Jun 25, 2010 | In Colors, Tags |
I made this hostess gift for my workshop hostess, Kimberly. We had her workshop earlier this month.
The shopping bag is from last year’s convention and features art from the Circle Circus stamp set and the In-Colors from this years catalog.
The tag uses the Oval All stamp set and the colors are Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango. These are the three colors that aren’t staying in the next catalog.
I will say that I didn’t really use the Dusty Durango much this year. But I really like the Crushed Curry and bought extra because I think it is a good color to use for GA Tech stuff (and Kyle will be going there this fall). The Bermuda Bay is also a nice color – sort of like Tempting Turquoise but just a little different.
I hope Kimberly like this little gift and will be able to use the bag.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Apr 18, 2010 | 2-Step Stampin', Big Shot, Cards, Create with Connie & Mary, In Colors, Wildlife |
I created another Awash with Flowers card using the exact same colors and pieces of card stock as my first one. This is the second version.
I used this one for my class on Friday – I actually let everyone choose between making this one or my original design that you can see here.
The “Wonderful Mother” from the Well Scripted stamp set in the Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini catalog was used so it could be a mother’s day card. Stamped on Whisper White and punch with the Scallop Oval punch. I added the little leaf petals at the bottom to dress it up a bit. Then layered it on a Wide Oval punched from Melon Mambo. The layer of Basic Black behind it is also the Wide Oval punch – either use two or cut one in half and add each half to the back of the other one so you can just see a hint of it.
I wanted to show you the cardinal eggs that I found on Friday – the mom finally left her nest late in the afternoon – that seems to be the norm for most of the moms from what I can tell. 
She has two eggs but one is much smaller than the other. When I checked on Saturday – the smaller egg was gone and only one egg was in the nest. She seems to be gone today so maybe she decided her eggs weren’t viable this time or another predator came in and took the egg. I don’t really know. I’ll let you know if she lays another one.
As for the other nests – the other moms were all sitting this morning – I need to go back and count the days to see how long before we can expect babies to hatch.
Thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget to check out Create with Connie & Mary – I’m so excited to be a guest designer! It is sure to be fun with lots of great projects – a new one each day for 5 weeks – right now is an Early bird special for $19.95 – then the first week is a preview week for everyone and then the next four weeks will only be open to those that join – so do it now while we have the special. Each week we will feature an assortment of products from the Summer Mini Catalog – there will be at least two tutorials each week.
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Apr 13, 2010 | 2-Step Stampin', Big Shot, Cards, In Colors, Thank You |
I just received my Summer Mini pre-order and the sneak peek Awash with Flowers stamp set – now it is time to plan out projects for the upcoming months and the Create with Connie & Mary class. I played first with the Awash with Flowers stamp set – this is a 2-step stampin’ set that is a sneak peek from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog that will be out in July. I needed a project for my downline meeting that I had last night too. I decided to work with a sketch I found on the Stamping 411 blog for this week. 
As you can see I have turned the sketch on its side for my version. I stamped the outline images first and then filled in with the solid images. I used a Stampin’ Write marker to fill in the flower stems and the little details coming out of the middle of the flowers.
Here is a full list of Stampin’ Up! supplies:
- Awash with Flowers stamp set
- Tiny Tags stamp set
- Itty Bitty Background stamp set
- Melon Mambo card stock and ink
- Bermuda Bay card stock and ink
- Basic Black card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Staz-on ink Jet Black
- Rich Razzleberry ink and marker
- Old Olive ink and marker
- Scallop Trim Border Punch
- Black Gingham Ribbon
- Big Shot Die-Cut machine
- Perfect Details Texturz Plate
I thought it turned out cute – and bright and springy (is that a word). I made it into a Thank You card but this would be pretty as a Mother’s Day card too.
I have a few updates on the backyard birds – so House #3 has the bluebirds and they had 4 eggs before we left on our trip – I checked yesterday and mom is sitting on the eggs and there are still only 4 so she was done the day before we left. While we were away House #2 has a new nest in it – it appears to be a Chick-a-dee nest – moss and fur are in there – I just haven’t seen any birds going in or out yet – I don’t think there are any eggs in there yet. House #3 has a nest that was started before we left – looks to be a Tufted Titmouse – but I haven’t confirmed that yet either – it doesn’t appear to have any eggs unless they are buried.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Mar 29, 2010 | Birthday, In Colors, Occasion Mini 2010, Sale-A-Bration 2010 |
Today’s card is one that I received for my birthday earlier this month from my friend Yvonne. She used the Stampin’ Up! Totally Tess stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Totally Tess is a fun new set with Tess and a bunch of stamping accessories – a bag, an apron, a stamp, a card, scissors, a marker, and a stampin’ wheel and the phrases “I (heart) STAMPS” and “The best things in life a made, not bought.” For this card Yvonne used the Family Accessories to create a birthday card – look how perfectly they fit.
