New Hostess Stamp Set!!!

Hi Stampers!

Today I would like to share a card with you that I cased from SCS. I changed the colors just a bit and used Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. The stamp set used is a level 3 Hostess Only stamp set called, Kind & Caring Thoughts. You can earn this stamp set for FREE when you host a workshop and have sales that qualify for level 3 hostess benefits.

It looks like I used 3 colors of ink, but actually this is done by stamping "off" the ink.

Step 1: ink your image and stamp
Step 2: stamp again without reinking
Step 3: stamp again without reinking

Each time you stamp your image will get lighter. I love how easy this technique is to do.

The other technique used on this card is tearing. Simply tear the cardstock toward you for a nice "feathered" look.

Thanks for stopping by today, and make sure to let me know if you're coming to the New Catalog Debut on Thursday night. It's 6:30-8pm at my home in Galesburg.

I hope to hear from you soon!
Georgia

Anniversary

Hi Stampers,

Today is a very special day for my family, as it is Rocky's and my seventh wedding anniversary. :o) Seven years ago today it was VERY HOT!!!

First I'd like to share with you a picture of our very special day. I'm so proud of Rocky as he as lost over 60lbs since this photo was taken!!!

Before I go one I just want to say yes, those are tennis on my very comfortable feet. :o)

Rocky and I usually don't do much for ourselves and I'm OK with that. We have such a strong marriage and I am very thankful for that. To celebrate our anniversary tonight we are going to have Blake's hair cut and then dinner we are undecided if we'll eat out or eat at home. We have been gone so much we just might eat at home.

Even though Rocky and I don't exchange anniversary gifts I wanted to stamp him a card. As I looked though my stamps I realized I don't have many "man" stamp sets. In fact the only one I had was On the fly, which I used to make him a quick and simple anniversary card . . . shown below. When the new catalog start July1st I'll have to add some Manley stamps to my collection.

Colors used are Apricot Appeal and Tempting Turquoise.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

3 Friends scrapbook page (12" x 12")

Hello Stampers & Happy Sunday!

First I would like to say thank you to those of you who stopped by the yard sale. . . I hope you're enjoying your new catalog! Do you have your wishlist filled out yet?

I better find some time quick to clean my stamp room as the New Catalog Debut is Thursday!!! Don't forget to RSVP so I have Make and Take supplies ready for you.

Today I'd like to share a scrapbook page with you that uses some new goodies from the catalog. . . supplies are listed below.

Stamps
Circle Circus stamp set
Just Perfect Alphabet stamp set
Schoolbook Serif Numbers stamp set

Paper
Whisper White card stock
Chocolate Chip textured card stock
Old Olive textured card stock

Ink
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
On Board Loads of Letters
Playground Designer Buttons
Clips assortment
Circle Scallop punch
1" Circle punch
1-3/4" Circle punch
Stamp-a-ma-jig
Crochet thread

Thanks for taking some time to stop by!

Georgia

Feast Box

Hi Stampers,

We are on day 2 of our yard sale. . . . we still have lots of good items including some Stampin' Up! items if you'd like to stop by we're open from 8-1. (789 Jefferson, Galesburg) I also have some non SU items as well as 12x12 paper holder and scrapbooking tote on wheels!

Just a remind that CATALOGS ARE IN as are Galesburg Card Club orders. . . if you are out today and would like to stop by, I'll be home in the AM. :o)

Now keeping with the theme that I have no TIME I'm sharing another sneak peak from the new SU catalog. . . it's a feast box!

Stamps
Autumn Days stamp set

Paper
More Mustard card stock
Autumn Traditions Designer Series paper
Watercolor paper

Ink
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Clear Stampin' Emboss powder
Orchard Ribbon Originals
Button Latte Designer Buttons
Autumn Harvest Rub-Ons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Bleach

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you soon!

Georgia

New Catalogs ARE HERE!!!

Hi Stampers!

Shout it from the top of the mountain. . . . the new catalogs ARE HERE. Card club members you can pick up your FREE catalog anytime AND Galesburg Card Club Orders are IN!!!

I'm having a yard sale today & Saturday from 8-1 both days. . . if you'd like to stop by and get your order and catalog then that would be fine.

I'd love to share something new with you today that I created, but I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to play. . . . so instead I'd like to share with you a card I got from the Stampin' Up! website. . . . enjoy!

