Janet loves 2 stamp

2011-08-17T22:04:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Doily in Black and White

This is another card that we will make at stamp camp this month. I just love the new Doily stamps, don't you? I will post my ATC trade later where I used this same stamp set.

I saw a post on a Stampin' Up! demonstrator website with this card on it. So I googled and found her blog so I would have a link to show you here card. Thank you Lyssa for the great idea. I embossed the sentiment, all my dollies and sponged my paper daisy with basic Black ink (just enough so that it is not so white). I used a different sentiment and did not use the spritzer, but the Confetti white paper instead. I only wrapped my ribbon around once, but I like the twice also. And I did not put the pearls on my ribbon.
Here is my card:

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, hello Doily and Perfectly Penned
Ink: Basic Black Craft
Paper: Confetti White and Basic Black
Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Black embossing powder, Basic Black 5/8" Satin ribbon, 3/8", 1/8", 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, Paper Daisies, Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' dimensionals

2011-08-17T21:36:00.001-04:00

Wish Big Pennant Parade Birthday card

Hi! Guess what? I am still alive and living in Summerville, South Carolina. I really apologise for not keeping up this blog better, and promised to make a much better effort.

Here is one of the projects for this months stamp camp. Yes, I am having a camp. The date is Monday, August 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm. Be sure to call, text or phone in your reservations.

I love this first card. I saw where someone had made a taller version and had a box attached, much like these I did last Halloween. I just made it much smaller. so that it would fit into a regular A2 (Stampin' Up! Medium) size envelope. No matter the size, I am sure you will have as much fun making this card as the person receiving does when they open it.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Pennant Parade and Word Play
Ink: Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, (don't you just love, love, love these new In Colors? They are tooo yummy!) Daffodil Delight and Basic Black.
Stampin' Write Markers: Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight
Paper: Poppy Parade (yes, we still have last years In Colors), Daffodil Delight and Whisper White
Accessories: Signo White gel pen, Petite Pennants builder and 2 3/8" Scallop circle punches. Big Shot die cutting machine, Circles Original die, Star Burst jumbo wheel, Jumbo handle, Hemp Twine and Stampin' dimensionals.

2011-05-17T00:15:00.000-04:00

National Scrapbooking Month Sale - Don't miss out!!!

Click here to see the great deals available during National scrapbooking month. But hurry, these deals are only available for a limited time. You can order on line, or save on shipping by contacting me with your order.

Happy Stampin'

2011-05-17T00:03:00.000-04:00

The Open Sea - flip flop card

I am so sorry it has taken me so long to get these projects posted. This months stamp camp will focus on masculine projects since Father's Day is fast approaching us, but they are also designed so that they could be used for birthday, anniversary, thank you, or any other card giving occasion. This particular card is not that hard to do, even though it looks complicated. Here is a picture on one sample in the closed position. The sample posted below is opened. (When you open the ship's panel flips to the sentiment side).

By the way, don't you just love the stamps, paper and twine used? They are all new products from the Summer Mini Catalog. Contact me to get your own copy, or just click on the picture on the left to view the book on line.

All supplies Stampin' Up:

Stamps: The Open Sea

Ink: Early Espresso and Not Quite Navy classic ink pads and Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Naturals Ivory, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Early Espresso/White Bakers Twine, 3/4", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches. Paper cutter with scoring blade.

This sample uses the Cherry Cobble/White Bakers Twine.

Thanks for looking and happy stampin'!

2011-04-09T23:17:00.001-04:00

Apron box holds recipe cards made with the "From the Kitchen of" stamp set

I found this cute apron box that holds the stamped recipe cards made with the "From the Kitchen of" stamp set, but now I cannot find where I saw it from to give credit. I did make a few changed to the box I saw. I changed the card stock and designer paper used, changing also the colors used. I added the flower brads instead of the jumbo eyelets for the neck ribbon, and changed the ribbon across the middle. I also added the eyelet top to the pockets and stitching around the pockets. I also left off the stamped image in the bodice area and the bow in the back.

Here are the boxes both Denise and I made, and some of the recipe cards that go inside. I am going to tweak the measurements since the box is wider than needed for the recipe cards and have my class make the smaller version. I will scan the smaller version and measurements next week, so check back.

Happy Stampin!

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted.

Stamps: From the Kitchen of

Ink: Basic Black Classic

Paper: Riding Hood Red (top apron), Pear Pazzazz & Rose Red (bottom apron), Very Vanilla and Whisper White card stock and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (both)

Accessories: Night of Navy 1/4" and 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (top), Old Olive 1/4" and 5/8" ribbon (bottom), Subtle flower brads, Eyelet border punch, Sticky Strip, Mat Stack and Paper Piercer, misc. Stampin' Write Markers

2011-04-09T00:07:00.001-04:00

Sew Suite Mannequins card using Love Letter Designer Series Paper

I finally decided to order this stamp set, just got it in today, and here are the cards Denise and I came up with for this months Mother's Day/Feminine cards Stamp Camp. Now I love this set but I promise not to make my whole camp based on this set, even thought it would be sew easy to do. (ha! ha! I made a pun) I really love what we came up for the inside. I even added the pin cushion to my inside and painted the pin heads with the Moonlight Smooch. I know my "Hand crafted" on my tag is not as good as the "Love" Denise used for a Mothers Day card, but I already made my Mom's card, so this will be used for something else. I really liked the "Hand crafted" with the sewing set. I am also excited that this card was a perfect time to pull out the Tiny Trinkets.

The inspiration for this card came from a card made by Diana Ball, a fellow demonstrator. We made the following changes. We made our card Red and also added an extra panel using red on our card. We left off the flower, changed the sentiment on the tag. We also used a different patterned paper on the bottom front, Denise changed the top panel also. Denise also folded back one corner at the top of the card. You notice we even put our red panels on different sides and used different papers for our mannequin's.

If you like this stamp set, you need to hurry and order it as it is in the Occasions mini catalog that ends on April 30, 2011. Just click on the Shop Now button or call me to place your order.

Supply list (all supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted):

Stamps: Tiny Tags, Sew Suite
Ink: Basic Black classic
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Love Letter Designer series paper
Accessories: 1 1/4" Basic Black striped grosgrain ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Tiny Trinkets, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink

2011-03-28T16:17:00.000-04:00

Felt Roses Napkin Ring made using the Table Setting Bigz XL die

Here is a napkin ring I made using the Table Setting Die, Isn't it fabulous??? What an elegant table you could have with a set of these napkin rings. Felt is very iinexpensive, so you could made a set for everyone on your shopping list and save a lot of money to buy more stamps!!!! These roses are so easy. Our die even has a round tab at the end to use as a base to glue your rose together. I can't wait to try these roses on paper, and other fabrics. I'm wondering what fleece would do since it does not have the body that felt has, I will try it and let you know. Enjoy these roses.

Stampin' Supplies:

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Ink: Garden Green Stampin' Write marker

Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Table Setting Bigz XL die, Island Floral original die (for the small rose- by the leaves), Extended cutting pads, Felt and Hot glue gun and glue not Stampin' Up!

No stamps are paper were injured in the making of this project.

Happy Stampin'

2011-03-27T23:41:00.000-04:00

Felt Roses card made with the Table Setting Bigz XL die

Here is a card I made using the swirl on the Table Setting Bigz XL die made for the Sizzix Big Shot exclusively for Stampin' Up! Click on the "Shop now" button to order or contact me. The white specks in the picture are actually sparkles I added using the Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer spray to the entire finished card I looks really cool on the rhinestones. This is a case of a card I saw on Stampin' Connection by Donna Perger. I opted for a red card and a brown mat and added two large roses and a small rose, and did not use rose buds. The small rose was made using two of the smallest flower on the Blossom Party Original die. I simply snipped in between two of the petals and rolled. I glued this piece in the center of the other flower die cut at the same time. I also changed the roses to felt instead of paper. The small white flower was made with the smallest flower on the Boho Blossom punch. First I put the petal in the palm of my hand and using the end of my bone folder, I made small circles in the middle of the flower until it curled up. I then snipped between two of the petals to the center of the flower. I then glued one petal on top of the other which really makes the flower dimensional. I then added rhinestones in each flower and attached them to the card with mini glue dots. The Celery leaves are glued flat down. I took the larger Garden Green leaves and curved up the sides a bit also using my bone folder. You can also make beautiful roses with card stock and Designer paper. Have fun making these fabulous roses and check back tomorrow for a fun surprise!

Happy Stampin'

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: none, but will stamp sentiment inside later
Ink: none
Paper: Read Red, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Garden Green and Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Table Setting Bigz XL die, Little Leaves sizzlet die, Blossom Party Original die, Perfect Polka dots Textured Embossing Folder (all three dies and embossing folder are exclusive to Stampin' Up!), Extended Cutting pads, Boho Blossom punch, Jewels, Basic Rhinestones, Mini Glue Dots, Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer spray, bone folder.

2011-03-26T22:22:00.000-04:00

Birthday Candle card made using the Table Setting Bigz XL die

My hostess today had asked me to do a project using the Table Setting Die, so this is the project that I used for their make and take. I have to give credit to Connie Babbert for this wonderful card. I saw several candle cards but I decided to case Connie's. You can view her card here. I did change the colors, the Designer Paper and left off the bow on my ribbon and added the sentiment on the front of the card. I also used glossy white paper on this card. I used the
Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions folder on this card, but decided I like the Finial Press on a candle, so that is the folder they used today on their cards. I also used some scrap rubber in the center of my candle to make it stay rounded, then put sticky strip on the edges to hold them down. I sponged the flame first with Daffodil Delight then with Pumpkin Pie, the candle and oval for sentiment was sponged with Blushing Bride. I will be posting additional projects using the Table Setting die this week, so check back often. Happy Stampin'

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (outside sentiment), Bring on the Cake (inside message)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip and Blushing Bride classic inks
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron and Glossy White card stock, In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (Blushing Bride)
Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Table Setting Bigz XL die, Extended cutting pads, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions embossing folder, Scallop Oval and 1 3/8" x 5/8" (small) Oval and Scallop Edge Border punches, 1/2" Blushing Bride Stitched Poly ribbon, Stampin' Sponges and Sponge Daubers, Stampin' dimensional

2011-03-21T14:30:00.001-04:00

His and Hers Precious Little Baby Booties

When my hostess for next Saturday asked if we could do the baby booties on page 78 of the current (2010/2011) Idea Book and Catalog, I must admit I was not overly excited about it. But not that they are done I must admit I really like them and wanted to post and share them with everybody. I decided to leave the strap off the boy bootie and use a ribbon instead of paper strap on the girls. I also added little embellishments on the front. Don't you just love the Vanilla Rosettes on the girl bootie? They are in our Occasions mini catalog, so you need to get yours before April 30, 2011. These little ribbon rosettes can be dyed with classic Stampin' Up! ink to create flowers that coordinate with whatever project you are working on.

Contact me if you would like to have a workshop in your home and make this precious booties as your make and take project.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: None, (it's OK Janet, breathe, breathe! )

Ink: None again (how am I going to survive this project?)

Paper: Designer Series Paper Pack -Subtles Collection (starting to feel better now)

Accessories: (Now were talking!) 1/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Vanilla Rosettes. Subtles collection brads, Paper Piercer and mat pack, or you can use your Crop-a-dile, Hodgepodge Hardware, Mini glue dots.

2011-03-20T10:35:00.000-04:00

Milk Carton Bird House filled with Jelly Bird Eggs

This is another of the fun projects we will be doing at this months stamp camp. I used the Milk Carton Bigz L Die (a Stampin' Up! exclusive die) to make the milk carton. I stamped the milk carton with the Woodgrain Background stamp before putting it together. I normally stamp just the birds feet on the front of the bird house before assembly, but since I forgot I just stamped it on a Crumb Cake scrap so I would not have to be so fussy about cutting it out. (actually I think Donna stamped it and Denise cut it out, since they were over when I was making the sample). I have been wanting to make this for a couple of weeks, but couldn't find the small Jelly Bird Eggs, I didn't want the large Jelly Beans. Anyway, the birds body was stamped on So Saffron, cut out and attached with a Stampin' Dimensional. To make the hole, fold up one bottom flap and punch. When assembling make sure the punched piece is between the top and bottom flap so it does not show. I only put adhesive on one side of the opening at the top, so this does still open like a milk carton. The roof is just seven rows of Chocolate Chip card stock punched with the Scalloped Edge punch and sponged.

