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Happy (almost) 4th of July!

I love Independence Day... the picnics or barbecues, the parades, the patriotic songs, and of course, the FIREWORKS! I have tried for years to capture fireworks on "film" ("capture on my memory sitck" just doesn't have the same ring! lol!), but time and again have failed dismally. Well, after reading this article by Dave Johnson, I have high hopes for this year's photos!

But first, a couple of, erm, fizzled attempts...

 

And those are two of my best from last year.

I'd love to see your fireworks photos! Take up the challenge-- read the article, take better pictures, upload to your blog or favorite photo site, and post a link here to share! Better yet, get those photos printed right away and scrapbook them... even if they're duds like mine! *grin*

Here's the article:

The Best Way to Photograph Fireworks

Here's what you need to know to capture the excitement of a summer fireworks display.

Dave Johnson, www.PCWorld.com

Sunday, June 28, 2009 05:00 PM PDT

How to Photograph Fireworks

For the photographer, winter certainly has its share of iconic subjects, such as Christmas trees, snowmen, and icicles hanging from a roof. But there's nothing quite like the excitement of shooting summertime fireworks. Done right, fireworks photos are dynamic and colorful, and they convey a sense of action better than almost any other kind of still image. Read on to learn how to capture some exciting fireworks photos of your own this summer.

(Photo by foxypar4.)

Stampin' Up!'s Deal of the Week #1

Stampin' Up! is offering a fabulous special throughout the month of July-- the "Deal of the Week"! This week the Scallop Border Punch is over 30% off. It's a great deal on an awesome tool! Take a look at some of my past projects using this fabulous punch:

Images © 1990–2009 Stampin’ Up!

Yes, as you can see... I love this punch! If you'd like to order it at a great discount, click HERE! But act soon... the sale price is only available until July 5th!

Pick a Pack of Pretty Papers...

But how? All the papers in the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog are so pretty, I certainly can't choose! And now you don't have to! I'm hosting a product share for Stampin' Up!'s beautiful Designer Series papers!
Hurry! Order between July 1st and July 17th. Orders will be placed July 17th

You'll receive one 6x6 sheet of each pattern of each pack of paper. (Whew! say that five times fast!)

Designer Series Paper Assortments...

1. Nouveau Chic
2. Merry Moments
3. Cottage Wall
4. Autumn Traditions
5. Cast-A-Spell
6. Tall Tales
7. Pink Flamingo
8. Kaleidoscope
9. Razzleberry Lemonade
10. Tea Party
11. Holiday Lounge
12. Flock Together
13. Bella Bleu
14. Jackpot
15. Thoroughly Modern
16. To the Nines Specialty

**Storybook Specialty and The Write Stuff Specialty not included.**
**The designs for these papers are not conducive to 6x6 squares.**

WOW! That's 96 6x6 sheets of double-sided paper for 192 total patterns!
Only $23.95, plus shipping. 

Patterns Paper Assortments...

1. Bermuda Bay
2. Crushed Curry
3. Dusty Durango
4. Melon Mambo
5. Rich Razzleberry
6. Soft Suede
7. So Safron
8. Old Olive
9. Certainly Celery
10. Bashful Blue
11. Pumpkin Pie
12. Rose Red
13. Perfect Plum
14. Chocolate Chip

That's 84 6x6sheets of double-sided paper for 168 total patterns!
Only $19.95, plus shipping. 

Get both and save!

Designer Series Paper PLUS Patterns Paper Assortments
Only $41.95, plus shipping. 

Hurry! Order between July 1st and July 17th. Order for papers will be placed July 17th and will be shipped to you by July 31st. Please contact me with any questions: belindaking@stampwithbelinda.com

Springtime Wreath

I haven't had much time to stamp the last couple days... so nothing new of my own to show. I was WOW'ed by this beautiful card by Jackie Topa on the Stampin' Up! website a few days ago, and thought I'd share it with you!

Images © Stampin' Up!

Stamps:

• Embrace Life
• Flower Fancy

Inks:

• Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad
• Close To Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper:

• Whisper White Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Pretty In Pink Card Stock
• Old Olive Card Stock
• Kraft Card Stock

Accessories:

• Blender Pens
• Stamping Sponges
• Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
• Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Heat Tool
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Stampin' Dimensionals

Created by: Jacqueline Topa

Don't you just LOVE that card? To order any of the products used to make this project, click HERE!

Flight of the Butterfly Class

Images © Stampin' Up!

Create three fun cards using the Flight of the Butterfly set and Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper! (One design shown.)

Date: Friday, June 26th
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $10 (waived with $40 order)
Location: My House (Lubbock, TX)
RSVP by June 25th

Class:

Also available as a Class by Mail:

Supplies...

Stamps:

• Flight of the Butterfly Stamp Set

Inks:

• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Cameo Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper:

• Real Red Card Stock
• Cameo Coral Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper

Accessories:

• Scallop Border Punch
• Pretties Kit
• Stampin' Sponge
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• SNAIL Adhesive

And the Winner is...

