Stamping Around the Clock

Love Is In The Air

I had so much fun designing these projects for our Coffee Group to make at our January meeting. 

The card was cut using our brand new Framelits dies, as were the hearts.  It's hard to see, but I embossed the Cherry Cobbler flag at the top with our new Edgelits (strip embossing folders). 

The box is a very simple 3/4"-deep box with a die-cut scallop square on the front and back.  The front of the box was designed in My Digital Studio.  I printed six to a sheet.  Once cut out, they were sponged and glued to the box with Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  I also added one of our Large Basic Pearls inside the "o" (not pictured).  Here is a complete list of the items used on these projects:

(Please Note: I used the InLinkz system to create all the thumbnail links below, which is wonderful.  Unfortunately, the Stampin Up online store is not designed to allow this system to grab individual images of things found in a collection, such as card stock or inks.  So, for these projects you will need:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and Card Stock, Early Espresso Classic Ink and Card Stock, and Very Vanilla Card Stock.  Just follow the image link for the product you need, and select the specific colors in the store.  Also, if you do not see an item on the store page when it opens, just click the "Show All" option and scroll the page to find what you need.)

Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Hearts Collection Framelits Dies	Labels Collection Framelits Dies	Take It To Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Adorning Accents Embossing Folders	Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder	Baroque Motifs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
P.S. I Love You - digital stamp brush set	Valentine Defined - digital stamp brush set	Basic Pearls	Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals	Table Top Cutter	1 3/8" Square Punch	Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die
Simply Scored	Classic Ink Pad	Bone Folder	Stampin' Sponges
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive	Paper Snips

InLinkz.com

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz!

 

Stampin' Up! announced this morning that they have added nearly 200 items to our Clearnace Rack sale page!  These items include the "old style" punces, Sizzix Dies, and tons of accessories!  Click the image above or HERE to go directly to my Stampin' Up! Store and order online to get tons of fabulous deals, up to 80% OFF!

This deal is only good from now through Thursday, January 5th!  Many items will sell out quickly, and of those left at the end of the blitz, many will be removed from the Clearance Rack.  So, run to my Stampin' Up! Store Now for the best deals!

Back to Blogging...

I am very far behind on all my social media fun stuff.  I promise I'll fix that over the next few days.  I rolled right from a fun family trip to Nashville over Thanksgiving into hosting a baby shower, then a vendor opportunity popped up.  So, now that the reality fun is done, I can spend a little more time on our virtual fun.  I will catch up on the 8 Weeks of Hanukkah, and also send out the missed weeks from my 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletters very soon. 

For now, I just want to say a quick thanks to the Marne Community Club for a great holiday luncheon Monday!  I had a blast meeting everyone, and really enjoyed the opportunity to have a vendor table there for you all.  

Here are a few photos that are a little closer so you can see all the goodies I had for sale, along with a few scrapbooking samples (click each image to enlarge it):

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Holiday Online Extravaganza is Here!

Let the sale shopping begin!

The Stampin' Up Annual Holiday Online Extravaganza is here
~ save 20% to 60% off selected items!  These include digital and traditional products, and a few Mini Catalog items.

Shop early to get 20% off two (2) of our newest items ~ only until 11:59pm MT TODAY!  Our Simply Scored and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are the surprise 24-hours deals.  If you don't have these fabulous new Stampin' Up! items, go ahead and order them today!

The full sale runs now through next Wednesday, November 30th.  Click the SU flier image above, the online ordering link in the right sidebar, or any of the bold text in this post to view my Online Store and start shopping right now.  Or, click HERE to view the PDF with all sale items.

Remember the 24 hour deals are only available until midnight tonight.  Shop Now to get all the best deals!

Happy Shopping and Stampin'!

Twin Boys Baby Shower Card

I made this card recently for mom to give with a baby shower gift.  The mom-to-be loves to scrapbook, so it was fun to add multiple layers and give the card a bit of a "scrappy" feel.

I used Not Quite Navy and Old Olive with the Stitched Stockings stamp set and matching punch.  The sentiments are from a retired SU stamp set.  The DSP is also retired, but you can still use it by ordering the digital download called My Sweet Pea.

Here is a photo of the inside too...

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up's Online Extravaganza Starts Monday!

Need project supplies?  Need some crafty gifts for friends and family? 

