A Gift Box of Cards for a Friend

This is the front cover of a gift box that fits up to 8 cards and envelopes.

This would also make an awesome card front! I love the Summer Love rub-ons!

That is what I love about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, on the SU demo website there is a new section where demonstrators post ideas for workshops and classes. I got some really great ideas on how to use these rub-ons. So if you are thinking about possibly taking advantage of the $75 new recruit promo there is just one more reason! You get access to so many sites with ideas and projects to keep you busy! It's cheaper than therapy and a whole lot more fun! that is my motto and I am stickin to it.

Supplies:
Card stock: Base: Baha Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Walk in the Park Dp, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Scallop edge punch, Summer Love rub-ons, texture plate on the coral, Latte buttons, dimensionals, eyelet border punch

This is the side view of the box.

A Challenge for you!!

The first person to email 3 card samples that would match this ensemble will win the tutorial to make this box! So get your mojo going and let me see what you have got!!

It is still flooding her in Daytona Beach. We have received 14 inches of rain!!!! More than the hurricanes that destroyed the place 5-6 yrs ago. I need some sunshine, this rain is killing me!!

Inspire,Create,Share!! Have a Great day!!

email entries to www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com

The Best $75.00 You Will Ever Spend!

Now Is the BEST Time To Become A Serenity Stampers!!

ONLY $75.00 and Pre-Order Perks!
Stampin’ Up is offering a smaller, scrapbooking version of the Starter Kit. Although it sounds like it is just for scrapbookers, it really isn’t. What they are really offering is a way to get the perks of being a demonstrator for only $75 instead of $199.

What’s in this reduced kit?

YOU choose any stamp set $43.95 or less, any Simply Scrappin; kit (can be used for cards, too – see them HERE),

one pack of assorted 12 x 12 solid textured card stock (24 sheets, 12 colors. See them HERE) and one ink pad 7.95 or less.

That is actually $83 in product for only $75!

Shipping is free, you pay the tax. Wow – can I just sign up again?
This is the perfect time to try it out, as a hobby or as a business.

June 1st is a big day for demonstrators – we get to see AND preorder the new In Colors, sneak peek stamp sets, hostess sets and a copy of the NEW catalog that begins July 1st

Plus you get to attend our "Serenity Stampers" downline group meetings monthly and learn tons of new projects! And if you are not from around here, that's fine too. We include everything via email and blog you won't be left out of the loop!

You will learn how to make all this stuff you see on our blogs behind the scenes information, tips and you will get to enjoy the peace and serenity of becoming a "Serenity Stamper"! that is most definitely worth $75.00!

Quotas? Heck, if you sign up now you do not have to meet the $300.00 per quarter quota until September! Plus your first order you get 30% off! Oh I could go on and on!

If you are interested in signing up just email me www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com

and I will be glad to give you all the details!

I Am In Shock!!

I received an award today from my fellow blogger Patti, you can visit her at

http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/.

This is my first time receiving an award like this so I hope I get it right.

Now I get to name 5 people who inspire me!

These ladies inspire me each day in crafting as well as blogging!

Each time my mojo is blocked I know I can go to any of these sites and instantly become unblocked! -thank you so much for all your inspiration!

Laurie from up North:http://stampingupnorthwithlaurie.blogspot.com/
Tiffany Bauer:http://www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com/

Mary Fish:http://www.stampinpretty.com/
Karen Sylvester:http://www.kerinstamps.com/stampin_with_kerin/

Leann Greff: http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/

The rules of this award (To pick up the Lemonade stand):-

Comment on this blog. Cut & Paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.-

Nominate 5 -10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.-

Link to your nominees within your blog post.-

Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.-

Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation

Vicky's Gift Notes

Aren't these beautiful? My downline Vicky, we call her DiFabulous took the gift note holders I taught (the one we learned at leadership) and made it diFabulous with the gift notes that SU sells on page 157, and I think she made some of her own to match this DP.
This is the card holder embellished with Tea Party DP and the new scallop punch from the Occasions Mini! If you haven't placed your order from the Occasions Mini, what are you waiting for? Go to my website at www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net and order NOW!! online and it will be shipped directly to you! This template will also fit the scallop notes as well!
With any $25.00 order or more you will receive the tutorial for this project for FREE!!

