Birthday Flowers

Syd had a birthday party to attend this weekend.  After I made the Thomas card for another friend, she wanted to find a card for me to copy!  She found this one on Pinterest to recreate.  

It was fun to try something totally different than I normally do.  Thanks for the challenge, Syd!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant, Modern Medley DSP

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Pretties Kit Flowers & Brad (retired), Aquapainter, Dazzling Details, Decorative Label Punch, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die

Happy Birthday!

Last night we went to a friend's 90th birthday party.  I made him a nice card, scanned it, sealed it up, and gave it to him.  I went to post the card this morning...and no card actually scanned.  Bummer!  It was very similar to this card that we're creating tonight at technique night.

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Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Basic Gray

Stamps:  Banner Greetings

Accessories: Epic Day This & That Washi Tape, Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Brights Candy Dots, Candy Dots Brad Bases, Dimensionals, Hole Punch

Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using Washi Tape.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP today.

Friday, August 16, 7 p.m. Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.   Fifteen card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.   All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $25—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by August 12 and receive $5 off class.

We're heading to the beach today so I'm hoping to get the August News gathered later today. :)

Pinwheel Birthdays

I'm LOVING the cute little pinwheel die in the Spring Mini.  I used it for two birthday cards.  I doesn't get much cuter than a mini pinwheel!  I can't wait to create some banners and use this adorable pinwheel as an accent!  So fun!

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Cardstock:  Summer Smooches DSP, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink:  Island Indigo

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Pinwheel, Mini Brad, Sponge, Dimensionals

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Cardstock:  More Amore Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Ripple

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Pinwheel, Mini Brad, Sponge, Dimesionals

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Friend Take Two

I still wanted to make a couple more cards and had a few more scraps laying around so I created this card using the same accessories as yesterdays card.  I originally just spritzed the flower with the Pretty in Pink in the Stampin' Spritzer but the flower absorbed some of the ink from the previous flowers so...I need to add a bit of Tangerine Tango to this creation :)

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Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink, Tangerine Tango

Stamps:  Affection Collection

Accessories:  Stampin Spritzer, Silver Brad, Dimensionals, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Color Spritzer, Paper Daisies

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Friend

With my new found free time, I've decided I must actually make cards to send out rather than just stamping for classes.  I was loosing my passion for stamping when I just stamped for classes.  This is one of the cards I created using some pre-cut supplies already on my desk.

I just spritzed the flowers with the Stampin' Spritzer that was filled with Tangerine Tango reinker, alcohol, and champagne mist shimmer paint.  I love the splotchy look on the flower...it makes it look a bit more real to me.  When's the last time you stamped just for fun?  Hope you do it today!  Send me a link to your creation or upload it to my demo FB page to share  :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink:  Tangerine Tango

Stamps:  Affection Collection

Accessories:  Stampin' Spritzer, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Silver Brad, Paper Daisies, Dimensionals

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Little White Purse

Today is the LAST day to order from the Occasions Mini catalog, as well as, from the Summer Smooches sneak peek.  I'm in love with this purse die...and can't get enough of it!!!!  Contact me TODAY if you want to order from the mini or from the sneak peek.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Whisper White
Accessories:  Big Shot, Purse Die, Boho Blossoms Punch, Sticky Strip, Finial Press Impressions Folder, 5/16" Neatrals Jumbo Brads

Happy Mother's Day Flower

I am loving the Summer Smooches DSP which you can clearly see from the projects I've been creating lately.  I love the color green so this is one of my favorite sheets in the package.

It's perfectly fresh and has a beautiful spring look to it!  Mother's Day is just around the corner so be sure to start your projects now!  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Summer Smooches DSP, Lucky Limeade
Ink:  Lucky Limeade
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories:  5-Petal Flower Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Paper Piercer & Mat, Summer Smooches Fabric Brads

Using MDS to create a card you can duplicate

Yeah...I know...long title...but I didn't know what else to say.  I love creating projects in MDS first so I know what I'm going to actually create once I sit down with my real supplies.  I created this project first in MDS.  For this month's MDS class, I created this card using the Summer Smooches DSP and brads.

