I'm having a Class later this month and this is one of the cards my ladies will be making. It uses the MIXED BUNCH stamp set which was given to those

of us who attended Leadership in San Antonio back in February. It's featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog which ends April 30th. All the cards this month will be made using products/sets from this Catalog.
There is also a coordinating punch that goes with the MIXED BUNCH stamp set. Both the stamp set and BLOSSOM PUNCH can be seen on page 17 of the Occasions Mini. I cut the petals on the flower to give the card some depth. The other punch I used ~ the LACE RIBBON BORDER PUNCH ~ is in the 2011/12 Idea Book & Catalog.
I'm glad you joined me today. Stay tuned later this week for the other cards I have designed for my upcoming class. Have a blessed day!

Items in the OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG will be gone come May 1st. There's so many items I'm going to miss and today's share includes several of them.

The BORDERING ON ROMANCE stamp set,

TWITTERPATED designer series paper and

the LABELS COLLECTION framelits die.

Other items used can be found in the 2011/12 Idea Book & Catalog: Basic Gray and Whisper White card stock; Stampin' Write Markers and Basic Rhinestone Jewels. The Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon is retired.

I love the simplicity of this card and it can be used for many different occasions.

Like what you see? Then please go to my Stampin'Up! Website, www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, to place your order. While there check out all the products on the "Retired List" and on the "Clearance Rack". Wishing you a great Wednesday and until next time, do something good for yourself and stamp daily!

Thanks for joining me today! Sometimes are you like me and need a quick and simple card?

Well Stampin'Up! has just the thing for you...Elegant cards in an instant for any occasion using the SIMPLY SENT EVERYDAY ELEGANCE KIT. Stampin'Up! does all the work for you. Precut and color-coordinated-all you have to do is customize and send them off!

I am having two "Easter Parties" today and this is one of the cards my ladies will be making.

The inside verse is out of the HE IS RISEN stamp set featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog which ends April 30th.

The SIMPLY SENT EVERYDAY ELEGANCE KIT contains: 8 printed, embossed, die cut cards (5 1/2 x 4 1/4); 16 self-adhesive tags (8 each of 2 designs); 8 white envelopes (5 3/4 x 4 3/8). There is also a stamp set that coordinates with the card kit. It is EVERYDAY WISHES. Both the Kit and the Everyday Wishes stamp set can be seen in the 2011/12 Idea Book & Catalog on page 193.

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"We are at our best when we are serving others." - Excerpt from Our Daily Bread

"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.

May the sunshine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of his hand." ~ Irish Blessing

I hope you've had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

This card was designed once again by my upline, Karen. I'm so thankful she shared so many of her cards with me while I was in Charlotte. I've enjoyed being able to share them with you since she does not have her own blog.

Here's Laura fixing our breakfast bars and her cereal. Notice she's using the crystal once again. Gotta love it! The things we do for our grandchildren. Have a great rest of the weekend and until next time, happy stampin'.

BORDERING ON ROMANCE is featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog

and this card was designed by Karen H, my upline. This set can be ordered until the end of April but don't forget that Sale-A-Bration ends the end of March so go to my website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, for all the details.We've had a busy couple of days. My hubby finally threw in the towel a week ago and it didn't take him long once we got back to TX to get signed up for social security. So happy for him after 43 years of service with Cardinal Healthcare in Charlotte.
On our drive to Brenham to the SS Office, we got to see fields of Blue Bonnets. They are so pretty and I'm hopeful that we'll be able to go to the Blue Bonnet Festival in April.

It's spring break this week in Katy so we've been so fortunate to have our granddaughter with us for several days. Here she is with her LEGO's. Never thought she'd love them like she does. Hate to say it but LEGO needs to come out with some new sets for girls....she has just about all that's out there.

Have a great Friday and weekend. Until next time, happy stampin'!

The MIXED BUNCH stamp set is by far my most favorite

set in the Occasions Mini Catalog....there's so many possibilities especially with the coordinating punch. Below is a card made by my upline, Karen, using two of my favorite color combinations.

Below are treats that I made for my Downline Meeting in Charlotte also using this set and coordinating punch. These didn't take any time to make and they would certainly brighten up anyones day.

It's been very gloomy and rainy here in TX these last few days so as I was searching for something to post, I ran across this picture that I took while in Charlotte at my sister, Sue's, house. I love the Carolinas in the springtime.

Thank you for joining me today and I hope you will stop by again soon. Take time to do something good for yourself; stamp daily!

Today's share uses the HE IS RISEN stamp set

featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog. It was designed by my upline, Karen.

Even though this stamp set was designed for Easter, it could easily be used for most any occasion.

Just a reminder....SALE-A-BRATION will be ending March 31st. Be sure to go to my Stampin'Up! website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, for all the details. You don't want to miss all the specials being offered with this Promotion. Thanks for stopping by today ~ have a great Friday!

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!

Happy Friday! It's Go Texans Day here in Houston

and the winds are blowing. So I thought it would be fitting to share with you today the KITE CARD Make & Take from the San Antonio Stampin'Up! Regionals back in January. We used the SEND ME SOARING stamp set.

You'll notice on the right side of the card part of a circle hanging out. We used a template to mark where the 3" circle should be attached so that we could stamp the kites through the 1 1/4" circle (see photo below). We had to line each kite up with the kite tail and then turn the circle until the kite we just stamped was hidden. Three different color kites were stamped.
This photo shows better where the 1 1/4" circle was punched on the Whisper White card front. We used a template for that also.

is still going on. For those who are not familiar with SAB, it's the biggest SALE of the year. Please go to my Stampin'Up! Website, shirleybmckay.stampinup.net for all the details and to find out how you can receive FREE product during this promotion. Until next time, have a great day!

"What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe." -Oprah Winfrey

Stampin'Up! Adorning Accents EDGELITS DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDERS

Today is my EDGELIT CLASS and here is the card my ladies will be making. Unfortunately I can't take credit for the design ~ it is totally cased from a fellow SU Demonstrator, Gretchen!

My attendees are bringing their BIG SHOTS and will get some practice on using different dies and folders.
A closer view of the different textures on the hearts. Products used: Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Calypso Coral card stock; Everyday Enchantment DSP and Ribbon; Adorning Accents Edgelit Die and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders; Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die; Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder; Jewel Pearls and Word Play Stamp Set.
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." ~Psalm 37:4

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!

Stampin'Up! RUE DES FLEURS Stamp Set

Yesterday I received this card from my upline, Karen. The simplicity makes it so elegant!

Karen used Very Vanilla card stock and Basic Black ink. The stamp set she used, RUE DES FLEURS, is featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog.
Showing a closer view of how Karen popped up the piece of card stock that she stamped on.

And check out the edge of the envelope. Love it!

THANK YOU KAREN FOR THE LOVELY CARD

Just a reminder...SALE-A-BRATION is in full swing. Go to my website, www.shirleybmckay.stampinup.net, for all the details! Thanks for joining me today.

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!

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!

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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