Tools, Tools and More Tools

Look what happens when you use our Big shot Scallop Circle die and combine it with our Circle Scissor plus, paper piercing tool and butterfly punch....

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Taking Time Out

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Once a year I take two weeks off from posting on my blog and so I'll see you back here in a few.....

Don't forget to check out the tropical collection in our new 2010 - 2011 Idea Book and Catalog.


Hope you are having a great summer!!

It's Got Style...

I've enjoyed making this fun style of card over and over - have you tried it yet?

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Boy Style

It's funny when I went to title this post I was thinking it was a "boy" style card, but looking at it again I think a girl would enjoy it too.

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Circle Scissor Plus

Once in a while I enjoy seeing a card that is made with our circle scissor plus - Have you tried it yet? You can use markers in it too so you can create drawn circles as well as cut ones...

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Try Something New

Have you ever used our build a brads? They are so much fun and really easy to use. Did you notice that we now have a larger circle scallop punch that layers perfectly with our original scallop circle punch?

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This Years Teacher Gifts

I can't think of a nicer way to thank the wonderful staff at school for their time and dedication...

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This year was such fun making gifts because the children did a lot of the work with me, so it was truly a gift from our entire family.

Summer Mini 2010 Spotlight

Don't forget in all the new catalog excitement that the Summer Mini is still current...

Today you can begin ordering from the new catalog...

More returning in colors....

I can't believe it's just moments until our new catalog goes live...

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Tart and Tangy Is Staying

This is a perfect example of how three colors really do work in harmony and I'm thrilled that Tart and Tangy is not going into retirement - doesn't it look great when it's embossed?

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Returning Colors

I'm so glad that some of my favorite in colors will be returning to our color families on July 1st.

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Photograph Card

Isn't this a fun idea? Use Staz On ink to stamp on a photograph for a very different card...

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I'm sure going to miss this speciality paper......

It was so much fun making these cards. One went all the way to England for my Sister.

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The full heart punch made this a fun and simple project and I'm so glad that we'll soon have self adhesive pearls.

Such a simple page - perfect for graduation or end of school year clebrations!

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Raspberry Lemonade

Of all the retiring items this designer series paper is the thing that my ladies have ordered the most. I'm sure going to miss it aren't you?

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When I saw Dawn create this card I knew I just had to make it - I received a card as a swap last year with a similar theme, but it was mailable because the cup was flat - Bending the velum card so that the glass becomes 3d just makes this card pop - you'll have to hand deliver it, but then you'll have the pleasure of seeing the look on the face of the recipient.

I can't wait to make this card again with our brand new designer series paper - July 1st is just around the corner.

Tulip Die - Big Shot - Sooooo Simple and it's retiring

I'm soooo sad that this Tulip Die for my Big Shot is retiring. You would not believe how easy it is to make these cute votive covers.

Cut four pieces of card stock just slightly bigger than the die image. Score about 1/4" on the side of each one - add sticky strip. Cut four pieces of velum card stock just slightly larger than the tulip image and attach behind the tulip image. Wheel or stamp any design on card. Assemble. Add a candle to a small glass and you have awesome decorations for any event.

This ensemble was my parting gift for Terri - she's been a member of our stamp club for six years and is now moving to California. I saw Terri's new stamp room this winter and I was touched to see that all around the room on a shelf were many of the creations we'd made together at stamp club - Boy I'm going to miss Terri - thank goodness for skype, email and all the other wonderful modern technology that will help melt the miles away.

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Check back tomorrow for details about the lemonade card.

I received this fabulous idea in a 3d swap - Thanks soooo much!. I'll be posting all my Wadazoo swaps in the coming weeks.

My None Camera Shy Stamp Club Members

I always mean to take pictures when we get together to stamp, but shomehow time just gets away from me. Some of my ladies are camera shy and so they are not in the pictures - They are all just the best and as you can see from Melanie's face, they're always proud of their creations.

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My new punch for the chocolate chips didn't arrive in time, so we used the end of a pencil with a very warn down eraser and stamped with it - there's no end to our creativity :-)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Oh "crumbs" what are we going to do without Itty Bitty Backgrounds

I can't believe it!!!!! Itty Bitty Backgrounds is retiring. It's been in my collection since the first order I placed with Stampin' Up! and still I find new and fun ways to use it, snow, rain, filler and recently "cookie crumbs".......

This is the card we recently made at stamp club (inspired by a card I saw Dawn make) - such huge fun - I wish you could see it in person.

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Don't forget to check the last chance list for retiring stamp sets and accessories http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/elizabethreeve/promotions and remember if you place an online order for $50 in merchandise or more during June 2010, you'll receive the brand new idea book and catalog FREE when it arrives - I only have 16 FREE catalogs available, so don't delay placing your June order.

Today My Baby Girl Graduates From Elementary School

I used our school colors blue, red and gold and I used red and white at the top because they will be our new school colors. I didn't have a fancy tastle, so I made one from ribbon.

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I can't believe it is time to say goodbye to Elementary School and hello to Middle School.

Happy Graduation to all the fabulous children in the class of 2017.

Thank you to all the amazing staff at our school for traveling with them on their journey over the past six years!

I found the technique for this card online and knew it was the perfect template. I'm not sure who posted, but thank you for sharing!

Last Chance for Last-Chance Products!

Your opportunity to order Last Chance products ends June 30! And remember, discontinuing accessories are only available while supplies last.

There are hundreds of products that are only available for two more weeks.

Don't forget to always go in through my Demonstrator Web Site www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net and go to SHOP NOW so that you receive my preferred pricing on product and shipping.

Click HERE to SHOP NOW

Please remember that if you spend $50 in merchandise with me during June 2010 I will order you a FREE copy of the 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalog!

Wadazoo Swap

I recently joined a swap group and I really enjoyed making this 3d challenge for the ladies. It's so effective and yet simple.

Just a piece of card stock 2" x 8" scored at 2" & 4" and some designer series paper. Circle Punch, Scallop Circle and Word Window Punch. Brads, Adhesive and a stamped message.

I also included a belly band to decorate the bottle over the water label.

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Thank you ladies for all the wonderful swaps you've sent me!

Scrapbooking For The Last Few Days Before School Lets Out

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Holiday Blitz Will Be Gone Forever....

I can't even begin to count the number of times I've turned to Holiday Blitz for just the right stamp for just the right occasion, including stamping bananas on St. Patrick's Day - If ever there was a stamp set you need to get from the retirement list, it's this one, it's only here for a few more days......

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Stamp Club Swaps I Think I Forgot To Post

I'm always so thrilled when my ladies bring their swaps to Stamp Club, I can't believe I missed posting these!

Shirley
Pam

Sabrina

Melanie

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