Elements in black and white

We made this card at club on Tuesday. I copied the idea from Paula, although my sketch turned out a bit different! We used the set Elements of Style from the brand new Summer Mini catalog! It's such an elegant set, and Paula's idea to use black and white was a stroke of brilliance!

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Stamps: Elements of Style 120045-clear (Summer Mini 12, $19.95 clear)
Paper: Shimmery White 101910 (159), Basic Black 102851 (155)     
Ink: Black Staz-On
Accessories: 1 ¼” Black striped grosgrain 115615 (183), ¼” Black grosgrain 109027 (183), 1 inch circle punch 109046 (186), 1 ¼” circle punch 104403 (186), Stampin Dimensionals 104430 (192)

Island Party!

Hmmm. My scheduled post didn't go! Sorry about that! This was supposed to be up on Tuesday!


I just love this new Island Oasis line from the Summer Mini Catalog! It's so perfect for summer! And of course for scrapbooking, if you've been lucky enough to make it to Hawaii! In addition to the stamp set and Designer Series Paper, there is a Big ShotIsland Floral Die (perfect for making paper or fabric leis!), some adorable party favor boxes, and a 6x6 scrapbook album!

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Stamps: Tropical Party
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red
Accessories: Earth Elements Brads, Big Shot, Island Floral Die, 5/8" Old Olive ribbon, yellow and turquoise felt, Flower Assortment Designer Brads, Scallop Edge punch

Happy Mother's Day!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Shimmery White, Mellow Moss
Ink: Mellow Moss
Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Cheep cheep

Sorry my blogging has been sparse this week. We've been a little busy.

Due to the predations of a very sneaky neighbor dog, we found ourselves in need of a few more laying hens. (That darn dog got out of his pasture, came around behind ours, and waited for our birds to get a leetle too close to the fence! He grabbed 'em right thru the fence!)

So here you see the 7 (it was supposed to be 6, but the hatchery gave us an extra) new additions to the Bell coop. Three (the stripey ones) are Gold Sex Links. They're called that because they're cross-bred so that their color indicates their sex. Sex link. Clever, eh? That way, I don't have to have any mean old roosters. We love the Goldies--they are great layers. The other 4 chickies are Easter Egg hens. We already have 4, and it's just the coolest thing to get blue and green eggs!

Oh, and if you're looking for something about stamping, check out the latest additions to the Clearance Rack on my Stampin Up website! Some great deals on retired stuff! and they're "cheap cheap" !

It's National Scrapbooking Month!

Here is a great project from Stampin Up that shows the fun new set Sentimental Journey (120075 unmounted, $17.95) on page 22 of the Summer Mini Catalog! Go to my Stampin Up website or contact me to order this set and the matching Designer Series Paper now!

Travel Journal DSP 117156 $9.95 page 23 in the Summer Mini

It's a Stampin Addicts Blog Hop!

My talented friends at Stampin Addicts are at it again! Take a tour of the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog!

If you are my customer (or would like to be!) and haven't received your copy of the Summer Mini yet, please drop by and pick one up! Thanks!

To the tree! To the tree!

I love Dr Seuss. I think Go Dog, Go was one of the first books I could read myself. But anyway, I completely copied this card from my dear friend Kim. It's a good thing she loves me! It was my swap for April's club! Thanks Kim!

Trendy Trees is on sale this month--just a couple more days to get a great deal on a fabulous set! And all those great Designer Series Papers?? They'll be disappearing in the next couple months, too! Get 'em before they're gone!

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Stamps: Trendy Trees
Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Accessories: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain, Jumbo Neutrals Brads (5/8"), Big Shot, SU Polka Dot embossing folder, Stampamajig, Stampin Sponge, Dimensionals

Rag Quilt Purse Class and a Garden Journal

I have two spaces left in my Rag Quilt Purse class! Let me know if you'd like to attend! It will be next week, Thursday, April 29.


I love to garden, and this time of year, everything is growing like crazy! Especially the weeds, but that's not really the best. Stampin' Up!'s project of the month is this beautiful garden journal!

Here's a list of the supplies, and Greenhouse Garden is even on sale this month!

Stamps

• Greenhouse Garden
• Hope Happens

Paper

• Chocolate Chip card stock
• Confetti White card stock
• Old Olive textured card stock
• On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal

Ink

• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories

• Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
• Linen thread
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Bone folder
• Stamp-a-ma-jig