Stamp Crazy Girl

My Digital Studio Birthday Card

I received my first birthday card of season... and it was from Stampin' Up!  And it was gorgeous... and it was created with My Digital Studio!  And it's reminding me that as a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I get to take an extra 15% off any item for my birthday gift!  How awesome is that!!

I think you can kind of see the bling in this photo.  Rhinestone gems were added to the finished card.  I just love a "hybrid" project!!  :)

This card reminds me that I haven't been keeping up on my My Digital Studio albums like I had planned.  I need to get to work on those because I have a senior this year, and I know I'll want several to show off at his graduation party. 

What projects do you have waiting for you?

August Christmas Stamp a Stack

I have so much fun every year when it comes to my Christmas countdown of card stacks.  I do one class a month for four months, so by Thanksgiving my customers have 40 cards ready to send out for Christmas. 

Here's what we created this month:

There are 5 designs that change montly.  Everyone makes two of each design.  My remaining class dates are:  September 19th, October 21st, and November 11th.  Class is from 6:30-8:30 at my house.  Cost is $20 or attend for 1/2 price when you place a $25+ order the day of class or bring a friend that's new to me.

Serene Snowflakes

Gifts of Christmas

Dasher

Winter Post

Sneak Peek from the Holiday Mini Catalog that will debut on September 1st.  This might be my favorite Christmas stamp of the bunch - and there are several to choose from!  You'll see a lot more of this one - it's called The Sounding Joy.

 

Hope you enjoyed my card show and will join me next time!   Have a great week!  Shelly

 

Remember the wedding card that I posted a few days ago with the fabric embossed skirt?  Here's another idea for the bodice and skirt idea.  Instead of fabric, emboss a napkin and attach to the bodice.  This would be an ADORABLE idea for a birthday party, shower, or girl party!  I would be a great coordinating party favor, too!

 

More Button Buddies

Remember the cute piggy I showed you a couple of days ago?   Here's a couple more images from that stamp set - Button Buddies.

 

 

 

And another piggy...

Thanks for looking!  Have a great weekend - shelly

Array of Sunshine

We have a great new hostess plan with our new catalog with great new hostess stamp sets to choose from.  This sample was created with the Array of Sunshine hostess stamp set, and hostesses may purchase it with their free hostess dollars for only $8 for clear and $11 for wood mount.  The sentiment is from the Tagtastic hostess stamp set - $10 for clear and $13 for wood mount.  WOW!

Book your next Girls Night Out party with me and earn fun stuff like this!!  :)

 

Now booking holiday parties through December!

Pinwheel Fun

I created these gift boxes for one of my stamp parties.  The box is created with the Bitty Box & Envelope XL die and the Big Shot.  Then I added a scallop from the Pennants Bigz Die. 

The color scheme was inspired by the designer series papers I used.  It's called Eat Cake, and you can get 1 package free when you buy three.  (You can mix and match packages.)

I used one of the new In-Color polka dotted brads for the center - they are so cute!

You can order online on my website www.shellymay.stampinup.net. 

Thanks for checking in this week - shelly

November 24 Hour Crop!

It's official... I am hosting another 24 hour crop at the Circle S Guest Ranch & Country Inn in Lawrence, KS.  This place is phenomenal and will be all decked out for Christmas.  :)  So I am planning some Christmas projects to give you a break from your other projects.  I hope you can join me!

 

Pines & Poinsettias Christmas Crop

Starts Friday, November 18^th at 4:00 PM and ends Saturday, November 19th at 4:00 PM

Circle S Guest Ranch and Country Inn

3325 Circle South Lane

Lawrence, KS 66044

 

Your $135 registration fee includes all the following:

 

* 24 Hours of Uninterrupted Crop Time J

* Overnight accommodations at the award- winning Circle S Guest Ranch & Country Inn

*Margaritas and Nachos Reception on Friday

*Dinner Friday Night

*Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday

*Pines & Poinsettias Stamp Set (clear mount) and Stamp Camp Projects

* Door Prizes Every Hour*Technique Demonstrations

* Use of tools *Displays

* Ordering specials & MORE

 

Registration and $135 payment must be received by November 4th.  Please contact Shelly May at shellyluvsstamps@earthlink.net or (913)441-6509 with questions.

24 Hour Crop Registration Form

November 18-19, 2011

Circle S Guest Ranch & Country Inn

3325 Circle South Lane

Lawrence, KS 66044

 

Name:­­­ _______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

City: ________________________  State: _____  Zip:________

Telephone:_____________  Email: _______________________

 

Rooms at the Inn are double occupancy with a couple of rooms for three.  Please list roommate(s) preference:  ______________________________________________________

If you have no preference, you will be assigned to a room.  J  Don’t forget to bring your camera – the ranch is incredible and will be decorated for Christmas!  Check it out here:  www.circlesranch.com.

 

_____        $135 fee includes clear mount stamp set (please bring acrylic blocks to complete stamp camp projects)

 

_____        Add $5 extra for wood mount  stamp set

 

Checks or cash preferred.  Please make checks payable to:  Shelly May.  Your registration and payment MUST be received by November 4, 2011, in order to attend.  Questions??  Call (913)441-6509.

 

Please send registration form and payment to:  Shelly May,

10438 Edgehill Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111.

Another Wedding Invitation

This is another version I tried of the wedding invitation that I posted yesterday.  I decided I didn't like this one as well.  I much prefer the black and white color scheme, but if you wanted to incorporate another wedding color, you could add these accents.

 

Wedding Invitation Swap

I joined a swap online for Wedding Invitation ideas and can NOT wait to receive those swaps.  For those of you who don't know about swapping, it's where you make multiples of one sample and then trade with others for their ideas.  It's great way to acquire a variety of samples to show your customers.  From time to time I do custom invitation orders, and I'll use these swaps for years to come.  :)

Here's my contribution to the swap:

It's a simple style because if you are making wedding invitations, then you will probably need hundreds.  That's a lot of stamping!  So my best advice is to keep it simple. 

Here's the pile... I think this is impressive!  :)

I promise to post what I receive... should be 15 coming back to me.  Yay!!!!

Afternoon Card Class

Everyone once in awhile I take a day of vacation from the "day" job to host daytime stamping classes.  :)  My next event is Wednesday, October 26th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  Come to stamp a great set of cards and enjoy coffee and danish with me.  How fun is that!!

Here's what me made at my afternoon stamping class this week:

 

 

And the close-ups:

This card was made with a new sympathy stamp set called Love & Sympathy and the new Designer Frames embossing folders.  The colors used are from the In-Color Collection:  Lucky Limeade and Pool Party.

Another new stamp set in the catalog called Creative Elements... love it!  And I love this color combo:  Wisteria Wonder (light purple), Concord Crush (dark purple) and River Rock. 

I used the Designer Frames embossing folder again with a new color combo of Regal Rose, Old Olive and Night of Navy.  The stamp set is Just Believe.

I saved the best for last... isn't this piggy not adorable!  It's from the new stamp set Button Buddies.  Each image has a design that can be enhanced with a button.  I also used my new favorite greetings stamp set called Petite Pairs and Beau Chateau designer series papers.