Create With Christy

Last 2 Projects for My Valentine's Stamp Camp

2012-02-01T16:13:00.003-05:00

Here are the last two projects that will be made at my XOXO Sweetheart Stamp Camp next Tuesday, February 7. To find out more about this camp, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. Here are links to the other 3 projects that will be made:

Three Little Words Card

Stacked Card

Petal Cone Heart Hanging Basket

The first picture is a Two Tag Die Basket. I learned how to make this from a tutorial that Julie Davison made. You can find it on HER BLOG. The second picture is a Lollipop Holder. I learned how to make it from a video tutorial that Angie Juda made. You can find it on HER BLOG.

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Stamps: Candy Conversations (Mini) & P.S. I Love You

Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic ink pad; Real Red, Pretty in Pink, & Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Pretty in Pink & Whisper White card stock; Red Glimmer Paper & Brights Collection Patterns DSP Pack

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Two Tags Bigz Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Heart Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, & Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stamps: P.S. I Love You (Mini)

Ink: Real Red Classic ink pad

Paper: Real Red & Whisper White card stock; Brights Collection Patterns DSP Stack

Accessories: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, & 1/2" Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool (Mini), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, & heart lollipop

Petal Cone Heart Hanging Basket

2012-01-27T15:31:00.001-05:00

It's Friday! I've been busy working on the projects that will be made at my upcoming XOXO Sweetheart Stamp Camp. Here is one of the projects that will be made. I just recently got the Petal Cone Bigz L Die (p. 221), and I'm so glad I have it! There are so many things that you can do with this wonderful die! The Petal Cone it makes is pretty enough, but some very creative people out there have come up with a lot more you can make with it.

The project below is one of them. I've seen these heart hanging baskets for awhile, and I couldn't wait to finally make one. I also used the new P.S. I Love You set (p. 8 in Occasions Mini) & Twitterpated DSP (p. 13 in Occasions Mini). I hope you like it!

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Stamps: P.S. I Love You (Mini)

Ink: Blushing Bride & Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, & Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Petal Cone Bigz L Die; Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Full Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Silver Brads, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Sale-A-Bration Begins Today!

2012-01-24T15:49:00.001-05:00

That's right! Sale-A-Bration begins today! To see a pdf copy of the Sale-A-Bration (SAB) brochure, CLICK HERE. You can place an order to earn your free SAB stuff by clicking the "Spend" picture above. To see the extra things you can earn by hosting a workshop during Sale-A-Bration, click the "Host" picture above. To learn more about becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, click the "Join" picture above. If you have any questions, please CONTACT ME.

Below is another card that I have made using the Fresh Vintage SAB set (p. 6 in the SAB brochure). I also used the Everyday Enchantment DSP (p. 7) and Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (p. 7) from the SAB brochure as well. I originally made this card for my aunt & uncle's 50th Wedding Anniversary last weekend. I liked it so much that I made this one so I could have one to display. All three of these items are the items in the SAB bundle you earn when you host a $400 or higher (before shipping & tax) workshop during Sale-A-Bration. You can also earn one at a time with every $50 order (before shipping & tax) you place during SAB.

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Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB) & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Soft Suede Classic ink pad; Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, & Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, & Pool Party card stock; Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB)

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, &, Basic Pearls Jewels

Three Little Words...

2012-01-23T17:08:00.005-05:00

Happy Monday, everyone! It's Monday, so that means there's a new Mojo Monday sketch (MOJO225). This card is a super easy one, and I'll be demonstrating it at a workshop I'm having in less than 2 weeks. I rotated the sketch 90 degrees to make it a portrait card. I got the color combo from a card I saw in the current Idea Book & Catalog on p. 167. All of the hearts come from the I {Heart} Hearts set (p. 46), and the greeting comes from the Three Little Words set (p. 166).

The vanilla squares were punched out with the 1-3/8" Square Punch (p. 212), and I cut out the 1-1/2" Rose Red squares with my Paper Cutter (p. 208). I cut out the Old Olive heart in the top left square and the Perfect Plum heart in the bottom right square with my Paper Snips (p. 208). The Rose Red polka dot heart was stamped, and then punched out with the 1-3/8" Square Punch. The little Rose Red "Love" heart was punched out with the Small Heart Punch (p. 210). The Rich Razzleberry "Love" heart and the two hearts with the greeting came from the same stamp in the I {Heart} Hearts set. I inked the hearts with Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers, and then punched them out with the Heart to Heart Punch (p. 210). The two small hearts were popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206). "Three Little Words" was inked up with Rich Razzleberry & Rose Red Stampin' Write Markers, and the "i love you" was stamped with Old Olive ink. The greeting piece was stamped onto a 3" x 1" piece of Very Vanilla card stock, and the Rose Red mat is 3-1/8" x 1-1/8". I embossed the 4" x 5-1/4" Perfect Plum card stock with the Framed Tulips Impressions Folder (p. 218), and then attached to the Old Olive card base. I then added the other pieces inside the tulip frame.

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Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts & Three Little Words Sets

Ink: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, & Rose Red Classic ink pads; Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, & Very Vanilla card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Framed Tulips Impressions Folder, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

My First Stacked Card

2012-01-19T13:02:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday, everyone! Only one more work day! I'm lucky enough to have my weekend starting now. I'm getting ready to scrapbook and make cards with some very good friends this afternoon through Saturday afternoon. It's an annual 48 Hour Stampin' & Scrappin Retreat that my church has every year. It's so much fun. I can't wait to leave in about an hour!

Today's card is my first Stacked Card. It's also called a Telescoping Card. I learned how to make one on Joan Ervin's Blog. The main stamp set I used is P.S. I Love You (p. 8), and it's in the Occasions Mini. The "Love" on the small heart layer is from an upcoming Sale-A-Bration set, Outlined Occasions. This card will also be one of the cards made at my XOXO Sweetheart Stamp Camp. You can find out more about this camp on my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Card Closed

Card Open

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Stamps: P.S. I Love You (Mini) & Outlined Occasions (SAB)

Ink: Basic Gray & Riding Hood Red Classic ink pads; Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, & Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, & Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Hearts Collection & Labels Collection Framelits Dies (Mini), Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (Mini), Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (Mini), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Full Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, 3/4" & 1" Circle Punches, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, & Silver Brads

Best Wishes Mojo

2012-01-18T12:24:00.001-05:00

Today's card uses this week's Mojo Monday sketch (MOJO224). I made this card yesterday when it was pretty dreary outside. I needed to use some Spring colors to brighten things up! The stamp set I used is from the Occasions Mini, and it's called Bordering on Romance (p. 11). I used a new technique called Cross the Border, and you can see it on the flower piece. My technique stamp club will be learning this technique and making this card next week. I used two new dies that are in the Occasions Mini as well. The Pear Pizzazz border was made with the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (p. 7). I love how the flower border stamp in this stamp set matches up perfectly with this die. The flower piece and the frame around it were cut out with the Labels Collection Framelits dies (p. 6). I attached the frame onto the flower piece with SNAIL Adhesive (p. 206 in big catty), and then attached the whole thing to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206 in big catty). If you can believe it, there are two more Occasions Mini items! I told you this mini had a lot of wonderful things in it! The ribbon is the new Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (p. 12), and the pearl is from the Large Pearl Basic Jewels pack (p. 26).

I also used two Impressions Folders on this card that are in the big catalog. I used the Square Lattice Impressions Folder (p. 218) on the Baja Breeze strip, and I used the Finial Press Impressions Folder (p. 219) on the Wisteria Wonder piece. I really like adding texture to my projects to make them extra special. I made the flag bottom on the Baja Breeze strip with a corner of the 1-1/4" Square Punch (p. 212). The saying comes from the Petite Pairs set (p. 164), and was punched out with the Decorative Label Punch (p. 209). Do you want to know how I made it so small with such a large punch? Patty Bennett has great video tutorial on how to do it, and you can find it HERE. I made the little crochet accent with a 3" piece of Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (p. 194). I folded it in half to form a "V", attached it with a little SNAIL Adhesive to the right of the flower piece's frame, trimmed the ends, and then added the Large pearl.

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Stamps: Bordering on Romance (Mini) & Petite Pairs

Ink: Basic Gray, Wisteria Wonder, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, & So Saffron Classic ink pads; Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, & Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Finial Press & Square Lattice Impressions Folders, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (Mini), Label Collection Framelits Dies (Mini), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (Mini), Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (Mini), Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Aqua Painters, Decorative Label Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Another Fresh Vintage Card

2012-01-13T16:47:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday, everyone! I have another Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration (SAB) card to show you. I participated in two Splitcoaststampers (SCS) challenges with this card. The color combo challenge (CC357) and the card sketch challenge (SC367). Besides using an upcoming Sale-A-Bration set, I also used some new Occasions Mini items. I used Twitterpated DSP (p. 13), Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (p. 12), Twitterpated Designer Buttons (p. 12), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (p. 26), & Adorning Accents Impressions Embossing Folders (p. 7).

I made the flower with the Boho Blossoms Punch (p. 210). I punched the three flowers in the punch out of Blushing Bride card stock. I then roughed the card stock up and curled the edges up on each flower. I then sponged each one with Riding Hood Red Classic ink. I layered each one together and attached each layer with a Mini Glue Dot (p. 206). I then punched out the largest flower in the punch out of Riding Hood Red card stock. I roughed it up, too, and then added it to the bottom of the pink flower. I then attached one of the Large pearls in the new Large Pearls Basic Jewels pack to the center of the flower.

It's hard to tell in the picture, but I did sponge around the stamped floral image with Blushing Bride ink. I also added small pearls from the Basic Pearls Jewels (p. 198) to the stamped floral image as well. The greeting came from the Fundamental Phrases set (p. 163). The heart border on the Baja Breeze card stock strip was made with the Pinking Hearts Border Punch (p. 210).

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Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB) & Fundamental Phrases sets

Ink: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, & Blushing Bride Classic ink pads

Paper: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, & Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Boho Blossoms Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Basic Pearls Jewels, Twitterpated Designer Buttons (Mini), Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (Mini), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (Mini), Adorning Accents Impressions Folders (Mini), Mini Glue Dots, & Sponge Daubers

Occasions Mini Set - Mouthwatering

2012-01-11T14:34:00.001-05:00

Today's card is a simple and quick one to make. I used the new stamp set, Mouthwatering (p. 34) in the Occasions Mini. I also used two other Occasions Mini items...Sweet Shop Specialty DSP (p. 33) and Cherry Scented Emboss Powder (p. 35). It was fun to make the cherries smell like cherries. I made this card a couple weeks ago for a swap I was in, and it still smells like cherries! I like the shiny effect the emboss powder gives the cherries, too. The greeting I used was Petite Pairs (p. 164 in big catty). I just got this set a few weeks ago, and I've already used it a lot!

How did I emboss the cherries when there isn't a Calypso Coral Craft Pad or emboss powder? I first inked up the cherries with Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral markers, and then stamped it onto Whisper White card stock. I then brushed the VersaMarker (p. 203 in big catty) completely over the two cherries. Then, I added the Cherry Scented EP and heat embossed it. I wouldn't have done this if the stamp had been more intricate, but the cherries are big and easy to cover. The other stamps in the set, the ice cream cone, watermelon slice, and popsicle, are easy to do, too. The other two scented emboss powders are Vanilla & Melon...perfect for the other stamps. The cherry circle layer was made with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch (p. 212 in big catty), and the Wisteria Wonder circle was made with the Circle Scissors Plus (p. 208) and measures 2-3/4".

