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!

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!

Embossed Best Thoughts

Inspiration: Michelle Suit

Hi there!  Gosh, it's been quite a while since my last post.  I've been busy babysitting my 3 month old grandson every day.  Amazing how time flies when you're having fun!  Even though I'm still adjusting to rising early every day, I wouldn't trade my time with him for anything!  He's such a joy!

Last month I had some play time in the studio.  The flowers from Best Thoughts (a retired Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration set) was stamped with Versamark ink, then heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Color was sponged on with Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise inks.  Sahara Sand was used between the flowers.  The "hello" was cut from Elegant Eggplant cardstock using the Hello You Thinlits Dies.

The new 2016-17 catalog went live yesterday.  Can't wait for my order to arrive to play with new goodies!  Contact me if you would like a catalog or to place an order (if you don't already have a Demonstrator).

That's it for now.  Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!

The new 2016-17 Annual Catalog Goes Live Today!!!

Today the new 2016-17 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog goes live!!  There are soooo many great items to order and my wish list is very long!  Lol.  If you'd like to place an order, please contact me. (Contact information in right side bar or above. Thanks in advance!)

Love Chocolate!

Inspiration by Christi Waite

Hi there!  Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.  It was great to spend time with family and getting my "baby fix" by holding my month old grandson!  But let's get down to business, shall we? The above card was showcased for Valentine's Day at my Card Buffet.  It could also be used for an anniversary or just to let someone know that you love them.  The sentiment is from the Lovely Amazing You stamp set by Stampin' Up!  The "bonbons" were made with the 1-1/2" Circle punch, then embossed with the retired Square Lattice embossing folder. Other punches used were the Heart Border punch and the Cupcake Builder punch (for the cherries).

That's all for today.  Must run some errands.  Have a great day and thank you for peeking in today!

Happy Easter!

Back again to share the Easter card sent to my granddaughter.  Brandy Cox was the inspiration behind this card.  You can view her card HERE.  As you can see, a few changes were made. The flower stamp from What I Love was still used for the background but not on the chick (from Honeycomb Happiness).  I stamped the chick on some Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper, cut out, and popped up with Dimensionals.  The stamps and DSP are Sale-A-Bration freebies (with a qualifying purchase).  The sentiment is from a single stamp found in the 2016 Occasions Catalog called, Easter Lamb.
I'm not as pleased with the colors as I had envisioned in my head.  Funny how that works sometimes.  lol  Oh well, it's the thought that counts!

Need to scoot.  Have a great Easter weekend and thank you for stopping by!  Your visits are always welcome and appreciated!

Blackberry & Honey Flower Shop

Inspiration: Jayne Singleton & Narelle Farrugia

 

Hi there and happy hump day!  Today's card is similar to one I CASE'd (Copy And Share Everything) from Jayne Singleton, a friend and fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  A few changes were made to make it my own - basically the layout and sentiment.   The Designer Series Paper (DSP) colors used are Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey, which are 2014-16 In Colors retiring in June.  The Pansy was stamped using Hello Honey ink, then punched out.  The edges were inked with Blackberry Bliss to give the flower more dimension.  A sentiment from the Tap, Tap, Tap set was used on the card front.  Some white organza ribbon adds a finishing touch. 

 

Still working on projects - must run.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Raggedy Ann

Inspiration: Pam Loris

Hi there!  I'm back with a cute punch art Raggedy Ann card.  Seems I have an affinity for Raggedy Ann and Andy brought about after my girls were born.  When my oldest daughter was little, a good friend of mine made her a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.  (I'm talking hand sewn!)  Fast forward to the youngest daughter's first birthday celebration, where she received a Raggedy Ann doll from my mom.  It was destiny coming across Pam's cute Raggedy Ann card.  I just had to create one for my Card Buffet.  Raggedy Ann is made from Stampin' Up! Framelits and punches.  Her hair bow was made using the Bow Builder punch and some retired Designer Series Paper called Painted Blooms.  A marker was used to draw some facial features.  The birthday sentiment inside is from the Something to Say set.

Must get crackin'.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping in for a visit!

Wild Flowers

Inspiration: Laurie Unger

 

Hi there and happy Monday - as well as happy February!  Gosh, I didn't realize how much time had passed since my last post!  Sorry, but life sometimes takes precedence over blogging.  (Gasp!)
The card featured above was designed with the Wild About Flowers set by Stampin' Up! and was one of the selections at my Card Buffet.  Love, love, love this set!  The colors are Elegant Eggplant and Smoky Slate.  A bit of dimension was added to the strip of Smoky Slate by using the Fluttering embossing folder.  The color palette and simplicity of this card makes it possible to use as a birthday card, as well as a sympathy card.

Need to get busy on a project.  Thank you so much for coming by today!

Dinomite Birthday!

 

Hi there!  Life is getting back to quasi-normal around here after all the flooding.  Well, at least for those who didn't have water damage or totally lost their homes/businesses.  My heart and prayers go out to everyone affected.

 

On a lighter topic, the card for today has a background made a long time ago using the Work of Art set by Stampin' Up!  It was found while sorting through all the bits and pieces of stamped items not used on projects, for one reason or another.  Do you have an accumulation of such things, too?  The color palette is Island Indigo, Wild Wasabi, and Smoky Slate.  Images on the focal piece are from another Stampin' Up! set, No Bones About It.   Love this set, especially for those young and "old" people in your life.  Ha!

 

Must sign off to finish up a few things before picking up my granddaughter for an overnight visit.  Thank you for stopping by today!  Your visits are always appreciated!

