Been a rough couple of weeks!

Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a great week. Today's is warm and sunny here; I think, once I get done blogging, I'm going to go sit on the swing for a little bit! :) Don't hate me, people with snow on the ground. At least you GOT snow! :)

It's been a rough couple of weeks for people all around me. I'm on the TN Stampers online group, and we lost a dear member early last week; her daughter is also on the list. This is the card I'm going to send her. This week, a member of our church was killed suddenly in a car accident. Yesterday, a dear online friend lost her husband to cancer. Ginny, please know we're praying for you. Wish I could give you a real-life hug.

I was inspired by this card; I found it on Pinterest, but it was originally posted on Split Coast Stampers.I really love the original, but I didn't want to add too much color. So I did my version.

I double-stamped the flower from BACKYARD BASICS; the second time I stamped, I off-stamped metallic gold ink, then stamped that second generation onto the card. I used clear embossing powder to give it a little more texture. The inside is stamped with two of the stamps from BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN. The colors on this one are Very Vanilla, So Saffron, and Always Artichoke. The other ink color is Early Espresso.

OK, I'm outta here! :) I hope your week is wonderful. Be sure and tell people you love that you love them - and stamp them a card to show it. :D

Friday is just for you today! :)

Good Friday Morning! Are you having a great day? Do you have big plans for this weekend? It's going to be GLORIOUS weather here in middle Tennessee. The trees are lovely, the sun is shining, and the sky has been truly BLUE. :)

Today's card is one I designed especially for you. I wanted to do something to show you how the new Illuminate pad works. I made sure my music staff roller was completely cleaned off, then inked it up in the Illuminate pad and rolled it on that Midnight Muse. Think Frost White Shimmer Paint meets VersaMark - it's a soft, shimmery white. It didn't quite have enough sparkle for me, though, so I used a spritzer with alcohol and Frost White Shimmer Paint in it to add just a bit more shimmer.

NOTE: That "tidings of comfort & joy" is from the WORD PLAY set, which is one of the stamp sets that Stampin' Up! is selling per stamp right now. It's such a fun stamp set! If you don't have a lot of money to invest in the whole set, I'd highly recommend taking a look at getting a few of the stamps from it while you can get them "piecemeal". :)

Here's the "recipe". If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me!

Card stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Midnight Muse, Brushed Gold

Ink: Illuminate, VersaMark

Stamp set: Word Play

Accessories: corner rounder, dimensionals, Music Notes standard wheel and handle, heat tool, gold embossing powder, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Delights

That hardest part of anything I use it on is waiting for Dazzling Delights (or Crystal Effects!!!) to dry without putting my finger into it. :D

OK, I'm outta here. I guess I was kind of wordy today! LOL I would love to hear from you about the 12 Weeks projects I've shown so far this year in your email; please let me know what you think. :) I feel like I'm whistling in the dark. :D

Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Take the time to STAMP something - the holiday season starts NOW! :D

Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge!

Good FRIDAY morning! We're off to teach, so here's a challenge card to show you. This week's challenge was to use "quiet colors. Nothing bright."

Card stock: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, Versamark, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink

Stamp sets: Blessings from Heaven, Field Flowers

Accessories: Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin' Around wheel, Eyelet Border Punch, white embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, heat tool, dimensionals

It's a pretty simple layout, but I think I like the card. :) What do YOU think??

OK, I'm off! I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend! Make sure you take the time to STAMP something! :D

Sunny Challenge Blog!

Good morning! Happy Labor Day! (Of course, if you work from home, there are hardly ever days off or holidays.... :D)

The girls over at Sunny Challenges are wonderful stampers, and they've started a blog to encourage creativity and - well, let's face it: there are days when your mojo walks out the door. :D Now, I haven't had a lot of trouble with that lately (especially for cards!), but it's served well when I want to procrastinate doing something that needs doing. :D (ROFL! Those of you who know me well, know how true that is!)

