Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

Now Available! Stampin’ Up and Country Living have joined together to bring you the cutest BBQ kit ever!

For just $24.95, you’ll have what you need to throw a fabulous summer barbecue, including

• Dig In stamp set
• Die-cut table tents (two each of four colors)
• Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create eight shish kabob invitations
• Die-cut coasters (three each of four colors)
• Die-cut tags (four each of four colors)
• 12″ x 12″ printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of two colors)
• Printed recipe cards (four)
• Linen thread (five yards)
• Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot

(Tofu Dogs and Veggie Burgers not included…)

Here’s another look at the compononants:

You can see some other great ideas with this kit on Shelli Gardner’s blog. Contact me to order yours today!

I love Stampin’ Up’s exclusive Matchbox Bigz XL die! It makes the cutest little boxes, so quickly! For my most recent workshop at Paula’s house, I used it to make her a hostess gift. In addition to being a fabulous stamper, Paula also makes gorgeous jewelry. I left the three matchboxes separate so she could reuse them as jewelry holders.

I filled one with a small stamp, the second with some Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, and the third with some of the tags from the Matchbox Die in a variety of colors.

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Rich Regal Brads (Rose Red), Matchbox Bigz XL Die, Big Shot

Matchbox Bigz XL Die

My dad is big-time into family history and genealogy. It is his passion, and find relatives and connecting them is so much more than a hobby to him. When I saw this project on my Stampin’ Up demonstrator website, I knew that I just had to make one for him for Father’s Day. He was adamant that we take a family picture when we were all there for Passover. I’m so glad that he did, because it gave me the perfect family picture to use! I am so impressed with how this came out, and it took me less than an hour to make! I can’t wait to give it to him!

Stamps: Lovely Letters, Simple Serif Alphabet & Numbers
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Small Chocolate Thoughts & Prayers Tree (Decor Elements), Stamp-a-ma-Jig, 14″x 18″ frame

To create the background, I used both 12″ x 12″ sheets of the same Kiwi Kiss pattern from the Urban Garden Designer Series Paper pack. I used the 14″ x 18″ paper insert in the frame as my guide, and glued the patterened paper to it. I left one sheet 12″ x 12″. I cut three pieces off of the  second sheet — one 6″ x 12″, one 2″ x 12″, and one 2″ x 6″. I pieced these together, and you can’t really see seams unless you get relly close to it!

Welcome to Stampin’ Addicts 2009 Bon Voyage Blog Hop, where we bid a fond farewell to 34 of the stamp sets on Stampin’ Up’s Last Chance List. This is Port of Call #1, featuring In Everything Give Thanks, currently on the dormant list. You may have just arrived from Port of Call #34 – Stamp A Little Longer, or this may be your first stop. Either way, all the links will take you in a circle, and you’ll end up back where you began.

One announcement before disembarking: the tour links are only active through 11:59 pm Tuesday, June 16; after that, many hostesses will post more details on projects you see today. Bookmark your favorite stops now–on return visits, you’ll bypass customs & immigration and go straight to the fun.

I have several wonderful Thanksgiving related projects to show you. Yes, I know that it is June, but this set won’t be available in November, and then you’ll be really sad that you don’t have this Pilgrim, turkey, or cornucopia to make all of your great Thanksgiving projects! Many of these use Tangerine Tango, a fabulous fall color that also will not be available after June 30th.

What could be cuter on your Thanksgiving table than these place cards? (You can click on the pictures to see them larger.)

Stamps: In Everything Give Thanks, Jumbo Outline Alphabet
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Stamp-a-Ma-Jig

Next are two Thanksgiving cards to send to loved ones who are far away on this holiday.

Stamps: In Everything Give Thanks
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Creamy Caramel
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamps: In Everything Give Thanks
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Ruby Red, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Tangerine Tango, Ruby Red
Accessories: 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

And finally, some cute little Thanksgiving favors to send home with your guests, or bring with if you are going somewhere else.

Stamps: In Everything Give Thanks, Holidays & Wishes (also retiring, see stop #29)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa
Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Matchbox Bigz Die, Top Note Bigz Die, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Small Cello Bag

Here’s a look at the whole cute set. How can you not want this for Thanksgiving?

I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit here at port of call #1.  Your next port of call is #2 Stamps and Whiskers with Trina. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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Kristina Werner posted Color Inspiration #54 last night, and wow this one was a doozy for me!

