TopSUdemo Swaps

 
This photo is the cards I received back from thee swap I do each month with Lisa Cole and her group.July was summer bbq. I have been swapping with her since January of this year. I always get great designs back.

 

These are the cards I received from the In Color Card Swap Nola Burkhard hosted this past month. I love the new Stampin' Up In colors this year. Thanks everyone who swapped this month.

Great use for paper scraps

 

I found these little notebooks at Michael's dollar spot. They had a great variety of colors. So I decided to Alter them a bit with Stampin Up Designer Series Paper and some punches. All I did was cut a square to cover the front and back. I adhered it with SU stick strip. Then made a belly band and added a scalloped punch with a monogram. Great way to make it personalized.

If you would rather make the booklet yourself you can. Dawn Griffith has a great tutorial on her website. www.dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com
Love thise site.

Have fun and stamp happy

Chloe gets a haircut

 

Chloe, my 13 year old border collie, has come to southern utah to live with rick and I. She has been living with my daughter for the past few years. She has sooooooo much hair and it sheds like crazy. So I took her to get a haircut. I had the groomer take her hair down to the skin because it gets so STINKIN hot here. She does seem a little happier without all of the hair and even looks 10 years younger. Amazing!

Watch out....She's getting Creative

 

I am having so much fun making these Chic Rub on Gift Sets. This set was made using retired Good Morning Sunshine Paper and retired Love and Happiness Rub ons. I have made some sets using retired christmas paper. I will try to post some pics later on.

I am working on my Class Kits in the Mail program and this will be one of the tutorials that will be available soon.

Using up retired SU DSP

I am trying to get ready for a craft fair the end of August and am using up all the beautiful designer series paper that I have accumulated. Also, it is now retired by Stampin' Up and gotta use it up so I can order the new stuff :). The container is created by using an origami folding technique (1 sheet 12x12 DSP). The outside is covered cardboard that is 5 1/2 x 12" wrapped to become a solid supporting piece. A 18" length of 1/2 in. ribbon is used to tie it all together.
This is a great way to package a little something special for a quick gift.

SU DSP is Sweet Slumber (retired), Stamp sets used are both retired, Bloomin' with Love, and the 2009 SAB Yummy! I used a tutorial by Dianne Shiozaki www.stmprdee.com.

Have a good day and watch for more tomorrow
Stamp Happy!!!!

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

Click on photo for better view...........
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