If you want to take a look at the new little bundle of fluff that's been taking up so much of our time lately....introducing Crumbcake!

He's a 4 month old Shih Tzu puppy that is s full of love & energy it's pawsitively exhausting. We love him dearly (even if the cat doesn't!

Here's a quickie page I put together of him from when he first came home plus a little video of him playing with Curly Cat!

Peace, hope, and love -- couldn't we all use a little more?

Spread these three gifts to all your loved ones this holiday season with a handstamped card.

You can get started early with my "Christmas in July" classes this week. Come hang out at the (air-conditioned) studio and think cooooool thoughts! You'll be glad to get the jump on the craziest time of the year, and leave with 5 beautiful cards.

Contact me for more info and to reserve your spot :)

Want to get a head-start on the holiday rush and start your Christmas Card making early? It's time for my always popular "Christmas In July" card class!

I'll be offering this class on Wednesday July 20 (choose 1pm or 7pm) and also Thursday July 21 (1pm). Please RSVP for the date & time you prefer....

COST: $25 for class, $20 for team demonstrators which INCLUDES special free product give-away. Make a 2nd set of cards for only $15 more. Get your class for FREE with a $60 order placed at the class!

Some of what we'll be using: the brand new Polar Party set, several of the new yummy ribbons (new ribbon shares coming too!) and the 5 new In Colors for the 2011-13 seasons!!

Time sure flies when you're having fun, or at least that's what I'm telling myself as Big Shot Brent and I celebrate 17 years together today!

What do you think -- should he be getting a love card today, or a congratulations for making it this far one??? hahahaha!

Here's how you get the centre image like the one on this card: sponge Classic Stampin’ Ink over an image you’ve already stamped in VersaMark and then heat-embossed with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Then create a mask area using a Post-it Note or something similar to cover up the stamped butterfly image, and you're ready to over-stamp it using the En Francais background stamp. Remove the Post-it and you're all set! This sponging & masking will really pop the butterfly pop up from your card.

STAMPS:
Butterfly Prints
Elements Of Style
En Francais
Itty Bitty Bits
Notably Ornate

INKS:
Early Espresso
Peach Parfait
Rose Red
Versamark Pad

PAPERS:
Early Espresso
Very Vanilla
2010 In Color Textured Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection


ACCESSORIES:
1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch
Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
Heat tool
Crop-A-Dile
Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Mini Vintage Tags
Scallop Oval Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals

Unique backgrounds really make your cards stand out.

Luckily for us, Stampin' Up! has a variety of different styles of background stamps to choose from!

This Celebrate card uses our gorgeous Hello, Doily Background Stamp for a look that's bold -- and trendy!

If you're looking for a hint as to how the ribbon on the card got all fun and loopy? Try using your heatgun on different ribbons and see what happens. Just be careful not to burn it!

STAMPS:
Build A Blossom
Fabulous Phrases
Hello, Doily

PAPERS:
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
2010 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock
Very Vanilla 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

INKS:
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin Pad
Peach Parfait Classic Stampin Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

ACCESSORIES:
Antique Brads
Blossom Petals Xl Punch
Curly Label Punch
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Very Vanilla 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

Our Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper ruffle adds dimension and personality to this blessings journal.

You'll find that adding paper ruffles is a fun and easy way to add interest to almost any project!

STAMPS:
A To Z
Herb Expressions

PAPERS:
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Confetti White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Crumb Cake 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
Regal Rose 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

INKS:
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker

ACCESSORIES:
2-3/8 Inch Scallop Circle Punch
Antique Brads
Beautiful Butterflies Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Boho Blossoms Punch
Early Espresso 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Early Espresso 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon
Lucky Limeade 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon
On Board 5X5 Art Journal
Pretty In Pink 1/4 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Silver Foil Smooch Spritz
Stampin' Dimensionals
3/16" Brads - Subtles Collection
Word Window Punch

Give yourself a reason to behold all things bright and beautiful with the Beautiful Season Set. Your friends and family will love receiving a gift with the “A Gift for You” tag

In this beautiful card, the Curly Label punch was used to create a frame for the watercoloured image. Some Pearl Basic Jewels added the perfect finishing touch!

STAMPS
Beautiful Season

INKS:
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Certainly Celery Classic Stampin' Pad
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad

PAPERS:
2010 In Color - 12X12 Textured Card Stock
Neutrals Collection - 12X12 Textured Card Stock

ACCESSORIES:
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Stampin' Dimensionals
Watercolor Paper
Curly Label Punch
Mat Pack
Paper-Piercing Tool
Aqua Painter

Happy July everyone, isn't it a beautiful Saturday?

I'll be in the studio next Wednesday and Saturday for some fun BIG SHOT project classes:

* Wednesday July 13 – 1pm RSVP or 7pm RSVP
* Saturday July 16 – 1pm RSVP

COST: $25 for class, $20 for team demonstrators which INCLUDES special free product give-away. Make a 2nd set of projects for only $15 more! Get your class for FREE with a $60 order placed that day.

CANADIANS, INK! TEAM:
Please note, there will be NO Canadians, INK! team events this month due to the summer holidays and Stampin' Up! Convention in Utah. The Classes & Events page will be properly updated next week with all August dates so please watch for that!

Stampin' Up!'s Textured Impressions Embossing Folders for the Big Shot machine create a strong, embossed image on single layers of card stock and Designer Series Paper -- and add instant depth, dimension, and interest to your projects.

This Adventure card was created using the intricately detailed Vintage Wallpaper folder; isn't it great?

STAMP SET:
Daring Adventure

PAPER:
Whisper White, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Real Red, Lucky Limeade cardstocks
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection

INKS:
2010 & 2011 In Color Assortment Markers
Real Red, Early Espresso and Melon Mambo Stampin Write Markers

ACCESSORIES:
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $119! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $205--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 & Catalogue!


Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $50 value!

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

•Pines & Poinsettias Set* (wood-mount - From the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalogue!)
•Keepsake box
•Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
◦First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
◦Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
•First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
•Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece* *From the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalogue!
•Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
•Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
•Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
•Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
•Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
•Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
•Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
•Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
•Linen Thread
•Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
•Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
•Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
•Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
◦Large Wild Wasabi
◦Small Real Red
•Mini Vintage Tags

Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But 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 $119! Contact me to get started today or sign up online HERE!