Stamping Fun with Kim

SU! Promotions

2011-10-04T13:18:00.005-05:00

SU! has a few promotions going on this month! Check these out!

Buy two Simply Sent Kits - Get a FREE Stamp! (pg. 192-193)

Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.

This isn't really a promotion but a new product! Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters, alike--not to mention kids!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.

The Big Shot is a big deal! And during October you will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when they join the Stampin' Up! family! Start your Stampin' Up! year strong, while sharing the fun and creativity of Stampin' Up! products with your friends, family, and neighbors. Contact me on how you can get started today!

Happy stamping!!!

Prayers

2011-09-14T13:55:00.003-05:00

This was a card I did for my ladies Bible study participants. I love the color combo!!

Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Eggplant 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Pearls

Happy stamping!!!

Swaps

2011-09-07T09:14:00.004-05:00

These were for a couple of swaps I participated in. The first one was a monthly swap and the second one was for a black and white swap. I left off the greeting on the second one so that the individual could put whatever they wanted on it. Sorry the pictures are so bad!

Stamp Set: Just Believe
Cardstock: Black, Early Expresso, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Ink: Black, Early Expresso
Accessories: Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Punches: Large Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" Circle, Word Window, Modern Label, Pearls

Happy stamping!!!

Holiday Mini

2011-09-02T12:38:00.002-05:00

This month kicks off the new Holiday Mini! There are so many cute things in there plus a new scoring tool! I am so excited about that. I can't wait to get mine. To see the mini, click on picture on the right.

This weekend is Labor Day weekend, and I'm looking forward to the extra day off. Hopefully I will spend my time wisely working on some stuff. I've got an expo next weekend and I would really have some stuff to sell plus I'm getting ready for some holiday classes.

Hope you all enjoy your long weekend and do something fun! I know I will!!

Happy stamping!!!

Quilted Punch Box

2011-08-24T14:44:00.004-05:00

I can't remember whose blog I saw this cute little box but I thought it would be a great box to hold these cards. I wish I could say it was fun lining up those squares but it wasn't. But it was worth it because I love how this came out!

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Lattice Embossing Folder, Fun Flowers Die, Big Shot, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper

Happy stamping!!!

Punch Bunch Birthday

2011-08-22T12:57:00.005-05:00

I got this idea for a birthday card from Becky Roberts. Her original creation was a little bag but I thought it would look really cute as birthday card. If you want to see her original creation, click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Set: Punch Bunch (Sale-A-Bration)
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Square Punch, Rhinestones

Happy stamping!!!

Punches

2011-08-18T14:34:00.003-05:00

This was for a swap I did and the theme was punches.

Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Tangerine Tango
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Taffeta White Ribbon, Punches: Ticket Corner, Scallop Trim Border, Round Tab, Itty Bitty Shapes

Happy stamping!!!

Thoughts and Prayers

2011-08-16T10:59:00.003-05:00

I love this designer paper!! I wish it hadn't retired!!

Stamp Sets: Thoughts and Prayers
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red
Accessories: Sweet & Sour Designer Paper Series, Certainly Celery Twill Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Happy stamping!!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-08-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad you are here! It's that time again...time again for another blog hop and this will be the last hop for the season. VC Rocks will be shutting down for in the next couple of weeks, and I will miss the fun.

You should have arrived here from Karen Gibson's blog. Didn't she do some great stuff? If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog.

This month's hop features projects with punches galore (current / retired). I totally cased this project from Becky Roberts.

Stamp Sets: Punch Bunch (Sale-A-Bration), With All My Heart
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Black, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Black
Accessories: Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, Punches: 1-1/4" Square, Fancy Flower, 1/2", 1", 1-1/4" Circle, 5-Petal Flower

I loved how they all turned out! The hardest part was spacing out those squares!! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Janice Heighway's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Black Magic Technique

2011-08-10T16:07:00.003-05:00

This was technique I did a while back. I believe it is the black magic technique. It looks so much better in real life. What I did was stamp the image in versamark and heat embossed it in white. Then with the SU! watercolor pencils just colored it in over the embossed part.

Stamp Sets: All Holidays, Fabulous Flowers
Cardstock: Lavendar Lace, Summer Sun, Basic Black
Ink: Black
Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Watercolor Pencils, Hodgepodge Hardware, Small Oval Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, So Saffron Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy stamping!!!

Welcome Baby!

2011-08-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

I hardly ever get send out baby cards but I thought I would make some up. I made up two versions: one for a boy and one for a girl. The pink came out really light. I should have used a different pink.

Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends, Something to Celebrate (Occassions Mini)
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Marina Mist and Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Happy stamping!!!

Circle Circus Birthday

2011-08-05T13:34:00.004-05:00

I had a chance to do some stamping so I played for a bit. I'm always needing a birthday card so I made some up. I thought these would be best for a man's birthday, and I used one of my favorite sets. I've been eyeing this set for quite a while and finally broke down and bought it.

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, All Holidays
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Expresso, Whisper White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Expresso, Night of Navy

Happy stamping!!!

Bookmark

2011-08-03T13:57:00.003-05:00

This is a swap I did last month with the VC Rocks group. I love to read and this is one of my favorite swaps...bookmarks! You've probably seen these around on various blogs. These are so easy to do!

Cardstock: Peach Parfait
Ink: Peach Parfait (for sponging)
Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch, White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals

Happy stamping!!!

Designer Paper Sale

2011-08-01T15:03:00.004-05:00

During August you can get a FREE package of our beautiful Designer Series Paper! When you order three packages, you get one free - your choice!

You can choose from any of the paper packs valued at $10.95. Check them out on pages 183-186.

Happy stamping!!!

Congratulations

2011-07-28T09:59:00.003-05:00

This card was one I did a while back for a swap. This is one of my favorite stamp sets! When I first saw it, I didn't think much of it but now I love it. It's very versatile. I even used if for Christmas cards!

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Certainly Celery Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch

Happy stamping!!!

Birthday Celebrations

2011-07-22T14:44:00.007-05:00

I was going through my pictures and realized I didn't share the birthday cards I made for my niece and nephew. Their birthday is about a week apart so my brother had a family get together to celebrate their birthdays.

This first card I used a new stamp set for me. My nephew loves playing soccer. He should be because he comes from a family that plays soccer. This stamp set will be around for a while with this family.

Stamp Sets: Goal, Punch Bunch
Cardstock: Early Expresso, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Expresso, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch

The second card was for my niece. She is all girl so I wanted to make the card fun and bright. I even added bling to it.

Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends, So Happy For You
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Ice Cream Parlor DSP
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Eyelet Border

Sorry the pictures didn't come out so good. We were on our way to the party when I realized I didn't take a picture of them. So these were taken in the car. We had a great time! It's always fun when family can get together and celebrate!!

Happy stamping!!!

Fifth Avenue Floral

2011-07-20T13:18:00.004-05:00

I cased this card from Kirsten Brown. You could put just about any greeting on the top layer. I love this!

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon

Happy stamping!!!

Join SU! For $99

2011-07-18T14:21:00.004-05:00

Well, we are little more than halfway through the month and that means July is close to coming to an end. The new catalog has been out for a couple of weeks now and blogs are showing off the new stuff. Also, last week was convention and the blogs have been buzzing about the new holiday mini coming up and all the new products! I got a chance to see it, and I am so excited about a couple of things in there!! Be on the lookout for the new mini soon...you won't want to miss it.

Just wanted to remind you about the special promotin SU! has going on! You can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99!

This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, when you join in July, you get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

ENJOY perks of becoming a demonstrator, like...

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

Happy stamping!!!

Because I Care

2011-07-11T13:12:00.005-05:00

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a chance to check out the VC Rocks blog hop this weekend. If not, go to VC Rocks blog to see a listing of all the stops and check out the projects. It will be worth the trip.

This is a card I did a while back. I love making easel cards. They are so much fun. It uses a hostess set out of the old catalog. This was one of my favorite sets. It also uses the Cottage Wall DSP from two catalogs ago. This is also a favorite of mine. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Sets: Because I Care
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon

Happy stamping!!!

July VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-07-09T08:00:00.002-05:00

It's that time again...time again for another blog hop. I'm so glad you are here! You should have arrived here from Barb Furlong's blog. If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog. There are 35 stops and this month we are featuring ABC projects (anything but a card)!

I mostly make cards so I hardly venture out to do other projects. I am a scrapbooker at heart so when I do venture out, I make projects to include pictures. This month's project is a mini scrapbook I did at stamp club. The original project was more vintage looking. Come back next week and I'll share pictures of it.

About a month ago we had VBS (Vacation Bible School) at church. I wanted something bright to show off the pictures so I used the SAB scrapping kit. On to the project...

1. Take 2 sheets of Melon Mambo and cut 1 piece at 12" x 5" and 2 pieces at 12" x 4 3/4".

2. Score the 12x5 piece at 2 1/2", 3", 8", 8 1/2". Go ahead and fold the creases and put aside.

3. Score the other 2 pieces at 4 3/4" and 9 1/2". When you fold these pieces, fold it moutain and then valley. I hope this makes sense.

4. Adhere the small flap to the inside of the bigger piece. (Of the bigger piece, the smaller flap is the top of the book.).

5. Take 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" Daffodil Delight and cover seams. Then take 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Whisper White and place on top DD piece.

6. For the other panels I used Pacific Point and Old Olive cut to 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Then decorate as desired.

7. Fold in panels and close book. For the bottom of the book, I used a 4 1/2" x 3" piece of designed paper.

8. Once closed, you can decorate the front. I used the stickers from the kit to decorate. I used a 12" x 1 1/8" Melon Mambo piece with a 12" piece of white satin ribbon for a belly band. I didn't score it. I just folded it along the outside and creased it. I glued the end pieces together.

9. For the centerpiece, I punched a large scallop circle out of Pacific Point and then punched 1 3/4" circle from a piece of designer paper. Adhered that to the scallop circle and then adhered the whole piece to the belly band with dimensionals. I then added some rhinestones.

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Whisper White, Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Large Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones

This was a fun project to make!!! Sorry I didn't have pictures inside...time got away from me! I would love to hear your comments so please leave me one! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Angela Walters's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

New SU! Year

2011-07-06T09:33:00.002-05:00

Friday kicked off a new year for SU! Check out the new catalog by clicking on the picture on the left. If you want a catalog, let me know and I'll get you a copy.

Also during July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

* Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, when you join you get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99! Download the starter paperwork now! Go to my Stampin' Up! Website and get started by clicking the "Start Your Own Business" tab at the top of the page!

Happy stamping!!!

Another Old Favorite?

