Banner Birthday Card

Had so much fun making this card for our stamping class at church tomorrow.  It has been a while since I pulled out the banner punch and Sassy Salutations stamp set!  

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An Open Heart

I cannot wait till class tomorrow and show the girls this gem of a card.  Thank you Linda Heller.  It is just beautiful.  With winter here, this just gives me hope for spring!!

Perfect Peacock Stampin' Up! Card

My niece Sarah loves Peacocks.  She even has a room dedicated to all her "Peacock" stuff.  I figure she will get a set of cards for Christmas this year...

I used gold embossing and a combination of blendabilities and markers on this card. At convention I saw a demonstration where she used the black memento ink and the blendabilities.  It was amazing!  Will try that technique tomorrow.

Beauty of the Season Stampin' Up! Card

My mom loves Cardinals and especially at Christmas.  When I saw this stamp set in the Holiday catalog, I squealed with delight.  I knew I just had to have it!  Made this card to do in class tomorrow... Ribbon or no ribbon..hmmmm.  I like them both.

Stampin' Up! Backyard Basics Card

I love teaching new techniques.  This look was done by embossing a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Beautiful Baroque embossing folder and then sponging with old olive, chocolate chip, and tempting turquoise.  Then embossed with gold powder.  Just love the way it turned out.  I am using a retired stamp set called Backyard Basics but any nature stamp would work..

Bordering Blooms Stampin' Up Gift Cards

I love going through the catalog and finding inspiration for a project.  Aren't these gift cards adorable!  So easy to do with the new photopolymer stamps.  This is going to be my convention gift for my team in July.  

This stamp set is called Bordering Blooms and I can already tell it is going to be a favorite of mine.  The possibilities are endless.  The flowers were made with crepe paper and die cut using the floral framelits.  I then spritzed them with the new color Lost Lagoon.  

If you do not have a demonstrator and need a new catalog, please email me and I will get one to you.  So many great ideas..  

People Like You Card

This stamp set can be used several different ways.  Previously, I have embossed it which was very pretty.  This time it was just stamped onto Whisper White card stock multiple times . The card was fairly simple just some paper cutting of the flowers.

Wisteria Wonder is one of my all time favorite Stampin' Up colors.  It just reminds me of spring and the flowers in my yard.  

My inspiration of course came from a card on pinterest by Shelly Godby.  

March Paper Pumpkin 2014

Stampin Up has stepped up their game with Paper Pumpkin.  I love the new March 2014 Paper Pumpkin.  Very cute frame, stamps and belly band to wrap the frame.  Just took a little time to put together.  Loving it!

This is the finished kit..

These are the supplies that were in the box.  Stamps, inkspots, glue dots, ribbon, buttons…
Everything you needed to complete your project except for the acrylic block which you
get in your starter kit.  FUN!!!!

Top Note Nature Box

The Top Note Big Shot die is so versatile.  I loved making this little box which hold 3 x 3 pieces of paper, post-it notes or gift tags.  I used the bird from the Papaya Collage stamp set.  The bird was stamped with Marina Mist ink.  I sponged the body with Island Indigo to give it some depth.  I also used Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Daffodil Delight markers.  Other stamp sets used in this project were Simply Sketched and Elements of Style.   Thank you Brandy Cox (Brandyscards.com) for the idea.

Flowering Flourish Fall Card

Had the best time yesterday making cards with the ladies.  The stamp set Flowering Flourishes is one of my favorites.  It is so versatile.  I believe we have used it in every season this year.  Yesterday we covered fall.  We made some great "pumpkin" cards.

Wetlands Stampin' Up! Cards

                      

These are two of the cards that we are doing tonight at class.  This is the first time I have used the burlap ribbon.  It is much thicker than I realized.  The multipurpose glue seems to hold it well.   The background was made using versamark.

                                     

Wetlands card

Featuring the Wetlands stamp set in class tomorrow.  This is one of the cards we will be making.  Usually we are using several layers of paper but this card only uses one-half sheet of Whisper White card stock.

Thie inks are Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Island Indigo and Wild Wasabi.  The colors were applied using sponge daubers.  Fun!

The Open Sea Stampin' Up Card

This is truly one of my favorite stamp sets.  I just love it.  We will be doing this card (and 2 others) in class tomorrow night.  The dry embossing technique was used to make the sails poof out!  I cased the card from one I saw done by Linda Heller.  Linda's had a flap on the front which held a gift card.  Hope you enjoy this version.

Stampin' Up July 4th Card

I needed a July 4th card for class last night.  We used the new Simply Stars stamp set.  I love it!  We also used the This n That Rotary stamp to make an old-fashioned library card which we tore and circled July 4th.  The colors were Midnight Muse, Real Red and Crushed Curry.  Loads of fun!!

Stampin' Up Lacy and Lovely Card

I love this card.  It was so easy to make.  Got to use all my scallop punches!! This will be part of our class Tuesday night.  My grandaughter, Catherine and Libby's niece, Chloe (both 11) will be our helpers.  Very excited to have them with us this week.

I have a house full of company and was looking for some ideas and saw this card.  I totally CASED this card from Brandy Cox although I did use two different stamp sets.  It was just so perfect the way she did it!!

Banner Greeting Boho Blossom Card

I cased this card from my wonderful upline Beth Daniels. I just loved it.  We are doing a scrapbook page in class tonight so I created two pages based on her card!!  The Boho Blossom punch made this so easy.  I used the Fabulous Florets stamp set for the leaves.

Stampin' Up Sail Away Card

I needed a card for my son-in-law's birthday.  He loves to sail and I thought this stamp would be great for him.  It is retired (so sad)!  We are going to do the same card in class using the boat in the stamp set, The Open Seas.  

Mini Milk Carton Birdhouse

Thought I would try to make a birdhouse with the mini milk carton die. I had the best time. Used the Fancy Fan Embossing folder for the roof and sponged it with old olive ink. Used the Tiny Tags stamp set to decorate the bird's wing. I love the results and hoping the ladies like it in class tomorrow night!

Pure Gumption Stampin' Up Card

My very special niece is graduating with her Doctorate in Pharmacology. Wow, I could not be prouder. She has worked so hard. I had to get this stamp set so I could make her a card. We will be making this card in class this week!

Need for Speed Guy Card

I really needed to make a guy card pretty quick today and this stamp set really worked well. Lots of 4-wheelers around where I live so this card should be a hit. It was very easy. I used the houndstooth embossing folder, gumball green and old mustard cardstock & ink. The card was inspired by one I saw on pinterest by Susan Joyce.