Sparkly Sprinkles Cupcake

I already had this letterpressed background sitting on my desk from showing a friend how the letterpress plates worked so I had to use it on this girly birthday card :)  I'm so glad I got the "Create a Cupcake" stamp set to match the "Build a Cupcake" punch.  SO much fun to use the two together.  This card was for a special little lady so I had to add some sparkle to it...LOVE the smooch accent inks!  They definitely make adding just a little bit of sparkle SO simple.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake, Fabulous Phrases

Accessories:  Big Shot, Heart Pressed Letterpress Plate, Build a Cupcake punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals, Heart-to-Heart Punch, Illuminate Top Coat Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink

Stamp-a-Stack Class

Today is the last day to sign up for Saturday's Stamp-a-Stack Class!  You'll have cards for many occasions for the coming year.  You may choose 10 cards from the 15 designs for $20 if you're a club member or $25 if you're a customer or a guest.  All supplies are provided including matching envelopes except adhesive.  Please bring your own.  RSVP today!

Celebrate Cupcake

This weekend we were off to a party so I made this quick card before we ran out the door.  I hadn't turned on my computer yet for the day so you'll have to settle for this not so good picture of the card.  I like the idea of using the Designer Label punch behind the cupcake....definitely makes for some quick layers!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Whisper White, Brights Patterns DSP

Ink:  Pacific Point

Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases

Accessories:  Build a Cupcake Punch, Designer Label Punch, Hemp Twine, Dimensionals

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

AWESOME!

We got a call from the principal at our kids' school this week.  One thing I LOVE about our kids' school is that they try to praise the kids as much as possible.  She was calling to let us know that J.R. was praised that morning at the pow-wow for doing an outstanding score on multiple math tests in a row.  It's always a good feeling to hear positive things about your kids.  So not only did he bring home at math charm for his power necklace but also a reading charm (which for him is even a bigger accomplishment :)  He's not really sure why he got the reading charm...my guess would be that he's improving his reading scores on reading tests.  I thought this would be the perfect card to give him to tell him how proud we are of his accomplishments!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  So Saffron, Pacific Point, Brights Patterns DSP
Ink:  Pacific Point
Stamps:  Take a Spin
Accessories:  Big Shot, 3" Circle Die, Stars #2 Die, Crochet Trim, Dimensionals

Birthday Spinner

This is the second project we made last night at technique night.  I stamped this one all in one color and then colored in the pictures using the markers.  I love the versatility of this stamp set.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink:  Old Olive Classic Ink Pad, Temptin Turquoise, Early Espresso, So Saffron Markers
Stamps:  Take a Spin
Accessories:  Game Spinner Hands, Scallop Border Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals



Valentine Slider Pouch

Tonight's technique night is all about the new game spinner heads in the Occasions Mini.  This is one of the projects that we'll be making for your special valentine.  I'll be featuring projects with the game spinner heads the next few days. I love the stamp set "Take a Spin" that's featured with these fun accessories!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Brights Patterns DSP
Ink:  Pretty in Pink Classic Ink Pad, Melon Mambo marker
Stamps:  Take a Spin
Accessories:  Paper Cutter w/ Scoring Blade, Game Spinner Hands, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, 3" & 3 1/2" Circle Dies

Quick Birthday Notes

Over the weekend, I needed to make some quick birthday cards.  I opted to just make a card front so my son could just write his message right on the card.  He knows my cards too well and was a bit frustrated when he couldn't get the cards to open :)  I really like how these simple cards turned out!  Next time I think I would use a VersaMarker on the inside of the "birthday" greeting.  But LOVE how easy these were!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Pacific Point, Crumb Cake, Brights Pattern DSP
Ink:  Old Olive, Pacific Point
Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

February News

Hard to believe we’re already in the 2^nd month of the year!  Valentine’s Day is sneaking up so quickly.  Do you have your Valentine cards done?  Do you need more pink and red supplies?  J  It’s definitely time to create your loved one a specially-designed card or gift!  SU! has continued the sale of the Filled with Love stamp set (from the Holiday Mini) and the Love Patterns DSP for your Valentine’s Day projects. 

Sale-a-Bration is in full swing.  Hands down….my favorite stamp from the SAB mini is the Punch Bunch stamp set!  You know how much I love my punches.  It’s the perfect addition to my stamp collection.  Remember for every $50 you spend, you receive a free sale-a-bration product.  I LOVE that they are offering stamps from the main catalog as well this year!  When your party reaches $300 as a hostess, you’ll also earn a FREE sale-a-bration product.  When you become a demo now through the end sale-a-bration time (March 31), you’ll receive a discount of 15 percent off the Starter Kit AND get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in FREE products.  Can’t beat the FREE products this time of year.

February Classes

I plan to do two in-home parties this month!  Contact me to schedule Valentine’s Day or spring projects with your friends at your home.  J

Wednesday, February 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday WOW.  Come and create your own projects and work with friends.  Bring all of your own supplies.  My stamps and tools will be available for your use.  RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Thursday, February 3, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects with new Game Spinner Hands in the Occasion 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 Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 8, 7 p.m. Demo Group Meeting.  Join me and other local demonstrators for a night of fun.  You’ll create 4 fun projects that will set you on the right track to get your Stampin’ Up! business started.  Contact me for more information.

Saturday, February 12, 7 p.m.  Stamp-a-Stack Stamp Camp.  Get ready for the coming year!  Fifteen all-occasion 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 Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by February 5.  (There will be two different options for Valentine cards at this class J).

Cupcake Birthday

Using the same sketch inspired from this card, I created another birthday card.  This time in Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip.  Love the stamp set that matches this cupcake punch.  What a perfect match! :) 

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)