Using the Stash

Do you have a stash of things that just keep collecting? 

I am trying to use some of those things. 

Example: When I cut down the white layers to 5" X 3 3/4" I end up with stacks of %" X 1" pieces. 

I tried embossing those strips of card stock and came up with this card. 

What do you think? 

I also used some strips of DSP that were left from another project.

You will have a few choices of colors for the layer. 

This is the card that I did for the latest swap. 

It is labor intense but I did cut a few for the Stamp Along. 

If you will be there and want me to save one for you, just ask. 

This one uses the Daisy Lane stamp set. 

I am asking for your help to meet a challenge from SU! 

If you are thinking of purchasing this set in the future, please consider bumping it to the top of your wish list.  The challenge is for me to sell several sets before the 22 of July. 

If you purchase one on or before Monday I will give you a retired set that I have of the same value for free. Or, if you would rather, I will make you three cards using that set. 

You can find it on page 23 in the catalog. 

This one uses the large daisy punch but you can bundle the set with the new smaller daisy punch. 

Check that out on page 5.

 This one will also have a choice of colors.

Have you noticed the note cards in the catalog? 

They come with envelopes and have a neat scalloped edge. 

Again, I used some of the narrow strips of DSP that are too good to toss. 

These come in four colors and are found on page 168.

Another use for those 1" strips: 

Quick and easy and very nice. 

Who wouldn't love to get one of these in the mail? 

Thanks for checking in. 

Please leave a comment to let me know which of the cards you like or hope to make on Monday. 

Hope to see you at the Library on Monday! 

Happy Fourth!

Happy 

Fourth of July!

Thank you to all who have served our country! 

After making this card for a special project, I decided to use the same technique for a Christmas card!

This is one that you can make at the July Stamp Along next Monday. 

There are several ways to do the retriform technique on cards. 

This one is probably the easiest. 

Just stamp that central image and use a piece of scrap paper to sponge all the way around it. 

Add a few images in the sections that you create and you are finished. 

As in the past, I have this one Christmas card in July to get us started. Next month Iwill try to have two and build from there until December. 

Do you golf? Do you have friends that golf? 

This card makes use of the hot air balloon to make a golf ball. 

I am not that imaginative to come up with these ideas on my own. I do follow many blogs and check with Pinterest to get all these cute ideas to share with you. 

Remember the scissors that makes grass? Yup, I pulled that out for you to use on this card. I also pulled out a retired folder for the dimples on the ball. 

Do you have DSP that you would like to use up? This pocket card is just the thing for that. 

It uses a half sheet of DSP and makes use of both sides. 

Connie Stewart has the full directions on her blog. 

I have used it with the retired DSP from SAB a few years ago. 

There will be several choices of DSP from which you can choose yours. 

The card slides in from the top. 

Another card using that hot air balloon is the pop up one that I used for the kid's program at the Library. There were lots of left overs so I thought I would share them with you. 

It would make a good celebration card for any occasion!

The saying on the inside says "follow your dreams." 

There is a rather nice promotion going during July. 

For every $50 you spend on product, you will receive a coupon for $5 off of your order in August. 

You can find all the details on my website. 

It is called Bonus Days! 

While you are there, check out the clearance rack. For the first time ever, SU! has put stamp sets on that site. 

If you find several things you NEED, check the deal that they are giving for signing up! 

That one is called EXTRA, EXTRA! 

If you have any questions that I can help you with, please call or message me. 

Thank you! 

Hope to see you on Monday!

Have a great weekend!

June Stamp Along Cards --- New Catalog

Father's Day Cards

Do you need a Father's Day card? 

There are several cards that would work for Fathers at the Stamp Along this time. 

This one could be for that or retirement to graduation or almost any occasion. 

There are two that use the same set with a masculine theme. 

Again, they could be used for several occasions. 

This cute little dog could also fit the bill!

There will also be necessary cards. 

I have needed way too many of these lately!

Birthday cards are always in demand.

This one uses the stamps that were in a kit. 

