Thank You June

I am trying to do new things in my business this year.  That was my New Year's Resolution. 

1.  I said I was going to go on Facebook and I did last week.  I am still trying to figure it out so I can co-ordinate the information I am trying to get out to my customers.  

2. I said I would be better at posting and try to post other day except over the weekends.  I am getting better at that. 

3.  I said I was going to use my DBWS more consistently and I did that one.

4.  I said I would start putting Thank You notes in each order.  And in June I am starting that one.

These are the Thank You notes that I made for anyone who places an order in June.  I made 3" x 3" note cards using the 2013-15  In Colors and the new "MOSAIC MADNESS" stamp set.  I had fun making them using all of the In Colors on each of the cards.  The supplies that I used for these cards were:

STAMP SETS:  Mosaic Madness, Really Good Greetings
PAPER:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White
INK:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding
ACCESSORIES:  Mosaic Punch, Rhinestone Jewel, Dimensionals

I still have more goals I want to attain before the end of the year but I am doing one at a time.  I thought if I tried too many things at once it would be too overwhelming and I would give up.  But taking one goal at a time and achieving it, makes me excited to do the next one.  I hope my customers will like the new things I am doing.  I know I am feeling better  that I am trying new things. And I hope you enjoyed the Sneak Peek!  Enjoy the day!

A Gingham Garden Birthday

This past weekend Susan and I tried something new and combined our downline meetings.  I thought we had a very nice time.  We discussed the release of the new catalog and of course we did a few Make & Takes.  Susan was responsible for one and I was responsible for the other one.  

At Janet's there was this cute Make & Take using the Label Love stamp set and the new In-Colors DSP.  So I used the same layout but changed up the DSP and colors.  The first is the one we created at Janet's.

The next card is the one that I changed up.  I decided to use Pear Pizazz for the base of the card.  This is a former In-Color that is returning to the color line up.  I always loved this color and was sad to see it go.  But I am so happy it is back and I will be using it a lot now.  The supplies that I used ofr this card were:

STAMP SET:  Label Love, Teeny Tiny Wishes
PAPER:  Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Island Indigo, Gingham Garden DSP
INK:  Island Indigo, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES:  Artisan Label Punch, Dimensions, Striped Embossing Folder

It was good to get everyone together on Saturday.  I love it when people get together to do what they love.  Enjoy the day!

An Epic Thank You

Another quick and easy thank you card to make.  Sometimes I get carried away with all kinds of extras on a card.  But there is nothing wrong a simple card, they are usually the best.  The supplies that were used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  Stretch Alphabet And Numbers
PAPER:  Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Epic Day This and That DSP
INK:  Early Espresso, Gumball Green
ACCESSORIES:  7/8" Natural Trim, Artison Label Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Pinch, Stapler (non SU)

Just think only 1 more week until you will be able to look at and order from the "NEW" 2013-14 SU Catalog.  I can not wait!  I have a very very long list of items and new products I would like to order.  Enjoy the day!

Epic Day in Gray

The Epic Day This and That DSP is a beautiful compliment to the Basic Gray card stock.   This card is a sneak peek of  of 2 "NEW" products on the 2013-14 SU Catalog.  This is a very sleek and simple Thank You card that anybody would enjoy receiving.  The supplies used in this card are:

STAMP SET:  A Round Array (new)
PAPER:  Epic Day This and That DSP (new), Basic Gray, Whisper White, Pool Party
INK:  Basic Gray
ACCESSORIES:  7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Apothecary Framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals

When I first saw this sheet of DSP I wondered what could be done with it.  I really like how the color combination Basic Gray, Pool Party, and Whisper White look together.  It reminds me again how sometimes we need to stretch ourselves and go out side of our comfort zones.  I always surprise myself when I do that.  I usually do like what I have created when I try new things.  So don't be afraid to stretch yourself.  I think you will surprise yourself.  Enjoy the day!

Crayon Thank You

A few years ago Debbie Henderson had this card on her blog.  I thought it was so cute and just had to make one.  This is a perfect card to use for a teacher, a child or for someone who works in the field of art.  Or if you are like me, had someone in the family who worked at Crayola.  

This was one of the cards that we made at my Kids Cards Stamp A Stack.  It is very easy to make and does not use a lot of supplies.  The only stamping that is on this card is the sentiment.  If you are artistic, it is very easy to draw the shape of a crayon.  The supplies used for this project are:

STAMP SET:  Petite Pairs
PAPER:  Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black
INK:  Basic Black
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Tasteful Trim Die, Big Shot

Since I am a retired art teacher, it was not hard for me to draw out the shape of the crayon.  You can make this crayon an color you wish.  Just choose your color of card stock and create the crayon shape.  The labels are usually a lighter shade of the color of the crayon. I used this Crayon Card in the past for a thank you card for Eli's teachers.  This year, I am planning to change the sentiment on the card and use it as a retirement card for all my former colleagues who are retiring this year.  I think that they will smile when they receive this card.  Enjoy the day!

Sneak Peek of the New In Colors

Over the weekend at the downline meeting, we made many samples using product from the "NEW" 2013-14.  It is a great way to show my customers some of the new products during my Open House. It helps you understand the product better when you can see samples of what can be made with it.

This card uses all new product except for the Whisper White Cardstock and the White Baker's Twine.  When looking at this card, you can see samples of the New In Color DSP.  The New In Colors are Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Strawberry Slush.

Also check out Punch and stamp set!  New , New, New!  It is the Artisan Label Punch and Label Love stamp set.  And this is just the beginning!  Just wait until you receive your "NEW" 2013-14 SU Catalog.  You will love, love, love it!  Only 11 more days until you will be able to order all these new products.

Enjoy the day!

The Open Sea Swap Card

On Saturday I attended a downline meeting with a different upline than my own.  My upline lives in Washington State and this demo lives much closer.  She invites demos who do not have an upline who lives close along with her own downlines.  My sideline and I try to go to her meetings at least once a quarter.  It is so nice to meet with a group of other people who love to do the same thing as you do.  One of my favorite parts of the meeting is when we get to swap with each other.  This is the swap that I put together for this past weekend's meeting. 

The picture for this post did not turn out very well.  It is hard to see the details of this card.  I guess the light this morning was not as good as it usually is.  The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SET:  The Open Sea
PAPER:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy
INK:  Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Versamark
ACCESSORIES:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Windows Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Gold EP, Heating Tool

The Night of Navy triangle is embossed using the Chevron Embossing Folder.  I think it is very hard to see in this picture.  I did that to create the feeling of the waves.  Also it is hard to see in the picture the gold embossed compass which I punched out using the circle punch. 

All in all I was happy with how this swap turned out.  I was thinking that maybe I would use this card design or maybe just the layout using another stamp set for my swaps at Convention.  Wait and see until later.  Today I only have the youngest grandson to watch. So this is going to be one of the easier babysitting days this week.  Hopefully it will give me more time to get prepared for my Hostess Appreciation Gathering this Friday.  Enjoy the day!