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Wow last night I was perusing some of my favorite blogs and came across a tutorial by Jan Tinks for a card that has a magic aperture opening. It was really neat and I thought what if the opening for the card I made yesterday worked in a similar fashion. If I followed Jan's directions my opening would have the candy falling out the back. Not what I wanted. But if I adjusted how the card opened I could make it so the card would open on the inside. More of what I was looking for. Well I tinkered this afternoon and lookie here what I came up with! A card that magically opens on the inside! I will try and write a tutorial for you shortly but I wanted to Show you the card first. The card appears to have a balloon in the front. I was inspired by a card that Gretchen Barron Made. When you open it up the tab in the center slides open a holel for your candy to come out of! Here is a quick video of the how the card works! Thanks for looking Virginia!

One of my favorite swaps at convention was a Punch swap. I made 20 samples of a design and swapped them out, this was one of my pages. I love how the DSP makes great Purses! I got so many wonderful ones will try and share them with you in the next few weeks. Thanks for looking Virginia

Wow the summer has flown by and I have a few days of vacation left! In case you didn't know this I teach art at a local high school! A great job but I will miss the lazy days of summer! With the hustle and bustle of school comes lots of new things at stamping up! Next week is the debut of the New fall mini catalog if you would like a copy please me I will get one out to you . Last one day left to sign up as A demo for only $85! If you only knew how much fun I have! You too will love the discounts and great support I enjoy from Stampin'Up! if you would like more info I wanted to share with you a cute card I made using one of the new sets from our mini catalog! When i saw this set in the new mini I was soooooooo excited the possibilities are endless and hopefully in the next few weeks I will be sharing with you some of the great new ideas from the mini! This card was not my idea I cased it from Mike Funke But I love the idea that the recipient won't need to ruin the car...

Convention is amazing the swaps classes I get and see are so wonderful! Theses are from a shoe box swap I did at convention. A shoe box swap is a swap where you bring everything you need to make a card somewhat pre cut and participants assemble the card. Here are three cards I made from the swap! Sorry I don't have names If you designed any of the cards please let me know so I can give credit! First one up uses The medallion stamp as well as En Francais! Such a pretty layout I only wish I had secured the ribbon better! LOL Next up is a beauty in Pretty in Pink and Soft Suede. I love the idea of using the stamp to create the background a real stunner if I do say so myself! (he he I only put it together) Last one up is designed by my stamping buddy Mary Kay! I love the layout I just need to work on placement! a bit crooked! I just get so excited at these swaps to get all my cards done! LOL Thanks for looking Virginia

Well it's time again to think about fall! As much as I'll miss the lazy days of summer I am looking forward to cooler days! Whew summer has finally hit Central NY and I can't get used to the heat! This page is inspired by a page I saw in this month's Stampin' Up magazine available only to demonstrators. If you would like to become a demonstrator you have one week left to sign up as a demonstrator for $85.00 what a bargain if you would like more info you can read here To contact me about signing up Click here to fill out the form Click here to fill it out electronically Click on the join now button on the left! Press the contact me button above for the password. Don't miss this opportunity I have a special surprise for any one that joins by August 31st What kind of demo would you like to be? Read here Now for our project! Supplies Paper -Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, Kraft, Basic card stock, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie DSP Ink - Real Red, Chocolate Chi...

This is my version of Sharon Fields magic box. Ever since I saw the Green House Garden set in the Stampin'Up catalog I have been dreaming about using it. This project is perfect for it! Many of you have anxiously been a waiting for this class. If you are interested in the class it will be at my stamping studio this Friday August 21st. HOW TO USE BOW-EASY I will give you the choice of the Dear Friends project or my version above. If you are interested please contact me ASAP as the class is filling up quickly and only room for 10. You will absolutely love the project and thanks to a friend I have all your pieces cut you just need to stamp and assemble! Class cost is $10.00 Looking forward to seeing you. If you can't make it you can purchase the cut pieces for $10.00 plus shipping. The stamp sets are extra and can be purchased on my website Garden Green House 113824 $25.95

This weeks project will be a very special class. Many of you have anxiously been awaiting for this class. We will make a magic 3d box pictured above! I first saw this project from a Stampin up demonstrator called Sharon Field , she mailed a sample to me this summer and everyone ooh's and ahh's over the project. So this Friday we will be making this box in my studio. I will give you the choice of this project or my version which I will show you tomorrow( I need to photograph it) If you are interested please contact me ASAP as the class is filling up quickly I already have 4 signed up and only room for 10. You will absolutely love the project and thanks to a friend I have all your pieces cut you just need to stamp and assemble! Contact me now for your spot!