You’re Fantastic!

Every month I make cards for the Top 10 Sales Achievers on our Team. It's so fun to recognize this group, and to make the cards! Here is the card I made back in July or August (I can't remember which!)

• The colors used are: Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Island Indigo and Regal Rose.
• The stamp sets used are: Language of Friendship and Perfect Words (Hostess/$150+ Order Exclusive!)
• The punches used: Boho Blossom and Two Step Bird
• Additionally, Basic Pearls, Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon and the Scallop Square Duo Die were used.

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Fabulous Florets Card Kit Now Available!

In all of the excitement of the retirement lists – I nearly forgot to get this month's card kit posted! But our June Card Kit of the Month – Fabulous Florets – is NOW Available!!!!

This kit is fresh, fun and FUNKY – featuring some hot new products from the Summer Mini Catalog! The two additional designs that you'll receive with the purchase of the kit are just as great – order your kit today so that you can check them out!

Here is a look at the featured cards:

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Have a PLAY DATE! September Card Kit.

Nope, I haven't died. I'm still alive and kickin'…. just not stampin'!!! Well… I've been stamping, just not anything that I can show here because it's been design work for upcoming exclusive Team Member Events!! Mostly, things have just been busy with Brad's new job and family with summer winding down (it went by WAY too fast and now we're trying to cram everything we didn't do in to the last couple weeks!) But things are starting to slowly settle down (after several nights of going to bed at 3 am…) so you'll be hearing more from me!

Today I wanted to share with you the September Card Kit of the Month that is now available through September 15th! I'm REALLY excited about this one because of the "gift-giving twist" that you can give it (or you can just stick with regular card kitting). Read on for details!

Card Kits are the Stamping Classes that Come Right to Your Door!

The Card Kit of the Month Program – September 2010
Featured Set: “Funky Four” & Featured Accessory: Brights Glimmer Brads
  Featured Stamp Set for the YEAR: Teeny Tiny Wishes

You'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above–that means all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total (adhesive excluded).  You'll also receive 2 additional full-color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit.  In addition, you'll receive detailed step-by-step instructions on how to complete each of the four designs.  The price of the Card Kit is just $20–that's less than $1.70 per card!  Orders for the Card Kits must be received by September 20th.  You'll receive your kit by the end of the month.

ADDITIONAL "BONUS" IDEA FOR SEPTEMBER! With the kids heading back to school, think teacher's gifts! This card kit is PERFECT for making this very thing (yet doesn't "scream" school so it's versatile enough for ANYONE to use!). With your card kit, you'll have the ability to create 3 of each of the 4 designs featured in the Card Kit – which means that you can create 4-pack card sets as gifts! And what makes it even BETTER and "meant to be"!? Stampin' Up! sells a 3-Pack of Gusseted Envelopes that coordinate for just $5.95! The set of 4 cards and envelopes will git in to one of these envelopes, creating the PERFECT touch for a gift giving solution, and you'll have not one but THREE gifts in the end! Here's a look at these Play Date Gusseted Envelopes:

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Believe… in Woodland Walk

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Every once in a while, I'm in the mood for a monochromatic card (different hues of the same color) – the designing of this card came at a time for one of those moods! And it's easy to do with the Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper – each piece but 1 has it's own monochromatic line up!
• To get the watercolor look on the main image, I inked up the image and then spritzed it with water before stamping it onto the Watercolor Paper and volia!
• I just love it when greetings line up with punches… it looks great and saves oodles of time – two things I'm ALL about! This greeting works fantastic with the largest of our oval punches.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Just Believe Stamp Set (Wood – 116948, Clear – 120453), Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953), Crumb Cake Classic Ink (121030), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657), Watercolor Paper (105019), Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper (117389 – share also available), Mini Library Clips (109857), Antique Brads (117273 – share also available), Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291 – share also available) and 2 x 1 3/8" Oval Punch (119859)

