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Life is Beautiful Journal...

This idea came from Stampin' Up! and I thought what a great idea for the summer.  Journals are a great way to record your thoughts and memories. With all your summer activities and family time - I thought this was a great project to make and use.  What a wonderful keepsake to have long after the summer has passed.  If you have any questions - you can always contact me. I would love to see the picture of the journal you create ~ Enjoy! Life is Beautiful Journal Set

Stamps Wanted (set of 8; 109395; $18.95) Paper River Rock card stock: 3" x 3/8" Soft Sky card stock: 3" x 3" Whisper White card stock: two at 2" x 2" Western Sky Designer Series paper: three at 12" x 12" (different designs) Ink River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons Stampin' Dimensionals Crafters' Tool Kit Scallop Circle punch 1/16" Circle punch 3/4" Circle punch 1-3/8" Circle punch Blank art books or journals Wire

Instructions

1. Punch scallop circle from Soft Sky card stock using Scallop Circle punch.
2. Stamp boho medallion image in Ruby Red ink on Whisper White card stock, and punch out using 1-3/8" Circle punch. Layer on scallop circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.
3. Stamp boho flower image in River Rock ink on Whisper White card stock, and punch out using 3/4" Circle punch. Adhere to center of medallion using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. To create tag, punch hole in top of scallop circle using 1/16" Circle punch.
5. Apply "Life is beautiful" Rub-On to River Rock card stock, and cut notch in right end of card stock to create flag. Punch hole in left end of card stock using 1/16" Circle punch.
6. Slide tag and flag onto wire. Curl wire into ring using pliers from Crafters' Tool Kit, ensuring ends are secure so tag and flag do not slide off.
7. Wrap journals in Western Sky Designer Series paper, and stack.
8. Wrap Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain ribbon around journals, pulling ribbon through wire ring, and tie.

Decor Elements are here...

Available today ~ Stampin' Up! Decor Elements
   

Decorating your home made easy...

You can now personalize your Space fast and easy with Decor Elements!

NEW from Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! has added a new product to the Definitely Decorative^® product line by introducing wall graphics, expressions, and lettering.

Click Here to view the brochure.

What is this new product? Decor Elements is a line of wall art made from vinyl used to decorate your home.  They are self-adhesive vinyl wall decorations that can be used on walls, windows, plates, vases, mirrors, picture frames, even car windows - anything the vinyl will cling to! 

This exciting new product is available starting today.  

Email me to  place your order:  annette@ink-paper-scissors-rock.com

On sale now...

Hodgepodge Hardware Discount

Dates: July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last)

Promotion Details:

The following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:

Item #	Page #	Item Description	Regular Price	Limited Time 25% off Discount
105532	188	Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware	$27.95	$20.96
105531	188	Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware	$27.95	$20.96
105515	188	Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware	$27.95	$20.96

• There is no minimum purchase requirement to receive the 25 percent discount.
• This promotion is only good while supplies last.

Email me: annette@ink-paper-scissors-rock.com

to place your orders while supplies last. Don't miss out on this special. Once they are gone you will not be able to order them again.

Have a stampin' good day~
Annette

Big Stampin' Up! News...

All New Stamp Sets Are Die Cut!
July 1, 2008

When it comes to quality stamp sets, Stampin' Up! has been an industry leader for several years.

Our original, exclusive stamps have earned the prestigious Creating Keepsakes Readers' Choice Award for best rubber stamps eight years in a row, and every year we work to make them even better!

All new stamp sets in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (including new hostess sets) will be die cut for your convenience!

We know you enjoy the flexibility of custom mounting your stamps, and with these die-cut sets, all you'll need to do is pop, peel, and place before you begin stamping.

Only our new stamps will be die cut; sets carried over from the last catalog and those on the dormant list will still require trimming.

But, each new set will feature a die cut icon so you  will have no problems identifying die-cut sets.

 

Kit-To-Go offer ends tomorrow...

Just a reminder that there is one day left to order my Stationery Box Kit-To-Go.

Last day to order is June 30, 2008

Stationery Box Kit-To-Go

Kit Cost:  $25.00
Shipping:  $4.80 Priority Mail (US)

If you are outside of the US - shipping costs will vary - Please email or call me for shipping costs.

Order yours now~

Thanks and have a stampin' good weekend ~

Annette

 

How gorgeous are these?

   
Stampin' Up! has a new product ~ Decor Elements

For more details on Decor Elements please read the posts below.

Would you like a catalog so that you can see first hand just what I am talking about?  Email me at: annette@ink-paper-scissors-rock.com today and I will send you one.

They are simply gorgeous! I just received my first oder today and I have to say I think I am going to love this line.

