Stamp Crazy Girl

Sew-Crafty Mary Jo!

My friend and downline member Mary Jo is SOOOO  crafty!  Look at what she created and GAVE to me at my last downline meeting:

This is our yummy, yummy Spice Cake fabric.  You are going to flip out when you see what these are used for!!!

A set of oven mitts!!!

 And a set of bowl holders - perfect for when you are microwaving a bowl of soup or leftovers and it's too hot to handle.  I am so in love with this!  Wouldn't it make an adorable housewarming, wedding or bridal shower gift - add a recipe scrapbook created with the Spice Cake papers or maybe a coordinating apron???  Oh the possibilities....

Almost time for another Drawing!!!

Order online at www.shellymay.stampinup.net and be automatically entered to win THIS:

My prize for February is the Totally A-maze-ing stamp set and coordinating Maze Games.  It's so cool and one of the first things I ordered out of the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Order online at www.shellymay.stampinup.net before midnight on February 29th!

One entry per order.  Digital downloads and My Digital Studio printing services count as an online order, too!  Drawing and winner will be announced on March 1st.

Good luck!

Valentine Gifts for my Friends!

I met a several of my wonderful girlfriends for dinner at Quintons in Topeka, Kansas (seriously great soup and sandwiches!) and I brought each one of them a little packet.

This is our small Open-End envelopes.  I opted not to seal them shut.  I used the punches to hold the tab in place.  This is the Full Heart punch, 1 inch circle punch and Small Heart punch.  The circular greeting is from P.S.  I Love You.  A great stamp set year round - not just Valentine's Day!

This is what was inside each envelope.  :)

Super quick and easy Valentine card - I whipped out five sets of these babies the night before I met my girlfriends for dinner.  (Yes - I was stamping at midnight!) 

Full Heart punched out of our Red Glimmer Paper - seriously, check it out in person because it is such better quality than what you find in the stores.  Hearts are popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Added a few rhinestone gems to the greeting from Sweet Cake stamp set.

Heart Treat Cups are filled with Red Hots and then attached to popsicle stick.  You need the Full Heart punch with these Heart Treat Cups.  I also used the 1 3/4" circle punch and large scallop from the Pennant Die.  The stamp image is from the Sweet Heart stamp set.

 

My girls really liked their surprise gifts... hope you did, too!!!  :)

A Little St. Patty's Day Fun

How's about a little preview of St. Patty's Day projects? 

 

Hope that got you in the mood for green!  :)

Sale-a-Brate with Friends Party!!!

I am hosting a Sale-a-bration Open House and invited a few of my friends to join me!  If you are in the area, I hope you'll stop by.  :)

Spring Launch Party

Saturday, March 10, 2012

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10438 Edgehill Drive

Edwardsville, KS 66111

 

Check out spring product lines, win door prizes and MORE!  Shop several vendors under one roof:

• Sample yummy dips and mixes from Tastefully Simple;
• Explore your creativity with Stampin’ Up’s award winning paper crafting supplies and take advantage of Sale-a-Bration specials – FREE Make n Take!
• Bring home the aroma and beauty of Scentsy wickless candles and warmers;
• Browse Thirty-One’s selection of bags and gifts;
• Purchase hand-made crafts from OliviaWorks;

 

And introducing JuJu Belle – interchangeable charms and jewelry.  Fun and affordable with charms starting at just $1!  This company is brand new to Kansas, and you are going to love it.  Great gifts for all ages.

Don’t miss this event!  You’ll find something for everyone – including yourself.  No need to RSVP – just stop by at your convenience and bring a friend.  You’ll be glad you did! 

Shelly May, Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator

(913)441-6509

Email:  shellyluvsstamps@earthlink.net

Website:  www.shellymay.stampinup.net

Blog:  www.stampcrazygirl.typepad.com

Techniques Cards for February

Along with my monthly scrapbook layout classes, I always have a techniques card club class once per month.  This month we tackled ribbon scraps and a cupcake pop-up card.  Here they are:

I used the Heartlits frames to create the heart opening and the little heart pop out at the top.  I love this idea to use ribbon scraps because I have a huge basketful.  I think this idea would work well with Designer Series Paper scraps.  With the neutral background in Crumb Cake, all colors and styles work well together.  I also like putting different textures and ribbon styles.

The next card looks simple on the inside but has a surprise on the inside...

Voila!  It's a giftcard holder that pops out when you open the card.  Very fun!  :)

 

Join me next month at techniques card class on Monday, March 5th from 6:30-8:30 PM.  Cost is $5 for both cards or free with a $25+ order the day of class or when you bring someone that's new to me.  RSVP deadline is 3/1/12.

February Scrapbook Layout - Feel the Love!

Each month I have at least one scrapbook class that I call my Layout of the Month.  The layout for February was... a Valentine's day theme, of course.  :) 

Here's a close up of the trinket key embellishment.  The stamp image is from You're a Gem.

Another close-up of the focal point on page 2 of the layout.  I've been using this combination in several of my Valentine's classes.  I just love it.  :)

My next scrapbook class is Sunday, March 4th from 2:00-4:00 PM.  The layout is $10 per person or you can get it for 1/2 price when you place a $25+ order the day of class or bring someone that's new to me.  RSVP deadline is 3/1/12.

 

Stamps:  Delightful Dozen, Extreme Elements, You're a Gem

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Riding Hood Red

Ink:  Riding Hood Red, Basic Black

Accessories:  Full Heart Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/16" circle punch, Small Heart Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals, Rhinestone Gems, Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread, Trinket Keys, Newsprint Designer Series Paper

Rue des Fleurs is in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  There is also a gorgeous set of Designer Series Paper - Attic Boutique - that coordinates with the stamp set.

 

 

Gnome Sweet Gnome... MORE!

Just a few more gnome samples... I know you'll love them!  :)

Gnomes on Wednesday... what could be better?

Happy Valentine's Day

Just a few lots Valentine's from the files... wanted to share with you on this special day.  :)  If you haven't made a card for your loved ones yet, maybe one of these ideas will spark your creativity.  It's not too late...

 

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!