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The Latenightstampers group that I design for has gone missing! Oh were oh where can you be? Apparently in blog cyberspace!!! It just vanished in the middle of the night Soooo we have started a new group in the mean time Please re-join at the address. Your are invited to join our new group called StampinUpLNStampers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StampinUpLNStampers

One more summertime card this one is aremake of an older card I made, but it is always fun to revisit. Supplies Paper Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White,Chocolate chip Stamps Inspired by Nature, Sanded, Dreams de jour Ink Chocolate chip, Always Artichoke, Kiwi Kiss Accessories Top note die, Big shot, Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Stamping dimensionals, and key tag punches June Summer Fun Promotion Hold a catalog party. The Stampin ' Up! Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion is going to be hot, hot, hot: Dates: June 1-30, 2009 Promotion Details: Customers who either host a workshop or place an on-line product order from $250-$399.99 will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars. Customers who either host a work shop or place an on-line product order of $400 or more will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars. With the release on June 1 of Stampin ' Up!'s Last Chance Stamps and Accessories (formerly referred to as "retired...

Another card for Late night stampers Summer fun challenge. Don't you just love purple! Love the bling that I made with the chipboard heart. it is so easy with the chip board just dab versa mark and then heat and stick powder,heat, add glitter heat again viola! Supplies Paper Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum Stamps Simply Said Ink Elegant Eggplant, Versa Mark Accessories Chipboard hearts, White gel pen, Elegant Eggplant grosgrain ribbon.

Another card for Late night stampers Summer fun challenge. Don't you just love the lazy days of summer! I am looking forward to them. This is just to warm you up! S upplies Paper Certainly celery, Whisper White Stamps Branch Out, Sweet sentiments Ink Certainly celery, pretty in pink, Chocolate chip, Bashful Blue Accessories Top note Die, watercolor crayons, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals.

Another card for Late night stampers Summer fun challenge. I saw this card on Barbra W 's blog and would like to give her credit. for her wonderful work! I cased it that means I copied it not exactly but very close. So thanks for the inspiration Barbra! Supplies Paper Tempting Turquoise, Yo yo Yellow, Whisper White Stamps Life's A Breeze Ink Tempting Turquoise, Yo yo Yellow Accessories Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Stamping dimensional s, 1 1/4 inch , scallop circle punches, watercolor crayons, Aqua Painter, Circle scissors plus.

I must admit this is a case. As many of you know I spend a lot of time on the Internet surfing blogs for ideas. I always have way more ideas than I can ever do! But I try. this card is a case of several cards by many so I will not give credit to any one in particular but suffice it to say there are wonderful dress cards made with the scallop Sizzix die. Supplies Paper Rose Red, Regal Rose, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper Stamps Only ovals Ink Rose Red, Regal Rose, Summer Sun Accessories Large scallop circle Sizzix die, Big shot, Stamping write markers in Summer Sun, Whisper white Ribbon, Stamping dimensionals, new larger oval, and scallop oval tag punches, Eyelet border punch, Crimper, Fire square brads

Wow what week. Last week was my annual art show for my students, they were so excited and the show was a great success. then this weekend my son's came home from Brooklyn and Rochester, New york. we had great family times and it seems like a whirl wind. they both are bicycle enthusiasts and worked to fix both my husband's and my bike. The bikes are now in tip top shape. My sons are the greatest I am so proud of both we are very blessed. But enough, what about stamping? This week the challenge at Late night stampers is a summer theme. I have several cards to share with you this week. The first one is an oldy but fits the theme perfectly. Supplies Paper Always Artichoke, Tangerine tango, Whisper White Stamps Inspired by Nature, Sanded Ink Chocolate chip, Always Artichoke, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango Accessories Top note die, Big shot, Stamping write markers in Chocolate chip and Always Artichoke, Ribbon, Stamping dimensionals, new larger oval, and key tag punches

This card is one of those that gets away from you. I wanted to add a slight sanded surface to the card but went too far. Oh well they all can't be winners! Supplies Paper Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Old Olive. Ink - Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red,Old Olive Stamps -Inspired by nature, Sanded, A sense of time Accessories -Chocolate Chip Ribbon Stamping Dimensionals

