Tracy's Stamping & Scrapping Corner

Red, White & Blue...

The kids & I were wandering around the store the other day & I saw some patriotic decorated stars that I really liked.  Then I heard that little voice that said " you can make these".  Twenty minutes & a few sheets of cardstock and here is the end result.  These are made with the 5 Pointed 3-D Star Sizzix die cut and the Star Punch.  I used Night of Navy, Real Red & Whisper White cardstock.

   

I cut the cardstock into 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" strips.  You need 3 red strips, 2 navy strips & 4 white strips for each star.  Die cut them out with the sizzix machine, then cut the white ones in half & cut off the small flap on the end.  Glue together all the red & navy pieces, then add your white pieces & stars.

It adds a little bit of color for the holiday & it cost me less than $3 in cardstock to make!

Year of Color

It's hard to believe it is already July!  Things have been such a whirlwind since school let out just a few short weeks ago!  Unfortunately we've also been dealing with a bit of the flu (nothing serious) and now an upper respiratory infection.  That on top of the lovely rain we've been having - it just hasn't seemed like summer!

Luckily, the new catty coming out has given us a bit of sun!  What a great catalog!  I am patiently awaiting my order to arrive & to start planning an open house!  Details to follow soon!

With all the "fun" we've been having, I haven't had a lot of time to stamp.  The weekly Year of Color challenge was the perfect opportunity to get back into the swing of things!

This weeks colors are: Ruby Red, Mellow Moss, Kraft & Very Vanilla.

 

I came across this layout from MJ Albright when blog hopping.  I cheated a little & used chocolate chip ink since we didn't have Kraft ink.  I probably should have used Sahara Sand - it would have been a little closer to Kraft - too late now.

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Many Thanks

Ink: Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Moss Taffeta ribbon

Be sure to check out the other girls creations on the right side bar under Year of Color!

Stampin' Up!'s Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag

You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95! Throughout July, be sure to check my web site every Monday at 10 AM (MT) for the week's new deal.

The last of the sneek peak swaps...

 

created by Jen

 

created by Joanie

 

created by Kathryn

 

More Sneak Peek Swaps...

 

created by Louise D

 

created by Kelly M

 

created by Lisa T

Swaps with Sneek Peak items...

Here are some of the swaps I received at the Upline meeting:

created by: Colleen

 

created by: Dale

 

created by: Dana

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll post more later!

Gift Card Swap...

I've been working on my swaps for a meeting at my up-line's house.  From the first moment I saw Lauren's card, I loved this template - so I thought it would be a great way to showcase some new DS paper that will be in the new catty!  It's called Razzleberry Lemonade & will be available in just 2 weeks!!!

So here are the cards:

 

I like the little gift bag on the front of the card - perfect for a gift card!  I tucked in a little tissue paper to accent the bag.

Here's a close up:

 

The Razzleberry Lemonade coordinates with Pumpkin Pie, and the new In-Colors - Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Melon Mambo!

I'll post the swaps I receive later in the week.

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Another Scrap Page...

As you can see from the last few posts, I've been catching up on some scrappin'.  Here is another page that highlights when the kids & I went to see the Jonas Brothers at our local mall a few years ago.  Talk about a mosh pit and the screaming - holy crow!  My ears were ringing for hours! I never want to be in a room with that many female tweens again!

 

I used my printer on the 12"x 12" paper to print out the black border and the journaling.  Love that printer!!!  The music notes were some brads that I picked up along the way at some point along with the music themed paper.  The layout is from one of the scrapbook magazines I have floating around my living room, I think Scrapbooks Etc.

Thanks for stopping by!

Check this out...

One of my favorite magazines, CARDS, has posted some great cards from Stampin' Up! on their blog.  Go on over & check it out!

Company Spotlight - Stampin' Up!

Another sneak peek with Tall Tales DSP...

Here is another scrap page using the Tall Tales DSP from the new catty.  I was going thru the pack of paper and AJ saw it & said "That reminds me of that time we rode the elephant".  Out of the mouths of babes & into a scrapbook page!

 

Cardstock: Tall Tales dsp, chocolate chip, old olive, so saffron

Accessories: Sizzix Go-Go-Boots

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