Another Sneak Peak

This card is just a way to show you how you can also colour your background stamps, or any stamp for that matter. Just colour your images with Stampin Write Markers. Once done, you will have to “huff” on the colouring before applying to your cardstock, but this way you get to add multi-colours instead of just one single colour.wildflower

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New Hostess set – Simply Sketched

I’m not that great with sketch stamps, but I think I really like how this one turned out. I once again used one of the new in colours (Baked Brown Sugar) and ran it through the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  I also used the Designer Frames embossing folder for the frame around the bird image.Simply Sketched

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Circle Punches and Window Sheets

This is another card idea that i got from the internet, but I can’t remember where I got it from. If this is your idea please let me know so that I can give you credit. I did make some changes and additions, but isn’t it cute? Stamp your greeting first, before running it through your Big Shot, otherwise it won’t show up very good at all. I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, and 3 different size punches. I put window sheets behind the punched out circles, so that it looks like the inner circles are “floating”circles

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Sneak Peak

wildflower meadow & morning meadow

Finally got a chance to experiment with some of the new product from Stampin’ Up. The new stamp set Morning Meadow is beautiful. You can also order the co-ordinating embossing folder Wildflower Meadow.

I used Baked Brown Sugar which is a new “in colour”, and stamped the image on Very Vanilla Cardstock. Next, line up the embossing folder with the image, and run through your big shot or cuttlebug.

Look closely around the flowers, you can see the embossing.

The greeting is part of one of the new hostess stamp sets, called Simply Sketched.

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Small Soda Pop Tops

I have been using the large Pop Tops in most of my projects and workshops and saw a card using the small ones from Danielle Calder from stampenvy. My version is very similar, different colours but still very effective. Thanks Danielle!small soda pop tops

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Fun with Triangles

trianglesI had a bunch of triangles already cut out from previous projects, and started to play. After I taped them to the card, it seemed to be missing something, so ran the front through my Big Shot, using Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

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Sympathy Card

sympathyYou can never go wrong with Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set, it is so versatile, and works well with Sympathy Cards. To achieve this design use a scrap piece of cardstock and cut a square in the middle. I then placed the template over my cardstock, and sponged Basic Gray ink within the square. Remove the template and then just stamp Lovely as a Tree, still using Basic Gray ink. Add just a few dots of two way glue, and dazzling diamonds. The key is not to use a lot.

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Apothecary Art

This is another card we did at Cardstock 2013. My Stampin’ Up partner that is the other half of Cardstock 2013 brought in this design. She used Apothecary Art Stamp Set and the Labels Collection Framelits. The stamp itself is just coloured with Stampin’ Write Markers.

The background which I think makes this card unique is done using Core’dinations Card Stock. It was embossed with the Honeycomb Embossing folder.

my friend

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Good to be Square

I’ve been browsing the web and looking for new ideas, and I keep coming back to this kind of design. Finally I tried it, and now I am wondering what took me so long!!!!  In this sample I paired Night Of Navy and Wisteria wonder for the 2 outside designs, and for the middle I used Pool Party and Tempting Turquoise. I cut each piece to a 3/4″ square, and then rounded each of the 2 opposite corners with a corner rounder.

corner rounder

The lacy design is done with Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, and a separate piece of Whisper White cardstock as an extra layer.

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Soda Pop Tops and Collage Curios

soda pop topAnother way to use scrap pieces of cardstock. After you have them taped to your card stock, run through the Big Shot, or your Cuttlebug using the Chevron Embossing Folder.

 

For this particular card, I didn`t use crystal effects or any other embellishment over the Collage Curio design. I taped the back and rubbed it into place in the Soda Pop Top.

If you missed my other post, run the Soda Pop Top through your big shot, for a really great finished look.

