Simply Alon

Be My Valentine

2012-02-14T22:46:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

What a great day to show someone that you love them.

Here's the other card that I made at my last stamp club. I loved it! Super easy too. I used the new Designer Rosette Die from the Occasions Mini catalog again (gonna be a favorite), I see right now. At first, I was thinking that there would not be many different ways to use the die, but there are several!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!:
Stamps: P.S. I Love You
Cardstock: Basic Black, First Edition, Real Red, Red Glimmer Paper, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Black
Punches: Full Heart Punch, Small Heart punch
Big Shot: Embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper, Designer Rosette Die

Enjoy time with your Valentines!
Keisha

2012-02-13T15:30:00.000-05:00

Hi All!

I hope you had a great weekend. We were fighting the stomach bug at my house, but we're on the mend now! I wanted to share this card which I made for my stamp club. It was held on this past Saturday and I was unable to attend because I was just not feeling well at all. I ended up video chatting in on it. Pretty cool huh? The ladies are so talented, they really didn't need me anyway! One of the club members, Donna, took pictures of the cards for me. Thanks Donna! She has a beautiful blog, check it out at Creative Lady.

I've seen this fan on a couple of other peoples blog and wanted to try it out for myself. It was super easy to make using the new Designer Rosette Die from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I cut the paper to 3 inches, ran it through the die, folded it (accordion style), used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole at the bottom and ran some ribbon through it. Love it!

All Supplies SU!
Stamps: Loving Thoughts (Occasions Mini)
Paper: Pool Party, Naturals Ivory, Everyday Enchantment (Sale-a-Bration catalog)
Ink: Soft Suede
Big Shot Die: Designer Rosette (Occasions Mini), square lattice embossing folder
Ribbon: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (Sale-a-Bration catalog)
Punch: Scallop Edge Border Punch

Enjoy!

Keisha

My Digital Studio 30 day Free Trial Offer!

2012-02-03T23:35:00.000-05:00

Hello from Hershey, PA. I'm here for my Bible Study Fellowship leaders retreat. We had an inspiring opening dinner and meeting tonight. To find out more about BSF, click here.

I quickly wanted to share with you about a great new promotion at Stampin' Up! They are now offering a FREE 30-day trial for My Digital Studio Express. Yes, I said FREE! I recently made this purchase and am very please with it. I'm liking the fact that I can scrapbook and make cards on the go.

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

Full access to the software at NO COST.
Full design functionality.
Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
Access to our professional print services.

To test out the program, go to www.simplyalon.stampinup.com and go to the shop now icon on the upper right side of the page and add the code 129600 to your shopping cart. Then download and install it from your Download Manager. Shoot me an email if you have any questions.. www.simplyalon@yahoo.com

Enjoy and Happy Stampin',
Keisha

Sale-A-Bration starts today!

2012-01-24T15:04:00.000-05:00

Celebrate good times, come on!

Hi There! Today is the day that we've been waiting for, the first day of Sale-A-Bration.

What's Sale-A-Bration?

Stampin' Up!s annual sale. It lasts from Jan. 24- Mar. 31

The details are below:

To view the sale-a-bration catalog, just click on the link to the right of the blog. You can shop directly online by clicking here. Just click on the Shop Now button on the top right side of the page under my name. Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions, to schedule a workshop, to join as a new demonstrator, or even just to place an order for you.

It's a beautiful day here, I hope you have time to get out and enjoy it!
Enjoy!
Keisha

Valentine's Class

2012-01-23T01:46:00.000-05:00

Hi There,
I just wanted to quickly share the items that we'll be making in our Valentine's Class which will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 4pm and on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6pm. If you are interested in attending, please email me at simplyalon@yahoo.com by this Tuesday. The class is $15 or FREE with a $30 Stampin' Up! purchase on the day that you attend the class.
Have a great week!
Keisha

Guess Who I got a Picture With at Leadership?

2012-01-22T00:55:00.001-05:00

So, I was just walking to my next class at Leadership and ran into Shelli! Shelli is the CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up! She was so sweet and was willing to talk with me and take a picture with me. So personable! I showed my husband the picture and he said, "That's the lady in the front of the catalog!" So funny, that he recognized her face, lol. Don't you love her jacket? She's always dressed so nicely! Thanks Shelli for great inspiration!
Happy Stampin'
Keisha

Leadership Displays

2012-01-21T00:37:00.001-05:00

I miss my boys (Quincy and Quad), but I'm having a blast here at the Stampin' Up! Leadership conference. Here are a couple of the displays that Stampin' Up! has up. Everything is just so beautiful and inspiring. I wish all of you were here! You've got to join Stampin' Up! and make it a goal to come next year.
Check this out....

Enjoy!
Keisha

Happy New Year!

2012-01-19T22:25:00.001-05:00

I'm still alive! So, I took a little blogging break over Christmas and then it became the new year and I stayed on break! I promise to not do that again. I've been super uper busy! The good thing is that I'm back and I'm going to make a commitment to my blog! Please hold me accountable.

Now, guess what? I'm in San Antonio for the Stampin' Up! Leadership conference. So exciting. I got here yesterday and I've already learned so so much. I can't wait to come home and share everything with you all. One of the things that we do at all Stampin' Up! events is swap cards. We prepare lots of cards and switch out with each other. I want to share my swap cards with you. My girl Tessa came over this past weekend and helped me prepare them all! Thanks Tess!

