Maddiebug Designs

TSSC205

2012-01-29T08:46:00.000-06:00

Another fun sketch from Mary Jo this week and I am glad I have a few minutes to work on it!

I chose to use Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz for my card stock and inks on this card.

The stamp set is Field Flowers and I added some Blushing Bride pleated ribbon and a large pearl. Elegant Bouquet, Perfect Polka Dots and Designer Frames embossing folders, the extra large oval punch, oval punch and boho blossoms punch were all used as well.

For the designer papers, I used Attic Boutique and Beau Chateau.

Stamp Camp projects

2012-01-28T08:36:00.001-06:00

Lisa and I are hosting a Stamp Camp today and this will be one of our projects, I will share the rest with you at a later time.

There is a strip of magnet sheet on the back so it can hang on your fridge or filing cabinet.

Composition book

2012-01-27T07:22:00.001-06:00

I have purchased so many of these cute little composition books when they have been on clearance, I decided it was about time to start using them! This one is covered with the Twitterpated designer series paper that is in the Occasions mini catalog.

I used the Bordering on Romance stamp set, Labels collection framelits, pear pizzazz pleated ribbon and a button from the clearance rack to finish off this little book.

Valentine Pouch

2012-01-26T06:44:00.000-06:00

LeAnn Greff had an adorable Valentine Pouch on her blog and also gave directions to make it so today's project is a CASE of hers with some little changes.

I used the Beau Chateau deisgner series paper and sponged all the pieces with Soft Suede classic ink. My sentiment is from Valentine Defined.

These are really quick and easy to make with the Petal Cone die and the Hearts collection framelits. This pleated ribbon is fast becoming one of my favorites as well.

This is a view of the back, you could certainly decorate that as well.

Daring Adventure Thank You

2012-01-25T06:56:00.000-06:00

I have another zfold card to share with you today, this time using the Sale-a-bration designer series paper Everyday Enchantment along with the Daring Adventure and Tagtastic stamp sets.

I added a little butterfly from the Beautiful Wings embosslit and some ruffled Pool Party ribbon to the front and a little sentiment to the inside.

You can check out the great Sale-a-bration items here and start shopping here by clicking shop now!

Celebrate

2012-01-24T06:28:00.002-06:00

It is time to Celebrate Stampin' Up! style as we start Sale-a-bration! From now until March 31st, for every $50 in product you purchase you can get a FREE Sale-a-bration item! The card today uses the Sale-a-bration stamp set Outlined Occasions, which I have shown you a few times already.

I also used the Labels collection framelits, silver glimmer paper (which has been carried over from the holiday mini catalog - YEAH!), and 1/2" scallop dots Melon Mambo ribbon.

So come on over and Sale-a-brate with me here and click on shop now to get started!

Have a wonderful day!

Hearts

2012-01-23T06:54:00.000-06:00

Our Late Night Stampers theme this week is Love is in the Air. I decided to play with the Hearts collection framelits and make a fun little box. The stamp set I used is called Outlined Occasions and is a Sale-a-bration set - don't forget that starts in 2 days!!

I have also used the Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder, 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon, the large oval and scalloped oval punches and the hearts embosslit.

Framed Tulips

2012-01-22T09:50:00.000-06:00

This adorable little free standing frame was designed by Katie Resop for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score! I had to recreate one and share it with you, they are super easy and fun to make!

Have a wonderful day!

Daring Adventure

2012-01-21T07:47:00.000-06:00

My final project for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score! has posted so I am able to share it with you. This was another fun project to create and I definitely had my Simply Scored Tool out many times during the process :)

Have a wonderful day!

More Stamp A Stack cards

2012-01-20T08:21:00.000-06:00

These are the final two cards I used in my Stamp A Stack last week. The first uses the upcoming Sale-a-bration designer series paper called Everyday Enchantment along with the Love and Sympathy stamp set. It is a Z fold card and was actually very quick and simple to make.

The last card is one I CASED from Maureen Merritt and altered slightly. I just love her cards!!

The stamp sets used on this one are Just Believe and Friendly Phrases.

Be Mine

2012-01-19T07:20:00.001-06:00

Another sneak peek of a Sale-a-bration stamp set for you today in combination with the Late Night Stampers shape challenge (not a rectangle or square). I have used the Hearts collection framelit dies for this card and like the card I posted on Monday, I had a folder piece of card stock that I set just below the cut line at the top of the die.

The folded piece is layered on the largest framelit cutout.

To decorate, I added another smaller heart cut out of the Brights DSP paper stack and a red glimmer heart punched out with the heart punch. The "be mine" is also a punch - Heart to Heart.

The stamp set is called Outlined Occasions and will be available during Sale-a-bration which starts on the 24th!

Pleated Hoop Calendar

2012-01-18T08:20:00.000-06:00

Today I am able to share another project I created for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score! event. It was a fun project to create, but it did take a little more time than I anticipated...

This is the matching card close up...

Hope you liked this creation! Stop on over and see us if you would like to see more great projects using the Simply Scored tool. www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com

Announcing!

2012-01-17T20:03:00.001-06:00

The next UStamp with Dawn and Friends event called Big Shot Roundup! It is going to be amazing and you won't want to miss all the fun projects you can recreate with your Big Shot.

I am once again honored to be a designer for this event and can't wait for it to begin!

Feb 10 - Feb 29: Big Shot Roundup!! Winter 2012. If you are a papercraftor who loves the Big Shot products offered by Stampin' Up!, this is a CAN NOT MISS EVENT!!

* 40+ "Big Shot" projects shared in 20 days!!

* AT LEAST a "Baker's Dozen" of EXTRA BONUS Projects!!

* Downloadable PDF Tutorial for EVERY project!!

* Live Chats!!

* Prizes!! Dawn is giving away 30+ prizes!! Cut at 6x6 each lucky winner will receive 1 of each of the Occasions Mini Designer Series Papers!!

* Member Gallery to share YOUR creative genius!!

* So much more!!

Morning Cup

2012-01-17T08:02:00.000-06:00

Isn't this card cute? It is one of the projects that Jamie Adcock designed for our current UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score!! event. I changed the designer paper and colors a little bit on mine, but that is about it.

