Playing with matches matchboxes

Have you noticed the Matchbox Bigz XL Die in the Occasions Mini Catalog yet? I finally had an opportunity to play with it and made these adorable thank you gifts for my hostess club ladies. Isn't this just too cute!

The matchbox is actually bigger than I thought it would be - much larger than a typical matchbox. It is the perfect size to hold 4 chocolate nuggets or 3 lip balms. How about all those school party goody bags? Jagger will be taking goody matchboxes from now on! Jewelery would fit inside nicely too and I'd be happy to tell your husband that, if you'd like. :) The box folds together very easily - and stays together without any adhesive. You just need a small piece of adhesive to hold the cover together. Quick and simple - just my style!

You know what's even more my style? FREE STUFF! When you purchase the matchbox Bigz XL Die (or any $40 of product from the Ocassions Mini Catalog) before 4/30, you can select one of the "Under $10" items on page 208 in the Idea Book & catalog for free.

Click on the Shop Now button here or contact me directly to place your order.

I can't wait to see all the pretty little matchboxes you make!

May is National Scrapbooking Month

I remember when I started scrapbooking. It wasn't really a conscious decision - it kind of snuck up on me. I wanted to make a cute picture book for my son and niece for Christmas. I bought some patterned paper, selected favorite family pictures, and wrote little snippets about each person. Gee - sounds just like a scrapbook, right? I didn't think so then. At the time I thought scrapbooks had to be elaborate works of art, with the quality of the work a direct correlation to how much it weighed! It wasn't until my sister gave me a certificate for a scrapbooking class that I realized that scrapbooks come in all shapes and sizes. That was February 2003 - the adventure began and I haven't looked back since. My little scrapbooking hobby grew to include cards and then stamping - I love it all. Now I have the absolute pleasure of sharing my hobby with all of you. Who could ask for a better job?

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month:

Quick Strips Scrapbooking Class

Join me on May 30 as we create 5 fast and fun pages. Whether you are new to scrapbooking or just looking for a way to create a bunch of pages in a short time, this class is for you!

Not a scrapbooker? This class is STILL FOR YOU! I'll show you how to use this technique to create two fabulous cards from the same materials.

Contact me by May 20 to reserve your spot!

Scrapbookers will create five different quick strips. You will also receive a journaling piece and two pieces of 8.5x11 coordinating cardstock for each Quick Strip. You will then be able to make FIVE 2-page spreads.

Card Makers will also create 5 different quick strips and then trim them down to make 10 cards. You'll receive one piece of coordinating cardstock for each quick strip, extra pieces for the focal point and envelopes.

Quick Strip Scrapbooking - or Card making - Class
May 30, 1 PM
Class Fee - $20
Reserve your space now! 965-8172
*Items pictured are just one of the 5 projects we will make together!
Unable to make the class, but still want the projects? I'd be happy to mail you the materials and detailed instructions for the same class fee.

Happy Wednesday everyone! My family is finally getting back into our normal routine after having a week off for Spring Break. It's amazing how having so much time off can be so exhausting! Both of my little boys were off Monday so they got to come with me to my event at Season's retirement community. They had fun being my helpers and the ladies there enjoyed having the boys around. They had met Vaughn before in previous classes, but this was the first time Jagger was there. They were almost more interested in talking to the boys than stamping!

Here are two projects we made together:

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzaz, Curvy Verses
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White cardstock; Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Soft Subtles Brads

This card was inspired by one I saw on Splitcoaststampers by Jamie Sears. I just love the Beautiful Butterfly Bigshot Die and use it any chance I can. And can you see those cute little embossed dots on the Celery cardstock? The Texturz Plates make it so easy to add just a little special touch

Stamp Sets: Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery and Very Vanilla cardstock; Flock Together DSP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Beautiful Butterfly Die, Texturz Plate - Backgrounds 1, Tempting Tourquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brad

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!