Meet N Greet at the Shilo!

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Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Tall Tales DSP, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Cropadile, rectangle coasters, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Serif Essentials Alphabet Dies, Flower Fusion, Brown felt, Build A Flower Bigz Die, Soft Subtles Brads, Glue Dots, binder rings

Smore summer

I have to admit that I appreciate a perfectly roasted marshmallow. We have a fire pit out back, and it gets a fair amount of use this time of year!

This smores kit is inspired by a Stampin Up project. We'll be making it at our August Card Buffet. I think it would make a great party favor, go well in a care package for a missionary or college student, or just be a fun treat to leave on a co-worker's desk.

A whale of a card

My friends have been trying to convince me to try this card, but it looked too complicated to me! It's not, though! Go make one NOW! LOL

We made this card at Club last night, and it was really fun! I love that it fits in a standard envelope. Here are the instructions I gave my Club members:

1. Cut cardstock to 5 ½ x 12.
2. Score at 2, 4, 8, and 10 inches.
3. Turn, and cut at 1½ inches in from each edge, from the 2 inch score mark to the 10 inch score mark.
4. Fold on score lines as in sample.

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Stamps: Animal Stories, A Little Birthday Cheer
Paper: Chocolate Chip 12x12, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic and Craft
Accessories: Clear EP, Apricot 1/4" grosgrain, 1 3/4" circle punch