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easy Varied Vases layout

Remember this Big Daisy card from last month? I finally sat down and made something with the leftover large squares from the window area. Isn't it cute? I loved working with the two "hot" shades of orange, tempered by the "cool" aqua and white. I've been working on Christmas colors so much lately, it was fun to pull out the orange for a while and change things up.

Pumpkin Pie

Mango Melody

Whisper White

Pool Party

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Here's the measurements if you'd like to try this layout! I think it would work for a large variety of stamps, but it is especially cute with the little collection of Varied Vases punches hanging off either side of the focal point.

• 2.5 inch Mango Melody square
• 2.75 inch Whisper White square
• 1.5 x 2.5 inch Pumpkin Pie background piece
• 1.5 x 5 inch Pool Party strip
• 5.5 x 8.5 card base (medium)

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Seasoned with Kindness with the triple panel layout

Don't mind me... I'm supposed to be working on Christmas cards right now, but I keep playing with my new Seasoned with Kindness set! I just love the tin cans and the different herbs, especially combined with this sweet olive-tone plaid from the Under the Mistletoe papers. It just speaks of homey goodness and a simpler life, you know? A good thing to be reminded of when the world is moving a bit fast for me.

Seasoned with Kindness is a hostess exclusive, so it's available to order with hostess credit on orders of $150 or more. So if you want this sweetheart of a set, you'll need to maybe combine orders with a friend or two and have a little book party. Or just have a bit of a splurge and tell hubby your gift is covered this year!

Ready to recreate this card at home? Here's what I used.

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Seasoned With Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146804]

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper

[146921]

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146983]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

[147146]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

Dark Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Marker

[148058]

Light Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Marker

[147020]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

 Ok, ok, NOW I'll go work on Christmas cards! Yes, I'll share. See you soon!

Wrapped in Christmas Warmth card

I wanted to share this easy Christmas card idea with you. It was a big hit at my Christmas Club last night! Everyone loved the creamy vanilla deeply textured Cable Knit embossing folder background, and the idea for using up strips of leftover paper. This would make great birthday invitations, too!

Want to recreate this card at home? Here's what I used:

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Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143537]

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[147820]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119685]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

1/8" Circle Handheld Punch

[134365]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Big Shot

[143263]

Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes

[107300]

If you haven't started your cards yet this year, it's not too late! I have lots of EASY ideas in the Christmas card section, many of which you can do without any specific stamps and using colors you already own. If you need any help figuring out what to order or how much you'll need, well, that's what I'm here for! Email me anytime at Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

Retro birthday card

Don't you just love the 80's vibe going on here? I had a lot of fun making this for a friend's milestone birthday with my latest stamp acquisition, the sassy Free Cake set. I only had a minute to play with it so far, but I can tell it's going to be a fun addition to my collection and a great excuse to use bright, bold colors.

I did a fun little treatment on the inside as well, popping up the punchline that I hand cut in a goofy shape. I hope she likes it!

If you're in need of a fun birthday layout, here's what I used for this card:

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Free Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146440]

Free Cake Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146437]

Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper

[146277]

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131297]

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146970]

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

Psst... I have gift certificates that fit perfectly inside handmade birthday cards! Let me know if you need one--or pass my email along to hubby and drop a big hint that this is what you'd like this year! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

Mini Photo Tutorial: chickenwire basket

I was feeling a little stressed yesterday, so I stepped into my stamp space after supper and played a little bit with my new Seasoned with Kindness set. Funny how your mood improves with every minute you're crafting!

So I made a darling little basket for my pots of herbs to go in, and it was SO easy and cute I had to share. You'll need the new Chicken Wire Elements from page 43 of the 2018 Holiday Catalog (or click here), a silver brad, and silver foil or the new Galvanized Metallic Paper for the rest of it.

You can make the basket smaller or larger based on your needs, of course, but this one holds all three pots and is a good proportion for the card overall. You'll need 2 pieces of 1/4-inch Silver Foil measuring 2 and a half inches long (top and bottom edges of basket), and one that's 2 inches long (basket handle). The chicken wire should be cut to about 2.5 by 1.25 inches. Easy!!!

