Flower Fusion

Hi Stampers,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. . . I did. Mine weekend was spent camping with Rocky and Blake in Alpha, IL. It was so much fun but also a little stressful. This was our first camping outing of the year and only our 2nd ever camping trip with our new camper. We got most of the bugs worked out and are already looking forward to our next camping trip. So first a couple pictures from the weekend.

This first picture is of Rocky and Blake. Thank goodness Rocky got the "fake grass" to lay out in front of the camper. It was a very nice place for Blake to play.

The second picture if of me and Blake. Here we are making Taco Pie in the Dutch Oven. This is a camping favorite and we always make it when we go out.

The final picture is of Blake. He found a dirt pile not to far from the camper and then got it all over himself. Thank goodness the camper has a bath tub. :o)

OK on to stamping. . . today samples use Flower Fusion (1100720 $14.95). I love using these custom colored felt flowers and they will add an eclectic dimension to any of your projects. You get 130 pieces packaged in a fun tin.

Card club members got to use Flower Fusions on a card last month, but today I'm going to show you some altered paperclips I made last night.

The colors that come in the Flower Fusion are: Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red and Old Olive. There is also a Flower Fusion Too that has Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip.

As you can see there are lots of options on how to layer the Flower Fusion pieces.

Here is a close up of one of the paper clips. As you can see I used a clear Rhinestone Brad to hold the flowers together. The brad also is used to attach the flower to the paperclip.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

Under the Stars #2

Hello Stampers!

Today I'm sharing another card using the Under the Stars Stamp set. I just love how creative Anjanette Potter was when she made her tree and bush. . . yes those were made using the scallop circle punch.

I hope you all have had a long wonderful holiday weekend with many picnic and cookouts. Tomorrow is Tuesday and that means back to the real world and bye bye camper. . . but that also means Internet access. . I can't wait! If you've sent me an e-mail this weekend I'll get back to you in the next couple of days.

Stamps:
Under The Stars Stamp Set

Paper:
Designer Series Paper Bella Rose
Card Stock Riding Hood Red 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Neutrals Assortment 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Garden Green 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Creamy Caramel 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Striped Riding Hood Red 5/8 Inch
Punch Scallop Circle
Brads Vintage
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Anjanette Potter

Thanks for stopping today and remember this Sunday, May 31st is the final day to join the SU family for only $75!!! Contact me if you'd like to learn more.

- Georgia

Under the Stars

Hi Stampers!

Since we are sleeping Under The Stars this weekend I wanted to share a card done with the Under the Stars Stamp Set (111556 $29.95). All of the supplies are listed below, and remember you can order online anytime at www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net!

Stamps:
Under The Stars Stamp Set
Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set
Itty Bitty Backgrounds Stamp Set

Paper:
Watercolor Paper 3.75 Inches X 5 Inches
Card Stock Chocolate Chip 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Garden Green 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze
Classic Stampin Pad Garden Green
Classic Stampin Pad Creamy Caramel
Classic Stampin Pad More Mustard
Classic Stampin Pad Sahara Sand
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red
Classic Stampin Pad Bashful Blue
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Close To Cocoa

Accessories:
Aqua Painters
Glue Dots Mini
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Diana Gibbs

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT Day!

Georgia

Together Forever

Hi Stampers,

As I mention yesterday with getting ready for card clubs and camping I have not had anytime to "fun" stamp and since we are camping this weekend I'm without Internet access. . {Gasp!} . . I hope I can make it until Monday. We have a grad party Saturday night and need to run by the house first, so if I have time I'll check e-mail then. :o)

Since I have nothing new to share with you the next couple post will be of card samples from the SU website. I didn't want to post not so I thought if I share samples (even if I didn't stamp them) you still could be inspired. :o) Supplies are listed below the card.

Stamps:
Together Forever Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Neutrals Assortment 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Basic Black 8 1/2X11

Inks:
Classic Stampin Pad Basic Black
Versamark Pad

Accessories:
Stampin Emboss Powder Silver
Heat Tool
Ribbon Taffeta Basic Gray 3/8' Inch
Stampin Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by:
Kristy Barra

Have a GREAT Saturday!!!

