Are you Ready to Order your Sweet Treat Cups and Stamp SEt???

I am soooo excited!! These little Sweet Treat Cups and Adorable Stamp set go on sale tomorrow!!!! Please check my August 30th post for ordering details!
The new HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG goes LIVE tomorrow!!!!
I will have a Sweet Little Surprise for the SWEET TREAT promotion! Just wait until tomorrow!!! YOu can not view it online until I can download it tomorrow!
I will have the little catalog symbol on the right side of my blog and you can then view it but not until tomorrow.

I am so happy with this one I just made up!!! I came up with this idea and could not wait to play. I stamped the paper with the Sweet Treat Cups
Materials used:
SU Sweet Treat Cups
SU Tart and Tangy Stamp Set
SU Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
SU Crushed Curry Ribbon
SU inks: Real Red, Only Orange and Green Galore
Tools:
Big Shot, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Word Window Punch
Modern Punch
Thank you to my friend Lori A- she helped me think of a way to get the goodies out of the back!!! We preforated the paper and it makes a criss cross and you can pop the candy right out!! Genius, Lori A!!!


9/18 I went back and revamped this the Kim Wilson Style! Now the Fruit Candies can easily come out.

How to order Stampin' Up Sweet Center Stamp Set /Sweet Treat Cups!

I can not tell you how very excited I am about the new Stampin' Up Sweet Centers Stamp Set and Sweet Treat Cups!!
These are just the neatest thing on the market.
If you check my posts from earlier this week, you will see many examples of my Sweet Treat Creations.
Many of you have emailed and asked me "How you can order these?".
I will give you some simple directions.
First of all, these are available to order on Tuesday, September 1st and if you are interested, I would get your order in right away!
Let me show you how to order and the item numbers that you will need. I can not post photos of the stamp set until the 1st.
To order:
Click on the little scalloped circle to the right that says, "Shop Now".
This will take you directly to my Stampin' Up website.
OR you can click HERE

Here are the item numbers that you will need.
Sweet Centers Stamp Set #116521-$29.95
Sweet Treat Cups #116802- $2.95 for 1 dozen but I would order more!-
You will need a circle punch #112004
We also will have padded envelopes which are item 116911 for two envies at $2.95
I strongly suggest the following inks. They are $5.95 and the Classic Inks:
Elegant Eggplant 105210
Real Red 103133
Soft Suede 115657
And then any colors that you would like to use for flowers such as a yellows, pinks and greens.

Pictured here is a photo of a "Salty treat in a Sweet Treat Cup!"
I saw the sunflower someone on the "net" and came up with my own version.
For more photos, please visit my posts on August 22nd.
Materials used for this card:
Sweet Treat Stamp Set- Petal Stamp
Sweet Treat Cup
Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon
Whisper White Card Stock
Soft Suede Designer Patterned Paper
Cheep Talk Stamp Set for the Sentiment
Chocolate Chip Ink
Summer Sun Ink
Tools:
Ticket Punch
1 3/4" Punch
Horizontal Slot Punch
Spellbinder's Ribbon Tag
Big Shot

If you have any questions, please hit the EMAIL,button to the right!

I will have a new Downloadable Catalog of the New Holiday Mini Catalog on my Blog, right here, on September 1st. Please be sure to check it out. We have some darling new items and this catalog will be available from September 1st-January 4th

Happy Shopping and Creating!

2 New Blog Awards from Ms. Dee and Lorrie

Thank you, Lorrie for the I like Your Style Award!!
You have got to check out the new and darling cards that Lorrie made at scrappin'stuff


Thank you, Ms.Dee for the Blog Award. You have an incredible blog!!

I met a MB friend- Scrapintiantexas- Yvette

Here is Yvette from Scrapntiantx Blog site.
I met a lovely Message Board friend today. She had already bought the Sock Monkey set the other day and we were planning to meet at Michael's, to give her, her catalog and then at the last minute I invited her over to show her how to make Sock Monkey cards!! She is just the sweetest!!! We yacked for 3 hours, hard to imagine with me huh!! Isn't her card is adorable! I love the choice of colors she used. It is for her husband. We didn't even realize we lived near each other when she was placing her order! We met through our blogs!

