Supplies: Watercolor Trio, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Ruby Red marker & cardstock, More Mustard marker & cardstock, Always Artichoke marker, Elegant Eggplant marker & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Autumn Traditions DSP, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
Last Chance Stamp Sets
As I've mentioned in previous posts, I have been feverishly working toward earning my 4th incentive trip this month and it is officially official today -- My husband and I will be cruising to Alaska next May for FREE on Stampin' Up!'s dime. I didn't think it was going to happen this year, but with the special double cruise points that Stampin' Up! offered demonstrators in May and June, I was able to pull it out.
The stars are stamped in Vanilla ink on Night of Navy cardstock. (I had to substitute Vanilla for White to match the DSP.) I love this layout! You may recognize it from the owl card I posted last week or this bug card from last year. If you try this layout, be sure to leave a comment on this post so I can check it out!
Supplies: Starring You, Night of Navy ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla Craft ink & cardstock, Kraft cardstock, Merry Moments DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Supplies: Nursery Necessities, Brocade Blue marker & cardstock, Bashful Blue marker, Pumpkin Pie marker, Early Espresso ink, Whisper White cardstock, Pawsitively Prints DSP, 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
Supplies: Nursery Necessities, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Early Espresso ink, Pawsitively Prints DSP, Scallop Edge Punch, 5/8" Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-3/4" Circle Punch 
Are you a former demonstrator who has considered rejoining? Stampin' Up! just announced a special Rejoin Kit available only in July which includes all the business supplies (catalogs, order forms, etc.) you need to get your business started again.
It's hard to see in the photo, but I dry-embossed circles on the Sahara Sand panel the "old-fashioned" way with the brass template and stylus. Now that the Big Shot and embossing folders are so popular, the brass templates and light table are retiring -- so is the stamp set, Owl Together Now. (Click here to view the Last Chance Lists.)
The Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (#117175, $11.95) is in the Summer Mini Catalog. It has glossy designs that "magically" appear when you brayer or sponge over it. The Mini Vintage Tags (#118763, $4.95) are also in the Summer Mini Catalog.
I was inspired by this box my mom posted last month. I love finding new ways to use punches and dies. (Click here to see the Petal Card turned into a Valentine treat pocket, here to see a Halloween treat sleeve, and here to see it used on a card.)
Supplies: Watercolor Trio, Bermuda Bay ink & cardstock, Certainly Celery ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Certainly Celery Prints DSP, Trio Flower Punch, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack
The magnet uses the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set and matching Bitty Buttons. I made the same embellishment with different colors for the Island Oasis Favor Box. Click here to see that post and how I made the 10 petal flower. 
The leaves are punched from the Two-Step Bird (it's the wing) and the "Thinking of You" stem comes from the retiring Thankful Thoughts stamp set.
The card uses the FTL86 sketch, turned on its side. You've seen me use this sketch before on this card and this card. It's such a great clean and simple layout!
To be eligible for the drawing, all you have to do it place an online order (email orders count too!) that is not part of a club or workshop. You'll get one entry for each order that you place with me between June 15-30. I'll draw a winner on July 1st and the winner will receive the Punched Posies stamp set, a current level 2 hostess set from the Summer Mini Catalog. You can also get this stamp set for FREE when you host a qualifying workshop! Call or email me to schedule your next party!
The stamp set is July Fourth from the Summer Mini Catalog. It's a fun stamp set and perfect for patriotic cards, but also works well for other occasions if you break out the red, white, and blue!
Supplies: July Fourth, Thank You Kindly, Dusty Durango ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Basic Gray ink & cardstock, Sahara Sand ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Large Star Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
The blue and orange paper from the Travel Journal Designer Paper was perfect! I added images from the (soon-to-be-retired) Just Baseball stamp set and finished it off with the greeting from All Holidays.
[Edited, 6-18-10: I forgot to add info about the sketch I used! I mirrored FTL #94 over at Clean & Simple Stamping for this card. I also linked it up today for Tracey's new challenge to create a CAS (Clean And Simple) Father's Day Card.]
Supplies: Razzle Dazzle, Thank You Kindly, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo textured cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Silver Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch
I love this layout! I CASED it from the catalog in the fall with the Very Thankful stamp set (click here to see that card) -- and I thought it would be perfect for the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set in the new Summer Mini Catalog. I got my Itty Bits in the clear mount option, so I could line up the shapes in a row on my clear block and not have to worry about lining up each one as a I stamped them individually. So easy!
Stampin' Up! just posted some new items in the Clearance Rack section of my Online Store! Be sure to check out it out to get these great products at discounts up to 60%! Some of my favorite Designer Papers are back -- and only $3.99/pkg! There is even a Simply Sent Card Kit for only $21.99! It includes a small stamp and set EVERYTHING you need to complete the cards -- including adhesive and envelopes! Remember, these items are only available while supplies last, so don't wait to start shopping!
The Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper (#115675, Reg: $9.99; SALE: $7.46) is retiring and on sale for 25%, so make sure to get it while supplies last, before it's gone!
The finished card size is 4-1/4" x 4-1/4".
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I let the kids stamp and color the inside pages and then they narrated the "story" for me to write. Note: the stamps they used [Nursery Necessities, Holiday Blitz (rattle), and Taffy Alphabet] are all retiring!
Thomas' (pictured left) says: "This little elephant is singing a song for Anna while he's taking a shower." Claire's (pictured right) says: "The two little birds were finding their two rattles [which are on the moons] so they could share with baby Anna and have a playdate."
Supplies: Nursery Necessities, Taffy Alphabet, Holiday Blitz, Fundamental Phrases (used on tabs in my book), Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Lavender Lace ink & cardstock, Sage Shadow ink & cardstock, Basic Black ink, Whisper White cardstock, Round Tab Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, White Satin Ribbon, Crop-a-Dile
We used the Square Lattice Impressions Embossing Folder to texturize the front and the Sweet Scoops stamp set (also from the Summer Mini Catalog) for the ice cream treat. I stamped the ice cream in pink ink, covered the cardstock in Versamark ink and embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. Then I put it out and popped it over the cone with a Stampin' Dimensional. I love the versatile Celebrate Everything stamp set (#114942, $18.95) that includes different words to pair with "Celebrate". It's on the retiring list, so make sure to order it before it's gone!
Check back tomorrow! I'll have something new to share!
Fun, fresh colors & bright, bold designs make this card set and one-of-a-kind box the perfect summertime project!