I purchased the set "Sense of Time" but have not had time to use it! LOL During last weeks blog tour I several wonderful cards with this set so i to had to play! If you missed last weeks blog tour, check back in June it will take place again. I will keep you posted. So here is the card thanks for looking Virginia Killmore Supplies Paper Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red Old Olive. Ink - Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red Stamps -Sense of Time, Sanded Accessories -Chocolate Chip Ribbon Stamping Dimensionals, Circle scissors plus

Wow, hope you enjoyed the Blog Tour over the weekend. Wasn't it Great? Over 60 websites to visit with all those great ideas. I was really inspired hope you were too! A HUGE THANKS to the folks who organized and all their helpers, Great JOB LADIES. This week the challenge at Late night stampers is a color challenge. The colors are Chocolate chip, Kraft, Ruby Red, Old olive. I was not to sure about the colors but after working with them I was happy with a few of my cards. This week will be a short week for posting for me as I have my annual art show for my students they are SO excited! Here is my first card you may remember this card from last November but it really fits this weeks challenge so I thought I would include it. This card uses a technique called thumping. it gives the trees a multi colored look. A very easy technique. Start by inking the stamp with a light color. Then using a stampin write marker you take the lightest color first and hold the marker between your fing...

Welcome to the May15th & 16th Blog Tour. Stop # 22 , Tour #5. This tour features 24 blogs! Each blog will show case a beautiful project using items from Stampin' Up!'s - Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. Don’t forget to bookmark your favorite blogs as the links that make up this tour will disappear at midnight on May 16 th . Here is my first entry He who has the most tools wins! Well that would be my husband! This card is for him totally! You can see more masculine cards at Late night stampers at challenge 19. and if you love this set you can see it in the Stampin'Up's Spring summer catalog page 47 Supplies Paper Close to cocoa , More mustard, Pacific Point DSP. Ink -versa mark, Black, creamy Carmel, stampin write markers in bordering Blue and real red Stamps -Totally tools Accessories -Silver embossing powder, White gel pen My next card using a different set but a another manly card is one that uses Stampin'Up's Wanted Se...

This card is for the guys in your life that love the beach which is my three guys! This card was so easy and quick. Supplies Paper Tempting teal, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Ink - Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Riding Hood Red Stamps -Branch Out, Just surfing, Sanded Accessories -Aqua painters, clear embossing powder, fine spray bottle Circle scissors plus, ice square brads.

This card uses a set I have been wanting to ink! I finally got it out and used it this weekend. Ahhh the smell of fresh rubbbbah! I thought this card could cover many masculine occasions so I am entering it in Late night stampers Masculine challenge this week. If you want to see the pictures of some of the entries check out this link . Supplies Paper Kraft, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Garden Green DSP Ink -Chocolate chip, black, Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke Stamps -Sanded, Branch out, Sweet little sentiments(hostess) Thanks for looking Virginia

Yesterday I showed you my first card for late night stampers masculine challenge I am helping host the swap with Dacia Smith . We have come up with a masculine card swap here are the details . It is always easy to make a pretty card, but what about a manly card? For this week's challenge you are charged with creating designs for masculine occasions. Father's day, birthday, or graduation, any card for any occasion, but for a man! As always, we ask you use 100% current Stampin' Up product for your manly creations! I love some of the great stamps stampin Up has for our men in our lives i thought this would be great for a birthday or even graduation! thanks for looking Supplies Paper Riding hood Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White card stock, Pacific point DSP Ink -Riding hood Red Stamps -MVP Accessories -Small and Large star Punch, Striped Riding hood Red ribbon

This week over at late night stampers I am helping host a swap with Dacia Smith . We have come up with a masculine card swap here are the details . It is always easy to make a pretty card, but what about a manly card? For this week's challenge you are charged with creating designs for masculine occasions. Father's day, birthday, or graduation, any card for any occasion, but for a man! As always, we ask you use 100% current Stampin' Up product for your manly creations! Around the corner is father's day, my hubby loves watermelon and the summer fun is around the corner! So this is my first card for the challenge. It was so easy with my circle scissors plus. I cut a 6"circle in certainly celery and then a 5 1/2 "circle in real red. Using my Boho flower punch I used the small star flower to help make the seeds.After punching cut the seeds by rounding one of the petals! I punch the bite from each color card stock. Add the sentiment easy peasy! Supplie...

