05. September 2012 · Comments Off on Party Favors · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

These are the favors that they had for our 50th wedding anniversary party.  They were filled with chocolates. YUM!

Supplies: Stamp Set: By the Seashore 126532.  Paper:  Very Vanilla 101650, Pink Pirouette 111351, Bashful Blue 105120.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments: Big Shot 113439, Pillow Box Die (retired), Embossing Folders: Vintage Wallpaper 120175, Stripes 123128, Perfect Polka Dots 117335, Chevron 127749, Fancy fan 127751, Houndstooth 123134, Glue Dots 103683.

02. September 2012 · Comments Off on Postage Due! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I held off getting this set and then the urge to possess it was so overwhelming that I just had to buy it.  Actually, I am glad that I did.  It is so versatile and can be used in many ways.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Postage Due 126397, Clockworks 127292, Itty Bitty Banners 126257.  Papers; Very Vanilla 101650, Naturals Ivory 101849, First Edition DSP 121878.  Inks; Rasberry Ripple 126857, Midnight Muse 126860, Soft Suede 126978, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Gold Embossing Powder 109129, Heat Tool 129053, Postage stamp punch 122344, 1 1/4″ Circle punch 119861, Big Shot 113439, Bitty Banners Framelits 129267, Gold brads 119741, Dimensionals 104430.

01. September 2012 · Comments Off on Friendship Preserves · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I have had so much fun with this set and the Framelit dies, not to mention it saves so much time on the detail cutting.

Supplies: Stamp Set: Friendship Preserves 127913.  Paper; Pink Pirouette 111351, Very Vanilla 101650, Core’dinations CS 127846.  Inks; Rasberry Ripple 126859, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Chevron Embossing Folder 127749, Cannery Set Framelits 127822, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

31. August 2012 · Comments Off on Clockworks! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is such an awesome set.  Goes well with the “You’re Amazing” set.  These clocks are very popular right now, I have seen them all over the internet.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Clockworks 127293, You’re Amazing 126722.  Paper: Tempting Turquoise 102067, Pumpkin Pie 105117, Very Vanilla 101650. Inks; Tempting Turquoise 126952, Pumpkin Pie 126945, Old Olive 126953, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments: 1 1/4″ Circle Punch 119861, Ticket Duo Punch 126883, Big Shot 113439, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder 120175, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

30. August 2012 · Comments Off on Blue Ribbon! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Hey stampers,

This is my first posting with my new Mac Book Pro.  Quite a bit has changed since my first Mac Book Pro, some annoying and others great!

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Blue Ribbon.  Paper; Natural Ivory 101849, Very Vanilla 101650, World Spectacular 126897.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860.  Embellishments; Scallop Circle 2 3/8″ punch, 1 3/8″ Circle punch, 3/8″ stitched Satin ribbon 126847, Dimensionals 104430.

16. August 2012 · Comments Off on For the Birds · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I used the blender pen to color the images on these cards.  For each card I used a different embossing folder with the big shot.  This stamp set also makes terrific not cards to include with gifts, flowers or a plant.

Supplies: Stamp Set; For the Birds 126407.  Paper;  Whisper White 100730, Naturals White 102316.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Baja Breeze 126960, Lucky Limeade 126984, Real Red 126949, Marina Mist 126962.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Hearts Embossilits 125596,  Fancey Fan Embossing Folder (EF) 127751, Stripes EF 123128, Houndstooth EF 123134, Woodgrain EF,  Various ribbons.

15. August 2012 · Comments Off on Canned pears · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

You can save 15% on this set and the framelits if you buy them together.  This is a super deal on page 29 of the Holiday mini.  If you don’t have the mini contact me here.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Perfectly Preserved 126692.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Lucky Limeade 122926, Tangerine Tango 111349, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Tangerine Tango 126946, Lucky LImeade 126984, Chocolate Chip 126979, Black Stazon 101406, Bashful Blue 126961.  Embellishments;  Big Shot 113439, Cannery Set Framelits 127822, Finishing Touches Edgelits 127010, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Small oval punch 120908.

14. August 2012 · Comments Off on Winner · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I am really having a lot of fun with this DSP paper.  So versatile and you can use it with almost any stamp set.

Supplies: Stamp set; You’re Amazing 126722.  Paper; Real Red 102482, Whisper White 100730, World Spectacular DSP 126897.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Real Red 126949. Daffodil Delight  126944.  Embellishments; STampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Ticket Duo Builder punch 126883.

12. August 2012 · Comments Off on Baby Girl Card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love pink and yellow together.  It is so girly, girl!

