Notecard Sample!

I hope you're not getting sick of notecard samples, but I've been having the greatest time with them lately! I was excited to receive this one! It's just so cute and so easy and so beautiful! This one came from my upline-upline Tami Waddell, congratulating me on my sales! Thank you, Tami - I am so casing your notecard - and I hope I have great sales again so I can get more of your wonderful notecards!

My Digital Studio - Elizabeth Sample!

I am absolutely ON FIRE with My Digital Studio! Here's a Mother's Day card I made using the program. The software is incredibly easy to use and there is free training available to everyone on www.mydigitalstudio.net, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced videos you can watch to get you started and to help you along! That website also has a catalog available to show you all of the digital downloads you can purchase since My Digital Studio was introduced! If you prefer more personal, one-on-one training, just let me know, and I'll be happy to schedule an appointment with you to go over how the My Digital Studio software works and to get you started on your first digital creation! You will fall in love with My Digital Studio - and with Stampin' Up!'s colors, punches, designer series papers, ribbons, and embellishments at your fingertips, you'll wonder why you didn't purchase it sooner! Not only can you find training on www.mydigitalstudio.net, but you will also find project samples to help you with ideas! If you wish, you can download your creations, too, to share what you have done with My Digital Studio! What are you waiting for? To order My Digital Studio software (118108), visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." When you order the software from me and download it, send me a digital card that you've created or share it with me online to receive a fun little treat from me to celebrate your first work of art!

Top Note Die Box with Sew Suite!

I am having so much fun with all of the sewing "stuff" in the Occasions Mini Catalog! My stamp camp this weekend is the "So Sweet Sew Suite Camp Wannastamp." This is NOT one of the items we'll be making, but I wanted to share it with you! We made this box when Benedicte had her home workshop and I thought it turned out "sew" cute! I used Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight for the colors. The top and bottom of the box are made with the Big Shot Top Note Die. The directions for the little box can be found under my January 24th, 2010 post where we made a Valentine box out of it! Can't go wrong with a box pattern like this. It suits any holiday or happy occasion! ENJOY!

Note Card Samples!

Several Friday nights ago, I did a community service event with the West Memorial Junior High PTA. I offered six notecards that people could come and stamp to learn more about rubber stamping! We had a WONDERFUL time! I enjoyed the evening so much and we are hoping to do it again this fall. Each notecard offered a different technique with stamping and papercrafting for the new stampers to enjoy. Here are the notecards - they are easy and quick! I used Whisper White Notecards (107311). They come 20 to a packet, are prescored, and ready to go with envelopes! Can't get much easier than that! To order our convenient notecards, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now!

Breakfast Bubble Ring!

HAPPY EASTER! It's a tradition in our household to have a Breakfast Bubble Ring and Mimosas on Easter morning - and we did just that this morning! I've been making this recipe for probably 34 years now and I still love it! A Happy Easter to all of you! Here's the recipe for the Breakfast Bubble Ring:

Melt 3/4 cup butter. Place two tablespoons at the bottom of a 6-1/2-cup ring mold. Dip each biscuit from two packages of refrigerator biscuits in remaining butter, then into a mixture of four tablespoons sugar and three teaspoons cinnamon. Place in mold, overlapping. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Let stand five minutes and turn onto plate. Drizzle with confectioner sugar icing.

YIELD: Serves 6

April Project Share Get-Together!

The TOPICS! met at my house on Sunday afternoon for our April Project Share Get-Together! We have so much fun! We each assemble kits for a card or 3D project for our stampin' sisters to make that afternoon - and then we papercraft the afternoon away, leaving with finished samples we can use in our upcoming workshops! I thought the cards and 3D projects were splendid this month and they are pictured below for your viewing pleasure! The card below is the one I offered.

The card below was offered by Tere Crowcroft.

The card below was offered by Mary Ann Rankin.

The card below was offered by Lisa Myers. The card below was offered by Jennifer Park.

