Haunted House!

Hi there and Happy Halloween!  Thought I'd post something apropos for today - a sample from our Card Buffet showcasing the Holiday Home Framelits by Stampin' Up!  One of the house dies was used here for the "haunted house", which was stamped in Silver Encore ink.  There are a lot of possibilities with this set.  Love them!  An eery background was sponged onto the focal piece.  The coordinating stamp set, Homemade Holiday, contains images for several occasions.  Here the bats, ghosts, and trees were used.  The Lost Logoon background panel was embossed with our Lucky Stars embossing folder.  (Another versatile product!)  And, of course, every Halloween should have a full moon.  Mine was achieved with the 2-1/2" Circle punch with a little sponging around the edges to give it some definition.

Must get going to finish preparations for our Card Buffet tomorrow before our granddaughter arrives for the weekend.  She'll be here right around bedtime and bouncing off the walls from candy.  Have a safe Halloween and a great weekend!  Thanks for popping in today!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Holiday Home, And Many More (Happy Halloween - inside) 

Paper: Black, Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon, White 

Ink: Black, Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon, Silver Encore 

Tools:  Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Homemade Holiday Framelits, 2-1/2” Circle Punch 

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges, clear blocks

Petite Petal Shadow Box

Hi there!  Missed you all yesterday but I'm back today with a simple technique that looks difficult.  It is called the shadow box technique and was one of the make n take projects the Hostess Club girls made at our monthly meeting.  Providing make n take projects for the Club members is just a small way to show my appreciation for their support!
Inspiration for the card came from Terri Gaines.  It was her 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention sample that was posted somewhere.  Unfortunately, I don't remember where it was posted and my search to find a blog for Terri proved unsuccessful.  But, I did find Dawn Olchefske's video here that explains how to achieve this origami fold!  

Need to scoot - lots to do before the weekend!  Thank you for coming by for a visit today!  Your visits are always welcome!   

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Petite Petals 

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Hello Honey, White, Lullaby Designer Series Paper 

Ink: Hello Honey, Blushing Bride 

Tools:  bone folder, Large Polka Dots embossing folder, Postage Stamp punch, Petite Petal Punch, Bird Builder Punch (leaf) 

Other:  Hello Honey Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, pearls (medium), sponge daubers

Braid Technique and New Weekly Deals

Hi there!  Have you ever seen the braid technique?  This technique has been around a long time.  In fact, I did it YEARS ago when I first got into stamping.  It may have been called something else back then.  It's an easy technique (even though it looks complicated) with a lot of WOW factor.  The Hostess Club girls tried their hand at this technique at our meeting this past Saturday.  Brandy Cox has a video (and a template you can download) showing how this technique is done.  If you're a visual learner like I am, the video will be helpful.  Click here to watch Brandy's You Tube video.  When you have time, watch all of her videos.  She has great ideas!  The Club card used the same layout but with different colors and stamps.  I dusted off my Gifts of Kindness set, which was paired with Blackberry Bliss cardstock and ink (Stampin' Up!s 2014-16 In Colors) - and used Brandy's unique ribbon embellishment.  Love that look!

Yesterday wasn't a very productive day due to the fact that the granddog wanted my undivided attention!  LOL  Oh my, what an attention HOG!  I miss him, though.  He was so excited to see his "mommy" and "daddy" when we picked them up at the airport last night. 
Must get busy.  Thank you so much for coming by for a visit today!

Weekly Deals Oct 28 - Nov 3  click here

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Gifts of Kindness 

Paper: White, Blackberry Bliss 

Ink: Blackberry Bliss 

Tools:  Scissors, flower punch (from Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack) 

Other: Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin Ribbon, glue dots, pearls (large), clear blocks

Non-SU:  Braid Template, paper clips

Autumn Leaf

Hi there and happy Monday!  We're having crazy weather - supposed to reach the 80's again today!  Sure doesn't seem like Autumn, which is what today's card reflects.  The leaf shape was cut out with the Stampin' Up! Autumn Accents Bigz Die.  Colors of Hello Honey, Pear Pizzazz, and Tangerine Tango were sponged on and the edges inked with Soft Suede.  The background splatters were made with images from Gorgeous Grunge and the banner sentiment is from the And Many More set, which is a great set!  It covers just about every ocassion.  A bone folder was used to break down the fibers in the cardstock to make it easier to crumple up and, hopefully, not tear. 
The Hostess Club ladies made this card at our meeting on Saturday, which was CASE'd from a card that I received at a swap last month.  Unfortunately, there was no name on the back to give that person credit.  The only thing that was changed was the sentiment.

