The SPRINKLED EXPRESSIONS stamp set makes a cute St. Patrick's Day card.

My sister, Sue, made this card as a swap for the Savvy Southern Sisters downline meeting...just in time for St. Pattie's Day. Who would have thought to make a four leaf clover out of a "heart" stamp?
Love it Sis! I will be casing this for sure at my class just before St. Pattie's Day.

And don't you love this color combination? This photo was taken while in Charlotte for my downline meeting. There's nothing like springtime in the Carolina's. Beautiful!

Until next time, happy stampin'!

The MIXED BUNCH stamp set featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog is one of my favorites.

Two of the ladies at the SAVVY SOUTHERN SISTERS Downline Meeting used the set for their swaps and I can't wait to case both!Above is the card front designed by Hilary, one of Michelle's downline. I love everything about this card!

Another one of Michelle's downline, Carolyn, designed this card. I love everything about this one too!

This is a close up....I love dazzling diamonds! Carolyn used a technique that I will be sharing with my ladies soon. She adhered the dazzling diamonds using a sticky sheet from Stampin'Up!

And the above card was given to me by Michelle. The set she used is in the Sale-A-Bration catalog and it can be yours for FREE by placing a $50 order. I'm going to hate to see this set and the coordinating DSP go once SAB is over.

Thanks for stopping by today. Join me tomorrow for more swaps from the Savvy Southern Sisters downline meeting. Start your Monday off right by stamping something today!

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

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

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!

Stampin'Up! PARTY Samples

Yesterday was my first "PARTY" of the New Year and here are the cards my ladies made ~ hope you enjoy!

Above is "my version" of a card my upline, Karen, made for her swap for Leadership. I added the little red heart and rhinestone jewel to put on the inside of the heart.
Another Leadership swap that I changed up by using different Designer Series Paper and ribbon. This stamp is out of the Easy Events stamp set featured in the 2011-12 IB&C on page 57.

The Fresh Vintage Stamp Set featured in the SALE-A-BRATION catalog is one of my favorites! I love how the Twitterpated DSP coordinates so well. This set can be yours FREE for placing a $50 merchandise order directly from my SU Website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net.

And last but not least, another Sale-A-Bration FREEBIE, Sprinkled Impressions stamp set. This set also includes a heart with the saying "LOVE you just the way you are" and a star with the saying "You did it!" A really fun set!

Thanks for joining me today. Until next time, happy stampin'!

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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