Brighten a day

I saw this card idea and knew it would be a simple and fun card to create.

I chose to do it in Daffodil Delight.  I figured it could be used for an Easter card as well as for any occasion!Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink:  Daffodil Delight

Stamps:  Beyond Plaid, Just Believe

Accessories:  Bird Punch, Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons

Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. Technique Night. (yes, not the usual Thursday night)  Create two projects using the Dress Up Framelits from the Spring 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 today.

Spring Break Fun

The kids and I are enjoying spring break!  Here's a quick card I made to celebrate Easter!  This idea was inspired by Barb's card.

Isn't it fun?  Such a quick and easy card using one of my favorite tools...punches!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Whisper White, Certainly Celery

Ink:  Rose Red

Stamps:  Delightful Dozen

Accessories:  Extra-Lg Oval, Small Oval, 3/4" circle, 5 petal flower punches, Subtles buttons, mini glue dot, dimensionals

 For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!  Here's a great video on ways to use our AWESOME fabric!

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Smarty Pants

Patterned Occasions has been a fun set to see how this stamp set has been used.  There are so many ideas for it.  Here's my creation with one of my favorite stamps in the set!

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Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Parker's Patterns DSP

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler Markers

Stamps:  Patterned Occasions

Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Button, Big Shot, 2 1/2" circle Punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Circles #2 Originals Die, Dimensionals

Hello!

Sale-a-Bration time is ending this week.  When I first got the SAB catalog, I really couldn't imagine how I would ever use the set Feeling Sentimental.  Well, of course, I just had do see a few AMAZING ideas, and I was HOOKED!  Here are a few cards I've made this month using the telephone booth.

Seriously so fun!  I love this set now and have had so much fun creating with it.  With your $50 purchase, you can get the adorable set!

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Top Card:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Neutrals DSP; Ink:  Early Espresso;  Stamps:  Feeling Sentimental;  Accessories:  Sponge, Linen Thread, Silver Basics Designer Buttons, Natural Trim Ribbon

Bottom Card:

Cardstock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White;  Ink:  Black Stazon, Real Red Marker;  Stamps:  Feeling Sentimental, Just Believe

Did you see this news article over the weekend?  Sadly, this is a family that we know.  I knew I had to get a card to the family right away.  I was so glad I had this card ready to go...I just needed to add the "With Sympathy" stamp.

What kinds of cards do you keep in your stash?  I need more cards like this where I just can add a greeting when I need the card.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Neutrals Buttons, Basic Black Polka Dot Scallop Ribbon (the backside), Big Shot, Apothecary Framelits, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge

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.

Birthday Pennants

This card first started as an idea for a masculine card.  I love this Parker's Pattern DSP!  I think it perfectly works for a man!  I cut the strips of DSP in a pennant shape and then cut varying lengths.  This card could simply be duplicated with many kinds of DSP for just about any occasion!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Parker's Pattern DSP

Ink:  Crumb Cake

Stamps:  Best Dad Ever

Accessories:  Neutral Button, Chocolate Chip Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Sponge

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.

MDS Creating

Check out the cute new downloads that are available today!  I've been working hard this week with My Digital Studio making my yearly calendars.  No sneak peeks yet...because they are gifts :)  Are you using MDS to create this holiday season?  What are you making?  You could easily recreate this cute card inspired by Tami White's original design in MDS.

Happy Crafting!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Just Believe (seriously, I would have NEVER thought to use this greeting for a Christmas card!)

Accessories:  Scallop Square Punch, Square Punch, Neutral Buttons, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Christmas Tray

I had so much fun making my Halloween decoration that I decided to order another tray and make one for Christmas.  I love how it turned out!

It's so festive and fun!  I think I just might create one for each holiday  :)  Order your supplies here.

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

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green

Stamps:  Tags til Christmas, Wacky Wishes, Pennant Parade

Accessories:  Big Shot, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Mitten Builder Punch, Holiday Collection Framelits, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details, Cherry Cobbler Sweater Trim, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Regals Designer Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch

Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two Christmas projects.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP 

Watercolored Leaves

We created this fall card last month at technique night.  I love using the watercolor crazyons to color directly onto stamps. 

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Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations CS, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Stamps:  Gently Falling, Just Believe
Accessories:  Aquapainter, Watercolor Crayons, Big Shot, Woodgrain Impressions Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Naturals Designer Button, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

Button Rainbow

I saw an awesome card on Pinterest made by CourageHopeStrength .  I needed a quick birthday card for a birthday party this weekend so this is what I came up with.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Wacky Wishes

Accessories:  Buttons (all color families), Dimensionals, Baker's Twine, Cupcake Punch

Next time I might not have 11 buttons that are all the same style so I thought why not recreate this card in MDS?! :)

Background     Color = CRUMB CAKE 179,161,131  Embellishments    Buttons Pack Regals\Bravo Burgundy - button 2 (re-colored), Baker's Twine\Baker's Twine - White knot  Stamps   Cake & Ice Cream\Cake & Ice Cream - birthday, Color = 0,0,0  Punches Extras\Cloud Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255  Photos Card Stock\Whisper White Card Stock\Crumb Cake    

How fun is that?!  Be sure to see today's downloads here.

