Here is the Original idea that I share with my Stampers 6 in LG this past month. Just as pretty. Of course any color will do. Again, A Nice Thank You to the demonstrator who share it at the Milw. Regional. Enjoy.

Stamp set: Bloomin' Beautiful (#111490 $25.95), Staz-on ink Black (#101406 $7.95), Melon Mambo Ink (#115656 $5.95), Melon Mambo Ribbon, (#115611 $9.95), Melon Mambo C.S. (#115320 $5.50) Whisper White C.S. (100730 $7.50). I also used our Textured Impressions Folder for the Big Shot. Hopefully it makes it into the next catalog. Fingers are crossed!!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there. This is my card for my Mom. She Loves Yellow Roses.

Thank you to the Demonstrator who shared this card idea at the Milwaukee Regional in April. I used your original idea for our Stamper's 6 Group but just had to do it in Crushed Curry. Awesome!

This is the Bloomin' Beautiful Stamp Set (111490 $25.95), and Yes, the Always popular- Itty Bitty Background stamp, Crushed Curry Ribbon, Card Stock, and ink. Staz -On Black ink and Always Artichoke ink. I also used the S.U. Textured Impressions Folder for the Big Shot that was in the Occasions Mini. I hope it comes back in the next catalog-Love it. Enjoy.

April Showers Brought Lovely May flowers.

One of these Lovely Stationary Kits are FREE to you when you place an online order of $50.00 or more before Tax, S&H (USA ONLY).If you place two in a month-you will get a different one. Place an online Catalog show $150.00 or more-You will get all three. I will also include directions and measurements for each kit. Please visit my Specials Page at the top of my Blog for more details.

Enjoy!

It was time for a Picture tutorial. I just had to show you a really cool card that I cased! It was from our Co-Founder-Shelli Gardner, during one of her Demonstrations for-Workshop of a Lifetime for Demonstrators-across the country. 

I think it's very Rich and Elegant looking. So here is my picture tutorial of the stenciled piece. Enjoy!

Vanilla Card Stock (#101650 $7.50)

Our stencils-Elegant Trio is from Our definitely decorative catalog (#118262 $9.95). I used the color Taken with Teal ink pad (#103257 $5.95) and 1/4 of one of our sponges (#101610 $3.50).

I then used one of our "under $10 stamps" Simply Thanks (#115560 $7.95). You could also use Define Your Life Stamp Set (#114950 $47.95) and get just as nifty a look.

I used Staz- On Black Ink (#101406 $7.95) and randomly stamped all over the stencil.

Peel up the stencil and TA-DAA!!

But Wait-There's More….Now poke a hole in the center-I used the Sharp Paper Piercing tool and the Mat pack for underneath the stamped paper. (#116631 $3.50 Tool and Mat Pack #105826 $9.95-Very Handy-I use these tools at least three times a week).

The final touch-a Clear Brad-Oh so Pretty. (#113144 $10.95 for 84)

And that is that. The colors I used were Basic Black C.S. and Ribbon, Vanilla C.S.,Taken with Teal C.S. and Ink as well as the paper pack Sweet Pea (sorry-Sweet Pea is No longer available from the Occasions Mini).

Now-Go create something-You deserve some me time!!!

To purchase any of these items or to get in on my specials or the occasions mini catalog before the end of April-just click onto my shop 24/7 online shopping cart. Thank You!

I have been playing with some of my new sets from the Soon to be released Summer Mini. As a Demonstrator, I get to Pre-order and what a thrill it is to play with something Brand- Spankin' New.

This is a Lovely card (if I do say so) that was made with the Watercolor Trio (Not yet available-W-117050 $22.95/ C-120084 $16.95). I also used the Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard and Old Olive Card Stock and inks. I love this as it reminds me of a set that only appeared in the Summer Mini 2 years ago. I also used a bit of the sponging technique. I dabbed my sponge into More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Old Olive inks. I then used the "Most Used" stamp in my collection-Itty Bitty Background (#114996, $14.95). I hope you are looking forward to the New Mini. It will be going out to those who have been current customers. Need one? Email me and I will get one out to you. May 1st-I will have the Button on the side so that you can download the online version.

Enjoy!

Hi Stamping Fans,

It's another great stamping week. I had a 10-10-10 or Stamp a stack at Caribou Coffee shop this past weekend. Everyone had a wonderful time. My guest, 10 of them, made 10 cards for $10. They picked from these 5 cards and made up to 3 per card.

Here is a technique I showed a few guest. A Peek into a New product coming in the New Summer Mini-beginning May 1st. I sprayed Vanilla Smooch Spritz(#118772 $4.95). THIS IS A COOL PRODUCT!!!! See the Shimmer.

Enjoy and as always-share this with others who enjoy Creativity.

Wow-So many cool ideas shared at the Stampin' Up!® Milwaukee Regional. These were the trades that I gave out so that I could have some wonderful ideas to share with all of you later on. I used the Bitty Box for this fun Lavender Bath Salts idea. This is a Big Shot die-Stampin' Up! Bitty Box and Small envelope die (#115967 $42.95). The stamp Set is Herb Expressions (#113224 $32.95). I used Sage Shadow ink and C.S., and Lovely Lilac ink-two of the colors we will be saying goodbye to. Also-I used Inside was Lavender Bath salts that I divided up into 60 boxes. No Greeting-the idea is fun without one.

The second idea was a set that I Love but haven't done enough with. This is Dream Greetings (#114395 18.95). Perhaps in the next few days I can pull out another idea with this set before it goes back into the drawer. I used Melon Mambo and Basic Black C.S. and Staz-On Black ink.

Enjoy and pass me on to someone who needs a creative email!!!

