Stampin' My Heart Out

The Gently Falling Frame

2011-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:00

Here is the frame that goes along with the chocolate from yesterdays post. I simply covered the frame with DSP, added a fabric ribbon and some stamped images to finish it off.

I had warned you that you would see lots of Gently Falling!

Favorite Little Gift

2011-11-08T06:41:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite little items to make for a gift. Not only are there Hershey Nuggets in there, it is the cutest little package ever!

I simply cut strips of DSP to decorate each nugget. I make a band to wrap around the box and the create a little bow by rolling skinny strips of DSP. For this set, I also added some stamped images from the coordinating Gently Falling stamp set.

It is great because you can make one for any occasion or holiday! It doesn't cost alot. It doesn't take long to make! And, did I mention that there is chocolate in there?

Back in the Saddle!

2011-11-07T15:40:00.000-08:00

Wow, please excuse me for my absence! Kyle landed in the hospital with a ruptured appendix and it kind of took the wind out of my sails. I am back. He is doing better and hopefully, we can continue!

This is a card that I made using the Snow Much Fun Stamp Set. I just love these little snowmen. There are so many possibilities here, it is hard to know which one to use first.

I added some of the Silver Glimmer Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog. It is so shiny and is just lovely! The only complaint would be getting adhesive to stick to it!

I also used some DSP from the Letters to Santa pack. The embossing folder is also from the Holiday Mini it is called Snow Burst. It really leaves a nice impression!

Thanks for stopping in!

Happy Anniversary.

2011-10-24T08:16:00.001-07:00

Here is a Gently Falling card featuring Old Olive! I love Old Olive for Fall cards! This ribbon on top of the two step stamped leaves is just lovely!

Have a great day!

More SUDEMOONLY fun!

2011-10-21T06:02:00.000-07:00

This is the third and final card that I received in this months SUDEMOONLY swap. This is a Halloween card! I don't usually do much Halloween stamping, and I don't know exactly why! I guess part of it is because I am focused on Christmas stamping!

This card is showing off lots of products from the Holiday Mini Catalog. The Stamp Set is Out on A Limb. The frame on the front was done with a new Bigz L die Peekaboo Frames, also in the Holliday Mini Catalog.

SUDEMOOONLY Swap Continued

2011-10-20T04:51:00.000-07:00

This is another card that I received via the swap this month. I hadn't considered Cherry Cobbler for a fall color but, I guess that I can now! Gently Falling is a lovely set even if you don't "2 stamp" it!

I love this card and how she used the ribbon!

Have a great day!

SUDEMOOONLY Swap.

2011-10-18T07:24:00.000-07:00

This is one of the cards that I received from the SUDEMOONLY swap. I just love everything about the card! The color combination is great. She used Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.

The stamp set is Christmas Lodge from the Holiday Mini Catalog. It is so elegant. It needs no coloring and is just perfect for my taste!

Love it!

Jess's Gently Falling

2011-10-06T05:29:00.000-07:00

This is a card that my downline, Jess sent to me last month. It was one of the inspirations that convinced me to go ahead and purchase the stamp set.

Jess added so many layers, details and embellishments to this card! I just love everything about it! Thanks for sharing!

Enjoy the day!

SUDEMOOONLY Swap.

2011-10-05T09:19:00.000-07:00

This month our theme was new items from the Holiday Mini Catalog. There are so many great goodies in there! I must admit that my collection is growing! I just received another order with new stuff in it yesterday and I also placed another order to get my hands on some more new goodies.

This Gently Falling stamp set has a ton of miles on it! I had previously warned you that you would be seeing lots of it, and I wasn't kidding!

Enjoy the sunshine!

FREE Big Shot for New Demonstrators!

2011-10-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

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Please contact me today if you have any interest in joining my SU! team. The minimum sales are easy to achieve and with a FREE Big Shot, now is the time to join!

Workshop Card

2011-10-03T07:27:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I designed to make at my workshop on next Friday night. I love the fabric detail. It adds so much to a card. Not to mention how nicely this suite of products coordinate with each other.

This set Gently Falling is a two step stamping set. But, both of the images work well standing alone! This is such a versatile set. And, one that I am glad that I ordered. I just love Fall and this set is going to work well for me!

Letters To Santa

2011-09-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Letters to Santa is a package of DSP available in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog. Anyone who really knows me, knows that Christmas DSP is the last thing that I need!

For the last two years, I have deleted my Christmas day pictures before I downloaded them. What a broken heart that leads to. One would think that I would learn.

But, I do have other Christmas pictures that I can use from other Christmas celebrations that we host and attend.

This is a picture of Scott and I the night of his works Christmas party. I don't have many pictures of just the two of us. But, this one came out fairly descent.

I love this sheet of DSP and there is no way that it should be cut. So, I did a little embellishing and left it as is. I added some pearls for extra decorations.

Jump On My Jingle

2011-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is the card that I made for this months "Jump on Your Jingle" for SUDEMOONLY. Each month we make a set of cards so that when December comes we are prepared for mailing Christmas cards without a lot of hassle.

For this card I used the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit. I always love the DSP that is included in the scrappin' kits and this is no exception! This card took literally 2 minutes to assemble. The only stamping that I did is the "Merry Christmas" which is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

The colors of card stock that I used are Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso. The felt mittens are also new and in the Holiday Mini. I just love these little felt pieces. You will for sure be seeing me use more of them in the near future!

Have a great day!

The Other Quick and Easy Card.