So Simple, but I love it...features the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the P.S. I Love You stamp set from the mini. Crumb Cake cardstock, Craft White Ink and Poppy Parade Ribbon. Easy Peasy!

A little more elaborate..but still pretty, lots of texture with the Fun Flowers Die, the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, the new Edgelits Die and the matching Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. The designer series paper, brad, and ribbon are sneak peaks from the Sale-a-bration catalog that starts Jan. 24! The sentiment is from the P.S. I love you set stamped in Soft Suede. Add Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade Paper and you're done.

Enjoy and Happy Stampin!
Keisha

New Items on Clearance Rack!

2011-12-15T11:27:00.005-05:00

Hello,
Things have been so crazy busy for me lately and I have neglected my blog! I did a ton of craft shows this year, now I'm ready to enjoy Christmas! This morning when I logged into my Stampin' Up! account, I noticed that they've added lots of things to the Clearance Rack! Even punches! Although they are the old style, they are still current! You can order through my site, just click here!
Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza Sale Starts Today!

2011-11-21T07:53:00.001-05:00

Hi All!

The Sale Starts NOW! The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza starts today! You can purchase these items through my Online Store by clicking here! If you'd rather me place your order for you, just email me at simplyalon@yahoo.com. There are over 50 items on sale and some of them are marked down up to 60% off! There's stamp sets, fabrics, stampin' around wheels, digital downloads and a great deal of my digital studio express (I'm gonna finally grab that),

The sale lasts from Nov. 21-30, however, the following 2 items will only be on sale TODAY (11/21), tomorrow the price goes back up.
Item # Regular Price Sale Price

122334	Simply Scored	$29.95	$23.96
125152	Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps	$16.95	$13.56

I have both of these items and LOVE them! The Cookie Stamps would also make a great Christmas gift. So If you've been holding out, now's the time to buy!

Below are the details of all of the sale items!

Order Here! Happy Stampin!
Keisha

2011-11-20T18:49:00.001-05:00

Stampin’ Up has announced their Online Extravaganza, an annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season!

It begins tomorrow, Monday, November 21, 2011, and runs through Wednesday, November 30, 2011!

Shop in my Online Store on Monday, November 21, to take advantage of the great deals.

Deals like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle are listed as some of the specials . They aren't telling us all of the specials yet :(

ALSO

There will be two items on sale for 24 hours only

(November 21, 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM mountain time)

So make sure you don’t miss the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza!

You can either shop in my Online Store here or, email me your order at simplyalon@yahoo.com for me to place your order for you. As soon as I find out what the 2 items are for the 24 hour sale, I'll post them here on my blog.

Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon!

Happy Stampin,

Keisha

Craft Show tomorrow!

2011-11-04T16:44:00.004-04:00

Come by my craft show tomorrow at:

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

8800 Braddock Rd.

Annandale, VA

4-8pm

Be sure to wish me a Happy Birthday! Tomorrow is my bday!!!

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

2011-10-30T23:03:00.000-04:00

Earlier this month Stampin' Up! released the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. I tried them out this weekend as I had to bake cookies for a party at Sunday School. I think they came out really cute and I wanted to share them with you! I made the Halloweens ones for the party, but I also stamped one heart and one snowflake one just for fun (although it did snow here yesterday!) The stamps come with a wooden handle, 2 recipes and three interchangeable stamps...so cool. I will tell you that I didn't use the recipes, I used Betty Crocker sugar cooker mix and I also stamped the cookies as soon as I took them out of the oven instead of before I baked them as the directions say. Here are my cookies...

Cute huh? What a great treat to take to a party or to just make for your family. My boys sure did enjoy them as well as the kids at church!

Here's the info for ordering the stamps....they'll be available until January, but get them in time for the holidays! What a great Christmas gift for a friend that loves to bake.

Item # 125152

Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use

$16.95

Enjoy!!!!
Keisha

Simply Sent

2011-10-29T03:52:00.002-04:00

Hello,

Finally, I have some cards to share! The craft show season is definitely upon us and its been taking all of my time! Stampin' Up! has a great promotion for the month of October (I know, it's almost over)...but you still have time to participate. First, if you join Stampin' Up! for $175 you not only get all of the wonderful products found here... for the month of October, you also get a free Big Shot! If you already have one, no worries, you get an additional $100 in free products! I can't believe it. I sure do wish they would have had that promotion when I signed up!

Also for October, when you buy 2 Simply Sent kits, you get a free coordinating stamp set.

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

So, what do you do with a Simply Sent kit? These kits are great for the beginner stamper. They are also great for last minute cards and any cards that you need to make a bunch of....like Christmas Cards. I've been searching different talented Stampin' Up! demos blogs to see samples of how they used the Simply Sent kits. Thanks to Stampin' Pretty, Sandi McIver, Julie Davison, and Inkin out Loud. It's nice having lots of resources! I purchased the Everyday Elegance set and made the 3 cards and 1 gift box shown above. The gift box is perfect for a gift card or cookies, or chocolate to give to a teacher or co-worker. I really like these cards and box....I may offer it as a class in the future...what do you think? I bet we could get this done in an hour!

This set came with 8 cards, Labels and even envelopes! Some of the other sets even come with ribbon. You have to order by Monday, October 31 in order to get the free stamp sets. You can email me with your order at simplyalon@yahoo.com or you can order directly through my website at www.simplyalon.stampinup.net Just hit the Shop Now button under my name.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stampin'

Keisha

Craft Shows this Weekend!

