Tuesday Tea and Techniques

All set for Tea and Techniques tonight.

I cut extra make & takes, so drop by 

even if you haven't RSVP'd.

Project photos to come.

Limited Time Special and Upcoming Classes

I've taken some time off to adjust to sending my oldest daughter off to college.  

To help me get back into the swing of things, I'm offering a special for this weekend only!

• Everyone who places an order using the hostess code below will be given free attendance to my brand new upcoming Tuesday Tea and Technique class.  Class details below.
• Those who order a minimum order of $20 (before shipping and tax) will be given a free sampler pack of the new Into The Woods Designer Series Paper, a beautiful collection of fall themed paper.
• Those who order a minimum order of $30 (before shipping and tax) will also be given a free sampler pack of the new Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper, a fun winter and Christmas themed paper.
• Those who order a minimum order of $50 (before shipping and tax), in addition to the free gifts mentioned above, will also be entered into a drawing for a prize pack that includes the gorgeous new Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack, Winter Wonderland Designer Washi Tape, and Winter Wonderland Embellishments.  These elegant products will glam up any project.  
• To be included in this special, use Hostess Code:  Q4CEK3WV at www.ladybugink.stampinup.net, or email me with your order by Sunday night. 

Upcoming Classes:

I'm starting two new, monthly classes called Tuesday Tea and Techniques and Stampin' Saturdays.  

Tuesday Tea and Techniques will be held the second Tuesday of each month.  Each month I will teach a new technique, details below.

Stampin' Saturdays will be held on one Saturday a month and will offer a variety of classes, including Open Houses, Card Classes, and Project Life Memory Keeping.  See details below for next month's class.

TUESDAY TEA AND TECHNIQUES

Sep 08 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM , 936 Cockatiel Dr., Alb., NM 87121

Have a cup of tea and learn a new stamping technique!
$5, or free with a minimum order of $20 (before shipping and tax).
Your make & takes will be one finished project and one technique card.  
Each month there will be door prizes and specials on the items we used.  

RSVP here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/ladybugink/events?id=1100853&recurredCount=1

STAMPIN' SATURDAYS - HOLIDAY CATALOG OPEN HOUSE

Sep 26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM , 936 Cockatiel Dr., Alb., NM 87121

Come and go anytime between 9 - noon.
Pick up a free and fabulous Holiday Catalog.
Door Prizes and make & takes.
Retired products on sale.
Every $10 order in new products will get you one free stamp set of your choice from my retired stamps.

RSVP here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/ladybugink/events?id=1100854 

College Survival Kit

I am so excited to share this project with you!

My oldest daughter Jade is moving away to college in three short weeks.

I put together a "College Survival Kit" for her and a couple of her closest friends.

There are very few SU products in this project, but I still had to share it.

I had intended to copy ideas online for items for the kit,

but I never got around to researching.

Once I started shopping, the ideas just came.  I LOVE the way it turned out.

Here is the list of items I included in the kit:

College Survival Kit

Hand Sanitizer: To keep the germs away

Pepper Spray: To keep the boys away

Poo-pourri: To keep the smells away

Bouncy Ball: To remind you to have a ball

Tissue: To wipe away the homesick tears

Eraser: Everyone makes mistakes

Pencil: To remind you you’re here to learn

Glue: To remind you to stick to it

Bandaids: To “kiss” your boo-boos

Chocolate: It makes everything sweeter

Mirror: To remind you that you’re beautiful

inside and out

Journal: To celebrate and remember the journey

Stickers: Life should be decorated

Sewing Kit: To patch the holes

Miniature: To remind you not to belittle yourself

Key: To remind you to protect the key to your heart

Heart: To remind you that you are loved beyond measure

Book: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

I shopped for hours and went to multiple stores to find all the items.

Many came from the "dollar bins" in the big box stores.

I personalized the tags with SU supplies.

My husband personalized the chalk board on the bins

using the SU Chalk Marker.

Adding the miniatures was my daughter Ruby's idea.

She makes incredible miniatures from homemade clay.

She personalized these for each kit.

For her sister who will be majoring in Fine Arts

with an emphasis in Photography,

she created a miniature camera.  It's less than

one square inch in size and even includes our

family portrait!

My husband created a "Going Away" scene on our family wipe board.

Jade is heading into the sunset with the Organ Mountains

of Las Cruces ahead of her.

She will be attending NMSU, where her dad and I met

as art students over 20 years ago.

This is a bittersweet and emotional time for our family,

but we are so proud of her and excited for the journey she has ahead of her!

1/2 Off Paper Pumpkin!!!!

If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time.

Get 50% off your first two months...July 23-September 10, 2015! 

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin by September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Click here to join or for more info.
• Enter the Promo Code, HALFOFF when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Thursday, September 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

The new Paper Pumpkin just came in the mail today and I love it!!  Can't wait to show you!

Bonus Deals

Did you see this week's deals??  If not, go check them out!

I love that the Hamburger Box Die is featured this week.

It's a huge savings of almost $13!!!

Quantities at the discounted prices are limited, so order yours today!

Happy Thoughts Paper Pumpkin

This kit came with the supplies to make 8 sweet cards

with lined envelopes.

This is the first design.

The kits come with directions and all the supplies needed for the projects.

You just need to add Snail adhesive and scissors.

Specialty adhesive like glue dots and dimensionals

are included when necessary.

You also end up with extra supplies to use on other projects.

Each kit comes with an exclusive stamp set

and a Stampin' Spot ink pad.  

This month it was the new color Tip Top Taupe.

It's such a great way to build your collection.

Here is my alternate design. 

Here is my daughter Ruby's alternate design.

I LOVE what she did for for the 

center of the flower!

Here is Ruby's second card.

This is the second card design in the kit.

The patterned pieces are die cut stickers.

The stars and the other banner pieces are thin wooden die cuts.

This is my alternate design.

It was inspired by Ruby's design below.

I love how Ruby created a banner for her card.

I also love how she used ink pads and stamps from past kits to

give her projects a unique look.

This is Ruby's second design.

It was my favorite!

Ruby and I always make our kits together.

She is so creative and goes through her 

past kits to pull out stamps and colors

to use on the current projects.

If you've not yet experienced Paper Pumpkin

you're missing out!

Click here for info or to join.

Paper Pumpkin Birthday Bundle

The Birthday Bundle Paper Pumpkin Kit

comes with supplies to make 6 cards

and 4 gift bags.

The gift bag is adorable and even came with tissue paper.

You can see it peeking through the balloon die cuts.

My daughter Ruby used string for her middle balloon instead of stamping it.

These next three cards are Ruby's versions 

of the birthday cards.

This is my alternate version of the card.  

Some past Paper Pumpkin kits are available to subscribers.

For info click here.