Stamper's Dozen Color Challenge Blog Hop

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Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another blog post with the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop. Today we are doing a color challenge. I love these challenges because they make me stretch outside my comfort zone and put colors together that I normally wouldn't.

Today's color challenge is Merry Merlot, Petal Pink and Silver Foil. I cheated a bit and used Silver glimmer paper. Afterall, the glimmer is made from foil, right? That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Don't even bother trying to tell me otherwise. 

It really is such a pretty combination for so many occasions. I hardly ever make get well cards so I decided to use the healing hugs set and make a nice get well card. Hope I don't need to send it to anyone. I don't want anyone sick.

This is a super easy card that looks way more impressive than it is in regards to the amount of work it takes to make it. It's all about the layering. The more layers (or look of layers that you get with the Bokeh dots stamp) the better. A lot of times when I don't like the way a card looks, I'll add one layer and boom it comes together perfectly. One layer is sometimes all it needs to look well put together and finished.

This was easy to stamp, just three little stamps were used. The bokeh dot is stamped in petal pink, the flowers and greeting are stamped in Merry Merlot. The lighter flower was just the stamped off version of the darker flower. I stamped first and then stamped again without reinking.

I realized I had a slight problem on my hands when I couldn't use a green color for the leaves. But then suddenly, it came to me. The leaves would look gorgeous in silver and I immediately went for the leaves punch and got busy.

I love how this finished card looks. It's so pretty in real life.

Thanks for stopping by. Come back soon.

Stamper's Dozen November 2018 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamping In My Flops
2. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped
3. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers
4. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping
5. Jodi Reinert – Stamp with Jodi
6. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
7. Kelly Acheson – A Stamp Above
8. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
9. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
10. Laura Milligan – I’d Rather “Bee” Stampin’
11. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel

Product List

Healing Hugs Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146530] $21.00	Bokeh Dots Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148113] $15.00	Leaf Punch [144667] $16.00
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $7.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $7.50	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] $5.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

The Countdown is On

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I'm so excited for the class I'm holding on Saturday. You need to set some time aside for yourself and come to class to make this adorable little advent calendar. It is a countdown to Christmas that you can use year after year and make your favorite little people so happy each of the 24 days prior to Christmas morning. They are made using a muffin tin so you fill each cup with a little treat or a coupon to do a fun Christmas activity (i.e. drive to look at lights, read a Christmas book, sing Christmas songs or any fun activity you can think of).

These ladies made their calendars a few weeks ago and were thrilled with how they turned out. They even want more to give to some more of their favorite little elves that love Christmas.

The calendar can be made vertical or horizontal depending on your own personal preference. The choice is yours, and, honestly, they look great either way.

Reserve your spot today by emailing me.

Class is at 11:00 AM

Cost: $30  (includes everything except adhesive)

Reserve by Thursday, November 15, 2018

Can't attend in person, let me know that you would like the class to go.

Let's Shake Things Up!

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Hello Stamping Friends,

I know it's been awhile since I posted. Thanks for bearing with me. I've still been creating and holding classes, posting just hasn't been able to happen. I can't wait to share more with you in the upcoming weeks. It will get your creative juices flowing.

Today with the Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with you shaker cards. Big person or small person, everyone loves to receive a fun interactive card. This one is sure to please your little friends at Christmas. Imagine their excitement as they take the "boring" card out of the envelope and find that Santa's beard is a snow globe full of sparkly fun.

You may be saying to  yourself, "I don't remember Stampin' Up! having that stamp!"  Well, you're right, it's not a stamp at all and that's what makes this a quick and relatively easy shaker card to make. The supplies are minimal and it comes together rather quickly, so even if you are a slacker and waited until the last minute (like I usually am anymore) you can make a fun card to give. I used one of the Memories and More card packs (found  in the Holiday Catalog) for my focal point.

The card is 4"x6" so I cut it down to 4'x 5 1/4", then I used another card from the pack cut down to the same size for the inside of his beard. In real life it is super sparkly. The snowflakes are all glitter.  I cut a 2 1/2" circle out of his beard, cut a window sheet to fit and then used the dimensional strips to make my shaker area. I then attached the Santa card to the snowflake card also using he dimensional strips so the card doesn't buckle.