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Stamps: Mouthwatering (Mini) & Petite Pairs sets

Ink: Basic Gray Classic ink pad; Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers; VersaMarker

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, & Whisper White card stock; Sweet Shop Specialty DSP (Mini)

Accessories: 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Circle Scissor Plus, Decorative Label Punch, Cherry Scented Emboss Powder (Mini), Heat Tool, & Basic Rhinestones Jewels

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek

2012-01-09T17:04:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday, everyone! We're having beautiful weather today in Central Indiana! Right now, it's 50 degrees and sunny. This sure isn't normal for January, but I'll take it!

Today's picture uses the new Mojo Monday sketch that came out this morning (MOJO223). It's another wonderful sketch. The stamp set, designer paper, ribbon, and brads that I used are a few of the Sale-A-Bration (SAB) items that will be available beginning January 24. SAB is the biggest annual sale that Stampin' Up! has, and everyone loves it. You earn a SAB item from the brochure for free with every $50 (before shipping & tax) you spend on an order.

I've been dying to use some of my new SAB stuff, and this sketch worked out perfect for this set. It's called Fresh Vintage, and I just love it! It's my favorite SAB set of the ones being offered. It's hard to see it in the picture, but the stamped border along the bottom part of the card is also from this stamp set. The big Very Vanilla circle was cut out with my Circle Scissors Plus (p. 208 in the big catty). It's a 2-3/4" circle, and I bordered it with a Peach Parfait circle that was cut with my 3" Circle Originals Die (p. 220 in the big catty). Of course, I could have made the peach circle with my Circle Scissor Plus, too. The small circle was popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206 in the big catty).

I'm also very much in love with the SAB designer paper. It's so pretty and the color combo is gorgeous! It's called Everyday Enchantment DSP. The ribbon and brads come in a pack together, and it's called Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. As you can see, the ribbon and brads coordinate with the designer paper. They really look great together, as you can see.

I did use a new Occasions Mini item, too. It's called Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (p. 7) in the Occasions Mini), and it made the Pool Party scallop edge on the card. I've used the other edgelit die that comes in the set before, but this is the other one. I really like the ridges on the scallop edge. The greeting came from the Petite Pairs set (p. 164 in the big catty).

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Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB) & Petite Pairs

Ink: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, & Soft Suede Classic ink pads; Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, & Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, & Very Vanilla card stock; Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (Mini), 3" Circle Originals Die, Every Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (SAB), Circle Scissor Plus, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, & Stampin' Dimensionals

New Set - Bordering on Romance

2012-01-06T14:12:00.001-05:00

Introducing another new set in the Occasions Mini, Bordering on Romance (p. 11). I CASEd this card from a lady off of SCS. I don't know her name, but her SCS name is inkpad. You can find her card HERE. I stamped the flowers with Basic Gray ink, and watercolored it with the ink colors listed below. I punched out the image with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch (p. 212 in big catty). The ornate border was made with the new Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die (p. 7) in the Occasions Mini. I really think this doily is pretty. The greeting comes from the Petite Pairs stamp set (p. 164 in the big catty), and it was stamped with Soft Suede ink. This card is quick and easy to make, and it's also very pretty!

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Stamps: Bordering on Romance (Mini) & Petite Pairs sets

Ink: Basic Gray, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Peach Parfait Classic ink pads

Paper: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, & Very Vanilla card stock

Accessories: Blender Pens, Basic Pearls Jewels, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, & Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die

First Valentine's Day Card of the Year

2012-01-05T16:02:00.000-05:00

A new card two days in a row...I'm on a roll! I'm really glad to finally be able to get back into the swing of things. Today's card is my first Valentine's Day card of 2012. I also followed the first Mojo Monday sketch of 2012, too. It's MOJO222. I think it's a great sketch.

I got to use some new Occasions Mini items on this card, as well. I had a hard time getting the picture to show the true colors I used, and this was the best I could do. I think the card looks better in real life.

The first Occasions Mini item I used is the P.S. I Love You stamp set (p. 8). It's a set of 15 stamps, so there are a lot of different looks you can get with it. It's a little hard to tell in the picture, but the chocolate on the strawberry is shiny. I put Crystal Effects on top of the "chocolate". I really like the look. The heart was punched out with the Full Heart Punch (p. 210 in big catty). The cupid and chocolate strawberry were cut out free-hand. I also popped the chocolate-covered strawberry up with a Stampin' Dimensional (p. 206 in big catty).

The designer paper I used is the same as the card I made yesterday...Twitterpated DSP (p. 13). I used the Adorning Accents Impressions Embossing Folders (p. 7) to make the Riding Hood Red hearts strip. The last Occasions Mini items I used are the buttons on the card...Twitterpated Designer Buttons (p. 12). I attached them to the card with Mini Glue Dots (p. 206 in big catty).

Stamps: P.S. I Love You (Mini)

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, & Baja Breeze Classic ink pads; Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, & Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, & Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP (Mini)

Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Full Heart Punch, Twitterpated Designer Buttons (Mini), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Adorning Accents Impressions Embossing Folder (Mini), Paper Snips, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Mini Glue Dots

The Occasions Mini is Here!

2012-01-04T12:20:00.001-05:00

It's here! I don't know how Stampin' Up! does it, but they've outdone themselves again! Each mini that comes out seems to get better and better. I'm in love with just about everything! If you would like to take a look at it, just click on the picture below. I also have links to the catalog (Flash and pdf) and the supply lists for each project in it on my "Stampin' Up! Catalogs" Page. Now see what I did with some of the goodies!

This is the first card that I've made using some of my new Occasions Mini stuff. The new stamp set is called Mixed Bunch (p. 17). Yes, it also has a coordinating punch called Blossom Punch (p. 17). I just love that! Just think of all of the possibilities with this stamp set & punch together! I stamped the flower onto Baja Breeze card stock with Island Indigo ink. I then sponged the edges of the flower with the same ink. The flower layer underneath was stamped with another flower image in the set and Blushing Bride ink on Whisper White card stock.

Do you see any more new stuff on it? I actually used quite a few. I just love the new pleated ribbon. I used the Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (p. 12). The beautiful designer paper is called Twitterpated (p. 13). Now, for one of my favorite new items...the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (p. 7) and the coordinating Adorning Accents Impressions Embossing Folders (p. 7). I used the Edgelits Die on the bottom border of the DSP and used the Impressions Folder on the Pear Pizzazz layer underneath. Both items really add a lot to this card. I Love Them!

Stamps: Mixed Bunches (Mini) & Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess)

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Island Indigo & Blushing Bride Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, & Whisper White card stock; Twitterpated DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Blossom Punch (Mini), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (Mini), Adorning Accents Impressions Embossing Folders (Mini), Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (Mini), Stamping Sponges, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stocking Builder Punch is Almost Gone Forever!

2011-12-21T13:23:00.000-05:00

If you love the Stocking Builder Punch in the current Holiday Mini, you only have until January 3, 2012 to get it! Actually, it's while supplies last. Once they're inventory is gone, the punch is gone forever! Stampin' Up! just announced this morning that it WILL NOT be in the next Idea Book & Catalog. To order it, and anything else you might want, please click the link below.

Stocking Builder Punch - by Stampin' Up!

Side note: I'm so sorry that I haven't posted any projects lately. I've been super busy at church and getting ready for Christmas. My family has also been dealing with being sick for the last 2 or 3 months (including me). We're finally getting over a sinus/chest congestion virus that just won't go away, and now, my oldest woke up this morning with the awful stomach flu that's going around here in Central Indiana. I really miss posting projects, and will start posting more as soon as I can. I'm ready for things to get back to normal!

If I don't get a chance to post again before Christmas, I want to wish you all a very blessed, and Merry Christmas!

Save Up to 80% Off!

2011-12-15T13:53:00.001-05:00

Beginning today Stampin' Up! has added nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items to my

ONLINE STORE

at discounts up to 80% off retail--but only while supplies last! You'll need to hurry, this offer only lasts until January 5 (that is if they don't run out before that!)

MOJO 216

2011-11-23T10:07:00.001-05:00

Boy, has it been a long time since I've posted a project! I'm sorry about that, but things have been busy around here again. I thought I'd get back into it by participating in the MOJO216 sketch that came out Monday.

The stamp set I used is called Snow Swirled (p. 38). If you look at the close-up picture below, you can see that the snowflakes are shiny. I embossed the images with Wild Wasabi and Cherry Cobbler emboss powders (p. 201). I also put a Basic Rhinestone Jewel (p. 198) in the middle of each one. The card is very shimmery in person. It's also hard to tell in the picture, but the greeting banner is raised in the middle to make it look like a flag rippling in the breeze. The Wild Wasabi strip on the left was embossed with the Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder (p. 219). The beautiful designer paper is in the Holiday Mini, and it's called Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (p. 20).

Stamps: Snow Swirled set

Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic ink pad & VersaMark ink pad

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso, & Very Vanilla card stock; Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Heat Tool, Cherry Cobbler emboss powder, Wild Wasabi emboss powder, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Sale On Now!

2011-11-21T08:43:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! is having their Online Extravaganza Sale again this year! There are so many wonderful things on sale! Get great deals on Christmas gifts for your family and friends...and for yourself, too!

TODAY ONLY!

Simply Scored Scoring Tool & Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps 20% off!

CLICK HERE

to see all of the products on sale.

Place your order at my

ONLINE STORE

While you're there, don't forget to check out the

CLEARANCE RACK

for more great deals!

Get Ready for a Holiday Sale!

2011-11-17T15:17:00.001-05:00

Stampin' Up! just announced today that there will be a big Online Extravaganza beginning Monday, November 21st and running until Wednesday, November. 30. This is all they're saying right now:

"...take advantage of great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle! In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]"

The list of all of the items that will be on sale will come out November 21st. I'll give you all of the information here as soon as I find out on Monday!

Earn Even More Free Stuff!

2011-11-01T16:34:00.001-04:00

Stampin' Up! just announced this morning a wonderful promotion for hostesses!

Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)!

This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess. In-home workshops, catalog workshops, and individual customer orders that come to at least $350 (before shipping & tax) qualify. ONLINE ORDERS DO NOT QUALIFY. You need to place your order by CONTACTING ME. If you would like to host an in-home workshop or catalog workshop, please CONTACT ME soon before my calendar fills up!

CLICK HERE to see the hostess benefits chart with the additional benefits added on.

"Get a Free Big Shot" Promotion Has Been Extended!

2011-10-31T10:29:00.001-04:00

You now have until November 11 to take advantage of the best starter kit offer yet! Both starter kits are already a good value @ $175 for up to $320 in stamping and business supplies, but who wouldn't want to get a free Big Shot (or $100 in Stampin' Up! merchandise of your choice) added to the starter kit for free! Not only that, when you become a demonstrator, you can earn money doing what you love, and also get at least 20% off any Stampin' Up! merchandise you buy yourself!

THERE'S EVEN MORE!

I attended the Stampin' Up! Regional Event in Louisville, KY on Saturday, and Stampin' Up! has sweetened the deal even more for anyone who signs up with ME. Not only will you get the Big Shot free (or $100 of merchandise of your choice), but YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE a new stamp set from the upcoming Occasions Mini called Sweet Cake FREE! Only attendees of this Regional can offer this deal to you.

You can learn more about the benefits of being a demonstrator on my "JOIN THE FUN" page. You can even sign-up while you're there! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to CONTACT ME. I'd love to have you as part of my Stampin' Up! family!

