While at LEADERSHIP 2012, Donna Griffith

unveiled the DIAGONAL SCORING TOOL and made the cutest mini cards and envelopes. Donna then demonstrated a box made using the SALLOPED SQUARE BIGZ CLEAR DIE where the mini cards and envelopes fit perfectly.

Well "I DID IT MY WAY" and designed a little box to fit 3 x 3 cards and envelopes.
Donna and I both used the SPRINKLED EXPRESSIONS Sale-A-Bration stamp set. Other products used: Tiny Tags stamp set; Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight card stock and Ink; Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Linen Thread; Glimmer Brads; Bird Builder punch; Big Shot and Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die.
I hope this gives you some inspiration to ink up your stamps. Thanks for joining me and until next time, do something good for yourself and stamp daily!

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

2 Thess. 3:16

I KNOW, I know...Valentines is over but

my computer is now fixed and I wanted to share with you a couple of things I made for Valentines.

Above is the treat I made for our granddaughter's teachers. I used the Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelit Die, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder and Rhinestone Jewels for the Heart. The flower is made using the Big Shot and Fun Flowers Die. The only request Laura had was the treat needed to have something to do with hearts with a Hershey Kiss on top. So the Kiss fit perfectly in the inside of the flower. You'll notice on the bottom right of the picture, I attached a box which was filled with chocolates. It was made using the Big Shot once again and the Box #2 Die which is retired.
And these treats (24 of them) were made for Laura's classmates.

The day before Valentines I had an appointment so I gave these to the receptionist to share with the staff. I couldn't resist putting in the bag a copy of the Occasions Mini Catalog.

And last but not least, here is the card I made for Laura. This card was shown at Leadership and I thought it was so sweet. This picture doesn't do it any justice.

When each heart was lifted up on the right side, I'd stamped a Valentine sentiment.

OK VALENTINES IS OVER. Be sure to visit again tomorrow as I will be showing you a box and matching cards that my Blue Bonnets Group made last week using the Mixed Bunches stamp set. Have a great day and thanks for your patience while my computer was down!

Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. - 1 Thessalonians 5:13-14

2012 Stampin'UP! LEADERSHIP Make & Take

The Make & Take: Wonderful You Scrapbook Page turned into Memories from Leadership because I did it "my way" ... the theme for this years conference. From left to right: my sister Sue; my up, upline Julie; my upline Karen and me.

This layout uses Baja Breeze card stock, Twitterpated DSP and the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit. Other embellishments ~ Brights Designer Buttons, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine and the Clip's Assortment. Stamp sets used ~ Mixed Bunch and Loving Thoughts.

is a great way to build your stampin' supplies! Place a $50 merchandise order and you can choose a FREE SAB item. Go to my Stampin'Up! Website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, for all the details. Happy Friday....thanks for stopping by today!

2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SWAP

With the Occasions Mini Catalog out, I seem to forget about the many lovely stamp sets in the Idea Book & Catalog. Today's share features HERB EXPRESSIONS that is featured on page 121.

This swap was shared by Debi Ryan. Debi used Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Naturals White and Pink Pirouette card stock.
Last night we hosted a Super Bowl Party with family. Here's Tim, our son-in-law, grazing before the game.

and Shelley fixing her California Taco....yummy!

and Laura with her gigantic Rice Krispie Treat......

that she iced and we had for dessert.

It was a fun night ~ hope your team won!

"Wisdom is skill in living. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. Wisdom is knowing what to do. Wisdom is the ability to see with discernment. Wisdom is the ability to view life as God perceives it. Wisdom is the God-given ability to see life with rare objectivity and to handle life with rare stability." ~Elizabeth George

2012 Stampin'UP! LEADERSHIP Make & Take

Stampin'Up! did an awesome job on the Make & Takes they gave us at Leadership! There were so many, we could not finish them while there. So I'm just now getting around to finishing mine. Here's the "Thanks Box & Lucky Limeade Thanks Card".

This card combines the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit (125410), the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (125535 W / 125537 C) and the coordinating Blossom Punch (125603).

The flower on this cute box also uses the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit along with the coordinating buttons. When you order these items (Designer Printed Kit, Stamp Set, Punch and Buttons) you will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. Check my website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, for more details. Anyone placing a $50+ merchandise order directly from my webiste will receive free shipping. Have a great weekend and until next time, do something good for yourself; stamp daily!

AND THE WINNER IS........

MARY

Mary won the "Rubber Hugs Lottery" on Sunday. For every $50 my customers spent this past year, they were entered into my lottery. The winning number was 17....one of many of Mary's numbers. She got to choose $100 in FREE Stampin'Up! merchandise. Congratulations Mary and thank you for your support!

