March Swaps and a Sneak Peek!

The theme this month was "Spring is in the Air ~ It is time for new growth and trees". So what better way to show it than the lovely blossoming branch from the Easter Blossoms set? And, you are observant, you may have noticed a new stamp with a little bird.... Yep, that's from a new stamp set coming in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (starts July 1st) that will be available for CUSTOMERS to preorder next month with a qualifying purchase! The set is called Four Frames and all four stamps fit the Decorative Label Punch - and they are GORGEOUS!!!!  The greeting, from the Easter Blossoms stamp set, fit perfectly inside the frame even with the little bird.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Four Frames(preorder, available April 1-30 w/ $20 purchase)
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Inks: Soft Suede Classic, Blushing Bride Stampin' Wriet Marker
Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Decorative Label Punch

Awash with Elegance

I whipped this little card up yesterday to tuck inside the blog candy winner's package that is winging its way to Oregon.  That Elegant Soiree DSP is.....well, elegant!  I love the soft color combination of Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.  And, not only are the patterns GOJUS (as JanTink says), but there is a coordinating embossing folder, too (Elegant Lines, 119277)!  I didn't use the folder on this card; I just let the fabulousness of the paper shine on its own. :-)

Stamps: Awash With Flowers (W-117062, C-120549), Thank You Kindly (111700)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650), Soft Suede (115318), Crumb Cake (120953)
Ink: Baja Breeze (111833), Soft Suede (115657), Crumb Cake (121030)
Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon (120999), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka-Dots Embossing Folder (117335)

Third Thanks

Are you getting tired of thank you cards, yet?  I know I am!  I promise, this is the last one for a while.  I'm practically hyperventilating at the thought of diving into the new goodies languishing on my desk.  There are so many ideas swirling around in my brain! "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." (Name that movie.)

This one uses the Sweet Pea Stack again, but wait...what is that?  That label doesn't look familiar....could it be....A NEW PUNCH (one of three!) from the upcoming Holiday Mini?  Yes, that's the new Decorative Label Punch, and it is fabulous, dahling!  Plus, there will be two stamps (in a sweet set of nine) that are made for this punch!  Here's a pic to give you an idea of the difference in size between the Decorative Label Punch shape and the Curly Label Punch shape:

See, this is one of the many wonderful perks of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator. We get to see the new things before anyone else, we can order it with our demo discount, we get to share our love for stamping and paper crafting with others, and we can earn lots of extras, like free stamp sets and merchandise, a cruise to Alaska or the Bahamas, and stepped-up commissions on sales (in addition to the demo discount).  In addition, we work for a company that truly values its demonstrators, and has the best demo support of any company out there! What could be better than being paid for what you love to do???

If you'd like to join my team, or just have a question, please contact me through my demonstrator website. I'd love to tell you more!

Stamp: Thank You Kindly (111700)
Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Rose Red (102544), Sahara Sand (101043), Sweet Pea DSP Stack (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic (100908)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (119246), Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109054), Decorative Label Punch (120907, available 9/1)