Ready to recreate this card at home? Here's what you'll need:

Seasoned With Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146804]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Silver Foil Sheets 2-pk 12x12 

[132178]

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

Light Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Marker

[147020]

Chicken Wire Elements

[147807]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Metallic Brads

[146929]

Glue Dots

[103683]

Seasoned with Kindness is a 2018-19 hostess exclusive, but you don't have to have a party to get it. Just gather orders from a friend or two (or just have a little party with yourself!) and you can hit the $150 mark without too much trouble : ) You can order Seasoned with Kindness or any of the other hostess exclusives, or regular catalog merchandise is you prefer, with your hostess dollars.  http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa

Thanks for stopping by the stamp room today to see what I've been up to. I hope you always walk away with one or two new ideas tucked in your pocket for your next creative session. Happy stamping!

eeky epic adventure: bitty banner and creepy crawlies

Hi friends! Penni and I have been so happy to have you along for the ride as we made our Halloween treats and projects for the year. Today is the last day of our annual series, which I hope you have enjoyed!

My project for today is a banner... a medium-sized banner perfect for a bulletin board or large photo frame. It was a great way to use up scraps with the Everyday Label Punch. I mentioned the letters yesterday when I shared the scrapbook page title I made with the "negatives" left after cutting them.

A mini banner is also a great way to use up odds and ends of ribbon. Oh, and here's a trick for you--don't have twine in the exact color you need? Choose one that's close and run it over the brush tip of a Stampin' Blends alcohol marker in the right color. I turned this Grapefruit Grove twine into Pumpkin Pie in about 30 seconds flat!

Penni pulled in some fun accessories for her last projects of the week. The new Tin Ceiling embossing folder looks totally amazing with the new Black Foil cardstock! It adds an eerie gleam and a fun bit of Victorian detail to the background. And look at the clever use of the new Christmas Bulb Builder punch with the bonus stamp set Making Every Day Bright to create a daisy. That was clever!

Of course, the best little embellishment for creepy crawly tags on your Silver Mini Gable Boxes is the new Spider Trinkets silver-metal charms. They come with a little ring to perfectly tie them with Baker's twine or a few strands of burlap thread. Don't forget to save two to add to a pair of earrings for some wearable fun!

Thanks so much for riding shotgun on our series. Penni and I will be collaborating again in February 2019 with more real-life papercrafting projects to celebrate Valentine's Day. Until then, it's full speed ahead with Thanksgiving and Christmas... my, how time flies!

eeky epic adventure: spooky scrapbook spreads

Welcome back to Day Four of our annual October blog series, put on by myself and my Halloween baby BFF Penni. We had so much fun scrapbooking together for today's projects!

My page is inspired by the Cabana Bay resort at Universal Studios Orlando, which Penni and I visited on a girls weekend in 2016. If you've ever been there, you know the spot-on 1950's vibe it has. doesn't the headline remind you of that era?

The headline actually came about by accident --I needed Large Letters cut for a banner I'll be showing you tomorrow. But on the way to the banner I got distracted by a scrapbook layout! Happy little accidents, as Bob Ross would say : )

Penni did the coolest technique on her headline--spattering Basic Black cardstock letters with a strong Frost White shimmer paint spray with big, drippy splatters. I wish the shine showed up better in the photos. You can see the texture it adds, anyway!

This page is full of details. I collaborated on the little green treat bucket is made from the Takeout Treats box front. Someday I want to do a page with little treat buckets of different sizes and shapes, parading across the bottom of the layout.

The Spooky Bats punch is another great tool for quick embellishing. It punches out three different bats at once, a real timesaver!

The silver gleam of the lettering is echoed by the Glittered Ribbon used for the memo-board style layout. Won't it be fun to tuck pictures of Penni's costumed kids into that page? And such a great technique for scrapbooking.

Ok, that's it for today--it's hard to believe tomorrow is the last day of our series already! Pop back in to see the banner I made and see some out-of-the-box accessories Penni put into action for her final projects. Thanks for stopping and sharing with us today!

Photo Tutorial: easy Hawaii shirt fold

Welcome to our 8th of ten September 2018 anniversary posts! If you're just joining us, we've been celebrating the 10th birthday of my blog with giveaways, freebies and special deals. Today's special deal is super fun... you can be the FIRST to get your hands on Common Cuts for Cardmakers 103!!! Be sure to read to the end of the post for details.

But first, our trip down memory lane... sorry for the picture quality! Digital photos weren't all that great even just ten years ago.

I don't think I ever did upload this cute little Hawaiian shirt origami fold I learned to make 10 years ago this month. And it's too adorable to pass up, so now's as good a time as any to do it, right?

Here's the easy instructions--you'll love finding just the right papers to make this great little shirt. 