Stamps
Razzle Dazzle stamp set

Paper
Melon Mambo card stock
Rich Razzleberry card stock
Whisper White card stock

Ink
Crushed Curry Stampin' Write marker
Melon Mambo Stampin' Write marker
Old Olive Stampin' Write marker
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write marker

Accessories
Crushed Curry polka dot grosgrain ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

Trendy Trees

Hi Stampers,

Sorry I didn't get a post on here before. I have been super busy getting ready for a garage sale I'm having Fri & Sat from 8-1. . . . so as you can guess not much time for stamping.

I did however want to share a card with you today, which uses one of the stamp sets on my wish list: Trendy Trees!

Stamps:
•Trendy Trees Stamp Set

Paper:
•Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
•Card Stock Regal Rose 8 1/2X11
•Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11
•Card Stock Certainly Celery 8 1/2X11
•Card Stock Pink Pirouette 8 1/2 X 11

Inks:
•Classic Stampin Pad Pink Pirouette
•Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze
•Classic Stampin Pad Certainly Celery
•Classic Stampin Pad Close To Cocoa

Accessories:
•Stampin Dimensionals
•Snail Adhesive Permanent
•Punch 1 Inch Circle
•Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
•Brads Soft Subtles

Created by:
Julia Mazur

Today's sample if from the Stampin' Up! website.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

Upcoming event: New Catalog Debut . . . Thursday, July 2nd. Click HERE for more details.

Thank You Card

Hi Stampers,

I have been so busy trying to get ready for a yard sale this weekend that I haven't had any time to stamp. . . so today I'd like to share with you a sample from the Stampin' Up! website.

Stamps
Great Friend stamp set

Paper
Baja Breeze card stock
Kiwi Kiss card stock
Whisper White card stock

Ink
Basic Grey Classic Stampin' Pad
Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Summer Love Rub-Ons
Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions

1. Apply flower Rub-On to Baja Breeze card stock using wooden stick included with Rub-Ons assortment. Adhere to Kiwi Kiss card.
2. Stamp "Thank you" in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White card stock. Apply leaf Rub-On to Whisper White card stock. Adhere to card.
3. Stamp butterfly image in Baja Breeze ink on separate Whisper White card stock. Trim closely. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Repeat step 3 using Basic Gray ink and Kiwi Kiss ink.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful week!

Georgia

Life's a Breeze

Hi Stampers!

You can tell summer started on Sunday, because is HOT and the Air is on HIGH!!! Today's project comes from the demo side of the Stampin' Up! website and it uses the stamp set: Life's a Breeze, which is on the last chance list (AKA retired list). This is a perfect stamp set to create fun summer projects and/or to scrapbook with!

Other fun summer feeling stamp sets on the last chance list are: Wild about You, Heartfelt Thanks, Organic Outlines, Doodle This, Seaside, Stitched Exotics, Seeing Spots and Big Flowers.

Color Combinations ~ use these fun, summer-inspired color combinations to promote the retiring In Colors or the upcoming 2009-2010 In Colors.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Georgia

Upcoming Events:
Alpha Card club THIS WEDNESDAY
July 2nd New catalog Debut 6:30-8:30 PM Click HERE for more info.

Big Shot Club

Hi Stampers!

Would you like to have the Big Shot without the huge one time hit to your stamping budget? If you said yes than this club is for you! Basically the club runs for 4 months and each month you pay 1/4 of the total purchase prices. After all payments are made you’ll get your Big Shot! First payment will be due July 10th and then by the 10th of each month.

There are no required clubs to attend, but if you would like to attend the Big Shot Box Classes you will receive ½ price registration if you choose Option 1 or FREE registration with Option 2. . . details on the Big Shot Box Classes will follow as I get them hammered out.

Option 1: Just the Big Shot! - - $29.50/month for 4 months. (price includes shipping & tax)
With this option you receive the Big Shot die-cut machine, Standard Cutting Pads and Multipurpose Plat Form. Please note this option does not include any dies. Of course they can be purchases separately at anytime before, during and/or after the club through me directly of via my webstore: http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/.

Option 2: Big Shot and Dies Kit! - - $47 /month for 4 months. (price includes shipping & tax)
This option includes the following items: Big Shot die-cut machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Platform, Top Note Bigz Die*, Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Dies* and Snowflake #2 Bigz Die* PLUS a level 1 Hostess Only Stamp Set (from the new catalog) and $15 in FREE Merchandise . . . Get Excited!!!