Happy Mothers Day everyone! I saw this box somewhere in my blog browsing as with everything in my life I cannot remember where. Senior Moment! If you created this cute box please let me know so I can give proper credit! It was breeze with my daisies die and Big shot. Last day for free shipping on any order over $40.00 Please email me . Also all this month don't forget for every 3 packages of designer series paper you purchase you get one free! You can check it out here . Supplies Paper-Chocolate Chip, More mustard, Really Rust, Pretty in Pink, Cameo Coral Accessories-Daisies Die, Big shot, Corner rounder punch, kiwi kiss Striped ribbon Hope you have a wonderful day Virginia

Bloomin Beautiful I thought I would pull out this set for the circle challenge at Late night stampers this week. I used the same watercolor techniques I used for my roses on Tuesday except I didn't use whisper white ink like I did on Tuesday. I used Not quite navy ink and clear embossing powder, it gives me more definition. Supplies Paper Kraft, Night Navy, Glossy card stock Ink -Night Navy, More Mustard, Baha Breeze re inkers and pads Stamps -Bloomin Beautiful, Only Ovals, Sanded Accessories -Aqua painters, clear embossing powder, fine spray bottle Circle scissors plus, ice square brads. Don't forget this weeks special you can read about it here Thanks for looking Virginia

Another Card using A carousel note can you stand another one!! this is for Late night stampers circle challenge this week. I love the look of these notes and I must thank my friend Jan Reinhardt for her inspiration. I showed you her work a few weeks ago. I have been enjoying using the notes for a variety of cards. I also used flowers from the pretties kit and dyed one of the flowers by dabbing it in Baha Breeze stamp pad. Don't forget This weeks specials you can see them her e. Supplies Paper-Carousel Notes, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White Ink-Kiwi Kiss, Baha breeze Stamps Great Friend, Inspired by nature Accessories-Baha breeze Striped ribbon, Ice square brads, pearls and flowers from pretties kit, Stampin Dimensionals. Thanks for looking Virginia!

Well I had to have a page for national scrap booking Month! This page features circles created with my new circle scissors plus! What a great tool! I can make any size circle I want. It is such a nice way to create a page. With a simply scraping kit and my circle scissors plus it was a snap to make this page. Don't forget all the specials this week check them out here Supplies Paper -Simply scrapping Petal Party, patterns pack Designer series paper II Regal Rose. Accessories -Circle scissors Plus Thanks for looking Virginia PS if you would like a video of how Circle scissors Plus works here is a link enjoy and have a wonderful day!

In keeping with Late night stampers circle challenge this week I have another card for you. This card uses Carousel notes and anew techniques I saw on several blogs I decided to jump on the band wagon and try my hand at it is was so easy. This technique originated with Crystal French from Denver, and was demo'd at the Stampin' Up! Seattle Regional Seminar by Connie Ingram. Then Sandi MacIver shared the directions on Late night stamper s Told you the group was neat! To see the tutorial in video form check out Patty Bennett's blog Supplies Paper-Carousel notes, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper white, more mustard, glossy card stock Ink-Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Riding hood red re inkers and pads Stamps-Fifth Avenue Floral, Sanded Background, All holidays, flight of the Butterfly Accessories-leaves die, Aqua painters, clear embossing powder, fine spray bottle Don't forget this weeks special you can read about it here Thanks for looking Virginia

This week over at Late night stampers the challenge I am designing for is all about circles! Well I really got in gear this week and have several projects to share with you the first one is this cute little gift bag. I have seen the instructions on several blogs and wanted to make my own.So I will show you the instructions I first saw on Splitcoast but I made some adjustments so I can better utilize paper! Here is the tutorial from Splitcoaststampers In an effort to save paper with a few changes to some of the measurements. I got the idea from from 321 stamp's blog Theses are her instructions I am sharing with you. Here is what you will change; Start with a 4 1/4" card stock square for the box Score 7/8" from each of the 4 edges (that's INSTEAD OF the 1" in Diana's version) Also adjust the size of the printed Designer Series Paper that's wrapped around the box to make the bag. Mine is 6" by 10 1/2". Lastly I adjusted the size of t...