Be Mine

Love the single stamps in the back of the Occasions Mini. For this card, I used the colors in the DSP which made it more masculine.  Be sure to check out these single stamps before the end of April! :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray Markers

Stamps:  Candy Conversation

Accessories:  Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Pinking Hearts Border Punch

Beveled Windowpane Flowers

This is another card created with the new Beveled Windowpane.  I've visited several blogs seeing how others have been using their windowpanes.  I really liked the way this demo used the ribbon to accent the windowpane.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, Neutrals Patterns DSP, Whisper White
Ink:  Crumb Ckae & Rich Razzleberry Markers
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Tiny Tags
Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Beveled Windowpane, Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Neutrals Buttons

Love

Last card from our demo swap meeting.  Yes, this card be for Valentine's Day but it definitely could be used to tell someone how much you love them!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Gray, Real Red, Love Impressions DSP
Ink:  Basic Gray, Real Red
Stamps:  Valentine Defined
Accessories:  Basic Gray Taffeta

Quickie Birthday

I snuck in this little card in Sierra's lunch bag this week on her birthday.  She liked getting a special birthday card in her lunch :)  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Subtles Prints DSP
Ink:  Whisper White Craft
Stamps:  Bring On the Cake
Accessories:  Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals

7th Birthday

It's birthday day at our house!  Sierra is celebrating her 7th birthday...just in case she hasn't told you :)  I used some of her favorite things on this card....the color blue, the Rhinestone Jewels (she ALWAYS begs to wear these as earrings), the crochet trim, the Big Shot, punches, and the spritzer was used for the background.  Happy Birthday, Sierra!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Real Red, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Real Red, Bashful Blue
Stamps:  Bring On the Cake
Accessories:  Big Shot, Petal Cone Die (for the background scallop), 2 1/2" circle punch, Crochet Trim, Rhinestone Jewels, Spritzer, Itty Bitty Circle Punch

Pink Cupcake!

I made this card for a friend of Sydney's.  I had to make it pink to match the wrapping paper :)  I layered the tops of the cupcake to add dimension to the card.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Melon Mambo

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, Build a Cupcake Punch, Raven Trim (from Holiday Mini)

Happy Birthday, Cake!

I knew when I got the new cupcake punch that I would HAVE to make a birthday card for my SIL with it.  She absolutely LOVES cake so it was very appropriate to use the cupcake punch.  This is the card that she'll find in her mailbox.  Hope it's a fabulous day, C!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo

Stamps:  Bring On the Cake

Accessories:  Build a Cupcake Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired)

Birthday Cupcake

I needed a quick birthday card.  I couldn't wait to use my new cupcake punch!  I love it...especially the cute little sprinkles that be added on top of it.  I created another card with this same color scheme and punch for tomorrow as well :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake
Accessories:  Build a Cupcake Punch, 2 1/2" circle Punch

Valentine

This is the second project we made at technique night this month.  It uses the new impressions folder in the Occasions Mini.  I've used a scrap of CS to create the back of the Top Note, layed a sheet of adhesive over it, layered on the DSP, and then cut it out using the Big Shot.  Makes this project very easy :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Newspaper DSP, Brights Patterns DSP, Subtles Patterns DSP

Ink:  Real Red

Stamps:  Filled with Love

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Framed Tulips Impressions Embossing Folder, Chantilly Crochet Trim, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, 3/4" & 1" Circle Punches

Love

When I started stamping again, I knew I wanted to start working on Valentine's Day cards but realized I haven't ordered any Valentine DSP yet.  I happened to look in the Play Date DSP package and found this CUTE heart paper!  Perfect!!!!  This greeting is first stamped in Pretty in Pink ink and then stamped in the Real Red ink.  I smoothed the line in between the two inks with a sponge.  I love the effect of the two-toned stamping :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Play Date DSP

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red

Stamps:  Filled With Love

Accessories:  Real Red Satin Ribbon, Brights Buttons, 2-way glue

With All My Love Petal Cone

It's time to start thinking about what you'll give for Valentine's Day.  I love the new petal cone die in the Occasions Mini!  Perfect for putting in a little treat for the special day.  We made this project at technique night this month.  The glitter red paper was the perfect addition to this project!  Can't go wrong with sparkle...especially sparkle that doesn't rub off :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette, Glitter Red CS
Ink:  Real Red
Stamps:  With All My Heart, Lots of Hearts Wheel (retired)
Accessories:  Heart-to-Heart, Petal Cone Die, Sticky Strip, Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Dimensionals

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)

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.

