Wetlands Art Card

Happy Wednesday! :)

So, I decided to get WETLANDS clear mount stamp set in April, and surprisingly, it didn't retire. :D I had this card in my mind for many weeks, until I could clear my schedule - and my studio! - enough to work on it.

That's the NEW In Color, Lost Lagoon. I did direct-to-paper with Whisper White and Lost Lagoon inks, and made sure they were completely dry before I embossed the birds onto the piece. (There was still a LITTLE wet ink, but not so bad, I think!)

The sentiment on the front, and the inside, were stamped in Lost Lagoon and embossed with clear embossing powder. I embossed the birds again on the inside, with white, and then took my finger in some Sahara Sand ink and rubbed along the edges of the image, to make it pop out just a little bit. The baker's twine is Coastal Cabana - I think it matches closely enough, don't you?

I really do love monocolored cards. :)

OK, I'm outta here! I hope you have a wonderful day, and that you make the time to stamp SOMETHING!

Live Simply

Happy Friday! I hope you're having a great week, and have things you're looking forward to during the long weekend. :)

Today's share is a card I designed for the open house when I first got home - I just got it photographed. :)

I think it's rather pretty! The card stock colors are Whisper White AND Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, and Burnt Brown Sugar. Ink colors are Burnt Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, and VersaMark. We used the Gently Falling and Trust God stamp sets, and embossed the saying in Early Espresso. The background was done with plastic wrap, one of my favorite all-time backgrounds - it's so easy, but so nice.

OK, I'm outta here! Have a wonderful weekend, and be sure to make the time to STAMP something! :) Don't miss MDS Monday - it's pretty cool! :D

Memories Sympathy Card

Welcome to Wednesday!! :)

Today's another Spot-filling card; it's a sympathy card made with my new set, GENTLY FALLING, and stamps from BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN.

I like this card in real life; it's very peaceful, and hopeful. I used the new Baked Brown Sugar and Garden Green, along with embossing the sayings in gold. Both card stocks and inks are those colors, plus a layer of Pistachio Pudding. PP looks a lot like our old Mint Melody, so I only like it in little doses. :D

 When it comes to sympathy cards, I encourage you to think outside the traditional colors box. It's a difficult time as it is; we can use color to encourage and uplift, too!

OK, I'm outta here! Have a WONDERFUL day - and be SURE to make the time to STAMP something! :)

Now that Sale-a-Bration is over...! :D

Welcome to yet another Wednesday - the last in May! :) Can you believe it?!?!? The first quarter of 2013 is almost completely gone. Wow.

Anyway. :D Now that Sale-a-Bration is entirely over, I want to share this simple card that I made with my friend, Anna, when she came over in February. :)

The set, FEELING SENTIMENTAL, was a one-time-only set. So you can't get it - but you CAN use other sets to do this card. :)

We used Gumball Green and Midnight Muse card stock - I really like those colors together, especially for male cards - and Very Vanilla as our Neutral choice.

We stamped the bicycle stamp in Early Espresso ink, then used a Sponge Dauber and Crumb Cake to highlight the "grout" lines we scored in as tiles with our Simply Scored board.

We also used Crumb Cake around the edges with a wedge of Stampin' Sponge - and also around the edges of the "celebrate" we off-stamped first in Gumball Green ink, then fully in Midnight Muse.

Super simple, clean design. I really think you could make tons of this TYPE of card! :)

OK, I'm outta here. Have a wonderful day - and be sure to make the time to STAMP something!

Confident Direction!

Good Monday Morning! Did you have a good weekend? Did you get to get inky this weekend? :D Any plans to do so this week?

I was blessed to be able to stay home most of the last week; I'm going to start getting busy these last six weeks before we leave, so it was nice to have some days where I didn't work too hard. :D So Saturday, I worked on some challenges and this card, which I've been wanting to do for a while.

