Stamps and Smiles

Shhh! It's a secret!

I've been very busy stamping!  Unfortunately, I can't share with you what I've been stamping until after I leave for convention.  I have about 125 convention swaps complete and hope to make 75 more by Sunday.  After Sunday, what's done is done.  (Easy to say, hard for me to live by!)

I'm also participating in a Secret Sister swap with some fellow demonstrators.  This is just one of the gifts I have in mind for her.  I plan on filling the bowl with her favorite candy -- which I can't tell you what that is just in case she reads my blog and figures it out!  So... shhhh!!

The bowl, purchased from Target, was decorated with the small "happiness" Decor Elements.  I must admit it was a tad tedious because each letter was cut out and added individually.  To avoid "bubbles" some letters were cut and joined together.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out -- I just wish I had purchased more than 1 of these bowls!

To see more Decor Elements in action on my car click here, and in my classroom click here or here.  To view the brochure -- click on the image on the right or simply click here.

Have a fantastic weekend!  It's a busy one for us!  Bradleigh is having a Hannah Montana party so her and a few friends can watch "The Best of Both Worlds" in 3D and Sunday is a surprise 80th Birthday Party for a dear friend of the family!!

A Fun Day Stamping!

I had a great time at my friend Jan's today.  I didn't get near as much done but I did figure out a few swap cards for convention.  All my creative energies lately have been focused on swap cards!

This was one of my "rejects" for the Great Swap Girls.  I think I'll use it as a "Happy Engagement" card for my little brother.  He announced his engagement last week.  They haven't set a date yet but they did ask Bradleigh to be a flower girl. 

 

She is so excited!  A quick funny story -- today at Jan's Bradleigh was sharing her excitement about being the flower girl and then got a very concerned look on her face.  At this point she said, "I just don't knwo what flowers to pick!"  I was cracking up inside!  Both Jan and I quickly expained how the bride generally chooses the flowers.  She was quite releaved.

Anyway --  back to stamping!   I still wish I had a decent light so I can take photos at night.  I'll try to take a better photo tonight with natural light.

 

Stamps:  Heard  From The Heart (a sneak peek preview set)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Cardstock Vellum and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:  Build-a-Brad (without the dome,) 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds.

Tomorrow is another stamping day!

Get them while you can!

Here it is!  The Retiring Accessory List -- this includes all the Stampin' Around Wheels, paper, tools etc. that will not be seen in the next catalog!  These items are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! 

I will be placing orders as they are received to ensure that you get what you want before it's gone!  Email me your order at DebKemp@stampsandsmiles.com or call me at (717) 540-7126 (home) or (717) 319-7496 (Cell) with your order before it's too late!

Item Number	Product Description	Availability
109200	Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718	Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719	Accents & Elements Messenger
103158	Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638	Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975	Card Stock Brushed Copper
108694	Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312	Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292	Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116	Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118	Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117	Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729	Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119	Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018	Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019	Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017	Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016	Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015	Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020	Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi	SOLD OUT!
109013	Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012	Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011	Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010	Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009	Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014	Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751	Designer Series Paper Azure*
110749	Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154	Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699	Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160	Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159	Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697	Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479	Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151	Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748	Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750	Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153	Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175	Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177	Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
110696	Designer Series Paper Prints Bali Breeze
109173	Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174	Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178	Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169	Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168	Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171	Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172	Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176	Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170	Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164	Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167	Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166	Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165	Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163	Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break
110273	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*
110271	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes
110272	Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky
107299	Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320	Eyelets Basic
100375	Eyelets Bold Brights
100381	Eyelets Earth Elements
107233	Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234	Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316	Eyelets Rich Regals
100378	Eyelets Soft Subtles
105515	Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter	SOLD OUT!
105531	Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532	Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120	Metallic Art Pencils
107307	On Board Accents
109181	On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179	On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306	On Board Simon Lower
102678	Paper Mulberry White
109227	Punch Box Three For You
102686	Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271	Pure Color Pencils
109060	Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou	SOLD OUT!
109063	Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061	Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate	SOLD OUT!
109062	Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059	Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058	Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189	Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187	Ribbon Originals District*
109188	Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185	Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184	Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186	Ribbon Originals Theater
110716	Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281	Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284	Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285	Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557	Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610	Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572	Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567	Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597	Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562	Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648	Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627	Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
110587	Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577	Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184	Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228	Simply Sent Simple Delights	SOLD OUT!
109229	Simply Sent Three Thoughts	SOLD OUT!
106662	Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561	Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681	Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678	Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482	Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680	Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677	Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554	Stampin' Color Index Labels
109553	Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)
106694	Stampin' Kids Markers
101399	Stipple Brushes
102673	Zig Painty

What I've been up to...

No stamping the past couple of days... that should change on Monday when I go to my friend Jan's house to play with the new stamps etc.  I can't wait!

I have been busy, though... I've been listing retired items on eBay.  I'm not a huge fan of selling in this forum -- I'd much rather sell them to friends, customers etc. but with convention and the new catalog looming, I decided I needed the cash!  Check out my listings!  If you win and/or purchase a "Buy It Now" item, mention you've been to my blog and save $1.00!

