Two Page Birthday Scrapbook Page Featuring Circles

Here is a way to use Stampin' Up! punches as a border.  Borders are nice elements to add to any scrapbboking page and in this layout I used circle punches to create a fun and whimsical border for each page.

Stamps:  Party Hearty, Sketch a Party
Ink:  Concord Crush, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Real Red
Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Concord Crush
Accessories:  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 3/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, SNAIL
 

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Two Page Birthday Scrapbook Page Featuring Circles

ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Baker's Twine

Baker's Twine  $2.95

Baker’s Twine gives you the colors you love in a fun, twisted twine! See the stunning look it gives to cards, scrapbook pages, gift packaging, and more. Approximately 1/16" wide; approximately 25 yards

100 percent cotton twine
Available in 8 colors: Cherry Cobbler/White twist, Early Espresso/White twist, and solid White,
Approximately 1/16" wide
Approximately 25 yards per package Calypso Coral/White twist, Island Indigo/White twist, Lucky Limeade/White twist, Pool Party/White twist, and Wisteria Wonder/White twist

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ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Baker's Twine

Two Page Fourth of July Patriotic Scrapbook Page

It's a patriotic page layout made with punches.  Here is a simple and clean scrapbook layout that is created with very versatile Stampin' Up! punches.  I took both color and black and white pictures last year on the Fourth of July and just decided to use both on these pages.


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Cardstock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, Pacific Point
Accessories:  Tasteful trim Die, Bigshot, Stars #2 Die, 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, die cut letters

So tell what you think.  Do you like this layout better with color pictures or the black and white?  Leave me a comment and let me know your opinion.
~Stacy Royster

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Two Page Fourth of July Patriotic Scrapbook Page

A Visit to Callaway Gardens

I am trying to use up some of the DSP I have before it all retires at the end of May.  One of my favorite sets that I have been hanging onto is the Beyond the Garden DSP.  I found these pictures of a visit to Callaway Gardens a few years ago and thought those flowers would work great with these pictures.



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Stamps: Fabulous Florets Ink:  Wild Wasabi
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Beyond the Garden DSP
Accessories:  Pearl Jewels, Scallop Border Punch

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A Visit to Callaway Gardens

May 4th Stampin' Meeting

For our May meeting, we will be doing a cute summery layout featuring some bold bright colors.  We will also make the note card holder and some personalized stationary that I have blogged about previously.


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Stamps:  Dot Dot Dots, Butterfly Prints, Posy Punch, Flight of the Butterfly
Ink:  So Saffron, Real Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise
Cardstock:  Play Date Dsp, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Real Red
Accessories:  Old olive Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sponges, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, 2x1 3/8 Oval Punch, Brights Brads, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, SNAIL, Brights Buttons, White Baker's Twine

Many of the stamps used in this projects will be retiring May 31st, so if you would like them head over to my online store and place your order before they are gone for good.

Stamps:  Elements of Style, Lovely Letters Alphabet
Ink:  Real red, So Saffron
Cardstock: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Naturals White, Whisper White (on notecards), Various DSP and Cardstock
Accessories:  Simply Scored, Edgelit Die, Top Note Die, Bigshot, Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, So Saffron Ribbon. Rhinestone Jewel, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch
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May 4th Stampin' Meeting

ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Bags

Cellophane Bags (102210 - Large, 102757 - Medium, 103104 - Small)
Large - $4.95
Medium - $4.50
Small - $3.95

Use these bags for treat or gift bags. Just pop the treat or gift into one of our shiny cellophane bags and add a stamped header. These bags are also great for storing finished projects, parts for future projects, or any other odds and ends.

Features & Benefits

Clear gift or treat bags
50 flat bags per package
Available in 3 sizes
3" x 5"
4" x 6"
6" x 8"
1.32 ml thick
Stampable with StazOn ink
FDA approved
Acid free, nontoxic
Quick Trick Are you looking for an inexpensive and fun way to give a small gift or treat? Just stamp a cellophane bag with StazOn ink and tie the bag with ribbon or twill tape.

