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.

MY EXTRA CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Will arrive in March!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

LOVE, PEACE, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

FREE SHIPPING AT STAMPIN' UP!

FREE SHIPPING AT STAMPIN' UP!

ON ALL ORDERS $70 OR MORE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2008

10% OFF ON RETIRING STAMP SETS

EMAIL OR CALL ME FOR A LIST

Stampin' Up! Upsy Daisy

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This stamp set is another great set by Stampin' Up! It is a set of four stamps, one flower stamp along with the following sentiments:

• you're on my mind
• BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
• THANK YOU....for your friendship

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mellow Moss cardstock base
• Brocade Blue cardstock and ink
• So Saffron cardstock and ink
• Mellow Moss ribbon
• Hodgepodge hardware

If you are interested in making these cards in a workshop, please email me.

Baby Word Book

My first try - boy these take forever to make.

I used the following

• Cricut Expression
• Baby word book Cricut cut file I created
• Die Cuts with a View paper - Spring 2008
• Ribbon
• Stampin' Up! Punches: Boho Blossoms, Photo Corners, Ticket and 3/16" Corner Rounder
• Stampin' Up! Mat Pack for faux stitching
• Brads
• Boyds Bear from my sister Sue's collection - thank you Sue!
• Base is actually out of poster board

I used a glue stick but I am NOT happy with how it is adhering (or should I say, not adhering).

If you would like the Cricut Design Studio cut file, please leave a comment and email me (email address found in my profile)

The Sisters Create

I tried my best to help them create a beautiful Christmas card

...but then Amy and Gail decided to create their own cute (questionable) tags

SISTERS ARE THE BEST!

WOO HOO - AN ETSY.COM SALE

I had a request for 30 of these Santa Claus gift tags.

These were designed by me using my Cricut Expression and Cricut Design Software. The white trim was first glued to the red tag and then dry embossed using the Cuttlebug Swirls embossing folder. The "belt" is crimped cardstock.

If you would like the Cricut Design Software cut file, please leave a comment and email your request to me. My email address can be found by clicking on "View my complete profile."

Stampin' Up! Snow Swirled Stamp Set

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This is what I will be demonstrating at my first Stampin' Up! party. This stamp set is so versatile; achieve a total different look by using different colored cardstock and ink.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Mellow Moss or Real Red cardstock
• Mellow Moss or Real Red ink
• Mellow Moss or Real Red grosgrain ribbon
• Snow Swirled stamp set

Measurements

• Card 5 ½ " x 4 ¼ "
• Stamp inside card with sentiment
• Next layer - Whisper White cardstock cut at 5 ¼ " x 4”
• Stamp "Season's Greetings" at bottom right hand corner
• Mask off bottom (2 ¾ “ from bottom edge)
• Stamp above mask – this is how you achieve two tone effect
• Ink large snowflake, stamping off first on scrap paper, then stamp on cardstock (repeat)
• Ink small snowflake, stamp directly on cardstock
• Remove mask and attach grosgrain ribbon along line left by masking

• Tree layer
• Cut Whisper White at 2 ½” x 3 ½” – stamp tree
• Cut colored cardstock 2 ¾” x 3 ¾”
• Using SU Punch Ticket Corner, cut each corner
• Adhere two pieces together
• Adhere tree to card front

PAPER CRAFT CLASS for Wednesday, November 12

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This is a sneak preview of what my Paper Craft class will be creating. We will turn an inexpensive acrylic 5" x 7" frame into a gorgeous desk calendar for 2009.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Handsome Hunter and Real Red cardstock
• Tres' Chic stamp
• Clear embossing

Other Products

• Calendar from a very talented and generous stamper: Cat, check out her blog
• Acrylic 5" x 7" frame from Walmart
• Brads

Instructions

• Real Red card stock is cut 5" x 7"
• Handsome Hunter cardstock is cut 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" and embossed using the Tres Chic stamp and clear embossing
• The wallet size photo has a mat in Real Red, measuring 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"
• Print out the calendar and follow instructions which are supplied with the file
• Cut the mat for under the calendar 3 3/8" x 2 5/8"
• Holes are made through the calendar and mat and attached with a mini brad
• Attach assembled calendar to the frame with tape adhesive

The calendar is the only thing that is on the outside of the frame, everything else is inside the frame.

HOW DARE YOU IMPLY.....

...THAT THIS GRANDBABY IS GOING TO BE SPOILED!