Meet Natalee AND Some Open House WINNERS!

This is my Natalee Accordion Album Kit all done up! I had so much fun making this fun book. TAC makes it so easy with coordinating Angelee Ribbons, Cardstock, beautiful floral Bitty Blossoms, Floss and Pearl Mini Brads. Easy Peasy and done in one evening!

Meet Natalee Class is Monday, October 13th at 6:30. There are just 4 spots left! RSVP right away if you want a spot. Cost is $28, bring your favorite adhesive!

Now for the winners of Sunday's Open House drawings...

The winner of the Reece SWIC, Cardstock and Ribbon collection featured to the left in this snappy little gift card pocket card is.................

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Kathy Kaminski! Thanks for coming out Kathy! I appreciate your support!

Notice the inside of this card has a pocket made from more of the beautiful Reece paper. The dot in square pattern is my favorite new paper to the Fall /Winter Catalog. Look out for this cute gift card pocket card on an up coming Card and Project Buffet!

NOW on to the winner of ANY $10.95 stamp set in the current catalog. There are 111 stamp sets, including the current Stamp of the Month and Limited Editions sets. Where else beside TAC can you find 111 SETS for $10.95 or less?!?

My favorite new set to this catalog is Welcome Home featured in the above gift card pocket card. Isn't it CUTE?!! At just $7.95 it is one of the AWESOME 111 sets.

Betcha wanna know who won the stamp set. Well...

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Meghan Naylor, Congratulations! Your guess was closest! What $10.95 stamp set do you want?

Congratulations winners! Thank you to everyone that came out for my open house. I appreciate each one of you!

Inky Hugs

Risa

May Kit and TROUBLE w/ AOL Emails!!

May Card Kit features Miss Moxie Soar With It Collection Papers, Cardstocks, Hardware AND coordinating Starburst Florals! I love this collection of supplies! April Kits are $37 and as always include four idea cards with color photos, instructions and measurements!

This kit is especially designed to for you to bust out 8 any occasion cards in one sitting. I used Ordinary Greetings to add the perfect sentiment to each card. Add it to your card kit for $11.91, trust me you want Ordinary Greetings...add it on! You will have PLENTY of supplies left for even more super cheerful cards, scrapbook pages, or a mini album!

IF YOU HAVE AN AOL EMAIL ADDRESS:
I am having trouble with AOL email addresses! I sent my email newsletter out two days ago. ALL AOL emails bounced back to me. I am going to try again to send them, AND I am going to post my newsletter here. It seems to be a problem with AOL. I am not the only person with email bouncing to AOL recipients. Please be patient as I try to figure out how to get my news to your inbox. IF you have an alternate email address please feel free to email me. I will update my list and get the news out to you.

March Kit - You're a Hoot!

March Kit is HERE! When I saw the You're a Hoot stamp set I knew I needed it!

Just in time for spring, get your You're a Hoot Kit featuring:

You're a Hoot!

Genevieve Fly With It Collection

Toodle Loo Ribbon Collection

Cobalt Cardstock

PrismaGlitter

Eclectic Swirls (optional)

The kit includes photo idea cards with measurements and instructions for four card designs. There is plenty of material left to play with after you make TWO of each of FOUR card designs. March's kit is $59.00 with TWO great stamp sets! OR get the basic kit for $41.00 without the Eclectic Swirl Background Stamps.

I Love Easter Kit...One More Peek

I had so much fun with these great bunnies. This is my nephews birthday card! I wanted to show you that there is so much more to do with this set beside Easter. Of course your Easter cards this year will ROCK! However, there are many more applications for the featured stamp set, I Love Easter.

If you want to know more about the kit, see my previous post, here.

This card is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits. All papers and embellishments needed to complete two of this design will be included in the kit along with plenty of extra to play with. I even include the cute little layered tags. They are cut on my new cricut machine.

Notice the bunnies cute little puffy tail, that is done with white liquid applique which is included in the kit.

Email me at risa_v@hotmail.com if you are interested in ordering February's kit!

February Kit...I love Easter

Here is a peek at this months kit. It features FIVE awesome tropical colored textured card stocks, I love Easter, Lime Scrapers Floss, Bumblebee and Tangerine Paper Posies and white liquid applique. You will also get 4 full color idea cards with instructions and measurements. This kit is packed with enough product to make two of each design and still have plenty of materials left to be creative and play! The Februray kit is $38.00, just email me to order!

The background of this card is stamped with a little daisy flower in VersaMark and then sanded with a sanding block to distress and make the images pop.

The three orange flowers are all tiny 3D mulberry paper posies. These little flowers are addictive. They come in 2 or 3 shades and in 3 different sizes per pack. This kit includes TWO packs of paper posies, shades of yellow and shades of orange. If you look at the bunny his cute little cotton tail is all puffy. That is done with liquid applique, also included with the kit.

