Friday, April 30, 2010

Cheerful Thank You

One of my favorite stamp sets from the Occasions Mini has been "With all my Heart." I've found so many different uses for this stamp set :) This idea came from the IB&C. It's a card sketch that was used with the "Tart and Tangy" stamp set. I realized I could use many different stamp sets for this same effect but decided to use "With all my Heart" one more time before you can't order it anymore, and the stamp becomes part of my personal stamp collection. The key to this card is to stamp twice and then punch each one out with a different circle punch....I used a 1" and a 3/4" circles. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Only Orange, Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow (yes, all leaving the end of June), Whisper White
Ink: Only Orange, Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow
Stamps: With All My Heart
Accessories: 1" & 3/4" circle punches, dimensionals, Yoyo Yellow Grosgrain Ribbon ( retired)

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Dreams with Cracked Glass

This morning as I stamped, I pulled out an oldie but a goodie technique...cracked glass. After stamping the image in Handsome Hunter, I added Apricot Appeal ink with the AquaPainter. I began making layers of Glassy Glaze enamel embossing powder over my stamped image and got my "Sanded" stamp ready to lay on top and inked it with Close to Cocoa. As I applied my last layer, I stamped on the stamp and....

...OBVIOUSLY, the stamp wasn't cleaned well before I put it away...so we have some shade of red rather than Close to Cocoa. Oh well, I decided it added a distressed look as well so I continued on with the card. The cutter kit created the fun edges you see and of course I had to spray some "Gold Glow" smooch spritz on it. I finally tried out the color catch....AWESOME! Now I don't have sparkles all over my desk. Happy Stampin'! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Handsome Hunter, Very Vanilla (yes, the first two colors are retiring the end of June)
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Apricot Appeal
Stamps: Dreams du Juor, Sanded
Accessories: Cutter Kit, Glassy Glaze Enamel Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Girly Birthday


Last night as I was stamping, I had a great urge to use retiring colors. I must admit out of these colors, I only frequently use Barely Banana. But I LOVE how this card looks with these colors! The sketch came from the current IB&C...my favorite inspiration book :) And of course I had to try out some more of the smooch spritz. After I colored the cupcake with the Watercolor Crayons and an Aquapainter, I spritzed the whole cupcake with the smooch spritz...love the instant sparkle! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana
Ink: Basic Brown, Pixie Pink
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Aquapainter, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Paper Snips, Scoring blade w/ Paper cutter, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Scallop Edge punch
Last day to order for the Occasions Mini is FRIDAY! :)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

A little Razzle Dazzle


This card came together quickly. These colors were chosen from a piece of DSP just sitting on my desk....Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry. After layering the CS and DSP together, I spritzed it with the new "smooch spritz" from the Summer Mini. Join me for Technique Night on May 6 for projects using the smooch spritz! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Stamps: Dreams du Jour
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Dimensionals

Monday, April 26, 2010

Glittery Flowers


Glitter is so much fun to play with! :) I stamped these flowers in Crushed Curry, traced over them with the 2-way glue pen, and dipped them Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Love the bling! Don't miss the sale on this stamp set! Order by Friday. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise
Stamps: Oval All, Fifth Avenue Floral
Accessories: 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Lg. Oval, Scallop Oval, Wide Oval punches, Dimensionals, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Scrap Card


I created this card from the scraps on my desk from making the cards and card tote from last week's class. I quickly made 6 of these cards since I was in need of multiple thank you cards. Each DSP square is 1". Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Sending Love DSP
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: Thank You Kindly

Friday, April 23, 2010

Friend

Did you realize we only have a week left to order from the Occasions Mini? These two cards are two more swaps from our demo meeting this month.


I love the different ways this stamp set can create projects. So many options! Don't miss out on products from the Occasions Mini! Order by April 30...order your supplies here.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Cards & Card Tote





We created this tote and matching cards at stamp camp last week. Mine was a gift to our school secretary yesterday for Secretary's Day. Such an easy gift to whip up for any occasion. And besides...who can't use ready-to-go cards? :) I received my pre-order from the summer mini at the end of last week. I'm hoping to have some time to actually play with it today! :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Sending Love DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Red
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Well Scripted
Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Sponge

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Spring

With all of the rain we're suppose to receive, it's made me think about spring! I'm sharing two more demo swaps today from our demo meeting this month.

Isn't this bunny so cute? I love the added detail of the patterned paper on the bunny and the sponged center of the flower. Too cute!

Don't recognize this stamp set?? You're in luck! We're getting a sneak peek to the "Awash with Flowers" stamp set that will be coming out in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. It's a great two-step stamping set that is available as a wood mount or a clear mount. Order your supplies here.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Mom

Have you started to think about what card you want to make Mom for Mother's Day? Here are three cute cards from our demo group meeting last week that would be perfect for any mom :)

This card features the resist technique using glossy paper. You also get a little sneak peek of a new impressions embossing folder in the Summer Mini. (Have you got your mini yet???)

