27. October 2012 · Comments Off on Tattered Vintage Rose · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Y’all know I love Vintage so here’s some more for ya!

Supplies: Stamp sets; French Foilage 121166.  Paper; Primrose Petals 126841, Very Vanilla 100730, First Edition DSP 121878.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Victoria Crochet Trim 118481, Fancy Flower Punch 118073, Natural Designer Buttons 127554, Hemp Twine (retired), Burlap (we don’t carry), sponge for distressing 101610.

26. October 2012 · Comments Off on Sleep Over Invite! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

My Granddaughter’s 7th birthday invitations (front & back).  Her mother Amy (who is also a demonstrator) made these invitations for Mary Pat’s sleepover.  I just love them and think she did a great job!   Of course, had it been at my house, pick up next day would have been at 9AM. She is very brave! LOL

 

25. October 2012 · Comments Off on Patio Party! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is getting to be a habit with me.  Love this paper!

Supplies: Stap sets; Hostess set Priority Mail 127044.  Paper; Pool Party 122924, Whisper White 100730, Summer Starfruit 126893, Midnight Muse 126843, Patio Party DSP 126916.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Summer Starfruit 126991, Primrose Petals 126858.  Embellishments; Curly Label Punch 119851, 3/8″ Stitched Satin ribbon 126847, Cup Cake cuilder Punch 121807, stampin dimensionals 104430.

24. October 2012 · Comments Off on Snowflake Soiree! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

If you can believe it, this is the first time I have ever purchased a Snowflake stamp set.  Stampin’Up! has had many sets in the past but they just never did anything for.  Except for this set and I knew I HAD to have it.  So pretty!  I do believe you could use any color on these snowflakes and they would still look gorgeous!  I just hope they keep this set around for a while.

Supplies: Stamp set; Snowflake Soiree 127925.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, White Naturals 102316, Champagne Glimmer paper 127885, Early Expresso 119868.  Inks; EArly Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Snow Flurry Bigz Die 127813, Merry Mini Punch Pack 126881, Dimensionals 104430, Basic Rhinestones 119246 (Colored with Sharpies).

23. October 2012 · Comments Off on Gold Emboss & Dazzle Marker · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is a technique I saw on Stampin’Connection by Nicole Picadura, another demonstrator.  I gold embossed it on Crumb Cake card stock.  I used our new  Gold Stampin Dazzle Marker (pg 19 Holiday catalog) to highlight the edges of the ornament.

 

22. October 2012 · Comments Off on OK…..I’m Sold! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Well, it’s official, I am now in love with this Summer Starfruit in-color. There really are so many colors that it goes well with.  You just have to try them all and keep playing around with them.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Wacky Wishes 126412.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Summer Starfruit 126839, Baja Breeze 111352, Primrose Petals 126841, Patio Party DSP 126916.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Baja Breeze & Summer Starfruit for sponging.  Embellishments; Cupcake Builder Punch 121807, 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon 126844, Designer Ribbon Slides 127834, Dimensionals 104430.

21. October 2012 · Comments Off on Faceted Vintage Ornaments! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This phots does not do justice to these beautiful Designer buttons.  This is one of those cards you have to see in real life to really appreciate the sparkle of these buttons.  Perfect for the holidays.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Curly Cute 120510, Ornament Keepsakes 128051.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Naturals White 102316, Festival of Prints DSP 126904.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974, Island Indigo 126986, Cherry Cobbler 126966.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Holiday Ornaments Framelits 127816, Vintage Faceted Buttons 127555, Basic Pearls 119247, Dimensionals 104430.

20. October 2012 · Comments Off on Chevron Embossed Card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Chevron designs are all the rage right now and this card is made with our Chevron embossing folder.  I embossed the folder with versa mark and then ran it through the big shot and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Come to Bethlehem 120591.  Paper; Island Indigo 122923, Whisper White 100730, Midnight Muse 12683.  Inks; Island Indigo 126986.  Embellishments; Basicc Rhinestones 119246, Big Shot 113439, Chevron EF 127749, Snow Flurry Bigz die 127813, Organza Ribbon 114319, Dimensionals 104430.

