21. December 2012 · Comments Off on This Stamp Set says it ALL! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I love all the verses in this set.  So glad it is being carried over so you will be able to purchase it even when this catalog expires.

Supplies: Stamp set; Seasonal Sayings 128009.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Cherry Cobbler 119685, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Inks; Gumball Green 126861.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Delicate Design Folders 127023, Lrg Scallop Edgelit 127019, Stitched Satin Ribbon 126848, BAsic Pearls 119247 coloroed with red sharpie.

20. December 2012 · Comments Off on Also from the new mini! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Lots of goodies for our BIG shot including this new Embossing Folder.

19. December 2012 · Comments Off on AND from the new mini…. · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

You will LOVE the new mini catalog being released on the 2nd of January.  This is from two of the stamps sets in that mini.

 

 

18. December 2012 · Comments Off on Perfect gift bag and sooooo easy! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Supplies: Paper; Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901, Very Vanilla 101650, Brushed Gold 102935. Embellishments: Big Shot 113439, Floral Frames Framelits 127012, Vintage Faceted Designer buttons 127555.

17. December 2012 · Comments Off on Gift Cards you can make easy-peasey! · Categories: 3D Items, Cards · Tags: , , , ,

These are so cute and simple to make.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Chock Full of Cheer 126717, Scentsational Season 121190.  Paper; Naturals Ivory 101849 and Naturals White 102316. Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Two Tags Bigz die 115954, 1/8″ circle punch, 1/8″ taffeta ribbon 119251 & 119959.

 

13. December 2012 · Comments Off on From Stampin’Up! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Cracked me up!

 

11. December 2012 · Comments Off on More from Tennessee · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Still at Amy’s.  Hit the Archivers store this morning and did some serious shopping at Macy’s.  Trying to post some samples that I had on my hard drive.

 

 

07. December 2012 · Comments Off on Secret of Life · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I did not realize that this quote was from the singer JT.  I guess I never heard the song.  My daughter Amy, who loves JT told me that’s the reason she bought this set.  I sure do love every stamp in this entire set.

 

Supplies: Stamp set; From My Heart 126557.  Paper; Naturals Ivory 101849, Very Vanilla 101650, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901, Raspberry Ripple 126824.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Satin Stitched ribbon 126845, stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

06. December 2012 · Comments Off on Love these little guys! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

These are actually cards I made last year and I was so glad that SU decided to carry over Polar Party this year.  The cards below are 3X3 gift cards.  So easy to make with this set.

 

05. December 2012 · Comments Off on Wedding card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I embossed this card in gold and really liked the way it turned out.

 

04. December 2012 · Comments Off on God is Love · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I think you are going to be surprised when the new occassions mini comes out in January.  A lot of Cross stitch type stamps, etc.  I love how this square lattice embossing folder looks so much like cross stitch fabric.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Trust God 126702, Hoop La La 126252.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Naturals Ivory 101849, World Spectacular DSP 126897.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974, Primrose Petals 126858.  Embellishments; Satin Stitched Ribbon 126844, Subtles buttons 119745, Big Shot 113439, Square Lattice EF 119976, Glue Dots 103683, Bakers Thread 125573.

02. December 2012 · Comments Off on Sympathy Card w Holiday papers · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

We all need to keep a few of these on hand.  This is a great set because it is for more than just general sympathy.  It covers many more occassions which you may be sorry for; loss of a pet, forgetting a birthday, illness, etc.  It is on page 137 of the big catalog.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; So Sorry 126527.  Paper; naturals Ivory 101849, Primrose Petals 126841, Very Vanilla 101650, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895, Pink Pirouette 111351.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Delicate Doilies Sizzlets 126999, Bitty Banners framelits 129267, 1 1/4″ scallop Punch 127811, Stamp dimensionals 104430, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch 118874, In color Dahlias 127556.

30. November 2012 · Comments Off on Sweet Baby · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love Primrose Petals and Early Expresso together.  So elegant looking.  I embossed the sentiment in gold.  I am going to hate to see this DSP go.  It is one of my all time favorites.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Trust God 126702, Itty Bitty Banners 126257.  Paper; Prinrose Petals 126841, Very Vanilla 101650, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901.  Inks; Gold Embossing Powder 109129 and Early expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Apothecary Accents framelits 127003, Bitty Banner framelits 129267, Satin Stitched ribbon 126844, 1 1/4″ Scallop Punch 127811, Boho Blossoms Punch 119858, Stampi Dimensionals 104430, Basic Rhinestones 119246.

