Birthday Herd

Hi there!  Gosh, it's hard to believe this is the last day of the year - it sure went by FAST!  That's a sure sign that I'm getting old, right?  Lol  Better just get to the card and not waste any more time.  It's another card the girls made at Club this past Saturday, which uses a new set from the Stampin' Up! 2015 Occasions Catalog.  This set cracked me up when I first saw it at the Catalog Kickoff earlier this month!  It is called From the Herd.  The card has more of a masculine feel (in my opinion) with the neutral tones, burlap ribbon, and Hardwood background. 
You will be able to make purchases from the Occasions Catalog and earn free products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure beginning Tuesday, Jan 6th!!!!
Check out the Year End Clearance Sale before Jan 5th HERE.  New items from the Holiday Catalog were added last week!  Supplies are limited so don't miss out on those products at discounted prices!

Must finish up some things before heading out to a friend's house for a little New Year's Eve get together.  Have a safe and Happy New Year!  Thank you for stopping by today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: From the Herd, Hardwood 

Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake 

Ink: Early Espresso 

Tools:  Oval Framelits, scissors 

Other:  Glue dots, Dimensionals, 1-1/4” Burlap ribbon, Fast Fuse or red line tape

Lotus Blossom Sneak Peek

Hi there!  This past Saturday, the Hostess Club girls got a sneak peek of some new Stampin' Up! products used in the cards they made.  The Lotus Blossom (a three-step photopolymer stamp set) can be yours FREE by placing a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration, which begins January 6th!  Love, love, love this stamp set!  See those leaves on the "steps"?  It is from one of the clear embossed designs found in the pack of Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP, which is another Sale-A-Bration freebie!!  Make it any color you want by sponging on the color of your choice.  The "hello" was cut out with a new set of Thinlits found in the 2015 Occasions catalog.  It can be purchased as a bundle with the stamp set, Crazy About You.  (The stamp set wasn't used on this card.)  To make the side step card, I used Patsy Waggoner's instructions, which can be found on her blog HERE.  Thank you, Patsy!


Must get going.  Our son, granddaughter, and granddog (Aspen) went home last night after spending several days with us.  Now I need to put the house back in order and do some laundry!  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Lotus Blossom 

Paper: Strawberry Slush, White, Wild Wasabi, Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP 

Ink: Rose Red, Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Pistachio Pudding, Wild Wasabi 

Tools: Hello You Thinlits, Trimmer, Scoring Tool

Other:  Sponges or daubers, wax paper (to use with Thinlits)

Basic Swallowtail Butterfly

Hi there and happy Monday!  Hope you all had a happy holiday!  Can you believe we're almost at the end of another year?  The year flew by!
Yesterday I mentioned that I'd  have a sample from Club.  It is similar to a post from this past summer but an image from the new 2015 Occasion Catalog was incorporated into the mix.  The out-of-the-box technique shown in Dawn Griffith's video is one that I felt the girls would like to learn.  You can view her video HERE.  The background was made by stamping the fern image from Butterfly Basics.  This is a new set appearing in the 2015 Occasions Catalog, which goes live January 6.  (You are gonna love this new catalog!)
Must get going since the granddaughter is still here.  Thanks for coming by for a visit today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Swallowtail Butterfly, Butterfly Basics 

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, White 

Ink: Black Memento, Pool Party, Pool Party marker, Lost Lagoon marker 

Tools:  Oval Framelits, scissors 

Other:  Pencil, eraser, clear blocks, foam mat

After Christmas Cheer

Hi there!  How about a little after-Christmas Cheer?  This was supposed to get posted before Christmas but things got a bit hectic!  Sorry it's late, but better late than never they say.  Lol
This card appeared on our Card Buffet display board.  It was CASE'd right from the Stampin' Up! 2014 Holiday Catalog. 
Today we're having Christmas at our daughter's house since it's the only day that worked for everyone to be together.   So, must get going.  Come back tomorrow for one of the cards the girls made yesterday at Club.
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.  Thank you so much for stopping in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Cheerful Christmas 

