Tuesday, June 16, 2009
see? I told you.
No supplies list because it would just kill me to type it out. And I made so many cards that instead of individual pictures, it's in slideshow form. :)
Enjoy.
there are also 2 more cards that I didn't include in the slideshow. :)
Friday, June 5, 2009
layouts!
The computer that's hooked up to our scanner is an almost 5 year old Windows based PC. It's sometimes a little finicky, sometimes slow, and most of the time ANNOYING since I'm used to my trusty Mac Book Pro.
I guess I could use my camera to take a pic of my layout and upload that instead... I just can never take the picture right...
Anyway, here are the layouts I've worked on these past few weeks... I'm pretty proud of myself because I used what I've had in my stash. Go me!
tranparency: Hambly Studios
pen: Sharpie
rhinestone title: Me and My Big Ideas
jounaling tag, title: My Mind's Eye
felt numbers, bracket, plastic flowers, brads, pen: American Crafts
stamping Ink: Crafter's
cardstock: Pacific Point
patterned paper: Good Morning Sunshine DSP
lace cardstock: KI Memories
pen: Uniball Signo
vinyl letters: American Crafts
cardstock: Bazzil; Whisper White (SU!)
patterned paper: Hand Drawn DSP
lace cardstock: KI Memories
stamp set: Big Bold Birthday
ink: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, So Saffron
font: Century Gothic
It's just been so cathartic to create again. I'm going to be bummed when I have to go back to work and divide my time. Why can't I just be a millionare and a stay at home mom and scrap all day??? :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
finally... some cards!
paper: Good Morning Sunshine DSP
cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
inks: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss
stamp sets: Big Bold Birthday, Birthdays Count
accessories: ribbon - Kiwi Kiss 5/8" grosgrain, staple
I made the next card for Carl's goddaughter for her confirmation. The Special Blessing stamp set was perfect! It's hard sometimes to find religious stamps that are versitile... This one is pretty cool because there are sentiments for Baptism, First Communion, Marriage, and a generic one (like the one I used) that can be used for any other religious event. So pretty!
Anyway, this card served as a little money holder... Super easy! :)
paper: Walk in the Park DSP
cardstock: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral
ink: Baja Breeze
stamp set: Special Blessing
The supplies I marked in RED are retiring at the end of the month! I'm pretty bummed about it too. This season's In Colors were really fun to play with and I'm sad to see them go.
BUT, the good news is.... the NEW In Colors that will be debuting on July 1st are SO NICE! I can't wait to get them in my hands and PLAY!!!!
To order from the current catalog and get a chance to get your hands on these items and more (before it's too late) go to my Stampin' Up! site! :)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Last Chance!
Click on the links below to see the lists:
- Decor Elements Last Chance list
- Last Chance list (alphabetical)
- Last Chance list (numerical)
To view the Decor Elements catalog go HERE. To view the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book And Catalog go HERE. (these will take you to .pdf documents for download. Just FYI).
If you plan to order any Last Chance Accessories, I suggest you order them immediately through my website. I hesitated for just 12 hours and one paper set I wanted (actually TWO OF THEM) sold out before I got a chance to order them! Ugh. I regret that I didn't order it immediately!
The Last Chance list seems to be changing daily with new things being added or moved to the dormant list... Here's the latest as of 6/2/09:
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Anyway, my blog seems to be turning into a SU! blog hasn't it? I'm thinking of doing a couple of things... I'm not sure if I will do any of them yet. I may move to Typepad and move this blog over too... I *think* they have a way having multiple blogs and there's also a way of linking them together. It might be a good move too since they have templates that might make it easier for me to manage a SU! dedicated blog (to help promote my business), a scrapping blog, and a private family blog...
I'm still not sure of the move yet since Typepad is a paid site... I might just have to wait until I'm back at work and have regular paychecks coming my way.
We'll see. :)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Summer Fun!
In other news...The new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 catalog comes out on July 1st! Such an exciting time. I'm used to receiving 2 catalogs a year! How can I live off of one? Should be easy though... I have a TON of items on my wishlist that I would LOVE to check off.
I'm starting to think about being a serious SU! Demonstrator. It makes me nervous to think about and I don't even know if I'll have enough time to do it - 2 kids, running a household, full time RN job but I'd like to try.
So if you're local and would like to hostess an SU! workshop and wouldn't mind a newbie demonstrator - EMAIL ME! :)
Or, if you would like to reserve the new catalog that's coming out on July 1st, let me know. I'll keep a list and as soon as the catalogs are in my hands, they'll be out in the mail to you! Each catalog is $10. I'll pay for shipping. :)
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Dates: June 1-30, 2009
Promotion Details:
- Customers who either host a workshop or place an on-line product order from $250-$399.99 will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
- Customers who either host a workshopp or place an on-line product order of $400 or more will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Stampin' Up! May update
1. Buy any 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (including Specialty Designer Series Paper) or 12x12 textured cardstock, and get one pack free!
2. Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount. See a sneak of what the alphabet looks like HERE.
There are so many great deals (I'm especially excited about the paper!) that I have to pace myself in ordering what I want! *lol* So bad for the wallet, but SO nice for the STASH! *lol*
AND, in celebration of National Scrapbooking month, SU! is offering an awesome deal to become a demonstrator for only $75 with the limited time scrapbooking starter kit that includes:
| Item Code | Description | Retail Value |
| 113510 | Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* | $42.95 |
| 113059 | Simply Scrappin' Petal Party | $19.95 |
| 108697 | Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") | $11.95 |
| 105240 | Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad | $7.50 |
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:
- Getting Started DVD
- Getting Started Guide
- Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
- Idea Book & Catalog (8)
- Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
- To My Hostess Envelope (10)
- Recruit Folders (5)
- Recruit Brochures (20)
- Hostess Brochure (20)
- Hostess Benefits Form (10)
- Customer Order Form (50)
To place an order online, go to my Stampin' Up! website HERE. :)
Monday, February 9, 2009
lots of layouts and cards...
