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!

Elementary Elegance Birthday - Stamp Camp Card #3

Hi there!  Hope you enjoy the cards while I'm away.

Stamps: Elementary Elegance (w-125120, c-125122  2012 SAB)

Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Tools: Curly Label punch (119851), Bigz L Petal Cone Die (for flags - 121810)

Other:  Pearls (119247), sponges, Dimensionals

Inspiration: CASE'd Deb Currier's card posted 6 Jan 12 on www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com  

Thanks for stopping by!

August Stamp Camp Cards

Happy Monday to you!  Hope you had a great weekend.  I certainly did.
Took the trash out earlier and oh my gosh, what a gorgeous day!  Hope you get the chance to enjoy it.

Saturday I had a great group of Stampers and want to take this opportunity to thank everyone again for coming!  You gals are the best!
There were a few "situations" that had to be dealt with but everything worked out in the end.  Whew!

This first card is made from two sets that will no longer be available after Wed - Fabulous Florets and Swirls & Curls Verses.  So if you want these sets, order them now!  If you need a Demonstrator, please contact me at the information on the right side bar.

My friend, Laurie, suggested this card.  I thought it was a nice card... but after making my prototype, I LOVED it!  It ended up being my favorite.  Plus it will fit just about any occasion and it's relatively quick to assemble.  Thanks again, Laurie!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Swirls & Curls Verses (Both sets only avail until Aug 31, 2011)

Paper: Black, White, Baja Breeze

Ink: Black, Baja Breeze

Tools: Top Note die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, scissors

Other:  1/4” Black ribbon (non-SU), sponges/daubers, dimensionals, glue dots

Inspiration: Debbie Henderson  http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com  posted Jun 8, 2011

 

Moving on, the next card also showcases a set that will only be available until August 31st. This is Strength & Hope and SU! is donating $2 from the sale of each set to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Not only is this for a worthy cause, it is also a beautiful set!

Dawn Griffith was the inspiration behind my card with a little tweaking of the layout.  Love the color combination she used!   

Stamps: Strength & Hope

Paper: White, Pacific Point, Old Olive

Ink: Pacific Point, Old Olive

Tools: Circle punches = 1-1/4” & 1-3/8”

Other:  Rhinestones

Inspiration: Dawn Griffith on www.dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com  posted May 4, 2011 

The third card is a birthday card made from the Petal Cone die.  I trimmed off the tab, then cut the cone in half.  The score line of the flap was placed at the 2" mark on the trimmer and the bottom sliced off to make a cupcake liner!  A separate piece of Crumb Cake card stock was run through the Big Shot to make the "frosting".

Stamps: Create a Cupcake, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: White, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Tools: Petal Cone Die, crimper, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Dotted Ribbon Scallop border punch, 5/8” circle punch

Other:  Crystal Effects, dimensionals, Black marker, Signo white gel pen, acrylic block

Inspiration:  Diane J Ouellette on “Stampin Connection” April 28, 2011 (Sorry, this is a Demo only web site)

Don't forget to stock up on Designer Series Paper!  The DSP promotion - buy 3 packs, get 1 free also ends on the 31st.

Hope you enjoyed the little tour today.  I'll have the remaining cards tomorrow.  Take care and thanks for peeking in today!

Hey Cupcake!

Hi there - hope everyone had a great weekend!  We're experiencing cooler temperatures this week.  Almost need the heat back on again.  Turned off the A/C Thu.  Crazy weather.
Saturday was the Celebrate Summer Demo event put on by some local area Demos.  It was a lot of fun seeing other Demo friends, making new ones,  sharing ideas, and swapping.  It's like attending a mini convention.  They do a great job.  But more on that later.
Today I want to share with you what our awesome friend/upline, Pam D'Urso, gave us this past Tue at Patty's house.  Seems like every time we get together, she gives us a "little something" that she made.  I feel so bad not to reciprocate.  Pam says she loves making 3-D items.  Well, she definitely has spoiled us.  She's a 3-D making machine!  Here is what she gave us this time.

Isn't this just the cutest?  Love that cherry on top!  (Oops - I realize now that I should have taken a side view photo, too.)  Pam made these adorable treat holders from the Petal Cone die and filled them with M&M's.  Funny - my box seems to be empty.  A girl needs chocolate while working on swaps!  Plus the caffeine offset the relaxing effect of the second batch of smoothies Don made us.  Know what I mean?  (wink)
Thanks Pam for always being so thoughtful!

Tomorrow I'll share photos of some swaps received from Saturday.

Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you have an awesome week!

Petal Cone Die Cupcake

Hi there!  Below is the card I made for my youngest daughter's birthday, which was  actually Tuesday.  Since she had tickets to the Cardinal game on her birthday and I was out of town the weekend before, we decided to have a combination birthday and Mother's Day celebration. 
The Petal Cone die was used to make the cupcake with Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stock.  The Very Vanilla piece was trimmed down and run through the crimper.  The Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder was used on the Crumb Cake top.  All of the edges of the cupcake were inked with Crumb Cake ink.  The cherry was made using the 3/4" circle punch and a little bit of pen work. Crystal Effects gave it some gloss.  The sentiment on the folded banner was stamped in Cherry Cobbler. 

Inspired by Diane J. Ouellette

Recipe
Stamps: Create a Cupcake, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
Other: Crimper, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, 3/4" circle punch, Signo white gel pen, Early Espresso marker, Crystal Effects, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder