Quick & Easy Cards

Well, I've finally finished putting together the cards we'll be doing this Saturday (August 2) at my Quick & Easy Card Class. If you want to attend, there is still a little time. But hurry, there are only a few spots left.

Retiring Stampin' Up! Accessories

Well, you've waited patiently and Stampin' Up! has published the list of retiring accessories. Here is a synopsis of that list:

• All products related to the In Color items
• Brushed Copper Card Stock
• All Designer Series Papers and Designer Series Paper Prints
• Acrylic Graph and Grid
  
• Accents and Elements - Build-a-Flower; Lucky Star; Messenger
  
  
• Eyelets - Basic; Bold Brights; Earth Elements; Fresh Favorites I and II; Rich Regals; Soft Subtles
  
  
• Hodgepodge Hardware
  
  
• Metallic Art and Pure Color Pencils
  
  
• Stipple Brushes
  
  
• Zig Painty
  
  
• Mulberry Paper (white)
  
  
• Ribbon Originals - Beachfront; District; Fairytale; Jersey; Sherbet; Theater
  
  
• On Board Accents; Blossoms & Basics; Simon Lower; Ginormous Pieces
  
  
• Notes and Envelopes
  
  
• Cards and Envelopes
  
  
• Three For You Punch Box
  
  
• Several Simply Scrappin' Kits (let me know if you want a list)
  
  
• Several Stampin' Around Wheels (standard and jumbo - let me know if you want a list)
  
  

This list is updated daily, and if you need to know about the availability of an item, I'll be happy to check for you.

Quick & Easy Card Event

Need more cards? Me too!

Let's get together for a few hours to make

10 quick and easy cards.

Mark your calendar:

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Saturday, August 2

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

My Home

Fee: $20
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RSVP to imagininks@hotmail.com by July 25

As always, bring your Stamper's Tool Kit, and I'll provide the rest of the materials. We will have lots of fun making these cards, and you'll be set for almost any occasion! I hope you'll make plans to attend.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Pre-order Your Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog

Now is the time to pre-order your very own 2008 Stampin' Up! Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog! This catalog will contain many, many brand new stamp sets and accessories. Stampin' Up! has given us some great news - all the new stamp sets will come die-cut - that means you won't have to cut them out of their rubber sheets, just pop them out and mount them on the wooden blocks. All of the older stamp sets will still have to be cut, but it looks as though they are phasing out this type of production.

Cost: $5.00
Deadline: July 25

E-mail me and let me know if you want to pre-order: imagininks@hotmail.com

Stamptemberfest is Coming!

That's right - Saturday, September 13, is scheduled as Stamptemberfest!! This is our third year, and Sherry and I are very excited about this event.

What is Stamptemberfest? Sherry, who is the absolute best Tastefully Simple consultant, and I have teamed up to bring you a day filled with good food, fun and creativity. She always has a terrific and scrumptious menu to keep our tummies happy. On the Stampin' Up! side, I will prepare three exciting technique classes, and provide several make-n-takes for you to create while waiting for your classes. Please bring your own Stamper's Tool Kit (adhesives, scissors, ruler, pencil) - all other supplies will be provided.

The day starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes to 4:00 p.m. There will be door prizes galore (you must be present to win) and a special grand prize from each of us at the end of the day. Space is limited, so the earlier you register, the better. We look forward to sharing this awesome day with you!

Registration Information
Full-Day Registration: $40 due by August 25
Half-Day Registration: $25 due by August 25
Registration after August 25: Additional $5.00

E-mail us and we can send you a registration form -
Sharon: imagininks@hotmail.com
Sherry: shardin143@msn.com

Please note: Payment must accompany registration. For planning and project preparation purposes, we must strictly adhere to these deadlines.

25% Off on All Hodgepodge Hardware!

Stampin' Up! is offering 25% off of their Hodgepodge Hardware for the month of July!! The sale price would be only $20.96 - that's a savings of $7.00!

What I have heard is that SU! will continue to carry the Hodgepodge Hardware, but the current finish will be retired. If you like the brushed finish, now is the time to stock up! Will they have new designs? I don't know . . . I guess we'll have to wait to see!

Just a Few Cards

I was playing around with the stamp set, She's All That, and realized that my collection was lacking in moms-to-be cards. So, here it is - the design is very simple, but you can easily change up the colors for the mom-to-be.

Card details . . .

Stamp Sets: -- She's All That; Doodle That

Card Stock -- Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink -- Wild Wasabi

Accessories -- Afternoon Tea patterened paper; Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain Ribbon; Eyelets/Crop-a-dile; Stickles.

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While browsing through a recent magazine, this layout was presented as a challenge. It went together surprisingly easy, so I think it's a keeper!

Card details . . .

Stamp Sets -- Both Way Blossoms; Fresh Cuts

Card Stock -- Tempting Turquoise; Lavender Lace; Basic Black; Glossy White

Ink -- Basic Black; Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories -- Scallop Circle Punch; 1-1/4" Circle Punch; 1" Circle Punch; Ticket Corner Punch; Corner Rounder (with guard removed to make scalloped edge on Glossy White layer); Hodgepodge Hardware; Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Stickles; Cuttlebug.

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If you are like me, you save almost every scrap of everything! What about those little ribbon pieces that were too big to just throw away, but not big enough to tie? Make a ribbon flower!!!

First, cut out a circle base (I used the 1/1-4" Circle Punch) and load it with adhesive on one side. Use your ribbon pieces and lay one end of each onto the adhesive. To get them evenly spaced, I started by placing a ribbon at the 12:00 position, then the 3:00 position, 6:00, and 9:00, then filled in from there. After placing all your ribbons, add more adhesive and fold it in half, placing the other end at an angle, to give it a fuller look. You can then embellish the front of the ribbon flower as desired.

Card details . . .

Stamp Set -- Time with You

Card Stock -- Groovy Guava; Bashful Blue; Lavender Lace

Ink -- Lavender Lace

Accessories -- Scallop Circle Punch; 1-1/4" Circle punch; Hodgepodge Hardware; Cuttlebug; Stickles

Ribbons -- Groovy Guava and Soft Sky Double-stitched Ribbons; Whisper White and Bashful Blue Taffeta; Orchid and Delphinium 1/4" Grosgrain; Bashful Blue Gingham