Thanks for looking. If you need any of the supplies to make this project contact me, or visit my on line store. Happy Stampin'

All supplies Stampin Up!
Stamps: Woodgrain background, Fun and Fast Notes
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad, Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie Stampin Write Markers
Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette and Bashful Blue cardstock, Medium window sheet
Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Milk Carton Bigz L die, Punches: Scalloped Egde Border, Boho Blossoms, 2 Step Bird (leaves) and 1" circle. Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Brights collection 3/16" brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges.

2011-03-19T18:29:00.001-04:00

Monochromatic Crosses of Hope and Easter Blossom cards

You will have the choice of one of these two charming cards at this month stamp camp. This is a fast easy card with a minimum of supplies. With the Big Shot machine you can take your cards to the next level and make them fast and fabulous. If you order your Big Shot before the end of March you will earn two free Sale-a-bration stamp sets. Visit my on line store or contact me for more details.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps Crosses of Hope (top card) and Easter Blossoms (bottom card)

Ink: Rose Red

Paper: Whisper White and Rose Red

Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions embossing folder, 3 1/2" and 3" circle Original Dies, Rose Red Seam Binding, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stop back by tomorrow to see my Milk Carton Bird House

2011-03-14T17:27:00.000-04:00

Punch Art Bunny with Carrot

For Easter I just had to make this adorable bunny holding on to his beloved carrot. There are a lot of different punch art bunnies out there and I wish I could find where I saw this one so I could give credit. I did make a few changes in punches, opting to use the Boho punch for hands (paws) and the Little Leaves Sizzlet for the carrot top. I free handed the carrot and eyes. You cannot tell in the scan, but I put Crystal Effects on his eyes and teeth. Thanks for visiting my blog, leave a comment and let me know what you think of Mr. Bunny, also don't forget to click on "follow this blog".

Happy Stampin'

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: Inspired by Nature
Ink: Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue
Paper: Whisper White, Garden Green (will use Wild Wasabi next time), Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist and Certainly Celery.
Punches: 1" x 1 3/8" (wide) oval, 1 3/4" x 7/8" (large) oval, 1 3/8 x 5/8" (small), Word Window, Boho Blossom, 3/4" circle, Heart to Heart, 2 Step Owl (circles on feet)
Accessories: Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlet die, Signo White gel pen, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Tweezers (not SU), hand made cloud template (not SU)

2011-03-13T21:25:00.000-04:00

Bird House Artist Trading Card

I am in a swap every month with a group of very talented ladies. We swap ATC's (Artist Trading cards). Just in case you are not sure want that is. It is a small 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card. Our theme this month was birds, so this is what I came up with. You cannot tell on the scan, but I put Crystal Lacquer on his eye, I also used it on the roof. I have a small pearl inside the flower. The bird is sponged with White craft, then after dry with Chocolate Chip. I stamped the legs only on the bird house, then stamped the birds body on Daffodil Delight, cut out, sponged and added with a Dimensional. Looking at it now, I should have sponged the flower, Oh well, hindsight is 20-20. Hope you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by. Stamp camp projects will be coming soon.

Happy Stampin'

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Fun and Fast Notes, Woodgrain background
Ink: Chocolate Chip classic, Whisper White craft, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write markers
Paper: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Daffodil Delight
Accessories: 1 1/4" circle punch, Sponge daubers, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Boho Blossom punch, and Jewels Basic pearls

2011-02-25T19:07:00.001-05:00

Shabby Nature's Nest Turtle card

I have had this little turtle quite a while and haven't had a chance to use him. But, when I saw Pat's card using the Bison from the In Wilderness stamp set, I just had to pull my little turtle out and make this card. Beside changing the stamp set, I changed the colors and added a background stamp on the Olive panel. I am quite happy with it, what do you think?

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: Natures Nest and Wonderfully Worn background.
Ink: Black StazOn, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso classic ink pads.
Paper: Old Olive, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stock.
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, Standard Texturz Impression pad, Stampin' Pastels (Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso), Stampin' Sponges, Distressing tool from the Cutter Kit and 5/8" Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon. Spritzer bottle (not SU, but you can use a empty Stampin' mist bottle).

Thanks for looking.

2011-02-24T10:29:00.000-05:00

Inspired Dryer Sheet Technique

One of my clubs wanted to do the dryer sheet technique, so this is what I came up with. When I thought about a muted look over a stamp Inspired by Nature (one of my all time favs) immediately came to mind. This picture doesn't show off the glitter, I really wish you could see that. I think this card will eventually make it into a stamp camp (maybe for Mother's day).

You will want to used a dryer sheet that has been used several times, you need it to be soft, not stiff. You can attach the dryer sheet with your Zyron, I tried that and spray adhesive and preferred the spray, (except for the order, you want to do this outside, or have a window open). I thought the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder added a nice touch to the finished card. I felt adding a sentiment, ribbon or other embellishment wasn't needed. Below is the list of supplies used for this project. I hope you enjoyed, Happy Stampin'

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Inspired by nature

Ink: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi classic ink pads

Stampin' Write Markers: Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler and Riding Hood Red

Paper: Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions embossing folder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Powder Pal, Stampin' Sponges, Sticky Strip

Non-Stampin' up supplies: Spray adhesive and used dryer sheet

Techniques: Dryer sheet, sponging, DTR- direct to rubber, masking

2011-02-17T21:57:00.001-05:00

Elegant (Soiree) gift card purse

This cute little purse is actually not just a pretty purse, cut also a card, and a gift card holder. This is a cute, fun and fast little purse to make, and you can add anything to the front, but I was dying to use my Build a Blossom stamp set and coordinating Blossom Petal punch. Using the Big shot for the purse and purse handle and then a punch matching the flower petals, really make this card, unlike most of my cards, not labor intensive at all.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted:
Stamps: Build a Blossom, Short and Sweet
Ink: Baja Breeze, VersaMark
Paper: Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla card stock, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop Oval and Top Note dies, Scallop border, Blossom Petal, 1" circle and 1/2" circle punches, Crystal Effects, Irridescent Ice embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges, Magnetic Snaps (not SU)

2011-02-13T22:10:00.001-05:00

Extreme Guitar - great card for a teen or preteen boy

Here is the third card for this months stamp camp. This is a great card for a boy. I gave this to my 20 year old grand son for his birthday and he liked it, so in my opinion that means it passed the test. I cased this card from Stasia Sloma another Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I made the following changes: I embossed the stars with a Textured Impression folder, left off the brads and added my Happy Birthday sentiment cut apart and place on the textured stars.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Extreme Guitar, Grunge Rock and On Your Birthday

Ink: Black StazOn, Cherry Cobbler classic ink

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions folder, Clear Circle Bigz die, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, Star punch (retired) and Extra large Star punch (you can use the Stars #2 Original die)

2011-02-12T08:46:00.000-05:00

Create a Cupcake and Build a Cupcake punch

This is another one of the birthday cards that you can make a February's stamp camp. This card features the new Create a Cupcake stamp set and coordinating Build a Cupcake punch. The flame is our new Red Glimmer paper. The stamp set, punch and Glimmer paper can all be found in the new Occasions Mini catalog. You can view the catalog here.
I cased (copy and share everything) the card sketch from Glenda Calkins, another Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I did change the colors, added the glimmer flame and the Happy Birthday sentiment.I also added the Perfect Polka Dot embossing Folder. She had posted her card on Stampin' Connection, which is a web site for Stampin' Up! demonstrators to share their ideas with one another. When you join my team, you will also have access to this valuable tool. You can contact me directly or visit here for more information about the Stampin' Up opportunity. My recruit password is Janetstamps29485.

The punch coordination with the stamp set really makes this a fun, fast card.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist and Basic Black classic ink pads, Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write marker
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Whisper White and Crumb Cake card stock. Subtles (Marina Mist) Designer Series Paper and Red Glimmer paper
Accessories: Big Shot Die cutting machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder, Build a Cupcake, Scallop Trim, Modern Label and Word Window punches, Stampin' Dimensionals, Two way glue, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, and Gold brad.

Enjoy and Happy Stampin'

2011-02-11T13:16:00.001-05:00

Wish Big birthday card featuring the stamp set "Bring on the cake"

February's stamp camp will feature birthday stamps, because we always need birthday stamps don't we? I always have requests for cards for males. LeeAnn Greff had a great card on her blog that I used for my inspiration. I changed the colors, ribbon, Designer paper, and used the Build a brad on my ribbon. I think this is a great card for a man, and not the usual car or deer card. This is a new stamp set from the Occasions mini catalog. I love this set, it has 13 stamps in the set and the price is unbelievable. Wood mount averages only $3.00 per stamp!, unmounted is only $2.15. What a great deal. You can order your copy here. This is only one of the four great cards you can make this month. I will be posting the other three soon.
Click on my calendar to check out the dates of the upcoming classes. Register soon, space is limited.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamp set: Bring on the Cake
Ink: Black StazOn, Cherry Cobbler classic
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler card stock and Newsprint Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: 1 1/4" Black striped grosgrain ribbon, Pewter Build A Brad, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, 1/2" circle punch, Aqua Painter

2011-01-25T03:03:00.002-05:00

Sale-a-bration starts today!!!

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2011-01-24T08:12:00.000-05:00

Lots of Love Letterpress

I finally got out my Letterpress Plate and played with it, but as you can see once I started I could not stop. I used the craft spots as Stampin' Up! suggested, but at my class on Saturday we tried it with the Stampin' Write Markers and it worked great! My scans do not show it well on the first two cards, but it you look at card three, the embossed images are very deep. I think that next time I will add a shim. If you have any questions about our letterpress plates you can contact me or watch this utube video. You cannot hear Shannon talk, but you can watch her use the plates. We also have a plate covered with lots of little hearts. You can purchase both plates here. I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as I have.

All supplies Stampin' Up:

Card #1

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers

Ink: Early Espresso craft spot and classic pad, Early Espresso, Soft Suede and Regal Rose Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Early Espresso, Regal Rose and Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot, Letterpress plate, Heart to Heart punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponge and Early Espresso 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Card #2

Stamps: None

Ink: Regal Rose Craft spot, Soft Suede and Regal Rose Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Early Espresso and Regal Rose card stock, Watercolor Paper

Accessories: Shot, Letterpress plate, Early Espresso 5/8" Satin ribbon

Card #3

Stamps: Valentine Defined
Ink: Craft spot, classic pad and Stampin' Write Marker all in Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso, Regal Rose and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Big Shot, Letterpress plate, Square Lattice Textured Impressions, Heart to Heart punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin; Sponge and Early Espresso 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Happy Stampin'

2011-01-20T18:15:00.000-05:00

Glimmer Valentine Defined

Here is a fun quick Valentine card using the Red Glimmer paper available in the Occasions Mini Catalog. Stampin' Up! has a great punch that punches all three hearts on card at one time. We will be making this card at my January stamp camp. Inspiration for this card came from this card. I added the sentiment, black mat and changed the ribbon to black and place on the left hand side.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Valentine Defined

Ink: Real Red craft, Basic Black and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock, Red Glimmer paper

Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Heart to Heart punch.

Thanks for looking.

2011-01-14T09:37:00.000-05:00

Petal Cone Bigz die Valentine heart pocket

I finally got this posted. I had taken a picture with my camera, but everytime I tried to post the picture blogger kept pulling it in sideways. We tried everything. Finally today, I thought, why don't I just scan it, and that worked. So anyway...

This is one the the projects for this months stamp camp. This is the new Petal Cone die (in the Occasions Mini catalog) that makes a four sided cone. It also die cuts the banner used. I just cut two, instead of four pieces to make this heart pocket. So easy and so much fun. Brenda Keenan, a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator posted one similar (I made a few changes) on Stampin' Connection, an idea gallery for demonstrators only. Join my team and you can see all the beautiful creations made my Stampin' Up! demonstrators all over the world, and even post your own projects. I have it shown in two different papers, from the Love Impressions Designer paper pack offered in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I got the Iridescent decorative shredding and heart suckers from the Dollar Tree.

