Lemon Zest – Variations on a theme

Life’s Short…Live it with Zest!  And I certainly did just that this weekend.  I left the house at 8:30 am with two of my Stamping Bee Team mates on a 8 hour road trip to Atlanta for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local event.  With just a short stop for lunch, we made it to Atlanta at 4:30.  That was just enough time to change clothes and grab a quick drink in the bar before the Center Stage Leadership event!  Not only did we have a scrumptious meal with more Stampin’ friends, but everyone at Center Stage got a preview of the new catalog before everyone else!

The next morning was early as Julia’s alarm went off at 5:30 am!  But we had to get ready and check out of the room before heading back to the ballroom at the Cobb Galleria. I was part of Prize Patrol and had so much fun giving out prizes to people who were waiting in line or sitting at tables ready for the event to start.  It’s amazing what a smile a bolt of ribbon or embellishments can muster!

One of the things I love about any Stampin’ Up! event is the opportunity to swap with fellow demonstrators.  I participated in two organized swaps this time.  Both swaps were specific to only using products which are carrying over into the new catalog, like the Lemon Zest stamp set and coordinating punch.  I love how a seemingly simple stamp set like Lemon Zest can have so many different variations!

OnStage was awesome! and I can’t wait to place my new catalog preorder!  I’ve got my wish list almost ready.  Ok, who am I kidding?  You know I want it ALL! ​

Base:  Whisper White Thick Card Stock, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Layer 1:  Daffodil Delight, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 2: Whisper White, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 3:  Garden Green, 3 3/4″ x 2″, embossed with Peal Burst Embossing Folder.
Scraps of Whisper White and Garden Green

1. Stamp lemon images in Daffodil Delight onto a scrap of Whisper White.  Punch out with Lemon Builder Punch.   Punch out leaves out of Garden Green. 
2. Adhere layers 1-3 to card.  Stamp Sentiment in Tuxedo Black .  Adhere lemons to card.  Add leaves with mini dimensionals. 
3. Inside the card, stamp a lemon slice in Daffodil Delight, stamped off once.  Inside the lemon slice, stamp the “Live it with Zest” sentiment in Tuxedo Black. 

April  2018

• April 9th – RETIREMENT LIST IS ANNOUNCED  – watch for more details. 
• April 27 – Card Club at my Studio (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm/ Last Saturday of the month at 10 am) featuring the Beautiful Bouquet Bundle.  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).   OR…have it delivered right to your door and #craftwhenyouwant)

May 2018

• May 13 – 2nd Sunday Sweet & Simple Cards 2 pm   RSVP by 5/10 | Stamping Bee Team Meeting 5 pm RSVP by 5/10 
• May 25 – Card Club at my Studio (Last Friday of the month at 7 pm/ Last Saturday of the month at 10 am)  (Must subscribe the 15th of the month).   OR…have it delivered right to your door and #craftwhenyouwant)

June 2018

• June 2nd – SUPER SATURDAY.  3 Classes  and BOGO in one day!  Choose just one or choose all three and receive a Free Bonus Gift!​ (Super Saturday Kit in a Box option will be available)
• June 23 – 16-Card Annual Catalog Extravaganza!