Start shopping with some fabulous deals next week during Stampin' Up's Holiday Online Extravaganza ~ Monday, November 21 to Wednesday November 30! 

Be sure to click on over to my Online Stampin' Up! Store this Monday to take advantage of great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle! 

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]).  I don't know what those items will be, so stay tuned for an update first thing Monday morning.  I'll announce it here as soon as I know. 

Happy Shopping!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #3

  Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks
leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

This week, I have a digital trifold card that features our Jewish Sayings Stamp Brush Set and Urban Oasis Digital Designer Series Paper.

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set  #128334
Urban Oasis Digital Designer Series Paper #126042
Basic Pearls and Rhinestones Digital Download #124330
Decorative Label Digital Punch #123951

Instructions:

1.Download and install each of the above digital downloads.
2.Open a new 4" x 9 1/4" Trifold Card, and choose to create your own.
3.In the Design Center (right side of the screen), open the Background Paper Pallette and click on Designer Series Paper.  Add Urban Oasis #1.  This will fill the entire background of all three panels.  Click the second page of the project (bottom of the
screen), and repeat.  This will fill the back of the trifold with the same patterned paper.
4.Add a square punch from the Punches Pallette, fill it with Urban Oasis #11 and add a mat of Early Espresso.  Enlarge the square to stretch across the entire width of the project front, and position similar to the photo above.  Copy and paste this to the back page of the project and position to the same measurement as the front.
5.Add three Basic Pearls, and arrange them on the card front as shown above.  Add drop shadow to each pearl.
6.Add a Decorative Label Punch to the card front, rotate it to verticle and fill it with Whisper White.  Add an Early Espresso mat and drop shadow.
7.Open the Shalom Sayings digital stamp set (from the Jewish Sayings download) and change the color to Baja Breeze.  Add the image to the card, resize to fit the punch and add drop shadow.
8.Add a square punch to the last panel of the front page and size it to fit.  Fill the punch with Whisper White, then add an Early Espresso mat and drop shadow.
9.Insert the sentiment from the Jewish Greetings stamp brush set (from the Jewish Sayings download).  Change the color to Early Espresso and resize to fit the punch.
10.Save your project.  Now, you're ready to print cards at home or order them through the Stampin' Up! printer service.

Here is what the two pages will look like in My Digital Studio:

 

Happy Stampin'!

 

 

 

Happy Veterans' Day!

Happy Veterans' Day to all those who have served our Country to keep us Free and Safe!

It is an honor to be part of the military community, and a priviledge to be surrounded by our soldiers and their families.

A special "Thank You for Your Service" to my dear husband, and to all our military family of friends, both currently serving and retired. 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #2

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah
Cards, Gifts and Bags!

I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah.  The series is in the same format as my
12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

This shimmery greeting was created with My Digital Studio as well as traditional paper products, featuring Silver Glimmer Paper, Dazzling Details and our a la carte Hanukkah wood-mount stamp.

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set  #128334
Hanukkah Wood-Mount Stamp  #122034
Dazzling Details  #124117
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Whisper White card stock  #100730
Night of Navy card stock  #100867
Daffodil Delight card stock  #119683
Stampin' Sponges  #101610
Blender Pens  #102845
So Saffron Classic Ink Pad  #105213
Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad  #109120
Night of Navy Stampin' Marker  #100069
Punch Pack  (circle)  #118309
1/2" Circle Punch  #119869
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Adhesvive  #110755

Instructions:

1.Download and install the Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set.
2.Open a new project in My Digital Studio.   In the Stamps section of the Resource Palette, set the color to Night of Navy.  Add, size and arrange the menorah (about 2" x 3 1/8") from the Hebrew Holidays and the sentiment (about 2 1/2" x 2 1/4") from the Jewish Greetings stamp sets that are included in the Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush Set.  See image above.
3.Save and print.  Note:  If making multiple cards, you can fit up to three sets of images on one page.
4.Cut out the pair of images as one focal piece, measuring 3 1/4" x 5".  Sponge the edges with So Saffron Classic Ink.
5.Cut a sheet of Night of Navy card stock in half at 4 1/4" x 11" and score at  5 1/2" to make the card base.  Cut the remaining card stock to 3 7/16" x 5 1/8".  Adhere the focal piece to this one. 
6.Cut Silver Glimmer Paper to 3 1/8" x 5 3/8".  You will also need a strip cut at 1/4" x 5 1/2".
7.Adhere the focal piece to the Glimmer Paper and add that to the front of your card, as pictured above.  Add the strip of Glimmer Paper below that, to break up the space at the bottom of the card.
8.Ink one Star of David on the Hanukkah stamp, using the Night of Navy Stampin' Marker, and stamp it on a scrap of Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using the Bitty Circle Punch.
9.Punch a scrap of Daffodil Delight card stock with the 1/2" Circle Punch.  Layer and adhere this behind the Star of David, and attach to the strip of Glimmer Paper.  See photo for placement suggestion. 