19. October 2012 · Comments Off on Hostess set with Santa! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is a super hostess set that you can get free by hosting a workshop or party in your home or mine.  Contact me here to find out how you can qualify.  I will be making more cards with this set so you can see the versatility of the set.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Hostess, Christmas Wishes 127985.  Paper; Real Red 102482, Early Expresso 119868, Whisper white 100730, Candlelight Christmas DSP 126901. Inks; Blush Blosson 100037, Real Red 126949.  Embellishments; Basic Pearls 119247, Dimensionals 104430.

18. October 2012 · Comments Off on Delicate Doilies! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love the new doily sizzlits.  They are so cool!  I used Summer Starfruit with Pool Party in this card and I really like the colors together.  I guess I am starting to become a fan of this incolor.

Suppplies:  Stamp set: Hostess, Mixed Medley.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Summer Starfruit 126839, Pool Party 122924, Patio Party DSP 126916.  Inks; Pool party 126982, Summer Starfruit 126991.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Lacy Brocade EF127919, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits 126999, Antique Brads 117273, Victoria crochet trim 118481, Stampi Dimensionals 104430.

17. October 2012 · Comments Off on Christmas Tree with Hostess set! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This card is also made with the beautiful Christmas Wishes Hostess Set.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Hostess, Christmas Wishes 127985.  paper; Gumball Green 126840, Whisper White 100730, Champagne Glimmer Paper 127885, Naturals White 102316.  Inks; Gumball Green 126861, Raspbery Ripple 126859.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Window Frame Collection framelits 129021, Snow Flurry Bigz Die 127813, dimensionals 104430, Merry Minis Punch Pack 126882.

16. October 2012 · Comments Off on Birthday Hello! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I didn’t think I could ever get to like the new in-color Summer Starfruit.  Well, I have been using it a lot lately and it certainly does grow on you.  How do you like this card that I created using summer starfruit?  Ok, I’m on a roll and trying a bunch of colors with it.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Pennant Parade 122742.  Paper; Summer Starfruit 126839, Midnight Muse 126843, Whisper White 100730, Baja Breeze 111352, Patio Party DSP 126916.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Summer Starfruit 126991, Primrose Petals 126858, Baja Breeze 126960. Embellishments; Cupcake Builder Punch 121807, Petite Pennants Builder Punch 122361, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Sponges 101610.

15. October 2012 · Comments Off on Another Hostess favorite! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Again this hostess set is just awesome!  So many possibilities and so easy to create with.  You can get this set free with hostess benefits contact me to find out how.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Hostess, Christmas Wishes 127983.  Paper; Naturals White 102316, Whisper White 100730, Designer Series In color 2014 pack 126910.  Inks; Raspberry Ripple 126859, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Window Frame collection framelits 129021, Chevron EF 127749, Basic Rhinestones 119246, 3/8″ stitched satin ribbon 126845, 1/2″ White Satin ribbon (retired), stampin Dimensionals 104430.

14. October 2012 · Comments Off on Howlstooth & Scaringbone! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Not only do I love this paper but I love our Halloween stamps this year.  SU has really gone all out for Halloween and I just love creating with all our new goodies.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Googley Ghouls 128063, Toxic Treats 127901.  Paper: Whisper White 100730, White Naturals 102316, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP 126906.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Daffodil Delight 126944, Perfect Plum 126963.  Embellishments; 1/2″ Satin Striped ribbon 127837, Googlie Eyes 127539, Big Shot 113439, Labels Collection Framelits 125598, 1 1/4″ Circle punch 119868, stampin Dimensionals 104430.

13. October 2012 · Comments Off on Mr. Frosty shaker card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love Shaker cards and SU has made it so easy to make these with their shaker frames.  Love it!

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Tags til Christmas 121169, Itty Bitty Bits 120060, Seasonal Sayings 128009.  Paper; Pacific Point 111350, Whisper White 100730.  Inks: Real Red 126949, Pacific Point 126951.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Apothecary framelits 127003, Argyle EF 127750, 1 3/8″ circle punch 119860, Window Sheets 114323, Bitty Buttons 118761, Bitty Punch Pack 118309,  Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Glue Dots 103683, Delicate Doilies Sizzlets 126999.

