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Love you much Valentine

2011-01-22T12:49:00.000-05:00

So that sketch challenge really got me going the other day. I know I haven't posted but I've been busy!! I decided to make 20 Valentine Cards in 2 days! I did this to send over to Afghanistan to my husbands team for them to use. I think the wives and girlfriends of these brave men will really love a personal card sent home for Valentines Day. Here is one of the cards I made a bunch of, I will share more in the days to come!

I'm not sure what kind of fold this is called, but it is soo easy and I love the look it. My card base is basic grey and measures 8.5" x 4.25" and scored at 3". I used a 5.25"x4" piece of Sending Love Specialty Designer Paper to put on the inside portion. I made a mini card to put on top of the Designer Paper in Basic Grey measuring 8" x 2.75" and folded in half. on the 3" flap I used my I {Love} Love wheel on a 4" x 2.75" piece of Real Red cardstock. I got lucky with the heart being near the middle when I did this and took advantage of it by adding the punched hearts to make it pop. I didn't get so lucky on all of my cards! On the front of the card I used a 3.75" x 2.5" piece of Real Red, you can't really tell but I ran this through the Big Shot for some texture using the small dots texture plate. I wrapped the piece with a strip of Real Red Satin Ribbon and topped it off with the whisper white piece using the Pinking Hearts Border & Corner punches and the small heart punch(with crystal effects and dazzling diamonds) The love you much stamp comes from the Well Scripted Set.

I hope you all are enjoying the weekend!

Happy Stampin'!

Blogger Sketch Challenge

2011-01-15T16:41:00.003-05:00

I have dug out my stampin' supplies, dusted off my stamps and started my with this challenge as my first card in months!!!! This Sketch Challenge was done by Lisa Somerville, and this was just the thing to get me out of my funk!
There is nothing better then a good sketch to get moving along! Here is what I came up with.

The first thing I thought of was to use my Vintage Vogue set because I really need to let some friends now how special they are to me:) I grabbed my color coach and picked this creative combo from the Wild Wasabi card. It uses Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron and of course Whisper White. I used the Very Vintage Jumbo wheel in So Saffron to create the background on the Whisper White, and the Friendly Words Wheel in Perfect Plum for the So Saffron strip. I cut out the flowers in the Vintage Vogue set and finished them off with a so saffron brad in the middle.

So great to be getting my stamps inky again! Thank you Lisa for the inspiration to get me stampin'! Hopefully I will be back with more soon!

Here are some other entries to this challenge! Check them out by clicking on the the pictures.

Happy Stampin!

Happy 4th! and a just buzzin by trifold card

2010-07-05T00:21:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day, I know I did! We had a great day with family eating yummy brats, doing lots of sparklers, and watching some great fireworks! Independence day is one of my favorite holidays as we are quite patriotic and love our great country! Sadly my husband missed out again this year celebrating with a little off time in the Middle East but hopefully he'll be home with us to enjoy the festivities next year!

and now.....here is a card that screams summer to me! I love the new Daffodil Delight color and Pear Pizazz in color! These paired with Baja Breeze and Real Red just scream happy summer! Trifold cards are so much fun and I knew right away that I wanted to use the Just buzzin' by stamp set with the zigzag paper in the new Greenhouse Gala designer series paper pack. So here is what I came up with....

Its hard to tell but I used the Very Vintage embossing folder on the Pear Pizazz cardstock with the colorful bees punched out using the 1" circle punch. I cut out the honey pots and layered the flowers from the Boho Blossoms punch and finished them off with a real red brad.

STAMPS: Just Buzzin' By

ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, scallop trim corner and border punches, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, word window punch, real red brads, Boho Blossoms Punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder

CARDSTOCK: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Pear Pizazz, Pumpkin Pie

Happy Stampin'!

Give those old cards another look!

2010-06-30T22:12:00.003-04:00

So my sister in law came over the other day and wanted to make a card for her brother...she came to the right place!! After lots of looking at ideas she decided she liked an old card I had made (pictured on the right) She picked out some colors she liked and went from there! I love the way it turned out and just had to share it! Such a simple color change and such a huge difference! Hers is a great masculine birthday card good for any age, I really like the colors she choose. What do you think?

STAMP SET: Lots of Bots

ACCESSORIES: Not Quite Navy Buttons, Kraft 3/8" taffeta ribbon, scallop punch, word window punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, ticket corner punch

CARDSTOCK: Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Urban Garden DSP(retired)

Happy Stampin'!

Goodbye Nouveau Chic

2010-06-29T07:21:00.001-04:00

Only 2 more days to get those last chance items on your list! Head to my Stampin' Up Website to get those orders in! Here is a card I made using the retiring Nouveau Chic Designer Paper and retiring color Sage Shadow.

STAMP SET: Three little words

ACCESSORIES: Basic Black Brads, Black Embossing Powder and Heat tool

CARDSTOCK: Nouveau Chic DSP, Sage Shadow, Basic Black

Happy Stampin'!

Cottage Butterflies

2010-06-21T14:15:00.001-04:00

I cased the layout of this card from the new catalog that will soon be available! I love, love, love it! Its full of wonderful new colors, stamps and many new accessories!! Let me know if you'd like to reserve a copy as I'm sure they'll go fast! For this card I used my absolute favorite Designer Paper from our current catalog (Cottage Wall) as well as my favorite little butterflies!

STAMPS: Picture This

ACCESSORIES: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Vintage Brads, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Scallop Border Punch

CARDSTOCK: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Cottage Wall DSP

I'm back, I'm back!!!!

2010-06-20T19:12:00.001-04:00

Wow, I can't believe I've been on a 4 month hiatus! I hope some of you are still checking in because I have a lot of great new creations to share. I've done a craft room makeover and am ready to go! Funny how a little organization can make me go from never entering the room to wanting to spend every spare second there! I'll share pictures of my craft room soon.

I made this card recently for a retired swap with the Late Night Stampers group. I used soon to be retiring stamps and cardstock.