Anyway. That's what I'm going to share with you today: my challenge creation!


It was fun - and except for the ribbon addition, is a layout we've often used for simple cards.

Card stock: Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler

Stamp set: Many Merry Messages

Accessories: Soft Holly Stampin' Around standard wheel, Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, modern label punch, 1/2", 3/4" and 1" circle punches, red glitter paper, dimensionals, Snail

Combines some of my favorite things - bling, Christmas, and holly! :D

Let me know if you try this challenge - I'd love to see your creation!

I don't know about the weather where you are, but we're at 62 degrees and rainy here in the Nashville area because of the tropical storm!!! Makes for GREAT fall weather, but I know Labor Day is "supposed" to be the last hurrah of summer. :D I have to tell you, I'm lovin' it! It's GREAT stay-inside-and-create weather. So. Be SURE and take the time to STAMP something!!!!!

Christmas card!

Good morning! I hope you're having a wonderful week! It's a GLORIOUS day here today - and only EIGHTY DAYS until Christmas! Goodness, this year has FLOWN by! It's DEFINITELY time to start your plans for Christmas, ladies and gentlemen. I don't know about you, but money seems even tighter this year - so plans for special HOMEMADE gifts are in the works. :)

Today, I have a Christmas card to share with you that I designed JUST for sharing with you. :D That means step-by-step, I can tell you how I did it. The bad news? It's a super-simple design. Good news? It's VERY rich-looking with little besides card stock and ink. :D

Here's the outside - scroll down for an inside look. :)

First, cut your card stock:
Cherry Cobbler - 5.5"x8.5"
Always Artichoke - 5-3/8"x4-1/8"
More Mustard - 5-1/4"x4" for the OUTSIDE, 5-3/8"x4-1/8" for the INSIDE

Then, put a Chocolate Chip cartridge in you standard wheel handle; it's best if you don't re-ink it before doing this card. If I do this one again, I'll be sure not to get such a good impression on the bottom of the page! :D Load in the Music Notes Stampin' Around wheel, and wheel the More Mustard piece.

Next, get out a sponge and sponge the edge of the MM card stock with Cherry Cobbler ink. You want the ink to go in toward the center a bit. After that, sponge JUST the edge with Crumb Cake ink. Rub your embossing buddy all over the MM card stock; this will help get rid of any static or oils from your fingers, so the embossing powder won't stick where you don't want it! Now, ink your stamp - from CHRIST IS BORN, as are the interior stamps - with Always Artichoke craft ink. (Have you noticed that there are EMPTY full-sized craft ink pads in the Holiday Mini? Stock up now, and fill them as you need them with your favorite colors!!) Stamp the image, and use clear embossing powder on the ink. Go heat it with your heat tool, until the embossing powder is set.

If you want, you can go ahead and assemble the outside of your card - MM on the AA, then on the CC. :D

Now, tick the corners of your inside MM card stock. Using MM ink, stamp off before you stamp the poinsettia stamp onto the card stock. Use the embossing buddy again; ink the message stamp, and emboss. Do the same sponging around the inside - but I did it a bit less. Now, adhere it inside the card.

YOU ARE DONE. Isn't it a beautiful card??

I think it's really a RICH color combination, and really simple to put together. What do YOU think? :)

OK, time to work on some more things. I hope you're having a WONDERFUL day! Enjoy yourself, and be sure to take some 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!!!!!!!!!

Fabulous!

Yes, that's exactly how a tea party photo or two would look on these pages. :D These are my faves from our class, I think!

Card stock: Melon Mambo kinda N, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Stamp sets: Tiny Teacup,

Ink: Melon Mambo kinda N, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Take a Sip Stampin' Around standard wheel, Melon Mambo SA standard cartridge, Big Shot, oval & frame die, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, 1" circle punch, small oval punch, dimensionals

:D It's fun, isn't it? :D

OK, I'm off! I'm meeting some dear friends for lunch, and can't wait to just sit and chat. :) I love friends! But I'm still going to stamp something today - and I'm hoping YOU will, too! :D

Simple, multi-purpose layout!

