I actually created something

I was itch'n to make something last night. I have been doing not much of anything besides checking out the great Stampin Up demonstrator blogs and their great work.
This is as far as I got. I have so many distractions at home. The kids, the dog, the husband, the phone...etc. As I was making this box my 7 yr old was playing on the computer. About every 2 min she would say......'Mom, Mom'. I would say...'What?'
This continued for a while before I said loudly...."WHAT?" ha ha ha, I'm laughing now because it reminds me of the show family guy. I don't watch it but my 15 yr. old son showed me the scene where the kid keeps saying mom, mom, mom etc.
I have such a hard time stamping, scrapbooking or anyother craft project. I get really frustrated when I keep getting interupted. How do you manage it all?
I did not create this box, I made this box with the Stampin up Fancy Favor box Sizzix die and DSP called, Sending love specialty. Cute and simple. It needs something else but I just can't seem to think of anything to do. I got the 'paper' ruffle idea from another SU gal's blog but I'm sorry, I can't remember who. This box would be perfect filled with Hershy's kisses. :)

Hello

Hello to all the SU demo's who might be visiting my much neglected blog. I thought that I was busy before.........geesh, I keep looking at other SU blogs, I'm being consumed! LOL! It's been fun to see other SU blogs and all the wonderful artwork.
I am very motivated to get my SU business up and going, I've been very lazy lately. Actually, I have been crazy busy with the holidays and family stuff.
I will try to create and post things soon. I hope that you will check in again.:D
Diane

And the winner is............

Stampin up has a contest each year for the best video commercial. SU Demos come up with some pretty creative stuff. This years video tops them all!

If you'd like to be your own Big Shot hero or if you'd like to place an order, just let me know or head on over to my SU web site. The link is on my side bar.
Have a wonderful day!

Holiday mini catalog

The Stampin Up Holiday mini catalog is here! There are so many fun things inside, click here if you'd like to see it. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/happytobestampin/catalogs,
I'd be happy to mail you a mini catalog, just leave me a comment. :) Have a great day!

thank you gift

I whipped this up for a friend, there is a package of coconut M & M's inside. :)

The butterfly is from the 'flight of the butterfly' set. I stamped it and then used the new butterfly punch to punch it out, so easy.....love it! I then applied Crystal effects to the wings to add a bit of shine. I think this project is too tall, I'll shorten it next time.

I'm hoping to have Halloween and fall cards made soon. It's really hard for me to create when the kids are home. I think I will get more done once school starts...........I hope anyway. ;)

Thanks for stopping by.

Final deal of the week

Here's the final Summer Fun Deal of the Week. (more than 30% off)!
The Heart to Heart Punch (113694) crops out three adorable hearts in a flash. I use this punch year round, not just for Valentines day, although....think of the cute things you can do with this punch for V. Day. :)
I found this cute card that stampin pretty blogger made it's so cute. She used the Love You Much stamp set (113756).



Let me know if you'd like to order this great deal.
Have a great day,
Diane

Stampin girls night out

My friends made these two cards last night instead of the little bird cards. I had a really busy day yesterday and was not real organized but I think my friends had fun anyway.
I will hold another card class next month, I'll be more organized for that one.......I promise. :)

scrap paper card

I needed to make a birthday card quickly, so I grabbed my scraps and went to work. It's not one of my best cards, that's for sure but it was fast to make and only cost pennies. :) It literally only took me 5 min to put this together.
Gotta love........fast, cheap and not to mention reducing waste. I stamped the balloon and then used water color pencils and my SU Aqua painter. (love that tool)
I was not going to post this card, as it's not so great but decided that I would to show you that it's possible to create with scraps.
I hope you all have a wondeful 4th of July.

How about a new job?

Have Fun Doing What You Love
From July 15 — August 31, you can join the Stampin' Up! family for as little as $85 with the Mini Starter Kit. Have fun helping friends and family create exciting projects, while earning free products and even a little extra cash!

Check out my Stampin Up website to sign up or for more info. Stamp with Diane Rich

Deal of the Week

During the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week". The first Deal of the Week is the Scallop Edge Punch and it's $10.99 until July 6th (10:50am Central Time). Each week I'll post the details & the deadline.
If you'd like to order the Scallop Edge Punch, you can order it on my Stampin' Up! website, or let me know and I'd be happy to order it for you. Thanks!