There! Isn't that fun? And SOOOO easy! If you want the shirt smaller or larger, practice on copy paper, increasing or decreasing the height and width equally by 1/2 increments, until you find the perfect dimensions for your project.

Now, for our anniversary deal!  A third volume of my popular cardmaking resources for beginners, Common Cuts for Cardmakers, is coming out in October, and you can get your file for free when you place an order in my online store between now and September 30th at noon CST! No code necessary. Your file will be emailed to you within 1-2 days after ordering. After the 30th, the new files will be available in my Etsy shop.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial! I have another big giveaway scheduled for anniversary post #9--stay tuned to win! See you later!

Delightfully Detailed lace sheet cards

I hope you guys like lace, because I sure have been posting a lot with it lately! Today's share is about ways to use the 12x12 lace sheets that come in the Delightfully Detailed specialty laser-cut lace paper pack. All of the cards shown today used just ONE sheet, and you get four in a pack (plus the four additional cut-apart sheets), so one package is going to go a long way. But you better buy two, just in case : )

I was cleaning out my purple scrap bin because it was so full the lid wouldn't close! So most of these are Rich Razzleberry and a few Fresh Fig, with an accent of Sweet Sugarplum, which I really miss since it retired this spring. Hoping we see that one come back as a regular family member in the next color remodel.

ONE lace sheet gave me enough trimmed-out motifs to decorate 10 full size cards. if you just needed an accent bit, it would stretch even further. But I needed quick thank yous, so lace and a punch and pearls was it for me.

These are all actually quite easy layouts--it's the lace that makes them so incredibly elegant. Choose a font style for your sentiment that fits the refined feel of the textures. I used the Darling Label Punch Box for my cards.

I need ten more thank yous and I still have three more 12x12 sheets to play with, so I guess I'll clean out my bulging pink scrap bin next! Oh one more thought before I sign off today--if you don't already own a pair, treat yourself to a set of Paper Snips when you order the lace paper. They are so sharp and finely pointed, it just makes life so much better when you're handcutting around images or snipping out super-delicate flowers and leaves.

Wanna make these beauties at home? Here's what you'll need to gather:

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Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[146907]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[144237]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144242]

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147091]

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad

[147144]

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

Darling Label Punch Box

[146855]

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes

[107300]

 If you missed it, I posted a 20-card class on using the other half of the Delightfully Detailed lace papers that is free during the month of September 2018. Between that class and this post, you're all set! ENJOY that paper. Can wait to hear what you made with it!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twenty-Nine

 I can't count... and this page is a testament to that fact! I pulled together this teenage boy birthday page from extra bits and pieces of which I accidentally cut or punched too many for various past projects. I keep them all in a clear clamshell stamp case and often raid it when I need a little something to perk up a project. All this stuff was in there, even the glimmer paper punches!!

This diagonal layout is a great way to get a lot of ka-pow from a half sheet of patterned paper or a couple of 6x6 pieces. Instead of using it horizontally or vertically (boring) it's at a strong diagonal, which guides the eye straight to the central photo.

The curvy swirls help soften that sharp line a little, and the brightly colored mats make sure the eye stops at the photo and doesn't continue to travel right up and off the page. Love little design hints like these!

Wish the sparkle showed up better! But you can get a little idea of how the Glitter Enamel Dots sprinkled around help ground the page and dissimulate the color scheme more evenly, while adding some pizzazz (but not too much, it's a boy page!)

Goodness, Day 29 is a wrap, and tomorrow's the 30th already! It's been so fun to have you along as I scrapped my way through 31 Pages in 31 Days. Please share the final week's giveaway link with any friends that might be interested--four packs of paper is a FUN BOOST to anyone's stash!

Happy Scrappin'!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twenty-Four

Sunshine is on the way! I love the theme of today's inspiration layout. We're having historic rains here in Wisconsin (in August???) and we're all praying for sunshine and some nice dry days right now. It's been pretty gloomy, so it's good to head to the craft room and play with pretty papers for a few hours...

Suggested Stampin' Up Color Combo:

Smoky Slate

Calypso Coral

Daffodil Delight

Whisper White

Pool Party

Bermuda Bay

The headline on this page uses the negative of the die-cut. Talk about efficient use of scraps! It doesn't work with all words or all die-cuts, but this one worked perfectly.

This spread also has a cute memorabilia pocket for ticket stubs or love notes or something precious to commemorate. It's easy to do with the Mini Envelopes and a couple of brads to make a French twine closure.