2011-09-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

This is the card that I made for Ryan's birthday thank you's. I used the Gently Falling set. I used Early Espresso for the outlines. I used Pear Pizzaz, Really Rust and So Saffron for the leaves!

Love how easy it came together!

Super Quick and Easy!

2011-09-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a one layer card? I love nothing more, than sitting down for 5 minutes and whipping out a whole pile of cards!

That is what I did last weekend for the "thank yous" for my birthday and Ryan's birthday! For my cards I used Field Flowers with Always Artichoke and Concord Crush. The sentiment is from Thank You Kindly.

I love making these cards and I challenge anyone to say that they can buy them quicker and cheaper than I can make them!

This one is for Debra!

2011-09-21T14:42:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I made for dear Debra! Debra is a friend that I met through SUDEMOONLY. She is a moderator on the site, and just has the biggest heart. Debra took the time to send me many wonderful wishes for my birthday, so a thank you card was in order.

I used the Gently Falling Stamp Set with the DSP and Fabric that I used in yesterdays card. The colors just come together so nicely. And, luckily the leaves are not that difficult to cut out!

Enjoy the day!

Gently Fallling.

2011-09-20T03:33:00.000-07:00

This post comes with a warning...you will be seeing LOTS of this set and paper......

I held out on the pre-order special for quite a while, well until the last possible day. Then I thought, what the heck? I might as well take advantage of a deal! And, boy am I glad that I did. I have created some mighty fine cards and I haven't even begun to scrapbook with this set!

This card uses the Gently Falling stamp set, Spice Cake DSP and the Spice Cake Designer Fabric. I have NEVER ordered SU! fabric before, but it came in the bundle. Boy, is SU! good at marketing! I have to say that I enjoy using the fabric on my cards.

Our Niece's Birthday.

2011-09-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Our second niece turned 2! I had to come up with a special card! This is what I ended up with! Bright cheery colors, embossing and I used my Big Shot with Shadowbox letters to create the 2nd....

The boys and I made wrapping paper to match the card. We used plain white wrapping paper. They punched out circles in the same color scheme and we glued them to the paper! It was super cute, and there is no other like it!

I always enjoy spending a little time and coming up with something that is special! This certainly fit the bill!

Have a good day!

In the Christmas Spirit!

2011-09-04T05:37:00.000-07:00

Well, since my last post was related to Christmas past, I thought I would continue the Christmas trend for another day!

This is a card that I made for the SUDEMOONLY group that I belong too. The idea is to begin working on our Christmas cards before December 24th. So, yesterday I had a couple of minutes of stamping time and this is what I came up with for my September Christmas cards.

The paper is from the DSP Pack Letters to Santa. I love this pack because of the color combination. This is Marina Mist, Riding Hood Red, and Early Espresso.

I have such a great week ahead! The sad thing is that school starts and my boys will be gone most of the day! Not to mention that I have to be on the look out for 4 bus stops per day, YUCK! But, on a good note is that I was naughty last week and ordered some new goodies. Most of the stuff is from the SU! Holiday Mini Catalog. So, be on the look out for more goodies! I also ordered an SU! shirt, which I normally don't do. Hopefully, I am pleased with my purchase!

Have a great Labor Day!

Still Scrapbooking

2011-09-01T08:09:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, while Irene was doing her damage, I was scrap booking. It was quite a lovely day indoors. I stayed my jammies, watched it rained, listened to the wind and did a ton of scrap booking.

I am very excited about that because I had been working out of order on my photos. I used to be right up to date with my scrap booking, but due to all of the other events in our lives I got behind. When I started scrapping again, I of course worked on "current" stuff that was "more fun." The results were very frustrating.

I am now only a year behind, but can do it in order with a few exceptions here and there. But, I am off to a good start.

This is a very old photo of the boys that I couldn't just put away. They are about 3 and 5 here with Santa. I can't believe how time flies and how quickly they grow up. Now, they are almost 9 and 11 and the days of Santa are gone! But, I cherish moments like these!

Have a great day!

Just Add Cake

2011-08-31T03:51:00.000-07:00

This page is made with the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper. I love Baja Breeze and it is one of the colors featured in this set of papers. I also used Early Espresso. This pack of paper is fun because it features so many colors. At first, I didn't think that I like the paper. But, it was featured as a pre-order item so I ordered it. I guess I will find a use for it!

Have a great day! Our summer is winding down and we are looking forward to the transitions that we have in store for our family! Enjoy!

You were warned.

2011-08-30T06:30:00.000-07:00

I told you that I love this color (Island Indigo) and stamp set (Field Flowers), so you have to look at it some more! I did this page of a photo that we had taken in the beginning of the summer. I love the family photo, but I love the page too!

The new in color ruffled stitched ribbon is really neat! It is easy to work with and adds so much to any project!

Have a great day!

Pieces From the Previous Giraffe Card

2011-08-29T12:11:00.001-07:00

This is a quick thank you card that I made for Kyle's trumpet lesson instructor. I didn't have a trumpet stamp, so I used the soccer set because the young man also plays soccer.

Simple and fun!

Workshop Card Take II

2011-08-24T06:32:00.000-07:00

One of the things that I enjoy doing is using the extra pieces that I had prepared for a workshop to create another card. This is one that I made from the pieces of the previous posts card. I used the same colors (Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade) and the same stamp set (Field Flowers), I just rotated the images. And, of course I used ovals instead of the nice crisp square sentiment feature. I like how this one turned out too!

