from the 1-13 class, project #2

Hi all
Surprised I am posting again so soon?  I moved my viewers to the top of my to do list (don't tell my principals that I am not working on my progress reports) ...I enjoy staying in touch with you...how about contacting me, too!
Today's project includes the phone booth I mentioned yesterday...

This was the last project I made for the class and it was getting close to the playoff game so I decided to use Raven's purple...  Eggplant Envy and Perfect Plum.  We spritzed the stamped phone booth image with the silver foil smooch spritz, as we did on yesterday's project.  I used the "Hello" from the "Lacy and Lovely" stamp in the "big catalog".  The heart was die cut using the Hearts a Flutter Framelits in the new mini catalog.   Love my big shot and my framelits!!  The organdy ribbon is retired.  Because of the "hello" I decided to add a phone coil to the card - I used silver toned Christmas ornament hangers for the coil - just wrapped them around a pencil and stretched out the coil.  Did you notice that the edges of the stamped image are distressed?  There is a new distressing tool in the Spring Mini, pg 14.
I sure do enjoy stamping with new toys...such fun!!
Peggy

Hi all
Well! These are busy and exciting times!!!!   Still soo happy that the Ravens did so well in the Playoffs and are headed to the Super Bowl.  The Super bowl game does not start until 6PM..and it is going to be soo hard to wait for the kick off, so I have decided to have another valentine class that day ...BUT we will only be making six new projects ...not the usual eight.  Folks should be done in plenty of time to get home - or to a friend's houses - or to the local bar- for the kick off.  Because the project number is less, the materials fee is only $16.  Contact me to register for the class.
Did you realize that it is NOW sale a bration time?  YES!!!  so many great stamps, papers and do-dads to earn free!!  The benefits can be earned by hostesses and customers...in fact, even new recruits earn special rewards!
I don't want to rattle on like the evening news but instead, I want to get back to sharing some of my recent projects.  Take a look.......

This project is really simple, but luscious.  I love using Pool Party and it works really well with the Island Indigo!   Great combo!  Haven't seen that stamp before?  It is one of four images in the SAB reward set called Feeling Sentimental. Yours free with a $50 (subtotal) purchase.  The "celebrate" image is also in the set as well as an old fashioned English phone booth and a really old bicycle image with a huge front well and a little tiny back wheel.  Can you tell that we squirted Silver Foil Smooch Spritz on the stamped image?  Really gave it some pizzazz!  How about that yummy ribbon?  It is also one of the SAB rewards - you get three different 5 yd spools of ribbon (Pool Party, Tangerine Tango, and Island Indigo) AND 12 each of Pool Party, Rich Razzelberry and Tangerine Tango buttons.  Great offer!
Peggy

Whooo hoo!   Stampin Up regionals are coming to Baltimore on April 13th!   Can't wait!!!   Anyone...demo or customer .....want to attend with me?  can you spell fun?

Peggy

Wedding gift card

Hi all,
Today I want to share a card I made for my girlfriend's daughter's wedding.  Have to admit I was two months late in getting it to the bride ....but hopefully better late than never.   Anyway, the card held a check and the check holder was a pop up, made like the gift certificate I posted the other day.

 Throughout the reception and shower, everyone kept talking about how much the bride is into "BLING!" so I used a sparkly paper I would not normally use for a wedding card.

Sure hope they have a "happily ever after" life!

Today I posted two upcoming classes to my Stampin' Up! website for Jan 13 and 20th.  Wouldn't you like to join us for a fun afternoon of stampin?  Into football?  When the Raven's play (as I hope they still do through Jan), the TV is on.. but is muted.  Keep track of the game as you play.
Peggy

Gift Certificate

Hi all
Thought I would share with you one of the Christmas gift certificate cards I made for a daughter to give her mom, a stamper.

The card front is like one we made during one of my four stamp a stack classes.
I wanted the inside to be special, so I decided to make a pop up card.

The front tree with the star is the actual certificate, with the details written on the back of the tree; the front tree is removable.

The pop-up is relatively simple to make but you have to use a special fold to get the slot for the card/tree to sit in.  When  you insert the pop up into the folded card base you have to make sure you adhere the back and the bottom to the card base. 
Hope this fold inspires you!
Peggy

good girl/bad girl

Hi all,
Even though I have been a bad girl, by not posting on my blog in too long a time, Santa treated me very nicely this Christmas and I am hoping you were treated well, too.  Let me start by thanking all of you who have studied the many fabulous items in the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack and sent me your orders, or purchased through my SU Blog.  There are many great bargains still on there, so check it out if you haven't yet.  Remember, too, that the current mini catalog is about to expire.  Grab all your favorites before they are no longer available.   I will be glad to combine smaller orders (ex. under $70) to save  on the shipping costs for everyone involved.
Soon (Jan 3rd) the new Stampin' Up! mini catalog will begin and once again there are many great new products in there, including stamps, framelits, designer papers, and accessories.  Several of the items are presented in bundles, where two products purchased together are priced lower than if each was purchased separately...I love a deal!  One of the new sets contains a seahorse, a shell, and a lobster, and more.....great for those of us Chesapeake Bay folk!  You will be delighted by some of the new accessories.  Contact me if you would like a copy of the new mini.   There is no fee for the mini but if you want it mailed, you will need to cover the shipping cost.  Or stop by and get a copy.

The day before Christmas, one of my coworkers had a baby.  I wasn't there when they did her baby shower, but I did bring her one of my memory tins.   Check it out.......

Luckily, she knew she was having a baby girl and had chosen the name Fiona so I was able to personalize the tin for her.

I decided to make the design a trellis of clovers.

Would you like to give a memory tin to your friend or family member?  Contact me and I'll help you design one or I can make it on consignment for you.
Thanks for stopping by..
Peggy

Hi all,
We certainly are having some difficult days of late.  I find myself thinking about the families of the murdered children .. so unimaginably sad...but also of the first responders and technicians who have horrible images in their heads that they will probably never want to share with anyone.  I hope they will come to some peace...and soon. 
I think of the front office personnel of schools and day care centers everywhere, who have been so horribly reminded that they are right on the front line of any attack.  All the procedures in the world are up for grabs against a maniac who loses his humanity and acts without conscience.  If you have a child in school, take a minute to thank every employee you see....from the front office staff  to the classroom staff to the custodians who every day make good decisions to serve you and your children and keep them safe in a dozen different ways.  At this time of year I'm always struck by the how families deal with the holidays.  Some try to show their gratitude and respect for teachers and staff with lovely gifts.  But to me, the best gift of all is a heartfelt thank you note.  There is no gift card or candle that will touch my heart as much as a handwritten note from a parent saying "thank you"...and it doesn't cost more than pennies and a few minutes of time.  Never say, I can't afford to give everyone a gift....you have a minute to say thanks.
Today I have a cute ornament to share with you...I think it might be the last one from the class....I'll have to check that.

This ornament was made from roof sheeting material and the two tags die and the Big Shot machine.  Love it.
Have you checked out the Clearance Rack on my Stampin Up! website!  LOTS of new items have been added ...go to www.peggyouten.stampinup.net

Peggy