Great Friend and Lavender Lace

Good Morning Everyone!

Here is a card I made today using the "Great Friend" Stamp Set. I had a request for something "Purple" for a workshop and I hope this fits the bill. I used the Texturz Plate for the top background and will show how to do that at my workshop and camp this month. It's so neat and fun to do. I then Stamped the butterfly image twice...cut on to pop up over the other. I felt it need something else so I did the dots with my white gel pen and used some of our gorgeous White Organza Ribbon. Of course I added just a hint of Dazzling Diamonds to the Butterfly. I used Lavender Lace Ink and Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Exciting News

Good Morning Everyone,

I've got some very exciting news to share. I have been invited to be one of the designer/Operators on a new joint venture blog. The blog was created by Selene Kempton and she has invited several fellow Demonstrators to participate. You're going to love all the different styles you'll be seeing in the weeks ahead.

This blog is called Stamping 411 and is a place where you can go and learn all sorts of stamping tips, tricks and ideas. We are going to get back to basics and hopefully teach the art of rubber stamping and make things a bit easier for everyone. As the blog progresses you will be able to ask questions (hence the 411...operator's, get it?) of the different "Operators".

Another thing is that we will have weekly sketch challenges and you'll be able to view the work of 5 Operators (Designers) all in one spot.

You are not going to believe the talent that is on this blog......You'll just have to check it out to see.

In the meantime here is this weeks sketch challenge and my interpretation of it. Enjoy and don't forget to visit Stamping 411.

Sketch #101

I used the fabulous “Soft Summer” Stamp Set for this challenge card. I stamped the image in Black Stazon and colored in with re-inkers and an Aqua Painter. I used Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss for the image. I then matted onto a piece of Baha Breeze. The background mat is featuring our Parisian Breeze Designer Series paper….isn’t it fabulous? My favorite part is the ribbon, which is our White Organza Ribbon which I dyed to match the cardstock. I took my sponge dauber and picked up some color off of my Baja Breeze ink pad and rubbed it over my white ribbon….perfect match!!! Don’t you just love how all of our products match?

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you’ll stop by Stampin 411 to see the other talent….you won’t be disappointed.

Thanks Selene…it’s quite an honor to be associated with all of these fabulous ladies!!!

As always….have a Stampinglee good Day!

Lee

Tart and Tangy

Good Morning Everyone,

Here’s a little card I did for Erin’s party on the 6th of June. She wanted to use the Tart and Tangy set and it’s always so fun and easy to work with.

I used some of our Rockabilly DSP on it as well and some Kiwi Kiss on the base of the card. It just ties in beautifully. Let’s not forget the Kiwi Kiss ribbon that will soon be gone as well.

You can always purchase these items at my online store here. It’s 24/7 shopping anytime you want.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Last Chance List Contest
Here's your chance to win $25 worth of FREE Stampin' Up! product!
On June 1, the "Last Chance List" will be published. It will contain a list of all the stamp sets and accessories that are retiring and will not be available in the new catalog (coming on July 1).
When you send me a list of ten of the stamp sets that you predict will be on the "Last Chance List" you will be entered in the contest. When the list appears, I will check and see who sent the list with the most correct choices, and that person will win a $25 gift certificate to be used in June! AND! If someone predicts all TEN out of TEN, they will receive an EXTRA $10! And here's even MORE fun! EVERYONE who participates will receive a $5.00 Gift Certificate to be used on a $50 purchase in the month of June! EVERYONE is a winner! Here are the specifics:

1. Go through the catalog and predict ten stamp sets that you think will be retired. (Pick from pages 26-148 in the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog)
2. Send your list to me by noon on Saturday, May 30... click here. (No entries will be accepted after noon on Saturday 5/30/09)
3. Check my blog (click here) on June 1 to find the winner!
4. You will receive your gift certificate (everyone wins!) in the mail or when you are here for a class or camp.
5. Shop and enjoy in the month of June!

DON'T FORGET...YOU NEED TO GET YOUR CHOICES TO ME BY SATURDAY MAY 30th AT NOON!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee

Start to Finish Class

Good Morning Everyone!

This is a card featuring the “Garden Greeting Set” from Stampin’ Up!

We will be making this card (along with another)on June 4th at my “Start to Finish” Class. At these classes you will learn how to measure and cut your card yourself. So often you come to class and I have everything prepared and you go home and try to duplicate and have a problem. So I designed this class just for you. You will not only create these classes but go home with written dimensions and pictures to assist you in your card making. Another plus for this class is I only charge $5.00 for two cards and if you make a purchase you will be entered into a drawing to be one of two “Mystery Hostesses” ! One Hostess will enjoy the Benefits of spending the Hostess $$$ and the other will benefit by getting to select a hostess set (exclusive to Stampin’ Up! Hostesses only). (party must reach $$ min. to qualify)

So if you’re in the area and would like to drop in and do the two cards….email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net and type Start to finish in the subject line.

I also have two classes for you stamping convenience.