Favorite Stamp and Color Combined

2011-08-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

This is a combination of a few of my favorites from the new Idea Book and Catalog. Island Indigo and Field Flowers are two of my first picks from the catalog. So, I combined them and this was the result!

I also added Lucky Limeade to the mix.

The ribbon is available in all of the new In Colors in the Idea Book and Catalog and I just love the ruffled edges and stitching on the ribbon!

This was the second card that we made at my last workshop!

Zoo Review

2011-08-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

Zoo Review is a new set in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog. Ryan picked it out and we had to have it! His favorite animal is the giraffe, so of course I had to get my hands on it.

I created this card for my last workshop. We colored him in with the watercolor pencils and used the blender pens to watercolor him. I used Cajun Craze and Early Espresso for cardstock.

And, for once a manly card. You don't find that very often!

The Card That Matches the Frame For My Niece.

2011-08-16T06:57:00.000-07:00

This is the card that I made to go with the frame that was posted yesterday. I stuck with the same color theme and the butterflies. I added a different embossing folder and stamp set for the sentiment. The "Congratulations" is from Curly Cute. I just love this set.

Have a great day!

Frame For My Niece.

2011-08-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed making my nephews frame so much, that I decided to make one for my newest niece too!

I used butterflies and the stamp from Love & Care to create a "girly" frame. I hope that it isn't something that she outgrows too quickly!

I like the end result of the frame, but have to say that I enjoy working with boy colors alot better. It must be because it comes so natural to me! The colors that I used are Early Espresso, Pink Piroette and Baja Breeze.

Anyway, there you have it!

Not My Creation....

2011-08-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

But, I love it anyway. This is a card that a gal sent to me with a recent trade. I just adore the look of the card. She did a bunch of masking and sponging, I believe. I am not sure if the blue on the card is brayered or sponged. But, it is lovely! I honestly don't know exactly which stamp set that she used, but it reminds me of Pocket Silhouettes. I thought it was cute, I hope you do too!

My Sympathies...

2011-08-03T05:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made that turned into a sympathy card. I wasn't sure if the Poppy Parade was an appropriate color for a sympathy card, but it seemed to work.

The images are from the Just Believe Stamp Set. The sentiment is from Petite Pairs. I hand cut the small flower image and frame out. And, adhered them in levels, bringing the focal point down.

Have a good day!

Petite Pennants Builder

2011-07-27T07:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made a while ago using the Petite Pennant Builder punch. I used a stamp from the Pennant Parade stamp set. Then I punched out the pennants using the punch. The DSP is from the Beyond the Garden DSP Paper Pack. I strung the pennants together using twine and attached them to brads. The background is embossed with the Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate.

Pacific Point is such a bright and cheery color, it can be used for any occassion!

Have fun!

My New Love.....

2011-07-26T06:28:00.000-07:00

This is Island Indigo....I am so in love with this color blue. It is a new in-color for the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. Which means it will be availalbe this year and next year!!! I wish that it never goes away, but that wouldn't be the idea of an In-Color....would it?

I used Always Artichoke and Whisper White Cardstock with the Love & Care Hostess set from the Summer Mini Catalog. This set is awesome! I used my Color Spritzer Tool to add a little more color!

Have a great day! It is a perfect summer day here!

Sail Away

2011-07-25T08:11:00.000-07:00

This stamp set is Sail Away. It is an idividual stamp from the Summer Mini Catalog. I hadn't actually gotten it on an order. A dear friend from the SUDEMOONLY site granted me my wish, and sent me a brand new Sail Away stamp! So, of course I had to put it to use! The sentiment is from Curly Cute.

I used Sahara Sand and Cherry Cobbler as my color scheme. I stamped the ship on Sahara Sand and the "crumpled" it up until it looked worn. I added some bakers twine in Cherry Cobbler to give some details. It is quite simple to replicate!

Fabulous Florets

2011-07-22T05:09:00.000-07:00

I used my scallop circle punch and then punched the holes into the scallops with my hand punch. I also used my Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

This is a card that we made at last months workshop. I had found a similar card that I used for inspiration. I changed a couple of things and this is the result.

I love the color combination of ~~Kraft~~ Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso. The ribbon is not currently available. And, I tied a piece of the Cherry Cobbler/White Bakers twine around the striped ribbon to add a little more to the card.

I really like make a card like this. It is simple and quick, yet looks complicated and detailed!

Have a great day!

Lace Ribbon Border Punch

2011-07-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample done with the NEW Lace Border Punch. There are so many neat things being done with this punch. I used three strips of Whisper White and adhered them to Daffodil Delight Cardstock. Then I layered that onto Basic Black Cardstock. I used Basic Pearls and the Whisper White Organza Ribbon to add detail to the card.

Simple and Elegant! Perfect for any occasion!

Stay in AC today! It is 86 degrees and only 10:00 AM!!!

Love and Care.

2011-07-20T07:08:00.000-07:00

This stamp set is Love & Care. It is a hostess Level 2 set that is available in the Summer Mini Catalog. It will be available until the end of August.

This set took my eye as soon as I saw it. I love the flowers that are in the set. They are so versatile!

For this card I used the In Color Calypso Coral Cardstock and Ink. I added some basic pearls to highlight the center of the flowers.

The sentiment is another new set called Petite Pairs.

It is going to be a hot one here, stay cool!

Scrapbooking My Niece!

