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'!

Baby Scrapbook Pages

Here are some 8x8 scrapbook pages from a baby scrapbook gift I made a while back with my mother-in-law...we had a blast using a variety of products.  These pages have some current and some retired Stampin' Up products.  Click each image to make it larger...

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #8

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.  Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

This year's final Hanukkah sample is a fun gift bag made from a mini lunch sack. 

Supplies:

Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush Sets - Digital Download  #128334
Whisper White card stock  #100730
Night of Navy card stock  #100867
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
White Waffle Paper  #125591
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad  #105209
Basics Glimmer Brads  #121003
Eyelet Border Punch  #119853
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
Mini Glue Dots  #103683
White Mini Lunch Bag from a big-box craft store

Instructions:

1. Print the Happy Hanukkah sentiment from My Digital Studio in Night of Navy.
2. Cut the sentiment to 1" x 5 1/8" and sponge the edges lightly with Bashful Blue Classic Ink.
3. Trim the top of the bag (while folded) with the Eyelet Border Punch.
4. Cut a piece of Night of Navy card stock to 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" and adhere to the front of the bag with Tombow Liquid Glue.
5. Cut a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper to 3" x 5 1/2" and adhere to the Navy card stock.
6. Punch a piece of the White Waffle Paper with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  Scrunch it in the middle and wrap the prongs of a Silver Glimmer Brad around the middle to secure it.  Fan out the edges and trim if necessary.
7. Attach the waffle paper bow to the glimmer paper with mini glue dots.

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #7

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.  Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #7 is a Glittery Bag made with our Fancy Favor Die and Glimmer Paper.  This bag comes together very quickly, so you can easily make lots of them for all your small gifts!

Supplies:

Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Fancy Favor Die  #115965
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine  #113439
Extended Cutting Pads for Big Shot  #113478
Extended Premium Crease Pad for Big Shot  #117630
Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon  #124325
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
Mini Glue Dots  #103683

Instructions:

1. Cut a sheet of 12x12 Glimmer Paper in half, and run it through the Big Shot using the following sandwich layers:  extended cutting pad on bottom, then a card stock shim (if neceessary for your machine), then the die topped with the Glimmer Paper (*glimmer side down), then the exteneded crease pad (add another shim on top if necessary to gain a clean cut).
2. Fold and glue the tabs of the die cut paper to form the bag.
3. Cut 2 pieces of Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon to about 5-6" and attach to the inside of the bag, forming handles.
4. Wrap more Bashful Satin Ribbon around the bag and tie a knot, then trim the excess ribbon.
5. Fill with a tasty treat or a small gift.

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #6

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.
Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #6 is a delicious bag full of Lindor White Chocolate Truffles. 
There are little snowmen on the wrappers, and the colors are a perfect match to our Bashful Blue and Island Indigo. 
I love that our colors cover such a wide array of standard and trendy shades!

Supplies:

Hanukkah (a la carte wood mounted stamp)  #122034
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
Island Indigo Card Stock  #122923
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad  #122937
5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319
Curly Label Punch #119851
6x8" Cello Bags  #102210
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
SNAIL Adhesive  #104332  (Refill #104331)
Stampin' Sponges  #101610

Instructions:

1. Stamp the Hanukkah stamp in Island Indigo on Whisper White Card Stock, and trim to 1 3/8" x 2 1/2".  Sponge around edges with more Indigo Ink.
2. Cut the Silver Glimmer Paper to 2 3/4" x a little over 2", then use the edge of the Curly Label Punch to cut the decorative edge as shown above.
3. Cut the Island Indigo Card Stock to 3 1/2" x 6 1/2", then score at 1 3/4" on the short side to make the bag topper.
4. Fill the cello bag with approximately 8 truffels.  Fold down the top of the bag and staple to hold it closed. 
5. Fold the bag topper over the cello bag and secure with SNAIL adhesive.
6. Wrap the Organza Ribbon around the topper and tie a knot on the left side of the topper.
7. Adhere the stamped card stock to the Glimmer Paper with Tombow Liquid Glue, then adhere to the right side of the bag topper with more Tombow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #5

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.

Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #5 is a treat with a very simple digital tag tied with Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon.

I found these cute little containers filled with chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, and thought they would make fun little Hanukkah gifts, with just a little extra decoration...

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set #128334
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
1/16" Circle Punch  #101227
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon  #122986
White Baker's Twine  #124262

Instructions:

1. Print the menorah image from My Digital Studio and punch with the 2 1/2" Circle.
2. Punch a hole just off-center at the top of the tag with the 1/16" Circle.  
3. Tie a piece of the Marina Mist ribbon into a bow around the top of the container.
4. Thread a piece of baker's twine through the hole in the tag and tie it to the ribbon just under the loop of the bow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

Stocking Builder Punch - While Supplies Last!

