Hip Hop Thursday!

This is actually a day late but thought I had such a fabulous time "hip hoppin'" last night that I just had to share with you some of the fun I had!

Here are the Unity HIP HOP links!

Whateva (Brooke)
Inky Paws (Jeanne)
Pieces of Me (Lynn)
The Buck Stamps Here (Jennifer)
Stamping when I'm not Working (Sherry)
The Willow Garden (AJ)
In My Thoughts (Heather B)
Dougnat Diaries (Natalie)
Chelsea Cook's Creations (Chelsea)
Just Me (Anne-Marie)
Triple the Scraps (Patter)
Stamping & Shopping (Jimmi)
The Stamping Scrapbooker (Amber)
Outside The Lines (Linsey)
She's Gone Crafty (Wendy)
Zany Not Crazy (Maren)
shut up! it's true! (Jen)
Laura LooLoo (Laura)
Altered Ambitions (Christi)
Here By Grace (Robyn)
It is what it is (Renee)

The other day, I made this card using one of my favorite Unity stamp set, Birds of a Feather

"Love is in the Air"


The sketch is from Unity Sketch Challenge Week 8
I paper pieced the bird and the acorns for Gina K's Challenge (Day 7)
I also used silver brads for the "Ringing in the New Year" challenge.


Stamps: Birds of a Feather
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Flirty (Bo Bunny)
Ink: Black Tuxedo (Memento), Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: Silver brads, Marvy Giga Oval, sponge daubers, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Pop-up glue dots


First, I stamped on some cute Bo Bunny paper called "Flirty". I stamped my bird over the hearts.



Then I stamped the entire image on Whisper White cardstock and twice on scraps of coordinating scrapbook paper for the acorns. Here you can see I paperpieced the acorns.


Then I cut all around the bird and acorns. I have received a few emails asking how I cut out such small images. Besides coloring, I love to cut. I have found that a good pair of very sharp scissors with the precision tips or super sharp tips are essential for getting into tiny grooves. Another tip is to learn to work with the other hand as you cut... move the paper as you cut.
Here are a few pictures I took as I cut out this image.











OMG!! Stephanie just let me know that this card is featured on the Unity blog today!!
You can view it here!

Thank you, Angela! What an honor to have my card up on your blog! Even more so is to have this card displayed at Unity's booth at CHA Winter 2009! Woo hoo!

HIP HOP!!

The Stampin' Up! Retiring accessories list is up! How about a SU Inventory Blowout?

Unlike the retiring stamp sets, the retiring accessories list is basically, "First come, first served". What this means is that the status of any retiring product on this list may quickly change to "No Longer Available" at any time! If you see anything on this list that you want, please email me right away and place an order! It's not guaranteed that it will be available when you do place your order, but the longer you procrastinate, the bigger the chance that it will not be available.

Here's the most recently updated list as of 5:45pm, January 9th.


111377
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088
ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12
Not Available!
104188
ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384
ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516
ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381
ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
Not Available!
103977
BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981
BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446
BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445
BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174
DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
Not available!
112462
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
Not Available!
111355
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963
ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104
ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298
ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695
ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115
ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372
METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925
ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190
ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180
ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086
ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923
PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
Not Available!
104942
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
Not Available!
104943
PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273
PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389
PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE
Not Available!
104830
RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828
RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831
RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037
RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282
RUB ON ANCHORED
111806
RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805
RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417
RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283
RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
Not Available!
112043
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061
SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
Not Available!
112016
SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868
SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647
STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813
WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

Retiring Wheels

107212
MATEYS MAP
106749
BRIGHT BULBS
109672
BRONCO
No longer available!
104100
MAKING TRACKS
108978
SANDY SHELLS
110332
SNOW
101233
SNOWFLAKE
109694
SWEET STARS
111249
TAKE A NUMBER
*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.



INVENTORY BLOWOUT!!
NOW UNTIL JANUARY 18th!!