The card below was offered by Carolyn Gray.

The card below was offered by Marilyn Devereaux-Ruffin.

The card below was offered by Diane Burns.

The card below was offered by Debbie Johnson. The 3D items below were offered by Amy Hansen. The 3D item below was offered by Pam Davenport. The card below was offered by Jan Spencer.

The card below was offered by Kirsteen Gill.

The card below was offered by Jennifer Gulch.

The card below was offered by Aida Pabon.

Thanks to THE TOPICS! for rockin' my stampin' world!

Just Believe Card Sample!

Thank you, Heather Klump, for a great sympathy card. I think sympathy cards can be so tricky. You want it to be pretty, but you want it to be serious enough to handle the weight of the situation. I think this card covers both of those requirements very nicely! The recipe is below. To order these products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650)

Stamps: Just Believe (116948) - Page 109 of the catalog; Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370) - Page 157 of the catalog Inks: Early Espresso (119670)

Miscellaneous: Clear Block "C" (118486); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Basic Pearl Jewels (119247); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Linen Thread (104199)

Easter Blossoms Card Sample!

There have been so many variations of this card with different colors of card stock and different greetings - it's hard to know who to give credit to for this original design. I love how pink and black pop when used together. This would make a lovely Easter card or even a thoughtful sympathy card - any card, for that matter! To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now." Mr. Brown will be happy to make a delivery right to your front door! What could be more fun than that? Have a nice day!

Recipe:

Paper: Pink Pirouette (111351); Basic Black (121045); Whisper White (100730)

Stamps: Easter Blossoms (121905) - Page 17 of the Occasions Mini Catalog; Bring on the Cake (121899) - Page 20 of the Occasions Mini Catalog

Inks: Basic Black (101179)

Miscellaneous: Big Shot Machine (113439); Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (121809); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Basic Pearl Jewels (119247); Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen (105021); 2" X 1-3/8" Oval Punch (119859)

Clearly For You Card Sample!

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail, hippety-hoppety Easter's on its way!This card is so soft and sweet, it reminds me of the Easter Bunny! This is such a classic card style - just change the colors and the small little circle image and it can be suitable for any occasion! I call cards like this 911 cards - when you have an emergency and need a card QUICK, this style always works!!! The recipe is below. To order these fantastic products (wouldn't you love to have them available in your craft room?), visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White (100730); Pink Pirouette (111351)

Stamps: Clearly For You (121911) - Page 28 of the Occasions Mini Catalog; All Holidays (114916) - Page 154 of the catalog

Inks: Basic Black (101179); Old Olive (102277); Melon Mambo (115656); Pink Pirouette (111838)

Miscellaneous: Big Shot Machine (113439); Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Old Olive Satin Ribbon (117292); Scissors (108360); 1/2" Circle Punch (119869); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Blender Pens (102845)

Fun Flowers Die Card Sample!

Here's a great card I was inspired to make by Debra Currier. I love how she used a thin strip of Basic Black card stock to thread the button. The bright colors against the Whisper White card stock is so striking. I love looking at it! The greeting could easily be changed to "Easter Wishes." The recipe is below. To order these wonderful products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White (100730); Melon Mambo (115320); Daffodil Delight (119683)

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (a Level 3 Hostess Set) - Page 14 of the catalog

Inks: Basic Black (101179)

Miscellaneous: Big Shot Machine (113439); Lattice Die (115958); Paper Snips (103579); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Fun Flowers Die (121812); Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Easter Blossoms Card Sample!

This card is a direct case from Kimberly Van Diepen, someone I think is an amazing stamper! She always does such nice vintage cards and I copy them at every opportunity I get! SHE'S THE BOMB! The recipe is below. To order these elegant products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now." Have a good day!

