No Bull - Sitting Pretty

Hey there!  Here it is another Monday.  Where does the time go?  Had a fun time at the crop this past weekend.  Did some prepping for upcoming classes.  But enough of that.  
Let's talk about the above card made with the Stampin' Up! set, Sitting Pretty, and coordinating Pretty Park Framelits.  This is a cute set.  The main reason I bought it, though, was because of the bulldog.  My daughter has a bulldog named, Rocky.  He's so ugly, he's cute.... plus he has a cute personality!  This set can be purchased with the Framelits as a bundle at a 10% savings.  See photo by clicking on link below:  https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/product/148337/sitting-pretty-photopolymer-bundle.  The Framelits contain a plain bench, which doesn't have a coordinating stamp.  It looks really cool cut out.  Well, need to do a little more prepping.

That's all for today.  Thank you for checking in today!

Hand Delivered Graduation

 

Hello there and happy Friday!   A quick post today before I finish packing for a crop tonight.  

The above card is one mailed to my oldest daughter's significant other's daughter, who graduated from high school a few days ago. The books were colored with Stampin' Blends and fussy cut, then adhered over the image on the card front.  The stamp is a hostess set from the 2018-19 Stampin' Up! catalog, called Hand Delivered.  Normally, I don't buy hostess sets but couldn't resist this one!  Below is an image of the set. 

                          

I can see this set getting a lot of use with all the different sentiments.  OK, it's time to tackle the "to do" list.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Up & Away - A Different Way

Inspiration found on Pinterest

Good morning!  Hope you had a good weekend.  Mine was busy with having the granddaughter here and celebrating her birthday yesterday.  Now it's time to buckle down and finish some projects that have been shoved aside.  But first, the above card was one that was previously showcased on my Card Buffet.  The Sweet Sugarplum In Color cardstock and Designer Series Paper (DSP) retired May 31, 2018.  However, the Up & Away Thinlits are still available in the 2018-19 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The large, intricate design was layered over the solid Sweet Sugarplum cardstock piece that was fussy cut.  Dimensionals were used to attach to the card base.  The smaller black "bulb" piece was cut out with a Thinlit.  Black Baker's Twine connects the two pieces.  A strip of  Sweet Sugarplum cardstock replicates the dressing table top, while the "ruffled" DSP is the skirt.  The ruffles were made using the Ruffled 3D Dynamic embossing folder.  Unfortunately, you can't see the ruffles in the picture.  

It's time to dive into those projects.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping in for a look!

Nature's Poem

Hi there.  Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since my last post!  Life just got busy with classes, grand kids, and some traveling.  The new Stampin' Up! catalog launched June 1st.  Love it!  Today's card is one featured on my Card Buffet and uses new products.  The card layout was inspired by Mary Fish's card posted June 1st (seen here).  The color palette, Designer Series Paper (DSP), and embellishments are different making it my own.

Hope you have a great day.  Thank you for stopping in!

Helping Me Grow

Hi there!  It's been quite some time since I've posted any photos of cards from my Card Buffets.  Above is a card that showcases the Helping Me Grow and Timeless Textures stamp sets by Stampin' Up!  The Soft Sky panel was stamped with the flourish image from Timeless Textures using Soft Sky ink.  Black ink was used to stamp the flowers onto the White oval.  A Wisteria marker was used to color the flowers in random brushstrokes.  (Ink was transferred to the lid of the Elegant Eggplant ink pad by pushing on the closed lid, then applied by brushstrokes with the Aqua Painter.)  A Garden Green marker was used for the stems.  Soft Sky ink was applied with the Aqua Painter around the flowers for some added color.  A Soft Sky bow and butterfly (stamped with a different image from the Timeless Texture set for some added dimension) was added to the oval focal piece for a finishing touch.

That's it for today.  Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit!

World Card Making Day Plus a Designer Series Paper Special Begins Today!

Today is the start of TWO Stampin' Up! promotions! 

Beginning today get up to 25% off select card making supplies in celebration of World Card Making Day!  Click HERE to see those products.  Hurry, as this offer ends Oct 5th!

The other promotion is for Designer Series Paper - buy three packs and get one FREE!  This promotion lasts for the entire month of October!  Click HERE to see select designs. (Two designs are from the Holiday Catalog!)

Please contact me (info in right side bar) if you wish to take advantage of these specials, or order from my Stampin' Up! online store.  Thank you in advance.

Special Offers!!!!

Check out the Special Offers for items reduced now through Sep 21st!  Click HERE.   The Layering Ovals Framelits Dies are only $26.25!  Such a deal!

Click on link above this picture.

Clearance Rack - New Items Added

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack!  Check out the deals HERE.
Please contact me (info on side bar), if you wish to order anything. Thank you in advance.

Thoughtful Branches

Hi there!  Back for a brief moment to let you know that Thoughtful Branches is available through August 31st or while supplies last.  The stamps are photopolymer and there is a coordinating set of Thinlit dies.  Buy the bundle and save yourself 10%!  Don't miss out!

Click HERE for more information or to shop my on-line Stampin' Up! store.

Remember - if you earned any Bonus Coupons last month, they must be redeemed this month!!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Disney Love

Hi there!  Today has started out with rain and gray skies but the sun may shine later.  At least the temperatures will only be in the 80's, as opposed to the 90-100 degree temperatures that we've had lately!  Way too hot!