We still have lots of great projects to unveil so don't forget to come and join us! You can start at www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com

Scallop Circle

2012-01-16T08:46:00.000-06:00

Our weekly challenge at Late Night Stampers this week is to make a card without using a square or rectangle. For my first sample I chose the scallop circle shape.

I used the scallop circle die and the big shot to get my shape, if you fold over a piece of card stock and lay it onto the die so that the fold is slightly below the top edge of the cutting area, it will create a card for you. There is a layer of dsp on top which is a sneak peek of the Sale-a-bration Everyday Enchantment designer series paper.

The stamp set is another sneak peek for you of an upcoming Sale-a-bration item called Fresh Vintage.

I added a sentiment from Bring on the Cake to the inside.

Supplies:

Bring on the Cake, Fresh Vintage

Very Vanilla, Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade card stock

Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade classic ink

Scallop circle die

Everyday Enchantment dsp

basic pearls

vintage trinkets

Victoria Crochet trim ribbon

Vintage wallpaper impressions folder

dimensionals

scallop circle #2 die

3" circle die

2 1/2" circle punch

Sponged Upsy Daisy

2012-01-15T13:24:00.001-06:00

Another card from my Stamp A Stack this weekend using some sponging techniques.

Supplies:

Upsy Daisy

Whisper White, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Peach Parfait card stock

Early Esprresso, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait and Bashful Blue classic ink

Finial Press impressions folder

Adorning Accents Edgelits

large oval punch

scallop oval punch

1/4" Early espresso grosgrain ribbon

sponges

dimensionals

Strength and Hope

2012-01-14T13:24:00.000-06:00

Today's card is one we did at my Stamp A Stack today using the Strength and Hope stamp set. I seem to drift toward Wisteria Wonder a lot when I pull out this set!

Supplies:

Strength and Hope

Crumb Cake, Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla card stock

Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Wisteria Wonder classic ink

Victoria Crochet trim ribbon

Basic pearls

Vintage trinkets

dimensionals

sponges

Baby Prints

2012-01-13T08:26:00.000-06:00

I just love the new stamp set Baby Prints from the Occasions Mini catalog. For this card, I added some Big Shot elements using the Stripes impressions folder, 3" circle die and Scallops #2 die.

Supplies:

Baby Prints stamp set

Whisper White, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue card stock

Marina Mist, Bashful Blue classic ink

Early Espresso bakers twine

Big Shot

Stripes impressions folder

3" circle die

Scallops #2 die

dimensionals

Faith in Nature

2012-01-12T08:05:00.000-06:00

Here is another card for our Late Night Stampers challenge this week using fruit on our projects. This card uses the Faith in Nature stamp set.

I love how the 1" circles fit into the lace ribbon border punch!

Supplies:

Faith in Nature

Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Baja Breeze and Confetti White card stock

Soft Suede, So Saffron, Lucky Limeade and Pear Pizzazz classic ink and markers

lace ribbon border punch

1" circle punch

curly label punch

Finial Press impressions folder

brads

First Edition Field Flowers

2012-01-11T09:38:00.000-06:00

I was playing with the new Smooch spritz on this card, the color is Blushing Bride and it is in the Occasions Mini catalog.

Before I sprayed it, I assembled the entire card so the large pearls had some color

added to them as well.

Supplies:

Field Flowers stamp set

Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette card stock

First Edition DSP

Pretty in Pink, Garden Green and Regal Rose classic ink

Blushing Bride smooch spritz

large pearls

One layer

2012-01-10T06:34:00.000-06:00

I have a quick one layer card for you today using clear block stamping. The stamp set I used is Love and Sympathy and I combined it with Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso and Wild Wasabi inks and markers.

There is a second sentiment added on the inside of the card as well.

Sometimes I find it difficult to create one layer and clean and simple cards, but I like the way this one turned out.

Thes best of everything

2012-01-09T08:31:00.000-06:00

Today's card is a very simple one and follows the theme we have this week at Late Night Stampers of Tooty Fruity. I have used the strawberry from the Best of Everything stamp set and also one of the sentiments from the same set.

The 1/4" real red grosgrain ribbon is wrapped around and attached with glue dots.

The first layer has been embossed with the Stripes impressions folder and I added a holly berry bouquet designer button with some linen thread as an accent.

The ink and card stock colors used on this card are Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black and Wild Wasabi.

Attic Boutique

2012-01-07T16:12:00.000-06:00

This designer series paper didn't grab my attention as a must have the first few times I looked at it, but after awhile I guess it grew on me. It is called Attic Boutique and is in the Occasions Mini catalog that was just released this week.

The card and cute box are part of a project created by Kirsten Brown for our UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score!! Event and for my version I changed the designer paper, colors and stamp set.

Come on over and see what other fun projects we have for you! www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com

January Stamp Club

2012-01-06T08:36:00.000-06:00

My Stamp Club ladies met this week and these are the projects for the month. I wanted to use the new maze games because they are pretty fun - my kids keep wanting the cards!!

For this card, I used one of the new labels framelits, these are going to be so much fun to play with!

Our layout used the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Labels Framelits and

Bordering on Romance stamp set.

I also added some 3/8" pleated satin ribbon and some Candy Cane Lane designer buttons that were on the Clearance Rack.

The Open Sea

2012-01-05T08:13:00.000-06:00

I am really pushing the limits of the Planes, Trains and Automobiles theme at Late Night Stampers with this one, but I figured it was transportation at least :)

I used the Stripes impressions folder for the layer on top of the base, both the base and

this layer are Bashful Blue. The Soft Suede circle (3" die) was also embossed with the Stripes impressions folder.

For the image of the ship, I took Whisper White card stock and stamped the grass image from Inspired By Nature on it; then I brayered Bashful Blue and Marina Mist, stamped my ship image and

punched it out.

The sentiment from Upsy Daisy is stamped on some leftover Whisper White that was brayered and I added a little Early Espresso satin ribbon.

Friend

2012-01-04T06:42:00.001-06:00

In the past, I had stamped these images on a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Whisper White card stock and had these scraps left over. The images are from With All My Heart and I used Island Indigo, Pear Pizazz and Concord Crush classic ink.