From the Fall / Winter 2008 Ideas Book & Catalog:
109190 pg. 180 On Board 9" x 9" clipboard $7.95 - now $5.99
107925 pg. 181 On Board Bitty Book $9.95 - now $6.99
105384 pg. 183 Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album $19.95 - now $14.99
105381 pg. 183 Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album $19.95 - now $14.99 ** Not available **
103977 pg. 187 Bold Bright buttons $6.95 - now $4.99
104389 pg. 188 Double Circle punch $5.95 - now $4.49
114447 pg. n/a Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit $49.95 - now $24.98

From the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:
109013 pg. 163 Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109012 pg 163 Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109011 pg. 163 Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109010 pg. 163 River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109009 pg . 163 Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109014 pg. 163 Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25 - now $3.99
109179 pg. 178 On Board Ginormous Pieces $14.95 - now $10.99
109189 pg. 190 Beachfront Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $7.99
109187 pg. 190 District Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $7.99
109188 pg. 190 Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $8.49
109185 pg. 190 Jersey Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $8.99
109184 pg. 190 Sherbet Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $8.99
109186 pg. 190 Theater Ribbon Originals $12.95 - now $8.49
109062 pg. 191 River Rock double-stitched ribbon $8.95 - now $6.49
110716 pg. 191 Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon $7.95 - now $5.49


Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:
111349 pg. 162 Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock $5.50 - now $4.49
111345 pg. 162 In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock $11.95 - now $8.99
109110 pg. 185 Fire Circle Rhinestone brads $10.95 - now $7.99
109112 pg. 185 Fire Square Rhinestone brads $10.95 - now $7.99
109113 pg. 185 Ice Square Rhinestone brads $10.95 - now $7.99
111325 pg. 185 Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware $29.95 - now $22.49
112454 pg. 185 Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware $29.95 - now $22.49
113451 pg. n/a 20th Anniversary Embosslits die 11.95 - now $9.49


Items and special pricing are limited supply.
Retired/previously retired items will be sold until quantities run out.
Current items may revert to their retail price if inventory levels become acceptable

Pictures from the store - Monday's Fun Day!

Look at what's new at Memories Live On!

Unity is in the house!







Ribbons, punches, and more... oh my!





Pink Bind-It-Alls!



Here's a onesie that I stamped on and filled the little frog in with Sakura "3-D Crystal Color Lacquer - Glitter Primary (Green)".



Love the newest paper!



Love is in the air!










Now for Monday's Fun Day!!



That's right! Not one, but TWO sets of chalk!
It's amazing what you can do with chalk!
Stay tuned this week for a quick and fun "Chalkboard technique" tutorial!

To have a chance to win this awesome package, just post here and let me know what your favorite coloring technique is. For example, I love my Copic markers! I probably use those markers to color with more than anything else I own right now.

Speaking of which, how about a tutorial using Copic markers? Come back and I will have one posted for your viewing pleasure!

Have one terrific week everyone!

Updates from Memories Lives On and the latest Monday's Fun Day winner!

We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday season! 2009 is upon us and our New Year's resolution is to bring you even more variety in classes techniques and events this year than last and to provide even more samples and ideas for your inspiration. To that end, we are adding more teachers to our monthly class schedule to increase the range of styles and techniques offered at our store. We also now have a design team made up of very versatile and creative crafters who will be designing layouts, cards, and other paper crafts projects that will spark your creativity. And KT continues to provide tips, hints, and project ideas in the "FYI: For Your Inspiration" section of the store.
If your new year's resolutions include keeping on top of all your scrapbooking and card-giving events then come on over; we'll always be here to help!

Happy Chinese "Moo" Year

January 26, 2009
2009 is the year of the Ox. In celebration, we have put together a little Chinese New Year area highlighting some Chinese-themed papers and embellishments that will be perfect for cards. Plus we will soon be offering two items that are exclusive to MLO: A Chinese "Moo" Year Stamp and a fancy cow die cut. If you're looking for more than the Chinatown red envelope, stop on by and let us help you create something special.

January Classes

Wow! 3D Valentine's Day Projects
These WOW! PROJECTS include a gold wire heart strung with heads and ribbons, a HUGS AND KISSES gift box using our new line of JustRite custom stamps, a GHIRARDELLI Chocolate V-Day card, and one other unique candy holder.
There are only four spaces left for KT's Valentine's classes on January 18th.