If you live in or will be visiting the Charleston, South Carolina area, contact me to make a reservation to attend this camp.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted.

Stamps: Love you much

Ink: Black StazOn ink pad, Real Red Watercolor Crayon

Paper: Love Impressions Designer Series Paper, Real Red and Whisper White cardstock

Accessories: Big Shot Die cutting machine, Petal Cone Bigz die, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, 1 3/4" Scallop circle, and small heart punches, Aqua Painter, Crop-a-dile, Stampin' Dimensionals, decorative shredding and candy not Stampin' Up!

2011-01-05T17:04:00.000-05:00

Valentine Defined Valentines Day Stamp camp project

Happy New Year! I pray you had a wonderful holiday season. I am sorry I haven't posted in so long, but I had health issues most of the month of December. Praise God this is a new year, and I am feeling so much better!

Here is one of the projects for my January Stamp. This is a fun card to make. I wish I could say it was my creation, but I cased the sketch from Ahelynck on Splitcoast stampers. If you are a member you can view the card here. I did make several changes. I changed the colors, left off the punched edge, changed the ribbon to the new pom pom trim. I did not put the Rhinestones on my butterflies and moved the sentiment to the bottom of the card (also changed the punch used) I left off one stamped image, leaving just the tree and sentiment. Thank you Ahelynck for the great card sketch. I love the tree with the hills and the Scallop Circle in the background.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Valentine Defined
Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Melon Mambo classic
Stampin' Write Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo and Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo and Tempting Turquoise card stock. In Color Designer Series Paper (Pear Pizzazz) and Bold Brights Designer Series Paper (Melon Mambo)
Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Beautiful Wings embosslits die, Framed Tulips Textured Impression embossing folders, Melon Mambo Pom Pom trim, Tombo Multi Liquid glue, Curley Label punch, Stampin' Sponges

2010-11-19T12:09:00.001-05:00

Family/Believe Frame

You could even put your last name if it fit, probably no more than 6 or 7 letters. This is a class I am offering this month on Sunday, November 29th and Tuesday evening, November 30th. The class includes all supplies, even including the frame. Reservations are required so contact me today to reserve your spot.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red classic inks, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Basic Black and Riding Hood Red card stock. Chipboard (I used what came with my dsp), Love Letter Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot Die cutting machine, Serif Essentials Alphabet dies, Beautiful Wings Embosslit die, Real Red and Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Natural Hemp Twine, Riding Hood Red and Basic Black classic reinkers (to die twine), Regals designer buttons (Cherry Cobbler), Frame (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-11-10T10:30:00.000-05:00

Delightful Decorations Christmas card using the Movers and Shapers Holiday Windows

This will be the third project at this months stamp camp, but we will be stamping the ornaments with craft ink and embossing them. It is a fun card using the Movers and Shapers die and the Holiday Windows Set that coordinates with our ornament stamps and punch. The Movers and Shapers cuts just slightly larger than the punch, so when my ornaments are popped up on the inside of the card, they can come through the cuts in the front of the card and still be popped. Using this die makes cards that are creative, fun, fast and easy cards. You could make this card in multiples and not use up all your shopping time. It is time to start making your Christmas cards so contact me today or click on the shop now button to order your supplies.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, All Holidays and Scenic Season

Ink: VersaMark, Real Red classic, White craft

Paper: Real Red and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Extended cutting pads, Mover and Shapers Curly Label die, Holiday Windows magnetic die set, Ornament punch, Clear embossing powder, White embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Embossing buddy, Heat tool, powder pals

2010-11-08T00:19:00.000-05:00

Tags til Christmas and Winter Post gift tags

Packaged in the cello bag with an embossed Top Note topper, you can use this tags on your Christmas gifts

give them as a gift. The tags that do not have the "to & from" on the front, have it on the back. This bag with
seven tags is one of the projects for Novembers stamp camp. I will post one of the cards tomorrow and you can view the other card here.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Tags til Christmas and Winter Post
Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red, Soft Suede, Bashful Blue classic ink pads, Whisper White craft pad, Bravo Burgundy, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers and VersaMarker
Paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note die, Basic Pearls, Mini glue dots, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Gold * Silver embossing powders, gold and silver cord (retired), cello bag.
Punches: 1 1/16" circle (handheld punch), Scallop Trim corner and border, Scallop Square, Large and Extra large tags, 1 3/4" circle, ornament, 1 1/4" square and Decorative Label punch.

2010-10-20T11:57:00.000-04:00

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From October 19 - December 16, choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products - perfect for creating cards, gift packaging and gifts - and all at 20% off!

Visit my Stampin' Up! website for additonal details

2010-10-17T20:32:00.000-04:00

Perfect Punches Joy Christmas Card

Don't you just love the Textured Impressions embossing folders? They can take a simple card from boring to WOW, with very little effort. That is why I especially love to use them when I am making multibles of the same card. this is a very fast card (and could be even faster, if I had note done the dots inbetween the sentiment and red scallop in green). Anyway, this is the fifth and finale card for the Christmas Card stamp camp this month. You will be amazed how easy and fast this card really goes together. The shimmer paint on the red embossed panel really adds extra wow to the card. I love our White organza ribbon, but my favorite is our 1/8" taffeta and on this card I used both. (I am doing a happy dance right now, wish you were here!) Did you notice the large green scallop, Yes, we now have a 2 3/8" scallop circle punch to go along with our 1 3/4" scallop circle. (happy dancing, again!). If you haven't see the latest catalog, you need to click on my shop now button and go to pages 200 - 203 (of the Idea Book and Catalog) and check out our fabulous line of punches. You might want to check out the Holiday mini catalog. Many of the items used for this months stamp camp came from that catalog. If you find that there is just too many thinks you want, no worries! Just jump over to the promotions page and check out our Free craft tote promotion, but hurry that promotion ends tomorrow, or contact me and we will set up a workshop with you and your friends, so you can earn your wish list. My last two hostesses earned 3 Hostess stamp sets and $60.00 of their choice of merchandise from our catalogs. It is so easy, and I will help you, so contact me today.

Now for your stampin' supplies for this card

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted:
Stamps: Perfect Punches
Ink: Real Red and Garden Green craft ink
Paper: Garden Green, Real Red and Whisper White card stock
Accessories: 1 3/4" and 2 3/8" scallop circle punches, 1 3/8" circle punch, Big Shot die cutting machine, Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions embossing folder, Embossing Buddy, Clear embossing powder, Powder Pal, Heat Tool, Whisper White Organza ribbon, 1/8" Real Red taffeta ribbon, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Glue stick, Alcohol (not Stampin' up!), Spritzer bottle (you can use your empty Stampin' Mist bottle if you don't have one)

2010-10-17T19:59:00.001-04:00

A Cute Christmas Snowman with bleaching technique

This card (minus the sentiment and with the snowman stamped on white card stock) was one of my Regional swaps. They made this card on stage (minus the Shimmer paint, and I don't remember if they had a sentiment on it or not) The main different between my swap and this (and the demonstrated) card is that the snowman is stamped with StazOn ink on Baja Blue card stock. The the snowman and snow mounds are colored using the Aqua painter with bleach instead of water inside. The bleach removes the color from the paper. I bleached the snowman's hat and scarf also, and then colored with my Stampin' Write markers.
You cannot tell on my scan, but I did spray Frost White Shimmer paint (mixed with alcohol in a spritz bottle) all over the White panel after embossing, but prior to adding sentiment or snowman.

I just thought of another idea, I will try it later and post the results.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: A Cute Christmas and Bright Christmas
Ink: Black StazOn, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy and Basic BlackStampin' Write markers
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and Baja Blue
Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions embossing folder, Circles Original Die, Aqua Painter, Frost White Shimmer Paint, bleach and alcohol (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-10-17T19:34:00.001-04:00

Merry Crittermasn Sledding bunny card

This card is also part of my October Christmas Card stamp camp. It is really not as hard or time consumming as you would think. I traced my snowmounds on a piece of scrap paper and cut them out, then using them as masks, I sponged the top of the mound with Baja Blue classic ink. I also sponged the sky. Make sure that you stamp and mask your sledding bunny before you do any thing else, or you might have a bunny with a blue face, (ask me how I know.) I stamped the sentiment at the end and was quite pleased that it fit my hill so well. It looks like I planned it that way, but really luck on my side. I suggest that you stamp your sentiment on your scrap and then trace your mound. I would love to take credit for this card, but I actually cased it from Stephanie Lamontagne, another Stampin' up demonstrator. I added the sentiment, changed the colors and left off the bow. Thank you Stephanie for the cute card and inspiration.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Merry Crittermas and Bright Christmas
Ink: Baja Blue and Black StazOn
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Baja Blue and Whisper White
Accessories: SU Watercolor pencils, Aqua painter, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter and Stampin' Sponges.

2010-10-17T19:16:00.000-04:00

Mr. Snowman found his Top Hat

I posted this card on Facebook and this blog Friday and my daughter sent me a message saying he needed a hat. With just a few cuts scraps and the paper trimmer a top hat was formed. All details are listed on previous post. This is one of the five cards in this months Christmas stamp camp.

2010-10-16T19:27:00.000-04:00

Snowman with Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric scarf

I know those that attend my October stamp camp will have as much fun as I did making this cute card featuring our new designer fabric. The fact that we have designer paper to match our fabric makes it twice as fun as you can see by this card. Just click on my calendar for the dates on this camp.
I received a card as a swap from Susan Roades in Ohio that I got my inspiration from. Susan made a snowman and make a fabric scarf. I changed the fabric, added the Top Note die and sponging, put my matching designer paper at the bottom (instead of the side) of the card and made my eyes and buttons back. Thank you Susan for you great swap and inspiration.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: none (I know, how that can be so!)
Ink: Baja Blue and Garden Green (sponging)
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Baja Blue, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black card stock. Candy Cane designer series paper.
Accessories: Candy Cane designer fabric, 1 3/4" circle and 1 3/8" circle punches, Owl punch (for eyes and buttons), big Shot die cutting machine, Top Note (Stampin' Up! exclusive) die, Mini Glue dots, Multi purpose liquid glue

Thanks for looking

2010-10-16T19:06:00.000-04:00

Tags til Christmas with Peaceful Season and Seasonal Sentiments on the inside

I had the dec 25 portion that I stamped yesterday once in Cherry Cobbler and once in Chocolate Chip on Crumb Cake, then today I was going to figure out what I was going to do with it. But when I got home today my Stampin' Success (a monthly magazine for Stampin' Up! demonstrators) had come in the mail and this card was in it. So I quickly re-stamped on Very Vanilla Card stock and made this card. The inside is my own creations. This is a fun fast card and a part of my Christmas stamp camps this month.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Tags til Christmas, Seasonal Sentiments and Peaceful Season
Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip Classic
Paper: Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla 8 1/2x11 card stock, Chocolate Chip 12x12 textured card stock
Accessories: Decorator Label punch, Chantilly 1/2" crochet trim, Big Shot die cutting machine, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'
I hope to see you at the Christmas Cards stamp camp. Remember, reservations are required.

2010-10-15T17:14:00.002-04:00

French Foliage Reverse masking technique

Are you getting sick of French Foliage???? Did I tell you that I love this stamp set???

I just had to post this last card with French Foliage, that was featured at my last workshop, before I move on to Christmas cards, yes I said Christmas cards. Christmas cards will the be focus of my October stamp camps. I will be getting up samples soon. October stamp camp dates are on my web site, just click on my calendar in the right side margin. I hope to see you there.

Anyway, back to the card. I cased this card from a card I saw by Lynn Pratt. I changed the colors, made the card shabby, left off the button, adding a stamped image in its place. I also stamped the background with the Woodgrain stamp. This the the reverse masking technique that I featured awhile back on this card. Instructions for the technique are on the previous post that you can view by clicking on the blue word "card" above.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: French Foliage and Woodgrain background
Ink: Early Espresso and Old Olive
Paper: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Very Vanilla
Accessories: Distresser from cutter kit, 3/4" circle punch, Stampin' sponges

2010-10-13T21:21:00.002-04:00

Peaceful Season with no sew ruffled ribbon

I originally planned on using this card for this months stamp camp, but decided to have five cards instead of four. I also wanted cards that are not quite as time consuming as this card, so it would be more feasible to make them in quantity.
I have quite a few cards to post. I still have to post my Regional swap cards, and I have some cards that I received as swaps that I have permission to post here, so keep checking back.

