Wild About Stampin'

Espresso-ing Sympathy

2012-02-01T19:00:00.000-06:00

They ladies also asked for a sympathy. Recently I created this card for a funeral that I, unfortunately had to attend. So, thought this was a good choice for card class.

Stamps: Warmest Regards
Paper: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Trim Border Punch
Big Shot: Stripes Textured Impressions Folder, Little Leaves Sizzleits Die Cut

Masculine Birthday

2012-01-31T19:00:00.002-06:00

Here is card class card #4. The ladies asked for a masculine card. I searched and found one similar to this one out there (sorry don't remember the name of the person).

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes
Ink: Cajun Craze
Paper: Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand DSP
Accessories: 1/4" Square Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Valentine Card

2012-01-30T19:00:00.000-06:00

Here is card #3 for Tuesday's card class. I know I have only added 2 new cards but I am using the Sale-A-Brations card that I previously posted to show off that stamp set.

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red

Accessories: Rhinestones, 1/2" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Big Shot: Top Note Die Cut, Elegant Flowers Textured Impressions Folder, Heart Embosslit

Mixed Bunch Flower

2012-01-29T19:29:00.003-06:00

I have a card class on Tuesday evening, this week. Here is the first card that they will be making.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch

Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, Whisper White & Retired DSP Paper

Accessories: Blossom Flower Punch, 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestone, Dazzling Diamonds

Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper Texture Impression Folder

Sale-A-Bration 2012 Sneak Peak

2012-01-01T23:51:00.004-06:00

There is a group of demonstrators that are swapping some cards made with the new Sale-A-Brations items. Here is the card that I will be submitting! Got the layout over on Splitcoast along with the color combo.

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions (SAB)

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade (These are the new In-Colors)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Big Shot: Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon (SAB)

Welcome Baby Girl!

2011-12-26T12:56:00.003-06:00

My upline, Angel, is having a baby any day! She is having a baby girl. These are the front of the baby announcements that I am making for her.

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Stamps: Everyday Flexible Phrases, Stitched Stockings
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die Cut

Accessories: Pink Pirouette Taffetta Ribbon, Silver Brad, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Secret Santa Elf Treat

2011-12-18T08:22:00.004-06:00

This is Secret Santa week at work. This is one of the small daily gifts that I will be giving to my Secret Santa person. Hope she likes him. I think he is adorable.

Supplies:

Punches: Ornament, Scallop Circle, 1/2" Circle, Build-a-Bird, Build-a-Owl, Jumbo Oval

Big Shot: Stars Die Cut

Jordan First Communion Thank You Cards

2011-12-17T09:11:00.003-06:00

Here is the card that I made for Jordan to give out to everyone that helped to make his First Communion a special day!

Supplies:

Paper: Old Olive, Bordering Blue (retired), Whisper White, DSP Paper

Big Shot: Lattice/Trellis Die Cut

Accessories: Boho Blossom Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Silver Brad

Jordan's 1st Communion

2011-12-11T07:52:00.003-06:00

I am very proud of my son! Today he will be taking his First Communion. We are a couple years late but he is there!!

Here is the card that I made to give him today.

Paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold

Punches: Extra Large Oval, 1" Circle, Ticket Corner

Accessories: 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Big Shot: Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Father/Daughter Scrapbook Page

2011-12-04T22:21:00.002-06:00

A friend of mine asked me to help her out with a scrapbook for her Granddaughter. It is a 6x6 scrapbook. Here is one of the 2 page layouts that I created. This is my favorite of them.

Bird of Sorrow

2011-11-18T22:45:00.004-06:00

This is the final card for my card class on Saturday. My cousin had a death in her extended family so this is the card that I sent to them to express my sympathy. I decided that this would also be a card for my class.

Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder

Punches: Bird Builder, Scallop Edge Border

Hope you like the card!

Beautiful Birthday Butterflies

2011-11-16T05:00:00.000-06:00

Everyone always needs birthday cards. I tried to make this one a little more fall/winter but really you could use it anytime.

Paper: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Concord Crush

Stamps: Swirls & Curls Verses

Punches: Eyelet Border

Big Shot: Beautiful Wings

Mr Penguin

2011-11-15T05:00:00.000-06:00

I have seen quite a few of these Top Note Penguins and I think they are adorable. I haven't done a "Punch Art" card in a while and thought this would be very appropriate for the Holidays! He was a lot of fun to put togther!!

Just noticed I need to reset the date on my camera!! LOL I just made this on Sunday, not years ago!!

Paper: Garden Green, Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Garden Green

Punches: Large Oval, 3/4" Circle Punch, Word Window, Boho Blossoms

Big Shot: Top Note Die Cut

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Silver Elastic Cord

Hope you enjoy him!!

Holiday Greetings Tree

2011-11-14T05:00:00.001-06:00

Here is the 2nd card for my class on November 19th. It is clean and simple but pretty stunning, or at least I think so!

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive

Ink: Real Red

Stamps:

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Stocking Accents Die Cut

Christmas Ornaments in Blue

2011-11-13T08:49:00.003-06:00

It has been a while since posting. I had opted use the blog on my Stampin' UP! Website for a while but I no longer have that website so I will come back to my Wild About Stampin' Blog to continue to share with anyone wanting to get some inspiration. I definately use other blogs for my inspiration!

I have my last Christmas focused card class here at my house next Saturday, November 19th so I will share with you the cards that those attending will be making. The first card that I will share is cased from another demonstrator that I found on the demonstrator website, sorry but I do not remember her name.

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Stamps: All Holidays

Big Shot: Tasteful Trim Die Cut & Snowflake Die Cut Strip

Punches: Snowflake, Ornament

Accesories: Jewel Rhinestones

Bird Punch Pointsettia

2010-08-15T17:46:00.004-05:00

I am heading to a Stampin' UP! Team meeting next Sunday so I have been playing with my new texture folder from the Holiday Mini that will be available for everyone on 9/1/10. Isn't that a beautiful background!

I saw another version of this pointsettia on Stamper's Connection. This is my version.

Supplies:

Stamps: Four the Season

Paper: Ruby Red, Garden Green, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: Ruby Red & Garden Green

Accessories: Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Two Step Bird Extra Large Punch, Sponge

I used 8 Ruby Red bird bodies & 8 Garden Green bird bodies, 5 bird wings to create the pointsettia. I also "flicked" extra color on each of the pieces to add a little more dimension.

Hope everyone likes it next weekend!

YELLOW BEETLE CAR

2010-05-27T14:44:00.000-05:00

Found a card on the Stampin' UP! Stampin' Connection for demonstrations made by LeeAnn Greff that resembles the VW Beetle Cars. She made hers red but I have an auntie that is a fanatic about yellow ones!! It is her dream car!! I added rhinestone brads for the headlights & created the road to drive on. Hope she likes it!

Supplies used:

Paper: YoYo Yellow, Basic Black, Basic Grey, Glorious Green & Whisper White
Punches: Jumbo Oval, Large Oval, Ornament, 3/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle.

The hood of the car is a Jumbo Oval punch with 2 large ovals for the 3-D effect on the hood.
The top of the car is a Jumbo Oval.
The windshield of the car is a large oval punch.
The rearview mirrow is the top of the Ornament punch.
The wheel hubs are a large oval cut in half (one for each side).
The headlights are a rhinestone brad with a 1/2" circle behind it.
The wheels are a 3/4" circle.
The lever on the hood of the car is also a top of the Ornament punch cut to fit.
The bumper is a 1/4" strip of Basic Grey cardstock that I put into the 3/4" circle punch to round the corners.

For Jordan's Teacher

2010-05-10T22:57:00.004-05:00

This is what my son and I made for his teacher for Teacher Appreciation week/day.

We made the rose with the Ornament Punch. He did all of the color on the Whisper White cardstock with Melon Mambo Ink and a sponge. Then he helped me put the rose together and then rolled over and fell fast asleep!!! I mounted the flowing on a Scallop Circle (Old Olive Cardstock) that I cut in the Big Shot. Next I used the Scallop Oval Punch (folded it in half) and ran it through the Crimper and then opened it to create the leaves. His favorite color is blue so I use Pacific Point Blue Cardstock and put it through the Big Shot with the Beautiful Wings embosslit and put them onto the flower with mini glue dots

He's a pretty good kid! H0pe she likesi

Birthday Clown

2010-03-06T16:32:00.004-06:00

I thought that Stampin' Connection was for SU Only merchandise! I was kinda put back by a card that I found and liked and found out that it was made with a Cricut! So, I thought, I will show you...I will recreate the card with all SU merchandise!

So, here is the card! I think he turned out pretty cute.

The circus is here in town so that was little extra inspiration!

Below is the sheet I made up to show what punches and Big Shot Die Cuts I used to make the clown.

Let me know what you think of him! I'd love to hear what you think!

No Neutral Challenge

2010-02-24T17:22:00.003-06:00

I combined two different challenges for this card. Over at Techno Stamper she gave the inspiration for the layout of the card.

The other challenge was the LNS Demonstrator Yahoo Group who provided the challenge to create a card without any neutral (white, vanilla, etc) colors on the card.

Here I used Brocade Blue cardstock, ink & DSP. I also used Regal Rose DSP and then So Saffron cardstock. I also ran the So Saffron through the Big Shot using the Stampin' UP! Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder. I also used the Flowers, Daisies #2 Die Cut to create the pop up flower which was topped off with a Fire Rhinestone Brad. The image is stamped from Level 2 Hostess set calle dAsian Artistry.

Not sure if I am totally happy with it, I would love to hear what you think about it.

Trigger's Birthday

2010-02-17T16:32:00.006-06:00

I found a card over on Stampin' Connection made by Ellen Kemper. I LOVED IT!! So, I had to recreate it. She had his tongue hanging out and I thought a bone would be more appropriate for "my" dog (he's not really my dog but he thinks I belong to him....long story....he is my Aunt & Uncle's dog). They keep trying to send him home with me....he is a Bassett Hound that weighs about 75lbs and thinks he weighs 7.5lbs....he is hilarious!! Anyway it is his birthday next week and he will be 7 on the 24th. So thought I would send him a treat along with this card.

