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Becky

Earth Campaign for Stampin' Up!

Don't you love it, The Earth without Art is just "EH".  Just think how boring our cards would be without the wonderful Stampin' Up! touch.  So punch out those shapes with one of our 50+ punches and color them stamps with one of our 50 wonderful colors and make something beautiful and share it, you know it's gonna be loved!!

Inky Hugs!

Becky

Oh Scrap it's Monday - MDS style

This is a gentlemen I work with

This is my mom and dad 2 years ago

I created these 12 x 12 pages using the ALWAYS ELEGANT DIGITAL KIT #119839 in My Digital Studio.  I actually placed them in a 12 x 12 shadow box and added some pearls for some extra embellishments.

Always Elegant Digital Kit: Preserve your memories of the big event with the with the Always Elegant digital kit for My Digital Studio. The kit includes exclusive My Digital Studio templates and stamp brushes, and has just what you need to make those memories forever. Don't forget our Back to Spool special: To order your Free 3/8" Satin Stitched ribbon and other wonderful crafting supplies, click here to visit my online store. Inky Hugs! Becky

Stamp to Build/Helping a Hero

See my post here, how this all got started.  Hope you can join us for this worthy cause!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Halloween/Christmas Artist Tray

"Looking for 8 folks - no crafting experience necessary - who would like to create this awesome Printer's Tray project! I'm thinking of adding a class to my calendar for it - are you in?"

Will create the Halloween tray and make a set of inserts for Christmas to switch to.

Email me and let me know your interest.

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Technique Thursday - Rock n Roll

Rock & Roll Technique Directions: 1) Tap stamp on light-colored ink pad (Lucky Limeade). 2) Press edges of stamp in a rolling motion on darker ink pad (Island Indigo), being careful not to ink the center of the stamp. 3) Stamp your image. Tips: Always use the lightest colored ink first to avoid getting dark ink on your light ink pad. This technique works best when using a bold stamp image. Supplies used: Circle Circus Stamp Set Petite Pairs Stamp Set Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade Card Stock Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon Scallop Oval Punch Large Oval Punch Island Indigo Stampin Pad Lucky Limeade Stampin Pad Big Shot Houndstooth Embossing folder Dimensionals Find all these supplies in my online store here. Remember it is Back to Spool time, every $40 order gets you a free 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon. Hope you have a wonderful Thursday! Inky Hugs, Becky

Summer Solstice Sympathy

This is a beautiful and simple sympathy card was created using the Summer Solstice stamp set.
Click here to find all the supplies needed to create this card.

Summer Solstice Stamp Set

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Noel Notes Bundle Card Video

I completed my second video, it can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkgSPQYM_4g

I am learning so much each time I create a video and how to use the editing software.

Check it out and leave me a comment, would love to know what you think.

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Christmas Scrapbook 2012

Would you like to create this 20-page 6"x6" scrapbook for the Holidays?   I have the next class scheduled for October 27, 2012 at 2pm - 4:30pm at my church St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Roundelay Road.

Class includes:
Merry Moments Simply Scrappin Kit (you will have almost enough paper to create another book)
Cherry Cobbler Trim Scrapbook
Roll of Old Olive Polka Dot Ribbon
Any additional supplies and embellishments (except SNAIL adhesive)

Class fee is $50 and includes all above, except SNAIL adhesive (you need to bring your own or I will have some on hand for purchase).

Want to bring a friend or daughter?  You both can come for $75 and you would share the Simply Scrappin Kit and Ribbon.  I will supply an additional album, card stock and embellishments needed to complete a second album.

I have 8 slots available, so reserve your spot of spots today.  click here to reserve your spot by October 16 so I have enough time to order supplies.

Have a fantastic weekend!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Gumball Green and Mambo Rainboot

Who's day wouldn't be brightened with this card?

Another card created using the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.