*please note that these dies can be substituted for other dies of equal price.

To sign up for this club all you have to do is send me an e-mail (georgia@mustainlaw.com) or give me a call (309) 221-9288.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Georgia

Level 3 Kind & Caring Thoughts

Hi Stampers and Happy MONDAY!!!

I am so EXCITED to share a card with you today that I stamped last night. . . yes I did a little stamping on Father's day but Rocky was watching Fishing on TV and Blake was sleeping . . . yes my husband loves to fish and watch fishing. . . .I think it's crazy, but he doesn't complaint (to much) about my stamping, so I don't complain about his outdoors sports. . . or TV watching. :o)

I LOVE to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and one of the reasons is that before the new catalog comes out Stampin' Up! gives demos the chance to purchase one of the level 2 and one level 3 Hostess ONLY stamp sets. . . I was good and only got the Level 3 Hostess set called: Kind & Caring Thoughts. It was a very hard decision, but I thought it would be a fun one to use.

Kind & Caring Thoughts is a set of 12 that has flowers and phrases. I always need thank you cards, so I used the Thanks So Much stamp from this set.

OF COURSE I had to make the card using the new In Colors, which I just LOVE!!! For the card below I used the colors Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry. The look AWESOME together!!!

I had to use some of the new Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper and the Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon. . . WHICH I LOVE!!!

Remember the new catalog starts July 1st . . . book your workshop today and be among the first to earn the new hostess stamp sets for FREE!

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

OH. . . before I go I'd like to share with you a picture of Blake giving his daddy a picture of himself for Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day - All Holiday

Hi Stampers & Happy Father's Day!

Today I'd like to share with you a Father's Day card we made at card club in May. It is very very simple and quick card to do, so if you don't have a Father's Day card yet go get your stamps and get stamping!!! :o)

Don't worry if you don't have the All Holiday stamp set, because you can always copy the layout I have below and replace the Happy Father's Day stamp with a manly stamp image. . it doesn't even need to say Happy Father's day, because you can write the on the inside. :o)

Thanks for making me a stop on your Father's Day and I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

Georgia

Party Invites

Hi Stampers,

Do you have a party in your future??? Yes. . . . why not stamp your invites??? That's what I LOVE to do. My sister-in-law is getting married on July 4th, and I'm helping with a party, so of course I HAD to stamp up some simple, but cute invites.

The wedding colors are Pretty in Pink and Night of Navy and boy did I have a hard time coming up with a card I liked. Those are not 2 colors I usually put together, so it was fun having a challenge.

So after many tries here is the card design that won!

Stamp Sets: Cheers to You & Sincere Salutations

Colors Used are: Pretty In Pink, Night of Navy & Whisper White

Accessories: Pretty In Pink Stripped Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Key Tag Punch, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Versa Mark, Heat Tool & Powder Pals.

They were so easy to make and I got them all done in one night!

You can stamp invites for many occasions like: birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, bachelor party, wedding, engagement party, cookout, graduation, anniversary party and the list can keep going, but I'll stop there because I'm sure you get the idea.

If you would like help designing a card for your special occasion just let me know, because I'd love to help you .

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your weekend!

Georgia

Say it with Scallops

Hi Stampers,

Only a couple of more weeks to go before it's to late to get items from the last chance lists. Click HERE to view those list.

One of the stamp sets that you will find on the last chance list is Say it with Scallops. This stamp set is the Ronald McDonald stamp set, which means $2 from each sale goes to the Ronald McDonald Foundation. The card I'd like to share with you today will look familiar to many of you . . . if you are a Galesburg card club member you made this card just a few days ago . . . if' you are an Alpha card club member you get to make this card NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/24).

It was very quick and easy to make. I love it when you can sit down and stamp a card in a matter of minutes. I love it even more when the stamp sets work so perfectly with the punches. . . above I used the scallop square punch on each of the "hi squares". Since I have been trying to use up some of my In Colors I uses Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze. I just love to add ribbon to my projects.

Thanks for stopping by today and if you're in the Galva area I have a workshop there TONIGHT. . . Kaylee is the hostess and I'm sure she'd love for you to attend her workshop. . if you'd like to come and need directions give me a call at 221-9288.