The circles are the 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" circle punches and the sentiment is on the large oval and scalloped oval punches. I added a designer printed brad to complete the card.

You're on my mind

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

On this card, I tried out the Adorning Accents Edgelit die and made it stick over the edge of the card at little bit. The designer paper is Nursery Nest and I also used Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Confetti White card stock along with Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black and Old Olive inks and markers.

I used the stamp sets Inspired By Nature and Upsy Daisy and there is a button from last year's Sale-a-bration and a couple brights glimmer brads

to finish off the card.

Circle Birthday

2012-01-02T07:01:00.000-06:00

Our theme this week at Late Night Stampers is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. I am going to take that theme fairly loosely with my samples, because my stamp sets are limited in that area!

I used the retired Motorcycle stamp set, Nursery Nest designer series paper, 3/4", 1", 1 3/4", 1 3/4" circle punches, silver glimmer paper and a designer brad The sentiment is from Grunge Rock and I used Basic Gray and Pacific Point classic ink.

Baby Wall Canvas

2012-01-01T15:08:00.000-06:00

My first project for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score! Event has posted so I can share it with you!!

I had tons of fun with this project! The stamp set is from the upcoming Occasions Mini catalog which will be available in a few days and there are a few other items in the mini that I have used on this project as well.

Come on over and join us! www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-01T08:55:00.000-06:00

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!

Today's card uses Delicate Doilies and the Flirtatious Fabric along with the a sentiment from the Full of Life stamp set.

I tore about 1/2" strips of the fabric and looped it around attaching it to the back of the scallop circle to kind of form a flower behind it.

Other supplies:

Flirtatious Specialty paper

Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight card stock

Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight classic ink

Brights buttons

Scallops #2 die

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

1 3/8" circle punch

Perfect Polka dots impressions folder

dimensionals

Dotted Thank You

2011-12-31T08:00:00.001-06:00

I think I am going to LOVE using the new framelits dies!! This card again uses the Bordering on Romance stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog and I have cut a piece of Baja Breeze card stock using the Labels Collection Framelits die and put it behind my sentiment.

I also used some Brights designer series paper - Rich Razzleberry - and the button is from the clearance rack in the Candy Cane lane designer buttons.

I hope you all enjoy a fun and safe New Year's Eve tonight!

Designer Birthday

2011-12-30T08:58:00.001-06:00

This card is made using the second design from the Designer Cuts cards and envelopes package in the Occassions Mini catalog. I am not 100% sure I love the way it turned out, I think it will take some more playing around to find a design I like!

The buttons and pleated ribbon are also new in the mini catalog and the stamp set used is Curly Cute.

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Score!! 2011

2011-12-29T15:39:00.000-06:00

Today is opening day for our latest Ustamp with Dawn and Friends Event and I know you will love it! We are showcasing the Simply Scored tool in every project and you won't want to miss it!!

Dawn is also going to draw 3 names from those who have signed up for the event and they will be awarded a FULL YEAR of FREE UStamp with Dawn Events!

* Do you LOVE papercrafting projects that have some sort of "score"?? The Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Tool is NEW and HOt!! Learn how to make sizzlin' scored projects!!

* 40+ "scored" projects shared in 20 days!!

* Downloadable PDF Tutorial for EVERY project!!

* Live Chats!!

* Prizes!!

* Member Gallery to share YOUR creative genius!!

* So much more!!

More Favorites

2011-12-29T07:50:00.001-06:00

Here are a couple more favorites from this year to share with you for our Late Night Stampers challenge this week.

The first one was a birthday card for my oldest son who turned 9 in May.

I was playing with a new technique on this one and just love the way it turned out!

Designer Cuts

2011-12-28T08:44:00.000-06:00

Another sneak peek from the Occasions Mini catalog today, this time using the Designer Cute cards and envelopes set. This set comes with 8 cards and envelopes - 2 different designs and the cards have been laser cut. This is the heart card and the other has a lace border cut out.

I put a piece of Cherry Cobbler behind the heart and added a strip of the same card stock that I ran through the Big Shot with one of the pieces in the Adorning accents impressions folder set. Then, I added some Blushing Bride smooch spritz and some large pearl basic jewels.

These are so pretty you don't really need to add a lot to them to create your card.

Bordering on Romance Sneak Peek

2011-12-27T13:17:00.000-06:00

I have a sneak peek for you today of a stamp set that will be in the Occasions Mini Catalog next month. It is called Bordering on Romance and although I have not shown it here, the stamp set will coordinate with the Adorning Accents Framelits and Textured impressions embossing folders.

A couple other new items on this card are the Twitterpated designer buttons and 3/8" pleated satin ribbon in Blushing Bride.

Also used:

Big Shot

Stripes impressions folder

3" circle die

Scallop circle #2 die

Early Espresso, Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock

Early Espresso, Bashful Blue, Blushing Bride, Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizzazz and So Saffron

classic ink and markers

Favorites

2011-12-26T09:18:00.000-06:00

This week at Late Night Stampers, we are sharing some of our favorite cards from the past year. It will be pretty difficult to pick a few, but here is my first one for you. The original post is here.

Another favorite is from a project I created for the UStamp with Dawn and Friends event called Big Shot Brilliance. The original post is here.

I will be sharing a few more this week along with some new projects and previews of the upcoming Occasions Mini catalog.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T10:29:00.000-06:00

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus so many years ago.

Today I am going to share with you a couple more Christmas gift and project ideas that are really quite simple to put together.

The ornaments are just glass or plastic clear ornaments you can purchase at craft stores and I used some hairspray and glitter to make them sparkle. They will probably be stamped on at some point, but they look so pretty even without it!

The candle below is simply covered with a red metal sheet that has been embossed with the Vintage wallpaper impressions folder. I added a few basic rhinestones too.

And the final candle started out similarly to the tiles I posted yesterday, but printing on tissue paper. Next, I placed the tissue paper on the candle and covered it with wax paper and used my heat tool to attach it.