Supplies Used:

Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set
Subtles Designer Series Paper (2-1/2"x4")
Gumball Green (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" & 3-1/2"x2-3/4"), Melon Mambo (4"x5-1/4") & Whisper White (3-1/4 x 2-1/2" & 4"x5-1/4", inside) and So Saffron (3-1/2" x 2") Card Stock
Gumball Green Stamp Pad, Whisper White Craft pad
Melon Mambo Stampin Marker
White Gel Pen
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (~6") (FREE this month with any $40 purchase)
Stampin Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive
Perfect Polka Dot Embossing folder
Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies
Big Shot

• Stamp Rain Boot on Whisper White, let dry a couple minutes.
• Color around "clouds" with Melon Mambo marker as shown.
• Adhere to Gumball Green Card Stock
• Run Melon Mambo topper thru Big Shot using Perfect Polka Dots
• Run So Saffron card stock thru Big Shot using the Finishing Touches die.  Adhere to Boot image as shown.
• Adhere Melon Mambo and So Saffron DSP to top of card using SNAIL adhesive.
• Adhere "Rain Boot" stamped image to front using Stampin Dimensionals.
• Stamp "Happy Bootday" on other Whisper White card stock using Gumball Green Stamp pad, let dry a couple minutes and adhere inside of card.
• Stamp the back with Whisper White Craft Stampin Pad ink and sign with White Gel Pen.



Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set



FREE Ribbon Promotion

To get your own Bootiful Occasions Stamp set, Free Satin ribbon and other wonderful crafting supplies, click here to visit my online store.

Inky Hugs!

Becky

Texas Bootiful Birthday

Tomorrow is my son Adam 22nd birthday.  He is in the Army and is currently stationed in El Paso, Texas.

Here is the card I sent him.

This card could be for a man or woman. 

This card was created at our Card Ministry for church last night using the woodgrain embossing folder with Crumb Cake card stock:

Supplies Used:

Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set
Natural Compositions Speciality Designer Series Paper (4"x5-1/4")
Midnight Muse (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), Real Red (3-1/4" square) & Whisper White (3" square and 4"x5-1/4") Card Stock
Real Red Stamp Pad, Whisper White Craft pad
White Gel Pen
Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (~7") (FREE this month with any $40 purchase)
Paper Snips
Stampin Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive

• Stamp Cowboy Boot on Whisper White at an angle.
• Stamp extra Cowboy Boot on scrap Whisper White and cut out leaving extra white around.  Adhere on White with Stampin Dimensional.
• Adhere to Real Red Card Stock
• Adhere Midnight Muse ribbon around Natural Compositions Speciality paper.  Adhere to Midnight Muse card.
• Stamp "Happy Bootday" on other Whisper White card stock and adhere inside.  Adhere to the inside of the card.
• Stamp the back with Whisper White ink and sign with White Gel Pen.

Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set

Natural Composition Speciality Designer Series Paper

FREE Ribbon Promotion

Remembering today all those that died on this tragic day 11 years ago.  May God bless their families and all those that suffer from this tradegy and from the War on Terror.

Peace and God's Blessings to you all today!

Becky

My First Video....Finally!!

I finally created my first video, I procrastinated enough.  Finally someone said go do it.  So I did.  I was real excited how it turned out and had a lot of fun creating it.

Would love for you to leave me a comment or just let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxJkKcujz9k&feature=plcp

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Awesome Birthday Card Take 2

This is another awesome card I receive from my dear friend Anne that I met at Convention last year.

Thanks Anne, love ya and miss ya!

Becky

Awesome Birthday Card

Wanted to share an awesome card I got in the mail from my friend Laurie.  She is a friend that I was blessed enough to meet thru Stampin' Up!   Love you girl!

Isn't beautiful!!  It was such a surprise and joy to receive this in the mail!  It also has the Gumball Green satin stitched ribbon on it that is Free this month with any $40 order.

Tomorrow I will share a card I received from my friend Anne who lives in Hawaii.