First, I like it because it's a very clean and simple design. It's also a great masculine card. And it uses the Simply Scored for the border - which IS on all four sides of the stamped greeting, even if you really can't see the left because of my camera angle! :)

It's SUPER simple - just cut your Whisper White card stock at 4"x5-1/4"; you're going to score three times on all sides, at 1/2", 4/8", and 3/4". I just kept turning my card stock, so I wouldn't have to give you more math! (Some of you HATE figuring out mats, etc! :D )I stamped BEFORE I did the scoring, so I could make sure my image came out cleanly!!! The colors of the Stampin' Write markers I used are Midnight Muse and Gumball Green - and the card base is Midnight Muse. The stamp is from WORD PLAY; I really enjoy that stamp, but since I don't like to cut things out - like the arrow - I don't use it much. THIS, however, I can see myself making quite a few of. I LOVE clean and simple! :D

 OK, I'm outta here! So much to do, so little motivation.... :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and let me know what you think of this one. :) And be sure to make the time to STAMP something, would ya?!? :D

Card Cupids

Good morning! It's FRIDAY! Aren't you GLAD?! :D (Actually, my weekends fly by! So busy! :D)

Today, I would like to tell you about an organization named CARD CUPIDS. (Click on their name to get to their main website.) It's a wonderful organization that provides "happy mail" to kids who really, really need it. (Go ahead. Go read about it. I'll be here....)

Karen Siefert is a local Close to My Heart representative, and a dear friend of mine. She has asked me to guest design this month for her; I needed to do two projects, and will be sending them on to Card Cupids.

Here's what Karen sent me when she asked me to help out this month:

We have adopted a homeless shelter in Virginia that is housing several families, including 39 children. (Ages 1-18)

We were able to give them a great Christmas, Valentines, and now we are working on Birthdays. The shelter says they really enjoy receiving cards from all over the US and Internationally.

We also receive requests for Happy mail for children going thru a medical crisis....

Now, how can you say NO to that???

So, today, I am honored to show you the two cards I've designed for the Card Cupids. I'm hoping that you'll feel that they're pretty gender-neutral, like I do. And they're punch art, which I think always makes something fun!  (And if you're visiting from CARD CUPIDS, thank you for *all* the incredible work you do to bless others!)

Here we go!

 This is the first one; it features three of the new IN COLORS - from left to right on the candles, it's SUMMER STARFRUIT, RASPBERRY RIPPLE, and MIDNIGHT MUSE. The two "leaning" candles are simply card stock strips, cut 1"x3"; the Raspberry Ripple had to be a bit smaller to fit on the card, so I think it's 1"x2.5". :D

The designer series paper is called PATIO PARTY; the main body of this card is Midnight Muse, but it kind of blends right in with my Basic Black background. :D

 The stamp on the front is from WORD PLAY; the flames on the candles are the ornament punch! :D The saying and the mat it's on, as well as the pieces of card stock on the next card, are all cut using my Big Shot (OK, I haven't said it in a LONG time: I LOVE MY BIG SHOT!!! :D ) and the Labels Collection Framelits. They're so cool! :D

The inside stamps are all from different stamp sets: Got Treats?, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Blessings from Heaven.

Now, then. :D On to the clear card!

 I just think clear cards are COOL, and I forget about them too easily. (Maybe it's out of sight, out of mind! :D Get it? They're CLEAR... [Oooooh, I crack me UP!])

Anyway. :D The colors on this one are Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, and Tangerine Tango. That's the cupcake punch on the front, there; I love that it has a candle and flame, as well as a cherry and sprinkles, right in the punch! :D That's the new Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon. It's light, "soft" as one of my stampers said last night :D, and really easy to work with.

YES, Stampin' Up! does sell transparency! It comes in 12x12 sheets! :)

Oh, yeah. there is "happy birthday" (same stamp as on the inside of the first card!) from TEENY TINY WISHES stamped on the transparency with White Stazon. I couldn't get the card to stand OPEN, to take a photo of the inside. I'm sorry. It's got the Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise label framelit cuts, too, and I used the "wish BIG" stamp from WORD PLAY again - it's the one on the front of the first card. I used our Stampin' Write markers to color it, though; the star above the "wish" is Daffodil Delight; the "wish" is in Tempting Turquoise, and the BIG is in Tangerine Tango. :)

So, do you think it qualifies as "happy mail"? :) I really hope so; I love the color combos, and I think they're just happy cards!

I really hope you'll consider helping CARD CUPIDS out! Thank you, Karen, for the opportunity! Now, y'all, go make the time to STAMP something! Have a great weekend! :)

New products!

Good morning! I hope you've had a chance to look through your new Idea Book & Catalog! There are some really fun new sets, and a whole lot of great new accessories.

