Deal of the Week #3

This week, the special deal is on the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads! Through July 19th, you can order them for just $6.99 (instead of $10.95)

I will be happy to place an order this week if you're interested in these brads!!

Stampin' Up's Deal of the Week

Stampin' Up is running a Deal of the Week from Monday at 10 am (MT) until the following Monday at 9:50 am. This weeks special is the Sizzix Dr Bag for $49.95 (regualarly $69.95). This bag can be used for the bit shots, or for a travel bag.

The bottom of the bag measures 12 1/4 x 15" with a height of 12". The inside is pink...very cute!!

Check back next Monday to see the next Deal of the Week.

More info can be found on my website http://loridavis.stampinup.net

Happy week!

Inspired by Nature

Cattails using Inspired by Nature stamp set.

Card Stock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Ink: More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: horizontal punch, white gel pen, photo corner punch, sponges.

Sorry this is scanned crooked, and I showed the card to a friend..and can't find it to rescan it :0)

Sketch Challenge

I really need some inspiration to start stamping again! I have always loved Taylor's sketch challenges. So, what better way to get back in the groove.

I used my brand new set for this challenge. It's Dr Pea-nut from Our Craft Lounge..isn't he the cutest?

Stamp Set: Dr. Pea-nut

Paper: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Always dp and Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black

Accessories: Swiss embossing folder, choco chip ribbon, nestabilities, colored pencils, blender pen and aquapainters.

Thanks for your patience in my long absence!!

Check out this Blog Candy Giveaway!

I don't usually post other people's blog candy information. However, this one is too good not to share! Suzy, from Paper Monkey has an amazing holiday give away on her site! Click here to check it out. Good luck!!

For my local friends, I have many company's from her list that I have plans to buy from. If you want to go in together and share shipping....let me know :0)

My curiosity gets the best of me...if you're going to enter the give away because you saw it on my site, leave me a msg to let me know. If I find enough people will respond, I will be happy to share other give aways on my site, too.

I'm baaacckk

Finally, another card to post. This is one of the cards we did in our monthly card class. It is made with all SU products.

Stamps: Christmas Cardinal

Paper: Garden Green, Riding Hood Red, Gold, Naturals White

Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black, Riding Hood Red, Garden Green and Gold Encore

Accessories: Ribbon, Watercolor pencils, blender pens, scallop edge punch, ticket corner punch

Important Dates To Remember

Hi all, I know it's been a long time since I posted. I hope life will settle down enough to allow me some free time to make cards for fun.

Stampin' Up! has just announced some information about the new catalog!!

November 24th begins demonstrator pre-orders for the Spring/Summer catalog. If you want to be included in the pre-order, please email me before the 24th!!

Dec 1 - Product Sneak Peek Begins!!
Dec 9 - Retiring Stamp Sets are announced
Jan 5 - Retiring Accessories list is made available
Jan 8 - Exclusive products are listed for purchase on the website only!
Jan 12- 19 New Catalog orders arrive (Of course I leave on the 16th for my cruise...yikes!!!)
Jan 18th - Last Day to order Fall/Winter Product!

I may have to be especially nice to my husband so he can put in any last minute orders for me! Darn it!! ;0)

I will post an xmas card within the next day or two. ...thanks for your patience.

Two more cards to share!

I know there are a zillion Frankie's out there, but this is my version of him. Isn't he cute? So simple to make too! I loved seeing all of the different facial expressions and "haircuts" that the girls gave him. Each and everyones was uniquely adorable!!

And here is our Thanksgiving card. I have never cased a card directly from SU!s catalogs before. However, this card was the reason I purchased this stamp set. I just liked the simplicity of it.

Stamps: Happy Blessings (from the holiday mini), Sanded, Holiday & Wishes

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Choco Chip, Close to Cocoa and Vanilla

Ink: Stazon Black, Choco Chip

Accessories: water color pencils, distressing tool, choco chip ribbon, horizontal punch.

thanks for looking, I hope to get back into stamping more!

It's been a loooong time!

I know it's been forever since I've posted...sorry :0( Real life and my real job have been very hectic and I've had very little time to stamp for my regular class, let alone for fun.