STAMPS: A Beautiful Life

ACCESSORIES: Fresh Favorites II buttons, Scallop Trim Border punch

CARDSTOCK: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Elegant Eggplant, Confetti White

I think this card turned out cute. I have a hard time with the Kaleidoscope paper but really wanted to use it and this is what I came up with. I love this caterpillar!

STAMP SET: Love Bug

ACCESSORIES: Whisper White ribbon & my markers

CARDSTOCK: Kaleidoscope DSP, Apricot Appeal, Pixie Pink, Whisper White

Stay tuned, I promise to have more tomorrow!

Happy Stampin'!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

2010-02-03T12:17:00.001-05:00

This is the Saturday Sketch from Stamping 411. I love challenges because they always have me doing something new and trying many cool different techniques. If this looks like fun click the link and participate.

This is my take on the sketch. Simple and cute, perfect for a new baby or a little one's birthday.

STAMPS: Fox & Friends, Whimsy Stampin' around Wheel

ACCESSORIES: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Punch, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Die

CARD STOCK: Kraft, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Stampin'!

Vintage Challenge

2010-01-31T20:45:00.000-05:00

I made this card for the late night stampers vintage challenge. We were to make a card looking vintage using all current Stampin' Up product. I love the vellum inside the scallop frame and the way the flowers turned out from the Birds & Bloom sizzlits dies. I also sponged a little champaign mist shimmer paint onto the vellum to give a little dazzle along with the half pearls from the Pretties kit.

STAMPS: Vintage Labels, Embrace Life, Well Scripted

ACCESSORIES: Birds & Bloom Sizzlits Dies, Champaign Mist Shimmer Paint, Pretties Kit, Oval Scallop Frame Die

CARD-STOCK: Mellow Moss, Ruby Red, Vellum Paper

New Blog Design

2010-01-25T16:57:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone, I've been working hard today updating my blog design using Stampin' Up's new My Digital Studio! I'm excited to be using some of my favorite stamps and papers digitally and to use them on my blog! I'm still working out the kinks but you can see how it is going! What do you think?

Of course I can't post without sharing a card so here is one that I made the other day using my new Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die!

Stamps: Whimsical Words

Accessories: Embosslits Beautiful Wings, Linen Thread

Card Stock: Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, Rich Razzleberry, Mellow Moss, Orchid Opulence

Thanks for stopping by today!
Happy Stampin',

Weekend Sketch Challenge

2010-01-23T13:23:00.001-05:00

Happy Saturday everyone! I've got my babies down for a nap and wanted to share some cards I did this early morning for Gretchen's Inspiration in Action Sketch Challenge. I love the sketch she came up with and just had to do more then one!

Stamps: Cheers to you, Picture this, Cheers stampin' wheel

Accesories: Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Basic Black brads, word window punch, modern label punch, spritzer tool

Card stock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade

Stamp Set: Picnic Parade

Accessories: Melon Mambo 1/2" polka dot grosgrain ribbon, Pattern 2 Texture Plate

Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Welcome Neighbor DSP, Whisper White

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!

Kaleidoscope Valentine

2010-01-20T10:04:00.000-05:00

Yup... another Valentine! This is a happy Valentine using the Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper. I used the kraft corduroy buttons and dyed them Rich Razzleberry easily by sponging the ink right onto them. I love that I can pretty much make them whatever color I want!

Stamps: A Happy Heart

Accessories: Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Only Orange 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder punch, Table setting Die

Card Stock: Kaleidoscope DSP, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Pixie Pink

Non-traditional Valentine

2010-01-18T22:32:00.000-05:00

I decided to go outside the usual Valentine color scheme for this one using So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant and Basic Black.

Stamp Set: Holiday Best, You & Moi, I {heart} hearts

Accessories: Basic Black Brad, Eyelet Border punch, small oval punch, Matchbox Die, Black Embossing Powder

Card-stock: Groom Specialty Paper, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black

Dazzling Valentine!

2010-01-16T16:40:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day is around the corner, have you started thinking about how you are going to show that special someone that you love them? A handmade card is the perfect thing! This year I am sending everyone I love a Valentine's card!

For this card I put dazzling diamonds on the scalloped hearts to make them glitter like the paper does, it looks so pretty in real life.

Stamps: Well Scripted, I {Heart} Hearts

Accessories: Embosslits Scalloped Heart of Hearts, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Real Red Corduroy Buttons, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds

Card-stock: Sending Love Designer Paper, Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink

bot love note

2010-01-11T22:37:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and wish you an even better new year! I'm sorry I've been MIA for the past few months, my family moved to Florida recently and we have been getting settled and enjoying the holidays and sunshine! I'm back at it so keep checking back for new ideas and inspiration!

Here is a super easy little notecard I made to put in my sons lunchbox for school. I love the little robots in this set and I think he'll enjoy getting a special note at lunch!

STAMP SET: Lots of Bots,

CARDSTOCK: To the Nines Designer Series Paper, Sahara Sand

ACCESSORIES: Ticket corner punch, Old Olive Classic Ink, Earth Elements Brads

Happy Stampin'

Jenna

Wandering Words Christmas

2009-09-29T07:11:00.000-04:00

STAMP SET: Wandering Words

CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Very Vanilla and the retired DSP Ski Slope

ACCESSORIES: 1/4" Real Red grosgrain ribbon, silver embossing powder

STAMP SET: Wandering Words

CARDSTOCK: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

ACCESSORIES: Distressing tool, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, hemp twine, Christmas ribbon, Oval Punch

Happy Stampin'!

Its that time of year....

2009-09-24T09:17:00.012-04:00

I love Christmas and making christmas cards! I imagine you'll be seeing lots of christmas from me over the next couple weeks! Here are 2 cards I made using the Home for Christmas stamp set.

I love the snow made with the gel pen on this card and I decided to not color too much, but looking at it now I think I'm going to go back in and finish coloring!