Have a GREAT FRIDAY and a wonderful WEEKEND!!!
Georgia

Upsy Daisy

Hi Stampers,

I had some time to stamp last week and want to share with you one of the cards I made just for fun. I used the stamp set Upsy Daisy and Sincere Salutations. It was very quick and easy to make.

I was trying to use up some of my in colors, so I used Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette. . . Oh and I also used Whisper White, but that's not an in color. I'm thinking I should have stamped Best Wishes in Riding Hood Red so it would show better, but it really doesn't look bad in person.

Ribbon used is the Whisper White Satin Ribbon, which is in the mini catalog. I love using my craft & paper scissors (aka RIBBON ONLY) scissors when I am cutting ribbon. They are so sharp!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Georgia

Last Chance Accessory List!

HERE is the Last Chance Accessory List. . Keep in mind that last-chance accessories are available while supplies last. The SALE price is listed below!!! (please note not everything is on sale, but lots are!!! - Last updated 6/17/09

113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS $5.48
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN $5.48
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN $5.48
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT -Out of Stock
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS $8.21
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS $8.96
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA $8.21
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY$ 8.21

109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM $5.48
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG - Out of Stock

114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS $4.98
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT $4.98
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET - Out of Stock

114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY $2.48
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO $2.48

102875 HEMP TWINE RED $1.48
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK $1.48

111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" $4.48
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET $9.71
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS $6.98
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP $6.48
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" $5.96
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" $7.46
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"$7.46
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"$ 7.46
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"- Out of Stock
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"$7.46
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"$7.46
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA $5.96
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED $5.21
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"$6.71

111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT $2.95
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO $2.95
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE $2.95
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED - Out of Stock
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS - Out of Stock
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE - Out of Stock

112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS $9.95
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE $9.95
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT $9.95
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO - Out of Stock
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED - Out of Stock
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE - Out of Stock
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN $9.95
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE $7.46
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS $9.95
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART $9.95
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER - Out of Stock
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS $9.95
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE - Out of Stock
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS - Out of Stock
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY $11.95
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE - Out of Stock
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE $11.95
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER $9.95
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET - Out of Stock

111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE $5.95
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO $5.95
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT $5.95
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS $5.95

109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN - Out of Stock

111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock 111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 - Out of Stock 111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 - Out of Stock
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 - Out of Stock 111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 - Out of Stock
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 - Out of Stock

112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II $14.95
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES$4.98
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS $3.98

113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET $19.95
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS $19.95
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES $19.95
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN - Out of Stock
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER - Out of Stock
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES - Out of Stock
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY - Out of Stock
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL - Out of Stock

105668 TATTOO KIT I - Out of Stock
105669 TATTOO KIT II - Out of Stock

113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE $8.95
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES $6.71
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN - Out of Stock

109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS $54.95
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS - Out of Stock

111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II $9.95
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II $9.71
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II - Out of Stock
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II - Out of Stock

107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE - Out of Stock
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE $2.95
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 - Out of Stock
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES $7.46
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT $39.95
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT - Out of Stock
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES - Out of Stock
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE - Out of Stock
114528 EMBOSSLIT FLOWER $11.95
116209 NOTE OF THANKS $9.95
116210 BIRTHDAYS COUNT $9.95
112966 CURLY LABEL BUNDLE $33.95*

*(punch will be in next catalog, but stamp set will not!)


Wheels:

111253 Blooms & Bulbs $6.50
109684 Doodle - Out of Stock
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday $8.50
109692 Love $6.50
109568 My ABCs - Out of Stock
109682 Perfectly Pretty - Out of Stock
109687 See You Around $8.50
109683 So Swirly $8.50
111260 Something Fishy $8.50
111262 Stems & Silhouettes $8.50
105516 Watercolor Joy $6.50

God is Love

Hi Stampers,

Quick reminder that Wednesday card club meets tonight and there is still room. . . let me know if you're interested and you can be stamping TONIGHT!!!

OK . . as I mention before my life is cazy right now. . . we have something every night for the next 2 weeks!!! When will life ever slow down?

Today's sample uses another retiring stamp set, God is Love! Remember a new catalog comes out July 1st, so you'll want to get all of the retiring stamp sets from you wish list before it's too late!

I just love how basic black and pretty in pink look together, and using they eyelet border punch helps to pull the color through.

If you look closely at the hearts you'll see that I used crystal effects and dazzling diamonds to add a little something to the card.

