Butterfly Trio

Every month Stampin' Up! sends it's demonstrators a magazine filled with tips, tricks, techniques and wonderful inspiration. Well, when I opened this month's magazine I saw a card made by Mary Fish and knew I had to make one!! Here's my version of Mary's card. There are a few minor differences but it's basically the same. I loved the bright colors Mary used and the layout was perfect. If you want to see Mary's card and her other cards featured in our Stampin' Success magazine just click Mary's name. Thank you Mary for the inspiration.
I hope you're all having a wonderful week and remember to hug the ones you love...oh, what the heck, hug everyone and spread some happiness!!
Lorraine

FINAL Deal of the Week

Here's the FINAL Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week. It's our Heart to Heart punch!! The price is normally $15.95 and you can get it this week ONLY for $10.99!! So, email me NOW to get yours!

Girly Gift Bags

Tomorrow is my son's 6th birthday party and he invited boys AND girls to his party. So, he tells me he wants a Transformer's birthday party. Ok, that's great, but what do I do for the girls gift bags? Well, I got the boys Transformer's goodies for their gift bags and couldn't give the girls that stuff. So, we (my son and I) picked out some cute little girly things for the girls. Some cute dress up stickers, some sparkly nail polish, some oh so pretty tattoos and a matching pencil to do their homework with. I'm thinking how fun it is to be able to look at girly stuff because I only have one boy so that doesn't happen very often. Then we get home and guess what I forgot to get??? The gift bags to put all this girly stuff in. No problem...I just whipped out some white lunch sacks, cut off about an inch on top, punched a little handle oval with the Large Oval punch, stamped some darling Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay flowers on them and taa daa...some cute girly gift bags. Then I think to myself, I'm so lucky to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator otherwise, I would have had to make another trip to the party store for more gift bags!!!
Thanks for coming to see me today. I hope you have a fun party to go to but if not I hope your day is a super fun day anyway!
Lorraine

A Tree, A Box & A Quilt

I got together with some friends a while back to stamp and here's what we made.

This first card was a make & take from Debbie Colbacchini. This box was a make & take from Katja Pastor. Katja told us she got the box template from Krista Driessen's blog. Click Krista's name to see her cute little box!

While we were talking Katja made us these two cards to go in our box. That was so sweet!!

This was the make & take I brought. My very first quilt card! So easy and fun to create.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Lorraine

Deal of the Week!!

This week only (July 20 - 26) get an incredible 30% + OFF our Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware Kit!! For only $18.99 you can add some hardware and unique style to your projects. Our high-quality metal Hodgepodge Hardware contains etched designs on brads and accents that coordinates with several of our punches. Each kit contains approximately 100 embellishments and 100 3/16" brads. At only $18.99 you can't pass this deal up!! Just click on over to my SU! Website and order your kit today! http://www.lorraine.stampinup.net/

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
112454
Regular Price: $33.28
Preferred Price: $29.95

DEAL OF THE WEEK PRICE $18.99!!

MISS May Swaps 2009

Every month I like to join Jeanna Bohannon's MISS Swap. Here are the cards I made for the May swap. I just love this little whale in the Pun Fun set. And the birds from Cheep Talk are so cute!! Click on Jeanna's name above to see all the other swaps and to join one.
I hope you're enjoying your Sunday!
Lorraine

Some Very Special Cards!

Happy Saturday!!
Yes, I know I haven't been posting for a very long time and I am so sorry! Being that it's summer we have been SO very busy. I do have a bunch of cards I will be posting in the next few days so be sure to check back.
Ok, for today, I have a couple of very special cards to show you. The first two pictures are of cards my little man (6 year old son) has created for some very special people in his life. I can't tell you who because they read my blog and I don't want them to know who they are until they get them in the mail.
I was making some swaps and Randy always wants to create with me when I'm making cards so here's what he made. All designs are his own. Now, they're not perfect, but to me they are the most beautiful cards ever!

Front

Inside

Back

Front

Inside

Back

Next is a card I just put together for fun. I had my Eastern Blooms set out for the swaps I was creating and wanted to use some of our new Designer Series Paper (Tall Tales). Here's what I came up with. The layout is a total case from a card a friend made (Gina Cardera). I can't show you her card yet because it's one of her convention swaps but believe me...it's absolutely beautiful. After convention I will post it here.

So, thank you so much for sticking with me through these non posting times and remember to come back to see what I've been up to.

Have a fantastic weekend!!