Create 3 two-page layouts featuring neutral tones of cream, browns and blacks. The class will focus on using paper in a variety of ways to create embellishments and each two-page layout will present a different page map so you will leave with more ideas about how to set up a page. This is the first installment of the beginner level classes.

10 Things I Love...Mini-album
Make a clean-line and simple mini-album with Lisa. Each page offers ideas for adding tags, pockets, and other flip-up details that you can use on your own future projects. You can easily personalize the album once you get home.

For more details about these and other classes, please visit our website or call or visit the store.

Now for last week's Monday's Fun Day winner!

Drum roll please...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers: 1

Timestamp: 2009-01-05 15:22:06 UTC

Theresa!! That's you!! Email me your address and I will get this package out to you.

Everyone... come back later tonight for the next Monday's Fun Day and pictures from the store! They have new stuff on the shelves that I have been wanting to share!!

Have a terrific Monday!

~ Jane

新年明けま し て おめでとう ご ざいます！

Shinnen akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!

Wishes to all for a year of beautiful memories and wonderful moments!
Here's to good health, good friends, and good cheer!

Happy New Year!

Happy 102nd birthday, "Uncle" Harry Katsuyama!

My father's uncle, Harry Katsuyama, celebrated his 102nd birthday!
It was a wonderful gathering of his immediate and extended family members.
My second cousin, Jana (and Paul) invited everyone to their home for the celebration.
I had a fabulous time catching up with my second cousins, Jana and Sean, and their parents, Jane and Ron.

Kevin and I are not yet in this picture but here are the rest of the family:



I took the picture with my Sony Cyber-shot.
The rest of the pictures are still on my Christmas present from Kevin.



It turns out that the memory stick is not compatible with my computer, so we have to get a external card reader first. Believe me, I was totally floored by this most awesome gift! :)

It's 3:40 in the morning and I'm finally starting to come down from all of the excitement from the family reunion. I'll get to the craft table after catching some zzz's and will post another card or two so come back again later tonight!

Cheers!

2nd Challenge card completed! ** Monday's Fun Day! **

I'm on a roll! I completed yet another set of challenges over at SCS last night. :)
FS99 - Featured Stamper Challenge featuring Barbara (Stampfilled Dreams).
GinaKDec28 - Gina K Challenge #2 "Off Kilter"
SSNoTime67 - Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge #67 "New Toys"

Here is Barbara's adorable "Just So Hippy" card that I chose to CASE.


I chose it because I haven't used the Hip Hop Accessories stamp set yet and wanted to break it in. I changed the following:

* Color combination
* Stamp set (smaller image and different direction)
* Different sentiment
* Different ribbon
* Patterned paper that I set "off kilter" for Gina's challenge.

Here's my card:



Stamp set: Hip Hop Accessories (Gina K Designs)
Paper: Bella Rose, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento), Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Copic Markers, Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Chocolate Chip polytwill ribbon, Marvy Giga Scallop Punch, mat pack, paper piercer, vintage brad, Word Window punch, sponge daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, snail adhesive, paper snips


Ready for Monday's Fun Day?

Check this out!



Original Copic Marker (R20) Blush - fine tip and chisel tip
Tuxedo Black Memento Dew Drop
Super cute acrylic flower stamp by Imaginisce

You can have your chance to receive this set just by posting one or two of your New Year's resolutions here. If you want to list them all, by all means... please feel free to do so! :) The winner will be picked by random.org and posted Sunday evening.

Memories Live On now sells these fabulous Copic Markers (Original and Sketch) in the store and online HERE!
Terrific prices, great selection, fantastic customer service.... what more can you ask for?

I'll be back soon with pictures from the store! I stopped in today and just LOVE the new additions. Just wait until you see the stuff they got in for Valentines!

OH! I also have a new "toy" to share with you so come back tomorrow for a post on my surprise. :)

New Year Resolutions

I have been thinking about what I would like for myself in 2009.
Here's my list...