The card on the left is one of the two projects we did at the Open House last Friday; the colors are two of the new IN COLORs, Summer Starfruit (the greenish-yellow) and Midnight Muse (the dark blue). I have to say, I really do like this color combination; it seems to me to be an outstanding combination for male cards!

The cake is from MAKE A CAKE; the banner stamp is from ITTY BITTY BANNERS - which coordinates with the new Big Shot BITTY BANNERS FRAMELITS. The designer series paper is called PATIO PARTY; the card on the right is what I got when I reversed the DSP. I obviously had to make it a landscape-oriented card, because of the print, but I think it really works that way, too. I'd probably use it for younger guys, like perhaps a teenager, but it's still got a more masculine feel to it, I think.

Have you tried anything yet? Have you placed your order yet? :) If I can help in any way, please let me know. :) Have a WONDERFUL day, and please be sure to take the time to STAMP something!

Happy Monday!

Did you have a good weekend? I sure hope so! I swear, they get so busy these days!!!! :)

Today's share is another of the color block cards; they're SO fun, and have limitless possibilities!

Now, keep in mind that the color blocks on the Whisper White had already been part of a card; I recycled that part, and matted it with a 5.5"x5.5" Baja Breeze card. So the medallion was stamped and embossed on top of the dimensional-ed color blocks - and it looks aged and worn. Works for me!

I stamped the middle part of the medallion in Pacific Point craft ink, and used clear embossing powder on it. I then punched it out using the 2-1/2" circle punch and used another dimensional to raise it even higher! I know the flash made it a bit difficult to see the rhinestone in the very center, but I couldn't get enough detail without the flash.

The other colors are Pool Party and Not Quite Navy. Isn't it a FUN card? If I wanted, I could use one of the TEENY TINY WISHES sayings, and punch that out with the modern label punch and stamp an appropriate wording inside! :) Easy!

OK, I'm off. It's a rainy, beautiful fall day here in Middle Tennessee, and I'm enjoying every moment of it. :D Neither Kenn nor I have to go anywhere, which is a miracle in and of itself. I'm going to do some baking this afternoon, and some more stamping. :D How about you?? Are YOU taking the time to STAMP something?? :)

Color Card Share

Well, I was HOPING I'd posted the cards today's share (and future shares!) were done with, but I haven't; I'm hoping that my hard drive will be back next week, and then I'll show you. Those of you who came to the studio during July, August, and the first part of this month will remember the IN COLOR section, where I had the petal-like cards showing you where this year's IN COLORs fit into the color picture. Well, here's what I did with one of them - I'll be showing them off and on until they're all up. And I'm saving my favorite for last! :D

Card stock: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Peach Parfait

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Stamp set: Day of Gratitude

Accessories: corner rounder punch, scallop square punch, 1-3/8" square punch, heat tool, embossing buddy, Tangerine Tango embossing powder, dimensionals

Yeah, I know it's a little crooked. :D Straight doesn't happen often here.... :D But isn't it a fun and EASY card? And we all have lots of scraps, right? (Please don't tell me I'm the only one with scraps coming out of my ears!!!)

OK, I'm off. I am having ONE more night of auditions, in hopes of being able to cast this show! Have a wonderful day - and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!!!

I'm either procrastinating, or.... :D

Well, I got hit by another challenge. LOL! This one is from the Divas Coffee Break Design Blog; the challenge was to make a card using Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla, and Soft Suede.

At first, I thought about a Christmas design; that color combo does make a beautiful Christmas one. But I stood at my stamp cabinet, and just thought out things. :D And instead, this is what I created.


The card stock layers from the bottom up: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay

Stamp sets are Medallion and Simple Friendship

Inks are Real Red and Soft Suede.

Accessories are Fire Square Rhinestone Brads, Modern Label Punch, and dimensionals. :)

If you participate in the challenge, please be sure to let me know so I can go see your card! I'm trying not to spend so much time online - but I don't want to miss your card!!! :)

Now, go on. Take the time to STAMP something!! :)

Happy FALL! :D

Christmas is coming SOOOOOOO quickly!!! But it's now FALL, and it's one of our favorite times of year around here. :) Not only is it that time of year, but the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week is fall. :D

So, today I'm giving you the two samples from my clubs this month - which also happen to fall into the FALL category. LOL! Tomorrow, I'll HOPEFULLY get out the camera and do another fall card from tonight's Fancy Folds II class. It turned out really beautifully!

