Monday, June 24, 2013

It's a... Baby!!!

Well, I goofed and posted my excitement about being a new auntie on my Facebook page today before my sister had spread the news outside of our immediate family. My enthusiasm is understandable but it really should have been my sister's news to share. So while the cat's out of the bag on that bit of news, I won't share the gender just yet until I have full permission.  Let me tell you though, I'm a wee bit excited about this auntie business, and it's hard not to shout the good news from the rooftop!

For her baby shower last month, I wanted to make some cute, yet modern invitations.  I CASE'd this design from Dawn Olchefske and added my own twist.  I think they turned out super-cute!




Here's my Stampin' Recipe, feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Stamp Sets: Embellished Events (Wood-Mount 126495; Clear-Mount 126497) Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood-Mount 128748; Clear-Mount 127802)
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846), Vintage Trinkets (118764)
Tools: Dots Textured Embossing Folder (117335), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)




Sunday, June 23, 2013

Free Card Kits!!

I spent some time this weekend assembling the free card kits for my New Catalog Party next Sunday and I think they turned out super cute!


Each kit contains more than enough coordinating Designer Series Paper, coordinating cardstock and envelopes to make six cards.  And because I was having so much fun, I threw in a couple of coordinating accessories and embellishments to make some super-cute projects!

Would you like a free card kit of your own??  All you have to do is RSVP by Monday, June 24 and attend my New Catalog Party on Sunday, June 30.

 Click here to RSVP so I can make sure to have enough kits!



Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Top Ten Favorite New Products- #10

Over the next ten posts, I'll be revealing the items I'm most excited about in the new catalog.  It's not easy to whittle the list down to ten!

#10 - Timeless Talk Stamp Set  -- I love the old-timey charm of this stamp set.  I adore the sample set of note-cards made with this set shown on page 18 of the new catalog!  I cannot wait to get my hands on this set and make up a bunch of sweet cards to have on hand.


Timeless Talk

Page 19, $22.95 (wood mount 126605) - $16.95 (clear mount 126607)

Don't forget to register for my upcoming New Catalog Party on June 30.  Here are the details in case you missed them:

Sunday, June 30 2013, 1:00pm-3:30pm  -- New Catalog Party!!
  • FREE! For every guest that RSVPs and comes to my open house, I will be giving you a *free* card kit!  Plus, for every $50 you spend, you can pick out an additional free card kit!
  • FREE! Every guest will receive a copy of the new new Idea Book & Catalog full of amazing project ideas and inspirations as well as tons of exciting new products!
  • FREE MAKE & TAKE PROJECT! I'll have a super cute project for all guests to make using some of the awesome new products from the catalog.
Please RSVP by Sunday, June 23 so I know how many free kits and projects to make up!  Click here to register

The party will be held at my house in San Leandro unless I get an overwhelming response in which case I will  find a larger space to hold the party. I will send you my address after you register.



Sunday, June 16, 2013

New Catalog Party!

I'm so excited to have set up a place to share my paper-crafting excitement!!  Paper crafts have pretty much taken over both my spare time and any available surface in my cottage.  It's alright, I'd rather be surrounded by creativity than devoid of it.

While the internet is a wonderful place to share ideas and inspire creativity, I also love to craft in real time and face to face.  That being said, I have some upcoming opportunities to craft together in the Bay Area coming up:

Sunday, June 30 2013, 1:00pm-3:30pm  -- New Catalog Party!!
  • FREE! For every guest that RSVPs and comes to my open house, I will be giving you a *free* card kit!  Plus, for every $50 you spend, you can pick out an additional free card kit!
  • FREE! Every guest will receive a copy of the new new Idea Book & Catalog full of amazing project ideas and inspirations as well as tons of exciting new products!
  • FREE MAKE & TAKE PROJECT! I'll have a super cute project for all guests to make using some of the awesome new products from the catalog.
Please RSVP by Sunday, June 23 so I know how many free kits and projects to make up!  Click here to register

The party will be held at my house in San Leandro unless I get an overwhelming response in which case I will  find a larger space to hold the party. I will send you my address after you register.

Here's a sneak peak at what we'll be making!



Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Banner Greetings (Hostess Set 2013-2014 Catalog)
Paper: Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock, Island Indigo Cardstock
Ink: Island Indigo
Ribbon: Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon