Last Chance Starter Kit Special

 

Good Morning Everyone!

It's the last two days of the Fabulous "Sign Up" Special from Stampin' Up! If you are interested in taking advantage of the In-Color Kit and start your own business or just purchase it so that you can receive the discount you only have 2 days to do it.

There may be a number of reasons you might want to join….want to make $100-200 300 a month or more? Want to just get the discount? Want to make new friends? Think about it in today's economy you might want to help out a bit so why not do something you LOVE!!!

We have all kind of Demo's:

Career Demo's-those that do it full time.

Hobby Demo's-those that purchase enough to just want the discount

Seasonal Demo's- those that would like to maybe do one workshop or take orders once a month to not only get the discount but be the hostess and receive FREE Product!

You see it's ultimately your own business and you can run it as you like.

Here is what you get for $85.00:

Not only do you get a Great Stamp Set but you get the Six In-Color Pads for the year, a package of Whisper White Card Stock, A pack of Assorted In-Color Card Stock, Eight (8) Catalogs ($9.95 value), order forms and other Business Supplies.

The Merchandise Value for the Ink, Paper and Stamp Set is $80.20 before tax and shipping. The Catalogs and Business items are worth more than $120.00.

You get it ALL for $85.00. What's the worse case scenario....you sell the catalogs for $80 and get the items for FREE or hand them out to your friends and perhaps they will want to order from you. You never have to do a workshop...you do have to sell $300 a quarter to remain active. That is a very low minimum.

So don't delay....go on over to my website at: here and hit the "Start Your Own Business" button. My password is stampingleeyours which you will need to access the forms.

We also have a Special on the Regular Starter Kit which is $199. In it you get over $340 worth of Merchandise and all your Business Supplies and as a Special Bonus if you sign up before tomorrow night you will receive all Six (6) In-Color Pads as well...that's another $36 worth of merchandise.

I will be here for you if you should decide to do this either as a hobby or full or part time. I have meeting once a month to give you support (not mandatory but fun) and you can call me anytime for assistance. You don’t have to be local to sign up…I have several out of State Downline as well.

Let me know if you have any questions but all online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday night, August 31st.

To Sweeten the Pot I will add any item of your choice from the $10 and under page of our catalog. This will  be sent to you separately. How about the fabulous DASHER Stamp? Wouldn’t you like to own him?

Times running out so think about it and let me know…….

I hope you all have a Stampinglee Good Day!!!

Lee Conrey....Stampin' Up! Sr. Manager
2030 Raley Creek Dr. E
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
904.642.0766

leeconrey@bellsouth.net

Cold and Cuddly

Good Morning Everyone!!! Time for another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411

Here is the Sketch and I hope you will play along…you never know when there will be a prize.

….and here is my interpretation of it:

I’ve used the Cold and Cuddly set from Stampin’ Up! 

The base of the card or foldover is 5 1/2” x8 1/2”

The White mat has been run through the Big Shot with our new embossing folder called “Petals-a-Plenty”. I love this Embossing folder. Byt the way the white mat is cut to 4” x 5 1/4”

The next mat is the Bashful Blue mat and is cut to 3 1/8” x 3 5/8” and the image white piece is 3” x 3 1/2”.

The bottom three pieces are cut to 4” wide and torn…then sponged and layered to look like drifts of snow.

I used Bashful Blue Ink to match and of course what winter scene could do with out our Dazzling Diamonds…….very sparkly on the drifts of snow, ice and below the ice. I’ve popped up the cute little penguin by cutting him out and using a dimensional. I actually stamped the penguin in Basic Gray and removed the gray from the heart with a Blender Pen and then took my Red Marker and painted it red…huffed on it and stamped to get the two colors. That’s it….hope you enjoyed it. This card was actually a sneak peak at my Christmas Camp…everyone loved it.

So if you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area and would like to stamp…..just let me know. I’d love for you to come to my next event.

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

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Crimped “Over the Top” Autumn Days Tutorial

Good Morning Everyone!

I finally had a few minutes to do a tutorial on this card. This card features “Autumn Days” from Stampin’ Up! I’ve had so many requests to share this so I hope you enjoy it.

