Guest Stamper….Shelba Kirkland

I’d like to share a card today that was sent to my by one of my friends (customer) Shelba Kirkland.

Shelba has been stamping with me for over a year and a half now and is just a fabulous stamper.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I did….she showcases one of my favorite sets…Petal Pazazz and of course the Big Shot.

Don’t you just love all the tools she has used to create this beauty? I love the colors she selected as well.

Thanks for the card Shelba….you know I love it!!!

….and as always…..

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Blog Candy Winner

Hi Everyone,

Thank You all so much for all the wonderful comments you left me during the Royal Blog Tour. It was so much fun. It was also a pleasure to meet some of you for the first time.

Today I am going to announce the Blog Candy Winner

Here is what she had to say:

“Absolute-Lee beautiful! Sorry, couldn't resist the play on your name! Anyway, they are such elegant cards. I love your work and frequent your site often for inspiration. Thank you for sharing.”

Lea Kimmel ….Come On Down!!!!!!

Thanks Lea and make sure to email me your address! Congratulations!!!!

Here’s what you’ll be getting

…again Congratulations!

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

More Greenhouse Garden

Good Moring Everyone,

Did everyone have a great time on the Bog Tour? It was fun wasn’t it? I will announce a winner tomorrow so tune in to see who’s getting the Blog Candy.

Here’s a simple little card I did using (yet again) the Greenhouse Garden Stamp set from Stampin’ Up!. I’m having a difficult time getting this set back on the shelf…..I love it. It’s so easy to use and just plain fun. If you would like to order this set you can do so at my online store 24/7, you won’t regret owning this one.

I have used our new In-colors with these flowers again. The Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, and Melon Mambo…aren’t they just to die for? I love them. Wasn’t sure at first but have changed my mind. They are a must have! I was out shopping yesterday and can’t tell you how many clothing items I saw using these colors…..it was unreal. So Stampin’ Up! you are right on target as usual.

That’s it for today….I appreciate all the wonderful comments you have left over the last three day tour and look forward to hearing from you again.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Royal Blog Tour

Hi Everyone and welcome to my part of the “Royal Blog Tour” . I’m very excited as this is my very first Blog Tour and I thrilled to be on it. I signed up to do a few things with the “Autumn Days” Stamp Set. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Here we go:

This first card is done showcasing the Pheasants in the set. The base of the card is Basic Black and is cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”. The second layer is Crushed Currie and is 3 3/4” x 5”. The Dusty Durango piece is cut to 3 5/8” x 4 7/8” and I stamped the Inspired by Nature background stamp in Versamark for some added texture. The next layer is 2 7/8” x 3 5/8” of White Glossy and is what the image piece is on. The wheat is done by first loading your stamp with Versamark and then Soft Suede, then onto the cs and clear emboss. hint: did you know you can emboss any color simply by stamping in Versamark first? I then brayered with Soft Suede, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango (actually borrowed this color and brayering idea combo from my friend Selene) . I stamped the Pheasants with Chocolate Chip Craft and clear embossed on Crushed Curry and the other on Dusty Durango and cut out. They are then popped up with Dimensionals. Oh!!! Don’t forget to mask your moon by using a circle punch and a post it note and sponge on your color of choice.

I hope you like this one….comments are always welcome and especially necessary if you’d like a chance to win my Blog Candy!

Scroll down for more…..

This next card uses Lots of Circles and the Pinecone Image. How’s this for an extra Special Holiday Card? I used my Circle Scissors from Stampin’ Up! for the various circles cut from Very Vanilla and Soft Suede. I love this color. I wanted it to be Elegant and so decided to color some of our White Organdy Ribbon to match. You do this by using a sponge dauber and your ink pad. It works beautifully! I hope you like this…don’t for get to leave a comment…

now one more share for you……scroll down…………

Here is my final card for the tour……this one features the little leaf image. I stamped the image with Versamark on Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, and (my favorite) Soft Suede, YUM!!! they cut the leaves out (not for the faint of heart) and placed them on a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock that I had dry embossed with a circle template I had made. Kind of like little platforms for my leaves. I added the reverse side of our Polka Dot Ribbon in Soft Suede and matted it on Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and the base is of course Soft Suede. I thought it looked a bit plain (so did my downline Sharon) and I decided to add dots with my Soft Suede Marker around the circles. I think it’s just the right touch, don’t you?

Don’t forget to comment on my blog if you’d like to be entered into my Blog Candy Give-a-way! My Blog Candy consists of "It's a Loop Thing" Stamp Set and a Package of "Loop to Loop Rub-ons" from Stampin' Up! d like to qualify this by stating that you may not be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator to enter.

I hope you enjoyed this part of the tour as much as I enjoyed having you. Hope to see you again real soon….and as always….

Have a Stampinglee good Day!