Oh I almost forgot, I made this card earlier today for my dear friend, Tiffany. She runs a Dog Grooming Salon and it's her birthday today. The little purse had a Starbucks Gift Card in it. I used the SU Sweet Treats Cup with it!!!

Next day, Kerry came over for a class and brought her mom, Dora. We had a lot of fun!!!
Remember, she was the one that missed the first beginner's class due to her son breaking his arm that day!!

2 NEW Stampin' Up Marker Clubs!!

Do you just love our Many Marvelous Markers? Want to take it slowly and order a bit at a time to spread out the cost?
I am having two SEPARATE Clubs!! Here are the 2 options I have to offer you!

Marker/Cardstock Club Option A
In this club you will receive each month:
12 Markers from one Color Family AND 1 Pack of 8.5 by 11 of Assorted Cardstock to match that family!

By the end of the 4 months, you will have received:
12 Bold Bright Markers
12 Earth Elements Markers
12 Rich Regals Markers
12 Soft Subtles Markers
All 4 Matching Packs of assorted Cardstock
The adorable and wonderful Marker Case

In addition, when it is your turn to be Hostess you will also get:
A level one Hostess Stamp Set
A package of the Neutral Markers ( 4)
A package of Stampin' Dimensionals

The cost is The cost includes Shipping and Tax and re-shipping to you.
This is a 4 month commitment.
Fee: $56 per month.
I can accept Pay Pal, please.

Marker/Ink Spot Club! Option B
In this club you will receive each month:
12 Markers from one Color Family AND a Set of Classic Ink Spots (12) from the matching Color Family!

By the end of the 4 months, you will have received:
12 Bold Bright Markers
12 Earth Elements Markers
12 Rich Regals Markers
12 Soft Subtles Markers
All 4 Sets of Classic Ink Spots (48)
The adorable and wonderful Marker Case

In addition, when it is your turn to be Hostess you will also get:
A level one Hostess Stamp Set
A package of the Neurtal Markers ( 4)
A package of Stampin' Dimensionals AND 1/4" ribbon of your choice of color

The cost includes Shipping and Tax and re-shipping to you.
This is a 4 month commitment.
Fee: $73 per month.
Pay Pal accepted, please.

If you are interested, please EMAIL me.
IF you live in the Dallas Area, you will not have to pay re-shipping or pay pal fees.
Thank you! Barb

No crafts today

Hi there. Sorry no posts today. Today was the kid's first day back at school. For those of you that know me, you know how tough it always is for me. I have to say, it doesn't get easier, as this year it hit me the hardest. I always cry a lot. They do not know but I bawl my eyes out after they leave (and before they go).
Hoping tomorrow is better.
Today was a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day" (From a children's book)

On a good note, I do always try to find something positive, I had a wonderful morning at my mb friend's Carol M's house. She runs a day care and I asked if I could stop by after dropping the kids off at school for a hug. She had coffee and muffins waiting for me and the hug too!! The best part of the entire day was seeing the most precious kids at her day care.

I also had lunch with a great friend, Kari. We meet about four times a year and got to catch up.

I want to thank my great, great mb buddies, Carol, Lorrie and Connie for helping me get through today!!

Stampin' Up Sweet Treats Sneak Peek !! Ornament Card

Oh I just love this stamp set from Stampin' Up! It is a must have. This is the fifth one I have done. They are just the easiest and quickest cards to make up. I could get more intricate but honestly I "slapped these all together'! I ate all the M&M's so pulled out some glitter I got on sale last year and used that for the ornament!!
Details to follow later!

I used the Stampin Up new Red Flocked Christmas Paper (September 1st) - isn't it gorgeous!! Also, some old snowflakes , SU Soft Suede Ink. SU Whisper White Cardstock and Whisper White Ribbon, and some Glitter.