12. October 2012 · Comments Off on Poppin’ Poppies! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I made a card with this set as soon as I purchased it and then forgot about it.  As I was looking for FLOWER type stamps I came across this set, and like a light bulb went off in my head, I knew exactly what I wanted to create.  Hope you like it.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Pleasant Poppies 129499, Itty Bitty Banners 126257.  Paper; Tangerine Tango 111349, Soft Suede 115318, Whisper White 100730, Comfort Cafe DSP 126898.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Tangerine Tango 126946, Basic Black Marker 100082.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Bitty Baners Framelits 129267, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Seam Binding 122332, Natural Hemp (retired), Brushed Bronze buttons 127833.

10. October 2012 · Comments Off on Coffee Filter Technique · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Saw this on a video on Stampin Connection (website for Demonstrators only), and just had to try it.  It is done with our refills, water spritzers, and the round Mr Coffee type filter.  It was so much fun to see the colors blend.  Let me know if you want a class on this technique.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Perfect Punches 120516.  Paper; Very Vanilla 100730, Daffodil Delight 119683, Coordinations card stock 127846, More Mustard 100946, Pumpkin Pie 105117, Riding Hood Red 111348.  Inks; Cajun Craze 126965, More Mustard 126964, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Lacy Brocade EF 127819, Scallop oval punch 119856, Natural Designer Buttons 127554, Dimensionals 104430, Linen Thread 104199.

09. October 2012 · Comments Off on Boooo bag for Trick-or-Treaters! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

We made these at my camps and clubs this month.  Running this little velum bag through the Big shot with the embossing folder really sets this off.  Don’t you agree? What child (or adult for that matter) wouldn’t want to receive this filled with lots of treats?

Supplies: Stamp set; Googly Ghouls 128062.  Paper; Whisper White 100730.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Pumpkin Pie 126945.  Embellishments; Ghoulish googlies designer kit 126914, Big Shot 113439, Spider WEb EF 120889, Bat Punch (retired).

08. October 2012 · Comments Off on Gingerbread Thanksgiving · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Who said this Gingerbread man was just for Christmas?  I thought it fit right in with the Embellishments on this card.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Scentsational Season 121190, Teeny Tiny Wishes 121190.  Paper; Crumb Cake 120953, Early Expresso 119686, Pumpkin Pie 105117, More Mustard 100946, Very Vanilla 101650, Soft Suede 115318, First Edition 121878.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Holiday Collection framelits dies 127814, Fancy Fan EF 127751, Dimensionals 104430, Basic Rhinestones 119246(colored with Sharpies), Paper Crimper, Natural Hemp & Large Button (all retired), Burlap Fabric (Non SU).

07. October 2012 · Comments Off on Mixed Medley · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Another card created with 4 different stamp sets.  Some times you just have to spread the love around.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Mixed Medley Hostess set 128057, Toxic Treats 127901, Wicked Cool 120600, Googly Ghouls 128063.  Paper; More Mustard 100946, Basic Black 121045, Houndstooth & Scaringbone DSP 126906, Whisper White 101650.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, More Mustard 126964, Rich Razzleberry 126950.  Embellishments; Googly Eyes 127539, Big Shot 113439, Label Framelits 125598, stampin dimensionals 104430, 3/4″ circle punch 119873, 1 3/8″ circle punch 119860.

06. October 2012 · Comments Off on Laughter and Clockworks · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

At the Chatanooga Regional we used this Clockworks stamp set for our make & takes and I really liked the colors that they use so I created this card using the same colors.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Clockworks 127292, Word Play 120651, Mixed Melody Hostess Set 128057.  Paper; Whisper White 101650, Calypso Coral 122976, Pool Party 122975, Very Vanilla 100730, Wild Wasabi 108641.  Inks; Pool Party 126982, Calypso Coral 126983, More Mustard 126964, Black Stazon 101406, Wild Wasabi 126959.  Embellishments; 1 3/8″ circle punch 119860, 1 3/4″ circle punch 119850, 1 1/4″ scallop punch 127811, stampin dimensionals 104430.

