Happy Birthday Label

I love when you can use stamps in a different way.  Of course, the Sweetly Framed hostess stamp set is made to have the words and the images work inside the label.  I decided to do a little bit of an out of the box idea with this label after seeing some inspiration with other label type images.

I LOVE how this card turned out!  So simple but yet it's perfect!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sweetly Framed

Accessories:  Paper Piercer, Paper Piercing Essentials Pack, Small Heart Punch

Thursday, Saturday 5,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new thinlit dies.   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, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 and receive $5 off class.

Happy Anniversary

Yesterday we celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary.  It certainly doesn't seem liked it's already been that long...and other days I can't believe it's only been 14 years (I mean that in a good way...it seems like we've always been together :)  Here's the very simple card I made my hubby.  Besides...he cares most what it says inside :)

This would be a really fun card that could be duplicated very easily.  You could swap out the heart for just about any shape!  Definitely an easy card for just about any occasion!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Modern Medley DSP, Strawberry Slush

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Heart Punch, Dimensionals

Thursday, Saturday 5,  7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects using the new thinlit dies.   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, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Banner Class.   We'll be creating a banner using a Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  All supplies will be provided except adhesive.  Please bring your own.   Fee:  $25—Stamp Club Members/Demonstrators; $30—Customers/Guests ($5 when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by September 12 and receive $5 off class.

You're Fabulous

Summer is creeping to an end very, very soon.  As I was looking through my pictures, I found this cute gift we gave to our health clerk at the end of the school year.  We filled it will all kinds of office treats she uses.  I'm thinking of doing something similar for our new teachers when my kids go back to school in just over a week.

Simple and useful!  I used a stamp set that we received last year at Convention that was exclusive to demos...but you could easily substitute any stamp set for the tag!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilaa

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise markers

Stamps:  I am...

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Punch, Ribbon

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.

Friday the 13th!

Hi Friends!  I'm sure you've wondered where I have been.  Family vacation for my sister's wedding took us away for a bit...and it was WONDERFUL!  We had a fantastic time while on vacation, and my sister was an absolutely beautiful bride.  Now I'm busily getting ready to head to Convention next week (YEAH!!!!!!!).  Haven't decided how many swaps I'll make this year...I'll I know is I better get busy if I want to take any.  Today I'm taking a little break to celebrate my birthday with my family :)

I'll check back in soon :)  Happy Stampin'!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist

Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist

Stamps:  A Fitting Occasion

Accessories:  Curly Label Punch, Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer, White Gel Pen, Ribbon

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With All My Heart

You all KNOW about my love for hearts.  This card would be perfect of course for Valentine's Day, but it could also be used for an anniversary, birthday, or just because card :)  Of course, you'll have to order these supplies QUICKLY because the Heart-to-Heart Punch as well as the With All My Heart are RETIRING!!  So glad I own BOTH!!!!  These will definitely be kept in my personal stash of stampin' supplies.  The Blushing Bride color is also retiring because it's a 2010-2012 In Color color.    Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Blushing Bride, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red

Stamps:  With All My Heart

Accessories:  Heart-to-Heart Punch, Red Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Jewel, Dimensionals, Labels Collection Framelits Die  (YES, it's still available....check here for the list of goodies that are still available from the Occasions Mini)

Did I mention I was able to pre-order a few products from the new catalog?!?!  Oh my, I'm so excited :)

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

Quick Treat

Here's a quick treat created with the Ornament Punch and the matching punch set as well as the long cello bags.  This came together really quickly!  Add the wrapped Twizzler to the cello bag and seal shut.  Stamp ornament, punch out, and attach to top of cello bag with a dimensional.  Tie ribbon around top of ornament....DONE!  Perfect little gift!  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Whisper White
Ink:  Real Red
Stamps:  Delightful Decorations
Accessories:  Cello Bag, Punch Ornament, Real Red Ribbon, Dimensional

