Merry August!

Christmas cards in August?!?!  I guess it's never too early to start preparing for the Holiday Season!  I have loved this stamp set for quite some time but I kept putting off purchasing it.  Finally, I got it! And I'm so happy I did.  It is such a pretty set and can be used to make quick, easy, and pretty cards.  If making a lot of cards for friends and family, especially during the holidays, I'll appreciate the "easy to make" cards so much more! 

Thanks for looking!

Used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Merry & Type

Card Stock -- Whisper White, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Ink -- Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White Craft

Ribbon -- Gumball Green 3/8" Stiched Satin Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Accessories -- Rhinestone basic jewels

Merry & Type -- 122550 Wood, 122552 Clear

Move over Night Of Navy... Midnight Muse is here!

This is a little late today but I made it!  It doesn't make any sense but now that I'm home on maternity leave, I can't get anything done!  I accomplish so much more when I'm working.... That still doesn't make me want to go back anytime soon though! Haha

I made this card for one of our Ladybug Ink card swaps a few months ago.  This card features all new products in the 2012-2013 catalog including the new In Colors.  At first, I wasn't too fond of the yellow color, called Summer Starfruit, but it's growing on me.  Honestly, it looks a lot like the baby's stinky diapers, but it looks well when combined with other colors especially my new favorite color, Midnight Muse - the dark blue color.  Night of Navy used to be my favorite but it's been replaced!

Thanks for looking!

Don't forget to sign up for my next class/Stamp-A-Stack on August 29th!!!

Items used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Layered Labels 

Card Stock --  Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Patio Party DSP

Ink -- Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit

Accessories -- Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits

126916 Patio Party DSP

127070 Wood/127072 Clear - Layered Labels Stamp Set

127003 Apothecary Accents Framelit Dies for use with the Big Shot (coordinates with the Layered Labels stamp set)

Floral Birthday Wishes

Yay! Last night's class was a success! We made great cards and had a good time! I love stamping with others. The next class will be on August 29th and we'll be making a different set of cards.  In September, I'll be starting Christmas cards and I'll have a separate class for 3-D objects like ornaments and other Christmas gifts. Check back for dates and info!

I've been trying to clean out and organize my craft room lately.  I have a lot of retired products that I'm trying to use up and now, I'm regretting that I don't use them before.  I tend to "hoard" my Designer Series Paper (DSP) especially, so this catalog year, I'm going to try and be less stingy with it! We'll see how it goes....

This card is my first attempt to use up the DSP!  It's been retired, but I love the flowers.  I used the Reason To Smile stamp set for the 1st time as well! 

Used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Occasional Quotes (retired)

Card Stock -- Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Beyond The Garden DSP (retired)

Ink -- Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Old Olive

Ribbon -- Pink Grosgrain (retired)

It's A Patio Party!

Here's the 5th card we'll be making tonight!  We can always use birthday cards and this one could be used for any age and could even pass for a masculine card.  I always struggle with cards for guys.  This card uses a lot of products from the new catalog.  The stamp set is called Make A Cake and the DSP is called Patio Party.  I also used the Chevron embossing folder to add a little texture to the card.  I CASEd ( Copy and Share Everything) this card from another Ladybug Ink stamper, Carmelita.  She prepared a card very similar to this as our make and take at one of our monthly meetings.  That's one of the perks of being a demo - we get together once a month to share ideas, learn from each other and get inspiration to create!

Thank you for looking!

August Class Cards

Don't forget!! 

Join me for August Stamping Classes:

  

August 14th from 6:30 - 9

August 29th from 6:30 - 9

At each class you'll enjoy the following:

 *Make 10 cards -- There will be 5 predesigned, pre-cut cards and you will make 2 of each design.  Cards will come with envelopes.  Card designs will be different at each class, so join us for both!  I'll be posting more information about each class including pictures of the cards we'll be making on my blog, so check it out!

 *You'll get a new Stampin'Up! catalog with all new paper, fabric, colors and accessories

 *Door prizes will be given

 *Bring a friend for a prize

 *Refreshments will be provided

Cost: $20

Here's a peak at 4 of the cards:

Betsy Blossom on Daffodil Delight - shown as a blank card, but you can stamp it with your choice of sentiment from the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set (displayed below)

Party This Way Happy Birthday Card using Tempting Turquiose, Daffodil Delight and Real Red - this is one of my favorite color combos and stamp sets.  It has been retired but I can't let go yet!

Mouthwatering Watermelon on Old Olive, Whisper White and Melon Mambo.  You can't tell in the picture, but the watermelon is embossed with our scented melon embossing powder.  It gives it a glossy look and makes it smell yummy like a watermelon!

Fresh Vintage Thank You 

Tomorrow, I'll show the 5th card so check back!!  Hope you can join us! 

To RSVP, please email me at nicholevg@gmail.com

Our 1st Ladybug Ink Blog Hop!