• First you need a piece of card stock measuring 4’ x 5 1/4”…you will need to have this piece marked on the center edge of all sides as seen below. The center is 2” on the short sides and 2 5/8” on the long sides. Mark with pencil so you can erase

Then you want to score from a long side to a short side as seen here marked by a broken line (dashes).

and score….

Once you have scored it you will need to fold it in….like this;

then you will place it folded into your crimper……as shown below

try and keep it folded

Run it though the crimper and don’t despair when it hasn’t totally crimped in the center. Simply open and crimp again from both sides to the center to get full crimped coverage.

like this….

do this from both sides to fill in the center and you’re done!!!! Now that wasn’t hard was it?

Now to get the cute little diamond shapes for the inside of the center…I crimped another piece and cut the center out (large diamond) and cut it down to where I wanted it. Make sure to cut equally on all sides to make your templates and then trace to cardstock. That’s it!!!

I hope you enjoy my little attempt at my tutorial and I hope you’ll share what you’ve made with me using this technique.

If you email me your creations I will post them here for everyone to see.

email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net …..now I can’t wait to see what you’ve all come up with.

I’m stamping in Jacksonville, Florida for anyone that’s interested in attending Stamping Events.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!!!

One of a Kind

Good Morning Everyone!!! It’s Saturday and you know what that means!! It’s time for another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411. I hope you’ll hop on over and play along.

Every week all of the Operators come up with our interpretation of the sketch….it’s amazing to see what everyone has done with it and of course it's wonderful to see what all of you do too! One little sketch so may possibilities!!

Here is the sketch:

and here is my interpretation.

 

I was just itching to do a card with the “Night and Day” Designer Series Paper and really showcase it. I then went through my catalog to see what stamps I had to sort of match it….when BINGO I came across the “One of a Kind” Stamp Set. I haven’t used it in quite awhile but the flower to me resembled the pattern on the paper. So there you go!! I paired it with White and Black Cardstock with just a touch of pink. I used my watercolor pencils and colored in the flower with a little help from my Aqua Painter, added a cute little pink button tied with linen thread and there you go. Easy Peasy!!!

The dimensions for the card are:

White Fold over 5 1/2”x8 1/2”…DSP 3”x4”….Black 2 1/2” x 4”….Pink strip 1” x 4”.  The mats for the image are Pink 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”…Black 2- 3/8” x 3 3/8”…..White image piece 2 1/4” x 3 1/4”.

I hope you enjoy today's Challenge and join in the fun.

Thanks for visiting and come back soon….

In the mean time have a …….

Stampinglee Good Day!

Sign Up Special!! Become a Demonstrator for only $85 !!

There are only 10 days left to Sign up under the $85 Special!!!! I will be at the Golden Coral on Beach Blvd. here in Jacksonville on Saturday August 29th if you're interested in signing up. We will be doing a Make and Take and you will get all the information needed to start your own Stampin' Up! Business. So mark yor calendar and stop in and see me....it's in the banquet room from 9am-12noon. I'd love to hve you stop by and meet you in person. You never know what else we'll be giving away.

Some of the Highlights you get as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Be the First Person to Sign Up online at my website and receive this set FREE!!! Just enter the password of stampingleeyours and you are on your way to a fun Business!

email me for more info at: leeconrey@bellsouth.net

This is what you get with our $85.00 Kit~~~ Offer expires on August 31st….So hurry!!!

CLICK HERE for all the info.. become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $85 from July 15 to August 31 !!!

I would love to share a few of the things YOU can look forward to as a demonstrator in my Jacksonville STARZ Group:

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator You Get:
1. To enjoy 20% instant income on all purchases (that's an instant 20% savings)
2. To earn up to 40% commission on personal purchases and customer sales
3. 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.

4. To receive our full color Stampin' Success monthly magazine - great tips, techniques, samples
5. To host a Demonstrator only website that allows your family and friends to shop online from you 24 hours a day
6. To attend Stampin' Up! demonstrator events - Convention, Leadership and Regionals. Join me at our Jacksonville STARZ Meeting where we share Business Tips, Stamping Techniques and more.

