Guest Poster: Elaine Wright - Beach Bag with Basket & Blooms

Hey, y'all! Please welcome Elaine to my blog! She's a GREAT person, and we're going to meet up one of these days. :D She lives in Clarksville!! Be sure and visit her blog, and leave us both some comment love!

I'm so pleased to be one of Lori's guest bloggers. I hope her vacation is going wonderful. She said yall like 3-D projects so I made a little basket I've been wanting to CASE for a month or two.

I saw a simular basket a while back on Gretchen Barron's blog. I love the texture and how it makes the Baskets and Blooms die look like a beach bag. I layered the 1" strips onto a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and cut it with the Basket die. I cut off the edge with the dotted line since I wasn't making it a round basket. I made a basket using this die and base pattern at the LNS stamp camp at the Stampin' Up convention. The base for the basket is a 5 1/2" X 7" piece of cardstock. I scored it at 2" in on all 4 sides and clipped in to the score line on the 7" side and snipped off the corners. They would show through the handle of the basket if they weren't stnipped down a little. Here is the pattern

When putting the basket together, adhere the larger center tab to the basket and then fold the 2 sides until they are lined up with the edge of the basket and stick them down.

It is a very quick and easy way to make a basket, if you want to make it a little wider you could make it 6 or 6 1/2" wide instead of 5 1/2". There are so many ways to decorate the little basket, I went a bit simple with a bow to tie the handle together and a flower made with the 5-Petal Flower punch embellished with a Rhinestone Brad. What would you put in such a cute little basket?

CLICK HERE TO VISIT ELAINE'S BLOG!

Guest Blogger: Marisol Gutierrez - Angelic Joy

Today's post is from a great gal, Marisol. Be sure and visit her blog - and let us both know how much you enjoy having someone guest! :D

My name is Marisol Gutierrez and I have the pleasure of being a guest designer here on Lori's blog. I am SAHM of 2. My daughter will start Kindergarten next week and my son will be 2 at the end of the month. I have been with hubby for 18 years. I know along time. I have been a SU demo for about 4 years but have been using their AMAZING products for much longer. Today I am sharing with you a Christmas card I made using the stamp set Angelic Joy. It's from the NEW Holiday Mini.

SUPPLIES: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Jolly Holiday, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink: Black Stazon

Stamp: Angelic Joy (Holiday Mini)

Accessories: Aquapainter, Pearls, Shimmer Paint
NOTE: Marisol included a side view for you, so you could see how she popped up parts of the image with dimensionals:
CLICK HERE TO VISIT MARISOL'S BLOG!

Guest Blogger: Judi Sparks - using a sketch

Judi has a heart that's as big as the Montana sky! :) Be sure and visit her blog (see below), and leave us comment love!!!!!!!!! :D

I just love using all the punches and fun colors and designer papers that Stampin' Up! has to offer. However, I don't always have the time or the creative juices flowing to completely come up with a card all by myself. That is when I turn to sketches. "What is a sketch?" you ask. Well, a sketch is simply a design for a card or a scrap book page. Basically, the layout is there and all you do is come up with stamps, colors etc.

For Example: Here is a sketch that I did recently. This was the 411 sketch. I just followed this layout or sketch and made my own card using that format. Sadly, this stamp set and the designer paper just retired in the summer mini catalog but, you can still play along with a sketch by simply using whatever card stock, papers, stamps and inks you have on hand.






Until I see you again, keep on stamping and take inspiration wherever you find it!



CLICK HERE TO VISIT JUDI'S BLOG!

Guest Poster: Laurie Gibson - Elements of Style

Be sure and visit Laurie's blog, too - she does FANTASTIC WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SO much, Laurie, for helping me out!! :)

I was absolutely thrilled when the Elements of Style stamp set was published in the new Stampin' Up catalog! I loved this stamp set from the moment I saw it in the Occasions Mini catalog at the beginning of the year. This stamp set is perfect for so many occasions and so many styles. I usually use it as Vintage. But, today I decided to try it with my Many Marvelous Markers. They are so fun because they coordinate with every color of cardstock Stampin' Up carries. And, who doesn't love to color???? LOL - it takes me back to my childhood every time :)

So, I chose one of my many favorite color combinations of Daffodil Delight and Basic Black to come up with this:

The complete list of supplies:

Stamp Set: Elements of Style

Cardstock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink: Jet Black Stazon