 Want to make this at home along with the Scrapbooking Summer School ladies? Here's what you'll need to gather: Click any link to go browse my online Stampin' Up! store!

Neutrals assortment 12x12 cardstock

147003

Subtles assortment 12x12 cardstock

147004

Pool Party 122924

Whisper White 100730

Daffodil delight 119683

Sunshine Wishes Thinlets 141489

Sunshine Sayings set 141594

Glitter Enamel Dots 146934

Crushed Curry baker's twine 134586

Basics assortment brads 146930

Scallop circle punch 146138

Scallpop Circle Punch 146139

 

Here's a fun paper-saving tip for you: the strips on the left hand page are 2 x 10 inches. So if you cut 2 x 12 inch strips to begin with, and chop off the two inches from the end, you'll get a cute 2x2 square in each of the four patterns of paper you used. Those can decorate the right hand page to bring the color and pattern over to the second layout.

Thanks so much for coming to visit me here at Song of My Heart Stampers today! Tomorrow we have a treat for you--Penni is sharing a page for Day 25! It will be a little teaser for the NEW 2018 Holiday catalog and our annual BFF blog series coming up in October. See you then!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twenty

Hi crafters! I hope you're having a great day. Thanks for stopping by Song of My Heart to see what's going on! Today is the last day to leave a comment to enter to win the 100 Papers giveaway (check out Day 14) so go do that pronto if you haven't already!

Today's inspiration page is the last of the three I did using the dozens of 3-inch by .75 inch scraps I had after cutting for a BIG project this month (August is the month of big projects around here, I guess!). You can see the other two layouts here and here.

I don't have room in my little house to have the sewing machine set up all the time, so it's rare that I sew on pages these days. But I love the nice tone-on-tone texture it adds and the extra emphasis it always lends to patterned papers. Also, let's face it, it's fun to sew "badly" on purpose. : ) And the worse you sew the better it looks on paper, unlike fabric!

Do you sew on pages or cards? If not, it's something fun (and cheap) to try. Sewing adds no cost to a spread but lends it a lot of life. Dig out that scrap bin from the piles on your table and start trimming some bits and pieces. I'd love to see what you come up with!

See you tomorrow for Day 21 and the WINNER of the 100 Papers Giveaway! If you're not a subscriber to my newsletter, you'll want to join that list ASAP. I never share your email address or info with anyone else. Subscribe now and get a free sample of Cheat Sheets, too!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Eighteen

I can't believe how fast August is flying by! This is our last summer weekend before school starts. Hard to believe now, in the humidity, that the leaves will start changing in another month. But today's page rewinds us to July, and America's birthday celebration!

This Fourth of July layout is fun and patriotic, and another page idea for using up scrap strips. I am on a roll! My scrap bin is gonna be EMPTY by the end of the month!

Just kidding... I think that's probably and unattainable goal : ) But this is a good border idea doesn't cut into your space for photos like a complete grid of strips that would shrink the area in visual size. 

I just LOVE banners and can never resist adding them to scrapbook pages. Whether they are full size or itty bitty, I just love them!

Here's the supplies my Scrapbooking Summer School participants will be using to work on these kits:

Click any link to shop with Lyssa! 

Neutrals 12" X 12"  Cardstock

[147003]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock

[124302]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

Large Letters Framelits Dies

[141712]

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

Wood Crate Framelits Dies

[143730]

Gold Mini Sequin Trim

[144128]

Metallic Brads

[146929]

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Glue Dots

[103683]

Ticket Tear Border Punch

[143718]

This is another fun way to break up boring journaling boxes. These are one-inch scrap strips, three in the back and two on top. Don't they make a MUCH more interesting embellishment than a plain matted rectangle? Add in the Gold Foil stars with shooting sequins and rhinestone centers, and this is a page with a lot of personality.

Thanks so much for popping in to Song of My Heart today! Don't forget to go leave a comment on Day Fourteen to enter to win my 100 Papers giveaway... and to come back tomorrow for Day Nineteen of 31 Pages in 31 Days!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Seventeen

Hey guys! I'm back with the second of those super-scrap-user-upper layouts I was playing with last weekend. I should have taken a photo of the gigantic pile of scraps I started with! They were all 3 wide x .75 inches long. And I couldn't bear to toss them!

I out 18 of those scraps to good use with this fun layout inspired by this technique for cardmakers that I shared earlier this summer. The bright Pineapple Punch (a new In Color along with Blueberry Bushel) was perfect for the Lemon Zest stamp set and punch. Add a few "drops" of juice and the page looks yummy enough to lick!

