Congratulations Baby!

My neighbor had a baby girl this morning so I whipped up a quick card for all the neighbors to sign.  I love the new Baby Bundle stamp set and any pink/brown combo!  I'd love to hear what you think.

This card is actually a full sheet of Chocolate Chip card stock folded in half to make a 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 card so all the neighbors can sign.  I added a panel of Pink Pirouette and a smaller panel of Chocolate Chip.  The stamped image was too small for this larger card so I stamped it on copy paper and enlarged it to 140% on my copier and printed onto Very Vanilla card stock.  Then I colored it in with markers.  The inside bottom border also uses stamps from the Baby Bundle stamp set and the Congratulations is from the Whimsical Words stamp set that is now retired.  I also used some yummy satin Chocolate Chip ribbon that is retired.  I sure hope the new family likes it!

UStamp Color Challenge

Over at UStamp with Dawn and Friends Early Summer 2010 a color challenge was issued.  we were to use Old Olive, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise.  Here's what I came up with.  I'm not at all sure about the Tempting Turquoise with the Old Olive and Real Red on this one, but overall I'm happy with the card.  It's not too late to join us at UStamp.  Click on over and sign up now! 

Ingredients:

Old Olive Classic Ink and Card Stock

Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink and Card Stock

Real Red Classic Ink and Card Stock

Circle Circus Stamp Set

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder

Word Window Punch

Modern Label Punch

Old Olive Brads

Busy, Busy, Busy

We had a very relaxing 4th of July weekend away at the beach with friends.  It was so nice to get away and spend some time in the sand and sun.  I forgot my camera so I need to get pictures from the other ladies who came with us so I can do a few MDS pages of our weekend!  We are also preparing for my parents to come visit us here in Japan.  They will be here in two days and I can hardly wait!  In the meantime, I have to prep for Stamp Camp and do a sample baby thank you for a friend of mine.  I will try to share some cards very soon.  I hope everyone is having a great summer.  I know we are.

Vintage Type Rub-Ons Available

STAMPIN' UP HAS ANNOUNCED:

We are pleased to announce that beginning today, July 2, 2010, the Vintage Type Rub-Ons (item 119975) are now available for order. The other three Rub-Ons on the list are still unavailable--we'll let you know as soon as they are available for order.

A Few Catalog Announcements

There are some items that are not available just yet and here's a list of them.
Watercolor Wonder Crayons:
119802 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Subtles
119803 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Regals
119804 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Brights
119805 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Neutrals
120949 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, New Color Kit

Punch Caddies:
121053 - Punch Caddy S, M, L
121055 - Punch Caddy L
121056 - Punch Caddy XL
121054 - Punch Caddy Borders & Corners

Stampin' Pastels:
120962 - Stampin' Pastels
120963 - Stampin' Pastels, New In Color

Rub-Ons:
119250 - Rub-Ons, Bday Party
119249 - Rub-Ons, Holly & Jolly
119975 - Rub-Ons, Vintage Type
118760 - Rub-Ons, Play Date

As soon as these items become available, I will let you know!

Color Renovation Color Kits

RETROFIT YOUR EXISTING STAMPIN’ UP!® PRODUCTS WITH THE NEW COLOR KITS!


With all the excitement of Stampin’ Up!’s color renovation, you might be wondering what the best way is to update your existing Stampin’ Up! products. Wonder no more! With the new color kits, you can get all of Stampin’ Up!’s new colors (and just the colors you need) without the expense of replacing products you already have.


Be sure to check out the Color Renovation Color Kits offered by Stampin' Up.  This is a great way to add the new colors to your supplies without breaking the bank.  For example, the Card Stock and Classic Stampin' Pad New Color Kit for $34.95 is actually less expensive than buying the six ink pads individually PLUS you get a 24-pack of colored card stock (4 each of the 6 new core colors).

New Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog

Hi folks! Today's the day!  The 2010-2011 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog is now live.  Click on the picture on my left sidebar to download your copy!  If you'd like a hard copy, just let me know and I can arrange to get one out to you.  This catalog is full of amazing new stamps, colors and accessories!  I'm so excited by what I see and can't wait to start playing!