NOTE: The new 2009-2010 Catalog will be online today by 5:00 pm EST along with a 'Deal of the Week' (which is a new special offer every week for the month of July) as well as an incredible $85 Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit is coming later this month (you can read about that offer here). I got the Bigz XL die 'Box #2' (order #114518) several months ago and wasn't sure what to do with ... View Post
Archives for June 2009
Seaside Birthday Card
I just absolutely love this set of seashells... and unfortunately it doesn't appear to be being replaced in the new catalog... Seaside #113512 features 5 shells and is $25.95. You can view the set online in my post last week. The card is whisper white and the pink toile print is from Bella Birds designer series paper (also retiring June 30th). The body of the card is Bordering Blue and ... View Post
Nature’s Silhouettes Father’s Day Card
Okay, who still hasn't made their Father's Day card yet? Well, this goes out to all you slackers... this is a quick one! The tree and deer silhouettes are separate stamps and were stamped in black and the sky was sponged (using a sponge dauber) with a *tiny* bit of the following colors (from the top down): Bashful Blue, Barely Banana, Blush Blossom & Mellow Moss. How easy is ... View Post
Great Grads Money Holder
If you still a graduation this weekend, here is an easy money holder was made with the retiring 'Great Grads' set. Yes, my loyal readers will know that I recycled this idea from last year! <--- I have included the directions sheet for creating this 'money holder'... just click on the thumbnail. This is a totally simple card that holds shut with just the slit punch. There is nothing ... View Post
Seaside Memories
Even though this awesome set of shells is retiring on June 30th, it will remain in my personal collection of favorites not going anywhere anytime soon! This card was made with Bordering Blue, Bashful Blue, and Creamy Caramel cardstock colors and Close to Cocoa inks. The focal shell is embossed in white embossing powder and sponged with the Bordering Blue. The shells at the bottom were ... View Post
Sizzix Matchbox ‘Tie Box’
This quick and easy box was made with the Sizzix Bigz XL Die 'Matchbook' and the Designer Series paper Manchester one of the discontinuing accessories. You can see the updated accessories list HERE. The box is small, but good things sometimes do come in small packages! Also, the links to the discontinuing sets were incorrect in June 1st post have changed, you can download the list of ... View Post
Men’s Vest Card
Isn't this adorable? My husband doesn't really like nature scenes (deer, wolves, etc.) for Father's Day cards... he refers to them as 'road-kill' cards (niiiiiice... he's so lucky he still gets one with that attitude!). Since he dresses up for work (well, he doesn't wear vests, but he does wear a tie), I think that this is more appropriate. Accessories: Close to Cocoa cardstock To the ... View Post