Georgia

6 X 6 Baby Girl Scrapbook

Hi Stampers,

Today I would like to share with you a 6x6 scrapbook "aka" brag book album I had the pleasure to make. For this album I used the Real Red Linen Ring Album (105387 $16.95) and the Rock-a-Bye Girl (112165 $19.95) Simply Scrappin Kit. The Simply Scrappin Kits are complete with self-adhesive dies cuts, patterned paper and card stock. I started by trimming the sheets with my paper cutter to create 6x6 inch pages.

The scrapbook comes with 10 page protectors. Since I knew I would make more than 20 pages I purchase a package of extra page protectors ($6.95 104521), which gave me an additional 20 page protectors with a possibility of 40 additional 6x6 pages.

As you can see scrapbooking is simple!!! I made this 42 page album with just one scrapbook kit. Of course I added a few embellishments like ribbon, jumbo eyelets, rhinestone brads and flower brads to dress up the pages, but even without them you can make an awesome scrapbook! Scrapbooks make wonderful gifts!

Remember May is National Scrapbooking Month, so make a goal to do an album or even a few pages before next Sunday!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Georgia

Would you like to get your New Catalog . . . JUNE 1st??

Hi Stampers!

Would you like to get your catalog June 1st instead of waiting until the release date of July 1st? If you said yes, then all you have to do is sign up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. And you join this month for only $75.00, when you purchase the scrapbooking starter kit!

How Can I get a new catalog in June?

Starting June 1st Stampin' Up! will send each demonstrator one FREE catalog with their first Demonstrator Order. The sneak peak of the new stamp sets starts June 1st for demonstrators, so it will be easy to have a demo order to place.

Joining Stampin' Up! is easier than ever. . . contact me at 309-343-9356 or georgia@mustainlaw.com so we can chat!

Feeling a penny pinch? Start a new career TODAY for only $75 and help with those monthly bills. Would you would like to make enough to pay your weekly grocery bill or your monthly mortgage? I’ll set down with you and help you figure out how with Stampin’ Up! . . Trust me. . . It’s perfect for you!

For more information visit: www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/join and/or call me on my cell phone: 309/221-9288.

Hurry . . this offer ends May 31st!

I look forward to having you on my stamping team!

~ Georgia~

The Free & The Brave

Hello Stampers,

I am so excited that the next round of Galesburg Card Clubs started this week. If you didn't get signed up I still have a couple of spots left. Just send me an e-mail or give me a call to join.

With the long holiday weekend coming up I have been trying to think about what I can share with you. We are going camping and between card clubs and trying to get ready for camping I have not found much time to stamp . . . so . . . I went online to the Stampin' Up! demo side of the SU website and a few awesome cards using the stamp set The Free & The Brave. All of the supplies are listed below the samples. Enjoy!

Stamps: The Free & The Brave Stamp Set

Paper: Card Stock Real Red, Night Of Navy & River Rock

Inks: Craft Stampin Pad Night Of Navy, Versamark Pad & Versamarker

Accessories: Stampin Emboss Powder Clear and Black, Embossing Buddy, Watercolor Wonder Crayon Assortment Box, Aqua Painters, Punch Star, Hemp Twine Natural, Stampin Dimensionals, Cutter Kit, Heat Tool

Created by: Lorelei Stone

Stamps: THE FREE & THE BRAVE STAMP SET

Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy & Whisper White

Inks: Versamark Pad

Accessories: Punch Corner 3/16 Inch, Punch Star, Stampin Emboss Powder Silver, Stampin Emboss Powder Clear

Created by: Ruth Snyder

Stamps: The Free & The Brave Stamp Set & Two-Line Simple Serif Personalized Stamp

Paper: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Basic Black & Brocade Blue

Inks: Stazon Pad Jet Black, Sahara Sand & Real Red

Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Punch Spiral,

Created by: Susan Swanson

Stamps: The Free & The Brave Stamp Set

Paper: Watercolor Paper, Not Quite Navy, Mellow Moss & Real Red

Inks: Classic Stampin Pad Not Quite Navy, Stampin Write Marker Blush Blossom &Stazon Pad Jet Black

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements & Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles

Created by: Bonnie Newsom

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to remember those who have/are and will served our country. :o)

Georgia

To Have & To Hold

Hi Stampers,

Yesterday I was looking on the Stampin' Up! website and I came across this sample that I just had to share with you. This card was created by: Rebecca Pressgrove and she did an awesome job!