You can't even imagine all the wonderful people you meet thru Stampin' Up!!  Wanta know how you can meet such wonderful people, let me know and I can share this wonderful opportunity with you and not to mention this wonderful free gift from now thru Sept. 16, 2012.

Happy Labor Day everyone!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Back to "Spool" Time, FREE Ribbon

While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin’ Up! is going back to ‘spool’! For the month of September, get a FREE 10 yd spool of 2012-2014 In Color 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon – an $8.95 value – for every $40 you spend. Spend $200 and get all five colors for FREE!

See the flyer here.

Choose from the following 2012-2014 In Color 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Colors:

     126846 Summer Starfruit
     126848 Gumball Green
     126847 Midnight Muse
     126844 Primrose Petals
     126845 Raspberry Ripple
    

Isn't it gorgeous?

Here's the Scoop:

• Any order type qualifies for this offer, online or party.
• This promotion has no limits-for every $40 you spend, you'll get a free package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon. so feel Free to totally Go crazy!
• Sorry-hostess dollars don't count toward this promotion.  
• You need to take advantage of this deal by Sunday, September 30th.

Check out this crazy fun video shared by Stampin’ Up! – you’ll definitely have a laugh! I.....I did!
 Enjoy!!

Enjoy your holiday weekend everyone!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Halloween Project Kit Promotion Has Been Extended

Howl-o-ween Project Kits Free

when you join Stampin' Up!

 

I've got exciting news! Because of the terrific response Stampin' Up! has received to this special offer, and because of the seasonality of the project kit, Stampin' Up! is extending the Howl-o-ween Project Kit promotion through September 16, 2012!

Although the special has been extended, NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN!
By joining now, you have the chance to:
1. Offer the same special to your family and friends until 9/16;
2. Offer our 31% OFF Digital Sale to your family and friends until 9/14.
Both of these opportunities could help you on your way to earning FREE stamps, FREE product gift certificates and even CASH as part of our Stampin’ Start Program. NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN!

Your bonus Howl-0-ween project kit (a $60 value) will include:

• Black Printer’s Tray w/handle
• Toxic Treats stamp set** in wood or clear-mount
• 1 Pack of Bakers Twine in Lucky Limeade
• 1 Pack of Basic Jewels Rhinestones
• 2 – 12×12 sheets made with MDS digital images. Images include rectangular shapes of DSP from Howlstooth & Scaringbone, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie & More Mustard CS.
• Laser cut spider web, pennant and flag in Silver Glimmer Paper
• 6 Buttons – 1 Vintage Faceted Designer, 2 Basic Gray, 2 Pumpkin Pie and 1 Old Olive
• Glue Dots Adhesive
• Ribbon – Very Vanilla Seam Binding (approx 18″) and 1/2″ Black & Gray Striped Satin Ribbon (approx 36″).

*Project kit does not include ink or clear blocks.
**You may choose the Toxic Treats set in English or French. Or you can choose Spooky Bingo Bits in Spanish instead of Toxic Treats.
Would love to have you join my Always Ah-Mazing team of stampers, just click on the Join Stampin' Up! on top of my home page.   Then, click on JOIN NOW. If you’d rather meet face-to-face to discuss this business opportunity, I’d be happy to schedule an appointment with you.
Keep in mind, in addition to the kit above ($60 value), you will create your own kit with products totaling up to $125, plus you’ll receive business supplies to start your business, and your kit will be sent to you FREE…you pay no shipping! All this for only $99!  What at great deal!!

Here is another picture of some ideas that you could use your tray for:

How about these great ideas!!  Can't wait to try them!

Have a fabulous Holiday weekend!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

 

Fabric on Sale...WOW!!!

Four of our great fabrics are on sale for only $0.99....WOW!!  Here they are:


Sweet Stitches #121818

 

Candy Cane #121715

Deck The Halls #121716

Springtime Vintage #121817

Anyone that know me, knows that I don't know how to sew, I would like to learn one day.