Edited Photo...I heard from some of you that the photo in this post was not very good...Here's one that is a little better. Let's see if you can click for a closer look. HTHs!

By Request, More Hoppy Everything...

I don't usually share all the card designs from any kit, but I have had lots of requests to see more. I know some of you are still trying to decide on this months kit. Are these enticing? Here are 2 more designs from January's Hoppy Everything kit. The kit this month is $46 and features Hoppy Everything. More info, including kit contents and suggested additions can be found here. It's not to late to get this great springy kit, just email me at risa_v@hotmail.com and let me know you want one! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Inspired by Sandy Gordon and my twist on an Escape project:

Here is the last peek at January's card kit projects. I don't like to give all the surprises away! There are more cards included, but I just had to share this one. If you look close at the frog on the pink 'toadstool' you will see that she is a girl. After all look at those long luscious lashes! This card was inspired by a cutie card that my friend, and fellow Angel , Sandy Gordon made. Thanks so much for the inspiration Sandy!
The January Kit is $46 and includes:
Hoppy Everything
Lilly Anna Cardstock
Kraft Cardstock
Lilly Anna Ribbon Collection
Lilly Anna Hardware
A GWP of your choice
Full color idea cards with measurements and instructions.
Items that you might want to add to the kit include:
VersaMark
Ribbon Borders
Sukura Glaze Pens
Sukura Souffle Pens
Crop-a-dile
Mini Round Tab Punch
Mega and Giga Scallop Circle Punches

Last weekend was TAC's leadership/winter retreat. This year it was called Escape. I had a great time and really did Escape to relax and be revived. I spent the weekend with some Angels very near and dear to my heart! Hi Kimberly, Leslie, Awna, and Avis! I miss you all muchly!

One of my very favorite parts of the weekend was doing the make and takes with Kimberly. She and I decided we are sister stampers. We went from table to table together stamping our own twist on all the projects. We started out at first side by side making the same modifications, inking edges or adding foam tape for pop. After a few tables we got seperated. Well, we were at the same table working on the same project, but we were sitting with a few people between us. Because we were no longer side by side, we started making our own modifications to the project. We would then show eachother the finished personalized project. This have FAITH card was one of my favorite projects of the whole weekend! What twist did I put on it to make it my own? Well I inked the edges with VersaMark, stamped the sentiment above the fish, and instead of using the scrap of tan cardstock provided by TAC for the fish, I stamped it on an extra Amberly Grace tag and cut out. This is just one of many uses I learned for all those beautiful tags that come with the paper collections! I never seem to use those babies. I think the Amberly Grace pattern on the fish adds just the right texture and detail.
Supplies Used to create this card quick card:
Something's Fishy
My Spiritual Journey
Fancy Curls
Amberly Grace Soar With It Collection
Winchester Collection Cardstock
VersaMark
Palette Burnt Umber

Thanks for stopping by to read! I gotta get stamping some birthday cards. See you next time.

Back from San Antonio!

I just got back from San Antonio. The Angel Company had a leadership retreat there. I had a blast! Before I left I showed a peek at product included in my January kit. Here are two of the cutie projects included this month! Since this months kit includes one of the BRAND NEW G.W.Ps, I decided to include a bonus Valentine treat box made with the clamshell. Want this months kit? Just email me.
risa_v@hotmail.com

Sneak Peek for January's Card Kit

January's Kit features these great TAC products. The first product to the left is TAC's Lilly Anna Cardstock Assortment. I love these colors for January, they are cool but cheerful. There are plenty of fun Valentine ideas in the kit just in time for the day of love! The featured stamp set for January is Hoppy Everything. It's an adorable set with tons of great uses. Kits are $46 this month. Stay tuned to the blog for more about the kit in the next week or so. Want a kit? email me at risa_v@hotmail.com

A Sketch Challenge and November Kit

I was browsing Splitcoast this morning and came across Jen del Muro's Sketch For You To Try. I love the sketch! Here is my card:

The image and sentiment are from Hello Seasons. I colored the snowman with Copic markers. It is one of my very first attempt using them! I got them a few days ago from Eclectic Paperie. I think I like them, but I am not sure! They are different! They just behave differently. I guess time will tell how I feel about my huge marker investment. Background is embossed in my Big Shot with a cuttlebug embossing folder.

This card is a super simple but striking design from the November Card Kit. Want to make easy cards for Christmas? This is the one for you. Takes just minutes, but the finished product is very elegant! Contact me by email at risa_v@hotmail.com to order the Novemeber Kit or the supplies for this card! There is still plenty of time to make your Christmas cards...especially one as easy as this!

October Card Kit is a HIT!

Here are the samples for the October Card Kit featuring 'First Thanksgiving'. Kits are $32 and include:

• The First Thanksgiving from the NEW TAC Fall Supplement
• Wine Red 3 Matchmakers Cardstock
• Green 2 Matchmakers Cardstock
• Yellow 1 Matchmakers Cardstock
• Harvest Orange 2 Matchmakers Cardstock
• Wine Red 2 Matchmakers Cardstock
• Brown Cardstock
• Ivory Cardstock
• Amelia Ribbon
• Amelia Hardware
• 1 Sanding Block
• Jute

September Card Kit is HERE!

