Mixed Bunch

Hi there and happy Monday!  This week will be a busy one so I'll just get right to the card for today.  It is one that I received from Pam D'[Urso, my friend and upline.  There were some retired products used to make this pretty card.  First of all, the color Baha Breeze retired - as well as the square scallop die and the crimper.  Pam lined the envelope with Daffodil Delight Designer Series Paper to coordinate with the ribbon and the flower center.  So pretty.

Sorry but that's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Elegant Blossom

Hi there!  Didn't get a chance to post yesterday since I ran errands and visited a friend.  Hope you've been having a good week.  Seems everyone is getting back to their normal routines now that the holidays are over, even though it's a short week.
I am posting another card made at Carla's card buffet last month. (Gosh, that seems like ages ago!) 

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Mixed Medley (for you sentiment - Holiday catalog)
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, White
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Elegant Lines embossing folder, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Blossom punch, pearls

That's it for now.  Thanks so much for visiting today!  Have a great weekend!

Stamp Camp Card #3

Hi there!  Meeting the Wednesday girls so this is super quick!  The above card was made using the emboss resist technique. 

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Loving Thoughts

Paper: Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede,Versamark

Tools:  Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool

Other:  Clear embossing powder, Sponges, Crochet trim, Pearls,

Inspiration: Paula Dobson    http://stampinantics.blogspot.com  posted May 8, 2012 

Gotta run....thank you for peeking in today!

Neutral Note

Hi there! Another quick post.  I played in my stamp room over the Memorial holiday weekend. There were different components sitting on my desk so this kinda just came together.  You can't really see in the photo, but the card base has been stamped in Early Espresso with the same stamp as the focal piece.  Something just seemed to be lacking until I added the lines around the Top Note.  What a difference such a simple thing like that makes!

Stamp: Mixed Bunch
Paper: Early Espresso, White, Crumb Cake
Ink: Early Espresso
Other: Top Note die, Blossom punch, Boho Blossom punch, Itty Bitty punch pack, standard hole punch, Crumb Cake seam binding, 

That's all for now.  Thank you for coming by today!

Happy New Year!....

....at least it is in Stampin' Up! land!  The new Annual Catalog goes live at noon MT today!  This is a scheduled post since I'll be hosting an Open House today.  Stampers can peruse the new catalog, "play" with some new products, nibble on snacks, and mingle with other stamping friends.  But I won't leave you hanging without posting a card.  Here is one that was sent as a thank you to my friends for the time we spent together on Sunday and for a delicious dinner!

Stamps: Creative Elements, Mixed Bunch, sentiment from Just Believe
Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Regals DSP Stack
Ink: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy
Other: Blossom punch, Boho punch, Itty Bitty punch pack, Square Lattice embossing folder, pearls

Thank you for stopping in today!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

It's A Wonder!

Hi there!  Hope everyone is having a good week so far.  I started cleaning/organizing my studio and what a major job that has turned out to be!  I am making some headway but it's slow going.  Must finish up tonight since the rest of the week is booked.  Anyway...... wanted to show you a couple of cards that I made using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique that I forgot about. (The other cards made with this technique have been sent out and no photos taken.)  While at the Girls Getaway retreat back in April I was inspired by the color combination on my scratch paper as a result from some other stamping, so this is what I came up with.

The OSW technique is a fun way to make your own background paper.  Begin by stamping an 8-1/2 x 11 or 12 x 12 sheet of light colored cardstock in a random pattern using whatever stamps and ink colors that suit you.  Then cut that sheet up into different sizes and start making cards by adding coordinating colors of cardstock mats, embellishments, etc.  Give it a try!  The possibilities are endless.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Build a Blossom
Paper: White, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink
Other: Blossom Punch, Blossom Petal Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies die, Daffodil Delight seam binding, pearls

OK, need to watch Dancing With the Stars - gotta see who goes home tonight. lol  (Don't worry, I'll be working during the commercials.)  Thanks for stopping in for a visit today!

Stamp Camp Card #4

Hi there!  Still dragging the Camp card posts out this week.  lol  So without further adieu, here is Camp card number four.

When I saw this card on Penny Thomas' blog, I knew I'd be CASEing it!  Love the way the colors just pop!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch * (W-125535, C-125537)

Paper: Always Artichoke, White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso

Tools:  Blossom Punch * (125603), Blossom Petals Builder Punch (121808), 1” circle punch, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder - hearts * (125601)

Other:  Stylus, Mat Pack, sponges, Dimensionals, acrylic blocks

Inspiration: Penny Thomas at http://penguinstamper.blogspot.com    posted April 11, 2012

* Denotes items that appeared in the Occasions Mini catalog that are on the Carryover list.  Yeah!

Today our youngest daughter turns 30!  Gosh, where did the time go????  Happy Birthday, Hon!

 

Mixed Bunch in Black & White

Hi there!  Can you believe I'm posting again? lol  Just wanted to show you another version of a card using the Mixed Bunch set.  It is turning out to be one of my fav's.  Yeah, yeah - I say that about most of the sets!  They look soooo different in real life than in the photos in the catalog.  I remember going to Stamp Camps as a customer with my purchase in mind.  Then I'd see a card made with a set and blow my whole plan 'cause I HAD to have the set(s) we used that day.  Guess things haven't changed much except now I'm my own best customer!
Now on to today's card.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Loving Thoughts
Paper: Black, White
Ink: Black
Other: Blossom punch, circle punches

Hope your weekend has been a good one.  Thanks for coming by today!

Mixed Bunch

Hi there and happy Friday to you all.  Well, today it is cold and gray.  What a change from yesterday's sunny, shirt-sleeve weather!  Oh well, gray days are good days to stamp!  I've been in the studio today working on some projects for my upcoming Stamp Camp on Mar 10.  So without further adieu, here are a couple of versions of a card made last Wednesday at our little stamping group.

Blue Version

Yellow Version

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Sincere Salutations
Paper: First Edition DSP, Black, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight,Very Vanilla
Ink: Black, Pacific Point
Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Blossom Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestones, sponge

OK, back to creating.  I appreciate you coming by today and hope you have a great weekend!

Just Believe Mixed Bunch

Hi there.  Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.  Back to the working world - at least for some.
Been really behind on posting cards.  Here is one CASE'd from Sandi MacIver.  She is so talented.  Click here to see the card and a video!

My card is very similar to hers except for some of the DSP Sandi used for the background and the flowers. 

Sorry for the brief post today - working on some projects.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping in!