The Sounding Joy SAS Card

2011-10-28T08:00:00.003-04:00

Happy Friday everyone! Today's card is the last card design for my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS). I used a few items from the current Holiday Mini...The Sounding Joy set (p. 23), Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (p. 30), Pewter Emboss Powder (p. 31), Snow Burst Impressions Folder (p. 33), & Silver Glimmer Paper (p. 41). To find out more about this event, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Stamps: The Sounding Joy set (Mini)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic ink pad & VersaMark ink pad

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, & Very Vanilla card stock; Silver Glimmer Paper (Mini)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Snow Burst Impressions Folder (Mini), Heat Tool, Pewter EP (Mini), Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (Mini), & Stampin' Dimensionals

Bells & Boughs Christmas SAS Card

2011-10-27T08:00:00.002-04:00

Here is the fourth Christmas card design that will be made at my last Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS). I try to do a variety of cards at my SAS's and this one is more vintage than the other ones. To find out more about my Christmas SAS, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. Come back tomorrow to see the fifth and last Christmas SAS card design.

Stamps: Bells & Boughs set

Ink: Always Artichoke & Bravo Burgundy Classic ink pads

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, & Naturals Ivory card stock

Accessories: Basic Pearls Jewels and Stamping Sponges

Tree Trimmings Christmas SAS Card

2011-10-26T08:00:00.003-04:00

As promised, here is the third Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) card design that will be made. I dug out one of my older stamp sets for this one. I hope you like it! To find out more about this SAS, please go my EVENTS CALENDAR. Come back tomorrow for another Christmas SAS card!

Stamps: Tree Trimmings & Four the Holidays sets

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, & Chocolate Chip Classic ink pads

Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, & Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Serene Snowflakes SAS Card

2011-10-25T08:00:00.003-04:00

Here is another super quick Christmas card that will be made at my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS). To find out more about this event, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. Please come back tomorrow to see the third Christmas SAS card.

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes & Word Play sets

Ink: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, & Soft Suede Classic ink pads; Marina Mist & Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: 1-3/4" Circle Punch & 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Another Pennant Parade Christmas Card

2011-10-24T15:23:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I can't believe how fast Christmas is coming, can you? I actually know of someone who is already finished with her Christmas shopping. I haven't even started! lol If you're anything like me, you need all the help you can get. One thing that will help is to get your Christmas cards made, and you can do that by attending my last Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS). It's going to held on Friday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 9. To find out more, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Today's card is one of the cards that will be made at my SAS, and it was inspired by a card I saw in the current Idea Book & Catalog. It's the middle card on p. 89. There are so many great ideas in the catalog, and it has helped me out so many times. If you don't have a catalog yet, please CONTACT ME. You can have one for $10 plus shipping if you need it mailed to you. If you place an ONLINE ORDER of $100 or more (before shipping & tax), I'll send one to you for free. If you live in west central Indiana, you can host a workshop and get one free as well! Just send me an EMAIL, and I'll get back with you to book your date!

Stamps: Pennant Parade

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, & Daffodil Delight Classic ink pads; Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, & Marina Mist Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Dasher is Back!

2011-10-14T14:49:00.001-04:00

What a week! I was wanting to post earlier this week, but just wasn't able to. I'm so glad it's Friday again! I used this week's card sketch on SCS as inspiration for this card, SC354.

Today's card features my favorite reindeer, Dasher (p. 19). The greeting stamp is from the Christmas Greetings set (p. 41). This is the first card that I've made with the beautiful Christmas paper, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (p. 20 in the Holiday Mini). The right border of the Red/Green strip was made with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (p. 211).

Notice how I made some of Dasher's antlers red? I first inked up the whole stamp with Chocolate Chip ink. I then removed the ink on the parts I wanted red with a blender pen. Then, I inked up these parts with a Real Red marker. It's much faster and easier than inking up the whole stamp with markers. I also sponged around Dasher with Crumb Cake ink.

Stamps: Dasher & Christmas Greetings

Ink: Chocolate Chip & Crumb Cake Classic ink pads; Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, & Very Vanilla card stock; Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Blender Pen & Stamping Sponges

The Sounding Joy

2011-10-07T14:29:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday everyone! We've been having beautiful weather here in Indiana the past few days, and it's supposed to continue through the weekend and beyond. Sunshine and highs in the low 80's. I'm not used to temps like that in October, but I'll take it.

It may be warm outside, but I've been working on some Christmas cards. Below is the first card I've made with The Sounding Joy set (p. 23 in the Holiday Mini). I also used some other fun goodies from the Holiday Mini. I embossed the Marina Blue strip with the Snow Burst Impressions Folder (p. 33), used Pewter Emboss Powder (p. 31) to heat emboss the main image, made the holly with the Stocking Accents Originals Die (p. 24), and made the leaf veins with Dazzling Details (p. 41). I also used the Red Glimmer Paper (p. 41 in Holiday Mini & p. 181 in the big catty) for the holly berries. Oh, I almost forgot! I also used ribbon from the Holiday Mini called Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (p. 30).

I used the very cute Christmas paper, Letters to Santa DSP (p. 186). I put a 4" x 1-1/2" strip of this paper onto the bottom of the Top Note Bigz Die (p. 222) and ran it through. I also ran a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" pieces of Old Olive and Naturals White card stock through with the same die. I trimmed the white one down, cutting along the perforrated part of the die-cut. I stamped and embossed it first, and then attached it to the Old Olive die-cut. I then attached the DSP die-cut strip, added the ribbon, and then added the holly die-cuts. The whole thing was added on top of the blue/brown strip using 4 Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206).

Stamps: The Sounding Joy set (Mini)

Ink: Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad & VersaMark Pad

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Old Olive, & Naturals White card stock; Letters to Santa DSP & Red Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Top Note Bigz Die, Stocking Accents Originals Die (Mini), Snow Burst Impressions Folder (Mini), Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (Mini), Heat Tool, Pewter Emboss Powder (Mini), Dazzling Diamonds (Mini), & Stampin' Dimensionals

My Son's Birthday Card

2011-10-03T15:27:00.000-04:00

Last week my youngest child turned 16 years old! Boy, that makes me feel old! Today's card is the card I made him for his birthday. I CASEd it from THIS CARD. As you can see, I did make a few changes.

This stamp set, The Open Sea, was in the Summer Mini. I have great news and bad news. This wonderful set is still available to order! The designer paper, sadly, is not. I sponged the blue DSP with Early Espresso ink after tearing it. I also crinkled up the compass and the journal layer. I sponged the compass with Early Espresso ink. After tearing the journal layer, I sponged it with Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, and Cherry Cobbler ink.

I inked the ship stamp with Cherry Cobber & Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers. After stamping it, I brushed a Blender Pen (p. 203) over the stamped image to spread some of the ink over the open spaces in the image. This gave a red tint to the sails, and gave the water different shades of blue. I then sponged it with Early Espresso ink, and layered onto Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler card stock.

I also wanted a vintage look to the Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (p. 194), so I sponged it with Early Espresso ink after attaching it to the card. The greeting stamp comes from the hostess set, Happiest Birthday Wishes (p. 10). I stamped it on DSP with Early Espresso ink, and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch (p. 209). I then attached it to the bottom of the ship piece. The ship and compass pieces were attached with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206).

Stamps: The Open Sea & Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, & Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads; Cherry Cobbler & Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, & Naturals White card stock; Nautical Expedition DSP (no longer available)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, 1-3/8" & 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Decorative Label Punch, Blender Pens, Vintage Trinkets, Stamping Sponges, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Fantastic Fall Stamp Camp Halloween Card

2011-09-27T15:16:00.000-04:00

This is the Halloween card that will be made at my Fantastic Fall Stamp Camp next week. It's an easy and quick card to make. Don't you love quick cards that also look great! I'm having fun with this stamp set. It's called Jack of All Trades (p. 26 in the big catty). I also like this Halloween paper. It's called Frightful Sight DSP (p. 185).

Stamps: Jack of All Trades & Teeny Tiny Wishes sets

Ink: Cajun Craze & Basic Black Classic ink pads

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, & Whisper White card stock; Frightful Sight DSP

Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Paper Snips

Frankenstein Box

2011-09-26T10:42:00.000-04:00

Here is another project that will be made at my Fantastic Fall Stamp Camp next week. You can learn more about this event on my EVENTS CALENDAR. It's also another project that I learned how to make from Angie Juda. She has such wonderful Halloween ideas. She's a very talented lady. You can see her video HERE on how to make it.

Stamps: None

Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker & White Uniball Signo Gel Pen

Paper: Old Olive, Basic Black, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Spider Web Impressions Folder, 1" & 3/4" Circle Punches, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Sticky Strip

Turkey Treat Box

2011-09-22T11:48:00.001-04:00

My Fantastic Fall Stamp Camp is coming up, and this is going to be one of the projects that will be made. It's going to be Thursday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m. To learn more about it, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

I learned how to make this cute little box on Angie Juda's site. It's made using the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die (p. 223). I learned how to make the turkey punch art from an old Stampin' Success magazine (Oct., 2008). For those of you that don't know, this is the magazine that all SU! demonstrators get every month for free. I love getting these magazines. There are so many great ideas in them!

Stamps: French Foliage

Ink: More Mustard

Paper: More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, & Basic Black card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, 1" & 1-1/4" Square Punches, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Word Window Punch, Neutrals Brads, Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Another Field Flowers Card

2011-09-16T12:12:00.000-04:00

Here is the card that I promised you yesterday. Yesterday's card centered on blues which is my 18 year old daughter's favorite color. Today's card is centered on purples, and that is my oldest daughter's favorite color. I didn't plan it that way, it just happened. lol

I decided to make these flowers soft by not stamping on the detailed flower on top of it like I did yesterday. I love both looks. After I stamped the flowers, I sprayed Elegant Eggplant ink with the Color Spritzer Tool (p. 203) and Elegant Eggplant marker. I really like the effect. The greeting is also part of the Field Flowers set (p. 120). I stamped it in Early Espresso. After I was done stamping, I tore around the image, and then sponged the torn edges with Elegant Eggplant. The designer paper I used is Flirtatious Specialty DSP (p. 183). The inside of the card is pictured below, too.

Stamps: Field Flowers

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic ink pads; Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Wisteria Wonder & Naturals White card stock; Flirtatious Specialty DSP

Accessories: Color Spritzer Tool, Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads, & Stamping Sponges

Field Flowers Birthday Card

2011-09-15T14:33:00.000-04:00

Today's card is the card I made for my daughter for her 18th birthday last month. I've used this set a couple times, and it's one of my favorite new stamp sets. It's called Field Flowers (p. 120). I thought I had posted the other card, but I see that I haven't. I'll have to post the other one I've made with this set tomorrow.

As you can see, I used a special fold for this card. You still start with a 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of card stock. I just scored the card at 1-1/4" and 5-1/2" instead of the regular center fold. I punched out a ribbon strip from Lucky Limeade card stock with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch (p. 211) and attached it to the back of the left, narrow strip. This made it so the narrow flap can overlap the wider one. I then attached the left side of the flower piece to the narrow flap.

The designer paper I used is the Fall paper from the Holiday Mini called Spice Cake DSP (p. 17 in the mini). As you can see, this paper can be used on something other than a Fall project. I just love it when you can use something for other than what it was intended for. The greeting is from a hostess set called, Happiest Birthday Wishes (p. 10).

