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Not So Seriously ~ seriously

Seriously, Not So Seriously is retiring in one day, May 31, 2012 ~ gone!  And, it has brought so much fun to Stampin' Up!'s 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  This would be a great day to place one last order and include this fun lady and the muttley crew!  #123087 (c) or #123085 (w) on page 55 in the catty ~

This set is great for birthdays, male and female, and for letting someone know that you really miss them!  It would also make a great scrapbook page!

A card for Sandra

My friend, Sandra, is having surgery tomorrow.  I sent her this card earlier in the week and thought you might like to see this cute idea.  This card is from our Stampin' Up! swap at Disney and is perfect for this rainy Sunday morning ~ and, for Sandra ~ to let her know I am thinking about her. 

Stamp set:  Ain't Love Grand (hostess set, page 14)

Card stock:  Brights Assorted card stock, #119706, page 177

Ink:  Brights Stampin' Write Markers, #119702

Accessories:  Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, #117335; Birghts Designer Buttons, #119747 ~ 72 per package!; White Baker's Twine, #124262

Swap Cards & Sneak Peak

These pretty cards were made with a stamp set, Everything Eleanor, that you will find in Stampin' Up!'s new catalog.  And, you can pick up your new catalog at my Sneak Peak event on Sunday afternoon ~ May 20!

 Join me on Sunday afternoon for some stamping fun!  Thanks for stopping by and have a super Friday!

Happy Mother's Day!

My friend, Janie, sent me pictures of her granddaughter with the following note ~

Ella has been working on the Simply Sent kit you gave her for two weekends.   She finished them this afternoon....just in time to give to Eve for Mothers Day.   

All ten of the cards are lovely.   I have attached 3 photographs taken this afternoon so you can see her working on the cards and just how proud she is of her "art present". 

 Pretty good for a 6 year old!

Stampin' Up!'s Simply Sent Kits are so easy to use and the results are fantastic.  Ella and Janie ~ thanks for sharing.  Happy Mother's Day to all!

Trendy Trees retiring....

Trendy Trees, #113258, set of 8, $17.95

Funky Forest Wheel, #114695, $6.50

Page 108 Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book & Catalog

 This pretty card was created by Riley Fitzgerald and was on Stampin' Up!'s website for demonstrators, Stampin' Connection.  Isn't it darling?  This is such a nice stamp set ~ the images are small enough for tags and 3 x 3 cards and it has lots of personality!  The trees can change with the seasons!  Enjoy your Friday ~ one more day and we fly south to enjoy a week at Disney with my Stampin' Up! friends ~ what could be more fun!

BFF

Best Friends Forever ~ a great set to use for your special friend's birthday, anniversary, any special occasion. 

Best Friends Forever, set of 5, page 90 IB&C

#122807, $17.95 (c)

#122805, $23.95 (w)

It's on the Retiring Stamp Set List.  Check back tomorrow to see what is on Stampin' Up!'s Retiring Accessories List!

Unchartered Territory

You can find this beautiful retiring stamp set on page 101 in Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book & Catalog.  In Norfolk, we are surrounded by the sea (so to speak ~ the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean plus bridges and tunnels everywhere!).  And, yes, a lighthouse ~ right down the street on Shore Drive!  So, this is one of those 'must have' stamp sets!

Isn't this card gorgeous?  No, I didn't create it.  I found it as one of many samples on Stampin' Connection which is on Stampin' Up!'s website for demonstrators.  You see, we don't have to create everything 'from scratch' as we have lots of help from other demonstrators ~ from all over the world!  This card was created by Shoni Matney and uploaded for everyone to admire ~ and use for their blogs and stamp parties!  Yea ~ what an advantage.  One more sample for you and another retiring stamp set tomorrow ~ thanks for stopping by!

Fifth Avenue Floral

Fifth Avenue Floral, #113734, set of 5, $24.95 is on Stampin' Up!'s Retirement List.

 It is a gorgeous set and you may be interested in the technique used for the rose on this card.  We made this several years ago in my stamp clubs (a reminder to all of you club members).  We used Shimmery White card stock, #101910, and embossed the rose using Versamark, #102283, and white embossing powder #109132.  Then we wet the rose using our Aqua Painter, #103954, and dropped re-inker colors into the sections of the rose.  The ink spreads to create very natural looking petals.

Party This Way

Thank you, Susan, Janie and CJ for making my tax day a good day ~ it was great to hear from each of you.  Everyone seemed to be having a good day for all of the right reasons!  I hope Maddie won her game ~ let us know, Susan.  I will get your prizes in the mail to you soon.

 

This cute card was created by Kim Munden, one of my team members ~ a Southern Star!  The stamp set is PARTY THIS WAY, #120609 (c) or #118744 (w) and it is on Stampin' Up!'s Retirement List!

Thank you, Janie!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU!  THIS CARD IS FROM MY FRIEND, JANIE DODGE ~ ISN'T IT GORGEOUS?

Alan and I have been in the mountains at our Tree House Cottage and we just got back.  It was just beautiful up there ~ green is definitely the key word.  That area of Virginia is a little behind Tidewater so all of the leaves are very new and very green ~ all shades of green!!!  Breathtaking!  I was going to post a picture from our weekend in Shipman but I forgot my camera when we left on Friday!  Oh, well ~ maybe next time.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you had a fabulous weekend too!  Hugs, Susan Elise