Open House TOMORROW!

I have been working really hard getting ready for my Fall/Winter Catalogue Debut and Open House. It's tomorrow at Wine Styles in Palatine. I hope that you can make it.

Here is a quick peek at just two of the FUN projects I have lined up for the Open House.

First is this adorable little photo frame. It is half desk frame and half scrapbook. This frame is makes a perfect gift for a special grandma or

aunt. It would also be a cute little reminder of home for dad's desk at the office! I had so much fun making this little sample from our Hip Hop

Fly With It Collection papers, Too Much Fun stamp set and Mini Journal Lines GWP set. Mini Journal Lines is one of the AWESOME brand new GWP sets available in the new catalog!

The next project is a greeting post card. It is made with Partridge Level A hostess set, Rustic Chic Wing It paper, and the sentiment is Simply Put, another brand new GWP. The flower, with Rustic Chic button, is removable from the card. It is a jewelry pin, perfect for wearing on a lanyard or blouse.

Going, Going....

It's not GONE yet! But it will be as of July 31 so contact me and order your Stamp of the Month today! This AWESOME 11 piece set is yours for ONLY $6.95 with a $30 purchase. Retail value is $10.95. Order today and let someone 'SSSpecial' know that 'if they ever need a friend...you got their back!'
'Thanks-a-TON!' for checking my blog today. First THREE orders today ($30 or more) get SOTM FREE. Just shoot me an email with your order and contact info. risa_v@hotmail.com

This sweet and simple Thank You card is so easy to make. Edges are inked with Belle Rose Palette and Landscape Palette. Corners are clipped with my ticket corner punch. I used Marvy Mega Scallop Circle and Word Window punches. Background is an awesome circle stamp from TAC's current level C hostess set Spring Dream.

July Card Kit it HERE!

Here are two of the card samples included in the July Kit featuring Pull Up Anchor. This kit includes new hardware including BIG grommets, eyelets, and fun color safety pins as well as ice stickles, 5 yards of beautiful ribbons, card stock in both nautical and beachy colors. This kit is just packed with fun card ideas (with instructions and measurements) and product! The kit is $32 and includes Pull Up Anchor. A beautiful summer set that is not just perfect for summer scrapbook pages and beachy cards, but also includes awesome all purpose encouragement sentiments like "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." It's a must have set for any stamper or scrapbooker! I used Running Stitches to create the samples for the kit. If you do not already own this versatile stamp set then feel free to add it on with your purchase of the July Kit. In the month of July, I am offering a 10% discount on Running Stitches to anyone who purchases it with the kit. You will find yourself reaching for this wonderful and useful stamp set time after time!

The first card above was inspired by and created for a friend and fellow stamper that has a big, yet exciting, decision in her future. I want to send her some encouragement. The theme of the card is nautical, but the decision she has to make is business related. I hope that this card will give her some joy while she ponders her decision.

This second card is a pocket card. The piece with life saver on it pulls out for a personal note. Again the card is a nautical theme, but it's perfect for sending thanks or apprecitation to anyone!

Please email me at risa_v@hotmail.com or call me for more info or to order the July Kit.