Congrats Amber & Jason!

Today is my niece's wedding. Remember those wedding favours? Yes, I did get them finished with plenty of time to spare!

When the bride and groom came over to discuss their invitations, the groom saw this Stamping Bella stamp; he wanted it used on the invitations. The bride said no and I said no since I wasn't keen on watercoloring 100 of this image. So this card was made just for Jason.

I won't talk about how many times I re-stamped and colored the image. I didn't want to use watercolor paper as it is more an off white color than a pure white so I was coloring with my markers on regular cardstock which took a fair amount of effort until I was happy with the results.

I once again used my Texturz plates, added a bit of bling and some ribbon and this is the final result.

Its a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding.

PS. Sorry for the poor quality photo. I had to scan it. I broke my camera while I was on holidays {Note to self: take the camera out of the beach bag before turning it upside down and shaking the sand out of it while standing on cement}. I did buy a new camera today but the battery needs to charge for a whole day before I can use it - guess I won't be taking any photos at the wedding.

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Registration for my fall classes has already begun. Sign up today before a class fills up! I will post here when a class has become full.

Free Fall Event - Kickoff to the Season! Sep 12 1pm - 4pm Make & Take's and prizes!! Come check out the new Holiday Mini Catalogue! * Registration closes August 25th Card Classes Each card class listed here will include instructions for making a card portfolio - at each class we'll make a different type of card box! Each class also includes a set of 4 coordinating cards - each card using a different layout (i.e. not 4 identical cards) Oct 3 9am - noon Simple Friendship Card Set & Box $25 Oct 24 9am - noon Greenhouse Garden Card Set & Box $25 Oct 24 1pm - 4pm Season of Friendship Card Set & Box $25 Dec 5 1pm - 4pm Paradise Card Set & Box $25 Specialty Classes There are the "Anything BUT a Card" classes. You'll be able to view some samples at the free event on Sep 12th. Oct 3 1pm - 4pm Mini Album $30 or 2 albums for $50 An adorable mini album using the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit - A Fabulous Gift! Dec 5 9am - noon 2010 Purse Calendar $25 or 2 calendars for $40 The annual coil-bound calendar class. Perfect for Holiday Gift-Giving! Annual Christmas Card Class Nov 7 9am - 4pm $60 - or register with 2 friends who have never attended before, and all 3 registrations are just $125! Make 30 Christmas Cards - 5 each of 6 designs. Lunch, Snacks & Beverages are included. First Ever All-Day Crop!! Nov 28 9am - midnight Come & Go all day $99 This come & go (or stay all day!) event is designed for you to power through your holiday gift projects - or any project, for that matter! You will receive a goodie bag with products, and a wide range of ideas & inspiration for all your goodies. Or, if you've got your own projects to finish, bring 'em along! With a whole day to yourself without the normal interruptions of home, imagine what you can accomplish! Activities and prizes all day long. Lunch, supper, snacks & beverages are included. Earlybird registration is on now - sign up today for just $75

Wedding Favors

My niece asked my sister and I to make the favors for her wedding. They knew what they wanted (gum packs) but it was up to us to figure it out! We used the same cardstock we used for their invitations and made a little matchbook style cover for the gum, added a tag and voila! They are pretty simple but will look pretty all piled in a big basket and the bride is happy with them so that is all that matters.

The favors aren't ready yet. We still have to add the gum, ribbon and tag to the ones in the green bin. We ran out of the white ribbon.
The wedding is in two weeks. Think I should get on this? Good thing I work well under pressure!


Happy Stamping!


Gigi

Chicken Paper Box

Isn't this a cute little gift box? I used "chicken paper" DSP. Okay you're thinking I've lost it...for some reason I can never remember the name of this DSP (which, for the record, is Good Morning Sunshine, I looked it up) and I always refer to it as The Chicken Paper. I don't know why my brain works this way.

Okay, on to the project. I used Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip cardstock along with some Chocolate Chip narrow grosgrain ribbon, a felt fusion flower and a Chocolate Chip brad. Its supposed to have a cutout window on the front panel, but that seemed like excessive effort tonight. Many thanks to Tracy Harp for posting
the tutorial on her blog.



