Thanks-Your Kindness Matters

Hi Everyone,


Today I am making several little Thank You cards.  I have some lovely friends who gave me birthday gifts last Friday night and I must thank them.  Why?  Because it's the right thing to do.  Yes, I could send them an email saying 'thanks' but that is so impersonal.  So here goes.  I will be back in a little bit to show you one of the cards I come up with.   


Ta-da:  I love both the Kindness Matters and I {Heart} Hearts stamp sets. There are so many ways you can use the I {Heart} Hearts set, for friendship, appreciation, thank you and of course, Valentine cards!  I am really going to miss this card.  Be sure to order your I {Heart} Hearts set before it goes away in May.  Kindness Matters will be here for another year. Yea!

Card Stock:  Pear Pizazz, Very Vanilla, First Edition Specialty, Melon Mambo DSP

Inks:  Pumpkin Pie Marker, Rich Razzleberry Marker, Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Stamp Sets:  I {Heart} Hearts and Kindness Matters

Accessories:  Full Heart Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, (Friends)Texture Plate (not a current item).  

NOTE:  The 3 above items that are listed in bold print will no longer be available after May 30, 2012.  Order them now while you can.  Click HERE to order exclusive Stampin' UP! supplies.

Announcing my Stamp Sets Sale at 30 % off! NOW 40% off! 
In the meantime, here is a list of stamp sets I am selling at a discount.  The second price listed is the sale price.  If you need me to mail these to you, I will have to add on shipping and it will have to be pre-paid before I can mail the stamp sets.  This is my sale, not a promotion by Stampin' UP! The ones that have a line marked through them are unavailable.  
Let me know which stamp sets you'd like to get while I have them because the will go quickly!  You may leave a comment, with your email address and I will contact you with the total of your order. You may pick them up or I will ship them. I will have to add shipping charges and payment must be received in full before I will ship the stamp sets.  Thanks for looking.


Soft Summer 24.00 / 14.40  (2009)

2010

Asian Artistry 23.00 / 13.80

A Beautiful Life 21.00 / 12.60

Best Wishes and More 27.00 / 16.20

Bella’s Bloom 13.00 / 7.80

Butterfly Accent 8.00 / 4.80

Christmas Punch 23.00 / 13.80

Country Morning 16.00 / 9.60

Eight Great Greetings 28.00 / 16.80

Fang-tastic (clear) 18.00 / 12.60

Good Neighbors (unmounted)15.00 / 9.00

Holiday Best 16.00 / 11.20

Holiday Best (clear) 16.00 / 11.20

Introducing (clear) 16.00 / 9.60

Of the Earth 16.00 / 9.60

One of a Kind 20.00 / 12.00

Spotlight on Christmas 23.00 / 13.80

Wings of Friendship 23.00 / 13.80

2011

Afterthoughts 16.00 / 9.60

Autumn Harvest 18.00 / 10.80

Be My Valentine 9.00 / 5.40

Because I Care (clear) 16.00 / 11.20

Birthday Bakery 16.00 / 9.60

Birthday Bliss 16.00 / 9.60

Christ is Born 21.00 / 14.70

A Flower for All Seasons 15.00 / 9.00

Fresh Cuts 22.00 / 13.20

Friends 24-7 (clear) 26.00 / 18.20 

Fun & Fast Notes 34.00 / 22.40

Happy Moments 23.00 /13.80

Happy Together 15.00 / 9.00

Northern Hearts (Holiday Mini) 16.00 / 9.60

On a Pedestal 20.00 / 12.00

Silhouette Sentiments (clear) 16.00 / 9.60

A Slice of Life (Mini Catalog-clear) 16.00 / 9.60

Things I Love 16.00 / 9.60

Wellness Wishes 15.00 / 9.00

Bordering on Romance-SAS-April-2012

I promised I would have my next card posted this afternoon and here it is!  It is truly my own creation!  I am not a copy cat today!  What do you think about it?

My supply list includes:


Stamp Sets:  Bordering on Romance #125480 wood or #125482 clear, Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370 


Ink:  Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Classic Black Ink Pad, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade


Card Stock:   Natural Whites, Pool Party, Soft Suede, and SAB Designer Series Paper (on longer available.)


Accessories:  Edgelits Adorning Accents (#125595), Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), White Satin Ribbon (#114616), Antique Brads (#117273), Blender Pens #102845


Please note that, 2 items listed, Bordering on Romance stamp set #125480 wood or #125482 clear and  Edgelits Adorning Accents (#125595) are listed in our Occasions Mini Catalog which will expire in 18 days, April 30, 2012 so get them now if you will be needing them.  Click HERE to shop anytime 24/7!