STAMPS: Home for Christmas

CARDSTOCK: Old Olive, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Real Red and Ski Slope DSP(Retired)

ACCESSORIES: 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Top Note Die, White gel pen, stampin' dimensionals

This card is a case from the Current Idea Book & Catalog, I loved it so much it had to be reproduced!

STAMPS: Home for Christmas

CARDSTOCK: Night of Navy, Garden Green, Close to Cocoa, Watercolor Paper

ACCESSORIES: Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, White embossing powder, silver brads

Happy Stampin'

Big Shot Birthday!

2009-09-22T22:10:00.003-04:00

Here's a big shot birthday card for you! Isn't it cute! I love my big shot and all of the things you can do!

I used the scallop square for the card base, make sure you put the folded end just a bit below the scallops and you have a perfect card base. After that I ran the card through the big shot using the dots backgrounds 1 texture plate. I made the cupcake using the big bold cupcakes sizzlits dies.

Happy Stampin'

I'm back!

2009-09-20T18:59:00.007-04:00

I'm finally back, sorry its been so long! I've been home enjoying having my hubby home! He left to go back to work overseas about a week ago and so I'm getting back into doing my favorite past time... stamping. I attended Stampin' Up's Cincinnati Regional Seminar for Demonstrators last weekend and I had soo much fun I've spent every spare moment since stamping, not that I have that many 'spare moments' but the ones I've had they have been spent stamping! I came back from regionals totally inspired! Good thing too, with Christmas coming up I'm going to need a lot of something to stamp out 100 Christmas cards!!

Here are a few cards I've done over the past few weeks,

This card uses the Petal Pizazz stamp set and the retired In Colors.

This card features the NEW In Colors and uses Bugs and Kisses and Eastern Blooms Stamp sets. This paper is from the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.

Last but not least a very simple Monochromatic card using the new Medallion stamp and the Rose Red flowers from the Flower Fusion Accents & Elements Tin.

Happy Stamping!

B is for birthday

2009-07-31T17:54:00.002-04:00

Just a quick post today as my kids are very impatiently waiting to go out and play. This is a card I made for my cousin's birthday this past weekend. Using Classic Stars Jumbo wheel and the Party Hearty stamp set this card was super simple and I got to use my new Jumbo Grommets and Star brads.

If you haven't tried out the new grommets from SU these are awesome and really easy, just poke it through and push the sides over kinda like you do with a brad. My smaller star brad fit perfectly in the middle, I can't wait to use it on some more projects and cards!

I'm off to go enjoy the sunshine! Happy Stampin'!

Nouveau Chic

2009-07-26T08:56:00.004-04:00

Hello again! This is a card I just made last week. I used the New Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper for the first time and this is what I came up with!

The colors used on this card are Sage Shadow, Basic Black, Basic Grey and Whisper White. I used my Stamp a ma jig for the daisy's to get the shadowed look. I tied a piece of the Sage Shadow 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and taped the ends behind it, layering it on top of a Basic Grey Corduroy button with a glue dot.

I got a big shot!!

2009-07-22T18:35:00.004-04:00

Man the days just fly by in the summer! I can't seem to keep up, I'm having too much fun in the sun! Since I've abandoned you all a little to long, I'll make it up with a few cards today! This first one is from a challenge I did where you can only use one embellishment and NO layers!! Kinda scary huh! Once I got started it wasn't so bad!

I used the neighborhood wheel and the welcome comes from the Warm Words stamp set. I used the wheel on a piece of scrap Whisper White and colored the house with Stampin' Pastels and cut it out. I used stampin' dimensionals to adhere to the card.

I just recently got the big shot!!! It is so much cooler then I ever could have imagined! I absolutely love it!! This is the first card I made using the big shot and the Elegant Bouquet textured embossing plate. I used a little crystal effects and dazzling diamonds for the flower centers and my white gel pen to make some of the lines pop a little more! I also used a flower from my pretties kit along with a half pearl for the center!

The tutorial to do this card comes from Patty Bennett. Click on her name to see how to make this beautiful card! This Manhattan Impressions Die is just gorgeous and makes last minute cards a breeze!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'!

Friendly Words Swap

2009-07-13T20:16:00.004-04:00

Here are the cards from the swap using the Friendly Words jumbo wheel as promised! I absolutely love this wheel, its probably my favorite wheel right now!

My swap card, using Kraft, Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla and Bordering Blue.

This card was stamped by Barbara Dykhouse using Kraft, Night of Navy, Naturals White and Bella Bleu DSP.

This card was stamped by Julie Ramos and uses Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

This card was stamped by Hilary Reynolds using Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla and Bella Bleu DSP.

This card was stamped by Barbara Jean Smith using Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Flamingo DSP.

This card was stamped by Nancy Horn using Mellow Moss, Close to Cocoa, Night of Navy, Kraft and Very Vanilla.

This card was stamped by Lorraine Toll using Basic Grey, Whisper White, Almost Amethyst and Tea Party DSP.

Aren't these cards gorgeous!! So many different styles all from the same ol' wheel! It was so much fun being a part of these swaps, I can't wait until the next one! If you are interested in some amazing swaps check out Jeanna Bohanon's Website ~Stamp Time Somewhere~

Happy Stampin'

MISS June Swap Loads of Love

2009-07-12T09:16:00.005-04:00

These are the cards I received from the Loads of Love Swap that I participated in last month hosted by Jeanna Bohanon.

This is the card I made and sent for the swap I hope they enjoyed it as much as I am enjoying the ones I have received!

This card is stamped by Meghan Smith

This card is stamped by Julie Ramos

This card was stamped by Barbara Jean

This card was stamped by Cindy Garner

I hope you all have enjoyed seeing all of the things you can do with this great set! This set has been around for a little while and with the coordinating wheels and Loads of Love Accessories, there are many possibilities and if that wasn't enough, you can do even more with the *NEW* coordinating Loads of Fun set!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow! I will be sharing the beautiful cards from the Friendly Words Wheel Swap I was in!

Until then,

Happy Stampin'!