I used the following punches: Wide Oval, Butterfly, 1/2" Circle. His muzzle is cut out with the Big Shot and the Circles 2 Die Cut (the big circle). White gel pen for highlights on the eyes & nose.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamping 411 Challenges Card

2010-02-13T09:29:00.009-06:00

Loved the Color Challenge over at Stamping 411 blog. So thought I would play along. I also use their Sketch Layout Challenge also.

The card that I made uses the following supplies:

Asian Artistry Stamp Set

Brocade Blue Cardstock
So Saffron Cardstock

Certainly Celery DSP

Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker

So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker

Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker

Eyelet Border Punch

Dazzling Diamonds

Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder

Big Shot

My Son also liked the colors so asked if he could make a Valentine with these colors for his Grandma. So this is what he made:

Happy 4th Birthday Cody!

2010-02-08T20:25:00.005-06:00

My cousin's little boy will be turning 4 soon and he is OBSESSED with Sponge Bob Square Pants. He will sit and watch that show for hours!! Recently I saw a card on Stampin' Connection that was VERY similar to the one I made. I didn't have the same texture plate that she used but I think the one I used works okay.

Here's what I used:

YoYo Yello Cardstock

Close to Cocoa Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Real Red Cardstock

Brilliant Blue Cardstock

Regal Rose Cardstock

Slit Punch

Word Window Punch

Heart to Heart Punch

1-1/4" Square Punch

1-3/4" Circle Punch

1-3/8" Circle Punch

1-1/4" Circle Punch

3/4" Circle Punch

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Big Shot

My 10 year helped alot and said "that's awesome" when it was finished. I hope Cody likes it too!

Loved it so much I think I will make some for my swap card for the Milwaukee, WI Regional Convention in April. Are any of you attending that one?? Would love to make some new friends!!

1/2" Circle Punch

Skateboarder Birthday Card & Swap

2010-02-07T08:37:00.006-06:00

Good Morning!

I just got this stamp the other day and my son has been wanting me to play with it. He has a couple of friends that really like skateboarding and asked me to make a card for a friend of his that has an upcoming birthday! When I was done he thought it was great!

Recipe:

Old Olive Cardstock for the base.

Stamped the corner with Old Olive Ink using the image from Extreme Elements

Cast A Spell DSP for a little accent.

Basic Black Cardstock for a layer behind the skateboarder.

Next I stamped the background from Extreme Elements using Old Olive Ink.

Then I stamped the Extreme Skateboard image with Versamark & used Black Embossing Powder to make him stand out.

Garden of the Heart for Mom

2010-02-02T22:17:00.004-06:00

I got some NEW toys today!! Also, one of my customers/friends just order the new Garden of the Heart Stamp Set & told me that I could play with it before I give it to her tomorrow. So I thought I would make her a card sample. I found one almost the same as this made by Michelle Reynolds (another SU Demonstrator) over on the new Stampin' UP! Demonstrator website called Stampin' Connection. I did change the ribbon & sentiment & also added some sparkle to the ribbon on the hat. Here is how it was made:

Started with So Saffron Cardstock. Ran this through the Big Shot with my NEW Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, leaving about 1-1/2" un-texturized at the bottom of the 1/4 sheet. Then I stamped the "Wonderful Mother" from the Occasions Mini Catalog Stamp Set called Well Scripted, using Chocolate Chip Classic Ink. Then I tied this Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon around into a know. Next I stamped the hat/bonnet from the Occasions Mini Catalog stamp set called Garden from the Heart with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink onto Very Vanilla Cardstock. I colored the ribbon & flowers with So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker. The leaves & stems were colored with the Old Olive Stampin' Write marker. I then cut out the image with my Paper Snips and popped it up on the card with the Pop-Up Glue Dots. I also added Dazzling Diamonds to the ribbon on the hat/bonnet.

Hope you like it! Thanks, Michelle for the great sample!!

Beautiful Butterflies

2010-02-01T18:29:00.001-06:00

Just last week I found a wonderful blog with some fantastic ideas. Her blog lead me to a Yahoo group of SU Demonstrators that LOVE to share their ideas.

They have a Butterfly challenge this week so I came up with this one.

I started with Basic Grey Cardstock. I also stamped "MOM" (from the Messages for Mom Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog) in Basic Grey, colored the white with an Apricot Appeal Stampin' Write Marker. I then ran it through the Big Shot with the Texture Folder...I apologize, I do not have my catalog with me to look up the names of the stamp set, texture folder or Big Shot Die Cut. I will update the blog with that information later. I used my Stampin' Pastels (chalks) to color the centers of the flower & leaf of the raised textures on the background. The butterflies are cut with the SU Butterfly Die Cut. I used up some retired DSP paper for them. Last but not least I added some sparkle to "MOM" with Dazzling Diamonds.

Hope you like it & would love to hear what you think.

Congrats from the Forest Friends

2010-01-24T19:46:00.003-06:00

I found another SU Demo/Blogger that has a Sketch Challenge. I thought I'd play along. I was feeling inspired by her sample on her blog the called the Techno Stamper.

I started with Chocolate Chip Cardstock.

Layered Certainly Celery Cardstock.

Stamped "Congratulations" from the new stamp set called Well Scripted that is available in the SU Occasions Mini Catalog.

Then I ran a piece of Chocolate Chip Cardstock through the Big Shot using the Perfect Setting Die.

Next I ran a piece of Certainly Celery DSP through the Perfect Setting Die Cut.

I layered the Certainly Celery DSP paper onto the cut piece of Chocolate Chip Cardstock matching up the scalloped edges.

Then I cut a small piece of Chocolate Chip Carstock to layer behind the Certainly Celery DSP paper.

Next I attached this to the card front.

I punched out 3 of the Scalloped Square using Chocolate Chip Cardstock.

Attached these to the card front.

Stamped the Forest Friends using Certainly Celery & Chocolate Chip Classic Inks.

Attached these to the card front.

The picture looks a little dull but I think it turned out SUPER CUTE!! I would LOVE to hear what you think of it!

Punchy Giraffe

2010-01-10T20:45:00.002-06:00

How cute is this!!

I have been playing around this weekend. I found a card over at SCS that inspired him. He is all punches, with the exception of his neck which is just a strip of cardstock.

Supplies:
NO INK
NO STAMPS
Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Old Olive & Summer Sun
Big Shot with Leaf template
Punches: 1/4" & 1/2" Circles, 5 Petal Flower, Slit Punch, Extra Large Oval.

Thought he turned out pretty cute!

Cute Little Turtle

2010-01-01T10:24:00.003-06:00

This is card #5 for the January 23rd Card Class! Don't think the color turned out very well, I may have to update the picture later but wanted to get this out to share with everyone.

The base is Chocolate Chip cardstock that was texturized through the Big Shot. Next, I used Lavender Lace cardstock to run across the bottom of the DSP Paper (sorry don't remember the name of this retired paper). Then I wrapped the Certainly Celery Ribbon that is also no longer available, tying a knot in the middle. The Turtle is from "Fox and Friends" stamp set available in the new Occasions Mini Catalog that you can begin ordering from on Monday. I punched him out with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch & layerd him on top of the Lavendar Lace cardstock punched out with the Scallop Circle Punch.

Sale-A-Brations!

2010-01-01T10:19:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Sale-A-Brations is here!!

Remember, for every $50 you spend, you get FREE merchandise. You pick the free merchandise from the Sale-A-Brations Mini Catalog.
You will be able to check out the catalog online or contact me to get one.

Hostesses earn even MORE free stuff!! Contact me to schedule your workshop!

Bubble Gum M & M's

2009-12-28T17:00:00.003-06:00

Who can resist an old fashioned gumball machine!! Then add M&M's....YUMMY!!

For this card I started with a base of Real Red cardstock, layered Whisper White cardstock on top of that. I stamped the sentiment "Birthday Celebrations" from the Upsy Daisy Stamp Set in Basic Black Classic Ink. Then I used my 1/2" Circle Punch and punched out 6 each of Yo-Yo Yellow, Only Orange & Gable Green Cardstock (to match the M&M's). I randomly place & glued the dots down with my Tombow Glue. Next comes the gumball machine from the NEW stamp set called Something Sweet that will be available in the new Stampin' UP! Occasions Mini Catalog. I stamped the bottom of the gumball machine usine Real Red Classic Ink, then punched the hole for the Sweet Treat Cup with my 1-3/4". Then I stamped the cover of the gumball machine with Real Red Classic Ink. I know that it is hard to see on the picture but I did color the stamped image with my Versamarker and used Clear Embossing Powder to make it shiny like a real gumball machine. I filled my Sweet Treat Cup with M&M's and attached a piece of Whisper White cardstock to the back (I didn't like the Real Red showing through the back, the white shows off the M&M's a little more). Next, I attached the Sweet Treat Cup to the stamped gumball machine image. Then I layered this to the Real Red cardstock and finally attached this to the top of the "spotted" Whisper White cardstock.

This will be card #4 for my upcoming card class on January 23rd! Let me know if you're interested in attending the class. Or if you cannot make the class I will be glad to make the cards and send them out for you!

Abundant Hope - Card #3

2009-12-26T08:21:00.005-06:00

Here is another one I made while playing. Again I got the original idea from SCS but I couldn't quite figure out the measurements so I changed quite a bit but it was a good starting point!

The base layer is Mellow Moss Cardstock with Always Artichoke Cardstock to follow. The top base layer is Apricot Appeal, which I ran through the Big Shot with the tiny dots textures. Next came the sentiment "Easter Blessings" stamped with Always Artichoke Classic Ink. Then I stamped the daffodil image from the Abundant Hope stamp set that will be available in the Occasions Mini catalog begining in January! I colored the image with my Apricot Appeal & Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Markers. I thought it needed some sparkle so I added Dazzling Diamonds to the flowers. Wrapped it with 1/4" Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon tied into a know. This was then layered onto Always Artichoke Cardstock that was edged with the Eyelet Border Punch.

Well, two more to make and I am having issues with what to do with my gumball machine !! Hopefully I will come up with something. I will post it once I figure it out!