Merry Christmas

I was inspired to make this card from our monthly demo magazine.  I used craft inks on this card.  The white ink is perfect for the the snowflakes and the red ink stamps perfectly (and can be seen and read) when stamped on ribbon!   Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whipser White, Real Red, Patterns DSP Subtles,
Ink:  Real Red & Whisper White Craft
Stamps:  Dear Santa, Christmas Greetings
Accessories:  Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals

24-7 Swap

Another swap that I made. I tried to come up with something a little different with this swap since it's a rather simple card. When I put on the ribbon, it was easy to add a bit of dimension by folding over the ribbon :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Melon Mambo
Stamps: Pretty Postage
Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder

Dear Kind Friend

I can't get enough of this card sketch. It's definitely my go-to card sketch lately :) The color combo was chosen by the DSP. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala (retiring)
Ink: Daffodil Delight
Stamps: All Holidays (retiring)
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads, Dimensionals

Textured Foil

Here's another simple card created with the textured foil. This technique is a great touch for this masculine birthday card. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black,
Stamps: Best Dad Ever
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Aluminum Foil, Dimensionals

Thank You

Sorry, friends, I've been busy with life lately. I've been stamping...I just haven't had time to post them to the blog. I'm hoping to get caught up and stay caught up for a bit :)

We created this card at May's technique night. This card was created using the new "Strength & Hope" stamp set in the Summer Mini. I wanted to use this set to just make a regular card (even though I chose to use pink as my color palette for this card). This really is a versatile set. I'll show you another card I created with this same design tomorrow :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo
Stamps: Strength & Hope, Thank You Kindly
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Dimensionals

Love Necklace

Couldn't celebrate Valentine's Weekend without a new necklace charm!  Love the Simply Adorned charms!  So fun to personalize and match whatever I want it to match :)  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Confetti Cream, Basic Black

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red

Stamps:  I {Heart} Hearts

Accessories: Heart-to-Heart Punch, Simply Adorned Jewelry, Raven Black Lace Trim, Crochet Trim

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)

See-through Window Birthday

I couldn't resist using yesterday's technique on a birthday card I made last month.  I even kept the same colors :)Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Window Sheet

Ink:  Marina Mist

Stamps:  Afterthoughts, Lots of Hearts (retired)

Accessories:  Heart-to-Heart punch, Marina Mist ribbon

Snowflakes with a see-through greeting window

I received a swap at convention with a see-through greeting window.  I created this one for last month's Christmas card stamp-a-stack.  The paper mounted on the front is just wheeled Very Vanilla CS.  Perfectly matches the cardstock!  The see-through part is just a piece of a window sheet.  So fun!  Can't wait to use this technique more.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Window Sheet

Ink:  Marina Mist

Stamps:  Four the Holidays, Sassy Sparkles Wheel

Accessories:  Snowflake Punch, Marina Mist Ribbon, Pearl Jewels

Happy Halloween

This bat punch is just too much fun! I love that it's the perfect size for this Halloween greeting. I just received the "Wicked Cool" stamp set and that has another greeting that matches the bat punch, too :) Can't wait to use it!
Order your supplies
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Night of Navy
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Frightful Fence
Accessories: 2 1/2" circle punch, Bitty Bat Punch, Sponges

4 Scalloped Squares

I just got this set for FREE! I ordered it as a FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set. It fits perfectly with the scallop square punch so I punched four scallop squares and added them to the bottom right corner. I chose the colors based on the button colors. Do you see the color "threads" in the button??? It's really just tiny strips of paper in the buttons! Loved this idea! I'll be doing a lot more of this on future buttons :)
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Cardstock: More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive
Stamps: Four Square
Accessories: Playground Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Scallop Square Punch

Scallop Trim Friend

This is a fun card using the Bashful Blue and the scallop trim border punch. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Bashful Blue & Bashful Blue DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue
Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Accessories: Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain, Dimensionals, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Valentine Handouts

Sydney has already celebrated Valentine's Day in her class. These were her simple handouts...perfect for preschoolers :) We just added her name on the back of each one with the white gel pen.
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Cardstock: Real Red, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: Sweetheart
Accessories: Heart Treat Cups, Full Heart Punch