Ombre Wetlands

Hi there!  Today is another sample of a card that the Club ladies made at our meeting on Tuesday.  The inspiration came from Linda Heller's Stamping School, which you can join here for a nominal fee.  She has done all the work of figuring out the measurements.  There is a video to watch, plus she has an instruction sheet with a supply list that can be printed.  This Ombre technique is a little bit of a challenge but fun to do.  Love the results! 

That's it for now -  much to do before the weekend.  Thank you for stopping by today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Wetlands 

Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Vanilla 

Ink: Memento Black, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede marker 

Tools:  Circles Framelits (#6 from center), Decorative Dots EF, 2-1/2” Circle punch, Postage Stamp punch 

Other:  Blender pen, Natural 7/16” Trim (4-1/2” piece), Dimensionals, clear blocks

Traveler

Hi there!  Here it is another Friday.  Seems like we just did that!  How time flies when we're having fun.  Speaking of fun, today's card is another sample from our Card Buffet.  The Traveler set by Stampin' Up! was used for the train and valise images.  Love this set!  Four of the five In Color inks were used, giving the card more of a vintage look.  It's a little difficult to see the vertical strip under the postage stamps that was embossed with the Stylish Stripes embossing folder.  The train image was stamped, cut out with a Circle Framelit, and adhered to the World Map background.  Some of the ladies at our Buffet did a little moaning (all in fun, of course) because the valise required fussy cutting.

Must sign off now to finish getting ready for two days of fun with my stampin' peeps.  Have a great weekend and thank you so much for stopping by for a look today! 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Postage Due, Traveler, World Map 

Paper: Crumb Cake, Hello Honey, Soft Suede, Vanilla 

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Soft Suede 

Tools:  Circle Framelits, Stylish Stripes embossing folder, Postage Stamp punch, scissors 

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges, clear blocks

Just a Note

Hi there!  Here we are in the middle of the week - again.  Boy the weeks sure seem to go FAST!   Let's not waste another minute and get to today's project. 
Normally, I don't make 3-D projects but this little tote containing 3x3 notes and envelopes was just too cute not to replicate!  Pam D'Urso invited us Demos for a stamping retreat weekend at her home this past summer.  When Diane Mikles and I saw Pam's tote, we CASE'd hers but used different paper for our versions - some retired Not Quite Navy cardstock and DSP.  Pam gave us some written instructions with measurments, but I honestly don't remember the person's name who wrote the tutorial.  The stamps we used came from the Postage Due set and were then punched out with the coordinating punch.  The border strip was made from an image found in Mosaic Madness.  The Decorative Label punch was used to create a "handle".  The only directions I could find that are similar to Pam's version were on Beth Beard's blog.  You can view her video here.  This would make a darling little hostess gift.  The holiday season will soon be upon us and that means parties to attend!  I'm just saying... 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Must run some errands.  Thanks for stopping in today!

Spring Sampler Birthday

Hi there!  Today I'm stamping with friends but wanted to post this card.  It was one of the cards in Carla Spradling's Card Buffet.  The cute little images are from the Spring Sampler set, which can be found in the Stampin' Up! Spring catalog.  The sentiment can be found in Apothecary Art (in the regular catalog).

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by!  You're visits are always welcome!

Bright Blossoms

Hi there and happy Monday!
Here is one of the projects from Stamp Camp held this past Saturday.

A big heartfelt thank you goes out to the awesome group of gals who attended!!!  They were so understanding when I had to reschedule the date for an emergency trip out of town.  Then the night before Camp, I thought I would have to reschedule a second time because of an injury sustained while trying to kill a spider...on the ceiling.  Just before going to bed, I spied that little guy right over the bed!  There was no way he could be in the same room - especially over my bed!  I'd probably end up swallowing him in my sleep. Gross!  I stood on the bed to reach him then lost my balance and came down hard on the floor bearing all my weight on my right foot. The shock of that was a major spasm or charlie horse in the calf area, which radiated up and down my leg.  I could not bear any weight on my right leg.  I took some aspirin, used a heating pad, and went to bed.  Fortunately, it was better in the morning and I could at least drag my leg to walk.  It was slow going, though.  The girls were very patient with me!  A special thank you to my wonderful friend who practically unloaded/reloaded the car for me and set up.  What a blessing to have a friend like her!  Thanks, girlfriend!
Oh...I did get that spider in case you were wondering!

Stamps: Bright Blossoms, Bring on the Cake (sentiment)

Paper: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, White, Summer Smooches DSP

Ink: Real Red pad, Markers = Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight

Tools:  Clear Scallop Square die, Postage Stamp Punch, Stripes Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch, 3/4” square punch to make flag end, acrylic block, Dimensionals

Inspiration: Mary Brown     www.stampercamper.com  posted April 1, 2012

Hope your week goes well.  Thank you for stopping in today!