2011-06-14T16:30:00.004-05:00

This isn't really an old favorite because I just got it!! I have been looking at this all year long and I knew when I bought it, it would probably retire but I just love what you can do with this.

I hope you enjoy and will come back and check out some more samples!

Stamps: So Many Thanks
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Piercer

Happy stamping!!!

June VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-06-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to another VC Rocks Blog Hop. I'm so glad you are here! You should have arrived here from Debbie Martin's blog. If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog. This month we are featuring cards and projects made using the Big Shot!

This month I decided to showcase my favorite die...the top note die.

This first project is really simple. I call it a gift card holder because it can hold a gift card and is perfect for any occassion. There really isn't much to this.

1. Using the top note die, cut out three pieces. I used Blushing Bride cardstock and a piece from the Designed Series Paper Pack - In Color (hostess gift - level 1).

2. Adhere the DSP on to one of the BB pieces and folded it down. I used a Filigree Designer Brad to hold it down. Then I glued both pieces together using Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Make sure the glues is just around the edges.

3. Punch out the following: Small Oval Punch - Confetti White, Large Oval Punch - Pear Pizzazz, Scallop Oval Punch - Early Expresso. Using All Holidays, I stamped the greeting in Early Expresso, adhered all the pieces together and then the final piece onto the folded piece. I also added some pearls to dress it up.

Stamps: All Holiday
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Early Expresso, Pear Pizzazz, Confetti White
Ink: Early Expresso
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Basic Pearls

My next project is a box I've seen around on many blogs. It makes a nice gift box.

1. You need two 3 3/4" x 5" pieces of cardstock (Wild Wasabi).

2. Lay piece on Top Note die lining up the long side just inside of the perforation marks. Run through the Big Shot and decorate as you wish.

3. For the inside box piece (Chocolate Chip), score your 5 1/2" x 8" piece of cardstock on its long side at 1", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", and 7".

4. Turn cardstock piece and score short side at 1" and 4 ½".

5. Cut scored lines as shown, up to the 1" score line to make the box tabs.

6. Turn the box over and apply Sticky Strip to the right side of the tabs, as shown.

7. Tuck flaps in and assemble box as shown.

8. Attach Sticky Strip tape to the top and bottom of the box and attach cardstock pieces, lining up the straight edges with the side spine of the box as shown.

9. Attach a small piece of Sticky Strip tape to the side spine of the box.

10. Attach ribbon to Sticky Strip to keep it in place.

11. Tie ribbon and decorate your front.

Stamps: Time-Well Spent
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White
Ink: Basic Brown, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Markers - Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Wide Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

I hoped you enjoyed the projects...I would love to hear your comments! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Nancy Keithley's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Old Favorite...Simply Said

2011-06-10T13:22:00.004-05:00

This has been a favorite stamp set of mine ever since it came out. I am so said this set is retiring. I cased this card from Emma Fewkes' blog. I love the color combo on this piece.

This weekend is the VC Rocks Blog Hop. This month we will be featuring projects using the Big Shot. I hope you come back tomorrow and check it out.

Stamp Set: Simply Said
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Markers: Certainly Celery, Marina Mist
Accessories: Certainly Celery 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Punches: Scallop Border, Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Itty Bitty Shapes

Happy stamping!!!

Saying Goodbye...

2011-06-02T11:02:00.005-05:00

Well, this is it!! Yesterday was the day Stampin' Up! put out its retiring lists of stamps, accessories and decorative elements. LOTS OF ACCESSORIES ARE 25% - 40% OFF (including some big shot dies!) Remember--all accessories are ONLY available while supplies last and I am sure many of these will go FAST!!!!

Click on the widget on the right side and check out what is retiring.

Happy stamping!!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop

2011-05-14T08:00:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone and welcome to your next stop on the VC Rocks Blog Hop. VC Rocks has officially opened and we are hitting the ground running. We've already been challenged, getting our swaps ready and now it's time to blog hop. This month's theme is Color My World. We must use some type of coloring technique - markers, brayer, water color crayons, etc. for our project(s).

There are 30 stops for this tour so be prepared to see some great artwork and be inspired by fabulous project ideas. It promises to be a great tour!

If you're already on the tour, you probably arrived here from the VC Rocks blog which has Debbie's project. If you ever get lost on the tour, you can always go back to the starting point...the VC Rocks blog. Now on to my project...

I did this recently at my techniques class. It's embossed pastels. I did case this from Andrea Walford...changing a couple of things.

1. Fold 4 1/4" x 11" black cardstock in half for card base.

2. Take 4" x 5 1/2" Pink Pirouette piece and emboss with the square lattice embossing folder. Trim it so that it is 4" x 5 1/4". Stick to the black card base.

3. Take 1 1/2" x 5 1/4" Rose Red piece and punch one edge with the scallop trim border and stick it behind the right edge of 2 1/2" x 5 1/4" Sweet & Sour DSP so that about 1/4" of the scalloped border is showing. Stick this to the Pink Pirouette about 3/8" away from the right edge.

4. Stamp the flower image from the Just Believe stamp set with versamark on to the 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" black piece. Heat emboss with white embossing powder. Color using a blender pen and the following Stampin' Pastel colors: Garden Green and Rose Red. Center and stick this piece to the 3" x 4 1/2" Garden Green piece and then stick this to the card front.

5. Stamp the greeting onto a scrap of white cardstock. Punch it out with the Decorative Label punch. Add a basic rhinestone on either side of the greeting and stick to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stamps: Just Believe
Cardstock: Basic Black, Garden Green, Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Whisper White, Sweet & Sour DSP
Ink: Versamark, Black, Stampin' Pastels
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border punch, Decorative Label punch, Square Lattice embossing folder, basic rhinestones, White embossing powder, blender pens

I hoped you enjoyed the project. It was fun creating it! For more fun projects, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Paper Castles, Lori Palmer's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Masculine Card

2011-05-12T14:24:00.000-05:00

It's Thursday and tomorrow is Friday the 13th!! I'm so glad tomorrow is Friday!

Today's share is a masculine card I did with my monthly club. It's always hard for me to do masculine cards. I did see this card on another blog but I don't remember where. I bought this motorcycle stamp just for my husband because he loves motorcycles and plus I thought I could make some nice men cards with it. This one was very easy to do. On to the card...

Stamp Set: Motorcycle, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Early Expresso, Pacific Point, Very Vanilla
Ink: Brown Stazon, Pacific Point marker
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Silver Brads

I hope that you will come back this weekend because I'll be participating in a blog hop. I'm part of a stamping group called VC Rocks and we only meet during the summer. We kicked off another summer of swaps, blogs and so much more in April with new members able to join now. I'll tell you more about it Saturday when our blog hop officially kicks off. I hope to see you on the hop!!

Happy stamping!!!

Sweet and Sour

2011-05-04T14:41:00.002-05:00

If you are still blogging with me, you will notice I changed it up a bit. It's a freebie but I love the colors of it!! Hope you enjoy it too!

In November I went on a stamping retreat. I was there for 3 days and didn't get a whole lot done. I spent one whole day reading a book. It was a nice feeling to do that. I did stamp for a little while on Saturday. This is one of my creations...though I can't take full credit for the design. I CASEd the idea from Gretchen Barron. I love her blog!!!

Anyway, I used the Sweet & Sour Designer Paper and I love the colors that are used in this. I hope you enjoy the card!!

Stamp Set: Holidays & Wishes
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Pearls

Happy stamping!!!

Promotions and a New Mini

2011-05-02T09:24:00.002-05:00

Well, it has been forever since my last post. This month kicks off a couple of promotions so forgive me when this goes long.

First off, celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with Stampin' Up!

From May 1-31, get 30 percent off a variety of scrapbooking products, including select stamp sets, digital downloads and My Digital Studio print products!

In addition, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator during the month of May, and you'll get 30 percent off the Digital+ Starter Kit! The Digital+ Starter Kit contains over $320 worth of high-quality Stampin' Up! products, including our innovative digital designing software, My Digital Studio--and during this special promotion, you'll pay just $122.50!

But that's not all! When you join the Stampin' Up! family, you can also purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On-an additional $75 worth of scrapbooking products--for just $35. With the Stampin' Memories Add-On, you'll get:

* A stamp set
* A package of card stock
* A package of Designer Series Paper
* A package of Quick Accents (self-adhesive die cuts)
* A Designer Printed 12" x 12" Album

The Stampin' Memories Add-On is usually priced at $50, but when you join the Stampin' Up! family during our National Scrapbooking Month Promotion, you'll get an additional 30 percent discount.

Also happening this month, as part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

From May 1-August 31, 2011, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope Set and Digital Kit to BCRF.

To find out more about these promotions, click on the widgets on the right side and it will direct you to more information about them.

One last thing, the new Summer Mini kicks off this month. There is a widget on the left side if you would like to view it. If you want to receive one, please email me and I will send one out to you.

As always, it always a joy stamping with you! My hope is to be able to share more projects with you. I hope you will come back this week to check out a new project or two.

Happy stamping!!!

Grab a Bag of Stampin' Up! Products Promotion

2011-04-04T14:19:00.004-05:00

Beginning April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special "grab bags" on my Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag.

Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

Please keep the following in mind:
* Grab bag orders can only be placed in the Online Store.
* There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
* There is no limit to the number of grab bags a customer may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.
* All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
* Not all grab bags will be unique.

You should use the following item numbers when ordering grab bags:
Item Description
125873 $5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874 $10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875 $15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

Click here if you'd like to visit my Stampin' Up! website and Grab a Bag of Stampin' Up! Products!

Happy stamping!!!

April Promotion

2011-04-01T16:33:00.001-05:00

SPRING IS BLOSSOMING...APRIL PROMOTION FROM STAMPIN' UP!

The BRAND NEW Four Frames stamp set and the Paisley Petals Designer paper are available FOR ONE MONTH ONLY as a Pre-Order for customers.... if you miss out, you'll have to wait until July when you see these again in the new catalog.

You must order $20 on your order first, then you can add the stamp set and as many packs of DSP as you like (click here to place your order online).

Order the stamp set for $20.95 (#123440 wood) or $15.95 (#123442 clear) and the DSP for only $9.95 (#122367)!

OR get both the set and DSP free with a workshop or customer order of $350 or more!

Happy stamping!!!

Thoughts and Prayers

2011-01-14T14:52:00.004-06:00

This is a card I did with my Kaufman ladies. It's very simple and I love the pearls on it.

I've got a class tonight so I'll have some new stuff to share with you next week. Have a great weekend!!

Happy stamping!!!