2011-07-19T07:29:00.000-07:00

It has been few and far between when for me to have time to scrapbook. I took these photos of my niece one day a couple of weeks ago. And, I knew if I didn't scrapbook the photo immediately, it wouldn't get done. So, I printed the picture and got to work.

Having sons, I don't often get the chance to use "girly" colors and embellishments! But, when I get the chance I make the most of it! I love how this page turned out. I love pulling colors from the photo to create the page!

The XL Bigz flower die is so fun to emboss and layer. I used tiny strips of paper for the "string" of the buttons!

What fun to make. I gave it to my brother and sister in law and they will hang it on their fridge in the fridge frame that they have! I love when others get to enjoy my work!

Stay cool!

Wall Art Frame for my nephew!

2011-07-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Last week, my nephew was born 4 weeks early. He is healthy and happy at home with his mom and dad. Part of the shower gift was this 12 X 12 shadow box frame that I made. I am hoping that it coordinates with his bedroom layout that they choose.

I used stamps, ribbon, embossing folders, button and brads to create this multi dimension piece.

This has been one of those projects that was so fun to create. Not only was it fun to create, but I am so pleased with the results! I loved the way that it turned out! Hopefully, my brother and his wife enjoy it also!!!!

This is the coordinating card that I made to go with the gifts. Lovely!!!

Have a great day!

Triple Layer Punch

2011-07-17T12:17:00.001-07:00

This is a very simple card that I made for our last workshop. We used the Triple Layer Flower Punch and punched out 6 different color flowers. Mounted them on Whisper White and Basic Black. We added some rhinestones for some extra bling and there you have it.

Easy Peasy!

Island Indigo VS. Poppy Parade

2011-07-17T12:17:00.000-07:00

My new favorite color is the In color Island Indigo. It is the perfect blue that matches so many colors. I combined this one with Poppy Parade. I took the Poppy Parade twill ribbon which normally has a white border. I took my Island Indigo marker and colored in the edge.

Lovely!

New Products.

2011-06-28T03:31:00.000-07:00

This is a card that my down line Jess made for me. She used many of the new products that will be available in the new catalog. The DSP is Just Add Cake. The Stamp Set is Pennant Parade which coordinates with the Pettite Pennant Builder punch.

There are many new items in the 2011-12 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog. If you would like a copy please contact me today!

My Card For Last Months Swap.

2011-06-27T08:23:00.000-07:00

For the swap this is the card that I came up with. I used the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch. Then created the stem from a piece of scrap paper and the Blossom Petals Builder Punch.

I added a Rich Razzleberry Button for the center of the flower. I love to add buttons, but don't love the additional postage that I have to pay to send them. So, I tend to use buttons on cards that I will be hand delivering. Obviously, since I had to mail this swap, I just paid the extra postage.

The exciting part of this card was that it was voted the card for the front page of the SUDEMOONLY site. A small accomplishment, but still means a lot to me!

Hope that you have a great week.

Another Swap Card.

2011-06-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

I also received this card from last month "Getting Punchy" swap. This card also used many punches to make the card. Lots of elements, texture and dimension.

Have a good weekend.

Swap Card.

2011-06-22T07:11:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I had received for last months SUDEMOONLY swap. The theme was "get punchy." And, she certainly did! Lots of punches combined with an embossing folder made for a bright and cheery card!

Have a good one!

CASED giraffe card.

2011-06-21T06:56:00.000-07:00

This card was inspired by a card that I came across on Split Coast Stampers. So, I copied most of it and added some of my own little things!

This was really fun to make even though it used so many different punches!

I hope that my niece enjoyed it!
Have a great day! Summer is here!

Fathers Day!

2011-06-20T06:55:00.000-07:00

Well, well, well! Look who has resurfaced! Life is a blur around here and time is flying by!

Here is the card that I made for my father for Fathers Day. I sponged the sun with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie. Then stamped the image from Uncharted Territory with Island Indigo. Island Indigo is one of the new In Colors from Stampin' Up! It will be available in the new catalog and idea book! I think that it has quickly become one of my favorites!

Believe it or not, I have more to share. So, stay tuned!

Mothers Day Take 2.

2011-05-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

I know, I know! Mother's Day is over! I made this card last week and meant to get it posted Sunday, then Monday and now here it is on Wednesday. I am afraid that life is going wild and stamping time is put on the back burner! I hope that I can get up there and get some stuff done, but it isn't looking great!

On a better note the weather has been wonderful! Not too cold and not too hot! Just right!!! So, I have been outdoors more than in doors. And, that is good for several reasons!!

Back to business....this card was made for Mother's Day, but any sentiment can work! I used the new DSP from the summer mini called Beyond The Garden. At first look, it is not my style. It is very bright and "flowery." But after studying if for a while I realized that there are many colors in there to pull from.

The Pacific Point makes a great color for this card! I had fun making it!

Enjoy the lovely day!

Happy Mothers Day, Take 1.

2011-05-07T17:53:00.000-07:00

This is the card that I made for my mother for Mothers Day! I used the new DSP that is available in the Summer Mini Catalog.

I love the little extra bling of the rhinestones. And, the combination of pink and green works great. Who would have thought?

Have a great day!

Bright Flowers

2011-05-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made last week. I used the XL Flower die from the Occassions Mini. I am assuming that it will again be available in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog.

It makes very pretty flowers. And, after you run it through the Big Shot, you can use and layer which ever pieces that you prefer!

I embossed the background with the Vintage Impressions Folder.

Super fun and simple!

Have a great weekend!

