Start Scrapping

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

So glad you came back today.  It is time for another Fabulous Friday posting with the Sisters in Stamping.  This week our challenge is scrapbook pages.  Time to preserve those memories for future generations, don't just keep your photos in a box or stored on a memory card. Create beautiful pages to put in books for everyone to enjoy your memories.

 

 

This is a two page 8x8 spread using the simply scrappin' kit from the Spring catalog. It coordinates beautifully with the 8x8 album that is also in the Spring catalog.  I offered this as a class in April and will be running another class for it in May (watch for the calendar in the next few days).

 

The beauty of the Simply Scrappin' kits is that almost everything you need to create beautiful pages is all together in one place. The only thing that you really need to add would be adhesive.  For this class I added some cardstock as well because we were making 20 pages to put in the scrapbook.

 

 

Look how "put together" these pages are.  And I only had to design them using the contents of the kit. So quick, so easy, and so beautiful when finished. 

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more great scrapbook pages.

Ribbon, Ribbon, Ribbon

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today is Friday!  And you know what that means, Fabulous Friday with Sisters in Stamping.  This week we were challenged to do some unique things with ribbon.  Not just put a bow, strip or knot of ribbon on a project.  Do something different with it.  So here is my project.  A ribbon rosette pin.  It's great to just pin on a jacket or to dress up a favorite bag.

 

It is actually very easy to make.  You begin with 3 strips of ribbon (8", 10" and 12") Straight stitch along one edge and pull the thread to gather ribbon. When you have pulled it as tight as you'd like you then stich the two edges together. I folded the top layer under to give it a cleaner look. You do that for all three pieces of ribbon.  Then you hot glue the round layers together beginning with your largest layer on the bottom and work up to the smallest layer. Then embellish the top with a button or some other fun embellishment.  Finally, you glue a pin on the back and wear or attach to a bag.

 

Here's two more views.  Don't know if you noticed but I jazzed up my ribbon a little bit.  Gotta love some extra bling.  I used the multi-purpose liquid glue to put a line along the edge of the ribbon and then topped the glue with some great glass glitter. 

 

It's so sparkly in real life and adds that perfect touch to the overall look of this rosette.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: None

Accessories: Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Silver Glass glitter, Pink Pirouette 1 1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more great ideas using ribbon in a unique way.

Pinterst Inspired...

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today at Sisters in Stamping we are focusing on pinterest inspired projects.  I'm sure you all know what Pinterest is and if you don't be sure to head over there after you check out this weeks Fabulous Friday projects.  Basically, I believe Pinterest is the ultimate in electronic hoarding.  You pin all these fabulous ideas (from home décor and cleaning tips to style to crafts to food and everything and anything in between) for you to refer back to later.  I have gotten (and actually used) many of the great ideas that I have "pinned." Today's idea is using fabric. I think I kind of hoard pretty fabric too. Once I get it, I don't want to cut it for fear it won't be "pretty" anymore. Crazy, I know, but it is what it is. (LOL)

 

So today's project also uses my big favorite thing from Stampin' Up!................ the Big Shot.  I use it whenever I can.  This adorable little scissor pouch was made using the petal cone die. (And here's the biggest bonus of all with this project...........................no (yes, I repeat, NO) sewing involved.  Isn't that just the best thing ever?  I used Stampin' Up!'s fabric adhesive to bond the two different fabrics together and then to also keep it sealed closed into the cone shape.  I even put a little of the fabric adhesive under the front flap to keep it in place.

 

I finished it off with some pretty ribbon and a AWESOME fork bow.  Isn't it the perfect touch?  Then I decided to make a cute little charm for my scissors using the fun bottle caps found in the Spring Catalog.  I know it's not easy to see but I stamped a ladybug on cardstock and punched it out. I then filled in the entire bottle cap with crystal effects to seal in the cardstock. I then punched a hole (using our retired crop-a-dile) in the side of the bottle cap and placed a ball and chain through to hang from my scissor handle.

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see what Pinterest inspired projects we have to share.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps:

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Die, White Satin Ribbon, Fabric Adhesive Sheet, Bottle Cap, Crystal Effects, 1/2" circle punch

Non- Stampin' Up! Items: Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks (for ribbon), retired crop-a-dile, ball and chain

Savings, A "Closet" Refresh, and a Card

Hello Stamping Friend,!


Hope you're all doing well and enjoying the lovely Spring season! There's a lot going on, so let's just get busy, shall we?

Well, first thing's first! Stampin' Up! is offering, for the very first time, FREE SHIPPING on ALL ORDERS (no minimum required) through this weekend and Monday (April 6 - 8, 2012). Now's a great time to STOCK-UP, because MY SPECIAL OFFER to all of you, in ADDITION to Stampin' Up!'s offer, is I'm going to sweeten the deal a little more and do a mystery hostess event. It's a great time to stock up on cardstock, adhesive, ink refills and all other accessories you may want or need. (Meaning that I will draw a name from everyone who places an order and that person will receive the hostess benefits.)

Use this hostess code: FGUTAUFQ when you go online to place your order. If you don't want to place the order online you are welcome to call or email me and I will be able to do it for you.

 Again, hope you'll all take advantage of these two great offers!

A "COLOR RE-FRESH" WILL BE HAPPENING SOON!

What does this mean? Well, when the NEW 2013 - 2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog comes out on May 31st, our Brights, Sutles, Regals and Neutrals color families will have changes made to them. Afterall, we all need a little wardrobe refresh every so often, right?  Well, Color Collections closet needs a little refresh too. In a nutshell, below is a chart of what the changes will be.

As you can see, some of what might be favorites of yours may be leaving. So, my suggestion to you would be to STOCK-UP now and again, take advantage of the this weekend's specials! Get your cardstock and especially REINKERS NOW, of ALL THE COLORS that are going to be DISCONTINUED, because once Stampin' Up! runs out of those products we will no longer be able to get them again! That's right, once they're gone, they're GONE! So you are NOT going to want to delay on this one.

So, there you have it, your "ticket" to savings.  Thought this was a fun card to share with you. It was on the Stampin' Up! website and was designed by an Artisan Team member.  Fun, isn't it? I love the colors.

Re-Inkers????? Just what are they for?

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

Hope you are enjoying these warmer temps (I know, it's not that warm but it sure beats the 30's). I personally can't wait until next week when we hit 70 here.  It's taken way to long to get here but that's okay, I'm going to enjoy every bit of it.

 

I know you are anxious to know more about that title, huh?  Well, this week at Sisters in Stamping we needed to use re-inkers for a technique (and no, making your pad juicy wasn't a technique).  I decided to use the "Smoosh" technique for my card. Keep scrolling because I have more pictures for you so you will understand it a little better. I know I am a visual person and I always understand better by "looking at the pictures" rather than just "read the words."

 

 

So what do you think? This is the finished card. Pretty neat effect, isn't it?

 

So you begin by cutting open a page protector (or you can use window sheets). Keep one side together so both sides are attached. Makes it a little easier to work with.  Place dots of each color of re-inker on one side of the page protector.

 

Close the page protector and "smoosh" the colors together and around.  You then open it up (some of the ink will "recede" but that's okay) place the glossy cardstock down on the ink and press it down to make sure you spread the ink around.

 

The next few pictures show how different each one will turn out.  I didn't use any more ink with these. I did four different  1/4 sheets of glossy cardstock to see which one I liked best and to show you that you can do quite a few from just one set of re-inker drops.

 

My husband actually asked me why I was making ink spots? Funny guy, right?  I then asked him what he saw. Yes, I give it right back to him. Guess that's being together for 20 years.

 

Just another one. 

 

This was actually the first one, that's why it's so dark. So I guess the lesson here is that you might want to use a scrap piece of paper for the first "ink spot" paper and then move to use glossy cardstock.  It really is a fun technique because it's fun to see how different each one it going to turn out.

 

And finally, here's a close-up of the one I decided I liked best for this card. I stamped the trees using black Staz-on ink and then used the labels framelits to cut it out.  Also, on the wood grain embossed cardstock, I sponged sahara sand ink to give it a little more definition.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree

Ink: Sahara Sand Classic Ink, Black Staz-on, Re-inkers: Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, & Island Indigo

Paper: Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Sahara Sand and Glossy Cardstock

Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Labels Framelits, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Stampin' Sponge, 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon, Basics Designer Buttons

 

Important News!!! And a Card!

Watercolor Pencils and Crayons Being Discontinued
                
Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products.  Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804), will no longer be available, effective immediately.

Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone!

Petite Curly Label Punch Now Available                  The Petite Curly Label Punch that you saw in the Sale-A-Bration brochure is now available for purchase! You and your customers can buy it through May 31, and it will also be available in the new 2013-2014 annual catalog. It is only $12.95(plus shipping and tax). And now a little stamping idea for you. Didn't want to leave you before I give you a creative idea. This is a card that we made at my Big Shot class in March.  We used two different big shot products to make this card: the cloudy day embossing folder and the oval framelits.  It also uses the hostess set from the Spring catalog and the Sunshine and Sprinkles designer series paper.

A Variety of Projects

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today I'm sharing with you a couple of projects. I know it's certainly more than you are used to but that's because I am submitting these projects to Stampin' Up! and they need to be in one place. Hope you don't mind extra creativity on a Monday.