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #1

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah Cards, Gifts and Bags!

I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah.
This series is in the same format as my
12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

We begin with a beautifully rustic hybrid card.
All the main elements of this card were created in My Digital Studio, then colored and distressed with Stampin' Up's
Distressing Essentials, Cutter Tool and Inks.

Supplies:
My Digital Studio #118108
Jewish Holiday Digital Stamp Brush  #128334
Well Worn Digital Designer series Paper  #124225
Distressing Essentials Kit  #118762
Cutter Kit  #106958
12x12 Subtles Textured Card Stock - So Saffron  #121075
8 1/2 x 11 Night of Navy Card Stock  #100867
8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White Card Stock #100730
Stampin' Sponges  #101610
Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive  #110755
Paper Cutter #104152
Blender Pens  #102845
So Saffron Classic Ink Pad  #105213
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad  #115657
Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad  #109120

Instructions:

1. Download and install our Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush bundle, which includes three stamp brush sets (Hebrew Holidays, Jewish Greetings and Shalom Sayings).
Also, download and install our Well Worn Designer Series Digital Paper (DSDP).

2. Open a new project in My Digital Studio (or in an alternate program if you do not yet have My Digital Studio).  Add the menorah from Hebrew Holidays and adjust the size to approximately 2" x 3 1/8".  If you are using My Digital Studio, you can also change the color to Not Quite Navy.

3. Add the "Happy Hanukkah" sentiment from Jewish Greetings to your project, adjusting the size to approximately 1" x 2 1/2".  Again, in My Digitial Studio, change the image color to Not Quite Navy.

4.  On a separate "page," insert the Well Worn DSDP using paper image #4.

5.  Save and print your project on Whisper White card stock.  You can arrange multiple images on one page to print several sets of images at a time, and print multiple sheets of the DSDP.

6. Color your menorah image using Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads as listed above. When coloring the candle sticks, make them as dark or light as you wish by swiping off more or less ink from the Blender Pen prior to coloring.  I used very little ink here, which makes the candles look almost silver in color.

7. Cut our your images with a paper trimmer, and distress the edges of each piece with the distressing blade on the Cutter Tool.  Ink all edges with the Mahogany and Tea Stain ink spots from the Distressing Essentials Kit.  Also, sponge each ink lightly onto both focal pieces to achieve the rustic, aged look.

8.  Cut two pieces of the printed DSDP, one measuring 3/4" x 5 1/4" and one measuring 2 3/4" x 5 1/4". 
Cut the So Saffron textured card stock to 4" x 5 1/4". 
Cut the Not Quite Navy card stock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

9.  Score the Not Quite Navy card base at 4 1/4" to form a verticle card.  Then adhere the focal images to the larger piece of DSDP, and mount that on the So Saffron card stock.  Add the smaller strip of DSDP, and adhere the embellished card stock to the front of the card base.

Happy Holidays & Happy Stampin'!

Sneak Peek: 12 Weeks of Christmas Exclusive Series Starts This Week

It's almost here!  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter today, so you get every exclusive issue of my 12 Weeks of Christmas! 

Week #1 will be a unique photo card, but this image is a sneak peek of my favorite project in this series. 

Want to know what it is? 

Click here to join my newsletter group now: http://bit.ly/mystampnews

Happy Stampin'!

12 Weeks of Christmas is Almost Here!

It's the most wonderful time of year...my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter Subscriber-Exclusive starts in just a few short days! 

If you're not already on my e-mail list, be sure to click the "subscribe" button at the top left of this page and join now! 

