Inkredible Stamping with Julie

Lavendar Rice and a Little Something Blue Too...

My cousin is getting married today - Congratulations to her and her new husband!! They're having a very small ceremony with just my Aunt and Uncle along with My other cousin and her husband. They've been engaged for a while and just decided a fun "destination" Wedding while they are on a big family vacation this summer was the perfect option for them! They'll have a bigger reception party this fall so the rest of their Friends and Family can celebrate with them!

Now if you know me it's against my rules to let anyone have a milestone event without a little handmade touch added! So I wanted to send a little something along with them for their big day and I needed to make something quick. Mom brought home some lavender "rice" from a local lavender farm, Winding Brook Estates. (If you live in the area a visit is a great summer activity, check it out) Lavender rice is just Dried Loose Lavender Buds. Mom though it would be fun to send the Lavender Rice along with them so they had something fun to shower the newlyweds with after the wedding - plus it'll make their suitecases smell fabulous! So we filled some Small Cello bags with the lavender and created these window boxes.

 

Supplies Used:

• Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon
• Almost Amethyst card stock
• Tea Party Designer Series Paper
• Taste of Textiles Specialty Paper
• Movers and Shapers with Curly Label Big Shot Die
• Small Cello Bags
• Eyelet Border Punch

I used adhesive to attach the Amethyst paper from Tea Party DSP to the White Striped paper from Taste of Textiles so that I would have the Amethyst inside showing through the window. After cutting the paper with the Movers and Shapers Die I did some scoring and modifying to create the pouches. Decorate the pouches (I had to add the blue ribbon just to make sure they had their little something blue) and add the small cello bag inside and you're done!

I LOVE the Taste of Textiles paper - it comes with an assortment of neutral papers in fun textures and looks - It's hard to capture their beauty in a photograph. The white has a great texture and sheen - here's a close up but it's still better in person!

 

This is one of the papers on the Last Chance Accessories List. It's one of the 25% off items. If you want to have some of this paper for yourself be sure to visit my online store and purchase it before it's gone!

 

Me & My Ribbon Scissors

Do any of you have that one crafting and stamping tool you just can't live without? It's ok you can admit it I know we all have a few of these! For me that #1 tool is my Ribbon Scissors (Actually the Craft & Paper Scissors from SU, but I call 'em Ribbon Scissors).

From the first moment I held them in my hands it was LOVE. They're so comfortable to hold. I only use mine to cut ribbon. I tied a little piece of ribbon to the handle so everyone else knows these are my ribbon scissors! Sadly, despite how hard I tried, I could not cut the ends of the ribbon I tied onto the handle with the Ribbon Scissors. So the ribbon on the scissors doesn't have that perfect crisp edge I get when I use my ribbon scissors.

I know I have a problem! :) If you've been to a Stamp Camp you know - I'm normally very laid back about my stamping tools (I am right??) I want everyone to play and have fun! But every time I pull out the ribbon scissors I have to remind everyone to be nice to them and only cut ribbon. Like I don't know where to get another pair if I needed them right? I'm sure it would be a dream to cut Paper, Felt, or Just about anything else with these scissors, but that's against the rules in my world. That's what the Paper Snips are for!

So here's a little more info about my favorite stamping tool...

Craft & Paper Scissors  108360 
Price: $29.95 
After you use these scissors just once, you’ll be hooked. These high-quality scissors cut ribbon and card stock easily and beautifully. You’ll get a smooth, clean cut every time.

• Stainless steel blades, 3-3/4" blade length
• Perfect for cutting card stock and ribbon
• Ergonomically designed to fit your hand (right-handed)
• Heavy duty

If you want to get a pair for yourself pick them up in my online store. Just visit my SU site and click Shop Now.

What is your favorite tool? Leave me a comment and let me know...    

Time for Dad...

With Father's Day coming up we decided to swap mascaline cards at our last team meeting. This card was swapped by Crista - I'm telling you she has a way with markers! I love how much she brought the face of the close to life with just a little color blending.

Stamp Set: Sense of Time

Crista used Urban Garden Designer Series Paper for the background. I think it's great how she was able to use what I consider a very girly, flowery paper package to come up with a very man friendly card and color theme!

Are you a Fan or My Facebook page yet? I posted some more samples from our team swap on my Facebook page so be sure to hop over to Inkredible Stamping Facebook and check them out. While you're there be sure to click on "Become a Fan" so  you'll get updated everytime I add content to my site.

Happy Stampin'
 

Lazy Hazy Summer BBQ Days!!

