STAMPCHIC, Stamping and more!

Birthday Layout!!

This was a fun layout because it was colors I rarely use together!  I love it when DSP makes me think outside of my comfort zone!! 

A few more days of scrap pages and we will be back to the cards!  I just have to use the order that I took the pictures or I don't know what I've posted!!  Maybe I'll come up with a system for that soon!!  I certainly need to!! 

This paper was the level 3 paper from the scrap bundle last catalog!  Really cute little set and matching paper!!  Too bad it's gone!!  I'll be posting all of my retired stamps soon!  I'm letting my local gals get first shot at them on Wednesday evening at my Tastefully Simple Open House!!  Swing by if you are local!! 

Family Gathering layout

Here is a layout I did for May anticipating family reunions, etc...

I always start using the In Colors too late!!  I wait to embrace them until the end of the season and I always regret it!!  So, this year I'm going to start using them right away!!  I've already fallen in love with Melon Mambo!!  I've used it on almost every card in the last month!  Now, as fall begins I'll start using the other colors!!  Stay tuned while we get through all of the scrapbook pages!!  I'll be back to posting cards soon!! 

Have a great day~!!

Simply Scrappin' spring layout...

I just love the Simply scrappin' kits!!  They make life so easy!!  We did this layout last spring!!  Pretty soon I'll be caught up showing you all of the "OLD" stuff and the new stuff will be here!! 

This layout works well with any kit and I use it alot in my personal scrapbooking!  I do have some classes on the schedule for September and plan to update the calendar this week!! 

Hope you are having a great day and thanks for checking out the blog!

Under the Stars layout...

Here is the rest of the story...  I had posted one side of this page earlier in the year and here is the complete layout! 

Don't forget about the Stampin'Up! special this month - FREE BUTTONS!!  Order any combination of sets from the Growing Up  section that total over $35 and get FREE buttons!!  Go to www.stampchic.stampinup.net and shop now to place your order! 

Recipe:  Under the Stars Stamp Set, Outline Alphabet, Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze.  I also used my Big Shot for the Stars and various sizes of our wonderful circle punches for the images and letters!  I glittered the words, spray and marshmallow with Dazzling Diamonds and a 2 way glue pen!  Images were colored with the Watercolor pencils and blended with a Stampin'Up! Blender pen!  Easy and fun!!

Have a great day!!

Emboss Resist Technique Club Card...

This is a card we made at Technique Club this past spring when I was "absent" from my blog!  Oops!!  Anyway, I love it and even though the rooster used isretired it's a great technique and card!!  It is not my creation, but was CASED from someone on Splitcoast or one of the many other blogs I visit!! 

The rooster is one of my favorite "unexpected" stamps.  Looking at it in the book I may not have picked it, but now I wouldn't give it up!!  Speaking of giving things up - I'm going to post my retired stamp set list this Friday!  I'll be selling them at a great discount in order to MOVE them out of my space!!  Three years of retired Stampin'Up! has to go!!  I'm sending a preview list to my club ladies this week to allow them first choice! 

Recipe:  Ruby Red card stock, Basic Black card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Baroque Motifs stamp set, Rustic Rooster level 2 hostess set, Thank You Kindly stamp set, Clear embossing powder, heat tool, black stazon ink, More Mustard Classic ink pad, Pumpkin Pie classic ink pad, Ruby Red classic ink pad, sponges, printer paper and an iron are required for the technique! 

Thanks for checking out the blog and be sure to come back for the sale later this week!! 

Under the Stars Smores Kit...

I just LOVE my Under the Stars stamp set!!  I use it all of the time because it is just so fun!!

I made this little Smores kit in the spring for a class, but never got a class scheduled for it!!  Oh well, sometimes that's just how it works!  I still love the kit and you could re-create it in any color!!  I'll certainly miss the Kiwi Kiss that is used here! 

SPECIAL!!!!!  The Under the Stars set is in the Growing Up section of the Stampin'Up! idea book/catalog!  This set combined with any other set from that section will earn you FREE BUTTONS this month courtesy of Stampin'Up!  To place an order simply visit www.stampchic.stampinup.net and SHOP NOW! 

Hope you are having a great day!!

Best Burger!!!

In July Tastefully Simple's Everyday Easy recipes included eight different gourmet burgers!!  Of course, we love grilling and burgers are quick and easy for us so we make them alot!  As a departure from the normal, dreary burger we tried some of the Gourmet Burgers!  My favorite was the Giddyup Mexi Burgers submitted by Shannon Janco!  YUMMY!!!  My mouth is watering just thinking about it!  Here is the recipe Shannon submitted:

Giddyup Mexi Burgers

1 pkt Giddyup Guacamole Mix

2 Tbsp. Water

2-3 ripe avocados

1 small yellow onion, sliced and sauteed

2 Tbsp oil (I used Olive Oil)

1/2 cup Corn, Black Bean Salsa

2 tsp. Fiesta Party Dip Mix

1 lb. ground turkey (we used beef)

1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Prepare Giddyup Guacamole Mix as directed on package using water and avocados;  set aside.  Saute onions in oil; set aside.  Combine last 5 ingredients; mix well.  Form into 4 to 6 patties.  Broil or grill to desired doneness, turning once.  Top with Giddyup Guacamole Mix and sauteed onion.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.

If you haven't stocked up on the Giddyup Guacamole Mix you better get an order placed!!  It is only available until August 31st!!  Stock up with about five for the winter and that allows you to make Guac 10 times over the next six months!!!  All Tastefully Simple products for this recipe are in BOLD, but just in case you will need Giddyup Guacamole Mix, Corn Black Bean Salsa and Fiesta Party Dip Mix.  To place an order online visit www.tastefullysimple.com/web/akennedy2or call me directly!!  If you would like to see all of the burger recipes you can find them online under the July Everyday Easy recipes! 

If you try one let me know which is your favorite!! 

Simply Scrappin' Cards...

This is a set of cards I did for a hostess thank you gift. 

I love using the Simply Scrappin Kits for cards!!  Generally I make two layouts from the kit and use the rest of the supplies for cards!!  This fall I'll have a class with the Christmas themed scrappin kit so you can make a bunch of cards from ONE KIT!!  Stay tuned for details in the weeks to come!! 

You can order the Simply Scrappin' kits online at www.stampchic.stampinup.net and be sure to check out our Growing Up section!  With a $35 stamp purchase from that section you receive FREE BUTTONS during August!!  Have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you soon!!!

Open House Make & Take...

Whew, the kids are back in school so I finally have time for a little business in my crazy life!!  This is the birthday card we did for the Open House make & take!!  Loved it and wanted to make it "boy friendly" because sometimes cupcakes look girly!  I think it worked great!! 

I used my level three hostess set that I pre-ordered!!  One of the many perks of being a demonstrator!! It's kind of hard to see, but we used the Big Shot for the polka dot background!  Adds a nice touch in person!  Colors used are Bashful Blue and Close to Cocoa!  A little Dazzling Diamonds on top for some bling!!  All items used are Stampin'Up!

Check out the inside also..

We just punched out one of the cupcakes so the inside would have a little color!!  I'd love to hear your thoughts!!  If you need any Stampin'Up! products or want more ideas check out my website at www.stampchic.stampinup.net and have a wonderful day!!