New Challenge Idea and use those brads

I have recently become a stamper and SU! demonstrator all fairly quickly! I am really enjoying both and get alot of inspiration from others that have been doing this for YEARS! I also find many fabulous ideas on splitcoaststampers. The challenges are so much fun and really get ya thinking! So, I have decided to feature one of SCS's weekly challenges on my blog. I have alot of clients that are new stampers as well as many that put me to shame and I am embarrassed to show them the party's projects! hahahaha So, every Friday check out my blog for one of the challenges found on SCS, I figure it's less intimidating for the newbies and more inspirational. This weeks challenge, is actually today's "Limited Supply" challenge on SCS, to use brads on your card. So, make your card and either email it to me, post it to scs according to their directions, or post it on your blog and link it to mine. Here are some samples for inspiration. I will post a creation as soon as I can make it, I currently have somebody in my craft room cuz it's also the spare bedroom. AND I will be posting some of yours as well! Have a great time with this and I can't wait to see what you all have come up with!

Here is my card using brads. I used the Priceless set and put brads in the swirlies as well as the center of the flower. I hope you like it! Can't wait to see your work. :)

Somebody has some blog candy.......

.......but it's not me. :) Check out Renee's blog, she does some great things!!!! Plus, she has blog candy!!!! YUMMY!!!!

e-Retirement Party

Ok Ladies, it's out and it's party time! Stampin' Up! announced the retiring sets this morning and although it makes me sad to see some of my "good ol' friends" leave the catalog, I'm excited that they are making room for the new stamps out in August. So, let's PARTY! I am offering 10% off of any stamp set on the retiring list until June 22. So, call or email with your orders before Sunday. And remember, any order over $150 receives hostess benefits, so add on some ribbon, brads and more stampin' pads and receive a hostess only set and free merchandise! Have fun shopping!

Mojo Monday #41

Today I did my first Mojo Monday challenge and now need to make some time each Monday and do the challenge it week! It was GREAT! I also used my Watercolor Wonder crayons for the first time and LOVED LOVED LOVED them! Man, I am going to have alot of fun playing with those!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51

I needed some thank you cards, so I decided to use Beate's sketch challenge for inspiration. This is only the second time I have done her challenge and I need to remember to do it more often, it sure was fun!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51

Bali Breeze Stamp Camp

Be prepared for any occasion with this stunning collection of 12 all-occasion cards in a decorated card tin. This card set makes a perfect gift for the person who has everything, or simply keep it on hand for yourself!

Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 10 am
Cost:$35
Location: Keri's house in Auburn
Please email me to sign up for this class: kerilinn@gmail.com please RSVP and pay by Friday, June 16

Supplies:
• Stamp sets: One of a Kind, Embrace Life, Stitched Exotics, A Beautiful Thing, Alphabet
• Paper: 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Rose Red, Old Olive, Taken with teal, Certainly Celery, River Rock, Bali Breeze Designer Paper (DP), Medium Whisper White envelopes.
• Ink: Basic Black, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery Old Olive, Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, River Rock Classic ink pads; Old Olive & Rose Red Classic ink refills; Rose Red Stampin’ Write marker or Stampin’ Spot.
• Adhesives: Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Snail Adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals• Accessories: Pomegranate double-stitched ribbon, narrow white & apricot grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
• Puches & other tools: 1/16” handheld circle punch, ½” circle punch, ¼” circle punch, ticket corner punch, large oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 3/16” corner rounder punch, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Provo Lunch Tin

I hope to see you here!

Graduation Cards

Here are some cards that I made for a friend. She needed 4 grad cards, 1 one of which is for a girl. Whaddya think?

June Promotions

Well, June is here and it's time for some new promotions (also see the links at the side)! I love new promotions, I get so excited towards the end of the month, because I can't wait to see what's next! Starting today, you can get a sneak peak into the new catalog coming out in August, and not only do you get to peak, you get to BUY! How exciting is that?!

Whether you're a customer or a hostess, June's sneak peek into the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog has something fresh and new just for you!

Customers: When you purchase the brand new, die-cut Fresh Cuts stamp set, add on the coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes* for only $5!
Hostesses: Host a $400 workshop during the month of June, and receive the Fresh Cuts stamp set and coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes FREE--over a $30 value--in addition to your regular hostess benefits!

*Fresh-Cut Notes include 15 4" x 4" laser-cut notecards with envelopes.


Also in June is our e-scape promotion.

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'!
Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!
Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending my card class on June 22 or hosting one of your own! Take advantage of the 25 percent discount on select items in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113700):
Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143 $17.95
Love Notes assortment p. 167 $8.95
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $5.25
Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $7.95
Total (non-bundled) $40.10
eScape Bundle price$30.00 WOW

I hope you are excited as I am with these great promotion! Please contact me if you would like to place an order or host a party of your own. Have a GREAT June and I look forward to "e-scaping" with you all.