Even the "Firemen" can make some cool cards!

Firemen Stamp for Mother’s Day

I happen to be married to one of those hunky firemen. He even likes to stamp every now and then and around Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, his crew invites me to come to the station to stamp with all of them. They make a card for their spouse to celebrate the occasion. It’s something that we all look forward to doing twice a year. I’ve even been told that a few of the wives hang the cards on the fridge and it remains there to be admired until a replacement card is brought home—now that’s appreciation!!!






The Mother’s Day card we stamped this year was a big hit—both with the stamping firefighters and the wives and mothers. It was the perfect card to do on shift since they never know when they’ll get the next call. They all had their card stamped and put together within 10 minutes.



One of the firefighters said, “Really—that’s all the time it takes to make one of these? My wife is gone for hours when she stamps with her girlfriends!” I tried to explain that when we stampers get together—more than just stamping is going on. We’re sharing ideas, tips, and suggestions and enjoying each other’s company—that takes longer than 10 minutes!


Did you do any fun projects for Mother’s Day? Tell us about them in the comments section below!


Donna G.
Curriculum Developer and Trainer

Aluminum Tape Embossing

A fun technique with Aluminum Tape from the hardware store by Heather Nichole.
click on the link below:

http://youtu.be/izANRlR7JPo

Bloomin Bouquet Kit:

Welcome Spring with the New Bloomin’ Bouquet Kit!

We’re craving spring sun and flowers, so the new Bloomin’ Bouquet kit is arriving just in time! You can easily create a dozen beautiful flowers to give to someone special, including an extra one to give as a quick thank you to someone else. (Or keep for yourself—hey, your flowers, your rules!)

These flowers would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, or any other special springtime event. Just imagine presenting a beautiful, handmade bouquet, complete with your own touch, such as a vase, some tissue paper, or a bit of lovely ribbon or twine. It’s a gift that says you care—and will last longer than real flowers!

The Bloomin’ Bouquet Project Kit (item 134542) includes the following:

• 2 sheets of 12" X 12" cardstock featuring 13 preprinted and precut flowers (flower colors: Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

All you need is adhesive (we recommend a glue gun), and you’re set! This kit is only available while supplies last, for $12.95 US/$15.95 CA, so contact your demonstrator to order. Or get it now in our Online Store.

Another great project from StampinUp!

Let the Cute Begin

I am incredibly lucky. I have a new niece and a new nephew on the way. My niece will be arriving in June and my nephew in September. I’m so excited to meet them both. To help their parents welcome them into their families, I put these little gift bags together using the Best Of Stamp for May, Best of Brides and Babies.




I included a couple of gifts inside the bag: a gift card for the store where they registered, and a bundle of thank you cards.




Now Mom and Dad will have some extra money for more diapers (or whatever they didn’t get at their shower) and can also get a jumpstart on their thank you lists.
I think these bags are so quick and easy to put together that they could be used as party favors for the shower, too.
Melody H.
Concept Artist