Be sure to return here on Monday morning to check out the retired list!  Stampin' Up! announced for the first time ever select retiring accessories will be discounted 25%!  Click on the image below to see the list!  Sale starts Monday morning!  The entire retiring accessory list is not discounted -- just the items listed in the flyer below.

Item#    Pg  Description    Price listed is after the 25% discount       

109117  167 Pocket Notes assortment   $7.46
110479  168 Jersey Shore Designer Series paper   $7.46
110699  168 East Coast Prep Designer Series paper  $7.46
109159  169 Flowers For You  Designer Series paper   $7.46
110273  169 Spring Fling Designer Series paper $7.46
110748  170 Notebook Designer Series paper  $7.46
109153  170 Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
110751  171 Azure Designer Series paper  $7.46
109164  171 River Rock Prints Designer Series paper  $7.46
109175  171 Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series paper  $7.46
109168  171 Groovy Guava Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
109169  171 Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper  $7.46
110284  182 Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons $8.21
110285  182 Urban West Rub-Ons   $8.21
110281  182 Cherished Memories Rub-Ons   $8.21
109185  190 Jersey Ribbon Originals  $9.71
109187  190 District Ribbon Originals  $9.71
109189  190 Beachfront Ribbon Originals   $9.71
110716  191 Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon  $5.96
109062  191 River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon $6.71

 

Also -- don't forget the Hodgepodge Hardware Kits that are also 25% off right now, price listed is after the 25% discount.

 

105532 188 Aged Copper Hodgeppodge Hardware $20.96

105531 188 Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

105515 188 Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

 

All of these items are while supplies last!  I will be placing orders as I receive them in the hopes you get what you want!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

New Catalog Preview

So as many of you know, just one of the many perks of being a Demonstrator is the fact that we can preorder a select number of new catalog stamp sets before they are available.  Yes, indeed, I've had my new stamp fix... and believe me, there are many more surprises in this upcoming catalog that you won't want to miss!  (HINT:  new punches & coordinating stamp sets!  I get chills just thinking about it!)

So tonight's card uses one of the new Preview sets from the upcoming catalog it's entitled "Dreams du Jour." 

I painstakingly cut several layers to make the flower pop -- hopefully you can see it in the close-up above.

 The flower and the base of the card uses "Riding Hood Red," a 2008/2009 In Color and the chocolate strip at the bottom is actually from the new Bella Rose Designer Series Paper!  (And yes, the other papers are GORGEOUS!)  To view the other 2008/2009 In Colors -- see this post.  The main layer was stamped on Creamy Caramel, the leaves on Mellow Moss and highlighted with Always Artichoke.  The center of the flower was colored using White Craft Ink and and Aquapainter.  Am I crazy, or what?!

 

Stamps:  Dreams du Jour

Ink:  Basic Brown, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke Classic Inks and Very Vanilla Craft Ink.

Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Creamy Caramel, Mellow Moss and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.

Accessories:  White Gel Pen, Theater Ribbon Originals and On Board Blossoms and Basics Chipboard

Yet again, I wish I had natural light at PM at night.  Can anyone recommend a good quality sunlight lamp?  I had an OTT light but didn't like it.  If so, please leave me a comment!

As always, have a great day and thanks for visiting! 

 

And the winner is....

Thank you to everyone who wrote such fun comments to read.  You really know how to make a girl feel good!

Congratulations to Barb that writes:

woke up way too early today and finally got to read your blogs....hope that is the right word. THis is great and I will return for more fun!!!!!!!!

Barb

Posted by: Barb | July 14, 2008 at 06:49 AM

 

Back to stamping tomorrow -- Mitch and I combined have about 9 hours of sleep over the last 2 days.  He's been working late and I've been up waiting for him!

Thanks again for all your kind words!  Look for more blog candy in the future!

Special Thanks!

The final club order for the 2007-2008 Club arrived and I wanted to give each member a special gift for being apart of the clubs.  The friendships and laughter shared (mostly at my expense) warms my heart.  I look forward to club days and getting to spend time with these amazing women!

The gift had to be quick as, yet again, I left things to the last minute -- below is what I came up with.  Believe it or not, I had enough of these at the house.. no need to run.  You see, for me... it's not the dollar spot or the dollar store... it's the $50 spot or the $50 store... because I can't buy just one!

This is just a small token of my appreciation to them!

Stamps:  Kind Thoughts and Lovely Labels

Ink:  Chocolate Chip and Certainly Celery Classic Ink

Paper:  Very Vanilla and Certainly Celery Cardstocks, Certainly Celery Designer Series Prints

Accessories:  1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

And... speaking of clubs... there are spots available in the 2008-2009 Stamp Club and Scrapbook Club!  We meet 10 months out of the year (taking December and July off) and take turns taking all the free hostess goodies up for grabs.  Your monthly commitment is just $15 (before tax and shipping) each month we meet.