Hi there, I am back from The Zaraza's First Family Trip. You know that I survived just by me writing this!! It was just fine. Traveling to Florida with daughters- 29 mo. and 4 1/2 yr. olds and the Hubby-25 hours in a car. Anybody groaning. Believe it or not-The kids did really great. It was the trip back that was a bit tough for the grown-ups. Lots of detours through the mountains, strange incidents on the roadway. We saw a car flipped over and then just 2 minutes later-a boat was flipped over-gas smell and people standing around smoking. PEOPLE!!!!

So-it's all good-our land that we checked out is in St. Augustine-Anastasia Island-Inter-coastal-Beautiful and we just wanted to see what was going on in the area. It had been 6 years since we were last there (pre-Children-I remember it Fondly!!). So Much has changed, lots of New buildings, Sub-divisions, Hotels and Gated Resort communities and Lots of For Sale Everywhere. Practically every other home was for sale. Sad.

Truly -The Best highlights were my kids enjoying the Beach. They Loved it. The Pure Joy-That was what will make the trip memorable. I saw lots and lots of wildlife-those of you that know me well know I am living up to my nickname-Goose! However-there sure were a lot of Vultures following us along the way!! We drove through 9 states-some we had to due to construction. I took a lot of photos and Yes-I will be backing up my computer tonight!

Now-On to the pictures. Here was a total case from Fellow Demonstrator friend and my Web designer-Amy Celonas. It was so nifty I just decided it did not need any improvement. So-Happy Easter-Not to be just celebrated on the day alone!!!:

Here comes a Fun project-this nifty basket. Can you guess how I made this?

Yes-The Big Shot was involved.

OK-I will tell you. It's the Stampin' Up!® Bigz L Die-the Mini Milk Carton. (#117310, $32.95). I love this die. I cut out two to make 1 basket. Stay tuned for more projects and YES-I will make another Video Soon as I have been inspired by using these dies, cutting them apart and making something else. I also used the BoHo Blossoms Punch (#110711, $15.95) and the 5-Petal Punch for the leaves (#109041, 15.95). To give the basket a bit of texture-I used Texturz Plates Kit #4 (114531, $9.95-set of 3-6 designs). See-The Big Shot is used a lot in my work. -If you are interested in getting a Big Shot-Buy it through me this month-I am throwing in a die of your choice up to $19.95 to my USA only Readers-YOU!!!-For Free during the month of APRIL.  AND-My APRIL special for New Demonstrators in the USA who sign up under me-A Free Current Stamp Set of your choice up to $35.00, 5 new Samples made with the Big Shot and A stamp kit of projects (using ideas from your Demo Kit) to make with your new customers and Hostesses!! Just sign up onlineand use Goose in the code box. Become a team member of The Dairy Best Stampers-I would love to have you.:0)

You must contact me to get in on this deal as it is through ME-not Stampin' Up!®. Also-Because I am a Independent Demonstrator -I do my OWN specials and always Welcome New Customers-Hostesses and Demonstrators.

Contact me at stampingoose@charter.net to email your order today-or call me-#262-374-0219 Central Standard Time!

Ok one more goodie-A treat bag. I demoed this quick idea for my Stamper 6 Groups. As always-take the idea-stamp with what you have and give a goodie and make someones day!!.

Enjoy and as always-Please share me with others…..:0)

Hi Stamping Fans.

I want to thank all of you that placed orders during my Celebrate with me weekend. The Winner of my Blog Candy is-Kim M. from WI. YEA! and thanks for playing. Your Candy will go out today…

Now-On to my next Post and fun Children Party ideas. Although I have done similar ideas in the past-the inspiration from these ideas came from two Demo's. Pennie M. and Krista-Anna B.

The last Kids party was for 8 year old's and this was two of the ideas we made.

This is a fun Memo/Bulletin board for a child. Any age would like this-I even make them for your hands on workshops as well.

Here was a example of the dry erase part that I came up with for this project. I realized that I needed more than a cork board piece so I came up with cutting to shape with our Medium Clear Window Sheet (#114323 $4.95 for two 12×12 Sheets) and attached with mini glue dots (#103683 $4.95). I used the DSP The Write Stuff Specialty (# 115674  $11.95) Love this paper!! I used the Big Shot to cut out the Cork Board with our Clear Circle die (#114533 $19.96). and of course the Letters were done with the S.U. Timeless Type Alphabet junior set of 12 (#115951 for $74.95)-This is a Must have!!

The next item was a Fun Build -A Bear Bookmark idea shared by Pennie M. and I appreciated her letting me Case it.

If you like what you see and would like to book a Workshop for a Kids party-Contact me Today. I travel up to 3 hours in any direction from Lake Geneva WI!

Enjoy!

YEA!!! So Much to Celebrate. This is my 60th Post, my Blog is 1 Year old as of the March 9th and I just had my 10,000th Hit of Visitors today at 1:00PM!!! And it's My B-Day tomorrow -March 19th!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!

So- I am giving away BLOG CANDY-a special packet of papers, stamp sets and odds and ends of stamping goods from over the years. All you have to do is place an order with me between Today -March 18th thru Sun the 21st until 11:00PM.

To Qualify-PLEASE NOTE-USA ORDERS ONLY-Place an order over $25.00 before S&H and Tax please, if over $50-You get a Free item of your choice in the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog too. I will have my Hubby pick a name and you will be notified by email. If you have been putting off ordering Now could be a Win Win situation!! So Have fun and Thank you and Good Luck!! Just click on my Shopping cart!!!!

Here is What I am giving away:

So THANK YOU to all of you who have stopped by to see what I am up to and Please Keep on stopping by. Enjoy!!