Last week ended up being busier than usual.  As a result, there were no blog posts.  But I do have one today!  This is another card made from bits and pieces that I have accumulated over time (like most stampers).  Mickey's head was cut out on a Cricut and gifted to me many years ago.  A Stampin' Up! embossing folder, Large Polka Dot, was used for the background piece.  The "love" sentiment and heart were also made using Stampin' Up! products.  Such a fast and simple card.

Must run - Grandma is being beckoned!  Thank you for stopping by today!

Tool Time!

Hi there and happy Friday to you!   Another card today using bits and pieces of leftover card parts.  The cog pieces, from the retired Stampin' Up! Cog punch, were leftover from another masculine card made years go.  The Marina Mist background panel was embossed with the Zig Zag embossing folder, also retired.  A little nip out of a circle with the newly retired Word Window punch adhered to a "handle" makes an easy wrench.
Must get busy on my to-do list.   Hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for peeking in today!
 

Angry Bird

Hi there!  Didn't have a chance to post earlier.  The grandbaby and granddog required more of my attention today.  Now, about the above card.....it is another one assembled from bits and pieces left from other projects.  The punch art Angry Bird is several years old.  (You don't hear much about Angry Birds these days.)  Mostly circle and heart punches were used to make him.  He was added to a panel embossed with the Stampin' Up! Brick Wall embossing folder.  Quick and easy!

Must run.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Travelin' Man.....

Hi there!  Whenever I see or hear the name of this set (Traveler) I just can't help but think of the song, Travelin' Man, by the Lynyrd Skynyrd band.  Now it will be in my head all day!  But you didn't come here to read about that.
The last couple of weeks I've been on a quest to clean out and integrate "stuff" from my old stamp room into the new one.  (A task that has been ignored long enough - like a year!)  Part of that process has entailed going through leftover class kits and years of bits and pieces that didn't get used on cards for whatever reason.  The above card was made from some of those bits and pieces.  In fact, I don't recall the name of the embossing folder used for the background panel.  That should give you an idea how old some of the stuff is!  If you're a stamper, you can probably relate.  The Deco Label Framelits and Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon are also retired.  However, the Traveler stamp set is still current in the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog. 

Must tend to my grandson.  Have a great day and thank you for peeking in today!

Swirly Bird

Hi there!  Thought I'd do a quick post while my grandson is napping.  Never know how long those will be.  Lol.

Today's card showcases a set from the 2016-17 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog called Swirly Bird.  It is a versatile set so I'm happy to have ordered the bundle.  Some of the new In Colors were used, too.  In fact, all but Dapper Denim was used.  The "splotch" image is included in the set.

Someone is awake - need to run.  Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great day!

Double Drapery Fold Technique

Hi there and happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend and you're ready for a technique.  It's  another drapery fold technique - this time a double fold.  (You can glimpse the single/regular drapery fold in my April 8th blog post HERE.)  The Designer Series Paper used is some really old Stampin' Up! DSP called Cottage Wall.  (Yes, I'm one of those people who hate cutting into that pretty paper!  This year I'm determined to change my ways.)  There are videos on You Tube with instructions for this technique.  I happened to watch Deb Valder's.  Current products used for this card - Botanical Builder Framelits and a sentiment from Jar of Love.

Wishing you a wonderful week!  Thanks so much for visiting!!

Painted Blooms Sympathy

Hi there!  I'm back with another card image that has been sitting in the computer waiting to be posted. The focal piece is from the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper, which was in the 2015 Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog.  Such lovely paper!  I felt the DSP was elegant enough for a sympathy card to send to my daughter's friend, who lost her grandma a few months ago.  This card was totally designed from bits and pieces (current and retired) that we all seem to accumulate over time.  So go check out your "bits and pieces" to see what you can make!

Thank you for stopping by today!  Your visits are always welcome!

Sunflowers

Hi there!  A version of today's card is one I had seen ages ago but only got around to making a couple of months ago.   Some of the Stampin' Up! punches used and the sentiment stamp set have since retired.  The Rose Garden Thinlits used for the leaves are still current, though! 

That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by!

Minnie Mouse

Hi there!  It has been a while since my last post - to say the least!  Blogging has taken a back seat to other aspects of my life, namely babysitting my 4-month old grandson every day.  He is such a joy!  And speaking of grandchildren, the card for today is one that I made for my granddaughter's birthday last month.  Her aunt (my oldest daughter) promised to take her to Disneyworld after she turned nine.  Now you know the reason behind the theme of the card.  Lol.

Sorry this is brief.  Have a great evening and thanks so much for stopping in for a visit!

Rose Wonder Sympathy

Hi there!  Popping in with a quick post showcasing the Rose Wonder stamp set and coordinating Rose Garden Thinlits by Stampin' Up!  Color was sponged onto the panel using the die as a stencil.  The black cut out piece was then adhered over the sponged area.  The sentiment is just one of the sentiments from the stamp set, making this a great deal and an easy peasy card!

Time to feed my grandson, so need to scoot.  Thank you for coming by today! 

See-Through Wetlands

Inspiration: Kathleen Wingerson

Hi there!  Today's card uses a piece of acetate for a see-through effect, which was difficult to photograph.   To learn how to do this technique (and to get a better idea of what the card looks like), watch Kathleen's You Tube video HERE.

The colors used for this card were: Pool Party, Old Olive, Sahara Sand, and Soft Suede.

Everything is explained in the video so there is no need to go into details here.

Hope you have a great day.  Thanks again for coming by!