To give it a little more decoration, I added some Early Espresso satin ribbon around it and punched out some 5 petal flowers and embossed them with the Perfect Polka dots impressions folder. I added a little glimmer paper and a glimmer brad and the flower is stuck into the candle with the brad.

Merry Christmas!

Tiles

2011-12-24T08:47:00.000-06:00

I was playing with some tile ideas for Christmas gifts this year. The pictures were printed on tissue paper and applied with mod podge. The sentiments and large images in the picture at the bottom of the post were created by stamping with versamark and adding embossing powder and applying heat.

I did the embossing first and added the pictures last.

Then I used little pieces of cork to add to the bottom to protect the surfaces the tiles will sit on.

I think I will have to do some more playing around with these in the future, it was a fun project and hopefully the recipients will enjoy them too.

Stocking Tags

2011-12-23T08:42:00.001-06:00

I have made quite a few of these fun tags with the Holiday Stocking Bigz Die and thought I would share a few more.

I used the Holly Berry Bouquet specialty paper, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla card stock, silver and red glimmer paper and some 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon. I ran out of our little jingle bells so I used some bigger ones I had on hand and added a little more shimmer with some Cherry Cobbler dazzling details that will be in the Occasions Mini catalog.

Blue Silver and White

2011-12-22T08:36:00.001-06:00

Another Late Night Stampers challenge sample for the week with the Silver, Blue and

White holiday projects.

I punched out some 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4" circles of silver glimmer paper and added them to a piece of Bashful Blue card stock that was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder. Then, I added an assortment of buttons in different colors of blue. The sentiment is from Season of Joy.

More sparkles!

2011-12-21T14:51:00.000-06:00

I made a really quick bookmark to share today using a large paperclip. These are really fast and easy and can be a fun thing to add to a birthday card or for any occassion.

I used the 1 3/4" circle punch, snowflake punch and doily triple layer punch and added a brad to hold it all together. For the back, I punched another 1 3/4" circle and used dimensionals to hold the two together around the paper clip.

Colors: Whisper White, Baja Breeze and Red Glimmer paper.

Mitten Card

2011-12-20T11:05:00.000-06:00

I had to make one of these cute little mitten cards that I have seen floating around! The pattern comes from Lynn Pratt.

I added a little cuff made with Soft Suede card stock that I ran through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots impresions folder. On the mitten, I added a little piece of DSP from a Simply Scrappin' Kit and a punched snowflake and basic rhinestone.

Blue Silver and White Christmas

2011-12-19T07:26:00.001-06:00

We have a color challenge this week at Late Night Stampers - Blue, Silver and White for Christmas. I chose Island Indigo as my blue and the silver glimmer paper for the silver element.

Supplies:

Curly Cute stamp set

Island Indigo and Whisper White card stock

Island Indigo classic ink

Silver Glimmer paper

Snowflake #2 die

Designer printed brads

Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder

Seasons Blessings

2011-12-18T08:37:00.000-06:00

I found some cute little frames on clearance from the dollar section of one of the big craft stores last year and had used a few, but still had this red one left.

I cut out the oval because it wasn't quite the same size as our ovals die and then ran it through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder. I added a little bit of 5/8" Real Red grosgrain ribbon and an image and sentiment from a couple of retired stamp sets that I love.

Desk Calendar

2011-12-17T08:24:00.000-06:00

I purchased a few of these little calendars and thought I would put together a few simple desk calendars using 4" x 6" acrylic frames.

On this one, I used the Best Friends Forever Stamp set, Beau Chateau designer series paper, Victoria ribbon and basic pearls. I wish the calendar was vanilla colored, but I still like the way it turned out.

Simple Frame Idea

2011-12-16T08:06:00.000-06:00

On this project, I decided to give a frame that I have been using for a picture a new purpose. I took a 5" x 7" piece of Soft Suede Card stock to use as my base and then decorated with Beau Chateau designer series paper and the Love and Sympathy stamp set.

A few punches, some ribbon and layers and I have a quick little decorative frame.

Clearance Rack Blitz!

2011-12-15T14:31:00.000-06:00

Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!

There are lots of wonderful things including old style punches in the current shapes, scrapbook albums, dies, buttons, ribbon, etc.!

You can Shop Now, but don't wait too long, they are only while supplies last!!

Jolly Shimmer Paint

2011-12-15T08:15:00.001-06:00

This is another project to go along with our Late Night Stampers theme of ornaments this week. I started with a clear glass ornament and I added a little water and Silver Shimmer paint to the inside and swirled it around until it was all covered.

Then, before it dried, I added some mica flakes to the inside and set it aside to dry.

I added another decor element from the Letters to Santa package on the outside and put some blue jean ribbon through the hook to use as a handle.

Merry and Bright

2011-12-14T08:11:00.001-06:00

I needed a little thank you gift for someone and thought this was a fun little gift idea. I used part of the Letters to Santa decor elements package and added the Merry and Bright to a jar I found while shopping at a craft store last week.

Inside I added some Sugar Cookies I made with the Cookie Press Stamp....they have been a huge hit!

Moments

2011-12-13T15:11:00.000-06:00

This is another card I made with some extra items I had punched and die cut awhile back. I used the Framed Tulips and Perfect Polka Dots impressions folders for the background.

Supplies:

Elements of Style stamp set

Whisper White, Marina Mist, Early Espresso and Soft Suede card stock

Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Marina Mist classic ink

Music notes wheel

Framed Tulips and Perfect Polka Dots impressions folders

Beautiful Butterflies die

1 3/8" circle punch

Boho blossoms punch

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

vintage trinkets

Espresso satin ribbon

dimensionals

Glimmery ornament

2011-12-12T08:58:00.000-06:00

Our late night stampers challenge this week is ornaments, I always love to see new ideas for these!

I have used the scallop circle die, snowflake #2 die, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 1/2" punch, 1 3/4" scallop circle punch, mica flakes, a treat cup and the Season of Joy stamp set for this quick and easy ornament. The ribbon is sneak peak from the upcoming mini catalog!

TSSC203

2011-12-11T08:26:00.000-06:00

I finally got around to using Mary Jo's sketch this week! This time of year I should have lots of time to work on my projects, but it doesn't seem like that is true this year.