All of the supplies are listed below the card.

Stamps:
To Have & To Hold Stamp Set
Oval All Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Kraft
Card Stock Baja Breeze
Card Stock Whisper White
Specialty Designer Series Paper Parisian Breeze

Inks:
Stazon Pad Jet Black
Classic Stampin Pad Baja Breeze
Classic Stampin Pad Sahara Sand
Classic Stampin Pad Pink Pirouette

Accessories:
Ribbon Grosgrain Striped Baja Breeze 5/8 Inch
Punch Oval Large
Punch Scallop Oval
Stampin Dimensionals
Punch Eyelet Border
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Blender Pens

I also wanted to let you know their are ONLY 2 spots left in the 3rd Wednesday of the month card club that starts tonight and it's not to late to join the 3rd Tuesday of the month club that started last night.

If you would like more information and/or if you would just like to try a club give me a call... (309) 343-9356.

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!

Georgia

Baby Onesie!

Hi Stampers!

Have you ever been invited to a baby shower only to find you have no baby stamps? If so, I have the PERFECT card for you today. This card would also make for a very cute baby shower invitation.

I have seen many variations of onesie. For this one I used Almost Amethyst Card Stock. First I cut it at 4-1/4 x 11 and folded it in half. Then I measured down from the top 1-1/2" and made a little mark. Then I measured in 1" from the first mark and made another mark. (connect these to marks with a strait line.)

Then I took my ruler and drew a line from the second mark all of the way down to the bottom corner. Do this on both sides and then cut on your lines.

Next using your 1-3/8" Circle Punch punch neck and leg holes in the onesie. Using the Scallop Circle Punch and 1-3/8" Circle Punch I punched Whisper White Card Stock to line the neck and leg holes.

I finished this card by applying a little bit of Whisper White Card Stock on the arm holes and the "snaps" on the bottom are Gold Brads.

Would you like to make this card? I still have room in my Tuesday Card Club that starts TONIGHT or my Wednesday Card Club that starts TOMORROW! Let me know ASAP if you'd like to join me.

Thanks for stopping by and Have a GREAT day!

Georgia

Pun Fun

Happy Monday Stampers. . .

Tomorrow is the first session of the 3rd Tuesday of the month club. . . don't worry . . . there is still room if you'd like to join!

One of cards you get to make at card club this month is a quick and easy kid birthday card. I used the stamp set Pun Fun to whip out this 3 x 3 card.

For the colors I got out my color coach and found the color combination: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral and Bashful Blue. Other good colors to use could have been Certainly Celery or Lavender Lace.

I stamp the image in Basic Black Classic Ink and colored it in with my markers. For the corners of the Whisper White Card Stock I used my Tag Corner Punch.

Using the color coach and different color combinations this card could really change to suit the recipient.

Thanks again for stopping by today!

Georgia

BTW - You can now join me on facebook . . click HERE!

Matchbox Bigz XL Die

Hi Stampers,

Today I would like to share with you a project I made using the Big Shot and Matchbox Bigz XL Die. The Matchbox die is on page 16 of the Occasions Mini catalog and can only be purchased until at least June 30th. As with the stamp sets we never know which accessories will make their way into the new catalog.

My Up-Up Line Julie let me make this as a bonus project at the StampAttics' meeting in April. It was so very easy to make. All you have to do is fold on the score lines and a little adhesive and you're done! Besides using some of Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper I used gold brads and whisper white card stock.

As you can see the box just slides right in and out perfect place to hide a treasure.

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to contact me ASAP if you have not joined a stamp club yet!

Happy Stamping!
Georgia

Scallop Circle ~ Dress!

Hi Stampers,

I just want to let you know there is still time to join a stamp club that start this Tuesday & Wednesday. . . and I would like to share with you today one of the card we will be making. I have seen the cutest little dresses made from the Scallop Circle Bigz Die and I just knew I wanted to do one with the club ladies this month. As you know the Designer Series Paper (DSP) is buy 3 get 1 FREE until May 31st so this card fits perfect into that theme!