Cherish

2009-07-08T07:49:00.004-04:00

These cards use the Baroque Motifs Stamp Set, which is one of my favorite sets for a beautiful card! I CASED these cards from a card that I had made at my friend Sherri's Card Class. I changed up the DSP and colors but everything else remains the same! Both cards use the newly retired Bella Birds DSP.

This card uses Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and So Saffron.

The flower is popped up with stampin' dimensionals and has a rhinestone brad through the middle.

This card uses So Saffron, Bordering Blue and Whisper White.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!

Bugs & Kisses!

2009-07-06T07:54:00.004-04:00

I hope you all had a wonderful forth of July weekend! Holidays are always a little sad for us with my husband gone but we had some fun too! We started off with our town Independence day parade and my kids were thrilled to get candy thrown at them! A lady in a statue of liberty costume came up to give my daughter a liberty crown and she totally freaked out and ran screaming! My kids aren't character friendly, they don't like any giant Mickey Mouse's coming their way either and I really don't blame them! This is a picture my sister-in-law took of us before we started doing sparklers and our little fireworks.

And the card I'm sharing today was a CASE (copy and share everything) from Jennifer Handschuh. My colors are a little different and I've added DSP from the newly retired Rainbow Sherbet. I love this Bugs & Kisses set and I'm glad to hang on to it a little longer!

Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Green Galore, Gable Green

Thanks for coming by today and Happy Stampin'!

Lots of Bots Issues!

2009-07-03T06:42:00.008-04:00

As I was working on cards the other day for my Stamp a Stack, I had a heck of a time coming up with this one! I'm happy with what I came up with, it just took a few tries! I thought it'd' be fun to share how things go sometimes!

3rd times a charm! This card uses Taken With Teal, Basic Grey and Whisper White Cardstocks. Night of Navy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. I used basic grey, taken with teal and night of navy classic inks and water-colored my bot using the ink well on the top of the Ink pad lid.

This was my 1st card attempt and it is ok, but I just don't love it. I was trying to CASE a card from the IB&C and just make it larger, but it just didn't go so great! This card uses Bashful Blue, Basic Grey & Whisper White.

My 2nd attempt, I was going for a bandaid look over on the left although it didn't look as great as I'd pictured in my head! This uses Tangerine Tango, Apricot Appeal and Sage Shadow.

If you do not have the 'NEW' Idea book & Catalog yet, I would love to get one to you! There are just so many wonderful new things in there!

~I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July weekend~

Happy Stampin'

Cards were recieved!!

2009-07-01T14:31:00.003-04:00

The cards left Ohio on June 17th, traveled over 7000 miles to Afganistan and arrived in my husbands hands yesterday! As you can see from the pictures they have already started to dig in!! According to William they are a huge hit and a big morale boost. They are very grateful and I think they are feeling the love!

Thank You Late Night Stampers! Without the amazing women from this very supportive group, I would have never got this together or had so many beautiful cards to send!

I am hoping to get more cards out to them soon as they seem to be going fast! Please let me know if you'd like to help out by donating card fronts to be converted, cards or envelopes. I am hoping to get enough for my husband to bring to other nearby bases.

I'll post some cards I've been making tomorrow!

Until then...

Happy Stampin'!

Trendy Trees Swap

2009-06-21T15:52:00.005-04:00

I've been meaning to post these cards from a swap I was in last month! In an earlier post I shared the card I used for this swap and these are the ones I received back, I think they are all pretty great!

This card is made by Lorraine Toll

This card is by Julie Ramos

This card is by Tonya Allen

This card is made by Barbara Dykhouse

This card is made by Cheryl Schroeder

This card is made by Missi Hackman

This swap is hosted by Jeanna Bohanon. She does several swaps every month for different stamp sets. This month I joined Loads of Love and the Friendly Words swap! I should be receiving those soon, I can't wait! Click her name to check out her blog and wait for the July swap to start!

Happy Stampin'!

Cards for the Contractors in Afghanistan Sent!!

2009-06-20T07:28:00.004-04:00

Again, I've waited too long to post! Its been one crazy week for me! I backed my van into our babysitters car and lost the keys to my husbands truck completely...I think our house ate them! Just in case you didn't know like me, its not that easy to get a key made, they have to program the key to your car..haha...so if you have no keys...you must get your car towed to the dealership or sweet talk the guys in charge! So be sure to have some spares! Crazy week!

In the midst of it all and with the help of my sister-in-law I was able to finish off organizing and sealing the cards in the plastic envies. The huge box of cards was sent out to Afghanistan a few days ago! And I mean HUGE...with the help of some wonderful stampers there was over 500 cards and the box was a whopping 27 pounds!!

I want to send out a very special thanks to everyone that helped:

THANK YOU!!

-Karen Reid from Arizona for donating cards

-Judy Jackson from Pennsylvania for donating cards

-Patty Bennett from California for donating cards (Well over 300 came from Patty!! I had never seen so many cards in my life! I'm a pretty new stamper but I can't imagine producing that many even with help, click her name to go to her site and see her wonderful group converting card fronts!)

-Susan Kubira who helps run an amazing organization called From Our Hearts they regularly send thousands of cards to the troops overseas. Her wonderful advice on sending cards overseas was extremely helpful!

For the next shipment of cards I am going to try and concentrate on some of the categories that were short when I sent this box. Please let me know if you would like to help!

Miss You Cards, Anniversary Cards, Congratulations Cards, Religious Cards, Get Well, Sympathy and upcoming Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Of course all other cards are welcomed as well! Even a donation of a box of envelopes or clear envelopes would be great! Eventually I am hoping to send out a similar box to the contractors in Iraq as well!

I'll be posting cards from my last swap in May featuring the Trendy Trees Set tomorrow!