7. To know about specials, retiring items, company announcements before the public is informed
8. To earn extra income for holidays or to help out in these economic tough times
9. Support from Stampin' Up! with support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

10. To enjoy the perks on your terms - as little or as much as you like - what days of the week, how many days of the week - what types of events
11. Credit for your personal purchases - anything we purchase as Stampin' Up! demonstrators counts toward our low $300 quarterly minimum, great rewards program, career milestones, monthly overrides, promotions, free mini catalog program
12. To receive the catalog and minis mailed to you FREE throughout the year
13. To enjoy hostess benefits and income - as Stampin' Up! demonstrators we are allowed to be our own best customer and receive all the perks of being a hostess AND a demonstrator.
14. To enjoy tax benefits of owning your own business - wouldn't you love to write off travel for business, designer series papers, the BIG SHOT, and more?
15. To be recognized for your efforts of sales, recruiting and promoting
16. Flexibility in how you generate sales - home parties, catalog shows, clubs, classes, direct orders, personal orders, craft fairs, sales of finished product - Stampin' UP! provides multiple streams of income - there is no one way to generate income from sales of product - find the way that works best for you or enjoy several avenues.
17. To see the new Catalog and each Mini Catalog First
18. To take advantage of Demonstrator only bulk buy items

19. To attend my Jacksonville STARZ Group meetings - or participate long distance, join our Jacksonville STARZ Group swaps, and to join our Jacksonville STARZ Yahoo group.

20. My support - With 5 years experience I have worked with demonstrators at all levels and know I can help you reach whatever personal goals you set for yourself - whether you want to just enjoy the discount, dabble as little or as much as your time allows month to month or go for greatness, I have supported demonstrators in each of these phases.
I know that you will have fun, make new friends and never pay full price again as demonstrator. I also know that anything is possible when you are in control of your destiny.
Let me help you on the path to making Stampin' Up! be what YOU want it to be.

The Jacksonville STARZ Group and I would love to have you on our team! Email me with any questions you may have: leeconrey@bellsouth.net

JOIN TODAY - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampingleeyours/

PASSWORD: stampingleeyours

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit

If you're wondering what comes in the Starter Kit, look below. The Starter Kit provides a wide assortment of products to help you as you begin your Stampin' Up! business. For $199 you'll receive product and business supplies valued at $335--just look at all that is included!

And to add scrapbooking to your business, the Stampin' Memories add-on option is a great choice for those who want to more fully showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories line.

The Starter Kit, created exclusively for new demonstrators, contains Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business, including

• Five complete 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

AND from July 15 to Aug. 31, 2009, you will ALSO get these products FREE with your $199 kit! In addition to the supplies listed above, 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 - FREE!

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I hope you will take the time to think about this. Now is the time to jump in and start your own business. There are many, many articles stating that Direct Sales is the way to go in today’s economy. I know I’m happy helping out here at home doing what I love…you can do that too!

As Always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Berry Merry

Good Morning Everyone,

I will be having a Christmas Card Camp this weekend in Jacksonville Florida. We will be making five Christmas Cards and this is one of them.

This one showcases the Berry Merry Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!

I think this wreath is kind of Retro and Chic but decided to keep the colors traditional. I hope you like it.

I texturized the sides of the gate fold with a Texturz Plate and then attached the front just taping on one side of the matted piece. The wreath stamp I stamped in Handsome Hunter and added some red berries with my Stampin’ Write Marker. Quick and Easy Card to make and very duplicatable if you need to make lots of Christmas Cards.

I hope you’ll visit my Stampin’ Up! website if you need any of the supplies for this card. I offer 24/7 shopping for your convenience. It’s www.stampingleeyours.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Holiday Lineup Again!

Good Morning Everyone!

I think these reindeer are a hoot. This is the same stamp set that I used yesterday….Holiday Lineup!

It has three adorable images to the set. The last one I do will be the Elves…it’s coming I promise.

So here are these darling Reindeer that will make you giggle!

I’ve got to get back to creating more Christmas Cards…..my customers are all wanting to be ready for Christmas, so……..I try and aim to please.

Thanks for stopping by….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Holiday Lineup

Good Morning Everyone!

I’d like to share a card we’ll be doing at my Christmas Camp this weekend.

