Top Note Card

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This card was created using the Stampin' Up! Top Note die. I folded the cardstock before I used the die to cut the Top Note. I then used a piece of patterned paper that was first run through the die and then trimmed along the perforations.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sizzix Top Note Die
• Sale-A-Bration patterned paper
• Polka Dot Punches and Thoughts and Prayers stamp sets
• Five pedal star punch
• Bashful Blue textured cardstock
• Brilliant Blue stamp pad and cardstock
• Brilliant Blue and Garden Green cardstock

Non Stampin' Up! Products

• Spare Parts brad

My Baby Girl

Isn't she adorable!

This picture is Kristin and David holding her - the perfect family.

Stampin' Up! Mini Occasions

This is Stampin’ Up!’s current promotion April 1 - April 30.

Connect with family and friends when you make them beautiful cards and gifts using products from the Occasions Mini Catalog. From April 1-30, when you buy $40 in products from the Occasions Mini or host a workshop totaling $150 or more, you'll get one item from the "Under $10" page (p. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog--FREE!

I am running a special as well; please email for more details.

Click here to view catalog.

Easter Basket on a Budget

Simple, simple Easter basket on a budget

LESS THAN $1.00!

One small white lunch bag - 2 lb. size = $ .14
One sheet of cardstock = $. 23
Patterned paper = $.25
Scraps of cardstock and yarn
Colored brad = $ .05

I used the following Stampin' Up! products

• Punches - Word Window, 5 Pedal Flower, Ticket Corner
• Stampin' Pastels - for the watercolor look on the stamped image
• Stampin' Write Marker

Other products

• Die Cuts with a View patterned paper - Spring pack
• House Mouse Stampabilities stamp
• Spare parts brad
• Happy Easter (brand unknown)

Basic Instructions

• Base cardstock is cut 9" x 4 1/4"
• Patterned paper is cut 7 3/4" x 4"
• Using Window Word punch, punch out handle about 1/2" from the top on one piece of base cardstock. Place other piece of cardstock on top, matching up edges and punch.
• Apply patterned paper to one piece of base cardstock - the back side of the bag is not decorated with patterned paper.
• Fold bottom flaps of lunch bag to meet each other, the edges will not match up. Trim bag so top of bag doesn't come above handle punch. Apply tape adhesive to the side of the bag that is longer at the bottom and adhere to cardstock base. Turn over and apply adhesive to other side of of bag and adhere to other piece of cardstock.
• Stamp and decorate
  
  

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

THE WORLD'S PRETTIEST BABY

THE CROSSWALK

We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot.

Whatever your cross,
whatever your pain,
there will always be sunshine, after the rain....
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call....
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
a word from His lips, can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above,
to give you His grace, and send you His love.
May God fill your day with blessings!!

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!

Stampin' Up! Top Note

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I love making handmade items for my special friends. This Easter treat bag can easily be a party favor for a baby shower, wedding shower, birthday party, Mother's Day gift - the possibilities are endless!

Stampin' Up! Products:

• Sale-A-Bration pattern paper
• So Saffron cardstock and ribbon
• Bashful Blue ink
• Polka Dot Punches stamp set
  

Other Products:

• Textured blue cardstock
• White 2# paper bag
• Stampabilities Happy Easter stamp
• Spare Parts brad

If you would like to special order these for an event or if you would like to learn how to create these, email me.

Look at her hair!

David had that much hair when he was born

Kendall Elizabeth

Isn't she a doll?

OUR ANGEL ARRIVED TODAY!

Kendall Elizabeth Adams

March 17, 2009

7:45 pm

8 lbs. 7 oz.

20 1/2 inches

Proud parents

David & Kristin Adams

Even prouder grandparents

Jim & Beth Adams

Kendall Elizabeth Adams

Will arrive sometime today!!

God's Beauty

Beauty is God's handwriting

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I never liked butterflies until I got the God's Beauty stamp set from Stampin' Up! This is an exclusive stamp set only offered under Hostess Benefits*. This card was copied from an artist on Splitcoastampers.

Stampin' Up! Products

• In Color 2008/2009 Tangerine Tango and Kiwi Kiss
• Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock
• Basic Black ink
• Scallop edge punch
• Ticket corner punch
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Versamark ink pad
• Post-it-Note
• Velcro circles
  

The butterflies were first stamped on Tangerine Tango cardstock and then handcut and placed on SU dimensional dots.

The Post-it-Note cover is cut 3 1/8" x 8 1/2" and scored lengthwise at 3", 3 3/8", 6 1/2" and 6 7/8". The SU Scallop edge punch is used along the main cover edge only. A Velcro circle is added to keep the holder closed.