Happy Stampin'!

love love love

2009-06-15T16:05:00.003-04:00

This is the card I made today for Sudsol's Chat & Challenge, I must have Scarlet & Grey on the mind! I immediately went to Bravo Burgundy and Basic Grey! I had a wonderful day yesterday at the OSU stadium watching my cousin graduate! Although sitting in the blazing sun for 3 hours wasn't the most comfortable, the commencement speaker was THE John Glenn, it was pretty awesome to here his speech and it was a good one! I have never been to the stadium before so that was neat too! My husband is not such a fan...booo! Anyways on with the card...

I can't think of the name of the movie the love love love comes from but I always say it to my husband because it cracked me up so I used it on here by using my markers to color the love on the love you, I can't think of the movie for the life of me. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

I got a blog award!!!!

2009-06-14T09:10:00.005-04:00

My bloggin' sister Marisol gave me this award. This award comes with stipulations that I tell you ten things about myself and pass it on to seven other people.

1. I love the outdoors and hiking and exploring in the woods.

2. I drink an insane amount of tea! Has to be fresh and I love Maté.

3. My 3 babies are all born on October 2nd but different years

4. I love gardening, everything about it. I find that planting a new garden is a lot of work but even more rewarding when you see the finished product.

5. I love cereal and could eat it for my 3 meals of the day.

6. My neighbor and friend introduced me to stampin' up and I've been addicted ever since. I heart Stampin' Up!!!

7. I joined the Army at 17

8. I found out I was pregnant with my 1st when I was deployed in Kuwait a month before we went to war and into Iraq. Before I left country, I was able to travel 2 hours across bumpy desert to the Iraq border to tell my husband, its not like I could give him a call so he was pretty shocked to see me and for the big news!

9. I love to watch my children sleep, after a hard day watching them makes me realize why its all worth it.

10. I take my laptop all around my house with me so that I won't miss an instant message from my husband!

These are all blogs that I love and visit regularly, check em' out! My seven nominees are:

Thanks Marisol for my 1st blog award! It is quite exciting!

Lots of Bots Preview

2009-06-11T23:03:00.004-04:00

Just a quick post tonight! Its late and I'm hungry! I just finished Sudsol's Chat & Challenge and am excited to share the card I came up with! Jen Clendineng made the sketch it was a lot of fun, if you are a member of SUDSOL you should join in!

For this card I used the Lots of Bots stamp set that will be in the new catalog and available to purchase July 1st! I used the retiring Rainbow Sherbet DSP, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Fresh Favorites Buttons and a few punches. Isn't he cute?

Good Night!

Now...Relax

2009-06-10T22:37:00.004-04:00

Fathers Day is right around the corner and here is what I have made for my dad! I think its pretty manly and sooo him! I'm usually a day before kinda girl or even more likely the day of any occasion I'm rushing about wrapping, crafting and just trying to put something together! I'm so proud of myself for getting this done early!

I kept it easy with this card, Basic Black, Basic Grey and Very Vanilla! I used the Basic Grey DSP from Hostess Patterns Pack II and 4 of the brushed silver brads. I used the tag corner punch to make the tags for the inside and a little linen thread. Roughed up the sides a bit and Water-colored the words! Easy Peasy!

This set is such a great 'man' set! Thanks to my bloggin' star sister Lorita Edwards I was able to see just how fun it is! You see I was telling her how I liked her card and wished I would have got it and she sent me a bunch of stamped images from the set! How nice is that! Check out her card using this set here!

Thank You Lorita!!

In Colors 2009 sneak peek!!

2009-06-08T23:51:00.004-04:00

Oh man, I can't believe its been so long! I'm sorry! Especially to my bloggin' stars group for going MIA on them!! I'm finally feeling better and back at it! My kids and I have been sick the past couple weeks and that on top of getting our house up for sale and normal day to day I haven't had much time for anything! Here are some cards I made using the NEW 2009-2010 In Colors, these use Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango! What do you think! I will really miss that baja breeze but I am really warming up to these In colors! These cards are going to a few wonderful ladies that have really helped out by donating cards for the Contractors in Afghanistan where my husband is, without them I'd still be at 25 cards! We are now closer to 150!!! (If this is you, close your eyes!)

I am sending cards to the contractors in Afghanistan to support them and give them a great way to keep in touch with there families and friends while they are away! My husband recently sent me an anniversary card for mothers day because it was all they had! So so after hearing from some great stampers in my SUDSOL group and Late Night Stampers group about the Cards for the Troops organization and how successful it was and how much the soldiers loved them, Cards for the Contractors was born!

Check out the DSP isn't it pretty and fun! It is called Razzleberry Lemonade and will be available to order July 1st! I also used the Upsy Daisy stamp, stamped in Melon Mambo and sponged with Rich Razzleberry. The wonderful is from the Warm Words set. This card came from a card I had that I know I cased just used different colors and greeting! I'm sorry but I can't for the life of me remember where or who came up with the layout, if its you let me know!

Happy Stampin'!

Inspired by Sol

2009-05-25T11:25:00.006-04:00

I saw this the other day on my bloggin' sister Marisol's blog and just had to try it! So here is my version, you can view the directions from Unique Designs by Lisa. They both made some really cute ones using Cheep Talk! For mine I used Stampin Up's Just Buzzin' by Stamp Set and a retired fathers day greeting. I used To the Nines DSP and used the following colors, Kraft, Yoyo yellow, Chocolate Chip and Summer Sun(flowers).

On a different note, I hope you all are enjoying your Memorial Day and are thinking of our service men and women and all they have done for us. Take a minute to pray for them and remember all of those that never made it home and those that will never be the same.

Scrapbook in a day!

2009-05-24T10:28:00.008-04:00

SCRAPBOOK IN A DAY!

When: NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 31st @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: My house!

Cost is $17

I'm also offering 10% off of the purchase of a 6"x6" scrapbook for those that attend!

Bring a friend and receive $2 off of the class price! Just please RSVP by May 29th by email or phone, seats are limited!

