Hostess Gift

This is the hostess gift I made for parties in August. The box topper serves as a Halloween broach as well. Love the accent of the vintage brads. The bat was stamped with the Platinum Shimmer Paint, punched out with the itty bitty bat punch, and brushed with crystal effects. Can't wait to make more of these fun gifts!

The inside was filled with two dozen EMBOSSED napkins.

Isn't the web awesome?!?!? Just a little sneak peek from the Holiday Mini that is available TOMORROW! Last day to order from the summer mini is today. Order your supplies here.
Here is a list of classes for the month of September:
**I plan to do two in-home parties this month! Contact me to schedule fall/Halloween projects with your friends at your home.
**Wednesday, September 1, 10 a.m-1 p.m. Wednesday WOW. Come work on your stampin’ projects with friends. Please bring all of your own consumable products including adhesive. My stampin’ tools will be available for your use. Fee: FREE. RSVP by Tuesday evening.
**Thursday, September 2, 7 p.m. Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink Technique Night. Create two projects with this fun new product. 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 Tuesday evening.
**Tuesday, September 14, 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.
**Friday, September 17, 7 p.m. Décor Accents Design-a-House Stamp Camp. We’ll create two houses (p. 37 of the Holiday mini) and two matching cards at this event. One will be perfect for your Halloween decorations and the other will be all ready for Christmas. 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 Sept. 13 in order to guarantee you’ll have the houses the night of the class.
Want a FREE Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote (a $39.95 value)??? Join Stampin' Up! today! It will arrive with your Starter Kit!

Color Connection Owl Thanks

This is another card created using the same color combination although I used a different DSP for this project. I had to use the new owl punch. It's a fun little guy to put together. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Brights Patterns Pack DSP
Stamps: Fabulous Phrases
Accessories: Owl Punch, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber

Color Connection Scrapbook Page

Using the same colors from yesterday's project, I created this scrapbook page. I'm finally ready to get some scrapbooking done again. This is from awhile back...2008 to be exact. I can't believe how little my kids look in this picture. They really do grow up quickly! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Wicked Specialty DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Color Spritzer, Crimper, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" circles, Itty Bitty Bat Punches, Dimensionals, Uniball Gel Pen, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber

Happy Halloween punch happy!

Yes, I know Halloween is almost 2 months away but it's time to start those Halloween projects. This is a make-n-take card for the month of August. My guests this month LOVE punches so I had to do a card with punches. This fun creation came together by using the Wicked Fun Specialty DSP as inspiration. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Wicked Fun Specialty DSP
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber, Bitty Bat Punch, 1 3/8", 1 1/4", and 1" circle punches, Distressing Kit, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Neutrals Brads

Birthday Again

I told you I needed a bunch of birthday cards in a hurry! The Pink Pirouette was still laying on my desk so I snagged it up with a scrap of Rich Razzleberry. I love the new Pattern Packs of DSP in the family colors. It makes color matching a cinch! I wanted to add a little sparkle to the DSP on this card so I dotted every other dot in every other line with the Pearlized Accent Ink...just enough extra glitter :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Brights Patterns Pack
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Stamps: Afterthoughts
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Brights Buttons, Pearlized Accent Ink, tombow multi

Birthday, Too

Using scraps for the card from yesterday, I quickly put this card together. With the impressions folders, there's not a lot of extras that have to be done with the card! This one was ready in less than 2 minutes and in the mail for a special little girl. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Pink Pirouette
Stamps: Afterthoughts
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Impressions Folder, Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" Circle Punches, Dimensionals

Birthday

I'm all about simple birthday cards! Especially since it seems like I"m always in need of a last minute card. Pulled out the new color coach and got straight to work. Now that's easy!!! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso
Ink: Early Espresso
Stamps: Perfect Punches
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Early Espresso Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Big Shot, Square Lattice Folder, Scallop Border Punch

This card is one of the featured cards at August workshops. Schedule your workshop today!

Love Birds

This is the card I gave my hubby last weekend for our anniversary. I told myself there was no way I would use this owl punch. Of course once I got AWESOME swaps with it at convention, I HAD to have the punch! Can't wait to play more this fun punch. I saw on Barb's blog how to create a ghost with this punch! I'm going to be so ready for Halloween now!!! :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Basic Black, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Ink: Marina Mist
Stamps: Afterthoughts
Accessories: Owl Punch, 2-step bird punch, Marina Mist Ribbon

Two Hearts

At convention, I got an adorable swap very similar to this wedding card. I had to re-create it for a wedding card we needed to give. So simple...yet so elegant! You can't tell from the scan but the white heart is embossed with the polka dot impressions folder. So fun! This card could easily be adjusted to match the wedding colors. I wasn't sure of the wedding colors so I used gray to resemble silver. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Occasional Quotes
Accessories: Full Heart, Big Shot, Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dot, Pinking Hearts Border Punch

Baby Boy

I also needed a baby boy card so I came up with the card. I love this new Baby Tees wheel. It's so fun to watercolor :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Confetti Cream
Ink: Basic Gray, Bashful Blue
Stamps: Fundamental Phrases
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Aquapainter, Scallop Border Punch