Stampin 411 Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,
Boy this week has just flown by…..it’s time for another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411

I just got this set in the mail and have fallen in love with it. It is so easy to use. It’s called “Greenhouse Garden” and it’s from Stampin’ Up! of course!

I did a Whisper White Fold over 5- 1/2” x 8- 1/2 “ then my white mat is cut to 3 -3/4” x 5” and distressed on the edges. My next mat uses our new Crushed Curry Card stock and is cut to 2 1/2” x 3 3/4”. I then layered on another white layer measuring 2- 3/8” x 4- 7/8” . I stamped my images on scraps of Whisper white and cut them out. The ease of this particular stamp set is outstanding. It’s a 2-Step Stamp Set and so-so easy. I don’t there are any mistakes with this one!

I finished it off with my Square Rhinestone Brads and some Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon with a button in the center.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making this one. Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to stop by Stamping 411 to see what the other Operators have done with this sketch…you might even want to play along.

…..as always have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Sara’s Workshop in a Box

Good Morning Everyone!

Sara is having a Stampin’ Up! Workshop, but not just any kind of workshop. She’s having a Workshop in a Box!!! That’s right you heard me right. Sara used to live in Jacksonville pretty close to me and decided to move back to Idaho. She wants to earn FREE Stampin’ Up! product and of course a new Catalog and wanted to get all of her stamping  Friends together.

solution………..

What we came up with is a “Workshop in a Box”, we worked around the stamps sets she had and I designed a few cards. I will send her the set ups for the number of guests she will be having and they will get together and stamp have fun and of course order to help Sara.  It’s that simple and she in turn will call or email me with the orders and get to select all of her FREE Hostess Goodies!!!! Isn’t that just the BEST!!!

So hopefully today I’ll be cutting for her workshop and getting it in the mail to her.

Best of Luck with your party Sara!!!

Thanks for stopping by and if you’d like to Hostess a “Workshop in a Box” and get some Free Goodies and a FREE Catalog…..just let me know. You can email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net for more info.

In the meantime have a…….Stampinglee Good Day!

Stampin’ Up! Deal of the Week

Good Morning Everyone,

You might not want to miss out on this fabulous “Deal of the Week” from Stampin’ Up! It’s our Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware normally $29.95 this week only $18.99, now that’s impressive.

The Hodgepodge is on pg. 178 of the catalog and you of course can view that online at my Stampin’ Up! Store

One more thing before I leave….don’t forget I’ll be participating in The Royal Blog Tour starting this Sunday and it will run for three days. You will be able to hop from one blog to the other with just a click of your mouse. It’s going to be awesome!!! I will be offering Blog Candy as well so don’t forget to leave a comment and you could be the winner.

Thanks for stopping by and as always…..

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stamping 411 Sketch #108

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you are enjoying my new blog design....

If you'd like to know more about Tee....she had a "Blogs by Tee" link on the left column of my blog. Check it out. She's fabulous!

I'd like to welcome you to the Stamping 411 Sketch challenge #108

Here is my interpretation of the sketch.

I used some of our fabulous Soft Suede cardstock for the card base and some Very Vanilla for the image piece. I made a template of circles to do some dry embossing and my cutter to add a few (3) scored lines for some character.

I used the Circle Circus Set for the image and puched them out with my 3/4” circle punch. I then popped them up with a dimensional. I decided it needed a little more so I doodled with my Soft Suede Marker around the edges and stamped the image from “Three Little Words at the bottom. That’s it!

I hope you’ll go on over to www.stamping411.blogspot.com and play along.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

On a Pedestal

Just a cut little card I’ll be doing at a workshop this weekend (I think). It's  from the set “On a Pedestal” and is so easy to work with. I’m loving this Melon Mambo Color…it’s so fun!

I used a combination of ink colors. Soft Suede, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry. Don’t you just love those names? I dry embossed the background with a polka dot Texturz plate but unfortunately you can’t see it.

I guess that’s it for today….come back soon, and as always…..

Have a Stampinglee Good Day.

Animal Stories

Good Moring Everyone,

I’d like to share a card I did with Animal Stories Stamp Set. I think it turned out pretty cute. I hope you like it. I used the Tall Tales Designer Series Paper as well.

Can you tell I’ve run the so Saffron thought my Big shot with a Texturz plate? I just love what that does to paper. It’s just an awesome difference. I also used the Inspired by nature set for the grass.

Thanks for stopping by and as always have a ….

Stampinglee Good day

Join My Team

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has a Special on the Starter Kit starting today? Well they do….

In fact they have two different kits for you to choose from the first is a Mini Starter Kit featuring all of the In-Color Ink Pads and Cardstock. All this and your Business Supplies for only $85.00

Don’t delay go to the “Join My Team” Button at the top of the page and type in “stampingleeyours” to sign up now. This offer is good until August 31, 2009.

