It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

At least at my house!

Yes, you read that correctly! Christmas card making has begun at my house. I start early. I received a lot of card orders last year and this year want to get an extra early start on things. I've got about 10 different designs done (maybe a few more)...I'll be posting them below. I will include general details for you about each card. If you're interested in purchasing/ordering Christmas cards, please let me know (ladybugdesigns1@gmail.com)

I apologize for the way the cards have lined up and that they're crooked....apparently I'm highly untalented when it comes to blogging!!!

Blue and Silver Snow Swirled:

$0.40/card
Stamps: Snow Swirled

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White

Other: Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Embossing Powder

Red and Green Snow Swirled:

$0.50/card
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Jolly Holiday DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Other: Glitter

Eggplant and Silver Seasons Greetings:
Availability of Silver paper to be determined
Stamps: Patterned Pines, Snow Swirled, Priceless

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Silver

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Other: Silver Embossing Powder

Red and Green Snowflakes:
$0.54/card
Stamps: Serene Snowflakes, All Holidays, Snow Swirled

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Other: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Glitter, Silver Embossing Powder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Sparkly Delightful Decoration:

$0.61/card

Stamp: Delightful Decorations, Snow Swirled

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Old Olive, Jolly Holiday DSP

Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, Glitter

Sparkly Happy Holidays:

$0.50/card

Stamps: Four the Holidays, Snow Swirled
Ink: Versamark, Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

Sparkly Blue Snowflakes:

$0.44/card
Stamps: Patterened Pines, Snow Swirled
Paper: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Versamark
Other: Navy ribbon, jewel, Dazzling Diamonds, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Simple Christmas:
$0.41/card
Stamps: Season of Simple Grace
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Real Red

Other: Real Red Satin Ribbon

Silver Trees:
$0.47/card
Stamps: Patterned Pines, Holiday Button Bits (non-SU)
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: versamark
Other: Black satin ribbon, silver embossing powder, scor-pal

Black Decoration:
$0.40/card
Stamps: Delightful Decorations, All Holidays
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler
Other: Silver Embossing Powder, black satin ribbon, scor-pal

Black and White Snowflakes
$0.40/card
Stamps: Patterned Pines, Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Other: Silver Embossing Powder

Traditional Pines:
$0.54/card (patterned paper may change slightly)
Stamps: Patterned Pines, All Holidays
Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP (can't remember...)
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Other: Ribbon (forget the name)

Red and Gold Joyeux Noel:
$0.54/card
Stamps: Snow Swirled, Four the holidays (French)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark
Other: Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder, Glitter

New stuff...

I want to apologize right off for how negligent I've been to my blog. Life just seemed to get so busy that I had to let a few things slide for a while. Sometimes, playing outside with my two little boys won out over sitting down to type! I won't be able to sit down every day BUT I will make a better effort!

So, there are two "new" Stampin' Up! catalogues available now. The links are to the right of this post. The summer mini is in effect until August 30th and the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogue is also available and full of wonderful stuff!

Take a look at the new idea book and catalogue and let me know what you think. If you would like a hard copy of the catalogue, please get in touch with me (ladybugdesigns1@gmail.com) and we can make arrangements for that.

Paper Cakes

I'm excited to share my newest endeavour with each of you! Paper cakes! I must say I really do love them. A single layer of cake is make up of 12 slices that can be filled with chocolates, candy or small "favours". They are perfect for baby showers, bridal showers or even weddings.

You can do single tiered cakes or add a second (slightly smaller) 12 slice tier.

The cakes can be customized very easily. You can pick your colour, ribbon, and topper. The entire cake can be wrapped with ribbon or each individual slice can be wrapped. You can also choose to have the slices embellished or left plain. Customized tags can be added with a baby's name or the name of a bride and groom. You can also purchase single slices to use as thank you gifts for someone special.

The one slice pictured below has a paper strawberry on top. These strawberries are actually little boxes as well and can hold single chocolates or a few Hershey Kisses (or as my friend Anne-Marie told me - an engagement ring!). The strawberries can also be purchased in whatever quantity you wish.

I've done up one "chocolate" cake and then a few single slices. I am slowly sorting out prices for the cakes and strawberries and will post them when I have it figured out. If you're interested in purchasing a cake, please send me an e-mail at:
ladybugdesigns1@gmail.com

New Gift Pack

As some of you know, I LOVE ladybugs. I just love these new ladybug stamps I bought! I decided (on the advice of my mom) to do a ladybug themed card pack.


























The sentiments are: "Best Wishes", "Sweet Baby", "Celebrate Today", "Feel Better" and "With Thanks".

All paper, ink and ribbon is from Stampin' Up!

The gift pack will be for sale on my website (see link on my blog) for $15.

Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini Catalogue

The Sale-A-Bration brochure and Occasions Mini Catalogue start today! The links are posted so look to your right and scroll down the page to find them (they will take you directly to the catalogues/brochures).

For those of you new to Stampin' Up!, here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

Spend:

When you spend $65 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $65 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!
Host:

When you host a workshop of at least $395 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

Join:

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $56.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue or Occasions Mini Catalogue. Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off the price of the standard Starter Kit or Digital+ Starter Kit!
Plus, this year's Sale-A-Bration event gives you more free products than ever before! Choose from our exciting selection of exclusive Sale-A-Bration products, or choose a $20.95 set from the Idea Book & Catalogue--you've got over 80 choices!

Please contact me with any questions or to place an order!

ladybugdesigns1@gmail.com

New Year - New Catalogue!

Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I enjoyed relaxing with my family and we had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We're slowly getting back into the swing of things and my oldest son starts pre-school tomorrow. Mom is a little anxious!

The 2010 Stampin' Up! Occasions mini catalogue goes live tomorrow and those on my mailing list should be receiving it in the mail shortly if you haven't already received it. If you want to see it tomorrow check out the Stampin' Up website - and I'll post a link on the blog (as soon as it's available)!

I'll attach a few cards I have made with some of the new fabulous stamps. All the recent stamps I've purchased are the rubber stamps that adhere to acrylic blocks. They are fabulous and I truly enjoyed using them.

The new Sweet Pea Designer Series paper is also fantastic. I love all the colours and new designs. I highly recommend this for you card makers out there!

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Stamps: I {heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts, Congratulations from Inkadinkadoo
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Black Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones

Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Blue
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Birthday basics - Papertrey Ink
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Rhinestones

Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Well Scripted, Always in Bloom

Ink: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Felt Flowers, Scallop trim border punch

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Old Olive Sweet Pea DSP
Stamps: With All My Heart
Ink: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip (Markers)
Accessories: XL 2-step bird punch, Old Olive Satin Ribbon

Paper: Kraft, Whisper White

Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Orange Brad

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal, So Saffron, Sweet Pea DSP

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Birthday Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron
Accessories: Glitter

Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Pea DSP

Stamps: Little Angel, Nursery Necessities
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Star Punch, Circle cutters, Bashful Blue Ribbon, Scallop trim border punch, latte button.

Merry Christmas!

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I have arrived at my mom's house for the holiday's and am looking forward to several days of relaxing and time with my family. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!

I think I may be getting some fun new stamps for Christmas so I'm looking forward to trying them out and posting some new cards in January! Stay Tuned!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Jen