For my project today I used the A Little Sumthin' Sumthin' Simply Created Gift Box. (133794 $13.95) The kit makes 10 pillowboxes and will hold a gift card or a small treat. Really really cute.

Project Life

One of the newest products Stampin'up! offers is an easy way to do memory keeping. It's called Project Life by Becky Higgins. Albums, inserts, and embellishments to make an album in an hour or two. Just insert the cards into the pockets, add your pictures and you are done!! Pre-fill out the cards before you go on vacation for the places you will be visiting and you will know when and where you need to take a picture. Love it!!

A Parliment of Owls

I've got the box almost full of owls to take with me to my daughter's. Working on a few little items to add to the box. These were a lot of punching, but fun to make.

Finished project for daughters students

This is the finished project. Thank you to Barbara Welch for her swaps for convention. I used the retired pillow box, 1 1/4", 1" and 3/4" circle punches, 1 3/4" scalloped punch and the triangle punch to finish the project. Soft Suede, whisper white, tangelo twist, and in neutrals designer paper complete the supplies. I put a large pink eraser in each one. I love how they turned out and can't wait to hear her students reactions.

Gifts for my daughter's second grade students

My daughter was recently hired as a second grade teacher. These are the pieces of the gifts I'm making for her students. Can you guess what it is? I'll post the updated project tomorrow. I've used the retired pillow box die, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, and Basic Black cardstock, plus a touch of Hello Honey.

This is one of my favorite cards from past classes. I love the Baked Brown Sugar and Pink Pirouette combination. We used the Petite Petal stamp set and punch. Such a delicate card that can be used for any need. I think it would make a beautiful wedding invitation. I'll work on that and post a picture when it is finished.

Project Life products.

GOT PHOTOS IN BOXES?? I am looking for people interested in memory keeping (NOT scrap booking) or any burned out scrapbookers who want to document their photos without draining time, energy and wallets. No creativity required!!! Message me! No gluing or cropping! It is so quick, easy, and very affordable. I'd LOVE to show you how you can create beautiful albums documenting your story without all of the time and energy of traditional scrapbooking!!!! I can help you one on one or I have a whole day set aside on September 6th here at my craft studio.

July Speciality Class

Join us on the 3rd. Saturday to make these cute notepad holder. The second box holds 3 gift notes. Class fee is $10 for both projects. Class time is 10:00 and spaces are available.

I really need your help!

Hello Everyone, May 2016, which is when the Stampin'Up! incentive trip goes to the Med, is our 50th wedding anniversary. I need 15 new recruits to help earn the trip. Please help. You do not need to be local, with facetime and the internet we can meet/talk whenever you like. Join to get the 20% discount for yourself or to earn extra spending money. For $99 you can choose $125 worth of our fabulous products. If you need a catalog to help make up your mind send me your address and I’ll get one in the mail tomorrow. The requirement to stay active in SU you need to sell $300 a quarter. Hold one workshop during the 3 months and you will have met your requirement.

BIG SHOT SPECIAL!!

If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is August! When you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and Framelits bundles (see bundles here)--that's up to a $60 US value absolutely free! If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering a 15-percent discount on these select bundles. Check back on August 1 to get all of the details.

Card 3 for last Monday in July

This is the third card we will be making. Uses the big shot (which has a special coming up in August....shhhhhh) and framelits. We are also using the Flower Shop stamp set and the Pansy punch.

Card 2 for the last Monday of July.

Here is the second card we will be finishing on the last Monday of July. I love the simple look of it. It uses a new embossing folder and the flowers from the Pansy punch. Love it!!

REALLY need your help this year.

Hello everyone, The 2016 incentive trip from Stampin’Up was just announced. Cruise to France, Italy and Spain! Wow!! I need 100 people to order $400 during the next 12 months. I hope I can count on you all!!! That is one way I can earn the trip. I can also earn the points by having recruits and having them promote. I need 40,000 points by June 30th 2015. If you are long distance and want to have a party I will come to you…if you can get 3 other friends to have parties too. You can always place your order on my website, www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net, anytime day or night. Remember, you will pay 10% or $6.95 for shipping, whichever is more. If you have a small order email me and I’ll add it to a group order. I can also work with you on Shower invitations/door prizes, Wedding invitations, Baby shower invites/door prizes, Graduation cards/favors…anything you think you will need. I’ll post my point total on the 1st of each month beginning August 1st. I will have freebies each month for orders and will give new recruits 6 months free classes. I’m excited to begin this new adventure.

Last Monday of the Month, July 2014 Card 1

Here is the first of 3 cards we will be making this month. I love the colors. It uses the Flower Power stamp set and Pansy punch that we have been using for the last 6 months. I still have opening. Let me know.

Speciality Class Saturday, July 19th

Wow, what a great project. Sam, from Pootles UK is such a talented crafter and this is one of her projects that I "borrowed" for this weeks class. We will create a box that holds 4 tags. It uses the Petite Petals punch and lots of burnishing! The class fee is $10.00 and will include the package of Rhinestones. I have 3 spots available. Call/text/email me to reserve your space. See you on Saturday.

Happy Fourth of July!

Thank you to all our service people for making us safe and keeping us "The Land of the Free". Everyone have a safe Fourth of July.