In the Mail

The countdown to the start of school has begun along with my boss's moratorium on August day off requests. Luckily I sneaked one past him and can go to Omaha for my Monday hair cut appointment. I don't know why he is letting me go...it IS August after all....Perhaps he recalls what my mop of hair looks like when I miss a haircut appointment....

Athletes arrive in less than two weeks. I'm actually looking forward to the hustle and bustle of 'kids' back on campus! I am so fortunate - I LOVE my job. I don't love the 18 plus hour days in August and in April/May but I love what I do. Lucky me!

Because I am heading into a month of LONG days and only one or two weekend days off I'm not sure this was the smartest time for me to decide to become a Stampin' Up  Hobbyist/Demonstrator...but I did it. My SU Starter Kit has been shipped! I have SO much to learn! What was I thinking?! YIKES! 

Mary Fish of Stampin' Pretty is my 'upline'. She has been a no-pressure, quick to respond, and knowledgeable resource. I'm looking forward to learning from her and accessing all the fabulous support of her 'downlines' and the Stampin' Up team.

I watched Mary Fish's, Stampin' Pretty, One Minute to Wow video (Adding Color with Stampin' Up Daubers) and wanted to give it a try! It was very fun! I used the technique along the border and in the image.

Did you know that by using Stampin' Up Crystal Effects on vellum and applying it with your finger (NOT directly from the bottle) it will be totally invisible and not cause the vellum to wrinkle from the liquid? How COOL IS THAT!!! Look at the envelope corners....you can't see any adhesive! SWEET!

Chain Letters

~Base card edged with Stampin' Up: Old Olive, More Mustard, Really Rust, Cool Caribbean, and Lovely Lilac using SU Daubers

~Image by Stampin' Up from the Send a Celebration

~Image stamped using Versamark and embossed with black embossing powder, heart colored with Stampin' Up Cameo Coral marker, flowers daubed with same colors as listed above

~Three vellum envelopes (edges daubed with SU Cool Caribbean) with punched and die cut flowers

~Cardstock flowers coated with Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

~Three cardstock punched hearts

Challenges and Inspiration

Stampin' Pretty (dauber tutorial)

ATC's and Cards with Attitude - anything goes

Avadares - anything goes

Fat Pages and Cards - anything goes

Joyful Stamper - anything goes

Poodles Parlor - anything goes

Simply Create - anything goes

Thanks for clicking by,

Nancy in Iowa