Here is one of the cards we did in this months class. Thank you to Holly Harris for the inspiration, she sent me a card like this as a RAK...and I loved it so much that I bought the new ribbon (Kiwi Kiss and Vanilla) and the stamp set! Thanks again, Holly!

Stamps: Pocket Silhoutte and Upsy Daisy, Paper and Ink: Pacific Pointe, Kiwi Kiss. Accessories: Ribbon, paper piercer and scalloped square punch.

Here is the Christmas cards we made using Snow Swirled stamp set. Riding Hood Red and whisper white paper, Ink: Gold Encore and Hunter Green. Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, ticket corner punch and dimensionals.

thanks for looking!

Finally a few cards to share!

Thank you for your patience!! It's been awhile since I've had time to stamp...and even with that, it sure wasn't for the heck of it. I had to really scramble to get cards ready for class this month. Life has been extra crazy around here lately!!!

Here are 3 of the 4 cards we made in class this past week. True Friend set with Pacific Point and Baja Breeze paper.

Upsy Daisy stamp set, Almost Amethyst, Black and White paper.

And the last card was made with Pun Fun, Pretty in Pink paper and designer paper.

Thanks for looking!

Win A Free Stamp Set!!

Every Thursday there will be a challenge posted on the Utah Diva's International (UDI) blog. If you participate each week for the month of September, your name will be entered into a drawing for a free stamp set from the 2008 -09 Fall/Winter SU! Idea Book and Catalog!! (Up to $19.95 value)

Watch for the first posting on Thursday, Sept 4th. You will have until Thursday, September 10th to post your project to be entered!

Check out our blog for further information.

I look forward to seeing your creativity!!

Upsy Daisy Swap

***** Spoiler Alert - SU Stars New Catty Swappers - Do Not Peek!!

Have you ever pictured a card in your head, and you just know it's going to turn out "great". Well, this card was supposed to be like that :0) I went ahead and made all 16 cards, and well...it's not grabbing me, but it's going to have to do as I need to get them out tomorrow!!

Stamp: Upsy Daisy
Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Versamark, Craft White and Chocolate ChipAccessories: 5/8" chocolate chip ribbon, spritzer, chocolate chip marker, pewter brads, crystal effects and choco chip reinkers (to make choco chip brads).

Thanks for looking!!

Thank you -Simply Said

It's been forever since I posted, or since I stamped even. My sister wants a variety of thank you cards. So, I've been playing around a little tonight.

I saw a card similar to this months ago, and it stuck in my mind. But darned if I can find where I saw it. If its similiar to yours, let me know so I can give you credit.

Simply Said and So Many Sayings

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Black and Real Red

Accesories: Cuddlebug, ribbon, pearls.

Hopefully, I'll be back on track and get to posting more regularly again!

What do you think of my new blog background??? Thanks to Holly for helping me change my blog up a bit!

Thanks for looking!

TSSC #30 Challenge

It has been forever since I stamped for fun, or for a challenge. I can't say I LOVE this card or colors, but hey, I finished it!! I will probably do another card and re-enter.

Thanks Mary Jo for another great challenge!!

Stamps: Dreams Du Jour
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Choco Chip, White.
Ink: Choco Chip, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: scalloped edge punch, white grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8" square punch, dimensionals.

thanks for looking...I hope to be posting more in the near future.

Exciting SU! News!

Well, it's getting closer and closer to the time to unveil the new Fall/Winter catalog. We are all awaiting it's arrival. My poor man in brown is starting to feel stalked! :0)

I can offer you a sneak peek at the Catalog Sampler, this will at least allow you to see some of the new product!! Products from this catalog are available starting August 11th!

And, Stampin' Up! is offering 15% off of selected Never Before Seen stamp sets from August 11th through Sept 30th! Check out the flyer!!

Stampin' Up! is also offering 2 specials for possible demonstrator recruits. A $99.00 mini kit, which can be either Stamping related, Scrapbooking related or Home Decor related. Or if you purchase the regular kit at $199.00 you get to choose one free stamp set from the new catalog or from the catalog sampler! Come on and join the fun!! Contact me if you'd like to join my team!