Upsy Daisy Banana

2009-12-26T07:54:00.005-06:00

Good morning, EVERYONE!!

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that you got all the presents you were hoping for.

Last night I had a little time to play with my toys!!

I found a card that I loved over at SCS so I thought I would try to re-create it. I really like it so this will be the 2nd card for my upcoming 10 cards for $15 class in January.

I started with Barely Banana Cardstock. Paper pierced the very bottom edge. Then stamped "you're on my mind" sentiment with Going Grey Classic Ink just above the piercing. The I stamped the daisies from the Upsy Daisey Stamp Set, also using Going Grey Classic Ink, onto Whisper White Cardstock. Next I cut a strip of Going Grey Cardstock and punched it with the Scallop Edge Punch. I also cut a piece of Going Grey DSP to use across the top of the daisy image. I finished it off with White Tafetta Ribbon.

Hope you like it!

Mambo Happiness with SALE-A-BRATIONS Madness!

2009-12-24T20:35:00.004-06:00

Well, its been a while!!

While we are awaiting Santa's arrival, I thought I would try to come up with some cards for my next 10 cards for $15 class on January 23rd!

I got the idea from the Stampin' UP! Stampers Showcase but I changed a couple of things.

I started with a piece of Melon Mambo Cardstock...stamped the Baroque Motif image with Melon Mambo Classic Ink. Layered this onto a folded piece of Whisper White Cardstock. I then ran a piece of Pretty in Pink Cardstock through the Big Shot to texture it (you cannot see that part on here, so I redid it again so it was a little more noticeable but didn't take a new picture). I stamped the sentiment "Happiness Always" from the new Sale-A-Brations stamp set called Whimsical Words. This is stamped with Melon Mambo Classic Ink. Next....I cut a strip of Whisper White Cardstock and punched it with the new Scallop Trim Border Punch (YOU CAN GET THIS FREE WITH SALE-A-BRATIONS ORDER of $50 or more!). Now, onto the little flower....this is another Big Shot tool, this is an embosslet. It looks like a little folder that you put the Melon Mambo Cardstock into and it comes out punched & dry embossed to make this beautiful little flower. Then I ran the sanding block over the raised image to give a little color contrast. This was then layered onto Pretty in Pink Cardstock and then Whisper White Cardstock.

Hope you like it!! Would love to hear what you think of it.

Team Meeting/Christmas Party Today

2009-11-07T22:06:00.005-06:00

Well, tomorrow is our big team meeting to celebrate the holidays. I am bringing deviled eggs for my dish to pass and have been working hard on my swap cards and my stamped gift to exchange.

Here is a picture of the gift I made to exchange. It is a little purse made with the Top Note Die Cut and a little goodie bag. I filled the goodie bag with pretzels hand dipped in white chocolate. I also made some covers to match the purse & goodie bag for some mint patties and put them inside the little purse.

The card was also made to match the purse & goodie bag. Same with the gift bag.

October 12th Green Bay Park & Rec Card Class

2009-10-05T23:11:00.005-05:00

Well, the time has come again, for the Green Bay Park & Rec Stampin' UP! Card Class.

For this class each participant will make 2 of each card. Please contact The Green Bay Park & Rec Dept at 920.448.3365 if you'd like to attend.

I didn't get a chance to get the last one done but here are 2 of the 3 designs that you will be making if you attend:

Card #1 - Simply a Friend

Stamp Set: Simply Said

Cardstock: Ruby Red, Basic Black, Whisper White & Certainly Celery DSP

Ink: Ruby Red & Basic Black

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds & Ruby Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

Card #2: Grreat! Grizzly

Stamp Set: Under the Stars

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White & Jersey DSP (I think thats the name but it is retired).

Ink: Basic Black & Bashful Blue

Accessories: Close to Cocoa & Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write Markers

My son has a birthday party to go to tomorrow night and this is the card that we made. He colored his own bear on his and he helped come up with the idea.

Recipe Pages 5 & 6

2009-10-02T20:35:00.002-05:00

Well, the class is finally here!!

Here are the last 2 pages that the girls will be making tomorrow.

REMINDER!!

If you weren't able to make it to the class to make your own....

I have made up a few extra sets....

Get yours for $25 per set.

Contact me to get yours!!

6x6 Recipe Page Sneak Peek #3 & #4

2009-09-28T22:25:00.003-05:00

Cost of Class is $15
When: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 10am - until you're finished
Where: Green Bay, WI
(address will be provided privately)

Each participant will make 6 different recipe pages. This class must be pre-paid. If you need my address to send your payment to, please email me at: wildaboutstampin@gmail.com

For those of you that are not able to attend but would still like the 6x6 recipe pages, I will make and send them out for $25 per set. This includes the shipping costs. I will accept PayPal for mail orders only!

Please feel free to email me with any questions!!!

6x6 Recipe Sneak Peek #2

2009-09-23T21:52:00.000-05:00

Here is the 2nd page for the class!!

COST: $15
WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd
TIME: 10am - until you're finished
WHERE: Green Bay, WI (address will be provided privately)

You will be making 6 different recipe pages.This class must be pre-paid. If you need my address to send your payment to, please email me at: wildaboutstampin@gmail.com

For those of you that cannot attend the class but would still like the 6x6 recipe pages, I will make and send them out for $25 per set. This includes the shipping costs. I also accept PayPal for mail orders only! PLEASE EMAIL ME!!

6x6 Recipe - Sneak Peek

2009-09-23T21:48:00.000-05:00

Here is the first recipe that the ladies will be making.
Isn't that little Santa just adorable!!

City Card Class Cards

2009-09-13T16:44:00.008-05:00

Well, tomorrow is the first of 3 scheduled card classes that I am doing for the Green Bay Park & Recreation Department. The people attending will be making 6 cards for $15. There are 3 designs so they will be making 2 of each. The cards that they will be making are below.

If you live in the Green Bay area and would be interested in attending any of the classes they are scheduled for 9/14/09, 10/12/09 and 11/16/09. Here is a link to the City's registration form. Please feel free to email me with any questions.

Card #1 - Bumble Bee Flower

Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful

Ink: Black Stazon

Stampin' Write Markers: Mellow Moss, Lavendar Lace, So Saffron & Bashful Blue

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss & Lavendar Lace

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way Glue Pen, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads & Dimensionals, Punches: Eyelet Border, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1/16" Handheld Circle

Card #2 - Hot Air Balloon

Stamps: Sweet Centers

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Stampin' Write Markers: Dusty Durango & Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay & Whisper White

Accessories: 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch & 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon

Card #3 - Big Shot Daisy

Stamps: Warm Words (may need to change that because it is not current anymore)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Punches: Modern Label, Boho Blossoms & 1/4" Circle (which also isn't currently available)

BIG SHOT ACCESSORIES: Top Note Bigz Die, Daisies #2 Flower Bigz Die, Little Leaves Sizzlets Die

6x6 Recipe Class Scheduled!!

2009-09-12T07:22:00.002-05:00

COST: $15

WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd

TIME: 10am - until you're finished

WHERE: Green Bay, WI (address will be provided privately)

You will be making 6 different recipe pages.

This class must be pre-paid. If you need my address to send your payment to, please email me at: wildaboutstampin@gmail.com

For those of you that cannot attend the class but would still like the 6x6 recipe pages, I will make and send them out for $25 per set. This includes the shipping costs. I also accept PayPal for mail orders only!

PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!

HOSTESS PROMOTION!!!!!!!!!!

2009-08-30T22:38:00.001-05:00

Hostess Promotion
Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009

Promotion Details:

We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November:

•Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!

We are thrilled to bring you this very exciting hostess promotion. In fact, we encourage you to contact all of your friends and let them know about this unbelievable offer! Use it to share Stampin' Up! with your friends and family; contact your past and potential hostesses to let them know that it is coming--and start planning your Holiday Mini workshops today!

Dashing Snowflake Christmas Swap Card

2009-08-15T16:19:00.000-05:00

Still playing around with my new stuff!

Here is a card that I will be using for an upcoming team meeting swap card. So those of you that are going to the same meeting will be receiving one of these. I will also be hosting a stamping class for the Green Bay Park & Rec Dept on September 14th . The attendees will be making 6 cards, 3 designs (so they will make 2 of each card). This will be one of the cards that they will be making.

If you live in Green Bay or near by and would like to attend, please contact the Green Bay Park & Rec Department for more information and/or to sign up. There will also be a class in October & November. The November class will be ALL Christmas cards. September & October will be a variety of cards.

I stamped my new Dasher Stamp with Chocolate Chip onto Whisper White Cardstock. This was then layered onto Real Red cardstock that was punched with the Eyelet Border punch & a little Real Red Gingham Ribbon added for flair. The base of the card is Real Red Card Stock with Whisper White added for the card portion (the larger white portion opens up to put your sentiment). I used the new Four the Holiday "Merry Christmas" stamp on the bottom (sorry I was a sloppy stamper today, you can see a little of the ink got onto the edges of the rubber around the words). I also utilized my Big Shot with the Snowflake #2 Die Cut....my hint to you is to only run one piece of cardstock through at a time. I tried doing 2 at a time and portions of the middle of the snowflake were pretty tricky to get apart without ripping the snowflake. I then attached the snowflake to the Whisper White cardstock with my 2-way Glue Pen and then layered by Dasher reindeer over the top.

Would love to hear what you think of this!! It looks pretty clean and simple which is what I was going for so that the girls aren't overwhelmed at the class next month.

Shelley's Walrus

2009-08-14T21:43:00.000-05:00

Finally got my preorder today!

My friend wants to use the Cute & Cuddly stamp set for her Christmas cards this year. She also had her heart set on using the new Rich Razzleberry along with a "green". We contemplated a few different but all seemed to be too dark. Then I remembered seeing another customer of mine holding her Rich Razzleberry & Certainly Celery packs of paper that she just ordered and thought they looked REALLY nice together. So we tried a couple of different combinations and came up with this one. The only change will be that she adds some white snowflakes to the Rich Razzleberry background. She is happy with it so we are all good.

