Sharing my Love for Stampin', Scrappin', and anything Paper!
Here is the Girl Card I made…using the same template in the post below. The recipe is the same also. Except I used Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery cardstock.
I've got more goodies with this set. I'll share some more a little later. I'm really loving the Build A Bear Workshop Line!
Good nite all and Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
As I mentioned before Stampin' Up! has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop and is beary excited to be offering its exclusive line of Build-A-Bear Workshop dies, stamps, and paper-now available in the Holiday Mini Catalog starting on page 34, which you can click on the left hand side and my Online Store!
I will post my next sample a little later. I was not happy with the photo so I need to take another one. Boy I can't wait to get my goodies! Patience….; )
Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Wow, did summer just fly by or is it just me? Ok, I think it had to do with having a super Busy Summer! Well it's back to school for most of us, for some it's just around the corner. This is my sons 2nd week of school and he's adjusting just fine!
Ok, so LOT'S going on! Can we say….Build a Bear Workshop, My Digital Studio and Sweet Reward Hostess Promotion?? Oh yes lot's going on! I won't bombard this post so check back during the week for the updates. First I want to share the cute card I made with my Cute new Build a Bear Set! ; )
Is this not the cutest? And this came straight from the NEW Holiday Mini Catty on page 35!
Recipe:
Stamp Set: Beary Best Friends 118-052
Ink: Staz-on Black, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Ballet Blue
Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, DSP Pawsitively Prints, Water Color Paper
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Old Olive Brads, Old Olive Ribbon
This is super easy to copy and adjust anyway you like! Wouldn't he look cute holding a balloon?
Wait til you see the girl one I made. I'm going to be loving this set! Can't wait to get my hands on the Dies! Patience…
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Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned™ jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop® products, or latest dies for the Sizzix® Big Shot™. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop!
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Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Wow, I can't believe how this month is just flying by! My baby will be starting Kindergarten next Monday! UGH!!! Well, I have to say that I am still on a Convention High! Just so many things happening, swaps galore, classes in my head….I'm on overload!! So I just have to share some more goodies with you today. I'm also going to be getting some of my "Own" stamping in this week. So enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
Ok, this is another "Over the Top Swap" I recieved and it is just "WOW"
Made by Trish Cortez she did Awesome now the inside is just great too!
Sorry I tried to get the best photo.
How about that Skelton huh?? When you open it up further there is another Black Spider in the corner. The photos I took was blurry but you can see the one there.
You know Halloween will be here before you know it!
There was alot of work put into this card!
Now is this not stunning? For the Newlyweds…Beautiful Card and Lot's of work went into this one too!
This was designed by Nanzie Dock. Love everything about this card.
Check out photo below.
Here it is when you lift it up! Just to clever!
Ok, back to stampin' any questions please let me know.
Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Hi all, I sure hope everybody had a wonderful weekend. Sorry for not posting this sooner but between the laundry, and yes unpacking, organizing, ohhing and aahhing my swaps….well there's only so much time. Oh but I do have some Awesome Shares for you so enjoy and I'll have a few more tomorrow. Early I promise! Thanks for stopping by!
Ok, is this just not breathtaking??? This is a swap I recieved from Vicki Ellis-Ehresman. Love the color combo she used. Love this Tri-Shutter card that is on my list to try.
Also the Medallion background stamp used here is the #1 seller. Pg. 133, #115223 $17.95.
Here is another absolutely cute swap! I have this stamp set and would of never thought of this! Do you not just LOVE the flowers around here neck? CUTE!!! The photo doesn't do this justice…This card was made by Suzy Halford.
And this one…again the photo doesn't do it justice. LOVE this Christmas card swap and below you can see the Ornament. Yes, in the envelope is just the cutest ornament.
This was created by Bonnie Martinez – Did she not do an awesome job? I LOVE this card!
Here is the close up!
Enjoy and as always if you have any questions please let me know.
Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Here are more shares that I promised. I also want to share some Swaps I have from Barbara Jackson's "Over the Top Swap". Absolutelly 'amazing' cards so stay tuned for that this weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
Is this not the cutest? We were at lunch and I saw this at a table and just had to take a photo of it. So I'm not sure who made this.
This is just TOO clever! Gotta love Cookie Monster.
They had some great things with Cookie Monster on the Main stage too! Coming soon with those shares.
How do you like this? Just to clever.
The ideas are just endless. I just love how this turned out.
Who thinks of these things???
There was just SOO many things like this to see and Convention.
I LOVE my Big Shot! There is just so much you can with it.
This is the last one for the night. I absolutely LOVE this one and will for sure have to try it out.
Love the color scheme, the stamp set it is absolutely breathtaking and makes a great wall decoration for any home.
Ok need to get some rest. Again thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.
Don't forget to check in to see some "Over the Top" Swaps!
Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Ok, so I've got some more shares today and I've got some goodies from our new Build a Bear collection coming in our new 2009 Holiday Mini Catty. Oh…just wait til you see it. I'm waiting for my order which will be here soon! Woo Hoo!
Is this not the cutest ever??? Perfect for any little girls party.
These Build a Bears are just the cutest.
How about these? I know, I know too cute huh?
Are these not the perfect bags for the Holidays coming up?
And we've got some super cute cards too! Look how easy they are. Perfect for "his" or "her" bearthday!
And some more…are the ideas endless or what? I can't wait to start playing with my sets and dies!
Ok, here is the last sample promise. Love this cute picture frame.
This is a Magnetic Board and on the back it has a pocket to put extra pieces such as clothes etc. The bears are also Magnets.
To stinkin' cute huh?
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
I'm sorry I totally spaced and forgot to post yesterday. It was a LONG day! After coming home from Convention on Saturday night and getting up Sunday and driving to Vegas…YIKES! So before I forget again here are "some" samples of the Awesome projects that were displayed throughout the Gathering Place. Now mind you this is just a "taste" there were "TONS" of Great Samples! So here we go!
Are these not the cutest?? How clever is that?
Gotta love the tail huh?
I know, I know these too! I LOVE the way these came out. LOVE the smirk on the Reindeer. How about the carrots the bunny is holding? To clever huh?
Oh, yes there is more.
Ok, I'll stop for now…but don't ya just love the Lady Bug and Bumble Bee? Do you smell a Big Shot Class coming? You better believe it. : ) Thanks for stopping by. Come back tomorrow and see what else I've got.
Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Today is the last day of Convention and I'm excited to get back home and create some cute projects that were shown to us! I am on Overload right now and LOVE it.
Ok, now on Wednesday as I was in line at Memento Mall and before I left to Convention I saw a post from a fellow Demonstrator "Glenda Travelstead" hope I spelt that right, anyway, she said she was working on a Twilight Swap. I knew I had to see it so how lucky was I that she happened to be behind me in line! Woo Hoo! Check out the swap…is it not the cutest. Enjoy and I'll share a few more shares tomorrow night when I'm in Vegas!
Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
Yes, it's My Stampin' Up! Build a Bear! If you were on my Newsletter you read that Stampin' Up! and Build a Bear have formed a partnership! OH my just wait til you see the new Holiday Mini Catalog! If you are on my mailing list you'll be getting a copy by the end of the month.
Wait til you see all the new Goodies! Well check out my bed below! Tomorrow is our last day of convetion and I have to say it has been so much fun and I can't wait to share some AWESOME cards and projects with you all.
Check back tomorrow for another cute swap i got that I just have to share.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',
Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
P.S. how do you like this sneak peek???? As I said I can't believe all the talent that is out there. I LOVE it!