I used Soft Suede, Pear Pizazz and Pretty in Pink card stock and classic inks along with the stamp set Daring Adventure for my sample.

There is some texture added as well with the Stripes and Perfect Polka Dots impressions folders and a little bit of dotted scallop ribbon in Pretty in Pink

Baby Cupcakes

2011-12-09T15:18:00.000-06:00

During the Stamping Retreat, Sarah showed us the cutest little baby gift she had put together and I had to come home and make one! The "frosting" is a pair of socks and the cupcake is a onsie (hers was a receiving blanket which comes out a little smoother, but this worked well too.

Ths stamp set is one that will be coming in our new Occassions Mini catalog in January - I just love it!! The box is one of our Kraft boxes that are in the Holiday Mini catalog, I sure hope they get carried over because they are really fun to decorate.

This little gift fits well with our theme of Celebrations at Late Night Stampers this week as well.

Stamp Retreat

2011-12-07T16:12:00.000-06:00

Last weekend, my upline, Sarah, and her sister, Charissa, had their annual Stamping Retreat and these are some of the fun projects we did for make and takes.

Blog Hop Blog Candy Winner

2011-12-06T06:36:00.000-06:00

Our UStamp with Dawn and Friends Up on the Rooftop Blog Hop winner is....

lisa808

So many great ideas!

Lisa, please send me your e-mail address and mailing address by 8 pm tonight so we can get your goodies out to you!

Thanks for all the visits and wonderful comments!!

Celebrating Maddie!

2011-12-05T11:05:00.000-06:00

This week our challenge at Late Night Stampers is Celebrations and since today is Maddie's birthday, I thought I would share her birthday card. Turning 6 is a very important thing :)

I used Best Friends Forever as my stamp set and Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Pink Pirouette for card stock and inks.

There is also some basic pearls, linen thread and a subtle button along with a little Beau Chateau designer series paper.

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Up on the Rooftop Blog Hop Holiday 2011

2011-12-01T20:00:00.005-06:00

Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Up On The Roof Top 2011 World Showcase Holiday Blog Hop.

If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have seen Jamie Adcock's fantastic paper snowflake. I always love to see what Jamie is working on, she is wonderfully creative!

If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem, as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the FABULOUS projects we have for you.

Today, I have some fun packaging projects for you that have a lot of pearls and SHIMMER! All three of the packaging ideas were made with the Big Shot dies and I threw in some embossed pieces as well. These would work great to hold little gifts for teachers, friends or as a gift card holder.

The Fancy Favor box is covered with our Holly Berry Bouquet fabric and the handle is made from the lace ribbon border punch.

Next, I have a box made from the Scallop Square die and it is also embossed with the Northern Flurry impressions folder.

The third packaging idea is a top note gift box that has lots of fun decorations including a bauble!

Don't you just love the bauble? :)

And finally a matching card!

As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!!

Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a great goodie bag of current Stampin' Up! products. I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Tuesday, so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient!

AND there's MORE...LOTS MORE!!

You have the opportunity to get the downloadable PDF Tutorial for my project FREE!! It's a GIFT from UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Woohoo!! See the blinkie below to access the FREE Blog Hop Website.

In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, you have the opportunity to get in on "Special Holiday Pricing" for the upcoming UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! SCORE!! Event. The Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Tool is HOT STUFF and SCORE!! will feature 40+ projects, all created using the Simply Scored Tool. SCORE!! is a MUST NOT MISS Event!! See the blinkie below to join and get in on the Early Bird savings.

And now for the most exciting giveaway of the season...

Everyone that joins the new and exciting upcoming event - SCORE!! - with "Special Holiday Pricing" will be entered into a Drawing to win 1 of 3 FREE Passes for an ENTIRE YEAR of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!!

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YOU could win a whole year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events FREE!!

***Special Holiday Pricing of just $19.99 ends Dec 8th***

Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec 9th.

Click the Blinkie below to join SCORE!! with Special Holiday Pricing

and a chance to win a FREE Year of UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!!

Click the blinkie below and you will be taken to

THE UP ON THE ROOFTOP BLOG HOP WEBSITE!!

Thanks again for stopping by and Happy Holidays to YOU!!

Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and

there you will find the tutorials for ALL the blog hop projects,

PLUS live chats, challenges and more prizes!!

You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!!

Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and

join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!

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AND last but certainly not least, it's time to hop on over to the next Designer's Roof Top, so please click below for NEXT BLOG, where you will find Nancy ready to share a delightful photo card project with you.

If you would like to hop back to Jamie's Roof Top, please click below.

Another gift card holder idea

2011-12-01T07:56:00.001-06:00

Here is another gift card holder sample for the Late Night Stampers this week. I used a design created by Andrea Walford for this one and it has a little belly band around it.

The stamp set is Gifts of Christmas and I used some retired paper from a Simply Scrappin' kit that was out last year.

Another quick and easy holder that was lots of fun to make.

Beautiful Little You

2011-11-30T11:13:00.001-06:00

This page was created for the Soul Scrappers Stampin' Up! color challenge using Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgundy, Garden Green and More Mustard.

The page was made with My Digital Studio.

Don't forget to check out...

2011-11-29T14:57:00.000-06:00

You can just click on the picture above to link to my stores and then click shop now to get started.

You still have a little over a day to get in on the fantastic discounts in the online extravaganza sale.

50% off...

Plus LOTS more!

I am offering a free gift to all that purchase until November 30th at midnight and all orders will be put into a drawing for a free stamp set as well.

Fabric, decor elements, my digital studio add ons, stamp sets, accessories....Great deals and Christmas gift ideas as well!

Happy Shopping!

Stamp Camp Projects

2011-11-29T07:41:00.001-06:00

We had so much fun at our Stamp Camp last Saturday and I thought I would share the projects we created with you.

Sarah's card featured a 3d look with the ornament punch as well as some Big Shot pieces and textures. She also made the little top note purses for our thank you gifts to those who came to stamp.

Lisa's project showed off the Spiece Cake designer series paper and fabric along with some Big Shot details.

I had the gift bag using Mocha Morning Specialty paper and also a card I cased from Mary Fish with a little glimmer and bling.