Stamps: Cute & Cuddly, Four the Holidays
Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White & Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Certainly Celery & Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, 1/4" Certainly Celery Grossgrain Ribbon, Big Shot Texture Template (used on the Certainly Celery).

Hope you like it!

Deal of the Week #4

2009-07-20T21:48:00.002-05:00

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware

Item #112454

Regular Price: $29.95

Special Price: $18.99

The Deal of the Week can help you as a hostess earn even more free products and can help you bring in more workshop sales; after all, they make a great workshop add-on!

Online orders are another great option for you. Check out my Demonstrator Business Web Site every Monday at 10 AM (MT). Remember you can order online with you as their demonstrator.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions:
EMAIL ME at: wildaboutstampin@gmail.com

Offer Ends: Monday, July 27, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

Deal of the Week #2

2009-07-06T16:54:00.002-05:00

The Deal of the Week can help you earn even more free products and can help you bring in more workshop sales; after all, they make a great workshop add-on! While the short time period of these sales isn't intended for you to buy and promote the product in your demonstration, you can let customers know about the discount at your Summer Fun workshops.

Online orders are another great option. The Deal of the Week offer began last week and will continue throughout the month. Check back every Monday. You can order online by clicking on my picture at the right also.

# 113474 Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag Regular Price $69.95 ****Sale Price $49.99

Pink Razzleberry Daisies

2009-07-01T15:39:00.002-05:00

Got some new stuff this week & boy did I have fun playing!!

A dear family friend had a birthday this week so I made this card for her.

Here's what I used:

STAMPS:
Heard from the Heart

PAPER:
Rich Razzelberry for the base 5.5x4.25 and also cut a piece 4.5x4.5 for the daisies
Pretty in Pink cut a piece 4.5x4.5 for the daisies
Whisper White 10x4

Accessories:
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker (used to stamp the word "happiness")
Clear Rhinestone Brads
BIG SHOT
Flower, Daisies 2 Sixxix Die
Stampin' UP! Backgrounds I (swirls)

When I used the texture plate for the background, I only ran 1/2 of my piece of paper through. The other half was just left hanging off the back.

Hope she likes it. Thanks for looking! Have a Great Day!

Best Wishes Wedding Card

2009-06-28T09:12:00.001-05:00

Time to get out the NEW STUFF!!!! I found a card yesterday and she did this type of a layout. I did change a few things but basically it the same. I was not feeling very inspired but thought I could make this one work better than what I could come up with at the time.

My favorite new In-Colors are this RICH RAZZLEBERRY & MELON MAMBO so I knew I wanted to use one of them for my card class this week.

Here is the card for my lunchtime card class this week.

Supplies Used:

RICH RAZZLEBERRY:
5.5"x4.25"
4.25"x2.25"
I punched the Circle Scallop out of the smaller piece but you can use scraps too.

WHISPER WHITE:
8"x4"
4"x2"
scrap for the small flower

STAMP SET:
Kind & Caring Thoughts - this is a new Level 3 Hostess Set

ACCESSORIES:
Scallop Circle
2-Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
Paper-Piercing Tool
Mat Pack (for paper-piercing the corner)
Tag Corner Punch

Thanks for looking! Would love to hear what you think of it!

Petal Pizazz Birthday

2009-06-26T10:15:00.001-05:00

This is the card we made at my lunchtime class this week.

I was using up some older scrapbook paper that I have. So that is what is on the bottom half of the card. I also used Old Olive & punched with the Eyelet Border Punch. Used up som Kiwi Kiss ribbon that really matches the Old Olive color as well. I stamped the flowers with Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac & Pixie Pink. Punched them out with the Circle Scallop punch. Then put a Silver Brad in the middle of each. Attached them with Stampin Dimensionals. I have also used this recently for a Thank You card.

Hope you enjoy it!!

Congratulations Graduate!

2009-05-31T21:56:00.006-05:00

This week the girls will be making a graduation card. I found this cute little owl made a few different times and thought he was so cute I wanted to try it out. Hope you like it!

Here's how I made it:

Started with base piece of Chocolate Chip Cardstock (5.5x4.25). Next came Creamy Caramel Cardstock (5.25x4). Before layering this onto the Chocolate Chip Cardstock I rolled the Classic Stars Jumbo Roller with Creamy Caramel. Next I cut a piece of Chocolate Chip Cardstock (3.5x1). Whisper White Cardstock (3.25x.75) and stamped "contratulations" from the Stampin' UP! Sale-A-Brations stamp set called Congrats.

To Make the Owl:
1 - 1-3/4" Circle (body)
1 - Scalloped Circle, cut in half (wings)
1 - Tab Punch (head) Close to Cocoa Cardstock
2 - 1/2" Circle (Eyes) Whisper White
2 - 1/4" Circle (Eyes) Basic Black
1 - tip of the Large Star Punch (beak) So Saffron
1 - tip of the Small Tag Punch (bottom of hat) Basic Black
1 - 1.5x.25 Piece of Basic Black Cardstock (top of hat)

The tassel is a piece of Basic Black 1/4" Grossgrain Ribbon...tie a know & shred the bottop and attach to the back and flip over the front of the hat.

Strawberry Sparkle Punch

2009-05-09T23:25:00.004-05:00

I have a monthly recipe class. The ladies can provide the recipes they wish to have used. This month the recipe for Strawberry Sparkle Punch. I thought it would be fun to try and make the background look like a strawberry. I don't think I did too bad. The only think is that there isn't any stamping, which I guess isn't a horrible thing.

Supplies used:

Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White

Accessories: 5 Petal Flower Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Eyelet Border Punch & Red Gingham Ribbon

Thanks for looking, I would love to hear what you think of this!

Thanks Mr K!

2009-05-09T23:17:00.005-05:00

This last week was teacher appreciation week. My son wanted to make sure that we included ALL of his teachers. So we made cards for his teacher, his social studies teacher, his art teacher, his music teacher and of course, his gym teacher. I had to pull out the retired stamp set Sporting Goods to make this one.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Sporting Goods (retired) & Sporting

Paper: So Saffron, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue

Ink: Basic Black & Night of Navy

Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, Paper Snips & Dimensionals (to pop up the balls)

Hope you like it.....Mr K did!

What do you think? Pink or Red?

2009-05-03T21:02:00.003-05:00

This is the card that the girls will be making at my lunch-time card class this week. I just haven't decided on the pink or red. So, I would love to hear what you think!

Supplies:

Stamps: Dream A Little

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Whisper White & Pink Pirouette or Riding Hood Red

Ink: Basic Black & Basic Grey

Accessories: 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, Paper Snips, Dimensionals (to pop up the flower & the center of the flower), Two-Way Glue& Paper Snips.

Bambi & Thumper look-a-likes

2009-04-27T22:42:00.003-05:00

Here is the card for my card class tomorrow. We created a card (VERY) similar to it at a Stampin' UP! Team meeting I attended on Sunday. I added the deer and changed the sentiment, and also the background stamps are different because I didn't have the same ones. I think it still turned out pretty good.

Supplies I used are:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Old Olive & Whisper White

Stamps: Oval All, Forest Friends, So Swirly Jumbo Wheel

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa & Creamy Caramel

Accessories: 1/16" Handheld Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Gold Brads, Sponge & Dimensionals

MAY Specials!!

2009-04-26T21:54:00.004-05:00

Happy April Showers Everyone!!
I hope you are all doing well!

I am having a May Hostess Promotion!!

Host a workshop or place an order of $150+ I have a stamp set for you! This stamp set is from Sale-A-Brations or if you prefer, you can choose a stamp set out of my retired stamp bin

Host a workshop or place an order of $300+ Pick any stamp set, of your choice, in the catalog for 50% off.

If you place your orders online, please remember to choose me as your demonstrator and I will contact you regarding my above specials!!

Below are the Stampin' UP! May Specials - there is a lot of information so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!! I would love to talk to you about the promotions!!

Scrapbooking Promotion
Dates: May 1-31, 2009
Promotion DetailsThe Scrapbooking Promotion has two exciting parts:

Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE!

Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount.

Item #115199

Regular Price is $43.95 Discount Price $35.16

Things to Remember

You may place orders on a customer, demonstrator, or workshop order; or your customers may place their orders online.

All Designer Series paper, Specialty Designer Series papers, and 12" x 12" textured card stock are eligible for this promotion .

Customers can mix and match their paper choices.

Customers must enter the qualifying amount of Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" textured card stock before entering their free paper.

Customers may choose a free pack of Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" textured card stock for every three packs they buy.

Paper Promotion
Q: Is there a limit to how many free packs of paper I can get?

A: No! For every three packs of Designer Series paper and/or 12" x 12" textured card stock that you buy, you'll get one pack free.

Q: To get the free pack of paper, do I have to buy three packs of Designer Series paper or three packs of 12" x 12" textured card stock?

A: No. You can mix and match your paper; for example, you could buy two packs of Designer Series paper and one pack of 12" x 12" textured card stock, then choose either a pack of Designer Series paper or textured card stock for free.

Q: Is the Bulk Buy Designer Series paper eligible for this promotion?

A: No. The Bulk Buy Designer Series paper is not eligible for the buy three, get one free promotion.

Q: Is there going to be a preorder period for the paper promotion?

A: Although you can certainly purchase Designer Series paper and 12" x 12" textured card stock before the promotion begins, the promotional pricing will not begin until May 1.

Pistachio Torte Recipe Page

2009-04-19T20:13:00.002-05:00

This is for my recipe card class on Tuesday! Here's how I made it:

Started with a 6"x6" piece of Creamy Caramel Cardstock
Stamped with Itty Bitty Backgrounds on the bottom 2"
Cut a piece of 6"x3" Green Galore Cardstock
Ran that through the Crimper
Attached that to the center of the Creamy Caramel Cardstock
Cut a 6"x0.5" piece of Whisper White Cardstock
Cut a 6"x1.75" piece of Whisper White Cardstock
Ran both pieces through the Big Shot with the Swirly Texture Background
Roughed up one of the long edges of the 6"x1.75" Whisper White Cardstock.
Attached the smallest piece of Whisper White to the bottom of the Green Galore
Lined up the larger piece of Whisper White to the top of the Creamy Caramel which will also overlap the Green Galore about 1/8".
Printed the Recipe onto Whisper White Cardstock & cut to 2.75"x5.5"
Cut a 5.75"x3.5" piece of Close to Cocoa Cardstock
Punch one side with the Eyelet Border Punch
Attached the recipe to the Close to Cocoa Cardstock
Then attached the recipe piece to the front of the mock pistachio torte looking page.
To finish the page (not pictured) I added some 1/4" circles of Creamy Caramel & Close to Cocoa Cardstock to the top layer of Textured Whisper White for the nuts...forgot about that part before I took the picture.