2011-10-21T23:42:00.001-04:00

Hello,
I just wanted to let you know about the 2 craft shows that I have this weekend. Hope you can stop by and say hi!

Saturday, Oct. 22
10am - 3pm
Charles Wesley United Methodist Church
6817 Dean Drive
McLean, Virginia

and

Sunday, Oct. 23
8:30 am - 3pm

St. Leo the Great
3700 Old Lee Highway
Parish Activity Center
Fairfax, Virginia

Have a great weekend!
Keisha

Pic of last weeks show!

Falling for Handmade Craft Fair: Today

2011-10-16T13:01:00.002-04:00

Hi All,
Today, I'm at the Falling for Handmade Craft Fair at Northern VA Community College in Annandale, VA. Come by if you get a chance. I'll be here from 11-5pm. There are 50 exhibitors and everything is handmade. Nice, nice things here! Hope to see you soon!
Keisha

Let Earth Receive Her King

2011-10-07T02:44:00.000-04:00

It's Friday! Happy Weekend! I quickly wanted to share the last card that we made at last weekend's Stamp-a-Stack. We had a great time celebrating World Card-making Day.

Were you able to stamp last weekend?

For this card I embossed the background in clear embossing powder using the En Francais background stamp. Then, I layered the Lace Ribbon Border punch with the Cherry Cobbler and the Early Espresso. Note: The 2 1/2" circle punch fits perfectly in the scallop in the Perfect Pennants Big Shot Die

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp: The Sounding Joy, En Francais
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Punch: Lace Ribbon Border, 2 1/2 circle
Big Shot Die: Perfect Pennants
Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler
Embossing Powder: Clear
Ribbon: 3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satan (love it!)
Tool: Heat Setting Tool, Powder Pals
Dimensionals

Have a great weekend!
Happy Stampin'
Keisha

Happy Fall!

2011-10-04T15:52:00.001-04:00

It's fall already! My favorite time of the year...with the exception of Christmas, and Thanksgiving, and well, it's ONE of my favorite times of the year.

I loved the Autumn Wreath that is featured in the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog. Here's my rendition of it.

I'm going to offer this wreath as a class this month....

Here are the details...

When: Oct. 25
Time: 6pm
Place: My house!
Price: $20 or $40 for the Simply Scored scoreboard and the class (a
good deal because Simply Scored itself is $30)
RSVP: by Oct. 17

Have a great day and get some Stampin' done!

Keisha

World Card-making Day Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

2011-09-24T23:01:00.000-04:00

I know, I know, it's been "foreva" since I've posted. I've been so busy, but I have been crafting, just not posting. I'm going to do better!

I wanted to share info on an upcoming class I'm having....

Here's a sneak peak of 4 of the 5 designs.

Want to get a jump start on Christmas Cards? Well, Saturday, October 1 is World Card-making Day and what better way to celebrate than to join me in a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. I know it's early for Christmas, but trust me, if you want to make your own cards this year...you need to get a head start! On Saturday, October 1, from 11-2, we'll make 10 cards; 2 each of 5 designs. Class fee is $25 or FREE if you place a $35 product order (before shipping and taxes) on that day. If you're interested please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 26.
Have a great weekend!

Happy Stampin'
Keisha

Inkspirations Challenge #85

2011-09-05T23:57:00.000-04:00

Hello,
I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend. I sure did! After traveling every weekend in August, I was so so happy to stay at home! Spending time with my 2 Henry's is the best! Tonight I decided to play along with the Inspirations Challenge #85. This week, they hosted a sketch challenge.

Here's the sketch...

And here's my take...

I just can't get enough of the ruffled ribbon technique (love it!)

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen
Paper: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink: Stamp n Write markers: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink
Punch: 2 1/2'' circle, Lace Ribbon Border
Big Shot Die: Perfect Pennants Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Ribbon: 5/8" Old Olive Satin
Accessories: Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Have a great short work week and Happy Stampin'!
Keisha

Stampin Card Keeper Box Class

2011-08-31T22:01:00.006-04:00

Hello,

I wanted to share a project that I've been working on for an upcoming class. I'll be offering this class at my house on Sept. 8 and on Sept. 15 at 6:30pm. I personally think it's gorgeous. I used the new Spice Cake Desingers Series Paper and the Stampin' Card Keeper from the new holiday mini catalog. The pictures just don't do it justice, but trust me...the box is beautiful.

We'll also make 2 cards during the class...here's a sneak peak of them...

This class includes....

The Stampin' Card Box
Package of the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (you keep the whole package)
Materials to make 2 additional cards, plus envelopes
All the embellishments to decorate your box
Fun!

Enjoy!!!
Keisha

Hello, Doily

2011-08-27T23:42:00.005-04:00

Hi There!

My friend Amy held a workshop a couple of weeks ago and as usual, we had a great time Stampin! Here's the card that I used as the make and take. It was a simple card to make, but I thought it was beautiful. Sometimes less is more, right??? The ladies enjoyed making it too! Here's a peak...

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Paper: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Whisper White, Berry Blossoms DSP
Stamp: Hello Doily, Best Dad Ever
Ribbon: 5'8 in. Satin Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Designer Printed Brads (In-Color), Mat Pack

Like it? Do you have friends that you'd like to introduce Stampin' to? Is there a long list of items that you want? If so, YOU should book a workshop with me. Call or email me to schedule!