Tools used: Stampin' Up Modern Punch, Cuttlebug Snoflake Folder
Also the Sweet Centers Stamp Set and Sweet Treat Cups available from Stampin' Up after September 1st!!

Stampin' Up Sweet Treats Sneak Peek !! Flower Cards

More Stampin' Up Sweet Treats Sneak Peek cards. That is a tongue twister.
Just a note. I do not have the 1 3/4 inch circle punch yet. I just ordered it. Once I have that I can put the little cups in the hole punched out and my cards will look nicer. I was just so excited and couldn't wait to play!
I used the flower and polka dot paper from the SU Write Stuff Specialty Paper Pack on the card with browns, yellows and reds. I just love this darling Designer Paper pack!
I used the petal stamp from the Sweet Centers stamp set for the other flower card. It really needs some serious revamping!!
OK, I have my circle punch now and I have my Big Shot Movers and Shapers so now these cards are a since. I revamped this awful looking flower. Here is the revamp:

Sweet Treats Sneak Peek- Sweet Heart Card!

Oh I am just loving this stamp set! This is called the SWEET CENTERS Stamp Set and it is available for sale on September 1st through Stampin' Up and ME!! The stamp set is darling and has this Heart, Hot Air Balloon, Flower and Halloween Stamp. I will be showing lots of samples of the fun, fun things you can do with this stamp set. Even better, we sell the little treat cups which fit right over the sentiment and can be filled with all sorts of fun things!!!
Materials used:
SU Sweet Centers Stamp Set
SU Darling Dots Hostess Stamp set- retired
SU Holiday Blitz Stamp Set
SU Chocolate Chip Ink
SU Real Red Ink
SU Whisper White Card Stock
SU Real Red Card Stock
SU Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon
SU Sweet Treat Cups

Tools:
Cuttlebug Heart Embossing folder
SU Modern Label Punch
SU Word Window Punch

M&Ms not included :)
This stamp set and cups go on Sale on September 1st. Please contact me if interested in purchasing!
Enjoy!

More Sweet Treats to come!!

Oh I am having soooo much fun with the Sweet Treats Cups and the Sweet Centers Stamp set. I made a bunch of cards that I will be posting throughout the week.
My hubby just got home from a business trip in Brazil and is going to want to sleep all day, so I will be crafting. Have a great day!!
....later... I have had many requests on how to purchase the SWEET Centers Stamp Set and the SWEET TREATS CUPs. These are not available for purchase until September 1st.
IF you are interested in buying these, please email me and I can send you a Mini Holiday Catalog!! It will also have a Mini Holiday Catalog available to download on my BLOG on the 1st.

Hold On, I will be displaying more cards. Just got back from the airport and want to visit with my hubby. When he takes a nap, I will post those.

Stampin' Up Sweet Treats Sneak Peek !! Halloween Card

Sneak Peak! Stampin'Up has come out with the most ADORABLE idea for our soon to be released Mini Holiday Catalog!
This darling little stamp set can also be use to make an ornament, a flower and even a Hot Air Balloon. Little sweet treat cups are sold separately at a minimal fee and can be filled with candy, glitter, buttons ,etc! The sky is the limit!
Materials:
Level Three Hostess Gift Halloween Sentiment
Stampin' Up Sweet Centers Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Sweet Treat Cups
Stampin' Up 1 1/4 inch black striped ribbon
Stampin' Up card stock, whisper white paper, and brads
Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant Ink
Tools:
Cuttlebug Halloween Folder- Can't see the embossing, it is on the black paper but so cute!
Stampin' Up Modern Punch

If you would like a Mini Holiday Catalog sent to you, please EMAIL me right away!!

If you would like to order these on September 1st, shoot me an email and I can give you prices and item numbers but they can not be ordered until then.

Be watching for more cards to come in the next few days!!! I would love to hear your comments if you come take a "sneak peek"!!!
Check my other posts for the TRAP Door!

