Take Care card

One of the TOPICS' son broke his arm recently :-(

I can't take credit for the sling idea... 

But I found out that the circles in the Summer Smooches DSP make perfect owl eyes!

They fit perfectly in the largest circles of the Owl Punch so it's much easier...

Stamp Sets: Take Care 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango

Ink: Early Espresso and Garden Green markers

DSP: Summer Smooches

Ribbon: 1/8" Taffeta in Vanilla 

Punches: Owl, Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Big Shot: Woodgrain embossing folder

Accessories: Vintage Trinkets, Scoring tool, Dimensionals

Coffee and A Card

Thanks to those of you who attended my Coffee & A Card last week.

For those who couldn't make it, here's the card we made.

I was inspired by a sample posted on Stampin' Connection and I liked the way she used the Halloween DSP as a background that looks like fabric. Here are the supplies:

Stamp Set:  Wonderfall, Seasonal Sayings
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Core'dinations in Cherry Cobbler
DSP: Howlstooth and Scaringbone
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
Big Shot: Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Houndstooth and Square Lattice embossing folders
Accessories: Linen Thread, Designer Sanding Block, Paper Snips, Stampamajig, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

Note! The "Thanks" stamp is part of the Seasonal Sayings set but you can purchase it as a Single Stamp with the current offer... check my website under "promotions"!

Birthday Cards

 I made these 2 cards yesterday...

FOR YOU (inside greeting says "Happy Birthday")

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

FOR YOU Card

Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage, Creative Elements, Layered Labels, Papillon Potpourri

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Old Olive
Punches: Elegant Butterfly, Corner, Large Oval
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Sizzlit
Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Card

Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage, Perfect Punches

Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Old Olive
Punches: Corner, Extra Large Oval
Ribbon: 1/2" Seam Binding in Vanilla
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Sizzlit
Accessories: Pearl Jewels, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

Big Stamp Sale on Monday October 29th!

For the first time ever, Stampin'Up is having a 1-day stamp sale!!

On Monday October 29th, for one day only, you will get 15% off almost every stamp Stampin'Up sells!

Here are the details:

• From 1:00 AM (CT) to 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp will be 15%off.

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including

• Background stamps
• Personalized name stamps
• Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
• Cookie press stamps
• Single-image stamps (includes 3 brand new stamps you've never seen!!

This DOES NOT include

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.

Any order type qualifies so either call me, email me or order your stamps online from my website.

Plus the Single Stamp Promotion is still going until January 2nd, 2013! 
Click on each link below to see the flyer: 

• Assortment 1 - NEW!!
• Assortment 2 - NEW!!
• Perfectly_Penned
• Seasonal_Sayings
• Word_Play

NEED MORE?

• From October 29th to November 5th, 2012: Free MY DIGITAL STUDIO DOWNLOADS AND 50% OFF all MDS digital kits to celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day

• See my website for more details (under promotions)

• NEW PROJECT KIT:   Stampin' Up! will be launching a new project kit on Oct. 29 (more details soon!)

Lots of Halloween boxes

This past weekend, I attended the TOPICS Annual Retreat in Tomball.

I had lots of time to prepare the kits for the Christmas Card Workshop and to make a bunch of Halloween boxes for my nieces and nephews...

I used the Kraft Gift Boxes (a great deal at $2.95 for 4) 

and the Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP in the Holiday catalog.

Christmas Card Workshop

I hope all who attended my Christmas Card Workshop yesterday and today had fun!

I had a vote for each stamper's favorite card and here are the results:

The Silent Night card received 8 votes out of 11

Stamp Set: Evergreen in the Holiday catalog

(I think it was the silver glimmer paper that did it!)

The Let It Snow card received 2 votes

Stamp set: Frosty Friends in the Holiday catalog

There was 1 vote for the "Cheerful Ribbons" card

Stamp Set: Chock-Full of Cheer in the main catalog

The Vintage card was done using the Beautiful Season stamp set

The musical notes are from the Nature's Pace set. 