Happy
Stampin!
Keisha

2-step stampin'

2011-08-18T15:25:00.006-04:00

Hi All,

I promised that I was going to post more often...sorry, but I was on vacation last week, came back on Friday and had stamp club the very next day! I'm just now catching up. I did want to share the cards that we made at Stamp Club on Saturday. We always have so much fun at club. We have a great group of ladies...if you're reading this, I really appreciate ya!

We focused on 2-step stampin'...

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Raining Flowers, Delightful Dozen

Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Just Add Cake

Ink: Early Espresso, So Saffron

Ribbon: Poppy Parade

Tools: Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Stamps: Raining Flowers, Delightful Dozen

Paper: Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Pattern Designer Series Paper Pack In-Color

Ink: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Island Indigo

Tools: Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin Sponges

Ribbon: Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Island Indigo 3/8” Ruffle

Oops, I almost covered up the sentiment with all my ruffles, lol!

Happy Stampin'

Keisha

Virginia Tax-Free Shopping

2011-08-05T09:45:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday! I'm so excited because I'm going to the beach tomorrow! I can't wait!

It is Back-to-school tax free shopping weekend in Virginia. You do not have to pay taxes on all school supplies under $20! Isn't that great?

Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be state tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. You can either place your order online through my store here or you can email me at simplyalon@yahoo.com and I'll place it for you.

I'm going to stock up on adhesives, dimensionals, and grab a few Stampin' write markers. I may as well get them when I don't have to pay taxes!

Here are the items that are tax free...

Item Number	Description	Price
100425	2-Way Glue Pen	$ 3.50
100902	Dotto Refill	$ 6.50
101879	Watercolor Pencils (24)	$ 19.95
102845	Blender Pens (3)	$ 9.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$ 19.95
103305	Dotto	$ 12.95
103579	Paper Snips	$ 9.95
103683	Mini Glue Dots	$ 4.95
104045	Anywhere Glue Sticks (2)	$ 3.95
104294	Sticky Strip	$ 6.95
104331	SNAIL Refill	$ 4.50
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$ 6.95
104430	Stampin' Dimensionals	$ 3.95
105021	Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen	$ 3.95
105394	Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler	$ 3.50
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$ 3.95
Varies	Stampin' Write Marker	$ 3.50
119801	2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$ 14.95
119802	Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$ 16.95
119803	Regals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$ 16.95
119804	Brights Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$ 16.95
119805	Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)	$ 16.95
123002	2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$ 14.95

Have a great day!

Happy Stampin’

Keisha

Colour Q Challenge # 96

2011-08-04T23:19:00.005-04:00

Hi There!

I just loved the colors in the Color Q Challenge this week, so I had to play along....I really don't use a lot of Tempting Turquoise, but that's going to have to change. These colors look beautiful together. Thanks for the challenge!

Here's the color palette...

And Here's my card....

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Basic Gray Patterned Paper
Stamps: Button Buddies, Heard from the Heart (my all time favorite)
Ink: Basic Gray Classic Ink
Ribbon: 3/8" Ruffled Lucky Limeade, White Twine
Punch: 1 1/4" circle
Big Shot: Scallop Square Duo
Accessories: Brights Button, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: 2 way glue pen, Stampin' Dimensionals,Glue Dots, Snail

Happy Stampin'

Keisha

Mojo Monday 202

2011-08-02T20:42:00.005-04:00

Hi,

Today I want to share a card that I made for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge. The Petite Pennants Builder Punch made it easy to follow this sketch.

Here's the sketch.....

And here's my card...

These colors are different for me as I usually lean towards the bright colors, but I wanted to break open my pack of Pocketful of Posies designer series paper...I really like how it turned out.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Party this Way
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Pockeful of Posies DSP
Punches: Petite Pennants Builder, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1 3/4 Scallop Circle
Ribbon: 1/8 Taffeta Baja Breeze, White Twine
Accessories: Brights Button, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (Big Shot)

Enjoy and Happy Stampin!
Keisha

August Stampin' Up! Promotion

2011-08-01T12:11:00.005-04:00

Can you believe that it's August already! Time really does fly! Well with the new month, there is a new promotion at Stampin' Up! If you buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper, you get 1 FREE! That's right... one of my favorite words... FREE! I'm going to stock up! Below are the eligible paper packs.

You can click here to order through my online store, or you can always call or email me your order and I'll place it for you. Remember this is for the month of August only.

Have a great day and Happy Stampin!

Keisha

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #80

2011-07-31T12:31:00.005-04:00

Happy Sunday!

Friday night I decided to play along with the Inkspirations Colour Challenge. This was my first time playing, but it won't be my last. This week they used some of the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! In-colors. Don't you just love all of the In-Colors.

Here's what I came up with....

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Button Buddies, Delightful Dozen
Cardstock: Concord Crush, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Just Add Cake DSP
Ribbon: Concord Crush 3/8'' Poly-Stitched Ribbon, White Twine
Punch: 1 3/8 circle, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge Border, Handheld Punch
Ink: Uni-ball White Signo Gel Pen
Brights Assorted Buttons

Enjoy!

Keisha

Polished Stone Technique

2011-07-24T00:25:00.005-04:00

Happy Weekend!

We had a fun stamp club today...well, I guess it's actually yesterday now as it's past midnight! Haewon was our host...thanks Haewon! Each month we do a different technique. This month we did the Polished Stone Technique using Stampin' Up! reinkers. So easy and fun.

