A Wonderful Surprise

Yesterday when I went to my mailbox, I found this card. It is a card from my Upline congratulating me on being in her top five of sales for the month of September. What a pleasant surprise and what a great card. This card uses the owl stamp from the Hostess set "Warmest of Wishes". The supplies used for this card were:

STAMP SET: Wicked Cool, Warmest of Wishes

PAPER: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

INK: Basic Black

ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Owl Builder Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Web Embossing Folder, Big Shot

With so much going on in my life right now, it was a pleasant surprise to get this card. It is overcast here today and they are calling for rain... again. We are just hoping that it is not a hard rain and it does not last long. We just got the basement dry and the last thing we need is a lot of rain and have the basement fill up with water again. Enjoy your day!

A Quick Card

Yesterday my daughter called to finalize details for me watching Eli while they went to a wedding in New Jersey. So at the end of the conversation she says, "Oh by the way, can you make me a wedding card? I forgot to buy one." Okay...I did not have much time and had to think fast of what I could make that looked elegant. I pulled out my Manhatten Flower Embossing folder which I had not used for a while and started to work. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMPS: Wedding Sweet, Full of Life ( inside sentiment )

PAPER: Brushed Silver, Whisper White

INK: Versamark

ACCESSORIES: Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Silver Embossing Powder , Dazzling Details

When I was finished embossing and put the card together. It seemed a little bland. So I took the Dazzling Details and went over all the raised lines with it. That little sparkle made the card look spectacular! I know they will love this card. Although there is minimal color, the Dazzling Details and the silver embossing is what really makes this card stunning. I wish you could see it in person, it really does look so much nicer.

I have a lot to do today. I have Eli for the day but I have to go to a funeral and then late afternoon I am having a Halloween Gathering. Will tell you more about that tomorrow.

Enjoy the day!

Welcome Christmas

This is one of the cards that we are making at this month's Stamp A Stack. I think this is going to be one of my Christmas cards this year. My husband thinks that Christmas cards should only be red and green. When he saw this card he said that these would be great to send out this year. So I ordered everything I need to make them, I just need to find the time now. The supplies used for this card are:

STAMP SETS: Polar Party, Heard from the Heart

PAPER: Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

INK: Black Staz On, Real Red, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight

ACCESSORIES: Dazzling Details, Rhinestone Jewels, Blender Pens, Yellow Sharpie (non SU ), Dimensionals, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Snowburst Embossing Folder, 3" Circle Sizzix Die, Big Shot

I used the Sharpie to color the Rhinestones so they are the same color as the stars on top of the trees. I used the Dazzling Details to add the snow to the ground and on the trees. I hope the people that receive this card love it as much as I do.

I am still working hard on that wedding order. Last night I finished the Save the Date cards and now I am working on the favors. Wow, this wedding is keeping me busy! But I know that in the end they will love what I made and that makes it all worth while. Enjoy the day!

Bridal Shower Favor

Well I am a little late with my posting today. This morning I was out for breakfast with people who retired from the school I used to teach at. It was so nice to sit and catch up with everything that has been going on in our lives.
I had a wonderful time!

Anyway I have been working hard on an order that I received for making a lot of items for an up coming wedding. This is a an idea for a bridal shower favor. I only used Basic Black and Very Vanilla because that is the color scheme for the wedding. As I said before, I think it will look very elegant when everything comes together. I thought an elegant memo pad would be a favor. There is a little bit more they want for favors but that will be shown at a later time. So I stayed with the black and vanilla colors , but used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder on the top layer to convey an elegant look. The pearls just accent the piece. I think the attendees for this event will like them.

When I have everything done, I will take a picture of the whole set together. I really think all together it will look striking! I can't wait to show you everything done. I am now going to cut the rest of the card stock and start to put them together. I need to get all of these things done before the holidays because I know if I wait then I will be on overload trying to get everything done. Enjoy the day!

Clearance Rack is Restocked

The Clearance Rack has been restocked! Holiday Rub-Ons have been added as well as Holiday DSP's, the Bitty Bat Punch, Design A Bank Decor, various ribbons, buttons and much more. The only way you can order these items is at my Online Store. Go to my business website www.dereag.stampinup.net and click on Shop Now and it will take you directly to my Online Store. Get those items that you loved but retired. There are limited quantities so order now why the supply lasts. Some items have already been sold out.

Enjoy the day!

Simply Sent Deal for October

Stampin' Up has a number of GREAT promotions this month! Check this one out! If you buy 2 Simply Sent kits you get a free stamp! Below I list the 3 Simply Sent kits that you can choose from. I also have the 3 stamp sets listed that you may choose your free one from. Check it out, it is a great deal!

BUY TWO SIMPLY SENT KITS-GET A FREE STAMP Dates: October 1-31, 2011 Promotion Details: Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion. Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits: Page Item Description Price 192 122375 Simply Sent Great Day $12.95 193 122377 Simply Sent Everyday Elegance $11.95 193 122376 Simply Sent Sweet Moments $13.95 And get a FREE coordinating stamp set: Page Item Description Price 192 123682 It's Your Day $8.95 192 124685 Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day) $8.95 192 124800 C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day) $8.95 193 123686 Everyday Wishes $9.95 193 123684 You're Cherished $8.95 193 124865 Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished) $8.95

Contact me if you are interested or you can order from my SU Online Store.

Click on the Simply Sent Kit icon on the right side of my blog for more information.

Cookie Stamps Now Available

Today you can order a great "NEW" product from Stampin' Up, COOKIE STAMPS! What a great way to add a personal touch to our Holiday Baking. You can choose 1 of the three images to hand stamp those holiday cookies. You can use your favorite cookie recipe or choose from the 2 recipes that are included with the set of"Cookie Stamps".
If interested in this great new product, contact me. If you order now, you will have them in time to stamp the Jack-O- Lantern on your cookies and hand them out for Halloween treats to friends, family, teachers, or co-workers.

If you would like more details about this product, please click on the Cookie Stamp icon on the right hand side of my blog.

Enjoy the day!