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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.

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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
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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!!

"A Walk in the Park" Array

Now that I have my new stamp studio set and ready to go here in Daytona

I have had some creative time and I just absolutley love this paper.

This box will hold up to 10 cards! Depending of course with the depth of layers and embellishments plus envelopes! These are a popular craft fair item. I sold a ton of these at Mother's day! I gave my MOM one for Mother's Day at my surprise bday party they had for me. All my cousins and aunts wanted their own and of course filled with cards! I was thrilled.
Supplies:
Card stock: Kiwi,WIP DP,cameo coral
Accessories: Eyelet border punch, Sizzix oval frame punch(I only used the oval), Summer Love rub-ons(love these!!) aluminum tags, filigree brads, kiwi kiss 5/8" striped ribbon on top of the box, glue dots, sticky strip a must with this box.

This is a bday card I made for my best friends daughter Gina for her Sweet 16! It's very Late but hey, I like late cards I get to celebrate all over again!
Supplies:
Cardstock: so Saffron, Baha,Cameo Coral, white,WIP DP,
Accessories: Sizzix large Circle Scallop die, cut in half, layered with the circle #2 sizzix Die cut in 1/2 , with summer love rub-ons, photo corner punch, eyelet border punch, white gel pen,in color buttons, and Saffron Twill ribbon andalso I used the Bella Toile BG stamp on the base of the card.I hope she likes it. She is a very special girl who is getting ready to go on a missions trip the summer to Peru. I wish her much love and safe travels.

Candy tin with the rules of chocolate always a favorite! I always have to make in every new DP !

Hope you enjoy these and Happy crafting!!

Many Mowers Father's Day Card

Yes, I am still alive! Boy it has been a while since I last posted. My husband unexpectedly received a job transfer to Daytona Beach and we had 10 days to move! Not only pack an entire home but my stamp studio as well. Now in the process of getting my new stamp studio set up and everything in its place. BOY! I have a bunch of stuff and that is after 4 HUGE craft and lgarage sales prior to moving!! Daytona is a cool place to live I am really enjoying it here!

Folks are very friendly and the town just moves at a slower pace and I am kinda of diggin that.

Also I turned "40" on May 8th yes moving on my birthday was a joy. But I have so many wonderful stamping friends that gave me a wonderful send off and birthday party prior to leaving . SU has given me many gifts in the last three years but the friends that I have met though SU has been an amzing blessing that has changed my life significantly.

So the card above I made before I left and I just found it while unpacking and thought I would post it. It is the stair step card I posted at Valentines Day check out Feb 09 for dimensions.

Supplies:

Stamps: Many Mowers(occasions Mini)

Ink:Black stazon, kiwi(ink to w/c pp w/ blender pen)

Paper: Kraft, kiwi, black, w/c pp

Accessories:Cuttlebug BG squares embossing folder,library clips(kiwi), kiwi cord buttons,

spiral punch, dimensionals

Hope you enjoy!!

Off to work, I need inspiration, my mojo is floating out in space!!

"Sweet Nothings Scrap Tin"

The Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin Kit is perfect for the scrap tin project!

Check out the pictures of the inside of the tin below! I made this tin for a friend I met at leadership. This makes a wonderful class for demonstrators who are looking for a great stamp camp project! This project can be completed in a four hour time span! It is also my best selling item at the craft fairs . It is a great transition project for card makers to move into scrapbooking!

Especially with Stampin' Up!s Simply Scrappin' Kits! and now the Big Shot!!

You may now purchase the tutorial for my Scrap Tin design for $24.95 !

or you may order the completed Sweet Nothings Scrap Tin for $45.00 includes shipping and the tutorial with step by step instructions to make your own!

Tutorial Includes:

• Supply List
• Step by step instructions on how to prep and assemble scrap kit for assembly
• link to order the DVD tins which are 5 1/8 x 7 1/4,which can be used for many different projects!Such as candy tins, journal tins, metal embossed tins!
• Receive FREE Word Doc of The Rules of Chocolate for my candy tins as well

This is a wonderful class! If you are a demonstrator and would like to learn to teach this class I also have a tutorial designed with tips to help you with class preparation.

Email your request to www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com

Hippity Hoppity Easter's On it's Way!

These are the projects we made at our monthly Serenity Stampers card and craft class .

Included stamp sets: Egg Hunt roller wheel , An Egg-cellent Easter and

" A Good Egg" all of these sets are available for order right now!

This card turned out so cute! We made it using my new circle scissors plus. Okay girls there definately was a learning curve! abig one especially for me and I was teaching the project!! LOL! I learned this layout recently at our Directs meeting from Lisa Curcio. She was over the other day for a stamp day and I got a little extra tutorial on it. So I felt brave enough to choose it for my class card. Practice, Patience and Perserverance, but totally worth it. Once you get the hang of it it is easy peasy. Tip: The line with dimensions on it, where you can hardly see it. Take a peice of white label maker tape and stick it underneath the numbers and it pops out the numbers where you can see them really good.

Supplies:

Stamps: An Egg-cellent Easter, Egg Hunt roller wheel

Card stock: Amethyst, So Saffron. Certainly Celery, Watercolor paper, Tea Party Designer Paper, Pretty in Pink

Ink: same colors in re-inkers and blender pen
Accessories:circle scissors plus, tag is from the match box die cut, So Saffron striped ribbon,rhinestone brads, 2 way glue and dazzling diamonds, Xyron machine, eyelet scallop

I saw an idea similar to this on SCS and my friend Lisa and I were playing around in my stamp studio and this is our version we came up with. The Flower Daises Die Cut was absolutely perfect for this! Thanks to my friend Sue for letting me borrow it. She will be on vacation for 3 weeks so I will have all kinds of goodies for her by the time she gets back.

Supplies:

Card stock: Tea Party Designer Paper,Pretty in Pink, So Saffron,Certainly Celery,white

Ink: Same

Accessories:Daisies Sizzix Die Cut, Scallop oval punch, 1" inch circle punch, glue dots, dimensionals, paper bag(from Michael's)

side view: I filled my bag with candy for Easter, but I see this as a GREAT Mother's Day gift with handmade cards for Mom or a friend!

Another card lay out we learned at directs meeting the Hinge card!

I used "A Good Egg Stamp Set" Tea Party Designer paper, all of the coordinating colors.

We stamped the egg on glossy paper with black stazon and used the SU markers to color it in and quickly used the blender pens to blend the color while the markers are still wet to give it that smooth look.

Then we used the Xyron machine and ran the image through upside down and peeled the adhesive off the image and put the dazzling diamonds all over, it looks so smooth. Use the photo corners to give the paper some weight when pulling the top hinge of the card back. Used a rhinestone brad to adhere the hinge.

This a wonderful gift my dear friend Frances a serenity stamper who attended class that day gave me for my Easter present, fresh homemade salsa! It's awesome!! Being the crafty lady she is of course she had to decorate the jar and finished the ensemble off with a box I taught at our New Years Day craft class! I love it when my stampers learn a project and then make one and show it to me and even better I get it as a present!! What a treat! Thank you, Frances. I love it!!