These are designed with A Walk in the Park DP and the stamp set Good Friend from the Occasions Mini as well!

I think Vicky did a Difabulous job with these quick and very cute cards!

They make great gifts! She is a super talented crafter and I am so proud to have her as a member of my Serenity Stampers team!

Check Out these Promtions!!

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Buy Three, Get One Free
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with Stampin' Up! From May 1-31, buy three packs of Designer Series paper and/or 12' x 12' textured card stock, and get one pack free! Mix and match your papers to meet all your scrapbooking and paper crafting needs.

Jumble Alphabet Sneak Peek
Get a sneak peek into the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog when you purchase the brand-new Jumble Alphabet stamp set at 20% off. This set of 52 die-cut, double-mounted stamps is perfect for scrapbooking because you'll never run out of letters! But don't wait—this offer is only good through May 31.

Limited-Time Scrapbooking Starter Kit
Start your own business for as little as $75 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12' x 12')
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
In addition, this specially-priced Starter Kit contains all the business supplies found in the regular-priced Starter Kit.
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Match Box & Card Box Gift Set

Here is a little match box filled with 4 Hershey wrapped nuggets

in " A Walk in the Park Designer Paper. What I like about this paper is it has two trends to it.

If you are more drawn to blues and grays you got it if you like the lighter/brighter colors they are there too. You can mix and match and get so many different looks with just one pack of paper! Remember right now with the May promtion you can buy 3 packs of DP or textured cardstock and receive the 4th one FREE!!

I like how the sentiment turned out on this box. I used the Sizzix framed oval border and the large oval from the Ovals Sizzix die and the label die from the match box die and embossed it with white Ep with the Stamp Set Sincere Salutations and garnished it with a basic gray corduroy button

Daytona Stamp Studio & Organization

This is a shot of my new workstation !
This will soon be filled with my crafts for sale! Few things left but I sold out big time at my moving craft sale! So I have to get my mojo flowing and get busy!!
I just found an awesome opportunity at the HUGE Daytona Flea Market here in town.
I can rent a little shop in there monthly and hopefully sell some crafts and meet some new frineds!

MY downline and dear friend Vicky had this cool idea and I just had to implement this into organization system. I also have several punches from the sizzix and other punches from projects in bags so that way if I need one I can just grab it and go instead of stopping and having to cut punches. This is one of the best views of my work staition.
I am so happy to have an amazing handy husband that has worked so hard to make it perfect for me. I have to say he is the best and I just love him!!

My curtain rods are from Wal-Mart($14.00 each) I got two of the 28x48 ft black designer rods and stretched it out as far across as it would go.I missed the HUGE grand Opening of IKEA in Tampa which opened the day before I moved!! Then I bought the little black circle clips that actually are suppose to hang curtains and that is what the above items are hanging on. For my bday and Mothers day I got beautiful new formica countertops, I am in heaven!!It is so long I have every station set up!

First My Sizzix, then embossing, then embellishments, scor-pal and then my cutting systems!!

This is the paper station. I have all my 12x12 cardstock in the paper trays under the cabinet.

The DP is in the white 12x12 bins and next to that is my filing cabinet with my 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

On top of that is my scraps in a single filing system. My ribbon racks( are on a peg board system my DH built) and paper tray I bought off my friend Jackie who owns a scrap book store in Brandon. I love those ribbon racks.They are the greatest! Ribbon storage was one of my biggest frustrations!! Tip: Go to your local scrap book stores alot of times they have things they want to get rid of and you can get really good deals. Especially now with the economy alotof stores are cutting back on inventory leaving open spaces!
This is the coolest stool it adjust to your weight when you sit in it. I saw one at my friend Geri's house about 9 months ago and have been looking for one ever since and they had them at Target here only $59.00 if it had wheels it would be perfect. So if you are like me and stand all day this stool will make you want to sit for a while!
Well that is the overview so far!! Looking forward to alot of stamp camp retreats here at the beach!! See ya soon!!