I love, love, LOVE this hostess set! The Level One Hostess sets are wonderful this year! I want every one of them!

I have to admit that I am addicted to our textured impressions embossing folders. They do so much to step up a card and it is such a quick and easy process. I used the Square Lattice folder for this card. I stamped the hydrangea in Sahara Sand first.

Hydrangeas often change colors as they age. To get this look, I inked the stamp in Sahara Sand first and then sponged on a little Cherry Cobbler with a sponge dauber. You can’t see it in the pic, but I added shimmer mist to the main image.

The Cherry Cobbler layer is done using the Top note die. I used a piece of card stock that was about 3/4 of an inch larger than I needed in height and then trimmed the top and bottom with the top note die.

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps: Because I Care (Level 1 Hostess)
Ink: Sahara Sand and Cherry Cobbler classic Inks
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke card stock
Fun Stuff: Square Lattice embossing folder, Top Note Die and Big Shot, Champagne Mist Shimmer paint and Alcohol (90%), sponge dauber

Hello! It has been a while since I posted. I had a great time at StampFest! Many thanks to everyone who attended. There was some very serious stamping going on. The ladies who attended definitely came to stamp! I saw some awesome cards and pages. I think next time we should take some pics and share with everyone.

The card I am posting today is one from Stamp Camp this month. I am loving all of the vintage, ephemera, retro styles that are hot this year. This stuff is soooo totally me. If you like this style too, you will love the new Holiday mini that is coming in September!

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps: Artistic Etchings

Ink: Black StazOn Ink

Paper: Basic Black and Very Vanilla card stock, Newsprint DSP

Fun Stuff: Corner rounder, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat, Scallop Edge punch, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, pop dots

Spring Flower Kit

Kit Price is $9.00

Beautiful Wings Kit

Kit Price is $9.00

Expect to see this little darling again and again! My favorite new set from the catalog, these adorable Greeting Card Kids! This card uses the new In Color Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze which was just brought out of retirement and added to our revised Color Collections.

Stampin’ Supplies

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids, Winter Post and Music Notes wheel

Ink: Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, and Old Olive Classic Inks

Paper: Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze card stock and Newsprint DSP

Fun Stuff: Victoria crocheted lace, Designer Label Punch, pop dots and aqua painter, Big Shot and oval dies

Make your next birthday celebration an event to remember when you gift your friend or loved one with this adorable cupcake- themed card set!

Kit price for this set is $20

This box is a wonderful way to present a gift of cards. The template will work with any set or theme.

Kit price for this set is $20

Purchase 3 kits and take $5 off the third set.
The Designer papers shown may vary in some kits

Get a jump on Christmas with these additions to the StampFest stamp a stack! You may choose one of these cards as your selections for stamp a stack or choose one design and stamp several stacks of the same design. Pricing is the same. Your first stack is $7.50, each stack after that is $5.00 or stamp 5 stacks for $25.00. A stack is 5 cards of one design.

Be Super organized this Christmas, with this fun little planner. It has pockets to keep all of your shopping lists and also has a place for receipts and a notebook. Class fee for this project is &10.00.

Holiday Planner

Keep watching my blog this week for additional Stampfest Kits. Tomorrow, I will be introducing a flower kit and scrapbook kits.

These are the Stamp a Stack choices for StampFest. Each stack is 5 cards of 1 design. Your first stack is $7.50, each stack after that is $5.00 or stamp 5 stacks for $25.00. You may also choose 1 of each design for $7.50 ($12.50 to include all 3 Christmas designs). Remember that any of these cards can be changed to fit your needs by altering the sentiment or the image.

If you haven’t reserved your spot for StampFest yet, please do so as soon as possible so that I can finalize our accommodations.

The new catalog is live! Today is the day we are able to begin ordering from the new catalog and yes, I have already placed my first order!

There are so many wonderful new sets and products and you can see them all right now by heading on over to my online store or by downloading the .pdf version of the catalog from my sidebar. Click here to go to the online store.

The colors are absolutely gorgeous. I just got my hands on the new In colors and I like them even more in person. The new Concord Crush is fabulous! A deep royal purple. It is featured in the photo above. I am totally in love with the Blushing Bride as well. It is  a gorgeous blush pink.  Just delicious paired with the Marina Mist!

Other things coming in my first order, besides lots and lots of color are lots and lots of bling! New antique brads, self adhesive pearls and rhinestones, new ribbons and crocheted lace! I also had to have the new case to hold all of my acrylic blocks and the awesome new distressing kit with inks and all kinds of sanding tools! Of course, there are a few new sets coming too! I ordered a cute new party set with a fun little scalloped pennant, a wonderful new silhouette set called Just Believe, the most darling little set called Greeting Card Kids (think Campbell’s Soup or 40’s post cards), a vintage set called Notably Ornate and a couple more. OK, a few more….. Did I mention new punches? Yes! A larger oval Circle, too cute Two Step Owl and I snagged the Butterfly punch because I didn’t have it yet and I needed it too.

If you can’t wait to get your hands on the new catalog, you can pick yours up next Thursday at Stamp Camp. I’ll have the new catalog there and a few door prizes as well. I’ll also have snacks (light dinner) and we’ll do a little stamping too! Stamp Camp is just $5 this month or FREE if you hosted a workshop last catalog year. You can also pick up your copy of the Catalog that night for only $8 (regularly $10) or you can take one home FREE if you book a workshop before you leave.

I have been buried in my stamp room trying to get ready for Stamp Camp and then StampFest the following week. I hope to be posting several kits for StampFest over the next few days, so I better get back in there! I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about the new catalog, so go on! Head on over to the the online store and take a peek at some of the new goodies!