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ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Bags

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony Scrapbook Page

I am so proud of the effort my daughter puts forth in school.  Last year she was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at school.  Well since I am on spring break this week, I thought I would put together her page for this ceremony.

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch
Ink:  Early Espresso, So Saffron
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Play Date DSP, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Blossom Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Ribbon Lace Border Punch, Jewel Pearls, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, So Saffron Ribbon, Brights Buttons, Sticky Strip, Two Way Glue, SNAIL

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National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony Scrapbook Page

It's a Treasure Hunt!!

Are you ready to have some fun, check out some fabulous Stampin' Up demonstrator blogs, , and have a chance to win FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise from me?! 

It's SO easy!  You'll notice that I have a page titled Late Night Stampers Web Ring on the pages list on the left side of my blog.  On it is a list of us Stampin' Up! demonstrators who belong to the Late Night Stampers group.  When you click on a name, it will take you to that person's Stampin' Up! blog.

When you see this picture (above) you'll know that they are taking part in this Treasure Hunt, and they will have a clue on their page.

Here's my clue:

"Scrapbooking Kits"

Stampin' Up! makes it so easy to create wonderful memories of fantastic times in our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Once you've collected 20 different clues, email me at sbroyster@gmail.com listing the 20 clues, leave a comment on this post letting me know that you have emailed the 20 clues,and you'll be entered to win a fabulous prize of Stampin' Up! product from me!!

Happy Hunting!!
~Stacy Royster
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It's a Treasure Hunt!!

Double Page Baby Girl Scrapbook Layout

After 15 years, yes 15 years, I have finally created my daughter's first pages for her scrapbook.  For those who have been following this blog, know that I stared scrapping around 5 years ago, so I am way behind on getting pages made.  Because of that it has been easiest to work backwards with the pictures I have most recently taken.  Well then I started skipping around, and now I am just all over the place.  Today I sat down and finally decided to go way back to the first baby pictures and get some of those early pictures done.  So here are the pages that I came up with for our days at the hospital.


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 Stamps:  Baby Prints
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Blushing Bride
Accessories:  Ribbon Lace Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch , Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Lattice Die, Bigshot, SNAIL, Two Way Glue

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Double Page Baby Girl Scrapbook Layout

Playing Along with a Few Sketch Challenges

I was inspired by the card sketch over on Mojo Monday, so I thought I would put one together. 

I also took a peek at SUO challenges this week to see what they had, and thought that the "Congratulations" theme could play perfectly into this sketch.  So here is what I came up with.

I needed a card for an upcoming baby shower, now I have one :)

Stamps:  Baby Prints
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Black Stazon
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Accessories:  Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Ribbon Lace Border Punch, Various Circle Punches
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Playing Along with a Few Sketch Challenges

Single Page Chocolate Scrapbook Layout

I found these pictures that I had randomly taken one day after stopping for ice cream after work.  My son who was three at the time begged for a cone like I always get, so big waffle cone it was.  He ate every single bite and was so funny in doing so.  Chocolate was all over him by the time we made it home.  It is these little moments that I never want to forget.  This is why I scrapbook.

Stamps:  Eat Chocolate, Perfect Alphabet
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Simply Scored, Decorative Label Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge, SNAIL

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Single Page Chocolate Scrapbook Layout

Stampin' Up!'s Retiring Stamp List is Now Available

Stampin' Up! Retired Stamps List

Dates: April 15 - May 31

Details
If you're familiar with Stampin' Up!, you might be thinking...the Stampin' Up! Retired List is early this year. And you'd be right! That's because the NEW 2012/2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog will also be early this year too...June 1st.

To make room for all the fresh new stamps on their way, it's time to say goodbye to some of old our favorites.  This is your chance to get them before they're gone. (Note:  Be sure to stop back on April 25th for the Retired Accessories List)

When you view the retiring stamps list, you may notice it's longer than in years past. During this transition to the new annual catalog, there are a higher number of stamps being refreshed and replaced than usual. While many stamps are going away, most are being replaced so that the breadth of our stamp lines is every bit as broad as ever, making the NEW 2012/2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog as exciting as ever!!