Above is another 2012 Leadership Swap made by my upline, Karen H. She used two items out of the Sale-A-Bration Catalog ~ Everyday Enchantment DSP and the Happy Birthday from the Elementary Elegance Stamp Set. Go to my SU Website, www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, to find out how these two items can be yours by placing a $50 merchandise order.
Thanks for joining me today!
"God has purposes for our lives which he has not yet revealed. Therefore each day grows sacred in wondering expectation." -Phillips Brooks

2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SWAPS

For today's post I wanted to share several cards made using the APOTHECARY ART stamp set and the LABELS COLLECTION FRAMELITS DIE both featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

BY: Carol Gonzales

BY: Robin Friedeck
My photography doesn't do justice to either card.
To view the Occasions Mini Catalog, go to my SU website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net. By purchasing the Apothecary Art Stamp Set (125525 wood-$34.95 / 125527 clear-$27.95) AND the Labels Collection Framelit Die (125598-$$26.95), you qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Anyone purchasing this "bundle" directly from my website will be reimbursed for their shipping charges.
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4

2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SWAPS

More Valentine's are coming your way today ~ hope you enjoy!

By: Roylene Babb

Designer unknown


By: Pamela Ticen

BY: MCCBW

Wanted to show you how the blue card stock is folded back and the ribbon is placed on top showing the DSP. The DSP is actually on the inside of the card. I'll be casing this layout for some of my upcoming parties.
"Teach us to number our days , that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12

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Enjoy your day!

2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SWAPS

VALENTINE cards don't have to be red, pink, white and black ~ Sandy Holleman created this card using blues and pinks. I love the detail!

A closer view of the new 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog. The ribbon also comes in Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze.
The CANDY CONVERSATIONS stamp set was used in this more traditional Valentine card made by Amy.

Unfortunately there was no name on this card so I can't give the designer credit. Whoever made this card stepped out of her box using a variety of colors for her Valentine card. The P.S. I Love You stamp set was used along with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. Both items can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I hope these swaps are giving you some inspiration to get your stamps out and have some fun! Have a great weekend.........

"Each day, with the gift of a whole, entire, precious, and priceless day before you, ask: "Lord, how do You want me to live this day? What is it You want me to do with this one day You have given me? What is the work You want me to accomplish today?" - Elizabeth George

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2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SWAPS

The cards I'm sharing with you today were actually taken in the Gathering Place on the display wires. There were hundreds of cards displayed and unfortunately I can't give credit to those who designed or made these. Enjoy!

Too cute! One of my favorite color combinations.

How sweet is this? This card front uses the Designer Cut cards in the Occasions Mini.
This card features the You're My Type stamp set in the Mini Occasions Catalog.

On Wednesday evening we gathered for make and takes. From L to R: me, Sue, Patti, Barbara and Karen. We did not finish what make and takes they had prepared for us. I've got to get busy and finish them so I can share those with you.

Don't forget to CELEBRATE by placing your $50 merchandise order on my SU Website (shirleybmckay.stampinup.net) and choose your FREE product out of the SAB brochure.

Thanks for stopping by; see you again soon!

"The more self-disciplined you are, the more you will progress." - Thomas A. Kempis

2012 Stampin'Up! LEADERSHIP SHARES

I received so many VALENTINE swaps at Leadership and I wanted to share them with you so hopefully you won't reinvent the wheel but rather case (copy and share everything) some of these ideas.

The above card was shared by Gwen Mangelson.

Shared by Cathy Connelly


The card above and below are swaps made by my sister, Sue Oehler.

Both cards could be used for birthdays, thinking of you or thank you rather than sympathy.

Don't forget SALE-A-BRATION is in full swing. Go to my SU website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, to place your $50 merchandise order and choose a FREE sale-a-bration item.

When you wonder what is coming, tell yourself the best is coming, the very best life and love have to offer, the best God and His universe have to send. Then open your hands to receive it. Claim it, and it is yours.

See the best in your mind. Envision what it will look like, what it will feel like. Focus, until you can see it clearly. Let our whole being, body and soul, enter into and hold onto the image for a moment.

Then, let it go. Come back into today, the present moment. Do not obsess. Do not become fearful. Become excited. Live today fully, expressing gratitude for all you have been, all you are right now, and all you are becoming.

Say "thank you" for all things - and expect good things.

Excerpt from GRATITUDE Affirming the Good Things in Life by Melody Beattie

Stampin'Up! 2012 LEADERSHIP

I returned home yesterday after spending four awesome days in San Antonio attending their Leadership and Regional Events. The theme for this years Leadership Event was "My Way". As was stated during one of the sessions, it isn't knowing what to do....it's doing what you know.

Here are just a few of the freebies Leadership attendees were given. I'll have more items to share tomorrow when Sale-A-Bration begins! (Doing the happy dance!)

One of the highlights of Leadership was meeting for the first time my up, up-line, Julie Gunhus from Washington State. She has always been an inspiration but there's nothing like getting to meet her and her sharing ideas with me. So here we are from left to right: Sue, my sister: JULIE; Karen, my up-line and me.

I'll be sharing more photographs from Leadership this week so I hope you'll stay tuned. Have a great day!