Lorraine

Make your summertime gatherings special with the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit

Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every occasion to gather becomes a reason to celebrate!

For just $24.95, you'll have what you need to throw a smashing summer barbecue, including
Dig In stamp set
Die-cut table tents (two each of four colors)
Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create eight shish kabob invitations
Die-cut coasters (three each of four colors)
Die-cut tags (four each of four colors)
12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of two colors)
Printed recipe cards (four)
Linen thread (five yards)
Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot

This offer is only available June 15 - August 31 (or while supplies last), so visit my online store now or email me now to order this exciting, limited-time kit! Ltrain26@comcast.net

Plus, in a special offer from Country Living, subscribe to a full year of Country Living magazine--12 issues--for just $10! Click here to learn more.

See how Shelli used the kit!

DEAL OF THE WEEK: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Fire Rhinestone Brads!

From July 13 - 19, they're just $6.99 - over 30% OFF the regular price of $10.95!

DEAL OF THE WEEK!

Big Shot Doctors Bag!
July 6-12
Get this adorable bag to carry around your Big Shot, dies, accessories or anything you might need when going out to stamp, scrap and craft for only $49.99!! That's nearly 30% OFF the regular price of $69.95!!

Doctor's Bag
Regular Price: $77.72
Preferred Price: $69.95 (normal price when ordering through my online store)

Deal of the Week Price: $49.99!!

Click on over to my Online Store to order yours now:

www.lorraine.stampinup.net

The NEW CATALOG IS HERE!!

HAPPY JULY!! Our new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog is HERE and beginning today at 12:00 you can download your very own copy and start ordering online!! That's right, you can just go to my website and start ordering your favorite new items from the NEW catalog!! You can also email me to get your very own copy!! If you would prefer I come and show you some fun new ways to use some of our new stamps, just send me an email and we can set a date!! I would love to show you some of our new stamps AND accessories!! I am so excited about this new catalog I just can't wait for you to see all it has to offer!! The links to the right of this post will begin working today at approximately 1:00 so come back then, you won't want to miss this CATALOG DEBUT!!
Hope you have a wonderful, fun, exciting day!
Lorraine

Last Chance Lists

This is your Last Chance to get all those stamps and accessories you wanted before the 2008-2009 catalog retires! Click this link to see the lists of things that will no longer be for sale after June 30th. Last Chance Lists If this link doesn't work for you just click the links over on the right.

Some items are 25% to 50% OFF!!!

Click here to see pictures of all the products that will no longer be available after June 30th. Some items are already gone. Don't miss out on your favorite product, order now through my website: Lorraine's Stampin' Up! Website

Now's the time to get those products you were wanting before they're gone forever! If you have any questions just let me know. You can email me at Ltrain26@comcast.net.
Lorraine

Here's a simple scrapbook page that will pop from your scrapbook. Using a photo of a loved one as the focal point is always in style and this super sunny scrapbook page is so simple to make with Stampin’ Up!’s Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ Kit.

I hope you get a chance to scrapbook the special people in your life to show them how much they are loved.

Supplies:

Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker Reg. Price $3.61 Preferred Price $3.25
Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Reg. Price $22.17 Preferred Price $19.95
Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon Reg. Price $5.50 Preferred Price $4.95
Button Bouquet Reg. Price $8.83 Preferred Price $7.95
Stampin' Dimensionals Reg. Price $4.39 Preferred Price $3.95

Contact me today to get your preferred pricing!

National Scrapbooking Month Promotions
These offers only last through May 31 so start shopping now!

Join us in celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with three great offers!
1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper--including Specialty Designer Series paper--or 12" x 12" textured card stock and get one FREE!*
2. Become a demonstrator for only $75 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit!
3. Buy the new Jumble Alphabet stamp set--a sneak peek from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--at 20% off!
115199 Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted) Regular Price: $43.95 Promotional Price $35.16
With so many great offers to choose from, your scrapbooking possibilities are endless!

Click this link to our Stampin' Up! Customer Home page to see all of our specials and more!

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion
Dates: June 1-30, 2009
The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:
1. Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
2. Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Contact me today to schedule your workshop!!
Lorraine Castellon-Rowe

WOO HOO!!! My very first RAK! I just want to send out a super special THANK YOU to Debbie Little of Beloit WI!!!! I received this beautiful RAK from Debbie and it just made my day!! It's so delicate and girly and SPARKLY...my favorite!! Thank you so very much Debbie I LOVE IT!!

