Before the end of August, hold a workshop party with you and your friends. It will be a fun evening of sharing the love and joy of creativity. Even if you don't think you are creative, I can show you how to bring it out.  If your workshop order total is $350, you get an additional $25 in hostess credit! Click HERE, for more details.

Let me know your favorite color and stamp set, so I can tailor the projects for you! What are you waiting for? Call me today!
 
 
I created the first two cards to swap at convention. The third card was created at convention with the set that I won!
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This quick and easy card is created with the new Elegant Lines embossing folder on Concord Crush cardstock. It is highlighted with Frost White
Shimmer Paint
#116854 using an Aqua Painter. Doesn't that add a nice accent?  The images are stamped with new In Color Concord Crush ink on Whisper White cardstock using Fine Flourish #115709  and punched out with the Butterfly Extra-Large punch  #119848 and the greeting is from Perfect Punches #117022 in clear mount and punched with 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large #119859. See rhinestone detail below, you get 150 Basic Rhinestones for $4.95 (# 119246)
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50 ea. in 3 sizes: 5 mm, 4 mm, & 3 mm. Adorned with Concord Crush 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon #119266.

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Watercolor card using Awash with Flowers set #117062 wood mount and #120549 clear mount. Stamped with Stazon water-proof ink on Watercolor Paper (20) #105019. Other cardstock includes Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler and Riding Hood Red. The ribbon is retired Riding Hood Red strips, there are other colors in the current catalog.

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This card uses the Paisley Prints and  Seasonal Sentiments #120821 from the upcoming Holiday Mini stamp set. I got these sets during the Stampin'Up! convention. What FUN! This quick and easy card was stamped with Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White Cardstock, punched with Full Heart Extra-Large #119883 punch. Accented with Concord Crush cardstock and Concord Crush 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon #119266.

 
 
Do you struggle to find the right colors to put together? Do you want to know what color will look good with the one you have picked? Search no further. Julie and her brother have done the work for you. See Create, Ink ColorLab button on the right!

The Color Combo machine has been resurrected (there was one managed by someone else, but it was taken down last year) thanks to Julie's AWESOME Brother, who built the new My Create, Ink. ColorLab!

To Julie's brother, we bow to your awesome talent!!!!

AND… that's not all!

Julie is officially launching the My Create, Ink. ColorLab COLOR CHALLENGE BLOG!!!!!!

It is complete with a Color Lab Assistant in her science lab whipping up color combos for you!

Julie wanted a really fun look for her ColorLab challenge blog and we came up with this!

The Color Lab assistant is always on duty to help you!

Visit the My Create, Ink. Color Challenge blog here!

Visit the ColorLab color combo machine here!
 
 
Do you love what you do? Do you wish you did? Talk to me - People have fun at my parties and I get paid! What a great deal is that?

Here is the bag that we got at convention, plus three great stamp sets and a wheel. I would love to share all the new techniques and ideas with you.
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Matching Cards 07/18/2010
 
The great thing about creating your own gift items is that you can make matching cards. Yesterday I posted anniversary frames that I made. Today are the cards that match. They are gate fold cards that use the Night & Day and Cast a Spell Designer Series Papers, which are still available for as downloads for My Digital Studio. Several Punches: Scallop trim border, 1 3/4" circle and Jewelry Tag. The new Clearlit die. Let me know what you think!
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Gift Frames 07/15/2010
 
Are you looking for a quick and easy gift? Don't know what to buy? Make it yourself!
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This was so much fun to create. Start with a plain, unpainted wood frame and paint it white. Use texture paint and Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil to add depth and texture. Once it is dry, sponge silver ink through stencil onto raised image. Use Artistic Etchings with black and silver ink to stamp on the frame. I used My Digital Studio to create the Happy Anniversary inserts. 

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Do you want to see the latest in paper crafting, jewelry and home decor? Contact me to get a new catalog!
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Here is a bracelet that I created with grungeboard and Sizzix Daisy Flowers #2 and Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. The board is coated with white acrylic paint, then sponged with Rich Razleberry ink and spritzed with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz. The center of the flower is a Rhinestone Brad!  Let me know what you think of this.

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Last Day! 06/30/2010
 
Today is the last day to order from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. In case you missed the list - see the colors that are retiring on the right side of my blog.

The Tall Tales Designer Series Paper is retiring, too. Isn't this the coolest purse that turns into a scrapbook page! You can order online at www.gratefulstampers.stampinup.net. Animal Stories $16.95 will be in the new catalog which is available tomorrow!
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Before June 30th, you can
- Join Stampin'Up! for only $99 starter kit($130+ value).
- Get retiring Stamp sets, Decor Elements
, and cardstock and accessories before they are gone!
- See color families fond farewell!
Are your favorites leaving? 

GET CREATIVE - BE JOYFUL
Attend a class...  
Join a club...
Order supplies...for cards, invitations, gifts, scrapbooks and more!

Call Ellen for more information, 877-410-6575!

 
 
You can join for only $99, click here for more details. By becoming a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator, you will...
  • SAVE 20 percent discount on all products.
  • MAKE money by sharing what you love to create - cards, invitations, gifts, scrapbooks and more.
  • SEE and GET new Stampin' Up! products first.
  • ACCESSS to myriad of project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site and in the monthly Stampin' Success magazine.
  • INVITATION to Stampin' Up! events, where you can learn from fellow successful demonstrators and Stampin' Up! staff.
  • BECOME part of a world-wide stamping family!
  • RECEIVE a box of 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogs in July for FREE!

    Do you have digital pictures that you would like to scrapbook? Ask me about the Digital Starter Kit or click here.
 

Ellen Barner