Accessories: Daffodil Delight and Always Artichoke markers, Daffodil Delight 1 1/4-inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

I stamped the hummingbird in Black Stazon, cut him out and added him to the flowers using a dimensional. I also stamped the large image twice to add more flowers. To make the points on the ribbon, I folded the "tail" in half and cut at an angle toward the fold. It adds just enough variety to separate the card from the "norm" :)

I am so honored to have been invited by Lori to share with you today as her "guest blogger". I hope you have enjoyed my design. Feel free to copy the whole card or just use the stamp set or color combo to spark your creativity. It was fun. Thanks for stopping by.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT LAURIE'S BLOG!

Fabric and the Big Shot

Well, I thought about not posting this today, and posting something else for you, but Kenn took the battery from my camera - so you're stuck. LOL!!

Dies we used for the coasters were the scallop square, the snowflake, and the scallop circle. For the headband flower, we used the scallops #2 die.


(My mom modeled for me! :D )


Leave me some love! I'll miss you - but I KNOW you're going to enjoy having some fresh blood in here. :D

Have a WONDERFUL weekend, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!! BE BLESSED~!

Today is the day!

Good morning! I take off this afternoon, and I SO cannot wait. :D I know you're going to enjoy the guest posters, which start MONDAY. We have cards AND 3D items to show off; you're really going to enjoy it, I just know it. LOL! I'm repeating myself, but I'm really excited! :D

OK. Today I'm going to show you one of the projects from the Big Shot & Fabric class we did. This wasn't my FAVORITE, but it would look awesome in a little basket with some bread to go along - it's a jam bag. And yes, each person got a jar of homemade preserves to decorate and take home with them. Don't you wish you would have come??? :D

The reason I wanted to show you this bag today is because it features the DECK THE HALLS fabric from the Holiday Mini! You can see all three patterns that come in this pack - and you also get directions for five different projects to do with your fabric!

We had a great time working with fabric. I'll show you the other two projects tomorrow, and then MONDAY is the big day. :) Feel free to leave comment love for me while I'm gone, and I hope you'll leave some for my guests AND go visit their blogs!!

Have a WONDERFUL day! Take the time to STAMP something!!!

It's not too early to start!!

Christmas is coming!! It's JUST over 100 days now, people - I know that's never popular to start discussing, but if you're wanting to create, it's time to get BUSY! :)

Maybe this will help you get inspired. I really like it, although it's SUPER simple. And it's made JUST FOR YOU. :)



Card stock: Whisper White, Night of Navy

Ink: Whisper White craft

Stamp set: Many Merry Messages

Accessories: Big Shot, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, corner ticket punch, white embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, Frost White shimmer paint, rubbing alcohol, spritz bottle, dauber

Took the dauber and rubbed some ink onto the snowflakes, then embossed the saying. Sprayed the whole thing with shimmer spray, and ticked the corners. It REALLY shimmers IRL!

OK, I'm outta here. Literally. :D I will pre-post for tomorrow and Friday, too, and then the guest posts start! If I don't get enough of them to fill out the two weeks, I'll post. If I have extra, I will continue to use them! LOL!

Have a WONDERFUL day! Enjoy the guests, and don't forget me. :D Make sure you take the time to STAMP something!!!

Another simple workshop card!

Happy TUESDAY! Today's the first day of my Tuesday Bible study, so I won't be available from 9:00 a.m. - noon Tuesdays. When I'm HOME, that is. :D

OK! Today I'm showing you the second card we did at last August's workshop! I really like this one - the color is a BIT off, and I cannot figure out why. But, there ya go. :)

It's a HAPPY card! :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip Craft

Stamp set: Tiny Teacup, Sincere Salutations (inside)

Accessories: Take a Sip Stampin' Around Wheel and handle, embossing buddy, clear embossing powder, corner ticket punch, heat tool

The Pink Pirouette card stock is cut at 5"x8.25", and it is the part that opens. Inside, we stamped and embossed the "Thinking of you" stamp from Sincere Salutations.

OK, I'm outta here - lots to do, need to finish packing, etc., etc! :D Today is our 14th anniversary; if you happen to read this, Bear, I LOVE YOU. I can't wait to see you again this weekend! BE SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a WONDERFUL day - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!!!

Happy Monday!