Paper: Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler 

Ink: Encore Gold, Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities marker – dark (to color pearls) 

Tools:  Filigree Frame EF, Deco Labels Framelits 

Other: Dimensionals, Pearls, Gold 1/8” Ribbon, glue dots, clear block

Butterfly Basics Sneak Peek

Hi there!  Hope everyone had a great weekend.  Seems that a lot of people are sick, though.  It's bad enough being sick, but at this time of year.....doubly bad!
This past weekend I spent a little time in the studio and played around with the new Butterfly Basics set from Stampin' Up!, which is in the new 2014 Occasions Catalog.  Loving this set!  (Actually, there are a bunch of awesome products in the new catalog AND in the Sale-A-Bration brochure!  Just sayin')  Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Blendabilities were used to color the flowers.  I didn't spend much time coloring/shading, just quick strokes to fill in the petals and leaves.  At first, I was going to leave the flowers as they were (stamped in black).  They just didn't look right and were begging for color!  Lol  That really made a difference.

OK, must run to an appointment.  Thanks for stopping in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Butterfly Basics
Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Black
Ink: Crumb Cake, Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Blendabilities

Ornamental Pine Celebration

Hi there and happy Friday!  Today's quick card was intended as a masculine birthday card but could easily be changed to a Christmas card.  This was another sample from our Card Buffet display board.  There's just something about pine trees and pine cones that I love!  So, of course, this set is a favorite from the Stampin' Up! 2014 Holiday Catalog.

Must finish packing for our 2015 Calendar Class on Sunday.  But before signing off, birthday wishes go out to my oldest daughter today!  I love you!  Her birthday this year is extra special since she's celebrating on safari in East Africa!  The company she works for asked if she'd lead the Christmas safari tour and, of course, she accepted.  Being an international tour director is the perfect job for her!  Not that I'm a proud mama or anything.  Lol

Hope you have a great weekend and thank you so much for stopping in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Ornamental Pine, And Many More 

Paper: White 

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede 

Other:  Clear blocks

Kind Koala

Hi there!  Hope your week is going well.  The card I'm sharing today was a popular Card Buffet selection.  This little koala image by Stampin' Up! is just so CA-ute!  How could you NOT love it?  The colors of Baked Brown Sugar and Blushing Bride look so good together, too.  Inspiration for my card came from the very talented Chat Wszelaki as seen HERE (posted July 23rd).  To make the card my own, different colors and supplies were used. 

That's it!  Thank you for visiting!  Your visits are always a welcomed pleasure!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Kind Koala 

Paper: Blushing Bride, Baked Brown Sugar, 2013-15 In Color DSP Stack – Baked Brown Sugar Polka Dot pattern, White 

Ink: Memento Black, Blushing Bride marker 

Tools:  Lucky Stars EF, Finishing Touches Edgelits 

Other:  Blushing Bride Bakers Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

A Christmas Cardinal

Hi there!  Today the sun is shining - finally!  A little bit of snow is predicted for tomorrow morning and cloudy skies.  Ugh!  Anyway...today's card was inspired by my friend and former upline, Pam D'Urso.  Years ago, she sent us a Christmas card similar to the one above.  I always wanted to re-create her card and this was the year.  Plus, it was perfect for our Card Buffet. 

Must get going to finish some things around here.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by today!

 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Everything Eleanor, Ornamental Pine (sentiment) 

Paper: Always Artichoke, Real Red, Black, Crushed Curry, Vanilla 

Ink: Memento Black, Versamark, White Chalk Pen 

Tools:  1-3/4” Circle Punch, 1” Square Punch, Bird Punch (wing), Fun Fall Framelits (leaf for tail) 

Other:  Dimensionals

Calm Bootiful Wishes

Hi there!  Today's share is a Christmas card made pairing the Bootiful Occasions and Endless Wishes sets, with All is Calm Designer Series Paper dictating the color scheme.  Snowflakes were randomly stamped using Lost Lagoon and Soft Sky inks.  Some color (Lost Lagoon) was added to the boot with an Aqua Pen.  Dazzling Diamonds glitter gives it that sparkle factor!  A circular closure was created for functionality as well as adding a finishing t and ouch.