That's all for now.  Need to knock out a few chores before going to visit a dear friend in the hospital.  Later tonight I pick up the daughter and son-in-law from the airport, which means Rocky (our granddog) goes home.  :(

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, And Many More 

Paper: Vanilla, Early Espresso 

Ink: Hello Honey, Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede 

Tools:  Bone Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz die

Other:  sponges, Linen Thread, glue dots, Dimensionals

Flashback Smiles

Hi there and happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week.  Life has been a little calmer this week.  Good thing because the granddog loves attention - when he isn't sleeping.  lol  Looking forward to our Hostess Club meeting tomorrow - just need to load my tote into the car.  Afterwards, hubby and I will be going to my sister-in-law's annual bonfire/birthday party.  But for now, how about another card from our Card Buffet display board?  This camera shaped card was inspired by Debbie Henderson's card seen here and by Valerie Moody's card here - posted Nov 27th.  Thank you ladies for such wonderful inspiration!

Must sign off now to run errands and then get into the kitchen to make a treat for the party tomorrow.  Have a great weekend and thank you so much for stopping in today!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Petite Pairs 

Paper: Black, Pool Party, Real Red, Vanilla, Flashback DSP 

Ink: Black Memento 

Tools:  Envelope Punch Board, Circle Framelits, Small Heart from Itty Bitty Punch Pack (retired), Owl Punch 

Other:  Rhinestones (lg), Dimensionals, clear block

Fall is in the Air... and New Items on Sale!

Hi there!  We're experiencing cooler temps here in the Midwest.  Fall is definitely in the air!  Today's card reflects the change of season with pumpkins that are in abundance right now.  Lisa Fleming provided inspiration for my card.  Thank you, Lisa!  You can see her version here (posted Sep 1st).  There are a few changes - like omitting the wreath, adding a pumpkin and some leafy vines.  This card was displayed on the sample board at our Card Buffet for September and October.

Weekly Deals for Oct 21 - 27  Click here

Stampin' Up! Holiday Supplement  

On sale now (while supplies last)  Click here to view. 

Please contact me if you need anything!  Must go - the granddog is wanting some attention now.  Lol  Thank you for stopping in today!

 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Fall Fest, Hardwood, Chalk Talk 

Paper: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede 

Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin, Soft Suede 

Tools:  Fun Fall Framelits, Triangle Punch, Bird Builder Punch (for leafy "vines"), XL Oval Punch (Wide Oval) 

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges, foam mat, clear blocks

 

 

Hexagon Wreath

Hi there!  Life got in the way of posting this past Thursday and Friday but I'm back with one of the cards that everyone made at our Christmas Card Workshops.  This year we expanded to include a South location besides our North location.  Cheryl Renth, Jayne Singleton, Kim Coulter, Mary Taylor, and Sally Nusbaum comprised the rest of the Demonstrator team.  Our Christmas Card Workshop at the South location was held this past Saturday.  It went very well and we thank you and appreciate you for making this event a success!   A big thanks also goes out to the team for filling in during for my absence while I was attending my family reunion.  The other five cards will be posted after I collect my supplies and samples from the team.

Must get busy on that to-do list.  Thank you for popping in today!

All Stampin' Up supplies used unless otherwise stated. 

Stamps: Sassy Salutations 

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Vanilla 

Ink: Cherry Cobbler 

Tools: Circle from Itty Bitty Punch Pack (retired), Tiny Triangles embossing folder 

Other:  Linen Thread, Dimensionals, glue dots

Bordering Blooms Courage

Hi there!  Popping in for a quick post to share a clean and simple card using the Bordering Blooms set from the 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  This set contains four different border stamps.  Lots of possibilities here.  The sentiment is from Somethin' to Say, which is perfect for a friend who is going through a really rough time right now.  Blushing Bride and Pink Pirouette flowers were added.  The finishing touch is a pearl in the center of each flower.

Must run.  Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Weekly Deals & New Stamp Set

 
Click here for this week's deals!


New Christmas Stamp Set!
The image below is a new photopolymer stamp set released just in time to make those Christmas cards!  Click here  for more information.

