Christmas Wishlist

Now that my 12 Weeks of Christmas exclusive emails are underway I am sure you are getting some creative new ideas to try and are seeing lots of products you would love to have in your craft room.

Well, why not let someone else buy those supplies for you?

Introducing my Stampin' Up! Christmas Wish List!

Here's how it works:

• Download my Christmas wish list document and fill in the items you'd love to find under the tree
• Shop through the Idea Book & Catalog, Holiday Mini Catalog, and Decor Elements Catalog (click here to see the catalogs)
• Hand or email me your completed Wish List no later than November 30th
• Include the names and contact information for the friends & family you'd like to get your Wish List
• Tell your friends & family that I will be in contact with them
• Long distance orders to family are welcome!

And that's it! Let me be your Santa's little helper this year - send me your completed WISH LIST today!

Sunny Stampin' and Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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Big Rig Punch Art Card

 Big Rig Punch Art Card

This past week my brother, Randy, passed his Commercial Driving License (CDL) test.  He had been out of work for almost a year and although he was taking classes to become an electrician, he was having difficulties finding an apprenticeship even though he was at the top of his class.  After talking it over with his family and extended family he decided to look into getting his CDL.  On the recommendation of a cousin, he contacted Roehl Trucking and signed up for their 3 week training program.  I just knew I had to make a special card for my brother when we heard the good news that he had passed his CDL test! 

This card was so much fun to make and I think it really turned out great.  To help me out, I searched the internet for "Semi Truck Punch Art Card" and really didn't find anything but I did find a "volkswagon bug" card by Sam on her blog that helped provide me with a starting point.  I then pulled up the Roehl Trucking website and found a great photo of a Semi Trailer to use as my template. 

I used the largest oval punch for the cab and engine compartments of the truck then used the smaller ovals for the windshield and front grill of the truck.  The headlights were created using the Heart to Heart punch. The bumper I cut with my paper cuter to the size I wanted.  The mirrors were hand cut.  The wheels were made by using the modern label extra large punch. 

Here is my finished card:

Card Recipe:

Ink:  Marina Mist Classic (119668), Basic Gray Classic (109120), Basic Black Classic (101179)

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Basic Gray (121044), Daffodil Delight (119683), Real Red (102482), Basic
Black (121045), Pear Pizzazz (119795)

Accessories:  Oval Extra Large (119859), Oval Large (119855), Oval Large (119863), Heart to Heart Extra Large (119881), Modern Label Extra-Large (119849)

Stamp Set:  Perfect Punches (Wood 117022; Clear 120516)

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!


Pam Staples

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Thinking About Christmas

Christmas is not too far away!  In four short months we will be celebrating Christmas with Egg Nog, Clam Chowder, Turkey or Ham, Christmas Trees, Lights and more.  Christmas is a time to celebrate families along with the birth of Christ.  Have you thought about Christmas gifts yet?  My Sister-In-Law is 90% done with her Christmas shopping whereas I think I have one or two items purchased.

Here is a great idea for a heartfelt Christmas Gift.  A handmade box filled with handmade All-Occasion cards!  This is a box I made for a contest I was having on my Facebook Page.  It is filled with 10 handmade Christmas cards.  The recipient absolutely loved the box and cards.  She is also excited about not having to make 10 additional Christmas Cards to send out.  If you would love to learn how to make this box or have questions, please leave me a comment on this blog post.  You can also purchase the supplies for this box through my Stampin' Up! 24/7 store located at www.sunnygirlscraps.stampinup.net.

Box Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Perfect Punches (C: Item # 120516 @ $17.95; W: Item # 117022 @ $24.95)

Ink Pad:  Old Olive Classic Ink (Item #102277
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler (Item # 119685), Very Vanilla (Item # 101650)
Designer Series Paper:  Jolly Holiday (Item # 117159)
Accessories:  1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Old Olive Ribbon (Item # 115618). 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra Large Punch (Item #118874), 1 3/4" Circle Extra Large Punch (Item # 119850)

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History of A Greeting Card

Here is an interesting article on the "History Of A Greeting Card!"  Enjoy...

The History of Greeting Cards
(from the Postcard and Greeting Card Museum - www.emotionscards.com)

Sending greeting cards to friends and family is a tradition that goes back about 200 years. They were mostly sent by the elite and wealthy in the early to mid 1800's. Most of the early greeting cards were hand delivered and many were quite expensive, but they soon gained mass popularity with the introduction of the world's first postage stamp issued in 1840 and a few ambitious printer's and manufacturer's perfecting printing methods, hiring artists and designed both elaborate expensive cards as well as simple affordable ones by the 1850's.

As you visit our galleries you will see that cards of the past were fine pieces of art. Manufacturer's used quality artists and many of the large manufacturer's held "art" competitions to generate interest and to get new ideas for cards. Some of these competitions awarded as much as $1,000.00 to the winner!