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Confetti White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Trio Flower Punch, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls

Candy Wrapper

2011-01-12T14:45:00.004-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days. It snowed here in Mabank on Sunday, and I didn't have access to the internet.

Here's a little project I did for my nieces and nephews for Christmas. I can't remember where I got the measurements from so I apologize for not giving credit to the correct stamper. I am always afraid to give anything to my nieces and nephews because they are small and I'm afraid they are going to tear up all the work I did. So, this year, I decided to go ahead and just do it. I took a day to punch and then my daughther and I got busy on making 13 of these. It's not alot but it was great having her help. It went by a lot faster.

I hope you enjoy it!

Happy stamping!!!

Paper: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, non-SU: ribbon, pipe cleaners

Vintage Vogue

2011-01-07T15:41:00.002-06:00

First of all, I must apologize for the bad picture. I took this with my phone and it's not very good. I hope that you are able to see it.

This is a card I did with my Kaufman ladies for our monthly card class. The hardest part of this was cutting out the flowers. There wasn't as many as the other card but there was enough. This was one of the first cards I stamped when I got my Vintage Vogue stamp set. Did I mention this isn't wood but clear mounted? When I heard Stampin' Up! was going to acrylics I didn't know if I would go to it or like it but I must say, I like it alot. This is my first and only acrylic stamp set and I'm working on getting more.

I loved the colors used for this card. The ladies loved this card too. I hope you like it too! I really like those rhinestones too! It adds just enough bling!

Have a good weekend, and I'll be back Monday with some more stuff!

Happy stamping!!!

Stamps: Because I Care
Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Photo Album

2011-01-06T12:46:00.003-06:00

Here is something I made for an idea of a make-and-take or stamp club project. These little photo albums are great to be used as brag books. They are very simple to make and I love these colors. I have always loved this Designer Series Paper, Cottage Wall, but didn't purchase it until the end. I hate buying DSP because I don't use it. I've got tons of it at home.

Anyway, back to the photo album. You can put as few as 3 pages in it or as many as 6. You don't want it too thick. The stamp used is a current hostess set, level 1.

I hope you enjoy it!

Happy stamping!!!

Stamps: Because I Care
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry markers
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Olive Organza, binder clips, clear envelopes (3-4)

Easel Calendar Card

2011-01-05T15:54:00.005-06:00

This is something I made for a couple of my co-workers and my helpers in children's choir. I got the idea from Sandi MacIver.

I absolutely fell in love with it!! When I first say this set in last year's Occassion mini, I knew I wanted this set. It is so pretty! Once done with the calendar, you could put a small photo in the place of the calendar. I got the calenders from www.vippies.com.

The card itself was easy to make. It was the flowers that were time-consuming...hand cutting these little flowers isn't fun and I made 5 of these cards. Luckily, my daughter was feeling nice and offered to help me cut the flowers.

Come back tomorrow for another share!

Happy stamping!!!

Stamps: Vintage Vogue
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Mellow Moss Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label punch, Scallop Border punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Mini Library Clips

Filled with Love Bundle

2011-01-04T10:41:00.004-06:00

Happy New Year!!!

It's been WAY too long since I have posted anything, and I apologize for that. Hopefully this year will be different.

First off, today starts the new Occassions mini. There are a lot of cute things in there!

Also, I failed to let you all know about the new promotion!

Filled with Love (December 17, 2010-January 24, 2011) Get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase a Filled with Love Bundle, including the Filled with Love Stamp Set and exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack!

…and who doesn’t love FREE??!!??!!

I hope you come back tomorrow because I will have something to share.

Happy stamping!!!

Circle Circus

2010-09-14T13:40:00.006-05:00

My goal was to try to post something on my blog at least once every week but it hasn't happened. Oh well...on to my share for this week.

This is a set when I first saw it, I didn't think too much of it. Of course, it's been out for awhile so I decided to play with it. The first card is for a swap I am in and the second was from a card class I had last month. I changed it a bit for the swap.

Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Blushing Bride, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals

Happy stamping!!!

It's a Great Time to Join Stampin' Up!

2010-09-08T13:45:00.003-05:00

You have got to check out this AMAZING deal from Stampin' Up! If you have been thinking about becoming a demonstrator, now is a great time to sign up. With the brand new catalog, your starter kit will be full of all the newest items because you get to choose what you want. You can join my team AND you will earn this awesome tote using the colors and patterns from the Greenhouse Gala DSP.

Remember, the Starter Kit is $175, BUT, you get over $310 worth of stamping products or you can choose the Digital and Starter kit for $175 and it's value is over $320.

This special offer is good September 1-October 18, 2010, or while supplies last.

Details
New recruits who join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the promotion period will receive a FREE craft tote (valued at $39.95) with the purchase of their Starter Kit.

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description
* 100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
* Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
* Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
* Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
* Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
* Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
* Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

Things to Remember:
* This incentive is available to all new recruits, including first-time joins, rejoins, etc.
* Free Craft Tote will automatically be added to Starter Kit and shipped at the same time, but in a separate box.
* Free Craft Tote will also be shipped for free.

Happy stamping!!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop #4

2010-08-20T22:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Stamping Fun with Kim...your next stop in the VC Rocks blog hop. You most likely must have joined me from Mary's blog. If you are joining part-way thru the hop or get lost, just go to the starting point which is the VCRocks home page.

This month is our last bloghop!! :-( VC Rocks will shutting down for the year at the end of the month. It's been a great summer!!!

This month's I have been busy with swaps and classes that I'm keeping this month's project simple. I'm getting ready for a Christmas card class at the end of the month. Here are two of the cards we will be doing.

Supplies Needed:
Stamp Set: All Holidays, Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, River Rock, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, River Rock

This is a really simple card but I love the look of it!

1. Randomly stamp the motif with River Rock onto the Whisper White. Do the same with the flower using Cherry Cobbler.
2. Attach the Whisper White piece onto the Cherry Cobbler (5 1/2 x 4 1/4).
3. I stamped the square piece with Cherry Cobbler and attached it to the River Rock piece.
4. I attached the Cherry Cobbler square offset then attached the River Rock piece.

Very simple!!!

My second card is just as easy but requires a little punching and cutting.

Supplies Needed:
Stamp Set: Seasons of Joy
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, 5/8" Wide Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon

1. Stamp the motif with Razzleberry on to the Razzleberry card base (5 1/2 x 4 1/4).
2. Stamp the greeting using Old Olive on to a scrap piece of Whisper White. I cut out the "&" symbol and the christmas tree.
3. I then punch out the snowflake using the 1" circle punch and one of the flowers with the 1/2" circle punch. I added a brad to the center of the snowflake.
4. Stamp the greeting again with Razzleberry on to Whisper White piece. I then added all the Olive pieces to this with dimensionals.
5. Using the ticket corner punch, punch the corners and then attach piece to the old olive piece.
5. Attach ribbon and then attach stamped image with dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed the projects! I apologize for the fuzzy pictures. This is what you get when you take pictures using your phone camera.

For more fun stuff, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Diana's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Thoughts & Prayers

2010-07-30T16:45:00.004-05:00

Here is a swap I've been working on for my monthly swap. This month's theme was Sympathy / Anniversary. I love how it turned out but when you have to do more than 2, it gets harder and harder to color in those flowers. Enjoy!

Stamp Set: Thoughts & Prayers
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
Ink: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant
Accessores: White Taffetta Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

Happy stamping!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop #3

2010-07-16T21:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Stamping Fun with Kim...your next stop in the VC Rocks blog hop. You most likely must have joined me from Angela's blog. If you are joining part-way thru the hop or get lost, just go to the starting point which is the VCRocks home page.

This month on our blog hop we are to feature items from the New Catalog, Summer Mini... or anything SU!. I haven't purchased any new sets from the catalog YET but I did get the new colors.

This month's project is a little photo wallet I did with my stamp club a couple of years ago. A friend of mine had two daughters graduating the same year (one from high school and one from college) and she did these up in their school colors and added their pictures inside with some journaling.

Supplies Needed:
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Night of Navy
Accessories: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Metallic Brads

1. Cut Daffodil Delight to 4" x 11". Score at 1 3/4", 2", 5" and 8".

2. For the panels (Night of Navy, Early Espresso, Old Olive), cut to 7 1/2" x 2 3/4". Score in half at 3 3/4".

3. For the journaling blocks (Very Vanilla), cut 3 panels to 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

4. Stamp one side of the wallet with the motif using Daffodil Delight. Optional: You can round the corners if you like.

5. Adhere the inside panels, alternating directions. I stamp on the top panels using coordinting inks. This is optional.

6. Attach the journal blocks to the outside panels.

7. Fold up wallet.

8. Cut the belly band (Cherry Cobbler) to 8" x 1". Once you wrap around the wallet, you may want to cut off excess. You may also want to put a little adhesive to keep close. Slide off.

9. Using an Early Espresso scrap, punch out a 2 3/8" scallop circle punch. Then stamp image on a scrap piece and punch out with the 1 3/8" scallop circle punch. Adhere to the Espresso piece.

10. Using a paper piercer, I pierced a hole in the center of the scallops. I then eyeballed the center of the belly band with the 1/16" hole punch and then attached the scallops to the belly band by using a pewter brad from the metallic brads.

11. Slide back on to your wallet. Then add your photos and journaling.

I hope you enjoyed today's project. Leave me a comment of your favorite new item(s) in the catalog and the winner, by random drawing, will receive this photo wallet.

For more fun stuff, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Kristin's blog.

Happy stamping!!!

Friends Never Fade

2010-07-02T15:15:00.005-05:00

My upline, Jackie Ross, had her open house last night. I went and had the opportunity to see the new catalog. It's amazing...all the new gadgets!!! New ribbons, new punches, new everything. I've looked through it once but I'm going to really pour over it tonight and make out my wish list. I did place an order to receive all the new colors of stamp pads, cardstock and markers. I CANNOT wait for that to come in. I've got my own open house in the works. Once I nail down the date, you will be the first to know.

Last night, we had a chance to stamp this for a make and take. It uses the new stamp set, Friends Never Fade, and the new punch in the summer mini, Punch Pack. It also uses the returning in colors, Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette.

I'm excited about kicking off the new Stampin' Up! year!!! I'm looking for a few good hostess so if you are interested, please let me know!

Happy stamping and 4th of July!!

Eastern Blooms

2010-06-30T16:09:00.005-05:00

I'm in a monthly swap and for the month of June the theme was birthdays. I decided to play with a set I've had for a while...Eastern Blooms. This is not a set I would have purchased just by looking at it but I've seen alot of cute camples using it.