Pull Out Flower Pot

2009-04-07T19:27:00.006-05:00

Saw this over on SCS for a technique challenge & had to try it. This will be my lunch time card class for next week. Hope the girls don't get too overwhelmed with it in a 1/2 hour.

Used the Scalloped Circle Punch to create the flowers, also used the 5-Petal Flower Punch for the leaves behind.

Hope you like it! It was alot of fun to make!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cody

2009-03-22T17:09:00.003-05:00

My Cousin's little boy, Cody is turning 3 on April Fool's Day!! We are going up north (where he lives) later in the week. So thought I should get working on his card.

Yesterday I picked up this Sixxix Train Die at Michaels with a 50% off coupon I got in an email so I ended up paying $10 for it, how great is that!!

Here are the steps for making the card:

Cut Pacific Point Blue Cardstock (4.25x5.5) for base of card
Cut Kiwi Kiss Cardstock (4x5.25), layer that on top of the Pacific Point Cardstock.
Cut Whisper White Cardstock (3.75x5), layer this on top of the Kiwi Kiss Cardstock.
I have some chipboard alphabet & letters, I traced the "3" and cut it out of Kiwi Kiss Cardstock.
Next I ran pieces of Pacific Point & Kiwi Kiss Cardstock thru the Big Shot with the Sixxix Train Die. This die has the steam engine, 2 passenger cars & a caboose. I only cut out the engine & one of the cars.
I trimmed off the top portion of the passenger car to make it a flatbed to carry my "3".
I then attached the Pacific Point train & flatbed (see how the cars interlock, I did cut off the hook at the back of the flatbed since there were no more cars).
Remove the center pieces of the Pacific Point train.
I punched out the Kiwi Kiss "center pieces" and attached them to the Pacific Point train.
Then I attached the smoke puffs.
I then cut & attached the back folded portion of the card using Whisper White Cardstock (8.5x5.5), folded it in half & attached it to the finished card front.
Last, I stamped the "BIRTHDAY WISHES" sentiment for the Stampin' UP! WOW Flowers Stamp Set.

Suppllies Needed:

Stamps: WOW Flowers
Paper: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss & Whisper White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Big Shot, Sixxix train die, Boho Flower Punch

Cherish God's Beauty

2009-03-21T04:50:00.005-05:00

There are lots of things to cherish in life. We have learned that in our family again! I won't go into details here but it has been a whirlwind on emotions as of late.

My Auntie Susie is a butterfly nut! She has dogs that are of the Papillion breed. Papillion means butterfly. So I was thinking of her when I made this card.

I also got to play with my new Big Shot & the texture plates. I love this new toy!! I have used it a couple of times now for my lunch-time work classes and the girls seem to enjoy it as well.

Steps for making the card are:

Only Orange Paper (4x5.25), run thru the Big Shot with the Texture Template
Run a Sanding Block over the top, this helps to lighten the color of the raised texture, this process is optional but was used on my sample.
Shimmery White (4x2.25), run thru the Big Shot with the Texture Template
Basic Black (4x2.5) - punch your Jumbo Oval out of the center
Attach your Shimmery White Textured Paper to the Basic Black strip.
Then Layer this onto the center of your Only Orange Textured Paper
Punch your sentiment onto a Whisper White Cardstock and punch out with the Large Oval Punch.
Attach this to the Basic Black Jumbo Oval you punched earlier.
Attach this to the bottom left corner of the card front as shown in the picture provided.
Word Window Punch - punch two from Shimmery White Cardstock & fold in half.
Attach the Word Window Punched pieces to alternating corners as shown in the picture
Stamp the butterfly from the Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set, God's Beauty with Basic Black onto Only Orange Cardstock.
Cut this out using Paper Snips.
Apply Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, as desired.
Attach to the Shimmery White Textured Paper with Dimensionals
Attach your card front to a folded piece of Whisper White Cardstock (4.25x5.5)

Supplies:

Stamps: God's Beauty (Level 1 Hostess Set) & Warm Words (Retired)
Paper: Whisper White, Shimmery White, Basic Black & Only Orange
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Big Shot with Texture Templates, Word Window Punch, Jumbo Oval, Large Oval, Sanding Block, Dimensionals & Paper Snips

I hope you enjoy the card. Thanks for looking!

Pikachu for you, Jordan!!

2009-02-28T14:26:00.004-06:00

Here's is my attempt at creating a punched out Pikachu. Next to trains, my child has discovered & become obsessed with Pokemon.

For those of you who do not know, it is not only cards that you collect & trade but also a card game that teaches strategy. It has also helped with reading comprehension, concentration & much much more! There is a local store here in Green Bay called GNOME GAMES that has time for Pokemon League play and tournaments. It is a great thing!! We have made this one of Jordan's weekly rewards/incentives for having a good week at school. It has been a huge success!

This week Jordan was invited to a birthday party for a friend from his classroom. His friend, Brandon is also a Pokemon player so Jordan asked if I would try to create a Pokemon for him. This is what I came up with!! Jordan said the card was a hit at the birthday party. We also took it over to the store where the kids were playing Pokemon to see what they thought. They went crazy!!! Later, on our way home, Jordan told me I was the best Mom in the whole world!! That was worth all the time I put into trying to make the card.

Supplies Used:

No Stamps or Ink for this one!!

Papers: Pacific Point, YoYo Yellow, Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White

Accessories: Top Note Die & Alphabet Die all cut with the Big Shot (cut in half), Circle Punches: 1", 1/2" & 1/4", & Word Window Punch

Buttermilk Pancake Recipe Page

2009-02-17T22:39:00.005-06:00

This is for my 6x6 recipe class for next week. I would love to hear what you think of it as I am not sure if I like it or not.

I typed out the recipe & printed it from the computer. Then I cut the Only Orange Cardstock to 5.5x6 and ran it through my Big Shot with Stampin Up Backgrounds I swirly texturz plate. Then I ran a sponge with Chocolate Chip Ink lightly over the swirls to bring them out a bit more. I stamped the piece of Creamy Caramel and then punch out the pancakes & also sponged the edges, layered them onto the plate that I punched out of Chocolate Chip Cardstock.

Supplies:

Stamps: Basic Backgrounds (retired)

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Only Orange, YoYo Yellow Creamy Caramel & So Saffron

Accessories: 1/4" Square Punch, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

Eyelet Border Punch

Shamrock Birthday

2009-02-13T20:27:00.005-06:00

My aunt asked me to make a shamrock birthday card for a friend of her's that has a birthday in March. Here is what I came up with.

Made the shamrock by punching 3 hearts from the new Heart to Heart Punch.

Supplies:

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Garden Green, Whisper White & Delicate Dots DSP (SAB)

Stamps: Warmest Regards

Ink: Garden Green Stampin Write Marker & Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

Easter Wishes for Lisa

2009-02-08T23:37:00.004-06:00

I have a workshop in a couple of weeks and she has requested a Easter Card for one that we will do at the workshop. I wanted to promote the Sale-A-Brations (SAB) products also.l So, here is the East card that I will be demonstrating at Lisa's workshop.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: All Holidays, Polka Dot Punches (SAB)

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue & Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (SAB)

Ink: So Saffron, Bashful Blue & Basic Black

Accessories: Gold Brads, 5/8" So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (SAB), 5-Petal Flower

Would love to know what you think of it!!

Praying for You....

2009-02-08T10:45:00.005-06:00

I wanted to try out my new stamp set "THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS". Recently I saw this layout on a card and thought it was great. So here is what I came up with. Hope you like it!!

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst Stampin' Write Marker & Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White

Accessories: Large Oval Punch, 1/16" Handheld Punch, Silver Brads

MAN Card!!

2009-01-24T08:38:00.003-06:00

Recently I helped out with a friend's card classes so I haven't been online much to post. I have been creating the cards & cutting the paper!!

So I have my requested "man card" from her class. I will also be doing this card for my lunchtime card class at work in the next couple of weeks. This looks lots more complicated than it is! There are just a bunch of layers!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Happiness is a Journey (dormant list), Fresh Cuts & Rough Texture Jumbo Wheel (retired)

Paper: Basic Black, Going Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Punches: Large Oval, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Key Tag

2009 SPRING/SUMMER CATALOGS

2009-01-13T17:10:00.004-06:00

I just received confirmation that my new catalog order will arrive tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited to see what's new!!

If you did not preorder your catalog, contact me today to order yours!! The cost for the new Catolog is $10. Although I will have the following specials:

Place an order with me or online and receive a discount on your new Spring/Summer Catalog. If you order online the catalog would still need to come direct from me in order to get the discount. This special will run today, January 13 thru January 31.

The special is:
Place an order of $10-$19.99 - receive your catalog for $9
Place an order of $20-$29.99 - receive your catalog for $8
Place an order of $30-$39.99 - receive your catalog for $7
Place an order of $40-$49.99 - receive your catalog for $6
Place an order of $50-$59.99 - receive your catalog for $5
Place an order of $60-$69.99 - receive your catalog for $4
Place an order of $70-$79.99 - receive your catalog for $3
Place an order of $80-$89.99 - receive your catalog for $2
Place an order of $90-$99.99 - receive your catalog for $1
Place an order of $100+ - receive your catalog FREE!!

Host a workshop - receive your catalog FREE

Contact me today to place your order!!

Wild About HUDSON CHARLES!!

2009-01-04T20:19:00.004-06:00

I have been wanting to play with this stamp set again. It's ben a while! As you can tell from the name of my blog, I really like it!!

