Product Highlight - DSP pattern stacks

I wanted to highlight today the great DSP pattern stacks that were released in the new 2010-2011 catalog.  They come in the "collections" of Brights (shown), Regals, Subtles, Neutrals and In Colors.  There are 40 sheets in each stack with a total of 10 colors (In  Colors are 5 colors but still 40 sheets).  That is an awesome amount of paper for only $24.95.  I have been scrapbooking and card making for close to 10-11 years now and I know my paper.  I have a patterned paper ADDICTION.  This stuff is good quality and has great patterns.  I am only now learning to appreciate the greatness of tone on tone (which this is perfect for) and we all know how a simple tonal pattern can really add a great pop to a card!

These are next on my list of MUST HAVES - I'll be ordered all 5 stacks Friday (payday! LOL).  I can't wait to play.

Brights Collection DSP pattern stack - 117155 $24.95 (CAN)

Jen

"Take some time and do something scrappy today!!"  I'm having my open house - watch for highlights and pictures tomorrow!  I hope the ladies all love what I've prepared for them.

Sneak Peek - My Open House Make N Take

My open house is tomorrow night so here is a little sneak peek at what the ladies get to make.  It was awesome to get back into the swing of things creating and prepping.  I've missed my group and we've only missed July!  :)  What can I say, I love all the ladies who attend and I love teaching!

Jen

Layout Monday - SO HAPPY!! :)

I love scrapbooking.  There is no if's and's or but's about it!  My fav thing to do as it captures my family's story while letting me be creative at the same time.  Here's the layout I did last night.  Sorry, NO SU content but inspiration.  The new Playdate DSP would be perfect for this page but... I'm trying to use some of my older paper up too.  Enjoy!

It says "Grade 2 GRAD"

Peach Parfait - Outside my comfort zone...

So, I will confess, I wasn't thrilled with this colour.  With all the new colours and In Colors, etc I figured that was okay.  I was thrilled with quite a few others (Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist...).  But when I went to make a card last night I said "SELF! You need to use a colour you haven't yet!"  I couldn't bring myself to use pink (again, I don't know I've EVER make a pink card - some of you just gasped at me!) but I did grab the Peach Parfait and paired (haha, get it, paired) it with the Pear Pizzazz.  I like it, I like it, LOL!!

I always make two cards as... well, one sheet of paper makes two card bases perfectly so why not!!  I did them slightly differently to show you how to mix it up.  The first I put the scalloped bordered to the right and added a brad to the center of my punched flowers.  The second, I added our new pearls to the flowers and the bottom right corner.

Supplies: Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Crumb Cake.  Ink: Classic Peach Parfait marker, Tangerine Tango stamp pad, Ribbon: Whisper White taffeta.  Stamp set: Punched Posies, level 2 Hostess, Tools: Scalloped circle border punch, Big flower punch, 1" circle punch.  Embellishments: Pearls, Filbrigee brads. 

Jen
Take the time and do something scrappy today!  Me - I NEED to scrapbook!!

Designer Paper Sampler Packs!!

Hey out there, interested in getting a sample of each of our fabulous patterned papers (does not include the colour family packs or Summer Mini paper) without having to pay a huge cost?  I've got a great deal for you!

6x6 sheets of each of 17 different types of the SU patterned paper... that is 100 (!!!) sheets of 6x6 paper perfect for card making or scrapbooking for only $35!! I need 8 per group to do this and once I have a full 8,  I will do all the work of ordering, cutting and will include a free holder for you to store it in! If you bought all these packages yourself, it would total over $270 - I know, I've done the math!!
I'm also happy to ship to anyone for only $5 more (Canada only).  Please email me for payment details ---->
Blueberry Crisp
Celebrations
Elegant Soiree
Greenhouse Gala
Jolly Holiday
Lap of Luxury
Love Letter
Newsprint
Nursery Suite
Pawsitively Prints
Pawsitively Prints II
Playdate
Presto Patterns
Sunny Garden
Sweet and Sour
Wicked Fun
Woodland Walk

10 Minute Wednesdays...

Here's my quick and easy card for my 10 minute Wednesdays.  I punched three separate butterflies for each (stamped top, then green, then purple) so that might have put me over 10 minutes.  Would be just as nice without adding that step.

Colours are Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz - new In Colors for 2010-2011.  Enjoy!

Jen

Mojo Monday 150 - My take...

Here's my take on the Mojo Monday challenge this week!  Enjoy...