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Home at last :)

Hello!

You gotta tell me....are these cards cute or what?  I'm so thankful that Julie let me run over to her house and play with her new stamps (I'll get mine on Thursday).  THANKS JULIE!!!

Are you sick of Christmas ideas or is it okay that I'm stuck on Christmas in July?   This time of year is so hard for me because there's not really a big holiday around the corner....and......the new catalog is arriving soon!  It's a terrible thing to say....but,  I have a hard time using my older stamp sets in July. (I'm sure several of you can relate :)))))

Club girls, make sure you make note of this....The Deer Friends stamp set used on these cards is a Level 2 Hostess set in the new catalog (arriving next month).  The way to get a Level 2 Hostess set is to have your event reach $300 (as long as the new idea book and catalog doesn't change).  As a extra benefit, if your event reaches the level 2 and you choose this stamp set as your Free set, I'll include the supplies to make all three cards (some of the papers will change but I'll update the Club Blog with the actual cards when I get my hands on the new designer paper).

That's it for the business stuff today....keep reading if you want to hear about my little vacation :)

Have a great day & thanks for checking in!!

Stamps:  Deer Friends (Level 2 Hostess set - 2008/2009Fall & Winter Idea Book & Catalog) & Polka Dot Background

Ink:  Old Olive, YoYo Yellow, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Chip

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Old Olive Designer Paper, Whisper White, Cutie Pie, Chocolate Chip & Real Red

Other:  Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Silver Cord, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer & Chic Stand

The Dirt.....I'm alive & well!!! and happy to report that I read 4 books and took a nap every day.  It was great....no TV, no computer.....hubby did most all the cooking.   My only complaint is...I dropped my new cell phone in the lake on the first day we were there (don't ask...I'm usually sooo protective of my electronics.....lets just say "it was an accident")  Good news though.... a miracle happened.  It still works with all it's bells & whistles.  I'm not sure how or why it's working....let's just say God knew I couldn't handle another defective phone for a year.  (FYI, I did jerk the battery out within seconds and put it in the oven for an hour and left it off for two days....my phone is a Palm Centro and I love it..even more so now that it survived a dunk in the lake & riding a wave.)

Sorry for the confusion, some of you thought I would return from my vacation sooner. I purposely didn't put the exact dates on my blog due to the fact that you never know who may be reading the content.  Not that my dogs wouldn't scare off someone but you just never know.  (We stopped taking the dogs to the lake, kids and dogs getting car sick was too much for me...you know what I mean??)

See ya tomorrow :)

p.s. don't look to closely to the Snowman Card, I used my removable adhesive and I should have changed it before I took the picture. (When I'm creating I use the removable Dotto adhesive so I can move things around and not waste alot of product.)

Bind it all Post its :)

Good afternoon!

Sorry I'm late today!!  You really don't want to hear all the details ...... I'll make it short & sweet....developed major headache late yesterday and then woke up with a sore throat & a few computer problems.  (I'm actually using Chase's computer to type these words.)

I made this project really fast...I'll tell you how it got started. I got in a new shipment of coasters, boxes & owires (for the Bind it all).  Remember the Password Books I made?  I ran out of owires and went to every store I could think of looking for them....no one had them...so I ordered online and made sure I ordered enough for that to never happen again (I went from one extreme to the other...typical Angie). Here's a picture of the inside.

Today will be my last post for a few days. We're headed out for a little vacation & I probably won't have access to email again until Monday. 

Hope you have a Fantastic July 4th weekend & please be safe!

p.s. I know I'm forgetting to tell you something and will probably remember it later. If I do, I'll just come back and update this post. 

Christmas Card Kit

Good morning! 

Yes, you're seeing a Christmas card in July....today I'm starting my Christmas Card Kits..... a new card each month for the next four months.  Click here to head over to my Chic n' Scratch Shack for more details.

I've also posted my July Birthday Card Kit!  I choose the Pick a Petal card by request.....you can order it at my Chic n' Scratch Shack. (I went with the Pumpkin color because some of the other color choices will retire at the end of July.)

Lots of things going on today...we're getting ready to head out for July 4th and my mind is racing in all different directions.  If you have any questions or if anything's confusing.... send an email to angie@chicstand.com.

New Club members....more info coming soon!  I'm working on a new blog just for you!!

See ya tomorrow!

p.s. I added two videos to my Stampin' Academy ....the Pick a Petal card and the Tart & Tangy popsicle.

Jersey Shore Notes

Good morning!

Isn't the Jersey Shore notepad cute?  When I designed it I wanted to show it to everyone as fast as I could....but that was ...back when I was going to apply for the Artisan Award.

I'll be honest, I've never applied.  Each year I think this time I'll try.  But to keep my stuff hidden and not share it...I just can't do it!! The only reason I didn't show this sooner is because it was stashed away and I forgot.  I found it yesterday because I bought another file cabinet :O (Yes, it matches the one I showed you a few months ago, they finally got them in stock.)