The countdown seriously begins. :D I hope you're enjoying your Labor Day! I made this card JUST for you, so if you have any questions, ASK. :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Cajun Craze

Stamp set: Autumn Splendor, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Neutrals DSP Pack, paper snips, dimensionals, sponge, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Leaves die

Below is a close-up of the background embossing; I took leaves I'd cut from thin chipboard and put them on one of the Big Shot's acrylic cutting plates, then put the DSP on top; I ran it through the Big Shot with the silicon pad and the Impressions Pad on top. It's not OBVIOUS when you look at the card, but it definitely adds a little something!



OK. I'm outta here! I'm still working hard to make sure you have lots of blog posts while I'm gone. :D Be sure and come by every day while I'm gone; I'd hate for you to have to catch up.... :D

Have a wonderful day! Be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!

Final set of tag and card from RMH class!

And here we are at Friday. A long weekend, at that! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend - or at least will be RELAXING. Kenn will be taking off Sunday, and then I'll have to kick SELF-preparation into full gear! :D

Anyway. This is my favorite set - and I always save my favorite for last. :D

Can you SEE why it's my favorite set?!? :D Penguins AND snowflakes! What could be better?!?!? He just makes me happy. :)

The snowflake for the tag is cut from the chipboard that comes with your designer series paper. It's just the white chipboard, firm enough to stand up to handling, and white! The middle, where the penguin is stamped, is the smaller scallop on the scallop circle #2 die; we cut it FIRST, which is HIGHLY unusual - one of our mantras around the studio is STAMP, THEN PUNCH. :D But we took the die cut to the stamp, instead of stamping onto the die cut. That way, we could see where we were putting the little guy! :D

I hope we've been able to show you how versatile this set is! Not only does purchasing it give $2 to a VERY worthy cause - at the release of the new IB&C, we'd contributed over $900,000! - but it's a fun, versatile, easy stamp set to use. Here's the info, just in case you want to order it now (or on your next order :D):
Tag Alongs
Wood mount item#: 117018, $17.95
Clear mount item#: 120513, $13.95
You can go to my business site and order, 24/7! Just click SHOP NOW at the top right! And, if you've ever thought of joining, click on the top widget in the right column - that bag is yours, FREE, for joining now!!!!

OK. I'm outta here! Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Relax, enjoy the beautiful weather - and maybe take some stuff to stamp with you. :D Heck, who am I kidding? Be SURE to make the time to STAMP something!

Another tag and card set!

Are you enjoying these? I had a great time! This set was one of the favorites; I think it's because of the color combo - Marina Mist and Whisper White.


Aren't they pretty? For the inside of the card, we used a stamp from Occasional Quotes, my favorite level 3 hostess-only stamp set. We heat-embossed it in white. And I don't know if you caught it, but the Whisper White mat on the card was run through the Big Shot with a Texturz plate. We used the following, too: corner rounder, scallop edge punch, Big Shot, scallop square die.

I'm off! So much to do, so little time to do it in! :D Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!

Another Tag and Card Set!

Shew. What a BUSY time this is!! Between trying to get my husband ready, myself ready, and our businesses ready - I'm ready for a VACATION. ROFL!

Here's today's share from Saturday's RMH class!

The tag is two-sided; we put the "Homemade and to die for" stamp on the other side. :)

You may have a hard time seeing it, but the Melon Mambo card stock is texturz-plated with tiny polka dots. :)

Colors: Concord Crush, Melon Mambo, Whisper White.

OK, I'm OFF. More to do, plus go to church tonight - it never stops, does it. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day - and be SURE to STAMP something!!!!

Here I am, as promised!

Allison, you made me laugh out loud! :D Amy and I didn't talk too much about art, but we DID talk about her upcoming hostess party (when I get back from Oregon). :D

ANYWAY. :D I promised I'd post today. And here it is - this is one of the sets we made Saturday at the Ronald McDonald House class - class fee included the stamp set, $2 of which goes to RMH charity.

Colors are Very Vanilla, Tempting Turquoise, and Chocolate Chip. We used Stampin' Write markers on every card front, so we didn't have the TO - FROM info in the image. :) This was a fun set to make; that's the large polka dot texturz plate on both colored card stocks on the card, and only on the Chocolate Chip on the tag.

