Monthly Archive: August 2008

Happy Birthday Basket

DSC01389 Ok, we are having a Blast here in Vegas!! The Red Rock is Awesome….

Ok,  I LOVE my Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die which is an Exclusive Stampin' Up! Die.
 These baskets make up really quick.  You do have to get used to putting the bottom part together, but once you get the hang of it…watch out.  I really LOVE the NEW In-Colors too!! I wasn't to sure at first but really do LOVE the combos.  I'll have many more samples when I get home. As always thanks for stopping by. 

Yvonne

Stamp Set:  Wow Flowers
Card Stock: In-Colors, W. White
Accessories: Scallop & Circle punches, ribbon

Quick Share….

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Happy Friday All! My Hubby &  I are in Vegas right now staying at the Red Rock celebrating our 12 yr. Anniversary!  OMG, Super nice….

Anyway I have a quick share from one of my dear friends/customer Jackie Hartley.  She had given me a card a few weeks ago for my Wedding Anniversary which is on the 29th of August…But I saved it and opened it last night.  LOVE this Card and she did such a nice job on it.  She dry-embossed it..she is so good at this. The picture doesn't do it justice at all but I did my best.  Thank you so much for my card Jackie! I absolutely LOVE it!!! 

I have a few more shares but will post tomorrow.  I will some FREE time. Can't gamble all day long.

As always thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

New Catalog Open House Event

Edited 8/21/08 *Forgot to Mention I'll have my Retired Sets OUT too!

Catalog Kickoff Open House

When: Saturday August 30th, 2008
Time:  11:30 – 1:30 1st session
            2:30 – 4:30 2nd session
Where: My House 
 
This Event is FREE! ALL Attendees will get a FREE Catalog! Woo Hoo! There will be munchies, prizes and a Few Demonstrations you won’t want to miss! Did I mention Make n Takes! Woo Hoo! If you haven’t been to a Stampin’ Up party or haven’t stamped in awhile, this is the perfect event for you! I do have to say I LOVE this NEW Catalog!  There are 2 different time slots…not necessary to be here right at 11:30…I'll repeat demonstrations throughout the day! Come have a great time and see all the new Goodies!
 
Please RSVP so I know approx. how many to expect and how many Make N Takes I'll need! Phone/email me for directions to my house OR for any questions you may have.  Bring a Friend or two! 
 
 

Big Shot Shares….

OMG! it is already Wednesday!  I've been stampin, organizing, stampin', and well stampin! LOL! Anyway, I've been having fun with My "Big Shot"! WOW! LOVE this maching, Love the Dies…just plain LOVE it!  I honestly didn't get to do as much as I wanted BUT here are a few things that I did do… Enjoy and as always thanks for stopping by.

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Ok, this was my very first project!  I knew when I saw this Die at Convention I HAD to HAVE it…This is the Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die which is an Exclusive Stampin' Up! Die.

I used of course my new favorite DSP "Bella Rose" wrapped nuggets and used the Scallop & Circle Punches.

Stamp set used here is the WOW Flowers which also comes in Spanish!  This is a really cute set!

I am such a Party Favor Person it's not even funny! Not that you can tell wtih all my purses, boxes..etc.  Ok, so I have a MAJOR problem! ; )  I'm not alone though I know that for sure!

 Ok, SO I was browsing through the grocery store I came across those Orange Slice Candy's that are like Gummy's. LOVE them….But why is it that my first thought is "Hey, I know what I can make with those?" I never look at candy the same anymore! ; ) Go figure huh? 

Well I started out with 1 Idea then got a "BLOCK" I couldn't get out of it for the longest time, what I had thought of to begin with just wasn't working – These are my next project(s). 

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Ok, I used the Top Note Bigz Die another Stampin' Up! exclusive die! Love this too. They make great Toppers for the Small Cello SU! Bags and the Medium ones, just fold it the other way for the Medium ones.  All the Die Cut Flowers are from Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Die. I also used the Set Wow Flowers and Tart & Tangy! So HAPPY that set made it in the Catalog! Woo Hoo! Card stock used here is Tango Tangerine & DSP Summer Picnic.  Ok, I'll be back a little later to post my Open House Event.  I thouht I had done that already! Yikes!!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Summer Picnic Birthday Box

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I am SOO glad that Stampin" Up! carried over this Summer Picnic DSP! WOO HOO! I love it!