 

This is a 12 x 12 page of Jonah and my nephew, Aaron in their Halloween costumes. My brother in law is a professional photographer so he wanted to take them to the movie theater and do some pictures.  The people at the theater were more than happy to have these two cuties pose.  Yes, they are sitting on the concession stand. The pictures turned out great.

 

Just a close-up of the journaling.

 

And a close-up of the picture so you can see them better.

 

Here's a card that I made multiples of for the upcoming regional seminar in Baltimore. I can't wait for it.  I love the multiple textures on this card by using embossing folder, cut out stamped images, and the 2 1/2" circle punch to add dimension.

 

 

 

And here's a fun birthday card that would be great for any boy, young or old, or anyone else you may need to give a card to.  I love the unique use of the apothecary framelits on this card. I cut off the bottom half circle to make it a straight edge.  Great way to get a whole new look.   It also uses a Make a Wish set and the honeycomb embossing folder from the Spring Catalog.

Hope you have enjoyed the extra projects today.

 

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!

 

Happy Spring!

Hell Stamping Friends,

It's such a beautiful day out today. The sun is shining and it's a little warmer than it has been. No new snow overnight, so that's a super duper bonus in my book.  Yes, there is still a good amount of snow on the ground here at my house, guess that's what happens when you live on the mountain. But, regardless, the sun is shining and it's a great Spring day.

Spending the days getting ready for Easter tomorrow. We have a some family coming (only about 20 people, lol) for dinner and an egg hunt.  Guess I better get filling all those eggs the kids want to find.

Anyway, onto stamping, the real reason you come to my blog, right?  This card was inspired by a card I saw online and I changed it up a bit to make it my own.  I love it. It's so soft and sweet looking. Since there is no greeting on this card, I think you can use it for so many occasions: birthday, baby girl, wedding, even sympathy (although I know we do NOT like to have to use those cards).

 

I used this card at a recent Big Shot class. It uses three different embossing folders and framelits. Definitely a good card to make at a big shot class. Don't forget to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hearts a Flutter

Ink: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery Cardstock

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Delicate Designs (lacy) Folder, Adorning Accents Folders (hearts), 5/8" Organza Ribbon

 

A Huge Thank You for a Great Sale-a-bration

Hello Stamping Friends,

I just wanted to drop by today and say a quick thank you for a wonderful Sale-a-bration.  So many of you got several great products and stamps for FREE these past two months.  I hope you are enjoying all of it.

 

This card was one that I created for my big shot class last month.  It is a take on a card that was in our demonstrator magazine (Stampin' Success).  I changed a few of the colors, otherwise it is the same as what was pictured.  I love that we receive this magazine bimonthly.  It's full of great stamping ideas and business ideas, so if you ever thought of being a part of this great company, don't think you have to do it alone. There are so many great resources available to us, website, webinars, magazines, training events and so much more. I'm here to chat when you feel the time is right for you.

 

Stamping Supplies Needed:
Stamps: Oh, Hello

Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Primrose Petals Classic Ink Pads & Primrose Petals, So Saffron & Gumball Green Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals, So Saffron

Accessories: Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Paper Snips, Wasabi Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Lace

 

Chocolate Easter Bunnies

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another Fabulous Friday with the Sisters in Stamping.  This week we are showing you some Easter cards. That's right around the corner.  Not sure how I feel about Easter being so early this year. Guess it doesn't really matter what I think now does it?

 

Well, here it is. My Easter card. I've made this at several of my workshops this month  and everyone has enjoyed making it.  It's really quite an easy card to put together. Minimal supplies and super simple.  Great for all you procrastinators that are like me.  Two stamps, some designer paper and cardstock. That just about does it.  Told you it comes together effortlessly.

 

Don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to see more Easter card ideas.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Ears to You (will be gone after March 31) and Delightful Dozen

Ink: Early Espresso & Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad

Paper: Very Vanilla & Early Espresso cardstock & Tea for Two Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Paper Snips, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

 

Rain or Shine, I Think of You

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope today friends you doing extremely well.  It is the last day of February and that means Spring is right around the corner. I know I can't wait: sun, warmer weather, trees growing their leaves, flowers blooming, birds chirping. Everything will suddenly come alive. It's just so energizing, isn't it?

Today I'm sharing a card with you that I made for a workshop a while back.  You  know that I needed to have the whale set and I think I'm doing a pretty good job of actually using the set, don't you?  I think it's a great set to pair with the oh, so cute umbrellas too.