These projects will not be shown anywhere else, and back issues will not be available. 

Subscribe today in order to see all 12 projects fabulous cards, bags/tags/wraps and gifts!

Happy Stampin'!

World Card Making Day

Today is World Card Making Day!  What are you making to celebrate?  Post your comments below!

I'm putting the final touches on 90 Bridal Shower Invitations for a client, and then I'll be able to play with some new Stampin' Goodies that arrived yesterday...Tickets & Tokens Simply Scrappin' Kit, Fur-ever Friends stamp set, Elebration stamp, new ribbons, and lots of Glimmer Paper in red and silver! 

The card pictured here is one that I made for my sister-in-law, Heidi, for her birthday.  She's a scrapbooker, so I knew I wanted to make something "scrappy" to celebrate her.  There are several elements on this card, but with Stampin' Up! Products, it came together in a snap.

Share your latest creations in the comments section below.  I can't wait to hear what you all are making this weekend!

Happy Stampin'!

Announcements, Invitations and More

Do you need custom announcements, invitations and more, but don't have the time to make them yourself?

Receive a free creative consultation when you contact me to place your order!

Matching party favors are also available upon request.

Happy Stampin'!

Last Chance Hostess Set: Because I Care

This beautiful stamp set, called Because I Care, is one of many that are retiring from the Stampin' Up catalog on June 30th.  What is extra special about this set is that it is one of our Hostess Sets.  So, you can only earn it by hosting a workshop (or placing your own large order) with a minimum of $150 in net sales!

I watercolored the flower and the background with our fabulous Watercolor Crayons, which come in sets of 10 to coordinate with our Color Families.

And, I punched the spiral notebook look with our Spiral Punch that is also retiring!  Be sure to grab that here:  SU Store Spiral Punch.

Contact me today to find out how you can earn this Last Chance set before it is gone forever!  Or, place an online order through my Stampin' Store and be sure to claim your Stampin' Rewards for this set.

Happy Stampin'!

Proud Army Wife Tri-Fold Card

Continuing the military theme from yesterday, here is a Proud Army Wife tri-fold card I made. This is one of the items I will be selling locally at the Shop of the Marne. The color scheme for this fun hand-stamped card is based on the 3rd Infantry Division colors + the yellow ribbon. I would be happy to coordinate the colors to your unit. Contact me for more information and pricing, or to purchase supplies so you can make your own!

Happy Stampin'!

God Bless America and Our Troops: Congratulations Card

God Bless America on this historic day!

I colored this image over the last few days, but wasn't sure how I wanted to finish the card. 

Well, my inspiration came last night with the announcement heard 'round the world! 

One more mission accomplished by our fabulous military, with the death of Bin Laden.  Heartfelt Thanks and Blessings to our Military for eternal vigilance...

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." ~Thomas Jefferson

HOOAH!

As for the card itself, the card base is Marina Mist, stamped with images from our Service & Sacrifice (#115992) stamp set.  The sentiment is from our Level 3 Hostess Set called Occasional Quotes.  I stamped the focal image from our Courage (#115330) stamp set in StazOn, on Whisper White card stock.  I colored it using Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads.  I masked the image and used a Brayer to ink the frame around it, then I layered it on Chocolate Chip card stock and adhered the two together.
I didn't like the straight edges of the framing, so I tore the paper (even though it was adhered together) and loved the way it tore leaving the white card stock exposed between the inked part and the chocolate card stock.  Then I just adhered that piece to the card front.  The red around the edge is just some card stock that I laid the card on for the photo.

Happy Stampin!

Got Green?

St. Patty's Day is just around the corner! 

Are you ready to get your Green on?

Let's start wit this 5x5 card in the colors of the Irish flag.

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Message from Shelli Gardner

Check out Shelli's message about Stampin' Up! products.

There are tons of great projects in the background!

Contact me today to learn more about Stampin' Up! products, the projects you see in the video, and how to join my workshops and classes!

Happy Stampin'!

Baby Boy Bliss Card

How sweet is this card?!  It is so simple, yet eye-catching.

When I started designing the card, I really wasn't sure what I wanted to do.  I knew I wanted a baby card that would be easy to replicate.  I also knew that I wanted to use the "Bliss" stamp from our Bliss Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set.