If getting to spend time with me on a regular basis wasn't enough (insert cute lil' puppy-dog eyes) you'll also enjoy creating 3 projects in the stamp club each month or one two page 12x12 layout in the Scrapbook Club.... plus my club members are privleged to specials, challenges, rewards, offers, gifts, weekend vacations, cars, furs (faux, of course) and jewelry (diamonds that dazzle, of course!)  Okay, I might be exagerating a little bit about the benefits... :)  Oh, and did I mention you'd get both catalogs free -- who needs diamonds, vacations and cars when you have the Stampin' Up! catalogs!

Seriously, though -- on behalf of the members of our stamp club -- the more the merrier and we welcome you with open ink pads!  Contact me at DebKemp@stampsandsmiles.com to reserve your spot or ask for more information.

Have a great day!

In the nick of time!

 

I shared with you on Friday I'd have a special offer and rest assured, here it is -- 3 of them, in fact -- you decide which one works best for you!

As you are probably aware, the current in Colors (shown below) are only available for a few short weeks.  In fact, when the the retiring accesories list is released, I am sure these fabulous colors will be snapped up quickly by crafters and collectors alike.  Now is your chance to make sure you have these fabulous colors for all your papercrafting needs!

STOCK UP AND SAVE!

In Color Ribbon Share: One of my favorite accessories is the coordinating stitched ribbon -- only available in the above colors.  Get 3 yards of each of the above colors for just $15.00 -- includes all taxes and shipping to you anywhere in the US! (This will give you a nice assortment of the ribbon without having to purchase an entire roll of 15 yards!)

 or

In Color Ribbon Share PLUS: Receive 3 yards of each of the above coordinating stitched ribbons plus an assorted package of 8.5"x11" cardstock -- 6 colors of each of the 6 colors (36 sheets total) -- includes all taxes and shipping to you anywhere in the US for just $25.00!

or

In Color Ribbon Share PREMIUM:  Receive 3 yards of each of the above coordinating stitched ribbons, 6 sheets of each of the above colors in 8.5"x11" cardstock plus one Classic Reinker bottle in each of the 6 colors to keep your pads juicy and moist for a long time to come!  A great deal at $45.00!

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE JULY 19th.  I will place the order July 20th and expect to cut, package and ship everything back out the first week of August.

 

Also... as promised -- BLOG CANDY!

I hit 100 posts a week or so ago but admidst the hustle and bustle of the summer it slipped right by without me noticing so I celebrate now!

Up for grabs thirty 6x6 sheets of Designer Series Paper in Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Apricot Appeal, Pretty In Pink and Real Red (availble to hostesses only) and coordinating ribbons.

Leave me a comment and I'll pick the lucky winner on Tuesday!

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

I couldn't resist!

I just couldn't resist playing with these colors again -- I love them together!  Speaking of colors, watch this weekend for a special offer and my first ever BLOG CANDY!

I made this card for a friend who lost her Mom earlier this week.  The centers of the flowers are 1/2" circles with the clear domes from the Build A Brads.  The "chain-link" along the bottom was made by punching a small oval and then the larger oval to punch the outline and then woven together.  For some strange reason, some of the embossed white pealed off but I think it adds to the look rather than takes away -- in fact, you may not have even noticed if I didn't say anything!

Stamps:  So Much and Close as A Memory

Ink:  Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Really Rust

Paper:   Cardstock Vellum, Really Rust, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Small and Large Oval Punches, Build A Brad, 1/2" Punch, White Embossing Powder and Aquapainter.

This card uses the soon-to-be retired stamp set, "So Much."  To order this set while you can, please email me at DebKemp@stampsandsmiles.com.  A complete list of retiring stamp sets can be seen here or by clicking on the stamp relaxing on the beach in the left column.  (Hmm... retirement doesn't look so bad, does it?!)

A Masculine Challenge

I chuckled when I wrote "Masculine Challenge" because aren't all men a challenge?  I don't know about you, when it comes to a card for a man I struggle.  I buy stamps that I like -- and I like flowers and fancy and funky images.  Thank goodness I love trees, leaves and the like.

This card is made for my friend's husband who is celebrating his 50th birthday -- it also uses Kristina's fifteenth color challenge (shown below.)  I love this color scheme and just may have to make another card using these colors!

Here is my card:

 

After watercoloring the tree, I felt it needed a little more punch.  I debated about a touch of Crystal Effects but decided to use my Versarmarker and "dot" in some versamark ink then sprinkled a mixture of copper and gold embossing powders -- just the "punch" it needed.

Stamps:  Lovely As A Tree

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Really Rust and Soft Sky

Paper:  Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip and Shimmery White, Versamarker

Accessories: Aquapainter, Scallop Border Punch, Copper Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder (for the brads) and brads which were embossed white.

It's horseback riding tonight!  Have a fabulous day!