Recipe:

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953); Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (121782); Naturals Ivory (101849)

Stamps: Easter Blossoms (121905)

Inks: Basic Black (101179); Crumb Cake (121030)

Miscellaneous: Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402); Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon (122331); Scallop Oval Punch (119856); Vintage Flower Adornments (121879); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Wedding Shower Card Sample!

One of my clients needed a wedding shower card, so I got onto Stampin' Connection and found this adorable card! I'm not sure who designed it, but it was perfect for what she needed! By scoring the Whisper White card stock to look like wood paneling and adding the extra strip to resemble wainscotting, I think it's pretty darn cute! I wish my bathroom were this pretty! Hope this brings a smile to your face today! The recipe is below. To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Early Espresso (119686); Whisper White (100730); Marina Mist (119682); Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167)

Stamps: Lovely Letters Alphabet (115030) - Page 160 of the catalog; All Holidays (114916) - Page 154 of the catalog

Inks: Crumb Cake (121030); Early Espresso (119670)

Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Metallic Brads (119741); Paper Piercer with Mat (116631 and 105826); Paper Snips (103579); Stamp-a-ma-jag (101049); Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade (104152)

Nature Walk Card Sample!

Since my last stamp camp involved using the "Nature Walk" stamp set, I thought you might enjoy seeing another card made using that set. Isn't this pretty? I just can't get enough of this stamp set. This card is the original idea of Julie Pitta. I hope you'll try making one - it'll make you happy just to have it sitting out to look at each time you pass through the room! The recipe is below. To order these wonderful products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now."

Recipe:

Paper: Early Espresso (119686); So Saffron (105118); Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper (121783); Very Vanilla (101650)

Stamps: Nature Walk (121925) - Page 27 of the Occasions Mini Catalog; Word Play (120308) - Page 147 of the catalog

Inks: Early Espresso (119670)

Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Stampin' Sponge (101610); 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049); Antique Brads (117273)

All Holidays Card Sample - Easter!

Inspired by Debbie Currier

I'm a BIG fan of Debbie Currier - I just really like her style. I regularly view and copy her cards. I hope she doesn't mind. To copy someone is the biggest form of flattery and I hope she feels that way about it! Isn't this card lovely? Anything that looks close to cotton candy is fine by me! Also looks like the Easter Bunny, if you ask me! The recipe is below. To order these sweet products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.penguinstamper.blogspot.com/ and click on "Shop Now." Have a great weekend!

Recipe:

Paper: Pretty in Pink (100459); Very Vanilla (101650)

Stamps: All Holidays (114916) - Page 154 of the catalog

Inks: Melon Mambo (115656)

Miscellaneous: Big Shot Machine (113439); Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Pretty in Pink 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119775); Decorative Label Punch (120907); Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons (122302); Boho Blossoms Punch (119858); Mini Glue Dot (103683); Scissors (108360)

Palm Tree Flower!

One of my followers, Susan, requested to see what my palm tree bloom looks like now. This is it! I can't say that it's a "pretty" flower, but this is what it looks like today. Interesting, huh? I really don't care what it looks like - it's more what it represents that makes me happy. SPRING!!!!!! And SUMMER following shortly thereafter! BRING IT ON!

A PROMOTION CELEBRATION!

This is a happy day - we're celebrating Patti Schubert's promotion to a Senior Associate! I don't have a picture of Patti - and she won't let me take one of her - but we're gonna celebrate her promotion anyway! If you met Patti, you would absolutely LOVE her and you would instantly fall in love with her! The thing that I like the most about Patti is that when I'm with her, I feel that I can be totally myself. I feel so comfortable with her and I know she makes everyone feel that way. I think that is a special gift! I know that Patti loves Stampin' Up! She is enthusiastic about Stampin' Up!'s products and she gets the cutest little grin on her face when you talk about cards and 3D projects with her! I wish you could see how precious she is - that little booger won't let me take her picture! I'll have to sneak one in on her at some point! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, PATTI! I'm so proud of your promotion! You just keep that cute little grin going and you just keep making those cute, cute cards!