614-302-5247

We will be making 20 6"x6" scrapbook pages! There are enough to fill a 6"x6" scrapbook and make a wonderful gift or keepsake. This class features the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit on page 164 in your catalog. These pages are perect for that vacation you want to remember or those spring photos! I will be providing all materials and will have snacks and refreshments. Invite your friends, everyone is welcome whether or not you've attended a Stampin Up event or have any paper crafting experience.

Masculine Card Challenge!

2009-05-17T20:38:00.003-04:00

Hey there fellow stampers!

Here is a card I just submitted for the Late Night Stampers Masculine Card Challenge! I had saw someone somewhere stamp this truck on DSP and I just loved it and had to try it so this is what I came up with, don't you love the 'rope' in back! I used Crystal Effects for the windows, I often draw a blank when it comes to 'man' cards but I finally felt the drive to do one and I'm pretty proud of what I came up with...what'd ya think?

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you all enjoy what's left of the weekend!!

Happy Stampin'!

Welcome to Blog Tour #5 Stop #4!!

2009-05-14T20:58:00.011-04:00

I hope you enjoyed the Blog Tour. The links are gone for this tour, so I hope you bookmarked all of your favorites. Our next tour will be July 27 and 28. It will coincide with the launch of our yearly catalog, so be sure to stop back here in July for updates!I

I featured the super fun Stampin’ Up set Party Hearty!! Here is my 1st card girly, fun and simple! Other then stamping all I did was the faux stitching!

My 2nd Card is another fun birthday card using lots of punches and the stamp-a-ma-jig was a must for this one!
This is a post-it holder that I came up with, I think this makes a great gift for just about anyone! You can view the tutorial here.
Of course I needed to include a masculine card! I’m not sure if I like this one too much, I always struggle a bit with ‘man’ cards!
Last but not least a Scrapbook page! These adorable kids are my babies who all share the same October 2nd birthday! I also used the Rainbow Sherbet DSP for this page which by the way Stampin up is offering buy 3 get one free on all Designer Series Papers!!

Thank you so much for stopping by, be sure to subscribe to my blog and come back soon!

Good Friend Paper Bag Scrapbook Class THIS WEEKEND!!!

2009-05-12T20:01:00.011-04:00

Good Friend Paper Bag Scrapbook Class!

You are invited to enjoy an evening of stamping at my house

to make this adorable paper bag scrapbook!

Friday, May 15th 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16th 8:00 p.m.

Cost is $17 or FREE with a $35 Stampin Up order!

I will be providing all materials and will have snacks and refreshments. Everyone is welcome whether or not you've attended a Stampin Up event or have any paper crafting experience.

I'd LOVE to see you there!

Bring a friend!!

Just please RSVP by May 14th by email or phone

614-302-5247

Aren't my babies adorable!! I'm giving this to my husband, so he can pull us out whenever he needs a little lift and a smile!

This amazing class was created by Candice Anderson and is only available to Stampin' Up Demonstrators! Sound fun? Ask me how you can become a demonstrator and start your own business for only $75!!! Don't wait, this offer is only good until May 31st! I would love to have you join my team!!

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Stampin'!!

Stampin' Fun!

2009-05-09T09:19:00.011-04:00

I have been busy the last couple days finishing up my mom's mothers day gift, doing grad cards and working on something for the "MISS" May Swappers Group I am in. I am in the Trendy Trees Swap. Here are 2 cards I made for that, which should I do for my swap?

I think this one is my favorite, I used Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Basic Brown. Urban Garden DSP, Eyelet Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Square Punches and Photo Corner punch...whew...lots of punches! I just got the gorgeous whisper white organza ribbon, I love it! Including the Trendy Trees Stamp Set I also used the Oval All set.

This is the other card I made as another possible for the swap. Still using Pink Piroette and Whisper White and Riding Hood Red instead of Kiwi Kiss. I used my circle punches, eyelet, scallop, small and wide oval punches. I finished it off with some whisper white 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. I used the trendy trees wheel on this one with the Trendy Trees Set.

I made this desk post-it holder to go with my Moms Mothers Day gift that I showed on my last post. You can see my tutorial for this here.

Last but not least this card is for my husbands cousin that is graduating from the University of North Texas. I cased this card completely from a card I saw on SCS you can see it here, I just changed out the colors. I used Glorious Green, Whisper White and Basic Black and the Great Grads Stamp set.

Thanks for checking out my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!

My Mama's Gift

2009-05-07T08:50:00.005-04:00

Mothers Day is quickly approaching! Are you ready?

This is what I have made for my mom for Mothers Day! I bought the desk set tutorial from Becky Roberts you can view and purchase hers here. I added DSP to the back of mine and lined the inside as well. I am going to make one of my post it holders to match too. I am also giving her a bunch of misc. cards that I have so she will be prepared for whatever occasion comes her way! Now if I can just be patient and wait to give it to her!

I used the retired Spring Flowers DSP and Spring Bouquet Punch. Current items include the Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons and the half pearls from stampin' up's pretties kit, scallop oval punch, eyelet punch and oval punch. So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and Choclate Chip 1/4" ribbon. Cameo Coral, Mellow Moss & So Saffron Cardstocks.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!

Bluer then Blue

2009-05-06T14:45:00.003-04:00

I needed a larger stash of masculine cards, so this is one I came up with using the Party Hearty Stamp Set and Brocade Blue DSP from the level 1 Hostess paper pack. I also used Brocade Blue & Brilliant Blue Card stock. Brocade Blue Brads and Brilliant Blue Classic Ink.

I love monochromatic cards they are one of my favs! I hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!!

What a Great Day!

2009-05-05T07:43:00.002-04:00

Its been so beautiful here in Ohio, I love spring!! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, the smell of freshly cut grass! Hmm...can you tell I am having a good day! I woke up this morning on my own, you see usually either my 2 year old or my 5 year old are standing beside my bed staring at me until I open my eyes. lol! So its a little refreshing when I have a head start on them and a cup of tea before the diaper changes begin! I also have a Stampin' Up order coming in today!!! yay!! I have a feeling today is going to be a great day!