Anyway. :D On to the show!

This is a really simple card; the card stocks do most of the work! :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Ruby Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp set: Lovely as a Tree

Accessories: ticket corner punch, sponges, dimensionals, Big Shot (I LOVE MY BIG SHOT!!), Perfect Details Texturz Plate (SU! exclusive, new this year!)

It was fun watching what different trees everyone came up with! :) Use more of one color than another, and it completely changes the feel of the piece!

This one is my personal favorite. :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango

Ink: Versamark (Inside - Creamy Caramel)

Stamp set: Autumn Splendor (Holiday Mini), Celebrate Everything (Inside - Teeny Tiny Wishes)

Accessories: Heat tool, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, gold embossing powder, Big Shot (yeah, you know it! :D), Top Note die (SU! exclusive!)

I wish you could see this one IRL; it's very RICH, and has beautiful texture. :)

OK! I'm off to clean up the studio a little bit before tonight's class. :) I can't wait to show you the cards from tonight, plus I have more 3D things to show you, as well! And next Monday is the Fall Stamp Camp, and the main project is sooooooooo great!! :D The second is pretty good, too! LOL!

Have a WONDERFUL evening! And for your sake, PLEASE take the time to STAMP something! :) Be blessed!

BLOG TOUR - DAY TWO!

CLICK HERE or scroll down for DAY THREE samples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME to my blog! I've been so excited about showing you some wonderful creations I've made with my feature set, THE MORE THE MERRIER. It's a level three hostess-only stamp set, which means you can only EARN this stamp set by hosting a party that has over $500 in sales. Contact your demonstrator - or, if you don't have one, ME! :D - for details!!! (You can view this stamp set on page 17 of your 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalog!)

I HAVE BLOG CANDY TO GIVE AWAY AT THE END OF THIS TOUR! All you have to do is leave a comment - and you may enter each day, so up to THREE entries per person! Be SURE and leave your email address so I may contact you. I'd really like to know what you think of each day's entries! The winner will receive SWEET LITTLE SENTIMENTS, a retired hostess-only stamp set, valued at $12.95!

Now, on with the show! I'm going to show you three samples each day: one card, one 6x6 scrapbook page, and one 3D project - and I'll probably have a few more to throw in as we go! :D IF you don't see something one day that floats your boat, come back the next day! :D Who knows what you might find??

Also, there are a LOT of samples on my blog. Please bookmark me, so you can come back when you have more time, and look around to your heart's content. :) My goal with my blog is to show you projects that YOU can do at home, not that you'll look at and say, "HOLY SMOKES! That's GORGEOUS!!!", and then not even attempt. :D I want you to know you can do it, and - if you don't like a color combo or a certain accessory, CHANGE IT! - and then DO it. :D

Please note: You can see any of the pictures larger by just clicking on them!! SCROLL DOWN FOR YESTERDAY'S BLOG TOUR POST!

If you have ANY questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask me! My contact information is in the sidebar; I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Now, ON WITH THE SHOW!

The Card

Card stocks: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, White craft

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER!, Boho Backgrounds, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers, dimensionals, modern label punch, 1" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, word window punch, scallop edge punch, white gel pen (frosting! :D)

Fun, isn't it! :) Make several of these up at one time, and give a card and a cupcake to your co-workers for their birthdays! :D


The 6x6 Scrapbook Page

For some reason, this set certainly lends itself to Halloween layouts! :D I had a lot of fun designing this one.

Card stock: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie TEXTURED

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, modern label punch, dimensionals, embossing buddy, Chocolate Chip and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers, heat tool, black embossing powder, watercolor brush and bleach.

This was SUPER fun to do; the bleached areas actually came out almost perfectly matching the Crushed Curry!

The 3D Project
I'm showing you the same IDEA in two different celebrations here. :) The one on the left is a great birthday bag; the smaller picture is a Halloween bag. :) They're super simple; just cut your card stock 1/4" wider than your bag. Cut it twice as tall as you want the ffront to be PLUS 1/2"! Fold it so the 1/2" is in the middle, and cut out a section for the handles to go through.

