A Blissful Moment!

As my friend's wedding is rapidly approaching (one week to be exact), I have been shopping for dresses, shoes, making place cards, menus, etc. Karen is actually coming over tonight so we can complete our projects. I must say, it has been enjoyable helping her with her plans.

I managed to spend some time in my scrap room working on my own projects. I haven't scrapbooked in months and it was starting to get to me. I find myself getting frustrated with the small stuff. When I am in my room working on layouts, I am completely blissful. It really relaxes me and recharges my batteries. It is also nice to reminisce over older photos.

This layout is of my daughter's 7th birthday. It's funny, she hasn't really changed very much. Looking at her photos and her cute little face brings a smile to mine.

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery card stock, Sweet Pea DSP

Accessories: Blossom Petals Punch (this is a must have!), Designer Brights Buttons and miscellaneous jewels.

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis

http://www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net/

Blog Candy Winner Gift

Thank you Patti for being such a good sport. I had such good intentions to get this package in the mail earlier, however my preparations for the scrapbooking crop took over. Thanks again for participating and I hope you enjoy.

I love having these little note cubes by my telephones!!

Stamps: Filled with Love

Ink: Pixie Pink (retired) and Garden Green marker

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Melon Mamba ribbon, 1 3/8 punch

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis
www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

Raffle basket - part IV and Blog Give A Way Winner

I really do enjoy giving little treats. As my aunt would say, "it's all in the delivery". Being a SU demonstrator makes it so easy to package even the simplest things and make it extraordinary. The last gift for the raffle basket is a sweet treat. I don't know about you, but I LOVE snacking on something sweet when I am working on projects. That could explain the extra "baggage" that seems to follow me where ever I go, if you know what I mean :)! Yummy huh? I am actually quite proud of it. The inside note is the Rules of Chocolate.

On another note, I want to thank everyone who participated in my blog give a way and left such sweet comments. I used random.org to pick a winner for me, and .... Patti is the winner!



I had a chance to visit each participant's blog, and am now following them. You should check them out too. Really cute stuff posted there.



1. Amanda
2. Melissa
3. Patti
4. Jeannie
5. Ivy

Thanks again ladies for making my day.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Sending Love DSP
Accessories: Large heart punch, word window punch, miscellaneous ribbon

Be Blessed Everyone!

Shannon Willis
www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

Raffle basket - part III

Short post today. Just wanted you to see one of the other gifts in the raffle basket. I don't know about you, but I am always looking for something to write on. Funny thing is, being a paper crafter, I AM A PAPER FANATIC! Go figure!! I love paper, but sometimes I tend to hoard it for something special. That being said, I thought it was about time I did something with these little scratch pads. What do you think?

I have one more raffle gift to show tomorrow.

Stamps: Polka Dot Punches
Ink: Real Red, Rose Redl, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip cardstock, Sending Love DSP
Accessories: Large heart punch, miscellaneous ribbon, RSVP pen

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis
www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

Come on, you know you want it!!! - BLOG CANDY GIVE-A-WAY

Come on, admit it, you know you do. You could be the lucky receipant of this basket. On Saturday, February 5th, I will be a vendor at Boyette Springs Elementary's 1st Annual Scrapbooking Crop and was asked to provide a gift for raffle. I CAN'T WAIT!!! It has been sometime since I actually attended a crop other than my house. As many of you know, I hold a scrapbooking crop at my house the last Friday of the month. We will be scrapbooking from 9:00 am. until 6:00 pm. There will be the raffle, goodies bags, a boxed lunch from Honey Baked Ham, demonstrations, make n takes, you name it.

I made this basket for a raffle to give away at the crop. It is full of products, gifts I made and some sweet treats. What girl can scrapbook without CHOCOLATE??!! I will share photos of the gifts in the next few days. I hope the lucky winner enjoys it. If you are in the area, it may not be too late to register. This is the link and contact information if you are interested.

Also, I have a special BLOG CANDY GIVE-A-WAY gift to those who will not be able to attend, I will randomly select a name from the first five people that leave a comment on this post giving me your thoughts on my raffle basket. Are you feeling lucky??!!