This card is one of three you will get to make when you attend my Stamp-A-Stack on Saturday, April 142012, at 1 PM. If you live in the South Oklahoma City area send me an email at 4uipray@cox.net for more details.  I must hear from you no later than tomorrow morning at 10 AM for reservations.  Act now!  


Do you have any questions?  
Thank you for your time,  Gayle


Come and stamp with me and be creative!

Wonderful Mother - Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day is about a month away and that means it's time to make your mom a card.  I think the one I came up with is one just about any mother would like to receive.  What do you think?

I have to give credit to another Stampin" UP! demonstrator, Mary Brown for the idea.  I changed a few things on it, the stamp set, Wonderful is no longer available but it just happens to be one of my favorite ones.  The other reason I have for using it is because  my friends and customers who attend my Stamp-A-Stack Class on Saturday will make this card for the wonderful mother, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends of their choice.  Even in-laws if they choose.  

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch  (#125535 wood) or (#125537 clear),  Wonderful / Favorite

Ink Pads:  VersaMark (#102283), Blushing Bride

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (#125406)

Accessories:  Blossom Punch (#125603), Twitterpated Designer Buttons (#125579),  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132), The Heat Tool (#100005)

The items listed in bold and italicized letters will not be available after April 30, 2012 so if you are in need of them click here go shop during the next 19 days. Don't wait until its too late.  

If you live in the south Oklahoma City area and want to attend my Stamp-A-Stack Class on Saturday April 14 at 1 PM email me at 4uipray@cox.net for more details.  Hurry, the deadline to make reservations is Friday at 10 AM.  You will get to make 8 cards plus a bonus one, envelopes are included.  It will last about 3 hours and check my blog tomorrow afternoon and to see another card that you will get to make if you attend Saturday's class.

That's all folks.  Have a great evening.

Gayle

Elements of Style - Life is a matter of moments.

I promised to show off a card using the Elements of Style stamp set again and here it is: 

I designed this card for one of my Stamp-A-Stack classes. More about that later.


Stamp Set:  Elements of Style
Ink:  Soft Suede Classic Pad
Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, First Edition Specialty DSP and Pumpkin Pie DSP.
Accessories: Large Oval Punch (#119855), Bird Builder Punch (#117191), Sponge Daubers (#102892), 1/4" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Top Note Bigz Die (#113463), and finally, Basic Pearls (#119247).


This card is a little bit more difficult, simply because it has more layers.  I duplicated it by adding sponging to the Top Note and Oval shapes.  Here's a photo of that card.


It adds a finishing touch to the card, don't you think? 

If you live in Oklahoma City and want to attend my upcoming Stamp-A-Stack Class on April 14, '12, I'd love to have you come.  I supply all the materials,  except adhesive and you get to make 8 cards for 16.00.  That includes envelopes, too.  You must prepay so email me at 4uipray@cox.net for my address.  It is scheduled for Saturday evening 7 to 9:30 PM!  Hope to see you here!  


Please, leave a comment.


Have a great day!  Gayle

  

Element Of Style-#2

Here's a card that is almost the same as the last one I posted.  It has the edges smudged with ink.  Can you see it?  Both of them have the Soft Suede card stock distressed.  Two simple little additions to give the card more texture.

This card can be for a friend, a different sentiment can be added to make it good of many different occasions.  Birthday, Sympathy or Get Well.  The endless uses of the stamp sets make stampin' a fun and economical hobby.  

Leave a comment and ask me any questions relating to Stampin' UP that you might have.


Don't forget to contact me about the Stamp-A-Stack class next Saturday evening.  Email me for more details at u4ipray@cox.net.  

Thanks for dropping by.  Gayle

Elements of Style - 'for you'

Hi 'all,

Today I am sharing a card that is so simple and easy.  It's a friendship card that you might want to send to that friend that is extra special.  You know, the one that always goes the extra mile to help others feel better.  

Here's what you need to make this card:
Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style (#118611) wood or (#120045) clear
Ink Pads:  Rich Razzleberry (#115658)
Card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Curly Label Punch (#119851), 1"Circle Punch (#119868)


My tip for today:  The larger the stamp (like the stem of roses in this set) the more pressure you will use to get a more perfect image.  The smaller the stamp (like the 'for you' sentiment the less pressure you will need).  Remember, you should not rock the stamp or you will smudge or get extra ink on your image.


Enjoy!  I'll be back soon to share another card using this same stamp set but with a different layout!


Blessings, Gayle