Punch Flower Roses

How precious does a scrapbook page need to be?

I think that I may have found the reason why I don't get very many pages done. I found this fabulous paper rose tutorial created by Abi Bundy. (click here) It gave me the look I was striving for...a very precious "pop" for a Tinkerbell page. I will post the completed page when it is finished. But in the meantime I wanted to show you what consumed my time at our last open night. It took me a couple of tries to get the roses to look the way I wanted but once you get the hang of it, watch out...you'll be putting roses everywhere. The roses dried firm and do not crunch under pressure. I would protect them though if you are mailing them out.

So, this got me thinking....what is the most artistic or time consuming or "I just lost my mind on this" project that you have created? I know that I am not the only one out there that likes to create that "just perfect" project. :)

The Mouse is in the House!

Are you ready for Open Night? Friday Night is almost here!!
Pull your projects and let's create some magical memories. Although this is a Disney themed night, you do not have to work on Disney projects. You are welcomed to come and hang out and work on whatever your heart desires. This is the last Friday Open Night as we will soon be enjoying a new "Summer Nights" schedule. I hope to see you here! As always, feel free to call me with any questions.

Cost: FREE (Just bring something to snack on)
Time: 7:30 pm until you drop!
Place: My house in the SDCE

Stamp Time Somewhere "Miss" Swap

Loads Of Love (Created by Meghan Smith)

Stamp Set: Loads of Love

Paper: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard, Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Basic Black

Accessories: sponges, dimensionals, coluzzle, circle punches

Loads of Love "Laddered"

Stamp Set: Loads of Love

Ink: Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Stazon Black, Basic Gray

Paper: Sahara Sand, Garden Green, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, White Gel Pen, dimensionals, Close to Cocoa marker, sponges

Branching Out "Old American Style"

Stamp Set: Branching Out, (Saying set to be inserted)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel

Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Raffia (Walmart), sponges

Friendly Words Wheel "Isolated Words"

Stamps: Friendly Words Wheel, Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Tempting Tursquoise (marker and pad)

Paper: Flamingo DSP, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White

Big Shot: Top Note Die

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Wide Oval Punch, Eyelet border punch, mini glue dots

For my blog followers: These were Meghan's and my submissions to an online swap that I participate in monthly. It has been alot of fun and it allows me to showcase more samples of particular stamp sets. Jeanna runs this swap monthly and is a fabulous hostess!!

For my fellow "Miss" Swappers: I am so sorry that I couldn't get that gosh durned recipe to print. I hope that this helps you out. As the printer is now back on track "literally", I don't foresee there being any further issues. I hope that you enjoyed these cards as much as I did making them.

Father's Day Recap

Well, It has been a little while since I have been able to post. How are you liking the new site? I am just loving it and after a few more tweaks, I think that it will be complete. Yippeeeee!! It is time to get back into the swing of things. I had a most fabulous week with Jeanna and her family. I went out there with a plan to be ultra productive and yeah....we had way too much fun playing and enjoying our new friends. I have a refreshing trip and I really enjoyed the drive with my older girls. We are talking about having an annual girls road trip. I wonder where the girls will want to go next year.

I thought that I would get this week started with a quick post of what I did yesterday for the Dads in my life. This is the card that I made for my husband, my dad, my father in law and my brothers. I was amazed at how ultra easy this was to make. I orginally saw the idea over on Splitcoast although I don't know what card started the whole thing. There is even a template for it over there as well, just in case you are interested :)

testing the new siggy

"My Pink Pajamas" is going to Stamp Time Somewhere!

That's right! I am heading to Vegas baby!! I will be visiting my good friend Jeanna. She is the blog creator of "Stamp Time Somewhere" and of course a fellow Disney Lover!! We will be busy visiting, creating, playing and hopefully squeezing in a few hours of sleep as well. I will keep you all posted on what is happenin' on this fun crossover blog adventure!! I can't wait to get started but I better go and finish my packing!! Catch up with you soon!!

Barbara Jean Smith

Stamp Camp is a'Comin!!

Tomorrow night is the night! I hope you are as ready as I am. We have so much in store for the evening. Come and get your preferred customer cards, sign up for the new in-color ribbon swap and our new VIPink Stamp Club. Not to mention that there the FANTABULOUS projects that you get to make!

See you at my house...it will be the one were the fun is happenin'!! If you haven't come before and you want to see what all the fun is about, give me a call or send me an email!! I'd love to have you join us!

It's Here!! Your Last Chance!!!

Stampin' Up! has just released their Last Chance Lists (formerly known as the retirement list) - and guess what? There's even a sale!

Last Chance List - STAMPS

Last Chance List - Decor Elements

Please Note that the items on the accessories list are WHILE SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE!!!! For this reason I suggest you go to my WEBSITE - NOW and place your order!!!!!
Here are the retiring Accessories-You'll notice that some of these are even on SALE!!!!

Retiring Items at 50% Off: (Sale Price Shown)
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 4.98 Available
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 2.48 Available
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 2.48 Available

Retiring Items at 25% Off: (Sale price shown)
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 7.46 Available
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 7.46 Available
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 7.46 Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 8.21 Available
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 5.96 Available
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 11.96 Available
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 7.46 Available
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 6.71 Available
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 5.21 Available
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 5.96 Available
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 8.96 Available
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 8.96 Available


Retiring Items at Regular Price:
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Available
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Available
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Available
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Available
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Available
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Available
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Available
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Available
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Available
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Available
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Available
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Available
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Available
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Available
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Available
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Available
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Available
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Available
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Available
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Available
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Available
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95 Available
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Available
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5 Available
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5 Available
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Available
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Available
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5 Available
109684 Doodle 8.5 Available
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5 Available
109692 Love 6.5 Available
109568 My ABCs 6.5 Available
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5 Available
109687 See You Around 8.5 Available
109683 So Swirly 8.5 Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.5 Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5 Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5 Available


I am going to try and keep this updated as quickly as possible. Please refer to my online site for immediate ordering of accessories!! I want to make sure that you get the items that you want before they are no longer available.

Thank you!! Happy Stamping....BJ