Indexing

Can't read those stamps backwards, huh? Well here is the solution. Index them!

Here is what you need:

A new stamp set

Black StazOn

Kai Scissors

Remove the release paper from the SMOOTH side of the ez mount foam. Lay the rubber plate on the side with release paper still on. Lin up the bottom right corner and cut the stock number off the right corner. This unique cut will help you keep the index as close to were the actual image will be on the flip side. It works as a registration mark.

Lay foam smooth side up and ink the rubber plate with StazOn.

Flip the inked rubber plate over and stamp the rubber plate onto the smooth side of the foam. Be sure to line up that cut that you made in the previous step.

Pull up the plate and clean it.

Peel the release off the sticky side and adhere the plate. Be sure to line up that registration cut.

Cut your stamps as usual. Don't look at the backside! You need to cut looking at the rubber images.

Here are your stamps all cut and trimmed.

And here they are indexed! Much easier to read!

Happy Stamping.

Happy Birthday to Madison!

Here is a simple and quick birthday card. I made it this morning before a bowling birthday party for Desi's friend Madison. I really like the simplicity of it. I am thinking about using it for card buffet on Monday. What do you think?

Stamps are from the Level A hostess set Party Time. All I did for this card was tie some lime satin ribbon on a white card. Then I tied knots of narrow hot pink satin, sheer lime with white dots and sheer hot pink ribbons below the lime satin knot. After all the ribbon was tied on, I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right corner using Palette Noir ink. On a scrap of white cardstock I stamped the balloon in Palette Noir ink. To get the shaded effect I outlined the balloon with Process Pink PrismaColor Pencil and blended the color from the outside to the inside using a blender stump (found in your local art/craft store) and Odorless Mineral Spirits (found in your local Walmart paint/home improvement department). Once my balloon was colored I cut it out with the circle coluzzle that fit best. I then cut a green cardstock circle with the coluzzle circle one size bigger. I adhered the balloon circle to the green circle and mounted it to the card with a pop dot just above the sentiment. Final touch was the glitter around the circles. It is hard to see in the photo, but I took crystal lacquer and put a thin bead of it around the edges of both circles and on the highlight on the balloon. Lastly, I sprinkled UltraFine Prisma Glitter on the crystal lacquer to give the card a little bling.

Oh, one more thing...I love the lime satin ribbon I used on this card. It is 3/8 of an inch wide. It's wider then the Offray satin at JoAnn or Michaels. You know the ones I am talking about, they are like .50 cents for 10 yards and go on sale for 3 or 4 for a dollar. Well, I got this nice wide one on sale, 20 yards for .50 at Hobby Lobby. The satin comes in a ton of great colors and several widths. I like the widest one shown on the card above cuz it is really affordable, but it doesn't look cheep.

Well I am off to go crop with my mom's group. Max, Desi and Violet are watching the premiere of High School Musical 2 tonight. Max is going to tape it for me so I can watch with the girls tomorrow! Yeah!
Happy Stamping and Inky Hugs.

Monday is Card Buffet!

It is time again for the Card Buffet! This time my buffet features new arrival stamp sets and the many uses for the Crop-a-dile multipurpose tool! Come and make as many or as few cards as you want! They are just $1 per card. WOW! Then place your order for all of the beautiful new stamp sets and tools.

These easy cards feature Circle Sampler, Fun-Bet, and Too Much Fun. The blue one was inspired by the arrival of my friend Jill's new baby boy and the pink was inspired by the arrival of Lisa's baby girl! If Jill and Lisa are reading my blog, act surprised when you get your cards in the mail! ;)

For more information about card buffet or to RSVP call or email me. Although, card buffet is an informal event please RSVP if you are planning to stop in so I know how many card kits to cut.