{Okay did anyone else buy alot of Summer Sun to use with the chicken paper and now you're wondering, like me, "what the heck am I going to do with all this Summer Sun now that the chicken paper is retired?" I am so not a Summer Sun kind of girl.}

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Happy Retirement

Made this one as a retirement card. It is a Kraft base with a Chocolate Chip layer. On top of the Chocolate Chip is a piece of some designer paper - I think I got it from Karrie years ago but have no idea who makes it - and some Always Artichoke. I stamped Golfafella with black StazOn on watercolor paper and colored him with my markers. This piece is layered on some Chocolate chip and Always Artichoke. The sentiment is from the Bursting With Joy (retired) stamp set. Oh yeah and there is some Chocolate Chip narrow grosgrain on here as well!

Happy Stamping!

Gigi

Clubs & the Big Shot!

Card Club This monthly card club provides you with a monthly kit filled with Designer Papers, card stock, ribbons and embellishments to make up to 12 cards or other projects. At each monthly meeting, we make 3-4 projects using the kit contents - You take everything left over home to work on additional projects! Sep-Nov* Signing up for 3 months is $30 per month, PLUS you get the Hello Again stamp set for FREE!   Sep-Feb* Signing up for 6 months is $25 per month, PLUS you get the Hello Again and Three Little Words stamp sets for FREE! * Club dates will be determined with club members.     Big Shot Club Do you want a Big Shot, but don't want to pay for it all at once? Join the Big Shot Club and learn to make fabulous projects with this wonderful tool! The club runs for 4 months*, and the monthly payment is just $65 per month! Club members will receive: 3 Big Shot Projects per month Big Shot Machine A Textured Impressions Embossing Folder of your choice Scallop Envelope Die Top Note Die Lots of Tags 4-pack Many Thanks Sizzlits die Little Leaves Sizzlits die Hostess Level 1 selection of your choice The total value of this club is approx. $310, but you pay only $260! * Club dates will be determined with club members. Another Big Shot Option!! Want a Big Shot for just $50?! Simply host a workshop with sales of $525 or more, and you can buy a Big Shot for just $50!!!! With a $525 workshop, you would also earn $60 in free merchandise of your choice, PLUS your choice between Two Hostess Level 1 selections, or One Hostess Level 1 and One Hostess Level 2 selections! NOTE: If you place a single order that exceeds $525, you also qualify for this amazing deal!!

Shares

With the new catalogue comes new papers, ribbons & embellishments and if you're like me, you want it all! But it can be pricey. These shares allow you to get a sampling of everything so you can try it all out! I started these shares last week at my New Catalogue class and some spots are already taken. You can email me to sign up today to secure a spot! Designer Paper Packs Card Bundles 6" x 6" $25 New Designer Papers ONLY     $35 Complete Pack (all designs)         Scrapbooking Bundles 6" x 12" $45 New Designer Papers ONLY   $65 Complete Pack (all designs)         Full Sheet Bundles 12" x 12"   New Designer Papers ONLY     Complete Pack (all designs)         Note: The designer paper packs do not include the Prints Packs.   Ribbon Bundles Single Bundles 1 yd ea. $35 New Ribbons ONLY     $60 Complete Pack (all ribbons)         Double Bundle 2 yds ea. $65 New Ribbons ONLY   $110 Complete Pack (all ribbons)         Note: Ribbons are still considered NEW if they were in a previous mini catalogue. The comparison is from the previous Idea Book & Catalogue.   NEW Embellishments Single Bundle $9 1 of each size & color from list below.       Double Bundle $15 2 of each size & color from list below.       Note: Fleurettes, Grommets, Basic Gray Corduroy Buttons, Playground Buttons, Sherbet Buttons are all included in this share.

Thanks for looking & Happy Stampin'!

3 Ways to Get the New In Colors!

Buy the Bundle Purchase all the In Color 8-1/2" x 11" card stock and the In Color ink pads for $91.20*, and get the In Color Markers for FREE! This offer expires July 20th, so order today!* plus s&h and taxes Mini Starter Kit Right now, you can become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for just $105*!The Mini Starter Kit includes In Color ink pads and 1 package of In Color Assorted 8-1/2" x 11" card stock (and more!). Sign up before July 31st, and get the In Color Markers for FREE!* plus GST Full Starter Kit You want it all? The full Demonstrator Starter Kit comes with all the normal starter kit supplies PLUS the In Color ink pads and the In Color Assorted 8-1/2" x 11" card stock is included for FREE! Sign up before July 31st, and get the In Color Markers for FREE! * plus GST