To start I used Whisper White card stock as the base of the card and along the bottom I used my Eyelet Border Punch. I added a little DSP from the Raspberry Tart DSP along the bottom to make the Eyelet Border pop out.

As I'm sure you can guess the dress is also from the Raspberry Tart DSP. To make the dress I used my Big Shot and the Scallop Circle Bigz Die. Then I just cut a little and it was done. Don't worry card club ladies I have a pattern for you to trace before you cut your dress.

I added a little of the Whisper White Satin Ribbon, which can be found in the occasions mini catalog and then topped it with a button from the Button Bouquet set.

The Happiness stamp is from the Warm Words stamp set and I used Kiwi Kiss and my large oval punch.

As you may notice I have been using a lot of the in colors as they are only around until June 30th! Make sure to stock up on anything with in colors in them because they WILL retire in June and once the retired accessory list comes out they go FAST!

Thanks for stopping by today, and I you have not joined a stamp club yet I hope to hear from you soon!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Georgia

It's card club time!!!

Hello Ladies,

The next session of card club (at my home) starts NEXT WEEK and I need you help!!!

Neither Tuesday or Wednesday nights are full yet. I have been totally stressing about it and my mind is racing every night when I go to bed.

The only requirement is to purchase $15 a month, which breaks down to only $0.50 a day! At that price anyone can afford to have some fun.

Think you don't have the time. . it only takes 1-1/2 hours a month!!! Yep . . that's all for a night of fun with the ladies.

So . . . Would you like to earn hostess benefits, while stamping 5 cards a month and watching your supplies grow???

I hope the answer is YES and I hope to hear from you soon!

Georgia

P.S. ~ Join the 3rd Tuesday or 3rd Wednesday night card club before 5/18 and your name will go in a drawing for a FREE STAMP SET from the unmounted stamp sets I have on hand!!! AND REMEMBER - when you get a friend to join the club you both get a free package of card stock (5.50 value each).

A Card Club Testimonial

"I have always loved crafts, scrapbooking, etc. I had just moved into Georgia's neighborhood, and before I even had all the boxes out of the truck and into the house, this cheery, kind woman with her little boy, Blake, in the stroller, was welcoming me with a little gift! When I finally had a moment to sit down after moving everything in, I was very intrigued by Stampin' Up and what Georgia was offering me! I had never heard of this company up to this point, but it seemed to be right up my alley of love's! I have found so much relaxation, friendship, and fun since starting in Georgia's card clubs! Making 50 cards in ten months gives me such a great stock to have for every single occasion all year long! The cards, thankfully, are already designed for me, which is wonderful and time-saving; however, the pre-designed cards also start my creative juices flowing and the possibilities for other cards and other projects becomes endless! Card Club, with Georgia, has helped my card budget (I never go to the store for cards anymore), has helped my sanity, and has helped me get back into creating again! Thank you, Georgia and Stampin' Up, for opening a whole new wonderful world in crafting for me!" ~ Sarah Bainter

Big Shot Box Project #4

Hi Stampers.

I thought about saving this project and showing it to you later, but I didn't want to wait. This Big Shot Box will be perfect to make and have out for your 4th of July party. You could easily make two or three and use them to hold the silverware at your cookout.

Using my Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die I cut two Whisper White, one Real Red and a corner of Brilliant Blue.

Then using my paper cuter I cut red strips and adhered them to the Whisper White Top Note cut out.

After adhering the Brilliant Blue in the corner I used the Small Star Punch and a Gold Brad, because every flag needs a star right?

Here's a side view so you can see the box between the Top Note cut outs.

So . . now that you've seen 4 Big Shot Box Project would you like to make them??? If there is enough interest I would love to offer a Big Shot Class where you could make all 4 of these projects for only $10. Leave a comment or send me an e-mail if you'd like me to offer a class.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Georgia

P.S. There is still room in the card clubs that start NEXT week. Please e-mail me ASAP to join!

Big Shot Box Project #3

Hi Stampers.

As promised I'm trying to take you to a warm place with Box #3. Can you Let's Go to the Beach?

For this project I used my Big Shot (of course), but I also used the Top Note Bigz Die and Scallop Circle Bigz Die. I cut two Top Note Dies from Bashful Blue and one from Creamy Carmel. I also cut the Box #2 die and using sticky strip attached it between the Bashful Blue Top Notes.