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis
www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

January 2011 Stamp Club

My peeps and I had a great time at our monthly Stamp Club. Our projects consisted of one card, an 8 x 8 scrapbook layout and a treat box, all geared toward Valentine's Day and using the Filled With Love Bundle that was a special a few weeks back. Although the group was small, we had a wonderful time. It was nice to finish our projects and then enjoy a cup of tea and visit with one another. That is one of many things I enjoy so much about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I have met some truly wonderful people over the years and look forward to spending time with them.

Debi Kyle, Leticia Canet and I enjoying great conversation and tea.

The mess we made!

Completed projects.

This is Penny, our rescue dog. She loves it when I have my stamp club. I was working on some things in my scrap room and heard a funny noise coming from the kitchen. She made herself at home waiting patiently for the stampers to come. I think she missed Hope.

If you would like to make projects like these, you are welcome to join us if you live in our area or you can order the supplies online at my Stampin' Up! website. Customers that place online orders will receive the printed cutting guides in PDF format and a free gift from me!

Stamps: Filled With Love

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, and DSP Pattern Love

Accessories: Lots of Love Letterpress, Box # 2, Heart punch, Threading Water punch, Old Olive ribbon, Pretty in Pink ribbon

Be Blessed Everyone!

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

Christmas in September ??

During my glorious scrapbook weekend, I decided to scrap a Christmas layout. I was hoping it would get me in the holiday spirit since they are right around the corner. If it weren't for this heat, I would be there. In this layout, I used some of the new DSP from the Holiday Mini and the new jumbo wheel Jolly Jingles. The new Holiday Mini is packed full of wonderful project ideas and the new products are absolutely fabulous. I had to put myself on a holiday diet if you know what I mean. Call or email me to place your order.

Stamps: Jolly Jingle jumbo wheel, Delightful Decorations

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Baja Breeze, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Candy Cane Christmas DSP (LOVE IT!!)

Accessories: Ornament Extra Large Punch, Ticket Corner, and wire

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

Some Cards

Last weekend I was so happy that I spent pretty much all weekend in my scrap room. That doesn't happen very often as there are so many things that need my attention. It was so nice to just play with my stamps and paper and not have anything to prepare for.

I love the elegance of Black and White. I got out one of my favorite stamp sets, Baroque Motifs and used it to create this card I had seen on MoJo Monday Sketch challenge. It was really simple and took only a few minutes to make.

If you would like to order the products used to make this project, you can do so by clicking HERE.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs

Ink: Classic Black

Paper: Whisper White and Basic Black

Accessories: Black polka dot ribbon, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Modern Label Punch and embossing folder

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

A Little Scrappin' Time

Yesterday I had a moment to finish one of the layouts I started last weekend. It was a layout about my Kody's 10th birthday. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I always love it when I can use my Cricut. I had forgotten how versatile Graphically Speaking is. I used it to make the arrows and the jumbled word ten at the end.

Since I can't throw away any photos and I like to keep my layouts no more than 4 pages, I applied the "Queen of Cram" technique I learned from my good friend Linda Higgins. Like me, she likes to keep everything and put them in her scrap pages. To accomplish my goal of not throwing away any pictures and stay with a two page spread, I made this little mini book to hold the rest of the photos.

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Basic Black

Accessories: Eyelets, Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Round Tab Extra Large Punch, Spiral Border Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Clips Assortment and Cricut Graphically Speaking cartridge

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

SP Color Combo Challenge # 60

Nothing like the last minute. This seems to be the norm for me lately. I wanted to get my challenge card posted before running errands. I have spent the last two days painting furniture, painting rooms, cleaning out closets (oh the joy!) and remembered that I had one last card to do for the challenge two-fer.

Here is this weeks color combo challenge .

and here is my take.

I hope you like it.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue

Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, miscellaneous brad, Daffodil Delight 1/4 grosgrain ribbon

Remember, you can order these and other fantastic products online by clicking HERE.

Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

SP Color Combo Challenge # 59

Woo Hoo! I finally got some time to stamp just in time to submit Samantha's color combo challenge. This week is a two-fer. I really enjoy these challenges as I would consider myself "color challenged." Participating really makes my week as it gives me something to look forward to. So thanks Samantha for the inspiration.

Here is this weeks Color Combo Challenge

and here is my take.

I have to admit. It took me some time to get into this color scheme, but I am happy with the way my card turned out. Sorry for the photo quality. I really do need a new camera. This one has seen it's day.

All supplies to make this card can be purchased online 24/7 by clicking HERE.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Elegant Eggplant

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, River Rock, Whisper White

Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, brads

Be Blessed

Shannon Willis

www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net

August 2010 Monthly Card Class

Thankfully I am a little more organized for my August 2010 card class. Last month I didn't have my act together and set out notifications late. I am pleased I am a little ahead of the ball this month.

For our August 2010 card class, we will be making two (2) cards with matching envelopes and one (1) memo cube with matching pen. Since we will be learning a new technique, you will also receive a page for your technique booklet. The cost of the card class is $23.00 and includes everything mentioned above, PLUS one (1) package of DSP Blueberry Crisp paper (12) sheets and one (1) Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker, door prizes, refreshments/light snack, and TONS OF FUN!!! If you are in my area and would like to participate, please let me know or you can shop online in the comforts of your home by clicking HERE.

I love the new Level 1 hostess stamp set Because I Care. It is so beautiful. This stamp set is sooooo easy to get. Call me today to schedule your workshop (at your house or mine), invite some friends over to create beautiful cards and have an qualifying sales of at least $150.00 (easy peasy).

Stamps: Because I Care, All Holidays

Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive

Paper: Sahara Sand, Watercolor paper, Night of Navy, Whisper White and DSP

Accessories: Big Shot - Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Photo Corner punch, Clips Assortment, Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Techniques: Watercoloring

Be blessed everyone and have a wonderful Sunday.

Shannon Willis

http://www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net/

Last Minute Annie!

As usual, I am running and not covering much ground. This week has flown by and I still have a huge list of things to do. At least I am not having too much anxiety over it. I have really been trying to let things fly.

Since I look forward to Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch challenges, my submission was my main focus when I got home from work today. I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out. Here is the sketch

and here is my card

Remember when I said I have been letting things fly ... here is a picture of my scraproom after making this card. For those of you that know me personally, I do have a bit of ADD and am very easily distracted. Try as I might, I don't multi-task very well. When I was pulling out my stamps to choose which one I would use for my card, I started re-labeling them to make room for my new stamps. I didn't realize what I was doing until I saw the terrible mess I made. I have ABSOLUTELY no flat work space. Oh well!!!




If you would like to order any of these awesome products, just click HERE.

Stamps: Lovely As A Tree
Ink: Stampin' Write Markers - Old Olive, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip
Paper: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories: 1 3/4 Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Threading Water punch, Cricut cartridge Plantin Schoolbook and Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon



Be Blessed,

Shannon Willis
http://www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net/

Snaggle Tooth

This is another layout I finished up over the 4th of July weekend. It is a layout of my daughter Sara when she lost a tooth. Since it was SUCH a big deal in our house (she always had to have her dad pull them out) I kept it very simple as I used one of our Sweet Treat cups and wanted to keep the focus on her teeny little tooth.




Stamps: None
Ink: None
Paper: Pixie Pink, So Saffron, Orchid Opulence and Patterns Pack II DSP
Accessories: Sweet Treat Cup, Threading Water Punch and Big Circle Die

Blessings,

Shannon Willis
www.shannonscropstop.stampinup.net
www.shannonscropstop.blogspot.com

July Card Club Sneak Peak

Since Stampin' Up! has just released their new catalog, I felt the need to freshen things up a bit with our monthly card classes. I can't wait until our July class where we will learn new techniques and create beautiful cards using the new items in the catalog. Here is a peak of our class projects. I hope you enjoy them. Please be sure to RSVP and submit your payment.

