Things that I Love

No, today's post isn't about my family although this is a great stamp set to make a scrapbook page about those that you love. I posted this set of cards once before after I got back from Convention but really didn't showcase them. Just sort of added them along with a group of other pictures. So today I thought I would share it again with you. It would be a great stamp set for Valentine's Day and you can earn it free during Sale-a-Bration. This year for Sale-a-Bration not only do you have the opportunity to earn new stamp sets, Designer Series Paper and a new Punch but you can also earn stamp sets from the current catalog. How great is that! Thank you Stampin'Up! for this great opportunity and for offering us more variety. The cute little card above are 3x3" cards and would be perfect little notes for a lunch box, briefcase or just to give that special someone. I love the color combo of Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Chocolate Chip. They are so yummy together, I need to make another card in these colors soon. The stamp set is Things I love (115229) and as you can see from the picture it has some of the things that many of us love, shopping, new shoes, and chocolate (this one is a definite for me). The supplies used on the cards is as follows: Bermuda Bay Card Stock (115318), Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Chocolate Chip Textured Card Stock (108697) , Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611), In Color Stampin'Write Markers (116329), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), Mini Square Envelopes (107309), Linen Thread (104199), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL and Things I Love Stamp Set (115229).
If you would like to earn this stamp set for free, contact me and I will be happy to help you. Remember Sale-a-bration starts January 5. If you are a local costumer of mine please be looking for your Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration Brochure. If you do not receive one please let me know and I will get you a new one. Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and happy New Year's. Tonya

More Christmas!

Good evening, I have had one of those busy weeks that leaves you running from one thing to another and not getting to everything on my list. I am sure that you have all had those weeks. I do have a new stamp set I would like to show you but I haven't had a chance to take the picture of the card yet and since today is a little cloudy I will give it a try tomorrow. So for today I will share the remaining projects that we made at convention. I love these Treat boxes (115690)! They are only $3.95 and you get five per package, they are the perfect size for a few Christmas cookies or other treat that you might share with a neighbor or coworker. They are coated and food safe. We made a tag using the Sweet Season Stamp Set (116471) The sentiment reads "gingerbread & sugared things- enjoy the sweets the season bring." The Ribbon is Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115608)

The next two projects also use the same stamp set. The first is a Garden Green Card that opens in the center and has a band that slides off to reveal the inside. It also uses the Scallop Circle Punch (109043) which fits perfectly the snowflake stamp in the set. We also used Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672) and the same ribbon as above. We stamped the front of the envelope which you can see in the picture to give the card a more finished look.

The last group of projects is four tags made using the new Stampin'Up! Two Tags Bigz Die(115954). You get one of each size on the die. We used the Sweet Season Stamp Set and a little more Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672). We also used Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111368)and the Wide Oval (112082), Large Oval (107305) and Scallop Circle Punch (109043).

The tags were super quick to make and the long tag would also make a great bookmark. One of my roommates at convention used the folded tag to make us all tags for our convention bags that listed inside if found please call. This was a great idea, thankfully we didn't need the info. but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Tomorrow I will be back with a new card made with a stamp set from the Holiday Mini. Thank you for stopping by today and if you would like to purchase the supplies to make these great projects remember it is as easy as shopping at my online store or giving me a call. 'Til tomorrow, Tonya

Convention Fun!

Happy Sunday! Today is a busy day for our family with baseball practice for two teams and scout activities but I do want to share with you three of the projects that we made at Convention. As I mentioned in a previous post we were given the supplies to make eight projects. We also received the stamp sets and wheel to make these projects along with the directions and measurements so that we can make and demonstrate them ourselves. Isn't Stampin'Up! great! The cards above use a cute new stamp set called Things I love (115229), I will be the first to admit that this set was not one that originally appealed to me but it is one that will make me think and try something new so that is always great. The set consists of six stamps with a shopping bag, shoe, chocolate, heart and the two sentiments "things that I love..." and "but most of all you!" We also were given the supplies for a scrapbook page that I haven't finished yet because I want to print a picture first.
The next two projects us the same set Hello Again (113780) and the box also uses the coordinating wheel Retro Remix (115619) We made the box at my open house and it is the perfect size to fill with 8 chocolate nuggets and give as a gift or use as a favor for a party or shower. The projects were all easy to make and would be great for a workshop. Just another great part of convention, getting to come home with projects that make our jobs as demonstrators just a little easier. ;)

If you would like more details on how these were made please contact me and I will be happy to help. The other projects that we did were Christmas ones and I will share those either tomorrow or later in the week. I am going to try and create something new for tomorrow's post but if not then I will post the other Convention Projects. I hope that you had a great weekend and thank you for stopping by today! See you tomorrow, Tonya

Jewelry Ideas From Shelli

One of the really fun things about Convention was the Main Stage Presentations. Shelli did one on Day 2 and it was all about gift giving and items you could make to give. Some of my favorites were the earrings and pins (which I failed to get a picture of) :( All of the earrings were made from Stampin'Up! Products and designed by Shelli and her talented family.