Sympathy Card

2011-05-04T06:39:00.000-07:00

The one kind of card that I never like to make is a Sympathy card. Unfortunately, the need arises.

For this card I used the Flower Garden Texture Impressions Folder. It is available in the Summer Mini Catalog. It is so simple and pretty.

I simply embossed it and then used a sponge dauber to apply chalk to the image. I find that less is more with so many of the embossing folders. I really enjoy using them!

Have a good day!

A Poppy Workshop Card

2011-05-03T06:34:00.000-07:00

This is a card that we made at our last workshop. It combines my favorite Poppy Parade and Wild Wasabi with a Flower For All Seasons stampset.

So simple, yet elegant! The Elegant Lines embossing folder is fun to use, but hard to cover.

Stay dry!

Scrapbook Page with Paisley DSP

2011-05-02T06:13:00.000-07:00

This is a simple page that I did with the scrapbook paper (DSP) that was on special for the month of April. If you loved the paper, it will be back in July in the Idea Book and Catalog.

I ecspecially love it because it is so versatile. The colors are so easy to pull out and work into any kind of layout!

Enjoy your day!

SUDEMOOONLY April Swap.

2011-04-29T06:03:00.000-07:00

Our theme this month is "getting punchy." So, what better opportunity to break out some new stuff that will be available next month? I used Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive to make the pretty flower. The flower punch is the new Triple Layer Blossom Punch. I must say that I was excited to see this punch in the Summer Mini. But, equally as happy to receive it and see that it really worked!

I added a little button to the center of the flower! It adds to the postage, but also adds to the card!

I hope that the ladies who receive my card enjoy it!

The Gate Fold Workshop Card.

2011-04-28T10:24:00.000-07:00

This is the gate fold card that we made at the workshop last week. I just love the DSP for these cards. You can mix and match and put it any way that you are happy with it!

I feel like this is going to be one of my favorite DSP's! I hope that it is only a hint of what will be available in the new catalog!!! Who ever has enough paper?

Enjoy the sunshine!

Happy Poppy Parade.

2011-04-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

The In Color Poppy Parade is quickly becoming my new go to color! I love how bright it is! And, it is working its way in to almost each project that I make.

For this card I used Poppy Parade and Wild Wasabi with the Build a Blossom Stamp set and punch! I also used my XL Circle punch to punch out a Poppy Parade circle for the background.

I added some sponging to the greeting to add a little more color. The background was done with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

I just love how it turned out!

Spinning Butterfly

2011-04-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that we made at Fridays workshop. Jessica had showed us how to make a similar card. I adapted it to use the butterfly!

To make the spinner pick a punch and punch both layers of cs or dsp with the punch. Cut a piece of thread long enough to attach to the top and bottom of the punched out image. Attach the string between the cardstock and dsp. I used my snail to attach it all. Then I snailed the butterflies together on opposite sides of the thread.

Enjoy the warmer temperatures!

It's Dads Birthday!

2011-04-25T05:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Dad! This is another gate fold card that I made with then DSP that is a sneak peek special this month from SU! It will be available in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog. It is available for the month of April and will be in "hiding" for May and June. I love the variety in this DSP. It coordinates beautifully. I have been thrilled with the gatefold cards that I have made with it!

The Four Frames Stamp Set is also on special this month and will be in the new catalog when it comes out.

Happy Birthday, Dad! Hope that you have a great day!!!

A Sweet Bonus Card.

2011-04-22T06:41:00.000-07:00

I received this card along with a "wish" from Suzanne Rhyne, a fellow SUDEMOONLY member. It is a great remider to get one of my favorite stampsets back out! It has worked it's way to the back of my drawer!

I wish you all a Happy Easter! And, be sure to come back next week to see some more new work that I have done!

Enjoy!

Spring is on it's way!

2011-04-20T08:39:00.000-07:00

Well, since the weather won't act like Spring, I figured I would create a little Spring of my own. I got the Flower for all Seasons stamp set free during SAB. I love how simple it is to create a cute card!

Grab your markers and this can work for any color combination! I used Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzaz for this one!

I used my Big Shot and the Square Lattice Embossing folder for the background. Then added a little ribbon!

Wa-La! Enjoy the day!

Cupcakes and Candles.

2011-04-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

This is a page that I did of Kyle's birthday. I used DSP and the Build A Blossom Punch to make the candles. And, I used the Cupcake Punch for the cupcakes.

Such a fun layout!

I added a little Glitter Paper for the cherries on the cupcakes!

Enjoy your Monday!

Vanessa's Card.

2011-04-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

This is the card that Vanessa made for our swap. I love the tulip embossing folder and the DSP! Marina Mist is one of my favorite colors! And, it really stands out in this DSP! Vanessa made and attached the label for the greeting. She left it blank so that we could add whatever greeting that we wanted! I chose Happy Birthday and didn't even smudge it when I stamped it! How that happened, I am not sure!

Enjoy your weekend!

Pacific Point Bunny

2011-04-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

This is not your normal Easter Bunny. But, I just love Pacific Point. It is very bright and fun, just not normal.

Sometimes, you have that!

Rub ons and Scrapbooking.

2011-04-13T06:45:00.000-07:00

On this page I used my rub ons. I also added little pearls to the center of the snowflakes for a little bling.

I don't have a reason as to why I don't use my rub ons more often. I will have to work on that!

Have a great day!

Lisa's Other Swap Card.

