Isn't she WONDERFUL?!

Okay, gang - I've been so busy getting ready for a couple upcoming workshops and classes and events that I haven't posted a project in a week or so. But, today I have something almost better than a hand-stamped card to share:

I need to RAVE about this amazing web ad done for me by someone I didn't even know. Aimee, aka hoosiermama from Splitcoaststampers, helped me by creating this eye-catching ad for me. Isn't it fantastic?! It will be posted on the Leprechan Lily's Website through the summer. Little did I know, that Aimee used do this for a living - developing ads for some big-name companies. I am so humbled and grateful that she put her time and talents to use on me - if you're in the market for an ad or banner, look up Aimee!!! Click here to check out her blog!

Retro February

Hey, everyone!!! I just want to share our Stamp Club projects from last night. I was motivated to use my brand new Cheep Talk, So Tweet Chipboard, and the Retro Fresh Style. The paperclip bookmark is so easy and cute - and the card was a hidden message slider.
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STAMP SET: CHEEP TALK; CARDSTOCK: SUMMER SUN, PUMPKIN PIE, CHOCOLATE CHIP, PACIFIC POINT, VERY VANILLA; INK: SUMMER SUN, PUMPKIN PIE, CHOCOLATE CHIP, PACIFIC POINT; ACCESSORIES: CHIPBOARD, JUMBO EYELETS, 1 1/4", 1 3/8" & SCALLOPED CIRCLE PUNCHES, CROP-O-DILE, RIBBON

Top Note Quilts

Okay, I just have to share what I worked on this weekend. Check out these Top Note Quilts!!! SO cute! We made the top left (or bottom right) versions at my SAS this weekend, and the other 3 are the variations I came up with for some of by bestest stampers. These are the EASIEST cards! Super FAST! And, better yet - they're GREAT at using up your scraps or extra strips of Double-Sided Designer Papers. Simply gather your scraps, punch out 12 squares with your 1 1/4" Punch, place on another scrap paper (approx. 3 3/4" x 5"), then run through your Big Shot using the Stampin' Up! exclusive Top Note Die. If you like, give it a little faux stitching using the Gel Pen - the die leaves you with the perfect perforations for this technique. Then, stamp once, punch a couple times, tie a ribbon and ... BAM! Sorry, I don't know who to credit with the original Top Note Quilt idea - they're all over the 'net now, but if you were the inventor of this technique, let me know. I want to thank you!

PB-Inspired Baroque

Well, I don't normally get a catalog inspiration, but this morning I was flipping through the newest Pottery Barn catty and was struck by a new organic bedroom set. I loved its plays on whites & neutrals, the texture, the classic simplicity. So, I translated it into this card. The scanner doesn't pick up the textured white c/s, but it's there. I paper pierced down the left side, next to Kraft ribbon. The designer tag sentiment is from the new Taste of Textiles by SU; the sentiment is embossed white (again - more texture). I really like this card - and will be teaching it at my Stamp-A-Stack this Saturday. Hope you can make it!
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STAMP SET: BAROQUE MOTIFS, ELEGANT CHEER; CARDSTOCK: KRAFT, TEXTURED WHISPER WHITE; TASTE OF TEXTILES; INK: SAHARA SAND, VERSAMARK; ACCESSORIES: KRAFT TAFFETA, WHISPER WHITE EMBOSSING, MAT PACK, STYLED VANILLA HARDWARE, DESIGNER TAG PUNCH

Love You Much

Valentines has always been one of my favorite stamping seasons ... my first ever stamping event was a Valentine's Stamp-A-Stack way back in 2004 (wow - can it really be 5 years ago?!). Anyhow, here's one of the projects from my last SAS. It's a CASE of a project on page 27 of the Spring/Summer '09 Catty. Don't have a catty yet? Download it HERE or - better yet - take advantage of SU!'s current special - get a FREE copy of our full-color, project-packed catalog with every online purchase. And, during Sale-A-Bration, there's no better time to shop online through my website: stampinwithlaurel.stampinup.net

It's a perfect little project - fast, fun, interesting, and oh-so-cute.
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STAMP SETS: LOVE YOU MUCH; CARDSTOCK: REAL RED, PINK PIROUETTE, WHISPER WHITE & BASIC BLACK TEXTURED; INK: BASIC BLACK CLASSIC, OLD OLIVE, PRETTY IN PINK & REAL RED STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS; ACCESSORIES: SCALLOP BORDER PUNCH, FLOWER FUSION TOO, TEXTURED FLOWERS DIECUTS

My DH and our DE!

Last Friday night, my DH helped me put up my first piece of Stampin' Up!'s vinyl wall embellishments, called Decor Elements. Once we got the piece centered and leveled, it was SO easy to apply. We "redecorated" in just a matter of minutes. And, you know, I totally love it! Why, oh why, did I take so long to give these a try?! P.S. - This was FREE as a hostess benefit of a recent club order. Check out the entire Decor Elements line HERE!!!

My little sign is so cute ... and so is my wonderful family, if I do say so myself. Love you guys!