I saw this design on the demo's stamping connection website and I modified it some. I added the dazzling diamonds though I don't know if you can tell from the pictures.

You know when you color with the markers on the first one, it always looks like a good idea until you have to do multiple copies. Luckily, I only had to do 7!

Stamp Sets: Eastern Blooms, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink stamp pads and markers
Accessories: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

Just a reminder that today is the last day to purchase anything from 09-10 SU! catalog! Tomorrow the new catalog comes out with a whole lot of new ideas. I'm looking for some hostesses so if you would be interested in hosting a party, please let me know. I would love to show you and your friends the wonderful art of stamping!

Happy stamping!!

VC Rocks Blog Hop #2

2010-06-25T12:15:00.004-05:00

Welcome to Stamping Fun with Kim...your next stop in the VC Rocks blog hop. You most likely must have joined me from Alexandria Snider's blog. If you are joining part-way thru the hop or get lost, just go to the starting point which is the VCRocks home page.

This month our blog hop is suppose to feature something retiring, something from the summer mini, or a sneak peek. Since I don't have anything from the latter two, I'm going to share something that is retiring.

I did this card at one of my technique classes. It's called the shattered glass technique. I cased the idea from Dawn Griffith's blog. Sorry for the glare on the picture.

1. I put strips of masking tape on a piece of glossy cardstock (hence the glare). You can choose the way you put the tape on. I did it criss cross.

2. Using Green Galore and Pink Passion, I daubered (is that a word?) color patches on the cardstock.

3. I used the Embrace Life stamp set and randomly stamped images on it with Black Stazon.

4. Pull off the tape and you should have white portions not stamped on.

5. I then adhere the glossy onto a Green Galore piece and then adhere it to my card base (5 1/2 x 4 1/4 - Pink Passion).

6. For the flower, I used regular white cardstock and used the daubers again to put color on the flower.

7. I then cut the flower out and put in a clear rhinestone brad and attached the flower to the card.

I hope you enjoyed today's project. For more fun stuff, continue to the next stop of the blog hop by visiting Diana Clark-Sutton's blog.

Stamp Set: Embrace Life
Cardstock: Green Galore, Pink Passion, Glossy White, Whisper White
Ink: Green Galore, Pink Passion, Black Stazon
Accessories: Daubers, Clear Rhinestone Brads

Happy stamping!!!

VC Rocks Challenge

2010-05-25T14:09:00.006-05:00

One of the fun things we do at VC Rocks are different weekly challenges. Every week one of the moderators give us a different challage...be it a card or scrapbook page. I sometimes find it hard to just sit and stamp for fun unless I'm working on a class project so these challenges are great way to get the creativity to flow. In past years, I haven't participated in the challenges so this year I decided to try them.

For our first challenge we had to make a celebration themed card using ONLY In Colors and 1 punch. There was an advanced challenge which involved using 3 different In Colors from 3 different years, 2 punches and NO flowers! I didn't quite make the advanced challenge but I did make the basic one. It's not one of my favorite cards but I tried. Be sure to check back later this week for the next challenge!

Stamp Sets: Priceless, Wonderful Words
Cardstock: River Rock, Tango Tangerine, Riding Hood Red, Black
Ink: River Rock, Tango Tangerine, Riding Hood Red, Black
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Piercing Tool

Happy stamping!

VC Rocks First Annual Blog Hop

2010-05-14T13:20:00.008-05:00

Welcome to Stampin Fun With Kim! You probably arrived here from Stamp With Jane but if not, you can start at the very beginning by going here - VC Rocks Blog.

For this first blog hop, I decided to share with you all the flower pot pocket card. These have been pretty popular so this isn't probably the first one you have seen. When I first saw this, I knew that I had to make one. I did this with my techniques group and the ladies loved it. They are pretty easy to make. Some are a little bigger but this size is made to mail.

Materials:
Stamp Sets: Curvy Verses, Weathered Background Stamp
Cardstock: Really Rust, Mellow Moss, Ballet Blue, So Saffron, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Really Rust
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (SAB), Dimensionals

Directions:
1. Score 9” x 3 ½” piece of cardstock in landscape position at 2” and 5 ½”.

2. Fold the 2” score line in a mountain fold and the 5 ½” score line in a valley fold.

3. Punch the edge of the 2” front flap with the Scallop Edge Punch.

4. To create the flower pot shape, place the cardstock in the paper trimmer with the top 2” flap flipped up and the bottom flap folded behind. Line up the 2” score line with the cutting track and the 5 ½” fold line with the ½” mark on the trimmer. Place the cutting guide over the card and cut. Turn cardstock and repeat.

5. Ink up the Weathered background stamp with Really Rust and stamp the front.

6. Tie ribbon around the top part of the flower pot to hold the pot together, no adhesive needed.

7. Adhere the 2 ¼” x 4 ¼” piece of cardstock to the 2 ½” x 4 ½” piece of cardstock. This will be the insert piece with the flowers attached at the top. Stamp your sentiment on the lower portion with Really Rust.

8. For the flowers, I punched out with the 5-Petal Flower punch in Ballet Blue, Regal Rose, So Saffron, and Rose Red. I then punched the center with 1/2" Circle Punch in Chocolate Chip.

9. For the leaves, I used the same punch and punched Mellow Moss. I placed a flower over the leaves and rotated it to make the mellow moss look like leaves.

10. Now attach your flowers. To help with alignment, place insert piece inside of flower pot before attaching flowers. I placed the bottom center first and then the outside flowers. I then added one to the pot itself.

This is my first Blog Hop, and it is the first Annual Blog Hop for VC Rocks! VC is a super-fun group of stampers and SU! addicts. There is so much to do all summer - virtual hotel, doing swaps, taking classes online, and so much more! If you want to join the group, go to our blog and check it out. Deadline for new members is May 30.

I do hope you enjoyed the project. Thanks for stopping by and now onward to the next stop on our hop, Lisa's Crafty Place.

Happy Stamping!!!

Flight of the Butterfly

2010-05-11T14:00:00.004-05:00

I'm part of a yahoo group named VC Rocks. What is VC Rocks? VC Rocks is a virtual celebration of the rubber stamp company Stampin' UP! Our annual celebration runs from mid-April through August. Its a CELEBRATION of Stampin' UP!'s new catalog release and annual convention for demos and customers, an expression of our ENTHUSIASM for Stampin' UP!'s new stamps and products, a SHARING of creative stamping and scrapping ideas through swaps, make and takes, challenges and classes, SUPPORT for our SU demos with swaps and ideas for their business and ENCOURAGEMENT of friendships based on our common interest in stamping and Stampin' UP!

Would you like to be a part of the group? You can go to the blog site and sign up but I must warn you that there are a lot of emails!!!

Anyway, one of the challenges was to create a card using bold brights, 3 layers and something with wings. This is what I came up with. Sorry for the bad picture...I took it with my phone. Details below...

I love these two colors together and I'm going to miss Pink Passion so much. Speaking of Pink Passion, this will be one of the colors retiring. I've heard through the grapevine that alot of the retired colors are being placed on back order. Stampin' Up! will fulfill those back orders through May but through June once supplies are gone, they are gone so you better get your favorites before they are gone! You can place an order by calling me or through my website.

Well, I hope you all enjoy the card share. Please come back this weekend because VC Rocks will be doing a blog hop and I'm on the hop schedule. Come check out some new and refreshing ideas using our outgoing colors.

Happy stamping!!

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Cardstock: Pink Passion, Green Galore, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Passion, Green Galore, Basic Black
Accessories: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

I'm Back!!

2010-05-07T13:14:00.002-05:00

I've been gone for a while...I got married in July and have never stopped going. I did give up SU! in May of last year but missed it so much that I decided to come back. I officially signed up at the end of March. I have been doing my monthly classes with my ladies in Kaufman but I hope to have a couple of more during the summer.

I haven't done much stamping but I do have some new stuff to share so I do hope you'll come back and check out what's new.

So glad to be back!!!

Kim

MIA

2009-06-03T12:34:00.003-05:00

Sorry to have been gone so long but life has been crazy the last year. I got engaged in November of 2008 and am now preparing for my July 11th wedding. I recently just dropped my demonstratorship (Is this even a word?) with Stampin' Up! because it really got too much for me and it just wasn't a priority anymore. Even though I've been out of it for a month now, I do miss it a bit because of the new catalog chatter but no time to really do classes now.

My hope is to continue sharing things I make. Of course, now it will be stuff I make for myself and not having to get ready for classes. I've joined a few swaps and will share my final projects here so I hope you'll come back.

Thanks for sticking with me for the last couple of years! It's been fun and I can't wait to see what the future holds as I continue the journey of life with a new companion.

Happy stamping!

It's Been Awhite...

2009-04-02T09:40:00.002-05:00

WOW! It has been quite awhile since I've posted anything. I wish I could say I was busy stamping away but I haven't. I just haven't had any inspiration.

I just wanted to share a couple of promotions that SU! is doing this month.

Get Connected Promotion
Dates: April 1-30, 2009

Customers
Spend $40 on Occasions Mini Catalog products and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page (pg. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free.

Hostesses
Hold a workshop of $150 or more and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page (pg. 208) in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free.

"Under $10" items include the following:

116209 Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit $9.95
116210 Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit $9.95
114494 Forever single stamp $5.95
114492 Beautiful Baby single stamp $7.95
114486 Birthday Wish single stamp $6.95
114490 Glad Friends single stamp $5.95
114498 Flowers in Silhouette single stamp $7.95
114496 Celebrations single stamp $7.95
114484 Elegant Thank You single stamp $6.95
114552* Gracias single stamp $5.95
114488 Fun Flowers single stamp $5.95

Three Easy Payments Option for the Starter Kit
During economically challenging times, most of us tighten our budgets. Some expenditures that were once comfortable might now stretch a budget thin. We don't want anyone's efforts to budget wisely to become a barrier to joining Stampin' Up!, especially considering the wonderful benefits--personal and economical--being a demonstrator can bring. This is we've introduced a Three Easy Payments option for the Starter Kit. For a limited time, (March 13-April 30, 2009) with a partial initial payment, when you sign up to be a demonstrator, you can receive the Starter Kit right away and get your business running. Two subsequent monthly payments take care of the rest.

For more information about this, click here or click the Starter Kit link on the right under specials.

Thanks for sticking with me and I hope to be able share more.

Happy stamping!!

Sale-A-Bration is Here!!

2009-02-06T11:42:00.004-06:00

Sale-A-Bration is HERE, from February 1st through March 31st. What does that mean for you...? It means FREE STAMPS!!! There are actually six different limited edition products you can choose from--four unique stamp sets, one ribbon bundle, or a package of Designer Series Paper which coordinates with everything else!

