Perfectly Preserved

Hi there!  Hope you've had a super weekend.  Stopping in this evening to share another make n take from the Holidaze Demo event, which was made from the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and coordinating Cannery die. 

SU! Supplies Used:
Stamps: Perfectly Preserved
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo
Paper: Crumb Cake, Vanilla, Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Orchard Harvest DSP
Other: Cannery Framelits, Vintage Trinkets, oval punch, Dimensionals, glue dots.

That's all for now.  Thanks for peeking in this evening!

Frightening Feline

Hi there!  Ran errands all afternoon yesterday and picked up our granddaughter from after-school care to spend a little time with her.  Handed her off to her mom later, then met up with some friends at a favorite restaurant for a birthday celebration.   OK, on to the project!
Here is another make n take we made at the Holidaze Demo event last Saturday.  Cute, cute, cute!  I am really loving this cat. 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp: Frightening Feline
Ink:  Black
Paper:  Black, Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Other:  Argyle embossing folder, Window Frames Collection Framelit, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon, Designer Ribbon Slide, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, glue dots 

Have a great day and thank you for stopping in for a visit!

Ghoulish Googlies Treat Bag

Hi there!  Popping in to show you one of the make n take projects we did at the Holidaze Demo Event on Sep 22nd.  Isn't it adorable?  This little treat bag comes in a kit with the tags, googlie eyes, and bakers twine so you can complete the project.  Stampin' Up! thought of everything.  All you have to do is stamp the tag with the coordinating stamp set sold separately.  Or you can purchase the bundle, which includes the stamp set and the Ghoulish Googlies kit  (Wood-mount 129852 $20.95, Clear-mount 129853 $16.95).  These items can be found on page 27 of the Holiday Catalog.  We ran the bag through the Big Shot with the Spider Web embossing folder for some added interest.  Who are we kidding?  Those little munchkins are only interested in what's inside - that snack size bag of M&M's!  lol

That's it for now.  Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping in today!

Holidaze Demo Event

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Hi there!  I'm back with a sampling of some of the great demonstrations we saw at the Holidaze Event for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators (and guests) held September 22 in Arnold, MO.  Sally Nusbaum organizes two of these events each year.  She puts a lot of time and hard work into planning them.  (Plus she is just a real fun person to be around.)  I love attending these events!  There is always something to learn and new people to meet!  For example, the above display is of a technique called Faux Patina.  Mary Derhake did an excellent presentation showing us how to achieve this look based on instructions by Angie Leach found here.  I have been wanting to try this technique so I was uber excited to actually see it done. (I'm more of a visual person anyway.)   Can't wait to try it!  I'm still working on projects but as soon as they are completed, I'll share my experiment of this technique with you.

Had a productive day with the Wednesday girls finishing up kits for our upcoming Christmas Card Workshop being held on Oct 6th.  Now it's time to hit the hay.  Thank you for stopping in for a visit!

Cookies! The Last Camp Card

Hey there and happy Friday to you!  Here is the last of the Stamp Camp cards - Cookie Monster.  He sure was a popular one!  I've been challenged to make an Oscar.  (I'm up for the challenge but it will be a few weeks when things settle down a bit.)  One thing I learned is to cut a hinged circle (accomplished by placing your folded card stock just below the cut line).  Adhere the larger Pacific Point scallop circle (cut out separately) on top.  This technique works really well and you don't have to worry about the scallops lining up.  That was the previous dilemma even though the pieces were cut together.  Go figure! 

Stamps: Wacky Wishes – inside sentiment (W-126410, C-126412 Hostess set) 

Paper: Black, Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, White 

Ink: Black (inside sentiment), Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip marker 

Tools:  Sizzix Dies = 4-1/2” Scallop Circle Die & 4” Circle Die, circle punches = 5/8”, 1”, 1-3/4”, 2-3/4” (#4 from center non-SU circle die), Scallop Circle punch 

Other:  Sponges, White gel pen 

Inspiration: various blogs on the internet

 

Tomorrow is the Holidaze Demo Event!!  It's one of the events Sally Nusbaum organizes bi-annually for us Demonstrators and friends.  We jokingly call them "Sally's Regionals".  (I think she likes that.)  Looking forward to the demonstrations, seeing my stamping friends, and of course swapping. Those who wish, can participate in the card swap.  I'll be back to show you some of the swaps I receive.  

