Stamping With Judy

A SEWING CLASS IS COMING SOON!

Do you remember the sewing/quilting themed products that were in the Occasions Mini Catalog earlier this year?  Well, I ignored them until the last minute.  Suddenly the light went on that they would make some cute cards!  And, something different.  I hope you agree with me that they are special.  I am offering two with a sewing theme and one with a quilt theme.  Bet you know someone that would love to receive these special cards.

 Class Date:  Friday, August 12

Class Time:  6:30pm

Class Fee:  $20.00 for six cards (Two each of the three designs.)

Registration with payment due no later than Friday, August 5.

Use the PayPal link below.  SIGN UP TODAY!

 

Last Chance to Join

If you have been thinking of joining Stampin' Up!, this is your last chance to take advantage of our $99 kit special.

Would you like to make some extra money?  Start your own business?  Do what you love and share it with others?  Then now is the time to join Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! has a great special going on until July 31st.  You can join Stampin' Up! for just $99 and get your business started today.

 

  

The best part is that you also get a great little Christmas Keepsake box project.  Click on the banner for more information and call me with any questions you may have.  I would be happy to help you in any way.  

 
 

WITTY WEDNESDAY: Great Summer Family Vacation Spots

 
Are you always at a crossroads when it comes to planning the Summer family vacation?  Don't want to go to the "same old places" that everyone else goes to?Have you often wondered where you can go instead?  Here are some great ideas for Summer Fun with the family:

1. Tampa, Florida
Whether you’re collecting seashells on the beach or souvenirs at Channelside, opening up your imagination at the Museum of Science and Industry or your pocketbook at a cigar shop in Ybor City, Tampa is a striking, shoreline town with exciting possibility for each and every member of your troop. If, on the other hand, your goal’s to avoid dry land at all costs, simply pair your time on the beach with some time at the Adventure Island water park.

 2. Ocean City, Maryland
The Boardwalk, featuring a clutter of gift shops, ice cream stands, diners, and even carnival rides – all lined along the beach (naturally), is where most summer fun begins and ends in Ocean City. But even if you pass up every Boardwalk vendor, the Ocean Pier Rides and the Jolly Roger Amusement Park are musts for your family’s itinerary.

3. Las Vegas, Nevada
Little known fact: Las Vegas vacations don't just cater to kids; Vegas is one of the most economical and lovable family vacation spots in America. Don’t believe us? Check out a detailed guide to kid-friendly events and activities in Vegas. Chill out at the Wild Island Family Adventure Park, try out the twenty-five rides of Circus Circus Hotel’s Adventuredome, and do some indoor birding at the Flamingo Hotel’s Wildlife Habitat. Las Vegas is essentially a hodgepodge of theme parks, museums, buffets, live shows, boutiques, street entertainers, and zoos – even if you skip out on the gambling and nightlife, you’re guaranteed a summer vacation that's jam-packed with good, clean fun.

4. San Antonio, Texas
Explore nature at Natural Bridge Caverns, history at the Alamo, and original shops and restaurants on the River Walk. When the little ones get antsy, head to SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas!

5. Fripp Island, South Carolina
Aching to get away this summer? Like, really get away? Well, if you don’t have enough cash to fly your family to an exotic island, try Fripp Island. At the secluded South Carolina resort community, some welcomed amnesia might set in as all those nagging responsibilities from back home fall to the wayside. Even though the kiddos won’t appreciate the three championship golf courses, they’ll go nuts over the white sandy beaches.

6. Carlsbad, California
Peel your eyes from San Diego for a minute and look up north to Carlsbad, a frequently forgotten but no less alluring seaside city. Despite its relative obscurity, it’s got Legoland California, the South Carlsbad State Beach, and the Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa. Can’t resist a day trip to San Diego? No problem. Just hop in the car and you’ll be there in thirty minutes.