Couple reminders for you....Today is the last day to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog and tomorrow you can start ordering the Decor Elements (if you need a brochure, let me know).  Also remember, anyone that places an $100 Stampin' Up! order with me in July gets a Free Fall & Winter Idea book & Catalog. ($100 net total, before tax & shipping.) Don't forget, if you're a club member your Idea Book & Catalog is Free.

Have a great day....thanks for stopping by!

p.s. thanks for all the Congrats yesterday....I really appreciate it!

Stamps:  Jumbo Outline Alphabet

Ink:  Black Stazon, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie & Wild Wasabi

Cardstock:  Jersey Shore Designer Paper, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, White

Hawaii bound :)

It's official....I earned the trip to Hawaii!!  I'm so thankful!!!!!    I'm not the best at wording things and I'll try to get this right. I had help in so many different ways......some of you placed orders, some answered questions, some told me to check my report and see where I'm at, some listened to me toss around ideas and help me decide what to do, some of you called me and said what can I do...even my downline girls helped!  There just isn't words to express how much it means to me that you all wanted to help.  So, I'll just say......   THANK YOU!!!

Tart & Tangy's Exit :(

Good morning!!

Tomorrow is the deadline to order this Tart & Tangy stamp set and I thought I would show you some really fun cards to tempt you one more time :))  All joking aside... I do love this stamp set!!  If you haven't ordered it, you have until tomorrow to get your order in before the Occasion Mini Catalog ends.

Have a great Sunday!

Stamps: Tart & Tangy & Family Phrases

Ink:  Black Stazon, Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie & Wild Wasabi

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie & Wild Wasabi

Other:  Scallop punch, Crystal Effects (on the strawberry), Paper Piercer, White Gel Pen, 2 Way Glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Striped Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals & Chic Stand TM

I'll be honest...I can't take a minute of credit on these cards. I saw one like this years ago...then a few months back on Patty's blog, then earlier this month at our group meeting and again the other day when Julie came over to stamp.  I'm posting them to show my wonderful customers the potential of this set (and sometimes it's fun to case a super cute card). 

June 30th Update...I filmed a video on how to make these cards, click here to head over to my Stampin' Academy.

Across the "Wire" Club!

Across the "Wire" Club

Out of town "Peeps" this club's for you!

Start scratch n' items off your Wish List by joining for 9 months!

We'll start in August and end in April.

Each member will be hostess for one month.  This means you are guaranteed a $180 show!  At a minimum, your hostess benefits will include a Free Level one stamp set and $15 in Free product.

In addition you'll also receive 2 FREE Stampin' Up! catalogs.  The first is available in August 08 and the second in February 09.

Benefits don't end there.....you'll also receive supplies & instructions to complete two 3-D projects each month.  (Stamped images are not provided.)

The monthly minimum order of $20 should be placed (& paid) by the 20th.  There will also be a $3 charge to help offset shipping costs.

Accepted methods of payment are:

*Credit Cards accepted by Stampin' Up! (Visa, Mastercard & Discover).

*Paypal

*Checks (must be received by the 20th).

Joining is easy! Nine spots are available so sign up today & choose your favorite month to host.  Contact me at angie@chicstand.com or 913-851-3336.

Additional details....Orders will be placed with Stampin' Up! on the 21st.  Shipping will vary according to Stampin' Up! & UPS delivery.  You will be notified the day I ship your order.

Would you like to get the extra shipping fee out of the way?  Pay $25 now and save $2.  Paypal or checks are accepted.

Here's an example of one of the projects we'll make this fall.

See ya tomorrow!

Pick a Petal Thank you

Good morning!!

I finally found a few hours to stamp yesterday and this is what I made.  Aren't they super cute? I know...I say that all the time...but really..... these cards are so stinkin cute that I had to make 4 of them....and now I have to make more!   Couldn't you see "Happy Birthday" with it instead of "thank you"? 

I used the Pick a Petal stamp set and Enjoy Every Moment (thanks Lise for letting me continue to borrow the thank you...I just can't live without it :))))

The Striped Grosgrain Ribbon goes perfectly with these cards and tonight is the deadline for my Ribbon Shares.  Click here for details!

Have a Fantastic Friday and see ya tomorrow :)

p.s. I've had several emails asking me if it's official for my trip to Hawaii.  Not yet, but it should be anytime now and I promise the moment it's official...I will post it...as I'm jumping up & down.

p.s.s. Julie I had a fantastic time yesterday...can't wait to giggle more at Convention.   And Gigi...I was thinking of you as I was making the Wasabi card...don't you love it?

Saturday, June 28th Update....I filmed a tutorial for this card and you can head on over to my Stampin' Academy to watch it.  And this card will be one of my Convention swaps :))))  I'm so excited...one month to go!