The cute Red, Black and White Earrings were made with fabric and cut out with our Big Shot and a flower die. Add a button in the center and you have these cute earrings. The earrings below were made with our Metal Edge Tags, Circle Circus Stamp Set, Black Embossing Powder and our new In color Stampin' Write Markers. The holder is a match box design. These would make a great gift and if you are interested in learning how to make these please let me know and I will schedule a class. I am planning on having a Christmas Gift Class in early November which may include earrings.

One of the great things that Stampin'Up! did for all of it's demonstrators is make most of the project ideas, supplies and pictures available on our Stampin'Up! Website so that we didn't have to frantically take notes and try and get pictures too! Thank you Stampin'Up! for that little extra step.

Of course these Jewelry items are just start as in September Stampin'Up! is releasing it own line of costomizable Charms and Chains. The are called Simply Adorned Charms and they come in three sizes. They feature tempered, beveled glass on front, flat glass on back. They have a locket style charm with a hinge that allows you to insert your works of art and change them as often as you like. They are featured in our Holiday Mini set to mail out the end of this month. If you are on my mailing list I have already paid Stampin'Up! to send you one. If you would like to be on my mailing list email me at tonyab@centurytel.net and I will add you to the list.

Tonight is our second night of Stamp Club. Then tomorrow night and Saturday I am having a Kid's Birthday Card Class for a new group of ladies. I am excited to share my love of Stampin'Up! with them. If you have a group of friends that could use a ladies night out for fun and crafting contact me and we will set something up. There is nothing more relaxing than getting together with friends to stamp and create projects that your family and friends will treasure because it was made by you!

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a great day, Tonya

More Convention Pictures!

Today is our August Club Night and I can't wait to see my wonderful group of ladies. I will share the projects with you tomorrow and Thursday. Today I am going to share a picture of some of the Memento Mall items that Stampin'Up! had for sale at Convention. There were three display cases set up right outside of Memento Mall as we were waiting in line and this is one. The items we could buy were these really nice and handy Reusable Shopping Bags that came in two designs, Green Water Bottle with Trendy Trees printed around the bottom and an In Color Cube.

Everyday we ate lunch in the Gathering Place and one of the displays included rooms that were decorated with Stampin'Up! Products. I loved this Teen Room which included a lamp, desk set, memo board, and clock all made with Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper and even the Big Shot. This would be a perfect room for any teen or tween. I also took a picture of a Princess Room that I will share with you at a later date.

There are so many more ways to use our products than just for cards, or scrapbooks and home decor is just one of them. If you would like more information on how these items were made please contact me and I would be happy to help.

One of the other things I did while at Convention was to take part in a several organized swaps. One of my favorite was the technique swap. I have them all now in an album and will start scheduling classes. So if you are interested in learning new techniques using Stampin'Up! supplies then watch for my upcoming classes starting next month.

I hope you enjoyed my little sneak peak at what Convention and has always thank you for stopping by and Have a great day, Tonya

Salt Lake City Swap

Welcome from Salt Lake City. With a little help from my assistant aka my darling daughter I am getting so update my blog from SLC. Today is the first day and we have receive our bags. Very cute canvas tote that we can use for multiple things. Also I stood in line for the Memento Mall for over four hours to get some really great goodies. I will be sure and share pictures later. I have already taken part in the 6x6 technique swap and tonight is our Splitcoast dinner. The card for today is for that dinner. We are swapping with fifty people so that will be a lot of samples to share. I have swapped out 40 general swaps. If you twitter I will be updating on there during session I am stampwithtonya on twitter.
I used faux linen on the card with the Fresh cuts stamp set. It is actually a revamped card from the one that I made last month. I will try and post again from SLC. But for now I am going to keep this short as I am on the hotel computer. Hope you are all having a great week and if you have any questions please email me as I am checking emails thru home. Thank you all for being such great stamping friends! Tonya