Here is the link to my Stampin Up website.

Stamp with Diane Rich

New cards

I have to admit, I did not like this stamp set at all when I first saw it in the new spring/summer catalog. Then I started seeing it used in cards and fell in love. The set is called 'Fifth Avenue Floral'. I love how simple and elegant it is. I chose to leave the flowers outlined and not colored but they are also beautiful water colored.

The sentiment on the first card is from the 'on your birthday set'.

Thanks for stopping by. :)

Get well card

Hi,

This is my first card using the All in the Family stamp set from Stampin Up. I love this set but it requires a bit more time to use them. All the bodies and faces are separate so you need to use the Stamp a ma jig to be sure everything is centered. It's nice having the stamps separate because that way, you get more choices to customize your little people.

I'm not fond of this card, so I will continue playing with the set until I finally get the hang of it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Diane

Gift can

Hi
I was in a hurry yesterday and was only able to post the pictures of the gift can and shopping list.
I wanted to explain how the gift can works. I opened it from the bottom, so the tab top was intact. That way, I can fill the can with treats and glue the bottom back on. Then when the recipient gets the gift, they pull the tab on the top to open. :) I love this idea!

I really want to create today but I should do housework instead. I bought a reallly cute set, I can't wait to use them. I'll post something soon. :)

All in the Family set

Diane

Shopping list and Gift can

I've been busy. LOL

I know, I know.........

It's been forever since I have posted anything. I've been so busy lately.


Here is what I made yesterday, Post it note holders. Cute huh? :) Thank you Angie from Chic n' Scratch for the cute ideas.
They would make great Teacher thank you gifts. I hope that I'll have more to share soon. I just recieved my new Big shot die cutter the other day and I'm also expecting a box full of fun stuff from Stampin Up today!!
Have a wonderful day

Carrot cake

This is my friend Beth's recipe for Carrot Cake. It's so simple and so delish!

3 eggs 2 c. shredded carrots
2 c. sugar 2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 oil 1 sm can crushed pineapple
2 c. flour 2 c. coconut
2 t. soda
2 t. vanilla
2 t. cinnamon

Blend ingredients in the order given.
Bake in a 9 X 13 inch pan, sprayed with non stick spray, for one hour @ 325

Frosting
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2 c. butter
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 - 2 c. powdered sugar

Cream together softened cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla and then powdered sugar a little bit at a time and whip until desired consistency.

Enjoy!

New Ocassions mini catalog

Look what I made!

I have had so much lately creating these cute bags and boxes. All paper, stamps, ink and paper are Stampin Up. :)

It's Sale A Bration!

It's once again that wonderful time of year............Sale A Bration!

When you make any purchase on line through my website Stampin with Diane ,Stampin'Up! will send you a brand new Spring Summer catalog and idea book for FREE! This special goes until they run out of the 22k catalogs that they set aside just for this promotion. The promotion is only good with on-line orders.

Spend $50 or more and you will receive a sale a bration item for FREE too! One free Sale a Bration item for every $50.00 that you spend. :) The Sale a Bration promotion runs until March 31, 2009.

This is also a great time to host a workshop, when your friends spend $50 they get something for free, when the party totals $300 you get a sale a bration item for free too in additon to the hostess benefits and if you spent $50 or more then you get even more for FREE!

Another great thing about sale a bration is that it is a GREAT time to sign up for the discount or business because you get to choose an additional stamp set (any price) from the catalog for FREE and did I mention that you also get 15% off the starter kit price during sale a bration? So for just $169 you get $335 worth of product - that you choose! Sign up today and get started saving money. Head on over to my website at Stampin with Diane ,click on the Join now button use the passcode S14106 and fill in the rest and you will be on your way. ( you need to note that for your free stamp set, the set define your life a $47.95 set has been put there as a default set if you do not choose another)
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. :) Stampwithdiane@aol.com

Love these sets!

Last day today...........

Today is the last day to place an order from the Fall/Winter catalog. If you would like to order something, just head on over to my SU website. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/happytobestampin/

I went to my upline's open house yesterday, it was so fun, I learned a lot and I now can't wait to teach you all about stamping. The problem I've had is finding a place to do this. My house is out, since my husband works crazy hours. I will search this next week...once again. I'm taking my car in to be fixed on Monday and will not have it for a week. :( I'll keep you posted on a date.
Thanks for being patient.
:)