Stamps: Field Flowers & Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess) sets

Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic ink pads

Paper: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, & Very Vanilla card stock; Spice Cake DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (Mini) & Lace Ribbon Border Punch

First Gently Falling Set Card

2011-09-08T12:06:00.000-04:00

Hello, everyone! Today's card is a card I made for a Stampin' Connection swap I was in. This is one of many stamp sets I'm in love with from the Holiday Mini. It's called Gently Falling (p. 16 & 17). I was even able to get it as part of a 40% off bundle. Not only did I get it 40% off, but I also got my regular 20% off on top of that! I love being a demonstrator and earning stuff at a big discount... some free! It's wonderful! If you want to learn more about becoming a demonstrator, just go to my "JOIN THE FUN" page on my demo website. You can even sign-up to become a demonstrator while you're there, if you like. I would LOVE to have you as part of my growing group. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to CONTACT ME.

I used one of my favorite Fall color combos...More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla. It might just be my favorite Fall combo. I stamped the outline of the leaves first using Early Espresso ink, and then stamped the bolder leaf images in the other three colors. I also used another great stamp set from the Holiday Mini, Hand-Penned Holidays (p. 15). I just love this font! It's so pretty and elegant. I stamped it in Early Espresso ink. The bottom border of the Old Olive strip was made with the Scallop Trim Border Punch (p. 211). If you look closely, you can see that I used the new item, Dazzling Details (p. 41 in the Holiday Mini) on the leaf that I cut out & put on the scallop circle. I've got a close-up of it below. Just click on picture to see a larger version of it. The camera doesn't do it justice, though. It sparkles a lot more in real life. I only put SNAIL adhesive to the center part of the leaf so the edges would naturally curl up a little bit.

Stamps: Gently Falling & Hand-Penned Holidays (both from the mini)

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, More Mustard, & Cajun Craze Classic ink pads

Paper: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla card stock

Accessories: Dazzling Details (Mini), Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, and Paper Snips

Last Two Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Cards

2011-09-07T13:42:00.002-04:00

Here are the last two card designs that will be made at my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack next week. to find out more about it, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. You can see the other cards on YESTERDAY'S POST and FRIDAY'S POST.

It's very hard to see in the picture, but I added Dazzling Details (p. 41 in the Holiday Mini) to the snowman on the bottom card. I like the glittery sparkle it gives the snowman. He looks so much better in person.

Stamps: Delightful Decorations (p. 40)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, & Soft Suede Classic ink pads

Paper: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, & Very Vanilla card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Petals-a-Plenty Impressions Folder, 3/4" & 1" Circle Punches, Ornament Punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Mini Glue Dots

Stamps: Snow Much Fun (p. 35) & Teeny Tiny Wishes (p. 157)

Ink: Basic Gray, Island Indigo, & Lucky Limeade Classic ink pads; Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Pool Party, & Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Dazzling Details, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Two More Christmas SAS Cards

2011-09-06T09:19:00.000-04:00

Here are two more card designs that will be made at my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) next week. Those that attend will make 4 of each card design. To find out more about this event, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Stamps: Hand-Penned Holidays (p. 15 in Holiday Mini)

Ink: VersaMark Ink Pad

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Marina Mist, & Early Espresso card stock; Frostwood Lodge DSP (p. 28 in Holiday Mini)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Mini Jingle Bells (p. 30 in Mini), Stocking Builder Punch (p. 34 in Mini), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Snow Burst Impressions Folder (p. 33 in Mini), Heat Tool, Silver Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pals, & Needle.

Stamps: Holiday Happiness (p. 34 in big catty)

Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Real Red, & Night of Navy Classic Ink Pads; Old Olive & Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, More Mustard, & Crumb Cake card stock

Accessories: Crimper, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, & Scallop Border Punch

My First Christmas Stamp-A-Stack of the Year

2011-09-02T15:37:00.000-04:00

It's Friday! Not only that, but it's a 3-day weekend! Yay! I hope you all have a wonderful, long weekend!

Today's card is one of the cards that will be made at my Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) - Take One. Everyone that attends will make 4 of this card, and 4 each of 4 other designs. I'll be sharing the other 4 designs in the coming days. The SAS will be offered two different nights...Wednesday, September 14 and Friday, September 16. To find out more, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

I CASEd this card from someone in a swap I was just in. Her name is Ilene Dack. I did use different shades of the colors she used, and changed the card up a little bit. Mine is also a regular card. Her card actually opens where the purple strip is. I used the stamp set, Pennant Parade (p. 69). There are so many different things you can do with this set. The "Merry Christmas" stamp came from the stamp set, Season of Joy (p. 33). The middle tree was punched out with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch (p. 213), and I popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206). I also added a large rhinestone from the Basic Rhinestones Jewels Pack (p. 198) to the top of the middle tree. The purple strip was embossed with the new Snow Burst Impressions Folder (p. 33) from the Holiday Mini.

Stamps: Pennant Parade & Season of Joy stamp sets

Ink: Concord Crush, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, & Chocolate Chip Classic ink pads

Paper: Concord Crush, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, & Crumb Cake card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Snow Burst Impressions Folder (Mini), Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, & Stampin' Dimensionals

The Wait is Over...The Holiday Mini is Here!

2011-09-01T11:35:00.001-04:00

Get ready for the holiday season! Once again, Stampin' Up! has outdone itself! The new 2011 Holiday Mini is full of great products to make your holiday projects extra special. You can begin ordering from it beginning today and all the way until January 3, 2012. The holidays included are Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & Valentine's Day!

Just click on the links below to see the Holiday Mini and learn more about it. I'm sure you'll LOVE IT as much as I do!

Click Here to See the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog Online (Flash)

Download 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog (PDF)

Download 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog Project Supplies List

Download 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog Spanish Sets

Holiday Mini Inspiration From My Blog

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Summer Mini & Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Paper Sale End Tomorrow!

2011-08-30T14:19:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I know it's hard to believe, but August ends tomorrow! That means that after tomorrow, you can't order anything from the Summer Mini (except the things that made it into the big catalog), and you can't take advantage of the "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" designer paper sale! You can see the Summer Mini items HERE, and you can see the designer paper sale HERE.

The stamp set I used on today's card is one of the sets from the Summer Mini that won't be available after tomorrow. It's called On the Grow (p. 14 in the Summer Mini). You can see another card that I made with this set HERE. You can also see past cards I've made with Summer Mini items HERE.

Are you wondering how I did the background? It's easy. After running the Confetti White card stock through the Big Shot (p. 215) with the Finial Press Impressions Folder (p. 219), I inked up my Brayer (p. 203) with Pool Party ink and rolled it gently across it. Make sure you don't press too hard if you try it yourself. Pressing too hard will get ink in the "valleys". You only want the ink on the raised parts.

Stamps: On the Grow

Ink: Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad; Real Red, Island Indigo, Pool Party, and Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Real Red, & Confetti White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Finial Press & Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folders, Brayer, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Basic Pearls Jewels, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Neutrals & Brights Watercolor Wonder Crayons.

Mojo Monday 206

2011-08-29T14:09:00.000-04:00

Today is Monday, and that means there's another Mojo Monday sketch...Mojo Monday 206! It's the last Monday of the month, so there is a choice of making a circle version or square version of the sketch. As you can see, I chose the square version.

I used another stamp set that I earned free with my SAB sales. It's a cute baby set called, Little Additions (p. 83). Not only is it cute, it's also a lot of fun to play with. You can stamp a whole nursery with it if you want to! I used the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper (p.183 ) along with the colors in the paper pack. I love the brads that I used, too. They are called In Color 2011-2013 Designer Printed Brads (p. 199), and I used the Wisteria Wonder ones in the pack.

Stamps: Little Additions set

Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Wisteria Wonder, & Pretty in Pink Classic ink pads; Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, & Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, & Whisper White card stock; Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dotted Ribbon, In Color 2011-2013 Designer Printed Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack

Amazing Fold Card

2011-08-25T10:25:00.001-04:00

Hello, everyone! Isn't this a fun card? I learned how to make this card from a video tutorial that Mary Fish made. You can see her great tutorial HERE. This card is so easy to make. I plan on making a lot more of these.

The stamp set that I used is a current hostess set, Array of Sunshine (p. 10). The greeting set is also a hostess set, and it's called Happiest Birthday Wishes (p. 10). I'm so in love with the hostess items this year. I want to get them all! I love the new hostess benefits this year, too. You're able to earn more than before, and even earn 1/2 price items with a qualifying workshop. Go to my "Earn Free SU! Stuff" page to find out more!

The designer paper that I used on this card is one of my favorites. It's called Berry Blossoms (p. 185). I really like the colors in this paper. They're so pretty together. I also used my favorite new ribbon, Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (p. 194). I own a couple of the colors, and can't wait to get all five.

It looks like I attached the flower on the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals in the picture, but I didn't. I just put Snail Adhesive (p. 106) on the back center of the flower, and curved the edges of the flower a little bit. The leaves are stamped directly to the square piece of Whisper White card stock, so they don't need cut out.

Stamps: Array of Sunshine & Happiest Birthday Wishes (both hostess sets)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Early Espresso, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, & Whisper White card stock; Berry Blossoms DSP

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Paper Snips, & Bone Folder

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek - Always Thankful

2011-08-24T11:18:00.001-04:00

I love making Fall cards. Fall colors are so beautiful! I'm also in love with this new Holiday Mini set, Always Thankful. I actually colored this image in with markers. It looks like I watercolored it because of all of the detail in the stamp. I just love that. The designer paper is also in the new Holiday Mini. It's called Spice Cake DSP. I would have never put these colors together for a Fall card, but they really work well! Stampin' Up! does a great job with the color combos they come up with for their DSP.

I made this card for a swap I'm in. I joined it on our Stampin' Up! demonstrator community, Stampin' Connection. Stampin' Up! sure gives its demonstrators a lot of creative resources to help us with our businesses. They make it so much easier for us to come up with projects for our workshops and classes. I just love being a demonstrator! If you would like to become a demonstrator like me, I'd love for you to join my growing Stampin' Up! family. It's a great way to learn more creative ways to use stamps, get products before they become available to the public, get your stamping supplies at a discount (& earn possibly some free!), and make some extra money in the process! Who couldn't use a little extra money these days? If you're interested and or have any questions, please CONTACT ME. You can also find out more on the "JOIN THE FUN" page on my demonstrator website. You can sign-up while you're there, too!

Stamps: Always Thankful (Holiday Mini)

Ink: Basic Black & Soft Suede Classic ink pads; More Mustard, River Rock, Pool Party, & Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: River Rock, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, & Very Vanilla card stock; Spice Cake DSP (Holiday Mini)

Accessories: More Mustard 1/2" Scalloped Dots Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Mojo Monday 204

2011-08-17T19:25:00.000-04:00

Today's card is the card that my Technique Stamp Club is going to make next week. The technique is called "Stained Glass Technique." I think the Delicate Doilies set (p. 127) is perfect for this technique. It really looks like stained glass. The designer paper I used on this one is Pocketful of Posies (p. 184). I think the colors in this paper are really pretty together. I probably would have never come up with this color combo. I also used this week's Mojo Monday sketch, MOJO204.

Stamps: Delicate Doilies & Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Basic Black & Pear Pizzazz Classic ink pads; VersaMark ink pad; Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, & Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, & White Vellum card stock; Pocketful of Posies DSP

Accessories: Heat Tool, Black Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pals, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads, Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Scrap In A Flash! is This Month!

2011-08-13T08:00:00.001-04:00

I haven't had a Scrap In A Flash! camp for months! I thought it was about time to offer another one. I love scrapbooking as much as card making, but it seems like I never have time to do it. If you have the same problem, then you might want to attend this one. It's on Tuesday, August 30 @ 6:30 p.m. You'll come away with three, 2-page, 12" x 12" scrapbook layouts that you can add pictures to later at home. That should help at getting some pages done quickly!