Join my class on Tuesday, March 24 at my home and create this greeting card and matching post-it-note holder. Call or email me for more details.

*This stamp set can be yours by hosting a workshop in your home (minimum order purchase required).

Thank You Dr. Cox and Staff

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....when a thank you card just isn't enough

Created using patterned paper and the Stampin' Up! Exclusive Top Note die

WOOHOO!!

No, I'm not a grandmother yet. But I did receive a great email that made me go "WOOHOO!" My sister Sue is coming for a visit! I can hardly wait!

EXCLUSIVE STAMPIN' UP! SCALLOP ENVELOPE SIZZIX DIE

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Leave it to Stampin' Up! to come up with an another awesome die. Stampin' Up! offers the Sizzix Big Shot for purchase through their catalog (and me). I already have another die cut machine and fortunately, the die can be used my Cuttlebug.

• Take 2 pieces of 6" x 5" double sided cardstock and die cut two scallop envelope
• Trim the bottom of both envelopes to 1/2" inch
• Cut a 1" x 12" strip of cardstock for the purse strap
• Using adhesive, glue the bottom of the two scallop envelopes together
• Using adhesive, sandwich and glue the purse strap along the sides of the envelope
• Wrap a piece of coordinating paper around a snack size candy (including Ghirardelli chocolates) and place inside the party favor purse.

You can actually complete 2 candy treat purses out of one 12" x 12" of double-sided cardstock.

Stampin' Up! is having a fantastic special going on now through March 31; receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 purchase. Call or email me today to place your order.

Not familiar with stamping? I am teaching a three-week card making class at the First United Methodist in Jasper, Alabama. I am also teaching a True Friend Photo Book class on Saturday, March 14.

Stampin' Up! Top Note Bookmarker

I unintentionally grabbed a Top Note to mark a place in a book.

Voila!

Top Note Bookmarker

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Stampin' Up! Products:

Whisper White base

• Pink Passion cardstock
• Pink Passion, So Saffron and Always Artichoke Ink
• Happy Harmony stamp set

I hid small magnets between the Top Note and base card

LILY POND ART SOCIETY PRESENTS

TRUE FRIEND PHOTO BOOK

BETH ADAMS
Paper Craft Designer
&
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Saturday, March 14 ~ 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Lily Pond Tea Room
5100 Curry Highway, Gateway Plaza
Jasper, AL

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This is a hands-on scrapbooking workshop for beginners to intermediate stampers, taught by Beth Adams, local paper craft designer and Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

All supplies are included in class fee. We will be making a True Friend Photo Book using top of the line Stampin’ Up! products. Photo book has 7 pages to add your photos and journaling. Class instruction will include the use of rubber stamps, ink pads and hand die-cut punches.

This is 2 hours of fun; learning to stamp and creating a beautiful scrapbook.

Classes size is limited; please call in advance to reserve your place and for more information.

Bring a friend; when two people sign up together, both receive a 20% off discount and they always have more fun!

For more more information and reservations call
205-384-9525 or 205-471-4923

Three Piece Valentine Gift Set

I made this three-piece Valentine gift to show my sister Amy how much I love her!

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Stampin' Up! Products:

• Whisper White card base
• Real Red cardstock and ink
• Basic Black ink
• Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Mini Messages stamp set
• Short & Sweet stamp set

The top white layer was first stamped and then the heart was punched out. A piece of ribbon was knotted then placed behind the top white layer at a diagonal (to represent the bow and arrow traditionally shown on hearts for Valentine's Day)

Both red cardstock layers were embossed using the Cuttlebug Heart embossing folder.

I purchased a memo pad with pen from Michael's dollar bins and just remade the cover.

My paper craft class at church included this card and candy treat

Valentine’s Day Greeting Card and Chocolate Gift

Friday, February 6

11:00 - 12:30

The Lily Pond Tea Room

5100 Curry Highway
Gateway Plaza

Jasper, AL 35503

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This is a hands-on card making workshop for beginners to intermediate stampers.

All supplies including chocolates are furnished. We will be making a Valentine’s Day greeting card using top of the line Stampin’ Up! products. Included in this class is the matching chocolate treat set. Class instruction will include the use of rubber stamps, ink pads, hand die-cut punches, and paper crimper. . This is 1 1/2 hours of fun - learning to stamp! Classes size is limited; please call The Lily Pond at 205-384-9525 in advance to reserve your place and for more information!

Class fee: $30.00 Bring a friend; when two people sign up together, both receive a 20% off discount and they always have more fun! Deposit required.