The In Color-Kit includes:

For All You Do stamp set $28.95 Value

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50

In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95

Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Mini Starter Kit are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the Extra 10 Percent Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.

Recruits who purchase the Mini Starter Kit will receive the same business supplies as those who order the standard Starter Kit. (The catalogs are worth $80 Retail)

• The standard Starter Kit ($199) will continue to be available during this promotional period.
• During the promotional period there will also be a standard Starter Kit incentive for new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit instead of the Mini Starter Kit; new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit will receive the following, along with the standard Starter Kit supplies:
• • All six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads
  • One pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

  Incentive items have a $43.65 value and are not substitutable.

  Mini Starter Kit and standard Starter Kit incentive deadlines:

• So if you’ve ever thought you’d like to start you own business or simply sign up just for the discount now is the time…..if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email me.

Humor in High Heels

Good Morning Everyone,

Here’s a cute little card I did with the “Humor in High Heel’s” Stamp Set.

I wanted to use some of our new Melon Mambo In Color Cardstock and trim in Black. I think the little purses are just darling and because it’s an open image I decided to create little purses with different looks. Every woman needs more than one purse, right?

I made this one up using the saying from the set that says: “I didn’t forget your Birthday, I’m just fashionably late!”……too cute!

If you’d like information about our In-Colors or any of our products I hope you contact me. I’d love to help.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Le Jardin Botanique

Isn't’ that name pretty! So I figured make it a pretty feminine card.

So, as you guessed I used the Le Jardin Botanique Stamp Set to make this delicate card. I also used Oval All and the Oval Scallop Punch made just for this set.

I used my favorite Whisper White cardstock and brought out the color with Rich Razzleberry, one of our new In-Colors.

I stamped the image in Always Artichoke and colored in with re-inkers using and aqua painter. Then highlighting with my in-color markers.

I hope you enjoy it. I did this card for one of my “Start to Finish Classes” which I have once a month. It’s where I give you the idea and a print out of the dimensions, picture and how to and you do the card from Start to Finish. So you’re learning how to cut properly and put it together on your own.

It was just an idea I had to help my customers so that they could take the product they purchase form me and feel comfortable using it at home. I think they like this idea. Did I mention there is always a Mystery Hostess….well two. One for the $$ and one for the Hostess Set(s).

So if you’re in the neighborhood and want to attend I’d love to have you join in. Just check my schedule here

In the meantime….have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Ocean Commotion

Here’s a cute card showcasing the “Ocean Commotion Set” from Stampin’ Up!

I have used the the new In-Color “Bermuda Bay” and our old standby Tempting Turquoise. I used a texturz plate on the two colors and then stamped my bubbles and filigree (probably should have stamped first). The fish was embossed with Black Embossing Powder and colored in with the Bermuda Bay marker. The circles were a snap as I used my new circle die and my 1 3/4” punch to quickly create circles that nest nicely. Of course I had to mat everything in black to give it a crisp look.

I will be doing this card at a workshop toady at Sharon’s….hope they like it.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a……………..

Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Stamping 411 Sketch challenge

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to another Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge.

Here is this weeks Sketch:

and my interpretation.

For this very easy sketch I used some of our new Melon Mambo cardstock for the base 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. the next layer is Rich Razzleberry and is cut to 3 3/4” x 5” and the last layer is some of our delicious Designer Series Paper called “Razzleberry Lemonade”, it’s cut to 3 5/8” x 4 7/8” . I attached the DSP to the Rich Razzleberry with Mono-adhesive. I needed something else for the card so I pulled out some of my white 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon and colored it with my Melon Mambo Marker to have it match so perfectly (make sure to only use the side of the brush tip so not to ruin your point, and color both sides). Wrap your ribbon around those layers and adhere to the back with a bit of Mono –adhesive. I then popped that layer up with our Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals.

I then pulled out my three Oval punches, my Scallop Oval, Large Oval and Small Oval to make the oval layers. I stamped the saying from our new set called Teeny Tiny Wishes. (hint: stamp you saying on white cardstock first and then punch holding your punch upside down so you can see where you are punching. that way you’re saying will always be perfectly centered.

Last but not least I added some flat back pearls to the ribbon to dress it up a bit. I think it added just the right touch. what do you think?

Thant’s it for today. Remember that we would love to have you play along with this challenge over at stamping 411. You will have from Saturday July 11th—17th to submit your entry.

Thanks for stopping by, and as always have a….

Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Deal of the Week

Good Morning Everyone!

How would you like to own the Doctor’s Bag for your Big Shot for 30% off? That’s right! Stampin’ Up! is offering it this week with they’re “Deal of the Week” Promotion for only $49.99 regularly $69.99!

 

 

The Big Shot Doctor’s Bag is roomy enough for the Big shot machine plus several dies and other Papercrafting supplies as well.