Stamps: Petal Pizzazz and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive
Paper: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron
Accessories: Designer Buttons, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, So Saffron Ribbon and Small Tag Punch

Sweet Sunday Challenge # 65

This week I am running full speed and wanted to take the time and get my SSSC card done. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. I am enjoying my Big Shot that I finally broke down and purchased. "Big Boy" is getting a workout. I really enjoy these challenges that Karen does. It helps me get my week started on a happy note. Here is this week's sketch.

and here is my take.

Stamps: All Holidays
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Sweet Pea DSP
Accessories: Small Tag Punch, Flower Layers #4, Rhinestone Brads, Certainly Celery Ribbon

In other news;

I was comissioned by my cousin Heather to help her with my niece's 13th birthday celebration. Heather, who although is small in size, has enormous ideas. She enlisted me with the herculean task of party favors for the party. Little did I know it would turn into something greater.

It started out with me making the party favors. I happily agreed to make 30 box party favors. This gives me the opportunity to use my new Stampin' Up! Box # 2 die cut I recently purchase (LOVE IT!). It has now turned into making 75 paper flowers. It seems gum paste flowers are SUPER expensive and making scallop punch flowers are a feasible idea for those who are on a budget. These little cuties are so adorable, but my are they labor intensive, especially when making 75! Oh well, I love my cousin dearly and would do anything in the world for her. She has become my bestest cheerleader and marketing agent. It seems the bakery is interested in paper flowers as a "Plan B" for people on a budget. Truth be told, I am loving coming home from a hectic day at work and paper crafting. What could be better?!

Sweet Sunday Challenge # 64

I wasn't able to complete the 63rd Sweet Sunday Challenge last week, because of my grandsons' visit. You can see their adorable faces in my previous post. However, I LOVE starting the week feeling inspired! Waking up on Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and being able to scrapbook freely is amazing. I got a certain sense of accomplishment completing this week's challenge. Here is this week's sketch.

And here is my take.

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes

Ink: Pink Passion and Green Galore

Paper: Pink Passion, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Punches: Modern Label and Word Window

Accessories: Pink Ribbon

Sweet Sunday Challenge #62

It is SO nice to be able to work in a clean environment! After everything that happened over the last few weeks, my scrap room looked... well, like it had been blown up. Much of Sunday was spent cleaning the scrap room, which was easier than what I thought. I was also quite surprised to see that making my card for the sweetest thing's Sweet Sunday Sketch #62 was easily accomplished; having a clean room with no distractions definitely helps.

Since it's so close to Easter, I figured that an Easter inspired card would only be appropriate. Here is the original sketch.

And here is my attempt. Like I said, I'm rather happy with the end result. :)

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence, Summer Sun

Paper: CS: Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White. DSP: Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper Pack (Sale-A-Bration)

Punches: Scallop Trim Border

Accessories: Apricot Appeal, Cricut - Doodlecharms

Sweet Sunday Sketch #61

Boy, I certainly cut this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch a little close! I love the sweetest things... Sweet Sunday Challenges, so I really wanted to get this done. I've been preparing for yet another craft fair this Saturday - at the same time, I didn't want to skip the Sweet Sunday Sketch. I've been pretty consistent about participating in them as of late. I'm not too happy with the turnout of this card, but I think that is because I rushed in making it... like usual. ;)

And here is my card.

Stamps: Pocket Sillhouettes

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White, Perfect Plum, DSP Cottage Wall

Dies: Scallop Circle

Accessories: Old Olive ribbon, button.

Sweet Sunday Sketch #60

I have been SO behind lately with getting ready for the horse show... that said, I still couldn't resist participating in the sweetest thing's 60th Sweet Sunday Sketch. Man, I love these things... :) Here is the original sketch.

Here is my attempt!

I really had a good time making this card, although my first attempt ended with glue splattered all over it. Has this ever happened to any of you?

Stamps: Three Little Words

Ink: Old Olive, Bashful Blue

Paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, Old Olive, DSP Delicate Dots (retired)

Punches: Scallop Punch

Dies: Flourish, Textured Impression Folder (Perfect Polka Dots)

Accessories: Silver Brad, So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (Bundle)