7. Amelia Island, Florida
For parents seeking respite from the frenzy of trying to balance work and home life, there’s adorable Amelia Island and its thirteen miles of serene shoreline. The kids can build their dream homes out of sand (think castles).  It’s easy to spend every waking hour on the beach in Amelia Island, as hurricanes are a nonevent and it rarely gets blisteringly hot.

8. Sandusky, Ohio
The Pacific and Atlantic oceans get all the glory in the summer, but let’s not forget about the lake, specifically Lake Erie. Every morning, wake up to the sun rising over Erie’s southern shore.  Beyond the run-of-the-mill activities on the lake (like jet skiing and sailing), there’s the Cedar Point Amusement Park and a surprisingly big selection of indoor and outdoor water parks to keep you busy.

9. Anaheim, California
Disneyland is smaller than Disney World, but standing alone – it’s no small potato, with two theme parks in all and its own entertainment district. Anaheim is also home to Knott’s Berry Farm, a haven for roller coaster buffs. Try to travel out to the sea every now and then; Sunset Beach is only a half hour away.

10. Cocoa Beach, Florida
If you’ve got a budding surfer in your group, consider one of the East Coast’s best surfing destinations – Cocoa Beach – for your summer vacation. This small, mostly quiet beach bum-friendly town is also a scenic drive from the Kennedy Space Center and Disney World. 

I hope these suggestions have inspired your thought process.  Enjoy!

 

 

Real Cool Banner

One of the new stamp sets in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog is the new Pennant Parade stamp set.  This stamp set also has a coordinating Punch that helps when you want to create cool banners like this one.

 

 

Michelle used the Pennant Parade stamp set stamped on each banner in Versamark.  Letters are from the Just Perfect Alphabet.  You can use any color to stamp them on the Whisper White cardstock and then punch them out with the 3/4" Circle Punch.  You can also add any little design (such as a flower) next to the letters in the color that matches the pennant.  Dazzling Diamonds glitter can also be use as well as any other color glitter.  This banner was created with 3 of our new In-Colors.  It's so simple to create that you can probably make more than one in a sitting.

 

Multiple In-Colors

Today I have for you a beautiful card created with three of the In-Colors.  They go together so well and compliment each other.  This was created by fellow demonstrator Gloria Steger and I love the way she put the focal point inside the Framed Tulips Embossing folder image. 

The Butterly was created using the Embosslit Die with just a few pearls on top to give it the full 3-D effect.  It's just so pretty.  You could always add a sentiment to the bottom left side.

Questions?  Call me today!

 
 

WITTY WEDNESDAY: Staying Safe on the Playground

Do you have a favorite playground? Maybe it's a new wooden one that has lots of tall towers and passageways. Or maybe your favorite is an old-fashioned playground with swings and a seesaw. Playgrounds are fun places for kids because there's so much to do and other kids to have fun with.

But sometimes kids get hurt at playgrounds. That's no fun, so here are some ways to keep safe while having fun:

1. Take a grown-up. As kids get bigger, they like doing things on their own. Going to the playground shouldn't be one of them, though. Grown-ups come in handy because they might spot problems at the playground, they can help you down if you get in a tight spot, and they can help if you happen to get hurt.

 2. Take a good look around. If the playground has lots of trash, such as broken glass, or the equipment looks broken, don't play there.

3. Keep your size in mind. Many playgrounds have some equipment that's for little kids (like 2- to 5-year-olds) and other equipment that's meant for older kids. Use the equipment that's right for your age. If you squeeze yourself onto a swing for toddlers, you might get stuck. Likewise, if your little brother or sister starts climbing something meant for older kids, guide him or her to the little-kid stuff.

 4. Don't go too high. Many playgrounds have tall stuff to play on, such as towers or open passageways between equipment. Don't climb higher than you feel comfortable, and feel free to ask your grown-up if you need help getting down. Never climb up the outside of equipment, or hoist yourself up on the roof. The view might be cool, but it's a long way down.

5. Look out below. The best playgrounds put down special surfacing material, such as mulch, wood chips, sand, gravel, or rubber matting. These surfaces can help soften a fall, but that doesn't mean you won't get hurt, especially if you tumble from a high spot.