2011-04-12T06:42:00.000-07:00

Last month Lisa's cards got lost in the mail. Here is the second card that she brought for us this month. She used the Top Note Die again. This time making it square. She also made a neat little paper ribbon to add to her card. That is a neat idea that I will have to try for sure!

Enjoy your day!

Lisa's Lovely Swap Card.

2011-04-11T06:40:00.000-07:00

So, this is the card that Lisa gave to us. She made a lovely paper flower out of cardstock. It is so soft and frilly, I really have to try to make these. I always shy away from them, because they won't mail very well. But, I will try them and put them on a card that I will "hand deliver." I also thought that they would look great on a scrapbook page.

I also like how she used the Top Note die. She cut only a section of it to use. Very nice!

Have a great Monday!

Beth's Swap Card.

2011-04-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

This is the card that Beth made for our swap. She used many elements and textures. I always love the XL Bird Punch, which I have to get out soon! And, the Happiness Always stamp set is a great one for a background!

Thanks for stopping in!

Recycling Containers.

2011-04-07T11:28:00.000-07:00

Jess made these darling little containers for us! I had seen them on Patty Bennetts blog and thought they were cute, but never made one. Well, Jess got right on it!

When the containers come from SU! they are full of buttons, brads and other bling! Then you use the goodies, you are left with a clear little containers. This is a perfect idea! They even hold little treats!

SU! Clearance Rack and Grab Bags

2011-04-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

SU! has a really neat clearance rack where the add retired items at GREAT prices. They also have this great new concept of a Grab Bag which is even more amazing of a deal. If you are interested go to my on line store www.judybstamps.stampinup.net. You can shop from the comfort of your home and have your goodies delivered right to your door!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

2011-04-06T05:56:00.000-07:00

Today, is my parents anniversary. This is the card that I made for them. I used a card in the latest Stampin' Success as inspiration. I changed the colors and some of the elements! I was very pleased with how it turned out! The stampset that I used is the Flowers Awash Stamp Set. I watercolored them with my aquapainter. In the card that I cased they used buttons in the center of the flowers. But, I haven't bought any buttons lately, so my colors were retired. So, I improvised with the Vintage Brads and buttons. And, then I added two collections of buttons to my order....they are on their way!

Happy Anniversary, mom and dad! Have a great day!

Plane and Simple

2011-04-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Plane and Simple is a stamp set that is available in the Occassions Minni Catalog. These two cards were made by Bonnie. They are the cards that she swapped last week at Jessica's house.

I don't have this set. So, these samples are very welcomed! Thanks for sharing Bonnie!

Darling Card.

2011-04-04T07:04:00.000-07:00

This is the card Jess taught us how to make last week. Using the XL scallop circle punch we punched out the center. We stamped the cupcake and adhered it to a circle of cardstock. We threaded the string through the circles and adhered it in between the layers of cardstock.

The paper and ribbon are from the Sale A Bration DSP pack! How cute! Now, to come up with a similar card for my next workshop!

Enjoy the grey day!

April Showers Bring SU! Specials!

2011-04-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

During the month of April if you place a $20.00 order you are eligible to purchase the Petals Paisley Designer Series Paper for $9.95 and/or the Four Frames Stamp set available in wood and clear mount. These items will be available in April and then will return in the brand new Idea Book and Catalog in July!

So, if you love them and just have to have them, now is your chance! Or, check back in July if you think that you can wait that long! I know that I won't wait! We will be using this stamps and paper at my next workshop in April!!! See you then!

SU! Supplies come in handy.

2011-04-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

Last Tuesday, Ryan informed me that Wednesday was "silly hat" day. And, he wanted a green and yellow silly hat. With little time to "create" a hat. I put my thinking cap on.......

I cut strips of retired yo-yo yellow and glorious green cardstock into 1 inch strips. Then, I used my bone folder to "curl" the paper. I took an old hat and stapled the paper curls onto the hat. I also cut the top seam and added some curls up there too!

He was happy, so I was happy! I guess it truly is the simple things in life!

Swap Card

2011-03-31T07:49:00.000-07:00

This card had many purposes. First, it was a workshop card that we just made Friday night. Then, I made a few more for our groups swap. And, lastly this one got mailed to my in-laws for their Anniversary!

I love Daffodil Delight! It is so nice and bright. It screams Spring. If it were only that easy! I am screaming Spring, but it isn't helping!

The Daffodil Delight pom pom trim adds just a little to the card! I used my Build A Blossom Stamp Set and Punch. I also used my Color Spritzing Tool to add some Soft Suede speckle to the background.

Have a great day! And, pray for less snow! (or, no snow would be good too!)

A Bunch of Punch!

2011-03-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

The Build a Blossom Stamp set and punch make for lots of pieces to piece together. This is a card that I made for my last workshop. Lots of passing the punch!

Perfect Plum and Elegant Eggplant two stamped created these blossoms. I embossed the edge with the Tulip Embossing Folder. Using the bone folder we gave a little curl to the top petals.

Just lovely!

Build A Blossom Birthday

2011-03-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

I always love to find versatility in a stamp set. The flames for these candles were punched out witht the build a blossom punch. How cute!

I saw a similiar card on the SU! website. So, I went on to create a birthday candle card of my own.

Enjoy the day!

Happy Birthday, Mark!

2011-03-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Today is my "little" brothers birthday! So, this is the card that I made just for him! I stuck to one color Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla. I had to add a touch of ribbon. Hopefully, it is "manly" enough for him! I also used the opposite side of the Square Lattice Embossing folder on the front. Just for a little something differen! Happy day!

