Vintage Dressed Up

Hi there!  Ready for another week?  It's back to reality for those who attended the Stampin' Up! Convention.  I watched videos of the opening and closing ceremonies.  It looked like a great time and a lot of prizes for everyone!  A few of the Pieces of Heart members attended.  Can't wait to hear all about it!

Today is a vintage card I made at Sally Nusbaum's April Card Buffet.  Love this!  The Hello, Doily was stamped on the background piece in Soft Suede.  Some faux Mother of Pearl buttons and a pin from Vintage Trinkets embellish the natural cotton ribbon.  The black dress form was cut out with the Dress Up Framelits.  Some pearls and flower trim (now retired) add the finishing touch.

Need to run so that I can tackle my long To-Do list.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Hello Doily - Who Can Resist!

Hi there - hope you had a good weekend.  Mine was a busy one catching up on household chores, unpacking my pre-order goodies (fun, fun!), and working on some future projects.  Quite a few birthdays coming up this month.  Hopefully, I'll get cards sent to everyone - and on time!  lol  The following card for a friend was made using the emboss resist technique.  Hope she likes it. 

Stamps: Hello Doily, Creative Elements, Teeny Tiny Wishes, On Your Birthday (inside)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzaz
Ink: Island Indigo, Pear Pizzaz
Other: Poho Blossom punch, Pearls, Petal Cone die (for banner), clear embossing powder

Thank you for coming by today!  You're welcome to stop by any time!

Love & Care

Hi there and happy Tuesday!  Woo Hoo!  Sale-A-Bration starts today!!!  Love getting free stuff!  If you need a Demonstrator, please contact me at the information on the right side bar.  I'd be happy to help you!

Been  going through files on my computer and came across some things that never got posted.  This card was made with the Love & Care set, which is now retired.  It can be used for either a sympathy card or a get well card.

Stamps: Hello Doily, Love & Care, Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzelberry
Ink: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzelberry
Other: Pearls

Hope your day is going well.  Thank you for peeking in today! 

Finally - A Post! January Stamp Camp

Hi there!  Yes, it's me.  Hard to believe, huh?  I have a new computer and cannot believe how much faster it is!  Soooo much time was eaten up just waiting for the old one to change screens.  I'm loving this speed!!!  Anyway, I have a card from Saturday's Stamp Camp.

The border was made with the new Adorning Accents Edgelits Die.  Love these new dies!  They coordinate so well with the vintage feel don't you think?  Tip: Use a little Dotto to keep your card stock in place and some painters tape on the ends of the die to prevent shifting.  Makes a world of difference. There are also embossing folders and a stamp set that coordinate with the dies.  Way cool!  Guess who forgot to order the embossing folders?  Duh!  They'll be the first item on my next order.

Stamps: Hello Doily (122845), Tea Shoppe (w-125545, c-125547 Occasions Mini 2012)

Paper: Island Indigo, White

Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo

Tools: Adorning Accents Edgelits Die (125595 – Occasions Mini 2012), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch (119275)

Other:  Pearls, acrylic blocks 

Had an awesome group of ladies, including a group of newbies, attend Stamp Camp this past Saturday!  (Thank you all for coming!)  The new location at the The Corner Coffee House worked out really well, too.  The lighting was so much better! 

Must run - getting ready for our Girls Getaway retreat beginning Wednesday.  I'll be scheduling future posts so you can see the rest of the Camp cards.  After Wednesday, I'll be kicked back sipping on a margarita ... or two. lol   We have some major celebrating to do!  

 

Hope you're having a great day.  As always, thank you so much for peeking in on me today! 

Christmas Card Workshop

Hi there!  Well, after several days in bed, I'm feeling better. Hope everyone is doing well during this hectic time of year. Christmas is just 6 days away.  Yikes!
Thought I'd better post the pics from our Christmas Card Workshop held on Dec 3rd.  It will be the New Year before we know it.  Here are the girls having some stamping FUN.  Sorry I didn't get photos of everyone who attended.

L-R: Lee, Linda, Jayne, Mary, Kathy

Dottie, Melanie, and Janice

Pam and Linda



Susan (first time stamper and she did great!), Tammy, Karen, and Diane



Janet and Elaine

Alice and Laurie

 

Missy and Dottie

Now here are the projects.



Pines & Poinsettias



Christmas Lodge

Snow Much Fun

The Sounding Joy



 

Hello Doily & Word Play



We had a good time with everyone at the Workshop.  Thank you ladies for making it a success!!  OK, folks it's time for me to rest a bit.  Take care and thanks for coming by today!

Doily Gets Creative

Hi there!  Well, I thought I'd be posting before now but life just got in the way.  This needs to be a quick one so I can get to bed.  Jayne Singleton and I co-hosted a Christmas Card Workshop on Saturday - just one reason for my busy schedule.  It was a long day but a FUN one!  I'll be posting pics later this week but for now, I have an easy card made with the Hello Doily and Creative Elements stamp sets.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Hello Doily, Creative Elements
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, Wisteria Wonder
Paper: Whisper White

Off to bed I go.  Thanks for checking in 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!