Hello From the Caribbean!

Ok, first things first... the new cell phone that I bought before I left... so I could keep you posted... is NOT working!!  I am having to pay big money to make this post from the ship!  But you are ALL worth it!

This is our ship - Royal Caribbean - Adventure of the seas.  Our first port was Barbados!  Had a great time on a Catamaran and swam with the green sea turtles.   This is a photo from the catamaran of a turtle.

Today's stop was in St. Lucia where we did 11 zip lines through the rain forest!  Talk about awesome!!  Words can not even describe it.  Wanted to also share our 2nd night gifts with you all.  These were left in our room for us after we returned from dinner!

The purse matches the travel clutch that was sent prior to the trip!

Not sure I'll get to post again while here but wanted you all to know that I'm thinking about you and wishing you were here!

What a great birthday card for the special man in your life!  This sample was created by Janice T. from Thompson, CT.  It was created using the SU! stamp set:  Party Hearty!  This set is available in the SU! Idea Book and Catalog!

Contact me today to get this set for your own!

Manly Card

This card was created by a club group memmber, who is also a member of my downline.  Her name is Karen S.  She is a very talented stamper!  It was created using several sets/techniques!

Stamps: Weathered, Lovely as a Tree
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Whisper White

If you want details of this project, contact me!

Testing New Device

I've aquired a new mobile device so that I will be able to communicate with all of you and keep you up to date on happenings in the Caribbean!

Remember, if you need me for anything while im  gone, just email me!

you can reach me at stampthis2004@yahoo.com

Awash with Flowers

There is still time to purchase or earn, for FREE, your Awash with Flowers stamp set!  (Item #117062 - Wood Mount  - $39.95 or Item #120549 - Clear Mount - $27.95)  This sample was created by my good friend and downline member, LucyT from Woodstock CT!  The colors are Melon Mambo and whisper white and she utilized the Top Note Sizzix die!

Contact me today for the recipe for this great card and to purchase your limited time only - Awash with Flowers stamp set!

Elegant Bouquet and Flower Power!

Today's card is courtesy of Madonna!  Not only did she use the Big Shot to create texture, but she used ink to highlight that texture!  What a beauty!  The colors are Always Artichoke, and Cameo Coral (both of which are retiring!!).  In addition, she used the X-Large Flower punch and the BoHo Flower Punch for the focal points!  Great work!  Thanks for sharing!

Punch Art Flower

Today's sample was actually created by one of my club members, Sue D from Moosup!  Using the bigshot machine and teh perfect polka dots textured impressions folder she created the background for this adorable card!  Using the 3/4" circle punch and some Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper she created the petals of her flower!  Of course it is finished off with a some Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon!

I just LOVE it!!!!  Great job Sue!

Scrapbook Night - Friday, May 14, 2010

Interested in a Friday Night Scrapbook Event?!  Than you have come to the right place! 

When:  Friday May 14, 2010

Where:  AMVETS-Post 47 - Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, CT

Time:  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 per person

What will you get?:  We will make 10  12 x 12 scrapbook pages!

The pictures above are a respresentative sample of the pages we will make!  They were inspired by greeting cards!  I have created 6 of the 10 pages thus far!  Email me today to get your spot!  stampthis2004@yahoo.com

Relay For Life Stamp Camp

I want to express my sincerest thanks to EVERYONE that participated in our Relay For Life Fundrasing Stamp Camp!  It was held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 and about 30 people attended!  We had a great time socializing, stamping together, and most of all raising money for a great cause!

To-date, we have raised about $325!!!  I am holding the workshop open for another day or so to see if we can get closer to $350!!    Thanks again to everyone for your support of our efforts!

And the Winner Is ...............

The Winner Is - Becky Gorman!!

During the month of March, I ran a promotion for anyone that placed an online order with me!  I entered every person's name into the drawing and the lucky winner was Becky Gorman!  She received a $25.00 Gift Certificate!!

Here is Becky with her prize!  Thank you to everyone that participated!  I appreciate all of you!!

With All My Heart

Can't get enough of my Big Shot Embossing Folders!  I used the Finial Press folder (Item #115963 - $7.95) and a piece of the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper.  Using one of the SU! sanding blocks (Item #103301 - $3.50) I gently sanded over the embossed image and where ever the paper was raised, the sanding block removed the color; thus creating a "painted" look!

For the focal point of the card, I used the large flourish from the "With All My Heart" stamp set. (Item #118623 Clear Mount - $13.95 or Item #118134 Wood Mount - $17.95).  I used a technique called Rock -n Roll.  The ink colors are Apricot Appeal and Chocolate Chip.  I finished the focal point off with a Chocolate Chip 1/4" Epoxy Brad (Item #117272 - $3.25)!

Beautiful Wings & Vintage Vogue

What ever am I going to do when the Occassions Mini catalog is done at the end of April???  I can NOT get enough of the Vintage Vogue stamp set and the Beautiful Wings - Sizzix Embosslit!  Together they make the most beautiful creations!

This card is adapted from one shared a couple of weeks ago but it is another in the group of Earth Elements only!

If you would still like to purchase the Vintage Vogue stamp set or the Beautiful Wings Embosslit, time is running out! You only have until April 24, 2010 to place the order personally with me or until April 30, 2010 on my 24/7 online store:  http://www.pattychenail.stampinup.net/  then click on "Shop Now!"