I decided on the Bashful Blue/Old Olive combination, then pulled out a retired background stamp.  I inked that in Bashful Blue Classic Ink to get the watermark effect on the Bashful Blue Card Stock.  To keep with the monotone scheme, I stamped "Bliss" in Pacific Point Classic Ink, and used the same to sponge the edge around the Decorative Label punched piece of card stock.  The ribbon is Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain.  I also added a touch of sparkle to the left of the ribbon by adding a 1 1/4" strip cut from a Sticky Page and covering it with some of our Light Blue Fine Cosmo Glitter.

These elements all come together quickly, so the card can be easily reproduced.  

Contact me today to purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies and earn Sale-A-Bration FREE stamps, accessories or Decor Elements!

Happy Stampin'!

New Year Card

Well, this is a little belated...I thought I had already posted this card for you. 

With a floral background, it could be a pretty wedding or graduation card.

I used Baja Breeze and stamped off Basic Gray for the snowflakes, which I love together for a soft, wintery look.  

Here's a peek inside the card:

It's just a little rock'n'roll (stamping in the lighter ink, then 'rolling' gently in the darker ink), but it adds just a little something extra to the interior of the card.

Happy Stampin'!

Register for a FREE Mini-Class!

Join me on February 6th for a FREE Mini Stamp Class in Hinesville, Georgia! 

It's Super Bowl Sunday, and I'm kicking off Stamping Around the Clock in Hinesville!

Make a Super Bowl Colors card and a Valentine Treat Box!

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It's a Pony Party!

Mary Shannon turns 9 today!  It's so hard to believe that many years have already flown by already. 

Red has always been one of her favorite colors, so I knew I wanted to use our Glimmer Paper for her birthday card.  I picked the Pony Party set; because when she helped me make her party invitations, that is the set she wanted to use.  I will post that card today on Facebook.

Our Circle Scissor Plus made this card a breeze!  I love that tool!  You can make any circle from 1 to 6 inches.  By keeping the cutter on the glass mat after cutting one circle, you can adjust the measure ment and make another circle, giving you these fun frames!

Ingredients:
Peach Parfait card stock
Blushing Bride card stock
Real Red Glimmer Paper
Pony Party Stamp Set
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Circle Scissor Plus
Modern Label Punch
Real Red Marker
Peach Parfait Marker
Real Red Classic Ink Pad
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tombow Mono Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Sponge

I hope you enjoyed Mary Shannon's card as much as she did!  Remember to visit me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/StampingAroundTheClock to see a sample of the slumber party invitations we made with the Pony Party set, too!

Happy Stampin'!

Digital Stamping - A New Year's Day Birthday Card

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been playing with My Digital Studio (MDS) a lot lately.  Stampin' Up! has released tons of great digi-stamps, papers and accessories!  I love the ease and convenience of digi-paper crafting.  It does not replace traditional paper crafts, but it is definitely another super fun medium. 

What do you think of my new blog banner?  I made it with MDS just last night!

I made this carda a couple of weeks ago for my uncle, whose birthday happens to be New Year's Day.  It's so fun to make digital cards with My Digital Studio, and then post them for your friends and family on Facebook when they have a birthday or anniversary!

Our Timeless digital stamp brush set is great for collaging, and for making heritage scrapbook pages. 

Did you notice that these images are not part of our current catalog?  They are unique to our MDS collection! 

I also used the "Happy Birthday" from our Well-Scripted digi-set, the swirl from our Simple Friendship digi-set, and accented it all with a digital Designer Label Punch and some digi-Seam Binding Ribbon.

CONTACT ME TODAY to learn more about My Digital Studio and how to use digital stamps, paper and accessories!

Happy Stampin'!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for many things, among which are my husband and kids, family, friends, freedom, and the fact that we are finally getting settled after a very extended move. 

I had these things in mind as I created my fluffy, fat turkey with punches and Sizzix dies, as a project for Thomas' first-grade class. This was the first real project that I've been able to make since moving into the new house, and can't wait to get to work on more projects after celebrating the holiday this weekend. 

The kids had a blast making these guys last week!  I think the their favorite things on this card were the googlie eyes and getting to punch the two little tags for the waddle.  They also got a kick out of using the Sizzix die cut machine.  

I hope you all have a fun, relaxed, and safe Thanksgiving weekend!