Stamp, Scrap & Create with Chris

Last Day to Order

Just a little reminder that there are just a few days left to order from the amazing Ocassions Mini Collection 2008, and to take advantage of the Fresh Cuts Sneak Peek. 

Both of these offers end Monday, June 30, so give me a call or send an email if you want to take advantage of either one of these fabulous offers!!

Better Late than Never...

I know that I am a couple days late posting this color challenge, but the summer has begun, and I have started my new job as taxi driver!!

I should be glad that my kids are social and have lots of friends, but I have no idea if I am coming or going!!

That makes me even more thankful that I can escape to the basement a couple of times a week to stamp and play with new sets and accessories!

This week's sample has dual purpose again - this week's Color Challenge, and my upcoming Fresh Cuts Stamp Camp.

This week's Color Challenge is - Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery, and Orchid Opulence.  I was really glad for the chance to use the Orchid Opulence - that's a color I usually have trouble using!!

• Stamp Sets:  Fresh Cuts
• Inks:  Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery
• Paper:  Fresh Cuts Notes, Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery, Elegant Eggplant
• Accessories:  5-Petal Flower punch, Boho Blossoms punch 1/8" circle punch, Rhinestone Brads - Circle Ice, 1/4" Grosgrain - Elegant Eggplant, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping,

~Chris

**New Product Line - Decor Elements**

Last week, Stampin' Up!'s CEO and Co-Founder Shelli Gardner announced the addition of a new product line - Decor Elements!!

The Décor Elements product line is an extension of the Definitely Decorative home décor line. Décor Elements is vinyl artwork for walls, mirrors, windows, or other hard, smooth surfaces.

Click here for a preview of this awesome new line. 

Check back on July 1 for more information and the full product line!!

Happy Stamping & Decorating,

~Chris

Weekly Color Challenge

Wow - I really am enjoying these color challenges!!

This week's is:  Summer Sun, Old Olive, and Certainly Celery - a brighter combination than last week!  I actually CASED this card right out of the catalog - page 113.

Again, I tried using a stamp set that I have never used before (actually I think I have used it once!).  I think I am going to give this card to my husband just because I love him!!

• Stamp Set:  Text & Texture
• Paper:  Summer Sun, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
• Ink:  Old Olive, Certainly Celery
• Accessories:  On Board Accents, Buttons - Earth Elements, Hemp - Natural, Anywhere Glue Stick, Sanding Block, Mini Glue Dots

I hope that this inspires you to create something new this week!!  Don't forget - if you do, send me a picture and I'll post it here!!

Happy Stamping,

~Chris

A Fond Farewell

It's here - the 2008 Spring-Summer Collection Retired List!!

As always, it's hard to say good-bye, but we all know that it is only to make room for some amazing NEW stamp sets!!

Click on the link to the right under "Classes, Events and Specials" to pring your copy now!!

Don't wait too long though - these sets are only available until August 10, so contact me to order your favorites before they are gone!!

**NEW** Weekly Color Challenge!!

Several weeks ago, two of my INKredible sisters, Colleen and Stasia, began posting weekly color challenges on our INKredible website.  They thought it would be a good way to spark our creativity, and get us stamping again.

They were right!!

I loved the idea from the first minute they posted it!!  Although this is the first one I've actually gotten around to participating in (this week was so blazing hot, that the basement was the coolest place in the house), every week I look to see what the other girls have come up with! 

This card had two purposes for me:  1. the color challenge, and 2. use a set that I have never used before!  It also serves as a reminder for me to tell you that the Occasions Mini is available until June 30!

This weeks challenge:  Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Handsome Hunter.

• Stamp Sets: Friendly Flowers (Occasions Mini)
• Ink: Close to Cocoa, Handsome Hunter (Classic and Craft)
• Paper: Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Handsome Hunter, Old Olive, Naturals Ivory
• Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Paper Snips, Coluzzle, 1 3/" circle punch, Large Oval punch, 3/4" circle punch, Build-a-Brad, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals.

Take the challenge yourself - it's a lot of fun.  If you do, send me a picture of your card and I'll be glad to post it here!

Happy Stamping,

~Chris

eScape in June!!

Do you still love to run to the mailbox to get the mail?  Especially around your birthday, anniversary, the holidays, or special occasions?  Or better yet, how awesome is it to get a card in the mail "just because"!!??

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!

Reconnect with your "wireless network" by joining me for my eScape Card Class on Wednesday, June 18, or host one of your own! Take advantage of the 25 percent discount on select items in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113700):

Description	Page Number	Price
Love Notes assortment	p. 167	$8.95
Circle of Friendship stamp set	p. 143	$17.95
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad	p. 165	$5.25
Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon	p. 191	$7.95
Total (non-bundled)		$40.10
eScape Bundle price		$30.00