Even though it's cold out, this looks soooooooooooo good, I want ice cream now!!!! waaaaaaaaa :)

Very nice Kiki!

Celebrate today!

Lois Folla

She noticed that when you bleached Melon Mambo cardstock you get the Stampin' Up! Barely Banana color!  So she incorporated Barely Banana cardstock in her card. 

She also has her heart on a string, so it spins :)

AWESOME Creation Vicky!!!

Love, Love Love it!!!!

Have an awesome day!

Lois Folla

I hope they will give you some ideas for your Valentine Cards.

All I need to do now is fill out the envelopes and mail them:)  YIPPEE!!!

My you have A Happy Heart Today & Always!

Lois Folla

Nicely done Lisa!

Thanks for sharing your Heartfelt creativity with us!

Lois Folla

She loves creating unique cards.  Everyone just loved this one!

You Pulled on the ribbon to open it, well done Danielle! Nice Job!

May you all have a Happy Heart!

Lois Folla

My table is set for tomorrow morning (my first class) and I'm so excited.

I created many samples for them to CASE or get ideas from:) 

On Sunday, I'll be packaging up my Stationary Card Pouches and mailing them to unsuspected family and friends!  Who knows, maybe you're on my list!?!?!

Here is a little better view of the card samples I made:)

Here are sample Stationary Card Pouches ready to be mailing out on Monday to family & friends. 

My Customers will be learning how to create these unique Stationary Card Pouches so they too can enjoy and share them with their family and friends!

Stamping is such a wonderful and contagious illness!  These cards will become:

- Valentine Cards

- Birthday Cards

- Anniversary Cards

- Thinking of You Cards

- Get Well Cards

- and more...

They will go home with the rest of their Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin' Kit with LOADS of extra products to continue creating cards and Stationary Pouches!   

The finished product will look similar to this with three cards on each side and six Whisper White Envelopes in the middle of the fold.  I had some sweet Pea Stitched Felt flowers I added to my Stationary Card Pouches, but they are not included in this class, I used them all up... oops:)  I need to order more!

Don't forget you can order 24/7 HERE but if your order is over $50 contact me to be SURE you receive YOUR FREE Sell-A-Bration Gift through March 31, 2010!

If you would like to purchase a Completed 'themed' Stationary Card Pouch please email me at lois@stampinpress.com  for more information!  Thank you!

Happy Day!

Lois Folla

Have you joined my Ribbon Share?  It's not too late if you haven't....  I have THREE Ribbon Shares going on now! 

For more information, please email me at lois@stampinpress.com  and I'll send you a link to ALL THREE Ribbon Share offers!

Have a great day!

Lois Folla

In our December Club Class I showed the Bleaching Technique... Anyone who has bleach and stamps can do this unique technique.

Our January Club Swap Theme was.. you've guessed it Bleaching

I learned some interesting things I'ld like to share with you about the Bleaching Technique:

You will get a different 'color' outcomes depending upon the type of beach you use

-  There is liquid Bleach and 

-  Gel Bleach in a pen

both work well, but your results will vary. 

Your results will vary depending upon how strong (old) your Bleach 

-  I started out using Bleach from my basement, and just to see if there would be a difference,

-  I purchased a new bottle and

the new bottle was 'stronger' and I liked those results better. 

Your results will vary depending upon the medium you pour your bleach on:

Believe it or not, what you pour your bleach on will also determine your results 

- I first used a plastic stamping container (cut the top off) with a sponge in it. I soaked the sponge good and then stamped

- The next day, I used paper towels in the sample plastic stamping container, soaking the towels good as well, and then stamping 

I received different 'colored' results.  I believe the sponge and paper towel mediums mix differently with the bleach, hence the different results you get.  BTW.... the bleach ate my sponge while I was working... ha ha ha.. Now I should have taken a photo of that, what was I thinking!?!?!?

Of course once I start something, I seem to have to make charts, or samples... you know more work for myself.. but in the long run, I have a great Sample Key Ring with all of Stampin' Up! Exclusive 48 cardstock colors and what color you get when you stamp in bleach!

The creator of the card below is: Stacy Simin

I love how Stacy's image looks gentle, soft and simplistic.  The photo doesn't show the glitter she added to the flower petals which really makes this card sparkle.  

Very nice job Stacy!

Stay tuned for more card samples using the Bleach Technique. 

Have a great day!

Lois Folla
 

Materials Used

Big Shot & Scallop Envelope Die

Stamp Sets: I {heart} Hearts, Tiny Tags

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla: Designer Series Paper Sending Love

Classic Ink: Real Red

Punches: Pinking Hearts Border Pg 11 in Occasion Mini, Small Heart, Pg 11 in Occasion Mini, Medium Jewelry Tag Pg 11 in Occasion Mini, Heart to Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch

Accessories: Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon (used reverse side), Pretty in Pink Corduroy Button Pg 13, in Occasion Mini, Hemp, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Paper Cutter, Scoring Blade, Paper Snips

Tip:

To create unique style small hearts using our NEW Small Heart Punch: 

- Stamp any image from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set

- Then punch out image using the Full Heart Punch

- This will make it easier to reach when the stamped image when you use your Small Heart Punch

* See photo below...

Well, I better get going, I have an awesome evening planned with my Stamper's Club at 6:30 PM.  I can't wait to show them all the BRAND NEW PRODUCTS from our Occasions Mini! 

Have a wonderful day!

Lois Folla
 
 

Click on image above to view Definitely Decorative line!
 

Stampin' Up! has just released a NEW Product Addition in our Definitely Decorative line in our Spring Brochure - and it's Chalkboard Decor Elements! 

Oh how yummy!  I have the new brochures at my home, so be sure to pick one up at your next club Class, Cards Class or event or email me at lois@stampinpress.com and I'ld be happy to mail you one! 

The New Definitely Decorative Addition brochure can be viewed HERE.

This brochure was created to fit into the Fall Winter 2009 Definitely Decorative Booklet you have! To view this exciting brochure click HERE. 

You now have MORE choices to decorate your home decor and for gift giving!  How cool is that!?!?!? 

Have a great day!

Lois Folla