I'll put the ingredients for the Halloween bag, WHERE IT DIFFERS, in parentheses. :)

Card stock: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White (Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry)

Ink: Jet Black Stazon (Versamark)

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Assorted IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers (Word Window Punch, embossing buddy, heat tool, black embossing powder)

Can't you see a LOT of potential for this bag cover?? Oh, and do you see my "mock brads"? :D I just colored little circles with a Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker! Easy, and I think it adds my all-important TEXTURE! :D

OK!! I'm off to do even MORE wonderful samples to show you! :) I hope you enjoy yourself today on the tour - and then, please take the time to STAMP something!! :)

Blog tour - DAY ONE!

WELCOME to my blog! I've been so excited about showing you some wonderful creations I've made with my feature set, THE MORE THE MERRIER. It's a level three hostess-only stamp set, which means you can only EARN this stamp set by hosting a party that has over $500 in sales. Contact your demonstrator - or, if you don't have one, ME! :D - for details!!! (You can view this stamp set on page 17 of your 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalog!)

I HAVE BLOG CANDY TO GIVE AWAY AT THE END OF THIS TOUR! All you have to do is leave a comment - and you may enter each day, so up to THREE entries per person! Be SURE and leave your email address so I may contact you. I'd really like to know what you think of each day's entries! The winner will receive SWEET LITTLE SENTIMENTS, a retired hostess-only stamp set, valued at $12.95!

Now, on with the show! I'm going to show you three samples each day: one card, one 6x6 scrapbook page, and one 3D project - and I'll probably have a few more to throw in as we go! :D IF you don't see something one day that floats your boat, come back the next day! :D Who knows what you might find??

Also, there are a LOT of samples on my blog. Please bookmark me, so you can come back when you have more time, and look around to your heart's content. :) My goal with my blog is to show you projects that YOU can do at home, not that you'll look at and say, "HOLY SMOKES! That's GORGEOUS!!!", and then not even attempt. :D I want you to know you can do it, and - if you don't like a color combo or a certain accessory, CHANGE IT! - and then DO it. :D

Please note: You can see any of the pictures larger by just clicking on them!!

If you have ANY questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask me! My contact information is in the sidebar; I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Now, ON WITH THE SHOW!

The Card


Card stocks: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango (All new IN COLORs for 2009/10!)

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER!

Accessories: Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (DSP), IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers, dimensionals

Super-simple, right? But It's a really fun card, and not your traditional colors!


The 6x6 Scrapbook Page

This page was designed by my dear friend, Amy. Didn't she do a great job?? I never would have thought of these colors together!!

Card stock: Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER

Accessories: Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, sponge, paper snips, dimensional

AGAIN, super-simple, and REALLY original!

The 3D Project

This is a 2-4-6-8 box; take 1/2 of a sheet of card stock (so, it's 5-1/2"x8-1/2"). Score along the 5-1/2" side at 1". Turn and score the 8-1/2" side at 2", 4", 6", and 8". Using paper snips, snip UP from the bottom to the 1" line along the four score lines. Take the little corner where the 1/2" tab is off; fold, and stick everything together with Sticky Strip! (Clear as mud?? Maybe, if you tell me to, I'll have to do a video tutorial on this one!)

Card stock: Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Dusty Durango and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers

Stamp set: THE MORE THE MERRIER

Accessories: Dimensionals, 1-3/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-1/4"circle punch, 1" circle punch, paper snips

Wouldn't this be a fun place setting favor for your family's Thanksgiving feast? You could fill it with candy corn, too, but it's not out in our stores yet. :D

OK!! I'm off to do even MORE wonderful samples to show you! :) I hope you enjoy yourself today on the tour - and then, please take the time to STAMP something!! :)

I know, I know...!

I DO apologize, but there's been a lot going on in my personal life. I do apologize! So today, you'll get ALL the samples from my last 6x6 scrapbooking class! If you're in the area, I'm having a Stampin' Up! workshop tonight with MYSELF as the host. :D If you'd like to place an order, let me know - it will be the party shipping cost, not the individual. And if you'd like to COME, just let me know by 2 this afternoon! We're going to have a great time! :D

OK, on with the show!

Card stocks: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Pretty in Pink, Jet Black Stazon

Stamp set: Level 3 Hostess-ONLY, The More The Merrier

Accessories: Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, and Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers

I really like this one! It's perfect for lots of different pictures, like a girls' tea party, or a birthday, or any special occasion.