29. November 2012 · Comments Off on Christmas Tea & Chocolate gift sets · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , , , ,

This was the 3D project for my last stamp camp.  There are two pockets, one to hold the Ghiradelli Chocolate and the tea bag.  The front of the card is the Christmas tree with the Poem and the inside is the sentiment with the goodies.  Perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, or co-workers.  I would glady share my design with measurements with you if you email me.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Scentsational SEason 121190, Wacky Wishes 126412.  Paper; Naturals Ivory 101849, Raspberry Ripple 126842, Snow Festival DSP 126908, Vellum Card Stock 101856, Champagne Glimmer paper 127885.  Inks; Raspberry Ripple 126859, Gumball Green 126861.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Holiday Collection Framelits dies 127814, Apothecary Accents Framelits 127003.  Satin Stitched ribbon 126845, Sticky Strip 104294, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Merry Minis punch pack 126882.

28. November 2012 · Comments Off on Faux Cross stitch · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

These stamps that resemble cross stitching seem to be very popular this year and I can understand why. Our square lattice Embossing Folder goes perfect with this to resemble cross stitch fabric.  Hope you like it.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Trust God 126702, Hoop La La 126252.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Primrose Petals 126841, World Spectacular DSP 126897.  Inks; Primrose Petals 126858, Black STazon 101406, Gumball Green 126861, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle punch 118874, Subtle Designer buttons 119745, Linen Thread 104199, Big Shot 113439, Square Lattice EF 119976, stampin Dimensionals 104430.

27. November 2012 · Comments Off on Friendship · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is another stamp from the set From my Heart.  Love it!

Supplies: Stamp set; From My heart 126557.  Paper; Whiper White 100730, Raspberry Ripple 126842.  Inks; Raspberry Ripple 126859.  Embelishments; 7/8″ Cottone ribbon 127844, Basic Pearls 119246, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch 119275, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle punch, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

25. November 2012 · Comments Off on This too shall pass! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This set is so fantastic.  It covers so much and I can’t stop using it.  Love it!

Supplies: Stamp Set; From My Heart 126557.  Paper; Summer Starfruit 126839, Midnight Muse 126843, Whisper White 100730.  Inks; Misnight Muse 126860.  Embellishments; Paper Piercer tool 126189, Piercing Mat 126199, Festive Paper Piercing Pack 127857, Satin Stitched ribbon 126846, Dimensionals 104430.

24. November 2012 · Comments Off on Affection Collection! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Couldn’t go too far without posting a vintage card.  Hope you like it.  I love this set and was disappointed that it is not carrying over in the next catalog.  However, maybe it will make it in the new big catalog in July.

Supplies: Stamp set; Affection Collection 127949.  Paper; Very Vanilla 100730, Soft Suede 115318,Crumb Cake 120953, First Edition DSP 121878, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Modern Label punch 119848,Crumb Cake seam binding122332, Victorian Crochet trim 118481, Antique Brads 117273, Dimensionals 104430.

23. November 2012 · Comments Off on Lost your Mittens? · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This was one of the projects at my hostess clubs this month and everyone liked it.  These mittens are so much fun, especially with the punch.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Wacky Wishes 126412, Make a Mitten 127943.  Paper; Whisper White 101650, Gumball Green 126840, Snow Festival DSP 126908.  Inks; Cherry Cobbler 126966.  Embellishments;  Big Shot 113439, Apothecary Accents Framelits 127003, Mitten Builder PUnch 127824, Bakers Twine 123125, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Bright Buttons 119747.

22. November 2012 · Comments Off on Need a First Communion card? · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

When you need a communion card, or a Christening card, you don’t have to leave the house with this set.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; My Special Day 124400.  Paper; Whisper White 101650, Pool Party 122924, Naturals White 102316.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Pool Party 126982.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Delicate Designed EF 127023, Ruffled Ribbon 122975, Word Window punch 119857.

19. November 2012 · Comments Off on It’s Here! Online Extravaganza – up to 50% off! Starts Today! · Categories: Promotions · Tags: , , ,

This is an awesome sale that you won’t want to miss.  Want to buy a BIG SHOT but too much?  Well now you can get it for 20% off.  Monday only on that item so be sure not to wait.  If you are not already on my email list, Click HERE and I will email you the list.