The oldest known greeting card in existence is a Valentine made in the 1400's and is in the British Museum. New Year's cards can be dated back to this period as well, but the New Year greeting didn't gain popularity until the late 1700's. The Valentine and Christmas Card were the most popular cards, with Valentine's offering us the most "mechanical", "pop-up" and filigree cards, followed by Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Cards gained their highest popularity in the late 1800's and early 1900's offering us cards with some of the most unusual art. The Victorian age give us the most prolific cards.

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, when lovers said or sang their Valentines. Written Valentines began to appear after 1400. Paper Valentines were exchanged in Europe where they were given in place of Valentine gifts. Handmade paper Valentines were especially popular in England. In the mid to early 1800's, Valentines began to be assembled in factories. Early manufactured Valentines were black and white pictures painted by workers in a factory. Esther Howland (see below) known as the Mother of the Valentine made fancy Valentines with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap". She introduced the Paper Lace Valentine in the mid 1800's. By the end of the 1800's, Valentines were being made entirely by machine.

Christmas cards were introduced and popularized by John Calcott Horsley, the artist of what is known as the world's first Christmas Card and Louis Prang, known as the Father of the American Christmas Card.

The rest is History. With the exchange of New Year's, Valentine's, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Birthday Cards, just to name a few, there is probably no occasion that doesn't have its own greeting card! 

 

Sunny Stamping!

 

Pam Staples 

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North Carolina Tax Free Weekend!

 

Tax Free Weekend!

The state of North Carolina is having a sales tax holiday this coming weekend for school supplies up to $100.00 per item August 6 – 8. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with me during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. This is a limited-time benefit!
The following items are tax-exempt during the North Carolina sales tax holiday. Contact me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com to place your tax free order no later than 6:00 pm on August 8th: 

Item #     Description         Price
100425     2-Way Glue Pen    $3.50
104332     SNAIL Adhesive     $6.95
104331     SNAIL Adhesive Refill    $4.50
103305     Dotto            $12.95
100902     Dotto Refill        $6.50
104045     Anywhere Glue Stick    $3.95
104294     Sticky Strip        $6.95
104430     Stampin' Dimensionals    $3.95
103683     Mini Glue Dots        $4.95
103579     Paper Snips        $9.95
103179     Craft & Rubber Scissors    $19.95
108360     Craft & Paper Scissors    $29.95
101879     Watercolor Pencils    $19.95
105021     White Gel Pen        $3.95
102845     Blender Pens        $9.95
Stampin' Write Markers (individual)    $3.50
120948    Markers New Color Kit    $35.95
119801    Markers In Color    $14.95
119700    Markers Subtles    $28.95
119701    Markers Regals        $28.95
119702    Markers Brights    $28.95
119703    Markers Neutrals    $22.95
120949    Watercolor Crayons New Color Kit    $39.95
119802    Watercolor Wonder Crayons Subtles    $16.95
119803    Watercolor Wonder Crayons Regals    $16.95
119804    Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights    $16.95
119805    Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals    $16.95
105394    Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler    $3.50
110755    Multipurpose Liquid Glue    $3.95
120962    Stampin' Pastels        $24.95
120963    Stampin' Pastels New Color Kit    $14.95

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SUDSOL Tour Meets Uncharted Territory

Welcome to SunnyGirlScraps!  My name is Pam Staples, the SunnyGirlScrapper, and I'm thrilled that you've taken this opportunity to visit my blog.

I'm excited to be participating in another SUDSOL Blog Tour.  If you didn't already know, "SUDSOL" stands for "Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing Online."

Uncharted Territory

I love the NEW Uncharted Territory stamp set from the newly released 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I absolutely love lighthouses and when I saw this set I just went all googly eyed over the set.  I've been to all the lighthouse in the Outerbanks of North Carolina numerous times as well as other lighthouses around the country.  I never get tired at the beauty and poise of these lighthouses especially when thinking about the special mission a lighthouse performs as a way to help mariners safely navigate along the shores of various seas, oceans and lakes.

Life Is Uncharted Territory Card #1:

Card Recipe:  

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Marina Mist (119682)
Accessories:  2" x 1 3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch (119859), 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch (119854), Stamping Sponges (101610), Hemp Twine (100982)
Big Shot Accessories:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders (120175)
Ink:  Marina Mist Classic Ink (119682)

Stamp Set:  Uncharted Territory (120456)


Life Is Uncharted Territory Card #2:

Card Recipe:  

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Not Quiet Navy (101722), Marina Mist (119682)
Accessories:  Curly Label Extra-Large Punch (119851), 2" x 1 3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch (119859), 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch (119854), Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119762), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Ink:  Marina Mist Classic Ink (119682)
Designer Series Paper Pack:  Subtles (117152)
Stamp Set:  Uncharted Territory (120456)

Friends Card:

Card Recipe:

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Night of Navy (102977), Crumb Cake (120953)

Accessories:  Curly Label Extra-Large Punch (119851), Jewelry Tag Medium Punch (117190), Basic Rhinestones (119246), 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119773), Linen Thread (104199)
Big Shot:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)
Ink:  Night of Navy Classic Ink (119682)

Stamp Set:  Uncharted Territory (120456)


Why SUDSOL?

