This first one was made by my friend Lorrie Reid. I love that technique of using the scallop punch to make the frame. Just start with a 2 3/4 inch square of cardstock and punch the scallop punch once in the center of each side and voila, you have this cool look.  

This one was made by Sam Woodruff, one of my sidelines. I love the stitched look and the new jumbo grommet. Our 1/2 inch circle punch fits perfectly right in the center.

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The winner of this week’s blog candy is Jennie Hudson! Congratulations Jennie! Stay tuned for another blog candy contest coming soon!

Ok, I have to admit, when I first saw this Razzle Dazzle set, I wasn’t that thrilled with it, but then I saw all of these great swaps and I am sold now. I put my order in and can’t wait to get it. Here are a couple more swaps that I got…..

This first one is from my best bud Kimberly Van Diepen. She is an AWESOME demonstrator and so creative. I constantly tell her that I wish I had half of her talent. She used the new in colors, crushed curry and melon mambo. I just LOVE it.

This one was made by one of Kimberly’s downline, Sharon Wren. She also did a fabulous job on this card. The picture really doesn’t do it justice because she embossed the whole white part with irridescent ice and it is so sparkly.  Sharon also used the new in colors and the new polka dot ribbon. I just can’t get enough of that stuff. I have already been through 3 rolls  in the last week.

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I just LOVE this stamp set. This is a card I did for my downline swap. I am not normally a bold bright person… I am more of a shabby chic soft brown and blue or pink kind of girl, but I do love this color combo. It just screams ENERGY. It is like Emeril’s BAM!

This one was made by my downline Sue Bjorgaard. I love this color combo too. She used the other side of the polka dot ribbon for a more subtle look.  If you are not drooling over this stamp set by now, there must be something wrong.

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Sizzix Big Shot Doctor’s Bag

Item #113474

Regular Price: 69.95

Special Price: 49.99

Your Savings: 19.96!  WOW!

This offer is only good today through Sunday, July 12th ! This is a GREAT savings for you. Don’t miss out! 

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This one was made by one of my 2nd level downline, Tiffany Thompson. This was the first swap she ever did and I think it is FANTASTIC! I just love the colors and the layout. Great job Tiffany! She used the new Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper and the big shot, eyelet border punch, the new polka dot ribbon and more!

This next one was made by another one of my talented downline, Valerie Crouch. She used the same set, same pack of designer paper , but got a totally different look. THey are both great cards and I am so thrilled with the swaps everyone did. I will be posting lots more this week so check back daily!

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Here is a card I made using the new Level 3 hostess set Kind and Caring Thoughts. I LOVE * LOVE* LOVE* our hostess sets in the new Stampin Up catalog. They are GORGEOUS! If you would like to earn this stamp set plus a lot more for FREE, just book a party with a bunch of your friends. Email me at stampgirl2@cox.net today. Or, if you would rather have a book party and collect orders from your friends, that would be great too. This card also uses our new In colors rich razzleberry and melon mambo with our luscious new razzleberry polka dot ribbon.

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Here is another Blog Candy giveaway! You know how it works….just leave a comment on my blog to be entered to win! THis week’s giveaway is a pack of die cut boxes, a pack of Georgia Peach Designer paper and the Echoes of Kindness stamp set. All of these things are retired, but are still brand new and up for grabs.  My first Stampin Up order is coming today so I need to make room!

My friend Lorrie showed me this cute idea at our shoebox swap and of course, I had to copy it and do it at my stamp camp this past weekend. It is super easy and all you need are two 3 1/2 inch square coasters, a pack of post its, some cardstock, ribbon, eyelets and of course some stamps and ink! I set the coasters down next to each other and then covered them with the sahara sand cardstock. This makes a really sturdy backing. Then decorate however you like.

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I am so excited! I just placed my first order from the new Stampin Up catalog! I had to next day air it so I could get it by Friday to play all weekend! WOOOHHHHHOOOOOO!! Can you hear me screaming now?  If you haven’t stopped by to get yours, you will want to come by soon. There are so many great new items available…especially the Big Shot dies! I  LOVE my Big Shot! Have a great week. I have posted all of the new catalogs and specials in my sidebar so you can click on those to see what’s new.

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