Mother's Day Gifft Set

For ALL the Fabulous Mama's!

Here's a great Mother's Day Gift Set that will WOW any proud Mama!

I have been a busy bee today, because I will be attending a Craft Fair, here at one of our local Libraries on the 9th of April. So, one of the things that I will be taking with me is this wondeful Mother's Day Set, and yes I know it's a bit early, but I wanted to show people what they could do with paper, glue, stamps, inks, and scissors.

Anyway, I used one of the techniques that my upline LeeAnn Greff taught me, which is the Paper/Faux Suede Technique, to learn more about this wonderful technique be sure to visit her blog at http://www.flowerbug.typepad.com/.

I used the Soft Suede cardstock along with the Soft Suede Classic Inkpad to give the envelop and cards a faux paper finish. It's basically very simple just rub the classic inkpad directly to the cardstock using a circular motion. Don't dab, just RUB and be sure not to lift the inkpad while you are doing this technique.

Materials:

Love Letter Designer Paper, Soft Suede Cardstock, Soft Suede Classic Inkpad (Faux Finish), Early Expresso (dabbed along edges), Early Express grosgrain ribbon, twill ribbon, Flower Daisies #2 Die, Build a Brad, Jumbo Pewter Brad, Tag Punch (large and small), 1 3/8" Circle Punch, and Messsage from Mom Stamp Set

Enjoy!

Man's Best Friend Part 2!

Here's part two of man's best friend. We adopted these to dogs from an animal shelter here in Wyoming. They are fun, lovable, and very playful!

The page was created similar to Part ! with the exception of the layout,

the flower, and the tag punch.

For more information on the cardstock and materials used,

please see Man's Best Friend! Enjoy!

Man's Best Friend!

Toby Dog!

I composed this page in honor of our dog, Toby Dog! He was such a great dog that is truly missed by ALL! He was my craft room companion and there will never be another like him.

To create this page, I used Soft Suede 12x12 textured cardstock (#119948), Cajun Crazy (#119684), Early Expresso (#119686), Stripped designer paper (Neutral Collection Designer Series #117157), and Whisper white cardstock I dabbed the edges with Early Express Classic (#119670) inkpad to give it the aged look. I just love using that technique and it is one that I just never get tired of using. I punched out the hearts using the Heart to Heart Extra Large Punch (#119881).

I am into saving scraps so I used one of the chipboard that came with one of my home decors and I put it threw the crimper and that is what you see at the bottom of the page. The ribbon is the 3/8" Twill Tape (#119971) along with the Early Expresso 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (#120931). To top that ribbon off I used the Jumbo Pewter Eyelets (#108432).

I hope you enjoy this page as much as I enjoyed working on it!

GO Tigers!

Rock Springs High School Graduation Page

Go Tigers....GRRRRR! So, what do you get when a tiger is out on the lose, alot of Rock Springs High School Graduates!

Materials:

12x12 Neutral Designer Paper (Black Striped)....(#117157)

12x12 Pumpkin Pie Card.... Stock (#119939)

Basic Black Cardstock.... (#121045)

Whisper White Cardstock.... (#100730)

Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4"Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.... (#115616)

2 - Stars (Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver).... (#111325)

Touchdown Stamp Set....(#120157)

Black Embossing Powder

Swirly Die Cut for Big Shot....(#113456)

Versamark

I embossed the pumpkin pie cardstock with the Medallion Stamp Set and then I ran it through the Big Shot with the Swirly Die Cut (#113456). I just wanted to give the swirly a different look to it and I like the pattern the Medallion Stamp Set makes, but you could use anything else.

It's a pretty easy project for anyone trying to create a simple page for their senior this year.

Old West Family Scrapbook Page

So, its a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but guess what it was ALL Stampin Up! with a whole lot of LOVE!

It's the first project I have made in a VERY long time and it was GREAT to be able to work on a project. This particular project is for the Sweetwater County: Rock Springs Library program scheduled on April 1, 2011.

Kits will be available for purchase after April 1st.

Kit Cost $15.00

New Toys

Well, I am excited and yet sad in way, because the movers will be bring our things to us, but they warned us that things are pretty damaged. So, looking at the bright side of things, I will be working on some exciting projects this weekend to post. It was like Christmas again in my house this week. I felt like a kid breaking into my boxes of cool stuff I got from SU. Anyway, I am so looking forward to sit down and actually work on something and put all the stress of the movers behind me. I got some pretty cool sets to work on and I am just a tid bit eager to get working . Now if I could only get my husband to build my workstation. Some of the new sets I got are the: Easter Blossoms Thanks for Caring Build a Blossom Xoxo Something to Celebrate Eat Chocolate Bold Blossom Sew Suite There are more, but I will work on them as I go. The accesories such as the trinket keys are just way too cute, so I can't wait to work with those as well. My biggest project will be getting my husband to get my scrapbooking/cardmaking room ready for me. I have been wanting a room of my own with lots of space and it looks like I will finally be able to do it.

