Because I Care

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a chance to check out the VC Rocks blog hop this weekend. If not, go to VC Rocks blog to see a listing of all the stops and check out the projects. It will be worth the trip.

This is a card I did a while back. I love making easel cards. They are so much fun. It uses a hostess set out of the old catalog. This was one of my favorite sets. It also uses the Cottage Wall DSP from two catalogs ago. This is also a favorite of mine. Thanks for stopping by!


Stamp Sets: Because I Care
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon

Happy stamping!!!

July VC Rocks Blog Hop

It's that time again...time again for another blog hop. I'm so glad you are here! You should have arrived here from Barb Furlong's blog. If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog. There are 35 stops and this month we are featuring ABC projects (anything but a card)!

I mostly make cards so I hardly venture out to do other projects. I am a scrapbooker at heart so when I do venture out, I make projects to include pictures. This month's project is a mini scrapbook I did at stamp club. The original project was more vintage looking. Come back next week and I'll share pictures of it.

About a month ago we had VBS (Vacation Bible School) at church. I wanted something bright to show off the pictures so I used the SAB scrapping kit. On to the project...



1. Take 2 sheets of Melon Mambo and cut 1 piece at 12" x 5" and 2 pieces at 12" x 4 3/4".

2. Score the 12x5 piece at 2 1/2", 3", 8", 8 1/2". Go ahead and fold the creases and put aside.

3. Score the other 2 pieces at 4 3/4" and 9 1/2". When you fold these pieces, fold it moutain and then valley. I hope this makes sense.

4. Adhere the small flap to the inside of the bigger piece. (Of the bigger piece, the smaller flap is the top of the book.).

5. Take 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" Daffodil Delight and cover seams. Then take 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Whisper White and place on top DD piece.

6. For the other panels I used Pacific Point and Old Olive cut to 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Then decorate as desired.

7. Fold in panels and close book. For the bottom of the book, I used a 4 1/2" x 3" piece of designed paper.

8. Once closed, you can decorate the front. I used the stickers from the kit to decorate. I used a 12" x 1 1/8" Melon Mambo piece with a 12" piece of white satin ribbon for a belly band. I didn't score it. I just folded it along the outside and creased it. I glued the end pieces together.

9. For the centerpiece, I punched a large scallop circle out of Pacific Point and then punched 1 3/4" circle from a piece of designer paper. Adhered that to the scallop circle and then adhered the whole piece to the belly band with dimensionals. I then added some rhinestones.

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Whisper White, Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Large Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones

This was a fun project to make!!! Sorry I didn't have pictures inside...time got away from me! I would love to hear your comments so please leave me one! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Angela Walters's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

New SU! Year

Friday kicked off a new year for SU! Check out the new catalog by clicking on the picture on the left. If you want a catalog, let me know and I'll get you a copy.

Also during July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

* Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, when you join you get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99! Download the starter paperwork now! Go to my Stampin' Up! Website and get started by clicking the "Start Your Own Business" tab at the top of the page!

Happy stamping!!!

Another Old Favorite?

This isn't really an old favorite because I just got it!! I have been looking at this all year long and I knew when I bought it, it would probably retire but I just love what you can do with this.

I hope you enjoy and will come back and check out some more samples!



Stamps: So Many Thanks
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Piercer

Happy stamping!!!

June VC Rocks Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to another VC Rocks Blog Hop. I'm so glad you are here! You should have arrived here from Debbie Martin's blog. If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog. This month we are featuring cards and projects made using the Big Shot!

This month I decided to showcase my favorite die...the top note die.


This first project is really simple. I call it a gift card holder because it can hold a gift card and is perfect for any occassion. There really isn't much to this.

1. Using the top note die, cut out three pieces. I used Blushing Bride cardstock and a piece from the Designed Series Paper Pack - In Color (hostess gift - level 1).

2. Adhere the DSP on to one of the BB pieces and folded it down. I used a Filigree Designer Brad to hold it down. Then I glued both pieces together using Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Make sure the glues is just around the edges.

3. Punch out the following: Small Oval Punch - Confetti White, Large Oval Punch - Pear Pizzazz, Scallop Oval Punch - Early Expresso. Using All Holidays, I stamped the greeting in Early Expresso, adhered all the pieces together and then the final piece onto the folded piece. I also added some pearls to dress it up.

Stamps: All Holiday
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Early Expresso, Pear Pizzazz, Confetti White
Ink: Early Expresso
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Basic Pearls

My next project is a box I've seen around on many blogs. It makes a nice gift box.


1. You need two 3 3/4" x 5" pieces of cardstock (Wild Wasabi).

2. Lay piece on Top Note die lining up the long side just inside of the perforation marks. Run through the Big Shot and decorate as you wish.

3. For the inside box piece (Chocolate Chip), score your 5 1/2" x 8" piece of cardstock on its long side at 1", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", and 7".

4. Turn cardstock piece and score short side at 1" and 4 ½".

5. Cut scored lines as shown, up to the 1" score line to make the box tabs.

6. Turn the box over and apply Sticky Strip to the right side of the tabs, as shown.

7. Tuck flaps in and assemble box as shown.

8. Attach Sticky Strip tape to the top and bottom of the box and attach cardstock pieces, lining up the straight edges with the side spine of the box as shown.

9. Attach a small piece of Sticky Strip tape to the side spine of the box.

10. Attach ribbon to Sticky Strip to keep it in place.

11. Tie ribbon and decorate your front.

Stamps: Time-Well Spent
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White
Ink: Basic Brown, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Markers - Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Wide Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

I hoped you enjoyed the projects...I would love to hear your comments! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Nancy Keithley's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Old Favorite...Simply Said

This has been a favorite stamp set of mine ever since it came out. I am so said this set is retiring. I cased this card from Emma Fewkes' blog. I love the color combo on this piece.

This weekend is the VC Rocks Blog Hop. This month we will be featuring projects using the Big Shot. I hope you come back tomorrow and check it out.

Stamp Set: Simply Said
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Markers: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist
Accessories: Certainly Celery 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Punches: Scallop Border, Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Itty Bitty Shapes

Happy stamping!!!

Saying Goodbye...

Well, this is it!! Yesterday was the day Stampin' Up! put out its retiring lists of stamps, accessories and decorative elements. LOTS OF ACCESSORIES ARE 25% - 40% OFF (including some big shot dies!) Remember--all accessories are ONLY available while supplies last and I am sure many of these will go FAST!!!!

Click on the widget on the right side and check out what is retiring.

Happy stamping!!!