04. October 2012 · Comments Off on Is Fall around the corner? · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This card makes me think of Fall.  I always hate to see Fall come as that means Winter is close behind.  For those of you that know me, you know I love it HOT and that I hate to see the summer end.  Although, based on how warm it has been and we are still running air, maybe that means we are going to have a longer summer and a shorter winter.  One can only hope!

Supplies:  Stamp sets; Perfectly Perserved 126692, Itty Bitty Banners 126257.  Paper; More Mustard 100946, Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Ink 126974, More Mustard 126964, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Big shot 113439, Cannery set framelits 127822, Itty Bitty Banners framelits 129267,  stampin DImensionals 104430, Bakers Twine 123124.

03. October 2012 · Comments Off on Seasonal Sayings · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

We all received this stamp set free from the Chattanooga Regional along with the Christmas Simply Stampin Kit in the Holiday catalog.  It sure pays to be a demo.

To get a straight line for the fabric bow, I tore the ribbon (long side) instead of cutting with a scissors.  Little trick my Mama taught me years ago.

Supplies:  Stamp set; Seasonal Sayings 128009.  Paper; Whisper White 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895, Naturals White 102316.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments;  Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric 126915, Linen Thread 104199, Brushed Bronze Buttons 127833, Glue Dots 103683.

02. October 2012 · Comments Off on For Ronald McDonald House · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This stamp set is on the inside back cover of the 2012-13 big catalog.   SU donates $3 of every one of these sets that are sold to RMH.  They have contributed over $1,000,000 so far.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Moving Forward 126322.  Paper; Island Indigo 122923, Cajun Craze 119684, Whisper White 100730, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974, Real Red 126949.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Labels Cllection framelits 125598, Bitty Banners Framelits 129267, Woodgrain Embossing Folder 127821, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, 1″ circle Punch 119868, Bitty Shapes punch pack 118309,

 

01. October 2012 · Comments Off on Be of Good Cheer · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love all the Christmas Designer paper that SU has come out with this year.  So much fun to work with, so many possibilities.

Supplies: Stamp set; Come to Bethlehem 120591.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896, Early Expresso 119686.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Basic Rhinestones 119246, Big Shot 113439, Holiday Ornaments Framelit dies 127816, Paper Piercing mat 126199, Paper Piercing Tool 126189, Paper Piercing Pack 127857, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

30. September 2012 · Comments Off on Wacky Wishes · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I haven’t used Always Artichoke in so long that I almost forgot what it looked like.  I really like it with our new in colors. What do you think?

Supplies: Stamps sets; Wacky Wishes 126412, Watercolor Winter 128727.  Paper; Always Artichoke 105119, Cordinations CS 127846, Whisper White 100730.  Inks; Always Artichoke 126972, Primrose Petals 126858, Summer Starfruit 126991.  Embellishments; Big shot 113439, Petals a-plenty embossing folder 116824, Sanding block 129367, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Antique Brads 117273, Seam Binding ribbon 121000 & 121884.

29. September 2012 · Comments Off on SWAP FOR CHATTANOOGA · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This was the swap I created for the regional that Amy, Mo and I attended for SU.  Learned so much at the regional I can’t wait to share with y’all.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Heart of Christmas 128129, Merry Minis 127919.  Paper; Real Red 102482, Very Vanilla 101650, Champagne Glimmer paper 127885, Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Merry Minis punch pack 126882, Large Heart Punch 119883, Big shot 113439, Snow Flurry Bigz die 127813, Woodgrain Embossing Folder 127821.

19. September 2012 · Comments Off on More Vintage? · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Well I guess you know by now that I can’t post too many cards without showing vintage again…..my favorite technique.  And.. living on the beautiful coast of South Carolina the shells are close to my heart.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Teeny Tiny Wishes 127802, By the Seashore 126532.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Crumb cake 120953, Soft Suede 115318, Pink Pirouette 111351.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Pink Pirouette 126956.  Embellishments;  Big Shot 113439, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder 127819, Lots of tags sizzlits 114508, Sponges101610, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Crumb Cake Seam Binding 122332, Natural Hemp (retired), Subtle Designer buttons 119745.

18. September 2012 · Comments Off on Lovely as a Tree! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This set is a classic and I hope they never retire it.  So versatile and just a joy to work with. Love it!

