Stampin Up Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit

It's not just for Scrappin!

Stampin Up's Simply Scrappin Kits are alot of fun. There are several offered in the Idea Book and Catalog and "Petal Party" is a fun one for Spring and Summer scrapbook pages and cards and other projects.

What is a Simply Scrappin Kit?

Each Simply Scrappin set includes paper and self adhesive die-cuts. The images are all exclusive Stampin’ Up! designs that coordinate with our rubber stamp sets. And each package includes several great layout ideas. The Petal Party kit contains:

• 8 sheets of 12" x 12" textured card stock
• 6 sheets of 12" x 12" patterned paper
• 6 sheets of 6" x 12" self-adhesive die-cuts

What a great way to get started paper crafting without breaking the bank! This kit is $19.95 and includes enough supplies to make at least eight 12x12 scrapbook layouts or loads of cards or all sorts of other projects that are only limited by your imagination.
I made EIGHT scrapbook pages, added some card stock and ribbon and made lots more thank-you cards. Here's another one using the die cut stickers in the kit. Here's one of the scrapbook layouts we made in class the other day:

You can see all eight pages by BECOMING A FAN of The Southern Stamper on Facebook. Lots of projects and special offers will be made available there for fans only. Pictures of all the layouts and a SPECIAL OFFER are available right now for the Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit so Become a Fan NOW!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
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Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
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Sweet Pea Designer Paper Scrapbook Page

I guess you've figured out by now that I think the Sweet Pea Designer Paper is just the "coolest!" This scrapbook page highlights the trendy colors and designs found in this paper I think.

I used the paper for the base of the 12x12 page and added just a couple of elements since it's so pretty all on its own. I cut out a piece of Pretty in Pink Card Stock using the Big Shot and the Top Note die and layered it behind a piece of Chocolate Chip card stock that I zig zag stitched around. The ribbon is the Pumpkin Pie colored striped ribbon and I think it's gorgeous. I used a Pretty in Pink corduroy button brad in the center of the bow to tie it all together.

I'm planning to add a picture of my girls to the frame and journaling to the Top Note portion of the page. Do tell me what you think...it's getting lonely in cyberspace again!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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Well Scripted and Sweet Pea Designer Paper

Sometimes you just need to be able to "whip out a card!" This birthday card took about three minutes to make (and NO, I'm NOT including clean-up time!)

The card base is Chocolate Chip card stock and sponged with Chocolate Chip ink. I pierced holes in a two-inch tall piece of So Saffron card stock and stamped it with the Happy Birthday image from the Well Scripted stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. (Downloadable from my sidebar!) I tied a piece of the scrumptious Pretty in Pink satin ribbon (also in the Occasions Mini) around it and adhered it to the card base.

The little "flower" was made by punching a piece of Sweet Pea designer paper using the new Extra Large Fancy Flower punch and then crumpling it up, distressing it and sponging Chocolate Chip ink on it. Layered on to it is a punched circle of Taken With Teal card stock and a So Saffron button from the Button Latte package of designer buttons. Easy and quick.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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Faux Frosting Birthday and Happy Moments

All you girls who came to last month's Technique Night, see what I did with our sample!!!  This card was "kinda" copied right out of the Stampin' Success magazine that we demonstrators get!  We made the 3x3 card shown in the magazine at Technique Night but I took mine apart and used the same colors and design for a full sized card.

The stamped images are from the Happy Moments stamp set which can be found in the Sale A Bration catalog.  The set is FREE with any $50 purchase through the end of March.  (And it is TOO CUTE - so don't miss it!)

 Here’s how to frost your creations:

1 Mix Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter with your choice of Stampin’ Emboss powder. Use a one-to-one ratio, or if you prefer less sparkle, use two parts embossing powder to one part glitter. The best way to mix these is to shake them in a bag. Stirring doesn’t work as well because the glitter is lighter than the embossing powder and will end up on top.

2 Stamp and prepare your project. Then apply Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive to the area you want to frost. Leave some texture as you apply the Tombow so it mimics the look of real frosting. We spread ours using a circular motion.