This is one of the 2-page layouts that will be made. You can click on the smaller pictures to see a larger image of each page better. To find out more about this camp, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Stamps: Summer Splash (Mini), Broadsheet Alphabet, & Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Upper sets

Ink: Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Chocolate Chip Classic ink pads & Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Old Olive, Pacific Point, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Island Floral Bigz Die, Top Note Bigz Die, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Postage Stamp Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, & Paper Snips

Punch Art Class is Tonight & Monday

2011-08-12T09:32:00.015-04:00

Happy Friday, everyone! I wanted to show the punch art creations that will be made at my Punch Art Class tonight and this Monday night. I still have openings for Monday night, so if you live close to Mooresville, IN and want to come, please let me know by this Saturday night. I'd love to have you! This punch art class begins @ 6:30 p.m. both nights, and the fee is $10 for the 3 punch art creations and the two cards pictured below. Everyone also makes a step by step sheet in their punch art journals on how to make the punch art so they remember how to do it if they want to make them later. If you missed the first punch art class and would also like a journal, the fee will be $21 extra ($31 total), and I'll throw in the punch art from the first class for free. The $21 dollars gets you one of the new Designer Printed 6" x 6" ring albums on p. 190 of the catty, and an extra 20 page protectors to add to the album. The album isn't required.

For those of you that live too far away, or just can't make it to either of these classes, I'm in the process of coming up with a Class on the Go for each of my Punch Art classes. I'll give you more information once I get everything worked out. Stay tuned!

Punch Art Creations - Sheep, Frog, & Tractor

Frog Punch Art Card

Sheep Punch Art Card

Array of Sunshine Mojo

2011-08-08T16:42:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I haven't posted for a week, and have really missed it. I'm hoping to post a lot more this week. I'm starting off this week with today's MojoMonday sketch (MOJO203). Love this sketch!

I used some of my newest toys from the new SU! catalog on this one. I used one of the new hostess sets, Array of Sunshine (p. 10), and a greeting set from the Summer Mini set, Happy Greetings (p. 26). I popped the flower up by attaching it with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206). Do you see the frame behind the flower? I made it using the new Designer Frames Impressions Folder Set (p. 218). I also used the Finial Press Impressions Folder (p. 219) on the bottom of the card. I'm such a sucker for our Impressions Folders! The border along the bottom of the Wisteria Wonder layer was made with one of my very favorite punches, Lace Ribbon Border Punch (p. 210). I only let about 1/3 of it show underneath.

Stamps: Array of Sunshine (hostess) & Happy Greetings (Mini)

Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Early Espresso, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Designer Frames Impressions Folder Set, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Paper Snips

Buy 3 Designer Series Paper Packages and Get 1 Free!

2011-08-01T12:18:00.001-04:00

CLICK HERE to find out more about this great promotion! You don't have much time! This deal is only available until August 30!

To see the designer paper packs and/or place your order, please go to MY ONLINE STORE.

New Stamp Set - Raining Flowers

2011-07-29T17:13:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday, everyone! I used the Clean & Simple card sketch (FTL150) from last Friday to make this card. They've come out with another one today, so I'll have to try that one soon. To see the sketch that I used, CLICK HERE.

I've been dying to use one of the sets that I earned free from my Sale-A-Bration sales & recruiting, and I finally got to. It's called Raining Flowers (p. 111). This 2-Step set has so many possibilities. As you can see, it's a good set for cards, but it's also perfect for scrapbooking. I can't wait to use on my next scrapbook layout! I just love being a demonstrator! It's so great to earn free stamps! If you've ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator, this is the time to do it. The $99 Starter Kit is still available, but only for two more days! To find out more, CLICK HERE. To learn more about the benefits of being a demonstrator and/or sign-up and be a part of my Stampin' Up! family, CLICK HERE. Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

I also used one of the new Designer Series Paper packs, Berry Blossoms DSP (p. 185). I'm in love with this color combo! It's probably because my 3 favorite new In Colors are in it...Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Wisteria Wonder. I think all 3 colors look great with Early Espresso, too. The Early Espresso (brown) strip below the flowers was made with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (p. 210). The greeting is from the hostess set in the Summer Mini, Swirls & Curls Verses (p. 4).

The close-up on the right shows what I added to the flower centers a little better. I used rhinestones from the Basic Rhinestones Jewels pack (p. 198) on the 2 larger flowers, and I used one of the brads from the new 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Brads (p. 199) for the Early Espresso flower center. The purple flower was popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206).

Stamps: Raining Flowers and Swirls & Curls Verses (Mini Hostess Set)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic ink pads

Paper: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, & Whisper White card stock; Berry Blossoms DSP

Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Designer Brads, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Paper Snips, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Hostess Benefits Are Even Better!

2011-07-25T15:05:00.001-04:00

When the new catalog came out earlier this month, the hostess benefits changed, and they're even better than before! The benefits have been simplified, and give hostesses more options. A hostess can earn Hostess Dollars to spend in the catalog and even earn some 50% off items! Orders placed at my ONLINE STORE can also earn hostess benefits. Below is the new hostess benefits chart. Click on it to see a larger version:

Hostess Dollars

1. All orders, including online orders, that come to at least $150 (before shipping & sales tax) qualify for hostess dollars.

2. You can spend your hostess dollars on exclusive hostess products (pgs. 10-15 in the Idea Book & Catalog) or anything else in the catalog.

3. Hostess products are discounted, so your hostess dollars go further when you purchase them.

50% Off Items

1. All orders, including online orders, that come to $400 or more (before shipping & tax), have the opportunity to order any full-priced item from the catalog (except MDS printed items) at 50% off.

2. A $500 or more (before shipping & tax) order gives you the opportunity to order additional 50% off items.

3. 50% off items really do include anything in the catalog (except MDS printed items)...the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, the Color Caddy, Many Marvelous Markers, My Digital Studio DVDs, and much more!

As you can see, the new hostess benefits are wonderful! Have you seen the new exclusive hostess products yet. CLICK HERE to see all of the wonderful hostess products you could earn by hosting your own workshop.

I'm scheduling August and September workshops right now. Not only do you get the above benefits, I'll also give you the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog FREE! If you are interested in getting your friends and family together for a fun night of stamping AND earn some wonderful free stuff, please CONTACT ME today!

My Hubby's Birthday Card

2011-07-20T13:50:00.000-04:00

Boy has this been a crazy month! I won't go into particulars, but I'm ready for the Fulk household to get back to normal! lol I'm sorry that I haven't posted that much lately. I do have some projects made, and hopefully I can start posting more regularly soon.

Today's card is the card I made my wonderful hubby for his birthday earlier this month. I love this set, Nature Silhouettes (p. 104). I love just stamping it in black, and then adding a sunrise or moonlit night. The first step is to stamp the tree and the deer in black ink (I used Jet Black Stazon - p. 203). All I did for the sunrise was punch out a circle from a post-it note with a 3/4" Circle Punch (p. 212), making sure I punched out part of the sticky part of the note. I then stuck it onto the Whisper White card stock where I wanted the sun to be. Using Sponge Daubers (p. 203), I sponged Perfect Plum ink across the bottom, then Regal Rose, & then More Mustard ink. Then I removed the post-it circle. I really like the effect.

The rest of the card is really self-explantory. I stamped the Medallion background stamp (p. 149) onto the Old Olive card stock with Old Olive ink. The lacy Basic Black card stock strip was made with the new Lace Ribbon Border Punch (p. 211). The "Happy Birthday" stamp is from the Bring on the Cake set (p. 66), and it was stamped with the Jet Black Stazon ink pad. I then added the 3 black brads (Neutrals Brads - p. 199), and then attached the whole thing to the Basic Black card base. The deer/tree image was matted onto Basic Black card stock, and then attached the card with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206).

Stamps: Nature Silhouettes, Medallion BG, & Bring on the Cake sets

Ink: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Regal Rose, & More Mustard Classic ink pads; Jet Black Stazon ink pad

Paper: Old Olive, Basic Black, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Neutrals Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, & post-it note

Christmas in July

2011-07-14T15:57:00.000-04:00

I've seen a lot of other ladies making Christmas Cards in July, so I thought I would do one, too. The first time I saw this adorable snowman set, Snow Much Fun (p. 35), in the new catalog, I knew I just had to have it. I'm a sucker for snowmen. The color combo I used is this week's color challenge over at SCS, CC331. I also used this week's SCS card sketch, SC341. It's a little hard to tell in the picture, but I put a small rhinestone on each end of the greeting. They came from the Basic Rhinestones Jewels Pack (p. 198). The greeting piece was also popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 206). The watercoloring was done with an Aqua Painter (p. 203) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons (p. 202).

Stamps: Snow Much Fun

Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad; Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Subtles, Regals, & Brights Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua Painter, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

The Last 2 Strength & Hope Class Cards

2011-07-12T18:31:00.000-04:00

Below are the last 2 cards that will be made at my With One Stamp Class-Strength & Hope. The top card is actually a card that I received in a swap I was in. I loved it so much, and I knew it would be a good one for this class. The lady who made it is a demonstrator herself, and her name is Nancy Amato. I did have to change the ribbon, but only because it has retired since she made the card. I love being a demonstrator and swapping with fellow demonstrators. I get so much inspiration from them.

Stamps: Hope & Strength Set (Mini)

Ink: Early Espresso & Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Elegant Line Impressions Folder, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, & Scallop Trim Border Punch

The card above is bright and cheerful. I love the colors in the new specialty designer paper, Flirtatious (p. 183), and these are the colors I used. As you can see, the "H-Hope" stamp is actually inside the card, and I punched a hole in the card front so it can be seen from the out side. The picture on the right shows how I also decorated the inside of the card.

Stamps: Strength & Hope (Mini)

Ink: Pretty in Pink & Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Pretty In Pink, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, & Whisper White card stock; Flirtatious Specialty DSP

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

With One Stamp Set Class Coming Soon!

2011-07-11T20:45:00.000-04:00

My next stampin' class is going to be a "With One Stamp Set" Class. You can find out more about this class by going to MY EVENTS CALENDAR.

The stamp set that the cards will be made with is the Breast Cancer Research Foundation set, Strength & Hope (p. 27 in the Summer Mini). I picked this set, because Stampin' Up! donates $2 for the sale of each set to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I've already posted 2 of the cards that will be made, and you can see them HERE and HERE. The second one will be the same except for one little change. There won't be a flower in the middle of the ribbon knot. These flowers are no longer available, so we won't be able to use them.

The card below is the third of the 5 cards being made. I actually CASEd this card from one on p. 205 in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. I just love CASEing projects from the catalogs, and the new catty sure has a lot of great projects to CASE! I hope you like it.

Stamps: Strength & Hope (Mini) & Happiest Birthday Wishes (New Hostess Set)

Ink: Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, & Soft Suede Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Pool Party, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Antique Brads, & Paper Snips

My Daughter's Birthday Card

2011-06-29T16:25:00.001-04:00

Yesterday was my oldest child's 20th birthday. I can't believe my baby is no longer a teenager. The time sure goes by fast! This is the birthday card I made her yesterday. Her favorite color is purple, so, of course, I had to put a lot of purple in it. I CASEd a card made by Connie Babbert when making this one.

I used the sneak peek stamp set, Delicate Doilies. This pretty set will be available to purchase beginning Friday, after 2:00 p.m. EST. The greeting is a level one hostess set from the Summer Mini called Swirls & Curls Verses (p. 4). I made the flower using the Island Floral Bigz Die. The flower petals were made with White Vellum card stock, and embossed with the Finial Press Impressions Folder. The leaves were made with Pear Pizzazz card stock, and embossed with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder. The Wisteria Wonder (purple) layer of the card was embossed with the Framed Tulips Impressions Folder. I think that's the most Impressions Folders I've ever used on one card! The flower center was made with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (p. 6 in the Summer Mini) and a Pretty in Pink flower brad from the Subtles Flower Brads Pack.