I am helping out a friend with her classes this month because she just had her baby TODAY!!! So I thought we could make this card for her 10 cards for $15 so they will make 2 of these but I think the new baby, HUDSON CHARLES, will be the first to receive it!! Which means I will have to make another one for the sample card for class.

Supplies:
Stamps: Wild About You
Paper: Always Artichoke, Whisper White & Tangerine Tango
Ink: Always Artichode, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron & Bordering Blue
Accessories are all punches: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8 Circle & 1-1/4" Circle.

Irish Wedding Unity Candle

2009-01-04T20:11:00.003-06:00

A friend of mine at work is getting married on Friday. They are both Irish and are doing alot of things traditional or have bits of traditional Irish themes.

We found this stamp and charms on Ebay last summer. She had found a picture of a unity candle set with the ribbon like this one but she wanted the stamped image & the other set was very expensive so she decided to do it on her own.

She will have white tapers along side with matching ribbon on them also. I think it looks pretty good.

BABY BLING!!

2009-01-01T00:29:00.004-06:00

I've been working on these baby announcements for a friend that is due January 3rd and for a girl I work with due February 24th. Now that the I have added the glitter, I think it meets the criteria for Challenge #3 which are:

~All embellishments on your card MUST be either shimmery, glittery, or sparkly! That means rhinestones, Stickles, glitter, etc...

~Themes, images, layers are all up to you!

Supplies:

Stamps: Bundle of Joy (retired), Enjoy Every Moment & Warm Words

Ink: Chocolate Chip & Certainly Celery

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery & Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch & Celery Fine Cosmo Glitter

Pink Polka Punch Birthday

2008-12-31T23:47:00.004-06:00

The next card I am making is actually for Challenge #4. The requirements are:

So here’s your challenge… make a card/project/tag using AT LEAST 4 of these 7 stamping “P” things.

Piercing
Patterned PaperPaper
Piecing
Polka-Dot
Pink
Punches
Pop-Dots

***Bonus points if you use all 7!***

I used 5 out of 7....not too bad for a simple card!!

Supplies:

Stamps: Polka Dot Background & Wow Flowers

Ink: Pixie Pink

Paper: Pixie Pink, Green Galore & Whisper White

Accessories: Needle (piercing the scallops), Scallop Circle Punch, Tag Punch (punch 2 to make the bigger circle behind the scallop circle), 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch for inserting the Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad & Pop-Up Dot for behind the scallop circle.

Welcome Little One - Retired Stamps Challenge

2008-12-31T21:11:00.003-06:00

Here is Challenge #2 for the evening. The challenge is:

1. Use a *retired* Stampin’ Up stamp set for the main focal image of your creation. Stamps that will be retired at the end of the Fall-Winter 2008 catalog don’t count… You need to use something that was discontinued prior to August 2008.
2. Keep your card easily mailable – 3 or less layers, with no really lumpy, bumpy embellishments.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Circus Train & Riveting (Both are retired)
Ink: Basic Black & Lovely Lilac
Paper: Uptown DSP (retired), Wild Wasabi (retired), Lovely Lilac & Whisper White
SU Stampin' Write Markers: Certainly Celery, Lovely Lilac, Basic Black, So Saffron
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Double Stitch Ribbon (retired), Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch & 1-1/4" Circle Punch.

Thanks for looking & hope you like it!

Simple Birthday Cupcake for New Years Challenge at SCS

2008-12-31T19:10:00.006-06:00

Jordan and I are trying to stay awake, play some games, stamp a little, and ring in the New Year. I saw that SCS is posting some challenges which has distracted me from the baby announcements that I should be making for a friend that is due on Saturday, January 3rd.

There are a series of challenges so you will have lots to look at if I get to them all. The first challenge is to make a friendship themed card that also has some type of food on it. So I made this Simple Birthday Cupcake.

Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Birthday Thanks, Love You Much

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Summer Picnic DSP

Accessories: Real Red & Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers, Dazzling Diamonds (for the candy on the frosting), Crimper, Paper Snips (each layer of the cupcake is cut out before reassembling), Ticket Corner Punch.

Hope you like it. Its a little putsy but worth it in the end!!

Love You in Riding Hood Red

2008-12-29T05:00:00.001-06:00

I was looking at a few different blogs today and found this card sketch so thought I would try it out with the new Love You Much Stamp Set. I made a brown/blue card for a swap that I was in but I don't have enought of the DSP paper for my card class to make the same. So this one will be the one that the ladies will make at my Lunch Time Card Class.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Basic Black & Riding Hood Red

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Candy Lane DSP

Accessories: Ruby Red & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers, Word Window Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads

Happy New Baby

2008-12-28T16:12:00.006-06:00

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LILEE ARIE!!

My Cousin had her baby last Saturday, December 20th. She is beautiful!! She is 1 week old!! Unfortunately she lives in Arizona and we are in Wisconsin so we have to rely on email to see pictures of her.

Lilee's mom is my son's Godmother & he was very distressed when he found out she was pregnant. He thought that she wouldn't love him anymore.

Since Lilee's arrival he has checked my emails and text messages daily to see if there are any new pictures of her. He keeps bugging me to take a trip to AZ soon! He continues to find similarities to be sure that she is his baby cousin! It is kinda cute.

These are the baby shower invites I made for her, the announcements were along the same lines.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Hugs & Wishes

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White (regular & textured/lamb), Mellow Moss, Basic Black.

Accessories: Mellow Moss Gingham Ribbon, PUNCHES: Word Window, Scallop Circle, Boho Blossom, Small Oval

Simple Rustic Rooster

2008-12-28T11:38:00.006-06:00

I have been wanting to play with my new stamp set: RUSTIC ROOSTER. This is another sneak peak at the 2009 Spring/Summer Stampin' UP! Catalog. This is one of the new Level 2 Hostess Stamp Sets. I will also be doing this card for an upcoming card class at work.

I started by stamping the rooster with Basic Black & used Blender Pens to color the rooster with Real Red, to get a couple different shades. I also used an Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker to trace the little bit of grass at the bottom of the image. The I stamped the "friend to friend", from the new Love You Much Stamp Set, in Basic Black.

Supplies I used for this card are as follows:

Stamps: Rustic Rooster & Love You Much

Ink: Basic Black & Real Red

Stampin' Write Marker: Old Olive

Accessories: Blender Pens & 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!!

Enjoy the Baha Breeze

2008-12-21T23:03:00.000-06:00

I saw a card over on SCS that I loved. So, thought I would try to make it. Changed a couple of things but was happy to find the idea!!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Enjoy Every Moment

Paper: Chocolate Chip (4.25x5.5), Baha Breeze (4x5.25), Kiwi Kiss (1.5x4), Whisper White (1.5x4 & 1.75x5.25 & scrap for the flower)

Ink: Baha Breeze & Chocolate Chip

Stampin' Write Marker: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Crimper, Dazzling Diamonds, Paper Snips, Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grossgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals,

Valentine Scrapbook Pages for Love You Much Bundle Promotion

2008-12-21T19:18:00.000-06:00

My friend, Angel, is due to have her baby in January. She usually has a monthly card and scrapbooking class. I am helping out with the classes just in case she is too tired or in the hospital. Here are the scrapbook pages that we will be doing:

Supplies used:

Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Ruby Red 12x12, Pink Pirouette (8-1/2x5.5, cut 2), Candy Lane DSP (4x12, cut 2), Chocolate Chip (3.25x2.75 and scrap to punch hearts), Whisper White (3x2.5)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red (or Ruby Red)
Stampin' Write Markers: Pretty in Pink, Ruby Red & Old Olive
Accessories: Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad (put in the flower in top left corner), Dazzling Diamonds (to sparkle "Love") & Heart to Heart Punch

Would love to hear what you think about this!

Everything used for these pages is part of the Love You Much Bundle Promotion. Here are the details:

Love You Much Stamp Set $22.95
Candy Lane Designer Series Paper $9.95
Heart to Hear Punch $15.95
Retail Value for all 3 items is $51.85

Buy them as a bundle for $41.48

This special Bundle price is available December 23 - January 31
Click on my photo in the upper right corner to place your order online.
Or please contact me via email/phone to place an order!

Sneak Peak at a New 2009 Stamp Set

2008-12-10T00:13:00.001-06:00

I couldn't find my camera so I used the camera on my phone to take the picture. Sorry if its not the best quality.

There is another local demonstrator that likes to host swaps and it usually pretty helpful when needing ideas for new stamp sets.

This set will be part of a January special that will include the new stamp set LOVE YOU MUCH along with a pack of Candylane DSP and the new Heart to Heart punch, which coordinates with the stamp set.

So, this is my submission for the swap. I wanted to do something different, that wasn't the typical red/pink for Valentine's day.

Supplies used to create this:

STAMP SETS: Love You Much, Holidays & Wishes

PAPER: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White & Candy Lane DSP

INK PADS: Close to Cocoa & Chocolate Chip

MARKERS: Bashful Blue & Pretty in Pink

PUNCHES: Heart to Heart, Ticket Corner, 1/16" Handheld Circle, Wide Oval

ACCESSORIES: Gold Brads, Bashful Blue Taffetta Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, & Light Blue Fine Cosmo Glitter

Hope you like it!!

Santa Pants

2008-11-30T09:00:00.000-06:00

I found another blog by "Kathie McGuire" that had these really cute santa pants. Here is a picture of my version. Please see her blog for the tutorial.

This is a Secret Santa treat!!

Thankful

2008-11-29T22:21:00.000-06:00

Check this out!! One of blogs that I like to watch: Created By Courtney is giving away some goodies!! She has asked that to be entered into the drawing that you leave a message to say what you are thankful for, subscribe to "follow" her blog & add a link to let others know about her blog & blog candy.

I love treats so this is my little blurb to advertise her blog.

What are you thankful for? I am thankful for my son mostly, he is the light of my life & keeps me going even when things are rough. Secondly, I am thankful for my Mom! She has sacrificed A LOT for me and Jordan. Thirdly I am thankful for the rest of my family (aunts, uncles & cousins) without them, family wouldn't be the same. Fourth, I am thankful for my friends that put up with me!!

