Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Cute, Simple and Bold

 Happy Birthday Card

Stamp Set:  Fabulous Phrases (Page 133)
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green
DSP:  Polka Dot Parade 126902 $ 10.95 (Page 164) 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double sided designs 12x12
Ink:  Black Stazon
Accessories:  Big Shot, Wood Grain Embossing folder# 127821 (Page 36 Spring Catalog), 1 3/8” Circle Punch 119860 $15.95 (Page 184), 1 ¾ Scallop Circle Punch 119854 $15.95 (Page 184) Bitty Buttons 118761 $ 4.95 (Page 176) 4 shapes, 64 buttons, Perfect pairing with Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack (Page 183), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin Dimensionals , Linen Thread
Design:  Inspired by Debbie Currier

Our Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack is a delightful trio of sweet little shapes you can use to add fine detail to any paper crafting project. Use them together with images from our Itty Bits stamp set and Bitty Buttons for a mix and match bonanza of mini charms to enchant your family and friends.


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Happy Birthday! Blow your Birthday Horns!

 Happy Birthday Card
Stamp Set:  You’re Amazing (Page 33)
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist
Ink:  Midnight Muse
Accessories:  Big Shot, Stripe embossing folder 123128 & $7.95 (Page 189), Apothecary Accents Framelits # 127003 (Page 191) Merry Minis Punch Pack 126882 (Page 36 Spring Catalog), Rhinestones, Stampin Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Skewer (to roll cardstock)
Design:  Inspired by Missy Davis

Very Fun!  Try this layout and see what you come up with!

New Kit just for you...Dolled-up


The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:
  • Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)
  • 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
  • Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
  • Dress Up die-cuts (6)
  • Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
  • Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
  • Sponge Dauber (1)
Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*
To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:
  1. Place the stamp rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
  2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
  3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
  4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
    • Doily
    • Very Vanilla Cardstock
    • Dress form
    • Flower
*Adhesive not included

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Potted Paper Flowers

 Paper Potted Flower Garden

Stamp Set: Circle Circus (Page 99)
Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight
DSP:  Polka Dot Parade (Page 164) 126902, $10.95, 12 sheets 2 each of 6 double sided designs 12x12 acid and lignin Free
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories:  Fancy Flower $16.95 # 118073 (Page 185) 1 ¼” Circle Punch, Popsicle Sticks, Sponge dauber, Tombo Multi Purpose glue, Ribbon
Tiny Clay Pot.
Design:  Page 99 of Current SU Catalog!

Circle Circus115778 Price$28.95 (wood Mount)
The perfect accent for your next project can start with a simple circle. This set offers circles with all sorts of lively, fresh designs to choose from. Whether you're decorating a tag, creating a card, or adding dimension to a page, you can find a design
Set Quantity: 10
also available in clear mount



Friday, April 12, 2013

Repurpose, Upcycle, Recycle, Redo, Make it my own

 Several Years ago I received a swap (last picture) and decided to Up cycle, recycle, redo, or make it my own... which ever word you'd like to label it.  It starts with a paper bag


This was the original swap that I received, Several Years ago.  How fun it was to find it and change it up a bit,

Purse Gift Bag
Stamp Set:  Tiny Tags (Page 124)
Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake,
DSP:  Tea for Two, (Page 3 Spring Catalog)  # 129311 $10.95 12 sheets 2 each of 6 double sided designs 12x12 acid and lignin Free
Ink:  Early Espresso
Accessories:  Big Shot, Honey Comb Embossing folder #129378 $7.95 (Page 6 Spring Catalog) Floral Frames Framelits (Page 191)  #127012 $26.95, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, 127555 $5.95, 7/16” Natural Trim Ribbon (Page 20 Spring Catalog) 129287 $ 6.95 earthy feel, burlap inspired.  Made of flax and Cotton 5 yards, Jewelry Tag (Page 183) 117190
$12.95, Paper Sack (lunch size), Stampin Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Piercer, and Silver Brad
Design:  Up Dated old swap!  (No name)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Pimp My Note Book


A  Couple of weeks ago, My Group and I went to the St Louis Stampin' Up! Regionals.  This was one of our Make and takes.  
I redid it a bit and this is one of my Therapy Thursday Projects.

Pimped My Note Book
Stamp Sets:  Clockworks, Jots and Thoughts (Try it Paper Pumpkin)
Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Pool Party, Whisper White, *Riding Hood Red
Ink:  Basic Gray, Pool Party, *Riding Hood Red, Wild Wasabi,
DSP:  This and That Epic Day (New sold separately or as a bundle with the This and That Line) # 130814 12 sheets 2 each of 6 double sided designs 
12x12 acid and lignin Free
Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder 127751 $7.95 (Page 189), Blossom Punch 125603 $16.95 (Page 185), Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, 127555 $5.95 (Page 176, 24 buttons 8each of 3 designs), Simply Scored Tool, Large Rhinestones, Stampin Dimensionals, Sticky Strip,  & 4x6 notebook
Cut and Score:  cover 7 ¼” x 4”, Score at 6” & 6- 3/8”.  Cut whisper white card stock 3”x 5-1/2”
Design:  From STL Stampin' Up! Regional 
Clockworks Wood-Mount Stamp Set
127290

Price$23.95
This vintage timepiece complete with inner workings is just the thing for nostalgiac cards and scrapbook pages! Eight-piece stamp set coordinates with the 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 1-1/4" Circle Punches.
Set Quantity: 8

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Using Photopolymer Stamps

Watch this short video on the new Photopolymer Stamps.  New Birthday set coming soon
Stay tuned!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Hello, I'm thinking of YOU!


Thinking of You Card:
Stamp Sets:  A Little Greeting (Page 25 Spring Catalog) My Friend (Page 122) & Papillon Potpourri (Page 115)
Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink:  Early Espresso & Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Big Shot, Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Mini Glue Dots, and Stampin Dimensionals

Monday, April 8, 2013

Graduate gift Card

 This was one of our Camp Projects on Saturday!  I Love making gift card holders, So I made a bunch of them.... They are actually all made up to take to Fiji.  Leaving soon on the Incentive Trip I earned from Stampin Up! and meeting my stamping friends there.  We are doing a swap, so I'll be bringing home other great cards to share with you!


Graduation Gift Card
Stamp Set:  Pure Gumption (Page 143)
Card Stock:  B Gray, R Red, B Black & W White
Ink:  Black Stazon & Real Red Marker
Accessories:  Simply Score, 1” Circle punch, Multi Purpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon Real Red, 1/8” Mini brads, Paper Piercer, copy paper for diploma
Cut and Score:  Cut card stock 4 ¼ x 8 ½, Score at 2” and 5 ¼” 

Oh, Whale! Oh, So Cute!


Thanks a Ton Card
Stamp Set:  Oh, Whale! (Page 29 Spring Catalog)
Wheel:  Jumbo Oh, Wave! (Page 29 Spring Catalog)
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Marina Mist, And Basic Gray
Ink:  Basic Gray & Marina Mist
Accessories:  Big Shot, Happy Whale Clearlits Die (Page 29), Cloudy Day Textured Embossing Folder (Page 28 Spring Catalog) 1/8” Mini Brads, Paper Snips, Paper Piercer, Stampin Dimensionals, Jumbo Wheel handle
Today Monday April 8th is the last day for FREE Shipping 
Oh, Whale! Clear-Mount Stamp Set129132
Price$16.95
This little whale has a big heart. We think he'll become a favorite for sending your warmest wishes to friends and family. Coordinates with the Happy Whale Clearlits Die and the Oh, Whale! Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel.
Set Quantity: 11