- More time with my family and friends
- Have my home cleaned up and organized by the start of the year
- My new mantra - "Everything has its place"
- Try to post to my blog every day
- Try to make a card a day
- Complete at least one challenge from SCS / blog every week
- Post to my favorite forums on SCS more regularly
- To make each day count
- To go to sleep and wake up with a happy and grateful heart

Come back tomorrow afternoon for a Monday's Fun Day post.
Until then, think of at least one new year's resolution for yourself!

To kick start one of my resolutions, I completed a couple of challenges today.
The first one is from Gina K - "Double Mat".
The second one is from Sharon on her blog, No Time To Stamp?

Here's the card I came up with:



It's using a 12 x 12" Chocolate Chip textured cardstock that I trimmed to 6" x 12" and folded in half to make a 6" x 6" card.

Stamp set: Owl Always Love You
Inks: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Tangerine Tango (SU), Kiwi Kiss (SU)
Copic Markers (YG03, YG23, YG95, YG97, G99, E29, E37, RV09, RV11)
Accessories: Scalloped Square Nestabilites, Pink Pirouette 1-1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Word Window Punch, sponge daubers



See you tomorrow!

Update on Memories Live On and My latest Monday's Fun Day winner!!

After Christmas SALE
CHA is just around the corner and we plan on bringing in even more new items in 2009 than we did in 2008. To make room for the new inventory, we're taking 30% - 50% off all in stock Fall, Holiday and Winter items. The sale will start Saturday December 27th and run through Wednesday December 31st. (Competitor's coupons will be accepted on Wednesday as usual, but do not apply to items already on sale.) Our inventory is limited, come while it's still in stock!


Kid's Make and Take - December 30
We help your children ring in the New Year with a free make and take on December 30, 2008 featuring a 2009 accordian-style album highlighting their New Year goals. Our kids' make & takes have been quite popular and there is a lot of prep work involved on our teacher's part so we do request that you sign up beforehand. We hope to see your kids there!


January Classes
Cory, KT, Jane, Holly, and Lauren will all be back in January with some fresh new classes. Cory's mini-album will make use of the new Bittersweet collection from Basic Grey. KT will be celebrating Valentine's Day with some fancy 3D cards and a nifty treat box. Jane will be making greeting cards showcasing the cutest Penny Black stamps and Copic markers. Holly will be making an adorable Valentine's Teddy Bear chipboard book. And Lauren will debut our new beginner layout classes. We'll also be bringing a couple of new teachers on board. Lisa has a fun magnetic notepad holder planned and Anita has a double-pullout card that you won't want to miss. Of course we'll have a free kids' event as well. Check our website for more details about all our classes and events.




Monday's Fun Day Winner!!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
4
Timestamp: 2008-12-26 17:13:23 UTC


Savor the Journey said...
I can sense your excitement regarding your January opportunity to partake in the Copic Training. I feel secure in promising that you will be so happy with it! Marianne is so full of talent, and willing to share .. just ask questions and "savor" the day!


That would be BEV!! Congratulations, Bev! Email me your mailing address at:
whoopsie.daisy@sbcglobal.net


Happy "day after Christmas" shopping everyone!
I'm staying home this year, trying to get organized before the New Year.
I get this sinking feeling it's hopeless for me. LOL!

WD Quickie Cards

JulieHRR over at Paper Trufflez has been inspiring me over and over again with her 5 minute Quickie cards. If you haven't seen them yet, go check them out! Simple and sweet. I just love her enthusiasm too... it's contagious!

So here's my first "quickie" card. It's my Christmas card! :)




Here's how this "Quickie" card was put together:

Cut 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock in half lengthwise on the long side at 4-1/4" and score each strip at 5-1/2".

Wheel with Jumbo "Snow"


Distress edges direct to Whisper White craft ink pad


Color in image and distress edge with a sponge dauber in Ballet Blue



Use Quickie Glue Pen where you want to add "snow"



Add glitter


Add ribbon and the image


Warm winter wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season!