Here is the box that I mentioned last night! Inspiration came from the Parylite Candle box. It's the one that holds the Votives.

Shown below are more views. Working on these directions too… Not as time consuming as the other one that is for sure.

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Here are Side view and open View. It's pretty roomy inside. I can see chocolate that's for sure! LOL!  Thanks for stopping by and Have a great weekend! Happy Stampin!
Yvonne Metz

Bird-Day/Bella Rose Box Tutorial is now Here!

Finished Bella Box Happy Friday Night All! I just wanted to let you know that I am finally DONE!  It is officially still Friday Night here in Cali! 

I was expecting my Son to take a NAP today but of course because Mommy has something to do he didn't! UGH!  Oh, well at least he was a Good Boy and let me finish my File!  I really hope you enjoy this and if you have any quesitons please let me know.  I hope you can understand the Diagram that I tried to make.  I ahve another Super Cute Box to share tomorrow!  As I was throwing this Tea Bag box out, I was also tossing a Party Lite candle box…well you know I had to make something with that too!  I few changes here and there and I created a super cute and semi-easy box. ; 

Download Birdday_box_Tutorial.pdf

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Ok, here are 2 of them together you can skip the Coluzzle part if you want to.  I don't know I think I like it better with the Cut out in front. My daughter and I liked it but liked the other one better.  Now maybe try another set, DSP or something. Ok, this last photo below is the close up on the tag I made. 

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 I love this Tag! It would be perfect on a card to! I love this NEW Set too Stampin' Up's  "Flight of the Butterfly" and of course the New Bella Rose DSP! Yummy!!!

Ok so go ahead and make some Boxes! I would love to see your creations! My box of Goodies came in today so I'll be playing all day tomorrow! It's  Mom's Day! As always Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin!

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

 

Stampin’ Up! Specials and more news……

Wow, I'm still playing catch up….Geez Housework just gets in the way! LOL!  I've been super busy with getting  my House back in order, taking photos for my next Tutorial of the Box that i promised and finally getting my Newsletter out!  Ok, so 2 out of the 3 are done…The newsletter and the Tutorial which I am in the last stages of it and it will be up by FRIDAY promise…….I am still waiting on my Goodies!  I can't wait to start creating with those! So below are the most recent specials from Stampin' Up! They are Awesome!!!! If you have any quesitons please let me know.  As always thanks for stopping by & Happy Stampin', Yvonne

PROMO_NeverBeforeSeen_USCA

This is an Awesome DEAL Stampin' Up! has never before offered a discount on brand new stamp sets! From Aug. 11th – Oct. 11th enjoy a 15% discount on select, brand-new die cut stamps from the Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog – no additional purchase necessary! For a full list of all the stamp sets and their discounted price, click below to few the full flyer.

Download Never_Before_Seen_US.pdf

Email me at yvonne@yvonnesstampingplace.com  to place your orders. FREE shipping from me right to your door on orders of $100 or more!

PROMO_StarterKit_US

There has never been a better time to start!!!  Signing up has never been easier.  So if you LOVE to stamp, enjoy meeting people, buy stamps and/or accessories on a regular basis, and would like a minimum 20% Demo discount then this is an Awesome Starer Kit Offer.  Not to mention all the other great Perks we get as a Demo! Can I say Convention, Swaps..Woo Hoo! Then becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has never been easier!

From August 11 through October 11, you can choose from three different Starter Kits* check them out HERE!!  If you want to see the introduction to Stamin' Up! check it out HERE or click on the Join my Team link on the left hand sidebar. If you have any quesitons on joining my team please feel free to phone or email me at yvonne@yvonnesstampingplace.com I would be more then happy to answer any and all questions. No matter what your goals, Be it supporting your "Habit" or starting your own Business, I would be more then happy to help you.
 
*All those signing up from now until October 11th will get a Special Handstamped Gift from me!

Sharing Convention Make n Takes & #4 Convention Swap

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Here are 2 Photos of the Make n Takes we did at Convention! I really enjoyed them. 1 maybe 2 were a little detailed but all in all they were great Make n Takes!  We made 8 different Items!  A Gift Bak, Cute litle Book Marker (Next to the gift bag on the left) 3 Cards, 1 Mini Book, 1 Scrapbook Page and a Cute Little Gift Box.  the one in Pink on the right! That Bow is ADORABLE!  I'll show you how it was made….SUPER easy.  I like Easy!!!