One of the Stamp Sets featured is Holiday Lineup….this one just brings a smile to your face. It’s just too cute. I hope you enjoy it.

Cardstock: Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery and white

Ink: Basic Black

Markers

The card base is textured but difficult to see in the photo.

Aren't’ these little snowmen cute?

If you’re in the Jacksonville area and would like to come just email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net 

If you’d like to get a camp to go….that can be arranged. Just let me know.

Thanks for stopping by and as always I wish you a …..

Stampinglee Good Day!

Special Anniversary Card

Good Morning Everyone,

I’d like to share with you a card I made for my Sweet Husband who I adore!

I wanted to make a special card for him and just couldn’t find a set that said what I wanted….until……

I stumbled upon my Tres Chic Background Stamp that Says it all! So I decided to work around that. Along with that I used the “Together Forever” Set as well.

I’m going to show you the outside and the inside and will write in in after.

Just a few of the words that describe my Husband and our Marriage:

Together….Love….Adore…Believe….Friendship….Memories…..Family….Happiness….Inspiration

Those (and more) are on that Background Stamp…..it truly speaks volumes and that’s what I needed to say “Happy Anniversary to my Husband Darrell!!! We’ve been married 40 years today!!!! It just doesn’t seem possible. I think I’ll keep him around, at least for awhile….wink!

By the way….I used Basic Black, Very Vanilla and used a bit of Vellum for an overlay to soften the words…I wanted “Love” to stand out!

I added some of the words to the inside as seen below:

Well that’s it for today…..the rest of the day belongs to “You Know Who”!!!

I hope you all have a Stampinglee Good Day! I know I will!!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

Good Morning Everyone!

Here’s something I don’t do often and that’s make a card with little stamping on it. I had my Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper out and this is what I came up with. I feel badly that the glitter doesn’t show in the photo in the Sahara Sand Ornaments. It was difficult to photograph. I think you get the picture though, right? How RETRO is this??? I think my Brother or Dad had a Shirt of Pajamas like this! Ha!

For this card I started with a card base in Ruby Red that was cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”

I think cut a piece of Sahara Sand that is 2 3/8” x 5 i/2” and cut the DSP to 2 1/4” x 5 1/2” and mounted that on the Sahara Sand. I then layered a Sahara Sand for the base 2 3/4” x 3 1/4” and the Ruby Red to 2 5/8” x 3 1/8” and the white to 2 1/2” x 3 “. I crimped all three pieces & stacked it on top of the DSP with Dimensionals. I then proceeded to cut out a few ornaments and this is what I got. A little silver corking for hangers and the Many Merry Messages Set and here you go. The only thing I stamped was the Merry Christmas Saying and I cut that in half and mounted on the card.

Here is the Stamping 411 sketch if you’d like to play along. We’d love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

The More the Merrier

Hi Everyone,

So may ideas found at convention and so much to share. Here is a case I did (just changed it up a bit) from Jennifer Warner who is from Forrest Lake, MN. I love Black and Pink together so decided to case this one for my “Start to Finish Class” on Thursday. I showcases the Hostess Set    “The More the Merrier” which I think is just adorable and covers every season…..how awesome is that?

I guess I’ll find my own inspiration when I find my energy…..seems like I lost it!!! Maybe I lost it at convention, ya think???

I guess that’s it for today…..you just know I wish you all a ………

Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

A Special Friend

I’d like to introduce you to Midge Husting a very Special Stampin’ Up! Friend and Demonstrator from California. I met Midge for the first time in Palm Springs a few years back and we’ve kept in touch by email on a pretty regular basis. She claims to be my biggest fan! Here’s a little secret ….I’m her biggest fan!!! I so admire her drive and spunk and I want to be just like her.

Midge and her daughter Julie are both Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators and just terrific Gals . Midge is 80 years young and still going strong. She has a variety of clubs, customers and downline. She’s a Mom to everyone and just a hoot to be around. I had the best time sitting next to her in this class at convention….can I just say “what a hoot”. She was cracking me up!!!

She made my Convention experience just the BEST!!!

Thanks for sending the picture Julie and hope to see you both at Leadership in Phoenix in January.

Here’s to you Midge! Love you bunches!!!!!