(where's that drummer when you need him???)

Well, no fanfare, I guess, since the drummer skipped out on me. So, the winner of the Define Your Life stamp set is...

Kandis B.

Kandis, I will be emailing you for your contact information.

I wish I could give a stamp set to everyone who signed up for my newsletter! But, since I can't, I'll do what I can... For everyone who has signed up for my newsletter, or who signs up by June 30th, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on your order of $47.95 or more! That's the value of the Define Your Life stamp set! Get that set, or get another one (or two! or three!) that tickles your fancy. This offer is only good until June 30th... so email me with your order TODAY!

**Offer only valid for US addresses, including APO/FPO, AK, HI, and all US territories.**
**Remember, sign up for my newsletter THEN email me with your order.**

Now for a great sample using this set...


Images © 1990–2009 Stampin’ Up!

Stamps:

• Just Beachy Stamp Set
• Define Your Life Stamp Set

Inks:

• Classic Stampin Pad Pacific Point
• Classic Stampin Pad Tangerine Tango

Paper:

• Card Stock Pacific Point 8 1/2 X 11
• Card Stock Tangerine Tango 8 1/2 X 11
• Card Stock Baja Breeze 8 1/2 X 11
• Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

Accessories:

• Ribbon Grosgrain Striped Pacific Point 5/8 Inch
• Glue Dots Pop-Up
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Punch Slit
• Snail Adhesive Permanent

Created by: Mary Bieber

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Quick and Easy Top Note Album

I've seen a few of these mini albums made with the Top Note die around, so when I thought of what to get my husband for Father's Day, I knew it would be perfect! In fact, the most difficulty I had was in narrowing down the photos I wanted to use! Since DH (dear hubby) will be gone for Army stuff, I gave him his gift today. He loved it and carefully packed it away in a ziplock bag so he could take it with him! that's the best kind of complement, isn't it?

I printed some song lyrics (we're all about singing bits of songs that fit the occasion!) on vellum card stock, and while waiting for it to dry (it was taking a while!) came up with the brilliant idea to emboss the words! WOW! The effect of that is stunning! These pictures do not do justice to the Iridescent Ice-embossed words! To make the brads match, I embossed them with Iridescent Ice, too. Use reverse tweezers (they open when you squeeze them-- reverse of normal tweezers) to hold the brad, heat with heat tool about 4-5 seconds, dip into embossing powder, zap with the heat, dip, zap, and if it needs it again (some of mine did, some didn't) dip and zap again. So that's dip and zap 2-3 times. *wink*

And voi-la! Pretty sparkly brads! (All together now... ooooh, ahhhh!)

Baroque Birthday




Images © 1990–2009 Stampin’ Up!

Supplies...
Stamp Sets: Full of Life, Once Upon a Time
Ink: Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Chocolate Chip card stock, Baja Breeze textured card stock, Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper, Vellum card stock, chipboard from DSP
Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon, Baja Breeze striped grosgrain ribbon, Silver brads, Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss powder, Heat Tool, Tombow Adhesive, Big Shot, Top Note die, 1/16" circle punch, 3/16" Corner Rounder punch, Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Crop-A-Dile, reverse tweezers from Crafter's Tool Kit
Non-SU items: Marvy Giga Scallop Oval Punch (non-SU), printer, 1" binder ring

**Items in HOT PINK are being discontinued! Order soon!**

To order any of the products used to make this project, click HERE!

Did you sssee it? Did you sssee it? ~ Sir Hiss, Disney's Robin Hood

C'mon, I can't be the only one to quote old Disney movies. ;)

Did you see my mid-month update in your email box? If you missed it click HERE to see what you missed!

Now for some BLOG CANDY!

Images © 1990–2009 Stampin’ Up!

It's a brand new "Define your Life" set from Stampin' Up! This is one of my favorites. The definitions are the perfect size for that empty space on your card or scrapbook page. And yes, I'm giving one away as blog candy to one lucky winner on Saturday!

Two easy ways to win...

1) Just sign up for my email list! I'll even make it easy by including my form here. ;)

Sign up for my FREE Email Newsletter

2) Refer a friend! For each person who signs up and gives me your name (this is important!), you'll receive an entry!

Hurry-- you have until midnight (Central time) on Friday, June 19th, to enter.

Sorry, due to Stampin' Up! policy I can only ship to US addresses.

Butterfly Trio

I'm still working on those projects for my Flight of the Butterfly class on June 26th. Here's another reject... I mean... card that I decided not to feature in my class. *wink* Be sure to stay tuned to discover what cards I *do* decide on!

This card is a pretty close CASE of a card by Kelly Lunceford.

Butterfly Trio

Images © 1990–2009 Stampin’ Up!

Supplies...
Stamp Sets: Flight of the Butterfly, A Little Birthday Cheer
Ink: So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Lavender Lace Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Lavender Lace card stock, So Saffron card stock, Pretty in Pink card stock
Accessories: Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturez Plates

To order any of the products used to make this project, click HERE!