It's hard to tell in the picture, but I did add a strip of designer paper from the Sneak Peek paper, Flirtatious Specialty DSP. It's under the flower. The flower petal layers are also separated with Stampin' Dimensionals. I cut little strips from the scraps of the dimensionals and attached them below the flower center so they couldn't be seen. Then, I attached the flower to the card with dimensionals as well. I then attached the leaves underneath with Snail Adhesive.

Stamps: Delicate Doilies (Sneak Peek) & Swirls & Curls Verses (Mini Hostess Set)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo, & Pretty In Pink Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty In Pink, & Whisper White Card Stock; Flirtatious Specialty DSP (Sneak Peek)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Framed Tulips Bigz Die, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Subtles Flower Brads, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Strength & Hope MojoMonday

2011-06-27T18:06:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I finally had time to do a MojoMonday sketch! This is MOJO197. I really like making square cards. This one measures 4-1/4" x 4-1/4", so it fits in one of Stampin' Up!'s regular medium envelopes (A2 envelope).

The set I used is Strength & Hope (p. 27 in the Summer Mini). For every set sold through August 30th, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So, not only do you get a beautiful stamp set, you help breast cancer research! I'll be having a With One Stamp Set Class in July, and the stamp set that will be used is this one. The class fee will include the Strength & Hope stamp set (choice of WM or CM) and 4-5 cards using the set. This card will be one of the ones being made. More information to come soon.

The designer paper I used is a new paper pack that will be in the new Idea Book & Catalog that comes out this Friday. It's called Pocketful of Posies DSP. The colors in this paper pack are really pretty together. The colors I used are just a few that are in the paper. The flower was made with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (p. 6 in the Summer Mini). The bottom two layers were made with Rich Razzleberry card stock, and I ran the top of these 2 layers with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder (p. 214). The 3rd layer was punched out of one of the sheets in the Pocketful of Posies DSP. The flower center was punched out with one of the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (p. 200), and embossed with the same Impressions Folder mentioned above. I put three of the smallest pearls from the Basic Pearls Jewels Pack (p. 188) on top. The pearl on the butterfly is one of the largest pearls in the pack. I attached the whole flower with 2 Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 197). The leaves were made with the Little Leaves Sizzlit die (p. 210).

Stamps: Strength & Hope (Mini)

Ink: Night of Navy Classic ink pad; Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, & Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, & Whisper White card stock; Pocketful of Posies DSP(Sneak Peek)

Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Pearls Jewels, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Crop-A-Dile, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Sneak Peek of a New Hostess Set

2011-06-25T15:11:00.038-04:00

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far. It's a beautiful day here in Central Indiana! I used this week's color and card sketch challenges over at SCS (splitcoaststampers.com). The color sketch is CC328, and the card sketch is SC338. I love learning new color combos that include one of my favorite SU! colors, Cherry Cobbler, and this is a good one.

The stamp sets that I used on this card are both hostess sets. The greeting is from the Love & Care set (p. 5 in the Summer Mini) and the main stamp set is called Simply Soft. The Simply Soft set is a new hostess set in the new Idea Book & Catalog beginning July 1st. Stampin' Up! has some GORGEOUS hostess sets this year, and they've also changed the hostess benefits! I believe that you'll LOVE the new benefits! They're even better than before! Be one of the first to earn free stuff from the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog and get your new catalog free by booking a workshop in July! Just EMAIL ME, and I'll get you scheduled! I do card workshops, scrapbook workshops, & a combination of both. The hostess chooses the one she wants.

The big scallop circle was made with my Big Shot (p. 204) and the Scallop Circle Bigz die (p 207). I cut the inner circle with my Circle Scissor Plus (p. 199). I set the dial at 3-3/4", and cut. I stamped the lined flower images with Night of Navy ink, the petals with Cherry Cobbler ink, and colored the stem in with a Crumb Cake marker. The "splatter" effect on the circle was done with the same Crumb Cake marker and the Color Spritzer Tool (p. 195). The texture on the Cherry Cobbler layer was made by running the card stock through my Big Shot with the Finial Press Impressions Folder (p. 214).

The bow was made with a 8-9" piece of Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (carry-over from the Occasions Mini, & in the new catalog in July). It's called a Faux Bow, and I learned it from a VIDEO that Dawn Olchefske made. You should really check it out! It's the easiest way I've seen to make a perfect bow! The brad I used for the center is an Antique Brad (p. 187).

Stamps: Simply Soft (Sneak Peek hostess set) & Love & Care (Level Two Hostess set in Mini)

Ink: Night of Navy & Cherry Cobbler Classic ink pads; Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, & Naturals White Card Stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Finial Press Impressions Folder, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Circle Scissors Plus, Color Spritzer Tool, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Antique Brads, & Crop-A-Dile

The Open Sea Father's Day

2011-06-20T12:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to show all of you the card I made my dad for Father's Day yesterday. I used the stamp set, The Open Sea (p. 9), from the Summer Mini. The picture didn't turn out very well, because I had to take the picture inside. The lighting in my office isn't very good. The colors look better in real life, but I did adjust the picture some, so it's close. The designer paper that I used is also in the Summer Mini. It's called Nautical Expedition DSP (p. 8). The paper really coordinates well with this set. I also tied on some Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (p. 10) from the Summer Mini along the bottom of the blue layer. I also wanted some texture on the card base, so I embossed it with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder (p. 214).

Here are a couple tips about the card. I got the burned-edge look on the Not Quite Navy layer by tearing the card stock and then brushing the Not Quite Navy Classic ink pad across the torn edge. I really like using this effect. If you look closely, you can see that I stamped the globe from the stamp set behind the ship. I inked it up with Soft Suede Classic ink and stamped it twice on a piece of scrap paper before stamping it onto the right side of the white card stock. I then stamped the ship onto it.

Stamps: The Open Sea (Mini) & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, & Soft Suede Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, & Confetti White Card Stock; Nautical Expedition DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Vintage Trinkets, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Next Week's Technique Club Card

2011-06-16T15:28:00.002-04:00

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today's card is the card that my Technique Stamp Club will be making at their last monthly get-together. The technique is called "Burnishing." I really love this way of coloring in stamped images. As I said, this is the last technique my current club will be learning, but I have a new one beginning in July. I would like to get 12 people, if possible. Right now, I have at least 3 spaces still open (possibly one or two more) for people that don't live too far from me (I'm in Mooresville, Indiana). Here are just a few club member perks:

Get the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog Free!
Learn a new Stampin' Technique every month
One month out of the 12, you get to earn the hostess benefits

To learn more about this club, please click HERE.

Stamps: Flower Fest & Happy Greetings (both from the Summer Mini)

Ink: Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, & Old Olive Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, & Naturals White Card Stock; Greenhouse Gala DSP (retiring)

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Butterfly Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Sponge Daubers, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Top Note Bigz Die, & Paper Snips

Sneak Peek Stamp Set - Delicate Doilies

2011-06-13T14:06:00.005-04:00

I finally got to play with my new toys! I've had them for almost a week, but this is the first time I could actually make something with them. It's been driving me crazy! lol I did use a sketch challenge on this card. It's a new one I haven't done before at the Clean & Simple Stamping blog. It's FTL144, and you can find it HERE.

This set is called Delicate Doilies. The images in this set are so dainty and pretty. I really like it. I can't wait to use the set on a scrapbook page! The other stamp set, Swirls & Curls Verses, is the level one hostess set in the current Summer Mini. The other new item I used is the border on the right side of the card. It's a punch called Lace Ribbon Border Punch. It actually punches out a beautiful lacy wide strip. I've only got about a third of it showing.

How do you like the colors? Aren't they gorgeous?! The colors are three of the five new 2011-2013 In Colors. I'm in LOVE! The purple color is Wisteria Wonder, coral color is Calypso Coral, and green color is Lucky Limeade. I'll be using this color combo a lot!

Stamps: Delicate Doilies (sneak peek) and Swirls & Curls Verses (level one hostess)

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads; Calypso Coral & Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers (all sneak peeks except for Early Espresso)

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, & Whisper White Card Stock (all sneak peeks except for Whisper White)

Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch (sneak peek), Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, & Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die

Last Two Cards for My Fond Farewell Camp

2011-06-08T20:58:00.001-04:00

For those of you that get my newsletter, I'm sorry that I didn't get one of these posted yesterday like I said I would. One of my daughters and I were food poisoned! I made taco salad Monday night, and we had 2 bottles of taco sauce. Steph and I were the only ones that had taco sauce from one of the bottles, so I'm sure it must have been bad. Ken and our other 2 kids never had a problem. We were both so sick that we felt like we were dying. We knew we weren't...just felt like it. We even got pretty high temperatures with body aches. No fun at all! Steph is completely better, and I pretty much am. I'm just a little tired, but that's it. So, I'm posting both cards to make up for not posting yesterday.

As it says in the title, these are the last 2 cards being made at my upcoming Fond Farewell Stamp Camp. If you would like to know more about the camp, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. The top card was made with the soon-to-be retired stamp set, On a Pedestal (p. 55). I also used the soon-to-be retired items, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon (p. 191) and Jolly Holiday DSP (p. 174). Yes, the designer paper is from a pack of paper intended for Christmas! The bottom card uses the soon-to-be retired stamp set, Friends 24-7 (p. 138), and the soon-to-be retired Lap of Luxury DSP (p. 174)

Stamps: On a Pedestal (retiring)

Ink: Baja Breeze, More Mustard, & Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pads; Cherry Cobbler & Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, & Very Vanilla Card Stock; Jolly Holiday DSP (retiring)

Accessories: Regals Brads, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon (retiring), Basic Rhinestones Jewels, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, & Mat Pack

Stamps: Friends 24-7 (retiring)

Ink: Concord Crush & Pretty In Pink Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Confetti White & Pretty In Pink Card Stock; Lap of Luxury DSP (retiring)

Accessories: Pretty In Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Fond Farewell to A Flower For All Seasons

2011-06-06T16:06:00.002-04:00

Here is another card that is going to be made at my Fond Farewell Stamp Camp. I've changed the date of the Tuesday camp, but the Friday camp is still the same. To find out more about this camp, please go to my EVENTS CALENDAR. The main stamp set, designer paper and the ribbon are all retiring. You can find the stamp set, A Flower for All Seasons, on p. 107, the paper, Greenhouse Gala, on p. 173, and the Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon on p. 191 (all in the big catty).

Stamps: A Flower for All Seasons (retiring) & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad; Real Red, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, & Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, & Whisper White Card Stock; Greenhouse Gala DSP (retiring)

Accessories: Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (retiring), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (Mini), Brights Collection Brads, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Blender Pens, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, & Framed Tulips Impressions Folder (still available from Occasions Mini)

Fond Farewell Stamp Camp Is Next Week

2011-06-02T14:05:00.001-04:00

Here are a couple of the cards that will be made at my Fond Farewell Stamp Camp next week. There will be a total of 5 made at the camp. All of the cards will be made with stamp sets that are retiring. CLICK HERE for the links to the Last Chance Lists. To find out more about this camp, please visit my EVENTS CALENDAR.