I tore the Creamy Carmel Top Note so that it looked like sand. Then I cut out a Scallop Circle from Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange and Real Red. Using my Yoyo Yellow scallop circle as the base I cut the others colors so that I had strips. After adhering them to the Yoyo Yellow I used my scissors and cut an umbrella shape and attached it to the Chocolate Chip card stock.

The scallop circle umbrella was challenge, but fun to make.

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to stop back by tomorrow for the 4th Big Shot Box Project.

~ Georgia

Big Shot Box Project #2

Hi Stampers!

First I just want to remind you that card club starts NEXT WEEK. . .save your spot today!!!

OK . . . Now after seeing the cut flower box I shared with you yesterday you are going to love the flower box I have to share with you today!

Using my Big Shot and the directions from the Stampin' Up! website I was able to make a "Sunflower".

For this project I used the Scallop Circle Bigz Die. I cut two scallops from So Saffron card stock and one from So Saffron DSP. Remember DSP is buy 3 get 1 free this month!!! I did use the Box #2 XL Bigz Die, but this time I taped the flap shut and cut the end off, so that I have a box that would stand the way I needed.

After I cut the DSP scallop circle I used my paper cutter and cut it in half. Then I made a mark on the middle of each half and started to cut each scallop in a triangle shape. I used a Stampin' Dimensional on the end of each scallop.

When you do this you don't have to worry about what the middle looks like, because you cover it. Here I used my 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" Circle Punches. The leaves were cut out using the Large Oval Punch and after folding them in half I ran them through my crimper. They too are attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by today and if you've like these first two Big Shot Box Projects you'll love #3. . . let's just say I'm thinking of some place warm.

Have a GREAT Day!
Georgia

Big Shot Box Project #1

Hi Stampers. . .

First I wanted to remind you that card clubs start NEXT WEEK! I still need about 3 more ladies to join each night for the clubs to work. If you sign up and get a friend to join you both will receive a free package of card stock ($5.50 value). Club letters will go out soon, so please watch you mail. For more information click HERE.

OK . . on to stamping. As I mention yesterday Rocky and Blake was out of the house on Saturday so I had time to stamp. Funny thing is I made 5 projects and 1 card and only stamped on the card. With everything else I just used my Big Shot.

On the Stampin' Up! website they share some Big Shot projects that were shared by a demo on the incentive trip. What she did was created Boxes using the Big Shot and dies for many occasions. The directions were online, so I just knew I wanted to give them a try. So . . . for the next 4 days I'm gonna show you a box each day. If you would like to see any of these in person, just let me know. It's often hard to get a good picture that does the project justice.

With Mother's Day being yesterday I just knew which one I wanted to show you first. It's a "flower pot". I used the Box #2 Bigz XL Die, Top Note Bigz Die, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die and Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Dies to create this cute project.

This project would have made a perfect May Day gift, Mother's Day gift or Teacher's gift. You can't see it in the picture, but the Box #2 die is attached behind the flowers. Perfect place to "hide" a cello bag full of candy!

**Updated to add a photo of the box!**

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to check back tomorrow for Big Shot Box Project #2.

Georgia

Beautiful Butterflies ~ Framed Art!

Hello Stampers and Happy Mother's Day!!

Yesterday Rocky and Blake went to Woodhull to help his parents so that left me home alone to stamp in peace and quiet!!!

Ever since the catalog came out in January I have been wanting to case the framed art shown on page 8 of the catalog and also shown below.

I have been looking everywhere for a shadow box and finally found one. . at a yard sale of all places! And since it was my mother-in-laws yard sale I didn't even have to pay for it. Even better. (Thanks Stacey!)

I used the Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper (remember it's buy 3 get 1 free this month only) and a little bit of Kiwi Kiss card stock to created my own version of the framed art. BTW - it is was very hard to photograph this since the flash wanted to reflect off of the glass. This project actually looks 100% better in person. . . if you'd like to stop by and see it for yourself, just give me a call.

On the bottom edge of the Kiwi Kiss I used my Eyelet Border Punch. I cut the butterflies out using my Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I wanted to step it up a bit, so I got out my Pretties Kit and using a little Crystal Effects I added half beads on the butterflies.