For more information on this promotion and others click here

Big Shot Product # 113474 Page 194 Sizzix Big Shot Doctor’s Bag (reg. $69.95) SALE $49.99

Remember you can shop online 24/7 at my website or if you’d prefer just email or call and I’d be happy to help.

Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Circle Circus

Hi Everyone,

I know it’s the Holiday weekend but thought I’d share what I did for a “Rising Star Swap” I was in. I used the Circle Circus Stamp Set along with Happy Everything for the sentiment.

Don’t you just love these colors?

I used three different size circle punches (1”, 1 1/4” and 1 3/8” ) and and my new Bermuda Bay and my favorite Soft Suede Colors!!! They are Yummy!

That’s it for today….thanks for stopping by and have a …

Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Stamping411 Sketch Challenge

Good Morning Everyone,

Happy 4th of July to you and yours!!!!

It’s that time of week again. time for the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge. If you’d like to play along come on over to www.stamping411.blogspot.com on July 4th-10th

Sketch #106

and my interpretation……………..

This card features the Eastern Blooms Stamp Set. I partnered it with some of our new In-Color Designer Series paper and In-Colors. Sometimes that is all you need to create a whole new look is a different color…..here’s another example…..

So as you can see I’ve used to different base colors with the same design for different looks. The top card will actually be one of my swap cards for an organized swap I’m in for convention. In it I used the Rich Razzleberry Cardstock cut to 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”. I then cut a small strip of Designer Series paper Called Razzleberry Lemonade 1" 3/8” x 5 1/2”, I punched squares of different colors (all in colors) and white squares for the images. I used our 1 1/2” and 1 3/8” square punches. Now the ribbon…..we don’t carry Crushed Curry 1/4” Grosgrain ribbon, but you can make it!!! Simply take your new Crushed Curry Marker and using the edge of the brush tip go over the ribbon on both sides….so easy and matches perfectly!!!! Oh by the way, on the white card I ran the front of the base through my Big Shot using a Texturz plate.

That’s it for today, thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the other artists over at stamping 411 we’d love to have you play along!

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee

Scallop Edge Punch Deal of the Week

Good Morning Everyone,

Do you have your new Stampin’ Up! Catalog yet? How would you like one for FREE with an online Order of $50 or more? That’s right I'll send you one FREE. Just let me know that you’ve ordered and I’ll get it in the mail to you. Email me at: leeconrey@bellsouth.net

Here it is…….isn’t it gorgeous? I’ve got so much to tell you about today, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!!!

As you may know this is the first day of the NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog and our new Deal of the Week…..so hang on to your seats while I tell you what’s new.

Deal of the week…our GREAT Scallop Edge Punch:

This special is only good through July 1-5, 2009 so don’t hesitate if you want one. I will be placing orders and can do that for you. You can either order online at my Stampin’ Up! Store or email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net and I’ll do it for you.

Item #112091 Page # 187

Reg. Retail $15.95 now $10.99

* If you are not local there may be a few $$ charge for shipping

Here is a Ribbon Share for you. How would you like to own all of the New In-Color Stampin’ Up Ribbons? It’s easy just email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net and let me know.

Each Share requires three (3) people and it’s only $22.00!! If you do not live in the Jacksonville area you will need to add a few more dollars for shipping right to your door.

With this share you will get 5 yards of this unbelievable ribbon that matches our new ink and cardstock. It’s wonderful!!! So don’t wait to be able to order one at a time…get it all now for a reduced price by joining my “Ribbon Share”!

Now onto my Designer Series paper Share.

     This is just a sampling of what you will receive.

In this share you will receive (72) 6”x12” pieces of Designer Series Paper. Wouldn’t you love to own a piece of everything??

Here are the papers you will receive:

Nouveau chic, Merry Moments, Cottage Wall, Autumn Traditions< Cast-a-Spell, Tall Tales, Kaleidoscope, Razzleberry Lemonade, Holiday Lounge, Thoroughly Modern, Storybook Specialty, and the Write Stuff (die-cuts to be randomly divided).

This share requires four (4) people to form a share. The cost is $35.00 and a few $$$ more for shipping out of state. Again you can email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net if interested.

….and last but not least………..

My In-Color Bundle

Colors: Rich Razzleberry, Melon mambo, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry and Soft Suede

(re-inkers not show but included)

With this Bundle you will receive all six (6) In-Color Classic Ink Pads,  the In-Color Markers and the In-Color Re-Inkers for $83.98 and I’ll throw in a Package of In-Color Assorted Cardstock for FREE. There will be additional shipping to out of state mailings.

Once again email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net to place your order to receive the free mdse.

If you’d rather just go online to order that’s fine too. Just go to www.stampingleeyours.stampinup.net sometime this afternoon when the site is up and running.

I guess that’s it for now…..hope to hear from you soon and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lee