Must run for now.  Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by for a visit today!

Summer Silhouettes - Camp Card #4

Hi there!  I'm off to run errands today.  Here's another card from Stamp Camp - a CASE of Chat Wszelaki's card (scroll down to her Aug 18th post).  Love her work!

Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, A Word for You

Paper: Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, White, 2012-14 In Color DSP Stack (Gumball Green stripes)

Ink: Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Tools:  Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (127819), Crop-a-dile

Other: Raspberry Ripple Satin Ribbon, double sided tape, Dimensionals 

That's it for now.  Thank you for visiting today!

 

Howlstooth Halloween - Camp Card #3

Hi there and happy Wednesday to you!  Today is my day out stamping with the Wednesday Girls.  Here is another Stamp Camp card, which was inspired by Penny Smiley.  Love her work! 

Stamps: Wicked Cool (W-118738, C-120600), Wacky Wishes (2012 Hostess W-126410, C-126412)  

Paper: Very Vanilla, Black, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP (2012 Holiday Catalog 126906) 

Ink: Black

Tools:  Spider Web Embossing Folder (120889), Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010), Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1-3/8” Square Punch (to make flag tail)

Other:  Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon (124144), Basics Glimmer Brads (121003), Dimensionals 

Inspiration: Penny Smiley  http://stampsnsmiles.blogspot.com  Aug 8, 2012 post 

That's it for now.  Thank you for stopping in today!

 

Preserved Apples - Stamp Camp Card #2

Hi there!  My apologies for the exceptionally brief posts this week.  I am completing projects for several upcoming events.  So today's card is another card the girls made at Stamp Camp this past Fri and Sat. 

Stamps: Perfectly Preserved (W-126690, C-126692)

Paper: Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Orchard Harvest DSP – Apple Design  & Cajun Small Squares design (#126895) 

Ink: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso Marker (to color seeds)

Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Label Framelits, Cannery Framelits 

Other:  Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Double sided tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, sponges 

Inspiration: Susan Fields

Thank you so much for visiting today!

 

In Colors Papillon - Stamp Camp Card

Hi there and happy Monday to you!  Had a super busy weekend with Stamp Camps and spending time with my stamping peeps cutting card stock for our Christmas Card Workshop being held on Oct 6th. 

 

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri (W-123757, C-123759) 

Paper: Black, White, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse 

Ink: Black, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse 

Tools:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751), Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526), 1-1/2” Circle punch (non-SU!), 1-3/4” Circle punch (119850) 

Other:  Midnight Muse Satin Ribbon, glue dots, Dimensionals 

Inspiration: Pinterest  www.iembellish.blogspot.com 

 

Sorry for another short post.  Still have swaps to finish for a Demo event this Saturday and more to do for the Christmas Workshop.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping in today!

Masculine Card

Popping in real quick here to post this card from my stash that was sent to our nephew, who is a hunter.  The set is an old Stampin' Up! set that has long been retired - but still a favorite "go to" set for the sportsmen in my life.  Sorry I don't remember the name of the set!  I think our nephew will appreciate the card .....that's what he tells me in his thank you notes.  Yes, he writes thank you notes! 
I'm off to bed.  Hope you had a great weekend and thank you for stopping in for a peek!

Paisley Petals

Hi there!  Real quick post so I can get to bed.  Stamp Camp went really well today.  Tomorrow I have another one.  Anyway..... on to the card for today.  It was a super easy one - and the only stamping done was for the inside sentiment.  Designer Series Paper (retired Paisley Petals) was used.  The base is Bravo Burgundy with an embossed Marina Mist panel (Framed Tulips embossing folder).

That's it for now.  Have a great weekend and thank you for coming by today!