Good morning! :D Thought I'd switch things up a bit and get in here before your day is half over. :D

Today's share is a simple layout, but you could use it for any number of events - choir at church, ensemble, even Christmas. And try changing the color and see what it does! :)

Card stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler N
Ink: Basic Black (standard cartridge)
Accessories: Scallop oval punch, medium oval punch, Music Notes standard Stampin' Around wheel, standard Stampin' Around Handle

You really couldn't get much more simple than this layout! Try it - I love doing scrapbook pages with Stampin' Around wheels! :)

OK, I'm outta here! Tomorrow, I'll show you my favorite layout from the class. :) Have a WONDERFUL day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something! :)

Welcome to the the JULY layout!

I think you'll like this one. :D Short and sweet - and we'll get through these pages soon, I promise. :D

I've received my first birthday card for the challenge! I'm so excited to see what YOU are going to send - and just email me for my address, or you can email me a picture, if you wish. But it IS my birthday.... :D

Isn't this awesome??? Whisper White and Real Red card stocks compliment the Night of Navy ink we used with the Red, White, & Blue Jumbo Stampin' Around wheel from the Summer Mini. SUPER fast and easy!

Speaking of ink. :D The re-inkers for the retired colors are going FAST - I had to let a customer know last night that I couldn't get everything she wanted! If you want something from the retired accessories, PLEASE place your order at my business site - just click ORDER NOW at the top right! I want you to get what you want - and I can't WAIT to start showing you new things from the new Idea Book & Catalog. :) Open House is on July 3 - be SURE to come!

OK, I'm off - Birthday Quick Card Class tonight, and we're going to have a blast! :D Have a wonderful day, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!

Ohhhhhhhh, so you're not SCRAPPERS, huh?

I think I feel a challenge in JULY coming up. :D IF we can fit it in between all the other stuff going on in July! :D

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE BIRTHDAY CARD CONTEST!!!!

SO, you're not commenting cuz "They're nice, but I don't scrap"? OK, well, we'll get through this series, and we'll get on with it. But I AM gonna show you the rest of these pages, because I really like this little book. :D

This is completely done - except for the month punch - with the TAILOR MADE Simply Scrappin' Kit. I LOVE the die cuts that come in that kit. Did you know they're repositionable for 24 hours, and then become permanently adhered? COOL, let me tell ya! :D

The color's just a TINY bit off, but oh, well. :D You really don't care, because they're scrapbook pages, right? :D

I'm off for another stupid-busy weekend. :D Have a WONDERFUL weekend, my friends, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!

Happy Wednesday to you!

Are you having a wonderful day? Is it sunny where you are? It's my PERFECT weather here - 68° and sunny, with a nice breeze. :)

But you're not here for the local weather report! Let me share those other two projects with you!

This is about lifesize! :)

Card stock: Summer Sun, Vellum (card stock)

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp: All A-Flutter (Summer Mini!)

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, Dimensionals, paper snips, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Pastels, mint patty :)

Isn't it FUN? Such a cute little party favor - you could put them on skewers and make an arrangement for a centerpiece, too!

Next one! :)

Although I stamped "celebrate" from CELEBRATE EVERYTHING inside, most of my stampers left it blank, to use as a "thank you for your service" card. :)

Card stock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Real Red

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Red, White, & Blue Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel (Summer Mini!), Real Red grosgrain ribbon, star brad (SPECIAL going on this month - email or call me to find out more!), dimensionals

It's a SUPER simple card, but I really like it. :)

OK, I'm off - still busy, busy, busy. :) Have a WONDERFUL day - and be SURE to take the time to STAMP something!!!

You're going to want this wheel!

