Fun Fold Card

Today's card was inspired by Julie Davison.  She has some of the greatest ideas and is so sweet to share them with the rest of us.  Thank you Julie!

This first one uses retired DSP and Ribbon, but everything else is current. 

 Stamp Set:  Field Flowers (w-122760 / c-122762) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (w-115370 / c-127802).
Cardstock:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Whisper White
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Perfect Plum.

Stamps for Outside Sentiment:  Field Flowers (w-122760 / c-122762) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (w-115370 / c-127802) and Reason to Smile (available this month for $5.00 with a $50 purchase!)
Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, Soft Suede and Whisper White
DSP - Comfort Cafe
Ink:  Soft Suede
Ribbon:  Soft Suede

See Julie's video for precise cutting and scoring instructions.

Hope you have a great day!

~ Donna

Betsy's Blossoms

I really like these colors together.  The DSP, Floral District, is so bright and cheerful.  This design was altered a bit from Katherine Narog, who was inspired by Diana Gibbs. 

The set is Betsy's Blossoms (w-126004 / c-126006).  The sentiment is from Petite Pairs (w-122495 / c-122497). Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White.  Ink:  Rich Razzleberry and Lucky Limeade.  Ribbon:  Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding.

Thanks for peeking in today. 

Fancy Flower Punch - Treat Wrapper

Here's a fast and easy little party favor you can make for your next party.  It can be made in just minutes and with the right paper, can be appropriate for any event (baby shower, wedding shower, kids party).  I apologize that I don't recall who I saw do this first, I just remember seeing it and wanting to do it.  I had to figure out the measurements by trial and error. 

Start with a strip of paper measuring 5 1/4" x 1 5/8".  Using your Simply Scored, score at 3/4" and 2 1/8", flip it around and score the other end also at 3/4" and 2 1/8".

Fold the outside score marks to make it easier to insert into the Fancy Flower Punch (118073) using the pictures below.

Using your paper snips, cut halfway in under the punch.  This is what will hold the wrapper together.

Fold on the remaining score lines.  Place your candy of choice in the center using adhesive or a glue dot.

Fold the sides up and slide the cut slits together to form your wrapper.  Decorate and you are done!

Happy Monday!

Petite Purse Square Box

The Petite Purse Die is fast becoming one of my favorites!  I found this great little box with a tutorial on LeeAnn Greff's blog.  It takes a little practice to get it squared up, but that's probably just me!  haha!

You'll need to cut four (4) purses from using the Petite Purse Die (125606).  You could make it with all DSP, but using half in card stock gives it a much stronger body and will hold up so much better.  Here I used Floral District DSP (126919) and Lucky Limeade for the cardstock.  The ribbon is retired, but I thought it made a perfect addition to the button.

Thanks for peeking in! 

~ Donna

Ditto Day

Last year I started, or attempted to start, doing a "Ditto Day" where I would copy something out of the Catalog.  I thought maybe I'd try again since I didn't get very far last year... hehe.

This card was actually picked out by Brittney.  We had planned to do it at her workshop in June, but ended up working a lot of overtime hours and I just didn't have a chance to work it up.  So I did it this past week while I had some quiet time when hubby was out of town.

Page 138 in the Current Annual Catalog.

Stamp Set:  From My Heart (w-126555 / c-126557)

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla,

DSP:  Fan Fair (126918)

Ink:  Stampin' Write Markers:  Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals

Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits Die (125598) and Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (124187), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (121809).

Contact me for all you need to make this beautiful card and many others in our newest Annual Catalog.  I look forward to hearing from you!

~ Donna

Reason to Smile Card Made

The great part of being a Demonstrator is being able to pre-purchase the fun new stuff before anyone else.  Wouldn't YOU love to be able to do that too?  Ask me how and I'll be happy to show you!

Since I received my set early, here is a cute card I made up with it this afternoon.  So much fun to work with.  I think my next one will have a little darker color on the flower, but in real life, it looks so much better.

Stamp Set:  Reason to Smile (w-131274 / c-131275 $5.00 codes) and Petite Pairs (w-122495 / c-122497)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Tangerine Tango

Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker

Tools:  1/2" Daffodil Delight Seam Binding (125583), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Thanks for peeking in... don't forget to make your wish list and be sure it's $50.00 so you can get this great $5.00 set!

Happy Stamping and Stamp Well With ME!

Donna

A Reason to Smile

Living in Arizona in the summer, we're always looking for a reason to smile, especially in JULY!  How about a $5.00 stamp set valued at up to $20.95.  Then stay inside where it's nice and cool and stamp away the summer!

Spend $50 on any current Stampin' Up! products to get the exclusive Reason to Smile Set for just $5.

Orders may be placed on any order.

There is a limit of one (1) set per customer.

You will not be automatically prompted to enter the $5 Item Number for a qualifying purchase. You will need to use these codes once your order reaches $50 or more. 

• Wood Mount 131274
• Clear Mount 131275 

The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after July 31, 2012.