Stamps: Pick A Petal (retiring) & Afterthoughts (retiring level one hostess set)

Ink: Blushing Bride & Pear Pizzazz Classic ink pads

Paper: Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, & Whisper White card stock; In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (retiring level one hostess item)

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch (retiring), 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Basic Pearls Jewels, Paper Snips, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamps: Simply Said (retiring)

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink Pad; Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, & Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Petals-A-Plenty Impression Folder, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals

The Last Chance Lists Are Here!

2011-06-01T11:31:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it's time for items to be retiring already! There are quite a few stamp sets, accessories, and Definitely Decorative items retiring this month. The links to the lists are below, along with some information about each list.

Last Chance Stamp Sets List - Click Here
The retiring stamp sets are available until June 30th.

Last Chance Accessories List - Click Here
The retiring accessories are while supplies last or June 30th (whichever comes first).
The best way to order these items is through my ONLINE STORE. As in past years, the accessories sell out very quickly, and ordering them online yourself will better your chances at getting them before they're gone. Items are immediately taken out of the online store when they sell out. There are also accessories that have been discounted! Save 25-40% off some accessory items!

Last Chance Definitely Decorative List - Click Here
The retiring Definitely Decorative Items are available until June 30.
There are MANY Definitely Decorative items being retired. Beginning in July, the Definitely Decorative items will be included in the Idea Book & Catalog (not in their own catalog), so there won't be as many. Don't miss out on any wall decorations you've been putting off buying! They just may be retiring!

If you have any questions, please CONTACT ME. Remember, the Last Chance Accessories are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST or June 30th (whichever comes first), and the Last Chance Stamp Sets and Definitely Decorative items are available until June 30. Place your ONLINE ORDER today before it's too late!

My Mom's Mother's Day Card

2011-05-27T16:07:00.000-04:00

I just realized that I never posted the card that I made my mom for Mother's Day. I used one of my favorite stamp sets from the Summer Mini on her card...Flower Fest (p. 20). I love the texture that these flowers have. They are pretty colored in and not colored in as shown with this card.

It's hard to tell in the picture, but the butterfly was heat embossed with the new Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi emboss powders from the Summer Mini (p. 23). The heat embossing really makes the butterfly pop. I did have to cut the butterfly body out by hand, but the butterfly wings were punched out with the Butterfly Punch (p. 202). After I embossed it, I colored it in with Daffodil ink using a Sponge Dauber (p. 195).

The border on the bottom of the Melon Mambo piece was made with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (p. 6 in the Summer Mini). I only let half of the flowers show, and then added the rhinestones from the Basic Rhinestone Jewels Pack (p. 188) to each one. I'll be using this punch to make borders a lot!

Stamps: Flower Fest (Mini) & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, & Tempting Turquoise Classic ink pads; VersaMark ink pad

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Butterfly Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Sponge Daubers, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Love & Care Card

2011-05-25T16:24:00.003-04:00

Before I get to the card, I want to let those of you that have been in the path of these horrible tornadoes know that you are all in my prayers. I pray that God will give you strength to get through the hardships you're going through, and that you'll feel his arms wrapped around you.

Now, to today's card. I used two different challenges going on this week for this card. I used the color challenge at SCS, CC324, and the card sketch at Mojo Monday, MOJO192. I REALLY like this color combo! The colors are so pretty together. I really like this sketch as well. I think the added scalloped circle and tag really make the card look special.

I used the Rock & Roll technique on the larger flowers, and used markers on the smaller ones. There was no green in the color combo, but I think Soft Suede works for the stems just fine. The stamp set that I used is a new Level 2 hostess set in the Summer Mini called Love & Care (p. 5). I earned it free for signing up a new demonstrator during SAB. I love being a demo! It's such a beautiful set. I usually sell my hostess sets after they retire, but I plan on keeping this one. I just can't give it up! I wrapped a 2" piece of Victoria Crochet Trim (p. 190) around the small tag, and then attached it to the larger Baja Breeze one. I then added the Perfect Plum flower brad from the Subtles Flower Brad Pack (p. 187). The tag is attached with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 197). As you can see, I added some texture to the card by dry embossing the plum layer with the Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder (p. 214). I love how this folder makes cards look so elegant!

Stamps: Love & Care (Level 2 hostess set - Mini)

Ink: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, & Soft Suede Classic ink pads & Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Soft Suede, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Viintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon (carryover from Occasions Mini), Victoria Crochet Trim, Subtles Flower Brads, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Large Tag Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

My Hubby's Anniversary Card

2011-05-19T12:54:00.000-04:00

My husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary a couple weeks ago, and this is the card that I made him. He really liked it a lot. I have to admit, I'm happy with the way it turned out, too.

There are so many wonderful masculine sets in the new Summer Mini, and this is one of them. It's actually just one stamp, and it's called Sail Away (p. 11 in the Summer Mini). I also used the designer paper that coordinates so well with it. It's called Nautical Expedition (p. 8 in the Summer Mini). These products sure make it easier to create masculine projects. I LOVE them!

One more item from the mini that I used is the Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (p. 10 in the Summer Mini). I wrapped it a couple times around the middle strip that I made, and then tied it into a double knot. I then held the loose ends together and tied three slip knots to keep them together. I thought that it gave the twine a nautical look.

If you look closely, you can see that the sails have a little white on them. I colored them in with a Blender Pen (p. 195) and Whisper White Craft ink. After cleaning the ink off the Blender Pen, I brushed it over the rest of the sails to smudge the Not Quite Navy lines of the image. This helped darken the sails up a little bit.

Stamps: Sail Away (Mini) & Teeny Tiny Wishes sets

Ink: Not Quite Navy & Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pads; Whisper White Craft Ink Pad

Paper: Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, & Sahara Sand card stock; Nautical Expedition DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (Mini), Metallic Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Blender Pens, & Stampin' Dimensionals

Thinking of You

2011-05-18T14:57:00.002-04:00

I just love the On the Grow set (p. 14 in the Summer Mini). You can get very different looking projects made with the two main images in the set. I used an old Mojo Monday sketch with this one, too. You can see the sketch HERE. This sketch enables you to use two different ribbons if you like. I used the new Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (p. 10 in the Summer Mini) on the top, and Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (p. 190) on the bottom. The Tangerine Tango border across the middle was made with the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (p. 6 in the Summer Mini). I also popped up the greeting and the flower image with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 197)

Stamps: On the Grow (Mini)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine Tango, Pear Pizzazz, & Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, & Confetti White card stock; Watercolor Paper; In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (Level One Hostess)

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (Mini), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (Mini), Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, & Stampin' Dimensionals

My First Touch of Kindness Card

2011-05-18T11:49:00.003-04:00

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I'm so sorry that I haven't posted for awhile. I've got projects to show you, but I just haven't had time to post. Today's card is a card that I made for a swap I was in. I joined the swap group through our Stampin' Up! demonstrator community, Stampin' Connection. Stampin' Up! gives demonstrators so many ways to get project ideas! It's great!

The stamp set is a new one from the Summer Mini called, Touch of Kindness (p. 25). I love the little birds in the bird bath. They're so cute. I got the color combo from new designer series paper (DSP) in the Summer Mini, Beyond the Garden (p 23). I get a lot of my color combos from Stampin' Up!'s wonderful DSP! The scallop square around the main image was made with the Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (p. 24 in the Summer Mini). I used the largest square on the die. It's a really nice size for a card.

I stamped the sunflower images across the Melon Mambo bottom of the card with Melon Mambo ink. I stamped the middle one first, and then the two on each side. I also stamped another sunflower onto Tangerine Tango card stock with Tangerine Tango ink and punched it out with the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (p. 200). I stamped a greeting from the same stamp set onto Daffodil Delight card stock with Melon Mambo ink, punched it out with a 1-1/4" Circle Punch (p. 202), and attached it to the orange sunflower. I then attached it to the middle sunflower on the card with Stampin' Dimensionals (p. 197).

Stamps: Touch of Kindness

Ink: Melon Mambo & Basic Black Classic Ink Pads; Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, & Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

National Scrapbooking Month

2011-05-02T15:47:00.000-04:00

May is National Scrapbooking Month, and Stampin' Up! has another great promotion to celebrate! They are offering a selection of scrapbooking supplies @ 30% off! This promotion is going on now, and ends May 31, 2011.

The stamps sets pictured on the left are all 30% off! Click on the picture to see a larger image. The prices listed are the sale prices.

There are three My Digital Studio Download Bundles that are also 30% off! These digital download bundles are intended to be used to create a themed photobook, but of course can be used any way you like. As above, click on the picture to the right to see a larger version, and the prices listed are the sale prices.

You can also see the above sale items at my ONLINE STORE.

THERE'S EVEN MORE ON SALE! -

Select My Digital Studio print products are also 30% off. To see the list of all of the My Digital Studio print products available (the ones marked down are part of the sale), CLICK HERE.

The Digital+ Starter Kit is also 30% off! You can become a demonstrator by ordering this kit for only $122.50 (regularly $175). You can still order the Standard Starter Kit, but it is still the regular $175. You can also purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On kit when you sign-up for only $35 (regularly $50). To see all of the starter kits, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions, please CONTACT ME. I'd be happy to answer them. If you would like to sign-up now, please go to the "START YOUR OWN BUSINESS" page on my demonstrator website, and click "Join Now." You can also find out more about this wonderful business opportunity there. I'd love for you to join my growing Stampin' Up! team!

Things to Know:

Print products and digital download bundles must be purchased on an online order at my ONLINE STORE.
Digital download bundles consist of existing downloads that have been bundled and discounted especially for this promotion.
The discount only applies to the Digital+ Starter Kit and the Stampin' Memories Add-on. The standard Starter Kit or other add-ons are not eligible.
New demonstrators may purchase the standard Starter Kit at regular price and the Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price or purchase both the Digital+ Starter Kit and Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price.
The Independent Demonstrator Application (IDA) must be received in the office or online by Tuesday, May 31, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT).
THIS PROMOTION ENDS MAY 31, 2011

Elegant Wedding Card

2011-04-27T14:09:00.002-04:00

I made this card for a friend's sister's wedding. I used the Floating Reinkers technique with the flower. It's also called something else, but I can't think of it right now.

I stamped the rose from the Fifth Avenue Floral (p. 122) with Whisper White Craft Ink onto Shimmery White card stock. I then heat embossed it with Clear embossing power (EP). Then, I sprayed the flower with water, until there were little pools of water in every section of the flower. I put a couple drops each of Daffodil Delight and More Mustard Classic ink refills onto a plastic container. I then picked up some Daffodil Delight ink with an aqua painter and touched the brush tip into one of the pools of water. The ink then spreads out. I continued until I had all the sections with some Daffodil ink. I then did the same thing with the More Mustard ink, cleaning the aqua painter before changing colors. The ink spreads together giving the flower a multi-color effect. So beautiful!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Whisper White Craft ink pad; VersaMark ink pad; Daffodil Delight and More Mustard Classic ink refills

Paper: Brushed Gold, Very Vanilla, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Top Note Bigz Die, Aqua Painter, Scallop Oval Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Paper Snips, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Summer Mini Sneak Peek

2011-04-21T15:02:00.005-04:00

I hate to see the Occasions Mini coming to an end, but I'm looking forward to the Summer Mini as well. This is one of my favorite sets from the upcoming Mini. It's called Flower Fest. The greeting is also a Summer Mini set called Pretty Postage. The designer paper is part of this month's promo, and is called Paisley Petals. I knew exactly what technique I wanted to use first with my Flower Fest set as soon as I saw it...Poppin' Pastels.