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My Digital Studio – FREE Trial and 25% off Digital Content and Printing Services

MDSIf you have ever thought about wanting to do online scrapbooking, now is a great time to take advantage of Stampin’ Up’s My Digital Studio (MDS). Digital. Right now you can get 25% off digital content, click here to browse through the huge selection available. Not only can you get digital content 25% off, it also applies to Printing Content as well. Publish your own album. Click here to view all the options you have. These printing products are not limited to just scrapbooking, you can professionally print cards, postcards, tags, birth, party announcements, board books and more. If you don’t already have MDS, what are you waiting for??? You can have a trial basis FREE for 30 days! Click here to start now!free trial mds

As an incentive, I am offering ONE on ONE classes. Bring your laptop, (or use mine, and bring a USB or memory card).  This 25% offer is on until June 15th, so that gives you lots of time to create!

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Punch Art Frog

I love this adorable little guy! We made this card at Cardstock 2013. My friend Kim that puts this event on with me, came up with this card idea. She cased it off of Josee from Stampin Jo. To complete this card you will need the following:frog

  • Green cardstock of your choice for the frog
  • Green cardstock of your choice for lily pad
  • Whisper white cardstock
  • 2 extra large ovals (frog legs)
  • Large oval (face)
  • 1-3/4″ Circle (frog’s body)
  • 1-3/8″ Circle (frog’s stomach)
  • 2 flowers punched with Boho Blossoms Punch (for frog’s toes)
  • 3/4″ Circle for frogs eyes (same colour as the rest of your frog) x 2
  • 1/2″ Circle whisper white for eyes x 2
  • Smaller circles (we used the ones from the owl builder punch)  from black for inner eyes x2
  • Oval framelit for lilypad, and oval white background
  • 3 flowers from boho blossoms punch using whisper white (put all 3 together, pierce in center and attach with brad.
  • Perfect polka dots embossing folder (for lily pad)
  • Framed tulips folder for second layer (we used perfect plum)

For extra dimension and effect, sponge the edges of all of your pieces for the frogs body with same colour green ink, as you used for cardstock. For flowers, before assembling, sponge with perfect plum.

 

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Altered Lunch Tin

I learned how to make these tins a long time ago, and have just been asked to make some for door prizes. I  had forgotten all about them, so thought I would share with you as well. You can purchase these tins from Michaels. I cut my main pieces of Designer Series Paper, and cardstock in advance. Then I covered the tin with modge podge, that acted as my glue. You can then embellish however you want! The inside of the tin is perfect for the size of your cards and envelopes. You can even go one step further and make index cards if you like.

Altered Can

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Retired List is out

 

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Retired list has arrived. For simplicity sake at the moment. Here are the links:

If you are interested act fast, once they are gone, they are gone!

Click here for Discontinued Wood Mounted Stamps

Click here for Discounted Clear Mounted Stamps

Click here for Discounted Accessories

Click here for Discounted Wheel  Stamps

Click here for 25% off products

Click here for 40% off products

Click here for 60% off digital products

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Hostess Opportunity

Hostessess have a fabulous opportunity to earn an ADDITIONAL $40.00  in FREE PRODUCT, when you host a $400.00 workshop. Call me to book your own today. This offer is valid until May 30, 2013. If you want to join my team, Stampin’ Up is also offering another incentive. If  you join my team by May 30, 2013 you also get the extra $40.00 in product, PLUS you will get at least 50% off of one package. If I recruit TWO people before May 30th, then you get the additional package FREE! hostess There are 2 packages to choose from. The first package is the

New Color Card Stock & Pad Kit
10 Classic Stampin’ Pads (one of each new color). 20 sheets of 8-1/2″ x 11″ card stock (two of each new color).
Colors include: Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder. This kit will be available at $34.98 if I recruit ONE person, if I recruit TWO, then it’s FREE if this is the package you choose.

The second package is:

Designer Series Paper Stacks Bundle
Four paper stacks -one for each of our refreshed color collections. This kit will be available at $53.90 if I recruit ONE person, if I recruit TWO, then it’s FREE if this is the package you choose.

Email me today to either book your own workshop or to get more information on joining my team.

