Sunday, January 24, 2010

Sunday Share 2

This card doubles for a couple of challenges I took on today.  I wanted to recreate a sketch put out by Gretchen Barron one of my favorite Stampin’ Up demos to follow and CASE – she issued a sketch and this is my take on it.  I also was using a color combo from Colour Q again.  nightly celery cupcakes

Stamps: Birthday Bliss
Colors: Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlets, Wide Oval punch, Whisper White 1/4” grosgrain ribbon, Polka Dot embossing folder

Sunday shares

I found a fun blog a while ago and decided to try one of the challenges.  ColourQ issues creative color combinations each week.  This particular one was Melon Mambo, Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink and Pumpkin Pie.  It was tough but I love how my card turned out.  burgundy pumpkin mambo pink
Stamps: Vintage Vogue,  Whimsical Words
Colors: Bravo Burgundy, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Sympathy card for a friend

I made this card for Mike for a co-worker who lost his mother-in-law.  004

Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock and Ink: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Bella Blue DSP, Scallop Trim Border punch, Scallop Trim Corner punch

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Thank you card Stamp-a-Stack

Yesterday I had a thank you card stamp-a-stack.  Each lady made 10 cards – 2 each of 5 designs.  The first 2 were the ones I showed a while ago from the new Occasions mini catalog and the others were great cards too!

#1 - 

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Stamps:  Elegant Thank You

CS:   Ballet blue

Ink:  Dusty Durango, Ballet Blue

Accessories:  Whimsy Jumbo Wheel, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon, Top Note Die, Scallop Square punch

#2 -

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Stamps:  Elegant Thank You

CS:   Green Galore, Bermuda Bay, Barely Banana

Ink:   Green Galore, Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch, Matchbox Die, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot ribbon, Bermuda Bay Designer Specialty Paper

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Stamps:  One of a Kind, Thank you Kindly

Ink:  Handsome Hunter

CS:  Old Olive, Handsome Hunter

Accessories:  Rose Red Designer Specialty Paper, Rose Red marker, Certainly Celery marker, Curvy Label punch, Boho Blossoms punch

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

WOW! January is off with a BANG!


It has finally come!  The most loved time of a stampers life - Sale-a-bration from Stampin' Up!  This year is full of excitement for sure.  If you are not familiar with how Sale-a-bration works for every $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products, you may choose a FREE gift from the Sale-a-bration brochure.  These are limited edition items that are only available during the sales period.  This year Stampin' Up! did something so exciting!  You can also choose a stamp set from a specific list taken from the Idea Book.  You can view the Sale-a-bration catalog by either clicking here or the Sale-a-bration brochure icon on the ride sidebar.

Also today, a new mini catalog came out with amazing items for our spring celebrations.  With the unveiling of this new Mini Catalog comes some amazing announcements.  Stampin' Up! has begun offering Clear Mounted Stamps.  They maintain the high quality of the rubber stamps they always have, but now with the option of using a clear acrylic block to stamp instead of wood.  I have to admit... I have played with them for almost a month now and I AM IN LOVE!  Also introduced is a new punch design and over 5 new punches!  You can view this mini catalog on the right sidebar.  Just click on the cover of the orange book or click here.

As if all that wasn't enough to make your mouth water, you can also purchase limited edition Heart shaped Treat Cup.  these are the most fun little gift giving idea just perfect for Valentines Day.  You can check out the flier HERE.

Now is the perfect time to book your workshop with me.  It will be a wonderful time with friends creating and laughing.  My calendar will fill up fast, so get with me soon!  You don't want to miss out on the most amazing sale of the Stampin' year!