Feeling Blue? How about a little Island Indigo Blue.

Isn't this a pretty card?

Have you tried this in-color -Island Indigo? I am really liking it. The original idea came from Patty B. "hey Patty"!

Do you see the detail on the White C.S.? That was made using the Simply Score Tool and the New Diagonal Plate. Here is the detail up close:

The Supplies I used:

Stamps: Field Flowers: (w) 122760 $24.95, (c) 122762 $17.95

Ink: Island Indigo: #122937 $5.95, Old Olive #102277 $5.95

Paper: Whisper White Card Stock #100730 $8.50, Island Indigo #122923 $6.95

Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334 $29.95, The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586 $11.95

So-are you excited that the New Catalog will be here in just a few weeks? Don't forget that all the retired items (stamps and supplies) will not be available June 1st so if you need that last minute item order, place it today -click here. My copy along with New product will be arriving this afternoon. TODAY!!!!!

I am So excited-Pumped actuallyI! New product-that new Catalog smell.Love, Love, Love it. 14 years and it just doesn't get old!

If You would like a New 2012-2013 Idea Book and Catalog-I can send one to you at the end of this month for $6.00 which includes Track and Confirm. Catalog is free but will be shipped to you Priority Mail. I take PayPal. Sweet. I will also include a coupon to use on your order with me along with a New "Do Not Disturb-I have a New Catalog" packet.

ENJOY!

Happy Mother's Day to My Mom.

Happy Mother's Day to All of You Nifty Mom's out there.

It does not matter if you have Adopted, Fostered, or Auntied.

Human or Pet.

To the Dad's who act as both because of loss or other.

Happy Mother's Day to You.

Enjoy!

Just put some final touches on a couple of packets for my newest Demonstrators. Of course, I must be include a fun Welcome card. Here are two samples.

I used our Simply Scored and Diagonal Plate tools for the envelopes. I have a class on May 19th to show tips and tricks for this item. Just visit my Calendar to see and RSVP for any of my events and classes.

Don't forget-if there was something on your Wish List, now is the time to get it before the Rubber molds are broken.

Just visit here to go directly to my site and check out the lists, including the retiring supply list. How about visiting the Clearance rack. You never know what you might find and what you can not live with out! We are counting down the days until the New Catalog is revealed. I am sooooo Excited. This New catalog is a whole different look and Feel.

Happy Shopping!

Enjoy!

I have been wanting to make this nest for a few weeks now. You know how it is, good intentions, put away, off to the side until you step on the pile! The original idea came from the stampin' success     Magazine for Demonstrators. So, Yes, It is a CASE-copy and steal everything (in a nice way). We get so many great ideas from this publication and this was one of their Art Show ideas.

I have added a picture tutorial for you on how I created this fun piece of paper art. All supplies are Stampin' Up!® and the "crafty items" came from a local "money" store. I like Cheap crafting items.

1. Get your grapevine wreaths-I used 2 small 6" pieces. Tie them together with Bind Wire. (I use this to tie on my delicate Christmas tree ornaments.)

2. Cut out Moss and stuff into wreath.

3. Add moss.

4. Flip over and glue gun moss into place. Yup, it was messy but fun.

5. The paper måché Egg.

I used the soon to be retiring Blossom Punch (#122464 $23.95) and a glue gun to attach the petals. I used Textured Baja Breeze C.S. (#121075 $11.95). All textured C.S.will be retired this month so get yours today. Visit here to see the retiring list.

6. Use your Spritzer tool (I know you have it in that drawer, just dust it off).

I used Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (#120973 $3.50) and the Color Spritzer Tool (#107066 $12.95)

7. Speckled Eggs.

and Finally-

The Nest!

I used the following dies:

Sizzlit: Little Leaves #114511 $5.50

Embosslit: Beautiful Wings #118138 $11.95

Bigz Die: Beautiful Butterflies #114507 $21.95

Love my Sizzix Big Shot! (#113439 $99.95)

also-the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Bunch Pack (#118309 $16.95)

I hope you Enjoyed this post. Go and make something crafty today!

–7:00PM Update–

I had to post this. My daughter Addie must have placed this bird on my nest. It's her Beanie Baby Robin. Too Funny. Had to share.

I made my Mother's Day Candy jars and have them up and on display, ready to be purchased at Tickled Pink Vintage Antique and Cafe & Coffee Shop   in Williams Bay, WI. So many people stop in to to browse and pick up some of my cards as well as Seasonal goodies. I understand that many people admire stamping and just do not have time to create these items, no mater how easy it is to do. It's the perfect item for this group of people.

Here we have them on a top shelf-On Display amongst Vintage glassware and dishes:

Aren't they Fun. I filled them with Dark Chocolate M&M's and Pretzel M&M's. I'm a Mom and I love Salty and Sweet and Dark Chocolate.