Good Monday morning! It's another beautiful, sunny day here in middle Tennessee - after a rainy, cloudy weekend. :)

Speaking of weekend, it was our Spring Quick Card Class Saturday! We had a BALL making these cards - and you're going to want to pick up your own Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel after seeing today's card!


It's SO elegant, and simple! You could put together a whole BUNCH of these in a quick period of time - and change the color scheme to suit. What a pretty wedding thank-you card this would be!

Card stock: Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Thank You Kindly, Define Your Life ("gratitude", inside)

Accessories: Very Vintage Jumbo SA Wheel, jumbo handle, Basic Black jumbo ink cartridge, black gingham ribbon, scallop oval punch, wide oval punch, dimensionals

I can't stop thinking about different colors this would look great in - we have red gingham ribbon, too, which would give this almost a French country look. It would look great in just about any color that we have 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in - and you would definitely change the look if you used wider ribbon!

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OK, I'm off now - I need to get next week's LET'S GET PUNCHY 2 class designed; the nieces and nephews will be here a week from today again! :)

Have a WONDERFUL day! And PLEASE, be sure to take the time to STAMP something - you'll feel SO much better! :)

It's a Butterfly Party!

Good morning! I just have a few moments to post - I'm off to get my hair cut, FINALLY! :D But I wanted to share this card we did at our parties this last weekend - the Occasions Mini is PACKED with fun things to work with! :)

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Only Orange, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac

Ink: Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue

Stamp set (inside): Happy Everything

Accessories: Jumbo Handle, Empty Ink Cartridge, Very Vintage SA Jumbo Wheel, Ticket Corner Punch, sponge dauber, Big Shot :D, SU! Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die

It's a fast, FUN card to put together! And TRUST ME, you NEED that Embosslit - it's SO much fun! :D

OK, I'm off! Have a WONDERFUL day - and be sure to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!! :)

Christmas is only 95 days away!!!!

It's definitely time to at least start thinking about your cards! Between making at LEAST a few for the special people in your life and addressing them, you KNOW it always takes more time to do then than you think. :D So, today I'm going to show you the other two cards from Saturday's class!


I just think this is a really fun card! :)

Card stock: So Saffron, Real Red, Not Quite Navy

Ink: Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip

Stamp set: Dasher (Inside, Many Merry Messages)

Accessories: Neighborhood Jumbo Stampin' Around wheel and handle, Night of Navy ink cartridge, 1-3/4" circle punch, sponge dauber, round Fire Rhinestone Brad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

The only thing I DON'T like is the way the clouds turned out on my sample. We left them off. :D



I honestly think this is my favorite of the three. I LOVE holly - I think it's the color combination of it. :D The Soft Holly wheel is also inside, along the top and bottom as a border.

Card stock: Mellow Moss, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: White craft

Stamp sets: Christmas Punch (Level 2 Hostess-only stamp set!), Delightful Decorations (Holiday Mini!) (Inside, Many Merry Messages)

Accessories: Soft Holly Stampin' Around wheel & handle, Mellow Moss ink cartridge, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, white embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, wide oval punch, ornament punch (Holiday Mini!), dimensionals

We had a great time, and I hope our cards might inspire you a little bit! :D Be sure and tell me your favorite card - and then, go take the time to STAMP something!! :) Have a WONDERFUL day!

I've been HIRED!

Sherrill Graf has been with Stampin' Up! for a VERY long time, and has a huge downline. She hires other demos to make samples for her - and pays with merchandise.

