Yes I know I have glitter on my face....

Come on down...................

TIFFANY MOYER!!!  You are the winner of the drawing for the BLOG CANDY!!!! 

Tiffanys comment was picked at Random using Random.org and here is what she had to say! 

I love your artwork. I am a non-demo and hope to win some blog candy. My favorite set is Herb Expressions.

Posted by: Tiffany Moyer | July 28, 2009 at 03:33 PM

Tiffany - be sure to send me an email using the "Email Me" link on the sidebar there and let me know your mailing address! 

If I do not hear from Tiffany by Sunday @ 10pm I will draw *using Random.org* a new winner of the blog candy!

Thank you everyone for your comments - and in case anyone was wondering...seems the most popular stamp set among the comments was actually a background stamp - MEDALLION - thanks ladies, that stamp just moved to the top of my "must purchase next" list!

I hope you all enjoyed the tour and had a great time at my castle.   If you haven't already please be sure to sign up for email updates of my blog or add my blog to your favorite Reader program.    If you don't already have a demonstrator you can also subscribe to my newsletter to be informed of specials and tips/techniques with Stampin UP! products. 

Check back soon for MORE BLOG CANDY!!!  I did a great purge in and have lots of great Stampin UP! goodies just calling your name!!!!! 

Until next time....
Elizabeth Sloman
Mamastamper

Welcome to the Blog Tour - Enjoy your stop!

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Welcome to the Dusty Durango Path of the Royal Blog Tour. You are currently located at Stop Number 2.

Hi - welcome to my blog!  I'm so glad to be a stop on this great Blog Tour - I hope you enjoy what you've been seeing so far!  I'm so happy to feature the stamp set Party Hearty with you on this stop!

I love making birthday cards and since we just recently had a birthday in our house it was sooo fun to play with this stamp set for the blog tour.   My birthday girls favorite color is Pink so I started with that and then just let the creativity flow!

Card uses:  Cardstock- Regal Rose, Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White; Ink-Old Olive, Real Red, Regal Rose; Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Clips Assortment, Silver Brads

For my next work of heart I just HAD to use some glitter... I love love love Glitter in case you didnt know..... it's just such a great embellishment and is honestly pretty inexpensive!   Besides, who doesn't like something shiny in their life right?! 

I use Dazzling Diamonds glitter mixed in with Crystal Effects to "frost" my cupcakes on this one!  They look so YUMMY in person!  It's hard to tell in my photo (and I just couldn't get a good angle) but the cupcakes circles are raised up with Stampin Dimensionals too so they practically jump into your mouth!

Supplies used:  Cardstock: Regal Rose, Real Red, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White; Inks:  Summer Sun, Regal Rose, Olive Olive, Creamy Caramel; Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Paper Piercer & Mat Set, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin Dimensionals

Here is a close up of those yummy cupcakes and paper piercing....

And as a bonus - here is the PERFECT goody treat bag!  
This great treat bag uses our Sizzix Curly Label Movers & Shapers Die for the Big Shot

    I saw this treat bag shared by a fellow demonstrator and just HAD to use her idea to create a treat bag using Party Hearty (hers was made for wedding favors and was totally elegant looking)!  

Be sure to bookmark my blog site in your Favorites or sign up for notification to your inbox when something new is posted.  You can also sign up for my newsletter over there on the sidebar.   Please come back on July 29th for more details on these great projects!

BLOG CANY DETAILS: Like many of the blogs on this tour, I am offering BLOG CANDY.  For Stampin' Up! Customers, I am offering a free catalog, a FREE Stamp Set - Event Full, and a sampling of some Big Shot Die cuts!

For Stampin' Up! demonstrators, I am offering instructions for these projects, complete with supply list and cutting instructions.  These instructions are perfect for a Stamp Camp or Stamp Club.

To be entered into the drawing simply leave a comment with your FAVORITE Stampin UP! Stamp set and be sure to include your email address and if you are a demonstrator or customer.  A random winner will be chosen on or about July 29th by a Random Number Generator and announced on this blog.   I will also contact the winner via email so be sure to put your email in your comment! 

Once this path hath reached its end, thy royal coach will travel back to the Royal Blog Tour - Home Castle where more paths await thee!

I'm a Princess......

On the Royal Blog Tour that is ...

GO TO THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR HOME PAGE ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH TO START THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR AND ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BIG SHOT DIE CUT MACHINE!

The Royal Blog Tour is three days long, and you'll be happy it is! There are four tours - a total of 80 fabulous blogs!

But wait - there's more!

Blog Candy, Blog Candy, and more Blog Candy. Over 50% of the blogs on this tour are offering Blog Candy.

Check the Princess list on launch day. Every name with an asterisk next to it is offering

blog candy.

That's not all! The Royal Blog Tour Home Page is offering their own Blog Candy. And it is -- a Big Shot Die Cut Machine!!!! Honestly - you don't want to miss this tour!

This drawing is open to all countries represented by Princesses in this tour, including Canada and Australia!

Wedding Bells are ringing part three

As seen in previous postings I spent some time preparing gifts for two brides.  Here is my FAVORITE card from the gift sets I recently created.  

Isn't that dress lovely?    To create the dress I ran Cardstock Vellum through my Big Shot with the Manhattan Flower embossing folder.  Then I ran the embossed piece through the Big Shot with the Scallop Circle die.  Then I cut away part of it to give our bride a nice figure.  