Blog Award

I want to thank my dear blogging and message board buddy, Lorrie for this darling award.
I will have to jump over her blog to get the details! Lorrie's blog is Scrappin'Stuff, so you head on over to her blog please to check out some cute work!
Sorry, guys, I have not posted much lately. Getting ready for school is wearing me down.

Another "Distressed" Raspberry Lemonade Card

Here is another made with the Raspberry Lemonade Designer Paper pack. This is for my dear friend, Connie, who lost her beloved Heidi. I love you, Connie!

A New Distressed Looking Card

Here is a "Look Alike Card" similar to the Card on my earlier post today.
I used the Raspberry Lemonade Paper from the Stampin" Up Designer Paper Packs.
Doesn't it look similar to the Bella Toile card I posted earlier?
This card is a special thank you card for Denise at Lauren Nicole Gifts to thank her for my Vera Bag!
All Materials used are from Stampin' Up:
Raspberry Lemonade Paper
Crushed Curry Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon
Crushed Curry Ink
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
Tools:
Modern Punch- Just love that punch!
My new SU Eyelet Punch- I thought I did not need it since I had a very similar one but this one works so much better. Glad I got it.

I got my bag from Lauren Nicole Gifts today!

I got my Vera Bag in the mail today!! Yippeee! Oh I mean the bag I am going to give to my little girl!
I WON this bag for free! Yes won it from the wonderful and talented Denise from her Vera Bradley Blog Give Away. Check out her site if you are into jewelry and monogramed everything!!
Please, please, jump on over to her blog, Lauren Nicole Gifts, and check it out!!!

Toile and Distressed Looking cards

I just got my new Bella Toile Stamp and my Raspberry Lemonade Paper.
I love the Crushed Curry Toile looking paper in the Rasberry Lemonade Designer Paper Pack but also wanted to try to create my own.
This is what I came up with.
The backround image is not paper but is the Bella Toile stamped in Crushed Curry Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock.
All Materials and tools used on this card are from Stampin' Up:
Bella Toile Stamp pg. 134
All Holidays Stamp Set pg 43
Oval All Stamp Set pg 125
Very Vanilla Card Stock pg 155
Crushed Curry Card Stock pg 155
Crushed Curry Ink pg. 155
Close to Cocoa Ink pg. 155
Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon pg 182
Tools:
Punches on pg 186
Ticket Punch (to use on the corners)
Scalloped Oval Punch
Oval Punch
I just love the Bella Toile Stamp- it is truly gorgeous!
To order materials, just click HERE or EMAIL me!

Stampin' Up Growing UP Special!

Sock Monkey Set
I have had so many inquiries about the Sock Monkey Stamp Set.
Did you know if you place any $35 order from the Growing Up Section in the Stampin' Up Catalog on pages 74-90 then you can get a FREE set of buttons with your order?
This is a Stampin' Up Special and is good through August 31st.

Sock Monkey Accessory Set

Playground Buttons!


I have had so many inquiries about the Sock Monkey Stamp Set.
Did you know if you place any $35 order from the Growing Up Section in the Stampin' Up Catalog on pages 74-90 then you can get a FREE set of buttons with your order?
This is a Stampin' Up Special and is good through August 31st.

To order you can click on the little scalloped "ORDER NOW" button, down and to the right, or you many EMAIL me and I can place your order.

Here are some fun photos! There are many darling stamps sets in this section and the Sock Monkey is just one of them. Everyone needs a Sock Monkey!!

Please scroll to the post below to see some examples of cards made with the Sock Monkey! Also the Animal Talk Stamp Set is one of other many sets in the Growing Up section. I have examples of those cards below as well!!

Happy Sock Monkey Day!

I won this Vera Bag!

I am doing the Happy Dance! My little girl and I are sooooo addicted to Vera Bradley.
I found this great blog early this summer after following a baking blog. It is called Lauren Nicole Gifts. The owner of this beautiful blog and online store, Denise, had a Vera Bradley Give Away............ and we won this gorgeous bag!!! Oh my little one is going to be soooo excited! I don't usually subscribe to Blog Candy but I have an awful addition to Vera Bradley!
Thank you, Denise!!