Paper bag gift card holder

2011-11-28T07:51:00.001-06:00

Our challenge this week at Late Night Stampers is gift card holders.

This one is made from the little paper bags we had on the clearance rack (I see they are not gone). The scalloped end is just cut off and then I folded it in half.

I decorated the front, added a sentiment in the inside and made a little base for the card to be attached to and added a little bit of ribbon to act as a handle.

These were VERY easy to make and I know the recipients will enjoy their contents :)

Beau Chateau Wreath

2011-11-27T12:06:00.000-06:00

As I mentioned before, when you start making lollies, they get a little addicting :) I made this wreath with the Beau chateau designer series paper and put the lollies on an inexpensive wreath.

The new Simply Scored tool is fabulous for making these, I highly recommend it :)

I used some neutrals and subtles buttons and 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Pink Pirouette to finish it off.

Keepsake Box

2011-11-26T07:17:00.001-06:00

I decorated one of our awesome Keepsake Boxes as part of one of the door prizes for our Stamp Camp today, but I didn't use the items that come with the package. You will maybe remember this stamped image from some cards I have shown you that also use the faux mother of pearl technique. I also used some Holly Berry Bouquet specialty paper, basic pearls and Victoria Crochet trim ribbon.

The button is from the Holly Berry Bouquet collection and the larger ribbon is 1 1/4" striped Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon.

These adorable boxes are still available for purchase while they last and include the supplies to make one like the picture below. They are $19.95 and item number 129024.

TSSC201

2011-11-25T19:16:00.000-06:00

I needed a sketch challenge to get some ideas going in my head again! It has been a slow week for creating things, but hopefully this helped :)

This is Mary Jo's sketch for the week. I flipped the two bars around behind the layers on my card.

The sentiment is from a retired stamp set and the image behind it is from the Elements of Style stamp set. I used Crumb Cake and Early Espresso classic inks.

The papers are from the Brights Pattern Pack and I used some Brights glimmer brads as well.

Purple Christmas

2011-11-25T08:27:00.000-06:00

Another non traditional Christmas colors sample for the Late Night Stampers. This card is a CASE of one done by Dawn Griffith and I added the strip of Glimmer paper. These cards were used as my make and take at our semi annual Stamping and Scrapbooking retreat at Park River Bible Camp last weekend. For the retreat, I used Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist, but for these cards I chose to use Perfect Plum and Wisteria Wonder.

The sentiment is from a retired stamp set and I used the snowflake punch and different buttons that I thought looked fun with the colors.

To my Friend

2011-11-24T08:29:00.001-06:00

I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving today! There are so many things to be thankful for in my life, not just today, but each and every day.

Another "scraps pile" card for you today....I had so many of these floating reinker roses around I finally just used them all up! The tag behind it was also an extra from another project and I ran it through the Elegant lines impressions folder for a little texture.

Supplies:

Friendly Phrases, Fifth Avenue Floral

Basic Black classic ink

Versamark

Black embossing powder

Very Vanilla, Old Olive and Basic Black card stock

1 1/4" striped black grosgrain ribbon

scallop oval punch

large oval punch

dimensionals

reinkers

Fairytale

2011-11-23T08:16:00.000-06:00

Another card made with some of my scraps and already stamped images this weekend. I had the sentiment all stamped and layered adn the butterflies cut and embossed in my stash so this card went together quickly.

I added some flowers from Elements of Style in the background and the image in Bashful Blue is from the Strength and Hope stamp set.

Supplies:

Full of Live, Elements of Style, Strength and Hope

Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake card stock

Bashful Blue, Basic Black classic ink

Beautiful wings embosslit

basic rhinestones

scallop edge punch

Creative Elements BFF

2011-11-22T10:52:00.000-06:00

This week I am going to share some cards that I made at a retreat last weekend while I was trying to use up some of my scraps or pieces of card stock that I had already die cut or stamped.

The first one is inspired by one I found blog hopping and I have lost the person's name...if it is you please let me know so I can give you credit!!

I used some faux mother of pearl background (I made a bunch of pages of this so you will see more of this technique as it is one of my favorites) and the Creative elements and Best Friends Forever stamp sets.

I layered the flower with dimensionals and added a few pearls to the top layer.

Supplies:

Creative elements, Best Friends Forever

Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake card stock

Peach Parfait, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake classic ink

dimensionals

champagne shimmer paint

basic pearls

Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder

Non Traditional Christmas colors

2011-11-21T08:35:00.000-06:00

Our Late Night Stampers theme this week is Non Traditional Christmas colors so I chose Pink and Brown for this card.

I chose to add some big drops of Vanilla shimmer smooch spritz instead of a mist on this one and sponged it with Early Espresso ink.

Supplies:

Best Friends Forever, Peaceful Season

Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla card stock

Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Blushing Bride classic ink

Early Espresso satin ribbon

basic pearls

Victoria Crochet trim ribbon

Vanilla Shimmer smooch spritz

sponges

Online Extravaganza is here!

2011-11-21T07:38:00.000-06:00

It is here! You can click on the picture above or here to check out the awesome deals! Remember some of them only last for 24 hours - 20% off the Simply Scored tool and Sweet Pressed cookie stamps.

Fabric, Brads, ribbon, decor elements, stamps, digital downloads, dies...great sales and BUNDLES!!

I thought I would share a card with you too although it doesn't have anything to do with the sale :) I used the rock and roll technique on the medallion edges and then sponged a little bit of Early Espresso in the middle as well.

Supplies:

Day of Gratitude stamp set

Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzaz card stock

Pool Party, Early Espresso ink

Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder

TSSC200

2011-11-20T16:45:00.000-06:00

I really like Mary Jo's sketch this week and I am finally getting around to posting my sample!

I used Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla on this card.

There is some retired Newsprint DSP on this card - the musical pages were my favorite in that set!

Supplies:

Creative Elements

Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink classic ink

Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron card stock

Champagne Mist shimmer paint

Spice Cake designer buttons

linen thread

Online Extravaganza Starts Monday!

2011-11-18T16:12:00.001-06:00

Online Extravaganza, our annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, will begin Monday, November 21, 2011, and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Sale prices will be available on all order types.