Please contact me if you need more information or would like to place an order.  Thank you!

Color Me Autumn

Hi there!  Another cloudy and damp day here in St. Louis.  That's OK, though, it makes for a good stamping day!  Today's card is one that was made at Jayne Singleton's Stamp Camp last month.  Love the clean and simple lines, even though my style tends to be more vintage-y.  The focal piece showcases the Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!, which is adorned with a banner and a cute little wooden leaf.  These little leaves can be colored with markers or pushed down on an ink pad, which is what I did.  You can find them on page 46 of the Holiday Catalog.  The Good Greetings set is available FREE to anyone hosting a $300 workshop.  It's a great set and covers just about every ocassion, including the one above on the banner.  Love the font!   See the flyer below for more information or contact me.  I'd be happy to help you schedule a Workshop to earn this set!  Hurry, as this offer ends October 31st!

That's it for now.  Thanks for peeking in today!

Bee Happy!

Hi there!  Hope it's sunny where you live.  We're having another rainy, gray day.  These damp days put me in the baking mood, which is what our granddaughter and I did yesterday.  We didn't have time to do any crafting, though.  But I do have a card sample from the display board at our Card Buffet.  This little guy was very popular and can be sent for various ocassions.  Friends and fellow Demonstrators, Kim Coulter and Jayne Singleton, were the inspiration behind this card - and the Sweet Stuff stamp set by Stampin' Up! had the perfect sentiment!  You may want to take a look at this set, as it contains some really cute images.

Need to tackle my to-do list now.  Thank you for stopping in today!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Sweet Stuff 

Paper: Black, Hello Honey, White, Vellum 

Ink: Black, Blushing Bride, White chalk marker 

Tools:  Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Bird Builder Punch, Ornament shape - MDS & e-cutter, Circle Punches – 1/2", 3/4”, 1”, and 1-3/4”, XL Oval Punch 

Other:  Sponge dauber, Dimensionals, clear block

Work of Art Butterfly

Hi there!  Hope you're stamping away on this gloomy, rainy day!  Today's card was a swap Sally Nusbaum received when she attended the Stampin' Up! Convention.  The butterfly was made with the Work of Art stamp set.  Such a versatile set.  I've seen so many creative ways of using this set.  The sentiment is from Label Love.

Sorry for the brief post.  I need to spend some time in the kitchen to make bran muffins and some soup - haven't decided what kind yet.  Our granddaughter is spending the night with us tomorrow.  We'll be busy making cookies and probably some art projects, so a couple of quick meals will be in order.  Plus, the girls getaway retreat is next week.  I like to prepare as much as possible ahead of time so my time at the retreat is spent creating and chillaxing, not in the kitchen.  lol
Heading to the kitchen now.  Thank you for stopping by today and have a great weekend!

Beautiful Bunch

Hi there!  It has been a busy day with having my car serviced (wasn't able to get it done yesterday) and attending a visitation this afternoon.  A late post is better than no post, right?  lol  I'm sharing another card made at Jayne Singleton's Stamp Camp last month.  The flower is from the Beautiful Bunch stamp set, which has a coordinating punch.  A piece of All Abloom Designer Series Paper and a portion of Hello Honey cardstock cut with the Hexagon Hive Thinlit were used to make the background.  The leaves were cut from the new Flower Frenzy die that Stampin' Up! introduced this year in their 2014-15 Annual Catalog. 
That's it - gonna go to bed and read for awhile.  Thank you for visiting today!

Flower Shop Border

Hi there!  Today is another bright and sunny day!  The forecast for the rest of the week and weekend is rain.  Ugh!  Speaking of bright, let's move on to the bright and cheery card.  The "Club" girls made this as one of their projects last month.  It was CASE'd from Filomena Green (see her card here).  Love how she cut along the stamped flowers to make a border!  Obviously, Melon Mambo cardstock and ink was used instead of Pool Party and the sentiment was omitted.  (A sentiment can be added later to fit the ocassion.)  Stampin' Up!s new 1/2" cotton ribbon was used in place of the seam binding.  This ribbon is so easy to work with.  Pearls were also added to the large flowers.  So our cards may look the same, but they are different - in subtle ways.  lol 

That's it for today.  Must get going to have the car serviced.  Yesterday it was the household, today the car.  Thank you so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Flower Shop, Petite Petals 

Paper: Melon Mambo, White 

Ink: Melon Mambo 

Tools: Petite Petal Punch, Scissors 

Other:  Melon Mambo 1/4” Cotton Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals

Weekly Deals!

