Daydreaming of Flowers...

Hi Everyone!

Here's one of my favorites!  A super simple layout, with some stamping, layering, and a special knot, and here you have a super pretty birthday card.  I think this has a certain wow factor, and I'm hoping it's recipient thinks so too. ;)

 I love this trick.  And for once, I came up with it!  I'm sure it's been done before, but I don't think I've ever seen it and I think it's a great way to add a faux "brad" when you don't have the correct color. 

 Here's what you do:

Tie a knot in any color ribbon (a thinner width works best).

Punch a hole in your layer that needs the faux brad.  

Thread the tail end of the ribbon knot through the top of the cardstock. 

Adhere the ends to the back of the cardstock where you won't see them.

Use dimensionals to mount your layer, and you'll never know it was ribbon, and you have a custom coordinating faux "brad."

Thanks for looking today!  Remember if you are shopping this month, use hostess code 9WNAUMRS.

Here are this week's specials:

BACKYARD BASICS FRAMELITS DIES Price: $24.95 $18.71	BASICS GLIMMER BRADS Price: $4.95 $3.71	GOLD METALLIC ENCORE PAD Price: $9.95 $7.46	PAPER DOILY SIZZLITS DIE Price: $21.95 $16.46
PRIMROSE PETALS 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71	SEASON BY SEASON KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97	SUMMER STARFRUIT 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71

Because We All Need a Little Sun!

 This is an oldy but a goodie.  A cheerful card that brightens us all up on a quite gloomy February day.  I LOVE this stamp.  It was a single stamp that SU released last year, and I can't get enough of it.  Therefore, it's no longer available to purchase, however, the super cute cloud embossing folder is on the newly updated clearance rack.  :)

 

 White embossing powder, on black cardstock makes the "chalkboard" look, and is very simple to do!  These cute banners are from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits and I use this particular banner on tons of cards.

Thanks for looking today!  Keep checking back, or better yet, subscribe to my posts!  I'm really excited to get this thing finally going regularly :)

Guess I Have to (Re)Start Somewhere!

Now that I'm actively doing card classes and selling at Farmers' Market, I guess I should be better about posting...

Here's the latest updates with Stampin' Up!

As if Sale-A-Bration wasn't good enough (a FREE product with every $50 purchase), why not host a workshop?  Click here to get started!

Or how about being able to emboss WITHOUT the Big Shot?  That's right!  SU is introducing the new Textured Boutique Embossing Machine. And at only $29.95 it's a super-affordable way to be able to emboss without the cost of the Big Shot!  

And were you interested in the free in-color markers, but missed the cut off?  Guess what!?  SU has extended the deal.  Sign up for Paper Pumpkin now until March 31 and get a free pack of 2012-2014 In-Color Markers.  Be sure to select me as your demonstrator.  It's a $14.95 value!

The new Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit is awesome!  I am just LOVING all of SU's kits lately and who doesn't need a few cards ready to go?  This kit makes it so easy to have some on hand, or easy enough to make as you're wrapping the gift, or thinking of that special someone.  

What about a personalized stamp?  Even better?  In photopolymer?  YES!  The new Say it Your Way Personalized Monogram Stamp is the answer.  The possibilities are endless! 

Last but not least, the weekly deals!

ARTISAN LABEL PUNCH Price: $15.95 $11.96	FLORAL FRAMES FRAMELITS DIES Price: $26.95 $20.21	GUMBALL GREEN 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71	HONEYCOMB TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96
LET IT SNOW KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97	PRIMROSE PETALS CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	TASTEFUL TRIM BIGZ DIE Price: $42.95 $32.21	WHISPER WHITE 1/4" STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON Price: $4.95 $3.71

When placing an order this month, be sure to use hostess code 9WNAUMRS when shopping, and be sure to select me as your demonstrator to be eligible for the monthly drawing of hostess benefits!  

March Madness Open House!

Sale-a-Bration is almost over!  This is your last chance to get some great free stamp sets!

Bozeman Open House: Saturday March 19/Sunday March 20 from 12:00-5:00 both days.
Missoula Open House: Sunday March 27 from 2:00-6:00

FREE MAKE AND TAKE! Keep reading to see what it is :)


Here are the details:
-For every $50 you order, you will earn a free stamp set from the SALE-A-BRATION flyer or a selected stamp set from the IB&C.
-There will be a DOOR PRIZE :)
-Bring a friend and you both will get a special treat.
-Start filling your Stampin' Punch Card, exclusive to your sales with me only.

You're (Spinner Card)...
-This uses the new spinners and the free paper/ribbon from the SAB flyer :)

Thanks So Much
-This is a free stamp you could earn with a $50 purchase :)
-Uses the Play Date Designer Series Paper.

Baby Onesie Card
-Know anyone who's having a baby or baby shower?  This card is PERFECT! and SO cute!
-Choose pink, blue, yellow, green, or purple.

Happy Everything to You!
-Pink/purple combo, or choose blue/green combo.