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])-so make sure you don't miss the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza!

You can start shopping here November 21st at 12:01 AM (MT)!!

Flirtatious Fabric Folder for Cards

2011-11-18T07:53:00.000-06:00

I am sharing my last project for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knock Out Punches. I had a blast on this project because I love working with our fabric without sewing :) and of course punching is fun too.

One side of the inside of the folder...

and a couple of the cards...

Make sure you come and check out all the great projects! http://www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/

Season of Joy

2011-11-17T09:21:00.000-06:00

This is the outside of a clear case album I am putting together for a Christmas gift. I used the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit and Season of Joy Stamp set.

I had to add a little bling with the basic rhinestones and some of the beautiful Cherry cobbler quilted satin ribbon as well.

Snowflake card

2011-11-16T06:19:00.001-06:00

I was playing with My Digital Studio with some Christmas card ideas and here is one that fits the "snow" theme at Late Night Stampers this week.

This isn't actually our card, but I had fun playing with it anyway!

You're on my mind

2011-11-15T10:29:00.000-06:00

I pulled out this stamp set because I haven't used it in awhile and decided to make a card for a friend. The base is a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Early Espresso and I added a folded layer of Old Olive on top that measured 5 1/4" X 8 1/4" before I folded it in half.

This is the inside...

Supplies:

Flower Fancy

Upsy Daisy

Early Espresso, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Whisper White card stock

Early Espresso, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Pear Pizazz, Bashful Blue classic inks and markers

1/4" grosgrain ribbon - Early Espresso and Marina Mist

Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder

vintage trinket

Holiday Glimmer Wreath - UStamp with Dawn and Friends project

2011-11-14T13:58:00.000-06:00

This is one of those projects that I LOVE the finished version, but really seemed to struggle with while I was creating it. Once I got the hang of making those lollies though, I was hooked :)

This is my second project created for UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knock out Punches and also fits in with our Late Night Stampers theme of let it snow this week!

Come on over and join us for lots more punching fun! http://www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/

Pretty postage thanks

2011-11-13T09:04:00.000-06:00

This is a really quick and easy card to put together using the Pretty Postage stamp set.

Supplies:

Pretty Postage

Whisper White, Pool Party, Certainly Celery, Island Indigo card stock

Island Indigo classic ink

Designer Printed Brads

postage stamp punch

1 1/4" square punch

1 3/8" square punch

Elegant lines impressions folder

Composition Books

2011-11-12T10:35:00.001-06:00

Covered composition books were a big hit this week at my craft show and I was asked to make a couple customized ones. This one is for a high school student going to Spain with their class and she will use it as her journal for the trip.

I used some Nautical Expedition designer series paper along with some Botanical Gazette dsp and added a couple hybrid elements using My Digital Studio since I didn't have the Senitmental Journey stamp set. The Open Sea and Daring Adventure were also used for the book and I used Early Espresso and Crumb Cake inks.

I thought it would be fun to do a little distressing as well so I used the Early Espresso classic ink for that and embellished a little with Cherry Cobbler quilted ribbon and regals buttons.

Hope she likes it!

Some more shine!

2011-11-11T16:32:00.001-06:00

Well, last week I completed Mary Jo's sketch challenge and didn't get it posted so this week I am one step ahead of that!

I used versamark on my embossing folder and then after I ran the Crumb Cake through it I used Black embossing powder and heated it up. It didn't turn out quite the way I had hoped, but I will keep trying!!

Supplies:

Friendly phrases

Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black card stock

Holly Berry Bouquet specialty paper

Red Glimmer paper

Basic Black classic ink

versamark

black embossing powder

Vintage Wallpaper impressions folder

curly label punch

modern label punch

rosette

rhinestone brads

sponge

5/8" red grosgrain ribbon

dimensionals

The oval of red glimmer paper is actually not a punch, it is the middle of the "O" left over from die cutting using the Serif Essentials alphabet die.

Glittery Gift Bag

2011-11-10T06:23:00.000-06:00

I have another sample for our Late Night Stampers challenge this week of Let It Shine. The pictures were taken quickly as I packed for a craft show, but you will get the idea.

I used the silver glimmer paper and Holly Berry Bouquet specialty paper along with the snowflake punch, 2 1/2" circle punch and stocking builder punch.

The big shot came in for the boarder using the tasteful trim die and I also used the Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder on the circle. The stamp set used is called Gift Givers.

Free Big Shots extended and a Fall card

2011-11-09T15:17:00.000-06:00

Night and Day frame

2011-11-09T09:27:00.001-06:00

Here is another sample of a chunky frame that I have made for an upcoming craft fair. This one uses retired items as well...Night and Day specialty paper and black rhinestones.

Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White card stock

brads

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

Night and Day specialty paper

multipurpose adhesive sheets

Springtime Vintage frame

2011-11-08T17:25:00.000-06:00

I have been working on some craft fair items lately and this is one that I finally finished today using some retired items and one of the chunky frames on the clearance rack.

Supplies:

chunky frame

Occasional Quotes

Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue card stock

vintage brads

Springtime Vintage designer series paper

5/8" Marina mist grosgrain ribbon

Victoria Crochet trim ribon

basic pearls

rosettes

sticky strip

dimensionals

Champagne mist shimmer paint

Boho blossoms punch

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

I will have another one to show you tomorrow!

Merry and Bright

2011-11-07T07:23:00.000-06:00

Our challenge this week at late night stampers is to use glitter or rhinestones on our projects to make them sparkle! I made some quick little m & m treats with our 1 x 8" cellophane bags and decided to make a matching card.

I think the punched snowflakes get lost in the white impressed background, next time I think I would make them a different color!

Supplies:

Every Little Bit

Season of Joy

Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock

Marina Mist and Basic Black classic ink

basic rhinestones

1"circle punch

1 1/4" circle punch

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

snowflake punch

Snow Burst impressions folder

crop-o-dile

baker's twine

1" x 8" cellophane bags

Peace on Earth

2011-11-06T15:26:00.000-06:00

Today I have another Christmas card for you, this one is made using a retired hostess set

called Peaceful Season.