The tag's large enough that, if your gift bag was a smaller one, you could use it as the central image! This stamp set is SO cute! I had a blast designing for it - and you'll be seeing the results this week. :)

I'm warning you right now: I'm not sure if I'm going to have EVERY day I'm gone filled with a guest poster - if you'd like to do a guest blog spot, please let me know - and get it to me ASAP! :D But I will have posts running while I'm gone. I will be answering emails, so if you need me, please don't hesitate to contact me. I start my travels a week from Thursday - I'm just giving you heads-up. :D

OK, I'm off! Tonight's class is Big Shot & Fabric! :) The sewing machine's out, people!!! Look out! :D Have a wonderful day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!

I haven't forgotten you!

I've been super-busy! WOW, what a week already. :D I WILL post later this afternoon, I promise. Taking a break to go to lunch with Amy. :D

It's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

I hope you're having a wonderful day, and have some wonderful, awesome times planned for your weekend. This is our last full weekend before Kenn leaves for Oregon! I'm excited - but SO much to do before we leave!!!!! :)

Last night, there was a party at my house. :) It was a small group, but we had a great time! I wanted to show you this one first; it was inspired by Robin Messenheimer; be sure and go visit her. She's incredibly talented! :)

But this is what we did last night:

Card stock: Daffodil Delight N, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist N

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist N

Stamp set: Punch Potpurri (level 1 hostess-only set!), Grateful Greetings (inside)

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, 2-step bird punch, boho blossoms punch, dimensionals

Isn't it pretty?? We made it a birthday card with what we stamped inside; it would make a great card for lots of occasions!

OK, I'm off. I'm finishing a class for tomorrow, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. I can't wait to show you those, plus the other two from last night! :)

Have a WONDERFUL weekend, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!

Pinwheel Technique, two versions!

Hi, y'all! Quick post today; so much to do, so little time to do it in. :D

So, this is another Technique Junkies technique, but I kinda separated it into two ways to do it; one uses designer series paper, and one uses card stock and stamped images. So, you're getting two pictures today!:)

This one uses Island Oasis DSP, which is not available after the 31st of this month - it's in the Summer Mini! Grab it while you can!!!

I really like this card. I think you could use it for lots of purposes - I just used my second one as a thank-you card. :)

That's a FIRE square rhinestone brad in the middle.

And here's the second - and I really like it. :D



I LOVE the music wheel!!! It's REALLY versatile!

If you have any questions about the SUPPLIES we used, please don't hesitate to ask me! :) And seriously. Check out Pat Huntoon's Technique Junkies - I think it's worth every penny!

OK, I'm off. I have a PARTY to get ready for tonight; I can't wait to stamp with them. :)

Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to make the time to STAMP something!

Glitter Lace Technique

Good morning! It's another lovely day in the neighborhood! :D I had a wonderful day yesterday; I love being with friends and family!

Today's share is another technique from Technique Junkies! Thanks, Pat! :D It's called GLIMMER LACE.


I really love this effect! Be sure and click on the photo to see the full-sized photo.

Card stock: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Stamp set: Watercolor Trio, Occasional Quotes (inside; level three hostess-only stamp set!!)

Ink: Rose Red, Certainly Celery

Accessories: I can't give EVERYTHING away! :D I will tell you we used the eyelet border punch. :D

The background is very shimmery IRL. :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! Leave me some comment love, y'all! :D And then go take the time to STAMP something! It's only 122 days until Christmas!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Silent Night Technique

I'm not quite sure why this technique got this name, but there ya go. :) It's a Technique Junkies technique; be sure and tell Pat I sent ya! :D

I know I'm early today, but I'm not going to be home much today. :) I'm being SOCIAL, and looking forward to being out and about today. :D SO, here's the share. Remember, I can't tell you everything about it - but PAT can!!! It's also got another technique from TJ, Torn Frames.

Card stock: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede

Stamp sets: Autumn Splendor, Occasional Quotes (level 3 hostess-only stamp set!)

Accessories: sorry, it's a secret! :D

Have a WONDERFUL day, dear friend! Thank you for visiting me every day. I SO appreciate you! Now, go STAMP something, will ya?!??! :)

Happy Monday!

Did you have a good weekend?? I want to know who filled my weekends up with so much to do! Hmph. :D

Yesterday afternoon, we did a paper bag class. These little albums are SO much fun to do! We did ABSOLUTELY no stamping, and very little punching or Big Shot work - and you can easily get three albums out of a Simply Scrappin' Kit. If you added some more scraps, some ink, yaddayadda - you could do an untold number of these! :D

Here's the front....