I couldn’t even wrap my brain around these colors after getting home from Paula’s workshop last night! So I slept on it, letting the colors play around in my dreams. I woke up this morning feeling refreshed, and after only one cup of coffee, I came up with this card. I love these super cute birdies! They just make me smile every time I see them.

Stamps: Cheep Talk
Ink: Baja Breeze, Taken with Teal, Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Baja Breeze, Taken with Teal, Whisper White, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Flower Fusion Felt Flowers (Pumpkin Pie), Bold Bright Brads (Green Galore), Stamp-a-ma-Jig (a must for this set!)

Don’t forget! Stampin’ Addicts Bon Voyage Blog Hop starts right here tomorrow (Saturday, June 13) and features over 34 different Last Chance stamp sets!

I don’t know about you, but I am Wild About this stamp set! Wild About You, believe it or not, is on the Last Chance List and will no longer be available for purchase after June 30th. Sad, but true! Don’t miss out on the cutest animals around! Here they are, featured on an adorable diorama card. Best thing about it? It folds down flat for easy mailing! We’ll be making this at Paula’s workshop on Thursday. Want to learn how to make some great cards like this? Contact me to schedule a workshop today!

Stamps: Wild About You
Ink: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Accessories: 1 1/4″ Circle punch, 1 3/8″ circle punch

I have been wanting to make a gel card for a while now. I’m not really sure what I was waiting for. But these fish in Just Beachy are just perfect for it! And it was so much easier than  I thought it was going to be! I used this tutorial, but simplified it by just using a circle punch. We’ll be making these at Paula’s workshop on Thursday. If you’re near central Massachusetts and want to stop by, let me know!

Stamps: Just Beachy, Family Phrases
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Basic Black
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point
Accessories: Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Stick Strip, Dimensionals, 2″x 3″ mini ziplocks (found in the jewelry section of most craft stores), hair gel

I also wanted to let you know that items on the Last Chance Accessory list are going FAST! Bella Rose Designer Series Paper is gone, and so are the single packs of Pacific Point card stock. We’re not kidding around here. Click the tab above to see what is left, then order today, before it is too late!

I’m very sad that “A Little Birdie Told Me” is on the Last Chance List. You really want to get this one before it is gone! The birds are super cute, and there are sayings for just about every occasion! I decided to use it for today’s Mojo Monday sketch challenge.

I love to paper piece the body of this bird! I used the Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper, which is also on the Last Chance List! Really, I’m not kidding when I tell you that this stuff is selling out quickly!

Stamps: A Little Birdie Told Me
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Paper Snips

Thanks for looking! Happy Stampin’!

I love this Elegant Thank You stamp! It is one of the single stamps sold on the under $10 page of the catalog. I love it because, well, it makes a really elegant thank you cards! These are the cards that we gave to Eve’s teachers along with their gifts. I used a few different striped patterns from the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper. This great paper is not only on the Last Chance List, but also on sale for 25% off! Order some today before it is gone forever!

Stamps: Elegant Thank You
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch

I am SO excited to be a part of another Stampin’ Addicts blog tour! These are so much fun, with projects from extremely talented demonstrator friends of mine. You remember the awesome Parade of Papers tour last month–this new ‘farewell’ tour will feature all retiring sets from the Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. I’ll be kicking off the tour as stop #1 and featuring a super cute stamp set! (Should I tell you which one? Nah…)

The tour will run from noon on Saturday, June 13th to midnight on Tuesday, June 16th. After that, the ship will depart, so be sure to bookmark your favorite sites to return to later for instructions and patterns for the projects. Unlike other blog hops, ours are FREE to view and participate in, and highly professionally organized, with no dropped links and 100% participation. You will not be disappointed! Stay tuned for updates–just look for the logo!

Speaking of Last Chance Lists. Stampin’ Up has recently updated the lists. Please use these links to download the most recent versions:

• Décor Elements Last Chance List (English)
• Décor Elements Last Chance List (Spanish)
• Last Chance List (English, Alphabetical)
• Last Chance List (English, Numerical)
• Last Chance List (Spanish, Alphabetical)
• Last Chance List (Spanish, Numerical)

And you can click on the tab at the top of this page to see the list of Last Chance Accessories. I’ll keep that one updated as Stampin’ Up does.