Stamp Set: Joyous Celebrations with the Holiday Frame embossing folder.

S is for Sassy Salutations and Sesame Street!

I've been wanting to case this Dawn Griffith card for a while. 

But some of the punches on her card are retired now, so I changed it to be current.

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations
Cardstock:

• Card: Whisper White
• Backgrounds: Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise (2"x2" squares).

Other: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Snail adhesive, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Punches needed:

• 1 3/4" Scallop Circle
• 1 1/4" Circle
• 3/4" Circle
• 1/2" Circle
• Large Oval
• Owl Builder
• Cupcake Builder
• Petite Pennants Builder

Cookie Monster

Face: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle in Tempting Turquoise

Eyes: 1/2" Circle punch in Whisper White and medium circle from the Owl punch in Basic Black.

Mouth: 1 1/4" Circle punch in Basic Black, trimmed

Chocolate Chips: Use the sprinkles from the Cupcake Builder Punch in Chocolate Chip

Cookie: 3/4" & 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch in Soft Suede.
How to make the "Munched" Cookie: See photos below.

Oscar the Grouch

Face: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle in Wild Wasabi

Eyes: 1/2" Circle punch in Whisper White and medium circle from the Owl punch in Basic Black.

Eyebrows: Use the candlestick from the Cupcake Builder Punch in Chocolate Chip

Mouth: 1 1/4" circle punch in Basic Black, trimmed

Tongue: 1/2" circle punch in Real Red, trimmed

Elmo
Face: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch in Real Red
Eyes: 1/2" circle punch in Whisper White and medium circle from the Owl punch in Basic Black.
Mouth: 1 1/4" Circle punch in Basic Black, trimmed
Nose: 1/2" circle punch in Pumpkin Pie

Big Bird
Face: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle in Daffodil Delight
Eyes: 1/2" circle punch in Whisper White and medium circle from the Owl punch in Basic Black.
Beak: Petite Pennants Builder punch in Daffodil Delight: fold cardstock in half and punch about half of the triangle
Tongue: Petite Pennants Builder in Pumpkin Pie
Feathers: Large Oval punch in Daffodil Delight. Trim the oval lengthwise on each side, then cut narrow strips to half of the oval.

Close-up of Big Bird

How to make the "Munched" Cookie:

First, "munch" a corner of the Soft Suede cardstock with the Scallop Punch. 

 Then punch the cookie with the 3/4" circle punch. 

Early Halloween

I woke up this morning and wanted to make a card with the Cottage Window set.

I think I will make another one that says Happy Birthday for Larry's birthday.

Stamp Sets: Cottage Window, Itty Bitty Banners

Cardstock: Watercolor, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze

Ink/Coloring: Watercolor Crayons, Markers, StazOn Black, Cajun Craze classic pad

Big Shot: Argyle Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits

Accessories: Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Slides, Stampamajig, Dimensionals

Wedding

My sister's business partner and friend is getting married this weekend. 

The colors are white and green so I made this card for the happy couple!

Stamp Set: Petits Mots Rigolos (retired)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Gumball Green
Ink: Basic Black
Punch: Bird Builder
Big Shot: Hearts framelits, Bitty Banners framelits, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
Other: Dimensionals

Sweet Cherries

Stamp Sets: Perfectly Penned, Button Buddies
Cardstock: Whisper White, Primrose Petals (in color)
Ink: Gumball Green (in color), Basic Black
Big Shot: Scallop Square Duo die
Ribbon: 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in Gumball Green, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Real Red
Other: Bright Designer Buttons, Baker's Twine in Whisper White, Glue Dots

Silly Birds and Wacky Wishes!

I confess: I bought the Elegant Bird Die just to make this card!! These silly birds crack me up!

I was inspired by Betty on her blog: kitty stamp@blogspot.com. 

The creatures are made from the tail of the bird.