Stamps: Four Frames, Thoughts and Prayers

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Glossy White

Ink: Wisteria Wonder Pad, Lucky Limeade Pad, Wisteria Wonder Reinker, Lucky Limeade Reinker

Ribbon: Wisteria Wonder 3/8 Ruffle

Tools: Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamping Sponges, Cotton Balls, Rubbing Alcohol

Punch: Scallop Oval Extra-Large, Decorative Label Punch, Eyelet Border

Big Shot: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Glossy White, Pattern Designer Series Paper Pack In-Color

Ink: Tangerine Tango Pad, Pool party reinker, Tangerine Tango reinker

Tools: Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Cotton Balls, Rubbing Alcohol

Punch: Scallop Oval Extra-Large, 1 3/4” x 7/8” Oval Large

Big Shot: Flower Garden Textured Folder

Enjoy and Happy Stampin!

Keisha

Open House Make & Takes

2011-07-18T21:42:00.004-04:00

Hello!

It's been a while since I've posted...but I've got a good reason...My baby turned 1 and I've spent all last week preparing for his party. I'll share some of the party goodies with you later on this week.

So 2 Saturdays ago, I had my new catalog open house here at the house. We made 2 make n takes that I wanted to share with you today. It was so much fun!

This card is a case from Debbie Currier over at Artfelt Impressions. Love her stuff! I changed up a few things, but not all!

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Crumb Cakes, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Patterned Paper In-Color
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Party this Way
Ribbon: Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffle Ribbon
Big Shot: Perfect Pennants Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder,

Once again, I cased this card from Kristna Fenton.
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: white twine, Petite Pennants Builder

Happy Stampin! Hope you had a wonderful day!
Keisha

One Sheet Wonder Class

2011-07-10T21:40:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

We had a great time at my New Catalog open house yesterday! Thanks to all the ladies that came out!

I'm having a One Sheet Wonder Class on Thursday, July 21 and on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30pm at my house. We'll stamp a pattern on one 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of Whisper White and use it to make 4 cards and a card box. Here's the sample:

Like it? I love this class and am so excited about it! It's only $15. If you're interested please RSVP by this Thursday, July 14. Be sure to let me know which date you'd like to take the class.

simplyalon@yahoo.com

Happy Stampin and I hope you have a fabulous week!
Keisha

Kindness!

2011-07-07T01:31:00.003-04:00

Hi There!

I've been getting ready for my New Catalog Open House this Saturday by making lots of samples to showcase new merchandise from the brand new catty. Here's one of my favorite cards I made. So simple and I love it!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Heard from the Heart
Paper: Lucky Limeaide, Whisper White
Ink: Lucky Limeaide
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Brights Buttons, White Twine
Punch: Lace Ribbon Border

Join Stampin' Up! for only $99!

2011-07-03T21:12:00.002-04:00

There's a new promotion at Stampin' Up! for July. You can join as a demonstrator for only $99!

SAVE!!! Enjoy the new Stampin' Up! 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog using a one-time 30% Off Start Up Discount on product orders of $150 or more (placed within 45 days of start).

Get 20% off future Stampin' Up! orders, tons of exclusive resources and the opportunity to pre-order new products.

This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Note Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99! Contact me for more details or click here to get started and join now!

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

The Paper Players Challenge #53

2011-06-30T23:46:00.004-04:00

Today's the day! The brand spanking new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! catalog is here! I'm so excited! Here's a card that I made for The Paper Players Challenge #53. It's the first time that I've done this challenge, I loved the sketch and had to try it. I also thought that it would be a great way to show off the new Flirtatious Specialty DSP (love it!).... The pic isn't the best as I had to use my husbands iphone, lol.

Here's the sketch...

And here's what I came up with...

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Flirtatious Design DSP
Stamp: Pennant Parade
Big Shot: Fun Flowers Die
Ribbon: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Designer Buttons Brights
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Have a great Friday!!!

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Thinking of You

2011-06-24T00:53:00.005-04:00

Happy Friday!

Here's a quick card that I made using the On the Grow set from the Summer Mini Catalog. I used lots of techniques on this card... paper flowers, color spritzer, and watercoloring. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

All Supplies Stampin Up!

Stamps: On the Grow

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Blushing Bride, Watercolor Paper

Ribbon: Peach Parfait, White Twine

Ink: Black StazOn, Stamp N Write Markers: Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray

Accessories: Color Spritzer, Bright Buttons

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

June Stamp Club Cards

2011-06-20T21:56:00.006-04:00

Hello,

We are having so much fun with our stamp club! Saturday we met and we made 2 cards. One of the ladies who was at club is getting married and we had a great time helping her with her goodie bags, invites and all sorts of other wedding goodies for her wedding. Working together, we got lots of things done in no time! Of course, food and friends always helps!

Our technique for the month was using Stamp n write markers....

Here are the two cards that we made.... The first of course was a Father's Day Card. Father's Day was extra special this year because it was my husbands first one! Happy Father's Day Babe!

Stamps: Best Dad Ever

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Nursery Suite Specialty

Ink: Baja Breeze Marker, Chocolate Chip Marker, Old Olive Marker, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Chocolate Chip Classic

Ribbon: Early Espresso/ White Baker’s Twine

Tools: Mat Pack , Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Stamps: Best Dad Ever, Fabulous Florets

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake Marker

Punch: Scallop Oval Extra-Large, 1 3/4” x 7/8” Oval Large

Ribbon: 1 ¼” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, White Baker’s Twine

Big Shot: Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Tool: Color Spritzer

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Male Thanks Card

2011-06-12T01:06:00.003-04:00

Hi All,

I just wanted to share a quick card that I made for a couple of the guys at work. They interned with us for 6 weeks, and we just wanted to say thanks to them. I work at Georgetown University, so we wanted to use the school colors (Navy and Gray).