Vintage Vogue - Item #118598 - Clear Mount - $17.95
Vintage Vogue - Item #117690 - Wood Mount - $23.95
Beautiful Wings Embosslit - Item #118138 - $11.95

Pocket Sillhouettes

Sometimes it is really nice to pull out an older set and get a new perspective!  In working on my samples for a class this week, I decided to revive my Pocket Sillhouettes - Item #111672 stamp set!  This set can be found on Page 97 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog and it retails for $18.95.

You might be thinking that it looks to be more a card that would be used in the fall, due to the color scheme.  The colors are Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla.  These colors were chosen because the group that I am doing the class for loves the Earth Elements color family.  All of the cards that they will be making will be done solely with the Earth Elements Family and will be accented with Very Vanilla!  In addition to the Pocket Sillhouettes set, I used the Well Scriped stamp set from the current mini catalog too!  Here is the first of the samples!

National Scrapbooking Month - May 2010

 Are you ready for National Scrapbooking Month?  Stampin' Up! is!  and so am I!!  I am working hard at organizing a scrapbook day / evening in May for us to scrap together!  I have some great layouts planned for you!... 12 pages worth!  Here is the great promo that SU! has worked up for you!

Let the Gifts Begin!

The first of the what I hope will be many gifts has arrived from Stampin' Up!  The Fed-Ex man arrived yesterday and to my surprise was a beautiful leather clutch with all of my travel documents inside!  As you may recall, I am one of the 2010 Incentive Trip Achievers and as such will be going to the Southern Caribbean...courtesy of Stampin' Up!  I am planning to blog my journey so that you will all get to share in the journey with me!

Here are a few pics of the beautiful leather clutch! 

Vintage Vogue - Wedding Shower

You know that you are getting old when your friend from highschool, who was in your own wedding party has a daughter that is now getting married!  I can not believe how fast time flies!  I created this card for a special young lady who will be marrying her Army soldier in just two weeks! (Shhhh! I'm also created an album using My Digital Studio and will be posting some samples of that too!  Keep your eyes peeled!)

You might think these colors are a little "fall-ish" for an April wedding.... due to his impending deployment to Iraq, they moved their wedding date from October 15th to April 24th but didn't want to change their colors!

The wedding will be an Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip affair and will be accented with Summer Sun.

Wishing them many years of happiness!.... follow your heart, it knows the way!

The card was created with the Vintage Vogue stamp set and accented with 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon.

Awash with Flowers - Mother's Day - May 9, 2009

What better way to say Happy Mother's Day than with a homemade card?!!  This beauty was handcrafted by yours truly!  I created this card using the brand new SU! stamp set called, "Awash With Flowers".  This set is available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!  Anyone hosting a workshop of $350 or more during April can get this set absolutely FREE!  Customers can purchase the 36 piece set for $27.95 (Item #120549 - Clear Mount) or for $39.95 (Item #117062 - Wood Mount)!

The color combination is Lovely Lilac and Summer Sun.  The patterned paper is from the brand new Sweet Pea Collection.  The card is accented with the Crushed Curry polka-dot grosgrain ribbon and the tulips are adorned with some Fine Cosmos glitter!

Here are the four card set that I made using the same color combinations!

If you'd like to purchase the set...or better yet, earn it for FREE! contact me ASAP! My April dates are nearly full!

Circle Circus

Here is a great sample using SU! "Circle Circus" stamp set!  In addition to the great stamp set, it showcases the  heat embossing technique!  Thanks to one of my downline, Janice T!!



The colors are Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Kraft, and Close to Cocoa.  If you look closely you will see "colored texture" on the crushed curry!  This was done by using the brayer and applying ink directly to a SU! texture plate, then placing it into the Big Shot machine and turn the handle!  It applies the texture and the ink all with a simple turn!

It is finished off with Crushed Curry polka-dot ribbon and the SU! Lace Border Punch.  In addition, all of the "Circles" are punched using several of the SU! punches! (Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle, 1-1/4" circle, and the 3/4" circle)

Contact me 24/7 to place your order for the supplies needed to make this and other great SU! projects!

Color Renovation: A Fond Farewell to 30 Colors!

All Good things must come to and end...isn't that what they say?  Yesterday I posted the big news about the new configuration of the SU! color families.  Today I am sharing with you the 30 colors that will be leaving us!  :( 

Now that you have seen the new color collections, I am sure you have a favorite color- or several - that you're glad to see!  The colors on the chart to the left will be sold out on a furst come first served basis!  If there are colors that you want...you will want to get your orders placed ASAP!  This includes not only the ink pads but refills, markers, paper, and any DSP with these colors in them!  For the month of April I will offer 15% off of these colors!  Email me today with your order!

BIG NEWS!!!! Color Renovation 2010!

Stampin' Up! has just announced "Color Renovation: New Color Collections"!! 

This is exciting news!  The new color collections combine current colors with previous In Colors and five new colors  These luscious collections give you new and vibrant choices, keeping your papercrafting passion original and exciting.  Mix and match them for your favorite combinations!

Now along with this announcement....SU! has announced the retirement of 30 colors!!!  Keep watching!  I will post that change tomorrow!