Supplies: Stamp sets; Baby Bundle 120576, Itty Bitty Banners 126257.  Paper:  Pretty In Pink 100459, REgal Rose 126947, Daffodil Delight 119683, Whisper White 100730, Polka Dot Parade DSP 126902.  Inks; Daffodil Delight 126944, Pretty In Pink 126955, Regal Rose 126947, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments;  Big Shot 113439, Polka Dot Embossing Folder 117335,  Bitty Banners Framelits 129267, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Pretty In Pink Scallop Dots ribbon 124141, 1/8″ Taftetta ribbon 122965.

11. August 2012 · Comments Off on Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Another card created with some of our new in-colors.  They sort of have to grow on you.  Although I am still waiting for Summer Starfruit to grow on me.LOL

Supplies: Stamp Set Perfectly Preserved 126692.   Papers; Very Vanilla 101650, Raspberry Ripple & Primrose Petals 126843, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Stazon Black 101406, Gumball Green 126861, Bashful Blue 126961.  Embellishments; Itty Bitty Punches 118309, Glue Dots 103683, 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon 126844.

10. August 2012 · Comments Off on Winter Memories · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Okay, so another watercolor with this same set.  What did you expect?  I love it!  LOL  Hope you like it.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Winter Memories 127937.  Paper; Watercolor paper 122959, Real Red 102482, Basic Black 121045, Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP 126901.  Inks; Real Red 126949, Basic Gray 126981, Gumball Green 126861, Soft Suede 126978, Crumb cake 126975, Bashful Blue 126961, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; Aqua Painter 103954, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

09. August 2012 · Comments Off on Christmas Champagne! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

This is our new glitter card stock on page 18 of the new mini.  Isn’t it pretty?  In addition, here is another bundle you can save 15% on by purchasing both the framelits and the stamp set.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Scentsational Season 121190.  Paper; Glimmer Champagne CS 127885, Whisper White 100730, Early Expresso 119686.  Inks; Gumball Green 126840, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Petals a plenty EF 116824, Holiday Collection Framelits 127814, Stampin Dimensionals 104430.

07. August 2012 · Comments Off on Googly Boo! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I love playing with these sets.  They go together so well.

Supplies:  Stamp sets; Googly Ghouls 128063, Toxic Treats 127901.  Paper Whisper white 100730, Basic Black 120145.  Inks; Black Craft Ink, Black Stazon 101406, RIch Razzelberry 126950, Daffodil 126944.  Embellishments; Black Embossing Powder 109133, Sponges 101610, googlies 127539, stampin dimensionals 104430, Big Shot 113439, Little leaves sizzlits 114511, Owl Builder punch 118074, white gel pen 105021.

06. August 2012 · Comments Off on Wonderfall and woodgrain! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Everything on page 33 of the Holiday mini, and more, was used on this card.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Wonderfall 128087, Curly Cute 120510.  Paper; Core’dinations 127848, Soft Suede 115318, Very Vanilla 101650, Orchard Harvest DSP 126895.  Inks; Lucky Limeade 126984, Cajun Craze 126965, Chocolate Chip 126979, More Mustard 126964, Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Textured Woodgrain EF 127821, Autumn Accent Bigz Die 127812, Hemp Twine, Brushed bronze designer buttons 127833, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

05. August 2012 · Comments Off on Core’dinations Card Stock and Tulle Ribbon · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This new card stock is so cool used with the Big Shot and embossing folders to reveal an awesome design after sanding technique.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Perfect Punches 120516.  Paper; Core’dinations 127848, Cherry Cobbler 119685.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big shot 113439, Lacy Brocade EF 127819, 3″ Circle Bigz Die 122125, 1/2″ Scalloped Tulle Ribbon 127841 & 127840, XL Oval Punch 119855, Decorative Label Punch 120907, Stampin Dimensionals 104430, Stampin Sanding Block 129367, Antique Brads 117273, Heat Tool 129053.

04. August 2012 · Comments Off on Fall around the Corner? · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Hope not too soon.  I love the colors of Fall but not so much the weather.  I am a true summer person and love the heat!  Although, when you live in the South, the heat stays pretty much all year, praise the Lord!  One of the reasons I chose to live in the beautiful state of SC.

Supplies: Stamp set; Water Color Winter 129727, Inspired by Nature (retired).  Paper; Naturals Ivory 101849, Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686, Cajun Craze 126965, Comfort Cafe DSP 126898.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974, Crumb Cake 126975, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; 1/4″ Stitched grosgrain ribbon 126871, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

04. August 2012 · Comments Off on Little extra surprise for you because of our trip today! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

This is so easy to cut with our Bigz die once you know the secret so don’t be afraid to order it.  You can cut through just about anything with the Bigz dies.