Now back to this card. I have been wanting to do the ruffled ribbon technique and just haven't had the time. I need to work on making my ribbon straighter, but wanted to get this card done and posted.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Peaceful Season and Many Merry Messages (inside)

Ink: VersaMark and Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and very Vanilla

Accessories: Gold embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat tool, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Mini glue dot, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" ribbon seam binding, 3/4" circle punch, Ovals Sizzix Original Die, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impression embossing folder, Big Shot Die cutting machine.

2010-10-07T10:44:00.000-04:00

Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel

This is probably my favorite wheel. I guess I just like fall. We get a reprieve from the hot summer, but we don't have to wear a coat yet. Spring and Fall are hands down the best weather there is.

This is a quick and fun card. Normally you just wheel and do not pay attention to where the wheel starts or ends on your card, but since I wanted to highlight the two leaves shown with a ribbon on the left, I did need to turn my wheel to the position I wanted before I wheel it on my card. I then cleaned my wheel, inked it with pumpkin and on a scrap of Vanilla card stock wheeled enough to get my leaf. I repeated this step with the Olive, and cut out the two leafs.

Stampin' Up! sells empty cartridges so you can make a cartridge any color you want with a reinker, but if you are just going to wheel the distance of a card, you can ink up your wheel with a ink pad. You just cannot wheel more than 7 inches or you will run into the part of the wheel you already wheeled and run out of ink. With a cartridge you can wheel almost forever. I love to wheel on bags and tissue also.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Bright Blessings jumbo wheel and Woodgrain background stamp
Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Early Espresso, Old Olive and Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories: Jumbo wheel handle and Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon

Happy fall stampin'

2010-10-07T10:28:00.000-04:00

French Foliage, Baby Wipe technique to make multi colored ink pad

This is a card that I used as a make and take at a recent workshop. To make the leaves I make my own multi colored ink pad by using a Baby Wipe, the top of my stamp case and classic reinkers. To to this technique simply place a baby wipe on a foam or plastic plate. Add drops on reinker to the baby wipe until you have an area as big as the stamp you are using. Then ink your stamp up using the Baby Wipe the same way you would use an ink pad. It's that easy! As you can see the results can be quite stunning. Also you get a different look each time. See the difference in each card. The front of the first card and the big leaf on the inside (second picture)where made one day, the smaller leaf and the leaf on in the third picture were made a different day. The first picture is the front of my card. The second picture is the inside. The third is the inside my customers came up with. Being true scrapbookers that could not waste the piece of designer paper that they tore off for the front, so they added it to the inside of their card. I love it when I am at a workshop and a customer comes up with a great idea like this.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted:

Stamps: French Foliage. Heard from the Heart and On Your Birthday (on the inside of the card, in the third picture)

Ink: Basic Black and More Mustard classic ink pads, More Mustard, Old Olive Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze classic reinkers

Paper: Old Olive and Very Vanilla card stock. Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Old Olive 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges and Baby Wipes (not S.U.)

2010-10-07T09:46:00.001-04:00

Fall Birthday Leaves featuring French Foliage stamp set

I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. My last two weeks have been very hectic. I will post several fall cards today to make up for my absence. I appreciate your patience with me. I am starting with this French Foliage card (my favorite stamp set this fall, I especially love the stamp that makes the water spot mark- it is too cool. When I took this card into the local scrapbook store, the owner wanted to know how I did the water spot technique. I told her with a stamp, that she could only get from Stampin' Up!)

Anyway, I have two versions here. The top version is done with Stampin' Up! Watercolor paper in place of the Very Vanilla card stock. I spritzed the watercolor paper fairly heavy prior to the stamping (You can wait until dry and then stamp the sentiment, or stamp the sentiment first, using StazOn. I stamped mine after dry, because I wanted the sentiment in Early Espresso, not black). I case this card from Ilina creations, you can see her card here.

The second card is without water, using the same stamps in the same pattern. I love both versions. Which one do you prefer?

All supplies are Stampin' Up!
Stamps: French Foliage, Sincere Salutations

Ink: Old Olive, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Paper: Very Vanilla (or Watercolor paper), Cajun Craze and Early Espresso card stock, Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper

Thanks for looking.
Happy Stampin'

Note: if you received this card as a swap at the Fall Regional it may have the following changes. I ran out of the olive designer paper in the Autumn Spice dsp pack and replace it with Old Olive from the Brights Designer series Paper Patterns stack. When I ran out of the Mustard designer paper I replaced it with another piece of paper from the Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper pack. All swaps were done on Very Vanilla.

2010-09-23T18:25:00.001-04:00

And the winner is.........

Congratulations to Susan Bishop. She is the lucky winner of a FREE stamp set. All Susan had to do to win her FREE stamp set, is open up the September newsletter. I will be repeating this contest again next month, so be sure to read your newsletter, if you are not receiving my newsletter, sign up today buy simply clicking on my calendar. That will take you to my Stampin' Up! web site. Look at the top right hand side, just under my name and you will see "request my newsletter", and simply click on that, fill out the information and click submit. It's that easy! You then will receive my monthly newsletter with information about my upcomming classes, any specials going on that month, project ideas, and more.

Happy Stampin'
Janet

2010-09-15T14:39:00.002-04:00

Fang-tastic Vampire Blood - Hand Sanitizer box

Here is my fifth and final hand sanitizer box. The little vampire in Fang-tastic was perfect for the bottle of Vampire Blood. I also used the new Bat punch on the inside with embossing powder on him to make him shiny. (I was to impatient to wait for my Crystal Lacquer to dry). I used the Aqua Painter, and by squeezing the lid on my classic ink pad, I was able to use the ink in the lid to water color my Vampire and little bats. I hope you enjoyed my little collection on hand sanitizers as much as I enjoyed making them. I will be making some fall projects later this week and will get them posted as soon as I can. Until then, happy stampin'.

All supplies Stamin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Fang-tastic

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock, Neutrals (black) Designer Series Paper collection

Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive classic plus Basic Black Craft

Accessories: Corner Rounder, 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval and Bat punches. Aqua Painter, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Basic Black embossing powder, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

2010-09-15T11:46:00.001-04:00

Spider Web Textured Impressions folder - hand sanitizer

This hand sanitizer box is interactive. The little spider on the front is attached to hemp twine (dyed black) so it dangles. I think the textured web on the front and the web wheel on the inside go together and make this little box really cool. The Raven lace also adds a lot to the theme of the box. The sentiment in the House of Haunts was also perfect for this project because of the little spiders included. This is one of my favorites.

At my September stamp camps you get to choose which one of the five hand sanitizer boxes you want to make. The bottle of hand sanitizer is included. This is a perfect gift for your little goblins, especially if you do not want to give out candy. (What!, No candy, tell me it's not true!) Sorry, I guess you can tell that I am a candy (sugar) lover. Yes, you can keep your chocolate, just give me gummies, licorice, or any other sugary treat and I am a happy stamper. Well enough about me, here is what you need to make this fun little box.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: House of Haunt, Batty For You, Web standard Stampin' Around wheel

Ink: Basic Black craft

Paper: Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine, Spider Web Embossing folder, Raven lace, Basic Black embossing powder, Hemp twine, Mini glue dots, Tombo Multipurpose liquid glue, 1 3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, standard Stampin' Around handle, Corner rounder punch, Googlie eyes (not SU) and hand sanitizer (not SU)

2010-09-14T21:43:00.002-04:00

Fang-tastic witch with Candy Corn hand sanitizer

When I saw the stamp in Fang-tastic that said "Witch way is the candy?" I knew I just had to make a Candy Corn hand sanitizer box with the little witch on it. I really love the Wicked Fun Designer Series paper (on the inside), the black polka dots are fuzzy.

I am having a lot of fun with these little hand sanitizers. Thank goodness there is only five of them, or I just might spend the rest on my life working on them. (just kidding!) Actually, these are perfect little Halloween treats for me, because I have three grand kids in California, and I am in South Carolina. Since chocolate doesn't mail very well, these will be the perfect little treats to send them (with money for chocolate, of course!) I only have one more box to post tonight. Tomorrow I will make and post the final box. I hope you are enjoying them as much as I am.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: Fang-tastic
Ink: Basic Black craft, Classic inks: Wild Wasabi and Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black Stampin' Write marker
Paper: Cajun Craze, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock. Wicked Fun Designer Series paper and Neutrals Designer Series Paper pack (Basic Black)
Accessories: Punches: Modern Label, 1 3/4" x 7/8" large oval, Corner Rounder and Word Window; Aqua painter, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Sticky strip, Distressing tool from the Cutter Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges, hand sanitizer (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-09-14T20:53:00.001-04:00

Dark and Dreary with Zombie Squad hand sanitizer

Here is another hand sanitizer holder. This one is called Zombie Squad so I decided to use the Dark and Dreary make is kinda dark and dreary looking using just Basic Black and Basic Gray.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamps: Dark and Dreary, Fang-tastic (sentiment) and Frightful Fence Jumbo Stampin' Around wheel
Ink: Basic Black craft (or you could use VersaMark)
Paper: Basic Black and Basic Gray
Accessories: Punches: Modern Label, 2" x 1 3/8" Oval, Scallop Trim Border and Corner Rounder; Basic Black 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges, Sticky Strip, Black embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Jumbo wheel handle, hand sanitizer (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-09-14T00:28:00.000-04:00

Spiderman Spider Treats - Mini Lunch Sacks

Isn't this awesome. I saw a Spiderman card and favor box that Tami White did, and just had to make a Spiderman on the Mini Lunch Sacks for those that come to the September Stamp camp and do not want Halloween projects. So you will get your choice of the Vampire, Witch or Spiderman for your treat sack. Spiderman is made with our new Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder and the Scallop Oval Frame Die. This is so fun and easy to make and I think the Web standard wheel added a great touch to the bag. I opted to leave off the lace trim that I put on the Vampire and Witch bag. I used the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to write "Spider Treats" on the Whisper White cardstock punched out with the Modern Label Punch.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Ink: Basic Black classic ink, Basic Black standard cartridge and Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine, Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder (Holiday Mini), Scallop Oval Frame Die, Large 1 3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, Extra Large 2" x 1 3/8" oval punch, Web standard wheel, Standard handle, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Sponges and Mini Lunch Sacks (Holiday Mini)

2010-09-08T19:42:00.000-04:00

Dark and Dreary Halloween with bling

I quess you could say I got carried away with the glitter on this card, but I think it looks pretty cool. My grandson said it looked cool, so it must be cool!

I really like the Iridescent Ice embossing powder on the spider web. We have spiders here in South Carolina that webs sparkle (maybe not quite as much as mine, but they do sparkle). I used sticky strip on all around a piece of cardstock cut 1/2" bigger than my happy halloween element and added Black Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter. I wheeled the Midnight Musings jumbo wheel in VersaMark, then used Heat and Stick powder to attach my Chocolate Fine Supernova Stampin' glitter (It look more like copper, than chocolate on the Pumpkin Pie cardstock). I embossed both the happy halloween and the spider elements. I used the Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue on the body of the spider and added the Black Chucky Essentials Stmapin' Glitter. I used my brayer and classic ink refills to add the color to the happy halloween element.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Dark and Dreary and Midnight Musings Jumbo wheel (both in the Holiday Mini catalog)

Ink: VersaMark and Basic Black

Classic reinkers: More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Basic Black

Accessories: Jumbo wheel handle, Black Stampin Emboss powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat tool, Heat and stick powder, Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter (black), Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter (chocolate), Brayer, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Raven 1/2" Lace Trim (Holiday Mini)

2010-09-07T18:44:00.003-04:00

Halloween Hand Sanitizer, Batty for You

Is this not just too, too cute. I got the idea from Erica at Pink Buckaroo Designs. The hand sanitizer is from Bed, Bath and Beyond. It comes with the Halloween design. I modified the box slightly, and changed the way I decorated them. This is the first of five.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Batty for You and Grateful Greetings

Ink: Basic Black and VersaMark

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Brights Designer Paper-Paper stack (Pumpkin Pie) and Basic Black Waffle Paper (Holiday Mini)

Accessories: 1/8" Pumpkin Pie taffeta ribbon, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Bitty Bat Large and Corner Rounder punches, Stampin' dimensionals, Stampin' sponges, Distressing tool from the Cutter Kit, Sticky Strip, Google eyes (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-08-28T14:52:00.000-04:00

Amber My Digital Studio - Gray version

I really like the layout, but wasn't real crazy about the bright melon color, so here it is in gray. What do you think?