This just in...

Our occasion-specific mini catalogs allow us the opportunity to share the latest seasonal products with you and your customers, and we often carry over products from our mini catalogs into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, we have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog. Instead we will offer other great designs in its place--not to mention a trendy, new design planned for next holiday season.

Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. We hope many Stampin' Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design.

Click the photo or the link in the above text, or click HERE to order your punches now!

*Remember, these punches are now First Come, First Served, and once the remaining stock has been sold, you will not be able to order this product at all.  Be sure to place an order online or by contacting me today, so you don't miss out!

Happy Holiday Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #4

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.

Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #4 is a digital tag that features our Hebrew Holidays Stamp Brush Set and Marina Mist Patterns Designer Series Paper.
 

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set (containing the Hewbrew Holidays Stamp Brush Set)  #128334
Glimmer Brads Digital Download #123964
Satin Ribbon Digital Download #121063

Instructions:

1.Download and install each of the above digital downloads.
2.Open a new 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" Tag, and choose to create your own.
3.Add a Square Punch and fill it with Marina Mist Polka Dot Patterns Designer Series Digital Paper.  Double click the Marina Paper and reduce the zoom about 4 times.
4.Add another Square Punch.  Drag the sides to make it fit across the tag about a 1/2" x 4 1/4", and place it about a 1/2" above the bottom edge.  Color fill it with Concord Crush.
5.Add Vanilla Satin Ribbon and reduce the size to fit on the Concord Crush punched strip.
6.Add a Silver Glimmer Brad on top of the Ribbon.
7.Add one more Square Punch, and Color Fill with Very Vanilla.  Mat with Concord Crush.
8.Add the dreidl from Hebrew Holidays and change the color to Marina Mist.
9.Add "for you" from Hebrew Holidays and change the color to Concord Crush.
(If sending to the Stampin' Up printer, copy the Marina Polka Dot punch and paste it to Page 2 of the tag, then add one of the copyright stamps in Concord Crush.)
10.Print one or more tags.  Hole-punch the top left corner and string with ribbon of your choice.

Happy Holiday 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'!

New Demonstrator Treat

Here is a fun little treat I made for one of my former downline who recently rejoined my team.  I love how this whole set turned out!

I used our Tickets & Tokens Simply Scrappin' Kit, the Tote-ally Tess and Artistic Etchings stamp sets, and 1 1/4" Basic Gray Grosgrain Ribbon to decorate and fill this 5"x5" bag.

I have tons of projects just waiting to be shared, but I fell off the blogging wagon.  I will catch up on 8 Weeks of Hanukkah and share lots more later this week. 

Happy Holiday 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'!

Eeek! Cuteness Alert: New Stampin' Kraft Boxes

One of the great new items in our Mini Holiday Catalog is a set of Stampin' Kraft Boxes.  The cuteness factor here is sky high! 

These little boxes are perfect for decorating and filling with any little treat or gift.  They measure 3.5"x3.5"x2.5", and they're a super deal at just $2.95 for a set of four(4). 

Want to see the rest of my "Eeek" Box?  Check it out on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Here's what the Stampin' Kraft Boxes look like before being decorated:

 

Just imagine the possibilities!  You could make 4 teacher or co-worker gifts for just $2.95 and they will look like you bought them for much more!

Happy Stampin'!

Order Today from Our 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

Are you ready for this?  The 2011 Holiday Season has begun! 

Alleviate your annual Holiday stress, with an order today from our 2011 Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog!

Stay tuned for new product images and information, as well as tons of new samples featuring our fabulous new stamps, tools and accessories! 

Sign up today for "Stampin' News You Can Use," to get even more great samples, tips and techniques!

Happy Stampin'!

 

New Holiday Mini Catalog Opens Thursday!

It's almost time!  Ordering from our new Holiday Mini Catalog opens this Thursday!

It is bursting with fun stamp sets, new tools and new accessories!

Did you get your Mini Catalog in the mail?  If not, you can leave a message here to request a mini.

You can also request a FREE Idea Book & Catalog, if you would like to place an order. 

Did you know that you can view our catalogs online in our fun Flash Version of the catalogs?

Just click HERE to view our 2011 Holiday Mini.

You can also click HERE to view our 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Stay tuned for product images and samples from the new Holiday Mini catalog!  Also, be sure to join my newsletter group for more information and samples!  The September Issue will be emailed later this week.

Happy Stampin'!