This card has some fun coloring done on the flower basket as well as some behind the words. Check out that background....it's created with the scoring blade!

This card uses the window sheet for the greeting. These cards definitely got my brain turning with ideas. Order your supplies today to get started on your Mother's Day cards.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Black and White with a splash of color


One of my customers added a little extra color to her fabric flower barrettes she was making. She had some extra pink fabric leftover from the rag quilt purse she was making so she decided to add the pink to the black and white! Love how it turned out. Order your supplies here.
Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Folds Die, Fabric, Needle, Thread, Button Latte Designer Buttons, Hot Glue Gun

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Fabric Flowers


At last night's stamp camp, one of the projects was to make these FUN fabric pins. I used 6 different fabric patterns and I was able to create these three pins with just one sandwich through the Big Shot.
I LOVE cutting fabric with the Big Shot! It's so amazingly simple. Order your supplies here.
Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Folds, Buttons, Fabric, Needle, Thread, Hot Glue, Pin Backs or Alligator Clips

Friday, April 16, 2010

Blog Candy winner is...

Tammy! See you tonight :)

Watercolor Roses


These were fun to try with the shimmer white paper. They work BEST with Whisper White Craft ink...versamark doesn't work so well (the bottom left corner is one made w/ versamark and you can definitely tell the difference). This is another idea for a mother's day card. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Lavendar Lace, Almost Amethyst, Shimmer White
Ink: White Craft Ink, Lavendar Lace, Almost Amethyst
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Well-Scripted Words
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, AquaPainter, White Organza Ribbon

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Watercolor Flower

This month is you can receive a discount on the "Fifth Avenue Floral" stamp set. Flowers are perfect to stamp this time of year for a lot of occasions. Have you thought about your mother's day card you'll be making this year? Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti White, Basic Black
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Well-Scripted Words, Sanded
Accessories: Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, AquaPainter

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Blog Candy!

Anyone want an "Oval" Sizzix die? For some reason, I have two! Just leave me a comment today or tomorrow on this post (or on the facebook fan page) with your favorite color that is retiring, and I'll draw a winner Friday morning. Didn't know there were 30 colors retiring in June? Check out my post on April 8 :)

Thank You Chalkboard Flowers


I loved this technique so much I had to give it a try again with another bold image stamp. Love that Malon Mambo is staying in the new color line up. Isn't it fun with Pretty in Pink? Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black
Ink: Whisper White
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon (reverse side), Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Basic Black Brad

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Birthday Champ


I decided to use a lot of sports balls for my nephew's birthday card. Love how it all came together. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Green Galore, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Green Galore, Summer Sun, Really Rust, Basic Black, Close To Cocoa
Stamps: Just Soccer, Just Baseball, Just Football, Just Basketball, Fundamental Phrases, Sporting
Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Basic Black Brads

Monday, April 12, 2010

Dog with Punches


We had a couple guest speakers at cub scouts last week. I had seen a similar punch dog earlier that same day so I couldn't get it out of my mind when I went to make a card for one of our guests. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Whisper White, Summer Sun, Basic Black, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Thank You Kindly
Accessories: 1 3/4" circle, 1/4" circle, 1/2" circle, Lg & Sm Oval, Slot Punches

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Watercolored Cupcake Stand


This is the second card we did at technique night. I just LOVE, LOVE the versatility of the watercolor crayons. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love DSP
Ink: Basic Brown
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, AquaPainter, Dimensionals, Sponge, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Watercoloring


This month's technique night featured the Watercolor Crayons. This card was inspired by a card I saw on a blog I saw this week also. I LOVED how one flower was highlighted out of the three that were stamped. I thought it would be perfect for the technique I was focusing on. Most of the ladies ended up coloring in all three flowers (more practice watercoloring)...but either way this simple card turned out pretty. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Green Galore, Basic Black, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Thank You Kindly
Accessories: Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, AquaPainter, Watercolor Crayons

Friday, April 9, 2010

Chalkboard Tree

It's been awhile since I'ved done the chalkboard technique but I saw something this past week on a blog post that reminded me of this fun technique. I stamped the tree in Whisper White craft ink on Basic Black cardstock. I let it sit for just a few minutes so it wouldn't smear and then colored over the white ink with the Watercolor Pencils. Love the effect it gives. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Whisper White, Green Galore, Basic Black
Ink: Whisper White
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Thank You Kindly
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Firefighter


Wednesday we visited the fire station with my son's cub scout troop. We had a great time and really enjoyed the tour. Since I was the one that arranged the tour, I quickly made a thank you card for the boys to sign to send to them. The punch firefighter was inspired from Ellen Kemper's punch creation here. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Summer Sun, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Bordering Blue
Ink: Apricot Appeal Marker
Stamps: Thank You Kindly (inside of card)
Accessories: Wide & Lg. Ovals, Slot, Word Window, 1/4" & 1/2" & 1 1/4" & 1 3/4" circles, Butterfly, Heart-to-Heart, Modern Label, Ornament Punches

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Color Renovation!

