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Fun with Alphabets

Posted on July 9, 2013July 8, 2013 by Josee

Today's card is lots of fun and uses some stamps often overlooked in the book. I think too most people look at the Alphabet stamps and only see them for scrapbooking….but, today's card proves that they can be used for more than just cards!

The fun part of this alphabet set is that you can get the "Outline" stamp set and the "Sketch" stamp set and the two go so well together! The easiest way to line them up perfectly would be to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig (our stamp positioner).

SUPPLIES USED

STAMP SETS: ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers c#130568; ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers c#130565
PAPER: Whisper White #100730; Crumb Cake #120953; Midnight Muse #126843; Daffodil Delight #119683; Soho Subway Designer Paper #130140
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INK: Black Stazon Ink #101406 ; Daffodil Delight #126944; Island Indigo #126986
ACCESSORIES: Natural 7/16" Ribbon #129287; Artisan Punch #130920; 1 1/4" Circle Punch #119861; 1" Circle Punch #119868; Brad Bases #132293; Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049

>> To order any of these supplies, hop on over to my store: www.stampingjo.com/store and enter the item codes

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“My Crafty Friends Monday” – 13

Posted on July 8, 2013July 8, 2013 by Josee

Welcome to week 13 of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

Each Monday, I will be featuring different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's "Crafty Friends" theme is: Swallowtail

Swallowtail Stamp (WOOD CLEAR)

>>Love these ideas, you can purchase the Swallowtail stamp through my ONLINE STORE! AND better yet, join my ONLINE CLUB to get SIX EXLUSIVE VIDEOS, earn FREEBIES….and more!

Stacy Viau
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacyviau/blog?directBlogUrl=%2Fblog%2F28600%2Fentry%2Fswallowtail2

Deena Boos
http://www.myhomegrownart.blogspot.com/2013/05/butterfly-for-bakery.html

Edie Bunting
http://ediestamps.blogspot.com/2013/01/swallowtail.html

Chris Parker Barnes
http://dotdotstamping.com/2013/02/19/swallowtail/

Patti Willey
http://pattisstampingstudio.blogspot.com/2013/03/stampin-up-swallowtail.html

Remember to check out the Swallowtail stamp IN MY STORE

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday"! Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post!

Come back next Monday to see more talented stampers!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

Reminder:

July Hostess Code of the Month: use YN9RTHAF to be entered in a draw for hostess benefits.
>>How to use the hostess code:
a. Enter your first item into cart
b. Look under "Special Offers" (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply

Sweet & Cute Bitty Butterfly

Posted on July 4, 2013July 4, 2013 by Josee

At my big events like MEGA STAMP DAY, the demonstrators bring their card ideas to share. Today I thought I'd share one of the cute cards shared by Janet Sanii.

It's hard to see from the picture, but, Janet used the Simply Scored Tool to add score marks to the edges of the Whisper White Cardstock. The greeting comes from the Lacy & Lovely stamp set, you can get this set is wood OR clear and I love the font of the greetings in it!

For the butterflies, she used the Bitty Butterfly Punch in 4 of our new In Colors.

Did you know that you can see all the products for our IN COLORS HERE in the online store?!

To finish off the butterflies, Janet used our Rhinestone Jewels to add that final touch of bling!

Want to see some of the fun we had at the Mega Stamp Day Summer Party?! Here are some pics:

Decorations & Gift Bags- it's not a summer party without beach stuff, right?!

Prizes & looking "beachy"

Big Prize Winner & fun summer treats!

I have so many fun events coming up in the next few months…we are going to be stamping up a storm….make sure you don't miss the fun at…

Mega Stamp Day- Holiday Party

Crafty' Girls Weekend Retreat

Upcycled paper napkin flowers- Project & Video

Posted on July 3, 2013July 4, 2013 by Josee

It's Stampin' Girls Gone Wild Wednesday and today is Connie's turn! I love Wednesdays, don't you? Today I have a really fun upcycle project for you and I think you're really going to like this – upcycled paper napkin flowers!

I have a confession to make… I am a paper napkin snob. I HATE those sandpaper napkins that fast food restaurants shove down into my bag. I typically have tossed them in the trash but I really hate adding anything else to my local landfill.

Today, I am going to share with you how to turn those ugly napkins into a beautiful flowers. It's SO easy with the Blossom Party Big Shot die (or any flower die for that matter)!

Want to get your hands on that Blossom Party die or those beautiful antique brads?

Here are the supplies I used on today’s project:

-Big Shot Die Cutting Machine 113439
-Blossom Party Bigz die 115971
-Antique Brads 117272
-Mini Brads 122941
-Paper Piercing Tool 126189
-Stampin' Pierce Mat 126199

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to be AWESOME today!

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Want the how-to? Here's the VIDEO

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What’s happening in July 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013July 8, 2013 by Josee

I find each month so much is new that I thought it might be handy to have a summary in one place!

SPECIAL: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free! Until July 31st MORE INFO
First month of Stampin' Girls Gone Wild- Online Club MORE INFO
Technique 201: "Crazy for Crystal Effects" MORE INFO
Friday Night Fun House July 12 MORE INFO
Prayer Journal Class July 31 MORE INFO
What to Washi – Online Class BUNDLE INCLUDING WASHI TAPE DOWNLOAD ONLY
July Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit- Sign up before July 10th MORE INFO
Mega Stamp Day- Class by Email MORE INFO
Crafty Girls Weekend Retreat – SIGN UP