Supplies: Stamp sets; Lovely as a Tree 127793, Loving Thoughts 125845.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Festival of Prints 126904.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

16. September 2012 · Comments Off on Cats & Bats! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I embossed the cat with Versmark and clear embossing on Pumpkin Pie card stock and used the emboss resist technique with Elegant Eggplant ink.  I really like the way our little kitty turned out.  Again I stamped on the new cotton ribbon, and I just love the way it turned out!

Supplies: tamp SEts; Wicked Cool 120600, Frightening Feline 128105.  Paper; Basic Black 121045, Pimpkin Pie 105117, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP 126895.  Inks; Elegant Eggplant 126969, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; Versamark 102283, Clear Embossing Powder 109130, Heat Tool 129053, 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon 127944, 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon 119253.

15. September 2012 · Comments Off on Tweet Leaves · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is one of the single stamps that are in the Holiday mini and fun to work with.   I used Early Expresso card stock in back of the image to bring the main image to the front.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Tweet Leaves 128111, You are Loved 123779.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Crumb Cake 120953, Twitterpated DSP 125406.  Inks; Baja Breeze 126960, More Mustard 126964, Old Olive 126953, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; XL Tag punch 119866, Hemp Twine & Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon (both retired), Victorian crochet trim 118481, Stampin Dimensaionals 104430.

14. September 2012 · Comments Off on Perfectly Paired.. · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Didn’t realize when I selected these two sets that they both started with the word “Perfectly”.  LOL  I don’t know which I like better, the DSP or the stamp set. Gorgeous paper and the stamp set is so versatile.  I hope SU decides to hold the stamp set over to the new catalog next year, especially because of the framelits that go so well with every stamp in the set.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Perfectly Preserved 126692, Perfectly Penned 122892.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Real Red 102482, Island Indigo 122923, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Real Red 126949, Stazon Black 101406.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Cannery Set Framelits 127822, 1 3/4″ Round Circle Punch 119850, 2 1/2″ circle punch 120906, 2 3/8″ scallop Circle punh 118874, stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Hemp Twine.

13. September 2012 · Comments Off on Embellish it! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

For this card I used several of our embellishments from the new Holiday catalog.  Did you notice how I stamp the ribbon with one of the stamps in this set?  I also love the new ribbon slides which, btw, I used on card stock and not ribbon.  I sanded the Cordinations card stock with the sanding block to make the embossed background  pop.  So many possiblilites….

Supplies:  Wonderfall 128087, Kindness Matters 122902.  Paper; Cordinations 127846, Very Vanilla 101650, Crumb Cake 120953.  Inks; More Mustard 126964, Raspberry Ripple 126859, Soft Suede 126978,  Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Autumn Accesnts Bigz Die 127812, Ribbon Slide 127834, Sanding block 129367, 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon 127844, stampin’ dimensionals 104430.

12. September 2012 · Comments Off on Black & White · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love the elegant look of plain white and black and this new embossing folder really sets off this card.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Tea Shoppe 125547.  Paper; Whisper White 100730. Basic Black 121045.  Inks; Stazon Black 101406.  Embellishments; White Embossing Powder 109132, Heating Tool 129053, Boho Blossom punch 119858, XL Oval punch 119859, Big Shot 113439, Lacy Brocade EF, Apothecary Accents framelits 127003, Basic Rhinestones 119246, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

11. September 2012 · Comments Off on Many Mittens! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Now the background on this card IS crumb cake but spritzed with Champagne Mist shimmer pain mixed with alcohol.  This background looks more like gold than the gold metallic card stock that I used on yesterday’s posting.  Go figure!

Supplies: Stamp sets: Winter Memories 127937, Make a Mitten 127943.  Paper; Early Expresso 119686, Crumb Cake 120953, Very Vanilla 101650.  Inks; Early EXpresso 126974, Old Olive 126953, Raspberry Ripple 126859, Pacific Point 126951.  Embellishments; Mitten Builder Punch 127824, Glimmer Brads 119736, Hemp Twine, Sponges, Glue Dots 103683, Big Shot 113439, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder 127751, Shimmer Paint 116806.