WOW! I am so excited. Stampin' Up! is making a color renovation with the new catalog. While I'm sad to see colors go, I'm very excited about the 5 new colors and the 10 in color colors that are being brought back! They will be referred to as color collections rather than families. The new collection groups are: Brights, Subtles, Regals, and Neutrals. Here's a list of the Carryover Colors:
Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake (I believe this is a new name for Kraft), Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, More Mustard, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, So Saffron
Here's a list of the Returning In Colors:
Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze
Here's a list of the New Colors:
Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist
We'll be saying good bye to:
Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Almost Amethyst, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Green Galore, Gable Green, Barely Banana, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, Only Orange, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray. Remember to STOCK UP now on your favorite inks, ink refills, markers, cardstock, and ribbon. I think this means will need to have a COLOR party for retiring colors in May! Stamp Camp on May 14 will be a Stamp-a-stack...fifteen cards created with the retiring colors will be availabe for you to choose ten cards from. Fee: Club Members--$20, Customers--$25. All supplies are included except adhesive. Please bring your own. Please RSVP by May 7.

Don't miss the Mother's Day gift class that will be held on Friday, April 16. Must RSVP by April 10. THREE more projects have been added: **Friday, April 16, 7-10 p.m. Gifts for Mom. 8 projects will be available for you to make. When RSVP’ing, you must let me know what projects you will be completing.
1) Simply Adorned Necklace (24” or 34” with a 1”x1” square charm) Cost: $33 or $35.
2) Simply Adorned Bracelet (with a 5/8” square charm) Cost: $21.
3) Rag Quilt Purse (You’ll need to bring your own sewing machine, thread, fabric scissors, material which includes 2 patterns ¼ yard each, 1 pattern ½ yard…I’ll provide batting, scallop square die to cut material, and instructions) This project will most likely need to be completed at home…although, you’ll have a good start on it. Cost: $10.
4) Clear Envelope Journal/Scrapbook (5 pages included) Cost: $5
5) 6 Cards with Envelopes and Matching Tote (please bring your own adhesive) Cost: $7
6) NEW!! Etched Glass 8" Plate you can etch any letter or shape die that I have available for the Big Shot. Cost: $5.
7) NEW!! Flower Pins...fabric flowers cut from the Big Shot to create a unique flower pin. Cost: $5
8) NEW!! Vase with paper flowers. Cost: $5

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Just for You


These scraps were sitting on my desk. They look perfect together :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Dusty Durango
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Dusty Durango
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Teeny Tiny wishes
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Friday, April 2, 2010

Make a Difference


There are many people in my life that truly make a difference...I love using this stamp set to thank them for choosing to make a difference. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Ruby Red, Going Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Ruby Red, Going Gray
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Inspired by nature
Accessories: Gray Tafetta, Crop-a-dile

Thursday, April 1, 2010

April News and Classes

Happy Spring, Stampers!

**Just one month left of the Occasions Mini Catalog. I’m really enjoying this fun catalog. It has so many new options available for my spring projects.

**From April 1-May 31, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator and receive two FREE technique DVDs (2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Workshop Wow DVDs). I LOVE these technique DVDs…they inspire me to try new projects or remind me of techniques that I haven’t done in a while.

**Two-Step into Spring Promotion—April 1-30…Hostesses Host a $350 workshop and receive the brand-new Two-Step Awash with Flowers stamp set FREE! Customers Two-Step into spring with a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! Be the first to add the Awash with Flowers stamp set to your collection. PLUS, purchase spring-themed Two-Step Stampin' sets at 20 percent off the retail price--no additional purchase necessary! Qualifying stamp sets are:
Item Page Description Discount Price
113824 94 Greenhouse Garden $20.76
113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral $19.96
111578 101 Flower Fancy $29.56
113258 112 Trendy Trees $14.36

**Thursday, April 8, 7-9 p.m. Watercoloring Club Technique Night. 2 watercolored projects. Fee: Club Members—FREE Customers--$7. Must RSVP by April 6.

**Wednesday, April 14 (yes, this is moved one week later), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday WOW…come stamp with friends. No cost. Please bring all of your own supplies. My stamps, tools, and ink will be available for your use.

**Friday, April 16, 7-10 p.m. Gifts for Mom. 5 projects will be available for you to make. When RSVP’ing, you must let me know what projects you will be completing.
1) Simply Adorned Necklace (24” or 34” with a 1”x1” square charm) Cost: $33 or $35.
2) Simply Adorned Bracelet (with a 5/8” square charm) Cost: $21.
3) Rag Quilt Purse (You’ll need to bring your own sewing machine, thread, fabric scissors, material which includes 2 patterns ¼ yard each, 1 pattern ½ yard…I’ll provide batting, scallop square die to cut material, and instructions) Cost: $10.
4) Clear Envelope Journal/Scrapbook (5 pages included) Cost: $5
5) 6 Cards with Envelopes and Matching Tote (please bring your own adhesive) Cost: $7
Must RSVP by April 9.

Posting will be a bit sparatic the next two weeks because of spring break with the kiddos ;)