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02. August 2012 · Comments Off on Ghoulish Googlies Bundle! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

Oh, this is so awesome!  You can save 15% if you bundle the products from page 27 in the mini.  I did this to create this card.  Hope you like it.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Googly Ghouls 128063, Toxic Treats 127901.  Paper; Basic Black 121045, Whisper White 100730, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP 126906.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Pumpkin Pie 126945, Certainly Celery 126958.  Embellishments; Googlies 127539, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Decorative Label Punch 120907.

01. August 2012 · Comments Off on Skates from the Holiday Mini · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

One of my favorite sets from the mini.  You know I love to watercolor and this set lends itself to just that.  However, you can use markers if you don’t want to watercolor.  AND…this DSP is to dye for!

Supplies: Stamp set; Winter Memories 127937.  Paper: Primrose Petals 126841, Watercolor paper 122959, Early Expresso 119686, Snow Festival DSP 126908, First Edition DSP 121878.  Inks; Crumb Cake 126975, Soft Suede 126978, Lucky Limeade 126984, Real Red 126949, Sahara Sand 126976, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; 3/8″ Stitched Satin ribbon 126844, 1/4″ Stitched grosgrain 126871, Aqua Painter 103954, 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch 127811, Boho Blossoms Punch 119858, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, In Color Dahlias 127556.

30. July 2012 · Comments Off on Baby Boy Card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Doesn’t this card make you want to have a little boy?  I let my dear friend Annie borrow this set for her new grandson and she made such a beautiful card with it.  I will have to see if she can give me a picture of it so I can post it on here for you to see.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Baby Bundle 120576, Itty Bitty Banners 126257. Paper; Whisper White 100730, Marina Mist 119682, Polka Dot Parade 126902, Comfort CAfe DSP 126898.  Inks; Marina Mist 126962, Black Stazon 101406, Crumb cake 126975, Basic Gray  126981, bashful blue 126961.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439,  Bitty Banners Framelits 129269, Polka Dot Embossing Folder 117335, stampin Dimensionals 104430.

29. July 2012 · Comments Off on Warm Cup of Thanks! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Can you tell that I embossed the tea cup with real red craft ink?  I wanted it to POP off the page.

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Tea Shoppe 125547, Lovely Little Labels 126262.  Paper; Natural Ivory 101849, Very Vanilla 101650, Whisper Whie 100730, Fan Fair DSP 126918.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, REal Red Craft ink, Island Indigo 126986.  Embellishments; Little Label Punches 126881, Clear Embossing Powder 109130, Heat Tool129053, stampin Dimensionals 104430.

28. July 2012 · Comments Off on So grateful! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Such Pretty colors!

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Apothecary ARt 125527.  Paper; Naturals Evory 101849, Calypso   Coral 122925, Very Vanilla 101650, Watercolor paper 1229 Series In color DSP 122384.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Calyspo Coral 126983, Pink Pirouette 126956, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, BAsic Rhinestones 119246, Big Shot 119349, Label collection Framelits 125598, Victoria Crochet trim 118481.

25. July 2012 · Comments Off on Satin Rosette · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I made this rosette using the new Jumbo sticky rounds that will be out in the new Holiday mini.  This was my first try at it.  Not perfect but definitely a learning curve.  Used our Retired Satin ribbon.

Supplies:  Stamp Set; Betsy’s Blossom 126006.  Paper; Naturals White 102316, Comfort Cafe DSP 126898, Whisper White 100730.  Inks; Midnight Muse 126860.  Embellishments; Glue Dots 103683.

24. July 2012 · Comments Off on Countryside for Sure! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love the stamps that have lined images.  You can use the watercolor technique with them, my favorite way to color in the images.

Supplies: Stamp sets; Countryside 120495, Oursuit of Happiness 121970.  Paper; Very Vanilla 101650, Early Expresso 119686.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Soft Suede 126978, Chocolate Chip 126979, crumb cake 126975, More Mustard 126964, Cajun Craze 126965, Riding Hood Red 126968, Old Olive 12653, Marina Mist 126962, Sahara Sand 126976.  Embellishments; Blender Pen 102845.

23. July 2012 · Comments Off on Zoo Review two! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

The animals in this set are so darling.  Of course, in real life they are probably not so darling, but on paper, they are!  Decided to put a little winter in this heat we are experiencing in the Sunny South. LOL

Supplies: Stamp Sets; Zoo Review 122199. Paper; Whisper White 100730, Bashful Blue 105120, Naturals white 102316, Marina Mist 119682.  Inks; Craft White 101730, Basic Gray 126981, Bashful Blue 126961.  Embellishments;  Dazzling Details 124117, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Big Shot 113439, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder 120902.

22. July 2012 · Comments Off on Vintage Fan Fair! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Really love this new paper combined with vintage stamps.

