Warm Winter Mittens

I think the new mitten punch is absolutely adorable!  It's perfect to punch mittens out of our designer series paper.  Here's a card I created for this month's stamp-a-stack.

Aren't those mittens adorable?!?!?  Now if only we got snow so we needed mittens! :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Stamps:  Petite Pairs

Accessories:  Mitten Builder Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Snowburst Impressions Folder (oops, just realized we don't carry this folder anymore...sorry)

Start RSVP'ing for October events TODAY! 

Thursday, October 4, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new Core’dinations Card Stock from the Holiday Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by October 2.

Friday, October 12, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  We’ll be creating 6 Halloween projects.  All supplies will be provided including envelopes.  Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by October 9 and receive $5 off the class!

Happy Birthday

Just a quick happy birthday card today.  The background was created using the Illuminate Glitter Watermark stamp pad rubbed on the Elegant Lines Impressions Folder.  The edge around the oval is created using the scallop edge border punch.  I just used the bone folder to make it pliable and then added it behind the oval using sticky strip.  Gotta run!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose

Ink:  Illuminate Glimmer, Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  Wacky Wishes

Accessories:  Elegant Lines Impressions Folder, Wide Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Sticky Strip, dimensionals

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Frank!

My kids are all excited to put out our Halloween decorations this weekend.  Here is a quick card I made for this month's stamp-a-stack.  I ended up adding Googlie Eyes to Mr. Frank before the class, and it REALLY added to this card!

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Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Tangerine Tango Marker

Stamps:  Googly Ghouls, Tricky Treats

Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Paper Piercer & Mat, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Chevron Impressions Folder

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Board Book

I finally got the Board Book back from SU!  It is AWESOME!!!!  It turned out so cute :)

Isn't this such a fun treasure?!? :)  I'm so pleased with how it turned out.  I can't wait to create more of these fun books using My Digital Studio!  Check out today's downloads!

Merry Tree

Little later than usual post...would you believe I just turned on the computer when I put the kids to bed?  It's been a busy day but a very productive day :)  Have you started thinking about what you're going to create for your Christmas card this year yet?

It's definitely not too early to start on those Christmas cards.  I was inspired to create this card from a card I saw by Jen Sannes.  I created this card for the stamp-a-stack this month.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Old Olive

Stamps:  Pennant Parade

Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Dimensionals

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Christmas Trees

Here's another card created for last week's stamp camp.  I was inspired by this card create by Paula Dobson.  I changed up the colors to make more of a wintery card.  This has to be one of those all-time stamp sets!  One of the very first stamp sets I bought...how fun you can now get it in clear mount!  The greeting is much bigger so I used markers to only ink the "Merry Christmas" part of the stamp and to get it in two different colors.  :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue

Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Wacky Wishes

Accessories:  Subtles Buttons, Baker's Twine, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Tombow Multi, Sponge

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Birthday Layered Tag

Something I've noticed a lot lately is lots of layers using punches.  I created this card a few weeks ago to feature the FREE ribbon you can get this month with a $40 order.  I decided to layer the birthday greeting with lots of punches.

I also used the fun technique of the glimmer watermark pad inked on an impressions folder to create the background on the Midnight Muse cardstock.  Definitely one of my FAVORITE techniques right now!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  So Saffron, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Whisper White

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Pad

Stamps:  Petite Pairs

Accessories:  1 3/8" circle, Decorative Label, 1" circle, Large Oval Punches, Dimensionals, Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder, Bone Folder, Gumball Green Ribbon

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Halloween Witches

I LOVE the fun side of Halloween.  I love the fun decorations (not really into the scary stuff).  I love getting dressed up (trying to convince my 10-year-old it's still cool to dress up as a family like we did this year and this year). I love hosting the Witch's Diner every year.  I love the delicious goodies that are served at Halloween.  I love the fun spirit it brings.  When I saw this card created by LeeAnn Greff, I couldn't wait to try it out.  Super easy to just use punches to create the skirts!

How FUN is that?!?!  It was one of the most popular cards at last weekend's stamp-a-stack.  I had to cut more cardstock for guests to make this card. Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Black, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, Elegant Eggplant Markers

Stamps:  Wicked Cool, Wacky Wishes (hostess)

Accessories:  1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon (on p. 26 of the Holiday Mini just in case you missed it like I did the first time around :), Scallop Edge Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

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Board Book

Did you realize that you can now create a board book with MDS 2?!  They showcased the board books at Convention so I was dying to make one.  I had the perfect reason last week!  We celebrated a birthday of a good friend this week so I put together his own ABC book which included pictures of him on nearly every page.  I'm just waiting for it to arrive so I can share the finished project with you!!!!  Have a great day :)

Birthday Grandma!

