Stamp Crazy Girl

Last Day to Sale-A-Brate!

Don't miss out on these great free products.  Choose one free gift with every $50 in purchases.   You can click on the Sale-A-Bration link at the left of my blog.

Here's my Sale-A-Bration card samples that I did for a quick cards class at the ERC Benefit Crop & Shop:

 

 

Stamp Sets:  Thank You Kindly, Botanical Blooms (SAB)

Inks:  Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss

Cardstock:  Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Accessories:  Spiral Punch, Riding Hood Red Taffeta

Stamp Set:  Congrats (SAB)

Ink:  Basic Gray, So Saffron

Cardstock:  Basic Gray, So Saffron

Accessories:  Delicate Dots Designer Series Papers (SAB), Flower Layers die cut, Basic Gray Taffeta ribbon, 1/16" circle punch, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin Sponges

TIP:  Curl the petals with your bone folder and sponge edges.

 

Stamp Set:  Curvy Verses

Ink:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery

Cardstock:  Whisper White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Delicate Dots Designer Series Papers (SAB), Ribbon Bundle (SAB), Totally Tags 4-pack sizzlits, Big Shot, Stampin Dimensionals. Stampin Sponges

 

Stamp Set:  Polka Dot Punches (SAB), Hugs & Wishes

Ink:  Riding Hood Red

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Pirouette Pink

Accessories:  Full Heart punch, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain, Linen Thread, 1/16" circle punch, Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges

To purchase any of these products, simply visit my SU website at www.shellymay.stampinup.net or contact me at 913-441-6509.

Pennant XL Die Cut - WOW

I have been so excited to show you these party favors using the Pennant XL die! 

 

 

Aren't these just darling!  Very easy too because you just attach a little strip of our super Sticky Strip to the top points, bring up the bottom point, secure the sides and VOILA!  I punched tiny 1/8" circles with my Crop-0-Dile and attached the scallop circle tag with the covered diaper pin. 

Here's what's inside the diaper:

 

Here's my lovely assistant, Olivia.  She helped me with all the decorations and favors for her Aunt Laura's shower.  :-)

 

Thanks for checking in today!  Have a great week - shelly

Baby Love

Today is Laura's Baby Shower (my sis in law) and I am hopeful that the sun is shining and melts this yucky ice and snow away.  Here's the "Baby Z" banner that I made for the party:

 

and a close up of one of the pennants:

 

I used the Pennant XL die cut, Scallop Circle diecut, and Serif Essentials Alphabet die cut to create the banner.  The white circle was made with our new Circle Scissors Plus cutting system.  All very quick and easy to use tools!

I had a lot of the scallop circles left over from the Pennant diecut, so I made these:

 

There's a peppermint patty sandwiched between the scallop circles.  I used the sailboat image from Nursery Necessities and punched it out with our new 1 3/4" circle. 

Yep, still using those cute milk bottles from the Target Dollar Spot.  All images are from the Nursery Necessities stamp set.  I also used the Delicate Dots Designer Series Papers and Sale-a-Bration Ribbon Bundle that you can earn FREE through March 31st!

Tomorrow I'll show you what else I made with the Pennant XL die cut.  You will love it!  :-)

 

ERC Benefit Crop & Shop Projects

We are really getting the ice and snow today in Kansas City!  Not as bad in other parts of the state or country, but it's definitely messing up my weekend plans. 

So to brighten up this rather dreary day, I am posting the projects that I made for the ERC Crop & Shop last weekend.  The organizer sent all the vendors a grab bag of products and asked us to come up with display samples.  Honestly, when I got the stuff in the mail I had no inspiration or hope of doing anything with it.  The night before the crop I was up at midnight creating this:

 

I have to admit that I was pretty pleased with myself.  :-)  Everything coordinated nicely with our Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss cardstock. 

 

Page 1 of the 6x6 layout

 

page 2

 

I just happened to have this notebook on hand, a recent purchase from TJ Maxx.  It's one of those books that has the changing pictures.  This is view #1 - the surfer girl.

 

Girl #2 is building a sand castle.  So the "Aloha" is bittersweet because the Stampin' Up Incentive Trip to Hawaii took place this week, and I wasn't there.  :-(  I earned the trip to Bermuda - which was totally awesome - but I am really regretting not pushing myself and earning this trip.  The next trip is a cruise to the Southern Carribean, and I am so determined to be ON THAT BOAT!  I have until June 30th to earn the trip, and I am steadily getting there but I need to do a little more.  I'm going to be trying some new product shares and clubs, so be looking for those.

 

 

 

This is a sneak peek of a new stamp set that will be available April 1st in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It's called Matchbox Messages and goes with our new Matchbox XL Bigz diecut. 