The hat pin and full beads also came from the Pretties Kit. The ribbon is Very Vanilla/Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon and I used Mini Glue Dots to hold the hat pin and beads in place.

To finish my framed art project I added a rub-on from the package of Chateau Bella Rub-Ons.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all have a Wonderful Mother's Day!

~ Georgia

BTW - There is still room in my cards clubs that are scheduled to start NEXT WEEK! Sign up today!

A Card Club Testimonial

Before joining my first card club I was sure that I did not have the "talent" or creative ability to make my own cards. However, Georgia made it very simple each month to make 5 cards that were unique and something to be proud of. I have sent most of the cards I made in card club to family and friends and have received only positive comments on how "creative" I am and how beautiful the cards are. It's not even necessary to have the stamps, papers, etc. before joining. Each month I just added to my collection a bit at a time and used the ideas Georgia gave to branch out and create cards of my own design. It's great fun. I haven't used a store bought card since I started with Georgia a year and a half ago. Join and you will discover the creativity side of you that you didn't know existed!

~ Rita Corkum

Card Clubs Start THIS Month - May 19th and 20th!

We'll meet once a month at my house: 3rd Tuesday 6:30pm to 8pm or the 3rd Wednesday 6:30pm - 8pm. We will stamp five cards, browse samples & visit with others who love stamping!

HOW DOES Card CLUB WORK??

**Each club is a group of 10 people who commit to place a $15.00 order (before tax & shipping) until each person has their turn being hostess.

**Each club member will earn hostess benefits.

**You are guaranteed a minimum of $15.00 in free catalog merchandise and one free hostess stamp set during your month. (These are the minimum benefits of a $150 sales total)

** Orders & money must be turned by the night of your chosen card club. This has to be the deadline!!

**You'll receive a free Idea Book & Catalog ($10 value) when you join the club and free seasonal mini catalogs when released!

PLACING YOUR CLUB ORDERS:

If you are unable to attend on club night, that's OK!! Please send your order via email or phone. Deadline is 5pm the night of the Card Club and I do ask that you be courteous to your fellow club members by ordering and sending payment on or before that date. This will allow for a speedy delivery of your goodies!! Orders will be delivered to my home within 5-7 days after being placed. We will coordinate pick up of your orders, so you can start enjoying your new products as soon as possible.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

1) Call 221-9288 or email georgia@mustainlaw.com if you'd like to join a Card Club!

2) Get a friend to join & YOU BOTH receive a free package of card stock ($5.50 value each).

If you are interested in participating, please let me know . . ASAP! You'll enjoy the perks of being a hostess and earning those hostess benefits while building your own stamping/scrapbooking inventory!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Georgia

Scallop Envelope Purse

Hi Stampers!

Today I would like to share with you a project we made at Tuesday's workshop. It was made using the Big Shot and the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die. It was very quick and easy to make. I got the idea from my up-up line Julie S. as she let us make one at the last StampAttic's meeting.

All you need to do is cut 2 scallop envelopes with your big shot. You cut the bottom flap to 1/2 inch and use sticky strip to put it all together. Of course we had to use some designer paper since it's buy 3 get 1 free this month. We finished by using the White Gel pen, Whisper White ribbon and brads. If you would like to make your own just give me a call . . I'd love to get together to stamp with you.


Also . . . remember to join a card club . TODAY!!! Stamping with friends is always better!


Have a GREAT Day!

Georgia

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Pretties Kit

Hi Stampers!

Have you ever tried to die the flowers that come in the Pretties Kit? I have and it's lots of fun. I would like to share three ways with you today.

1. Markers - You can color directly onto your flowers with markers. This is the non messy way.


2. Ink Pads - You can smash your flowers into your ink pads to transfer the color. However, doing this you might get your fingers a little colored too.


3. Ink Refills - Using an empty container place a little water and some drops from the ink refill. Place the flower directly into the water/ink mixture and let it set for a little while. Then removed it and place in onto a paper towel to dry. I have a few photos below.

If you would like to try the pretties kit first hand, please consider joining on of my card clubs that start in 2 weeks. Space is limited, so please let me know if you're interested.... plus that way I can quit stressing about getting my card club full. :o) They meet on the 3rd Tuesday or 3rd Wednesday of the month.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Georgia

Fifth Avenue Floral - Mother's Day Card

Good Morning Stampers!