Stamp Set: Wacky Wishes (hostess)
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green (in color), Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black, Gumball Green
Punches: Cupcake Builder (black), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (white)
Big Shot: Elegant Bird die, Labels framelits

Summer Afternoon

Stamp Set: Summer Afternoon (hostess)
Cardstock: Watercolor Paper, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Crayons (neutrals, brights, subtles)
Ribbon: 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain in Daffodil Delight
Big Shot: Scallop Squares Duo
Other: Dimensionals, Stampamajig

Big Time Big Shot Birthday card

This card is mostly made with the Big Shot!

It's for my upline's birthday, Penny Thomas... hope she likes it.

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Pool Party (textured although it is now retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Big Shot: Elegant Bird, Bitty Banners Framelits, Houndstooth embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
Other: Pearl Basic Jewels, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

Moving Forward!

As soon as I saw the "Moving Forward"set in the new catalog, I knew I had to have it! 

It's this year's Ronald McDonald set from Stampin'Up. 

SU donates $3.00 to RMHC for each purchase of this stamp set.

The greeting is from a retired SU set in French. 

I made this card for my nephew, it won't arrive on time unfortunately...

Stamp Sets: Moving Forward, Up Up and Away (birds), Petits Mots Rigolos (retired)

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Midnight Blue (2012-13 In Color), Whisper White

Ink: Midnight Blue (in color)

Punch: Cupcake Builder (clouds)

Big Shot Framelits: Labels and Bitty Banners  

Other: Paper piercing tool and mat, 1/8"Mini Brads, Versamark, Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat gun, Baker's Twine in Cherry Cobbler, Dimensionals.

Father's Day Card

We made this Father's Day card at my last Stamp Camp. Here are 2 versions of it. 

We used the Scoring Tool to make an embossed design in the back.

Stamp Set: Best Dad Ever
Cardstock: Marina Mist - Wild Wasabi - Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist - Wild Wasabi
Punch: 1" square (for the flag)
Accessories: Scoring Tool - Paper Snips - Dimensionals - Snail adhesive

Sneak Peek of my Open House Make & Take

As promised in my Open House invitation, here's the Make & Take that we'll make at my New Catalog Open House on May 25th. I can't tell you the name of the Designer Paper, and I can't show you all the choices. Come to my Open House to see it all!!

The New Stampin'Up 2012-2013 Catalog

is simply awesome!!

So come to my 

NEW CATALOG OPEN HOUSE

Friday May 25th at my house

Come anytime between 10am and 2pm or between 4pm and 7pm

New Catalog ✦ New Products ✦ Make & Take ✦ Prizes 

Retired Products Sale ✦ Refreshments

Want more information?

click here to contact me!

College Graduation Card

My niece, Michelle, is graduating in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University on Friday, magna cum laude. Yeah!!

Here's the card I made for her. A little time-consuming but Michelle is worth the effort :-)

Here are the supplies:
Stamp Sets: En Francais, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie
Punches: Owl, Curly Label (for hat), Modern Label
Framelits: Labels Collection
Other: Stripes embossing folder, daubers, linen thread, sticky tape, dimensionals, piercing tool, scoring tool

Notecards Gift Set Stamp Camp

The Notecard Gift Sets we made at this Stamp camp are great to give to teachers, family or friends.
But you can certainly make a set for yourself too :-)

The stampers had a choice of 8 Monogrammed notecards or 8 Thank You notecards.

The DSP is Summer Smooches which is in the 2012/2013 Catalog... Love it.

The 8 notecards and 8 envelopes were presented in a Clear Stamp Storage Case.

We used more Summer Smooches Designer Paper to decorate it. Also 1 1/4" Stripes Grosgrain Ribbon (Daffodil Delight) and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (Real Red)

The colors in the Summer Smooches DSP are:

Tangerine Tango

Daffodil Delight

Real Red

Rich Razzleberry

Tempting Turquoise

Lucky Limeade (in-color)

Island Indigo (in-color)

MONOGRAM NOTECARDS

THANK YOU NOTECARDS

The envelopes were embossed

Bird-watching

I have been wanting to take a photo of a cardinal for a while. This morning, I went outside and saw this beautiful cardinal on our fence. I quietly stepped back and ran to get my camera. 

