Fall Supplement is HERE!

Have you seen the Fall Supplement yet? The Angel Company released the Fall Supplement this week. Check it out HERE. These are a few of the samples I made using Retro Christmas and Retro Reindeer. Both sets make me laugh out loud! I am so excited to share these samples with you! Anyone want a free copy of the Fall Supplement? Just email me, I'll send yours right out!


Grandpa Claus?
It's hard to see in the photo, but my stamped Retro Santa has a white puffy beard and Crystal Lacquer on the glasses. Pattern paper is TAC Merry Wishes.

FaLaLa
It is hard to see in the picture but the reindeer on this sample has blingy spots. These retro sets are so much fun cuz anything goes, even pink rhinestone spots!

Mimi Stamp Club and Oh, How Promotion

The minute I saw this set, I knew I had to have it! Oh, How is a promotional set only available FREE to September hostesses with parties totaling $250 or more. This ROCKIN' promotion is only available for a few more weeks. Schedule one of my only two available dates (September 28th or September 29th) for your FUNshop, or contact me about taking my party in a bag. Once September is gone so is Oh, How. And like September, Oh, How will not return until 2008! Below you will find more information about the Oh, How We Love Our Hostesses promotion.
Oh, and September Stamp Club girls, this is another sneak peek at the projects we will be making on the 25th! See ya then!

Remember September Papercrafting Kits

I am so excited about the TAC Remember September Papercrafting Kits. You have your choice of either Mimi OR Lilly Anna. Mimi is pictured to the left, see below for Lilly Anna. The kits are packed with a Soar With It Pattern Paper Collection, Matching Ribbon, Cardstock, Hardware and a special limited edition stamp set (pictured). The kits are just packed and cost just $24.95. I am having so much fun with Mimi. Here is a cutie patootie card I made with the kit for my Mimi Stamp Club Class on September 25. Class is full so if you want to create this adorable card and didn't get into the class order the Mimi Kit and I will throw in instructions and measurements to complete this little beauty.

These great kits and ADORABLE stamps are only available through the month of September so you need to act quick!

Here is a view of my Mimi Remember September Card Closed. I also need to put a picture of it open for you. I just love this clever little fold and closure. This made with the fold on the bottom and the card opens at the top. It is held closed with a thumb notch cut in the back of the card. See the daisy at the top, above the cuties head? That is the notch that holds the card closed. Cool Huh?

Here is the open view. I just love this fold!

I promised above that I would show you a picture of the Lilly Anna Papercrafting Kit too. Well here it is. It's a beauty too! It also comes with a Soar With It Pattern Paper Collection, Matching Ribbon, Cardstock, Hardware and a special limited edition stamp set (pictured) and is also $24.95.

Delicious Autumn

Another Delicious Autumn, Speckle Background and Simply Spooky sample for my September Card Kit! I just can not resist posting these samples. Fall is my favorite season and today I have perfect fall weather! The sky is crisp, clear blue and the grass and plants are a perfect green contrast. It is cool and smells like the leaves are about to turn. My neighbor is growing pumpkins. I look out my back door and see orange dotting his back garden. I love it! Is there anything cuter then a pumpkin? Well, maybe candy corn! Thanks for stopping by today. Enjoy the beautiful fall moments.

Cup of Tea October Stamp Club Preview

I thought I would share a sneak peek at my October Stamp Club with you today. This paper bag card happens to double as a little gifty. Inside is a tag that holds a individual pack of my favorite Chi Tea. We will make this fun paper bag card, another little tea gifty and two cards on October 23rd. There are only stamp sets available for 4 students so sign up early. Class is $18 and you get the stamp set 'Cup of Tea' included with your class fee. Email or call me to reserve your spot! Happy Stamping!

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!

Mini Album in a Lunch Tin AND September Kit Preview

Just one spot left in my Keepsake Album and Lunch Tin Class on September 11 at 6:30. Please email me at risa_v@hotmail.com if you are interested in attending! Class was inspired by this album and tin. I am ordering supplies today! Contact me right away if you are interested in the last available spot. The Holidays are coming and this little album would make a great gift for a special aunt, grandma, or girlfriend!

One last thing for today. Here is a preview of my September Card Kit! I just love this set! Stay tuned to my blog for more details. Enjoy the preview.

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.