We have finished 2 of our 5 Christmas celebrations as of this posting. Please take a moment to count all your blessings this year; and remember the greatest gift ever given was a small Babe in a manger who grew up to share His love so much that He accepted the burden of all our sins as He died on the cross, then rose to Heaven in victory over death so we could have eternal life in Heaven with Him. NOW THAT IS AN INCREDIBLE GIFT!
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Merry Little Christmas Snowflake
Here is another great card I CASED from Beth Beard using the Merry Little Christmas stamp set and the Festive Flurry Framelits. The card is 5-1/4" square and was fairly easy to make, since the DSP and Framelits really did all the work. I have gotten a lot of use out of this stamp set this year--it's simple, but has so much POP!
Here are all the supplies you need to make this card. You may order these supplies HERE and please use Hostess Code 9SEPMTWH.
Stamp Set: Merry Little Christmas (131826w, 131829c) Holiday Catalog
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Brushed Silver CS (100712), Silver Foil Sheets (132178) Holiday Catalog, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341) Holiday Catalog
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Festive Flurry Framelits Dies (132193) Holiday Catalog, Craft Scissors for cutting ribbon (108360), Heat Tool (129053)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder (109131), Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137) Holiday Catalog, Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)
I know I promised to post this over a week ago, but I just got sidetracked with so many Christmas projects and am running a bit slow due to a cold that won't let me breathe or sleep. I really don't have time for a cold!!!
Here are all the supplies you need to make this card. You may order these supplies HERE and please use Hostess Code 9SEPMTWH.
Stamp Set: Merry Little Christmas (131826w, 131829c) Holiday Catalog
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Brushed Silver CS (100712), Silver Foil Sheets (132178) Holiday Catalog, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341) Holiday Catalog
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Festive Flurry Framelits Dies (132193) Holiday Catalog, Craft Scissors for cutting ribbon (108360), Heat Tool (129053)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder (109131), Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137) Holiday Catalog, Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Joyful Christmas
Here is a lovely poinsettia in a very non-traditional color, but oh, it does have some beautiful impact! Thanks to Beth Beard at www.mylittlecraftblog.com for the wonderful inspiration! Beth does lovely work, and I CASED this card exactly from her. That is very rare for me. I often CASE cards, but usually tweak them to create a different finished product. This card was perfect for me just the way it was and we used it, along with another one I will post tomorrow, for a Stamp Club project. They were both a big hit!
It was simple to emboss the greeting and the poinsettia in silver on Bermuda Bay card stock, then cut out the poinsettias and layer them together with Dimensionals. Be sure to use your Embossing Buddy on the Bermuda Bay card stock to prevent stray pieces of embossing powder from sticking to your card stock. The Silver Foil pieces were also layered together with Dimensionals. Finally, I popped up the double-layer poinsettia with Dimensionals on the embossed Silver Foil piece and glued a Frosted Finishes piece in the center. You can use Liquid Tombow or Glue Dots for this.
POW! Instant impact! I love this card!
It was simple to emboss the greeting and the poinsettia in silver on Bermuda Bay card stock, then cut out the poinsettias and layer them together with Dimensionals. Be sure to use your Embossing Buddy on the Bermuda Bay card stock to prevent stray pieces of embossing powder from sticking to your card stock. The Silver Foil pieces were also layered together with Dimensionals. Finally, I popped up the double-layer poinsettia with Dimensionals on the embossed Silver Foil piece and glued a Frosted Finishes piece in the center. You can use Liquid Tombow or Glue Dots for this.
POW! Instant impact! I love this card!
Supplies:
Stamp Set: Joyful Christmas (131802w, 131805c Holiday)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Silver Foil (132178)
Ink: Versamark (102283)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Paper Snips (103579)
Other: Pretty Print Embossing Folder (132175), Frosted Finishes Embellishments (132150), Dimensionals (104430), Silver Embossing Powder (109131), Glue Dots (103683), Embossing Buddy (103803)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
New Weekly Deals
These are the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! for December 3 - 9. Items are available while quantities last. You may click on the item shown to order directly through my website. Please use Hostess Code 9SEPMTWH . Items may also be added to a party or Stamp Club order.
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Thankful For You!
Doesn't this look fun! I made all these sweet little bags filled with chocolates for all my friends and family for Thanksgiving. Customers who attended November Stamp Clubs also received them. I am so thankful for the wonderful people in my life! The bags are sitting in a little fall basket I have and overflowing onto the table. There are 36 bags shown here! I CASED this idea from an image I found on someone's blog--I just don't remember her name. Sorry!
