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

Watercolor Happy

Hi there and happy Friday!  Quick post so I can finish a few things around here before heading out early to our Demonstrator holiday party that Sally Nusbaum has organized for this evening!  Woo Hoo!
So, here is another card using a portion of the watercolor background made with the Decorative Dots embossing folder.  You can see how that was done HERE.  The sentiment from the Yippee-Skippee! stamp set by Stampin' Up! is layered onto Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie mats cut out with the Deco Label Framelits.  A Pumpkin Pie sawtooth border strip was made using the Finishing Touches Edgelit.  The Rich Razzelberry card base contrasts nicely with all the colors (and a color that has been neglected lately).  A bit of Pool Party 1/4" Cotton Ribbon finishes off the card.  This ribbon is really nice to work with, too!

Must get going.  Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping in today!

Here for You

Hi there!  I'm finally back after a whirlwind trip to FL for our daughter's wedding on the beach March 14th and then the reception here March 22nd.  Our son-in-law's family is a lot of fun.  What a great time!  It was so good to connect with family and friends at the reception, too! 
My oldest daughter was here from Miami and our son's daughter spent a couple of days with us during her Spring break.  It's been pretty much non-stop "on the go".  Tuesday we (daughter & g'daughter) went to Fitz's (in the Loop) for lunch, then the History Museum in Forest Park.  It's been years since I've been to the History Museum.  They have added some really great exhibits - even interactive ones.  The granddaughter loved it.  It was also a great way for the granddaughter to spend time with her "Aunt from Miami".  Everyone is home now and life is getting back to normal. 
So with that said, let's get to the card.  This card is showcasing a couple of Sale-A-Bration freebies -  You're Lovely stamp set and Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper.  Customers were able to make this card at our February and March Card Buffets.  Inspiration came from Dawn Olchefke's card here (Jan 25th post), except that I used a different orientation and pattern of the Sweet Sorbet DSP to make it my own.  I also used pearls (colored with a black Sharpie) instead of rhinestones for the center of the flowers.
Must run to prepare for our April Card Buffet.  I'm way behind!  Thank you so much for stopping in today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: You’re Lovely (SAB freebie), Petite Pairs (sentiment) 

Paper: Black, Pool Party, White, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB freebie) 

Ink: Black StazOn, Pool Party marker,  Pistachio Pudding marker, Black Sharpie (non-SU) 

Tools:  Deco Labels Framelits, Boho punch 

Other:  Pearls, Dimensionals

Foxy Birthday

Hi there!  Back today with another sample from our Card Buffet made with the Life in the Forest set found in the 2014 Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.  I'm loving this set!  The images can be used to make cute, whimsical cards (or scrapbook pages).  And how about that sentiment?!  It's from the Just Sayin' stamp set and cut out with the coordinating Word Bubbles Framelits, which can also found in the Occasions Catalog.  You can buy them separately or as a bundle.  Buy the bundle and save yourself some moolah!  Just sayin'..... 

Have a great day and thank you for stopping in for a visit today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Life in the Forest, Just Sayin’ (sentiment - You’re How Old?) 

Paper: Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Vanilla 

Ink: Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Soft Suede marker 

Tools:  Chevron embossing folder, Deco Labels Framelits, Word Bubbles Framelits, Circle Framelit (#5 from center), snips 

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges, clear blocks

Love and Sympathy Swap

Hi there!  Hope everyone had a good weekend.  There was a lot of partying in conjunction with the Super Bowl yesterday - despite the weather!   Mary Taylor and I felt it was in everyone's best interest to reschedule our Card Buffet for Feb 15 due to the icy conditions.  Saturday it rained all day, then the temperature dropped below freezing that evening.  It isn't going to get above freezing all week!  I stayed all cozy and warm in the studio working on future projects.  Speaking of projects, how about a couple since I didn't get a chance to post Friday?  The first card was Diane Mikle's shoebox swap.  She used the Love & Sympathy set, which is a great set made for these occasions.  The background panel was embossed with the Decorative Dots embossing folder.  This is just one of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration products that can be earned FREE with a $50 purchase (excluding tax and s/h).  The stamped sentiment was cut out from a new Occasions Catalog item, Starburst Framelits die.  This was then matted onto a piece cut from Midnight Muse with the Deco Label Framelits.  Such a beautiful card.

Here is Kim Coulter's swap.

The honeycomb background was cut from a new item, Hexagon Hive Thinlits die, which can be found on page 26 of the 2014 Occasions Catalog.  The flower and bee images on the focal piece can also be found in the Occasions Catalog (page 21), called Springtime Hello.  A hostess set in the annual catalog, Express Yourself, was used for the sentiment.  The Tea Lace Paper Doily, Linen Thread, and pearls finish off this stunning card.

That's it for now.  Your visit today is very much appreciated!  Thank you!