Did you happen to notice I look tired and she looks ready to take on the world!!! Ha!!!

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Convention 2009 Highlights

OMG!!! Can you say FUN????? How would you like to go to one of these next year?

Right now Stampin’ Up! has a sign up Special for new Demonstrators….you  can sign up for as little as $85.00. I’d love to have you on my team….so if you are interested just give me a shout and you too can have this much fun next year. Email me at: leeconrey@bellsouth.net for more information.

….just think, you can start your very own Business for only $85 and have fun at it. I can support you either locally or long distance and I’m always here for you. You may want to do it just to get the discount for yourself and gather your family and friends to help you meet your small monthly quota. So if you are a paper crafter and love this craft call or email me…why not get a discount!!!

Sharing a few pictures…….

Here I am with one of my sidelines (Carol) walking stage and waving to the audience for our $100,000 Milestone Award!!!! How fun is that!!! So much fun as I received a $1000 bonus from Stampin’ Up!

Here is our Founder and CEO….Shelli Gardner…she is so dynamic and really gets us excited every time we see her!

This was a very special treat for me!!! Meeting the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators. Front is Tiffany who is joining our team and Robin

Back row: Gretchen, Selene, Connie and myself. We missed you Patty….we’ll need to get another group shot next time.

This was Barbara Jackson’s Over the Top Swap It was the first night we were there. This event was so Over the Top. The swaps were great the food was great and the Demonstrators that participated were AWESOME!!! It was so much fun meeting new friends and catching up with old ones!!!

Barbara did a fabulous job on this event and the title of Over the Top fit perfectly

Speaking of Barbara Jackson…this is me (looking ever so disheveled from a  long day of travel and not a minute to spare to even change clothes) and my buddy Barbara. Great Job Barbara!!!!! You have given the saying of “Hostess with the Most-est” a whole new meaning.

…and My downline Sharon Field and myself. We were travel companions and had a great time!!!!

I guess that’s it for today…I’ve got to get a class ready and do the unthinkable….laundry and unpacking. Back to reality.

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again soon!

….as always………

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

Good Moring Everyone,

I am at convention and having a really great time. Boy am I going to crash and burn when I get home.  I can’t miss any of this fun though, right?

This is the new sketch challenge from Stamping 411:

….and here is my interpretation……….

For this simple contemporary card I used the Dasher Stamp that is in the $10 and under page of our catalog.

I used some of the new “Holiday Lounge” DSP for the bottom of the card and cut that at 1 1/4” x 5 1/2” and matted that with a piece of Whisper White that was cut to fit the width and just peeks out on top of the DSP.

My image piece is cut to 2 1/2” x 2 3/4” and I stamped with Versamark and heat Embossed with White Embossing Powder. I added a few dots in the corners with my white gel pen. I then matted that onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock and adhere it with dimensionals.

The saying is from another set called Christmas Classics and I embossed that in white as well.

I hope you enjoyed our little visit today and hope to see you back soon. If I can help you with any of your stamping needs don’t hesitate to contact me. You can also order on line at www.stampingleeyours.stampinup.net

Now go on over to Stamping 411 and play along if you’d like, if not check out all the art work of the other Operators and guest stampers.

In the meantime….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

My Special Flower Box Swap

Good Morning Everyone,

While I’m at convention I thought I would share another one of my swaps with you. This was for a very special CD Swap where the Hostess gets the Genuine Article and prior to convention we send her pictures and Directions for the project. She then compiles it all onto a CD!! Great Idea, don’t you think? So I’m hoping everyone loves the box I made and that I’ll learn oodles of new things from the swappers.

So here is mine……hope you like it.

The box itself was made with So Saffron DSP and I made the leaves with my oval punches…..and texturized them with my stylus. The flower is made with the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper…..it really made a pretty flower, didn’t it? Here’s another view:

I gie3ss that’s it for now……I’ll catch you all up when I get home…..well maybe not right away. hehe

Don’t forget my On line ordering Special while I’m away…..I’ll send you a $10 Gift Certificate if you place a $50 order on line here while I’m gone. Happy shopping!!!…..and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Convention Special

Good Morning Everyone!