3 Sprinkle your secret powdered mixture over the frosted area.

4 Shake off excess powder.

5 Heat set as you would any embossed image. When the frosting starts to bubble, stop and let the bubbles go down. Then heat set again
to make sure the adhesive is completely dry.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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Wedding Joy Fold Card

Don't look at me with those ACCUSING eyes! I KNOW this card was not made with 100% Stampin Up materials! I made this card for my niece who is getting married in April and is planning to have the color "Fig" not purple in her wedding! I had some old Basic Gray papers and thought they would work perfect.

The main portion of the card was made using SU! Kraft card stock and Confetti Cream card stock. I think they are so elegant paired with the Basic Gray satin ribbon from the current Mini Catalog. (You can download it in the sidebar!)

Want to make your own Joy-Fold Card? Here's some simple measurements to make one like mine:

1. Cut your card base to 4-1/4" x 8-1/2". Score it at 5-1/2".
2. Cut the "flap" to 3" x 8". Score it at 4".

Click HERE for an awesome tutorial and other great ideas too.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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Sweet Pea Paper and Felt Flowers

I adore sewing on a card and think the new Sweet Pea Designer Paper and felt flowers really lend themselves to that look. This card is a 3x6 card and took all of like five minutes to make.

I trimmed a piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock to fit just inside the Chocolate Chip card stock base. Then I simply cut a piece of the designer paper with the flowers already printed. Now here's what I LOVE about Stampin Up: the flowers on the paper are the same design and shape as the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Flowers in the Mini Occasions Catalog! So all I had to do was GLUE IT ON! Even I can do that!

Now the stitching was fun -- if you don't have a sewing machine, you could always use a brown pen and draw the stitches! That's the fun of paper crafting. The sentiment is from the Trendy Trees stamp set and was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink onto Very Vanilla Card Stock. I used the Modern Label punch to cut it out and sponged the edges! That's it - -Now GO MAKE YOUR OWN! (And share it on The Southern Stamper Facebook page......BECOME A FAN NOW!)

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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Petal Party Scrapbook Class - Feb 23

Petal Party Simply Scrappin Class

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:00pm, Carla's house
Cost  $25.00

Create EIGHT beautiful 12x12 Scrapbook pages for your family, school, summer and vacation memories.  Uses the Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit along with some extra Whisper White card stock to complete pages. 

 

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

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My Digital Studio Hybrid Invitation

The word "Hybrid" cracks me up - - I mean, HUH? Is it some kind of mutant fish? The type of Bermuda grass that I have in my yard?

It's the official description of the birthday invitation pictured! It's a Hybrid Digital Card. (whatever.) Here's how simple it is to bypass the expensive printer, the cutesy personalized invitations and go straight for the CUTEST invitation! I made this card using My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up's digital software. I just didn't have alot of time to mess around with it so I used one of the greeting card templates, added a text box and THAT'S IT!

I had each invitation printed on matte paper at the local CVS for just cents! When I got home, I wanted it to be a little bit special and even more personalized so I lined the envelopes to go with them. HERE'S WHERE THE "HYBRID" COMES IN:

I punched a small flower out of matching card stock and inserted a brad in the center. I adhered this to the invitation and now I have a cute little personalized invitation for my sweet little daughter that didn't 1. cost a fortune, 2. require three weeks to wait for printing.

It's all so easy and I would love to show you how! Did you know that I am MDS Certified to train others on how to use the software? The software does so much more than scrapbooking. Design greeting cards, movies, invitations, calendars and MORE!

Watch the video below for even more information on what My Digital Studio has to offer—and imagine the possibilities!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

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Last Day to REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY! The Write Stuff Class

Be ready for any occasion with this office-themed card set. With four coordinating cards and a matching folder box, you’ll never be without the right card for the right occasion again!

Friday, February 19, 7:00pm REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, FEB 10!
(Sorry, no late registrations will be accepted because supplies must be ordered.)

Cost: $20 (all supplies included)

Supplies Used for this Project:
• Stamps: Well Scripted
• Ink: Soft Suede Classic ink
• Paper: The Write Stuff Specialty DP, Kraft CS, Soft Suede CS, Ruby Red CS, Crushed Curry CS, medium Whisper White envelopes
• Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, grid paper, paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, ruler, Stampin’ Scrub/Mist refill, Paper Cutter & scoring blade, Large Star punch, Star punch, Stamping Sponges, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon, Linen Thread, Clips Assortment, silver brads, mini glue dots

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/
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10 Reasons Why Valentine Class - Feb 9

10 Reasons Why Valentine Class

Feb 9, 7:00 pm, Carla's House

Create a stamped Valentines Day mini book with photos, stamping and heartfelt journaling for your loved one. It is a mini book but could be described as a big card with lots of layers and twists and turns. It can also be described as a Neverending Card. This makes the perfect Valentines gift for your special someone.

