Stamping with Lynn

Big Top Birthday Quick Accents

Wow, I did these 29 cards in a very short amount of time using the Big Top Birthday Accents, page 187 of the big Stampin'Up! catalog.  These are heavy-weight self-adhesive die cuts and paper ribbon sheets.  There are 2 sheets  of many die cuts and paper ribbons perfect for lots of projects for $9.95.  They are on the retiring accessories list so are only available while supplies last.  I used the Perfectly Penned stamp set, page 154, and the note cards (20 note cards, prescored and envelopes), for $5.95, page 182.  I used my paper cutter and cut the strips at 5 inches and that is how I used most of them.  Some, I did cut shorter, depending on which way my card was going.  I used no adhesive, and just stamped the sentiments with Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Tempting Turquoise, or Real Red.  The next picture shows what I had left of the 2 sheets.  I could have made more but wanted to post before going to bed.  They showed at convention last year, making 40 cards using these accents and note cards!

Scrapbook Class 6 x 6 layouts

Here are the 20 pages of layouts using the Well Worn designer series paper.  This paper is on the Retiring Accessories list and is only available while supplies last.  These are the scrapbook layouts for the Masculine scrapbook class that was scheduled last week.

and the album cover (you could pick your own title)

This is the Espresso Classic ring album from page 190 of the Stampin'Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  I also used the Serif Essentials Alphabet dies (page 223)(This is retiring - boo hoo!), and the Alphabet Simple Letters dies, and the crumb cake vinyl sheets (also retiring). 

Inspired by Nature stamp set is retiring!

Here are some card samples I have made with this set.  I am sad to see this one go!  You can still order it through May 31st.  Check out the list by clicking on the link on the left side of my blog.  You can see pictures by going through my online store.

These are all cards my gals have done at classes or workshops and all 3 were very popular. Again so sad to see this retire!

See what fun we had at convention last year!

 

I am convention bound - July, 2012!  I am in this video about 45 seconds into it, I believe.  I have my sun hat I made and I am turning around for the camera man.  Thanks to Lisa Fast for the video shot!

Countryside stamp set

Here is a Father's Day card made with the Countryside stamp set (page 100) and the Best Dad Ever stamp set (page 49).  I also used the Simply Scored Scoring tool (#122334 $29.95) with the new Diagonal Scoring Plate (#125586 $11.95).  I scored at every inch intervals, then turned the cardstock a quarter turn and scored at every inch again.  I stamped the sentiment first, then turned the cardstock over before I started scoring.  Colors are Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.  I am not a fan of coloring, so I just left the image plain.  I have liked this Countryside stamp set but just recently got it.  I have a layer of Very Vanilla on the inside that is stamped Best Dad Ever.  This is a great solution for stamping an inside sentiment when the card base is dark colored. 

Retiring Accessories and stamp sets! Get them while you can!

Retiring accessories list just posted this morning!  Click on the widget on the left to view and shop at my online store.  Get those sets and accessories that you can't live without!  The retiring accessories are only while supplies last!  The stamp sets are available through May 31st!  Some items are on huge discount so grab your credit cards and have fun shopping!

 

Stampin' Up! Retired Stamps List

Dates: April 15-May 31, 2012

Details
The list is out earlier this year because the 2012-2013 catalog goes live a month earlier, on June lst!

To make room for all the fresh new stamps on their way, it's time to say goodbye to some of our old favorites.  This is your chance to get them before they're gone. (Note:  Be sure to stop back on April 25th for the Retired Accessories List)

 

Angry Birds Punch Art

Another punch art project for next week's Let's Get Punchy Class!  This is available as a Class by Mail also so check out the details on a previous post!  Contact me at starzlmom28@hotmail.com to register. Thanks to Niki Toll for the Angry Birds inspiration. 

Cow Punch Art

Two cards, one extra funny! This cow punch art was inspired by Dawn Olchefske and Jackie Topa!  Thanks to Katie, my downline, for the "treats" tweak idea!

 

Let’s Get Punchy!

 Punch Art Class!

 You are invited to attend my Punch Art Stamp Camp for the month of April! It will be the second in a series of 4 camps. You can still participate even if you didn't get in on the first one.

In this class you’ll create a 6 x 6 scrapbook, which will contain the instructions on how to create all the little creatures, people and more punch art things than you can imagine!

Make three different punch art samples, two of each design. One will be added to a finished card and the other will be put onto a 6x6 sheet of cardstock with the punched pieces as a guide.  This way you can reference it and duplicate it again and again.  Stampin' Up! has the most amazing punches!  Now you can learn loads of new ideas for using them.

Classes will be the 3^rd Thursday of the month, March 15^th, then April 19th, May 17th and June 21st. Classes are from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and cost is $15 or FREE with a $30.00 product order. Class location is my home.   Don't forget to bring your own adhesive and scissors to class.

Please register by April 15th. Payment for the order can be paid the night of the class. Or you can place your $30 subtotal order and the fee is waived.

Live too far away to attend?   You can still participate!  The cost is $22 and this includes shipping the 3 finished 6 x 6 instruction guides and the 3 sample cards.  If you pay by paypal, the cost is $23 because of the fees.

Packed for Mom stamp, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper

This Packed for Mom stamp (page 39)and the Sweet Shop Specialty designer series paper (page 33) from the Occasions Mini is only available until April 30th when this mini ends! The polka dots are one of two designs of designer paper that are embossed.  The card base is Wisteria Wonder, with a layer of Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White.  I stamped with Elegant Eggplant ink.  The sentiment is from the Delightful Dozen stamp set.  On the inside, I stamped on Whisper White, one of the sentiments from the Messages for Mom stamp set (page 49 of the big catalog).  This is a great stamp set for the inside sentiments of Mother's Day cards!

Petite Purse Bigz Die and Mocha Morning designer series paper

These two purses use the flocked sheets of Mocha Morning designer series paper.  I love this die.  It die cuts the purse and the handle and you only need sticky strip on two narrow flaps, score it, fold it, and adhere those 2 flaps, and voila, it is a purse!  These hold at least 4 of the miniature Reese's peanutbutter cups, or 6 of the rolos.  I used the neutrals brads for the embellishment.  This die cuts a slit and has a tab for simple closing, too.  There is a trick for lining up a pattern that needs to be straight, too.  Come to a class or club and learn how!  This die will be in the upcoming Stampin'Up! catalog but can be purchased this month as part of the April promotion.  Happy stamping!