While I’m away I’d like to offer you all “Lee’s Convention Special”!

For every $50 online order that is received from August 6th-9th I will send you a $10 Gift Certificate towards your next order with me. How cools is that? Wouldn’t you love to have your name on this?

All you have to do is go to my website and place a $50 order and this will be sent out to you when I return. It’s that easy!!!!

I’ll be back later with some convention news……

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Convention Bound

Hi Everyone,

I am on my way to Salt Lake City for the Stampin’ Up! Convention. I can hardly wait. I’ll be traveling with my very talented downline Sharon Field. I’m sure we’ll have a good time.

Tonight we have two…you heard me right two events to go to. So after we arrive at 2Pm we need to head on over to the Hotel and check in…go to the Convention Center and check in and……..go to an event with Margaret Goodfellow my fifth level upline. I can’t wait to meet my extended family of sister Demo’s!!! We’ll be there for about two hours and then head on over to Barbara Jackson’s Over the Top Swap…..so I’d like to share with you my “Over the Top” Swap I did for Barbara’s event. I had to make 50 of these and let me just say, if it wasn’t for a couple of my dear friends it wouldn’t have happened. Thanks Lisa and Rose Ann!!!

Here it is………………drumroll please………………………….

Isn’t it beautiful? I just love it’s simple elegance. When I get back I will do a tutorial on it. If you’d like.

The base is Very Vanilla as it the crimped layer. I used our exquisite Soft Suede and dyed some of our taffeta ribbon to match. Cut out the pinecones and used an over abundance of dimensionals……but that’s alright, these Girls are so worth it.!!!! Now I cant wait to see what Barbara has in store for us.

This will be one of the cards I will teach at a Technique class when I return. So if you’re in the are….I’d love to have you.

I hope you enjoyed my card today and hope you’ll visit often.

So what do you think? Is it over the top????? I’d love to hear comments on this one.

…as always ……………….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Check back for Convention Specials tomorrow!!!!!

Christmas Classics

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is a little card I did this morning with the “Christmas Classics” set from Stampin’ Up!

I will be doing this card at a workshop for Lina and Kathy at the end of the month. They want to concentrate on Christmas. I had the pleasure of meeting them at Darlene’s workshop over the weekend and they wanted to book they’re own party…..can’t wait, they are all GREAT Gals!

The Base of the Card is Real Red, followed by Old Olive and Whisper White. I stamped the tree image three times and then another on a scrap of white and cut out. I then popped that tree up with dimensionals. The Merry Christmas saying is from Many Merry Messages and I think is just right for this simple card. I then topped it off with some Real Red 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon and of course some of our Dazzling Diamonds. Gotta start the day with Diamonds, don’t you agree?

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you here again real soon. Don’t forget to come back and check out my specials while I’m away at convention!!!

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stamping 411 Animal Stories

Good Morning Everyone!

Time for another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411

I decided to use the Animal Stories set for this challenge. I actually was going to use the other gorgeous side of this Designer Series paper and turned it over to tape it and saw that I had some pretty cool scenery going on….so I built on that. The DSP is called Tall Tales from Stampin’ Up!

Now here is my interpretation:

The base of the cardstock is So Saffron and is cut to 5 1/2” x 8 1/2 “ and folded in half. I ran it through the Big Shot with a Texturz plate to of course give some texture.

I then used the large Scallop Bigz Die to cut the Designer Paper and my Circle Scissors to mat it onto some Old Olive Cardstock. I set the Circle Scissors at 4 3/4” and cut.

I stamped the Giraffe with So Saffron and kissed it with the stamps from Circle Circus (Thanks Tammy for brining back this favorite technique) in Close to Cocoa. By kissing I mean you stamp the main image and then before you stamp it to paper add a design by inking up another stamp with a different color and stamping directly to the rubber…then huff (heavy breathing here) and stamp! I did a little Faux Stitching added a bit of ribbon and finished it off with a cute little button. Ta Da!!!!

I hope you enjoyed my sketch card this week and will play along over at http://www.stamping411.blogspot.com/ I’d love to see you there.

If you’d like to order anything you’ve seen here you can always shop 24/7 at my website. Thanks for visiting and as always……….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!