Need to get started on today's to-do list.  Thank you for popping in today!


New Weekly Deals have been released today!  Check them out HERE
Year End Closeouts through Jan 5, 2015 - click HERE
Photopolymer stamps - click HERE

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Endless Wishes, Bootiful Occasions 

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, White, All is Calm DSP 

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky 

Tools:  3/4” Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, Aqua Pen 

Other:  Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Rhinestones 

Thank You Snowman

Hi there!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Mine was a busy one with an all day crop on Saturday and having our son & granddaughter come in late that night to spend the night.  Sunday we took a little trip down memory lane in Rock Hill (MO), which is where we lived prior to moving to our current home.  We drove by our old house, then went to the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (our favorite place) for an early dinner.  Afterwards, we went to the Winter Wonderland light display at Tilles Park.  (We spent many hours at this park when we lived nearby.)  What FUN it was to see all those lighted displays!  There were so many that it was a challenge to see all of them.  The granddaughter was sooooo excited pointing out the different characters!  She would bounce from one side of the car to the other. 
Keeping with a festive theme, the above 3x3 card was included in each customer order bag during the month of November.  (Forgot to post it earlier!)  All is Calm Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!  was used for the snowman's body.  A snowflake background was stamped with the Endless Wishes set using Pear Pizzazz and Lost Lagoon inks.  A matching snowflake envelope was made (from plain ol' copy paper) with the Envelope Punch Board.  Love making matching envelopes and it is so easy with the Envelope Punch Board!

That's it - thank you so much for stopping by today!

Falling Leaves Hi

Hi there and happy Friday!  It isn't officially winter yet, so here is a fall looking card that appeared on our Card Buffet display board.  The leaf images are from Fall Fest, which can be found in the 2014 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Inspiration for this card came from Vicky Hayes.  See her version HERE.  You can see that there are only a couple of differences, like the base color and sentiment.  Why mess with perfection?  The "Hi" sentiment from Regarding Dahlias used on my card makes it versatile enough to use for several occasions.

It's short and sweet today.  Lots to do.  Have a great weekend and thank you for peeking in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Fall Fest, Regarding Dahlias 

Paper: Vanilla 

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Tangelo Twist 
Other: Dimensionals, clear blocks

Snuggles and Smooches

Wow, two posts in one day!  It's because I forgot to tell you about a new photopolymer set that Stampin' Up! released this week.  It's called Snuggles and Smooches for only $15.95.  It isn't limited to just Valentine's Day.  Use it for weddings and anniversaries or a card to that special someone.  You can view all of the photopolymer sets HERE.  Some of these sets aren't listed in the catalog and are often overlooked.
Please contact me if you're interested in ordering this set or anything else!  Thank you in advance!

Fancy Fold Valentine

Hi there!  Hope you had a great weekend.  Mine sure went by fast and it was a busy one.  Many thanks to the wonderful ladies who attended our Card Buffet on Saturday!  What a fun time we had!
Yesterday the youngest daughter and I baked Christmas cookies all day.  We made approximately 58 dozen.  That's a whole lot of baking!  We both were beat by the time we finished but we enjoyed our time together. 

Valentines Day will be here before you know it.  Thus, my card choice for the Hostess Club members last month.  Cindy Williams' swap card was my inspiration, only hers was a Christmas card.  The Red Glimmer heart is on a strip of acetate that gives the illusion of a floating heart.  Small Red Glimmer hearts are repeated in the lower border strip.  A closure was made using an image from A Round Array and punching it out with circle punches.

Mary Taylor and I will be hosting a 2015 Calendar Class at DeLeo's in Florissant, MO on December 21 (for those who want to make last minute Christmas gifts or a gift for yourself).  A second class is planned for January 4, 2015.  If you would like to attend, please contact me.  (See side bar or header for contact info.)  RSVP's are required as class is limited to 20.

