New Catalogs More Stamping adventures.

I joined a swap for the new catalog sets. These are the cards that I made. We were not able to get the new in colors in time to make the swaps so I tried a few different combinations. Which one do you like the best? Which one do you think that I made for the swap? 

I may have this one available for the next Stamp Along.  

The Library has chosen to suspend all group gatherings for the month of June. 

I am hoping to be able to be back stamping with you in July at a Stamp Along.

Thank you to all that sent an order in May. 

You are so appreciated! 

The order isn't going to be here until Friday (I didn't send it until the 15th though) so I will probably be delivering your order on Monday the first of June, if you had one. The new catalog will be in there but, if you would like it sooner, please call or email and you can pick one up here. If you didn't have an order, you can still pick up a catalog if you need/want one. 

 The Little Ladybug set is going to Rita!

Here is my assistant, sitting square on the winning order form! 

It was Ivy's but she already has that set so I took the next one that Salem chose. 

Ivy got to chose the Hostess set Make a Splash!

He really is a good assistant! I no sooner had them spread out and he was there sitting on one. Then he moved one, sat on another, and left. I was able to pick them up and make the notes very quickly! 

I will use the same process for the June order. 

After you receive your catalog and see all the neat new things that you need to have....

You can use the hostess code:

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or email the order to me. 

You will be in the drawing for one of the new hostess sets.

I can't picture them until the catalog starts on June 3 but you will see them in the catalog on page 187.

I will also include some samples of new product for you with your order,

and I will made this card for you.

Just get your order to me before June 8 to be in that drawing and to get the product samples. 

Thank you! 

My irises are starting to bloom now. Maybe that is why I have chosen to make this card for you.

 They are one of my favorite flowers at this time of the year. 

I have several different colors and sizes.

Here are the ones that are open now.

I hope you are all doing well and staying safe. 

I miss stamping with you!

Free Little Ladybug set

Thank you for stopping in. I miss my stamping friends!

How are you doing with the stay safe at home? 

I hope that you are busy stamping. 

The retired list is out. You can see it on my website. Click on the crab to the right. 

Since I can't do the Stamp Along, I haven't prepared cards for that but I did make this cute

 Little Ladybug one that I would like to give to you. 

Since I won't be at the Library to have you come and stamp with me, I thought I would stamp for you. 

I will be making one of these Little Ladybug cards for each one of you that places an order with me before May 15th. 

I will also be giving a Little Ladybug stamp set to one of you that places an order. I will put your order sheets on the floor and my assistant will choose the one that gets the Little Lady set!

Besides, that drawing, I will also be putting a surprise product in your order because I appreciate each and every one! 

I will have the new catalogs by the time that order comes so I will put one of those in for you, also!

I have seen it on line and it looks great! I am anxious to hold one in my hands though. So much more fun to page through than to scroll through!

Here is my assistant, stepping out for a second to get a breath of fresh air. 

He is quite the cat!

Here are the details to get into that drawing for the Little Ladybug set. 

Call or email an order to me before May 15th

OR 

Order on line and use the Hostess Code

SAJ46BY6

If your order is larger than $150 DO NOT use the code because there will be hostess goodies for you. 

You will still qualify for the goodies. 

I hope that you are all staying healthy and safe and that we can get back together at the Library very soon! 

HAPPY EASTER!

I am wishing each and every one of you a very Blessed Easter! 

Since Monday is the second Monday of April I would be excited to show you some of the cards that I would have available for you to make at the Stamp Along! However, that isn't happening this month. This will be the first time in over fifteen years that the Stamp Along won't take place. 

I have not prepared cards because I am not sure if they should be summer cards or fall cards. 

I guess that this staying at home time has confirmed that it is not time for me to stop doing the Stamp Along! I really miss you! 

I do know that I have missed the preparation of the cards and the wonder of who and how many will like each design that I put out. 

Elephants are known for their memories.

I'll never forget you and how much I enjoy seeing you at the Stamp Along. 

I saw something very similar to this little guy on a blog or Pinterest and fell in love with it. 

June Dunn is the one that designed the card the I saw.

You can make one of these. 

It is easy to make using the Honey Bee stamps and the Detailed Bee Dies plus the Heart punch.

i stamped the beehive on a strip of Petal Pink (2 3/4" x 8 1/2") with Smoky Slate ink three times plus a partial image at the edge.

I cut one of them with the beehive die and the other two with the heart punch. The partial one was fussy cut into a curvy shape for the trunk.

This is my scrap from that process. You do not have to stamp the saying but I had it set up for another card and didn't want to mess up the spacing.

After those are cut and punched you line them up and glue in place to make the elephant. 

I crumpled and straightened the trunk before I added it.

Add a piece of pink cord with a brad for the tail.

Next, I took a piece of Very Vanilla (5 1/4" x 8") and folded it in half.

I added a piece of DSP (4" x 1 1/2") from the Pleased as Punch pack to the bottom and stamped the saying from Honey Bee set. The inside says Thinking of You Sweet Friend from the same set.

The elephant was then attached with dimensionals. 

A back piece of Flirty Flamingo (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") was added. 

If you try to make it and have questions, please ask them as a comment and I will either answer them in the comments or message you directly. 

If you would like me to post directions like this for other cards during this time of staying at home, I would be glad to do that but you have to let me know that is what you want. 

Please let me know in a comment how I can help you with your creativity during the time that we can't meet at the Lester Library. 