This is the Christmas-themed SS kit. The colors are Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla. SS kits come with 12x12 textured card stock, which makes it a lot of fun to work with. The word "celebrate" was one word, but we cut it to fit the page. :D

I fibbed a bit; we did do ONE Big Shot thing, just because I love the new snowflake die that's in the Holiday Mini - but we ONLY used them on the front cover. :)

Here's one inside spread; I also pulled out the pocket tabs a bit, so you could see them:

Yes, the color's a bit off, and I have no clue why. Oh, well. :) The light hit it wierd!!!

OK, I'm off! Tonight is the Advanced Techniques class - and it's gonna be awesome. :D You'll be seeing the cards this week, but they're all Technique Junkies techniques, so no details. You're just gonna have to come to classes! :)

Have a wonderful evening - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!

Yup, it's THAT embossing folder, AGAIN....

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! It's a beautiful day outside my window; sun is shining, the birds and butterflies are flitting all around. I just love sitting at my desk and watching. :)

Today's project is, again, created JUST for you. It's a spin on a card designed by Connie Babbert. :)
She's SO talented!

Anyway, here's my take on it!

OK, so you can see I didn't copy STRAIGHT from her card. I was struck with how elegant the stamp set and the embossing folder looked together!

Card stock: Whisper White, Pear Pizazz N, Concord Crush N

Stamp set: Because I Care (level 1 hostess-only stamp set!)

Ink: Concord Crush N, Pear Pizazz N

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" organza ribbon, medium oval punch, scallop oval punch, dimensionals

I'd love to hear what you think of this one. :) And if you've used any of the designs or layouts recently for inspiration, I'd LOVE to see what you've come up with!

OK, I'm outta here. We're canning again today! Have a wonderful weekend, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!

:D So glad you liked it!

Thank you for the wonderful comments on yesterday's card. I haven't touched an ink pad since I got home. ROFL!!! I sure do LOVE my Big Shot; it makes things SO easy.

Today's is totally for you, too! All done with my Big Shot. :)

Card stock: Textured Chocolate Chip 12x12, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crumb Cake kinda N

Accessories: Big Shot, Build-a-Bear die, BAB Kooky Spooky Die, Fancy Favors Die, Timeless Type Alpha Dies, 1" circle punch, dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Sticky Strip

That's all there is to it! To make sure the bear's eyes, nose, and mouth are black, simply punch a 1" circle from Basic Black - not a bigger one, or it will go over the edge of his face, nor a smaller one, because it won't cover the whole thing. Then just use your 2-way glue pen to fasten it to the back of the bear's face!

OK, I'm outta here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

The EXTRA HOSTESS BENEFITS special is only good until the end of the month! You can click on the EXTRA! EXTRA! in the sidebar, and it will tell you the details. Call or email me today to get your party on the books!! And please, take the time to stamp - or papercraft!!! :D - something today!!

Showing off some new toys!

Hi, y'all! I know that many of my customers have now received their Holiday Minis, so I'm ready to show some sneak peeks with some new toys. :D

Isn't it FUN?!?!? :D The embossing folder and the snowflake die are both new in the Holiday Mini. And I DO love my snowflakes! :D

The colors are Cherry Cobbler, Tempting Turquoise, and Whisper White.

I know it's hard to see, but there is Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the Whisper White snowflake. :) We are going to be having FUN with snowflakes this winter, I guarantee! :D

OK, I'm off! I hope you're having a WONDERFUL day! Be sure, now, to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Simply Scrappin' Kits

Good afternoon! How are you doing today? Have you been stamping lately? :D

You know, I rarely purchase Simply Scrappin' (SS) kits. I get them if I have a plan for a class - like the paper bag album class on Saturday. But I keep forgetting what an incredible value they are!

You get two sheets of four different colors of card stock. You get three sheets each of two different two-sided designer series papers. And you get two sheets of three different self-adhesive die cuts. That's a LOT of material to use! For the class on Saturday, each person gets a half a package. And that will mean lots to take home - I still have about a third of my die cuts, two sheets of DSP, and some good chunks of the card stocks!

So, I decided to show you today what I made with just a few of my leftovers! :)

Don't you just love the colors? This is the Christmas-themed SS kit; it came with Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, and Marina Mist. Not a single stamp on here. Just lots of fun die cuts - and this is a 6x6 scrapbook page.