Card stock: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke

Stamp set: Autumn Days

Accessories: 1-3/4" circle punch, Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers, Tall Tales Designer Series Paper, sponge

Again, I think the simplicity of this set of pages works! Great for any outdoors shots, or any masculine need!

Card stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Ink: Bashful Blue, Real Red

Stamp set: Christmas Punch

Accessories: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, wide oval punch, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals

You just can't go wrong with Christmas! :D


Card stock: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Stamp set: Simple Friendship

Accessories: Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, five-petal flower punch, 1/2" circle punch

Simple, but eye-catching! This layout can be flipped any which way, and still be really appealing!

I hope you enjoyed today's show-&-tell! :D Have a wonderful day - and go STAMP SOMETHING!

:D I'm here in the MORNING, aren't you surprised?!!? LOL!

GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!!!!! :D

Today's cards are with the new-to-me stamp set, A ROSE IS A ROSE. I think you can also safely say that they also feature the new IN COLOR, Melon Mambo. I LOVE this color - it's SO cheerful and bright! :D

Card stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Green Galore

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Passion, Gable Green, Green Galore

Stamp set: A Rose is a Rose

I didn't even have to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig with this set - although you certainly could, if you wanted it perfectly positioned! (This is one of the projects we did at the Open House!)

Next card! :)

Card stock: Whisper White, Pixie Pink, Melon Mambo

Ink: Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Pixie Pink, Melon Mambo

Stamp set: A Rose is a Rose

Accessories: Ticket corner punch, dimensionals

I just love two-step stampin' sets!!! There's so much depth there, SOOOOOOOO easily!

OK. I still have a lot of work to do, and they're still replacing windows, so I'd better get to it. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day, and please, for your own sake, take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!! :)

Holey Schmoley, WHAT A WEEKEND!!!

For those of you who didn't know, not only did I have the NEW IDEA BOOK & OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, but my sister and BIL came in that day, too. They left on Sunday, and between 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning and 2:30 Monday afternoon, Kenn and I drove OVER 300 MILES!!!!!!!! I'm sooooooo tired!!! The windows in the house are being replaced, too, so no rest for the wicke - er, ummm, WEARY. ;D

ANYWAY. Here we go with THREE samples, since I didn't get a chance to post yesterday!


New stamp set, new colors - what more could one ask for?!?! :D

Card stock: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede - ALL new IN COLORS!!

Inks: New IN COLOR Stampin' Write Markers in the following new IN COLORS: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Autumn Days

Accessory: dimensionals :D

SO easy! I LOVE the new IN COLOR markers - they make stamping with any of the colors SO EASY, and they're SOOOOOOOO portable!!!! If I were making my list, I'd be sure to put down a package of the new IN COLOR assorted card stock, and the new MARKERS, too! (CLICK HERE, then click on ORDER NOW! :D)


It's only 171 days until Christmas, and we ALL know they're going to FLY by!!!!! Never too early to start thinking about what your cards will look like this year - unless you're coming to my card classes this fall. Then you can let ME do all the planning for you! :D

Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Ruby Red, Garden Green

Inks: Ruby Red, Garden Green

Stamp sets: Simple Salutations, Autumn Days

Accessories: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers

Again, REALLY simple - but I love pine cones. :D



And finally, for today, another SIMPLE one - this is dahlia folding, done with the new RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE DSP. :)

Card stocks: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Dusty Durango

Ink: Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker

Stamp set: Boho Backgrounds

Accessories: Ticket corner punch, scallop circle punch, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Yet again, showing that simple doesn't mean plain! :)

OK, so I need to get busy. If I can get motivated, that is - I'm SLEEPY! :D Go make out your wish list, and then mark what you want right away. Don't forget that, as a hostess, you could not only earn free stuff, but also get an invitation to my Hostess ONLY Appreciation Luncheon in October!!!!! I've already decided on the dessert to make. :D You WON'T want to miss it! Call me or email me TODAY to get on my calendar!!!! Oh, and take the time to STAMP SOMETHING, too! :D

It's FRIDAY, not Saturday!!

I'm so sorry I didn't post earlier! It feels like SATURDAY, with everyone home, and going garage-saling this morning with my mom and sister!!! So, here's another sample for you, using new product from the new Idea Book!!!