Butterly Thank you Card Ok, so I did Fib a little, 1 of my new stamps was inked before I got home! ; )  I just had to use it! It is the new Stampin' Up! "Flight of the Butterfly" Set that we got in our Bags!  I only made about 20 Swaps with it.  This was a super quick and easy card.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly
Cardstock: DSP Bella Rose, Riding hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding hood Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Glitter, White Ribbon

Horse B-Day Card Ok, then I said I hadn't been able to stamp since I got home!  Ok, another little Fib. On Sunday my Son was invited to a Birthday Party and the Birthday Boy LOVES horses…..SO with so many swaps I searched and found this one!  OMG! Super Cute & Easy to make OH and Quick too!  Thanks to Gina Shirey-Potts! Great Swap!!!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Wanted
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Choc. Chip, Close to Cocoa, Vanilla & Really Rust
Ink: Choc. chip, Really Rust
Accessories: Small Star Punch

Ok, just got back from Dinner with Hubby and back into the garage to stamp.  I am in the middle of the directions for th Birthday Box I promised.  It just takes a little bit of time, having to stop for photos etc…So hopefully I'll be able to have it up by Monday.  Along with another SUPER Cute box I did.  Anyways as always Thanks for Stopping by!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

New Stampin’ Up! Catalogs are here! Woo Hoo!

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Just a quick Post to say Look what I got in the Mail!!!  Next to the New Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog is our New Spanish Catalog "Celebrando Creatividad".

It has been NON-Stop since I got home!  From Computer Problems, going to the San Diego Zoo on Monday, Breakfast with Hubby on Tuesday, LegoLand on Wednesday, Running errand on Thursday and today going to the Beach!!  Whew did I leave anything OUT! WOW! Ok, I haven't even INKED my NEW Stamps YET!  My Swaps are still in my Suitcase! Now that is bad!  BUT tomorrow is MOM's Day! Hubby and my Son are having Boys Day so I will be doing some MAJOR Stamping!  I'm going to unpack my Swaps in a few and share some of those with you! So Yep, got some Major catching up to do…you THINK? LOL!

If you have asked me for a catalog you'll be getting it shortly.  If you still need yours click below to have one mailed to you. Your Cost is $4.80 to have it shipped. The Catalog is FREE!!  





As always Thanks for Stopping by & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Back from Stampin’ Up! Convention 2008!

Catalog and Stamp sets
I can't even begin to describe the 2008 Stampin' Up! Convention to you! PLUS celebrating 20 yrs on top of that! Over 6,000 in attendance! WOW! I can say you could for sure feel the Excitement, Energy and Anticipation in the Building that is for sure! 

Well I came home Saturday Night to a computer that had a Virus! UGH! But I think it's all fixed so sorry for the delay! But there is so much to share all the great stuff from Convention!!  On the left is the new Catalog, stamp sets that we got  and a Make n Take project!  Now that is just a Few!  So much more! 

Coming soon a Never Seen before Special (15%) off New Stamp Sets from the new Catalog! Woo Hoo! Which Will start August 11th! PLUS can we say "Big Shot die-cut Machine" Stampin' Up has teamed up  with Sizzix and we will be offering exclusive Stampin' Up Dies! Woo Hoo!

Big Shots Xmas ProjectsHere is just 2 projects with the "Big Shot!" How cute are these?????  Oh My just wait til you see the rest of the photos I got!

Oh, the ideas….yep are endless.  I'll post more photos a little later!

Swaps
Here are just a "FEW" Swaps! I've got new  3D projects to share! Talk about being overwhelmed! WOW! So much talent out there! It's incredible!

Well I've got more to share but have to get caught up on housework! Darn! LOL!  But stay tuned I promised to share directions to the Bird-Day Box I shared and will do so! I of course have to make a new one with the new Stamps, Colors and DSP!!!  OH, just wait til you see ALL the new DSP…Simply Scrappin Kits etc…. If you are a PAPER Person watch out! I know I am in TROUBLE! And I LOVE it! ; ) Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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