Butterflies are alway good! I have seen a few in the flowers when I have been out in the last few days. 

It still isn't very warm but the flowers are coming along nicely!

This one is back from last time. 

It is a shaker card that can go through the mail easily. 

It is made with tulle instead of the window sheets and doesn't require the raised space. 

Here are a few pictures of my backyard flowers for you to enjoy.

Daffodiles by the pond. 

Trilliums in the "wild" corner. 

Two lilies. The one on the right was so tall last year that I was sure it was going to break when all the flowers were open. The other one got broken when I was working in their corner. 

These are tiny little pink wild flowers. They are so delicate and pretty.

A little Hyacinth in the irises.

Daffodiles by the back fence.

I hope you enjoyed the tour. 

Hope to stamp with you on Monday at the Library some time in the afternoon. 

The hostess code is 

AQGD66HH

in case you want to order but can't get to the Stamp Along. 

Thank you! 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU!

May Flowers

It is difficult to design cards with a spring theme when the weather yells, "Winter!"

This card can be used for several different occasions, depending on the saying you stamp among the flowers. I have these choices for you. 

This one combines the embosses and the punched flowers for a nice note card. When it says Thinking of You, it can be for any occasion or reason and it can bring so much cheer to the one that receives it. 

Using that same embossing folder on a colored card stock totally changes the effect. 

This color combo is very striking! The velum makes it elegant. 

Again, you have a choice of sayings for the card. 

I wanted to use these wonderful word dies but they didn't look right on the above card so I tried them on a flat piece of card stock and then put them through the Big Shot in the embossing folder. That gives it a different look but also quite elegant. Notice that both of them use the flower vine die. 

This one is using some of the card stock that I had cut but not to regular size so you will have a choice of color for your layer. 

There will also be Father's Day choices available. I will try to get those posted tomorrow. 

The Hostess code for now  is 

AQGD66HH

Thank you! 

The New Catalog is coming!

Hostess code for this month.

AQGD66HH

The On Stage event was very nice as usual! 

On Friday night we had a very nice gathering with a meal for the Silver Elite and above. I was able to sit with my upline and a side line from Oshkosh. 

We had some training and got to see the new catalog.

These are all gals from the same group that I am a part of with Ann as our leader.  

Ann is the one under the E in ONSTAGE. 

Saturday, we gathered again and had meetings, swapping, demonstrations, stamping, and lunch.  

After each of the demonstrations of new products there is a prize patrol giveaway. 

This is the stamp set that I won. 

These are the cards that we made. 

There were five of us at our table. Dawn was not able to be with us as her husband was in the hospital.

I did get many very nice swap cards.

I will have them at the Stamp Along on the 13th of May. 

I will have my catalog there also so you can take a peek at it. If you place an order at the May Stamp Along, I will put a copy of the new catalog in your order for you. 

If you aren't placing an order in May and want the new catalog, please let me know so I order enough of them. 

We have adopted a sweet furry cat. He needed a new home and I needed a cat. 

It was meant to be that we met up. 

He, Salem, has been with us for two full weeks and he is now quite comfortable in his home. 

He looks so much like our last cat, CT, and even acts very much like she did that it is very comforting to have him with us. 

He is on my lap here. And next in a basket...cats just like to be in a space that is barely big enough for them!

The retired list is on my site and it looks like most of the stamp sets are discontinued but the following list will be in the new catalog. They are now cling stamps, referring to the much better index on them so the "cling" to the blocks. 

Sorry they are so tiny. I took a screen shot of them. 

Big Stamp Sale

This Saturday, April 27th!

Help me make room for the new products in the 2019-2020 Annual Su! Catalog!

THIS SATURDAY!

Green Bay Bi-Annual Rubberstamp & Scrapbook Sale

Duck Creek VFW Post 7534 

754 Riverview Dr. (Howard, WI)

Sat April 27th, 2019

9:00 am- 2:00 pm

 

Cash or Credit Card

Please share the sale info with anyone who may be interested.

Thanks!

Mention this blog post and get an extra 10% off your order at my table. 

Hope to see you there!