Be sure to join me on November 16 at 7 p.m. for our annual Christmas card stamp-a-stack stamp camp.  Fifteen Christmas card designs will be available for you to create ten cards.  All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.  Fee:  $20--Stamp Club Member; $25--Customers & Guests ($5 off when you RSVP by November 13).

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

Haven't seen the new catalog yet?  Contact me today, and I'll get one your way!

Adorable Notecards

At check-in day at Convention, we did our make-n-takes in the afternoon.  These cute note cards were our first project.  Aren't they adorable?!?!

I love all the little detail added to these adorable cards...even though they are just one layer.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Primrose Petals, More Mustard

Ink:  Early Espresso, Primrose Petals, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Midnight Muse

Stamps:  Affection Collection, Daydream Medallions

Accessories:  Rhinestone Jewels, Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Linen Thread, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons

Haven't seen the new catalog yet?  Contact me today, and I'll get one your way!

Framed Trees

I love the new Paper-Piercing pack!  It was my favorite new thing in the catalog....so I'm still not sure how I left it off my first order I placed.  You can bet that I ordered it as soon as I got my shipment and realized it was missing.  I created this card by cutting out a mat using the Apothecary Accents Framelits on a piece of CS.  I then used the CS as a mask to sponge ink on the card front and then stamp the tree images.  I used the mat pack to punch around the inside edge of the sponging.  Very quick and simple card!  Be sure to join me for Technique Night on TUESDAY, July 10, to see how else you can the amazing Paper-Piercing pack!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Grey, Basic Black

Stamps:  Lovely As a Tree

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Big Shot, Ribbon, Neutrals Buttons, Tombow Multi Adhesive, Sponge, Paper Piercer

  

Haven't seen the new catalog yet?  Contact me today, and I'll get one your way!

It's your day!

I saw this idea online and couldn't wait to use it!  Punch out one Blossom Punch, three Modern Label punches, and one Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.  I wanted to use this DSP so that's where I got my color scheme from.  I love using White Craft ink on the dark colored cardstock.  It really makes the greeting stand out!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Going Gray, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Twitterpated DSP

Ink:  White Craft Ink

Stamps:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)

Accessories:  Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Brights Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Uniball White Pen

Petite Purse

I am LOVING this die that's available with the Summer Smooches sneak peek.  I'm coming up with all sorts of reasons to create these adorable little purses!  (My mind is on overload right now with ideas :)  This is one of the six projects we'll be creating at the Mother's Day/Spring stamp camp on Friday, April 13.  RSVP quickly!  We'll be making two of these adorable purses.  They are perfect for a little treat or even for a fun little jewerly surprise.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Summber Smooches DSP
Accessories:  Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Brights Buttons, Sticky Strip, Uniball White Gel Pen

Dear Santa

What's included on your wish list this year?  If it includes Stampin' Up! products, don't delay in ordering or passing on my website to those who will be gifting you this Christmas season. 

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP, Real Red
Ink:  Wild Wasabi
Stamps:  Dear Santa
Accessories:  Sponge, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Holly Berry Bouquet Buttons, Mini Glue Dots

Cheers!

I love how bright & "cherry" this card is.  It's crisp and clean (even though the scan isn't super clear).  I love the Cherry Cobbler paper with the cherry stamp and the Cherry Cobbler buttons!  Coordination is PERFECT!  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Certainly Celery Markers
Stamps:  Button Buddies, Delightful Dozen
Accessories:  Regal Buttons, Tombow Multi, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Dimensionals

Flowers

I received a swap at convention that put my mind a turning by adding a colored circle underneath the lace ribbon border punch.  I put it to work on this card and really like the result.  It really brings out the flower image in the center of this punch.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Brights DSP Pack
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive
Stamps:  Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories:  Bright Buttons, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Pearl Jewels, Tombow Multi

Button Pumpkin

I love how this card looks...it looks like the pumpkin is smiling at you in just the right light.  Pumpkins are definitely not just for Halloween.  They are perfect for any type of fall decoration.  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink:  Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi Markers
Stamps:  Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories:  Brights Buttons, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Designer Frames Impressions Folder (no, it doesn't cut out the frame shape...you have to cut it out with scissors if you want it to look like this :)

Button Snowman

I love snowmen so I was especially excited to use this stamp in the Button Buddies set!  Isn't he adorable?!?!  I used the new mini brads in the button to create his buttons.  I LOVE the new mini brads!  They are so cute and tiny! :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Shimmery White

Ink:  Marina Mist, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie

Stamps:  Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Marina Mist Ribbon, Mini Brads, Snow Burst Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Tombow Multi