Here is another version of my post it holder using the Friends 24-7 Stamp Set, Bella Birds DSP and Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

I am off to enjoy my day taking the kids outside to play and waiting for the UPS man to come!!

Happy Stampin'!!

I'd like to introduce....

2009-05-04T08:53:00.004-04:00

Late Night Stampers Bloggin' Stars Group #2
You all may have noticed my new makeover! I have also added some friends on my sidebar I'd like to mention! Click on there names to check out their blogs! They are all very talented and have some amazing ideas and mountains of inspiration!

We are all in Bloggin' Stars Group #2 which was formed through the Late Night Stampers Group! I am so thrilled to be a part of this group, we are all committed to supporting each other in our blogging adventures! I know a few encouraging words sure can do ALOT!!

Take Care and Happy Stampin'

Post it holder Tutorial

2009-05-01T15:37:00.017-04:00

I am SO excited to share this tutorial with you! This is my very first tutorial. I will be showing you how to make a post it note holder that would be great for your desk or a wonderful gift for those business savvy fathers, mothers or teachers in your life!!! I do hope that I have made this tutorial simple and to the point! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and I would LOVE to see what some of you come up with using this tutorial so leave a comment with a link to your creation!! Here I go!
Supplies:

-81/5 x 11 sheet of cardstock (I am using Sahara Sand)
-Your favorite DSP (I used To the Nines) cut at 3 3/8 x 4 3/8 (Front, under Post it holder) & 3 1/5 x 2 1/5 (Pen Holder)
-If you'd like to cover you pen you'll need a piece for that and you'll have to measure it out as pen sizes vary!
-Tombow Glue
-Bone Folder
-Craft Knife and Ruler or paper trimmer
-A Pen and Post-it Notes

Start by scoring the short side of your 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper at 2 1/2" and at 6".

I marked my score lines in black so they would be easy to see!

Turn your paper and Score again at 3 1/4", 7 3/4" and 10"

Glue your 3 3/8 x 4 3/8 sheet of DSP in the middle box, it should fit just inside the score lines.

On the opposite side, you will be cutting a 3 1/8" long line 1" down from the score line.

Make sure your paper is as shown with the 1" score line as the top of your paper!

Using a ruler or a paper trimmer cut your 3 1/8" line. It should be about a 1/4" from each sides score line.

Slip the back of your Post it notes into the cut on the side with the DSP.

Turn your paper over and fold all of the creases using your bone folder.

It should now look like this, now fold the other score lines towards the back of the post it notes.

Slip the long end into the opening on the short end. Turn over and voila post it holder! Now to add the pen holder on the top!

Score your the short side of your 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 piece of DSP every 1/2" or at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2".

Go over creases with your bone folder.

put a little bit of Tombow Glue on one end and adhere to make a square as shown below.

This should be how yours looks, now put a little bit of Tombow Glue on the side with the fold and adhere to the top of the holder.

Hopefully this is how yours looks!

Wrap pen in DSP, embellish a little and your done! Easy, cute and usable!! I hope you liked my tutorial!

Thanks for stopping by and happy stampin!

The Inkcredibles Stamp Club Project!

2009-05-01T08:03:00.006-04:00

My friend and fellow demonstrator Sherri came up with this project for her Stamp Club, which I LOVE being in! She always comes up with awesome projects and it is just so much fun!!

After doing this project, I fell in love with the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper. It was gorgeous!! I love the file folder we made as well, how cool would it be to have one for all of the different occasions....a girl can dream!! I am getting together this evening with some girlfriends to stamp so hopefully I'll have some cool things to share tomorrow!! Until then....

Happy Stamping!!

A gift from a friend!

2009-04-29T20:30:00.005-04:00

Isn't this beautiful!! My friend Sherri made this for me as the hostess of her stamp club this month! I just love it!! I have it sitting here on my desk, what a wonderful gift and a great reminder that I have such a wonderful friend!

Tomorrow I will take pictures and post the project we did at Sherri's Stamp Club a few days ago!! It is sooo cool!

Thanks for looking!

Happy Stampin'!!

Have a honey of a day!!!

2009-04-28T07:48:00.004-04:00

I made this card late last night for my Sudsol group's Chat & Challenge Sketch!

What do you think?

I started out by picking my colors, I went with the dots from the Good Morning DSP and matched up from there with Pacific Point CS for my base Whisper White CS matted with Baja Breeze CS and accents of Chocolate Chip and Summer Sun! I water-colored the honey pots, cut them out and used a dimensional for the top pot. I punched the bees out with the 3/4" circle punch and matted them with chocolate chip punched with the 1" circle. These are also on stampin' dimensionals. I colored in the bees wings with my white gel pen. I love that pen! I added the chocolate chip corduroy button after tying the middle with linen thread. The summer sun was scalloped and stamped then I tied some chocolate chip ribbon around it and glued it on!

Thanks for looking and Happy Stampin'!!

Look...No Stamps!

2009-04-27T08:26:00.004-04:00

The winner from my last blog post is Heather!! Congratulations Heather!

This is a really quick set I did using just Urban Oasis DSP and some embellishments! I love the bag in a box idea which I learned from my upline and great friend at her stamp club! Here is the link for the bag in a box tutorial! Try it out, you'll be amazed at how easy they are to do!

Thanks for looking, and happy stampin'!

and the winner is.....

2009-04-24T17:47:00.005-04:00

Mary Jo Marshall!!!

Please email me so I can get that card out to you!! I had my 5 year old son do the official drawing out of a bowl he was so excited to have the honor! lol! Thanks everyone for all of the nice comments!!

I loved hearing from you all so much that I'm going to do another go at it today for the card pictured below! So leave those comments here on my blog and you'll be entered to win! Be sure to leave me your email so I can let you know if you have won! I'll be drawing tomorrow evening!

This is another card made with the same Friends 24-7 stamp set. I also some of my Urban Oasis DSP scraps! I used Stampin Ups Basic Grey & Riding Hood Red Cardstocks and distressed them a little bit. I stamped the bird and the flourish in Riding Hood Red Classic Ink and tied a piece of the Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon around!