Supplies:

Peaceful Season

Whisper White, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler card stock

Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive classic ink and markers

1/4" black grosgrain ribbon

retired black rhinestones

Petals A Plenty impressions folder

Knock Out Punches Cherish Frame

2011-11-05T18:21:00.000-05:00

I just love it when I can share my UStamp with Dawn and Friends Knock Out Punches projects with you because when they go live, I have usually had them done for quite awhile and have been anxious to share, LOL!

Don't you just love to use the punches?

The Beau Chateau dsp is one of my favorites too so this project was so fun to make.

There is still time to come over and join us! You can start at http://www.ustampwithdawnandfriends.com/

I will be sharing a couple more projects in the next week or so!

Another Message Board

2011-11-05T07:00:00.000-05:00

Here is another version of my message board, this time using the Mocha Morning Specialty paper and the Daring Adventure stamp set.

I use 8 x 10 inch frames for these and instead of having the glass laying around someplace where it could get broken, I put it behind the cardstock.

Free digital downloads!

2011-11-04T07:05:00.001-05:00

Don't forget to go to My Digital Studio today through Monday to download your free digital content!

This is a page I created with some of the great freebies you can receive and you do NOT have to own My Digital Studio to get the free downloads.

Spice Cake Messages

2011-11-03T07:09:00.002-05:00

I made quite a few of these message boards last year, but am changing the layout a little bit this year and will share some of the others later. I am sharing this one as another sample for our Late Night Stampers challenge this week.

Supplies:

Spice Cake dsp

Full of Life

cork

designer frames impressions folder

More Mustard, Pear Pizzaz, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla card stock

Soft Suede classic ink

Pool Party ruffed ribbon

antique brad

8" x 10" frame

November Stamp Club

2011-11-02T07:05:00.001-05:00

Today my wonderful Stamp Club meets and these are the projects for the month of November.

I really love the Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, it is tough to see from the picture, but the "Joy" is embossed with it.

The layout for the month is very simple, but love the Spice Cake DSP and large buttons.

I added a fabric flower to the second page of the layout too for a little fun.

Stamp A Stack

2011-11-01T06:59:00.002-05:00

I have a Christmas Stamp a Stack coming up on Saturday and thought I would share the cards we will be making.

One of these is inspired by Wendy Weixler and there are a lot of Big Shot elements in this ensemble!

I still have some spots open so if you are local and want to come and join us, please let me know by Thursday.

9:00 am

Zion Lutheran Church (rural Hoople)

cost $20

10 cards plus envelopes, door prizes, refreshments and fun!

Falling leaves

2011-10-31T08:35:00.000-05:00

Our challenge at Late Night Stampers this week is Thanksgiving themed projects - cards, home decor, thank you gifts, etc.

I made 4 single layer cards (well two of them have a sentiment layer) using the French Foliage stamp set and added a belly band around the cards and envelopes.

I added some clear block stamping behind the leaves to add some color, but I didn't want to make the impression solid because I was going for the weathered look.

Supplies:

French Foliage

Fabulous Phrases

Very vanilla, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Sahara Sand card stock

Cajun Craze, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and More Mustard classic ink

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

1 3/4" circle punch

word window punch

modern label punch

vintage wallpaper impressions folder

regals button

hemp twine

Open Sea

2011-10-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

I needed some more masculine cards for my stash and went to The Open Sea for this one.

I used Sherrill Graff's idea for the faux seal - you melt down embossing powders on aluminum foil in an oven that has been heated to 200 degrees and then shut off. You can make a bunch and store them in a sealed plastic bag and then when you are ready to use them, use your heat tool to reheat, ink your stamp with versamark and then press it into the warm embossing powder chip.

Supplies:

The Open Sea

Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla card stock

Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Night of Navy classic ink

gold and clear embossing powder

versamark

heat tool

hemp twine

glue dots

sponges

On your Wedding Day

2011-10-29T07:32:00.000-05:00

I made a few of these cards last week for a customer and an upcoming craft show. For this card I used Elegant Eggplant as my focal color (don't you love that dotted ribbon!) and added lots of layers and textures of Whisper White.

Supplies:

Occasional Quotes

Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant card stock

Elegant Eggplant classic ink

Scallop dots Elegant Eggplant ribbon

Boho Blossoms punch

Fancy flower punch

5 petal flower punch

extra large oval punch

Vintage Wallpaper and Perfect Polka dots impressions folders

dimentionals

basic rhinestones

Petite Pocket

2011-10-28T07:45:00.000-05:00

Well, this is one of those dies for the Big Shot that I looked at and thought, I don't need that one. Of course, many talented people have created some examples that changed my mind so here is my first attempt at playing with it.

I thought it would make a good door prize for some upcoming event...maybe my Stamp A Stack next weekend :)

I used Cherry Cobbler card stock, some Holly Berry Bouquet fabric, the boho blossoms punch, Season of Joy stamp set and basic pearls. A very quick and easy little project!

Remember, you can get the Big Shot FREE this month if you sign up as a demonstrator!

Thoughts and prayers

2011-10-27T07:40:00.001-05:00

Today I am sharing another sympathy card, this time with the challenge guidelines for our Late Night Stampers group using leaves or trees.

After I stamped the tree and sentiment on my Very Vanilla card stock, I used some sponges to add a little More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze. I think if I made this card again, I would leave out the Cherry Cobbler sponging and maybe do some Crumb Cake or Soft Suede instead.

Supplies:

Thoughts and Prayers

Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Early Espresso card stock

Spice Cake DSP

Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Cajun Craze classic ink

vintage trinkets

Victoria crochet trim ribbon

scallop edge punch

sponges

Joy

2011-10-26T07:36:00.001-05:00

I pulled out my heat gun for this card, it doesn't get a lot of use because for some reason I stay away from embossing, but I like the effect on this card. The "Joy" stamp is embossed with gold embossing powder although it doesn't really show too well in this picture.

supplies:

The sounding joy

Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Soft Suede card stock

Bashful blue classic ink

versamark

gold embossing powder

Vintage wallpaper impressions folder

vanilla seam binding

linen thread

subtles buttons

Vanilla shimmer smooch spritz