I've been a member of SUDSOL for just over a year.  If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and not a member of SUDSOL, I highly recommend that you become a member.  SUDSOL is a great resource for your business as well as ideas and project samples.  These are just a few of the reasons that I'm a member of SUDSOL.  I find membership to be very beneficial for my business.  One of my favorite features is the opportunity to participate in Chat and Challenges of which I'm one of the hostesses.  The Chat & Challenges are an opportunity to get to know other demonstrators across the country, foster friendships and encourage each other to get the creative juices flowing.

You can view my online SUDSOL Gallery by clicking HERE!  Also, if you are a demonstrator that is not a member of SUDSOL and you are enjoying the TOUR, come and join SUDSOL by clicking the FOLLOWING BANNER!

Again,  thank you for visiting SunnyGirlScraps!  

Sincerely,


Pam Staples

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Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps

As I've shared in some of my previous posts, I really enjoyed attending the Stampin' Up! Convention.  Whenever an individual attends Convention or even other Stampin' Up! events it is common practice to bring along card fronts to swap.  Since this was my first year at convention, I must admit that I sweated and fretted about my swaps!  I wanted them to be "perfect" and, well, I actually think I went over the top but must admit that I had fun creating my swaps and really do love the way they turned out.

These swaps really are not "demonstratable" and really do fall under the label of "artistic."  I hope you enjoy my first swap card using the new stamp set, Artistic Etchings!  I LOVE this set especially since I've been to Paris, France and visited the Eiffel Tower.

This card also uses the the new Designer Series Paper called "Newsprint" which I love.  I have to say thank you to my niece, Kamryn, for helping me distress each of the cards as well as sponging along the edges.  She did an awesome job.  I must also thank my Sister-In-Law, Lori, for writing out the word "mon" on each small tag.

If you love this card, please leave me a note!  I love to hear from my blog visitors.

Sunny Stamping!

Pam Staples

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Because I Care Card

Because I Care!

Here is a beautiful, simple card using the new Level 1 Hostess set called "Because I care."

I must admit that I wasn't overly excited about this set even though I received as a free gift from Stampin' Up! Hello, it was free. So who cares if I'm not crazy about the set. Well, over the past month I had started seeing some really cute cards using this set.

Then, last night, at the Power Flower party, this card was being demonstrated and I just LOVE the card and the SIMPLICITY of the card! How cool is that! Anyway, I can't wait to get home and make this awesome card.

I hope you enjoy the video along with some of the other cards displayed.







Sunny Stampin'!

Pam Staples

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2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog has ARRIVED

WooHoo!  The NEW 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog has arrived.  I absolutely love the new catalog and am looking forward to using the new colors.  There are some great new accessories now being offered in the new catalog.  To get your copy, email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 

On Friday, July 16th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, I'll be hosting an open house giving you the opportunity to take home a new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog for FREE as well as making several make-n-takes using new Stampin' Up! products.  There will also be games and snack food to enjoy along with great conversation.

In the meantime, I'm working on some great card swaps for the Stampin' Up! Convention.  I can't wait to share them with you but not before the week of convention, so check back the week of July 18th to see my convention swap creations.

Sunny Stamping & Scrapping!

Pam Staples

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Summer Time Fun

Ahhhh... Summer!  Family vacations, going to the beach or the lake, taking the boat out and camping!  These are only a few of my favorite things to do during the summer months.

In just a few days, I'll be heading to Minnesota with my son, Caleb, to enjoy 3 weeks in Minnesota.  I'm really looking forward to the trip but will also miss my husband along with all the pets.  I wish Mike could have joined me for part of the time on this trip but he just doesn't have enough vacation time available yet.  But I do look forward to going on a family vacation this fall.

Well, we've had a lot of fun lately preparing for this trip but also planning for when I get back.  I will be home for 1 week before I turn around and head to Salt Lake City, UT for the Stampin' Up! Convention.  I'm so excited about going to convention.  At the end of May, I received an early copy of the new catalog.  I was able to scour the catalog and come up with ideas for Convention Swaps.  I have two swaps designed with most of the cutting complete with the plan to get them to the point where I only need to assemble them.  There is still some work to do and I'm hoping to get some Big Shot work done before I go to MN so I can bring the unfinished swaps with me to MN with plans to finish them on vacation.  My mom has actually volunteered to help!  I still want to design at least one or two more cards for swapping but we'll see if we are able to accomplish that goal.  My desire is to have around 300 to 400 cards for swapping - a lofty goal for my first time attending convention.

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