Introducing the Country Living Summer Cook Out Kit. (This kit puts me in the mood to plan a BBQ Girlz Night Out this Summer - Hey Girls what do you think??)

 Available June 15-August 31 (or while supplies last)

Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. To make your Summer Gatherings Easy and Fun check out the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to throw a simple and stylish summer bash with a handcrafted flare, including unique invitations, fun food wrappers, customizable coasters, and much more!

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

Kit Contents

• Dig In stamp set
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot® (not pictured)
• Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot (not pictured)
• 8 invitations, complete with die-cut pieces, skewers, and envelopes
• 8 die-cut table tent cards (2 each of 4 colors)
• 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
• 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
• 24 printed food wrappers (12" x 12" sheets; 12 each of 2 colors)
• Linen thread (5 yards) (not pictured)

Find More Information About this kit Here

There are some fun pictures featuring this kit on the So Shelli Blog too - Check it Out.

Contact me today or Shop Online to Purchase Your Kit

I was nominated!!

I just found out I was Nominated for Best Eye Candy on Blogluxe

I have 2 votes!! :) Go check it out scroll down and look for Inkredible Stamping and Vote for me if you want!! :)

2009-2010 In Colors

You've been waiting for them - I know you have been :) Here they are the new In Colors for 2009-2010

Rich Razzleberry
Soft Suede
Bermuda Bay
Crushed Curry
Melon Mambo
Dusty Durango

I had my monthly team meeting last Monday and it was my turn to provide the Make 'n Take! I had my Sneak Peek order in so I decided it would be fun to play with new products!! We each created a little sample book featuring the new 2009-2010 In Colors and some of the Sneak Peek stamp sets

You're not seeing things in that picture - those are our Fabulous Stampin' Write Markers in this year's new In Colors! I am SO thrilled that I don't have to make my own markers this year with Blender Pens and Reinker!!

And Peeking out at you in the background is just about my favorite ribbon ever!! This great Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon will be available in all the new In Colors as well. It's Polka Dot on one side and solid on the other so you get 2 ribbon choices in one ribbon.

I know you're all going crazy to get a look inside the sample book at the fun new stamp sets - but you'll have to wait! I'll have the book with me at my Inkredible Stampers' Stamp Camp at the end of the month for you all to drool over!

Plus our projects for the month will all be featuring the new In Colors and Sneak Peek Items. You don't want to miss out on this one! Come Join Us

Date: June 27t
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Place: St. Louis County Library: Tesson Ferry Branch
Cost: $8.00 to cover supplies - just bring your adhesive

RSVP today to reserve your spot

Birthday Wishes Gift Card Holder

If you're in need of a quick and easy gift card holder, try something like this...

 

Stamp Set:

• Best Wishes & More

Ink:

• Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper:

• Pacific Point cardstock
• Old Olive cardstock
• Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper

Accessories:

• Scallop Circle Punch
• Scallop Edge Punch
• 1-1/4" Circle Punch
• Earth Elements & Neutrals Buttons and Earth Elements Buttons

• Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

I received this idea in a swap and have used it many times over! It's so simple. We often make fun items like this at Stamp Camps or workshops. If you would like more information about attending one of my events contact me.

It's Your Last Chance

A new Stampin’ Up!® catalog is right around the corner, which means it’s time to say farewell to dozens of stamp sets and accessories in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the last chance products! They are only available until June 30, 2009. Check the list to see if any of your favorites are there—then buy them now, before they are going, going . . . gone

Last Chance List - Numerical by Page Number

Last Chance List - Alphabetical by Stamp Set

Last Chance List - Decor Elements

Last Chance Accessories

Several Accessories are also retiring. Some of them are even on Sale!! But they are all only available while supplies last! Click Here to see the entire list and take a peek at what's on sale. Some of the Accessories retiring include

• All 6 2008-2009 In-Colors: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, & Pink Pirouette.
• Any accessories that coordinate with the 2008-2009 In-Colors such as card stock, Ribbon, Re-inkers, and some Designer Series Papers.
• Some of the Stampin' Around Wheels:
  Blooms & Bulbs
  Doodle
  Happy, Happy Birthday
  Love
  My ABCs
  Perfectly Pretty
  See You Around
  So Swirly
  Something Fishy
  Stems & Silhouettes
  Watercolor Joy

• Many More Items!

These Items will go FAST so don't delay - visit my Online Store by visiting my Stampin' Up! website and then clicking on the Shop Now Button in the upper corner or e-mail me!

Happy Stampin'