The Poppin' Pastels technique is super easy. I stamped the flower onto Whisper White card stock with VersaMark ink. I then rubbed Stampin' Pastels over the flower image with a sponge dauber. The chalk sticks to the VersaMark ink and makes the image "pop." I did the same thing with the leaves. The chalks also softly color the inside of the flowers and leaves. It's really a pretty effect in real life.

I also used 2 of my favorite weekly challenges. The card sketch I used is this week's MojoMonday sketch (MOJO187), and the color challenge is this week's ColourQ challenge (cQc #81). The color challenge called for Soft Sky which is a retired color. I substituted it with Baja Breeze card stock.

Stamps: Flower Fest & Pretty Postage (Summer Mini)

Ink: VersaMark ink pad; So Saffron, Baja Breeze, & Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, & Whisper White card stock; Paisley Petals DSP (promo)

Accessories: Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (Occasion Mini), Stampin' Pastels, Sponge Daubers, Eyelet Border Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Extra-Large Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

Nature Walk Faux Silk Card

2011-04-19T14:41:00.001-04:00

This card is being made by my Technique Stamp Club this week. The technique they're learning is Faux Silk. If you look closely, you can see the technique being used on the floral/birdcage piece. This is the first time I've used this technique, and I really like it.

I also just had to use this beautiful set again. It's called Nature Walk (p. 27 in the Occasions Mini). This set is only available for a couple more weeks. The Occasions Mini ends April 30, so you'll need to place your order very soon. The other Occasions Mini items I used are Create A Cupcake (p. 22), Botanical Gazette DS paper (p. 26), Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (p. 16), Decorative Label Punch (p. 30), and Framed Tulip Impressions Folder (p. 28). The Framed Tulip folder looks a little different, doesn't it? I covered up the tulips with the top card layer to give folder a different look.

I also used the Four Frames set that is part of the promotion this month. This set is going to be in the new catalog that comes out July 1st. If you would like to get this stamp set and/or Paisley Petals DS paper early, you can! Place a $20 order (before shipping & tax), by April 30, and you can purchase one or both of the sneak peek items. To see the Spring is Blossoming Flyer, CLICK HERE. The stamp set and the paper are pictured on the flyer. You can place your ORDER ONLINE anytime, 24/7.

Stamps: Nature Walk (Mini), Create a Cupcake (Mini), & Four Frames (promo)

Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, & Early Espresso Classic Pads; Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, & Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, & Early Espresso card stock; Botanical Gazette DSP (Mini); white tissue paper

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (Mini), Decorative Label Punch (Mini), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Framed Tulips Impressions Folder (Mini), & Stampin' Dimensionals.

My Dad's Birthday Card

2011-04-12T16:25:00.002-04:00

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today's card shows off the great Plane & Simple set (p. 40 in the Occasions Mini). I made this card for my Dad for his birthday last Sunday. I really like how it turned out (and so did he).

I stamped the goggles all over the Cherry Cobbler base with Cherry Cobbler ink. The strip of diamond shapes was stamped and then cut out. The two textured pieces were embossed with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder (p. 214). I made the tag myself. If you have trouble getting the two angles on a tag even, CLICK HERE to see how to do it. I love how the Antique Brad (p. 187) looks on the tag, and the little brads from the Vintage Trinkets pack (p. 187) on the bottom of the card. Accessories really make any project look so much better.

I even decorated the inside of the card a little bit. Decorating the inside of a card really makes the card extra special.

Stamps: Plane & Simple and Bring on the Cake (both from the Mini)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, & Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, & Confetti White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Antique Brads, Vintage Trinkets, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, & Mat Pack

Greenhouse Garden Birthday Card

2011-04-07T16:17:00.001-04:00

I'm sorry that I haven't posted for awhile. I just haven't had the time to post. I used 2 challenges on today's card. The challenges that I used were this week's SCS card sketch, SC237, and colourQ Challenge #79.

The stamp set is one I haven't used in awhile. It's called Greenhouse Garden (p. 101). It's a pretty 2-Step stamp set. It's hard to tell in the picture, but the middle blue flower was cut out and attached with a Stampin' Dimensional (p. 197). The color challenge called for Bermuda Bay, but that color is retired, so I opted to use Marina Mist. The Marina Mist layer was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder (p. 214), too. The birthday greeting is from the Create a Cupcake set (p. 22 in the Occasions Mini).

Stamps: Greenhouse Garden & Create a Cupcake (Mini)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Old Olive, & Basic Black Classic ink pads

Paper: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Basic Black, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Neutrals Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, & Paper Snips

Two Great Deals From Stampin' Up!

2011-04-02T14:11:00.000-04:00

Spring is in full swing at Stampin’ Up!® with a sneak peek at two brand-new products from the upcoming 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Stampin' Up! is giving everyone a chance to purchase these two new products early. From April 1 - April 30, there are two ways that you can get these 2 great products. You can spend $20 (before shipping & tax) on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. You can also host a $350 (before shipping & tax) workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE! You can see the products below, or see bigger pictures HERE.

Four Frames Stamp Set

Wood Mount: Item #123440, $20.95

Clear Mount: Item #123442, $15.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper

Item #122367, $9.95

There are now grab bags being offered in my ONLINE STORE. There is a $5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!), a $10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!), and a $15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!). The grab bags are located in the "Clearance Rack" section on my online store.

Grab bag orders can only be placed in my Online Store.
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
There is no limit to the number of grab bags you may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.
All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
Not all grab bags will be unique.

There are some other new items in the Clearance Rack as well. They've added designer paper, marker sets, Stampin' Spots, ribbon and much more. The other items in the Clearance Rack can only be purchased in my ONLINE STORE as well.

Last Day of Sale-A-Bration!

2011-03-31T11:50:00.002-04:00

I know it's hard to believe, but today really is the last day of Sale-A-Bration! If you still want to take advantage of this wonderful promotion, you'll need to get your order placed online before 11:50 p.m. PST. To learn more about this promotion, see THIS POST. You can place your online order HERE. Hurry, you don't want to miss out!

Don't forget about the wonderful starter kit offer during Sale-A-Bration! If you sign-up to become a demonstrator before 11:50 p.m. PST TODAY, you'll get either starter kit @ 15% off AND get a bonus bundle worth up to $50! The bundle includes the Color Coach, your choice of a Simply Sent Kit, your choice of a Simply Sent stamp set, and your choice of a punch $16.95 or less! What a deal! To find out more about starting your own business by becoming a demonstrator CLICK HERE. If you decide to sign-up, click "Join Now" while you're there. If you have any questions, please CONTACT ME.

Stamps: Sweet Summer (SAB) & Bring on the Cake (Mini)

Ink: Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, & Pacific Point Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Framed Tulips Impressions Folder (Mini), & Blender Pens

Last Occasions Mini SAS Card

2011-03-31T09:00:00.001-04:00

Another birthday card for my Occasions Mini Stamp-A-Stack! I used the Create A Cupcake set & Build A Cupcake Punch (both on p. 22 in the Occasions Mini) on this card. I stamped the little bow on the cupcake paper holder before I ran it through the Paper Crimper (p. 198). The rest of the card is pretty self-explanatory.

Stamps: Create A Cupcake (Mini)

Ink: Concord Crush & Poppy Parade Classic ink pads

Paper: Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Build A Cupcake Punch, Paper Crimper, & Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Easter Blossoms Birthday Card

2011-03-30T11:00:00.001-04:00

Today's card is another one for my Occasions Mini Stamp-A-Stack (SAS). This card may be super simple, but it really looks elegant, too. The dogwood branch from the Easter Blossoms set (p. 17 in the Occasions Mini) was stamped with Blushing Bride ink. No coloring done at all, and it still looks so pretty. The ornate image on the Crumb Cake piece is also from the Easter Blossoms set. The "Happy Birthday" stamp is from the Bring on the Cake set (p. 20-21 in Occasions Mini). I punched the two right corners of the Naturals Ivory with the Ticket Corner Punch (p. 200), and added two Basic Pearl Jewels (p. 188). Super fast and easy!

Stamps: Easter Blossoms & Bring on the Cake

Ink: Blushing Bride & Crumb Cake Classic ink pads

Paper: Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, & Naturals Ivory card stock

Accessories: Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, & Basic Pearls Jewels

Hope Card

2011-03-29T16:45:00.004-04:00

I really like this new set, Strength & Hope. It's a set that will be in the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog that begins on May 1st. I actually used all of the stamps in the set on this card. Not only is this stamp set beautiful, it benefits Breast Cancer Research. For each set sold during May 1st - August 31, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I'm sure a lot of money will be raised.

I also used some new designer paper. It's called Paisley Petals DSP, and it's going to be available in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog coming out July 1st. I do have good news, though. Stampin' Up! is making it available to purchase during the month of April. There is also a stamp set, Four Frames, that will be offered for April. I hope to have a project to show you using this set very soon. When you place a $20 (before shipping & tax) order in April, you can order the stamp set and the paper. If you host a $350 workshop (before shipping & tax) during April, you get both the stamp set and the paper free!

One more thing. I used this week's MojoMonday sketch for this card. If you would like to see what others did with it, just click on the above picture of the MojoMonday sketch. Stamps: Strength & Hope (Sneak Peek)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler & Not Quite Navy Classic ink pads; Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers.

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, & Naturals White card stock, Paisley Petals DSP (April Promo)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (Mini), 1-3/8" & 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Vanilla Rosettes (Mini), Basic Pearls Jewels, Mini Glue Dots, & Stampin' Dimensionals

A Bright Bold Blossom Card

2011-03-25T15:15:00.000-04:00

I thought it was supposed to be Spring now? We did have wonderful weather at the beginning of the week, but now, the temperature 32 degrees! My two youngest are on Spring Break next week, and it's supposed to be in the 40s all week with lows in the 20s and 30s. Oh well, I'm sure they'll still have a good week. I know some of you are having even colder weather, so I probably better stop complaining! LOL

Today's card is another card for my Occasions Mini Stamp-a-Stack in a few weeks. All of the cards are quick and easy, since everyone will be making 4 of each one. As you can see, this one is extremely easy. The little squares on the left were punched out with the 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Square Punches (p. 202). The flowers in the Bold Blossoms set (p. 31 in the Occasions Mini), are so quick and easy to stamp as well. I colored the flower centers in with a Pumpkin Pie marker, added some ribbon, stamped the greeting, and Viola, the card was done!

Stamps: Bold Blossoms (Mini)

Ink: Old Olive, So Saffron, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, & Basic Black Classic ink pads; Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, & Whisper White card stock; Play Date DSP

Accessories: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" Square Punch, & 1-3/8" Square Punch

My First Plane & Simple Card

2011-03-23T11:45:00.003-04:00

I really like this set! It's such a great masculine set. I CASEd this card, too. It was CASEd from Darlene Adamo's (SCS name is darleenstamps) card. You can see her card HERE.

I changed it up a little bit, but not much. The stamp set is from the Occasions Mini, and it's called Plane & Simple (p. 40). I stamped the airplane on Sahara Sand card stock. After stamping it, I used the Color Spritzer Tool (p. 195) and an Early Espresso marker to get the spattered look on it. I sprayed the Cherry Cobbler photo corners that I punched out with the Photo Corners Punch (p. 202), too, before attaching to the card. The brad I used is from the Metallic Brads set (p. 187).

This card is another one that will be made at my Occasions Mini Stamp-A-Stack next month. Date has been changed to Friday, April 15.

Stamps: Plane & Simple

Ink: Early Espresso Classic ink pad & Stampin' Write marker

Paper: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, & Sahara Sand card stock

Accessories: Color Spritzer Tool, Photo Corners Punch, & Metallic Brads