I just love this Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (#125535 (w) $27.95, #125537(c) $21.95) and the Punch (#125603 Blossom $16.95). So thrilled it will be coming back in the New 2012-13 Idea Book & Catalog. I know you are excited to see the New Book-So Am I. In the mean time,Don't forget, you have until the end of May to get any of the Retiring stamps sets. The retiring supplies are going as well. This particular list you have to check daily since the items sell out so quickly. A few items have sold out already. When it's gone-it's gone so don't wait if there is something you really want.

You can visit by clicking my site to place an order 24/7. I also reward you for your purchases with me. I have a Monthly Special gift for an order of at least $50.00 or more and if you spend during a catalog year over $300.00 in online orders, you will get $30.00 Gift Certificate to use through me in the Stampin' Up!® catalog. Of course you get Hostess Dollars to use when you purchase over $150.00 in sales. It's always fun to shop the catalog.

Are you looking for a new venture in your life? Would you like to make some more income? Do you NEED to make some more income? Do you want a discount Do you like to craft and have missed it because other things in your life became more important? I can tell you that you can Demonstrate stamping, have fun AND make Money. Perhaps your thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator. No Special-it's Our Standard kit that is Now $99.00 with $125.00 in items to choose from. You can customize the kit-YOUR WAY. How cool is that. Now you can get started at a lower price and a better, sleeker kit. Visit my site in the Join The Fun page to see if this just might be for you. Questions, Contact me today.

As always, stamp a little something today. It'll make you feel good.

Enjoy!

It's My Monthly Special:

To get these 2 bags of tags, just place a $50 order with Me-Laura Z-during the Month of May. Just visit my Specials Page Here and see the tags in detail. It's my little way of thanking you for placing an order with me. USA orders only.

Enjoy!

A New Starter Kit is just a click away. Create Your Own customized Starter Kit for just $99.

As a New Demonstrator, you can choose up to $125 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products-stamps, ink, tools, even digital downloads. Amazing!

So-Click on the picture or visit my Join Me page up top and see what you think. Are You Ready?

I will be sharing my monthly special in tomorrow's post.
  Until then,

Enjoy the New Kit!

Here is a link to this upcoming weekend event happening in my City-Lake Geneva, WI.

http://www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com/

There is Plenty of room if you and a friend would like to be apart of this nifty event. There is a Kick Off Party and Shopping where I will have a booth at The Cove in Downtown Lake Geneva. Here are some of the goodies that every guest will be getting that stops by. I made Different ideas as I get bored sometimes making the same thing for so many. Kinda like making Convention trades! Variety I say!

Candy Holders:

Baskets-(or things that I had sitting in a box) that I made cute!

Lots of Purses:

Three retired Designer Series Paper make Awesome purse ideas.

You can shop for this Oh-So Cute Purse die out of the Summer Smooches Flyer-but Hurry-It's only available through Monday, April 30th. The next time to order it will be June 1st with the New Catalog. But you just might like to play with it early!

Bigz L Petite Purse Die #125606 for $32.95 -Shop with me Now!

ENJOY!!!

This was one of my cards we made for my Spring Stamp-A-Stack this past Sunday.

 I am sad-this set is retiring. I needed a Father's Day Card to round out my class-also it is great as a masculine B-day card-and I knew this set was perfect with the Well Worn paper (also retiring).

And the inside:

Supplies:

Nature Silhouettes: #111542 $22.95

DSP: Well Worn: #122359 $10.95

Card Stock: Early Espresso #119686 $6.95, Crumb Cake #120953 $6.95

Ink: Early Espresso #119670 $5.95, Cajun Craze #119671 $5.95

Brads: Gold #104337 $6.95

Dimensionals: 104430 $3.95

Snail Adhesive (aka Booger Maker Tape!) #104332 $$6.95

Mat Pack #105826 $9.95  (This is a VERY handy tool with the paper-piercing tool. It helps you line up those brads).

Paper-Piercing Tool #116631 $3.50

Cutter Kit #106958 $16.95

Sponges #101610 $3.50

If you shop online with me-Don't forget-my Monthly Specials. I reward my Customers and keep track of your online sales with me.

You can Shop with me NOW!

Perhaps you are thinking about becoming a Demonstrator. Anytime is a Great time to become a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator. Are you and your friends getting together and being creative. Do you have a Friday Night Wine and card making event? How about a Girls Get together every other month to work on scrap booking and or altered art . Would you like to be able to offer your friends the supplies to have for themselves after they played? I would love for you to visit my JOIN ME Page and watch the video. If you have questions, just contact me today #262-374-0219 (CST)-USA only. You can live anywhere in the USA to be on my team. Right now I have Demos in WI and Michigan. I would love to have YOU on my Dairy Best Stampers Team.

Enjoy!

Isn't this pretty? This is one of the cards we will be making at my 10-10-10/ Spring Stamp -A-Stack this Sunday. This one is made with our New Summer Smooches stamp set-Bright Blossoms (w) #125495 $16.95, (c) #125497 $12.95.

Once again it is at Caribou Coffee House in Downtown Lake Geneva from 1:15Pm-3:30PM. You can RSVP on my Events page for this or Contact me directly. I still have room for a few more excited stamping fans. ENJOY!