To view the brochure, click on the picture on the right.

Here are three great ways you can participate:

CUSTOMERS: For every $50 in product you order you may choose one FREE Sale-A-Bration product.

HOSTESSES*: For every workshop of $300 or more in sales that you close during this promotion, you may choose one FREE Sale-A-Bration product. (This is in addition to any free sets you may qualify for through customer purchases.)

NEW DEMONSTRATORS: When you join my team of demonstrators during this promotion, your STARTER KIT is 15% OFF, and you may add ANY NEW STAMP SET OUT OF THE CATALOG FOR FREE (up to a $47.95 value) to your Starter Kit purchase!

Contact me for more info! Don't miss out on these exclusive products!!

Happy stamping!

Retired Accessories List

2009-01-09T12:05:00.004-06:00

I am so sorry I have been MIA. I had hoped to be better in keeping up my blog but have failed to do so.

A couple of things...

The new Spring-Summer catalog becomes available January 19th. If you haven't reserved your copy yet, do it today. The list of stamp sets that are retiring is located under Stampin' Up! specials. The last day to order will be January 18th but don't wait until then!

The retired accessories list is located below. Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

Products are marked in red are no longer unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18.

Visit this post for the most current list. Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.

With most catalogs, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalog. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.

Last updated January 8, 11:15am (MT)

111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

Retiring Wheels
107212 MATEYS MAP
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
109672 BRONCO
104100 MAKING TRACKS
108978 SANDY SHELLS
110332 SNOW
101233 SNOWFLAKE
109694 SWEET STARS
111249 TAKE A NUMBER

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

Beginning January 5-18, 2009, get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price! See what's available by clicking on the Inventory Blowout link located under Stampin' Up! Specials.

Happy stamping!!

Love You Much

2008-12-29T09:25:00.003-06:00

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I did but it seems like it came and went. Just not enough time to enjoy the Christmas season. Oh, well!! Stampin' Up! is offering a wonderful bundle for Valentine's.

Stampin' Up!'s Love You Much Bundle (item 115404) contains the perfect products to create fun and fanciful Valentine's Day projects that say "I love you" from the heart. And from December 23, 2008 through January 31, 2009, you can purchase the Love You Much Bundle at 20% off the retail value!

Love You Much stamp set - $25.95
Candy Lane Designer Series paper - $9.95
Heart to Heart punch - $15.95
Bundle Retail Value - $51.85

Love You Much Bundle (20% off retail value; item 115405)
$41.48

To place your order, please contact me.

Happy stamping!!

Flower Christmas

2008-12-08T12:51:00.004-06:00

I hope you all had a great weekend! I wish I could say I did. I think I got food poisoning because Saturday I was sick all day. Not a fun feeling at all!!

Anyway...on to my card share for the day. Again, this card was copied from someone on Splitcoast, and I didn't get the name. This is a different size and was a little work. It requires a blender pen and stamp pads. Luckily, the image isn't huge. I don't think I will be making too many of these. I'm all about being simple.

Come back tomorrow as I share another technique. Just when you think you are running out of techniques, new one pop up all the time. Don't miss it!

Happy stamping!

Stamp Sets: A Flower for All Seasons, Best Yet (Level 1 Hostess Set)
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Real Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Blender Pens, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 3/8 Square Punch, Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Baroque Christmas

2008-12-05T14:01:00.002-06:00

Here is card #3 from my Christmas SAS. Now, I did end up using a non-Christmas stamp set for this card except for the greeting. This card uses the Baroque Motifs stamp set. I love this set. When I first saw this set, it wasn't a favorite but after seeing so many things done with it I wanted it. So about a year later, I finally purchased my own set after borrowing from other demos.

I copied the card from someone on Splitcoast. Again, I didn't get the name of the person...so sorry! This is a very elegant and easy card. I got a little too close to the edge when I stamped the greeting so when I scanned it in, it looks like it was cut off but it isn't. I just got a little to close.

I hope you'll come back next week as I have two more cards to share and hopefully, a couple of new projects.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Sets: Baroque Motifs, All Holiday
Cardstock: Bravo Burgandy, River Rock, Very Vanilla
Ink: Bravo Burgandy, River Rock
Accessories: Burgandy Wide Grosgrain

Seasons of Joy

2008-12-04T15:59:00.004-06:00

Here is card #2 from my Christmas SAS. This is the one set I did end up buying. I had been eyeing this one since the last holiday mini but never did get it.

I did copy the idea for the card from Michele Force. She does some great stuff. She is a Texas native...in Allen. Check out her website. You will love her stuff.

As you know, I'm all about keeping it simple, and I love that this card does. Not very much to it. I did try using the small grosgrain but I liked the look of the wide. Then, I wanted to stay away from the traditional Christmas colors so I thought these colors worked well tomorrow. Come back tomorrow for some more card ideas.

I did forget to tell you about one more special SU! is offering. In celebration of Stampin' Up!'s twentieth anniversary, spend $20 on any Stampin' Up! product and get 20 percent off any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler--no limit! Choose from any of the stamp sets below:

111564 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95 $25.56
112911 Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly) $31.95 $25.56
111676 Puns from the Past $27.95 $22.36
111660 Just Jawing $25.95 $20.76
111624 Dreams du Juor $18.95 $15.16
111700 Thank You Kindly $13.95 $11.16
111714 Wow Flowers $12.95 $10.36
112955 Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers) $12.95 $10.36
111600 Bella's Bloom $12.95 $10.36

Offers like these don't come around every day! Contact me TODAY to place your order

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Seasons of Joy
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Real Red
Accessories: Real Red Wide Grosgrain, Dimensionals

Christmas

2008-12-03T16:17:00.005-06:00

I did a Christmas Stamp-A-Stack about a month ago. This was one of the cards I did. My goal for this SAS was to not purchase any Christmas sets but use what I have...even the non-Christmas ones. I didn't have any current Christmas sets so I did end up buying one set. This card uses a non-Christmas set - Priceless. I also used the 5-petal flower to make the poinsettia. I actually copied this from someone off of Splitcoast and I can't remember who.

This is very easy card to make, and I bet these would be easy to do in mass if you wanted to send out handmade Christmas cards this year. Come back tomorrow and see another design.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Sets: Priceless, All Holiday
Cardstock: Garden Green, Hunter Green, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Garden Green, Hunter Green, Real Red
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, Gold Brads

Technique Tuesday

2008-12-02T15:44:00.004-06:00

Today's technique is a fun and simple one. It's called Smackin' Acetate. It doesn't require much to do it at all.

Scribble markers on acetate. If you don’t have a marker handy, try a blender pen and reinkers. Spray water on the acetate. For a fine mist, hold the bottle about 6 inches away and spray a couple of times. Place acetate on neutral cardstock. Rub your finger over the acetate to spread the water mixture. Let cardstock dry. Stamp image on cardstock.

This makes a great masculine card...even if you decided not to do the technique. You could use a brown for the trees. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Lovely As a Tree
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Always Artichoke, markers
Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardward, Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon

MIA No More

2008-12-01T14:26:00.002-06:00

So sorry I have been away for awhile. I didn't realize it had been that long since my last post. I have been thinking about it but just haven't sat down long enough to do it. I will hopefully get back on track and post regularly again.

This month kicks off December and that always get my mind to thinking about Christmas. It will be here before you know it. Stampin' Up! has a couple of promotions going on this month.

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit
Invite the warmth and coziness of the holidays into your home with Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. This kit has everything you need to create beautiful handcrafted ornaments.

*Holiday Collection stamp set
*Die-cut chipboard and Designer Series paper
*Card stock
*Ribbon and cord
*Pretties Kit brads
*Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
*Adhesives
*Classic Stampin' Spots

Create dazzling ornaments and memories that will last a lifetime! Contact me TODAY to place your order because this offer is only good through December 31, or while supplies last or you can order online through my website.

Holiday Extravaganza
This holiday season, make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for fabulous decorations, cards, packaging, and gift ideas. We've got everything you need to make your holidays merry and bright! Click here to get some great ideas for gifts, decorating and cards. There is also a holiday gift-giving guide available.

I hope that you will take a moment to look at the specials this month. Come back tomorrow as I continue with my Technique Tuesday and will post some Christmas cards.

Happy stamping!!

Frame

2008-10-17T13:45:00.005-05:00

When the name frames came out, they were so popular because they are so easy. Not only can you put names in there but you can put any type of phrase. These are probably the easiest and personalized things to make. Plus this is a good and fast way to use up that designer paper you have. I know that I have lots to use up.

I did this awhile ago for a swap. I think the hodgepodge adds so much to the frame. I got the frame at Walmart. These are the usual size I have been doing but I've done a 5x7 before. I used Afternoon Tea from one of the minis and the letterpress alphabet set that is now retired.

Take time to stamp something today!

Happy stamping!

Technique Tuesday

2008-10-14T14:51:00.003-05:00

Good afternoon stampers!

Sorry I have been MIA for the past few days. I wish I could say I've been doing some productive things like stamping but I haven't. Anyway...

Today's technique is one I haven't heard of or seen much of. It is faux stained glass. There is not much to this technique.

Stamp an outline image repeatedly on Whisper White cardstock using a waterproof ink such as Stazon, purposely overlapping the images. Color in the overlapping areas. A blender pen works well for this. Optional: Color in the background and /or the rest of the images in different colors.Variation: Use glossy cardstock and color with markers.

To see more samples of this technique, go to Splitcoast and you'll see some. You may even see a version of this card. I wish I could say I come up with these layouts on my own.

I'm working on a couple of classes for the next couple of months - my holiday stamp-a-stack in November and a calendar class in December (just in time for Christmas). Come back and check out the details later.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Merci
Cardstock: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive
Accessories: Large and Small Oval Punch, Aquapainters

Happy 20th Birthday SU!

2008-10-01T08:56:00.003-05:00

October marks Stampin' Up!'s 20th birthday! And to celebrate, through October 31st, they are offering 20% off of select birthday stamp sets with any $20 purchase! You can choose as many discounted sets as you want! To view the stamp sets, click this link.

In addition, Stampin' Up! is offering a single large-tip Aquapainter (item #114617) for $7.25 while supplies last! I use my Aquapainters all the time. If you don't have one yet, now would be a perfect time to grab one!

Remember that you can shop anytime - day or night - from my website. Just click on the "Shop Now" link in the upper right-hand corner. And if you haven't checked out our online catalog yet, you really should regardless of whether you want to make a purchase right now or not... I want you to see how very cool it is! For instance, when you look at the stamp sets, they have different projects displayed for each one. If you see a project you like, click on it and it will show you all the supplies used to make it! It's not just online shopping, it's online inspiration!