Today I would like to share with you a card I cased from either leadership or the incentive trip. . . I don't recall where I saw the online sample at.

I used the Fifth Avenue Floral (113734 $24.95) Stamp Set and the All Holidays (114916 $34.95) to make this quick Mother's Day card.

Of course the Whisper White card stock was cut using the Big Shot and Top Note Die! Card Stock Used is Baja Breeze and Whisper White. The DSP is from the Urban Oasis (113978 $9.95) package. Remember all this month the DSP is buy 3 get 1 free!!!

Before I go today I have a quick question for you . . . do you like to try stuff before you buy it? If you said yes than you should join one of my card clubs that are starting in a few weeks. I know everyone's schedules seem busy right now, but don't worry . . . if you can't attend one of the months of card club than I will stamp the cards for you. This way at the end of the 10 months you still get 50 Fabulous cards!

I have a few spot left in the 3rd Tuesday or 3rd Wednesday of the month club. Join Today!

I hope to hear from you soon!

Georgia

All Holidays

Hi Stampers!

Today by 5pm is the deadline to register for the May 14th Tart and Tangy Make and Take Class and get your stamp set that night. . . you will be able to register for this class after today. However, your stamp set will be ordered that night instead of "pre-ordered". Cost is $25.00. Click HERE for all of the details.

ALSO . . . I would like to remind you about my Total Hands On Workshop, which is tonight at 6:30pm at my house. Below is one of the projects you will get to make! I used the stamp set All Holidays and the pretty in the bottom left corner of the card is a Jumbo Eyelet with a Clear Rhinestone Brad in the middle. There is no cost for this event.

I hope to see you soon!

Georgia

P.S.

Card Clubs are forming now. . . contact me today to reserve your spot in the 3rd Tuesday or 3rd Wednesday of the month clubs!

Both clubs are at my home in Galesburg and run from 6:30pm - 8pm. As with the current sessions these clubs will run for 10 months, so that everyone has a turn to be hostess. Each month you'll stamp 5 cards. The only cost you will have is to order $15 in merchandise each month, and one month you'll supply refreshments. At the end of the club you will have made 50 cards.

An Opportunity for You

Join as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and get 20 percent or more off all Stampin' Up!'s products, while at the same time earning additional household income. This month you can become a demonstrator for only $75 when you purchase the Scrapbooking Starter Kit.

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set*
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")
105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Contact me to see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for all of the details.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

Pop Up Cake Die!!!

Hi Stampers,

I am super excited about today's post. . and before I go any farther I need to send a special Thank you out to Kathy Tarter who let me cut a few cakes using her Sizzix Pop Up Cake Die. Thank You KATHY!!!

OK . . as I'm sure you can guess you are going to see a card today using the new Pop Up Cake Die from Sizzix. :o) This went together a lot easier that I thought it would. The cake was cut from Whisper White card stock using Kathy's Big Shot and Die. I colored the candles with my markers to make them match. The DSP on this project is Raspberry Tart. Remember to stock up this month with the buy 3 get one 1 special on all package of Designer Paper!

To keep the cake together I used Sticky Strip and I tied some Regal Rose 5/8" ribbon around the middle layer of the cake.

And. . I couldn't leave you today without sharing the outside of the card. I used the stamp set On Your Birthday and stamped in Regal Rose ink on Whisper White card stock. I layered that onto Yoyo Yellow card stock and added some more Regal Rose card stock below that. You can see I used the Ticket Corner punch on the edges of the Yoyo Yellow card stock. Other items used: Clear Rhinestone Brads and 5/8" Regal Rose Ribbon.

When you use the Cake Die you'll need to make your card bigger then the standard card. This card is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to check out Sunday's post for a chance to win!

Have a GREAT day!

Georgia

**Would you like your own Big Shot?**

Details about the next Big Shot Club will be coming soon!!!

All in the Family ~ Thank You!

**Update**

Their was 14 thank you cards in the picture below. Twila. . . even though your guess when over I still have a gift for you since you were the only one to comment. Thanks for supporting my blog. :o) Georgia

Hi Stampers!

