Howdy all -
Wow, June is quickly coming to an end, which has me thinking about June and all that June is known for. schools over, summers beginning, Fathers Day, weddings, babies, flowers, heat, the Last Chance List.
The retired items on Stampin' Up! Last chance list are quickly running out and there are only 2 more days to get them. So don't miss out and rush on over HERE and make your purchases today. You can download a Last Chance list HERE. Come July 1st you will no long be able to purchase any of the retired items.
So as I am thinking about all that June is known for and it soon ending, I then start thinking about July and the excitement of July. The 4th of July, my husbands and sons birthdays and parties and the New Stampin' Up! catalog and idea book coming out July 1. The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love the patriotism of the holiday, all the flags blowing in the wind, it usually includes going to the lake, swimming, the parade, good food and the best of all ...the fireworks!
The NEW July Fourth stamp set totally in-bodies the Holiday spirit. I just had to have it and quickly started crafting with it once I received it. The set is below. It is in the Summer Mini catalog and will only be available until the end of August.
Here are a few things I have made so far.
STAMPS: July Fourth; Red, White & Blue wheel
CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue
EMBELLISHMENTS: Real Red gingham ribbon
STAMPS:July Fourth; Red, White & Blue wheel
INKS: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White
CARDSTOCK: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Cookie Crumble (Kraft)
TOOLS: Jumbo roller handle, label punch, scallop oval punch, circle punch
OTHER: Real Red dot ribbon, Crystal Accents
STAMPS:July Fourth
INKS: Real Red, Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip
CARDSTOCK: Night of Navy, Natural White, Cookie Crumble (Kraft)
TOOLS: dobber, mini glue dots, 1/16 hole punch
OTHER: Real Red gingham ribbon, designer buttons in Real Red
* You can find the patterns for the bags on my blog in the right hand column under patters and templates.
Once I got the Fourth out of my system, I then went back to thinking about June and Babies. My cousin just had her second and I need to send her a card. I also just received my pre-order from the NEW catalog. I got the NEW Baby Bundle stamp set and Baby Tees wheel, both will be available come July 1, ...so i just had to make a card for my cousin using it. Here is what I came up with.
Well I just couldn't stop... so I kept on going and here is what I did.
AND
AND THIS
I am totally lovin' the NEW colors too.
On all these cards I used:
STAMPS: Baby Bundle stamp set, Baby Tees wheel
CARD STOCK: So Saffron, Wild Wisabi, Peace Parfait, Whisper White, Basic Grey
INK: Basic Black, Whisper White, Versa Mark
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS: So Saffron, Wild Wisabi, Peace Parfait, Basic Grey, Sahara Sand, Basic Black
TOOLS:White gel pen; scallop border punch; 1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 1/2" circle punch;corner rounder; big shot; matchbox die; stampin' Dimensionals;
EMBELLISHMENTS: designer brads,crystal effects, Whisper White embossing powder
I hope I have inspired you today and I hope you have a Bloomin' great day.