The bags were fairly easy to assemble. I used the stencil from the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit to make the dots on the bottom of the Mini Muslin Bags and Sweater Weather DSP for the big leaf. The sentiment is from the hostess set, Banner Greetings. Different embellishments were used to accent the leaves. As I ran out of one embellishment, I switched to another. Sometimes you just have to be resourceful with the supplies you have on hand!
For the ones using the Naturals Designer Buttons, I used a tiny safety pin from Vintage Trinkets to attach the leaves to the bag. Others were attached using Antique Brads or Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Brads, poking the brad through the bag and opening the prongs inside the bag.
It was so much fun paper piercing the small Cajun Craze leaf and stitching Linen Thread through the holes to create veins in the leaf. I used my Craft Scissors from Stampin' Up! to cut the Linen Thread. It's the very best scissors I have ever used for cutting ribbon and getting a clean edge. A little sponging around the edges of the leaves with Chocolate Chip ink gave each leaf a little more depth and interest. I also crinkled up the leaves a bit to give them more dimension.
What do you think? How many different ways could you decorate these adorable bags? The possibilities are endless . . .
Supplies:
Stamp Set: Banner Greetings (Hostess Set 129711w, 129714c)
Paper: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Sweater Weather DSP (132184)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Paper Snips (103579), Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812), Craft Scissors (108360)
Other: Mini Muslin Bags (132180 Holiday), Sponge Dauber (102892)
Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507 Holiday)
Linen Thread (104199), cross-stitch needle, Paper Piercing Tool (126189)
Vintage Trinkets (118764), Glimmer Brads (121006), Antique Brads (117273)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Incredible Holiday Sale
For 13 days only, from November 20 - December 2, selected items are offered at 20% - 50% off, with a fabulous Doorbuster on November 20 only. Only on November 20 get 30% off the Stampin' Trimmer, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, and the full set of Many Marvelous Markers! What an awesome deal that is! All the other items are available at the listed discount from November 20 - December 2. Don't miss out on these incredible deals just in time for the holidays! Because the list is so long, I can't post everything here, so click on the Holiday Sale link in the right column to see the complete list of discounted items. Then click on the shopping card to order your favorites!
Weekly Deals
Here are the Weekly Deals for November 19 - November 25.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Beautiful Fall Colors with Gently Falling
With this card I have showcased some of the beautiful fall colors. I think leaves in general are very soothing, and the richness of fall colors just magnifies that feeling. This card has a base of Pumpkin Pie with layers of Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry (the "other" fall color). The richness of these colors together is just breathtaking! Inks used were Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, and Pumpkin Pie. To create this effect of the falling leaves, I simply stamped several leaf images in different colors, then topped it with the outline image in Rich Razzleberry. I ran the Old Olive strip through the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder and flagged the ends to give it more texture and interest, then popped up the leaf panel on Dimensionals. I love this card--it looks so stunning and is very quick and easy to make.
Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Gently Falling (128430-w, 123804-c), A Dozen Thoughts (131056-w, 131059-c)
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174), Paper Snips (103579), Basic Pearls (119247), Dimensionals (104430)
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Festive Flurry Ornament Kit
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Weekly Deals
Here are this week's Deals. These bargains are while quantities last, so order yours today!
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| 1-1/4" BURLAP RIBBON
Price: $7.95 $5.96
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| EXTRA-LARGE GIFT BOX
Price: $3.95 $2.96
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| GIFT BOW BIGZ L DIE
Price: $32.95 $24.71
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| MINI MUSLIN BAGS
Price: $9.95 $7.46
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| ORCHARD HARVEST SWATCHBOOK TEMPLATE
Price: $12.95 $7.77
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| PUMPKIN PIE GOODIE GEAR SIMPLY CREATED KIT
Price: $4.95 $3.71
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| REAL RED GOODIE GEAR SIMPLY CREATED KIT
Price: $4.95 $3.71
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| WITCHES' BREW DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Price: $10.95 $7.11
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Weekly Deals From Stampin' Up!
Here are some great deals you won't want to miss! These items are only on sale from November 5 - 11, so place your order today! To shop now just click HERE to visit my online store.
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Monday, November 4, 2013
Soccer Card
This is another birthday card I made for my nephew. I thought a fun shaped soccer ball card would be perfect for him. For this card I used the 3 1/2" Bigz Die to cut out the shape, then ran it through the Honeycomb Embossing Folder with the Big Shot. I ran a Basic Black piece of card stock through the same folder and cut out some of the hexagon shapes to create the soccer ball effect. The sentiment is from retired stamp set Happiest Birthday Wishes.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Lego Birthday
Today I wanted to share with you the fun birthday card I made for my son, Zachary. It's definitely a bit unconventional, especially since it's for his 18th birthday! I chose to make it fun and creative, since he is so very creative and still loves to build and create with Legos. Honestly, he really does! After he creates detailed scenes and men with them, he takes hundreds of photos and makes stop-motion videos which he then sets to music, adds sound effects, and enters some into contests. So that's a bit of the background as to why I chose this for his birthday. This incredible creativity truly is who he is and I hope he always nurtures that creative soul.