Since this is a digital scrapbook page, changing colors was no problem!

2010-08-28T13:24:00.001-04:00

Amber's Prom Scrapbook layout, first page - My Digital Studio

This is the first page of a two page layout I did for my granddaughters prom photos using the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Program. This program is so fun and easy to use, for more information on the program click here. There even is a short video you can watch.

To make this page, I started with Melon Mambo cardstock. I added the flourish from the Baroque Motif stamp set, I enlarged, changed to Pink Passion and set the opacity at 50% (to soften the swirls). Then I simply had to copy and paste five additonal flourishes on the page. (Note: change size, color and opacity before you copy, so you only have to do it once). I then brought in my focal picture and gave it a black mat. On top of the mat I added a stamp from the Frames with a Flourish. After I resized it I copy, pasted, fliped and put the second stamp at the bottom of the picture. (One of the really cool things about My Digital Studio is the fact that you can resize the stamps, making them bigger or smaller, to fit the project you are working on. Is that not just too awesome?). I then pull in the square frame stamp, from the same stamp set. I enlarged it slightly and copied and pasted to get my second frame. To get my picture the exact size to fit in the frame, I simply added a photo box, made it fit in the frame, then all I had to do is drag and double click to put my picture in the photo box. Once that is done, you can click on the photo and move the photo box around the picture to get the part of the picture you want. I repeated the same steps for the second photo. The last step was the title. You can use the alphabet stamps in My Digital Studio or your computer fonts. I chose to use the computer font French Script, made it bold and sized it to 144. The date on the second page is also bold and sized to 72.

That is it, quick and easy. I love that in the My Digital Studio program, I can change the paper, stamps, ribbon, or whatever ever I want, with just a click of the mouse, and I haven't wasted any supplies. How cool is that? Once your page is completed, you can print it yourself, take it to be printed, or you can have it printed throught Stampin' Up! If you use our printed the color is guaranteed. So, you can make the page Hybrid, and know that your embellishements will match perfectly every time!!!

Get your copy of My Digital Studio today, and get scrappin'

2010-08-28T12:47:00.002-04:00

Amber's Prom Scrapbook, page 2- My Digiital Studio

Here is the companion page to my granddaughters prom scrapbook layout. for details, see first page.

2010-08-26T18:04:00.001-04:00

Sense of Time Birthday card for my husband

This is the card I made my hubbie for his birthday. I love cards that are black and white, don't you? I especially love to stamp an image in versamark or craft ink and emboss it with clear embossing powder on a black card. The results are quite stunning. This card, althought not a 5 minute card, is not to labor intensive, and can be made in less than 10 minutes.

I just love the script stamp that comes with the new French Foliage stamp set (available September 1, 2010). It is stamped behind the ribbon. I wasn't sure if I could fit the 1 1/4" stripped ribbon and the clock on the card, but it worked. I also added metal clock hands (not Stampin' Up!) on the clock, just for fun. I think he will like it. It is Jonathan (my grandson) approved, so it must be OK.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted:
Stamps: Sense of Time, Medallion and French Foliage
Ink: Black Classic and craft, Basic Gray classic
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Basic Black 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, Clear embossing powder. Mini glue dots, Stampin' dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges. Clock hands (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-08-17T14:41:00.000-04:00

Simply Adorned - Inspired by Nature and Charming

This is the flip side of the large charm (the birds and birdcage). I decided that I wanted to see how Dazzling Diamonds glitter looked in the Simply Adorned charms. I think it looks fabulous, don't you? With this large charm you can use just about all your favorite stamps. This charm has the two smaller flowers on the Inspired by Nature stamp, (my favorite stamp that is 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"!) I am having a lot of fun making these charms. I simply went into my closet to see what colors went with my clothes, then picked my stamps and now I have exclusive, one of a kind jewelry. Click on the shop now button to order your Simply Adorned charms.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Inspired by Nature and Charming

Stampin' Write Markers: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede and Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: 2 way glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter

2010-08-16T23:53:00.000-04:00

Aviary, French Foliage and Occasional Quotes Simply Adorned

Here is another Simply Adorned. This is the largest charm measuring 1 1/2" x 2". You can see the beveled grass good in this picture. I just love this new Aviary set. It comes with lots of bird cages a birds, and even a owl. The Love comes from a hostess set "Occasional Quotes. I just used my marker to ink only the word love. I have two rhinestone jewels on the bird cage. At convention I saw a charm with the Aviary set and knew I had to make one.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets: Aviary, French Foliage and Occasional Quotes

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point and Basic Gray classic, Basic Black craft,

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write marker

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, Rhinestone jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Adorned charm

2010-08-15T18:05:00.002-04:00

Simply Adorned - Tiny Tags and French Foliage (sneak peek)

Tomorrow at my down line meeting I want my group to make inserts for the Simply Adorned Charms. Today I made these two as samples. I wanted something simple, in black and white so I used the french script stamp that is in the French Foliage stamp set (available Sept 1, 2010 in the Holiday Mini Catalog) and the floral from Tiny Tags. I also added one of our Rhinestone jewels. Did you know that you can use the small jewels and the 2 smallest of our pearls in the Simply Adorned? This insert is in the back of the 1 1/4" x 1" charm. the front is beveled, the back is not.

Just in case you are not familiar with the Simply Adorned. This is our line of jewelry. They are charms, so you can buy one, or one of each size, and make as many inserts as you want. By making different inserts, you can have a different necklace (or bracelet) for every day of the week. Isn't that just to cool???

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Tiny Tags and French Foliage
Ink: Basic Gray classic and Basic Black craft
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Clear embossing powder. Rhinestone jewel, Simply Adorned charm

Thanks for stopping by

2010-08-14T23:17:00.001-04:00

Holiday Mini sneak peek - French Foliage stamp set

This stamp set is in our new Holiday Mini Catalog and will be available for purchase on September 1, 2010. Fall cards are so fun to make, I love putting multiple colors of ink on one stamp, and fall leaves are perfect for that technique. To get your copy of the Holiday mini catalog, call or e-mail me.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: French Foliage and Grateful Greetings

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight and Crumb Cake

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Cajun Craze and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Cajun Craze and Soft Suede Stampin Write Markers, Pear Pizzazz stitched poly ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini glue dots, Stampin' Sponges, Distressing tool from the Cutter Kit

Happy Stampin'

2010-08-11T20:48:00.001-04:00

Fang-tastic Treat Sacks, with new Waffle paper!

Look what I got today. This is a sneak peek of some of the products that will be in the new Holiday Mini Catalog. This products will be available for purchase on September 1, 2010. I just love these Mini lunch sacks (they come already scalloped), and check out the Waffle paper (it looks like leather, but I embossed mine with the new Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. The cute little vampire and witch are from the Fang-tastic stamp set. I also used the new Raven 1/2" lace trim. My inspiration for this project came from a card in the new mini catalog. They used the purple panel with the embossed waffle paper and the Raven lace on the side. I decided to use the panel on a treat sack instead of a card.

We will do this project at stamp camp, but you have to wait until September. I know, I know, but you will survive, I promise. And, wait until you see the other Halloween and Christmas products in the mini. Keep watching my blog, I will be posting a few more sneak peeks. Until then, happy stampin'

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fang-tastic, Decor Stampin' Around standard wheel and handle

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, new Waffle paper

Inks: Basic Black and Black standard Stampin' Around cartridge

Accessories: Mini lunch sacks, Spider Web Textured Impressions embossing folder, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pastels, Stampin' Sponges, 1/2" Raven lace trim, Mini glue dots

2010-08-09T16:22:00.002-04:00

First, Second and Third Generation Watercolor Trio

Since this stamp set is called "Watercolor Trio" I though it should be stamped not just second generation, but third generation. (Second generation is the flowers on the right of the card, stamped without re inking. Third generation, on the inside of the card, was stamped again without re inking). This card is part of my August stamp camp. I cased this card. The Watercolor Trio stamp set is in the summer mini catalog, so it will only be available until August 31st. You can order yours by contacting me or clicking on the "shop now" button.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Watercolor Trio

Stampin' Write Markers: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Rose Red, Certainly Celery and Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Certainly Celery 5/8" satin ribbon, Big Shot Die cutting machine, Finial Press Textured Impression Folder.

Happy Stampin'

2010-08-07T23:52:00.001-04:00

Sentimental Journey On Board Briefcase

This is one of the August stamp camp projects. It is made using two pages from the Briefcase On Board Book. (So, you can get four projects out of one set). Shelli featured these on her blog back in June. I added four card stock inserts with a tab (to add photos, I have pictured both the front and back sides). I stamped the images on the tags on a separate piece of paper and glued down just the outer edge, so the photo can be slipped under the stamped image, with the exception of the words, which are either at the top or bottom of the photo card, so the photo can be placed above or below the stamped word. Four Crumb Cake medium envelopes are on the inside. It does not open like a book, but like an accordion. The tabs help you pull the photo cards out. The journey banner on the tag is attached with mini glue dots, so that the center bows out. I sponged Crumb Cake on the front to tone down the white swirls. The stamp set, designer paper and briefcase are all products out of the Summer Mini catalog and available only until August 31, 2010. You can order them on line, by clicking on my Shop Now button on the left.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Sentimental Journey

Ink: Crumb Cake and Night of Navy

Paper: Crumb Cake and Saraha Sand card stock, Travel Journal Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Briefcase On Board Book, Natural hemp twine, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Sponges, Round Tab punch, Acrylic paint (non Stampin' Up!) to paint the handles and sides of the briefcase.

2010-08-05T17:42:00.001-04:00

Upsy Daisy - Direct to rubber technique

See what you can do with a rubber stamp and markers!

I colored directly on the stamp with my Stampin' Write Markers. (You want to make sure your markers are water based-not permanent) First I colored the entire flower using Pretty in Pink, then just on the tips of the flowers I used Melon Mambo. The stems are Olive Green. The sentiment was also stamped in Olive Green. This was a case of a card on Stampin' Connection. I changed the colors, casing only the layout.

I wanted to post this card even though it is not part of the August stamp camp. I still need to make the final project for camp. I will hopefully get it made and posted tomorrow or Saturday.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Olive Green Stampin' Write markers

Paper: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White

Accessories Olive Green 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

2010-08-04T16:14:00.000-04:00

Elegant Eggplant Awash with Flowers

This is another stamp camp project. for August. This is one of those cards that just sorta happened. I always say there are not mistakes, only plan B's. This is one of those plan B cards. I think it turned out just as nice as my original plan. I was going to have all the stems come together and put a bow around them, but my inky finger made a big eggplant mark on the bottom portion of my card, I had to figure out some way to hide it. (I wanted an eggplant ribbon and didn't have any, so I dyed some, but was to impatient to wait for it to dry and got my fingers inky). Anyway, as you can see, my plan B is a panel of Eggplant with a scalloped edge on the top. Guess what? Now I don't need eggplant ribbon, I need white. Oh well, I have pretty Eggplant ribbon to use on another day. Maybe I will try to make the original version, now that my ribbon has been dried for days.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Awash with Flowers

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery, More Mustard and So Saffron (all stamped off once), Basic Gray

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery and Whisper White

Accessories: White 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals, (Stamp Positioner-optional-I just like to eyeball it.)