OK, I'm off! :) I'll be back tomorrow with another sample. I hope you're having a great week - why is it so hard to get back to work after a trip?!?! :D

Have a wonderful day! Take the time to STAMP - or SCRAP - something! :D

It was a beautiful trip!

We had a GREAT time when we got to play, and we worked HARD when we were working. :D I HIGHLY recommend the Huntsville Botanical Garden - it was BEAUTIFUL! Such an interesting, beautiful place! HOT, though. I still prefer my Pacific Northwest beaches. :D

This picture, of course, isn't from there. :D This is Fort Walton Beach, at the top of the stairs down to the beach from our hotel. I got to spend about 5 minutes there, taking pictures and videoing the water with my FLIP before a rainstorm chased me off and we had to leave for home.

I got some new toys today, and I'll be playing with them for future classes. :D Stay tuned - tomorrow will be another great post. :) Enjoy the photo today - and be sure to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Wedding Card

Hi, everyone! TGIF, right? Well, about now we're on our last leg to the beach - and it's HOT down there. :D But this is a cool card, so enjoy. :D

Let's see. The ONLY card stock I used was Whisper White; the ONLY ink was Marina Mist. I don't know if you can tell, but the edge of the ribbon is Marina Mist; I did that with a Stampin' Write marker. It's VERY clean, and IMHO, very elegant. :D

Of course, the Big Shot (I♥MyBigShot!) came in really handy, with cutting all the scallop circles I needed AND embossing the pocket and half the front scallop AND the card scallop! (You'll see the inside if you scroll down a bit!) The embossing folder is Antique Wallpaper.

To make sure your inside pocket is correct, insert the piece before you cut the card itself. That way, you'll have the flat place at the fold AND all the scallops in the correct position.

The front greeting is from TEENY TINY WISHES, and I used the modern label punch for it. The one inside is from Occasional Quotes, the level 3 hostess-only set. (I love that set, too!) I used the curly label punch for our signature. :)

OK, I'm off! Have a WONDERFUL weekend, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!!

Christmas is only 134 days away!

GOODNESS, but it's coming quickly!!! :) Once again, I'm playing with the Elegant Lines embossing folder. It makes SUCH an easy, elegant card!

Yes, the color is a little ODD. I couldn't get it to work, no matter what!!! Colors are Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, and Early Espresso.

This time, I used the pearls we're now carrying - I LOVE them! SO easy to use! I did use some of my shimmer paint spray, but only on the large oval "Christmas Greetings", not on the whole card. It's simple, and elegant, and not your traditional card! :D

OK, I'm off. I'm sitting in the car on my way to Florida, so you know I took extra time to get this ready for you. :D Tomorrow's post will be the gift card holder/card I created for my cousin.

Take the time to STAMP something, will ya?!? :D

Inspiration struck!

Monday evening, while we were making embellishments, I was trimming down the card stock scraps after we'd punched them - and saw something in the negative space that made me want to play. SO, here's the result!




















Isn't it fun?!? :D The pumpkin is a Sizzlit, the back is the small scallp punch (I used it because I already had it punched out!); the hat is from the Halloween Build-a-Bear die, and the face is the OWL punch! I punched out the horns and part of the head, and curved it around to make the mouth; I used just the big and tiny eye pieces. I think it's ADORABLE; my mom wants me to make some to stick in a gourd for Halloween. :D

Let inspiration strike YOU, too! Or leave me a note - I'm lonely, and I'd like to look at my email while I'm on the road this week and see what you have to say! :D

Have a WONDERFUL day! Take the time to STAMP something!

Embellishments everywhere!

You missed a fun class last night! I didn't post yesterday, so here's a peek at the embellishments we made last night. :)

First, a few flowers - using both sizes of scallop circle punches....

Aren't they fun?!? Peel one or two off, and stick them on a card - presto!

Next, some words - again, makes a SUPER-fast card!
These use the designer label punch, 1" circle punch, and modern label punch. The sayings are all from TEENY TINY WISHES.

And now, my favorites: owls. :D
Aren't they FUN? All the bodies and eyes are punched from four colors: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Whisper White. The hearts are Real Red; the vests are from scraps of DSP of various kinds. I LOVE this new punch - it's so fun to use! :D

OK, I'm outta here; we're leaving Thursday to go to Florida to shoot my cousin's wedding. Lots to do, including TRYING to get posts ready for you. :) Have a wonderful day! Be sure and take the time to STAMP something!

