Sunny Fun Shadowbox

Can I please make stamping my full time job?  I've got to make it happen.  I just love that feeling of "this is my favorite thing I've ever made!"  I've seen lots of these adorable shadowboxes on the many,  many blogs I follow and thought it was time to give it a try.  Well, let me tell you what my holiday gifts are going to be this year!  (Don't tell my sister, mom or mother-in-law ;-)  This shadow box uses mainly current Stampin' Up! "stuff"...Just Add Cake DSP, Sunny Fun stamp set from the Summer Mini and lots of accessories.  There are a couple of pieces of chip board and a brad or two that were found in the stamp room stash, please forgive me.  The best part of this little creation is that it can continue to grow.  What will the fall insert look like, and winter!  I'm having a vision...snowmen and glitter!

Today was such a productive day!  That really excites me.  I got so much done at work (a really fantastic yoga studio for kids...childlightyoga.com) and hung out with my amazing kids and got to stamp!  What could be better than that?

My Christmas Card Club is starting in August...let the holiday preparations begin!  For more information and to join the CCC, click here.  Ooh...maybe a shadowbox class coming soon...

Only 2 more days until the Stampin' Up! Catalog release...you will be so thrilled with the selection, the new art styles, the new In Colors and just the overall presentation of the catalog.  Contact me today to get your copy...amywest.stampinup.net

A Stamping Saturday

With the craziness of my life right now, it was truly a splurge to take the morning for myself and get inky!  I really love the new Just Add Cake DSP and thought it would make a great Birthday card for the Inkspiration Challenge.  Of course I had to add a bit of Dazzling Diamonds and spray on a touch of Shimmer paint...This is one of my favorite cards I've created in a while.  I think those crafty juices are finally flowing again.
Wish Big is a pretty universal card...good for any age.  Today's challenge was a sketch challenge from Inkspirations.  Pop on over and see some other creations!

I just came back from a visit at the Relay for Life that's taking place in Rochester, NH.  It's really fantastic and touching to see so many survivors and supporters in one place!  Remember, you can support Breast Cancer Research through Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Strength & Hope Stamp Set.  SU donates $2 for every set purchased.  I'm headed back this evening when the candle lighting takes place.  A walk to remember, a walk for hope and a walk for a cure...

Just Add Cake...

This beautiful new Designer Series Paper is soon to be released from Stampin' Up!  Just Add Cake goes with so many of the new stamp sets including Pennant Parade.  SU also designed a coordinating pennant punch.  How lucky are we?  And of course, a little shimmer paint is always fun to add...a bit of sparkle for the party!

There is a little "hello" stamped on the top of the U but with the light reflecting  on the shimmer paint, it doesn't show up in the picture.  The Just Add Cake DSP highlights some of the In Colors in the 2010-2012 Collection...Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Blushing Bride...

Another little treat about the Pennant Parade Stamp Set is that it can be turned upside down to double as a Christmas tree...how fun is that?

I'm so very excited to continue sharing the latest releases from Stampin' Up! with you!  I think this is the best catalog ever and I've been doing this for almost 10 years!  Thanks for being patient during my crazy spring.  I'm glad to be back creating and posting!