Demo get-together and BBQ

One of the great perks to being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator is the fun friends you make in other demos and customers.  I have a fun group of demos that meet once a month to share ideas.  Then every so often, we do just for fun get-togethers like a BBQ.  We had an event like this today. One of the demos hosted it at her home and I volunteered to bring a project.  I ended up doing two because I couldn't decide which one to do.  

I will have to do a tutorial to show you how to make the top project.

The butterfly project came from Brenda Quintana at Qbees Quest.  She has a tutorial here: http://www.qbeesquest.blogspot.com/2013/07/hersheys-kisses-butterfly-tutorial.html

Birthday Card for my Grandson

I had such fun creating this birthday card for our youngest grandson.  I wanted to use the new flip die from Stampin' Up and used an idea from Patty Bennett to add on to the right side of the card. 

Stamp 'n Chat Card

Here is my card from this month's Demonstrator Stamp 'n Chat.  I used two oval punches to make this bow for the card.  It is a nice option for a card because it lays flat on the card.  I put a large pearl on this one, but one of Stampin' Up's new Candy Dots would work too, and be flatter for mailing.

2013 Holiday Catalog now live!

The 2013 Holiday Catalog is now live (click on image)!  Contact me for a holiday catalog, or to place an order.  You can also go directly to my site to place your order!

Also now available are some new thin-lits dies. 

New Embossing Folder

I used the new embossing folder from the Holiday catalog for this card.  It adds it's own elegance and needs very little to complete the look.

New Bow Die

I just love this new Stampin' Up bow die that will be available starting August 1st from the Holiday catalog.  It is so versatile and fun!  I am showing just one way in which it can be used.  Stay tuned for additional ideas.

Demonstrator Stamp 'n Chat card

This was my card for last evening's demonstrator stamp 'n chat.  I used one of the new sets from our new catalog.  I think the black and white make it very elegant.  I also used this for my oldest daughter's birthday.  I know she will like the clean and simple lines.