Apr 4, 2011 | Cards, In Colors, Thank You |
This cute little stamp set is called a Flower For All Seasons.
I love the different images and that you can use one for each season. I used this card last month for a class right before St. Patrick’s Day. I managed to include a shade of green in every card we made that night and none of the cards were actually St. Patrick’s Day cards though. This card was inspired by a sample I saw on Stampin’ Connection created by Jen Timko.
The card base is Pear Pizzazz with a layer of Crumb Cake on top that was punched with the Scallop Trim Border punch on one side – little white gel pen dots accent the scalloped end. I covered that end with a piece of Pear Pizzazz Patterned paper and tied a piece of Pear Pizzazz ribbon around it.
The stamped image is on Watercolor paper – stamped with Black StazOn and Water-colored with an Aqua Painter and classic ink. The centers of the flowers are a More Mustard Stampin’ Write marker. Layer that piece on More Mustard and then on Pear Pizzazz and add to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I am checking on my Spring Bingo game – I had planned to play through the end of March – that’s why I didn’t call any more pieces but I also wanted to give away 5 prizes and so far I’ve only had 3 winners come forward. You may want to double check your cards today – if I don’t get anymore winners I’ll call one more piece tomorrow and see if that will bring me to 5.
My little Magnolia is a the vet right now. I took her and Aspen in earlier today for their annual check-up and vaccines. We came home, ate lunch and the dogs were sleeping – stressful day making a trip to the vet. I walked by Magnolia sleeping in the foyer and had to do a double-take. Her face was all swollen! I called the vet back and they said to bring her right back so I did. She was having an allergic reaction and they wanted to keep her for the rest of the day. I’ll go back before they close to pick her up. Poor thing she looked so pitiful with her puffy face.
Now back to some spring cleaning – today we are tackling Ryan’s room.
Apr 2, 2011 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, SU Ribbon |
Last night was my April Stamper’s Club meeting and we made this cute Vintage Jar. At least I thought it turned out cute. It was another last minute project that I finally figured out as I was going to bed. And then got up the next morning and still remember what I had finally figured out so I could actually create it.
I got these little jars through the bulk buy group and had used them for the pin cushion button jars but wanted to come up with something else too. I have made these little scrunchy folders for the last few weeks and thought it would pretty to add one to the top of one of these jars. I used the First Edition Designer Series paper and punched using several punches lots of layers. I scrunched them all up and then flattened them back out, stack them up and punch a hole through the center. Add the antique brad. Here is a close up:
The Love Letter DSP is on the lid – cut with the Big Shot and the 3″ circle die – this one is just flat. The punches I used on the First Edition papers were 2-1/2″ Circle punch, 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle punch, 1″ circle punch. I cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock with the Big Shot and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit – added the largest one to the top of the flower and the bitty one to my ribbon. Oh, the ribbon around the lid is the 1-1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Basic Black – cut in half – so just half of it was used to wrap around the jar lid and tie in a bow. The last little thing is the stamped jewelry tag using the “{love}” from Tiny Tags. It was tied around the brad using some Linen Thread.
Put something you love inside. Your favorite candy, your favorite buttons, ticket stubs, little notes, ribbon, etc.
Have a great day!
Apr 1, 2011 | Occasions Mini 2011 |
Can you believe it is already April? Wow – two months and Tyler will graduate high school. I just can’t believe it – weren’t they all little just last week. Do they really grow up so fast? Tyler can’t wait to get to college and be “on his own”. I think really he just wants to be away from the rest of us so he doesn’t hear “go to bed”, “do your homework”, “get up”, “clean your room” and according to him the millions of questions I always ask. I told him yesterday if he would just have a conversation and tell me something I wouldn’t have to ask all the questions.
Today there are tons of updates on our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Website so I thought I would use this post to share the new specials with you. Let’s see where to start.
Spring is Blossoming Promotion
Click on the image above to open the full pdf flyer.
Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:
- Spend $20* on any Stampin’ Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
- Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!
*Net sales before tax and shipping
Stampin’ Up! Grab Bags
Beginning today, April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you will be able to purchase special “grab bags” in the 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:
- #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!)
The Occasions Mini Catalog is in it’s last month! 
Don’t miss out on the great products inside.
