Fox & Friends Hello

I am amazed at the stamps that are being retired. For example, Fox & Friends is a stamp set that can be used not only on children's cards and scrapbook pages, but can also be used for a fun card for an adult or teen. It makes me wonder what will be in the new catalog in June. Will Stampin'Up be able to replace it with a set that is just as cute and fun?

1. Card Stock: Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, 2. Paper: Summer Smoochers Designer Paper 3. Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends (retiring), Happy Greetings (retired July 2011) 4. Punches: Scallop Edge Border, Bird Builder 5. Ink: Soft Suede

Sincere Salutations Birthday Card

So many stamps. So little time. You really need to pour over the Idea Book & Catalog 2011-2012. Stampin'Up is making huge changes to their catalog. As a result of this many, many stamps are being retired. Over the next couple of weeks I will be making cards using the stamps that are being retired as of May 31. On June 1st you will no longer be able to order them

Paper - Island Indigo and Baja Breeze Card Stock and Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper. Ink: So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black. Stamp Sets: Retiring Sincere Salutations (I cannot believe they are retiring this one!) and retired Potpourri Punch Punches: Bird Builder, Boho Blossom

Turtle & Co. Birthday Card

SOB! Turtle & Co stamp set is on the way out. It is among the many stamps on the retired list. It will only be available through the end of May. If you have a chid or grandchild that needs a birthday card I think the one below might meet your need. If you are a grandparent far away from your grandchild,it is the perfect way to send a birthday check or gift card. Remember, Turtle & Co. are on the retired lists. So, if you need this set just click on the shop now button and order from my online store.

You pull the Frog to slide out the Birthday message, which has pocket on the back w perfect for that gift card or check.

E-mail if you need instructions. I hope you find much joy in the day!

Bright Blossoms Thinking of You

Here is another example of how to use the items in the Summer Smooches Suite.

The card and the front of the envelope is cute, but the back of the envelope isn't too shabby

The diagonal scoring plate made this really easy. E-mail me if you would like the instructions. Have a Great Day!

Bright Blossoms Candy Pocket

I really like the Summer Smooches Suite. Each of the items in it is so much fun to play with. The candy pocket below is just one example. As some of you know, a few of my friends and I have started a ministry working with our wounded warriors. My beautician gave one of them who was spending the weekend at my home a free beauty make over. So, this will be her thank you gift.

If you would like the instructions on how to make this just e-mail me at sharonmassey@earthlink.net. Remember you can only get the items in the Summer Smooches Suite through the end of April. Go to the top of the page and order now. Materials used: Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper; Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Real Red, Garden Green Card Stock; Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

Zebra Joy Fold Card

A group of my friends and I go to the Warrior and Family Support Center to teach card making to our wounded warriors and their families. The Zebra card was one I designed especially for them. How much fun it was to make this card. It is another card that can go to a male or female of almost any age. The Joy Fold technique just gives it that little something extra.

Joy Fold Card Card Base – 4 ¼” x 8 ¼”. Scored and folded at 2 ¾”. (Black) 2 Side Panels – 4” x 2 ½” (Whisper White; Stamp Set - Plane & Simple)) Small Center Card fold – 6 ½” x 2 x ½” scored at 3 ¼” (Basic Black) Focal Image Matting – 2 1/8” x 3” ( Riding Hood Red) Focal Image – 1 7/8” x 2 ¾” (Whisper White; Stamp Set - Zoo Review) Matting for Sentiment Piece – Postage Stamp Punch (Riding Hood Red) Sentiment Piece – 1” Square Punch (Whisper White; Stamp Set - Fabulous Phrases) Inside Piece – 2 ¼” x 4 ½” (Whisper White)

Masculine Your My Type Card

I have a friend whose son is deployed in Afghanistan and has requested that when I teach a class I add some masculine cards. So, this one is for her.

The base is Soft Suede card stock cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4". The first layer is Baja Breeze cardstock cut at 3 3/4" x 5". The second layer is Very Vanilla, which was cut at 3 1.4" x 4 1/2" This layer was stamped with the A to Z stamp in soft suede ink. Linen Thread was wrapped around it several times and then tied in a knot. The type writer and sentiment, from the Your My Type stamp set, were stamped onto Very Vanilla and then cut out. This piece was attached with dimensionals. Don't forget to take a look at the fun Summer Smooches. Go to the the top of the page to order now.