My baby graduated from Kindergarten!

I've been occupied with Father's Day, birthdays, graduation and end of the year activities at my son's school and now that it's all over, I have a few minutes to update my blog :) I was going to make the kids a milk carton treat box, but I wanted to use their school photos...then I thought to myself, "That wouldn't be good to put the kids picture on the milk cartons!" I definitely didn't want any "missing children" connotation at all, no way! So I had to come up with something else...a bookmark. Perfect, that'll promote reading. A much better idea, haha :)

So, I played and this is what I came up with. I used the school colors: Navy and Burgandy. I printed out the school name and Kinder Class of 2010 onto Very Vanilla cardstock.  The kids loved them and now they have a special bookmark as they read their books :) I made one for his wonderful teacher also. She has definitely made a HUGE impact in Matthias' life. Thank you Mrs. Calderon!!!!

I used the colors: Not Quite Navy & Bravo Burgandy

Tools used: Paper Cutter, Ticket Corner, Square Punch, Curly Label Punch, and Snail Tape

Stamps Used: Animal Crackers, Retired Stars and misc grad hat that I had on hand

Purse/Tote Bag & Workshop

The ladies all worked hard and did a GREAT job with their unique purse/tote bag and "Manly" card! Thanks ladies for a fun afternoon together. Below you will find my samples and directions on how to create these on your own. Happy Stamping!

Aren't these just beautiful?! It was surprisingly pretty simple. My friend wanted to learn how to make this so she forwarded me directions from Lyssa Griffin Zwolaneks and the 3D rose was inspired from my friend, Jessica Ying (see video below). I just love how other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are so willing to share their ideas, so that we can just case it and make it. You don't have to be "creative" and come up with your own ideas. If you can copy, you can create :) Contact me to sign up or host a workshop.

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

Whether you just love to craft, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, Stampin' Up! is a great opportunity for you. And from June 1-30, 2010, you can start your own Stampin' Up! business for just $99 with the special Mini Starter Kit!

The Mini Starter Kit--valued at over $180--contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

•Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
•I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
•Clear-Mount Block C
•Homemade single stamp*
•Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
•Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*
•Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
•Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad*
•Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
•Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad
•Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon*
•Color Coach*
•SNAIL Adhesive
*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit (please note: no alternative selections can be made for business items). Contents are listed below:

•Getting Started DVD
•Getting Started Guide
•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
•2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)*
•Summer Mini Catalog (8)
•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
•Recruit Folders (5)
•Recruit Brochures (20)
•Hostess Brochures (20)

*New demonstrator who join Stampin' Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July.

Contact me today to get started!

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