Thanks for stopping by today, and if you have any questions . . . PLEASE ASK!

Have a GREAT day and I am looking forward to seeing some of you at 6:30 tonight!!!

Georgia

Independence Day

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you a card I cased from a stamper on SCS. It was so much fun to make and I love the idea of using hemp twine on the firecrackers. if you are a card club member you'll be stamping this card. . . Get Excited!!!

I used the retiring stamp set Independence Day and colors used are Real Red and Night of Navy.

I've got a millions things going on so today's post is short and sweet. . if you have questions, please ask!

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Upcoming Event:

TONIGHT - Tuesday Card Club

TOMORROW NIGHT - Wednesday Card Club

FRIDAY - Kaylee's workshop, Galva

Wednesday, June 24th - Card Club in Alpha

Thursday, July 2nd New Catalog Open House. Click HERE for more details.

Doodle This

Hi Stampers & Happy Monday!

This summer, we've partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit, which they will feature in their July 2009 issue. You will love how it can help you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!

Starting TODAY, you can purchase the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit (118070)$24.95.

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:
8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)

Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations

12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)

16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)

24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)

4 printed recipe cards

5 yards linen thread

Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot

Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot

Dig In stamp set

Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware.

Click HERE to for more information.

AND you can get a subscription to Country Living for only $10 Click HERE to sign up.

OK . . . Sample time . . .today I'd like to share a card with you that I made using a couple of retired stamp sets. I used Doodle This and Hugs & Wishes. Remember that you only have until June 30th to order these and many more stamp sets before they are gone forever.

I stamped all of the images in Basic Brown Classic Ink and then colored them with my Watercolor pencils. To smooth the color I used my Aqua Painters.

Two of the flowers are cut out and attached with a Stampin Dimensional.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful week!

- Georgia

P.S.

Galesburg card clubs are this week . . . see you soon!

Curly Label Punch Bundle

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you a super fun and easy to make card. I have seen several of these cards out in cyber land and finally got a chance to make one of my own.

I started with a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" sheet of whisper white card stock. Then I took my 1-1/4" square punch and punched 12 squares out of double sided designer series paper and adhered them to the whisper white card stock.

The next step is to run it through the Big Shot using the Top Note Bigz Die and attached it to the base of the card. Then I almost went cross eyed making tons of little xxx for the "stitching". :o)

Finally using the Curly Label Punch Bundle, Sweet Little Sentiments Stamp Set, Stamp-a-ma-jig and 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon my card was done.

If you have any questions, please ask!

Georgia

New Catalog/In Colors

Hi Stampers,

We're celebrating the return to an annual catalog and the UPS man brought my complimentary catalog last night. It is fresh, vibrant and AWESOME!!! I have a wish list a mile long!!!

As a demonstrator I can pre-order certain items that Stampin' Up! puts on their "sneak peak" list. Of course, I ordered ALL of the NEW In Colors including the In Color MARKERS!!! I'm so excited to have In Color Markers!!!

I did order a couple of new stamp sets, ribbon and a package of new Designer Paper, but they are in another order that hasn't arrived yet! :o(

Since the new catalog is just around the corner (July 1st release date) I'd like to take a minute to tell you to SAVE THE DATE. . . Thursday, July 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm . . . New Catalog Debut at my house in Galesburg. It's open house style, so come when you can and leave when you must! PLUS - there is no cost for this event . . . Get Excited!!!

What do we do at a New Catalog Debut???

• Browse the Catalog
• Create Wish Lists
• Take home your own copy if you want one (see how below)
• Stamp a Make & Take Card
• Shop discounted retiring merchandise and used stamp sets!
• Order from the new catalog - with my one night only new catalog sale!!!
• Visit with new and old friends
• and . . . Snack on munchies. . . of course!!!

Please RSVP so I can have enough supplies prepared for the make and take!

How to reserve your copy of the new catalog:

• All Card Club Members get a FREE catalog! ~ You don't need to do anything I have one saved just for you. :o)
• Make a $50 purchase at the Catalog Debut and get a free catalog.
• Make a $50 purchase between Now and June 30th via my webstore, and for just $4.80 postage get a free catalog mailed to you.
• Or you may also purchase a catalog at the Catalog Debut for just $7.

(Please note that there is a one free catalog per person limit.)