I added a belt with Grosgrain Ribbon in Pretty in Pink, layered it onto a Chocolate Chip piece which I edged with the Eyelet Border punch and then mounted onto Pretty in Pink.  I then stamped "Thank You" and punched with the Scallop Oval punch and layers onto the Large Oval punch piece in Pretty in pink  I mounted onto card with Stampin Dimensionals.   I did however use one product that is not stampin up.  I didn't have enough half back pearls on hand (and of course in my usual procrastinating way of doing things didn't have time to order more) from Stampin UP! so I had to use some mini half backs of another brand that my mom had on hand.   It is DEFINATELY much prettier with the Pretties Kit halfback pearls though!

I hope you enjoyed todays projects!   To come stamp some beaitufl works of heart with me be sure to check out my events calendar @ www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net/events

Stampin love,
Elizabeth Sloman

Wedding Bells are ringing part two

In a previous post you may recall the wedding gift box set I created for two of my spouses cousins recent (and pending) nuptials with promise of more details of the cards themselves.  Well today I'd love to show you in a better view the Monogrammed Notecards.

These are perfect for ANY occasion, but definately PERFECT for a new bride to use!

For these I used a Very Vanilla card base.  I stamped the "vine" stamp from Fresh Cuts onto Mellow Moss then ran a piece of ribbon across (unfortunately that particular ribbon is retired River Rock) and mounted to the card base.  I used Lovely Letter stamp set to stamp the "P" then punched with the square punch and layers onto a chocolate chip scallop square piece.  I then used Stampin Dimensionals to add dimension to this simple yet elegant card.  

I created these in a stack of 20 with stamped matching envelopes for each bride to go into the gift box set.  

I hope you enjoyed todays project share.  Be sure to check out specials and my class schedule on my website at www.elizabethsloman.stampinup.net and clicking on Promotions or Events!  I'd love to stamp with you! 

Stampin love,
Elizabeth Sloman

Wedding Bells are ringing.....

Now that I've provided these lovely babies as gifts for the two brides we recently got to visit with in Illinois I can now share with all of you without ruining their surprise.    

Last month we flew to IL to visit family and attend the wedding of one of my husbands cousins and a Bridal Shower of another cousins fiance'.  I needed a gift that was going to be easy to transport via suitcases since we were flying with four kids and had to change planes twice each way.   Plus of course I wanted something that I KNEW they wouldn't already have.... and VOILA....
 

I used a Punch Tin box (our Punch Sets used to come in these awesome tins) and I stamped on them with Stazon White then used some retired Rubons on the clear view lid area (Delightful Rubons from Sale A Bration a few years ago).  I wanted the boxes to be useful after the cards were all gone in them so I kep the "theme" basic.    

I continued by creating a set of monogrammed notecards for each bride tied up with satin ribbon.  Then I created a set of Thank You cards.  Aren't those awesome?!

Please check back for more details on each of these cards inside the box!

Have a FABULOUS day!

Crazy for Coupons

  With each new catalog comes a great offer for those who pre-order their own copy.   I always create a great little coupon book to give to those with their brand new catalog.   This time I decided to jazz up the books with the Sizzix Daisies #2 die and some Designer Paper (retired).    I hope you enjoy...

 

I hope you guys enjoy your coupon books!  If you haven't received yours yet let me know, I have them here ready for you!

Happy Stampin!

Elizabeth

WOW Decor

 In June as a demonstrator I had a chance to pre-order a selected assortment of products that were to be released in July with the new Idea Book & Catalog.  I was THRILLED to see a sample in the new Definately Decorative (formerly known as Decor Elements) brochure of using a Decor Elements set on a laptop computer "lid".  I was downright ECSTATIC to see that that exact decor element was available for pre-order at an extra discount so of COURSE I had to order it!  It's been sitting on my craft room counter for many weeks now (about a month actually) and I just couldn't bear to actually follow through with putting it onto my laptop.... You see, I'm kind of AR in regards to "new" things - such as my 2.5 year old baby, and no I don't mean one of my kids, but I mean my laptop..... so AR in fact that I never removed the sticky "protective cover" from the lid of my laptop in all that time.  Yes folks, you read that right... I left the plastic protective cover on my laptop for 2.5 YEARS!!!!  I'd get all maniacal if one of the kids started "pulling" at the corner of it or if someone borrowed my laptop off the couch and questioned me on it....

But I finally took the plunge.... my heart was aflutter, well more like POUNDING as I peeled it off and revealed my PERFECTLY SHINY BRAND NEW 2.5 year old laptop lid  and then I did it .... I gingerly placed my Upsy Daisies Decor Elements down onto it (after trimming a few inches off the bottom) and adhered...

Doesn't it look AMAZING! 

 

Now I just have to resist the urge to put the protective covering back on over the top.....

It's HEEEE - ERE ...

No not the scary monsters coming out of the tv... but the BRAND NEW 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalog!

And it's AMAZING (straight out of my 3 year olds mouth after hearing me exclaim the exact sentiment to my mom and fellow demonstrator)! 

Did you pre-order your very own copy?   If so I will have your coupons books and catalogs ready for pickup ASAP - just give me a call and let me know when you will be coming by.

No you didn't?  Well WHY NOT!   But luckily I do have a limited supply of brand new 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalogs in stock right now - so NO WAIT (but unfortunately you will not be receiving the Coupon Bonus Book) - They are just $10 or FREE when you book and hold you own Stampin UP! Stampin Party OR join one of my Stampers 6 Hostess Clubs

Contact me TODAY to get your hands on a copy - you'll want to snuggle up with this awesome piece of art, but have a towel handy to catch all the drool!

Become a Demonstrator for just $85!!!

 

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

• For All You Do stamp set
• In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Business forms and tools

Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

• Four stamp sets
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Stampin' Pastels
• Card stock
• Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
• Five Classic Stampin' Pads
• VersaMark Pad
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist
• Blender pens
• Business forms and tools

These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!
Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

• Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
• Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
• Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
• Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.