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Cottage Gloss

Have I mentioned how much I adore this Designer Paper!? Haha! I'm pretty sure I've said it about a dozen times, but it's true – it's just divine! When I haven't used it in a couple projects I start to miss it… so needed to pull it out to use on this card!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Were you as infatuated with the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper from the last catalog as I was? If so, we've been given our "fix" in this catalog – a fantastic new Designer Paper that is the same print but different colors and the stamp set shown here called "Cottage Garden". Both the sentiment in it's unique style and the flower used on this card are from that set.
• My favorite new catalog addition is tiny and size and price – but make a HUGE different to design quality! The delightful product that has stolen my heart is the new "Rhinestone Jewels". Used here on the centers of the flowers, they add the perfect amount of bling to every creation!
• I've selected our 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon for this card – it's simple but versatile, working for just about any card you set out to create! If you would like a sampling of ALL 13 colors of our 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon for just $15.50, be sure to give my ribbon shares a try! You can learn about all of the different share offerings by clicking here. You can watch a video showcasing all of the available ribbons by clicking here!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Cottage Garden Stamp Set (Wood – 117068, Clear – 120003), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), So Saffron Classic Ink (105213), Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (105216), Rose Red Cardstock (102544), Early Espresso Classic Ink (119670), Early Espresso Cardstock (119686), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Sweet & Sour Specialty Paper (117390 – share also available), Basic Rhinestone Jewels (119246), Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119760 – share also available), Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109055 – share also available), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), 3/16" Corner Rounder (119871) and Illuminate Top Coat Smooch (121084)

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Woodland Newsprint

I'm in love with this new stamp set, Growing Green. It's fabulous for watercoloring! I paired it with one of our newest designer series papers, Newsprint, to give it a different look!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• To achieve the watercolored look shown here, load your Rich Razzleberry ink into an Aqua Painter and color 1 petal at a time, allowing it to run out before reloading – that way, each of your colors are a different tone! For best results, use Watercolor Paper.
• The sentiment "Thanks so much" is from a stamp set in the Summer Mini Catalog called "Watercolor Trio". My reason for loving it? Because all of the sentiments in the set (3 total) fit PERFECTLY in the Designer Label Punch/Hodgepodge Hardware accent!
• Vintage Brads are a DELICIOUS new accessory, I used one here on the right hand side of the Designer Label Hodgepodge Hardware piece. Order the full pack or get a sampling as part of my New Accessory Share – click here for details! You'll also find a share that includes this lucious 1 1/4" Striped Black Grosgrain Ribbon shown here.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Watercolor Trio Stamp Set (Wood – 117050, Clear – 120084), Growing Green Stamp Set (Wood – 118758, Clear – 120624), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615 – share also available), Watercolor Paper (105019), Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953), Newsprint Designer Series Paper (117166 – share also available), Antique Brads (117273 – share also available), Neutrals Brads (119736 – share also available), Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (111325), Basic Pearls (119247), Linen Thread (104199), Designer Label Punch (119862), Photo Corner Punch (119878) and Aqua Painters (103954)

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For Everything… Celebrate!

I'm having so much fun with my new toys!!! Here is a card that showcases a new favorite stamp set — "For Everything" — and some new accessories!!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Marina Mist is the delightful new blue that you see on this card – isn't it just DELICIOUS?! The other colors (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip) take on a WHOLE new look when you add Marina Mist into the mix! This is a wonderful example of how wonderful the Color Renovation has been – fresh palate!
• I am THRILLED to have eleven colors of 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon this go around!!! It's my favorite to work with… just divine! Be sure to check out my ribbon share offerings to learn how you can get a sampling of ALL of the different ribbons at every affordable price points!
• I'm also smitten with the new colored brad and button choices – creating has never been easier with so many options at your finger tips!!! I've also got an accessory share going on to help you get an assortment of all the new goods – get a wonderful sampling to help you create!
• Give Textured Cardstock (as used on the base of the card) a try when you're in need of a little "boost" for a simple layout!
• The sentiment on this card comes from a Level 1 Hostess Exclusive, "Afterthoughts" – it's a wonderfully versatile set that you'll want to be sure to get your hands on! Place a $150 order or contact me to schedule your workshop today and receive it for FREE!

WHAT TO ORDER:

For Everything Stamp Set (Wood – 116954, Clear – 120459), Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess/ $150 Order Exclusive!), Old Olive 12×12 Textured Cardstock (119934), Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (105117), Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (105216), Marina Mist Cardstock (119682), Marina Mist Classic Ink (119668), Marina Mist 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119772 – share also available), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Subtles Buttons (119745 – share also available), Neutrals Brads (119736 – share also available), Brights Brads (119740 – share also available), Linen Thread (104199), Scallop Edge Punch (119882), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861) and 1" Circle Punch (119868)

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