Be Creative Stamping

Last Chance List ends Today!

Today is the very LAST DAY to purchase retiring stamp sets, accessories, and Decor Elements! Here are the links to take one last look at the Stampin' Up! products that are retiring tonight at midnight.

Retiring Clear Mount Stamp Sets

Retiring Wood Mount Stamp Sets

Retiring Accessories

Retiring Decor Elements

In today's post, I'm using the Wonderful Favorites Stamp Set which will retire today.  It's available in wood mount only and has 23 family-related words in the set, such as sister, mother, and cousin. 

 Wonderful Favorites Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  Wonderful Favorites (wood mount only #115114), Sail Away (Summer Mini, wood mount only #123013)

Ink:  Early Espresso, Marina Mist, So Saffron

Paper:  Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (Retiring #117163)

Adhesive:  SNAIL

Punches:  Word Window (#119857), Modern Label (#119849)

Click the Order Online button at the top of my blog to order your favorite retiring Stampin' Up! products.  You'll receive a hand stamped set of my Be Creative Cards of the month.

Want a 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog?  Drop me an email and I'll put one in the mail to you!  For all my customers who placed an order with me this month, your catalog is in the mail!! You should receive it in a day or two.

Take Time for Yourself Today and Be Creative!

Two Step Bird Punch

Just wanted to show you what we're making in My Be Creative Stamp Class tomorrow morning.  We'll be using Stampin' Up!'s Two Step Bird Punch (#117191) and Sweet Treat Cups (#116802) to create the bird house Post-It note/paper clip holder and the bird house card.  If you live in the area and would like to come, please RSVP via email or phone by 12 Noon.  This class should be a lot of fun!

Wednesday, June 29th

9:30-11:30 AM

Only 2 More Days to order Last Chance Stamp Sets, Accessories, Decor Elements, and Discounted Products!  Click on the desired link to shop!  It ends Thursday, June 30th, at Midnight!

Retiring Clear Mount Stamp Sets

Retiring Wood Mount Stamp Sets

Retiring Accessories

Decor Elements

Discounted Products

Click the Order Online button at the top to place your Last Chance Order!  Enjoy your day and I hope to see you in class tomorrow!

I hope you take time to Be Creative today!

Stampin' Up!'s 2011-2012 In Colors

In just a few days, you'll be able to order all 5 of Stampin' Up!'s Newest In Colors! Here's a quick card displaying all five NEW colors--Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo--and several new products that will be available this Friday, July 1st!!  This card is a CASE (Copy Everything & Share), but I can't remember which blog I saw it on!! My apologies for not being able to give proper credit.  

This 3x6 Whisper White card base is stamped using the Pennant Parade Stamp Set and coordinating Pennant Punch!  There's two shapes (triangle shape and scalloped triangle shape) housed in one punch, so it's great for creating layers!

Want the New Idea Book & Catalog?  I'm ready to ship, so drop me an email with your name and address!

Make your list and mark your calendar for this Friday, July 1st.  It's the first day of Stampin' Up!'s 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

Last Chance List ends June 30th!

Saying Good-Bye...

Click each title to see who's leaving Stampin' up!

Clear Mount Stamps

Wood Mount Stamps

Accessories

Definitely Decorative Products

Discounted Products

Things to Keep in Mind When Shopping Online for your Last Chance Stamp Sets, Wheels, and Accessories!

• It is best to Order Online through my demonstrator website to insure that products are still available.  Click the Order Online button at the top right of my blog, go to Products, and click Shop Now!  You'll be able to find out what's available and what has been sold out.
• Be sure to designate me as your demonstrator to receive preferred pricing.
• Remember, if you place a $150 or more, you'll receive Hostess Benefits--a Hostess Stamp Set, and Hostess Dollars.
• You'll also receive the June Note Cards of the Month, handmade by yours truly--Me!
• AND, you'll receive the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog in June (before anybody else)!!

Want a Stampin' Up! 2011-2012 Catalog?

 Choose one of 3 ways to get your Catalog EARLY  

(before anybody else!)

1. Place an order with me in June!
2. Book a Workshop in July or August!
3. Sign up for one of my classes in July or August!

My Dear Readers,  my customer service includes a Free catalog and Free Shipping. I'll be shipping catalogs on Monday, June 27th, and I'm happy to add you to my Be Creative Catalog List. Please email me your name, address, and phone number and I will personally follow up with an expected arrival date.

 Thanks for making Be Creative Stamping a part of your week!

Beyond the Garden Designer Paper

Here's another Beyond the Garden Tote and Flip Flop card!  We had a lot of fun yesterday making our totes with matching flip flops!  I've decided to create a few coordinating note cards and tuck inside to give as a gift.

 

I also made a few notepads using the Beyond the Garden Designer Paper and Fabulous Florets stamp set!  Super easy to make and even easier to take notes!  If you're interested in purchasing a notepad, just shoot me an email!

 

Order...your Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper (#122342), Fabulous Florets Stamp Set (wood mount #123025, clear mount #123027), and coordinating Stampin' Emboss Powders today!  Click the Order Online button at the top of this blog to get started.  Designate me as your demonstrator and receive preferred pricing.

Check out the Last Chance List of stamp sets, accessories, Decor Elements, and discounted items.  Click the "Specials" button and click on the desired image.

Are you a fan of Be Creative Stamping?  Click the Facebook image on the left side of my blog and "like" Be Creative Stamping today!

I hope you take time to Be Creative today!

Strength & Hope Stamp Set Tutorial

When Stampin' Up! announced that they would donate $2 of every Strength & Hope Stamp Set sale to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), I knew I wanted to contribute as well.When you purchase my Strength & Hope Stamp Set Tutorial, I, too, will donate $2 of each sale to BCRF.  I will also keep you up to date on the sales until the end of August, when the Summer Mini expires.