Halloween Shadow Box

Hi there!  Remember the Halloween Squares Swap I participated in a few weeks ago?  Well, Pam D'Urso did too.  She actually did something with hers!  lol  That was on her list of projects to complete during the Little House on the Prairie Stamping Retreat she held last weekend.  Isn't it just the cutest?   She did a great job!  She actually had enough squares to make two shadow boxes but I failed to get a photo of the second one.  She also designed some squares for a wedding shadow box for a gift.  What a wonderful keepsake for the newlyweds!  Unfortunately, I failed to get a picture that too.  Trust me - it was beautiful.

Been busy today getting ready for my Camps.  It's been nice working with the windows open - enjoying the fresh air.  It has gotten a little bit cooler.  Yeah!  I'm soooo ready for Fall.
Must get ready for bed so I can head out early in the morning.  Thanks for coming by today.  It's always a pleasure to have you stop in!

Stamp Camp Sneak Peek

Hi there!  I'm with the Wednesday Girls but I couldn't go without giving you a sneak peek of the cards everyone will make at Stamp Camp on Friday and Saturday. 

Have a great day and thank you for stopping in!

Hi there!  Sorry for my absence.  Had a great extended weekend with my stamping peeps at Pam D'Urso's home aka Little House on the Prairie Stamping Retreat.  What a blast we had - laughed until we cried!  Now that is some serious fun!
Today's get well card is one that was sent to a friend.  Seems like there's been a need for these types of cards lately.  Not a good thing!  The stamps used for this card are now retired and stored with other favorites that I can't bear to part with.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Crumb Cake, Black
Ink: Black
Other: Postage Stamp Punch
 
REMINDER:  Don't forget that you get a free spool of ribbon for every $40 you spend (before s/h and tax) on SU! merchandise this month!  There is no quantity limit.

Must get back to cutting card stock for my Camps this Fri and Sat.  Please contact me to reserve your spot if you'd like to attend.  My number is listed in the blog header.

Thanks for stopping in today!

Perfect Thank You

Hi there!  Today is such a gray day but that's OK.  I'm organizing and packing the things I'll need for the Little House on the Prairie Stamping Retreat at Pam D'Urso's.  Woohoo!  Such a fun weekend is in store for us!  So without further adieu, I'll get on with the details about the above cards.  These are the little 3x3 note cards that were slipped into my customers' bags last month.  I make different ones each month.  It's just a very small way of showing  how much I appreciate their business! 

Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved
Paper:  White, Summer Smooches DSP
Ink:  Black, Real Red
Other:  Cannery Framelits Die, Big Shot, embroidery floss

Must get back to packing.  Thank you so much for coming by today....I welcome and appreciate your visits!!

Hi there!  Hope you had a great long holiday weekend.  Well, Summer is now unofficially over but you sure couldn't tell by the temps we're having today.  Keep that A/C on a little longer!  Enough about that, huh?  On with today's card, which was pulled from my stash to send to a friend.  It is one that was made with the Wednesday Girls some time ago.  (The Triple Treat Flower and 5-Petal Punch both are now  retired.)  My card was CASEd from Jayne Singleton's here who CASEd hers from Wendy Weixler here.   

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower
Paper:  Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Regals DSP Stack
Ink:  Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
Accessories:  Fancy Flower Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

That's it for today.  Must get some errands run before I pick up my sister-in-law from the airport and take her to her nephew's house.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping in!

More Open Sea Triple Time Stamping

Hi there!  What a crazy busy week!  But it's all good.  Hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend.  It's a bit on the damp side here, but that's OK since it was much needed.
Today's card features the Triple Time Stamping Technique which has been all over the internet.  I experimented with different color combinations.  The So Saffron and Basic Gray combo is OK but not one of my fav's.  Can't win them all, right?  lol

That's it for now.  Have a safe holiday and thank you for stopping in!

Ribbon, Ribbon, Ribbon!

Hi there!  If you haven't already seen or heard, there's a great Stampin' Up! promotion beginning today.  For every $40 that you spend, get a free spool of our 3/8" stitched satin ribbon in those luscious 2012-2014 In Colors!   And there is no limit!   How awesome is that?
If you don't already have a Demonstrator, contact me  -  I'd be happy to help you get your free ribbon!  My contact information is on the right side bar or at the top of my blog.  Thank you in advance!