May's Paper Pumpkin kit has these great cards that look like distressed wood. I love the patterned envelopes that match the cards. We tend to have a lot of floral cards or cards that are more feminine in style. I love all the gorgeous flowers, but it a nice change when we have a kit that is not floral. May's kit is a perfect one for more masculine themes with Father's Day coming up next month. In fact, one of the stamps in this kit says "Happy … [Read more...] about May Paper Pumpkin-The Best There Is
May Magnet Stand-Sending Sunshine
Who's ready for Summer? We're still another month away, but I'm ready for sunshine and warmer days. Here in SoCal, we are deep into the May-gray days. It's overcast and chilly. I'm hoping for some better weather soon. I'm doing my best to manifest some sunshine with my May Magnet Stand kit, Sending Sunshine. Nothing says Summer like a day at the beach. This kit is $15 and if you need the magnet stand, it's an additional $5. This kit comes … [Read more...] about May Magnet Stand-Sending Sunshine
Only Nine More Days
There are only nine more days to take advantage of the May sign up special. With the purchase of your starter kit, you get a selection of In Color products for free in addition to everything you select in your kit. One of my favorite parts of being a demonstrator is getting early access to new products and getting them at a discount. But really the best part is all the friendships you make. I love spending time with my crafty friends. I'm … [Read more...] about Only Nine More Days
May Sampler-Derby Days
Did you know the annual Kentucky Derby takes place in May every year? I'm not really a horse race person, but I can't help but admire the pageantry of it all. The majestic horses, the incredible fashions, and over-the-top hats that people wear at the Derby. It's all so beautiful. Several people have asked what I do with the samplers. I use them as home decor pieces in my home. I change it out every month seasonally. Several customers have … [Read more...] about May Sampler-Derby Days
Shy Shamrock
I'm rounding out the week with another new card showcasing another new In Color - Shy Shamrock. This is another one of the make and takes from the recent Stampin Up OnStage event in March. These events are one of my favorite things about being a Demonstrator. There is nothing like the excitement of thousands of Demonstrators all gathering together to share their friendship and love of crafting. Stampin Up has a great special right now for … [Read more...] about Shy Shamrock
New At SU-Pretty In Pink
Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are Hoppin’ with creative paper crafting ideas to share with you. Today we are showcasing the new In Color products from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Today I'm using the new Country Birdhouse stamp set. I wanted to make something unique and came up with this idea when I saw these wood rounds at a local craft store. I thought it … [Read more...] about New At SU-Pretty In Pink
Country Flowers
This is one of the make and takes from the recent Stampin Up OnStage event. The Country Flowers stamp set is a new stamp set in the new Annual Catalog. This set comes with matching dies. I didn't use the dies this time around, but will definitely use them for a future project. To save some time on coloring, I used our blending brushes to add color to the stems and flowers. I love the abstract look it gives. One of my favorite new In … [Read more...] about Country Flowers
Happy Hamster
Oh my goodness, this guy is my favorite from the stamp set. The adorableness of this stamp is unparralelled. I'm definitley getting out my craft supplies to make more hamsters. I'm so excite'd he's willing to pass out hugs. I can't wait to see who the adorable badgers end up with. He just looks so fuzzy! Ohis quote a a quip roev xurw. so ;WVCURW! … [Read more...] about Happy Hamster