30. October 2015 · Comments Off on Sparkly Seasons · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This set is so versatile, page 40 of the AC.  It can also be bundle with the Thinlits dies to save 15%.  Although it shows mostly Halloween and Christmas, think about using this with a bunny in it for Easter, or a beach globe with sand and sea.
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29. October 2015 · Comments Off on Snow Way, this set is awesome! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

These little guys are so cute and this set, Snow Place, page 33 of the HC, has tons of embellishments to use with them.  The most amazing thing about this set is that it comes with matching Framelits dies.  To top it off there are sentiments included plus you get 15% if you bundle both.  You certainly get your moneys worth from this one.  I used the embossing folder, Brick Wall, page 174 of the AC and the white gel pen to highlight the bricks.  Hope you like it!
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28. October 2015 · Comments Off on Another camp card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love these little snowflake wooden elements, page 23 HC,  because you can do so much with them.  I embossed this snow flake with silver embossing powder and added silver cording, page 24.  The stamp set is All Ye Faithful, page 20 and that I embossed in white on watercolor paper that I had colored washed.  I backed it with Silver glimmer paper, page 149 of the AC.  The card front is white corrugated paper, page 148 of the AC which I cut out using our Oval Collection Framelits, page 173 of the AC.
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26. October 2015 · Comments Off on Camp Card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

This is one of the cards we made at Saturday’s camp.  I used the DSP from both Home for Christmas (pg9, HC) and Season of Cheer (pg29).  I embossed the gold foil paper with the Embossing Folder Boho Chic (pg 174 AC).  The ribbon is from the beautiful gold and white Glitter ribbon (pg 29) and it is tied with our Gold Cording (pg 24).  The image is from the set, Christmas Cuties, page 19.  I used the Metalics Assortment Sequins, pg 160 of the AC.
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22. October 2015 · Comments Off on Another Club card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Love this stamp set, Christmas Cuties, page 19 of the HC.  I brayered the Embossing Folder, Woodland Textured Impressions, page 39, with Lost Lagoon ink on Whisper White Card Stock.  The sentiment is from, Oh, What Fun, page 5.  I think the little guy in front is the bomb, and so stinkin’ cute!
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21. October 2015 · Comments Off on We made this card at Hostess Club · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

Our Friday night group made this card along with others and they really liked it.  So easy to put together.  I used red foil paper and the Delicate ornament thinlits die, page 15 of the HC.  The DSP is Season of Cheer, page 29, one of my favorite Holiday papers.   I used the gold cording trim, page 24, which is the best ever for tying bows.  Love it!
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19. October 2015 · Comments Off on For all occasions · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I copied this card from one of our Resources through SU, but I changed the sentiment and added embellishments.  It was displayed as a birthday card sent to me in an email.  The idea was that this DSP, Season of Cheer (page 29 of the HC), although, I used it as a Christmas card, it could also be used a birthday or Celebrate card.  Don’t you agree?
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18. October 2015 · Comments Off on Ornament Thinlits · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I used the stamp set, Embellished Ornaments, page 15 HC, with the matching Thinlit dies for this card.  You can buy this as a bundle and save 15%.  I used the red foil sheets, page 26 of the HC, and the Brights Sequins, page 160, of the AC.  This is a great set complete with sentiments for both front of the card and inside.
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15. October 2015 · Comments Off on All Ye Faithful · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

That is the name of this stamp set, page 20 of the HC.  I used classic ink from the pads to watercolor the image and then cut out the images with the Square Collections Framelits, page 173 of the AC.  I border the image with our gold foil paper, page 148.  I used Lost Lagoon, and Pool Party for my paper.
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01. October 2015 · Comments Off on Watercolor Wash · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This card was created using the background stamp, Watercolor Wash page 129 of the AC.  In addition, from the Holiday Catalog, the set Reason for the Season, page 31 has both the images and the sentiment.  This is a great set if you like 2 step stamping, but it can also be used alone, as on this card.  It’s hard to tell by my photo but I did use Crystal Effect on the pointsettia, which was colored with Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow.
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30. September 2015 · Comments Off on Another camp project · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

These Edgelits will knock the top of your head off!  They are so awesome!  There is a stamp set that SU has paired with them but I didn’t use any stamp other than Six Sayings, the Hostess set, on page 51 of the HC.  I punched out the star from Silver Glimmer paper with our Itty Bitty Accents punch, page 166 of the AC.  I use white ink to splatter the sky and I added the silver sequins to hide a blunder. LOL
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25. September 2015 · Comments Off on Watercolor Card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

I love this set from the HC, page 20 and I used watercolor paper with our classic ink pads and a aqua brush, page 163 of the AC.  I used the Mosaic Embossing Folder, page 174 AC on our gold foil paper.   I used the framelits, Lots of Labels, page 173, AC and layered them on dimenionals.  Colors I used are Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Crushed curry and Soft Suede.
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23. September 2015 · Comments Off on Sleigh Ride Edgelits · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