If you're wondering what a RAK is it's a Random Act of Kindness. Lots of stampers send these to others for no reason at all, or actually, just to bring some happiness into the lives of others. It is a wonderful feeling to receive one as well as send one. Try it, I promise it will make you feel good.

Thanks again Debbie and thank you all for coming to see me today. It has made my day a little happier!
Hugs,
Lorraine

Push Pull Flower Pot

I have been seeing these flower pots all over the web lately so I jumped on the bandwagon and made one for my Mom for Mother's Day. This one has a little twist to it though. It's a push/pull card. I was visiting another blog when I found the instructions. As soon as I remember the name of the blog I was visiting I will add the link here. Until then I'm sure you can find instructions on the Splitcoast Stampers website. It's very easy to make.
Thank you for coming to see me today and I hope you have a super great weekend!
Lorraine

Cross for Megan

My good friend Debbie's daughter is having her First Communion today and I wanted to make her a special card. This is a pretty simple card because I really wanted the cross to be the focal point.

To make this cross you'll need a 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" piece of Designer Series Paper. Then take your 1 1/4" Square punch and punch out the two top corners. Then punch the bottom 2 corners and punch one more time up from the bottom two corner punches. That's it. Really easy. I layered the cross then cut around it using my Paper Trimmer. Supplies are listed below.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by today!
Lorraine

All Supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Stamps:
Matchbox Messages (Occasions Mini)
Itty Bitty Buds (Hostess Level 1)
Cardstock:
Kiwi Kiss
Cameo Coral
Whisper White
Ink:
Rose Red Classic Pad
Versamark Pad
Accessories:
1 1/4" Squre Punch

White Satin Ribbon (Occasions Mini)
Pretties Kit (Half Pearl)
Big Shot
Lots of Tags Die
Flower-Prima
Corner Rounder-Fiskars
SNAIL Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Up! May Specials!

Click on this picture to see it larger. Click below to watch a video on scrapbooking with Designer Series Paper:

My MISS Swap Card

Happy Saturday night! Whew...it's been a busy week. Sorry I didn't get this posted when I promised to but here it is now. Hope you like it!! I absolutely love making these scallop cards using my Scallop Die for my Big Shot! It coordinates so perfectly with our new Circle Scissor Plus too!!
Hope you're having a super fun weekend! Thanks for stopping by to see me.
Lorraine

MISS Swap Cards

As promised here are the cards I received from Jeanne Bohanon's MISS Swap! I just have to tell you that I was so impressed with this swap and I plan on joining more of Jeanne's MISS Swaps. Like I said before...click on over to Jeanne's blog and sign up, you won't regret it! Come back tomorrow to see the card I made for this swap. I hope to see you then!
Lorraine

This first card was created by Jennifer Huber. Just look at the different centers for each flower! Plus, she stamped the sentiment right on the twill ribbon and it didn't bleed!! How awesome is that? I've never been able to stamp on ribbon without it bleeding! Great job Jennifer!

This card was created by Sherry Wilfong-Palzet. Let me tell you an awesome secret about this card...see that pretty ribbon? First of all, it goes ALL the way around the card. Second, there is no seam to be seen!!! Sherry hid the seam under the wagon!!! That is one awesome little trick Sherry!! I will definitely be using that trick!!This cute little ducky card was created by Donna Centamore. I've got a totally goose bump inspiring story to tell you about Donna. Come back tomorrow for that story!! Well, as you can see, this card is absolutely darling! Check out the little ducky's wing...it's all sparkly with chunky glitter!! WOO HOO! I LOVE SPARKLY STUFF! Oh, and check out the Eyelet Border punch...she layered the border and the holes don't show in the layer underneath. That is something I would have never thought of. I would have thought the holes would have shown through. Great idea Donna!! Oh, and check out the inside of the card below. Too cute!!!Here's another awesome card. Barbara Jean Smith created this incredible card with an interesting fold. Check out the next picture to see how it opens. It's totally 3-D!! Take a good look at that wagon too...it's completely cut out, every detail! Barbara Jean used some gold ink for the details of the wagon as she made it look totally like barn wood. You've got to see this in real life. It looks like real wood!!

Here's our Hostesses card, Jeanne Bohanon. Look at the water coloring detail of this heart image. It looks like the heart is raised and the inside of the vine border is deeper than the rest of the image. It might not come over that way online but in person this card is gorgeous! Just look at the super soft embossing from our new Embossing Templates. The softness of the embossing goes perfectly with this card! Check out the unique fold of this card too! Scroll down to the next picture to see the inside!