Click here to view the Weekly Deals Stampin' Up! is offering this week.  Items available today through October 13th.

Remember you can earn the Good Greetings stamp set absolutely FREE this month!  How about getting FREE Designer Series Paper for the next 6 months?  Click here for details.

Please contact me if you wish to place an order, or have any questions.  Thank you!

Awesome Flower Patch

Hi there and happy Friday!  Today I'm back with another Hostess Club card that the ladies made at our meeting on Tuesday.  I pretty much CASE'd Julie Pitta's card that was posted on her blog.  You can see a sample here.  (Scroll down to Aug 30th post.)   Love the color combination of Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey!  They are two of the five new In Colors that Stampin' Up! came out with this year.  Love the ribbon, too.  It's so soft and pliable - makes bow making (or knots) a snap.

Before I sign off, remember the Stamp, Stock, and Save promotion here going on until Oct 6th.  Hurry - you only have until Monday to take advantage of discounted prices on select products!  Please contact me if you'd like to take advantage of this sale!  Thank you in advance and for coming by today!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Age Awareness

Hi there!  It's a gray and dreary day today making it a good day to stay inside and stamp!  Speaking of gray, I'm sharing one of the cards the Hostess Club members made at our meeting on Tuesday.  The Dotty Angles and Age Awareness sets by Stampin' Up! were used.  Heidi King's card seen here (scroll down to Aug 11) was my inspiration.  A few changes were made - like different colors and DSP, making it my own.  Thank you Heidi!
That's all for now.  Must finish up for our Card Buffet this coming Sunday.  Thank you so much for stopping in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Age Awareness, Dotty Angles 

Paper: Coastal Cabana, Lost Lagoon, Moonlight DSP mini stack, Smoky Slate, White 

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Craft White, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, markers to color candles - Hello Honey marker, Lost Lagoon marker 

Tools:  Banners Framelits, Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/8” Circle punch, 1-1/4” Circle punch 

Other:  Coastal Cabana Thick Bakers Twine, Dimensionals, clear blocks, foam mat

Don't Miss This Sale!

Did you know that Saturday is World Card Making Day?  Stampin' Up! is commemorating the day with a super SALE beginning today through Oct 6th!!!   Now is the time to stock up on select products (see list below).   Don't miss out!  Contact me to place an order or go to my on-line store to place an order here.  While you're at it, take advantage of this weeks Weekly Deals here.  Happy Shopping!

Item Number	Stamp Set	Price	After Discount
135540	Grandes nouvelles (Clear) FRA	31.95	25.56
134018	Big News (Clear)	31.95	25.56
134015	Big News (Wood)	43.95	35.16
134288	Playful Pennants (Clear)	16.95	13.56
134285	Playful Pennants (Wood)	21.95	17.56
134198	Choose Happiness (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134195	Choose Happiness (Wood)	24.95	19.96
125682	Quelques Lignes (Clear) FRA	20.95	16.76
122497	Petite Pairs (Clear)	20.95	16.76
128706	Petite Pairs (Wood)	28.95	23.16
135594	Tellement heureuse (Clear) FRA	17.95	14.36
134234	So Very Happy (Clear)	17.95	14.36
134231	So Very Happy (Wood)	24.95	19.96
135653	Y muchos más (Clear) ESP	26.95	21.56

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
133681	Card Stock In Color 8-1/2" x 11" 2014-2016	$6.95	$5.91
131200	Card Stock 8-1/2 x 11 In Color 2013-2015	$6.95	$5.91
131190	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Brights	$6.95	$5.91
131193	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Subtles	$6.95	$5.91
131192	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Regals	$6.95	$5.91
131191	Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Neutrals	$6.95	$5.91
100730	Card Stock 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White	$8.50	$7.23

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
107297	Envelopes Medium Crumb Cake	$6.50	$5.53
107300	Envelopes Medium Very Vanilla	$6.50	$5.53
107301	Envelopes Medium Whisper White	$6.50	$5.53
102619	Envelopes Medium Clear Translucent	$4.95	$4.21

Item Number	Product	Price	After Discount
129026	Adhesive Fast Fuse	$9.95	$8.46
129027	Adhesive Refill Fast Fuse	$7.50	$6.38