Here are the layouts I did:
supplies: patterned paper: Making Memories, October Afternoon; letter stickers: Heidi Swapp, journaling block: Making Memories; journaling pen: American Crafts.
As you can see, I'm totally a fan of enlarging my pics and using Ali Edwards' digital brushes from Designer Digitals. I love the look it creates. So much fun playing around with them in Photoshop.
AND, that's just not it, people. I actually got busy and made some cards. I didn't make them at the crop night, but it was still fun creating them at home. :)
The following 3 cards were made using the Love You Much Bundle that Stampin' Up! offered last month... The deal is over, but the paper, stamps and paper punch can be bought separately!
So there you have it. I think I did pretty good with my vacation time don't you think? :)
Well, I'm back to work tomorrow night. *sigh* Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Stamp to Scrap 2009
Here's how it works:
For every fifteen cards you complete, allot yourself $20 to spend on supplies. That way you're using your stash but able to shop as you go! (Adhesive is NOT included - you can buy those whenever you need to do so)
If you're a scrapbooker, every five layouts would be $20. If you're big on altering, every ten altered items would be $20.
Put it on your profile and keep it updated on how many you've done and how much you've spent. For instance:
Layouts: 17
Cards: 18
Allotted: $80.00
Spent: $45.00
You can change the amounts as needed for your own budget.
I think Corinne and I tried doing this a couple years ago but we didn't really stay too strict on our goals and we were scrapping like crazy at the time - we totally justified our spending with the fact that we were creating layouts!
But I think I'll do better with it this time... Especially since we're saving up for a house and we've got baby #2 on the way to save up for. NO FRIVOLOUS SPENDING, right?
I DO have exceptions though:
1. adhesive
2. organizational tools - I've been frantically working on cleaning up my scraproom to make it look decent. I really need shelving in there.
3. Stampin' Up! stuff - I became a demonstrator mostly for hobby since their stuff is just too cute and irresistable. BUT as a demonstrator I need to make the minimum amount in quarterly sales. And since I don't host workshops (no time!), the only person who's buying from me is me. So I am left with no choice but to buy their stuff...
To view the catalog without purchasing it go HERE.
If you'd like me to mail you a catalog, email me at joboogie at gmail dot com. The catalogs are $9.95. I'll pay for shipping ($5) OR if you pay for shipping, I'll give you a $5 credit on your first purchase (from the 2009 Spring-Summer catalog only).
Friday, January 9, 2009
Stampin Up!
So, here's a little shameless plug about some awesome promos they have going on right now...
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Dates: January 5-18, 2009
Promotion details:
Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!
Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:
| Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Discount Price |
| 109190 | 180 | On Board 9" x 9" clipboard | $7.95 | $5.99 |
| 107925 | 181 | On Board Bitty Book | $9.95 | $6.99 |
| 105384 | 183 | Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album | $19.95 | $14.99 |
| 105381 | 183 | Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album | $19.95 | $14.99 |
| 103977 | 187 | Bold Bright buttons | $6.95 | $4.99 |
| 104389 | 188 | Double Circle punch | $5.95 | $4.49 |
| 114447 | n/a | Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit | $49.95 | $24.98 |
Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:
| Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Discount Price |
| 109013 | 163 | Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109012 | 163 | Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109011 | 163 | Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109010 | 163 | River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109009 | 163 | Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109014 | 163 | Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad | $5.25 | $3.99 |
| 109179 | 178 | On Board Ginormous Pieces | $14.95 | $10.99 |
| 109189 | 190 | Beachfront Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $7.99 |
| 109187 | 190 | District Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $7.99 |
| 109188 | 190 | Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $8.49 |
| 109185 | 190 | Jersey Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $8.99 |
| 109184 | 190 | Sherbet Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $8.99 |
| 109186 | 190 | Theater Ribbon Originals | $12.95 | $8.49 |
| 109062 | 191 | River Rock double-stitched ribbon | $8.95 | $6.49 |
| 110716 | 191 | Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon | $7.95 | $5.49 |
Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:
| Item | Page | Description | Regular Price | Discount Price |
| 111349 | 162 | Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock | $5.50 | $4.49 |
| 111345 | 162 | In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock | $11.95 | $8.99 |
| 109110 | 185 | Fire Circle Rhinestone brads | $10.95 | $7.99 |
| 109112 | 185 | Fire Square Rhinestone brads | $10.95 | $7.99 |
| 109113 | 185 | Ice Square Rhinestone brads | $10.95 | $7.99 |
| 111325 | 185 | Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware | $29.95 | $22.49 |
| 112454 | 185 | Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware | $29.95 | $22.49 |
| 113451 | n/a | 20th Anniversary Embosslits die | $11.95 | $9.49 |
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Dates: December 23, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Promotion details:
Get ready for Valentine's Day with the exclusive Love You Much Bundle (item 115405). The Love You Much Bundle includes the following:
| Description | Retail Value |
| Love You Much stamp set | $25.95 |
| Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla) | $9.95 |
| Heart To Heart punch | $15.95 |
| Bundle Retail Value | $51.85 |
| Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405) | $41.48 |
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Anyway, if you'd like to place an order feel free to comment here and leave your email address... I also have a website that you can order directly from: http://joann.stampinup.net
Happy Stampin'! :)