Starter Kit only $99 and Camp Card #2

Hi there!  Gosh, there are so many exciting changes going on at Stampin' Up!  Beginning TODAY (and for the duration of the new catalog), Stampin' Up! will be offering a new, customizable Starter Kit at a lower price of $99!  When you purchase the kit, you can choose up to $125 of ANY (yes, ANY) current Stampin' Up! quality products.  You'll also receive a business supplies pack valued at $65.  The total value of the kit is $190 and it ships for FREE!  This is a fabulous deal, whether you are a hobby stamper or want to be a business demonstrator!  Please contact me at 314-779-9499, if you'd like to join my team or want more information!

I have another card from Stamp Camp this past weekend.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Bright Blossoms (New catalog sneak peek- avail Jun 1, 2012)

Paper: White, Real Red

Ink: Old Olive ink pad, Markers = Tempting Turquoise & Real Red

Tools:  Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Postage Stamp Punch

Other:  Daffodil Delight 5/8” grosgrain ribbon, acrylic blocks, Dimensionals, glue dots

Inspiration: Cristena Bagne  www.gettincrafty.com

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

Fresh Vintage in Black & White

Hi there!  Hope you had a good weekend.  I had a great extended weekend with my peeps at our quarterly Girls Getaway retreat!  Now it's back to reality.  Spent the day taking care of some business matters, catching up on emails & phone calls, unpacking & putting away everything (well..almost), and laundry.
How about that Retirement List?  I filled a box of stamps that will retire May 31st.  Ugh!  But I'm excited to see what will come out in the new catalog! 
Well, better get on with the card so I can go to bed!  I really love the Fresh Vintage set and enjoy creating cards with it even though it's now retired.  Hope they carry it over to the new catalog.  This card is so simple...yet elegant. 

Inspired by Renee Ondrajka

The solid black strip is 1/2" x 5-1/2" and embossed with the Houndstooth embossing folder.  The postage stamp image was punched out with the Postage Stamp Punch and mounted on a 1-3/8" square.  The sentiment is from another retired Sale-A-Bration set, Elementary Elegance.  Now wasn't that easy?

Must sign off now.  Thank you for stopping by!

Fresh Vintage Thank You

Hi there!  Hope you're enjoying the Spring weather we're having!  It's so nice but the downside is that the pollen is terrible.  All the cars in the neighborhood have a yellow cast to them.  lol.
Today I have two cards made with the Fresh Vintage Sale-a-bration set.  There are only 5 days left to get this FREE set with a $50 order (before tax & s/h).  So if you'd like to have this versatile set, contact me and I'd be happy to place an order for you.  (Please see right side bar for contact information.)

The postage stamp image was stamped on Crumb Cake card stock, then punched out with the Postage Stamp Punch, and mounted on a 1-1/2" Black square.  Arrange the three squares on a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Crumb Cake and then to a Black card base.  Add sentiment of your choice - I used one from Sincere Salutations.  Add a pearl to the center of the flowers and you're done!  It's an easy and striking card.

This next version is the same except that I colored the pearls with a black Sharpie (who knew you could do that?) and added three pearls to the corner.  Not sure which version I like best.  How about you?

Need to scoot - dropping off our documents to the tax man.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

March Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Hope your weekend has gone well. 
I didn't drop off the face of the earth as you may have thought - or not. lol   Just busy, busy, busy.  Had a great group of gals at Stamp Camp yesterday....and no snow! 
After Stamp Camp, hubby & I went to our daughter's who had a little family birthday celebration for me.  It was the only day our son could make it.  Our granddaughter got to come home with us afterwards.  What a nice birthday present.  This morning I made her some Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes, then we worked on "projects".  She loves to do projects!  I totally forgot about the time change.  Felt cheated losing that hour with her.  Enough grandma talk.  Guess you want to see some projects of the card kind, huh?  Here ya go.

The Everyday Enchantment DSP used in the card below, is free during Sale-A-Bration (SAB) with a $50 purchase.  You only have a couple more weeks (Mar 31) to get your FREE stuff! 

inspired by Chat Wszelaki  

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370) or Hello from Elementary Elegance set (2012 SAB)

Paper: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Everyday Enchantment DSP (2012 SAB)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Tools:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Postage Stamp punch (122344), 1-1/4” circle punch (119861), 1-3/8” circle punch (119860), Scallop Trim Border punch (118402) 

Other:  Everyday Enchantment 1/8” Calypso Coral organdy ribbon, rhinestones, glue dots, Dimensionals

The next card is a spinner card.  I learned from one of my customers to wind up the butterfly before inserting into envelope.  That way the recipient will get the benefit of the spinning butterfly when they pull the card out of the envelope.  Pretty cool, huh?  I thought so.

inspired by Sharon White

Stamps: None

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, White, assorted colors for butterfly

Ink: Bashful Blue 

Tools: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Elegant Lines embossing folder, Labels Collection – Framelits die (3^rd from the center) 

Other:  Scallop circle (to make clouds), sponges, fishing line, red line tape, glue pen or Tombo liquid glue,   Pearls

Gonna sign off for now.  Have a great week and thanks for coming by today!