This is what I came up with...

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Basic Gray
Punches: 1 1/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle, 1 3/4" circle
Embossing Folders: square lattice, perfect polka dots
Stamps: Swirls & Curls Verses, A to Z
Ribbon: 5/8" Satin Basic Gray
Accessories: Metallic Brads, Clips assortment

Enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Stampin Love,
Keisha

Last Chance!

2011-06-01T17:26:00.004-04:00

Today Stampin' Up! released the list of stamps and accessories that will be retiring. These will no longer be available after June 30. Some of the accessories are discounted up to 40% off!

Here is the pdf list of the retiring stamps.

Here is the pdf list of the retiring accessories.

Reminder:

Retiring Stampin' Up! rubber stamps will be in stock and available through June 30.
Retiring Stampin' Up! accessories are available while supplies last. Items can run out of stock at any time. Order your favorites soon!
Items that are being "reconfigured" (noted by an "*" on the lists above) are not going away. For example, they may be repackaged, resized or repriced in the new catalog.

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Strength and Hope Class Samples

2011-05-28T13:44:00.005-04:00

Good Saturday to all!

I finally finished all of the samples for the Strength and Hope Card Class. We'll make 5 cards and 1 card box (in the front with the flower). This class with be held on two days, June 11 (noon) and June 14 (6:30). I hope you can make it. Don't forget to RSVP by June 1, so I can order your stamp set.

Enjoy and have a great relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Stampin,
Keisha

2011-05-25T23:30:00.007-04:00

Join the Cause and Stamp Out Breast Cancer!

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog sales period, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of each Strength & Hope set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

So, let's stamp out breast cancer! We will make five cards and one card box, all using the Strength and Hope stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog.

I've been working on the projects for this class and am so excited about them! Hopefully, I'll have the preview by this weekend!

Class details

When: Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 12 noon or Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30pm
Where: My house!

Cost:
$30 for 5 cards and includes the Strength & Hope clear stamp
$34 for 5 cards and includes the Strength & Hope wood stamp set

Please RSVP and pay before June 1

2011-05-24T11:15:00.003-04:00

Whew! That's all I can say after this weekend. I was so tired, but I had an excellent weekend! Friday, we had a crop at my church until 11pm, then on Saturday, I had stamp club! What fun! Each month we do a technique at stamp club and this month was emboss resist. Here are the two cards that we made.... I had a little help from Tessa with these!

All Supplies Stampin Up!

Stamps: Style Beautiful, En Francais

Paper: Poppy Parade, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Poppy Parade

Punch: 2” x 1 3/8” Oval Extra-Large, Decorative Label Punch

Ribbon: Crumb Cake Seam Binding

Accesories: Stampin Emboss Powder Clear

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stamping Sponges

Big Shot: Top Note

Once again.. All Stampin Up!

Stamps: Always

Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy,Crumb Cake

Ink: Versamark, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Uni-ball signo gel pen, Daffodil Delight

Punch: 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Extra-Large, 1 ¼” Circle Large, 1 3/8” Circle Large, Pinking Hearts Border

Ribbon: 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon Daffodil Delight

Big Shot: Square Lattice embossing folder

Accessories: Stampin Emboss Powder Clear

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamping Sponges

Happy Stampin!

Keisha

Ribbon Share

2011-05-17T00:35:00.003-04:00

Hi All,
I've been wanting to do a ribbon share for a while now...so here it goes! I wanted to start with my favorite....the In Colors! I'm so happy that they stay around for 2 years now with Stampin Up! and not just one. I'm not quite ready to let them go!

Here are the details... for $11($13 if I have to ship it) you get 3 yards of each of the 5 In Colors ribbon for a total of 15 yards. The 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon comes in Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride and Peach Parfait.

I carefully measured each one and have them wrapped nicely around cardboard so they won't wrinkle. This is a great way to get some of each color ribbon without having to buy each one separately!

Interested? Questions? Shoot me an email or give me a call! Let me know so I can reserve your ribbon!

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Mother's Day Cards!

2011-05-08T21:43:00.006-04:00

Well, it's my first Mother's Day! I had a fabulous weekend with my two special guys (Daddy and Quincy). Here are two Mother's Day cards that I made and wanted to share!

Stamps: A Flower for All Seasons, Something to Celebrate
Cardstock: Dafodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Concord Crush, Watercolor Paper, DSP Beyond the Garden
Ink: Concord Crush, Black StazOn, Pear Pizzazz, Dafodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Basic Gray
Accessories: White Bakers Twine, Brights Designer Buttons, Scallop Border Punch
Ribbon: Concord Crush

Stamps: Something to Celebrate
Cardstock: Concord Crush, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Dafodil Delight, Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color
Ink: Concord Crush
Ribbon: Dafodil Delight
Accessories: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die, Eyelet Border

All Supplies Stampin Up!

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge

2011-05-06T23:02:00.003-04:00

Happy Friday! I'm so happy that it's the weekend! Aren't you? I made quite a few cards this week! This one was for one of my son's bible study teachers. I decided to play along with the Sweet Sunday sketch challenge. My first time doing this one. Here's what I came up with.... pretty simple card!