These are the words on her blog:
Congratulations to "snowmanlover" for winning today's drawing for a Vera Bradley Pinwheel Pink Backpack!!
Thank you. Head on over to her blog. She sells gorgeous monogrammed handmade jewelry and monogrammed gifts!!
This is not a crafting blog, I subscribe to all kinds of fun blogs, so please check her BLOG out! She also has the cutest little dog on her blog and it is a Shih Tzu like mine! Check out her puppy's name.. it is so cute!
Oh if only Vera would make scrapbook paper!!!

Sock Monkey Madness!!

I got an order for some Sock Monkey cards so I created these.
I bought this set for my little girl for her birthday but the card request was for monkeys so I brought out her Sock Monkey set.
Did you know if you order $35 worth of stamps from the Growing Up Section in the Stampin' Up catalog on pages 74-90 you get a set of the adorable Playground Buttons for free! This offer is from SU and expires on August 31st!
More Sock Monkeys!




All supplies are listed on the August 12th post. Enjoy!

Sock Monkey Card!!

I just love this little guy. I had a request to make some monkey cards. Hope she likes these!
All Materials- Stampin' Up:
Sock Monkey Stamp Set
Whisper White Card Stock
Soft Suede Card Stock
Real Red Card Stock
Soft Suede Designer Pattern Paper
Soft Suede Marker
Real Red Marker
Apricot Appeal Marker
Creamy Caramel Marker
Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon

Tools:
Circle Punches

Hope you like this little guy!!

Sock Monkey Gift Card Holder

Easy Peasy Sock Monkey Gift Card holder!
All Stampin' Up Materials:
Sock Monkey Stamp Set
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Soft Suede Card Stock
Soft Suede Designer Pattern Paper
Soft Suede Ink Pad
Chocolate Chip Ink Spot
Ruby Red Stampin Write Marker
Whisper White Ribbon
Clear Envelope

You will also need Velcro dots

Tools:
Big Shot Machine
Cropodile
TOP NOTE DIE
1 3/8 Circle Punch
Scalloped Circle Punch
Word Window Punch

Starbucks Gift Card not included!!
Fun and easy to make!!
If you don't have the Top Note, you will want one now!
I'd love to show you how to make these at my workshop.

The purse is not my original idea. This inspiration came from Dawn. Making one with the sock monkey is my idea and I will be following up with a card to match!

Beautiful Blog Award from Brenda at Brenda's Joy

Thank you dear Brenda, from Brenda's Joy for the gorgeous award!
You are such a dear!! I appreciate all the awards you have passed on to me!
This is the beautiful blog award. This award is just a simple thank you for sharing your scrapping with people. You have amazing sites and do amazing work. Pass this on to some of the sites you love ( I think about 5). Be sure to link my blog and link the blogs you forward this award on to!
Here is a new blog that I just found and love:
Sweetntreatsbaking blog with Linda and her daughter, Alyssa. If you want some great recipes, head on over for a great treat!
Be sure to check out the very talented Eileen, at her blog, Dropped Stitches to check out her gorgeous and very unique cards!
Then there is my great mb buddy, Lorrie. She bumps my posts all the time to help me with my SU sales. What a funny and great lady she is. Check out her darling cards and layouts too, at Scrappin Stuff!
I can't forget one of my most favorite blogs, Bridgets World. Bridget is a 365 blogger and I love reading about the daily events in her life with four teenage boys!
Be sure and drop by Lori's site at PinkCloud Scrappers
I think this award is supposed to be for five people but I just have to add on my dear blogging friend, Sandy at Sandy from Ukiah. You open her blog and are filled with the sound of joyous music and it just makes me happy!
And here is one more! Melissa R at Mel's Thoughtful Spot has the darlingist - is that a word?- anyway an adorable Christmas layout of her dog, Oreo. She has an Oreo too. Go check it out!
Be sure to pop on over and check out these ladies beautiful blogs!!
Please be sure and comment here so I know you found out about your award!
Thank you, Brenda!

