Our friend had a baby last week and I felt compelled to create "something" for her!  So I took this Pirouette can from my back room and began decorating.  I know her nursery is yellow walls with white and green trim and has an animal motif.  So I went from there.

I used the retired Kiwi Kiss cardstock and ink and some older designer series paper that had both Kiwi Kiss and So Saffron in it.  The ribbon is also So Saffron ribbon from Sale-A-Bration a couple years ago.  I used My Digital Studio to create the oval scallop with all of Zoe's birth information.

I used the new half back pearls for the eye on the giraffe and turtle.  There are pearls in the center of the butterfly and underneath all of her birth information.  Love those pearls.  Quick, simple, and beautiful touches to complete the project.

Now I'll put the adorable and tiny girlie outfits I bought for her (I miss shopping for those teeny, tiny girl clothes!) inside the tin and get to meet her tomorrow!  Can't wait!

Here's another fabulous pink and brown card we made at the Team Swap last week.  Gina created a great vintage Wedding or Anniversary card.  She used the new Blushing Bride card stock and marker along with Crumb Cake card stock and ink.

Other supplies used:

Occasional Quotes stamp set, Elements of Style stamp set, Bitty buttons, Lattice die with the Big Shot,  and the Pinking Hearts border punch.  You can't see it in the picture but we also used the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.  It's sooo pretty!

Some of my team members and I got together the other night.  It had been a few months since we had seen each other and it was so great to catch up with everyone.  The ladies swapped some fabulous cards and brought their latest samples to share with everyone.  In the midst of all the catching up we did a tiny bit of stamping.  Everyone found a new use for old blueberry and cherry tomato containers (my husband thinks I’m crazy to save such stuff but how cute, right?!) and also created a 3"x3" card featuring a paper flower (tutorial here) that fit nicely in the container.  Other items you could put in the container – votive candles, candies, baby onesies, you get the idea!

(Picture courtesy of my 5 year old. )

Supplies:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Vintage Vogue, Oval All, Fresh Cuts
Card Stock: Rose Red, Handsome Hunter, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, DSP
Markers: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink , Summer Sun, Always Artichoke
Other: Dazzling Diamonds, water misting bottle, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, small oval punch, crystal effects, tag corner punch

Time is running out for you to sign up for this fun class! 

On Thursday, February 4th come create 12 heart pops, complete with Heart Treat cups and m&m’s for just $12!  We’ll use the Sweetheart stamp set as well and if you order this stamp set between now and the class (or during the class) you will get free s/h on the stamp set!  (Sorry, offer only for Valentine’s Treats class attendees.)  This stamp set is available both in the clear and wood mount options.

RSVP by Sunday, January 24th!

IF you’d like to make more than 12 treats you can!  18 for $18 or 24 for $24.

Here’s what you missed by not coming to my SAB class yesterday!  I have to say I really had fun playing with the Happy Moments  stamp set and loved, loved, loved using the Good Neighbor Designer series paper.  If you think that paper is all about houses, don’t be fooled!  There’s a TON of great colors and patterns in there.  (Although the houses are super cute too!) You can’t go wrong.

It’s funny, while I was creating these cards (which were mostly CASEd from other cards I’ve seen recently) I noticed I’m a white fan these days.  I used to always lean toward Very Vanilla as I thought Whisper White was too harsh.  But I’m finding I really like the clean, crisp, fresh look of Whisper White these days.  Anyway… just a random thought I thought I’d share.  Change is good! 

Sorry I ended my last post earlier than I had wanted to but the baby was crying and needed me and then it was already pretty late so I just went to bed!  Anyway!!!!  Here are the Big Shot projects from October.  This club went by so quickly!  I can’t believe it’s already over.  So sad.  It was fun girls!!

1. a card using the Leaves #2 die
2. a gift card holder using the envelope die but with a twist, so that it fits a gift card (the original die isn’t quite big enough for a gift card)  I’d love to show you how to make this oh-so-simple and quick gift card holder!
3. a Halloween treat box using the Top Note die
4. a Christmas Card using the Movers & Shapers die (remember you can get this for $10 this month! Ask me how!)

FUN!

If you’re interested in learning how to use the Big Shot and make great projects like these and others you’ve seen on my blog, please let me know.  I’d love to teach you and your friends how to use this super simple, super versatile Big Shot machine! 

And this month there’s a great Big Shot package!!  Click on the Gift Giving Guide to see this awesome new bundle!

To purchase Stampin’ Up! product is EASY!  Simply click here and then on "SHOP NOW."    Did you see the latest Gift Giving Guide?

As always, feel free to contact me with ANY stamping questions.

I just realized I never posted last month’s club projects!  DUH!  So here we go… 

The Big Shot club members made:

1) the ‘thanks’ card also seen here
2) a small basket from the Basket & Blooms die (I will never tire of dying our White Organza ribbon!!)
3) a Frankenstein card using the Top Note die
4) a fun Christmas card using the new ‘O Christmas Tree’ die (You could get this die for just $10 this month!  Click here to find out how!)

Club members – I will get the direction sheets up on your page… soon… I need to get some sleep tonight though!  I think I’m finally crashing from the 48 hour sugar high I’ve been on.  Anyone else??  LOL

How would you like to make one (or two) 2010 calendars in just 2 hours?  You can!  These would make great teacher, school staff, co-worker, family, and friend gifts.  Or just make it for your own kitchen counter or desktop!

Here are the class details:

Date: Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm 
                OR Wednesday, November 11th at 9 AM.
What: 2010 calendar, complete with acrylic stand
Class Fee: $10 for one calendar or fee is waived with a $40 order
                OR $15 for two calendars or just $5 with a $40 order
RSVP: by November 1st, thank you!

Didn’t the girls do a nice job on their tote bags last night?  I’m so bummed I didn’t get a picture of Hannah and Abby’s bags.  (Maybe mom can send me a picture??)  I love these bags!!  And I love the Build a Bear dies and Stampin’ Up!’s Alphabet Simple Letters too.

edited 10/15:  Here are Abby and Hannah’s bags!  Thanks for sending the pic!!

Here is one of the sets we made at my adult Build a Bear class a couple weeks ago.  Today I got to use it for my nephew’s birthday gift!  Happy 3rd birthday Brady!

Supplies: Beary Best Friends Beary Nice Wishes stamp sets; Black Stazon, Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, and Chocolate Chip inks; Pawsitively Prints DSP, Kraft CS, Shimmery White CS, Chocolate Chip CS; pimpkin striped grosgrain ribbon; crystal effects