Blog Candy

Do you want to know how you can get this blog candy? Its a Simply Sent Card Kit with the stamp set "Friendship Shapes". It comes with all the supplies needed to create these cards: pre-cut cards, envelopes, stamp set, Classic Stampin' Spots, Stampin' Up! Markers, glue dots, and easy to follow instructions. All this will go to a lucky winner after the Royal Blog Tour is complete. All you have to do is leave a comment after my post during any of the days of the tour (July 26-28) and contact me with your email address. (Only one entry per person.) This is my way of saying thanks for stopping by and I hope that this kit will continue to inspire and enlighten you with the love of paper crafting. A winner will be chosen through random drawing and will be announced the day after the end of the blog tour.

Mojo Monday Week 94

Its the first week of July and that means MOJO Madness for Mojo Monday Sketch Week 94. Its always fun to play every week but there's an extra reward if you play the first week of every month. Your creations get entered into a contest and the design team from Mojo Monday will select 5 winners. You have until Sunday, July 12 before 8 p.m. (MT) to get your creation in.



My design here is using a few of my favorite things... the new In Colors with the Texture Cuts (wood sheets), a little bit of sewing, and a new technique I'm loving: tearing pieces of paper to create this floral accent.

1. Take the 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"Crushed Curry card stock & fold in half (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")

2. Cut 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper & layer onto card.
3. Cut Soft Suede card stock into 1-1/2" x 4-1/2".
4. Using the Eyelet Border punch, trim the Soft Suede card stock on one edge and then layer onto card.
5. Take the Old Olive ribbon and make pleats at one side and sew onto the card about an inch from the bottom of the card and trim ends.
6. Cut the wood sheet 2"x 3-1/2" and stamp the Medallion Background stamp inked with Dusty Durango classic ink onto it.
7. Cut Dusty Durango card stock 1-1/2" x 3-1/8". Place the stamped wood sheet onto this layer and then place onto the card.
8. Trim Very Vanilla card stock to 1-3/4" x 2-3/4" and stamp your sentiment onto it using Soft Suede classic ink.
9. Layer this onto Soft Suede card stock (1-7/8" x 2-7/8"), then layer onto Crushed Curry card stock (2" x 3"), and finally place onto card.
10. Tear circles out of card stock (Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla, & Crushed Curry card stock scraps) and layer onto each other to create a flower.
11. Thread twine into the Chocolate Chip button and place in the center of the flower.
12. Place the flower accent onto the card with glue dots and voilá!

{Project Details}
Stamp: Medallion Background Stamp (115223--$17.95) and Full of Life (111500--$28.95)
Ink: Soft Suede and Dusty Durango Classic Ink Pads
Paper: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, and Very Vanilla card stock; Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Old Olive ribbon; Wood Sheets (Texture Cuts); Buttons; Eyelet Border Punch; Thread & Needle (sewing machine).

Class Schedule

Do you love paper crafting but getting bored with the same old stuff? Come to my classes and let me show you some fun, easy, and beautiful projects that YOU can do. Here are some teasers for future Stamp Ink Diva classes. Click here for the schedule and make your reservation today. As always, you can click on the Classes button on the side bar to find information on future classes and events as well.

**Purchase a Big Shot and receive 2 Big Shot Classes FREE!**

Classes are $20 unless noted otherwise.

Urban Tote Class:

(Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.)

Big Shot Class (Instructor & Demo: Elisa White):

(Min. Order of $20) Top Note Purse & Scallop Circle Dress Card
(Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. )

Big Shot Class (#2):
Scallop Envelope-Card, Box with four 3"x3" note cards & matching envelopes, and a Gift Card Holder
(Sunday, August 23 at 2 PM)

Big Shot Class (#3): (Minimum order of $25)
Pop Up Cake-Birthday Card & Flower Pot
(Thursday, August 27 at 7 PM)

Felt Banner: ($35)

Choice of Verse...
"Happy Birthday"
"Thanksgiving"
"Happy Holidays"

(Date: TBD)

(Pictures of the following Classes will be posted at a later time.)
Punch Art Class: (Minimum order of $25)
Japanese Girl & Mermaid

Punch Art Class (#2) (Instructor/Demonstrator: Elisa White):
(Minimum order of $25)
Balloon and Windows (bring your pictures to place in card)

Punch Art Class (#3): (Minimum order of $25)
Cupcake & Ice Cream Sundae

For more information on these classes and future classes or events, please click here.

Video Tutorials

Have you had a chance to look at the video tutorials available? There is a new video tutorial on using the chipboard and simply scrappin' kits. Take a look here! You'll find more on the tutorial section in this blog.

Open House ... Full House

My open house was a full house! Chocolate Fountain was flowing and a variety of bright, colorful, and deLICIOUS fruit were available...need I say more? Delectable food and delightful company. As my thanks to the guests, all the ladies who attended received the *NEW* Idea Book and Catalog and the *NEW* Definitely Decorative Brochure along with a coupon book. I meant to take pictures during but I completely forgot because I was having too much fun with all the ladies that came! So here are a few of what was at the end . . .

. . .and the projects we made.

Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card

{Project Details}
Stamp: Razzle Dazzle (116714--$18.95) and Teeny Tiny Wishes ( 115370--$36.95)
Ink: Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink Pad

Paper: Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry card stock; Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, and Word Window punch.

Corner Bookmark
{Project Details}
Paper: Rich Razzleberry card stock and Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower, Boho Blossoms, and Scallop Edge Punches; Hole Punch


Thank you again to all the ladies who came and hope you had a FABULOUS time. Can't wait to see you all again real soon!

Deal of the Week #2

	Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag
	You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95! Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 9 AM (PT) for the week's new deal.

Royal Blog Tour Update!!

Be sure to sign up to ride our next ROYAL BLOG TOUR

Good Evening everyone! Happy Fourth of July weekend! I am very excited to announce that our blog tour is only a few weeks away and the team is hoping to bring you a fantastic tour of creativity and fun! If you haven't signed up to ride the tour yet, you should stop by the blog as we have posted some fantastic interviews of some of your favorite stampers! There will be more to come and lots of surprises, so make sure you sign up to follow the blog today!

Open House

As you know the new catalog is out and how can I just let it go without celebrating! I'm hosting an open house on Wednesday, July 8th at 7 p.m. If you live near Corona, CA and are interested in attending, please contact me for direction. I'll start the night with a deLECTABLE chocolate fondue for my guests to nibble on with a scavenger hunt/i spy activity for the new catalog, raffle tickets with door prizes galore, and of course a make and take. Doesn't it sound fun?! I can't wait and hope to see you there. I'll post pictures after this event.

*Picture from evite.*

Become a Demonstrator

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

• For All You Do stamp set
• In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Business forms and tools

Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

• Four stamp sets
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Stampin' Pastels
• Card stock
• Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
• Five Classic Stampin' Pads
• VersaMark Pad
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist
• Blender pens
• Business forms and tools

These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!
Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

• Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
• Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
• Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
• Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

So what are you waiting for? Contact me today!

Deal of the Week

Stampin' Up! has come up with a whole lot of fun for the summer! Starting today, July 1st at 12:30 p.m. (MT), customers will be able to purchase one special product at a discounted price. This week's "Deal of the Week" is the scallop edge punch for just $10.99--that's over 30% off the regular price of $15.95. Everything is sure prettier in scallops!




Throughout July, be sure to check my Stampin' Up! website on Monday at 10 a.m. (MT) for the new week's special and remember, each deal will go back to its original price after the new deal of the week is announced.