If you need some supplies please use the Hostess code if you order on line or you can email an order to me. If you order on line, it will probably get to you sooner. If you just need a few things and can wait awhile to get them, the postage would be less if you email it to me. On line shipping is $6.95 for any order under $70. 

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Thank you!

Stay Safe! 

March Stamp Along and class

First of all, I have a better photo of the cards at the class!

The next class that I am doing at Schroeder's is 3D cards.
It will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30
The fee is $15 or free with a $25 order on the day of the class.
I will need time to cut the card stock for your cards so I need to know if you are coming.
Please sign up at, or before, the Stamp Along.
Thank you!
The cards will be at the Stamp Along for a better look at them.

I haave so many friends that are going through "stuff" that I have been trying to send more cards to cheer them up and forward. Is there someone that could use a cheerful card from you? It is always nice to know that someone is thinking of you. This card is perfect for those that you would like to know that you are thinking good thought for them. 

The saying is perfect!

Those of you that like the quick and easy cards, you are in luck this time because these next ones sure fit that category!

This set is one of the choices that are free with a $50 purchase during SAB. 

Don't miss out. March is the last month for that fantastic sale. 

The card is Mint Macaron and is much more striking that the photo shows. 

One stamp, one punch, a little glue and it is ready to send! 

And the Ladybugs! 

I think I will keep using this set for a long time. They are just so darn cute!

Please leave a comment to let me know which ones you like, what you think, or suggestions of what you would like to see. 

Thanks!

Hope to see you at the Library on Monday.

If you wish to place an order, please use the hostess code.
CE4XXGVJ

Thank you!

Happy St. Patrick"s Day! Stamp Along cards and 3D Card Class

Do you send cards for St. Patrick's Day?

I am bringing this one back from last month for those of you that do and need one.
I will also have the dies that say Mother's Day and Father's Day along so you could do either of those also.

Just a very plain and simple one using the special Poppy Parade set this time. 

This card had a very busy station last month so I am bringing it back for those that couldn't get to it and for those that weren't able to get here last time.
It uses the spotlight technique so you only color the part in the frame.



This card did not photograph very nicely! It is Balmy Blue and is beautiful!
You know that it I can say it is beautiful when it is blue, it really is.
It could be used for either an Anniversary or a Wedding.



These three Bee cards are also coming back. They are good examples of the things you can do with that wonderful Designer Series Paper (DSP) that you can get for free (with a $50 order) during the Sale a Bration.



I am still working on more choices for you and will share more tomorrow or the next day.
Follow by email so you don't miss them.

If you wish to place an order, please use the hostess code.
CE4XXGVJ

Thank you!

The next class that I am doing at Schroeder's is 3D cards.
It will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30
The fee is $15 or free with a $25 order on the day of the class.
I will need time to cut the card stock for your cards so I need to know if you are coming.
Please sign up at, or before, the Stamp Along.
Thank you!
The cards will be at the Stamp Along for a better look at them.

More February Stamp Along Choices

Who doesn't like honey bees?

The free DSP choice is great! It goes so well with the Honey Bee set. 

Here is another one that uses the DSP and the Honey Bee set. 

Which of those two do you like the best? 

This next one is one that I have been wanting to do for a long time. 

I think it is such a neat design and would work for any occasion. 

You could use it for a Valentine if you are still in need of one more. 

It is a great design to use up those scraps that are too good to toss! 

This Little Lady Bug has become a favorite of mine so here she is again.

Now that the framelits are available it is even more fun to use. 

You can get the set free by having a party with $300 of sales. 

Get your friends together! 

This spotlight technique is always fun to do. 

It has "just enough" coloring for me!

Do you like to color?

There are a few more choices but you will have to come to the Library on Monday to see them. 

Hope that you can make it there. 

If you can't, but would like to order, please use the hostess code if your order is under $150. 

The code for this order time is:

Q7WFD9VU

 Thank you so much!

Happy Valentine's Day!

This Valentine will be available for you to make at the Stamp Along next Monday if you still need one or two to send out at the last minute. 

Do you sent St. Patrick's Day cards? 

Just in case you do, this one will be available on Monday. 

If you don't do that holiday, you can make it Mother's Day to Father's Day. 

I will have those dies there also so you can substitute. 

I have been having a lot of fun playing with the free bee DSP! 

It matches the Honey Bee set in the Mini catalog so well. 

I used Crushed Curry cardstock on this one with the black background. 

I am still loving the Peaceful Poppies set also! I thought I would tire of the set after using it so much for that display board. I think it just made me love it more! 

Here are three more using the poppies. They are so different in style! 

They can be used with so many different colors, making it such a versatile set! 

This one could be used for a Valentine, if you still need one. 

I will also be doing a class at Schroeder's later this month using that set. 

It will feature the watercolor technique and you will make 5 cards plus a small wall hanging. 

The fee is $15 and will include 1/2 pack of watercolor paper and 1/2 pack of the Peaceful Poppy Elements found in the Mini catalog. 

Registration is required for this one as I need to order the supplies. 

Monday the 10th (Stamp Along day) is the deadline to register. 

The class will be held on Wednesday the 19th at 1:30.

Let me know in the comments if you would like to attend. 

The hostess code for online orders, under $150 before the Stamp Along is:

Q7WFD9VU

If your order is over $150, you don't want to use the code because you then you will get the goodies that go along with the "party" order. 

Thank you!