I GOT HIRED FOR SEPTEMBER!!! :D

Of course, I've already started to design; I thought I'd share one that won't be in a class in the next few months. :D


Card stock: Very Vanilla, Naturals Ivory, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Garden Green

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Dusty Durango, Garden Green, Summer Sun, Creamy Caramel, Pumpkin Pie, Going Gray, Bashful Blue

Accessories: embossing buddy, heat tool, gold embossing powder, aqua painters, Fall Harvest standard Stampin' Around wheel and handle, Basic Brown re-inker in empty standard cartridge

Lots of watercoloring here, but I'm attempting to do my BEST work for you, Sherrill! :) This one is my copy; I'm making one of each that I send her to show you and put on my Inspiration Station! So keep your eyes open! :D

Have a WONDERFUL weekend, and be SURE to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING - it's cheaper than therapy. :D

Thought I'd not make it today, didn't you! :D

I wanted to wait until tonight's class people weren't at work to look. :D So, here are TWO of the cards from tonight's QUICK CARD CLASS; you'll get the other three on Friday! :D Enjoy!
(Just so you know, I almost always post from my least favorite to my most. :D)

On with the show!


(It's hard to see the tone-on-tone background on the card, unless you click on the photo to enlarge it!)

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red, Real Red craft

Stamp set: Sweet Season

Accessories: NEIGHBORHOOD Jumbo SA wheel & handle, wide oval punch, black gingham ribbon, clear embossing powder, embossing buddy, heat tool, dimensionals, staples







Card stocks: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Inks: Jet Black Stazon, Brocade Blue

Stamp set: Crazy for Cupcakes

Accessories: IN COLOR Stampin' Write markers, Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon, dimensionals, double rectangle punch


Now, aren't these EASY? Super duplicatable, too!!! :D Easy to do at home - except you can't see the INSIDE of them. Tomorrow you'll see the other three cards; I really hope you will check out my SCHEDULE to see when you can come stamp with me. (I think I've got until sometime in October up on the list of events!)

OK, I'm off. Class starts soon - I wish you were stamping with me. But I DO hope you're taking the time to stamp SOMETHING. Right? :D

Later and later, I know....

I'm sorry my postings have been later in the day all week. We've been sleeping in a bit, and by the time my brain wakes up, it's mid-afternoon. :D

SO. Keep voting for your favorite card in the THIRD ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CARD CONTEST - it's a hot race this year!!!

And on with the show!!

Card stocks: YoYo Yellow, Whisper White, Green Galore, Only Orange

Inks: YoYo Yellow, Only Orange

Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks - RETIRING NEXT WEEK!

Accessories: Assorted Stampin' Write markers

Simple, but summery! :)








Card stocks: Kraft, Very Vanilla

Inks: Real Red, Creamy Caramel (in cartridge)

Stamp set: Holidays & Wishes - RETIRING NEXT WEEK!

Accessories: Gingerbread wheel, retired at least two years ago; standard handle, ticket corner punch, paper snips, dimensionals, Real Red and Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write Markers

This was one of my favorite wheels EVER. It was so much fun to decorate bags, etc., for gift giving at Christmas time!

OK. Tomorrow will be another two retired or retiring stamp sets, then you've got the weekend, and only TWO MORE DAYS of retiring stamps before the NEW IB&C BOOK GOES LIVE!!!!!!!!!! Be SURE and look at your current Idea Book & Catalog or the one online; make SURE nothing is going away that you'll kick yourself for not purchasing. Remember: you can shop online 24/7 HERE, by clicking the SHOP NOW button at the top - or email me, and we'll get you all set!

Have a WONDERFUL day! And be sure to take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday! :) Keep voting!

To vote for the winner of the THIRD ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CARD CONTEST, just click HERE. :)

Now, on with the show! As I stated yesterday, I'm showcasing retiring OR retired stamp sets this week; it's your LAST CHANCE to get the stamps on the list, and there have been some awesome stamp sets that have retired in previous years. Don't be left kicking yourself because you didn't get that certain set you wanted!!!!

These two cards are HOSTESS SETS. We have some INCREDIBLE sets for hostesses, that are NEVER available in the Idea Book & Catalog again. Seriously, folks: it's WORTH having a party to get some of these!



