New Stampin' Up! Classes Available On Line!

Craft Haven Retreats - New Stampin' Up! Classes Available On Line!

 

Learn innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin' Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin' Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER 'THE BASICS" CLASS $14.95

 

Happy Stampin'!

 

Nanci

 

Chrysalis Community Center 3rd Annual Ladies Spring Fling!

Craft Haven Retreats - Chrysalis Community Center 3rd Annual Ladies Spring Fling!

Craft Haven Retreats is going to attend the Chrysalis Community Center 3rd Annual Ladies Spring Fling event this year on Saturday, April 6, 2013.  This worthy fundraiser will held in Country Club Hills, IL at St. John's Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Click HERE for more details about the event and a list of participating vendors!

Shhhhh!  Here is a tiny sneak peek of our inventory.  Don't tell Nanci that I posted it! :)

 

We saw this purse on Pinterst and had to make them.  A lovely Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Deb Lehigh shared a tutorial link from Demonstrator, Chiaki Haverstick with us.  Thank you so much Deb!  Click here to see Chiaki's tutorial. 

 

Are you still amused by the Dude, You're Welcome stamp kit that Stampin' Up! introduced earlier this spring?  I hope so!  Here is a new video that they shared recently--The Manly Stamper!  Remember, if you are viewing this post in an e-mail, click here to visit our blog and view the video!

 

 

 

Happy Stampin'!

 

Melannie

 

{MOJO}Monday 281 Meets Hoop La La

Craft Haven Retreats - {MOJO}Monday 281 Meets Hoop La La

Spring is coming!  I saw this cute sketch by Mary Fish on mojomonday.blogspot.com this week and knew that I wanted to use the Hoop La La stamp set!  I love the Print Poetry DSP--it's my favorite DSP currently!  What's your favorite Stampin' Up! DSP currently?

{MOJO}Monday281 Meets Hoop La La

Stamps:  Hoop La La

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Print Poetry DSP

Ink:  Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Summer Starfruit

Tools:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom and Bird Punch

Embellishments:  Gumball Green Ribbon and Brad

Happy Stampin'!

Nanci

Sunshine Trio Magnificent Monday Guest on the Pink Paper Bakery Blog!

Craft Haven Retreats - Sunshine Trio Magnificent Monday Guest on the Pink Paper Bakery Blog!

I'm so honored to be today's Magnificent Monday guest on the PinkPaper Bakery blog! Thank you, Deena for inviting me to share some of my creations with your readers.

For today's cards, Sunshine Trio, my inspiration came from my favorite stamp from the Single Assortment # 4 - Sunshine! You Are My Sunshine was always a favorite bedtime song when my kids were young, and now I sing it to my grandchildren. So when Stampin' Up! released this new single stamp, I knew I just had to have it! I choose one of my favorite color combinations to work with, Whisper White, Basic Grey and Daffodil Delight. So sunny and cheerful, perfect for this set of cards!

You Are My Sunshine

Stamps:  Sunshine, Distressed Dots

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Neutrals DSP

Ink:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight

Tools:  Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch

Embellishments:  Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, White Baker’s Twine

Sunshine Hearts

Stamps:  Distressed Dots, Tiny Tags, Itty Bitties

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Neutrals DSP

Ink:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight

Tools:  Framelits Hears, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Embellishments:  Designer Builder Brads, Tag Punch, White Baker’s Twine

 Sunshine Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Secret Garden, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Neutrals DSP, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP

Ink:  Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight

Tools:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Secret Garden Framelits, Bitty Banner Framelits

Embellishments:  Rhinestone Jewel

I hope you enjoyed my cards.  Please visit Pink Paper Bakery for more Stampin’ Up! inspiration!

Happy Stampin'!

Nanci

The CASE of Masculine Valentines Featuring Fan Fair DSP

Craft Haven Retreats - The CASE of Masculine Valentines Featuring Fan Fair DSP

We wanted to create a few Valentines with a masculine flair!  Nanci and I had both pinned this awesome card on Pinterest by Rita Wright and I really wanted to make it (click here to see her original card!).

 I love Pinterest, you can always find the cards you love and where your inspiration came from! :)  We also had seen a quilted heart card that we both loved, so I made one to coordinate with our macho valentine.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this card was also inspired by Rita Wright (click here to see her original card)! Thanks Rita for your inspiration!  Both cards use Nearly Navy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Naturuals Ivory cards stock in addition to Fan Fair DSP.  Follow us on Pinterest - just click on our Follow Me on Pinterest buttons! There they are - those buttons just to the right of this paragraph! LOL!

Check out this new Sent with Love promotion from Stampin' Up!  It's only available through April 30, 2013.  Click on the image to order yours today! :)



Happy Stampin'!

Melannie