For the inside shaker elements, I used a few of the self adhesive snowflakes that come in the card pack. They are sticky on the back so I used the embossing buddy to take the stickiness away. I also used some silver, white and blue chunky glitter.

See, I told you it was pretty easy to make. Now, don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping to see more shaker card ideas.

Product List

Santa's Workshop Memories & More Card Pack [147905] $10.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00

Happy Fall Y'All Blog Hop

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Hello Stamping Friends,

It's October 14th and that means another great blog hop with the Stamper's Dozen group. This month the theme is Happy Fall Y'All. I love the fall. Cool, crisp days. Leaves changing colors. Pumpkins, apples and cider donuts. I mean really, what's not to love? Oh wait, there is one thing that I don't love. Any guesses? Okay, I won't keep you in suspense. The one thing that I don't love about fall is the fact that the next season is winter and it sneaks up on us so quickly but decides to hang around for far too long here in Northeast Pennsylvania.

For my card, I made a tree using the Seasonal Layers framelits. The branch and the leaves both are in that set. So if you don't have a "fall" seasonal set, you can still make this card. I know a lot of you already have the framelits.

I used the Colorful Seasons stamp set to stamp "veins"  on the leaves using the leaf stamp that is in that set. No, it's not a perfect match, but leaves aren't perfect anyway. I love how these turned out.

For the background, I "stamped" a clear block in each of the three colors randomly all over watercolor paper. Once they were stamped, I spritzed them with water and let the magic take over.

Of course, a few of the leaves are attached using dimensionals. You already knew that though, right?

This card is good to let someone know you appreciate them.

Keep hopping through the rest of the blogs. You will be inspired.

Thanks for stopping by.

Last Day for the World Card Making Day Sale

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! has released a list of discounted essential stamping products, today, Sunday, October 7th is the final day of this sale! So act today, don't delay. Email me or place your order online use hostess code: P4TYDUZE

Get 10% off some essential card-making supplies. 
Click on the sale items below, including 4 great card kits, 5 excellent stamp sets, note cards, card stock and adhesives.

My favorite? Well, that's not an easy one because there are so many great things on this list but the Lots of Happy Card Kit is pretty awesome because it's everything you need in one box! Normally $35.00, on sale for $31.50! Make 20 cards (less than $2 per card)!  You still have the stamps, stamping block, stampin' spot inkpad, and watercolor pencils to use on future projects when you're done!

Makes 20 cards, 4 each of 5 designs, using the included Lots of Happy Stamp Set 
* Folded card sizes: 2" x 3-1/2", 2-1/2" x 4-1/2", 4" x 3-1/2", 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (5.1 x 8.9 cm, 6.4 x 11.4 cm, 10.2 x 8.9 cm, 10.8 x 14 cm) 
* Includes set of 7 photopolymer stamps 
* clear stamp block 
* 20 printed card bases and coordinating envelopes 
* giftable kraft box 
* printed, gold foil, white, and vellum die-cut accents 
* white/gold foil labels
* Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot 
* full-size Watercolor Pencils in Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry 
* Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ombre Ribbon 
* Stampin’ Dimensionals 

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand

Below is a list of all the other great items that are on sale. Remember today is the final day, so act fast. You can click on any one of the pictures and it will take you right to my store to order. Use host code:  P4TYDUZE

Product List

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit [148266] $35.00	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466] $35.00	Lots Of Happy Card Kit [146388] $35.00
Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit [146857] $18.00	Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146783] $19.00	Calligraphy Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146780] $27.00
Ready To Layer Photopolymer Stamp Set [146582] $17.00	Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set [147464] $16.00	Petal Palette Wood-Mount Stamp Set [145785] $47.00
Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788] $35.00	P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146516] $20.00	P.S. You're The Best Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146513] $28.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Very Vanilla 12" X 12" Card Stock [124301] $5.95	Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock [124302] $7.75
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes [144236] $6.50	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.50	Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes [145583] $8.00
Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes [146911] $9.50