Contents of Tutorial:

• Detailed Supply List to create all 4 note cards and box
• Detailed 4 page tutorial (with pictures) to create each card
• Detailed 8 page Step-by-Step tutorial (with pictures) to create the box
• Diagram of the Box Front and Box Back
• Exclusive video tutorial on the Rock n' Roll Technique
• 100% Stampin' Up! products used

Remember, when you purchase the Strength & Hope stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 of each sale to BCRF.  When you purchase the tutorial, I will donate $2 to BCRF. That's a total of $4 being donated to this worthy cause.  Let's do our part to find a cure for Breast Cancer.

My Strength & Hope Tutorial is reasonably priced at $15. Click Strength & Hope Tutorial to read about the tutorial usage and restrictions before purchasing the .pdf files. After your purchase, you will be directed to a page where you can download the tutorial and view the video tutorial.  If you have difficulty, please email me and I'll do my best to resolve the issue.

Click the Order Online button at the top right to order your Strength & Hope Stamp Set!  (Wood mount #118100, Clear mount #123660)

Be Creative Blessings,

Beyond the Garden Designer Paper

Have you ordered your Beyond the Garden Designer Paper yet? It's located in the Summer Mini on pages 22-23.  It has vibrant colors and beautiful flowers that coordinate with Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Tangerine Tango card stock.  Beyond the Garden also coordinates with the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set and Embossing Powders in Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, and Melon Mambo.

I'm having my first summer stamp class tomorrow morning.  If you live in the area, RSVP today and plan to join us at 9:30 AM!  We'll be making a Beyond the Garden Flip Flop Card and Beach Tote!

 

Click the Order Online button at the top of my blog to order your package of Beyond the Garden Designer Paper!  Why not add the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set and Embossing Powders to match?  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll find time to

Be Creative today!

The Open Sea Father's Day Gift Card Tutorial

Here's my Father's Day Gift Card Holder!  This project was inspired by my dear Stampin' Up! buddy and fellow demonstrator, Liz! Thanks so much for the inspiration!  All I have to do now...purchase gift cards! Hope this tutorial will inspire you to create something handmade for the men in your life!

Stamp Sets:  The Open Sea (wood mount #123030, clear mount #123032), Something to Celebrate (Level 2 Hostess Set, Occasions Mini Jan.-April 2011)

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy

Paper:  Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (#122343)

Embellishments:  16" Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#119959)

Adhesive:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

Punches:  Spiral (Retiring, #119872)

Begin with a sheet of Not Quite Navy cardstock and cut 8 1/2" x 9 1/2".  

Score at 4 1/4" on the 8 1/2" side.

Creating the cover:  

Cut a sheet of Whisper White cardstock 9 1/4" x 4".

Cut designer paper 9 1/8" x 3 7/8"

 

Wrap the Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon around the folder.

Layer cardstock and designer paper

and adhere to front cover with SNAIL.

 

Inside Gift Card Holder:

Cut designer paper 9 1/8" x 4".

Open the gift card holder and adhere the designer paper to left side using Snail.

Cut Whisper White cardstock 9 1/8" x 2 5/8".

Using the Spiral Punch (retiring!), punch one side of the paper.

Stamp on the bottom left corner.

Adhere Whisper White cardstock diagonally.

Attach Early Espresso ribbon with a mini glue dot.

Creating  your gift card "holders".

Using Crumb Cake cardstock, cut three pieces 4" x 4 1/4".

Score at 1 3/4" along the 4 1/4" side of cardstock.

NOTE:   Stamp the outside of the "holders" before  using adhesive.

Scroll down to see how I stamped each gift card holder.

Fold along score line.  

Attach Sticky Strip to the inside of the "holders"

(as shown in picture below).

Using The Open Sea Stamp Set, ink the ships log in Crumb Cake and stamp a background on all 3 "holders".

Ink the various stamps in Early Espresso, and stamp the desired images on the 3 "holders".

Using Sticky Strip adhesive,

Attach the gift card holders to the inside right side of the project.

Here's the inside of the finished product.  

 

Click the Order Online Button at the top of my blog to purchase the supplies needed for this tutorial.  While you're shopping, be sure to look at the retiring stamp sets and accessories; and the discounted products!

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Have a wonderful weekend and celebration for Father's Day!  I'll be back Monday.

Thanks for making Be Creative Stamping

a part of your week!

Tomorrow...Father's Day Gift Card Tutorial

Just a quick post to let you know that I'll be back tomorrow with my Father's Day 3D Gift Card Tutorial! I'm busy finishing up my newsletter and tutorial today.  Lots to do and I'll share tomorrow!  

Please let me know if you'd like me to send you a complimentary 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  I'll begin shipping the week of June 27th!

Be Creative Blessings,

Sneak Peak 2011-2012 In Colors

Here's a Sneak Peak of Stampin' Up!'s NEW In Colors!  I've included two card examples showcasing these vibrant colors.  Of course, I LOVE the In Color names--Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Wisteria Wonder (The only color not shown today.)!  The five NEW In Colors will be available in cardstock, ink, markers, ribbon, brads, and coordinating designer paper on July 1st!  The Postage Stamp punch and Pretty Postage stamp set used in today's post are both available in the Summer Mini!

Pretty Postage Card Recipe 

Stamp Set: Pretty Postage (wood mount #123095, clear mount #123097) 

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo

Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Calypso Coral

Embellishments:  Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Bitty Buttons (#118761), Linen Thread (#104199)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots

Punch:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer (#122464), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (#118309)

Big Shot:  Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963)

Order your Summer Mini Products today!  Click the Order Online button at the top right of my blog!

Make your wish list for the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog debut!

Be Creative Blessings,