My Apologies

2008-11-29T22:20:00.000-06:00

First, I want to apologize to anyone waiting for new posts. My computer crashed and I have been down for about a week. I promise to get something uploaded and added to my blog tomorrow.

Inspired Thinking

2008-11-17T06:00:00.000-06:00

The picture is a little dark but I like how it turned out. I wasn't so sure about this stamp set, INSPIRED BY NATURE, but it was given to me by my upline. I have used it ALOT more than I ever thought I would.

I started by stamping the "grass" with VERSAMARK onto TANGERINE TANGO cardstock. On WHISPER WHITE cardstock I stamped the flower image by adding TANGERINE TANGO CLASSIC INK to the flower stamp, then added OLD OLIVE with a STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER to the stems and leaves and CHOCOLATE CHIP with a STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER to the "thistle" of the flower. I layered this onto CHOCOLATE CHIP cardstock. Then I added a strip of OLD OLIVE cardstock with "Thinking of You" from WARM REGARDS stamp set in CHOCOLATE CHIP CLASSIC INK PAD. With OLD OLIVE cardstock I punch a ROUND TAB PUNCH and attached to the flower. I punched a 1/4" CIRCLE PUNCH and added a little 1/2" PUMPKIN PIE STRIPED GROSGRAIN RIBBON. This is all layered on a 1/4 sheet of CHOCOLATE CHIP cardstock. The card opens with the TANGERINE TANGO cardstock on the right side.

Gift Pack of Cards & 6 weeks of Lunch Time Card Classes

2008-11-16T12:23:00.000-06:00

SPECIAL CARD GIFT PACK

My Aunt asked me to make a gift pack of a dozen Christmas cards for a family friend. So, I thought I would make 6 designs (2 of each) and use the designs for the few week s of my Lunchtime Card Classes at work.

FIRST CARD: No-Frills Cardinal

The stamp set is called A CARDINAL CHRISTMAS and is in the SU Mini Catalog. The MERRY CHRISTMAS sentiment is also from that stamp set. I used RED RIDING HOOD RED cardstock and ink along with WHISPER WHITE card stock. I used the TAG CORNER PUNCH. I added a little knot made from RIDING HOOD RED TAFFETA RIBBON. In my class they will be making this card along with a Candle that is similar to an earlier post.

SECOND CARD: Navy Snowman

Barb loves snowmen so I used the snowman & sentiment from WISHING YOU CHEER. First the snowman is stamped with BASIC BLACK CLASSIC INK PAD, colored with SU STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS (NIGHT OF NAVY, BROCADE BLUE, ROSE RED, ALWAYS ARTICHOKE, & PUMPKIN PIE). I also used the SNOW JUMBO WHEEL that is stamped in NIGHT OF NAVY CLASSIC INK onto BROCADE BLUE card stock. The base of the card is NIGHT OF NAVY cardstock, which is also utilized behind the snowman & also on the 1/2 front of the card there is a piece attached that has been punched with the SCALLOP EDGE PUNCH. The snowman had to sparkle so he is coated with DAZZLING DIAMONDS.

THIRD CARD: Poinsettia Kisses

I started by stamping two of the flowers from DOODLE THIS stamp set with WHISPER WHITE CRAFT INK onto RIDING HOOD RED cardstock and applying WINTER WHITE emboss powder. The I then cut them out & put them together using a RHINESTONE BRAD. Next I cut KIWI KISS card stock & stamped the sentiment from the hostess set BEST YET in CHOCOLATE CHIP CLASSIC INK. Then I attached a piece of CHOCOLATE CHIP card stock that I punched with the SCALLOP EDGE PUNCH. Next I tied a knot into the new KIWI KISS/VERY VANILLA SATIN RIBBON. This ribbon is GREAT!! It is heavy but is so SOFT and easy to work with. I attached this to have 1/2 sheet of WHISPER WHITE card stock. Then attached the "poinsettia" to the card with a POP UP GLUE DOT.

FOURTH CARD: RUDOLPH

Can't have Christmas without Rudolph!! The base of the card is REAL RED card stock. Then I layered a piece of SUMMER PICNIC DSP onto WHISPER WHITE cardstock with RED GINGHAM RIBBON wrapped around & tied into a knot. "MERRY CHRISTMAS" (from HOLIDAYS & WISHES stamp set) is stamped in REAL RED CLASSIC INK. Next I SCALLOP PUNCHed GARDEN GREEN cardstock. Layered a REAL RED cardstock punched with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch. Finally stamped the reindeer from the hostess set DEER FRIENDS with CHOCOLATE CHIP CLASSIC INK and punched out with the 1-1/4" Circle punch, attached to the layered REAL RED circle. Then made Rudolph's nose red with the Rose FINE COSMO glitter.

FIFTH CARD - Warm Copper Wishes

I saw this card on Splitcoast but it was done with Gold. I didn't think I had any gold paper (which I found out I was wrong after I was done) so I used Copper. I know that this is retired from the SU catalog but I still like it & it is pretty close to gold. I stamped the snowflakes from SNOWBURST in Copper Encore Ink onto WHISPER WHITE card stock and then I used IRIDESCENT ICE emboss powder to add a little extra sparkle. These strips are layered on top of BRUSHED COPPER card stock which is on VERY VANILLA cardstock. The "Warm Wishes" comes from HUGS & WISHES which is also stamped with the COPPER ENCORE INK PAD and embossed with IRIDESCENT ICE emboss powder. Then a little VERY VANILLA 1/4" GROSGRAIN RIBBON.

LAST BUT NO LEAST the SIXTH CARD: Santa on Santa

Started with REAL RED card stock. Cut a 2" strip of WHISPER WHITE cardstock and tore down each side so that is looks like the fur on Santa's coat. Santa's belt (at the bottom of the card) is a small strip of BASIC BLACK cardstock & slid onto a pop-can top used as the buckle. The stamped Santa from JOLLIEST TIME OF THE YEAR with BASIC BLACK CLASSIC INK PAD onto WHISPER WHITE cardstock. I colored Santa with SU STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS (BLUSH BLOSSOM, REAL RED, BASIC BLACK & GOING GREY). I used a SPONGE DAUBER with BASHFUL BLUE CLASSIC INK to highlight Santa. This is layered onto BASIC BLACK card stock.

I hope you like the Card Set that I created. Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to place an order or host a workshop to earn some of these hostess sets!!

Thanks for looking!

Congratulations Chris!

2008-11-10T06:32:00.001-06:00

One of the blogs that I like to look at is hosted by Chris D. Check out her blog: CREATING WITH CHRISSY. She just recently got 50,000 hits and it is also her blog anniversary. Hope you like her blog also!! CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!!!!!!!

Candles, Candles, Candles

2008-11-08T22:51:00.000-06:00

I have a meeting tomorrow with fellow demonstrators and we are having our annual holiday party & pot luck. We always do a stamped gift exchange. So, this is what I made.

I used A Cardinal Christmas & Snowburst stamp sets. I used Always Artichoke (it looks more like Old Olive on the candles), Real Red & Basic Black Classic Ink Pads. I colored the Cardinal with SU Markers: Real Red, Always Artichoke, More Mustard & Close to Cocoa.

I put some organdy ribbon on each of the candles to dress them up a little. Then I put them onto a charger plate & added some cinnamon smelling potpourri.

After I was done with this project, my son asked if we could make a "blue bird". As you may have read in previous posts, blue is his favorite color. So I tried it out. I colored the bird with Pacific Point Reinker & a blender pen, More Mustard on the beak & feet. The I used Mellow Moss & Always Artichoke on the leaves, Real Red on the berries & Close to Cocoa on the branches. He loved it. We will be giving it to his teacher for part of her gift.

Thanks for looking today!!

The Blue Train of Happiness is now boarding!!

2008-11-06T19:48:00.000-06:00

I have to admit, the boy knows what he likes and it works!! He has been wanting me to make my previous card in BLUE, which is his favorite color. We finally had a free minute to try out the train in blue. He is a Thomas the Tank Engine "nut" so the new Pacific Point is perfect!!

I stamped the snowflakes from the SNOW FLURRIES stamp set in PACIFIC POINT CLASSIC INK PAD on WHISPER WHITE CARDSTOCK. The I stamped the "Happiness is a Journey not a Destination" saying from the HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY stamp set. Then I embossed it with IRIDESCENT ICE EMBOSSING POWDER. Then I layered BASHFUL BLUE CARDSTOCK that I punched with the new SCALLOP EDGE PUNCH. Next I stamped the train image from the HAPPINESS IS A JOURNEY stamp set in WHISPER WHITE CRAFT PAD onto PACIFIC POINT CARDSTOCK and also embossed it with IRIDESCENT ICE EMBOSSING POWDER. Then I attached 1/4" GROSSGRAIN RIBBON that I tied into a knot.

Thanks for looking & I hope you like it half as much as Jordan!! Have a great night!!

Watercolored Autumn Harvest

2008-11-06T19:41:00.001-06:00

This is the card that they made for my lunch time card class this week. I wanted to make a fall card & use my Autumn Harvest stamp set.

Here I used the leaf and stamped with Garden Green onto Garden Green Cardstock. Then I layered Summer Sun Cardstock behind Ruby Red Cardstock. Then I used some Ivory Organdy Ribbon that I had leftover. We stamped the pumpkins, gourd & leaves with Chocolate Chip onto Ivory Cardstock. Then we colored them using Earth Elements

Watercolor crayons and an Aqua Painter. Then we cut them out with Paper Snips & attached them to the Ruby Red Cardstock.

I really like how it turned out. Thanks for looking!

Christmas Happiness

2008-10-28T20:30:00.001-05:00

My son, Jordan is a HUGE train fanatic. When my friend Angel was at Convention she sent me a text message of this new stamp set. He went crazy because "steamies" are his favorites!! He told me right then & there that WE WILL be using that stamp set for our Christmas cards because it reminded him of the Polar Express. So I finally broke down and ordered it last week. I have been looking for some different samples & found one that I really liked but it was done with black, grey & white only. Jordan first wanted it to be blue but then remembered Christmas Colors and picked these out. I am not sure that we are completely happy with it yet. So we will keep playing but at least wanted to get the idea out there. Who knows maybe it will end up being blue in the end.....blue is okay, right??