Happy birthday, Stampin' Up! and happy stamping!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-09-30T16:02:00.003-05:00

Today's technique is Pastel Embossing. This technique combines embossing and chalk pastels. It's pretty easy to do.

Ink stamp in VersaMark and stamp onto the cardstock. Pour white embossing powder over the stamped image and heat the image with a heat tool until fully melted. Once the image has cooled, use a blender pen to pick up the desired pastel colors. Apply directly to the embossed image. It’s best to start with the lightest color and work to the darkest. It’s easy to add more color and depth this way. Continue adding colors until you reach your desired look. Let the cardstock dry a few minutes before handling. Apply to card and finish card. Not much to it at all!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Sets: Heartfelt Thanks, Wonderful Words, Floral Background
Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Old Olive, Black
Ink: Pixie Pink, Black
Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Chalk Pastels

Punches

2008-09-25T16:22:00.003-05:00

I had the opportunity to attend my best friend and fellow demo, Darla Paugh's hostess club meeting. She started her first one Tuesday and we got to play with the punches.

These are just some of the stuff we made. She had about 8 items to make which included a coffee cup, frog, pumpkins, and apples that had been eaten. They were fun and cute! I didn't get to all of them so this is just what I made. There are so many things you can make with SU! punches. This is just a small portion.

If you want details on how these were made, contact me and I'll get them for you.

Happy stamping!!

Techniques Tuesday?

2008-09-23T14:44:00.004-05:00

Well, I started this post yesterday and didn't get to finish it. So you're technique Tuesday is now Technique Wednesday this week.

Today's technique is dry debossing...not to confuse this with dry embossing. What's different about this is you do is just like you were going to dry emboss by laying your cardstock over the template and start tracing the open areas of your template with your stylus.

What you do next is ink up your background stamp. With the raised images facing down, stamp the background stamp over it. The ink won’t stay on your debossed image, leaving it the same color as the cardstock. At least that's what is suppose to happen. I did get a little ink on the debossed images. It's something different.

I hope that you will make plans to attend my World Card Making Day event, 10 cards for $10. I'll be teaming up with my friend and fellow demo, Sheri Scudder. You will stamp 2 cards of 5 different designs. The event is Saturday, October 4 at Sheri's house. Address and info is located on my SU! website. I hope to see you there!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Canvas Background, Seeing Spots
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Seeing Spots Brass Template, Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon

Another Embrace

2008-09-18T12:09:00.005-05:00

I spent the majority of the evening last night getting my projects ready for tonight's techniques class. For the first time, I've got everything cut, packed and ready to go. I can actually go home and rest before my class tonight. I can't wait!!! I'm counting the hours until quitting time today!

After getting my projects done, I was able to do another card. Not much to this one. I've got one more to do than I will show you the completed the project. I also hope to work on some other projects plus go through all my retired stamp sets and purge those I'm not using anymore. I'll be selling those so be watching out for the next post that will hopefully have pictures.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope you find time to stamp something!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Embrace Life
Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Ruby Red, Black Stazon
Accessories: Aqua Painters, White Taffeta Ribbon

Embrace Life

2008-09-18T12:09:00.003-05:00

Still working on my cards for my card box and here is another card I came up with.

It definitely needs some color added to it. I just wasn't in the creative mood last night and it was midnight when I finished this so I just put it together before I went to bed.

I've got two more cards to put together. Once I get those done, I'll show you them plus the box I made to put them in.

I hope to work on a couple of other projects this weekend so I'll have something new to share with you next week. I'll be busy tonight getting my projects ready for my techniques class tomorrow night. Nothing like waiting to the last minute!!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Embrace Life, Hugs & Wishes
Cardstock: Ruby Red, Whisper White, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Black
Accessories: Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon

Birthday Card

2008-09-17T14:06:00.004-05:00

Sorry I didn't post yesterday's technique. I thought I had the card with me, and then later found out I didn't. Sorry! I'll make up for it by posting two techniques next Tuesday.

I actually got a chance to do some stamping last night. I'm trying to use up some of my old designer paper so I played with the Ginger Blossom paper and Embrace Life stamp set. I'm working on a card box (which I will show you later) but here is one of the cards that will be going into it. I'm working on about 3 more to go in the box. I hope to get them done tonight.

I also had a chance to work on another project but I've got to get pictures of it and download them. Once I get that done, I will share with you. I think you are going to love it!!

I've also got to get ready for my techniques class this Friday evening. I've got the projects designed in my mind...I've just got to get them done now.

Coming up is National Cardmaking Day! I bet you didn't know such a day existed!! On Saturday, October 4th, I will be teaming up with a fellow demo, Sheri, and we will be hosting a 10 for $10 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at her home. You will make 2 cards of 5 designs. You may even donate a card or two to the Ronald McDonald house in Dallas. This will be a come and go event, and I hope you make plans to join us. It will be a fun time! For address info, check out my website.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Embrace Life, Hugs & Wishes
Cardstock: River Rock, Ruby Red, Whisper White, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Black Stazon, Ruby Red
Accessories: Groovy Guava Double-Stitched Ribbon, Pop-Up Glue Dots, Aqua Painters

Flower for All Seasons

2008-09-15T15:59:00.002-05:00

Well, I worked on my swap card a little this weekend. I didn't have enough ribbon to finish them with a knot so I had to come up with something different to do. Although I like the look of this, I don't love it. I think it needs something else but I'm done playing with it. I did do a little sponging on the edges on the blue piece even though you can't really see it. I'm glad this is done. It was only 62 cards but it was very time consuming.

I hope you'll come back tomorrow for Technique Tuesday.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: A Flower for All Seasons, Happy Everything
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue, Confetti White
Ink: Brocade Blue, Black Stazon, Watercolor Crayons
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Large and Small Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Lovely As A Tree

2008-09-12T15:00:00.004-05:00

Well, I didn't get a chance to work on my swap card last night. I played with another card design.

I always have a hard time with masculine cards. The only thing I don't like about it is the color. I think it needs another color in there besides the browns. Masculine cards are always hard for me because I tend to say with the neutral colors. I'm a simple stamper but I think this is too simple. I think it needs something else.

I didn't put any type of greeting so this is ready to go for any event. I bought my hodgepodge hardware before they were discontinued. Now I've got to use them up.

Hope you all don't get too much rain this weekend. Stay inside and do some stamping. I know I will!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Lovely As A Tree
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Very Vanilla
Ink: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware

A Flower for All Seasons

2008-09-11T12:38:00.004-05:00

I purchased a new set from the catalog recently and decided to play with it. I bought this set for another swap I'm participating in. It reminds me of the set in last year's catalog, A Tree for All Seasons. I'm liking this new set a lot.

This is one design I came up with. I think it needs something so I'm working on another design. I'll show that one tomorrow. Of course when I picked this set I didn't think about all the coloring I would have to do. I have to do 62 cards!! I'm watercoloring these so it's taking some time. I hope to have them finished tonight. Wish me luck!

I also added some crystal effects on the flowers and on the pot to make it look like dew. This was a suggestion from Darla. I don't know if you can see it in the photo or not but it's there.

I hope you enjoy the card share today. I always enjoy sharing them with you. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: A Flower for All Seasons
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue, Confetti White
Ink: Black Stazon
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain, Aqua Painters, Watercolor Crayons, Crystal Effects

Lovely As A Tree

2008-09-10T15:43:00.004-05:00

One of the hardest type of cards to design are masculine cards. At least they are for me. Finding the right colors isn't too bad. It's when it comes to embellishments, I tend to question whether or not ribbon is good on a card or not. I need to start using buttons and brads. You can never go wrong with those type of embellishments.

To help me with more masculine designs, I joined a swap. Here is the card I came up with. I'm not too sure about the ribbon but it helps having the hemp in there.

I was going to do something with the trees but the technique I was going to do on it didn't come out too good. I didn't want to waste all the pieces I cut out for the swap. It's not the best but I think it came out pretty good.

I hope you enjoy today's card share, and I hope you come back tomorrow.

Happy stamping!!!

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree, Happy Everything, Canvas
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Black
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread

WE'RE LIVE!!!

2008-09-09T14:10:00.003-05:00

Good afternoon ladies!!

I don't have anything to share for Technique Tuesday but did want to let you know that the online ordering is now officially up!

What does this mean? Well, if you would like to order Stampin' Up! products and you don't have a demonstrator to order through, you can now order through me and it will be shipped directly to you. You can go to my website and in the upper right hand corner is a "Shop Now" button. All you have to do is set up your account and you can shop online. And if you order through a demonstrator online and your order is a minimum hostess order ($150) you will still get the hostess benefits! You could gather orders from your friends and get the benefits too.

Say you're up late at night and looking through the catalog and you realize that you need to order some product to make cards, scrapbooking pages, decor elements, Big Shot...anything and you need to get them sooner than later you can now order it all online and it will show up on YOUR DOORSTEP.

Also, there's a prompt to ask you who you're demonstrator is and if I'm your demonstrator or you don't have a demonstrator and you select me, you'll be helping me too! So, take a look at the site and if you have any questions please feel free to email me, and I'll be happy to help you out.

I'll be back tomorrow! Happy stamping!!

Heartfelt Thanks

2008-09-05T15:13:00.002-05:00

Today's card share is a very simple one. Sometimes I can get caught up in the embellishments and forget sometimes a simple card is just as pretty.

I used colors that I don't use much. I thought it came together really well. This uses the stamp set Heartfelt Thanks. This has been in the catalog for some time, and I really thought it would retire this catalog year. Well, at least it will be around until the end of the year.

Have a good weekend, and I hope you will find time to stamp something.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White
Ink: Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace markers

Card Organizer

2008-09-03T15:29:00.005-05:00

I had a chance to participate in a craft swap Friday night. So, of course, I waited until the last minute to think of something to make. I always have a hard time coming up with something to make. I remembered that I had seen this card organizer on several blogs. This was very easy to make. There are many different versions.

What I did with these was take 6 sheets of 2 sided designer paper. This paper was in our last mini. I scored them at 4 inches and folded those. Then I folded the sheets in half. This is how I got the pockets. I then glued the calendars on to the pockets. I got the calendars from splitcoast. For the front and back covers, I cut 2 pieces just slightly larger than the pockets. (I don't remember what I cut them too.) I then glued them to chipboard to make them sturdier. I then used my crop-a-dile to punch holes and then I added brads to the front cover only. I inserted a key ring and added ribbons. There are so many ways to put these together.