More Tall Tales Cards!

Here are a few more cards Tall Tales/Animal Talk cards I designed after planning the one for my workshop. Same SU Designer Tall Tales and So Saffron Designer Series paper and Animal Talk Stamp Set, just different variations. See posts below for other cards.
Hope you enjoyed my Tall Tales week!!!

My First SU Workshop!

Had my first Stampin' Up Workshop yesterday at my home.
We had the table filled. Poor Kerry from the MB couldn't make it- her little boy broke his arm that morning!
There were three other MB members though and some "old" customer/friends of mine from another Biz and my best buddy, Melanie!
Here are a few photos of the cards we made and a photo of exhausted ME!!!

Lori, Carol ( both from the Message Boards) and Patty showing off their creations!

Andrea, Susan (Message Board), my good buddy Melanie and her friend, Kate

Some of the "stuff" we used- sorry photo is so blurry! It is funny how you have it all neatly organized and then everyone starts working and materials are flying all over in a fun frenzy!!! Thanks to Melanie for cleaning all my stamps and putting them back in the cases. Gosh, you worked, Mel!

Part of my In Color Bundle Special! This was well liked! This offer is good to anyone through August! See August 1st post for details of "MY SALE"!

Cards we made:
Wings of Friendship, Hostess Level Two Stamp Set using the beautiful Melon Mambo!
They liked the color better in person rather than seeing it in a catalog!

Tall Tales/Animal Talk Card

I had lots of fun and can't wait till the next one! Thanks for coming ladies! Kerry, sorry you missed but will catch ya up!
Lorrie and Bridget you never showed up! ( just a joke from Lorrie). Lorrie, lives in Indiana and Bridget lives in Las Vegas but they were teasing that they were coming! Sure wish you could have been there, but maybe next time! It sure would be fun!

This is that same card, that I put on a few posts down. It was not looking good to me so I revamped it. I just love ALL the Designer Pattern Papers.
This one is a 5x5 card and is done with the Old Olive Pattern Paper
Old Olive 1 1/4 ribbon that I sell in my ribbon shares, Olive Olive Ink, Whisper White Card stock, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Modern Punch, Animal Talk Stamp Set, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set and Playground buttons! Looks cuter in real life!

My first SU workshop!

I am preparing for my first Stampin' Up workshop on Saturday!!
I will post photos tomorrow of our projects!!!

I am amazed at the response of people coming and have to admit a bit nervous too, but having been a teacher for so many years, I am organized and ready!

I am filled, in fact over filled but if you are interested in another Beginner's Card make and take in the Dallas area, just email me :)

Please wish me luck!
I know we will have fun!

Thursday's Tall Tales Stampin' Up Cards

Today I am showcasing Thursday's Tall Tale cards from my Stampin' Up new paper pack called......you guessed it- Tall Tales! This is from the same pack I used on the Whale cards I show cased yesterday.
I just love this pack. It is great for cardmaking and scrapbooking. I was waiting for my Modern Label and Word Window punches to arrive today to put the finishing touches on. They work great with the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.
Here is a card I made for a special friend. I don't want to say in case she has not received it yet!

Here is a little card for any type of occasion. Great for a baby shower too or kid's birthday card!

Here is a birthday card I revamped that I had made a while back and added a bit of trim.



Here are the Supplies used on all the cards. They are all from Stampin' Up

Tall Tales Designer Paper Pack
Melon Mambo Designer Patterns Paper Pack
Brilliant Blue Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Whisper White Cardstock
So Saffron Ribbon
Crushed Curry Ribbon
Designer Playground Buttons
Melon Mambo Ink
Summer Fun Ink
Chocolate Chip Ink
Oval All Stamp Set
Animal Talk Stamp Set
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Eight Great Wishes Stamp Set

Tools:
1 3/8 inch Circle Punch
Scalloped circle Punch
Scallop Border Punch
Modern Punch
Word Window Punch
Large Oval Punch
Scallop Oval Punch

More to Tall Tale Cards to come tomorrow!