If you are not a card club member, then you will need to make sure to e-mail me and reserve a copy of this fabulous idea book and catalog. I will only have a limited number of catalogs for that day and the only way to ensure that you will have a copy to take home that night is to e-mail me and reserve yours!

OK . . . Sample time!!!

I didn't have anytime to play with the new In Colors on Thursday night, because Blake had a t-ball game . . . but I did play Friday night! I ended up just stampin one card. We took the dogs for a walk while Blake rode his bike. I hope to have more time to stamp this weekend. Check out my first card using a new in color.

NEW Color Used: Bermuda Bay. Other colors used: Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Ruby Red, Certainly Celery, More Mustard and Whisper White. Stamp Set: Cheers to You. Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon and Sliver Brads.

I need to send a special Thank You to Nancy L. (Thanks Nancy!) who let me borrow this stamp set. Rocky's sister is getting married July 4th and I'm stamping party invites for a pre-wedding couples party. . . I thought this stamp set would be perfect. . .now I just need to find time to stamp the invites. :o)

And . . I also need to tell you that this card was CASE (Remember: Copy And Share Everything) from page 62 of the NEW Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog 2009-2010! Make sure to check it out to see how I did when you the catalog in your hands! OK I couldn't wait for you to check it out, so I took a picture of my card next to the one in the catalog. . what do you think?

If you have and questions, please ask and thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

S’Mores treat bag and Bear Jar

Hi Stampers,

While online yesterday I found these cute cute projects on my Stampin' Up! website. I just love how when you go in to place an order you can look around for project ideas! Click HERE to go to my SU website.

This first project is a S'Mores treat bag. . . Make summer even “s’more” fun with this delightful treat bag for the campers in your life. Blake would LOVE this project and eating the S'Mores!!!

Stamp set: Under The Stars

And I found a Bear Jar using the same stamp set: Under The Stars. . . This gift jar is "beary" cute when you add a little ribbon, watercoloring, and Designer Series paper. So give someone a bear hug with a jar of your favorite chili recipe! This would be a great way to give away your homemade jam or even salsa!

As alwasy if you have any questions, please ask! Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

All Holiday

Hi Stampers,

Today I would like to share a card using some of the "old" In Colors. I say OLD, because the new In Colors are coming out July 1st. I am really going to miss Kiwi Kiss. It is an In Color that really grew on me. Who knows . . . maybe one day SU will bring it back???

I thought this card would be a wonderful card to send to a friend and it was so much fun, because I used my Big Shot! I also used a Kiwi Kiss button, and Kiwi Kiss Stain Ribbon. The designer paper is Raspberry Tart.

If you have any questions, please ask!

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

P.S. T-Ball tonight!!! 6-7pm at the Galesburg Christian School if anyone wants to stop out it's lots of fun!!!

Go Team!!!

Train Border

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you the train border (set of 7): 14" x 3-3/8" (116035 $9.95) that I put up in Blake's room.

Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements are so easy to put up it only takes a few minutes. And remember that you can get any Decor Element from the Last Chance List for 25% OFF . . . Click HERE to view that list and click HERE to view the Decor Elements Catalog!

Here is a close up of the train!

Blake loves the new addition to his room, and I can't wait to add more Decor Elements around our home.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

BTW - You can view all of the Last Chance Lists HERE!

Doodle This!

Hi Stampers!

Today I would like to share with you a card made using the stamp set Doodle This. Doodle This is just one of the many stamp sets that are on the Last Chance List. Remember you can shop online anytime at www.GeorgiaCaulkins.StampinUp.net.

The best thing about this card is the center of the flower. . . wondering what it is??? It's a pop up glue dot with Micro Beads smashed into it. This is so much fun to do!

Thanks for stopping by!
~ Georgia

Stampin' Up!'s Ronald McDonald Stamp Set - Say it With Scallops

Hi Stampers and Happy Monday!

Today I would like to share a card I cased from somewhere online. . . sorry I don't recall where I saw it from.

It uses the stamp set Say it with Scallops. This stamp set has a little bit of everything! It's fun, classic and a great all around set! Stampin Up donates $2 to the Ronald McDonald House from every stamp set sold!

This card was so quick and fun to make. If your wondering how I got the multi color on the congrats I used sponge daubers. If you have any questions, please ask!

Thanks for stopping by!

- Georgia

Make and Take Fun!

Hi Stampers!

