Don't you love the Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip color combination? This was one of the teacher appreciation gifts I made. The teachers loved them and best of all they were super simple and fun. I found a 4 x6 lined post it pad at the dollar store and purchase a pack of RSVP pens at Walmart and made this matching notepad and pen set. I used the following papers and inks: Baja Breeze and Whisper White Card Stock, Parisian Breeze DSP, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Close to Cocoa and Baja Breeze ink. The bird is from the "Friends 24-7" stamp set. If you would like to make this set - Join us on May 22nd for our teacher gift and Father's Day Class. This class will also be available as a class to go...

Happy Mother's Day!

Don't you just love this card? Not only does it make a wonderful Mother's Day card, but you can use it for birthday's, get well or even tea or bridal shower invitations!! What I love best about it is the unique way it opens and how fast you can make the card...

Did I come up with the idea? Sadly no and I've seen so many I'm not sure who the original designer is, but my hats off to them.

Happy Mother's Day to all my readers and yes I promise to do better with posting....What happened to the month of April?? BUSY -Busy...

Watch for my next post which has great gift ideas for end of the year teacher or graduation gifts.

New Matchbox Big Shot Die

March 31, 2009
Introducing: Matchbox Bigz Die

I Love You -- Matchbox
Stamps:
In Good Form Stamp Set
Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock 12 X 12 Textured In Color 08-09
Designer Series Paper Patterns Chocolate Chip
Ink
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Thread Linen
Sticky Strip
Ribbon Grosgrain Regal Rose 5/8' Inch
Punch Heart-To-Heart
WINDOW SHEETS MEDIUM
Sizzix Bigz Xl Matchbox - Stampin' Up! Exclusive
Instructions
This also uses the Curly Label punch. Item number 112966 on page 185.1. Cut matchbox from Kiwi Kiss textured card stock using Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine and Matchbox Bigz XL die. Punch top of matchbox cover using Curly Label punch. Adhere clear window sheet (1-3/4" x 2") to inside of box cover. Assemble matchbox.
2. Tie Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon around matchbox.
3. Stamp “I love you” image in Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and punch hole through image using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread linen thread through hole and tie around ribbon on box. Secure card stock to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Punch heart from Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series paper using Heart to Heart punch. Sand edges of wide heart and adhere to box cover using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

"All About Birthday's Class

Sorry about the posting delay - but not only did I have this class to get ready for, but we also had several big events going on around the house: One son celebrated his 10th birthday and had 6 boys over to spend the night and go to laser tag...another son go his braces off after three years so we had to celebrate and my oldest son had senior night...busy, busy. Not to be left out my husband ended up having sinus surgery to boot. Well enough about that and on to the class. As you can see we made 12 birthday cards - 2 of six designs, a gift card holder and a candy bar slide. The cards were great as we had a kids one, a masculine one, and 4 for anyone. All of the cards used Stampin Up punches, inks and card stock . If you missed this class I will be having another one on Wednesday, March 25th from 6 pm to 9 pm or you can order it by mail for $20.00 plus postage. I will post a couple of St. Patrick's day cards for you to view tomorrow...until then happy stamping!!!!

Occasions Mini Pre -Order items March 1, 2009
Yahoo!
Starting today
March 1st- March 31, 2009
YOU can Pre order these items from the Brand new not even released occasions Mini catalog.
Just in time for all your Spring and Easter projects ..

Eight Great greetings # 113822
Huit souhaits sympas (French Eight Great Greetings) #114643
Ocho saludos geniales (Spanish Eight Great Greetings) #115421
An Egg-Cellent Easter # 113196
Egg Hunt~ Stampin around wheel # 113833
Wagon full of fun # 113262
Plus Sale-a-bration is still going on until March 31, 2009 . For every $50.00 spent ( before S&H and tax ) you get a SAB item for FREE.
The stamp sets and stampin around wheel are just darling ..
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Click on my link below to place your online order with me today! Or better yet e-mail or call me with your order by MARCH 10, and you will receive free shipping!!!


Kathleen Walker -

Stampin' Up Demonstrator

http://www.kathleenwalker.stampinup.net/

bbnbear@aol.com

Coach's Card

With the basketball season coming to a close, each player was asked to bring a card for their coach to celebrate Coach's Appreciation Day. My son was concerned that I would send a "girly" looking card - Luckily I got the "Just Basketball" set from Stampin' Up! in January !!! It was just what I needed to make this card....His team colors are green and white so I incorporated the colors into the card. What do you think....??? Not only is this card great to give a coach you can also use it as a masculine or kid's birthday card!!!

A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME

A Little Birdie Card A Little Birdie Told Me (115016)
Little birdies always seem to know things the rest of us don't. But it's always nice when they tell us their secrets, don't you think? This card is a great way to let a friend know that you're excited for them!

Supplies : Stamp Set - Little Birdie Told Me, Close To Cocoa 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Confetti White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Pink Pirouette 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, On Board Essentials, Close To Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Jet Black Stazon Pad, Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch, 3/16 Inch Corner Rounder Punch, Sanding Blocks, Aqua Painter.