18. November 2012 · Comments Off on How to use your scraps! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I cased this card from Carol Gatton, an SU demo who posted it card on the Connection.  So simple and yet so pretty.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Scentsational Season 121190 (Star), Teeny Tiny Wishes 127802.  Paper; Very Vanilla 100730, Cherry Cobbler 119685, Festival of Prints 126904.  Inks; Cherry Cobbler 126966.  Embellishments; Paper Piercing Tool 126189, Piercing Mat 126199, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack 126187.

14. November 2012 · Comments Off on Merry and Bright! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Love this set and the framelits that go with it.  It is so versatile.  So many different cards you can make with this bundle.  This bundle is also 15% off so another great savings.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Tiny Tags 118592, Scentsational Season 121190.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Gumball Green 126840, Naturals White 102316, Champayne Glimmer paper 127885.  Inks; Gumball green 126861, Stazon Black 101406, Chocolate Chip 126979.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Lacy Brocade EF 127819, Holiday Collection framlit dies 127814, jewelry Tag Punch 117190, 3/8″ Statin Stitched ribbon 126848, Gold Metallic brads 119741, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Paper Piercing Tool 126189, Merry Mini Ounch Pack 126882.

13. November 2012 · Comments Off on Framelits Galore! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love playing with the framelits that go with this stamp set.  You can get 15% off by purchasing the bundle.  Awesome deal on pg 3 of the Holiday Catalog!

Supplies: Stamp Set; Ornament Keepsakes 128051, Beautiful Season (sorry I didn’t realize this set was retired).  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Real Red 102482, Gumball Green 126840, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896 .  Inks; Gumball Green 126861, Real Red 126949. Embellishments;  Big shot 113439, Holiday Ornaments Framelits 127816, Lots of Tags sizzlits 114508, Bakers Twine 123125, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Basic Rhinestones 119246.

12. November 2012 · Comments Off on Class project for Hostess Clubs! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I was inspired by Deb Valder, an SU demo on Stampin’ Connection, to create this card.  I changed a few things and this is what I came up with.  Hope you like it. OOPS! just noticed I lost one of the pearls on the bottem of the wreath, so just imagine there are 3 there.  LOL

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Curly Cute 120510.  Paper; Soft Suede 115318, Always Artichoke 105119, Naturals Ivory 101849.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Gumball Green 126861.  Embellishments; Sponges 101610, 3/4″ Circle Punch 119873, 2 3/8″ scallop Circle punch 118874, Big Shot 113439, Petals-a-Plenty EF 116824, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Antique Brads 117273, Seam Binding 120992, Basic Pearls 119247 (colored with Sharpies). NOTE: I used gumball Green ink pad to sponge the wreath to give it a little pop!

11. November 2012 · Comments Off on Another way to use your scraps! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I used our multi purpose adhesive sheets (pg 160) to put this together.  Just layer it with a piece of whisper white CS and then apply your 1/2″ strips, butted up to each other.  Cut to your specifications or use the Big shot.  You get 12 sheets of 12X12 adhesive.  An incredible buy that will last forever.

Supplies:  Stamp set; Tags till Christmas 121169.  Paper; Gumball Green 126840, Cherry Cobbler 119685, Very Vanilla 101650, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Inks; Gumball Green 126861, Real Red 126949.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Designer Frame Embossing Folder 123130, Large Scallop Edgelit 127019, Basic Pearls 119247, Basic Rhinestones 119246 (colored with Sharpie marker), Seam Binding ribbon 120992, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Merry Mini Punch Pack 126882, Multi Purpose Adhesive sheets 120805.

09. November 2012 · Comments Off on Oh…. the Gingerbread Man! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love this set and you can get it as a bundle in the Holiday catalog at 15% off.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Scentsational Season 121190, Tags till Christmas 121169.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Real Red 102482, Early Expresso 119686, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Inks; Gumball Green 126861, Early Expresso 126974, Real Red 126949.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Holiday Collection Framelits 127814, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Tag Punch 119866, 3/8″ Statin Stitched ribbon 126848, Brights Glimmer brads 121006.

08. November 2012 · Comments Off on Frosty Friends! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Learned how to make this Faux bow from a video on Stampin’ Connection.  Contact me if you want to see how easy it is.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Frosty Friends 128117.  Paper; Early Expresso 119686, Whisper White 100730, Designer Series Subtles DSP117152, Candle light Christmas DSP 126901.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Pumpkin Pie 126945, Bashful Blue 126960, Primrose Petals 126858.  Embellishments; Natural Designer buttons 127554, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

07. November 2012 · Comments Off on Perfectly Preserved Anniversary! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Teeny Tiny Wishes 127802, Perfectly Preserved 126692.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Lucky Limeade 122923, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Lucky Lieade 126984, Primrose Petals 126858.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Cannery Set Framelits 127822, Linen Thread 104199 (colored with Lucky Limeade ink), Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

06. November 2012 · Comments Off on Be Of Good Cheer! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I got the inspiration for this card from Jill Olsen, another SU demonstrator on Stampin Connection.  She used different card stock, stamp set and DSP than what I used but basically the same idea.