Sharing a Swap Card

Happy Thursday! Here is a little something I did for a pink and brown card swap. The chair is from a great set of all occasion images, with sentiments, called Everyday Events T-2751. Everyday Events is a set of 9 adorable images with sentiments below on the same stamp. If you cut the sentiment separate then you get 18 stamps for just $19.95! It is a must have for any stampers collection! I colored the main image with Aqua Color Crayons. The background is from Swirls and Curls T-2773. I love that long swirly stamp! I was very late for this swap...I hope the other swappers find the card was worth the wait.

August SOTM and Two To Treasure

Girly Accessories TAC2682 is the August Stamp of the Month. Get this great set for just $4.25 with your purchase of $30. Girly Accessories is only available for purchase until August 31st so email or call me with your order soon!


Want to get the August Stamp of the Month FREE? Sign up as a demonstrator in the month of August and not only will you receive Girly Accessories, but you will also receive 'Two to Treasure"! "Two to Treasure" is Spring Dream TC2688 AND Scripty Bet TD2722 (pictured below) absolutely FREE! With Stamp of the Month, that is a retail value of over $65 in extra freebies! What a great way to kick off your business! Not yet convinced to join my team, well then here are some other things you might like to know.
The Angel Company offers it's demonstrators:

• 25% commission
• 30% demonstrator discount
• Low minimums to remain active, just $100 every 4 months
• 2% override commission on success line sales with just $300 per month in personal sales
• Fun and rewarding contests and incentives sponsored by TAC
• A very attractive starter kit for just $150 (retail value over $300)

Are you curious to know more about The Angel Company? Email me risa_v@hotmail.com and then check out the Demonstrator Agreement and I will contact you to answer your questions. Our wings truly come in all sizes, let me help you find a plan that is right for you!

Open House Pictures

Thank you to all who came out to my open house! I think a good time was had by all! Here are just two quick pictures, I only got a total of FOUR photos! It was a busy day! For everyone who ordered at the open house your orders are here. Thank you to stampers that placed an order, signed up for a class or booked a party! I truly appreciate your business.
Congratulations to my mystery hostesses Kathy, Kerry, Sharron and Deb! I hope you all enjoy your extra surprise hostess goodies! Be on the look out for door prize winners to be posted here soon. Inky Hugs!

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.

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.

Another Card Buffet Card!

Here is another card buffet cutie! I just love this card. If Jen and Chrissy are reading my blog...act surprised when you get this card in the mail. I designed it with you girls in mind!
Stamps are Motherhood and Beauty of A Woman. Image and sentiment are stamped in Palette Burnt Umber. Background and DTP inking is VersaMagic Gingerbread ink. Image is colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with OMS. It's not too late to pop out tonight and join me for a 12 card buffet!
Inky Hugs!

Toadally Awesome Card Buffet FRIDAY!

Here is a little look at one of the fun projects for Friday's Card Buffet! Come over any time between 12 noon -3 pm or 5 pm -8 pm and make up to 12 cards for just $1 each! There will be mystery hostess for ever $100 in sales AND I will be signing up for the call me contest! If Mischelle calls during the party everyone present will get their equal share of the $100 free stamps PRIZE!
The theme for Friday is "Hello/Goodbye" and all projects will feature either new sets from the 2007 preview and supplements OR retiring sets from the 06-07 catalog OR BOTH!
This little cutie features Four Fab Frogs and Plaid Background from the retirement list AND Don't Bug Me from the Fall Supplement.
Even with the pop up circle on top this card fits in a standard A2 envelope. Learn how to use the Coluzzle to make the pop up and add some variety to your card crafting!
E-mail or call me to let me know which time slot you plan on attending! All are welcome. BRING A FRIEND for a special surprise.

June Stamp of the Month is TOO CUTE!

Get Monkeying Around this month ONLY! This adorable set of 8 stamps is just $6.95 (retail value $10.95) with a $30 purchase. Once July arrives Monkeying Around will be gone for good.

Retiremet List TAKE 25% OFF!

These AWESOME sets are going away for good at the end of this month. Last day to contact me with your order is June 26th!

Enjoy the savings! Happy Stamping!