SOCK MONKEY CASE!

I saw this card on another blog, and I loved it! So, I had to make it and share it with all of you. The scallop border punch is actually used to make a fancy bottom on the lamp (which is the designer label punch). The table is a small oval. I "frayed" some black grosgrain for the fringe on the rug. The wood floor is some retired DSP that I needed to use...... I think it is just too darling!

MY WONDERFUL, RELAXING DAY!

I got to spend all day today stamping with my downline and dear friend, Michelle. It was so relaxing and fun AND we made an awesome stationery box filled with goodies. Michelle shared some tiles she made with me, and she also made a little baby photo holder. I am so excited and just had to share all of the fun I had with you. Tomorrow it's back to reality and my hectic lifestyle, so I knew I had to get them all posted tonight. ENJOY!

STATIONERY BOX!

This was our big project for today. We had seen this pattern for a Stationery Box made by Joackie Topa, and we had wanted to make it since, so today was the day! You have a great box with a lid for beautiful presentation. When you take the lid off the front falls and there is a little note pad, ink pen and a pouch to put postage stamps in. The back of the box is divided into three separate parts. One is for regular-size cards; one for 3x3 cards and one for tags. You can see in the other photo the cards and tags we made. We made four 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 cards, four 3x3 cards and 4 tags. We decided we're definitely going to be making more of these to give as gifts not only at holidays but throughout the year!

BABY PHOTO HOLDER

This is a baby photo holder Michelle made while we were enjoying our stamping time together today. It all folds up for great presentation. When you open it, you have spots for three photos and then some journaling too. It is just too cute!

GORGEOUS COASTERS!

These are coasters that my dear friend, Michelle, made and shared with me. Now I am absolutely going to have to make some! She used StazOn ink to stamp her images, then used her SU! Pastels to add beautiful, soft color. They are so lovely in real life!

PUNCH PARTY CLUB!

Our first Punch Party Club get together is on August 26th, and I am so excited! I totally love how awesome Stampin' Up! punches are and how easy to use too. Plus, there are so many different things you can do with them. These are the four cards we'll be making at our first get together. We're going to use the five-petal punch to make a beautiful layered flower, and then add the key tag punch and make it layered to hold some ribbon. The round tab punch is going to be turned into a yummy cupcake. We'll be layering circles onto our scallop circle punch and using our scallop border punch to add some "ric rac". AND we'll use our scallop circle punch to make some flowers with! We truly are going to be getting punchy!! If you want to join us, you must place a minimum $25 order (which I'm sure won't be difficult with new punches available in our Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book and Catalog, and so many other delicious stamps and accessories to play with). Don't forget to RSVP!!

GORGEOUS ALWAYS CARD!

I took a picture of this card a long time ago, and I can't believe it's taken me this long to share it!! Brenda, one of my hostess club members brought this card with her to class to show me what she had done. I was blown away! I love it when my customers share things they've made~~it makes me feel so proud. She has embossed the hearts and added beads and a little, tiny bow.... I love everything about this beautiful card! Thanks, Brenda, for sharing it with me (and everyone who visits my blog too ;o)

MORE HOLIDAY FUN!

Here is a peak at the cards we'll be making on August 14th, 2008 at the 5x The Holiday Fun Class. You will make two of each of these cards, for a total of 10 cards. Class fee is $20 and is payable at the time of registration. RSVP early because these classes fill quickly!