This first one should be REALLY familiar to you. :D I've used him so much, it wouldn't be the last class of the catalog year without the rooster. :D

Card stocks: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Very Vanilla

Ink: Night of Navy

Stamp set: Rustic Rooster

Accessories: SO SWIRLY Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel - RETIRING!!!!; jumbo handle, Night of Navy ink cartridge

I like him in blue!! :) I'm THINKING that perhaps the set of rooster cards from this year might be a prize in the future....


This is HAUTE COUTERE from two (?) years ago. Let me go check that.... Make that three - it's in the 05/06 IB&C! I loved this set!!!

Card Stocks: Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Jet Black Stazon, Pacific Point

Stamp set: Haute Coutere

Accessories: Pacific Point DSP, Aqua Painters

SUPER simple, but so fun!!!! I miss this set. :)

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Now, for pete's sake, go STAMP SOMETHING!!!!! It's too hot outside to do much else.... :D

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The voting is going gangbusters - please don't forget to vote! Just scroll down one entry, and you'll see all the entries, and get to cast your vote for your favorite!

Also, please don't forget you only have a few days left to get stamp sets off the LAST CHANCE LIST before they're gone forever! You can CLICK HERE, then click on the SHOP NOW button at the top left, or email me at poohisstampin@aol.com.

I'm showcasing retiring stamp sets this week; SO MANY good stamp sets have retired, and I rarely get to pull them out and play with them. :) This is one of the cards we did at my workshop Saturday; we had a FANTASTIC time! Everyone's really sad that this Santa stamp is going away - and I DEFINITELY am; it's been a WONDERFUL Christmas stamp!


Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Ruby Red

Inks: Ruby Red, Creamy Caramel in wheel cartridge

Stamp sets: BOTH RETIRING!!! Heritage Holidays and Holidays & Wishes

Accessories: Baroque Border standard Stampin' Around wheel, standard handle, assorted Stampin' Write markers, 1-3/4" circle punch, dimensionals

OK, that's it for today - I've got to finish designing for tonight's Retired/Retiring Quick Card Class! :) If I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to email me! I'm here for YOU! :D Have a GREAT day - and please, take the time to STAMP something!!!!

It's THURSDAY!!!

What a beautiful day it is already here! I'm very sad to see most of the tulips gone, but the ROSES are about to begin. Can you believe it?!?!?

And MONDAY creeps closer and closer! The BLOG HOP is coming up SOON - and I believe I'm going to be offering more BLOG CANDY on Monday - and I think a lot of people along the way will be, too. It starts at 7 a.m., so figure out when you'll have some time to go hopping! Twenty stops, with lots to look at - I KNOW you're excited! :D

So, I promised that we'd do, today and tomorrow, BRANCH OUT samples! I had SO much fun designing for this class! I did one spring, one summer, one fall, one winter, and one kind of everyday. And that's the order I'm going to post them in. :) So, here we go!!

Here's a hint for this set: Keep the backing off the large piece of rubber you take the stamps from. You'll see why, especially in summer - it makes a great "stencil" of sorts. I used it on this one, too, to make sure the "flowers" on the tree didn't go all over the sky! The "flowers" are the snowflake stamp in the set!!! I LOVE coming up with an out-of-the-box idea all by myself. LOL!

The background is the Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel, Watercolor Vine - we did it in Versamark, then embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Card stocks: Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Whisper White

Inks: Real Red, Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Basic Brown, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Stipple brushes, dimensionals

I just love this set. It's SO easy to come up with fun cards! :) And you can see the "stencil" effect on the tree much easier on this card; it's a stipple brush and Garden Green ink!

Card stocks: Very Vanilla, Only Orange, Bashful Blue, Basic Black

Inks: Garden Green, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Only Orange

Accessories: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Stampin' Up! Exclusive Texturz Plates, Big Shot

Don't forget to come back tomorrow to see the last three designs! I hope you have a wonderful day - and that you take the time to STAMP SOMETHING!!!!!