Fun Blog Hop

The creative minds at Stampin Addicts are having a Blog Hop with beautiful projects from the new summer mini. Just click on the image above to go to the first stop!

ENJOY!

My Daughter's School Photos

This is what you do with that box of school photos you have in the closet!
My baby girl is graduating from HS next week. I have been working on an 8" x 8" scrapbook for her using 5 x 7 school photos. I actually did these pages quite some time ago but just finished the entire book Monday. These pages are on the right hand side of her book; on the left is a list of historical information about that year; Song of the year, Hottest toy at Christmas, Top Box Office movie and a few events that took place. I made one of these for son #2 but never got it completely finished. This time I finished in time for graduation.
Most of the product is Stampin' Up! with a few exceptions.

Card Organizer

This is a handy tool to have to keep track of all those birthdays, anniversaries etc. You simply write down the upcoming events on the calendar and then place the cards you have made to send or give in the pockets. I think I will even add a list of addresses and place a book of stamps in the back pocket. If I was really organized I could address the envelope when I place it in the pocket (or not-perhaps that is a wee bit tooo organized).
After I took these photos I replaced the ribbon on the sides with metal book rings because I was afraid the ribbon would come untied. If I owned a bind-it-all that would probably make it even sturdier. I am having a class on Sat. June 19 and you can make one yourself for only $12 ($11 if you prepay.) Colors & DSP will vary.

Stamps: Boho Backgrounds, Define Your Life
Paper & Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss

The directions for this came from Jacqueline Cameron and were posted on the SU demo web site.

Carry-Over Items from the Mini Catalogs

Here is a list of items from the Holiday and Occasions Mini that will continue to be available for purchase.

Item #	Description	Price
116806	SHIMMER PAINT CHAMPAGNE MIST	$5.95
116854	SHIMMER PAINT FROST WHITE	$5.95
116807	SHIMMER PAINT PLATINUM	$5.95
116519	CHARMING STAMP SET	$19.95
116829	DA DÉCOR BLOCKS	$9.95
116824	TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS PETALS-A-PLENTY	$7.95
116819	BIGZ XL TABLE SETTING	$42.95
116820	EMBOSSLIT MERRY	$11.95
116823	SIZZLIT MERRY DETAILS	$5.50
116822	BIGZ XL POPUP O CHRISTMAS TREE	$42.95
118140	SIZZLIT TREE DECORATIONS	$5.50
116794	ORNAMENT PUNCH	$15.95

Carryover Items from Occasions Mini 2010

Item #	Description	Price
116519	Charming STMP	$19.95
117690	Vintage Vogue WM	$23.95
118598	Vintage Vogue CM	$17.95
118882	Vague vinatge WM	$23.95
119109	Vague vinatge CM	$17.95
118091	Tiny Tags WM	$22.95
118592	Tiny Tags CM	$16.95
117535	DÉCOR ELEMENTS F IS FOR FOX CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117536	DÉCOR ELEMENTS G IS FOR GIRAFFE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117529	DÉCOR ELEMENTS IS FOR BLACK	$4.95
117541	DÉCOR ELEMENTS L IS FOR LION CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117542	DÉCOR ELEMENTS M IS FOR MONKEY CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117544	DÉCOR ELEMENTS O IS FOR OWL CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117528	DÉCOR ELEMENTS SCALLOP FRAME BLACK	$6.95
117549	DÉCOR ELEMENTS T IS FOR TURTLE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
117552	DÉCOR ELEMENTS W IS FOR WHALE CHOCOLATE	$4.95
118139	DS FOLK FLOWERS -SHELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION	$12.95
117597	DS PAISLEY PATTERNS 2-STEP	$14.95
118072	PNCH CRNR PINKING HEARTS	$9.95
118870	PNCH CRNR SCALLOP TRIM	$9.95
117191	PNCH LG 2 STEP BIRD	$15.95
118073	PNCH LG FANCY FLOWER	$15.95
117649	PNCH MD BRDR PINKING HEARTS	$15.95
117190	PNCH MD JEWELRY TAG	$10.95
117193	PNCH SM SMALL HEART	$5.95
117310	SZX BIGZ L MINI MILK CARTON	$32.95
118138	SZX EMBSLTS BEAUTIFUL WINGS	$11.95
117332	SZX EMBSLTS SCALLOPED HEART OF HEARTS	$11.95
117335	SZX TI PERFECT POLKA DOTS	$7.95
116772	RECIPES BY DESIGN	$24.95
120435	HEART TREAT CUPS	$2.95

Bermuda Bay Debossing

Don't you just love these colors together? Soft Suede and Bermuda Bay! The main panel was made by embossing a piece of Whisper White with the Big Shot and the Finial Press embossing folder and then brayering Bermuda Bay ink on the debossed side. I then sprayed the panel with some Shimmer Mist (made with rubbing alcohol and Shimmer Paint). The flower is a stamp from the Vintage Vogue stamp set. I stamped it with Versamark and heat embossed it with Iridescent Ice. The center of the flower is a Pop-Up glue dot covered with SU Champagne glitter. Off to Kohl's for some last minute shopping for my DD and prom!

It's a Color Renovation!!!

Exciting news from Stampin' Up! Stampin' Up! announced today that there will be a Color Renovation at Stampin' Up!
Starting in July, we will have 4 collections of colors: Brights, Regals, Neutrals, and Subtles, plus 10 in colors! Don't panic--25 colors will carryover, 10 are returning in colors, and 5 are brand new core colors. Here's a pic:
I love the new colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake (the old Kraft), Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, and Marina Mist!

Each year 5 new in colors will be introduced and will hang out for 2 years! This keeps us relevant and fresh.

It will be sad to see the old colors go but there is plenty of time to stock up before June 1. Here is a list of retiring colors:

glorious green
green galore
gable green
yoyo yellow
only orange
pink passion
pixie pink
orchid opulence
lovely lilac
brilliant blue
close to cocoa
creamy caramel
really rust
ruby red
cameo coral
summer sun
bordering blue
brocade blue
ballet blue
taken with teal
handsome hunter
pale plum
blush blossom
apricot appeal
barely banana
mellow moss
sage shadow
almost amethyst
lavender lace
basic brown
going gray

A Tribute to Snowy

A very sad day today. Our 9 year old bunny Snowy died. We think it was a stroke. I know she was only a bunny but I miss her terribly.