 Here's what the adorable card looks like made with our products :)

It's an easy way to plan a color layout or swap out colors by using MDS first to create your creations. 

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Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Summer Smooches DSP (I used the "picker" option in the MDS card that's why the yellow looks so different)
Ink:  Whisper White
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake
Accessories:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Square Punch, Circle Punch, Summer Smooches Fabric Brads

Sailin' Away

This is by far my favorite stamp set from the summer mini. I've had so much fun creating with this stamp set. This is the card we created at my technique class this month showing off some fun new ribbon in the catalog. The last day to order from the Summer Mini is August 31. Order this stamp set today before it sails away! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party
Stamps: The Open Sea, Best Dad Ever
Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon, Mini Silver Brad, Circle Punches, Dimensionals

For You

I created this card using the same technique as the card that I shared yesterday. This is a fun technique to use. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Crushed Concord, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crushed Concord, Versamark
Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Accessories: Accessories, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Silver Brads, Crushed Concord Ribbon, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Oval Punches

Happy Father's Day Ties

Father's Day is Sunday! This is one card that we'll be giving out. I love this stamp set in the Summer Mini. I definitely see myself using this stamp set for more than just Father's Day. This card came together very simply using the red and black color combo. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red Markers
Stamps: Best Dad Ever
Accessories: Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Neutrals Brads

DSP strips

When I was looking for ideas for my masculine stamp camp, I came across a card on our demo website where the DSP was cut into strips and then re-arranged on the card to create a new pattern. This was my attempt at that card. I only had monochromatic paper that was striped but I still like the effect. It's fun to create something new :)
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Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake
Ink: Always Artichoke
Stamps: Just Believe
Accessories: Oval Punch (retiring), Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Neutrals Brads

Snowboarder

Dave took our son snowboarding for the first time in Feburary. I had bought this stamp quite awhile back and now I had an excuse to use it. I saw a card very similar to this on our demo only website and knew I had to create this card for my masculine stamp class in May. J.R. told me that I could definitely make him a snowboarding card for his birthday in November. I was a little sad when the retirement list came out and all of the extreme sports stamps were on it. So glad that I already own them all :) Get yours before it's gone! (The birthday greeting on this card is also retiring...one of my favorite greetings stamp sets All Holidays.)

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Cardstock: Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy
Stamps: Extreme Snowboard, All Holidays, Lovely as a Tree
Accessories: 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, White Gel Pen, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Regals Brads, Dimensionals

Happy Graduation!

It seems like graduation is just around the corner for many seniors. This card could either be used as a card or a gift card holder. Perfect graduation cap created with the square scallop die. The tassel is created with a brad and shredded grosgrain ribbon. What colors do you need to make these graduation caps and tassels?

Chocolate

I've been trying to think of a card for a few days using the game spinner hands that doesn't use the Take a Spin stamp set.  I think my mother-in-law will appreciate this card...I got this stamp set with her in mind :)  I inked the letterpress plate with a brayer using Pretty in Pink classic ink and ran it through the Big Shot on Pretty in Pink CS.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
Ink:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
Stamps:  Eat Chocolate
Accessories:  Big Shot, Heart Pressed Letterpress Plate, Brayer, Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Paper Piercer, Subtles Brads, Game Spinner Hands

Fabric Fun

For technique night this past week, we made projects with the new designer fabrics.  I LOVE the Big Shot  Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets.  They worked perfectly for applying the fabric to the card, layering fabric on fabric, and covering a jumbo brad with fabric.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Bashful Blue, Real Red

Sets:  All Holidays

Inks:  Real Red

Other:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim, Decorative Label Punch, Clear Tinsel Trim, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Adhesive, Candy Cane Christmas Fabric, Candy Cane Big Buttons, Jumbo Brad