It's FRIDAY!

And today, I've created yet another card just for you! :D

First, though, let me share! Most of you know that Kenn and I are headed to the Pacific Northwest for two short weeks in September. I'm SO looking forward to it - and I truly feel I need a REAL break. SO, I'm giving YOU something to look forward to, as well: I'll be having several guest bloggers! You're in for a real treat - and if I get more people than I need for that two weeks, I'll use them for the days before and after, so I can pack and unpack and not ignore you! :D Be sure and give them lots of blog love, so they know they're appreciated. :D

OK. On to my share!

Card stock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Tempting Turquoise

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Occasional Quotes (level 3 hostess-only stamp set) N

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (Thanks for letting me borrow it, Mary! :D) N, Basic Rhinestones N, Frost White Shimmer Paint, rubbing alcohol, spray bottle, modern label punch, dimensionals

SO super-simple, not a lot of stamping, but way sparkly and shimmery and elegant, with a very interesting color combo! :)

OK, I'm OFF. Fun, busy weekend planned. :) I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend, and that you'll take the time to STAMP something!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Amy!

Tomorrow is my friend, Amy's birthday. She and I met for lunch today, and had a wonderful time catching up and finding out what we each needed prayer for. Here is the card I made for her; I got the tutorial from Sandi MacIver, a fantastic, incredibly-talented demonstrator in Washington. Be SURE to check her out - she's got fantastic ideas, I'm telling you!

Anyway. There are four photos, so here's the scoop: Certainly Celery and Whisper White, and ask me if you can't tell what I used! :D



This one's color is wierd!!!

OK, I'm off! It's been a busy day, and I need to get some more work done before getting ready for a busy day tomorrow. :) Be SURE and take the time to STAMP something!!!

Well, I swore I shared this one!

But it doesn't look like I did! Yea! :D

Again, I made this one just for the Inspiration Station!

Card stock: Soft Suede

Ink: Early Espresso N

Stamp sets: Inspired By Nature, Nature's Silhouette

Accessories: Wood Sheets Textured Cuts, oval & scallop frame die, Big Shot, paper piercer, gold brads, dimensionals

It's a great masculine card, don't you think? I think it's beautiful, personally... :D

Let me know what you think of it! Have a WONDERFUL evening, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something!

A Christmas card! :)

OK, so I know I'm late, but it's been one of THOSE days. This is a card I made just for the Inspiration Station! :)

The color's a little off on the background card stock; it's actually Cherry Cobbler, but looks like Cajun Craze in this pic.
Other card stocks are Crumb Cake and Night of Navy. Stamp sets: Occasional Quotes (level 3 hostess-only set!) N, Lovely as a Tree
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Garden Green, Whisper White craft
Accessories: Stipple brush, white embossing powder, Texture Cuts Wood Sheets, oval & frame die, Big Shot, dimensionals

I really like this card; it's very old-world feeling IRL. :)

OK, I'm off to decide what to show you tomorrow. :) Have a wonderful evening, and be sure to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Christmas in July!

Hi, y'all! Sorry about Friday - time just got away from me. :) But today, I'm going to SHOW you all four projects from our Christmas in July Stamp Camp. I'm not going to TELL you about them, because if you wanna know about classes, you should COME to class. :D But you'll love the projects!


First, this is a cork square, perfect for a gift for some special person.


Next, have a gander at the mini milk cartons all decked out for Christmas greetings!

Then, there's Dasher, glowing with shimmer - a really fun, easy card to do, inspired by one that I saw in a photo from SU! Convention 2010.

Finally, my favorite project: a candle. This one isn't like our normal ones, where we stamp on tissue. Instead, this one is a stamped card stock image, framed with lace and attached to the candle via more lace - and this is one of the new ones in the Idea Book, SO great to work with! And there are two more new products on here, rhinestones and pearls. Be sure to look at the larger picture for more detail!


OK! I'm off to work on more great projects for the next three months - we start kicking Christmas into high gear in September, with our first Christmas Card Class Trio meeting!

Have a wonderful day - and try to think CHRISTMAS; it's SO much cooler in December. :D Now, then. Go take the time and STAMP something! :)