One of a Kind Stamp Set and Boho Blossoms Punch

I just got this set and in short, I LOVE it! It's the 'One of a Kind' Stamp set and coordinating Boho Blossoms punch. No more cutting out flowers... just use the punch and get three flowers in one shot! I'm starting to have TOO MANY favorite sets. But if you're like me and don't particularly cutting shapes out, this set and punch may just be for you. Check out card and photo frame I made with it... I also used felt flowers as well as Bali Breeze Designer Paper in the frame.

Front of Frame
Inside of Frame:
Card (with Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon)

Chipboard Photo Frames

My chipboard coasters came on Monday so I dove right in and made a few chipboard photo frames. Too much fun, using Pretty in Pink as well as Close to Cocoa Designer papers and of course embossing. Take a look - hope you like what you see! And yes, I could make boy styles too :p

Chipboard Photo Albums!

So... I learned how to make these on Sunday and my first thought was 'These would make an AWESOME gift!!!' Today, using the Loonies for Littles Philanthropic Campaign Set as well as Ginger Blossom and Close to Cocoa Designer Paper, I made a chipboard photo album. It's 4" x 4" and has 4 pages. I just love it and know my mom and mother-in-law will love it too. Want to make one too? Join me on April 26th or May 7th for a fun Mother's Day Workshop! E-mail me at monkeypapercrafts@gmail.com for more information.


A bit more on the Loonies for Littles Campaign... Stampin' Up! has teamed up with Big Brothers and Sisters for this philanthropic campaign and will donate $2 from every kit sold to this organization. This is a Canada-exclusive kit, only available until May 31st 2008. Not only is it a great kit but it's a GREAT DEAL because it includes
-An exclusive stamp set
-Two Stampin' Spots (ink)
-Designer paper
-Adhesive Die cuts
-On Board 5"x5" album
-One Craft keeper

This kit is great if you want to try out stamping, and PERFECT for KIDS because it includes everything you need to start stampin' - stamps, paper, ink! Get more info on the kit at http://www.stampinup.com/ca/enc/10250.asp. Contact me today to purchase your set for ONLY $32.50 (plus applicable shipping and taxes).

Oh Baby!

I've finally gotten my She's All That Stamp Set! So excited - this is one of those sets that will never get old. It's timeless, classic and no matter what you do with it, you'll always have a beautiful card at the end. I decided to cut the 'words' off and double mount it so that I have the bride, expectant mom, birthday girl, and dog-walking girl alone. Of course I couldn't wait to dive into this set and I focused on the expectant mom and birthday girl since I'm still designing cards mainly for Belly Laughs. And of course I did some embossing :) I also got the 'Everything Baby' Set in that shipment. This is a great words only that focuses on, well, Everything Baby! Enjoy!

Oh Baby!


*Card Size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
*Cardstock - Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
*Stamp Sets - She's All That, Everything Baby
*Ink - Purely Pomegranate, Versamark
*Accessories - Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool
*Techniques - Embossing

Baby Happiness (Another spin on the Oh Baby! card)


*Card Size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
*Cardstock - Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
*Stamp Sets - She's All That, Warm Words
*Ink - Purely Pomegranate, Versamark
*Accessories - Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool
*Techniques - Embossing

Make a Wish


*Card Size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
*Cardstock - Groovy Guava, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
*Stamp Sets - She's All That
*Ink - Purely Pomegranate, Groovy Guava
*Accessories - Tag Corner Punch
*Techniques - None, just good 'ol stamping - see what I mean about this stamp set? Stamp twice and the result is a beautiful, simple card :)

Welcome Baby Girl


*Card Size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
*Cardstock - Pixie Pink, Whisper White
*Stamp Sets - Everything Baby, Tickles and Cuddles
*Ink - Pixie Pink, Versamark
*Accessories - Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Soft Subtles Brads, Stampin' Write Markers, 1/8" Hole Punch
*Techniques - Embossing, Coloring with Markers

Stampin' Up Promotions for April

Extra! Extra! Hostess Promotion

A great promotion for hostesses, from March 18 - April 30, 2008! Book a workshop with me during April and you could earn an EXTRA $35 to use toward Stampin' Up! products of your choice when you host a workshop totaling $450 or more! This is in addition to the standard benefits:
-A free Spring-Summer 2008 Collection catalogue, worth $12.95.
-Free hostess stamp sets (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 19-26 of the Spring-Summer catalogue).
-Free Stampin' Up! merchandise of your choice.

Here are some examples of the FREE GOODIES you could earn! (From Stampin' Up!'s Website)

Workshop total (before tax and shipping)	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise		Extra, Extra hostess awards	Free Stampin' Up! merchandise with Extra, Extra hostess awards
$450 - $524	$50	+	$35	$85
$525- $599	$60	+	$35	$95
$600 - $674	$70	+	$35	$105

So contact me today to book your April Workshop!


Free Wheelin' Promotion

Stampin' Around wheels are fun, easy and can add depth and dimension to your stamping projects. Now is your chance to get one FREE! From March 18 through April 30, when you buy a qualifying stamp set, you'll receive the coordinating wheel FREE! The stamp sets that are part of this promotion are listed below (from Stampin' Up!'s Website)

Item Number	Description	Price
112848	Wonderful You bundle Includes Wonderful You stamp set and free Stems & Silhouettes jumbo wheel	$39.94
112851	Life's a Breeze bundle Includes Life's a Breeze and free Something Fishy jumbo wheel	$35.29
112850	Pun Fun bundle Includes Pun Fun stamp set and free Sweet Stars jumbo wheel	$37.15
112847	Year after Year bundle Includes Year after Year stamp set and free See You Around jumbo wheel	$37.15
112849	Stitched Exotics bundle Includes Stitched Exotics stamp set and free It's Beautiful jumbo wheel	$39.94
112853	Enjoy Every Moment bundle Includes Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and free Daisy Dash jumbo wheel	$35.20

Loonies for Littles Fundraising Campaign (April 15 to May 31, 2008)

***Content from Stampin' Up's Website***

Purchase a Loonies for Littles Stampin' Kit for $32.50 ($34.95 special offer price less a seven percent price adjustment) and Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSCA). The Loonies for Littles campaign benefits the "Littles" (kids) and "Bigs" (adult volunteers) in the BBBSCA's In-School Mentoring program. What a great cause!

The Loonies for Littles Stampin' Kit includes the following:
-Exclusive double-mounted Good Together stamp set
-One 5" x 5" On Board Art Journal
-Two sheets of double-sided Designer Series paper from Boho Blend Simply Scrappin'
-Three sheets of self-adhesive die cuts from Boho Blend Simply Scrappin'
-Four sheets of 12" x 12" textured card stock
-Two Classic Stampin' Spots: 1 Old Olive, 1 Pumpkin Pie
-Full-color insert with photos of projects, along with step-by-step instructions
-One Craft Keeper

This kit, including the stamp set, was designed exclusively for this campaign and will not be offered again after May 31, 2008. Stay Tuned for a Special Class Focusing on this Stamping Package!