Today I would like to share with you a thank you that I made. As you know Blake had his 3rd birthday a couple weeks ago and yesterday I had time to stamp his thank you cards. For this project I used the All in the Family Stamp Set (113488 $38.95) and the Family Accessories Stamp Set (113494 $19.95). I just love these stamp sets because you can "build" your own people.

For the Thank You cards I decided to go with a 4x4 card, so the open card stock dimensions are 4" x 8". Then when you fold it in have you get a 4x4 card. :o)

I wanted to use some of the in colors before they retire on June 30th, so I used Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango. I also used Whisper White card stock.

When using these stamp sets I relied on my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the head after I stamped the body. Seriously I have no idea how I stamped prior to owning a Stamp-a-ma-jig.

I used markers to color in my "Blake" and I used my Aqua Painter and Baja Breeze ink pad to color in the shorts. First I started to use the Brilliant Blue marker on the shorts, but then I decided to make it match better. :o)

OK . . now for some fun. . . below is a picture of all of the thank you cards I stamped. How many do you think are there??? Leave your guess as a comment to this post and the person who comes closets, without going over, will win a prize. This contest will end at 1pm on Tuesday (May 5th) . . . . Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful Sunday!

Georgia

Make and Take Top Note Box

Hi Stampers and Happy Saturday to you!!!

Today I would like to share with you the Top Note Box that the gals will be making at The Well this morning.

This might look familiar to you . . . I received a top note box in a Big Shot 3D swap I was in this past January. Kathy T. originally made the top note box. I decided that I wanted to have this as a make and take project, so I changed it just a bit. Thanks for the wonderful idea Kathy! :o) You can view Kathy's top note box HERE.

I did change mine just a little to work with the supplies I had on hand. Card stock is Rose Red and Regal Rose and I used the Raspberry Tart Designer Paper. Remember that when you purchase 3 package of DSP you get 1 FREE! (May Special Only.)

Other items used: Warm Words Stamp Set, Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, Top Note Bigz Die, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch and Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon (From the mini catalog)

And . . . as you can see this is really a box. This would make a wonderful gift for Mother's day or any occasion.

That's all for today . . . Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Georgia

Join the Family for only $75

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In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following: Schoolbook Serif Alphabet Stamp Set, Simply Scrappin' Petal Party, 12x12 Earth Elements Assorted Textured Card Stock and Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad.

The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contined in the standard Starter Kit. I would love to talk to you more about the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. . give me a call at 309/343-9356 so we can talk!

Click HERE to view the starter kit order form. You can also visit my website HERE to learn more about becoming a demonstrator!

Note of Thanks - Mini Note Kit

Hi Stampers and Happy May Day!!!

If you're on my e-mail list you should be getting my newsletter sometime today. . . (I hope!) If you're not on my e-mail list and would like to be, please e-mail me at georgia@mustainlaw.com and I'll add you. :o)

Before I share with you today I would like to invite you to my first Total Hands On Workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at my home in Galesburg starting at 6:30pm. There is no cost for this event, I just ask that you RSVP by 5/4 so that I have time to cut card stock. Everyone will be making 2 cards and 1 3D project to take home with you. You don't even need to bring adhesive or scissors. Stampin' Up! has a great promotion this month when you purchase 3 packs of Designer Paper you get the 4th pack for FREE, so you can bet we'll be using some of this awesome paper! I hope you can make it!

OK . . Sample time. . . I'm sure with the promotion last month you noticed the $10 and under page on page 208 of the catalog. . . right? :o) Today I would like to share with you the cards I made using the Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit (116209 $9.95) from that page.

I needed some thank you cards and I thought it would be a perfect time to try the kit. All I did was stamp and tie ribbon around the pre-folded card stock and it was done.

The kit comes with a Chocolate Chip ink spot so you have everything to make a card. I did step it up just a bit and added some ribbon around the top of the card.

I didn't have much Chocolate Chip ribbon, so I had to change to Tempting Turquoise.

My flash did something weird to the blue ribbon . . . I promise it is Tempting Turquoise.

I still need to write my message of thanks on the inside, but all in good time. :o) Until then I put them back in the box they came in so that they would stay nice.

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

Georgia

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