Thursday, June 4th from 11:00am-1PM and 6PM- 8 PM (light food provided) I’d love to see you there.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Amy’s Fifth Avenue Floral

Hi Everyone!

I just had to share this great card done by my friend Amy. She is a former Demonstrator and comes to some of my events. I just love how she has used the Fifth Avenue Floral on this card. The base is white and the Mat is Rose Red with Back Accents. She rounded some of the corners and scalloped the edge to touch it off. Notice the little ladybug? How stinkin’ cute is that? This is a great card, I just love it and wanted to share some of Amy’s work with you.

Thanks for sharing Amy!

I hope you all have a Safe Holiday weekend and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Masculine Birthday Card

Hi Everyone!

Today is our youngest son Jason’s 35th Birthday. That’s so hard to believe. Hard to figure out as well as I’m only 42!!!!!!!! Where in the world has time gone? We just got back in from dinner with him and I wanted to share the card I made for him. It’s a simple card, not to fussy or frilly and I think suits him just fine. I hope you enjoy it.

I used the Inspired by Nature Set some or our glorious Designer Series paper and our Baja Breeze Card Stock. I also used a Texturz Plate and did a little paper Piercing to jazz it up in a understated way.

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a………………

Stampinglee Great Weekend.

Lee

Stampin Up Video

Good Morning Everyone!
Sorry it's been awhile but I've had computer problems, again! I hope to be up and running smoothly in a few days.
In the meantime I'd like to share with you a special video clip of our Founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! Shelli Gardner. I hope you enjoy it and see why I get so excited to be part of this company. Don't forget you can sign up this month for as little as $75 with our Limited Time Only Scrapbook Demonstrator Kit. Email me here for more information. I'd be happy to help and would love to have you join my team.
So for now click on this link to bring you to Shelli Gardner and some of the staff at Stampin' Up!
http://www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo
You may want to subscribe to the Stampin' Up! Video area for some fabulous ideas.
Thanks for stopping by and have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee

Special...Special...Special

Hi Everyone!
Only two weeks left for this GREAT Promotion. If you have ever had even the slightest inkling to join Stampin' Up! now is the time!!!
No kidding, this is like getting in the back door...where else can you start a business for $75.00???
My Gosh, the Idea Book and Catalogs alone can be sold for $10 each and you get 8 of them!!!
You only have until the 31st of May, so don't hesitate too long.
.....and if that's not good enough I will also give you you're choice of any $10.95 package of Rub-Ons!!!Just email me here and put Rub-on Promotion in the subject line and let me know which Design you would like. I will then email you with my online password where you can sign up on my website

Here are all the Details:

Scrapbooking Starter Kit Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2009 Promotion DetailsIn celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following: 113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95 113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95 108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95 105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:Getting Started DVD Getting Started Guide Guest Invitation Postcard (100) Idea Book & Catalog (8) Occasions Mini Catalog (8) To My Hostess Envelope (10) Recruit Folders (5) Recruit Brochures (20) Hostess Brochure (20) Hostess Benefits Form (10) Customer Order Form (50)Things to RememberScrapbooking Starter Kit orders may be submitted either through the Online Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) or mailed to Stampin' Up! at the following address:Stampin' Up!12907 S. 3600 W. Riverton, UT 84065The business supplies in the promotional Scrapbooking Starter Kit are the same business supplies that are in the existing Starter Kit; no alternative selections can be made for business items. New recruits have the option of purchasing either the standard $199 Starter Kit OR the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit with a different product offering. Sizzix will be sending an e-mail to their approximately 250,000 e-newsletter subscribers the first part of May. Included in this messaging will be an invitation to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The standard Starter Kit ($199) will continue to be available during this promotional period. On the Online IDA, the promotional Scrapbooking Starter Kit will appear as an additional option. Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Scrapbooking Starter Kit are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit. A Starter Kit Order Form for the $75 Scrapbooking Starter Kit will be available for download on the Demonstrator Web Site, but will not be available for purchase as a supply item. Demonstrators choosing the Scrapbooking Starter Kit may still purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for the regular price. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit is not available for purchase by active demonstrators. This kit is only available to new recruits. New recruits who purchase the standard Starter Kit may not purchase the Scrapbooking Starter Kit. Instead, they may purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for an additional $50. Deadline for the Scrapbooking Starter Kit IDA: Mail: Friday, May 29, 2009 Online: Sunday, May 31, 2009; 11:59 PM (MT)

Hope to hear form you soon. I'd love to have you on my team!!!!
As Always....Have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee

Delightful Confection

Good morning Everyone!
I wanted to share a cute idea that I saw done by Meilssa Rodgers.
She's over at megastampinstudio.com
I love the idea of using the rockabilly Designer Series Paper and embellishing it with 1/2" punched circles in nay color you want. I did use a different stamp set. All I could invision was Ice Cream Sherbet once I had placed the dot on the black and white paper. So I used the Goody goody Gumdrops Level 3 Hostess set to make this adorable card. I just love the simple softness of it.
I used the 1 3/4" circlepunch and the Circle Scissors to make the pink layer to the circle with a 2" circle. I then scalloped a white edge and put it all together for this delightful confection!
Hope you enjoy it and as always....
Have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee

Fun and Fabulous

Good Morning Everyone,
I've been playing catch-up for days. Seems like I've not posted in awhile.
I wanted to share one of the cards we'll be doing at my Camp on May 22nd and 23rd.
This card features the Oval All Set...so fabulous with the coordinating punches. I also used a Texturz Plate and paper pierced in between the diamonds....give it an awesome look. I wanted to use some of our textured Designer Series Paper, so I used the Parisian Breeze, isn't it gorgeous?
Then to top off this simple beauty I dyed the ribbon.....have to come to camp to find out how!!! This was the our White Organza Ribbon. OMG!!! I'm in love with all the colors I can make now using this ribbon.
I hope to see you there.....you can rsvp here if you'd like.
I hope you all have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee

Father's Day

Good Morning Everyone!

I just made this Father's Day Card this morning. It was inspired by Karen Duke a Canadian Stampin friend of mine. I used the Sanded Background Stamp, Inspired by Nature Stamp and also the And May Mower Stamp set for the words. The colors are Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, whisper White and Kraft Cardstock. I used the Horizontal Slot Punch for the cattails and masked the moon with a post it note that was punched with the 1 1/2' circle and sponged it with So Saffron. Notice the hemp wrap around the greeting. I think it adds a bit of interest to the card. Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you back soon. As aways........

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Good Morning Everyone!
First things first! I want to announce my Blog Candy Winner!!! Sorry I'm late with it but it's been crazy here. The winner is OrAmy from Orlando! Please contact me so that I can get the little purse to you.
Now on to my Card.
This is a simple card I will be doing Thursday at my "Start to Finish" Class. It's a class where everyone brings they're own cutter and actually learns how to cut out they're own cards. We do two cards and it's a lot of fun trying to remember all those fractions!!! Anyway this is the "Thoughts and Prayers" set from Stampin' Up! and it's in the Occasion Mini. The card is done in Whisper White and Old Olive with just a touch of Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose for the flowers. I will also teach my ladies how to stamp the image and remove some of the ink and then re-ink the flowers. It's quick and easy and FUN!!!
Hope to see you back soon and as always,
Have a Stampinglee good Day!
Lee

Good Morning Everyone,
Wait until you hear what Stampin' Up! has in store for you this month.

Stampin' Up! has THREE FABULOUS opportunities for you this month! ...

1. Purchase a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Kit for only $75 with the limited-time scrapbooking Starter Kit! Just think, you can start your own Stampin' Up! Business today!!! Just want the DISCOUNT? That's fine too....we welcome Hobby Demonstrators....they are a BIG part of Stampin' Up! Want more? This is the Time.....where else can you start a business for so little and get so much in return?
Make sure to email me Here for details on how to sign up on my website. I'd love to have you join my team of talented Demonstrators. You don't have to live close, I can offer support to you by phone or email.

Promotion Details:
In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95 Value
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95 Value
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95 Value
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50 Value
(*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items).
Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit: (just the Catalogs are worth $80 by themselves)
Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

2. Purchase a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount (retail price is $43.95 SALE PRICE IS $35.16!)




















3. Purchase THREE packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured cardstock and GET ONE FREE! (Taste of Textile not included in the special)
Remember you can do all this online at my Website

So we've got some GREAT things going on and I hope you'll take advantage of these great opportunities. Don't forget if you have any questions you can contact me here

As always.........

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Good Morning Everyone,
I've made an Instruction Board with all the details on making this gorgeous flower. Please scroll down to view and read instructions.





























Scalloped Sculpted Flower Technique
You will need one Scallop Circle from the Scallop #2 Die (the larger of the two) in Designer Paper.
5- Small Oval punches in a coordinating Designer Paper of your choice
1- Five Petal Punch in a Different Designer paper
1- Long strip for the center of the flower cut at ½” x 12”

1. Mark the center of the scallop circle
2. Cut away every third scallop you will have an extra at the end cut that away too. Only cut to within a 1/2” of the center. See Example………
3. Once cut take the bone folder and curl away to form the petals.
4. Place a large pop-up glue dot in the center.
5. Curl ovals to form petals and adhere to first glue dot
6. Place a few regular glue dots on top of the ovals and adhere the Five Petal Punch Piece.
7. Take your long strip and fold in half and then in half again. Cut thin strips but not through the other side. Place Mono Adhesive on the
intact area of the strip the whole length.
8. Roll Tightly. Spread the inside to form the center of the flower.
9. Attach to the flower with a Pop Up Dot.
10. You did it!!! Attach to card or Gift Bag or make an Arrangement.

Good Morning Everyone,
I'd like to share a few cards done with God's Beauty Stamp Set. This is a Level 1 Hostess Set from Stampin' Up!
These cards were made by my friend Amy. she did a fabulous job. Don't you think?
I can almost smell those beautiful flowers.
Thanks for sharing the cards Amy, I love them.

Thanks for stopping by and as always.......
Have a Stampinglee Good Day!
Lee