What I like about this is that the calendars are not month dates but just dates so this is good for as long as it lasts.

I hope you enjoyed the project for today. It was an easy one. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stamping!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-09-02T14:11:00.005-05:00

OK stampers! It has been awhile since I last posted anything. Sorry for that!

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. I did. It was nice to sleep in and not have to about work. Anyway...enough small talk...on to our technique.

Today's technique is cracked glass. It is very hard to see in this but the image is suppose to look like cracked glass. It doesn't require a lot of work but there are a lot of steps involved so you can check out a tutorial at the splitcoaststampers website. The tutorial calls for use of the glassy glaze embossing powder. If you don't have that one, you can use clear embossing powder which is what I did. I think I would have gotten a better effect using the glassy glaze. Oh well...live and learn.

Stamp Set: Embrace Life
Cardstock: River Rock, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Black Stazon, River Rock, Ruby Red
Accessories: Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Blender Pens, Clear Embossing Powder

Come back tomorrow because I have a really cute project to share.

Happy stamping!

Card Share

2008-08-22T11:30:00.003-05:00

Sorry I've been neglecting you all. I've been getting ready for my class tonight plus I've been sick. It's no fun being sick plus trying to get ready for a class. All I want to do is sleep!!

Today's card share uses a hostess set from our last catalog. I like how this stamp set can be very versatile. This card could almost use any sentiment you want to use with it.

Stamp Set: Morning Soft
Cardstock: Green Galore, Black, Glossy White
Ink: Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Silver Brads

Enjoy your weekend and happy stamping!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-08-19T16:07:00.004-05:00

I apologize for not posting the last couple of days. I really haven't had anything new to share. I guess that should be my incentive to get busy.

Today's technique is the magic card. This is another one of those fun cards. It's funny watching people trying to figure it out.

This is what the card looks like before the magic. You can see the finished product below. You might have to click on the picture to get a better view of it.

This card takes time and patience. There are a few steps involved. You will play with a lot of tools in the process. You will need an image that needs to be colored in. There is a great tutorial on the Splitcoaststampers website. When you get there, go to resources and find magic card. If you decide to try one yourself, I would love to see your creation.

The tutorial on Splitcoast will show you pictures along with step-by-step directions.

Stamp Set: Merci
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Perfect Plum, Black Stazon, Pastels
Accessories: Stampa-ma-jig, Blender Pens, Oval Coluzzle, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/8" Hole Punch, Silver Eyelets, White Tafetta Ribbon, Transparencies

This Friday night is my monthly techniques class in Kaufman. If you are in the area, I would love to have you join us. Check out my website for more info. If it isn't close to you, I would love to start one in your area. Contact me today! There class would be free for you.

As promised, here is the "ta-da"!! I hope you enjoy it, and try one for yourself.

Happy stamping!!

Last Tart & Tangy

2008-08-14T14:50:00.002-05:00

I'm sure you all must be getting tired of looking at this set but this is the last card I will share for a little while.

This was a fun card to make. I don't know if you can tell from the picture or not but the bottom of the strawberry looks like it was dipped in chocolate. The top part of the strawberry was colored with Regal Rose and the bottom half in Chocolate Chip. Then crystal effects was put on the bottom to give it the glossy look. I thought it turned out pretty cute.

The ribbon used is the satin ribbon sold in our last holiday mini. I wish this had made it into the catalog.

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy, Polka Dot Background
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip markers and Chocolate Chip stamp pad
Accessories: Crystal Effects, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon

Enjoy and happy stamping!!

Regarding the Online Catalog

2008-08-13T14:17:00.002-05:00

Nothing new to share today but I do have something to share.

Many of you may have already realized this, but the online catalog is not loading quickly and doesn’t look the same. In order to view it, you have to download a large .pdf file and that can take a bit of time. But this is only temporary… read this statement made to us today by Stampin’ Up!

“…the new Online Ordering system will take the place of the online catalog you’re used to seeing. During the interim period between the release of the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog and the release of Online Ordering, the online catalog has been replaced with a PDF version that can be downloaded and viewed. This is a temporary solution that allows online access to the catalog until Online Ordering is available.

We are working to decrease the document’s download time on our end, but because of file size and significant download traffic, it may take some time to download. When you do download the document, make sure to save it to your hard drive so that you do not have to download it again.

Thanks for your patience as we work to bring you a fantastic new Online Ordering system!”

So, the bulky .pdf file is only temporary - and it’s online replacement will be outstanding! If you would like to purchase your own copy, please email me and I will get one out to you!

Please come back tomorrow for a new card.

Happy stamping!!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-08-12T13:03:00.003-05:00

Today's technique is called the Iris Twist. I like the way this looks but I don't think I would be able to do a bunch of these. Iris Twist is a paper folding technique taken from the old fashioned Iris Folding technique from Europe. It looks difficult but once you do one, it very easy to make more. Follow this tutorial from Splitcoaststampers and it will give you the pattern to download and step-by-step directions with pictures.

Be sure and try this technique and then send me your creation. I would love to post it here on my blog.

Stamp Set: Priceless
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Berry Bliss Designer Paper
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain Ribbon

I've also included SU! promotions going on right now. Be sure to check them out.

Happy stamping!!

New Catalog...

2008-08-11T12:33:00.005-05:00

Happy Monday stampers!!

Well, today is the day! SU! kicks off the new catalog. The new catalog isn't up on the website just yet...it should be up within the hour. I finally got my copy Friday, and I'm excited about all the new accessories...especially the ribbon. There is a lot of ribbon this time around. There is also new brads, hardware, etc. I could go on and on but you will have to see it for yourself.

It's not too late to get your copy of the new catalog. Contact me to get your copy today!

Never Before Seen Promotion
From August 11 through September 30, Stampin’ Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed in the table below:

111690 Snow Swirled $24.95 / $21.21
111586 It's a Stretch $23.95 / $20.36
111544 Putt Putt (Not available until August 18) $24.95 / $21.21
111626 Eastern Blooms $21.95 / $18.66
111672 Pocket Silhouettes $18.95 / $16.11
111710 Upsy Daisy $18.95 / $16.11
111556 Under the Stars $29.95 / $25.46
111644 Heard from the Heart $22.95 / $19.51
111570 Contempo Alphabet $40.95 / $34.81
109381 Felicidades Siempre* $17.95 / $15.26
*From Celebrando Creatividad

Take advantage of these never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets!

Also, don't forget about the 3 different starter kits available for $99. Check out this post.

I hope you all will be excited about the new SU! catalog as I am. If you want to place an order or NEED a catalog, give me a buzz!

Happy stamping!!

Tart & Tangy

2008-08-08T13:28:00.003-05:00

Here is another card share using the Tart & Tangy set. This card has on it the poly twill ribbon that was sold in the last mini. I don't know if it made it into the new catalog yet or not.

Speaking of the new catalog...I am still waiting patiently for them to come in. As a demonstrator we get a complimentary one, and I still haven't received that one yet. I didn't get the catalogs preordered like I had wanted to so hopefully they will be in next week since Monday kicks off the new catalog. If you ordered one, I will let you know when they get here.

As always, thanks for stopping by. Come back Monday because there will be some new promotions going on.

Happy stamping!!

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: Real Red and Old Olive markers
Accessories: Old Olive Poly Twill Ribbon, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punch

New Starter Kits

2008-08-07T12:45:00.003-05:00

Ever thought about being a SU! demostrator? Beginning August 11 through October 11, you can choose from THREE different Starter Kits with three different focuses, depending on your interests for only $99!

Stamp Focused Starter Kit
* Fun & Fast Notes stamp set
* Whisper White cardstock
* Bol Brights* cardstock assortment
* SNAIL Adhesive
* Business Supplies

Scrapbook Focused Starter Kit
* Contempo Alphabet stamp set
* Petal Party Simply Scrappin'
* Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
* Business Supplies

Home Decor Focused Starter Kit
*Inspired by Nature stamp set
* Decor Elements Chocolate Classic F
* Decor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes
* Decor Elements Applicator
* Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad
* Business Supplies

If you want more product, you can get the standard kit for $199 and get a stamp set of your choice from the catalog for free!

There's never been a better time to join the SU! family.

Happy stamping!!

Another Tart & Tangy

2008-08-06T13:59:00.003-05:00

I do have some SU! news but I will wait until tomorrow to share so here is another Tart & Tangy card using the Summer Picnic designer paper.

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 1 3/4" and 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon

Come back tomorrow and find out what is going on with SU!

Happy stamping!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-08-05T12:51:00.006-05:00

Today's technique is paper tole. Paper tole is creating an 3-D image by using 2-5 copies of your image by cutting out different parts.

Stamp background images including focal point image. Stamp extra focal point image on a scrap of cardstock and trim. For extra dimension, shape with fingers. Mount with glue dot. Add additional layers of images or partial images if desired.

This stamp doesn't have many layers but if you have more than 2, it is pretty neat looking. You can't really tell from the picture but on this card, the middle part of the flower was cut out separately and then mounted on top of the original image.

Stamp Set: Embrace Life, Holidays & Wishes
Cardstock: Coral Cameo, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Ink: Coral Cameo, Sage Shadow, Black Stazon
Accessories: Blender Pens, Silver Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, White Taffeta Ribbon

I'm excited about this new Stampin' Up! year. SU! is moving ahead in new things. Be on the lookout as online ordering becomes available and then the big news about the Big Shot. So much happening!!

Happy stamping!!

Big News!!

2008-08-04T12:58:00.004-05:00

I just heard from other convention goers that Stampin' Up! is teaming up with Sizzix to offer the Big Shot die-cut machine. With the Sizzix Big Shot and dies from Stampin' Up!, you can create die-cut shapes, envelopes, and tags. Be on the lookout for more information about this new product coming soon.

This week will be the last week you can order any of the retiring items. If you plan on ordering any of the retired items, please get me your order by Friday. I would hate for you to miss out on your favorite set retiring!

Today's card share is an invitation I did for my nephew. He will be turning 2 on Friday! I can't believe how time flies. My sister asked me to make his invitation and his favorite person this year has been Elmo. I had no idea what I was going to do. I didn't want to buy a stamp because this would probably be the only time I would use it. Stickers cost too much so I found some samples of Elmos using our punches. I think he came out pretty cute. Luckily I had some help with all the punching and putting together of him because it would have taken me a while to do it myself. Thanks Steve and Jessica for your help!!