Not a National Geographic photo, but I'm glad I could get a picture of it... 

 ... which reminded me of the birds nest that was made inside our front porch light!! Here it is. I found it a few days ago. As my friend Sheila said, I guess I won't be turning the lights on for a while... 

If anything exciting happens (baby chicks?), I'll keep you posted...

Spring Stamp Camp

My Spring Stamp Camp was last night and today.

Here are the projects we made. The supplies are given but if you need measurements, 

or more details about any of the projects, email me or call me.

Easter card

Stamp Set: Everybunny
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Stazon Black, Old Olive, Watercolor Crayons
Big Shot: Framed Tulips Embossing folder
Accessories: Stampamajig, Blender Pens, Snail adhesive, Dimensionals

Note: the greeting on the stamps says "Happy Easter everybunny". I used the Old Olive marker so I could have "Happy Easter" only.

I used mostly Subtles watercolor crayons on my card, but Lynn made hers with the Brights crayons and it looked very good. Wish I had taken a photo...

Here's the card with the envelope stamped with another stamp from the Everybunny stamp set.

Easter basket

Front

Side

Stamp Set: Every Egg Wheel, Delightful Dozen

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive (refill for cartridge), Soft Suede

Punches: Decorative Label, 1/16" circle, 1/2" circle, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Ribbon: 5/8" Satin in Old Olive

Big Shot: Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die

Accessories: Standard wheel handle, Stamping Sponge, Brads (brights), Medium Cellophane bags, 

Non SU: Cadbury's Mini Eggs (yummy) and "paper grass" 

Here's the candy!!

The 1/2" circle punch is used to hide the brads on the inside.

"Your choice" card and DSP Envelope

I had several stamps available for the greeting.

Note: I used Whisper White on my sample, but when I was looking through the DSP stack, it has Very Vanilla in it so I provided Very Vanilla cardstock for my stampers, and it works much better (see Dianne's card below)...

Stamp Set: Apothecary Art
Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White (but Very Vanilla works better!), Soft Suede
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Early Espresso ink pad, Markers: Pool Party - Calypso Coral - Lucky Limeade
Punch: Eyelet border
Big Shot:  Labels Collection Framelits
Accessories: Basic Pearls Jewels, Stampamajig, Snail adhesive, Dimensionals

This is the front of the envelope made with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

I love this new addition to the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. 

I like how by using DSP, which is double-sided, you can make nice envelopes very quickly.  

Inside the envelope.

Dianne was very happy with her card, and she should be! It turned out beautiful. 

She used the Calypso Coral and the Wisteria Wonder markers on her flowers.

Here's a closer look.... very nice!!

(the greeting is from Delightful Dozen)

Mothers Day Card

aka "the Sale-A-Bration card" :-)

My inspiration was the notebook which is in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog...

Stamp set: Fresh Vintage (Sale-A-Bration), Messages for Mom

Cardstock: Whisper White, Textured Lucky Limeade

DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-A-Bration)

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede

Punch: 1/16" circle

Ribbon: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration)

Big Shot: Adorning Accents Edgelits, Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.

Accessories: Scented/Clear Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Everyday Enchantment Brads (Sale-A-Bration), On Board sheet, Stampamajig, Paper piercer, Snail Adhesive, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Here's a closer look at the embossing... too bad you can't smell the Cherry scented embossing powder :-)

Here's the card with a stamped envelope.

"MOM" is from the Message for Mom stamp set.

The flowers are from the Fresh Vintage stamp set (Sale-A-Bration)

This is the one I made for Sheila since she had to leave early. She requested the brad with the butterfly (of course!!). The stamp on the envelope is the same one that is embossed on the butterfly.