Scrapbooking Again!

2011-03-25T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is a page that I did last week at a scrapbooking night that I went to. The background paper is not SU! but matched nicely with SU! colors. I used my leaves die to cut out the leaves and then embossed them with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

I simply adhered the leaves with dimensionals to add some dimension! Simple, yet fun!

Enjoy your weekend!

A Gem of a Card!

2011-03-23T06:13:00.000-07:00

This card just fell together. And, I absolutely love the results. I was trying to make some samples using Sweet Summer from the SAB Catalog. I grabbed my Poppy Parade (love that color) and started with that. Then I thought how about black? As I thumbed through my scraps I found this piece that was already embossed with the Vintage Embossing Folder. I stamped the flower images in Basic Black. Then colored them in with my Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz and Pink Pirouette markers.

I used the wide striped ribbon and tied a knot around it with the narrow black grosgrain ribbon.

It is so pretty in real life!

Enjoy the snow...it won't last long! {Hopefully!!!!!!}

Happy Birthday Keri!

2011-03-22T06:29:00.000-07:00

Several years ago, I met this wonderful friend through stamping! Her birthday is today and she deserves the best!!! This is my attempt.

I made a 5 and 1/4 inch square card. The stamp is from the Countryside stamp set. I used my Top Note Die and the Big Shot to create the diamond shaped frame.

The Baja Breeze and Early Espresso look so nice together. Just fun, fun, fun!

Hope that you have a great day, Keri!

Is It Too Early For Easter?

2011-03-21T06:33:00.000-07:00

I am trying to get a jump on Easter this year. I usually make Easter cards, but never get them mailed out. This year I am going to change all of that!

This is another monotone card. Early Espresso and Whisper White. This Bunny makes for some simple cards! So simple, yet he looks like you could eat him!

Happy Monday! Let's make the best of it!

Play Date DSP

2011-03-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

This is a recent layout that I did of Ryan's birthday party a couple of years ago. I love the color combination of the Play Date DSP. It is so bright and easy to use.

I used the Happy Birthday Die to make the title. Then I embossed it with, what else, my Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I added some ribbon and circle brads. And, there you have it!

Enjoy the weekend!

Bright Birthday

2011-03-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a bright birthday card! I used my circle punches to punch out several sizes and colors of circles. I adhered them to my Early Espresso card stock with the mono adhesive and than ran it through my Big Shot and the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

I then stamped the image onto Daffodil Delight and punched it out. I layered to of the Designer Label Punch to layer my greeting.

The colors used are Early Espresso, Real Red, Daffodil Delight and Pacific Point!

We are enjoying a beautiful Spring day here! Hope that you are too!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

2011-03-16T07:34:00.000-07:00

Well, today is my mom's birthday! I had tried to make her a card last week, but it didn't turn out as planned. So, on Saturday (the day it had to be in the mail) I sat down to create a special card just for her! And, what do you know? It turned out beautiful!!!!!!

The stamp set is FREE from Sale-A-Bration! The stamp set is called Sweet Summer. I used Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla. The ribbon is the seam binding in Marina Mist. I cut out the flowers and added some pearls for extra decorations.

I was thrilled with the outcome! Have a great day mom!

Aviary Round 2

2011-03-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Like I mentioned yesterday, I don't have this Aviary set. But, coincidentally I got another sampling of this set. A fellow stamper sent me this image on a cute little 3 X 3 card. So, I cut it off and altered it to be a full sized card.

I think it is so cute. I used her inspiration for the colors of Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso and Marina Mist. I embossed the polka dots with my Big Shot.

It was fun to take these ideas and make a card!

Aviary

2011-03-14T06:41:00.000-07:00

Well, I had the best day on Saturday! I was in my jammies and stamped most of the day! The boys played outside in the mud....creating a lot of laundry to take care of! But, I got to create so many great things to share with you this week!

This card was fun! First of all the stamped images from Aviary! The images were stamped directly by SU! I just received an order last week and this was nicely tucked in there. I know they did this for many demonstrators, but I feel like they added a personal touch! I just happened to have ordered the DSP Play Date and what they stamped matched perfectly.

I mounted it on Old Olive and Real Red cardstock and adhered it to a Tempting Turquoise base. Then added an Old Olive Satin ribbon.

Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Birds By My Mother In Law

2011-03-11T08:16:00.000-08:00

My mother in law has really taken to SU! and comes up with some really neat cards. The thing that I admire most is her combination of stamp sets and elements. She doesn't just use one set at a time, she combines them in different ways to make some very neat cards.

For this card she used the XL Bird punch to make Red Wing Blackbirds, Gold Finches and Robins. So, darn creative and cute!

Enjoy your weekend!

Another Cousin Page!

2011-03-10T05:16:00.000-08:00

So, in fairness the boys have two cousins. Since, I did the one, I must be fair and do the other. This photo is from last Spring.

I embossed 3 pieces of Sahara Sand cardstock with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder with my Big Shot and pieced them together for the texture. I used the Elements of Style set to do the scrolling on the background of the title piece.

The DSP is from the paperstacks that SU! sells. Those packs give so many options they are fun to incorporate into scrapbooking and card making.

Don't float away today!

Uncharted Territory

2011-03-09T05:03:00.000-08:00

This card started out being a card for my mom for her birthday. Then, it just didn't come together. So, I kept at it until I came up with something that I was fairly happy with. Although, it is no longer a card for my mom, I have one done!