The only stamp I used on this card is from the set Over the Rainbow, page 21 of the AC.  That would be the Moon.  The background is Night Of Navy card stock and I used the Trees edgelit, page 12 from the HC.  The base card is our new heavy Whisper White.  OOPS! Sorry, I was wrong, the sentiment is from the Hostess set, Six Sayings, page 51 of the HC.
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17. September 2015 · Comments Off on Red Foil Beauty · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , ,

I used the Festive Flower punch, page 31 HC, to punch out the petals on the red foil paper, page 26 HC, the green leaves were stamped with Reason for the Season set on page 31 of the HC.  I used the stylus to score the petals and gold foil paper for the center of the poinsettia.  The sentiment is from Seasonal Fame Thinlits, page 40, HC.  I really like this against the Mint Macaron card stock, don’t you?
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04. September 2015 · Comments Off on Peaceful Pines · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

On page 17 in the HC you will find this beautiful set of trees. Perfect Pines Framelits dies were used to cut out the trees.  This is a bundle also so if you want both you save 15%.
In addition there are also lovely sentiments and embellishments that you can decorate your trees with.  I left these plain in the background but I love the tree with the sentiment in front.  You will again be surprised to find that these little bambi’s were not stamped but cut out from the DSP, Home for Christmas, page 9.  I used whisper white card stock to stamp the trees and place the images on and the back ground DSP is also from the same DSP set.  I used Dazzling Diamonds to highlight the snow in front.  Aren’t these little guys so stinkin’ cute?
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30. August 2015 · Comments Off on “Early” Visit from Santa · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Yes, I know, it is not even Halloween yet.  But you know I just have to start showing you sneak peeks from the HC, right?   You are going to be surprised to know that the chimney I made with the embossing folder, Brick Wall, page 174 in the AC.  I used our dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper, page 149 AC, for the snow.  However, the BIG surprise is that the Cute little Santa is not stamped but is cut out (fussy cut) from our gorgeous DSP, Home for Christmas, page 9 of the HC.  By now you have probably seen all the really cute cards made with this DSP, by cutting out some of the images.  Our SU artists that designed this paper really out did themselves.  Every page is just beautiful.  If you have not rec’d your Holiday catalog by the end of the month, just let me know.  Background DSP is from Pretty Petals Paper Stack, page 144.
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25. December 2014 · Comments Off on Merry Christmas! · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , , , , ,

Wishing y’all a blessed Christmas.  If you are driving to be with loved ones, safe travels.

This is a little gift bag made with our new Mini Treat Bag framelits.  You can find them on page 9 of the Spring Occasions catalog!  I made this with our gorgeous wrapping paper found in the Holiday catty on page 10.  This craft paper is so pretty and it’s reversible so you can stamp the other side if you prefer.
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07. December 2014 · Comments Off on Out of the norm…. · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Sometimes I like to do Christmas in colors other than the normal red and green.  I used Rose Red on this card, stamped the backgound and then embossed it with the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder.  I used the silver sequins and backed the image with Silver Foil paper which was also run through with the Chevron Embossing folder.
The stamp set is Bright and Beautiful found on page 25 in the HC and cut out with the matching star framelit dies found on page 231 of the AC.   I finished it off with the Gorgeous All is Calm Snowflake embellishment found on page 22 of the HC.  I added a Rose Red candy dot to the cent of the snowflake.
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03. December 2014 · Comments Off on Vintage Craft · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I created this card with the New craft paper and Specialty Trim the Tree DSP found on page 5 of the Holiday catalog.  I used the Burlap ribbon, the Natural Chevron ribbon, and the clothes pin embellishment, found on pages 205 and 207 of the AC.  The Tree is stamped with the set, Festival of Trees and punched out with the matching punch found on page 24 of the HC.  We are making this card in my Wednesday morning club today.
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29. November 2014 · Comments Off on Mossy Holidays! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

When I first saw the new in-color Mossy Meadow, I was a bit turned off by it and was determined that there was no way I was ever gonna like this color.  However never say never, because now that I have used it I am gaining a fondness for it.  Here I used it as the base card and the DSP background paper.  The image is from the stamp set Mingle all the Way, page 17 of the HC.  I used the Stampin’Write Markers to color the sentiment.  To finish it off I used the red satin woven ribbon and Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine.  What do you think?
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28. November 2014 · Comments Off on Elegant Christmas · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Again I used the new Kraft CS and embossed it with the Lucky Stars EF, page 30 of the HC.  I love our new 12X12 Under the Tree Specialty DSP, page 5.  So elegant and really adds another dimension to this card.  I used the Linen Thread and the Cherry Cobbler Linen Ribbon.  The tree was cut out of glimmer paper with the Tree Punch found on page 24.  The star was punched out with the Itty Bitty Accents punch Pack, page 222 in the Big catalog.
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27. November 2014 · Comments Off on Nordic Noel · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I created this card with the stamp set Santa Stache, page 18 in the HC.  I colored him with the Blendabilities and use the Dazzling Diamond Glitter paper for the mustache and the hat.  The satin woven ribbon is found on page 15.  I used the DSP Nordic Noel also on page 15.  The sentiment is from Good Greetings.
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26. November 2014 · Comments Off on New Kraft Card Stock and Paper · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

