This weekend was my Mommy & Me Valentine classes.  These were so much fun.  I just LOVE the honest look on kid’s faces when they see something they create!  The hardest thing for me with these classes was to ‘guess’ what kids from ages 4-10 years old could make.

We did add Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the butterfly.

A cute heart-shaped red sucker on a card!

My friend, Fran, from church, brought all these plastic containers and asked if anyone had a use for them.  My first thought was "no, I have enough stuff in my craft cupboards".  Then I had one of those "aha" moments.  I’ve seen projects where they decorate test tubes and fill them with candy.  So I peeled the labels off and viola…a candy holder!  Mini M&M’s, red hots and a roll of Smarties all fit very nicely in these.  This was the favorite project for everyone.  Another way to recycle too!

Tags: Stamping, Valentine's Day

The Totally Tool stamp set (113256, p. 47) is the first stamp set I bought from the new catty.  The Stampin’ Up! Background I texturz plates (114512, p. 203) are one of my two fav Sizzix items from the new catalog.  This card was copied 100% from a sample demo’d on stage at Leadership.  The supplies are:   Not Quite Navy cardstock and ink, Kiwi Kiss cardstock, Bashful Blue cardstock, Riding Hood Red cardstock, Watercolor paper, Black Staz-on Ink, Watercolor Crayons, Blender Pen, black hemp, vintage brad 3/4" circle punch.

My second fav Sizzix product from the new catty is the Stampin’ Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label bigz xl die (114506, p. 195).  This is so much fun to use!  I cut the Tangerine Tango cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11" and laid it on the die.  I decided where I wanted the curly label cut, as it is magnetic and can be moved all over.  I put it through the Big Shot and it cut the curly label window out, scored the cardstock and trimmed the cardstock.  Then I used the new Eyelet Border Punch (113692, p. 184) on the bottom.  Adhered Very Vanilla cardstock inside the card.  The Curly Label Punch Bundle (112966, p. 185) is a must because it totally coordinates with the bigz xl die.  Here are some more samples:

Here is a close-up photo of the bigz xl die.

There is a really strong magnetic on the back of the black and purple piece.

Here is what the die looks like.  I’m crossing my fingers that Stampin’ Up! will be introducing new magnetic shapes to use with this die in future catalogs.

Tags: Big Shot, Stamping

Here are the cards my customers made at the free class they attended for purchasing the Love You Much Bundle.  Even though the 20% special is over, you can still order the supplies to make these cards:  Love You Much stamp set (113756, p. 27), Candy Lane designer series paper (113980, p. 159), Heart to Heart punch (113694, p. 184).

Adding crystal effects to the V, makes it look like water in a vase.

Tags: stamp

For Leadership, I made 30 of these cards for my swaps with other demonstrators.  I used Cameo Coral cardstock and ink and Old Olive cardstock and ink.  The stamp sets used were Petal Pizzazz (113417 p. 90) and All Holidays (114916 p. 32).

Tags: Big Shot, Stamping

Leadership was so incredible this year.  The new catalog is awesome.

Dan and I ready to board the buses for the Manager’s Reception.  We went to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. 

The entire island was closed to the public, which was so awesome.  It was decorated with this type of sign.  We had a fabulous buffet meal and dessert bar, plus could go on rides for free.

Here is Dan and I with our caricature and the artist. 

Our daughter and oldest granddaughter joined us for four days of exploring Disney.  Here we are with our 3D glasses to see It’s A Bug’s Life.  We had such a memorable vacation.

Tags: Miscellaneous