Must get going on my to-do list.  Thanks so much for popping in today!

Year-End Closeout Sale!!!

I'm back again today to let you all know about the HUGE sale Stampin' Up! is having beginning today through January 5, 2014.  Don't miss out on these great discounts - some items have been discounted as much as 80%!  CLICK HERE to view sale items.  (It's a great time to buy for those paper crafters/stampers/scrapbookers on your Christmas list!)  Contact me if you'd like to place an order or you may do so through my on-line store.  Either way, thanks in advance!

Gift Card Present

Hi there!  Yesterday was a busy day - just didn't get around to posting.  Wednesday night was the Stampin' Up! Catalog Kickoff.  What a great time meeting up with friends and making new ones!  Such a fun evening!  The new Occasions Catalog is full of awesome products - my wish list is ready!  We can pre-order beginning today, which is just one of the benefits of being a Demonstrator!  Woo hoo! 

Now about the card above, which is a gift card holder.  It's not just for Christmas.  Change the DSP to fit the occasion.  Below is an open view, with a peek at the gift card insert.   It was made with the Envelope Punch Board.  I used the retired Slot Punch to keep the gift card in place.

The Hostess Club members made this card at our meeting last month.  Watch France Martin's video HERE for directions to make a batch of gift card holders to have on hand for the holidays - or any day.
Must go place my pre-order now!  Have a great weekend and thanks for coming by for a visit today!
    

By the Tide Triple Time

Hi there!  This evening is the Stampin' Up! Catalog Kickoff simulcast event held at the Gravois Bluffs movie theatre!  We'll receive our new 2015 Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs, plus a free stamp set!  So much FUN - can't wait!
But for now, shown above is one of the cards the Hostess Club girls made this past Sunday.  It is the triple time stamping technique using the By the Tide stamp set.  The colors used in the sample are Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe.  This is such an easy technique!  You can view Dawn Olchefske's video HERE to see how it is done and for the measurements.

Must get going.  Thanks for peeking in today!

Feel Goods, Stepped-Up

Hi there!  This will be a quick post.....lots to do today.  I'm sharing a stepped-up version of a card I made a long time ago.  The original one-layer card is shown  HERE.  The crayon resist technique used is also explained.  Much happier with the revamped version.   I like layers....just sayin'.

New WEEKLY DEALS came out today.  Click on the image in the top right to check this week's items.  

Headed to the grocery store.  Yesterday the temps were still below freezing.  Didn't want to take a chance of hitting an icy patch in the car or with my body!  (We had sleet/rain Saturday night.)

Thank you so much for visiting today!

Chevron Congrats!

Hi there and happy Monday.... and December!  I'm back from my whirlwind trip to Florida.  Had a great time spending Thanksgiving with my oldest daughter.  We packed a lot into the four days that I was there.  Met a lot of her friends and visited with others who I knew from previous visits.  Thursday we drove to Melbourne, FL to spend Thanksgiving with a group of her friends who are like family.  This has become an annual tradition for her.  Several of them had their mothers visiting, too.  (Must have been a "Moms Thanksgiving".)  Friday we drove up to St. Augustine (the oldest city in the U.S.) and had lunch before continuing our journey to Jacksonville, FL where I boarded my flight home and she continued her road trip to Tallahassee, then to Georgia to visit her dad and step-mom.

Today I'm sharing a technique posted last year HERE.  You can watch Deb Valder's video HERE to learn how to do this technique.  The River Rock (retired color by Stampin' Up!) chevron strips were in a box of unused project pieces.  A few weeks ago I challenged myself to make cards using the bits and pieces on hand.  The sentiment is from the set called Bravo, which is current.

Yesterday was our Hostess Club meeting.  I'll share those cards later in the week.  This is a busy week with the Stampin' Up! Catalog Kickoff (a live simulcast Demo event) on Wednesday and prepping for our Card Buffet this coming Saturday. 
With that in mind, it's time to get busy.  Thank you so much for coming by today!