When I first rec’d this Kraft card stock I didn’t much care for the feel of it.  However, as I started to use it, I fell in love with the look.  It is especially nice when used with embossing folders as in this card.  I used the Cherry Cobbler Sheer Linen Ribbon and the Burlap ribbon together.  In addition, I used the All is Calm Snowflake Embellishments found on page 22 of the HC and the Star framelits dies (pg 231)  to cut the star out from the Festive Designer Kraft Rolls found on page 10 of the HC.  This paper is so beautiful, you know I will be using it for all my gift wrapping this year.
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24. November 2014 · Comments Off on A twist for Paper Pumpkin · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

This is a card I designed from this month’s paper Pumpkin.  I used the Confetti Stars punch found on page 30 of the Holiday catalog, and added more Lost Lagoon card stock.  The inside I decorated with the snowflakes that came with the kit.  I love the sentiments that came with this kit.
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15. November 2014 · Comments Off on Friendships · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

We made this at club last night.  We also made 2 3D items, a shaker card and a Christmas Ornament for the tree.  Great fun and so many laughs. Belonging to a club is fantastic!  You not only get to make neat projects, on a monthly basis, but what really sets it apart is the life time relationships you develop by sharing what you love to do with others.  I used the set Festival of Trees, page 24 of the Holiday catalog.
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09. November 2014 · Comments Off on Nut Cracker Stache! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I sure have gotten a ton of use out of these stache stamps.  More fun stamps to play with.  I embossed the silver foil paper with the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder found on page 30 of the Holiday catty.  Really adds another dimension to the card and matches the silver ink on the image.
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08. November 2014 · Comments Off on Christmas is in the air! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I never tired of these Christmas scenes.  I used the house from Holiday home and the matching framelits found on page 16 of the Holiday catalog.  In addition,I used the little Deer from White Christmas, page 31, and the Trees were from Festival of Trees, page 24.  Hope you like it!
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07. November 2014 · Comments Off on Shaker card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

We made these at our Wednesday morning class also.  I haven’t made a shaker card in so long I forgot how much fun they were.  And so easy when you have the right tools.  All of which you can find in our catalogs.
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04. November 2014 · Comments Off on · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This card was created using the stamp set Cheerful Christmas found on page 15 of the Holiday catalog.  The colors I used were Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow.  This is also another card we made at one of my stamp camps.  The ribbon on the bottom of the card is also Lost Lagoon.  However, my photography skills for some reason makes it look like a different color in this photo.  Maybe its my lighting……..
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01. November 2014 · Comments Off on Oh the possibiities! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

We made this at Stamp camp on Saturday morning and it is so simple when you have the right tools, like our Curvy Keepsake framelit die found on page 11 of the Holiday catalog.  Fill with your favorite treat or gift.

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30. October 2014 · Comments Off on Lovely as a Tree CAS · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I cased this card from another demonstrator on Stampin’ Connection but I can’t remember who this talented stamper is.  If you know who the original designer is please let me know so I can giver her credit.  We created the background with a block stamped in Sahara Sand.  The tree is stamped in Mossy Meadow as is the sentiment from Good Greetings.  Such a pretty card and so clean and simple.
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28. October 2014 · Comments Off on Good greetings · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I used kraft paper, new this year. for my background on this card and Baked brown sugar for my trees.   I used washi tape and Frosted sequins for embellishments and the white gel pen for the snowy background and to highlight the trees.
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27. October 2014 · Comments Off on Christmas Ornament · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , , , ,

I cased this ornament from Ilina Crouse, a very creative demonstrator.  I did change mine around a little but the main idea is from Ilina.  This, believe it or not, was not as much work as it looks.  I guess the hardest time I had with it was keeping it glued together long enough so the glitter and flakes stayed put.  I apologize for the reflection of light on the top of the bulb but that is almost impossible to remove while photographing.  I think I could have had better luck if I shot the picture outside in daylight.  The backgound in the bulb is stamped with the set White Christmas.
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26. October 2014 · Comments Off on Navy and Gold · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

If you came to my camp yesterday you would have made this card along with other projects geared for the Holidays.  These trees are embossed with various embossing folders from the gold foil card stock.  To save as much card stock as possible the gold layer under the Night of navy with the trees was used to punch out the 3 trees.  Then embossed.  There was still enough of foil card stock left to slide under the Night of Navy layer.  Sentiment if from the hostess set Good Greetings.
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14. October 2014 · Comments Off on All is Calm · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I sponged the DSP All is calm with Lost Lagoon and cut the tree out with our new Tree punch found on page 24 of the Holiday catalog.  In addition I used the embossing folder On Point Textured Impressions for the background.  Then  I used matching DSP in back of that and our new washi tape that matches everything too.  All of that can be found on page 22.  The sentiment if from Project Life stamp set Holiday Cheer on page 35.
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