Holiday Mini

The new catalog is being mailed to customers. You can get a look on my website. You can now order directly from http://stampinbeckyv.stampinup.net

Really cute sets and lots of fun accessories including "CountDown to Christmas" Decor Elements. Mine is supposed to be delivered today so when I get it framed you will get a sneak peek.

BIG SHOT IS WONDERFUL

Working with my new Big Shot is so much fun. I have made snowflakes and flowers out of every conceivable media. The Deck the Halls stamp set that is featured in the new Holiday mini, goes well with the Big Shot snowflake die and Snow jumbo wheel.

I used the new 6x6 designer paper that is a new hostess item and the color wheel to find coordinating colors. Sometimes I like to experiment with colors that are not traditional for the holiday season.

Labor Day Weekend

These last two weeks have been busy and crammed full for rain drops. Here in Atlanta we have been in the midst of a extreme drought. But the remnants of the hurricane dumped 5 days of rain in Georgia. Lake Lanier which is down over 15 feet is up a total of 2.5 feet today. So the rain will help fisherman and boaters.

We just laid low and watched the drops fall. Also cleaned out some of the drawers and baskets in my stamping room. It is amazing how much you accumulate in stamping supplies in five years.
I also stamped 25 cards for Tina's sisters benefit in Ohio and will work on the scrapbook pages this weekend.

I will be moving my stamping room to a new location in the house to make room for Kristen, Ivy and Graham. Dennis will be coming soon. They will be living with us for a few months as they settle into Atlanta area and decide where to buy or build a house.

Kenny's office "Fantasy Football Room" will serve double duty when I invade his space with paper, stamps and inks. I am still trying to decide how to place the furniture and tables to make it all fit. I will let you know how it all turns out.

Have a great weekend and keep those ink pads wet.

Outrageous Open House

We had a great time at my open house. Lots of stamping and laughter, everyone loved Stampin Up's new In Colors and the new stamp sets.

We did masking with Lovely as a Tree and made a beautiful navy, burgandy and white sparkely (is that a word) tree. Looked like a forest after a snow storm.

Faux Metal using copper and an acorn stamp from Fabulous Fall created quite the buzz. That set is so versatile and what a cute acorn it makes. Add to a couple of stamped oak leaves for a great highlight.

Two step stamping technique had its own charm. Stampers could make three samples. Tone on tone using stampin off for the base, then light/ dark using two different colors of ink, and finally stamping off and kissing.
We used simple shapes and Simply Said stamp sets with mellow moss and copper inks.

The displays from the previous post were well received and designer papers are always a favorite. The new catalog will have many ear marked pages, so awesome.

So all in all -a nice day.
Talk to you soon, Becky

Open House Projects

I want you all to see the new Bella Rose Designer Paper and how many projects can be made using them.

As I readied for my Outrageous Open House this coming week end Bella Rose lended itself to these beautiful projects.

New Catties are Here and Great Promotions Too

Your Business Your Choice
Wow! SU! is offering a fantastically fabulous promotion from August 11th to October 11th. You can become a demo for $99 and pick your own mini startup kit!!! How awesome is that??? This is such a perfect opportunity for someone who already has a ton of SU! supplies and stamps and who wants all the benefits of being a demo. I am so excited, just want to invite you to join me....
You want to hear a little secret...if you don't like the product, you can change it. Just make sure the value is the same!!
And you can sign up online. Email me and I'll send you the code.

My Open House "Outrageous OpenHouse" and Intro to the NEW CATTY!!
Here's what I will say: Check out what's happening!!
$99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion
SU! will be offering the Sizzix Big Shot starting Sept. 2nd.
Never Before Seen Promotion
Be sure to contact me to take advantage of any of these awesome promotions!
Ok, so let's move on...
The stamping fairies from SU! bestowed the new catties on us and we can order from the new idea book on Monday, August 11th.

2008-09 Stampin Up Catalogs have arrived

I have received the new catalogs and can't put mine down. WOW so many new and exciting stamps and accessories. Square scallop punch and scallop edge punch are both sure to be a big hit.

I personally love the Sock Monkey and have already made a card for my Son-InLaw's birthday. So cute! Upsy Daisy and Inspired by Nature will be on the top of my Wish List along with It's a Stretch and Puns from the Past.