Happy BIRTHDAY! Card
-Uses the "Bring on the Cake" from the new Occasions Mini

Birthday Wishes
-Sale-A-Bration stamp set and paper!  All free with your $50 purchase!
-There are other options for the phrases (thinking of you, so happy for you, thanks, etc..)
-Also, option for blue/green combo.

Poor lighting, I apologize!

Thanks!
-Mini Card, 3" x 3"
-Stamp set, "So Happy for You", a SAB choice :)

Easter Milk Carton

Mailable Mini Pocket Sized Album (I just can't come up with a name!)
-Has 8 spots for photos/journaling.
-Fits in a 5"x7" envelope to mail :)
-Letters for front/cover available.  Let me know what you want it to say.
-Also, I chose baby as a theme, as there are so many babies right now it seems...  However, if you would like a different theme of paper, please let me know ahead of time and I will order/cut what you need.  This is a must RSVP project, please :)

 

Mini Pocket Album, bound and everything!

-Has space for more than 40 pictures/journaling spots!  

-Looks super involved, but it is SO QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE!  I was shocked when I made this myself!

-I will have embellishments, punches, stamps, etc.. ready for you to customize as you want.

-Also, I used SAB paper, because it's FREE and PINK!, but if you want any other theme, please let me know, so I can have it ready for you.  

-This is a MUST RSVP project please!

I just wanted to show a bit of ribbon embellishing you can do on the spine.  You can get do as much or as little as you like. 

Envelope pages have pockets in the top for the pull out tabs with tags for photos/journaling.

Envelope pages have pull tabs for 2 sides of photos and/or journaling. 

Scrapbook Layout

-Uses the Play Date DSP

-Again, will have all of my punches to customize as you like.

-I will also have any letters available for you to create your title/phrase for the page.

left page

right page

embellishments and coordinating "Funky Four" stamp set (did I mention that was a free choice for SAB?)

FREE MAKE & TAKE!
-If you come, you get to make this for FREE!
-This is a mini card, 3"x3"
-It uses the "Punch Bunch" stamp set from the SAB flyer.

Ok, so I think that is it!  Tons of projects, but it's March Madness and I swear, if I can't watch basketball, I might as well be busy with something else!

This truly is one of the best times to buy Stampin' Up!

Please RSVP with any questions or orders.

Bozeman I will place my order for your scrapbook supplies by noon on Tuesday March 15, so I get it in time for Saturday.  Also, if Saturday or Sunday aren't going to work, but you are interested, let me know and I'm here all the time anyway, so we can work something out!

Thanks for looking, and please, please, please tell your friends :)

It's Time For Birthdays and Valentines!

Open House!
Sunday, January 23 from 12:00-4:00 (Bozeman)
Sunday, January 30 from 2:00-6:00 (Missoula)

Come and make these projects.  There is no obligation to buy anything...however, this is one of the best times to buy Stampin' Up! products.  The "Sale-A-Bration" is starting and that means with every $50 purchase, you get to choose a free stamp set made just for this event.  $100 gets 2, etc...  There are accessories and paper to choose from if you don't like the stamp sets.  But if that doesn't excite you, you can choose ANY stamp set $14.95 or less from the IB&C!

Here are the projects:

These are all designed to be FAST and SIMPLE projects to mass produce if you like!  They are great for your child's classroom, neighbors, teachers, church groups, etc...  If you want to mass produce, I will reduce the cost.  Just let me know so I have all the supplies ready.  

Valentine Treat Bag

This uses the Top Note die with the Big Shot, and the Valentine Rub-Ons from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  There is also a corduroy button coordinating with the grosgrain ribbon handle.

Also, if you want to bring your own Valentine candy, and mass produce, I will only charge $1 each.  The delicious Dove chocolates are so expensive...but SO DELICIOUS, and Valentine's Day is only once a year, so why not indulge?


Got Love? Milk Carton

These are super simple and super cute!  You could do any color, or mix colors.  I was just thinking monochromatic pink!  I will have the pink, red and white M & M's to fill this with.


Valentine Treat Wrapper

These are super simple too!  They come together really quick.  I will have the Dove Chocolates to put inside as well :)


Valentine Treat Card

This is a super fun card, I think!  The ribbon on the right, pulls out and opens inside to reveal your special treat.  I LOVE these treat cups!


Birthday Card

This is pretty much copied from the IB&C but that's what it's there for!  They don't call it an Idea Book for nothing!


Game Spinner Card

These are the BEST!  I can't stop playing with this!  I don't know what else to say other than how fun they are.  This is a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini (Take a Spin). There are 4 in the set.  The other three are circle spinners, and coordinate nicely with a 2 1/2" circle punch, made just for this stamp set.  I reserved myself from making too many, just because I was only able to order one package of spinners, and I wanted to make sure I had enough for all of you!  

Please RSVP to me by posting a comment, or email me at laciesimianer@gmail.com.  I will then tell you where the Open House is located, depending on city!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!
Hope to see you Sunday :)