Friday, July 4, 2008

Photos From My Very 1st Make & Take - Wa Hoo!

THANK YOU, thank you, thank you - to all of you who attended my VERY FIRST make-and-take! I am just thrilled with the turn out and the response. I felt like everyone enjoyed it (hopefully) - and that is all I can ask for. I am planning another one for August - so stay tuned. I will post the date as soon as I know anything. Suggestions are always welcome too, especially if there is something you'd like to make in the future. *HUGS*




Gift Bag for Dad - Friendly Flowers

Here is a gift bag I made tonight. Eli and I got dad some fishing lures (sort of a very late Father's Day gift), and I thought I should make a gift bag instead of buying one. Well, we were at Target tonight, and I still bought a pack of these gift sacks for $3.99 (I think) for 9 of them (I think) (something like that) - but I altered it with my Stampin Up stuff (as you can see). Boy I wish I had the new scallop border punch. That would have made the top of the bag look really neat. Well, I'll do another one when that comes in, but with a different stamp set, probably. Enjoy!
CS: Ruby Red, Whisper White, Fall Flowers DP
Stamp Set: Friendly Flowers (Retired from the Mini 08), and the "FATHER" stamp is from the All Year Cheer II
Brad: Bold Brights
Ribbon: Kraft Taffeta
Ink: Soft Sky, Ruby Red
Punch: Designer Label and Circle
Other: Paper Piercer

May Shoe Box Swap - Friendly Flowers Card

This was the card I designed for the May 30th Shoe Box Swap (my VERY FIRST shoe box swap - how exciting)! I forgot to put this on my blog back in May. The swap went off without a hitch! I was so excited! I cased this idea off Split Coast - but I changed the bottom bit to a designer label and then I changed the background - that is about all I changed. I love this card because it sorta reminds me of an antique quilt. Sorta homey. I sponged around all the ivory edges to give it a distressed look.
CS: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Ivory, Chocolate Chip
Stamp Set: Friendly Flowers (Retired, 08 Mini Catalog)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (how easy is that)
Punch: Ticket corner, Designer Label
Brad: Vintage
Ribbon: the chocolate chip stuff from the mini catalog (twill)


Wednesday, July 2, 2008

INTRODUCING a Brand New Product!


INTRODUCING DÉCOR ELEMENTS

Stampin Up!’s new addition to our Definitely Decorative product line! Our Décor Elements designs coordinates with many of our exciting products, so you can combine then to make beautiful, handcrafted home décor pieces. Personalize your surroundings with a variety of exclusive images designed to create a customized unique space. With our self-adhesive vinyl elements (which are easy to apply and remove on walls), you’ll discover how easy and cost effective it can be to do your own decorating! Email me for more information!


Stamp Sets Retiring

Where do stamp sets go when they retire? On a cruise, I guess. Order any set that is retiring on August 10th from me. Email me at marykay@reuschfamily.com
(These sets will no longer be available to order after August 10). If you have an order - please try to get it to me by the 8th or 9th at the latest.
Thank you!

28 Forever in My Heart 109252 $22.95
28 Sealed with a Kiss 109371 $15.95
30 Never-Ending Joy 105038 $18.95
31 Give Thanks 107001 $20.95
31 Peace to the World 109495 $19.95
32 Block Party 109407 $25.95
34 Snow Flurries 107930 $10.95
35 Festive Favorites 107385 $23.95
35 Snowflake Spot, The 106786 $20.95
36 Peaceful Wishes 106754 $23.95
40 Eat Cake 107045 $25.95
48 Be Happy 107009 $20.95
50 Dilly-Dally 109326 $12.95
52 Dare to Be Darling 109379 $12.95
52 Greetings Galore 104477 $30.95
56 Artfully Asian 106772 $23.95
56 Perennial Favorites 107135 $12.95
56 Tagger´s Dozen 108303 $17.95
59 All Through the Year 107315 $17.95
60 Year after Year 109347 $30.95
61 Unfrogettable 106624 $25.95
62 Whale Wishes 109351 $19.95
64 Here, Kitty Kitty 109509 $17.95
64 Yappy Day 109465 $18.95
68 Sweet Thing 109479 $15.95
74 Elementary Essentials 109421 $27.95
86 Polka Dots & Paisley 108549 $18.95
87 Polka Dots & Petals 108551 $17.95
88 Wild Rose 107377 $36.95
92 Bud Basics 106644 $17.95
92 Just Like You 109337 $25.95
93 Two Cute 109385 $12.95
97 So Much 109314 $31.95
99 Blossoms Abound 107363 $23.95
100 Noble Deer 103825 $18.95
100 Wildlife Reserve 107198 $30.95
101 Happy Camper 107151 $31.95
104 Touch of Nature 106322 $27.95
110 Background Basics 100970 $12.95
114 All in a Row 107321 $20.95
114 So Happy 109244 $25.95
116 Big Pieces 108306 $30.95
116 Little Pieces 105063 $17.95
117 Sweet Shapes 106001 $25.95
118 Carte Postale 108249 $25.95
119 Trimtastic 107343 $27.95
124 Office Accoutrement 108541 $31.95
127 Labelicious 109503 $20.95
128 Create a Coupon 107025 $27.95
129 Stamp of Authenticity 106792 $31.95
130 Check It Out 109359 $18.95
130 Property Lines 109286 $19.95
134 French Flair 108321 $17.95
134 Weathered 105276 $17.95
135 Dotted 107179 $17.95
135 Flannel Plaid 106764 $17.95
135 Print Pattern 105167 $17.95
136 Flower Friend 109517 $17.95
136 Word Search 107200 $17.95
138 Amazing to Zany 107185 $41.95
139 A to Z Accents 106766 $17.95
141 It´s Your Birthday 105173 $30.95
143 Circle of Friendship 107137 $17.95
144 Much Appreciated 105169 $13.95
154 Monogram Lower A through Z (all letters) $15.95
159 Best Friends Alpha Lower 107397 $27.95
159 Best Friends Alpha Upper 107399 $27.95
159 Best Friends Numbers 107401 $17.95
159 Rough Edges Mini Alpha 106114 $20.95
D** Glad Tidings 107323 $25.95
D** Snowfall 109234 $23.95