Sorry for the lack of posts last week.  Life just got a little busy and something had to slow down for a bit. But I'm ready to go again and hopefully can stay re-charged.  :)  This week my Grandma celebrates her 89th birthday.  This weekend her family gathered together to celebrate.  We were sad that we couldn't make it, but I'm so thankful we were able to visit her this summer and have some very special one-on-one time with each other.  While we were at her house, she pulled out things from her treasure chest and told us about each one of them.  It's a moment in time that I will always treasure.  I hope it's something my kids will always remember as well.  It was a very special time.  I created this card with her in mind.  My grandma has always had beautiful flowers and an amazing garden.  I often think of her garden when I see flowers so it was only fitting to add flowers to her birthday card.  Those of you who attended stamp camp last weekend (thanks for a GREAT time despite the terribly hot day!) were able to make this fun birthday card.

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Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Not Quite Navy

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (hmm, do I order this stamp set in clear...and have it in both wood and clear?  decisions, decisions!!!!)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Impressions Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Blossoms Punch, 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals

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I'm ready for some...

hot chocolate weather!  It's been so warm lately.  It's September...I'm ready for more fall-like weather.  

I'm ready to need to be cozy....just like this card.  I saw a similar card and couldn't wait to recreate it. Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Scentsational Season

Accessories:  Holiday Collection Framelits, Itty Bitty Banner Framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals

This is one of the 15 cards that will be available for you to make on Friday.  RSVP by Tuesday and receive a $5 discount! :)

It's Friday!

I know you're going to be shocked by this next picture....but here it is!

All 15 cards are all ready for next Friday's stamp camp!  I had so much fun stamping this week!  Remember if you RSVP by Sept. 11 you'll receive $5 off this class.  What are you waiting for?  RSVP today :)

The Open Sea Birthday

I know, I know...I said I was going to move past the Triple Time Stamping technique.  I was looking at Pinterest the other day and came across this beautiful card by Paula Tharp.  I had to create a similar card for next week's stamp-a-stack class.

I love the masculine feel to this card.  It's awesome.  Don't forget to register today for next week's class!  Tonight you'll be able to preview ALL 15 cards at Technique Night.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  The Open Sea, Best Dad Ever

Accessories:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine

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Glimmer Web

So I technique I learned at Convention was to use the Impressions Folder as a stamp.  At Convention, we used versamark so I figured the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark stamp pad would work the same way....

It's AWESOME!!!!!  Join me on Thursday night to see how cool this technique is.  This card will be available for you to make next week at the Stamp-a-Stack.  RSVP for both events today :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Whisper White

Ink:  Illuminate Glimmer Watermark, Basic Black
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories:  Web Impressions Folder, Corner Rounder, Hole Punch, Basic Black Ribbon.

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Weekend Trip

This weekend we went to Utah and back.  It was a special occasion for our family to be able to go to the Brigham City Utah Temple Open House.  It was amazing!  Of course, I had to scrap the pictures from the weekend right away.

Background
     Designer Series Paper\Howlstooth & Scaringbone - designer series paper\Howlstooth & Scaringbone - 6

Stamps
    Cheerful Treat\Cheerful Treat - flower 8
    Cheerful Treat\Cheerful Treat - flower 8

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 254,249,228
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 254,249,228    

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Thank You Colors

As I was stamping, I found this card sketch in a past Stampin' Success.  The original card had stamped strips of paper.  I decided I wanted use different Impression folders to create this card.  I love the result!

This would be a fun card to create for many different occasions...just change out the colors and the greeting.Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, More Mustard, Whisper White

Ink:  Midnight Muse

Stamps:  Lacy & Lovely

Accessories:  Big Shot, Chevron, Argyle, & Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Designer Label Punch, Extra-Lg. Oval Punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Rhinestone Jewel, Dimensionals, Gumball Green Ribbon (YUP, this is the FREE ribbon when you place a $40 order this month!!!!)

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September Specials, Classes, and Clubs

Stampin’ Friends,

While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin' Up! is going back to 'spool'! For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon-an $8.95 value-for every $40 you spend! 

Stampin’ Up! has extended the  Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit absolutely FREE-a $60 value-When you join the Stampin’ Up! family on or before September 16! This exclusive kit contains the perfect elements of a spooktacular Halloween decoration!  Join now and we can create this adorable project together.

Thursday, September 6, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stamp Pad.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive.  Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 4.

Friday, September 14, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Fifteen card designs will be available for you to create ten cards (five of these cards will be Christmas cards).  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.    Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by September 11….$5 off if you RSVP by this date J

Club Orders are due for Club A (Becky, Jenn, Nancy, Ruth, and Vicky ….RUTH is the hostess) and for Club C (Adriana, Colana, Rachael, Renece, and Roxanne…ADRIANA is the hostess).

Can’t wait to see you in September!