Ruth's Stamping Escape

Oh no, the Stocking Builder Punch is going away

It's official from SU! that the Stocking Builder Punch is NOT going to be in the new Idea Book and Catalog next year.  I'm heart broken.  You've seen just the tip of the iceberg on the many uses for this punch and the matching Stitched Stocking stamp set. 

SU! just announced that it is still available while supplies lasts.  I hope that means until January 3, 2012, when the current Holiday Mini Catalog retires but they are saying, "while supplies lasts." 

If you don't own them, now is the time to get them.  You can order directly from my website at www.stampwithruth.stampinup.net and click the 'shop now' button.  You will get the preferred pricing and remember that all orders of $150 or more qualify for hostess benefits of at least $25 in FREE merchandise. 

Click Here to view/shop the Holiday mini catalog in my online store...page 34 has the stocking punch and stamp set but look through the whole catalog while you're there because the last day to order from it is January 3, 2012.  Also, while you're there, check out the Clearance Rack.  There are some great savings there!  Don't forget about hostess benefits.  Contact your friends that like to stamp and put your order together to get even more benefits.

Here's another card my clubs made last month with the Stocking Builder Punch and Stitched Stockings stamp set.  The Silver Glimmer paper is also in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I LOVE that glimmer paper...all the dazzle of glitter without the mess.  Plus, did you know you can change the color of the silver glimmer paper?  Just take your Aqua Painter and a reinker color of your choice and paint the ink right onto the paper...viola...instant 40+ colors of glimmer paper.  LOVE IT.

Stamp Camp Projects for July

Hi Stampers,

I had my monthly stamp camp yesterday and here are the cards we made.  I hope you enjoy them.

Penannt Card - modified from a convention swap

Stamp Sets: Pennant Parade - 122742, Bring on the Cake - 121958

Punches:  Petite Pennants Builder - 122361, Lace Ribbon Border - 122362, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack - 118309

Inks: New In-Colors: Calypso Coral - 122939, Island Indigo - 122937 and Lucky Limeade - 122935

Card Stock: New In-Colors: Island Indigo - 122923, Wisteria Wonder - 122922, Lucky Limeade - 122926, Pool Party - 122924, Whisper White - 100730

Accessories: Natural Hemp Twine - 100982, Dimensionals - 104430

 

Best Friend Card - modified from a convention swap

You can't tell on this one but the flower is done with Glossy White Card Stock so it's really shiny.

Stamp Set:  Flower Fest - 122280, Full of Life - 111500

Inks and Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango ink - 111834, Card Stock - 111349; Pear Pizzazz ink - 119784, Card Stock - 119795, Glossy White Card Stock - 102599, Very Vanilla Card Stock - 101650

Punchse: Decorative Label - 120907, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch - 111874 (you didn't think I cut that flower out by hand did you?)

Accessories: Big Shot Machine - 113439, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder - 117335, Basic Pearl Jewels - 119247, Dimensionals - 104430

 

 Hello Card - modified convention card

Stamp Set:  Hello Friend - 122587

Inks and Card Stock: Pretty in Pink Ink - 101301, Card stock - 100459; Melon Mambo Ink - 115656, Card Stock - 115320

Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels - 119246, 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Melon Mambo - 122985 (I turned it over so that is shows the solid side)

Jumbo Wheel: Starburst - 124090, Stampin' Round Wheel Guide - 104834, Jumbo Stampin' Round Handle - 103661

 

My Friend Card - a "Ruth Original"

Stamp Set:  Hello Friend - 122587

Inks:  Garden Green - 102272, So Saffron - 105213

Card Stock - Garden Green - 102584, So Saffron - 105118, Whisper White - 100730

Punch:  Modern Label - 119849

 

Thank You Butterfly Card - CASED from Barbara Gault - Thanks Barb

Stamp Sets:  Strength & Hope - 123660, Oval All - 113790

Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border - 119275, Large Oval - 119855, Extra-Large Oval - 119859, Scallop Edge Border - 119882

Ink: Wild Wasabi - 109014

Card Stock:  Wild Wasabi - 108641, Pink Pirouette - 111351, Melon Mambo - 115320

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Beyond the Garden - 112342

Accessories:  Heat Gun - 100005, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder - 101930

 

Summer Mini samples and more Alaska

It's late for me because tomorrow morning is a 3:30am alarm.  So, just real quick samples tonight.

 Land sighting from our cabin.  Yippee, we're here.
 

And we're off.  First stop/port is Ketchikan.  As you can see, it's a sort of sunny day.  NO RAIN...woo hoo.  It's not even really cold.  Our jackets are open and before the day is through, they come off.

 

Our first excursion is a lumberjack show.  Wow, those guys are really strong and funny.

 
 

Log Sawing Competition - they are fast
 

to rabbit making...lol

 

some pole climbing...I could do that!
 

to log rolling...it was a fun show to watch.

 
oops, you lose...  Look at his face...OUCH.  I don't think that was part of the act, from the way he was walking when he got out.

 
 

Ice Cream anyone?  Looks yummy enough to eat. What is that, a new punch?
 
The orange 'stand' is made with a new punch :-)  You'll never guess what is it.  Well, maybe you will.

OOPS...I almost just goofed and put a picture of a bunch of new product.  But, luckily I deleted because I think I'm only allowed to show you finished items.  Whew.

I think Shelli made this bookmark with the Clearly For You set which is in the new catalog. Isn't that just "So Shelli."  I love it.

 
 
Okay, gotta get to bed.  Second excursion and some Gardner girls with us...tomorrow.