Last Day Of School-Woo Hoo!

Woo Hoo!! It's owlmost over... tomorrow is the last day of school for my kids. WOW I just can not believe this school year is ending. I am looking forward to spending time with my kids (and a little nervous about all those hours of entertaining...) We have some fun trips and activities planned. I hope we can squeeze them all in! Here are a few gifts I will be giving to some fabulous teachers tomorrow. Our school mascot is an OWL and our school colors are Pacific Point Blue and Pumpkin Pie!! (I would probably not put these colors together otherwise--but I had a good time with it.) I made a matching pen to go with the notebook. I used Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper (on the LAST CHANCE accessories list AND is still available) I also used a chipboard set for our OWL mascot at our Elementary School. I used Chocolate Chip classic ink to dye the chipboard. Then I used Chococlate Chip Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder with the background stamp Sanded to make the owl stand out a bit. I am going to miss the Striped 5/8 Grosgrain Pacific Point Blue ribbon. It is so pretty. It is also STILL available on the Last Chance Acessories List. I know my daughter is looking forward to delivering these goodies to her teacher. She has insisted that tomorrow I make one for her too! Good thing I have a few supplies left to make a special one just for her!!

Sneak Peek: Asian Artistry

Here is a sneak peek at one of the NEW in Colors! and a Hostess set from the NEW catalog. Shhh!!! I wanted to use my new things and I just couldn't wait to share. They are like money in my pocket burning a huge hole! It is so exciting to have new colors and new stamps. I am cooking up some fun projects for this month and here is a sneak peek of just some of my new goodies. Did you get a load of the polka dotted ribbon?? Oooh la la!! It comes in every In Color this year.

The stamp set is Asian Atristry and I am using a fantastic sketch from Sweet Sunday . I used the colors Ruby Red, Soft Suede (NEW IN COLOR), Blush Blossom and Very Vanilla. I wondered what I would do with another brown. After using it I see that I am not going to be able to live without it! It is completely different from chocolate chip and close to cocoa. It seems like it has a green undertone. Reminds me of my Umber Crayola crayon I had as as a kid!

Can you feel the Baja Breeze?

Here are some fun projects with a Last Chance color (BAJA BREEZE) that I am truly going to miss! The Specialty paper makes such fantastic 3-D boxes and projects that are very sturdy!




I used the Parisian Breeze Specialty paper to make this little box. I also used Kraft taffeta ribbon and Matchbox Message for the tag.


A catalog case.... with a few Denise style modifications :) I used the Matchbox Messages stamp set and punched it out with a 1 1/4 inch punch.

I used my Big Shot and the Top Note die cut to make the outside of the box. The top note box is made with cardboard and confetti white cardstock. Confetti is fun because it has all those speckles in the paper and really matches the mood and colors here. I inked up my Thoughts and Prayers stamp set for the sentiment and main image. First I inked the entire image with the Baja Breeze classic ink, then gently wiped off all the leaves and stems. I used an Always Artichoke marker and inked the greenery. I dotted the centers of the flowers with a Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write marker. Then for a little bling I added Flower Fusion and silver brads. Now I have to decide what to put in the box! Some tea bags and comfort items for sure.

Simple Friendship

I have loved this set since the day I got it! Stamping this butterfly just makes me feel happy! I wanted to take advantage of the Walk In The Park Designer paper I have before it's gone! It's on the Last Chance List! I used my Texture Plates to make the bottom pattern on a piece of Kiwi Kiss cardstock. The chipboard is from On Board so tweet. I just used a sponge dauber to color the chipboard with Kiwi Kiss classic ink! It is so easy to die the chipboard that way.

:)Happy Stampin! Denise

Last Chance List

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Croppin' and Stampin' til Midnight at the Ponds Community Center in Burke

Saturday night was a really fun time. If you missed the Midnight Madness Crop here are a few of the highlights! There is nothing more fun than watching all of you inspire, create and share your ideas with each other. And of course the productive socializing and "girls night out" atmosphere make it a night to remember! Ladies- thanks for making this such a great time!!

Tracy T and Shareen S give the tabletop paper cutter a work out! Then they moved on to mass production of cards!

FREE Prizes!!


Wow a FREE 12x12 make and take! Lots of embellishments and paper in use here. These girls are looking a little serious here... Must have been all that poking,punching,stamping....

Bridget and Susie --just before they cut hundreds of BIG SHOT DIE CUTS. I wonder if they have rollers cramp. :) They really know how to work that thing now!! I may have to certify them as experts.

More FREE PRIZES.

Here is an example of Tracy T inspiring the rest of us. She won the Note of Thanks mini note kit and designer series paper and immediately busted up this adorable card.

OUR NEXT CROP WILL BE IN AUGUST. EMAIL ME FOR DATE AND TIME!!!