Doggone it!

I was a bit surprised when I read the announcement from Stampin' Up! earlier this week about the Stocking Punch.  Here's what they had to say: 

December 20, 2011
Our occasion-specific mini catalogs allow us the opportunity to share the latest seasonal products.  We often carry over a few select products from our mini catalogs into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, we have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog. Instead we will offer other great designs in its place--not to mention a trendy, new design planned for next holiday season.  Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase.

I was lucky enough to acquire this punch for free a few months ago from one of my uplines, Janet Wakeland.  I entered a contest for free merchandise and won. The last time I remember winning a contest was when I was about 13 years old.  I won a case of motor oil.  So I was tickled to win this one!

By the time I got the punch, I had already seen many different items being crafted from this little guy.  Well, as soon as I pulled it out of the packaging, I saw a dog!  Yes, a dog! And here is my creation:

Here's the original dog that I made in a dog house, but I never got the inspiration to finish him on a card.  I used the Well Worn dsp for the dog house and his collar.

 And here is a visual of what punch pieces I used to created the dog:

To add a little bit of trivia, I researched the etymology of the phrase, "Doggone it," and here  it is. I am using it as a play on words, of course.


Stamps: none
Paper: Very Vanilla, River Rock, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Frostwood Lodge dsp
Ink: Early Espresso, River Rock, Basic Black marker
Accessories: Stocking Builder punch, Bird Builder punch, Owl Builder punch, Cupcake Builder punch (for the circles on the card), Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, My Digital Studio (for sentiment), Big Shot, Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

If you haven't already purchased the Stocking Builder punch, act now because once it's gone, it's gone for good!

I wish all of you a very merry Christmas!

Susan

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Strength & Hope Stamp Camp Extravaganza Part 6

For the final installment of the Strength & Hope Stamp Camp Extravaganza, I'm showing my the traditional "breast cancer" card that I made - because it's pink and it's got the pink ribbon on it.

I used this card design for two of my four Strength & Hope stamp camps.  My last stamp camp was held at a customer's home.  She invited a few guests to join us.  As it turned out, one of them was a breast cancer survivor.  I was honored to have her stamp with us.

In all, I sold fourteen stamp sets and had 20 ladies participate in this incredible fundraiser.  As you may know, Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from every set sold to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  In addition, I am donating my personal sales commission to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. I'm told that this money will stay in the Western Pennsylvania region to directly assist breast cancer patients with eduction, going to doctor's appointments, home visits, etc.  The money I made isn't a huge amount.  Collectively, I'm sure that Stampin' Up! demonstrators around the world have made a difference in the battle against breast cancer.

Tomorrow is the last day to order your Strength & Hope stamp set. It's also the last day for the Buy 3 get 1 Free designer paper sale.  You don't want to miss out on either one of these promotions!


Happy Stamping!

Susan

Stamps: Strength & Hope
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Regal Rose, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice tief, Decorative Label punch, Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon

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Strength & Hope Campaign - and my first Mojo Monday

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.  Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog sales period starting May 1st, Stampin' Up! will donate $2  from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  Be looking for your Summer Mini in the mail any day now, ask me for your very own copy or check my blog on May1st to see it for yourself.  I'm sure each of us know at least one person who is fighting this disease and these people need cards more than anyone. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org. 

I am hosting a Strength & Hope Stamp Camp fundraiser on Tuesday, May 31st at 6:00 pm at the Oil City YWCA.  Participants will create six cards (two of three designs) using their own Strength & Hope stamp set.  My personal sales commission will go to the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" program.  This money will stay in the Western PA region and directly assist breast cancer patients.  Please contact me for more information.

I am combining Mojo Monday with this new set (my first Mojo Monday, too):

Here's my version:

Here is a photo of my almost six year-old Dide (pronounced Dee-da, a Dutch name) posing with the card.  You can also see where I usually take my photos: on the back of the couch in natural lighting. 

Stamps: Strength & Hope, Tiny Tags

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Soft Suede

Ink: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim die, Square Lattice textured impressions embossing folder, Medium Jewelry Tag punch, Crumb Cake seam binding, Vintage Trinkets, linen thread, pearls

I wish all of you a very happy Easter!  Please enjoy the time you spend with family and friends and remember the real reason we celebrate Easter.

Happy stamping!

Susan

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