Mar 31, 2011 | Big Shot, Bingo, Cards, Sale-A-Bration 2011 |
Today is the last day of Sale-A-Bration. Don’t miss out on the free stamps you can get. Today I have one more card – ok actually two cards to show you that use the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Sweet Summer. This card was designed by Stampin’ Up! and I used these last couple of weeks in some of my workshops and classes. I created two different versions of the card. And last night the girls actually made one of each size which was kind of fun. I think we had such a good time last night stamping and chatting we didn’t realize what time it was – I ended up getting home about midnight.
The card on the left is a 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ card and the one on the right is 5-1/2″ tall and 4-1/4″ wide. Both use the same supplies the only difference is the top is cut off to make one a square. Sometimes you just need a square project and this size card will fit in the medium size envelope and is really a nice size.
The card base is Peach Parfait. You know what this color reminds me of? My bedroom at my parents house – yes my bedroom was painted peach. That room isn’t that color anymore and now its my dad’s office but at one point in time it was peach. I used the background stamp En Francais stamped in Peach Parfait ink. And I have no idea what the stamp says but it looks pretty. If you have trouble getting a good impression across this whole stamp what I do is ink up the stamp and lay it on the table on top of my grid paper, then carefully place my card stock on it, then fold the grid paper over it so you can rub across the whole thing and get the ink evenly on your entire piece of card stock. Lift the paper up and the card stock off carefully. It works well every time.
In the center is a strip of Old Olive that was stamped with the little stems/leaves image from Sweet Summer. On each side is a piece of Melon Mambo that was punched with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch. (Sometimes I call this the ribbon border because I forget the full name – it’s such a long name).
Then use the Big Shot and the Beautiful Butterflies die and cut the larger full butterfly from the First Edition Specialty Paper and the smaller full butterfly from Melon Mambo card stock. Stamp the tiny bunch of flowers image in Melon Mambo ink on the Melon Mambo butterfly. Stamp the open flower image in Peach Parfait on the First Edition butterfly. Layer them together and tie Linen Thread around the center. Add a piece of Daffodil Delight card stock punched with the Jewelry Tag punch and stamped with “friends” from Tiny Tags. Tie it off in a bow or knot. Add the butterflies to the front of the card.
You can get this Sweet Summer stamp set free if you place a $50 order today. You won’t be able to buy these sets afterwards so get them while you can. Let’s see this is what will be gone after tomorrow – So Happy for You, Punch Bunch, Sweet Summer and Bliss stamp sets, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button pack and Designer Paper and Quick Accents pack, the So Much To Sale-A-Brate Digital Content CD (a must have if you own My Digital Studio), and the Notes Chalkboard Decor Elements. Click HERE to go to my website and then click on SHOP NOW.
Spring Bingo players – here is the next Bingo piece – is it your winning piece??
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Talk to you later…..
Mar 30, 2011 | Baby, Bingo, Cards |
I saw the cutest baby cards created by Jackie Topa and just had to try it for myself. It is called a side-step card and was not nearly as hard to make as I was expecting it to be. Probably because Jackie made an awesome video showing exactly how to do it. Go to her blog here to see the video and her cards.
This is my version which is pretty much like hers.
The base is Crumb Cake but it would be cute in White or Vanilla for a little girl. I was trying to make it look generic but it ended up kind of boyish looking. I love the Jumbo Wheel with all the Onesies (not sure how to spell that nor do I remember the exact name of that wheel). Anyway we wheeled out about three of those and colored them with Stampin’ Write Markers. I also used the Every Little Bit stamp set for the rubber duck and teddy bear. I’m sure there are several other stamp sets (the All in the Family accessories sets) that have other images you could add. Isn’t it cute though? If you visit Jackie’s blog she has measurements and details so I’m not going to include those here.
Spring Bingo isn’t over just yet. So far I have found 3 winners and I am looking for 2 more. So lets keep playing – here is the next piece –
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Now isn’t that appropriate to have a bird – I promise that is the one I drew out of the basket – really. It goes right along with my bird post from this morning. I’m going to take the next two people that email me with Bingo. Tonight I’m going out to Smyrna for a card club and tomorrow morning I’ll be having a Stamp & Chat get together with a few of my direct downline. I wanted us to still have the chance to get together in a small group so that’s what I’m starting tomorrow. That’s all for now!
Don’t forget it’s your last chance to order for Sale-A-Bration and get free sets! They are all fun and I probably have some more projects to post but I haven’t taken pictures of them yet. Order online or send me an email – tomorrow is the last day!
This cute little stamp set is called a Flower For All Seasons.
