August

Wow, it is August already! And it is hot here in Southern Utah. Keep an out eye for some new updates on my blog.
Coming Soon...........
New class calendar
Pics of new swaps
Mini Catalog Updates (Mini will be available Sept. 1)
Class kits in the mail
Gift items for sale
And even Blog candy!
I am excited. Blog with you soon!

Razzle Chic Rub ons Gift Set class

Feel the cheerful warmth of the bold and rich new In Colors while you have a great time creating this beautiful gift set. Then pass on the cheer when you share the gifts with a friend, hostess or coworker to add heartfelt warmth to their home or office.

Products Used:Stamps• None
Paper• Dusty Durango• Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series PaperInk• Rich Razzleberry• Dusty DurangoAccessories• Autumn Harvest Rub-ons• On Board Chipboard Book Basics-Small• Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Ribbon• Sanding Blocks• Stamping Sponges• Tearing Edge (optional)• Horizontal Slot Punch• 3/16” Corner Rounder Punch• Sticky Strip• SNAIL• Medium Envelops-Whisper White• Mason Jar – 1 quart• Pillar Candle – 3”

For class info click here. This class will be held August 15 in Kanab. Class kit available by mail $$25 includes shipping. Email me to order. richinsmj@yahoo.com Cash, check or moneyorder accepted.

TopSUswap yahoo group May swaps

Check out our group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TopSUSwaps/
I received these beautiful Bird cards from Cathy B. Nola B. Tammie Jo, Kimberly, and the beautiful anonymous pacific point bluebird lady. Her card was not marked I would love to give her credit. I am so happy with the quality of the cards I get.

These cards are from the monthly swap Lisa Cole does. I have been swapping with this group since January of this year. Each month has a different theme. May was Father's day or Graduation. The father's day cards were made byJoyce Henson, I belive the watercolor was by Roxanne Provencher, the dad card was mine, and unfortunately the whale wishes card is anonymous also.


These cards are from the Cupcake card swap for May. Every card is so unique and individual. I know you can't tell in the picture but some of the cupcakes have sprinkles on them. Yummm they sure look tasty. These fantastic cards were created by none other than Joann Williams, Kimberly Fischer, Jamie Thornton, Tammie Jo, and Torrijean.

These graduation cards were from lisa coles monthly swap also. These were made by the talented Barbara Packer-Sanders, Sheila Johnston, and again anonymous. I would really like to give credit to these great stamping ladies for all of their hard work. I would appreciate it if anyone knows this work or if it is yours please let me know so I can let everyone know what a fabulous artist you are.

Stampin up's Last Chance List (formerly the "Retired list)

Get in on some great retiring stamps and accessories. Only available until June 30.
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?country=US&categoryID=310

To order go to: www.lovethosestamps.stampinup.net

Amazing Rainbow

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Just before the sun went down about 8:45 this evening this was the rainbow that was just out my front door.
I don't have panorama on my cheap camera so this is my attempt at piecing my photos together so you could see what I was so fortunate to see. I did take video but haven't figured out how to put it on the blog yet.
I love living in Southern Utah.
MJ

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It has been a bit since I last posted. This is a card that I did for a monthly swap I do on TopSUSwaps yahoo group. This is for June the theme for the month is summer or fourth of July. Since I don't have summer or patriotic stamps specifically I chose to use
Wagon Full of Fun stampset (Occasions mini catalog) Rockabilly DSP, Kiwi kiss CS and ribbon, Eyelet Border punch, and stampin dimensionals. On the inside I stamped "Life's a Breeze" from the Life's a breeze stampset (2009 Spr/smr catalog.

FYI..........
All of these stampsets and paper retire or go dormant as of June 30th. Go to my website (http://www.lovethosestamps.stampinup.net/) and click on SHOP NOW to get these before they are gone.
Smile and have a great day.
MJ

Swaps for TopSUswaps yahoo group

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These are the cards I just made to send off for the Cupcake card swap and Bird swap for TopSUswaps yahoo group that I swap with.
On the Cupcake card I used : Sweet always DSP (11246 pg 161), Wagon full of fun stampset (Occasions Mini catalog), Eyelet border punch (113692 pg 184-185) , White taffeta ribbon (109070 pg 179) SU Stampin dimensionals( 104430 pg 191).

The Bird card I used Good Morning Sunshine DSP (113966 pg 160), Best wishes and More stampset (111602 pg 55), Bashful Blues CS (105209 pg 155), Scallop circle punch (109043 pg 184-185), Bashful Blue 1/2" grosgrain ribbon (110717 pg 178), SU Stampin dimensionals, (104430 pg 191).

I realize the pictures aren't the best, maybe I will have to take a digital photography class next. Hummm. When I receive all the swaps back I will post all of those. I am always so please with the quality of work from the women I swap with.
Well, Smile and have a great day.
MJ

Which blog is your favorite? contest

Help me please........I had a really great list of my love to look at blogs saved in my favorites but my DH decided to clear out my computer and now my list has gone to the great satellite in the sky and I have to start over. Will you please share with me which blogs you like to visit so I can build up my list again. I hope to get at least 25. Once the comment box reaches 25 I will randomly draw a name and you will receive a great treat. My goal is to have 25 by May 31.
Thanks,
MJ

We're #1

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Well here is the rest of the gang for the graduation party. Again I CASED these from Samantha Parisi (www.rubberstampingdiva.com). Now all I need to do is to get the bamboo skewers to attach each of my little people to so they will go into the centerpieces and to make about 20 bows. I am usually quite a procrastinator and wait til the very last minute but I was having so much fun with these I couldn't stop. Hope you like them too.
Smile and have wonderful day
MJ

3 Cheers for Punch Art

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I have to tell you that I am hooked on punch art characters. This is what I have been working on the past couple of days. My friend is having a graduation party for some kids in her community and asked me to help with table decorations. So after seeing these great little people by Samantha Parisi ( http://rubberstampingdiva.com/?cat=11) I knew I had to CASE them. I still need to make 16 more that will be volleyball players and basketball players. I decided that I will compile a punch art folder with supplies and such so it will be easy for me to remember how to make them cuz as the days go by I seem to misplace things in my brain. Therefore, it could be lost forever. These are alot of fun to make and really quite easy after the first couple. I will post pictures of the table centerpieces when I get those together. The party isn't until Memorial Day so it will be around then, as I will be using fresh flowers in the arrangements.
Smile and have a fabulous Mother's day tomorrow.
MJ