For this sample I stamped Whisper White Craft Ink onto Basic Black Card stock. Then I embossed it with Iridescent Ice to try & get the snowy effect onto it. Then it is layered on Real Red Card Stock & embellished with Red Gingham Ribbon. I also stamped the "Happiness is a Journey not a Destination" saying in Whisper White Craft Ink onto Garden Green Card stock & embossed it with Iridescent Ice. and layered that onto the Whisper White Card Stock that I stamped with the Polka Dot Background stamp in Real Red.

I would really love to hear what you think of this card. I am not quite sure what I think of it. Do you think it is missing something??

Thanks for looking & would love to hear your opinions!!

We Will Miss You Violet!!

2008-10-22T17:54:00.001-05:00

My Aunt Violet is moving to Arizona next week. She has always been more like a sister than an Aunt. I will miss her alot. My son, Jordan, is also very fond of her & is having a hard time with this. Her daughter (who is Jordan's Godmother) moved to Phoenix a few years ago. She is pregnant and due in December. So, Violet is moving closer to help her out & just be closer to them.

I made this card to give her this weekend when we are there to say good-bye to her. Green is one of her favorite colors. The layout and colors are different challenges that I thought I'd participate in.

I stamped the "grass" on the Kiwi Kiss paper with Versamark. To get the multi-colors on the flowers I used Sponge Daubers. The added a little sparkle with Dazzling Diamonds

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamps: Inspired by Nature & Heard from the Heart.

Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss & Chocolate Chip

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Versamark & Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Dazzling Diamonds

Recipe Swap

2008-10-20T22:58:00.001-05:00

I have an upcoming Upline/Downline meeting and it is our annual Holiday party where we each bring a dish to pass & enjoy everyone's treats. We normally exchange cards but we decided to do a 6x6 recipe swap. I am trying to work mine out & would love to hear what you think...Is it missing something?? Is it okay??

6x6 RECIPE CARD SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Tart & Tangy

Ink: Real Red, Gable Green, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Real Red, Gable Green, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Square Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch (used to take off the corner of the mini apple crisp)

Shelley's Christmas Card

2008-10-18T08:25:00.001-05:00

My friend Shelley stopped by last night so we could figure out her Christmas Card for this year. She has had her eye on the SU Stamp Set "Christmas Classics" She likes to make cards that require a little extra work (putzy). So this is what we came up with.

We tried the new Scallop Edge Medallion & layered the ornaments that we cut out on the top. We also thought the Riding Hood Red Medallion got lost a little so we layered Whisper White behind it. After we took the picture, we decided it needed some Dazzling Diamonds on the ornaments to make the "pop" even more.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Christmas Classics
Ink: Garden Green, Riding Hood Red & Tangerine Tango
Paper: Whisper White, Garden Green, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Word Window Punch, Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon & Silver Elastic Cord

SPOOKY NIGHTS

2008-10-14T18:35:00.000-05:00

I have an in-home workshop on Wednesday evening for a friend of mine. She requested that we do a Halloween card for one of the cards. There are a variety of experienced to brand new stampers so I didn't want to overwhelm the newbies. So, this is the card that I came up with.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Halloween Frights & Haunting Jumbo Roller
Paper: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss & Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black & Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Circle Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch & 1-1/4" Circle Punch

After I took the picture my son wanted me to add "wiggly" eyes so we added them to the pumpkin at the top. VERY CUTE!!

Sailing to Recovery - 10/14 Card Class

2008-10-14T07:00:00.000-05:00

This is the card that I talked about making in my previous blog entry.

I made this card for a male friend that had surgery.

Since it was a male friend, I wanted to use up some of my retired supplies. I also had a request for a "man card" from one of the ladies that attends my lunchtime card class at work. So since I still had quite a bit of the Blue Bayou Double Stitch Ribbon I thought I'd have them make this one. This will also give them a new technique...Polished Stone, which most of them have never done.

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps: Winds of Grace, Polka Dot Background & Fresh Cuts

Paper: Blue Bayou, River Rock, Soft Sky & Glossy White

Ink: Black Stazon, Blue Bayou Ink Pad & Reinker, Soft Sky Reinker, & River Rock Reinker

Accessories: Blue Bayou Double Stitch Ribbon

Christmas Cardinal

2008-10-13T23:04:00.000-05:00

I recently signed up for a Mini Catalog swap. The first card I made was the Cardinal with Pink Pirouette. I like it but thought I wanted to see what the new Baha Breeze looked like. I couldn't decide which one I liked better so I am sending half Baha Breeze & half Pink Pirouette. I hope they enjoy them!!

I got the layout over at SCS from a Sketch challege (SC193) about a month ago. I have used it for this card and a Get Well Card that I made the week of the challenge.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: A Cardinal Christmas
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Baha Breeze or Pink Pirouette, & Whisper White
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black & Black Stazon
Accessories: 1/4" White Grossgrain Ribbon, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Silver Brads, Tag Corner Punch, Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker, Summer Sun Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker,

Gerber Daisy Photo Book

2008-10-08T21:34:00.000-05:00

Here is a little photo book that I did for a class recently. I got the photobooks at a clearance store but I seen them at Walmart recently for $1. I removed the "preprinted" papers & filled in with my own. I was trying to get the flowers to look like Gerber Daisies so I cut slits into the indents on the scallop punch to make the petals on the flowers. I ran the middles thru the crimper for some added texture. To make the leaves, I folded the oval punch in half & then ran it thru the crimper, opened it up to use as a leaf.

We had a baby shower for my cousin over the weekend & this was one of the prizes.

As always, all images are Copywrite Stampin' UP!

Recipe for the photo album:

Paper: Garden Green, Whispter White, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun & Chocolate Chip.

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Circle Scallop Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Small Oval, Crimper, Summer Sun Stampin' Write Marker

Aqua Painter Special Product Offer

2008-10-01T22:00:00.000-05:00

Special Offer Dates: October 1-31, 2008, or while supplies last

Special Product Offer Details:
Purchase the large-tip Aqua Painter (item 114617) for $7.25.
No minimum purchase, no limits, while supplies last.
Click on my photo to the right to be directed to my Stampin' UP! Website for more specials or to place an order.

This card was done at a recent card class. We used the Aqua Painter and Watercolor Crayons to color the image. Then we sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds to make the flower pop off of the page. The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamps: Morning Glory, Fresh Cuts
Papers: Basic Black, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Small Oval Punch, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Silver Brads, 2-Way Glue Pen & Dazzling Diamonds

Birthday Promotion

2008-10-01T21:11:00.000-05:00

Promotion Dates: October 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:
Spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20 perent off.

This card was made at a recent Upline Meeting utilizing one of the stamp sets on special this month.

The Card Recipe is as follows:

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Whisper White

Inks: Rose Red & Basic Black

SU Markers: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red & Going Gray

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Silver Brads, Ticket Corner Punch & Rose Red 1/4" Grossgrain Ribbon

All of the stamp sets on special are as follows:

Item # Page # Description Retail Price 20% Off Price
109439 62 Big Bold Birthday $27.95 $22.36
112895 62 Cumpleaños genial y divertido $27.95 $22.36

(Spanish Big Bold Birthday)*
111532 63 Party Hearty* $26.95 $21.56
110994 64 Bitty Birthday $12.95 $10.36
111618 64 Crazy for Cupcakes* $23.95 $19.16
111546 65 Simple Birthday Thanks* $17.95 $14.36
111702 65 Time to Party* $16.95 $13.56
108559 68 Crab & Company $27.95 $22.36

CLICK HERE for a link to my Stampin' UP! Website if you'd like to place an order.

FINAL DAYS: Never-Before-Seen Stamps at Never-Before-Seen Savings!

2008-09-29T05:53:00.000-05:00

Never before has Stampin’ Up! offered a discount on brand-new stamp sets. But from August 11 through September 30, you can save 15 percent on select brand-new stamp sets, with no additional purchase necessary!

Below is a list that includes: Description, Item #, Page #, Regular Price, & Promotional Price
Snow Swirled, 111690, 32, $24.95, $21.21
It's a Stretch, 111586, 55, $23.95, $20.36
Putt Putt, 111544, 81, $24.95, $21.21
Eastern Blooms , 111626, 91, $21.95, $18.66
Pocket Silhouettes, 111672, 98, $18.95, $16.11
Upsy Daisy, 111710, 101, $18.95, $16.11
Under the Stars, 111556, 109, $29.95, $25.46
Heard from the Heart, 111644, 145, $22.95, $19.51
Contempo Alphabet, 111570, 157, $40.95, $34.81
Felicidades Siempre*, 109381, 23, $17.95, $15.26

* From Celebrando Creatividad

To take advantage of this special please contact me directly or you may click on my picture to the right to place an order through my website.

NEW TO THIS!!

2008-09-28T17:31:00.000-05:00

Well, I finally decided to start a Blog!!

I have been a SU Demonstrator for just over 2 years now. I am lovin' it!! I do it as a hobby and now try to bring Stampin' UP! to others as well.

I have quite a few people at work that have come to enjoy stampin' as well. So, I usually hold a lunch time stampin' class at work. So, I will be publishing my weekly card class samples out here to share with everyone.

My first post to this blog will be the card that we are making for my class this week is my Frankie Card

All products used are Stampin' UP! and all images are copywrited by Stampin' UP!

The Card Recipe is as follows:
Stamps: All Holidays
Paper: Green Galore, Perfect Plum & Whisper White
Accessories: Large Oval Punch Punch, Scallop Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, White Gel Pen, Black Stampin' Write Marker, Paper Snips, 1/2" Circle Punch

I am also submitting this card for a Fall with a Twist Card Swap that I entered. You were not allowed to use any browns or oranges for this swap so thought this would be perfect!

Thanks for looking & would love to hear what you think about the card and or the new blog!