2010-08-03T23:22:00.002-04:00

Basket and Blooms, Beautiful butterfly purse and mini cards

This is one of the projects I did at a Late Night Stampers event before convention. On the inside of the card, we used a stamp from the Charming stamp set, I opted to use a stamp from the Elements of Style stamp set, since it is also used. I have loaned out my Sanded Background stamp, and Beautiful Wings embosslit, so if I don't get those back in time, that will also be changed. It also ties shut at the handle with our new Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim, I just forgot to put in one in the picture. The instructors for this project were Kate Cecil, Fran Kennedy, Virigina Killmore and Marilyn Schlueter. Thanks ladies for the wonderful project.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamp sets: Sanded, Elements of Style and Punched Potpourri
Inks: Baja Breeze and Soft Suede
Paper: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede and vellum card stock. Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: Sticky Strip, glue dots, Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim, Basic Pearls, Natural Hemp Twine, Boho Blossoms punch, Basket and Blooms XL die, Beautiful Butterfly Bigz die, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Big Shot die cut machine.

2010-08-02T21:27:00.001-04:00

Awash with Flowers using the color spritzer tool

This is on the the projects for August's Stamp camp. I learned an awesome new trick at convention to make this card way easier to stamp, so come an learn how you can make this card so easily. This technique uses the clear mount stamps.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Awash with Flowers, Inspired by Nature and Pretty Petals background
Ink: Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery Classic ink pads, Basic Gray Stampin' Write marker
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Accessories: Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Cutter Kit (distressing tool), Color Spritzer tool

2010-07-31T19:07:00.001-04:00

Fifth Avenue Floral Masking technique

This is a card I did for my workshop earlier this month, showcasing the masking technique. This card actually works best if you have at least 2 or 3 masks. This is a case of a card I saw on Stampin' Connection by Karen Leveille. I changed the card stock, designer paper and ink colors. I also changed the ribbon, the greeting. I masked my flowers, and left off the scallop edge.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral and Sincere Salutations

Ink: Baja Breeze classic ink, Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker

Paper: Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla Card stock. Subtles Collection (Baja) Designer Series Paper

Accessories: 1/8" Vanilla taffeta ribbon

2010-07-29T21:39:00.001-04:00

Fifth Avenue Floral shimmers in Eggplant and Plum

This is a fun and easy card. I stamped the lily on Shimmer paper to add a little sparkle and because it is really easy to watercolor on. The 5/8" Organza ribbon also adds a little shine. The top panel is popped with dimensionals. The designer series paper is from the Subtles collection. You get 2 sheets each of the 10 colors in the collection, but since they are double sided, you actually have 4 different patterns, how fun!

I cased this card from a card by Michelle Singer on Stampin' Connection (a Stampin' Up! demonstrator only website.) I changed the paper and card stock colors, and made my card monochromatic. I also changed the ribbon, added a knot to the ribbon and left off the brads.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Black StazOn, Perfect Plum classic

Paper: Subtles collection designer series paper, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Shimmer White card stock.

Accessories: 5/8" White Organza ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals.

2010-07-15T19:46:00.007-04:00

Box #2, Tool Box, Convention 2010 3D swap

When I saw the cute little tool box I knew I had to make them for a 3d swap. They are soooo cute. I had the Box #2, so I die cut them and stamped with the Woodgrain stamp both front and back. My friend Donna has the Totally Tool set, so I asked her to stamp the hammer and "he who has the most tools wins" on a 1" x 3" piece of card stock. She stamped 25 hammers, colored them and cut them out, then.... she told me the saying I wanted was on the screwdriver stamp. I told her to go ahead with the screwdriver, so that is what is on my swaps. I told her I would take the 25 hammers and glue them on the tool box, and that I thought that would be really cool. So I made my 25 tool boxes and today went to Donna's to pick up the front panels. She told me she had a surprise for me. She stamped 25 saws, 25 wrenches and 25 measuring tapes, colored all of them and cut them all out. (with the hammers that is a total of, yes you guessed it, 100 tools, Donna stamp, colored and cut out! Even though having the 4 tools sticking out of the top looks awesome, I would not recommend that step if you are making 25 of them!!! Anyway, thank you Donna, I love them, and the extra tools really made the tool box way, way, way cuter.

If you would like to see the tutorial for the tool box, it is here. She has a pattern you can buy, but I just used the Big Shot and the Bigz XL Box #2. I simply cut the lid and flaps off one, and only the flaps on the second, glue them together on the lid side, with the lid standing straight up. I then used my oval punch to punch out the handle. By stamping the whole box, even the inside of the tool box has the woodgrain. After all if it is wood on the outside, I bet it is wood on the inside!!! I also have to thank my friend Denise, that glued the 100 tools to the 25 tool boxes, and helped put the sticky strip on the tabs. Denise also made labels for all my swaps. I am very, very blessed to have both these wonderful women in my life. I am so pleased with the final product. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I will have to make this one a stamp camp project sometime. I guess I am going to have to break down and buy this stamp set! Happy Stampin'

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Totally Tool and Woodgrain background
Ink: StazOn Black, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, and Early Espresso
Paper: Soft Suede (or Chocolate Chip-- I made both), River Rock and Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Box #2 Bigz XL die, Extended cutting pads, Aqua Painter, Sticky Strip and Stampin' Dimensionals (swaps not popped)

2010-07-14T11:33:00.005-04:00

Fifth Avenue Floral with Prestro Pattern DSP

This card was a joint effort by my friend Denise and myself. The Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper was rubbed with Early Espresso classic ink using a Stampin' Sponge. The rose was stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I then used an aqua painter and my Blushing Bride Classic ink pad to color the rose. I squeezed the ink pad while closed to get ink on the inside lid, then used the aqua painter to pick up the ink. This was a case of this card by Kharmagirl. We changed the colors, ribbon and Designer Series Paper. We left off a few layers, the buttons, the embossing, the stem, and the paper piercing.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, En Francais

Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft, Early Espresso and Blushing Bride classic ink

Paper: Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Shimmer White and Prestro Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories: 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponge, Aqua Painter and Clear Embossing Powder

2010-07-13T23:12:00.004-04:00

Tropical Party Square Lattice 2010 Convention Swap

My friend Donna made these swaps. Her only request was that the swap she made used Wild Wasabi, her favorite color. I know she did a happy dance when she heard Wasabi would now be one of our core colors! The card is a case of this card, but I had Donna make a few modifications. We made the panel with the trees smaller, put the message at the bottom of the card, without brads, changed the ribbon and left of the twine bow. I hope you enjoy it. I love it and think Donna did an amazing job.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Tropical Party and Short & Sweet
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede classic ink pads and Stampin' Write Markers
Paper: Wild Wasabi Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla
Accessories: Big Shot die cut machine, Square Lattice Textured Impressions folder, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon (some have Vanilla grosgrain), Word Window and Modern Label punches, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

2010-07-12T00:12:00.003-04:00

Animal Stories Giraffe Convention 2010 swap card

I had half a dozen packets left from my Animal Crackers card, and since that stamp set retired, as well as the designer paper used on that card, I thought I would just change the one piece of dsp and stamp the giraffe from Animal Stories to replace the giraffe from Animal Crackers. Everything was cut, except the new dsp, so a few quick cuts and stamp a few giraffes, and prestro, 6 more swaps! I am so lucky to have the friends I do, because Denise stamped and put these together for me. Here is the original post with the Animal Crackers set.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Animal Stories

Ink: Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Stampin Write Markers

Paper: Pacific Point, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight and Very Vanilla card stock. Subtles Designer Series Paper (Wild Wasabi)

Accessories: 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta ribbon

2010-07-11T22:03:00.005-04:00

Hello Again Convention Swap with Distressed texture plate

Here is another convention swap using the Hello Again Stamp set. This little flower just worked for the card sketches I wanted to do. My friend Donna made this swap for me. I swap where someone had done a card using the Distressed texture plate and the scallop circles. I cannot find the card now to give the link or credit. I did change the stamp set used and the colors, keeping only the sketch the same. It is a bright fun card.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Hello Again
Ink: Craft White, Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write markers
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White
Accessories: 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 1/2" circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Big Shot, Texture Plates Kit #4 (Distressed Texture plate), Standard Texturz Impression pad, Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool

2010-07-09T11:26:00.005-04:00

Rejoin Stampin' Up Now.

Special Offer for former Stampin' Up! demonstrators only.

Former demonstrators can rejoin now for only $35.00! This is a limited time offer so contact me asap. You won't want to miss out on this fabulous deal.

2010-07-08T23:48:00.003-04:00

Hello Again Convention 2010 swap

I cannot believe I have never used my Matchbox Messages stamp set until now. The little double lined frame and the vine frame are just to cute. The little flower from Hello Again fit just perfect in the frame, so I figured it was meant to be. I wanted to use some of the 1 1/4" striped ribbon, so that is how my color choices came into play. I also just had to use the Square Lattice textured impressions folder. They really make a card fast and fabulous. The card sketch I used came from this card here. I changed the colors, the flower and used the wide ribbon instead to two rows of ribbon.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Hello Again and Matchbox Messages

Paper: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive and Rose Red

Accessories: Old Olive, Regal Rose and Rose Red Stampin' Write Markers, Old Olive 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions embossing folder.

2010-07-06T09:29:00.003-04:00

With all my Heart 2 Step Bird Convention 2010 swap

I just never get tired of this bird punch or using the Textured Impressions embossing folders! With convention just a few weeks away Denise, Donna and I are busy making swaps. We have 75 finished so far. It is always so much fun to see all the great cards I get back in exchange. I cased this card from Lianne Carper, you can see here card here. I kept the layout the same but changed the color of my cardstock and designer paper. Have fun making this quick, cute card.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: With all My Heart

Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Certainly Celery and Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper.

Ink: Baja

Accessories: XL 2 Step Bird punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions embossing folder

2010-07-04T12:22:00.002-04:00

Happy 4th of July!!!!

2010-07-02T15:16:00.004-04:00

The new Idea Book and Catalog is here!!!!

Yes, you can now order from the new 2010 2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Simply click here to download the PDF, or better yet, contact me to get your own copy. You can get it for free, by hostessing a workshop. Watch my blog for samples with the awesome new colors and products offered in this catalog. Until then,

Happy Stampin'

2010-06-24T20:12:00.004-04:00

Tropical Party color wash card

You can view a color wash video here. Using her technique, here is the card we can up with. To do the color wash is so easy, just scribble Bashful Blue, then we chose to use Night Quite Navy (instead of Taken with Teal) and finally Soft Suede on Stampin' Up! Watercolor paper. Using a very wet Aqua Painter spread the color using a back a forth motion, to blend. Clean your Aqua Painter between each color, by simply wiping off on a paper towel. The Palm trees were stamped on Whisper White using markers, cut out and popped with Stampin' Dimensionals. I decided that I wanted to add writing in the sand. You will notice that I stamped my "Love you" with Soft Suede, then decided that, you need to stamp off first to get the right effect, see Denise's card below. Except for cutting out the Palm trees, this is a fun fast card. this card is also a part of July's Stamp camp, since you had nothing to cut out on the "Because I care" card. Try this technique out, I am sure you will love it.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Tropical Party and Short & Sweet

Paper: Soft Suded, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and Watercolor

Stampin' Write Markers: Soft Suded, Wild Wasabi and Garden Green

Watercolor Wonder Crayons: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy and Soft Suded

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Stampin' dimensionals

2010-06-23T18:42:00.003-04:00

Blissful Bride in Baja Blue

This is the third card for July's stamp. I wish you could see how beautiful this is with the wedding dress stamped on Shimmery White paper. This is my version of a card by Lori Rider. I just loved the layers on her card, so I used the same layout with just a few modifications. I left off the sentiment, brads, smooch and glitter. I used different designer paper, and instead of using designer paper on the next level, I embossed my paper, using our wonderful Texturz Embossing Folders. The dress is stamped on Shimmery White paper and it is layered on a embossed layer. You can see Lori's card here: http://divastamper.blogspot.com/2010/05/blissful-bride-bling.html.

I also used our new 1/8" Marina Mist taffeta ribbon (this ribbon has already become my favorite!) The sentiment on the inside says "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, weddig wishes just for you!" The sentiment comes with this wonderful set, that also has a bouquet of flowers, a cake, a scallop border stamp, plus "You're invited" and "For the bride and groom" stamps. A total of 8 stamps. It is available wood or clear mounted. This stamp set is in our Summer Mini catalog, so it will only be available until August 31, 2010. To order yours click on the "click to order button" or call me directly.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Blissful Bride

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Shimmery White, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper

Ink: Black and Baja Breeze

Accessories: Aqua Painter, 1/8" Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Big Shot, Finial Press Textured Impressions folder

2010-06-22T22:09:00.007-04:00

Because I Care, Thoughts and Prayers
Sympathy card

Don't you just love the simple beauty of this card. I was so inspired by the card Tina Dyck posted on Splitcoast Stampers. Members can see her card here.