Fun, huh? Here's the first scrap-using layout--stay tuned for the third and final one I made before I allowed myself to pitch the rest of the leftover pieces. It just might be the cutest of all three!

See you tomorrow for Day Eighteen of our 31 Pages in 31 Days summer blog series. Thanks for joining us!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twelve

Christmas pages in August??? I know, I know. It's a weird time of year to be scrapbooking the cold season, but today's inspiration page for 31 Pages in 31 Days is a fun, quilt-inspired paper wreath layout made entirely of scrap strips. You can put one photo in the middle, or punch or die-cut several smaller photos into ornament shapes and scatter them amongst the "berries."

DESIGN TIP: as a general rule of thumb, the busier a page is, the bolder and bigger the headline needs to be to hold its own against all the visual information bombarding your eyes. A small word or a longer phrase would be lost as it just couldn't compete.

These strips are 3/4 by 4 inches long or so. I had about a hundred left over from a giant In Color card kit project this month and I couldn't bear to toss them in the bin. I wouldn't have thought to use Lovely Lipstick as a Christmas red, but it works, when paired with Call Me Clover!

After I got all my scrap strips laid out with a good balance of red and greens and stripes and dots, I thought, GREAT, now what? If I tried to lift them to glue them down, I'd disturb the whole arrangement and have to start over. So I laid my largest clear blocks down carefully over the entire project, then removed them one at a time so I could slip glue dots under the strips in a section without bumping the others. It worked great! 

What inspiration are you pulling from today's layout? My scrap-using-up mojo was strong yesterday... I have two more pages to show you soon! Your scrap bin will be EMPTY if you use even one or two of these ideas : ) See you tomorrow for Day Thirteen!

Mini Photo Tutorial: Skinny Strips Background

I accidentally cut my new Tropical Escape patterned paper wrong and wound up with a bunch of 6 x .5 inch strips! But they weren't wasted, because came up with a unique background mat that will be the perfect complement to your fun and whimsical line art images like the little lemonade stand from Sunny Days.

Ready to play? Here's what you'll need to gather:

• Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
• Tropical Escape 6x6 Designer Series Paper Stack or other coordinating patterned paper collection

Fun, huh? And thrifty to boot.

Now let's take this idea up a notch! Save all those little cut ends you created and adhere them all the way around your focal point piece. LOOK AT HOW CUTE THIS IS!!!

Isn't that just adorable? I used the Twinkle Twinkle papers for this one and the precious patterns in that pack just make me so happy. I love that all the designs are coordinated so I don't have to spend a lot of time pairing patterns.

Don't look too closely at my coloring though... my wrist was still not healed when I made this : )

It's all better now though, so there goes my excuse for slopping shading from here on out! Oops! Maybe I should have let y'all believe I was still wearing a brace!

Enjoy Life: featured set for Class of the Month June 2018

I know I almost never share sneak peeks in advance of the Class of the Month, but I honestly can't wait even ONE more day to talk about this stamp set!

Enjoy Life (page 58 in the new Idea Book & Catalog) is the June 2018 featured stamp set, and I wanted you to have that info for your first new catalog order tomorrow. : )

You don't HAVE to order the set that goes with each Class of the Month, but most do, and discover why I chose to showcase it with a complete class to go.

As I played around with this set, I was totally amazed at how many completely different styles of cards you could make with it. From sweet and serene to energetic and vibrant, the silhouettes lent themselves to six really fun cards I know you're going to love. You'll see more sneaks peeks of Enjoy Life in tomorrow's announcement post. Details on how my online Class of the Month Club works are here.

Ok! I'm off to put the finishing touches on the class PDF files. See you tomorrow! Ordering from the NEW catalog begins at 1 p.m. Central time. Everything (including the Stamparatus!) will be available EXCEPT the Stampin' Blends markers (on or around the 15th).

Just a heads up: the site may run a little slow tomorrow as we all go a wee bit nutso : ) Shipping may take 1-2 days longer than normal, too. If you want to choose expedited shipping (I confess I will be!) it's just $20 for up to $500 worth of merchandise, which I don't think it unreasonable. Then it only takes two days to arrive. If you place the expedited order by 12 CT, it will be in your hands the day after tomorrow. I use this option when I need a couple of extra days to work on a project or to make sure things arrive when I actually have time to play.

Got questions? That's what I'm here for! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com Can't wait for all those gorgeous new colors, papers, embellishments and stamps! What a fun day.

