Pennant Birthday and Spooktacular One Day Sale

Hi there!  Gosh, another week upon us and the last one of October.  Time is just flying by too quickly!
The above card is one of the many Oct birthday cards I sent out.  I actually sent/gave everyone on the list a card!  That doesn't usually happen.  Someone ends up being left out.  Yeah, me!

The flags hanging from Baker's twine were made from Big Top DSP with the Petite Pennant Punch.  The owl, of course, was punched from the Owl Punch.  A birthday sentiment from a retired set, Happiest Birthday Wishes, completes the card.

Don't forget that today is the Spooktacular One Day Sale, which ends tonight at 11:50 pm Mountain Time.  Call or email me if you'd like to save 15% on most stamp sets in the current catalogs.

That's it for now.  Working on some future projects.  Thank you for stopping in today!

Enchanted Poppy

Hi there!  It's been a chilly and dreary day today (well now it's yesterday).  Spent most of the day working on projects and paperwork.  Then had to go run errands.  It wasn't too bad, though.  OK enough chit chat - on to the card.  Carolyn Gray, a Demo friend from TX, sent a lovely card to me.  I just had to CASE it even though the DSP and stamp set is retired.  Carolyn's card base was Pool Party but I changed mine to Very Vanilla and used a different sentiment. I like them both.  Thanks, Carolyn!

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Ink: Versamark, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake
Other: Enchantment Brads, Pool Party ruffled ribbon, Framelits die, clear embossing powder

That's all for now - heading to bed!  Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Everyday Enchantment - Last Stamp Camp Card

Hi there!  Here is the last Stamp Camp card from this past Saturday.  The dress was cut from a portion of the DSP that had been embossed with the Manhattan Flower embossing folder.  Yes, there is a dress shape in there!  Somewhere (don't remember where) I saw a wedding card using this technique. Sorry I can't give you proper credit.  It amazes me how people come up with these wonderful ideas.  So glad they do!  The edging around the circle was made from a border punch.  You have to cut notches along the strip so you can ease it around the circle - like in sewing.   

Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (w-122615, c-122617 Hostess set)

Paper: Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154 – 2012 SAB)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Tools: Manhattan Flower embossing folder (114517), Pinking Hearts border punch (117649), 3” circle punch (non-SU!), retired Star punch (to make notches on border strip), snips, Crop-A-Dile

Other: Calypso Coral 3/8” ruffled ribbon (122976), Everyday Enchantment 1/8” Calypso Coral Organdy ribbon (126060 – 2012 SAB), Everyday Enchantment Brads (126126), Dimensionals, acrylic blocks

Border Punch Technique: Maria Vanderform  www.craftymariasstampingworld.blogspot.com 

Have a great weekend and thanks for coming by today!

More August Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Gonna post real quick the other cards from Camp held on Saturday.  Love, love, love this new background stamp, Hello Doily!  I used the Always Artichoke Denim ribbon that is new to the catalog this year.  It also comes in blue, which looks like jeans.  (Really? Blue looking like jeans?  Huh, how 'bout that!  lol)

Open view

All SU! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
 

Stamps: Hello Doily, Love & Care (Hostess set in Summer Mini - avail until 31 Aug), Word Play

Paper: White, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake

Ink: Rich Razzleberry pad & marker, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke pad & marker

Tools: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, distressing tool (optional)

Other:  Rich Razzleberry 1/4” grosgrain ribbon, Always Artichoke 3/8” denim jean ribbon, sponges

Inspiration:  Eileen Lefevre   http://elefevre.blogspot.com   posted 20 aug 11

The last card is from a new set in the 2011-2012 IBC (Inspiration Book & Catalog) called Button Buddies.  Too cute!  So many possibilities with this set.  Made a little "snail trail" with Dazzling Details, which is in the Holiday Mini and available Sep 1st.

inside Mr Snail is slithering along!

Stamps: Button Buddies, Inspired by Nature, Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess set), On Your Birthday

Paper: Early Espresso, White, Old Olive, Brights DSP Stack

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive - pad & markers

Tools: Mat pack & paper piercer, 3/4” circle punch,  acrylic blocks

Other:  Buttons, Dazzling Details (available Sep 1), dimensionals, glue dots

Inspiration: Kathy Tanner  www.stampingstill.blogspot.com  Jul 4, 2011 post 

Today we can register for the Louisville, KY Regional.  About half of the Pieces of Heart Stampers will be attending.  We have another Demo not affiliated with our group but we love her just the same.  Whoo Hoo!  Another road trip with my favorite Demo peeps!  This is an all day event - unlike the Branson Regional which was only a half day.  Looking forward to it!  A new adventure.  Never been to Louisville.

OK, I'm out of here - meeting friends for coffee.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!