I am so excited about this month's card kit! I am featuring BOTH Delicious Autumn and Speckle Background. Besides TWO stamp 'sets', this months kit is PACKED with great embellishments, cardstock, Wing It papers, ribbons, and BONUS idea cards and instructions. I loved playing with this kit so much I just couldn't stop at four idea cards. This months kit has seven project ideas with instructions!



Kit includes:
Delicious Autumn
Speckle Background
Black Button Assortment (w/ polka dot AND glitter buttons)
Pewter Metallic Mini Brad Assortment
Orange Peel Stickles
Simply Spooky Wing It Collection Pattern Papers
Lots of Beautiful Ribbon and Fiber
Harvest Orange Textured cardstock, Green Metallic Cardstock, acetate and MORE
SEVEN full color idea cards with instructions and measurements!
Kit is $49. Check my blog for more photos of projects included in the kit!

Another August Card Kit Sample!

I just love this paper and these stamps! Here is another August card kit sample. Email risa_v@hotmail.com or call me with your order. If you don't already own VersaMagic Midnight Black, a heat gun, and clear embossing powder then don't forget to add them on to your kit.

August Kit is HERE!

August is HOT, HOT, HOT! I just love the combination of TAC's new Cha Cha Soar With It paper collection and black accents! This month you will get Salsa Flowers and TONS of coordinated Cha Cha paper, cardstock, ribbon and hardware! This sassy summer kit is just $28. You will get enough material to complete TWO of each of FOUR sample cards as well as enough extra materials to play with these great new TAC products! As always you will get full color cards with measurements and instructions! If you are interested in the August Kit, email risa_v@hotmail.com or call me.

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.

June Card Kit is HERE!

Here is a preview for my June Card kit! This month I decided on muted colors, antique ribbon, and a brand new floral set. More details will follow with a photo of the kit. Kits this month are $25. Email or call me to get yours! Optional with the June kit are VersaMagic Pads in Thatched Straw and Aloe Vera and VersaMark Ink. Just ask me about adding them on with your kit! Stamp set this month is "Treasure It". It's brand new from the 2007 catalog preview.

May Card Kit

Here it is! May's exciting Card and Paper Craft Kit! Kit is $25 and includes:

• 15 sheets of assorted card stock cut in 30 half size sheets
• TAC stamp set T2340 Hello Sunshine
• TAC stamp set T60 Long Lines Border
• 30 yards of Scrappers Floss
• 3 yards of awesome assorted ribbon
• Tropical Button Mix
• Silver Mini Brads
• Full Color Photo Idea Instruction Cards
  

Call or email me for more details or to order.

70 Something and Sunny!

It is warm and bright here today. Feels and smells like spring, finally! I am working on projects that might be good sellers for two May craft fairs. What do you think of this? The first photo is closed. To open you just pull on the thumb notch as you hold the bottom of the card. The second photo is open to reveal a packet of seeds. To close again just push the seeds back down. The ribbon will slide back through the holes and neatly back into the card. This little card with built in gift is the perfect size for a standard A2 envelope and therefore can be mailed. I used Old Friend a brand new stamp set from the Spring Supplement. I just can not keep my hands off of this great stamp set. Images are stamped with Palette Burnt Umber and colored with Lyra AquaColor Crayons and a Niji Water Brush.

Those of you that are going to receive the April Card Kit will get full instructions, stamps and enough card stock, colored staples and ribbon to make at least two of these cards! Click here for more info about the April Card Kit. If you are interested in ordering the kit just email or call me! risa_v@hotmail.com

The kiddos are out playing in the yard. I am off to check on them and then more stamping for the craft fair! Happy Saturday everyone!

April Card Kit is HERE!

To really kick my new blog off right, I decided to start a monthly card/paper crafts kit! The April kit will be available starting now until the end of April. April's kit is $35 with stamps and $19 without stamps. If you would prefer a different stamp set of equal or greater value, ask me about substitution options. Please email me risa_v@hotmail.com to order or inquire. Feel free to add other items to the kit order. A portion of the kit price counts towards specials like GWP, Spring Fling, and Spring Fever. Ask me for details!

• Cardstock-Smooth as Well as Three Different Textured Cardstocks
• Ribbon- FIVE YARDS! One yard of each; Red Satin, Narrow Lime Grosgrain, Black and White Gingham, Orange Grosgrain and Tan and Brown Gingham
• Color Staples; Silver, Black, Copper, Gold, and Orange
• Gold Mini Brads
• Edge Distressing Tool
• TAC Stamp Set T2643 'Old Friend' *Pictured Below*
• Full Color Photo Sample Idea Cards