Stamp Sets: Hugs & Wishes, Eat Cake
Cardstock: Yoyo Yellow, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Ballet Blue, Black, Whisper White
Ink: Ballet Blue, Black
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" and 1/2" Circle Punch, Regular Hole Punch

Are you ready for the new catalog? I know that I am!!! I haven't seen it yet but I am patiently waiting. If you ordered one, I'll let you know when I get it.

Happy stamping!!

Online Ordering?

2008-08-01T12:04:00.004-05:00

Things are pretty quiet. I don't have a card to share today but I did want to share some news with you about SU!

Sometime in the fall, online ordering will be available. You will be able to purchase through the website or on my SU! website. This is exciting news! As I understand, many demonstrators have been asking for this so the folks at SU! have listened. As more information becomes available, I will let you know.

Have a great weekend, and happy stamping!!

Tart & Tangy 2

2008-07-31T12:05:00.003-05:00

Not much to share today except I've been seeing a lot of cute stuff from the new catalog. There are some very cute designer papers. Be on the lookout for a new paper club because once you see these papers, you will want one of each. I know that I do!!! I am in so much trouble because there are so many things I want in the new catalog. HELP!! On to today's card share...

Again, I used the Tart & Tangy stamp set. This is one set I didn't purchase but I've seen a lot of cute things done with it. The ribbon used on this card made it into the new catalog.

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Black, Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: Garden Green and Real Red markers
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Real Red Striped Ribbon

Something I did forget to tell you yesterday is that I heard that the new stamp sets are die cut! What does that mean? No more cutting stamps out! I'm sure that will make some of you happy!!

Take a moment to stamp a card today! Happy stamping!!

Tart & Tangy

2008-07-30T12:22:00.002-05:00

Afternoon stampers!!

This week is a big week for SU! SU! celebrates 20 years and beginning today kicks off the annual convention. SU! demonstrators from all over the US are at Salt Lake City, Utah today. I've been a demo for 3 years and haven't made it yet. I've already seen a few of the new stuff and the cover of the new catalog. As a demo, we get to preview a few sets and see some of the new accessories. I've seen at least 5 new punches and I'm so excited about them. Next year, my goal is to make it to convention. I say that every year but I want to make it happen this year.

This card was made using the Tart & Tangy set from the last mini. I am happy to say that this set made it into the new catalog along with the designer paper.

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy, Wonderful Words
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Whisper White, Summer Picnic DSP
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch

If you ordered a new catalog, I will get it to you as soon as I get them. I'm so excited to see the new catalog and all the new stuff. If you didn't reserve your copy of the new catalog, it's not too late. Just let me know you want one, and I'll put one aside for you.

Thank you for making this past stamping year fun. I look forward to stamping more with you. Happy stamping!!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-07-29T13:46:00.005-05:00

Today's technique is misting with markers. This technique uses waterbased markers to add multiple colors and a watercolored look to an image.

With stamp rubber side up, color the image with a marker. It’s helpful to start with the lightest color first. Continue to color your image with other colored markers until the entire image is colored. Spray the image with water mist bottle. The more you spray, the more the ink will run when you stamp. Hint: Hold the stamp in one hand and the misting bottle in the other, with hands about 12" apart. Spray a couple of times.You can also spray water into the air first, then move your image through to make sure the stamp doesn’t get too wet. Stamp image on cardstock.

This was a new technique for me and I love the look of this. I do like how the images looks like I did some watercoloring.

Stamp Set: Close As A Memory
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Wide Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy stamping!!

Artifacts Birthday

2008-07-28T14:34:00.003-05:00

Here is another masculine card I did. This uses the retired set Artifacts. I think this set is a good set for men. I also used some retired in colors from last year.

Stamp Sets: Artifacts, Warm Regards, Canvas
Cardstock: Bravo Burgandy, True Thyme, Buckaroo Blue, Sahara Sand, Confetti White
Ink: Bravo Burgandy, Buckaroo Blue, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Linen Thread, Vintage Brads

Sorry I didn't update the accessories list this weekend. We have dial up at home and it takes forever to move anywhere. I finally got frustrated and shut down for the night. The list is now updated and is located under SU! Specials. A lot of the papers are starting to go. Don't let your's slip away. These are available until August 10 or until they are sold out.

Happy stamping!!

Friends

2008-07-25T13:09:00.003-05:00

Good afternoon stampers!

Instead of trying to link the accessories list everyday, I put a link under the Stampin' Up! Specials. I will still update it everyday so to see what is already gone, just go to the Discontinued Accessories link.

I haven't had a chance to sit down and stamp some new cards so while digging through some old cards, I found this one. This is a card I did at a workshop about a year ago using one of my favorite stamp sets!

Stamp Set: Simply Said
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip stamp pad, So Saffron marker
Accessories: 1/8" Hole Punch, Chocolate Chip Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon

I'm beginning to think that Chocolate Chip is my favorite color too! The last three card posts have all had Chocolate Chip in them. It's one of those browns that goes with almost everything. I think I need to step out and try something new!

Happy stamping!

Love Card

2008-07-24T12:51:00.002-05:00

OK...I'm not too sure about this card. One of the type of cards I have the most difficult time with is masculine cards. Especially when it comes to love/anniversary cards. I joined this swap and trying to come up with an idea hasn't been easy. It's not the best but it works.

Stamp Set: Seeing Spots, Taggers Dozen
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Small and Large Tag Punch, Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon

The accessories list has been updated and I'm sad to say that all the hodgepodge hardware is sold out!!! It's not hard to believe it sold out so fast considering it's retiring and it was on sale. Don't let the others slip away before it's too late.

Happy stamping!!

Birthday ATC

2008-07-23T09:54:00.004-05:00

As you know, I'm addicted to swaps so I joined an ATC swap. An ATC (Artist Trading Card) is a small version of a card. They measure 3 1/2 x 2 1/2. Most people use them as cards and trade just like you would any kind of trading cards. You can also use them to add to a card.

This swap is a monthly swap and every month has a different theme. This month's theme was birthdays. Here is what I came up with. Not much to it. I did end up using a few punches.

I didn't know if these two colors would work together but I do like how it came out. I had to find a way to use up my Wasabi cardstock and striped ribbon.

Stamp Set: Priceless, Hugs & Wishes
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Wild Wasabi Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals

Discontinued Accessories List

The list has been updated. I'll continue to update it daily so come back and check back to see what is gone. If there is an accessory you want, don't wait too long to get it because it might be gone.

Happy stamping!!

Technique Tuesday

2008-07-22T12:29:00.007-05:00

Alright stampers!

Today is Technique Tuesday and the technique for today is faux filmstrip. These are fun to make. It doesn't take much...just the spiral punch and a square punch. You could even make it more personable by attaching actual photos on it. Try it and share your creation with me!!! I would love to post some of your work here instead of my own.

Stamp Set: Priceless
Cardstock: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Black, Whisper White
Ink: Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Black
Accessories: Spiral Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Pumpkin Pie Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon

Also, I just checked the demo website and here is what accessories are unavailable today!

*Card Stock Brushed Copper
*Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
*Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
*Mulberry Paper White
*Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
*Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

If there is anything in the accessories you want, make sure you order it soon or you may miss out on it!

Happy stamping!!!

Discontinued Accessories List

2008-07-21T12:38:00.015-05:00

The discontinued accessories list is now available. Below is a list of all the accessories that will be discontinued. Items on this discontinued accessories list will be available while supplies last or through August 10, whichever comes first.

Products marked in red are unavailable. Products in bold are available at 25% off. If an item is unavailable, it can no longer be ordered. I will try to update you daily with items that become unavailable.

Last updated 08/08/2008

109200 - Accents & Elements Build A Flower
110718 - Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719 - Accents & Elements Messenger
103158 - Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638 - Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644 - Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975 - Card Stock Brushed Copper
108694 - Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 - Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 - Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 - Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 - Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 - Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729 - Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 - Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 - Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019 - Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 - Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016 - Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015 - Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 - Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
109013 - Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 - Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 - Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 - Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 - Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 - Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 - Designer Series Paper Azure*
110696 - Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 - Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 - Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 - Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160 - Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159 - Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 - Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 - Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151 - Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 - Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 - Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 - Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175 - Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177 - Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 - Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 - Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 - Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 - Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168 - Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171 - Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 - Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 - Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 - Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164 - Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 - Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 - Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 - Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163 - Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698 - Designer Series Paper Spring Break
110273 - Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*
110271 - Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes
110272 - Designer Series Paper Western Sky
107299 - Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 - Eyelets Basic
100375 - Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 - Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 - Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 - Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 - Eyelets Soft Subtles
105515 - Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
105531 - Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532 - Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120 - Metallic Art Pencils
107307 - On Board Accents
109181 - On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 - On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 - On Board Simon Lower
102678 - Mulberry Paper White
109227 - Punch Box Three For You
102686 - Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 - Pure Color Pencils
109060 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
109063 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
109062 - Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058 - Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189 - Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 - Ribbon Originals District*
109188 - Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 - Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 - Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 - Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 - Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 - Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284 - Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 - Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557 - Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 - Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 - Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 - Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 - Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 - Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
110587 - Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 - Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 - Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228 - Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229 - Simply Sent Three Thoughts
106662 - Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 - Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 - Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 - Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 - Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680 - Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 - Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570- Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261 - Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 - Stampin' Color Index Labels
106694 - Stampin' Kids Markers
102673 - Zig Painty

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Sympathy

2008-07-18T13:47:00.004-05:00

I always like to go to a fellow demonstrators stamp class because 1) I get class ideas, and 2) I don't have to prepare anything. I try to attend as many of their events as possible. I always come away with class ideas and projects.

This card was done at a 10 for $15 class given by Linda McWhorter. I loved the colors used on this card. Though I hate to use these type of cards, it's always handy to have one available just in case.

For the main image, we inked it up once and then stamped off on to the sides. Then we just stamped the words and added the ribbon with a glue dot. The ribbon is just tied in a knot.

Stamp Set: Close As A Memory
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive
Accessories: Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon

Have a great weekend, and stamp something!!

Happy stamping!!

Doodle Birthday

2008-07-17T12:31:00.002-05:00

Alright stampers! This is the last of my swaps. This swap was for birthday cards. Now...I did this card awhile back for my techniques class but I decided to change it up a bit. You can see the original card here .

I used glossy cardstock like the original but colored in the flowers using Pretty in Pink and So Saffron markers. I liked how this turned out. It was simple which is how I like them.

Stamp Set: Doodle This, Happy Everything
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Black, Glossy White
Ink: Black Stazon, Pretty in Pink stamp pad and marker, So Saffron marker
Accessories: Whisper White Narrow Grosgrain, Pink Gingham

I guess I better get busy stamping some cards because I've run out stuff to show you. I hope to begin working on some other projects and share those with you soon. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope that you get some inspiration from the things I show you. We're just a little over three weeks before the new catalog comes out. Reserve your copy today!

Happy stamping!!