6. Swing safely. Kids often get hurt at the playground because they get hit by someone on a swing. If you're swinging, watch out for people who might be getting too close. And if you're walking around the playground, don't get too close to the swingers.

 
7. Use your head. Sometimes you'll see kids going headfirst down the slide or maybe two or three kids will get on a piece of equipment that's only meant for one. Or some kids might start goofing around and trying to push each other off a swing or off of a high spot. If your grown-up sees you doing this, he or she will probably say, "Knock it off. Someone's going to get hurt." It's true, so try to use the playground equipment properly. And if you get stuck or don't know how to get down from something, call your grown-up over so he or she can help you down.

8. Report problems. If you see graffiti (when people write or paint on stuff), a broken swing, or find any other problems while you're playing, tell your grown-up. He or she can report the problem so it can be fixed.

9. Clean up. If you bring a drink or snack to the playground, clean up your trash before you leave. When you do, the park will look nice when the next kid comes along to play and you will have shown that you're a good playground citizen.

10. Have a great time! How can you make a good time at the playground even better? Bring a friend and only complain a little when it's time to leave.

 

New In-Color and Delicate Doilies Sample

The new In-Colors are so lovely that I want to show many samples using them.  Here is a beautiful card created with the new Delicate Doilies set and our new Lace Ribbon Border Punch.  It was created by fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Diana Lynne. 

 

The new Island Indigo In-Color was used for this card.  The sentiment can be changed to use for any occasion and the stamp set can be changed out for almost any flower stamp set.  I love the way you can change a few aspects of a card and get a whole new look.  Make sure to check back for more samples using these great new colors. 

 

Lucky Limeade and My Friend

The new catalog is full of great new stamp sets and along with using Lucky Limeade (a new In-Color) for this sample, fellow demonstrator Pam Steckman used the new My Friend stamp set on page 139 of the catalog.

 

Add some accessories, punch out the circles, layer them with Stampin' Dimensionals and you have a great card.  I really love that new "Hello" stamp.  It really gives the card character!

If you have any questions about these, or any new products in the catalog, please don't hesitate to email me.

 

Getting all the Supplies

If you are like me, you are still enjoying the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  And also like me, you may be ohhhing and ahhing over all the cool projects in the catalog.  Well, did you know you can also CREATE all those projects?

Stampin' Up! has made it easy to re-create what is in the catalog.  You can click the banner to the right and see all the products used to create the samples in the catalog.  It's one of my favorite features of the catalog.  No more guessing when you see something you like. 

Feel free to email me if you have a question or just need help. 

 

WITTY WEDNESDAY - How to use the 3/16" Corner Punch

3/16" Corner Punch Tips & Tricks

June 17, 2011

 

Do you have questions on your 3/16" Corner Punch? Is it working the way you had hoped? If you're having trouble achieving the results you want, try these tips:

• Make sure your paper is cut square. Your paper should have straight sides for the punch to work properly. 
• Your paper should fit snugly into both edges of the guides and into the back of the punch. It is critical that you don't try to center the paper by looking through the bottom of your punch;  instead, align your paper using the guides. 
• Set the paper fully into both guides, as well as the back of the punch, almost pressing your paper down into the guides by curling the outside edge of the paper up. Push your paper flush against the guides as far as it will go into the back of the punch. If your paper isn't fully set against both guides, you will not get a good, clean punch. 
• If you don't get a perfect corner, try centering your paper in the guides and punching again; your design should punch correctly. Don't worry; sometimes it takes some practice.
• Cut only one sheet at a time. This punch is designed to cut only one sheet of card stock or Designer Series Paper at a time.

We hope that these tips and tricks will help you better utilize the 3/16" Corner Punch.

 

 (Copied directly from the Stampin'Up Demonstrator Web Site.)

 Corner punches are very popular.  If you do not have one please call and I will help you with that, or clicked on the "Shop Now" button in the upper right hand corner of my blog which takes directly to our on-line ordering system.