As soon as I put them up I will take some pictures for you.  I purchased a saying for my office at work and the "Create" for my stamp room.  Now that I see them - I am making a wish list!
I have been walking around my house thinking - "Oh I could use a little thingie there and a little something here".  I am ready to place my second order of Decor Elements. 
A perk demonstrators get is that we get to preorder new items before they are available to the general public so that we have a chance to play with new stuff before presenting it!      

Envelope Books...

I have been looking for a cute homemade album to make my God Daughter for her first born. 
I spotted these envelope books on my friend Patty's Blog.  She got the idea from her friend Sharon.

I just had to try one and it turns out to be so cute!  I think my God Daughter is going to love it.
Here it is with no pictures.

I used 4 Stampin' Up! Long Notes Envelopes and 3 card stock pages along with 4 inserts for the envelopes.  

This album was created using Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' Kit - Special Delivery Boy.  I love the paper and self adhesive die cuts in this kit.

Check out the photo below for a better look~

This is bound together with the bind-it-all. 
I think the best feature of this mini album is the pockets with the slide out pages!

I used the tab punch to create pulls for the pages that are inserted into the Envelope pockets.

I haven't put my pictures in it yet but the first pull out is a die cut adhesive from Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' Kit ~ Special Delivery Boy.

Have you tried the Simply Scrappin' Kits yet?  If you haven't you don't know what you are missing.
Each Kit includes:
2 sheets each (3 designs) 6" x 12" self adhesive die cuts (6 sheets)
3 sheets each 12" x 12" double sided paper (6 sheets)
2 sheets each 12" x 12" textured card stock (8 sheets)

They have 10 different designed kits to choose from.  You get all that for $19.95 plus shipping and handling. 
They are great for scrapbooking because you get so much and everything coordinates in the kit and you can add to it by using your SU supplies you already have that match.

But better than just using it for scrapbooks - you can use them to create beautiful cards quickly!
Later I will post some cards I made in a matter of minutes using a Simply Scrappin' Kit so don't forget to check back.

It's Graduation time...

and I need a lot of cards.  Spring time brings with it graduations, weddings, communions, confirmations, you name it I need a card for it!
Here is a design for a gift card I came up with for some graduations these past few weeks ~

The colors were chosen to coordinate with their school colors!  I used the Classic Stars jumbo wheel from Stampin' Up! and wheeled if over the top portion of the card. 
Then used SU's star punches (large and small) to punch out stars (that I stamped (wheeled) on scrap Whisper White card stock) to add dimension to the card front.
The sentiment - congratulations - is from a retired Stampin' Up! Set.

This is the inside of the yellow card  It has about a 2" piece that was scored and folded up to make a pocket for the gift!

I attached gingham ribbon, a sentiment from the Occasions Mini Catalog set - In the Stars, and personalized it a bit more with the schools initials and mascot!  A Hornet!

If you are interested in any of the sets from the Stampin' Up! occasions mini catalog - don't hesitate to order.  The Occasions Mini Catalog is only good until June 30, 2008!  So place you order now.

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7 Days left to place your order...

June 30th is the last day to your my first Kit-To-Go  

I have had a great response to this kit.  Thank you to all who have placed orders for my first Kit-To-Go.  I am so glad you like the kit and look forward to hearing from you after you receive it.  Don't forget to send me pictures of you Stationery Box put together.

I have sent out my first batch of orders - so if you ordered early - your kit is on its way!
I am hoping to have my second batch of orders go out this week.  I will notify you when they are mailed to verify address and let you know they went postal!

Stationery Box Kit-To-Go

Stampin' Up! has asked us to turn off our cell phones and computers in an effort to reconnect with family and friends for the month of June. 
I have decided to take them up on the challenge and reconnect with family and friends by making cards to send to them.
I found this wonderful Stationery Box by Jacke Topa that I thought would be a great Kit-To-Go.  It contains everything you need.
                                                                                                                         

The Stationery Box contains:
*4 standard size cards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") with envelopes
*4 note cards (3" x 3") with envelopes
*4 Tags
*Notepad (in the picture above I stamped Address book on my notepad)
*Pocket for postage stamps (stamps not included)
*Pen
NOTE:  Cardstock and patterned paper may vary from the pictures. 

   

Kit Cost:  $25.00
Shipping:  $4.80 Priority Mail (US)

If you are outside of the US - shipping costs will vary - Please email or call me for shipping costs.

Order yours now~

Fun Cards...

I have been working on a few things - one of which is building up my card stash.  I like to have a lot of cards to send to customers, family and friends.  My stash has been bone dry - I was not able to keep up with my need for cards.  SO I am spending some much needed time building that back up.
Here is a card I just did this weekend and love the way it turned out.

I liked it so much I  decided to do it in many colors.

This one I did in River Rock.  SU has 6 colors they introduce each year that are only available for 12 months - River Rock is in the current In Color line.

The one in the photo below is Apricot Appeal and the other is Barely Banana. 
I think the white gel pen really adds to the design.

Check back to see my stash grow~