All Supplies Stampin Up!
Stamp: Swirls & Curls Verses, Four Frames
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Designer Series Paper Pack- In Color
Ribbon: Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon
Tools: Alphabet Simple Big Shot Die, Scallop Edge Punch, 3/16" Corner Small Punch

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

National Scrapbooking Month Sale!

2011-05-03T14:51:00.005-04:00

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin Up! has a new promotion!

April Stamp Club

2011-04-28T13:42:00.004-04:00

I'm here nursing a sick little baby boy! He finally went down for a nap and I decided to post the goodies that we made at April Stamp Club. Our technique for the month was Heat Embossing. We made 1 card and 1 pillow box Easter treat!

Enjoy and Happy Stampin!

Stamps: Something to Celebrate, Easter Blossoms

Paper: Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Ink: Blushing Bride, Versamark

Punch: Scallop Oval Extra-Large, 1 3/4” x 7/8” Oval Large

Ribbon: Blushing Bride 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Big Shot: Pillow Box

Accessories: Stampin Emboss Powder Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamping Sponges

Stamps: Bold Blossom, Dot Dot Dot, Four Frames

Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Beyond the Garden DSP, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Wild Wasabi

Punch: Scallop Edge Border, Scallop Oval Extra-Large, 1 3/4” x 7/8” Oval Large, Decorative Label Punch

Ribbon: Daffodil Delight 5/8” Grosgrain, 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon 119254 p.191

Accessories: Stampin Emboss Powder Wild Wasabi & Melon Mambo, Designer Buttons Brights

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stamping Sponges

All Supplies Stampin Up!

2011-04-04T20:26:00.002-04:00

There is a new promotion going on at Stampin Up! You can now purchase special "grab bags" in my Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag.

Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

Please keep the following in mind:

Grab bag orders can ONLY be placed in the Online Store.
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
There is no limit to the number of grab bags a customer may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.
All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
Not all grab bags will be unique.
You should use the following item numbers when ordering grab bags:

Item	Description
125873	$5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874	$10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875	$15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

Click HERE to order!

Happy Stampin!

Keisha

Mojo Monday 184

2011-04-03T21:14:00.003-04:00

Last night I hung out at my friend Dawnette's house over at Altered States. What great fun and I actually got some stampin done. I decided to enter the Mojo Monday challenge for the first time. It's a sketch challenge and they have a new one each Monday. Here is what I came up with....

All Supplies Stampin Up!
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand, Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color
Ink: Crumb Cake, Black StatzOn, Marina Mist
Stamps: A Slice of Life, Something to Celebrate, A to Z
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Accessories: Big L Die Petal Cone, Basic Rhinestones, Designer Buttons, Linen Thread
Ribbon: Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Last day of Sale-a-Bration!

2011-03-31T12:19:00.004-04:00

Just a reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of Stampin Up!'s biggest sale of the year. The details are below!

For every $50 that you spend, you get a free product from the Sale-a-bration catalog!

You can order from here!

Here are a couple of quick cards that I made with Punch Bunch and So Happy for You.

Enjoy!

Stamp: Punch Bunch
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Dafodil Delight
Ink: Whisper White Craft
Ribbon: 5/8" Marina Mist
Tool: Scallop Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Stamp: So Happy for You
Cardstock: Baja Blue, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade
Ink: Concord Crush
Ribbon: 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon Concord Crush
Punch: 1 3/8 circle, 1/2 in circle, 2 1/2 " circle

All supplies Stampin Up!

Spring is Blossoming

2011-03-29T22:51:00.009-04:00

There is a new promotion at Stampin Up! for the month of April....

They are giving us a sneak peak of 2 products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

From April 1-31

Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set (123440 wood) (123442 clear) and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

Here are a couple of samples that I made using the new sneak peak products!

So simple....

Cardstock: Paisley Petals
Designer Series Paper 122367, Marina Mist 8 1/2 x 11
Ribbon: 5/8 in. Marina Mist

Cardstock: Baja Blue, Crumb Cake, In-Color Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack (hostess)
Punch: Decorative Label, Scallop Edge Border, Small Oval
Ribbon: Very Vanilla Seam binding
Ink: Crumb Cake
Accessories: Vintage Flower Adornments Baja Blue (Thanks Tessa!)

Demonstrator Swap

2011-03-26T16:05:00.005-04:00

This morning I went to a Demonstrator's Only Swap here in Northern VA. It was great learning new techniques and meeting other Stampin Up! demonstrators. Thanks to demonstrators Kimberly Van Diepen and Robin Merri man for hosting the event! We were each asked to bring swaps to trade with other demonstrators.

Here are the two that I created:

Stamp: Great Friend
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo
Ink: Daffodil Delight
Ribbon: 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Pumpkin Pie, 1/8" Taffeta Riboon Daffodil Delight
Punches: Decorative Label Punch, 1 3/8" x 5/8" oval, scallop oval extra-large, 1 3/8 circle
Tools: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die

Stamp: Great Friend

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
Ink: Melon Mambo
Ribbon: 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Old Olive, 1/8" Taffeta Riboon Daffodil Delight
Punches: Decorative Label Punch, 1 3/8" x 5/8" oval, scallop oval extra-large, 1 3/8 circle
Tools: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die

All Supplies by Stampin Up!

Enjoy your Saturday!
Keisha

Stamp Club Cards

2011-03-20T15:41:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I took a little time off from watching March Madness to enjoy our first Stamp Club meeting. I hope all of the ladies had as great of a time as I did. We made two projects using the Watercoloring technique.