Chalk Marker coloring: share what you love bundle

It's the last chance to snag one of the three Share What You Love bundles during May! The products will be available individually after the 31st, but not bundled with freebies, so be sure to take a peek at the options.

I used the stamp set (page 177 in the NEW Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog) in Tranquil Tide and Mint Macaron on a Soft Seafoam background for this card. The white Chalker Marker was perfect to add some soft color to the flowers.

Suggested Stampin' Up Color Combo:

Very Vanilla

Soft Seafoam

Mint Macaron

Tranquil Tide

So fun to have Mint Macaron back in the color family! I can't wait to see what new color emerge as favorites from our Color Revamp.

We're making this card tonight at my local stamp club here in Watertown, WI--wanna come? Email me! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

Thanks for stopping in today to see what I shared that I loved! See what I did there? : )

Last chance to get Cool Treats and the May Class of the Month!

Today is the deadline to participate in my May online club, featuring Cool Treats, a main catalog set that is retiring. Complete details on how my club works can be found here. This month's code (ending the 28th at midnight) is 2N4JBY2J and my personal Stampin' Up store is http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa

Every Class of the Month features 4 new layouts and at least two bonus projects. This month's class also includes the Diagonal Front fancy Fold, a design you will use over and over again.

I love coming up with the class each month! I also share fun tips to make your products even more versatile, like using the ice cream cone die-cuts or stamps to create an adorable pennant banner.

Hope to see your name pop up on my Class of the Month Club list! Remember, all you have to do to join the club is put in the code when you shop each month at http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa  and your benefits will automatically begin. You get the class project file via email, plus a handstamped thank you card using the featured set, with a generous sampler of brand new products inside.

Participate every month, or only when you want to. It's the easiest club you've ever been a member of!

I designed Class of the Month for crafters just like me, who need to stick to a "reasonable" order for new toys--and sometimes need to have a month or two off, because LIFE. right? With my online club you can have your cake and eat it too!

And don't forget, if you're in the mood to splurge, hostess benefits begin at just $150... and the Starter Kit, the best deal of all, is just $99. My demonstrators get all their Class of the Month files totally free! Maybe that's the best way to go of all... the discount and all the inspiration you could ever need. Let's chat!

So I sprained my wrist this weekend... and update on the Blends

... and I don't even have a good story to go with my injury! I was transferring wet laundry into the dryer and felt something go TWANG! #owie So now I have a lovely brace and a strict schedule of ice and ibuprofen. The ironic thing is, I almost never do laundry--Mike does it all, Well, of course he does--I obviously cannot be safe doing common household chores by myself. : )

And of course I am righthanded, too. So that's put a dent in my crafting, for sure. I'm trying not to be TOO whiny, but, man... no one brought me ice cream, either. What's a girl gotta do around here to get some ice cream? But then I probably lost any and all claim to sympathy after I shared that Mike usually does the laundry, didn't I .. ..

Luckily I have a picture of something I stamped just before the laundry incident to share with you today! Sadly for my local club ladies, they will have to wait for our rain date to make these, as I was unable to prep and pack for their event tonight : (

Cute, huh? It can be made into a belated birthday card as well. Inside it says "Obviously it wasn't an EARLY bird." I don't know about you, but about half of what I manage to send out needs belated wishes stamped on it!!! #modernlife

These cute cards and envelopes aren't available any more, as they were free reward choices during a past Sale-A-Bration, but the layout is a nice one to snag. It uses up scrap paper really well, too. And I use this cut-apart technique with lots of sayings, when their orientation doesn't quite fit with my vision.

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Bird Banter is retiring--get it before it's gone for good!

Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set [145852]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144578]	Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144586]	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]

Update on Stampin' Blends Markers: these will be available again around June 15th. If you recall, the backorders were so huge on this incredibly popular new line of easy alcohol markers, that Stampin' Up had to turn ordering off to allow the manufacturers time to catch up. They hoped it would coincide with the opening day of the new catalog (June 1st) but it requires a couple more weeks! Oh well.

I know many of you are waiting to get them all--and I'm excited to share that there are NEW colors coming in the new catalog, too! Did your new catalog arrive? They have been hitting mailboxes all last week! Email me to request one if you were not on my mailing list.

That's it from me today. It's taken a ridiculous amount of time to type this post with my left hand. Ha! My parents are coming in today, so maybe I'll get some better sympathy from my mom. I've turned her into a stamper, too, so she'll feel my pain!