Here is a simple but pretty card for you.

The big flower on here might look like a stamped image, but it is actually cut from one of Stampin Up's printed papers. A coordinating sheet from the same pack was used for the rectangle, a few background swirls and the sentiments stamped, and then a rhinestone brad to finish it off, and you're done!

This is a great way to get the fullest use out of your printed papers and make your images 'pop' off the page...and best of all, everything matches perfectly!

Faux Leather Technique

Here are a couple cards made using the "Faux Leather" technique.

You just tear off little pieces of masking tape and stick them all over your cardstock, sponge on 2 or 3 colours of ink (gives more dimension when you use more than one colour), cover the whole area generously with Versamark ink, and then emboss with clear embossing powder.

GREAT effect and it works especially well for masculine cards!

Here is a 'summery' little card...LOVE those colours...but especially love the Eyelet Border Punch! It just adds that extra little touch of lace to this card.

Lovely As a Tree

Here are a couple cards made using the stamp set, "Lovely As a Tree", which is also very versatile and a popular favourite.

Loads of Love!

This stamp set is so versatile! It can be used for almost any occassion, male, female, young, 'old', Easter, Christmas, House Warming...almost anything. It is called "Loads of Love" and there is also a coordinating set that goes with it ("Loads of Love Accessories") as well as 2 Stampin' Wheels ("Time for a Tree" and "Tailgating").

August Special! Just for Kids....AND the Kid in YOU!

During August and September, Stampin' Up! is celebrating kids, so they have two great deals for the young and the young at heart!

1. From August 1 - September 30 only, get the exclusive Décor Elements Growth Chart--plus, receive a free applicator tool for $33.95!

2. From August 1-31, spend $45 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogue, and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $10.95 value! These come in 3 different sets to choose from, with 4 different colours in each set: "Playground", "Sherbet", or "Button Latte".