Decor & More!

Good morning!

Isn't this card so pretty?  Sally gave this to me Monday at club and I love it!!  I want that set really bad and I think I'm going to break down and get it very soon....especially since I love birds!  It's the "Always" stamp set and it's on page 57 of the Stampin' Up! Spring & Summer Collection (aka Idea Book & Catalog).

My next card is from Julie (also club member) and her card is equally as cute...don't you love how she used the little pearls?  Too cute!!

And last but not least............I couldn't hold off any longer. I just had to get those Decor Elements on my walls...now I want everyone to come over and see it. BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm so lucky that Chocolate goes with my home!!  On July 1st...I'll be ordering more ...what you see on the right side of the door I'm going to do the same on the left side....and I have plans for several more pieces.  FYI, it's as easy as pie to use!!   Here's a couple photos of the one I added today....I'll show you more soon!

Thanks & see ya tomorrow!

Just a hello :)

Good morning!   I'm sorry.... but no card today...I'm a couple days behind and I just can't stamp for fun when I need to get some orders processed and return some phone calls.  Good news is I have some friends coming to help me today.

  I'll see ya tomorrow.....Have a great day!

p.s. I received my shipment of Decor Elements yesterday .....hopefully I can show you one of my walls very soon :) 

Older & Wiser

Good morning!!

I almost forgot to show this card......I used the Older & Wiser Hostess set & this daring turtle retires soon.  I better use him as much as I can before he goes!! 

I'm working on this card some more....you may see it again in a different color....and maybe a different sentiment.  Can you tell when I'm tired? I get all wishy washy.

Another super busy day today....actually the next two days.  If you've email me and I haven't responded I promise this afternoon I'm working on emails!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Stamps:  Older & Wiser

Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Black Marker, Celery & Cool Caribbean

Cardstock:  Flowers for you, Whisper White & Celery

Other:  Double Circle Punch, Turquoise Ribbon, Aqua Painter & Bold Bright Brads

Stampers Club Projects

Good morning,

Today I have both of my Stampers Club and these are the goodies we're making.  (See below for more pictures.)

Gotta make this short and sweet.....I still need to pick up my house and run a few errands.

Have a great day!

p.s. The Coaster Calendar uses Heavy weight coasters :)

Stamps:  Tart & Tangy & For a Friend

Ink:  Black Stazon, Old Olive Marker & Real Red Marker

Cardstock:  Afternoon Tea Designer Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Passion, Old Olive, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Whisper White & Chocolate Chip (shown on other calendar colors)

Other:  Double Stitched Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, Vintage Brads, Crop-a-dile, Paper Piercer, Silver Brads, Flower Fusion, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heavy Weight Coasters, Sanding Block, Paper Piercer & Chic Stand.

Flower Fusion

Good morning!

Isn't this little card cute?  This was my warm up card yesterday..... when I was trying to figure out my club projects. Tomorrow I'll show you the bigger and better Flower Fusion card.

Warning Club ladies....if you want to be surprised on Monday.....don't look at my blog tomorrow.  I'm going to post a group shot of all three projects (I know.... you girls told me you like seeing them first, but just in case).

Thanks for stopping by....see ya tomorrow!

Stamps:  For a Friend (hostess level 1 set)

Ink:  Black Stazon & Old Olive Marker

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive & Whisper White

Other:  Flower Fusion, Silver Brads & Glue Dots

Festive Favorites

Good morning!

No, you're not seeing things :)  I'm really posting a Christmas project in June.

Over the next few weeks I'm going to try to show you some projects using stamp sets that are retiring.  Someone ask me which stamp set was I going to miss the most. There are several for many reasons but this one "Festive Favorites" wins hands down (runner up is.... It's your Birthday).

I've also used retired designer paper...sorry...the only Stampin' Up! Christmas paper I have is retired....but....not for long... the new Idea Book & Catalog is right around the corner!

Have a great day!

p.s. I'll post a Video Tutorial on how to make this book later this week :)

Stamps:  Festive Favorites

Ink:  Black Stazon, Old Olive, Real Red & YoYo Yellow

Cardstock:  Real Red, Very Vanilla & Dashing DP (retired)

Other:  Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Red Brad, Aqua Painter, Paper Piercer, Chic Stand & Bind it All

More favorites from group meeting!

Good morning!

Today I'm sharing with you two of my favorites from our group meeting last weekend.

The first project is a gift card holder that my friend Julie made.  Isn't it so cute? 

I love the Pun Fun stamp set ....so much so..... that... the next card is also made with it.

Isn't Hannah's card darling?  I like it so much that I want to remake it on a gift bag...can't you picture that?

Busy days ahead....Club is Monday & last minute Angie has to get busy :)

Have a great day.....see  ya tomorrow!!