Yesterday I had the pleasure to stamp with 6 wonderful ladies at my monthly make and take class at The Well in Monmouth. Here are a couple of pictures of the ladies hard at work:

And with the cards they stamped!

Besides stamping 8 cards they each got to make two 2 page 12x12 scrapbook layouts. A couple of days ago I shared the first 2 pages they were making and today I'd like to share the last 2 pages they made.

I cased these pages from Karen Squires' blog. I took two page layouts she made changed it a little bit and made my own. Thanks for the inspiration Karen! I loved the fact I can use my Big Shot when I scrapbook.

If you have any questions, please ask!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Georgia

P.S. There will be no make and take class at The Well in July as the first Saturday is July 4th. Make and Take classes will start again in August!

Country Living Special

Hi Sampers!

This summer, we've partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit, which they will feature in their July 2009 issue. You will love how it can help you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!

Starting June 15, you can purchase the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit (118070)$24.95.

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
4 printed recipe cards
5 yards linen thread
Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)

Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware.

Click HERE to for more information.

AND you can get a subscription to Country Living for only $10 Click HERE to sign up.

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT weekend!

- Georgia

E-Mail Winner!!!

Thanks to all of you ladies who read your e-mails and left a comment on my blog about the new in colors. I used Random.org to pick a winner, and that winner was Marcia!

Marcia said...
Love melon mambo!!! Marcia

Well guess what Marcia. . . your prize is a packet of Melon Mambo.

I'll bring it over when it comes.

Congrats Marcia and thanks again ladies for the comments!!!

~ Georgia ~

12x12 page

Hi Stampers,

Today I would like to share with you two of the simple scrapbook pages we are making tomorrow at The Well. I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed when you start to scrapbook, so I wanted to make sure to keep two of the pages simple.

Of course I had to use some pictures from when Blake was first born. My how the time goes fast.

I used a couple of items from the Hodgepodge Hardware. I just love these Designer Labels. . . Don't you?

Thanks for stopping by today and I look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow at 10am!

~ Georgia

p.s. Did you know you can shop anytime day or night online at http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/?

AND before I can let you go today I want to share a picture with you of Blake. He had his first t-ball game last night. Boy was it ever an experience. He had lots of fun and even hit the ball! Go Blake!

Animal Stories - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers!

Today I would like to share a sneak peek card I got from the SU website. I am very excited about the new stamp sets and accessories in the new catalog. . . so without more "talking" here is your first sneak peek of the new stamp set, Animal Stories! All of the supplies are listed below.

Stamps
Animal Stories stamp set
Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set

Paper
Certainly Celery card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
More Mustard textured card stock
Soft Suede textured card stock
Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series paper

Ink
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Bashful Blue 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Sherbet Designer Buttons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Sizzix Big Shot
Scallop Square Bigz Clear die
Hole punch (1/4")
Sewing machine and thread

Thanks for Stopping By!

Georgia

p.s.

Today by 5pm is the deadline for Saturday's M&T Class.

2009 In Colors

Hi Stampers!

It's a double post day . . . get excited!!! A couple of days ago I told you that I preordered the new In Colors. Well I couldn't wait any longer to share them with you. :o)

The In Colors are called: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Dusty Durango.

ALSO for the first time ever they have In Color MARKERS.... get EXCITED!!!

AND. . . the new In Color Ribbon is Polka Dot!

The new In Colors can be ordered starting July 1st. . . . Get Excited!!!

- Georgia

p.s. If you are in a card club you can bet you'll be using some of all of these In Colors in July. :o)

Flower Pen Toppers

Hi Stampers,

I am so excited to share with you today a fun flower pen topper I cased from Patty Bennent's website.

To make your very own fun flower pen toppers you need to start with three strips of Designer Series Paper (DSP): 1-1/4" x 12", 1-3/4" x 12" and 2-1/4"x 12". Cut each strip while leaving about 1/4" uncut along the 12" side. Repeat with all three strips.

Now that you have all three strips cut add SNAIL adhesive to the 12" strip and some sticky strip to the pen or pencil end. Then starting with the smalled DSP wind the paper strip around the pen tip. After you have the small strip done add the middle strip and then the largest strip.

I tied some ribbon around the bottom to help hold the DSP in place then using your bone folder curl the fringe outward:

Below is my first flower. I used the Urban Oasis DSP, which is on the retirment list.

Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions, let me know!

Georgia