Welcome to our 1st Ladybug Ink Blog Hop!!! This month's theme is "Back to School" so I'm sharing a desktop set I've made and will be giving to my daughter's new teacher.  The set uses the Summer Smooches DSP and contains a pen, notebook, paperclips placed in an old Stampin'Up! embellishments container, 2 binder clips and a cute basket to hold it all.

Thank you for stopping by!

Here's the list of my fellow bloggers:

Kim Madrid

Nichole Jaramillo <-- You're here!

Kay Jantz

Liz Kay

Carmelita Wasson

Cassie Rogers

Ruth Norton

Celebrate!

Today I'm showing the invitation I made for my daughter's 3rd Birthday party.  This year, we had her party at Peter Piper's and she had a blast!  I really wanted to use the cupcake punch for her invitation and I'm glad I did! I think they are really cute and girly.  I used the 2010-2011 In Colors for the card but they are now retired. The picture doesn't show it well, but the cupcake looks
like it is really frosted - I used crystal effects to give it a layer of shine! 

Used in this card:

Stamp Set -- Outlined Occasions

Card Stock -- Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink -- 2010-2011 In Color Stampin' Write markers

Accessories -- White Grosgrain ribbon, Crystal Effects, Cupcake Builder Punch, Eyelet border punch, Polka dot embossing folder, paper crimper

Join us on August 14th at 6:30pm for our August Stamp A Stack! I'll be showing the cards we'll make over the next few days! There will be 5 designs and you'll make 2 of each one.  You'll get the new catalog and holiday catalog, snacks, door prizes and more.  Cost is $20

Thanks for stopping by!

Purse Day

Happy Friday!

I've been busy making these cute petite purse favors for my friend's baby shower this Saturday, so I thought I'd share them with you!  I used the Stampin'Up! Petite Purse Bigz L die for the Big Shot.  I love my Big Shot because it's so easy to use and so versatile.  It does everything from cutting purses like these to embossing with the folders.  You can cut paper, cork board, magnet sheets, fabric and lots more.  It's perfect! 

I used the following items in this project:

Paper: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink: Bashful Blue Stampin'Write Marker

Ribbon: Bashful Blue pleated ribbon (retired)

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Purse die, Mini silver brads, modern label punch, window punch

Don't forget!!! Today starts TAX FREE weekend!! Shop now to save on adhesives, markers, and snips!! 

• Number Description Price
• 100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
• 104332 Snail® Adhesive $6.95
• 104331 Snail Refill $4.50
• 104294 Sticky Strip $6.95
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals® $3.95
• 103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
• 103579 Paper Snips $9.95
• 105021 uni-ball Signo® Gel Pen $3.95
• 102845 Blender Pens $9.95
• various Stampin' Write® Markers $3.50
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95
• 104045 Anywhere Glue Sticks $3.95
• 123002 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers $14.95
• 128978 Silver Stampin' Dazzle Marker $3.50
• 128979 Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker $3.50 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

It's August!

Stampin'Up! Promotions for August

My Digital Studio 2 Software available for purchase!  If you enjoy digital scrapbooking, then MDS2 is a must have!!  Try it for free for 30 days (link on the left) or purchase the new software for only $39.95 from my online store.

31% off Digital for 31 days Save 31% off select digital downloads and 31% off printing products including scrapbook pages, cards, albums, etc. Shop Now!
Holiday Catalog Check out the holiday catalog!  New products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine's Day!!  I'll be having classes in September that will feature the products in this catalog!
Tax Free Holiday Stampin'Up! is offering the tax free holiday this weekend, August 3rd-5th, on school supply items below $15.  Tax exempt items include the following:

• Number Description Price
• 100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
• 104332 Snail® Adhesive $6.95
• 104331 Snail Refill $4.50
• 104294 Sticky Strip $6.95
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals® $3.95
• 103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
• 103579 Paper Snips $9.95
• 105021 uni-ball Signo® Gel Pen $3.95
• 102845 Blender Pens $9.95
• various Stampin' Write® Markers $3.50
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95
• 104045 Anywhere Glue Sticks $3.95
• 123002 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers $14.95
• 128978 Silver Stampin' Dazzle Marker $3.50
• 128979 Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker $3.50 

Join me for August Stamping Classes: 
August 14th from 6:30 - 9
August 29th from 6:30 - 9 At each class you'll enjoy the following:
 *Make 10 cards -- There will be 5 predesigned, pre-cut cards and you will make 2 of each design.  Cards will come with envelopes.  Card designs will be different at each class, so join us for both!  I'll be posting more information about each class including pictures of the cards we'll be making on my blog, so check it out!
 *You'll get a new Stampin'Up! catalog with all new paper, fabric, colors and accessories
 *Door prizes will be given
 *Bring a friend for a prize
 *Refreshments will be provided
Cost: $20

Thanks for stopping by -- Check back for upcoming class information and more project ideas!