Button Buddies–A Note of Thanks

One more card from the stamp set, Button Buddies! This card was cased from one I saw in an old Stampin Up catalog. I stamped the image using markers on to Very Vanilla card stock and cut it out. The buttons are attached using mini glue dots. This is a pretty simple card to make and have on hand when you need a quick Thank you. Of course, you could always switch out the sentiment and use for all sorts of occasions!

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

From May 1-August 31, 2011, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope Set and Digital Kit to BCRF.

A Strength & Hope Digital Kit (item 124475) is also available that includes a four-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Papers, and 10 embellishment pieces for $9.95.

Contact me today to order this beautiful set and support BCRF as they work find a cure for breast cancer! Or shop now in my Online Store.

*Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

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

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Thanks a Million Button Buddy!

Today’s post is a cutie made from the same stamp sets, Button Buddies and Word Play. I used a small piece of Designer Series Paper and a strip of Poppy Parade card stock to accent what is a really simple card. I added a button to the piggy with a mini glue dot. The images from this set are meant to coordinate with the Designer Buttons. Doesn’t he just make the cutest piggy? :)

What makes Stampin Up so special?

If you have ever attended a workshop that I have been at, then you know that I always tell the group that my favorite thing about Stampin Up is that you don’t have to be creative or artistic or talented to make some really fun projects and cards. Here’s why….

Stampin Up has fifty amazing colors…grouped in four exclusive collections and two trendy, fresh In Color collections. Each of the colors is available in card stock, inks and ribbons. Buttons, designer papers and other accessories are all designed to coordinate perfectly with the color families. So if the ribbon’s description is “Daffodil Delight” then you can be SURE that it will match EXACTLY to the buttons with the same color description or the designer paper. It makes it so easy to create pretty projects because everything will coordinate exactly as you imagined it.

BOOK A WORKSHOP today to learn all about our products, create a few FREE projects with your friends, earn FREE stuff and see why Stampin Up is so special!

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

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You’re in my Thoughts and in my Heart

As promised, here’s another card using the Button Buddies and Word Play stamp sets from the brand new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. I love the flower in the Button Buddies set and thought it was fun to use as a background accent and also as the central point of the card. I used some of the brand new card stock in Wisteria Wonder for the card base. To create the raised border, I just scored on the opposite side. I thought this would give it a little more interest. I stamped the card base in Elegant Eggplant so it would show up nicely.I stamped the flower in Blushing Bride ink on to Blushing Bride card stock and cut it out using (drum roll please!) the Scallop Circle punch! THAT’S RIGHT! No tedious cutting! The Button Buddies stamp set was created to coordinate beautifully with the Designer buttons so I added a button detail to finish it off. I hope you like it!

Announcement! My very dear friend and super talented stamping friend, Stephanie, has agreed to help create samples and projects for this blog. I will be posting the pictures and information about how they were created so you can benefit from her talent too! I can’t wait for you to “meet” her!

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

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Imagine the Possibilities

It has been a crazy around here for quite some time and I have lots to tell you and share with you!  (I HAVE missed you all and your kind comments and emails!)  Thanks so much to those of you who missed me back and sent the sweetest messages checking on me!

Here’s what’s been going on…I’ve been participating in festivals and fairs almost every weekend selling my bottlecap necklaces exclusively.  Here’s a picture of my little tent set-up:

I would love to know what you think of it and if you have any suggestions!  Who would have dreamed my little Christmas necklaces (click for instructions) would have become this?  Imagine!

My middle child and older daughter, Emily, graduated from high school.  Boo HOO!  I’m so so proud of her but these kids are LEAVING HOME so FAST!  Emily is going to the University of South Carolina in the fall.  Who would have dreamed my baby would grow up to be such a beautiful and smart young lady?  Imagine!

In the meantime, my oldest son joined the National Guard and is at Fort Benning, GA, completing Basic Training.  He was just a little guy the other day and now he’s a grown up soldier.  Imagine! 

(By the way, he will KILL me when he sees I posted this picture of him with his Army issue “dork glasses.”  )

So to explain…we have been SO busy!  Stampin’ Up has been so good to me too.  Thanks to you, my customers and downline team members and the support of my upline, Patty, I was able to promote to MANAGER!  I know that sounds silly, of course, but it’s a really big deal to me and included some awesome incentives!  I got all kinds of new product from the catalog, a Stampin Up event paid for (like Regionals or Convention or Leadership).  I’m really so excited!  I never would have thought that my fun hobby would turn into something so awesome!   Imagine!

Enough about me!  Today’s card was inspired by the possibilities!  I used the super cute and adorable and brand new set, Button Buddies.  Each of the images is designed to pair with our Designer Buttons. 

The “theme” today was inspired by the sentiment from the stamp set, Word Play.  Check out the stamp sets and buttons I used…!

Word Play - Clear-Mount Stamp
120651    $28.95

An image is worth a thousand words—but these words have quite a bit to say themselves. With some font-tastic emphasis and a few images mixed in, they’ll express your feelings in a big way with maximum meaning on scrapbook pages, cards, tags, and more.

Button Buddies - Clear-Mount Stamp
122737    $24.39

We’re buddies, aren’t we? Images in the Button Buddies Set pair well with our Designer Buttons to give all your projects a one-of-a-kind style. Whether it’s a pink nose on a pink pig, or an orange shell of a slow moving snail, adding a button will add dimension.

Designer Buttons - Brights Collection
119747       $8.95

These fun and whimsical buttons are a sweet 3-D accent for tags, cards, and scrapbook pages. Available in many of Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors.
■ 72 buttons per container; 4 each of 3 designs in 6 colors
■ Designs include large marbled button, double circle button, and small flower button

SO, in short (ha ha), it’s good to be back and I’m looking forward to sharing some more goodies with you!  If you need a copy of the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog, let me know and I’ll get you one!  Have a great day,

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

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Become a Demonstrator and Join for only $99

$99 Starter Kit + Free Project Kit!

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $185—comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit—a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful—isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit—all for just $99! Contact me to get started today.

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

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