 

I used the window frames framelits for my focal point. And to add a little twist to the look I didn't use them to layer, instead I just used square pieces of cardstock for my layers. Also, I like the pairing of this particular designer series paper because there are clouds and raindrops and then the sun shining and rainbows, perfect for the greeting on this card. Well, that's what I thought anyway.  I stamped the umbrella handle right on the window frame cutout instead of trying to cut it out. Much easier that way.

 

 I know I've been hearing lots of rumbles and grumbles when I have to have stampers cut out the umbrellas though. Everyone asks for a punch or framelits. Boy, we have become extremely spoiled, haven't we?

 

It looks like this card is more difficult to put together than it really is and I credit the designer paper for that. Makes it looks so nice without much effort at all.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Rain or Shine & Oh, Whale

Ink: Pacific Point, Melon Mambo & Basic Gray

Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point & Daffodil Delight Cardstock & Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, Window Frames Framelits, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, & Snail Adhesive

 

 

More Dress Up Fun

Hello Stamping Friends,

Back again with another dress up fun pop up card.  Today, I'm back to my old ways, you get to see the front of the card before I show you the inside.  And to top it off you probably don't even care, do you?

 

The outside of this card is pretty easy without too much fuss thanks to some great designer paper. Although I stepped it up a bit by adding a nice dress form stand with a little ribbon and a greeting. Just gotta tell ya, I would love to receive a card like this, so I'm more than sure others (that you would be making cards for) would too.

 

And here's the inside. A pretty little everyday dress that you would wear to work. With a pretty string of pearls around the neck to accent.  Also, the flower trim rose is "tinted" with the midnight muse marker. To color the flowers, just use the brush side of the marker and color the top of the flower.  You can color your roses any color you want.  Seriously, if you haven't ordered some of the flower trim yet, you really need to. It's so great and it will go really far. Once you have them, you'll say to yourself, "Why didn't I get them sooner?"

 

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: A Word for You

Ink: Midnight Muse

Paper: Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, & Crumb Cake Cardstock, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Pack

Accessories: Big Shot, Pop n Cut Card Base Die, Dress Form Pop n Cut Die, Dress Up Framelits, Midnight Muse Stitched ribbon, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Snail Adhesive, 5/8" Flower Trim, Glue Dots

Time to Dress Up

Hello Stamping Friends,

I must say, I love, love, love the new dress up product suite in the Spring Catalog.  Brings me right back to childhood and playing with paper dolls.  I will be sharing more of these with you, you can be sure of that. There's so many fun dresses to make, I can play for hours.

Usually I show you the front of the card first but today I'm doing it a little it a little different. Hope you don't mind me switching things up a bit.

 

Let's face it, who doesn't love a pop up card?  What a fun surprise to open a card and have a fun little pop up to make you smile a little more.  I love the new flower trim too, it makes a perfect accent for these fun paper dresses.  A little ribbon around the wait with a flower to finish it off. Perfect, if you ask me! 

 

 

Here's the outside of the card.  This was such a simple card front to put together. It's mostly paper with just one little stamp embossed.  The Tea for Two designer series paper is so pretty.  Just about everyone I have shown this card to thought the flowers and background were stamped. Nope! It's just paper.  Pretty awesome, right?

 

Tomorrow I will share another card with you. So be sure to stop by again.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Versamark & Calypso Coral

Paper: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla Cardstock & Tea for Two Designer Series Paper

Accessories: 3/8" Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, 5/8" Flower Trim, Big Shot, Dress Up Framelits, Card Base Pop n Cuts Die, Dress Up Pop n Cuts Die, Heat Gun, Platinum Embossing Powder, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots & Sticky Strip

Pretty Flowers for You

Hello Stamping Friends,

 I hope you are having a great week. Tomorrow's Friday, woohoo!  Today I'm sharing with you a card we made at the January big shot class.  It was a lot of fun to make and I love whenever you can use some stamping supplies outside the box and that's just what this card did. Continue reading to see what I'm talking about.

 

On the outside it looks like any ordinary pretty flower card, right?  Well, wait to see what happens when you open it up.

 

 

Ta da!!!!  It's the awesome new dress form die made into a cute pot full of pretty flowers. First of all, let me just say that I love, love, love the new pop up dress form die. But then knowing it can be used for other things and not just dresses is simply awesome.  I'll be sharing some more ideas with you as I make them. Don't want to spoil the fun just yet.

 

And here's a close-up of the flower pot "stand" and the pot of flowers.  What do you think? Pretty clever, huh?

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Raining Flowers & Trust God

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Tangerine Tango & Regal Rose

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, & Whisper White Cardstock, International Bazaar Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, Card Base Pop n Cuts, Dress Form Pop n Cuts, Dress Up Framelits, Honeycomb Embossing folder, Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 Come back tomorrow for Fabulous Friday with Sisters in Stamping