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Build a Blossom

I LOVE this card!! Another sampling of making flowers with punches. This was done by punching out 16 of this particular shape from the Build a Blossom punch. Then I just scored them down the center and curved upwards a bit on each petal. You could just fold in half if you don’t want to score. Then punch out a circle (1″ or more). Position 8 petals around the circle. Then for the second layer, postion another 8 petals in between each petal from the bottom layer. Then punch out a small circle for the middle of your flower. My card colours are Natural Ivorys Specialty Paper, So Saffron and Chocolate Chip. I also sponged Chocolate Chip around the outside edges of the second layer cardstock, and used dimensionals to pop up this same layer. You can use any greeting for your card of course.Build a Blossom

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Paper Pumpkin Kit

If you’ve been wondering about Paper Pumpkin from Stampin Up, wonder no more! Stampin Up has come up with a unique way to send you pre-made kits. Everything you need to make your cards all arrives in one box. With your first order you will receive a free gift. This card was the first arrival. It came with the clear block, the greeting stamp set, all cardstock, embellishments, and a small ink. For more information click here.

There is no long term commitment, contracts or anything. You can choose to try it for one month, or you can sign up for the monthly automatic shipments. Even if you sign up for the automatic shipments, you can cancel at any time, no penalties, no fuss! It’s only $20.95 and includes shipping. With this particular kit there were 6 cards for me to make (all the same). I am not sure if each month they are all cards or not. I am pretty sure the answer is NOT, because they say each month is a SURPRISE. If you do join up, list my name as your demonstrator, and you will receive a small thank you gift from me as well!Paper Pumpkin

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Cardstock 2013

2nd annual cardstockWhat a lot of fun! Congrats to Maryhelen – Maryhelen won her fee back in the Early Bird Draw, so she got to enjoy her day for FREE! All these ladies made 14 cards each, sat through 5 demonstrations and received FREE gift for coming, and we had lots of door prizes to boot! I am telling you, I LOVE these events. So many of you came to us with your reasons for loving it as well. It makes all the hard work worth it. THANK YOU so much to all of you!

One of the overwhelming comments centered around more events. As there were so many “newbies” this time around we thought it important to let you know the following:

  • We host one large CARDSTOCK event each year, this one being our 2nd annual. Cardstock events run on a Saturday during the day, usually 10-4. Each participant receives a FREE gift, and completes about 14 cards. There are 3 WOW demonstrations, and 2 TECHNIQUE demonstrations. Lunch, snacks, drinks, door prizes and give – a – ways.Participants are divided into groups and go around with their group in timed sessions.
  • We host 2 Stamp A Stacks each year. One usually in the late spring, and the other one in November (Christmas Stamp A Stack). Each participant receives a small appreciation gift, and of course there are snacks, drinks and PRIZES!! Stamp a Stacks are held on a week night in the evenings, Participants move around to each station and work at their own speed.
  • Of course, there are always the regular workshops as well. These are on a much smaller scale. Workshop is either hosted by myself at my house, or at a customers house where she is the hostess. As a hostess, you will receive your class fee FREE, a FREE catalogue, ALL my samples for that night, FREE stamp set from me, and then all the other regular hostess rewards from Stampin`Up. Each guest pays $10.00 and completes 3 cards each. Each card is demonstrated and worked on one at a time. If you would rather do Scrapbooking pages then we do that instead of cards!
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Pansys from Cardstock.

It’s probably hard to tell, but this is actually a favours box. I can make cards, but photography is a whole new issue. I was experimenting with paper flowers for our upcoming Cardstock 2013 to be held this Saturday. These particular flowers are Pansys, and were made with the Butterfly Punch. I hope I am wrong, but I am pretty sure I heard this punch is retiring at the end of May. I’m afraid to go look for sure, as retired lists always make me sad. The box is done using the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die.

For a really good video tutorial on making these pansys ” target=”_blank”>click here.

Blue Pansys

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Thank You

Natural Ivorys Thank YouThis was another simple card to do, and yet so nice. Once again I wish I could remember who I cased this layout from. I find pictures and photo copy them, put them in my “to do someday” box, and then once I make it, I through the picture away.

I used the embosslit Hearts die, and From My Heart Stamp Set. I have started using different cardstock lately, and wish I had of thought of it sooner. The one card is done with Whisper White, and the other one is with Specialty Paper Naturals Ivory. White Thank You

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