The ONLY stamp on here is the "sweetest ever" from the Level 3 Hostess-Only stamp set, THE MORE THE MERRIER.

Card stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo (NEW IN COLOR!), Creamy Caramel

Ink: New IN COLOR Markers, specifically in CRUSHED CURRY, RICH RAZZLEBERRY, and MELON MAMBO; white craft, Creamy Caramel Classic.

Accessories: Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, brayer, paper trimmer, scallop oval punch, 1-3/4" circle punch, RAZZLEBERRY LEMONADE DSP, Modern Label Punch, white embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, dimensionals, Crystal Effects

SO MUCH FUN, so summery!!! :) (This is not an original idea, as far as the ice cream cones go. I just tweaked it to suit me, and added the Crystal Effects.)

OK. So, go enjoy your time with your family and friends this weekend! Be SAFE - and it's OK with me if you sneak off to STAMP SOMETHING, or look at the NEW IB&C - just click on the link in the right-hand column!!!!!

GOOD MORNING!! It's OPEN HOUSE day!!!

If you've never been to one of my open houses, I hope you're coming today. :D We stamp, we OOH and AAH, we laugh, we eat, and we OOH and AAH some more! :D From 4-7; email me if you need directions!

Today's two samples use the new MODERN LABEL PUNCH. This first card is one I made for my dear friend and great customer, Kathy's, birthday. :D

Card stocks: Whisper White, Gable Green, Melon Mambo (NEW IN COLOR!!!)

Ink: White craft, Melon Mambo

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes - NEW!!!

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, pencil eraser, Big Shot, Top Note Die, glue dot, dimensionals

Isn't it FRESH?? I LOVE the new Melon Mambo!!!! It's glorious, so juicy! :D

This was my Father's Day card for my dad; he's a phenomenal gardener, and loves his lillies. :)

Card stocks: Whisper White, Summer Sun, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, Garden Green

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Clear embossing powder, white embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy, Summer Sun, More Mustard, and Pumpkin Pie re-inkers, Aqua Painters, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals

I really like the way it turned out!

OK. I'm off to do the last-minute things for the open house! Have a wonderful day, come see me if you get the chance, and CERTAINLY take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-2010 Catalog:

Click the catalog to download in .pdf format!

Click here to download the 2009-2010 Catalog Supplies

The 2009/10 IDEA BOOK & CATALOG IS HERE!!!! It will go live for you to browse and order from at 1:00 Central time!!!!!

Tomorrow is my NEW IB&C OPEN HOUSE, from 4-7. Come stamp with me using new products, get your own book, enter to win prizes, learn about a new contest - the fun just doesn't stop! :D You're going to LOVE the new IN COLORS!! Email me if you just can't wait for your book! :D

Quick! Post before the power goes out!!

There's an ugly storm headed this way, so I want to get the first two cards from the last Advanced Techniques class up quickly in case something happens to the power. :D

We had a GRAND time; these are all from TECHNIQUE JUNKIES - tell Pat I sent you! :D

This first card combines two techniques, TORN FRAMES and DRAGGED MADRAS.

Card stocks: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red (retiring IN COLOR), Kiwi Kiss (retiring IN COLOR)

Inks: Jet Black Stazon, Riding Hood Red (retiring IN COLOR), Kiwi Kiss (retiring IN COLOR)

Stamp sets: Heritage Holiday, Sweet Serendipity (both RETIRING)

Accessories: Sponges, distressing tool from the Cutter Kit, assorted Stampin' Write Markers, Blender Pen, 1-3/4" circle punch




Yes, it's the rooster again! This set just completely lends itself to doing advanced techniques, because it's a great collage set. And this technique is called CLEAR-COAT COLLAGE.

Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: Basic Brown, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Stamp set: Rustic Rooster - Level 2 Hostess-ONLY stamp set! Let's have a party THIS MONTH so you can earn it!!!

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Clear Embossing Powder, heat tool, embossing buddy

That's IT. Isn't it a GREAT card?!?!?!

OK. Offa here before something baaaaaaaaaaad happens. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! Don't forget to enter the THIRD ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CARD CONTEST!!!!!!!!! So you have a REASON to GO STAMP SOMETHING!!! :)