Supplies: Stamps sets; Curly Cute 120510, Established Elegance 122532.  Paper; Naturals Ivory 101849, First Edition DSP 121878, Fan Fair DSP 126918.  Inks; Early Express Craft ink, Chocolate Chip Craft ink, soft suede classic ink 126978.  Embellishments; Clear Embossing Powder, Heat tool 129053, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch 119861, Antique brads 117273, sponges 101610.

21. July 2012 · Comments Off on Emboss Resist Technique (modified) · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This DSP card stock came embossed clear on Crumb cake DSP.  I sponged the card with Soft Suede to leave the embossed areas free from color.

Supplies: Stamp Set; Teeny Tiny Wishes 127802;  Paper;  Naturals Ivory 101849, Natural Composition Specialty DSP 126917, Crumb Cake 120953.  Inks; Soft Suede 126978, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; Victoria Crochet Trim 118481,  Hemp Twine, Big Shot 113439, Lots of Tags Sizzlets 114508.

20. July 2012 · Comments Off on For the Birds! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This set is so cool because it touches on just about every occasion that you would use a card for.

Supplies: Stamp set; For the Birds 126407.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Real Red 102482, Naturals White 102316, Twitterpated 125406.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Real Red 126949, Baja Breeze 126960, Pumpkin Pie 126945, Sahara Sand 12676, Gumball Green 126861, Crumb Cake 126975.  Embellishments; Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain ribbon 126875.

19. July 2012 · Comments Off on Floral Framelits · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

New in the Big Shot area are these Floral Frames Framelits.  Actually there is one, not on this card, that is bigger and can be used for a 5 1/2″ Square card.  So pretty.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets; Curly Cute 120510, Netting Back Ground Stamp122655.  Paper; Baja Breeze 111352, Riding Hood Red 111348, Whisper White 100730,
Twitterpated DSP 125406.  Inks; Black Stazon 101406, Baja Breeze 126960.  Embellishments; Big shot 113439, Floral Frames 127012, In color Designer Printed Brads 122940, stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

 

18. July 2012 · Comments Off on Welcome Baby! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

It just amazes me what you can do with this little owl.  I giggle every time I use him for something, wether it’s a card, scrap book page or decor item.  He’s so stinkin Cute!

Supplies:  Stamp Set: Petite Pairs 122497.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Daffodil Delight  110683, Calypso Coral 122925, Chocolate Chip 102128, Polka Dot Parade DSP 126902.  Inks; Early Expresso 126974.  Embellishments; Big Shot 113439, Finishing Touches Edgelit 127010, oval Accent Bigz Clear 127005, Owl Builder Punch 118074, Triple Blossom Punch (retired), Boho Blossoms  Punch 119858, 1″ Square punch 124094, Postage Stamp punch 122344, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430,  Basic Rhinestones 119246 (used sharpie to color the rhinestone).

17. July 2012 · Comments Off on Yet another Sneak Peek · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I don’t know why this card looks green but it is really Crumb Cake.  You can tell by the tag but the rest of the card looks green.  Go Figure!

16. July 2012 · Comments Off on Another Sneak Peek · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

15. July 2012 · Comments Off on Sneak Peek at the new Holiday Mini · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

08. July 2012 · Comments Off on Kindness Matters · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I got inspiration from this card from Tenneale Williams swap card she posted on the Connection.  I tweaked it a little to come up with my own version of her card.  Thanks Tenneale for the inspiration.

Supplies:  Stamp Sets;  Tiny Tags 118592, Kindness Matters 122902.  Paper; Whisper White 100730, Pink Pirouette 111351, Crumb Cake 120953, Firs tEdition DSP 121878.  Inks; Pink Pirouette 126958, REgal Rose 126947, Black Stazon 101406.  Embellishments; Big  Shot 113439, Label Collection Framelits 125598, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder 127751, Jewelry Tag Punch 117190, Pleated Ribbon (retired), Linen Thread 104199, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430.

07. July 2012 · Comments Off on Established Elegance! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love Vintage! This is a set that you can do a lot with because of all the fabulous images it contains.

Supplies: Stamps Sets; Established Elegance 122532, Fabulous Phrases 120501.  Paper; Basic Gray 121044, Sahara Sand 121043, First Edition DSP 121878, Fan Fair DSP 126918, Very Vanilla 101650. Inks; Midnight Muse 126860, Soft Suede 126978.  Embellishments; Seam Binding Baja Breeze 122331, Crumb Cake 122322 dyed with tea stain distressing ink (retired) You could use soft Suede ink Refill also,  Antique Brads 117272, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch 119861, Stampin’ Dimensionals 104430, Big Shot 113439, Lots of Tags Sizzzlits 114508, Linen Thread 104199.