The new In Colors Kiwi Kiss,Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Pacific Point are beautiful. I have to have them all.

My Outrageous Open House is next Saturday August 16th so I am looking forward to sharing all the catalogs and colors with everyone. See you then

Graham is growing up so fast

I just received new pictures of my youngest grandbaby boy. Graham Becken 6 month old and growing like a weed. He is modeling his Mama's new line for her organic clothes line-Joli Bebe Organic.

Graham and his big sister Ivy are moving to Atlanta-they are bringing Mom and Dad too. They are scheduled to arrive the middle of October we are all very excited. Grandma does love her babies

A week end of relaxation

It is hot and muggy in Atlanta, too hot to cook so we just had to go to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Yummy food and breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out. So many choices that I usually do not have in my freezer or pantry.We got there by 8:45am so not even really crowded no wait! That in itself was a bonus.

I decided that I just wanted a day to relax with my sweetie so we watched movies, read the paper and just enjoyed the day. I did stamp a little, of course. Made a really cute Sock Monkey ard for my newest son-in-law for his birthday. He was just recently in an automobile accident and feeling a little under the weather so thought a nice sock monkey would cheer him up.

Megan celebrates her birthday next week so am sending both gifts together to them on Monday. I find it hard to believe that my youngest baby is 31. That make me , whew never mind that thought. ha ha ha

But I did decide that while everyone tells me the grey looks great, so strike out on my own and color my hair. Bought one of those new kits by Loreal that colors and highlights. Truffle was the color sounds good right?

Well, it turned out ok but the highlights seem to blend and don't stand out very much. But better that than have ing a head of bold stripes. (I do feel like i am looking at a stranger in the mirroe) will take a while to get used to it. Going for a haircut today to try to tame the helmet look. My hair doesn't get longer it gets bigger!

We kept Madeline last night while her Mom and Dad went to a movie. We had a great time watching the squirrel in the bird feeder and the hummingbirds flitting around the Rose of Sharon.

She helped me cook dinner. She made corn fritters "all by myself", she's 3 and loves to help in the kitchen. She was a really cute witch at Halloween.

So long for now and have a great day!

Christmas in July Card 3

This cards was so easy that my granddaughter's are going to love making it. I used Bashful Blue and Always Artichoke papers with a scrap of designer paper left over from last Christmas . Snow Flurries and Flakey Friends added all I needed for a HappyHolidays card.

I stamped Snow flurries in Always Artichoke and puched out one to add to the label with a dimensional. Layered and added a perky knotted ribbon for accent. Have fun using this pattern and let your imagination run wild.

Christmas in July Card 2

Lovely as a Tree with Iridescent Ice makes a sparkling tree for your Christmas giving. Stamp off with white for the side trees after masking the center tree. Then stamp without stamping off the center tree and emboss. Merry Christmas ifs from the Holidays & Wishes set. Cardstock Night of Navy, Bravo Burgandy and Whisper White make this card elegant and dreamy.

This card reminds me of a time at Grandma's house when it snowed on Christmas Day leaving the trees a winter wonderland.

Christmas in July Deer Friends

The new Level 2 Hostess set Deer Friends was used with Real Red, Artichoke and Red Designer paper for this quick and easy Christmas card.

I love the Scallop Punch it can add so much with one easy motion.

Santa's Hat has a piece of designer paper for a splash of color and a dash of dazzling diamonds glitter for pizzazz. White satin ribbon tied around the middle finishes this Holiday Happiness card.

Garden Whimsy is a versatile set. Old Olive and Pomagrante make a stunning card. I used warm regards but any script would work.

The snail would be cute for a child's birthday.

Be sure to use the Stamp-a- ma- jig to place the butterfly and words.

July is Coming to a Close

As July winds down and August comes into play I am excitedly waiting for our new Fall/Winter catalog to come.



Each year I enjoy thumbing through the new catalog for stamp sets, papers and accessories that will make stamping even more fun.



New stamps sets arrived this week and I will be posting pictures after I play tonight. Be sure to come back to view ideas, colors and stamping ideas to share.

My outraageous Open House is scheduled for August 16th and will have lots of chances to experiment with techniques, see the new In Colors, and make n takes.