I love the ruffled circle that Yvonne made using the Scallop Trim Border Punch from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. And if you haven’t already received this punch for FREE you better hurry you only have a couple more days. Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st. Spend $50 on Stampin’ Up! products and earn this punch or other items for free. You can email me or call me with an order or place an order online – visit my website HERE and shop at my online store.
A little bit more about the card – Yvonne used last years In-Colors – Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point. And the Designer Series Paper is a retired pack. But you could make the same card using Old Olive and Bermuda Bay and choose a coordinating Designer Series paper.
Thanks Yvonne for my FUN birthday card!
I checked the bluebird house this morning – no eggs yet. But they are hanging around and tapping on all my windows which is driving the dogs crazy. Thanks for stopping by today!
Mar 24, 2010 | Big Shot, Demonstrator, Designer Series Paper, In Colors, Sale-A-Bration 2010, Thank You Kindly |
I saw this idea on the new Stampin’ Connection site. This wonderful new resource is for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators – a place where we can share ideas, post questions and discuss things, share videos and more. I think it is a great new addition to everything that Stampin’ Up! offers its demonstrators. I’m looking for new team members to join so ask me if you are interested and I’ll answer your questions – this is a wonderful company to be a part of and I’d love to have you join me!
So on to this cute little project I saw – Butterfly Notes!
We made these in my class last week – aren’t they the cutest – attach them to your purse and you’ll have a little piece of paper ready when ever you need it.
The butterflies are cut using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine and the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Butterflies die. For each one I cut two pieces of heavy cardboard – I used the pieces that come with the Decor Elements – then I cut 4 pieces of Designer Series Paper – the paper that I used is from the Welcome Neighbor 6×6 pack that you can get for free in the Sale-A-Bration brochure (HURRY it ends March 31st). Then I cut a bunch of printer paper to create the pages in between.
The Designer Paper is attached to the cardboard with the Anywhere Glue Stick. Then I sponged the edges with the same ink that matched my designer paper. I used the Crop-A-Dile to punch the holes and put a book ring through.
I like the monogram idea that I saw on the other samples from the demonstrators on Stampin’ Connection so I did the same thing. This set is the Lovely Letters stamp set. Stamp in Soft Suede – punched with the circle punch and backed with a Soft Suede circle. I added a matching Rhinestone Brad.
I also used the Thank You Kindly Stamp set to get the “a note” from one of those stamps. Last time a little bit of ribbon on the ring. They turned out cute. Hope you like them.
There are several other Big Shot dies that would work to make little notepads – give it a try! This would be cute little thank yous for your child’s teachers.
Feb 12, 2010 | Cards, Embossing, In Colors, Occasion Mini 2010, Stamper's Club |
I LOVE this card! Love, love this technique and just don’t use it enough. It is so easy but is such a WOW when you see it – almost like magic….
It is the Emboss Resist technique. This card is almost an exact copy of a card on the Stampin’ Connection site (for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators) posted by Shannon West. I made really only two changes – the sentiment on the card since I didn’t have the one that she used and I put my card on a Soft Suede card base, her card was the white card as the base. Personally I don’t like to use the white or vanilla as my card base since it isn’t quite the same thickness as all the colored card stock. But that is just a personal thing for me – other people use those for the base of the cards all the time.
The little strip on the card is a piece of Soft Suede card stock created with the Faux Suede technique (convenient that the card stock was named the same as the technique). You can’t really see it in this photo but it has a soft texture to it.
The Vintage Vogue Stamp set works so nicely for this technique. The largest flower is the part that is embossed with clear embossing powder. Then it is sponged with the Soft Suede ink and that is what makes the flower pop out on the card.
Just a simple, elegant card that would work for many occasions. This was one of the cards we made at Stamp Club.
Guess what? We have SNOW coming down. I know….many people have had tons of snow and the snow we get would be nothing but we don’t get snow very often and it is actually snowing right now – I can look out my craft room window and watch it. The grass/trees/porch/roof and cars are starting to get covered. The streets I think are just wet because the temps are still above freezing right now. I’m waiting on school to get out so I can get the boys and have them home. Hopefully in about an hour we will all be home. Anyway it isn’t a big deal for most people but when you rarely get snow it makes it a big deal to us! I need to get some pictures of our Georgia snow.
Have a great weekend! Stop in tomorrow for my challenge card for the Create with Connie & Julie class.
Happy Stampin’ in the snow!
I made this hostess gift for my workshop hostess, Kimberly. We had her workshop earlier this month.