SALE-A-BRATION TIME!

Sale-A-Bration 2011 Join the Sale-A-Bration! It's that time of year again Gals, Sale-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up!, and Gals let me tell you that Scrap n Pretty has alot of new fresh ideas popping out of my little head, but most importantly it's time for FREE Products, now that's what it's all about! So, every year Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new demonstrators the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition products they'll enjoy for years to come.

So, are you wondering what Sale-a-Bration is all about, well here's how it works:

Spend and EARN FREE Products!

Every time you spend $50 on Stampin Up! products, you as the customer will receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration reward. The Sky is the limit so the more you spend the more FREE products you will earn. So, for every $50 you SPEND you will will earn another FREE Sale-a-Bration reward! When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward.

So, how do you jump in on the FUN, well that is where I come in, simply contact me our visit my website at www.scrapnpretty.stampinup.net to get started!

Host So, if you are thinking about hosting a party, whether it's in my home or yours or simply a catalog party, if you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

So, jump in on the Sale-a-Bration FUN and contact me!

Join During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator gets 15 percent off the price of the standard or Digital+ Starter Kits--that's over $310 worth of high-quality Stampin' Up! products for just $148.75! In addition, new demonstrators get a FREE Bonus Bundle worth up to $50!

The FUN will only last for a short period of time, so jump on board and lets make it a Sale-a-Bration with Scrap n Pretty! Email me our contact me for more information!

Coming SOON!

Scrap n Pretty will soon be coming up with some new and amazing projects that I will share with you all. I have been a little occupied with some personal problems with the movers and trying to locate our belongings, but life is now turning back to normal for the Larsens and I look forward in sharing my upcoming projects with you all.

I would like to thank you all for your patients during these past few crazy months, but the madness has ended and now we are back to REALITY, I just love the sound of that.

I have the new SALE-a-BRATION stamps on their way, so stay tune as I work some Scrap n Pretty magic.

Help me grow as I build my business, so spread the word and see ya back SOON!

Big Shot Lovers ALL-in-1 Bag DEAL!!!!!

If you have had your eyes set on getting the Big Shot, now is the time to get one! As many of you already know the most amazing time of year for Stampin Up has arrive, YUP you heard right its Sale-a-Bration (SAB) TIME!!!!! So, what does that mean for those of you that really want and must have the Big Shot, well it means just this: During the Sale-a-Bration you will get a BANG 4 YOUR BUCKS!!!! Now what Scrap n Pretty Gal wouldn’t want that deal!!!! So, if you are like me you want to know what exactly that means, so here it is:

There are two options for those who want the amazing Big Shot sooo soooo BAD! Option 1. If you order the Big Shot from yours only during Sale-a-Bration it's almost a $100 order. So, now this is the part that you will LOVE the most! Not only do you get the Big Shot, but you will also get to choice two things from the Sale-a-Bration mini catalog! Now that’s an additional $30 of FREE Stampin Up products, but the Fun doesn’t end there! By simply placing your order you will also get a FREE class from me valued at $20, which gives you a total of $50 of FREE stuff!! Now who doesn’t like FREE!!!?????? Wow - NOW that's getting a BANG 4 YOUR BUCKS!!!!!! Option 2. Is what what I like to call the Big Shot Lovers ALL in-1- BAG DEAL!!! So, what is the ALL-in-1 BAG DEAL, well during the Sale-a-Bration , I will let the Big Shot Lovers the opportunity to order their very own by making three payments during January, February, and March. So, is that a DEAL of a Bag or what????? So for ONLY $55 each month you will get over $250 in products! So, you can take your SAVINGS to your BANK!!!!Check out my Scrap n Pretty flyer below for the Big Shot Lovers ALL in-1-BAG DEAL! For everyone who orders a Big Shot from me, they'll get a FREE Big Shot Class in April. If you are one of my LONG Distance Scrap n Pretty Gals, DON’T worry, you can also participate in this Big Shot DEAL too! I will simply mail you your kit (die-cuts and supplies) along with the directions. I will email you pictures of the project, so you can also enjoy that FUN filled day, but from the comfort of your lovely home! So, Don’t Hestitate on this opportunity and Contact me at taina_pr1971@yahoo.com and I will send you the flyer along with all the information you need to get started.

NEW Year NEW Changes!!!!!

Wow, it's hard to believe that it was nearly a year ago that we moved. Alot of changes for our family this year. We hope to be able to finally get our furniture that has been lost for the past 5 months. I think that not being able to work on my cardmaking projects have been very difficult for me, but hopefully we will finally get our things. What I am looking forward to this year and all the new and wonderful changes. I am definitely looking forward to getting all my Stampin Up supplies so that I could finally create create create and create! When our things finally arrive, it will be like Christmas all over again!!!!! I am so looking forward to that day! So, stay tune I am patiently waiting for my supplies to get here and creating new and exciting projects to share with you all.