 

 

 



Sheltering Tree

Hi there!  Can you believe it's the last day of 2015?  Rocky (the granddog) and I will be ringing in the New Year!  Without further adieu, let's get down to business.
Above is one of the selections from my Card Buffets held in November.  It was made with the Stampin' Up! set called, Sheltering Tree.  I was inspired by Rachel Lewsley's card posted on her blog, My Stampin' Haven, seen HERE.  A couple of changes were made (colors and sentiment) to make it my own.  The technique used is similar to Triple Time Stamping - just less layers.  You can view a video by Dawn Olchefske HERE, if you're interested in trying this technique.

Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!  Thank you so much for stopping in today!

Rudolph!

Hi there!  Back today with another Card Buffet selection - a punch art Rudolph.  How fun!  The triangle piece is adhered under the top of the "stocking hat" by a flap and Dimensionals near the nose.  A few different sizes of circle punches were used to make the eyes, nose, and pom pom on the hat.  Some retired Stampin' Up! ribbon was used for a finishing touch.

Need to tackle the to-do list.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping in for a visit!

Boo to You!

Hi there!  Back again today with another Card Buffet sample.  Love, love, love the intricate spider web!  (I only used 1/4 of one.)  You can purchase a package of 24 Spider Web Doilies, found in the Stampin' Up! 2015 Holiday Catalog.  The other side of the doily is white.  The color could easily be changed by dabbing on some ink in a color to match your project.  As in yesterday's card, the Boo to You Framelits were used for the word Boo!  Images of the bat and spider came from another set called, Cheer all Year.  A strip of Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper was used at the top.  (Cute little ghosts, huh?)   Good Greetings, a retired set, was used on the front.  Rather than ink up part of the sentiment, I actually cut off the word boo to make it easier to stamp onto the card front.  No worries!  It can still be assembled together on a block.

Must finish some things around here before picking up my granddaughter from school.  She has a 1/2 day so we're having lunch together.  Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping in today!

Witch Owl

Hi there!  Thought I'd better get the Halloween cards posted before it's over.  This was one of the cards on my Buffet.  It showcases two stamp sets - both from Stampin' Up!  They are, Howl-o-ween Treat and the inside sentiment (Happy Haunting) is from Cheer all Year.  No fussy cutting the owl or the accessories, either!  There are coordinating Boo to You Framelits for that task!  (Buy the stamp set and Framelits as a bundle for a 15% discount.)  How about that sparkly hat from our new Black Glimmer Paper?  Love it!  All of these products (and more) can be found in the 2015 Holiday Catalog.  Please contact me, if you'd like to place an order - and you don't already have a Demonstrator.  Thanks in advance!

Must get going - there's work to be done.  Thank you for stopping by today!

Stampin' Up! Sale Starts Monday!!!

 

 

Enabler Alert!  Get a 15% discount on stamps!  Take advantage of this sale beginning Monday, Oct 19 through Friday, Oct 23!   ( Hostess sets, Rotary stamps, bundles and Clearance Rack sets are excluded from this sale.)  Contact me here to place an order, if you don't already have a Demonstrator.  Don't miss out!

Eyes in the Woods

Hi there!  Hope you had a great weekend.  Mine was busy and fun!  Friday afternoon was spent with my granddaughter since she only had a half day of school.  We had lunch, then did some crafting.  She helped with a project that can't be revealed just yet.  She was a great help!  Saturday was spent with my stamping peeps, Jayne Singleton, Kim Coulter, and Sally Nusbaum.  Jayne, Kim, and I were assisting in a "covert" operation for Sally's Croptober at the Lake of the Ozarks next month.  Can't wait!  Sunday a great group of gals attended my Card Buffet.  Thank you so much, ladies! 

How about we get to the project above?  It is another 3x3 note card - for September customer orders.  The new Woodland embossing folder by Stampin' Up! was used.  Black ink was applied to the flat side of the embossing folder (the side with the Sizzix logo) before running it through the Big Shot.  I love this technique, which varies the look each time.  The spooky eyes were added using a retired set (sorry!) called Freaky Friends.  Easy peasy..... and fun!

Remember - new Weekly Deals today!  This is your chance to get the Envelope Punch Board and/or the Gift Box Punch Board at a reduced amount.  Both are on sale this week (Sep 29 - Oct 5)!  Check them out by clicking HERE or the picture in the right side bar.

That's all for today.  Hope you have a great day and thank you for stopping by for a look!

Thank You...... I'm Back!

 

Hi there!  Gosh, it has been a long time since my last post - didn't realize it had been THAT long!  Life has certainly been busy, but I have finally gotten back into stamping AND holding Card Buffets in my home.  The stamp studio has been moved to a larger room in the house, which was part of the reason for my absence.  It's still a work in progress - but aren't our rooms always evolving? Ha!

Today's feature is a 3x3 thank you note card that was tucked into each customer's order bag during the month of August.  (I am so blessed to have such loyal customers/friends.  Thank you all so much! )  The plaid background was made using the image from Stampin' Up!'s Work of Art set. You can't really see because of the layering, but it was also used on the "rind" of the watermelon. The sentiment is from a new set in the 2015-16 Annual Catalog and definitely one of my favorites!  It is called Tin of Cards.  There is a coordinating project kit, which comes packaged in an adorable tin to make 16 cards.  The tin (and kit contents - excluding the stamp set) is sold as a separate item.  See items HERE in my online store.  Please let me know if you would like to place an order for this or any other products, if you don't already have a Demonstrator.

Must sign off for now.   Hope you have a great day and thank you for stopping by today!