MISS July Swaps

Happy FRIDAY!! WOO HOO!! The weekend is here and I hope you are planning on doing something fun!! I'm going to have a fabulous weekend!! I'm off to spend the weekend with my Mom and Sis. My Sis is pregnant and we're having her baby shower on Sunday. I'm so excited!!

Ok, I'm sure you're not here to find out my weekend plans so...here are my July MISS Swaps. Check out these awesome cards!! Remember, if you want to join an incredible swap, Jeanna Bohanon hosts an amazing swap every month. Although, I think she's taking August off. You know...she just found out she's PREGNANT!! Yeah Jeanna!! Congratulations!
So, here are the cards I received for July! Thank you bunches for stopping by to see me today!!


These cards were for the Eastern Blooms stamp set. You can see my card here.
Some of these wonderful ladies didn't put their name on their beautiful creations so if you see your card here and I don't have your name on it please let me know so I can let everyone know you made that card!!These cards are from the Just "Sports" stamp sets. You can see my card here.

Flower Brad Earring Jacket

Ok, you may think this is a little weird but after seeing all of Shelli's earrings from convention I came up with this idea. I've loved our flower brads since they came out and use them whenever possible. Now I can wear them every day! :0) These little filigree brad "jackets" are just the perfect size to wear as earring jackets. They're a little heavier than most "post" earrings so just be sure you have screw on backs or really tight backings. I wore them today and got 3 compliments!! So, tell me what you think...am I loosing it or do you think this might be something you would do?
Have a wonderful week!!
Lorraine

Butterfly Tag

Happy Saturday!
Here's a little project I've had in my head for a while now. Using the Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterfly Die for the Big Shot I created this beautiful butterfly tag. I cut a piece of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP to 4" x 6". Folded it in half on the 6" side then fold in half on the 4" side. Lay it on your die with one fold just below the top of the butterfly cut marks and the right side fold just inside the cut marks. Roll it through your Big Shot and you'll get this cute little butterfly "card" that measures about 3" x 4". This would be awesome for a gift tag, an embellishment for a scrapbook page, a little note for your child's school lunch or your husband's briefcase. I'm sure you can come up with lots of other ideas for this cute little tag. Well, I hope you are having a fabulous weekend! Thanks for stopping by to see me today!
Lorraine

MISS May Swaps-Cheep Talk

Here are the swaps I received from Jeanna Bohanon's MISS May Swap-Stamp Set-Cheep Talk!! If you'd like to join one of Jeanna's swaps click on over to her blog and sign up! As you'll notice below, you won't be disappointed! All of these swaps are absolutely beautiful! You can see the card I made by clicking here.

I hope you're having a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by to see me today!

Lorraine

One on One Swap Anyone?

Happy Saturday!!

I had to cancel my trip to convention at the last minute so I've got about 50 swaps I'd like to trade. If you would like to swap with me, one on one, I'd be happy to send you one of these card fronts. Just leave me a comment here to let me know you're sending me a swap and when I get your card I'll send you one of mine. I need you to leave your name AND email in the comment section so I can keep track of how many card fronts I'll be sending and so I can send you my address. When you send your swap please be sure your snail mail address is on the envelope so I can send your card. I've only got about 50 so I'll cut it off at that number. All I ask is that your swap uses all CURRENT stamp sets, cardstock, ink and embellishments. Nothing retired please. These card fronts can easily be made into a full card. All you need to do is cut it down on the sides and top and bottom and layer it on a full card. I can't wait to see what you've made! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Lorraine

Confirmed Swappers:

1. Kathy Strubel - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/18

2. Darlene LeMar - Mailed 8/19 - Rec'd 8/18

3. Jane Mykleby - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/12

4. Gail Common - Mailed 8/10 - Rec'd 8/18

5. Pat Ertman - Mailed 8/10 - Rec'd 8/12

6. Heidi Sorg

7. Jamie Hintzen - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/12

8. Elizabeth Sloman

9. Wanda McGlamery - Mailed 8/10 - Rec'd 8/12

10. Sue Jensen - Mailed 8/11 - Rec'd 8/10

11. Angela Sylvester - Mailed 8/15 - Rec'd 8/14

12. Denise Backer - Mailed 8/11 - Rec'd 8/14

13. Loni Holt - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/13

14. Lorie Ames - Mailed 8/10 - Rec'd 8/14

15. Barbara Jean Smith

16. Carolyn Sharkas - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/13

17. Roberta Heiner - Mailed 8/10 - Rec'd 8/14

18. Laura Moody - Mailed 8/13 - Rec'd 8/13

19. Debbie Gross

20. Monika Davis - Mailed 8/19

July MISS Swaps

Here they are...my swaps for my favorite swap ever! Every month Jeanna Bohanon hosts a MISS swap and I am happy to say it is my favorite swap each and every month! The cards I get in return are always beautiful and this month is no different. So, below are the swaps I made for the July MISS Swap and in the next few days I will share the cards I got in return. Thank you for visiting me today and I hope you are with the ones you love and having a fantastic day!

Lorraine

PROMOTIONS!!

Here are some Summer Deals that are just too hot to pass up! To order any of these products or any other products go directly to my website (www.lorraine.stampinup.net) and click SHOP NOW! You will get preferred pricing, there's no minimum purchase and if your order totals $150 or more you will receive all Hostess Benefits! What are you waiting for? These Summer Deals are cooling down as we speak. Have fun shopping! Country Living Summer Cookout Kit - 40% Off! The Country Living Summer Cookout Kit gives you everything you need to hold a fantastic summer party, including: Creative invitations Fun food wrappers Customizable coasters And more! Now only $14.95 (refill $9.95), the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit will ensure your summer party is a hit. Available through August 31, or while supplies last.

Just for Kids...and the Kid in You!
From August 1–31, get a FREE package of Designer buttons—a $7.95 value—when you spend $35 on stamp sets in the Growing Up section of the catalog or my Online Store.

They Grow Up So Fast
Track your children's growth with the limited-time Décor Elements™ Growth Chart, now on sale for just $24.95. But hurry—it's only available through September 30!

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