Flower Pot Card

I made this fun flower pot card for a couple classes last month. Isn't it cute? I decided to add a box to the back of it so it could double as a gift as well. I love these flowers in purple. Reminds me of all the pansies that were always growing in my grandma's flower garden. Order your supplies today.
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Whisper WhiteInk: Elegant Eggplant, Almost AmethystStamps: Vintage Labels, With All My HeartAccessories: Sticky Strip, Elegant Eggplant Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Extra Lg. Fancy Flower punch, Trio Flower Punch, 5 Petal Flower punch, Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die, Lg. & Sm. Oval punches, Linen Thread, 1/16" punch

Easter Bunny Basket

These will be teacher gifts on Friday (yeah...Spring Break starts!!!). This bunny is created using the mini milk carton die and punches. Isn't he cute?!?! Too fun. The idea came from this blog. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Marker
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Striped Pink Grosgrain, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Scallop Circle, 1/2" circle, 1/4" circle, 3/4" circle, Lg & Sm Oval Punches, Big Shot, Mini Milk Carton Die, Dimensionals, Scissors, Crimper

Twins!!

A customer called me this week and asked if I could make a baby boy card for her since she didn't have any baby stamps. It's for a set of twin boys. I had just found Ellen Kemper's blog so I knew I could create a twin baby card without even using baby stamps :) Isn't this so fun??? Check out more of Ellen's blog...she creates AMAZING punch art! Order your supplies today: Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue DSP

Stamps: Well-Scripted

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: 1 3/4", 1", 1/2", 1/4" circle punches, Heart-to-Heart Punch, Crop-a-dile, Standard Hole Punch

ETA: So sorry this picture didn't come through when it posted first thing this morning! I'm reposting the time so it will show up on blog readers, facebook, etc.

Lucky Charm

Here's the green I'll be wearing today :) Can't wait to change out the stamped image for other holidays! It matches perfectly with the Holiday Blitz stamp set. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Garden Green
Stamps: Holiday Blitz
Accessories: Simply Adorned Chains Bracelet, Simply Adorned 5/8" Square Charm

Customized Necklace

Ever find yourself needing the perfect piece of jewelry to match an outfit? Stampin' Up! has come designed the "Simply Adorned CHains and Charms." Sunday I needed the "perfect" piece of jewelry so I created this necklace charm.
Be sure to check back tomorrow to see how I created the perfect piece of jewelry for St. Patricks' Day! :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Basic Black
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Accessories: Simply Adorned Chain 34", 1"x1" Square Charm

Bird House

This is our second project from technique night. These bird houses are so cute. They are made from the mini milk carton die. Of course, they also use the bird punch that I said I wouldn't own...ha, ha, ha! Love it when I find a use for something I've told myself I don't need. This is one of my favorite projects currently. We'll be making a double-decker birdhouse at stamp camp next weekend :)
Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Lg. Oval Punch, Sticky Strip, Extra Lg. Two-Step Bird Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Tombow Multi, Big Shot, Mini Milk Carton Die, Crimper, Dimensionals

Birthday Princess

I recently came across this fun card sketch. I loved the idea of the criss-crossed ribbons so I tried it out on a card I needed to make for a birthday girl. Thanks for the inspirations, Stamping 411 :) Can't wait to try out some more sketches. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery
Stamps: Princess Time
Accessories: Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbons, Crop-a-dile, Pretty in Pink Sending Love Epoxy Brads