Cost: $8.00 Register here now. Class will be limited to six participants and will not be offered as a kit.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
www.TheSouthernStamper.com
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Definitely Decorative - Stampin' Up!

With Definitely Decorative stamping, you can create custom interiors at a fraction of the cost. Customize your home décor by stamping walls, fabrics, and other furnishings to give them an entirely new look.

You'll also love how easy it is to create hand-stamped, framed art. Use any stamp set and color palette to create custom home accents for any season or occasion.

We have several stamp sets specifically designed to be used to create home décor; they're designated with the Definitely Decorative logo you'll find at the front of the Idea Book & Catalog (downloadable in the sidebar.)

Our stylish Décor Elements self-adhesive vinyl art provides a unique decorating experience for walls, mirrors, windows, and other smooth surfaces. Décor Elements is an extension of our Definitely Decorative home décor line, which gives you another way to express your creativity--just on a larger canvas than a card or scrapbook page! Décor Elements makes your home a beautiful representation of your style. And it's inexpensive compared to painting, framing art, or buying new furniture!

Décor Elements is a natural extension of the products you already love. You'll love how Décor Elements images and techniques coordinate with our existing products such as two-step and three-step vinyl art (like our Ginormous Flowers or Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements sets) similar to Two-Step Stampin'.

Whether you want to spice up the walls of your home or create other exciting projects for display, Décor Elements is an easy way to stylishly and inexpensively express your creativity.
See our Décor Elements offering.

Create beautiful expressions of your style and creativity when you use our Décor Stencils to add design to your walls and art projects. Several of our Décor Stencils coordinate with our existing products, so creating coordinating projects for display is a simple way to express your creativity.

Yep - you guessed it!  Not my voice but an advertisement.  However, did you even KNOW that Stampin' Up! has these beautiful products?  Be sure to download the catalog by clicking on the picture here and look it over.  It is a huge inspiration and there are some really PRETTY ideas for your home. 

Feel free to call me or email for more information or to learn more about the Definitely Decorative line of stencils and vinyl art!  Already decorated with Stampin' Up!?  Leave me a comment and let me know.  I would love to see what you've done - -

Click on the left picture for an added insert to the catalog above.

An order of $50 still qualifies you for FREE SALE A BRATION items.  EVEN Home Decorating products!

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Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
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Playing with the Sweet Pea

I had some time to make some cards ahead for all sorts of occasions and used only a sheet from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack from the Mini Occasions Catalog. I LOVE the combination of So Saffron, Taken with Teal and Old Olive so I just kept going! And the mileage you get from that HUGE stack of paper.....sigh. I didn't even use one of the 12x12 sheets of paper!

The card at the top of the post was stamped with an image from the Love Bugs stamp set which is a Hostess Only set. I think it's a cutie for a baby card. That gorgeous ribbon is from the Mini Occasions Catalog and is the Old Olive satin ribbon.

The gift note to the left was stamped with an image from "Fox & Friends" from the Occasions Mini Catalog and then cut out and layered with punches of different sizes.

Now I have to tell you that the next card might be my favorite from the batch. The lion is also from the "Fox & Friends" stamp set and he's just a sweetie! I stamped him once in Chocolate Chip classic ink on the Very Vanilla card stock piece. Then I stamped him AGAIN in the same color on a piece of SO SAFFRON card stock. I cut out only the mane from the So Saffron piece.

To create the little fringed mane, I clipped along the edges and then frayed them. Then I glued it onto the main image. (Have to be careful NOT to glue down your fringes. The So Saffron and Chocolate Chip colors will both show and make it look like his little cute mane!

And lastly, this is a birthday card I made using the same papers and colors. I used the stamp sets, "Whimsical Words", "On a Pedestal" along with some colorful ribbon and a corduroy button to finish it off. Guess why it's last on the page? RIGHT. Because I don't like it. Now you know!

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Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/
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