Penny Thomas!

Today's swap is from 

Penny Thomas.

penguinstamper.blogspot.com

I love everything about this card.

It's so bright and cheery, 

with a bit of bling!

Ilina Crouse!

This card was given to me by 

Ilina Crouse.

You might be familiar with her blog,

ilinacrouse.blogspot.com.

She is amazing.

The stamp set she used,

 Perfectly Preserved, 

is already on my next order form!

Convention Swaps - Angie Juda!

Recently, I attended the 2012

Stampin' Up! Convention

in Salt Lake City.

I had a great time and learned a lot.

Plus, I received some wonderful swaps. 

The three shown here are from 

Angie Kennedy Juda!
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One of the nicest people you will 

ever meet.

For the next few days I will post

more awesome swaps for you to enjoy.

So check back to see

more!

Pieces of Heart July Challenge

I'm back from the convention full of ideas to share.

The team is getting together tonight for our

monthly dinner meeting.

Plus, our monthly challenge, 

which is to use the paper-piercer.

For my entry, I used the new  

Paper-Piercing Pack

found in our new catalog to emphasize 

a few elements on the card.

The flourish is from the set called

Everything Eleanor.

Card inspired by Dawn Griffith

Convention Swap

This week I am attending the 

Stampin' Up!

Convention in Salt Lake City.

I am participating in a pajama (sounds fun!)

card swap

and wanted to show you the

card I came up with. 

It uses the stamp set called 

Bright Blossoms.

Scallop Square Birthday

There are so many things going on with this card.

Where do I begin?

The Baja Breeze card stock base is made from the  

Scallop Square Clear Die.

What you can't see is that I've also cut a smaller piece

from Whisper White, so that it opens just like a 

regular card, just missing the top scallop.  

The designer paper is 

Twitterpatted.

The tool used on the white layer is the

Crimper.

And the stamp set 

Mixed Bunch

was used to make the flower and then punched out 

using the Blossom Punch.

Card Inspired by Angela McKay

Christmas in July

It's never too early to think about your

Christmas cards.

Here is a very simple one using the stamp set called

Easy Events.

Crystal Effects on the little berries

really make them pop up.

The Stripes Embossing Folder gives the

base card real dimension. 

Reason to Smile Promotion

There are plenty of reasons to smile

in July with the 

Reason to Smile set-

only $5.00 when you spend $50!

But don't wait to get yours;

this exclusive set is only available 

during this special offer.  

Contact me for the details.

stamppad@sbcglobal.net

Card inspired by Mary Fish

Pinwheel Card

I learned how to make this card at our 

Little House on the Priarie

Pieces of Heart Retreat. 

Long name for one fun weekend when we

were able to get together and stamp

all weekend long. 

The designer paper is called 

Twitterpatted.

The pinwheel design

is so easy to put together. 

Scallop Envelope Box

As I've said before, I love Pinterest!

I have found so many darling things there.

This is from Jenni Pauli at Paulines Papier.

I'm not sure, but I think she is from Germany.

She was kind enough to translate the directions into English.

This little box is made from the 

Scallop Envelope die along

with several other punches.  

I think some cookies made with our cookie press

would fit nicely inside.  

What a cute presentation. 

Deana's Card

This card is from a very talented stamper, 

Deana Schultz.

Whenever I see mail from her I get excited,

because I know the card will be 

fantastic!

Once again, she did not disappoint!

Thanks, Deana.

Bridal Shower Gift Card Holder

I needed a bridal shower gift card holder and 

found this layout on our demonstrator sharing site.

The gift card is secured onto the back of the 

Baja Breeze Top Note 

which is tucked inside the pocket.  

I thought the cake on the Designer Paper called

Patio Party looked romantic and appropriate for a 

bridal shower.   So I popped it up two times using

Stampin' Dimensionals. 

The sentiment comes from the stamp set called

Teeny Tiny Wishes.

I think the prospective bride will like the card as much

as the included gift card!

Cards in the Mail

Judy Sumner

Patty Schnell

Kathy Boxdorfer

Kathy Boxdorfer

I received some great looking cards recently and wanted to share them with you.  

Judy's card is an emboss-resist technique.  Very Classy looking.

Patty used the Pennant Parade stamp set along with the

Punch to make the banner.  

Very Festive.

Kathy's coffee cup is actually a gift card holder!

The lid pulls off to expose the card.  CUTE!

And her Fourth of July card really does sparkle. 

Love them all!

Reason To Smile Promotion

www.pamdurso.stampinup.net

Happy Fourth of July!

United States of America!

The best country in the world!

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Love and Sympathy

I just love the soft look of this card.

It uses a retired flocked designer paper,

but we all have sheets we save for

a card that we want to express just what we feel.  

I used the Extra-Large Oval Punch and the Designer 

Frames Embossing Folder.  

The sentiment is from the set called 

Love and Sympathy. 

Unfortunately, the black satin ribbon has retired too.  

I've got that stashed away as well! 

Little House on the Prairie Stamping Retreat

Hello, there.  It's been a while since I've posted.  I will try to be better about that.

Recently, my Pieces of Heart Team came to my house for the first of many 'Little House on the Prairie Stamping Retreats'.  It was so nice to see everyone.  Since I've moved, I've missed being with them.  We had a blast and were even reprimanded from as far away as Texas that our laughing was too loud. 

Deana Schultz

Jayne Singleton

Patty Schnell

Susan Fields

Phyllis Phegley

Judy Sumner

Diane Mikles

Sally Nusbaum

Mary Ellen Cope

Laurie Shiell

We had a shoebox swap that Saturday and, as you can see, there were some great looking cards. 

What a great group of ladies!  Want to become a Pieces of Heart Team member and  join us next time?  It's easy!  The Starter Kit is only $99.  Give me a call (217-590-0210) or email (stamppad@sbcglobal.net) anytime.  Let's talk.

Happy Birthday, Kimberly Anne!

Today is a memorable day, indeed!

It's my youngest's 28th birthday.

Makes me sad that her dad and I

 can't be with her today,

but we sent lots of love,

(and a few other things),

her way.  

Hope your day is the best ever,

Little Bunny.

We love you!

LeeAnn Greff

Not Your Mother's Clothespins!

Once again, I was inspired by 

Pinterest.

I used retired designer paper, 

(Bella Rose, my all-time favorite!),

I've been

keeping for just this kind of project.

Along with Basic Pearls, Rhinestones,

Dazzling Diamonds, buttons and ribbon,

I put together lots of really pretty

clips for my papers, or a cute little gift.

I added a magnet to several for a

refrigerator clip. 

Fun way to use up small scraps you hate to 

throw away. 

Busy Pieces of Heart Team!

The ladies of the 

Pieces of Heart Team

have been busy!

We've had two promotions 

and 

a new member added.

Mary Ellen Cope

is now a member of 

Jayne Singleton's team! 

Welcome, Mary Ellen.

With that addition,

Jayne promoted to Supervisor.

Congrats, Jayne.

Kathy Boxdorfer 

has promoted to Sr. Associate.  

Great job, Kathy.  

If you would like to be a part of our team,

we would love to have you!

The Starter Kit is just $99!

Contact me and let's talk!

(Card inspired by Michelle Surette)