Retired Stamps List Links
Download the last-chance stamps (PDF)
Download the last-chance stamps (Excel)
Shop Last Chance Stamps - in my online store (click on retiring products in the left side menu)

Make your list now for your favorites and get them before they are gone for good!

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Stampin' Up!'s Retiring Stamp List is Now Available

ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Aqua Painters

Aqua Painters (103954) $16.95
This wonderful tool is versatile and easy to use, and works great with Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Classic Stampin' Pads, and other mediums to pull and blend colors.

Features & Benefits

Use with coloring mediums to pull and blend color
2 painters included per package: 12 mm and 15 mm brush sizes
Portable and easy to use
Reservoir holds 8 cc of liquid
Easy to clean—just pass a couple of strokes on scrap paper to remove color
Great for use with Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Classic Stampin’ Pads


FYI

To use, carefully squeeze the barrel of the painter. If too much pressure is applied, liquid may come out too fast. For best results, empty the barrel and wipe moisture from the brush tip for storage.
You can place 8 cc of water or water-soluble liquid (with the consistency of water) in the refillable reservoir.
Do not place liquid acrylics or shellac-based ink in the reservoir.

If you would like to purchase a set of aqua painters, click HERE  to go to my online store and place your order.

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ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Aqua Painters

Stampin' Up! has Added MORE to the Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! has just announced that it has added new items to the clearance rack at discounts of up to 75% off.  BUT hurry as these deals only last as long as quantities are available.

How do you find the clearance rack?

• by clicking HERE (make sure you do not have a pop up blocker enabled)
• Choose clearance rack from the left side menu
• The easiest way to view everything is to click on that link above and then click on show ‘all’ – you will then be able to view all of the items available on one page.

The new additions to the Clearance Rack include:

• Items from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog including Holiday Designer Series Papers, Card Keeper, Keepsake Boxes, Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin kit, Albums Fabrics, Buttons & LOTS MORE!!!
• Items from the 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog including Designer Series Papers, Albums, Buttons and Rub-ons (at JUST $1.59 a pack!)…
• Items from from the 2011 Sale-a-bration Catalog including the fabulous Ice Cream Parlor DSP and Buttons & Ribbon pack
• Big Shot Dies including the Pennant Die for just $15.99!
• Sizzlits Build a Bear Dies
• Play Date Quick Accents for just $1.79!
• Décor Elements
• and lots lots lots more!

Click here to go check it out – there are lots of fabulous bargains of items no longer available in the current catalogs that you can get at a fabulous discount including papers, dies and all sorts of embellishments…
Also, remember you can place Clearance Rack items AND regular catalog merchandise on the same order.

There are so many supplies that would allow you to create beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, and any other craft project that you could imagine.  Go shopping and have fun creating.

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Stampin' Up! has Added MORE to the Clearance Rack

Two Page Everyday Elegance Scrapbook Layout

Now that Sale-A-Bration is over, I have found myself with an abundance of the Everyday Elegance Designer Paper.  It is so beautiful, and when I saw this layout that fellow demonstrator Denise Cox had made, I just could not resist duplicating it.  This may even have to be a future layout for my Stampin' group to complete.


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Stamps: Fresh Vintage
Ink: Soft Suede
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Old Olive, Everyday Elegance DSP
Accessories: Top Note Die, Bigshot, Everyday Elegance Brads, Beautiful Butterfly Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Scallop Border Punch, Sponge
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Two Page Everyday Elegance Scrapbook Layout

ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Anywhere Glue Stick

Anywhere Glue Stick (104045)  $3.95
This glue stick is a great economical choice for scrapbooking and card making. It's acid free, so it's safe to use on scrapbook pages. It’s also safe and easy for kids to use. The rectangular design makes those hard-to-reach areas reachable. With these glue sticks, you can even get into corners

Features & Benefits
Odorless and permanent
2 per package
20 grams of solid glue each
Rectangular design with square corner edge makes hard-to-reach areas reachable—you can even get into corners
Economical choice for scrapbooking and card making
Acid free, nontoxic

FYI This is an economical adhesive for large events such as stamp camps, open houses, or hands-on workshops.
To prevent your glue from drying, store it in a reclosable plastic bag.