The card is a center step card, giving it lots of dimension. The sentiments are from Delightful Dozen and Remembering Your Birthday. I just love all the fun messages in both of these sets, don't you? I used bold primary colors Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point. The little circles on the Legos were made with the 1/2" circle punch and sponged with the coordinating color to give it a little depth. I also popped them up on Dimensionals. I think they really do look like Legos!
Of course, I had to make a custom envelope using my Envelope Punch Board, as I extended the Legos off the edges of the card, so it wouldn't fit into a standard envelope.
The card is a center step card, giving it lots of dimension. The sentiments are from Delightful Dozen and Remembering Your Birthday. I just love all the fun messages in both of these sets, don't you? I used bold primary colors Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point. The little circles on the Legos were made with the 1/2" circle punch and sponged with the coordinating color to give it a little depth. I also popped them up on Dimensionals. I think they really do look like Legos!
Of course, I had to make a custom envelope using my Envelope Punch Board, as I extended the Legos off the edges of the card, so it wouldn't fit into a standard envelope.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Stamp Club--Ladies Night Out!
Do you constantly dedicate yourself to someone else at home and at work? Do you find yourself frazzled, exhausted, and wishing you had more time to create? Are you in need of some "me time?" There is a solution!
On the first and second Friday evenings of every month there is a wonderful group of ladies who meet at my house in anticipation of learning new and creative projects. We play with stamps, colorful paper and ink, cool tools, glitter, pearls and rhinestones. We learn new techniques and form new friendships. There's chatter about personal lives, creations we have made or seen, and swaps to share. Of course, there is always something delicious to eat as well!
Doesn't that sound like a great Ladies Night Out? Those nights are also know as Stamp Club nights here. We draw names to see who will be the hostess each month and that person receives all the FREE benefits Stampin' Up! has to offer a hostess.
If this sounds like a great evening away from work, kids, husband, errands, housework, and all the other demands on your time and emotions, please contact me to learn more about how you can join Stamp Club. You will be so happy you did! It's a mini-getaway every month with time just for you; and it's an incredible stress-reliever! Then you can go back to your family and friends refreshed and ready to tackle whatever life throws at you.
There are currently spaces available in the group that meets on the first Friday of the month at my home in O'Fallon, Missouri. There will also be a new Club starting in Union, Missouri, beginning in January on the third Tuesday evening of the month. There are still a few spots available in that group. So if you are near either of these areas and are ready for some "me time", contact me today to learn more about joining Stamp Club. You will be so glad you did!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Birthday Balloons
Nothing says "birthday" quite like balloons. This is a fun card made with the Birthday Basics DSP and punches. The balloons were made with the Small Oval Punch and the Owl Builder Punch. It's a quick and festive birthday card that has a great WOW factor!
Stamps: Remembering Your Birthday (131347-w, 131350-c)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Birthday Basics DSP (130145)
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Tools: Small Oval Punch (120908), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Modern Label Punch (119849), Large Oval Punch (119855), Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174 Holiday Catalog), Big Shot (113439)
Other: Whisper White Baker's Twine (124262), White Gel Pen (105021), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Birthday Basics DSP (130145)
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Tools: Small Oval Punch (120908), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Modern Label Punch (119849), Large Oval Punch (119855), Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174 Holiday Catalog), Big Shot (113439)
Other: Whisper White Baker's Twine (124262), White Gel Pen (105021), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)
Sunday, October 27, 2013
LAST CHANCE--DEALS END MONDAY!
If you haven't done so yet, now is the time to place your order for the Deal of the Week items or your favorite stamp sets in the 25% Off 25 Stamp Sets sale. Both deals end Monday, October 28. Click HERE for the compete list of stamp sets that are 25% off.
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Here are this week's sale items:
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Click HERE to order Weekly Deal items. (Discount will be added at checkout)
Last chance to order individual markers! In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, Stampin' Up! offers the Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Stampin' Write Markers Collection. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors as a pack or individually! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit!
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| 130034 | $28.95 | Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder |
| 131899 | $3.50 | Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131265 | $3.50 | Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131902 | $3.50 | Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131901 | $3.50 | Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131905 | $3.50 | Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131266 | $3.50 | Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131904 | $3.50 | Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131898 | $3.50 | Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131900 | $3.50 | Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker |
| 131903 | $3.50 | Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker |
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