I used my chalks and markers to color in the lighthouse image. And layered satin ribon with the marina mist taffeta ribbon. Then added a strip of pearls to decorate it a little more.

Today, I am hoping that my latest order from SU! will arrive. It was "out on the truck for delivery" yesterday, but it never got delivered. Here's to hoping today is the day.

Botanical Gazette

2011-03-08T06:07:00.000-08:00

Here is a card that I made this weekend. It literally took 5 minutes. The DSP is the Botanical Gazette DSP from the Occassions Mini catalog. I had originally said that it was so pretty, I would not be able to cut some of the sheets of paper. But, I actually brought myself to it and used the paper.

I cut a corner of the sheet and mounted it on Cherry Cobbler. Which I then mounted on Marina Mist. I used the Happy Birthday from the Hostess Level 2 Set Something to Celebrate. Then added a Vintage Brad (another favorite) for some bling! Simple as pie!

Enjoy the day!

A Page For Grandma.

2011-03-07T06:08:00.000-08:00

This is a page that I made this weekend. I had taken this picture of our boys and our neice.
The DSP is one of my favorites! There are so many awesome colors in it. It is called Greenhouse Gala. I added some of the new pom-pom trim for some details.

The alphabet is Chocolate from Close To My Heart. I just thought this cursif alphabet was really neat and had to have it.

Happy Friday!

2011-03-04T11:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday! I have run out of my own work to share. Can you guess what is on my list for the weekend? I am hoping for some time up in the "stamp room." It is much needed, so I can't wait!

This is a card from last months SUDEMOONLY swap that I participated in. This is a dandy of a card. I love the crimping on the DSP. It reminded me that I need to take mine out and make sure that it still works!

I hope that you all enjoy the weekend! There are some Fridays that are more needed than others and this is one of them! It has been a long week!

Back to Scrapbooking.

2011-03-03T02:46:00.000-08:00

This page is one that I made this past weekend. It had been a while since I have gotten a chance to take pictures of our boys and their pets. One afternoon, they were dressed for dinner and I thought here is my opportunity!

The pictures came out great! And, I also like the way the page came together. I used my Sizzix Shadow Box Letter set with my Big Shot to create the title. I added the paw prints from the D is For Dog stamp set. The dog and the sentiment are also from that set.

The colors that I used are Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla!

A Square Cupcake Card

2011-03-02T07:02:00.000-08:00

So, this is neat! I saw the Tulip Border Embossing Folder made into a square. I thought neat! It didn't sound too hard to do and it wasn't. I gave it a whirl!

Cut a piece of cardstock 4 and 1/8 inches by 4 and 1/8 inches. Put the cardstock into the folder to the top of the folder. Run it through the Big Shot. Remove the cardstock and align it at the opposite end of the folder. The embossed part will fall nicely into the "grooves" of the folder. Run it through the Big Shot just far enough to line up the frame. Wa-La, you have it!

I used the new cupcake punch to make the cupcakes. I didn't get the coordinating stamp set, so I just used various cardstock. The cherries were punched from the red glitter paper that is in the Occassions catalog.

Have a great day!

Elegant Birthday Card

2011-03-01T06:24:00.000-08:00

Here is another birthday card that I made this weekend. I am in love with this embossing folder. It is the Elegant Lines embossing folder. It embosses so lines that are so nice and crisp. It seems like I don't use this one often. And, the reason for that is because I have a hard time fiinishing the card. It is so beautiful as is, that I don't know what to add.

For this card it worked out nice. I kept it all baja breeze. Then just added the pearls!

It is lovely!

Build A Blossom Birthday

2011-02-28T06:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a bright card that I made for a friend. I used the Build A Blossom stamp set and punch to make this flower. The flowers in the center are the paper daisies. I colored one with my marker then I attached it with a rhinestone brad.

I just love this Pacific Point color of blue! It is so versatile and fun!

Enjoy your day!

Great Use of the Big Shot.

2011-02-25T08:42:00.000-08:00

So, this is a card that I had received from a swap last month. The Big Shot is a neccessity to create this one!

The two Embossing folders Framed Tulips and Polka Dots were used to add texture. The Bigz L Die Fun Flowers was used to create this two tone flower.

It is a lovely piece of work and full of texture and dimension!

Quick Basketball Card

2011-02-24T13:23:00.000-08:00

My son needed a last minute birthday card for his buddy. The boys play basketball together so I thought this would be a good idea.

I used one of the acrylic blocks to stamp the ink for the back board. Then stamped the basket and the ball. And, that is that!

A Slice Of Life

2011-02-23T12:08:00.000-08:00

This is the beautiful sight that we woke up to this morning! There was a thick frost on all of the trees and against the blue sky it was delightful! On mornings like this I can ignore the fact that it is 6 degrees out there! It was amazing!

This is just a quick card that I threw together to have something to post!

The flower and vase image are from the Occassions Mini Hostess set A Slice of Life. There are various images that can easily be used to create cards for any occassion!

I colored in the flowers using my markers and blender pens.

Back to Scrapbooking.

2011-02-22T03:50:00.000-08:00

This is a two page layout that I put together of our niece, Emma. I don't get to do much in pink. Nevermind, frilly and sweet!

The paper is from the SAB paper pack. It is so bright and fun!! It was screaming use me! I added some rhinestones for some extra bling, which was easy to get away with.

The letters were cut out with my Big Shot then embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. Then I added a couple of the flower stickers from the DSP pack!

So much fun and really not that difficult! Enjoy!