Stamps: A Flower for All Season , So Happy for You

Paper: Baja Breeze , So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz , Greenhouse Gala , Watercolor Paper

Ink: So Saffron Classic , Crumb Cake Classic , Pear Pizzazz Classic, Real Red Classic, Cajun Craze Classic, Black StazOn

Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Ribbon: So Saffron 5/8” Grosgrain

Big Shot: Beautiful Wings

Tools: Blender Pens

Stamps: A Flower for All Season, So Happy for You

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Designer Series Paper Pack – In Color Level 1 hostess,

Watercolor Paper

Ink: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Basic Gray, Black StazOn

Punch: Scallop Edge Border

Ribbon: Peach Parfait 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots

Tools: Blender Pens

All Supplies Stampin Up!

Happy Stampin and Go Tar Heels!

Stamp-a-Stack Cards

2011-02-06T21:22:00.007-05:00

Hi All! I sure do hope you are enjoying the Superbowl. I am! I'm having a Stamp-a-Stack class on Saturday, Feb. 12 and wanted to post the cards up that we'll be making. We'll be making 5 different cards. I'm really excited about this class as it will be my first time hosting a Stamp-a-Stack!

All Supplies from Stampin Up!

This card is using the Tart & Tangy stamp set and the sentiment from the Great Friend set.

I love Valentine's Day and this card. I cased it from Andrea Walford. Love her work! I used Valentine Defined Stamp Set, the Glimmer paper, and Love Impressions Designer Series Paper all from the new Occasions Mini Catalog.

This card features the Punch Bunch Stamp Set from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog and the PomPom trim and the First Edition Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

My favorite go-to Stamp Set is Heard from the Heart...used here along with the Rick-Rack technique that I learned from Mary Fish over at Stampin Pretty. Her Wow Videos are so cool!

Here's another cased card from Stampin Pretty....couldn't resist it....too cute! I used the Punch Bunch and the So Happy for You Stamp Sets from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

If you're interested in taking the class, there's still room, just shoot me an email. Go Steelers!

Welcome New Baby!

2011-01-19T21:55:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year!

I had the privilege of making a baby card for one of the ladies in my bible study class and while doing so, I decided to complete the SUO Challenge #10, Welcome Baby! All I had to do for the challenge was make a baby card!

Here's my card!

All Stampin Up! Supplies Used
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Bashful Blue, So Saffron
Stamp Set: Baby Bundle
Ribbon: Pear Pizzazz
Punch: Scallop Edge Border
Ink: Pear Pizzazz Classic, Jet Black StazOn
Tools: 2 way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Thanks Ladies for hosting the challenge! Enjoy!

Craft Fairs

2010-11-21T15:51:00.003-05:00

I've been busy participating in various craft fairs around NOVA (Northern Virginia) this year. I've done 3 so far and have 1 more to go. I wanted to share my table at one of the fairs with you. I really enjoy making the items for the fairs and meeting fellow craftsmen and vendors.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items, let me know! These items are great for hostess gifts for all of the Holiday Parties that we all attend and are the perfect gifts for teachers and co-workers.

Enjoy and have a restful Sunday!

Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 50

2010-10-06T14:59:00.007-04:00

So I finally decided to enter a challenge! My first one ever! The Curtain Call Color Challenge looked like a lot of fun and I actually had all of the colors to play along, lol. Here is what I came up with... Enjoy!

All Stampin Up! Supplies Used...

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Ribbon: Old Olive 1 1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Thank You!

2010-10-02T20:50:00.006-04:00

We've been so blessed with friends and family buying us things for the baby! I know I've sent out over 100 thank you notes. Here's one that I made...All of the products are from Stampin Up!
Thank You!

Cardstock: So Saffron, Bashful Blue
Ribbon: 1/4 Grosgrain Chocolate Chip
Stamp Set: Fun and Fast Notes
Punch: Pinking Hearts Border
Gold Stampin Glitter

Regional Swap

2010-10-01T23:15:00.005-04:00

It's been almost a year since I've posted! I've been busy... I had a sweet baby boy! Now I'm getting back into it. So, to start things off... I, along with my friend Tessa went to the Stampin Up! Regional today in Baltimore, MD. It was so much fun. Lots of new ideas and inspiration! The demonstrators all did swaps and I wanted to share mine.... Enjoy!

Cardstock: concord crush, peach parfait, blushing bride, pear pizzazz, crumb cake

Stamp set: Heard from the Heart

Embosslits Dies: Scalloped Heart of Hearts

Concord Crush classic inkpad

peach parfait ½” stitched-poly ribbon

Scallop trim border punch

And here's the sweet baby boy!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-20T19:06:00.008-05:00

Although I haven't been blogging, I have been crafting! Below are pictures of my neighborhood craft fair that I participated in and of Christmas cards that I made. Please enjoy the pictures and more importantly enjoy this wonderful season when we celebrate the birth of Christ.

My table at the craft fair!

Joy! (glare, whoa!)

Welcome Christmas into your heart!

Another Joy!

Happy Holidays!

Bridal Shower Thank You Notes!

2009-09-11T14:24:00.005-04:00

Hi All,

My cousin Vanessa is getting married and she had her bridal shower last weekend. I decided to make her 40 thank you notes as a gift and place them in a matching gift bag. She received a ton of gifts at the shower, so these should come in handy for her real soon.

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Keisha

Card #1

Card #2

The Gift Bag