Thanks for checking in!  Have a safe and warm weekend - shelly

Need a Favor?

With spring and summer events right around the corner, I am getting more requests for ideas for party favors.  Here are some very easy and fun favors for you to try.  All use the Big Shot machine and dies, so prep time is really minimal.  Just change up your colors and images to fit any theme.  :-)

 

#114518 Box #2 XL Bigz Die (need #113478 Extended Cutting Pads)

 

#114518 Box #2 (open view)

 

#113466 Pillow Box Bigz Die (should be used with #113476 Premium Crease Pad)

 

#113463 Top Note Bigz die (simple box frame connecting the top to the bottom and hinges open like a box)

 

#113484 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die (need #113478 Extended Cutting Pads)

Need help planning your party decor and favors?  Browse our catalog and choose from over 60 colors, great stamp images, and coordinating accessories.   You can place your order directly online at www.shellymay.stampinup.net or call me directly at (913)441-6509.

Thanks for checking in today!  shelly

Summer and Smores Are Coming!

Aren't these just the cutest!!!!!

 

I'm sorry but who can resist that bear??  And the can of beans on a stick?

 

Our cello bags are food-safe, so you can fill them up with graham crackers and marshmallows.  I have to admit that I've had this stamp set - Under the Stars - for quite some time and just haven't done much with it.  But this is just too irresistible!

p.s.  Who knew raccoons and bears were such good pals??

Peggy's Birthday Gift

One thing I have always loved about rubberstamping is the ability to turn something average into something WOW!  I bought a simple, plain 2 year calendar at the Target $1 Spot (on clearance even) and dressed it up.  I think it's looks fabulous, and my friend Peggy loved it!

 

I used some leftover pieces of designer series papers and coordinating Kiwi Kiss ribbon and button to dress up the calendar.  I cut the "P" out with my Big Shot and the Serif Essentials Alphabet. 

Tip:  Before cutting out your letters, adhere them to paper board or chipboard with glue sticks.  The dies cut through heavier materials like BUTTAH!  And it really makes your letters stand out.  :-)

Card from Mary Jo

My friend Mary Jo sent me this gorgeous card using our True Friend stamp set.  in the card she wrote that this could be her all-time favorite stamp set.  I love the set and her card!  :-)

 

Thank you, Mary Jo! 

If you'd like to purchase this set, here's the rest of the images and ordering information:

 

#110378 True Friend $22.95

Grove of Trendy Trees

Luchara attended by All Occasions Card Class and came up with a different design for her trio of Trendy Trees (say that 5 times fast!)  I liked her version better so made up a few for myself.  :-)

 

I also really liked the Yummy cards we did, so I stocked up on those, too! 

All Occasions Card Class II

This month I held my All Occasions Card Class II.  The gals left with 12 cards (2 each of 6 designs)  and matching envelopes.  I plan to hold a Birthday Cards Stamp A Stack in April to go with Stampin' Up's "Get Connected" Campaign.  More about that later...

Here are the cards:

 

This card was probably the trickiest because we used punches to make the coverall design.  The neckhole was created by punching the 1 3/8" circle punch about 3/4 of the way in.  The bottom was created with the 1 1/4" punch by punching only 1/2 the way in.  Sides are created with the large tab punch.

Stamp Sets:  Goody-Goody Gumdrops (Level 3 hostess set)

Inks:  Basic Black

Cardstock:  Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White

Accessories:  1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Large tab punch, Small Star punch, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Apricot grosgrain ribbon, Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper, Bashful Blue marker, So Saffron marker, Pumpkin Pie marker

 

Stamp Sets:  Botanical Blooms, Sincere Salutations

Inks:  Basic Gray, Baja Breeze

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Kraft

Accessories:  2 way glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, Top Note die, Stampin' Up Backgrounds I Texturz Plates, Big Shot

 

Stamps:  Petal Pizzazz, Really Retro

Inks:  Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstocks:  Regal Rose, Whisper White

Accessories:  Pink Flamingo Designer Series Papers, Rhinestone Brads, staples, Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon

 

Stamp Sets:  Sweet Stems, Hugs & Wishes

Inks:  Basic Black

Cardstock:  Kraft, Whisper White

Accessories:  Wide Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Bashful Blue Striped grosgrain, Stampin Dimensionals, Delicate Dots Designer Series Papers, Certainly Celery, Ballet Blue & Bashful Blue markers

 

Stamp Sets:  Yummy, Polka Dot Punches

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red

Accessories:  1 1/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, White Organza ribbon

Stamp Set:  Trendy Trees

Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Accessories:  Chocolate Chip Corduroy Brads, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Dimensionals.  Certainly Celery twill ribbon, Delicate Dots Designer Series Papers