If you would like to order your very own Anywhere glue stick, click the link below to go to my online store.

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ABC's of Stampin' Up! - Anywhere Glue Stick

Note Card Holder using the Edgelit Dies and Simply Scored

It's the time of year for weddings and wedding showers.  When I give the happy couple their gift, I like to include a personalized gift as well.  One of my more favorite gifts to include is a set of monogrammed note cards for the bride to be to use maybe to write thank you notes for all of those lovely gifts that they receive to mark the happy occasion.  With the release of our new edgelit dies, I have been able to now create a fabulous box for the notecards to go in that makes it even more elegant.

Stamps:  Elements of Style
Ink:  So Saffron, Real Red
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, So Saffron, Naturals White
Accessories:  So Saffron Ribbon, Baker's Twine, Small and Large Tag Punches, Jewel Accents, Edgelit Die, Simply Scored, Bigshot

If you would like to know how to make this card holder, i share a video of it on this past blog post:
http://stacysstampinspot.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-make-stampin-up-card-holder.html
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When it comes to making the note cards you can use whatever patterns you would like.  Here are pictures of a stack of notecards that I have made for myself.  Nine note cards fit comfortably within this note card holder.
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Note Card Holder using the Edgelit Dies and Simply Scored

Easter Version of the School Treat Tube

A few weeks ago I made St. Patrick's Day treats for my son's class.  Well with Easter this weekend I thought I would make him some Easter themed treat tubes to take to school this week.  I used a palette of bright Spring colors appropriate for Easter.

Stamps:  Eggcoutrements
Ink:  Elegant Eggplant
Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Sticky Strip, Window Sheet, Wisteria Wonder Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Designer Label Punch, Fancy Flower Punch

For directions on how to make this cute treat tube, visit this post that I made last month with the directions.
http://stacysstampinspot.blogspot.com/2012/03/treat-tubes-for-st-patricks-day-school.html
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Easter Version of the School Treat Tube

A chance to get your Summer Smooches early...

Stampin’ Up! has a new Suite of designs that is absolutely delicious!!! The colors, the design and the Whimsey of it. You’re going to love it. You can order this starting today, April 1st-30th!! These items are just a sneak peek of what’s to come in the new catalog June 1st!

Look at this fun array of goodies!!! Brads, Fabric, Stamp Set, Designer Series Paper, Buttons and some delicious Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon and more. It’s Gorgeous!!!!


Here is what is available to you starting Sunday, April 1st –30th. All of the items listed below with item numbers for your ordering convenience. all you have to do is email me with your order and they will be delivered to your door!
1. DAFFODIL DELIGHT 1/2" SEAM BINDING RIBBON (125583 $6.95)
2. BRIGHT BLOSSOMS SET  (Wood-125495 $16.95) (Clear-125497 $12.95)
3. SUMMER SMOOCHES DÉCOR STENCIL (125626 $7.95)
4. SUMMER SMOOCHES DESIGNER FABRIC (125411 $9.95)
5. SUMMER SMOOCHES FABRIC DESIGNER BRADS (125589 $6.95)
6. SUMMER SMOOCHES DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (125409 $10.95)
7. SUMMER SMOOCHES PHOTOBOOK TEMPLATE (129919 $17.95)
8. SUMMER SMOOCHES DIGITAL KIT (129601 $9.95)
9. PETITE PURSE BIGZ™ L DIE (125606 $32.95)

*Summer Smooches Designer Fabric Brads and Décor Stencil are exclusive to this special offer and will not be available after April 30.

Petite Purse BIGZ Die (How cute is this?)

Fabric (they made a pin cushion…sweet huh?)
 BRADS
           
….and here is the Designer series Paper. Are you lovin’ it??? It is so-o-o-o cool! A glimpse of all sides…..yeah!!!!

Thanks for stopping in and please let me know if I can assist you with your selections.
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A chance to get your Summer Smooches early...