Card sample with fabric flower:

Fabric Brooch:

Did you know that you can run fabric thru your Big Shot?  Now I can do that and how beautiful flowers are and butterflies are made out of fabric, especially Stampin' Up! fabric (I know I am a little partial to Stampin' Up!).

Ladies, check out the video below, we could make these ornaments!  You cut the fabric to 3 x 3 squares, fold and pin onto a stryofoam ball!!  Hot glue some ribbon and done!  These would rock with any Stampin' Up! fabric and just think how the recipient would feel when they receive it!  What a great teacher gift!  What a great Girl Scout project!  Click on the link below to see how to make this wonderful ornament!
http://youtu.be/OB9S-rxIe6w

Visit my online store today to order your $0.99 fabric today.  These fabrics are only while supplies last, while you are there check out the other goodies on the Clearance Rack.

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Subway Art - Birthday

This is a card I created in My Digital Studio 2.  I am loving it and I am loving the 31% off printing and downloads this month.  Good News, Stampin' Up! has extended this sale thru September 14, so you have a couple extra weeks to work on those projects and get them printed!

What do you think?  I Love it!!  I am getting these cards printed thru Stampin' Up! Professional Printing services and I am thinking about adding some 2-Way glue to spots and some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter in some spots for that added WOW factor.  Can't wait to get them!  Do you have a birthday coming up?  Have you given me your birthday?  If yes, then you might get this beautiful card in the mail.

Don't have My Digital Studio?  No worries - you can download a 30-day Free Trial from my Online Store (#130910) and give it a try for FREE for 30 days.

And as if this is isn't enough new info, get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August, extended till September 14.  

Yes, you can download for MDS2 for FREE and then create a scrapbook and then print it for 31% off during August and just extended to September 14.  So what do you have to loose?

My next My Digital Studio class is Wednesday, Sept 6 email me (stampinfun@jetbroadband.com) to reserve your spot for this class, space is limited!
Visit my online store and class schedule here for more info.

Happy Digi Hugs to all!!

Becky

Paper Flowers Fun

Aren't these paper flowers fun??? Leave me a comment, and I'll email you a simple tutorial so you can make them too!!

Hope everyone has a Thriving Thursday!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky

Sassy Salutations Take 2

Here is another card I received from my up-line Ruth Murphy.  I just love it.  So clean and simple, but absolutely beautiful!!

Supplies Used:
Sassy Salutations Stamp Set, Clear #126707 and Wood #126705
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, Clear #125537 and Wood #125535
Basic Black Card Stock #121045
Whisper White Card Stock #100730
StazOn Ink Pad #101406
1/8" Mini Brads, Silver #122941
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Basic Black #119261
Paper Piercing Tool #126189
Stampin' Pierce Mat #126199
Stampin Dimensionals #104430

Sassy Salutations Stamp Set

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set

Blossom Punch

Happy Stampin Everyone, May your day be a stampin day!!!
Inky Hugs,

Becky

Sassy Salutations Take 1

This is a card received in the mail last week from my upline Ruth Murphy.  I love how pretty and simple it was.  I really like the new Sassy Salutations Stamp Set, adds a lot to the card!

Supplies Used:
Sassy Salutations Stamp Set, Clear #126707 and Wood #126705
Everything Eleanor Stamp Set, Clear #124164 and Wood #124162
Betsy Blossoms Stamp Set (for the flower image), Clear #126006 and Wood #126004
Raspberry Ripple #126842 and Whisper White Card Stock #100730
Raspberry Ripple Ink Pad #126859
Gumball Green Ink Pad #126861
Stampin Dimensionals #104430
Rhinestones Basics Jewels #119246
Blossom Punch #125603
Snail Adhesive #104332

Everything Eleanor Stamp Set

Betsy Blossoms Stamp Set

Sincere Salutations Stamp Set

Blossom Punch

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!

Inky Hugs,

Becky