I always like to try and change at least three things when I use another persons idea, but I seriously had a hard time comming up with any changes, I love it exactly as it was. If you cannot view her card I will explain my changes. I left off the brads and bow (going with a knot instead), as I striving for simple elegance. I went with most of her colors, substituting the Certainly Celery for the retired Kiwi Kiss. I also used a mask on my Hydrangea, stamping it directly on the card. On her card, she stamped on another piece of paper and cut out, then applied to the card. I know, I know, you are saying, Janet your card almost always involve alot of cutting, and this time, no cutting at all, what's up with that? Remember, I was going for simple elegance. The final change was in the coloring of the flower. She also used Cherry Cobbler and an Aqua Painter, then after dry added shading with a blend pen. I did my shading with the Aqua Painter also. While I love the dramatic deep color of her flower, I also like the softness of mine. Thank you Tina, so much for your beautiful card, for without it, I would not have created this wonderful card. The best news of all is that this card will be one of the projects we will be making in my July Stamp camp. Click on my calendar for dates and times.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Because I Care (new level 1 hostess set) and Thoughts and Prayers Inside)

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: StazOn Black, Cherry Cobbler (new color!), Certainly Celery, Old Olive and Crumb Cake (new color, was formally Kraft and we only had paper, now we also have ink, Yahoo!!!)

Accessories: 5/8" Basic Black Satin ribbon, Stampin' Sponges, Aqua Painter,

Instructions: To make the wonderful shaded rectangle on the card, cut a piece of scrap cardstock 5 1/4" x 4" and using your Paper cutter (You need the cutter with the orange blade, that slides between a clear rail, this blade has marking on all four sides, so you can cut out a portion of the inside perfectly) I cut 3/4" in all all four sides, leaving me a 3/4" frame. I Stamped the Hydrangea in StazOn, colored then covered with a mask, placed my frame on top and sponged in the open area with Crumb Cake classic ink. This frame is just like your mask, you can reused it again, again and again. Notice how on my mask I didn't have to sponge in the upper right had corner, because that is where I had my mask for the Hydrangea.

2010-06-21T20:29:00.001-04:00

New Stamp set: Artistic Etchings
in Black and Cherry Cobbler

I finally had time to play with some of my new products that will be in the new catalog. I just love this new stamp set called Artistic Etchings. Stamping the medallion from the stamp set with Basic Black on the Cherry Cobbler paper, then using the new Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions plate makes quite a stunning background. I would live to take credit for this idea, but I cased it from Joanne Travis, you can view her card at: http://sleepyinseattle.net/. There is not a direct link to this card so just go to her archive under June 2010 and look for Artistic Etchings. I did make a few modifications. I left off the sentiment, the library clip, the hemp twine and punched border, opting to just add a ribbon border, and moving it to the left side of the card. I also stamped in Basic Gray instead of the Expresso. On the inside of the card I opted to leave off a sentiment and place on the the stamps in the set at the top center. This card will be a part of my July stamp camp.

You can order this stamp set on July 1st. The new catalog will also be on line on the first, but you can get your copy this Saturday at my open house. Click on my calendar for more details.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Artistic Etchings

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Basic Black, and Basic Gray

Accessories: Black 5/8" Satin ribbon, Black 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Big Shot (die cutting machine), Vintage Wallpaper Textured impression folder

2010-06-18T11:17:00.001-04:00

Flight of the Butterfly/Priceless expansion card instructions

Everyone at stamp camp this month loved this butterfly expansion card. I told them I would post the measurements on my blog, so here they are. I reposted a picture of the inside of my card here, because I love it when I have a camp, and one of my customers comes up with something to make my card ever better. I originally had the background all in Celery, except for the sentiments, but as you can see I added some Mambo and Turqouise flowers. I think it added a nice touch, what do you think. Here is the original post: http://janetloves2stamp.blogspot.com/2010/06/flight-of-butterfly-accordion-card.html.

Cutting Instructions:

Tempting Turquoise: 2 pieces 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Confetti White: 1 piece 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" and

2 pieces 5 1/4" x 4 1/8"

Melon Mambo: 1" x 5 1/2"

Score the 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" Confetti White paper at

1/4", 2 1/4", 4 1/4", 6 1/4" and 8 1/4"

the 2 1/4" and 6 1/4" are mountain folds

the 1/4", 4 1/4" and 8 1/4" are valley folds.

All stamping will be done with classic inks. Stamp two Turquoise, two Mambo and two Razzleberry butterflies from the Flight of the butterfly stamp set and punch out using the butterfly punch. Stamp one Turquoise, one Mambo and one Razzleberry butterfly from Priceless and cut out.

Attach the two smaller pieces of Confetti White to the larger piece by gluing them on the 1/4" folds on each end. Glue as close to the fold, but not over.

Stamp the swirly sentiment from Priceless close to the the 2 1/4" fold, using Tempting Turquoise. This will will be the flight pattern of your Turquoise butterfly. Stamp the swirl stamps from Priceless all the way across the center of your card (except where the sentiment is). Stamp the word Pricless using Tempting Turquoise, on the end panel, leaving room for your signature. Randomly stamp the Circle with flower in it and small flower, from Pricless, using Certainly Celery. Randomly Stamp the large flower, from priceless using Melon Mambo, and the smaller flower in Tempting Turquoise.

Attach the Mambo and Razzleberry Pricless butterflies on the first panel using Stampin' Dimensionals. Attach the Turqouise butterfly by gluing his right wing only, just to the left of your 2 1/4" mountain fold, centering over the sentiment. The right wing will not be glued down. Glue the right wing only of your Mambo puched butterfly on the 6 1/4" mountain fold. Glue the Razzleberry butterfly on the same fold, but glue down the left wing only.

Stamp one of the Turquoise pieces with the En Francais background stamp using Tempting Turquoise. Flip over and attach the Turquoise pieces on each end lining up one side at the fold, make sure the front (stamped) piece is attached on the right side. You will have a 1/8" border showing on the top, bottom and outside edge, on the inside of the card. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the Melon Mambo piece and attach to the front of the card. Attach one Turquoise, Mambo and Razzleberry punched butterfly to front of the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp one butterfly on envelope.

You are done! Enjoy your card.

2010-06-17T17:55:00.002-04:00

12X12 Scrapbook page with Flower made using the Stampin' Up! Extra Large Ornament Punch

I was inspired by a scrapbook page posted on Stampin Connection by Taylor Madge that I had to make one. Her layout was done in Blush Blossom(retiring this month) and Crumb Cake (aka Kraft). I changed the colors, moved the flower to the top left corner, I didn't distress my border panel (I know, I know, your shocked!) I also added the ribbon across the bottom (layered on a strip of Riding Hood Red cardtock), and added the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware for my title. I also used the build a brad for the center of my flower instead of a pearl. Once I had my color chosen, my flower made, and my border panel made, I decided to use this picutre of my daughter. (Originally I was going to use one of those old time photos). I like the way the flower pops off the page since it is done is Regal Rose, yet my mats are Riding Hood Red. I am so glad they brought this color back, and except for a Christmas I prefer it over Real Red. I used the Hodgepodge Hardware because I felt the page needed more than just a punched out title. I printed the Title on my computer on the Saraha Sand cardstock, then punched it out with the Designer Label punch.

So, I challenge you, get out your stamps and start scrapbooking!!!

2010-06-15T00:47:00.000-04:00

Animal Crackers card with new Core colors Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight

This is one of the cards the ladies did at Saturdays workshop. It is a fun and easy card. It features two brand new colors and Pacific Point, a old in color returning as one of our 40 core colors. You also get a sneek peek at our new ribbon.

All Supplies are Stampin; Up!

Stamps: Animal Crackers

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, and Pacific Point cardstock, and Build-a-bear Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write markers, Daffodil 1/8" taffeta ribbon

Watch for other sneek peeks posting soon.

Only 15 more days to the new catalog!!!!!!

Happy Stampin'

2010-06-12T10:05:00.002-04:00

Pansy made with Stampin' Up! Butterfly punch

We made these pansies out of the Stampin' Up! Butterfly punch and my downline training meeting last night. It is fun to see how different everyones turned out even though we all used the same supplies. I will explain how to make the pansy later in this post, but first here is the card we put on pansy masterpiece on.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: none

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White and Shimmery White

Reinkers: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker, Butterfly Punch, Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions embossing folder, Lilac brad from Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads, Piercing tool, Mat Pack, Mini Glue Dots, Aqua Painter. Non Stampin' Up! supplies: Spritzer Bottle, Paper towels. Chop Stick

So do you want to know how to make these beautiful Pansys? You want to start with two butterflies punched out of Stampin' Up! Shimmery White paper. Put two drops of each reinker on a watercolor palette or styrofoam plate. Spritz with water totally saturating the butterflies. Using the Aqua Painter pick up some Daffodil Delight reinker and touch the center of the butterfly. The ink will spread out. Touch the Aqua Painter to the Perfect Plum and add to the butterfly near the Daffodil. Next Add the Perfect Plum letting it spread all the way out to the edges. I then added the Elegant Eggplant just on the edges. They will dry lighter. If you think you have to much color, you can remove some by picking up color from the butterfly with your Aqua Painter and then wipe it off on your paper towel. You can see that I added more Elegant Eggpalnt on the the Pansy that is on the card above. Let dry totally (or they will tear - you can air dry or heat dry, I let mine air dry, it doesn't take that long). Using the Eggplant or Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker add lines, making the lines longer on the butterfly that will be on the bottom. Using the Paper Piercer and the Mat Pack, pierce a hole and add a Lilac brad from the Ice Circle Rhinestone brads. Use a chop stick or small paint brush and gently roll the edges of the paper up around the chop stick. Attach to card with brad or Mini Glue Dots.

Have fun making these stunning Pansies.

2010-06-10T09:03:00.001-04:00

Motorcycle - stamp, ink, paper and pencils

The only thing I added to this card was the colored pencils , em-bossing and paper tearing, so this is also a good card for a beginners class. The card I used for my make and take on National Scrapbooking Day was my inspiration. You can see that card here: http://janetloves2stamp.blogspot.com/2010/05/moto-rcycle-card-that-was-my-make-and.html. I did make a few changes, I left off the brads and the distressing on the main image. I also made my mats a bit smaller and made my vertical panel larger. I also added a second red layer to the vertical panel. This time I left the Suede panel blank. I really like both cards, but think this one is more suitable for beginners.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Motorcycle (Summer Mini)

Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White and Riding Hood Red (returning color)

Ink: Black Craft

Accessories: Clear embossing power, watercolor pencils and aquapainter (optional)

2010-06-10T08:51:00.001-04:00

Circle Circus - stamp, ink & paper only card

I love adding ribbon, punches and embellishments to cards, I also love cards that have alot of cutting out and popping up, so it has always been hard for me to make a simple, stamp, ink, paper card for my workshops with brand new stampers. I have a workshop this Saturday, so Denise and I sat down and came up with three cards, and I am quite please with them.I hope you enjoy them also. I started by going throught my swaps looking for a cute, easy card layout that I could use. I found this layout in a swap from May Moore, from Henderson, Nevada. I used May's sketch, but changed the stamps and colors. Thank you May for the inspiration.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Circle Circus, On Your Birthday and Itty Bitty Backgrounds (retiring the end of this month, but you can substitute the Texture jumbo wheel.)

Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron and Certainly Celery

Paper: Rose Red, Certainly Celery and Very Vanilla

2010-06-03T17:35:00.002-04:00

Fifth Avenue Floral and Manhattan Rose

This is another case from the swap I was in recently. I changed up the colors, and the sentiment stamp set and punches. I also added the inside portion. I just never get tired of the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set or the Manhattan Flower Embossing folder, so what could be better than to put both of them on one card. I have done it before, but I really like the side by side panels. I really like the way the sentiment from On your Birthday goes so well with the sentiment used from Oval All. This is the fourth and final card for the June stamp camp.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Oval All and On Your Birthday

Paper: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette and Confetti White

Ink: Rose Red and Regal Rose

Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan Flower embossing folder, Large Oval punch, Scallop oval punch, 1/4" Rose Red grosgrain ribbon

Happy Stampin'

2010-06-03T17:17:00.001-04:00

Sweet Scoops and Presto Designer Series Paper

This card was a case from this card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1693876?&cat=19069. I didn't use the embossing folders, but used the Presto Patterns DSP and Itty Bitty Backgrounds instead. I also changed the colors somewhat. The Presto Paper is fun to use, It looks blank, unless you hold it at a angle then you can see the pattern. I just rubbed the Soft Suede ink with a Stampin' Sponge and the pattern is revealed. I like the way that rubbing on the color leaves a sort of uneven color pattern. I really think that adds to the look. I had alot of fun with this card. I hope you enjoy it. If you want the Itty Bitty Background stamp set, or the Jumbo Grommets then you need to get your order in soon, as both of these are retiring this month. The Jumbo Grommets are as supplies last.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Sweet Scoops and Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink: Soft Suded, So Saffron and Regal Rose

Paper: Soft Suded, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla and Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Jumbo Grommets, Mini glue dots, Mat pack, Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' dimensionals

2010-06-03T14:22:00.002-04:00

Flight of the Butterfly accordion card

The February 2008 Stampin' Success magazine (for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) had an accordion card done with hearts that I really liked, I did mine with butterflies. Don't you just love the way the butterflies seem to fly off the page? This is a fun, easy card to make. This card will also be a part of my June stamp camp.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Priceless and En Francais

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Certainly Celery

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Confetti White

Accessories: 5/8" white organza ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Butterfly punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

2010-06-03T12:03:00.002-04:00

Shabby Chic True Friend card

One of the great perks of being a Stampin' Up! demon-strator is getting a monthly magazine from Stampin' Up!. Back in the January - March 2007 issue was a card by Michele Boyer in Bristow, Virgina. I really like her shabby layered card and used it for inspiraion for this card. Her card was square, my is the regular A-2 (invitation) size. I also used a different stamp set, different colors, and replaced her designer paper with the textured embossing folder. This will be one of the projects in my June stamp camp.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: True Friend

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Always Artichoke classic ink pads, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write markers

Accessories: Five drops of Always Artichoke reinker, 3 drops of Vanilla Shimmer paint and Alcohol (the antiseptic, not drinking kind!) mixed in a spritzer bottle, Color Catcher, 1/4" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, Vintage brads (retiring soon), Big Shot, Petals a Plenty textured embossing folder (Stampin' Up! exclusive), Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Stampin' Sponges,and the distressing tool from the cutter kit.

I just never get tired of the shabby look, how about you?

2010-06-01T08:09:00.001-04:00

Last chance retired stamps and accessories lists are available.

Some items are as supplies last so contact me with your order today. We also have some items at 25% and 50% off. Click on the picture on the right hand sidebar to view the last chance list.

2010-06-01T08:02:00.001-04:00

Stampin' Up! Mini Starter Kit available for a limited time only

If you have wanted to join Stampin' Up! but didn't have the $199.00 for the starter kit, then I have a great deal for you! You can join my team now for only $99.00. This special kit is only available in the month of June, so take advantage of this great deal today. You can contact me or click on the link on the right hand side bar for more details. My Recruiter Authorization Password is Janetstamps29485.

2010-06-01T07:43:00.006-04:00

Happy Grad graduation card

I needed a grad-uation card for my grand-daughter,so this is what I came up with. I found tassels at my favorite dollar store that had the little 2010 charm and I wanted to use that, so I thought a graduation cap would be just the ticket. I used the Happy Grad stamp from the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog and Tassel Time (a retired stamp set). I wish now I had ordered the Go, Graduate from the Summer Mini. I am still happy how it turned out. This is a 4x4 card. I used the jumbo brad and make it black by pressing into my black craft pad and embossing with black embossing powder. The inside bottom of the card has a pocket to put money in.

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Happy Grad and Tassel Time (retired)

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: Black craft

Accessories: Heat tool, black embossing powder, jumbo brads, 1" circle punch, sticky strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, paper piercer, mat pack, watercolor pencils, tassel and charm (not Stampin' Up!)

2010-05-29T10:25:00.002-04:00

Lots of Bots and Cogs double punch

Did I mention how much I love the new Square Lattice Textured embossing folder? It is kinda like the Top Note die, I just want to put it on every project! This card was inspired when I wondered if you could emboss metal flashing (you can get it a Home Depot or Lowes) with the embossing folders. Quess what, you can! You have to be careful when using the flashing because the edges are sharp, you could of course use the Brushed Silver like I did for the cogs in place of the flashing. I used Sticky Strip to attach Flashing to the cardstock. I knew I wanted to use the Cog punch and the flashing, so Lots of Bots immediately came to mind. This is a fun, fast and easy card.

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Lots of Bots

Paper: Brushed Silver and Basic Black

Ink: Silver Encore

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder (SU exclusive), XLCogs Double punch, Stampin' dimensionals, clear embossing powder, Heat tool, Sticky Strip, Metal Flashing (not SU)

Happy Stampin'

2010-05-23T18:25:00.000-04:00

Pawsitively Teddy Grahams Jar

I have really enjoyed working on the Masculine projects lately, but had a downline meeting and wanted to do this project with my girls. I had seen where several different ladies had done the Pawsitively embossed teddy bear on baby food jars and a friend of mine had some empty Frappuccino bottles that she gave me, she here is my version.

All Supplies: Stampin' Up!

Stamps: none used

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, and Creamy Caramel (retiring soon, so get yours now!) cardstock

Ink: Creamy Caramel (retiring), Rose Red, Basic Black and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Big Shot die cutting Machine. Pawsitively and Lil' Paws embosslit dies, Scallop circle, 1 3/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle and Scallop edge border punches, 1" Chocolate Chip double-stitched grosgrain ribbon, Stampin dimensionals, aquapainter, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Rose Pink glitter from the Fine Cosmo Stampin' glitter pack, Red liner tape, crystal effects and sanding block

I used the crystal effects to attach the Chocolate Scallop circle to lid of Frappuccino bottle. I used the Stampin' Writemarkers (brush tip) lightly on the bear, then smoothed out to lighten with the aqua painter. Since I needed the 1 3/8" circle punch for the Lil' Paws and the next size up was to big for the scallop circle punch, I punched a Scallop Circle in Rose Red cardstock, then cut off the scallop tips and sanded with the sanding block to smooth any areas that didn't look good. This also make the circle a smidge smaller, which was just perfect to layer between the Chocolate scallop and Lil' Paws piece. I also added crystal effects to the eyes and nose, which didn't show up good in my picture, but is really a nice touch.

Thanks for looking

Happy Stampin'

2010-05-22T11:47:00.003-04:00

Square Lattice Motorcyle card with Silver Smooch Spray

Another one of the awe-some swaps I received had the motor-cycle done with the Square Lattice. (I am loving this embossing folder!) I changed the colors, made it larger, so it fits just perfect in our small open end envelopes, left off the strip of designer paper and lowered the sentiment below the Top Note die. I also embossed the motorcycle since the Smooch Spray made the Square Lattice shine, I thought the bike needed to shine also. I am really please with how it turned out. This just might end up being my favorite Masculine card.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Motorcycle and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: Black Craft

Accessories: Big Shot die cutting machine, Stampin' Up! exclusive Top Note Die, Stampin' Up! exclusive Square Lattice Textured Impressions embossing folder, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Watercolor pencils, Aqua Painter, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Clear embossing powder

Thanks for looking

Happy Stampin'

2010-05-20T14:20:00.002-04:00

Sentimental Journey Father's Day card in Bella Blue

When I saw the card posted at http://kjskorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/sentimental-journey-fathers-day.html

I just knew I had to make one. I opted to put a 5/16" jumbo brad in the turned up corner, I also sponged the turned up portion with Night of Navy. I also stamped my sentiment on Very Vanilla cardstock and then punched out with the Modern Label punch. For the Chocolate behind you can punch it with the Modern Label die in the Magnetic Movers and Shapers Punched Windows (set of 4) for the Big Shot die cutting machine. If you do not have the Big Shot or the Punched Windows you can punch the Modern label punch in Chocolate twice. Cut one in half horizontaly and the other in half vertically. Layer these pieces behind the punched sentiment leave approx. 1/8" showing. You can also cut the sentiment out with the Word Window punch and then place on the Modern Label Punch. I am really having alot of fun with this new stamp set.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Sentimental Journey and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Bella Blue Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla cardstock.
Ink: Night of Navy and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, 5/16" Vanilla jumbo brad, Square Lattice Stampin' Up! exclusive textured impressions embossing folder. Paper Piercing tool, Mat Pack, Distressing tool from Cutter kit, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Sponges

Thanks for looking,
Happy Stampin'

2010-05-20T09:06:00.003-04:00

Birthday Block with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz

I was in a swap recently and received a great card that unfortunatly did not have the person that made it name on it so I cannot give credit. The only modification I made was changing the paper and colors.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp set: Birthday Block

Paper: Crushed Curry Designer Series Paper, Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry and Very Vanilla Cardstock

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip and Dusty Durango Stampin' Write markers, Chocolate Chip classic (for sponging)

Accessories: Log Cabin Smooch Spritz spray, Color Catcher, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Satin Ribbon, 1/2" library clips, Horizontal slot punch, Stampin' Sponge. distressing tool from Cutter Kit

Thanks for looking,

Happy Stampin'

2010-05-16T20:58:00.001-04:00

Sentimental Journey Chipboard Coaster box

This is one the the projects for Stamp camp this month. The theme is Masculine/Father's Day. I've had these chipboard coasters that I bought on the internet through a group buy and just had not used them yet. I used four 4" x 5 3/8" coasters for the sides and one 4" x 4" for the bottom. This box could be used as a pencil, remote or eyeglass holder. I am really please at how it turned out. I used hemp twine instead of ribbon because I thought it looked more masculine. To dye the twine black simply place on your black ink pad, pressing down with a sponge dauber, and pull. Heat set.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets: Sentimental Journey (Summer Mini catalog)

Paper: Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper, Riding Hood Red (returning in color) , Basic Gray, Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock.

Ink: Riding Hood Red classic, Basic Black craft

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die (Stampin' Up! exclusive), Square Lattice Textured Inpressions Embossing Folder (Stampin' Up! exclusive, Summer Mini catalog), Basic Gray taffeta ribbon, 3/16" corner rounder, 1" circle and My Way punches, Crop-a-dile, clear embossing powder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge daubers, Stampin' Sponges, Natural Hemp twine (dyed black), heat gun

Happy Stampin'

2010-05-12T19:33:00.002-04:00

Pacific Point Tropical Breezes

using the new Tropical Party Stamp set in the Summer Mini Catalog. I cased this card from Sharon Field. http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2010/04/tropical-island-tutorial-sneak-peek.html

I used sponges instead of the brayer for my background.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp Set: Tropical Party

Paper: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue and Whisper White

Inks: Wild Wasabi, Soft Suded, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze and Bashful Blue classic pads

Accessories: Soft Suded Stampin' Write Marker, Blender Pen, Tombow Multi Liquid Glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin' Dimensioanls, Stampin' Sponges, Sponge Daubers

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2010-05-09T21:45:00.001-04:00

Lovely as a Tree Retiform (Grid Technique)

I just never get tired of Lovely as a tree, althought I tend to use the Pine tree, and group of trees more than the Oak tree. I have never been a big fan the the Retiform (grid technique) but it just seems to work so well with this card. When I find the link for my inspiration card I will edit this post with the information. This card will be part of my May "Fathers Day - Masculine stamp camp"

All Supplies Stampin' Up:

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Wonderful Favorites, Sanded and En Francais

Paper: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and Whisper White

Ink: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and VersaMark

Assessories: Stampin' Pastels, Sponge daubers, Modern Label punch, Stampin' Up! punch windows, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' dimensionals

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