Supplies: Stamp set; Happy Hour 126642.  Paper; Cherry Cobbler 119685, Gumball Green 126840, Whisper White 100730, Natural White 102316, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Embellishments; Versa Mark 102283, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Big Shot 113439, Apothecary Accents Framelits 127003, Basic Rhinestones 119246, Stampin DImensionals 104430, Seam Binding 120992.

04. November 2012 · Comments Off on Cheese Cloth background W/ faux bow! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

New technique.  I found a piece of cheese cloth in with my supplies and thought before I toss this maybe I can think of something to do with it.  So I wet it and spread it out on the white card stock.  I then took champagne shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol and spritzed it on the cheese cloth.  When I lifted the cheese cloth from the card stock, it left a really cool background which I used on this card and for the faux bow.  What do you think?

Supplies: Paper; Whisper White 100730, Marina Mist 119682, Patio Party DSP 126916, Champagne Glimmer Paper 127885.  Embellishments; Champagne Shimmer Paint 116806, Rubbing Alcohol, Merry Mini Punch Pack 126882, Big Shot 113439, Delicate Doilies sizzlits 126999, Antique Brads 117273, Neutral Brads 119736, 1 1/4″ Scallop Punch 127811.

03. November 2012 · Comments Off on Pool Party & Primrose Petals! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Don’t you just love these colors together.  I have used this stamp set quite a bit…I love it!

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Kindness Matters 122902, Serene Silhouettes 127324.  Paper; Pool Party 122924, Very Vanilla 101650, Primrose Petals 126841, Designer Series In colors 122384.  Inks; Pool Party 126982, Primrose Petals 126858, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Itty Bitty Shapes Punches 118309, In color Brads 122940, 3/8″ Ruffled ribbon 122975, 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon 126844, 7/8″ Cotton ribbon 127844, Stampin dimensionals 104430, Basic Pearls 119247.

31. October 2012 · Comments Off on Shaker Snowman · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

These cards are so much fun!  This was my swap for my downline meeting.

Supplies: Stamp SEts; Tags til Christmas 121169, Snow Much Fun 122562.  Paper; Very Vanilla 100730, Real Red 102482, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901.  Inks; Real Red 126949, Gumball Green 126861, Stazon Black 101406.  Embellishments; Tag Punch 119866, Window sheets 114323, Dimensionals 104430, 3/4″ circle punch 119873, Champagne Glass Glitter 120997.

29. October 2012 · Comments Off on Ye Ol’ Vintage Santa! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Ah……my favorite technique again! I just never tire of vintage.  I always loved collecting antiques so I guess that is why I am so in love with this stuff.  Never goes out of style for me!  If you like this stamp set, contact me to have your own workshop or party and earn this set free.  Burlap is very popular this year and I am hoping that SU will introduce this into our embellishments in the spring, until then I am purchasing this at HL.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Hostess Christmas Wishes 127985, Postage Due 126397.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901, First Edition DSP 121878, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974, Soft Suede 126975, Cherry Cobbler 126966, Gumball Green 126861, Blush blossom 100037.  Embellishments; Brushed Bronze Buttons 127833, Bakers Twine 123125, Hemp Twine (retired), Burlap (we don’t carry), Dimensionals 104430, Postage stamp Punch 122344, Basic rhinestones 119246 (colored with red sharpie) for nose, Basic Pearls 119247, Victoria Crochet Trim 118481.

28. October 2012 · Comments Off on Merry Minis · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is a cute set.  I didn’t want to buy this set with the punches when I first saw it in the Holiday catalog.  But I surrendered and gave int.  Now I love it!

Supplies: Stamp Set; Merry Minis 127919.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Naturals White 102316, Primrose Petals 126841, Gumball Green 126840.  Inks; Gumball Green 126861, Primrose Petals 126858, Summer Starfruit 126991, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; Merry Mini Punch Pack 126882, Bakers Twine 123125, Big Shot 113439, Petals A Plenty EF 116824, Basic Rhinestones (colored with Sharpie) 119246, stampin Dimensionals 104430, 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon 126844, 126846, 126848.