Thanks for looking and Happy Creating!!

Rainbows!

2009-04-23T09:04:00.007-04:00

I just had to share this! A full rainbow!! I've never seen a full one, it was so amazingly beautiful and right in my backyard! By the time I had ran to grab my camera it had faded quite a bit but before I snapped the picture there was actually a double rainbow one on top of this one!

And in the Stamp room I made this card, Friends 24-7 is by far my very favorite stamp set right now! I just love it, and the coordinating Friendly Words wheel is so versatile and has so many sayings!

This is a card I made using both stamps and very simple! I used the Apricot Appeal Buttons from the Fresh Favorites I assortment tied with Hemp Twine. I stamped the bird from the 24-7 set in Really Rust Classic Ink onto a piece of Tangerine Tango Cardstock. I distressed the edges and sponged edges with Really Rust Classic Ink. The background on both the Tangerine Tango & Apricot Appeal Cardstocks are done with the Friendly Words wheel in Tangerine Tango Classic Ink. I used the Flourish from the 24-7 stamp set over the background and on the bottom inside piece of Apricot Appeal. I finished off by scalloping the bottom.

Be sure to leave a comment and you can win this card! I will be drawing from all of the comments tomorrow! Be sure to leave an email! Thanks for looking!

Happy Creating!

Explosion Box Class Coming Up!!

2009-04-22T14:52:00.008-04:00

Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sunday, April 26, 2009 1:00pm - 3:00pm

whichever is more convenient for you!

My House!

Cost is $12 or FREE with a $25 Stampin Up order!

Invite your friends! Just please RSVP no later then 2 days prior to the class date! Each class date is limited to 8 seats so make sure you reserve your seats quickly!!

614-302-5247

Sorry I have been a bit MIA lately, my family and I went on a nice and much needed vacation down to Ft.Myers Florida! We had so much fun although my son Logan soaked up a little too many rays and was hurting for a few days! I can't wait for the nice weather to reach me here at home in Ohio!! I am excited to be having my 2nd Stampin Up Class! My first one was so much fun! I have a few projects lined up to share with you in the next couple days so keep checking back!

Happy Stampin!

Sweet Baby Girl

2009-04-03T11:38:00.005-04:00

I can't believe how long it has been since my last post! I had surgery and my husband came home from overseas to take care of me for a week and then we found out he gets to stay home for 45 days! What a blessing! It is so nice having him home and our kids are loving every minute too. I am all healed up and ready to get back into the craft room! So keep checking back!

Here is a card I had made for a baby shower using the So Many Scallops Stamp Set. I used Pink Pirouette and Close to Cocoa Inks and Card stock. I used the Scallop, 1" circle and new Eyelet Punch which is my new favorite! I cut out the moon and the 'sweet one' banner and used stampin' dimensional to pop the moon, banner and 1" circle. I also put a piece of Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon around the brown card stock.

Thanks for looking and Happy Creating!!

My New Decor Elements!

2009-03-17T09:07:00.004-04:00

My first decor elements, I actually got this FREE from Stampin Up! I was so excited to put it up, knowing I had the perfect empty spot for it! So up in my little nook it went! I love it, I was a little unsure about these but I am now sold!

Well I'm off to go get ready to pick up my husband from the airport! Woohooo!!!

Happy Creating!!

My Husbands Birthday!!

2009-03-16T11:38:00.006-04:00

Today is my husband, William's Birthday! What's even greater is that today he is on his way home from Afghanistan!! What a great birthday present! Our kids and I miss him soo much and are just so excited to see him! He'll only be home for a week to take care of me and the kids when I get a minor surgery but I'll take it!!

This is the card I made for him. The picture looks way lighter then it really is, it is actually Always Artichoke and Sahara Sand. I used the To the Nines Designer Series Card-stock, I folded it over to show the other great side and did some heavy distressing around the edges! I did a little stitching with the hemp twine and tied a little on the 'b' from the 'Party Hearty' stamp set. I cut out my b and got the middle with my 3/4" punch and cut out a piece of the same DSP to put in its place. I also used the 1 3/4" punch for the larger Sahara Sand Circle and I used my Always Artichoke marker for the images and my stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the sayings. I wrapped up some chocolate in the same DSP, tied it with the retired SU rope twine and I made a tag with the Sale-a-bration set 'Yummy'. Now hopefully he doesn't get a chance to check my blog on his way home!!

Lucky Me!!

2009-03-11T10:37:00.001-04:00

I made this card for 2 of this weeks SCS challenges. One being the colors being Basic Black, Rose Red and Always Artichoke. The other SCS challenge is the Sketch Challenge here is the sketch we were given!
This is what I came up with, it really ended up being such an easy card, not much too it at all, stamps ink and card stock!! I used the Jumbo wheel at an angle to play off of the triangle. I love the leprechaun man and almost always cut him out when I use him. I am getting my Stampin Up goods today so I can't wait to get out the new stuff and create some more!!

Happy Creating!!

Ingredients: Pinch Proof Stamp Set and Pinch Me Jumbo Wheel. Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Rose Red. Ink: Basic Black & Versamark

Tote-ally Cute!!!

2009-03-06T09:44:00.001-05:00

Isn't this tote-ally cute?? I got the tutorial from Becky over at Inking Idaho. She has some amazing ideas!

It was way easier then I had thought it would be and I'll definitely use Stampin Ups textured designer card-stock next time because it is a bit thicker. I love it and can't wait to get some new CS and give it another go!

The INKcredibles March Stamp Club Project

2009-03-05T17:48:00.001-05:00

These are the projects that were done in my friend & fellow Demonstrator's Stamp Club which at our last meeting we so happily named ourselves The INKcredibles!! I love it! Heres a little history... my friends name is Sherri and at first she was just my neighbor across the street, very friendly & sweet. She came over once when she saw me out raking an extreme amount of leaves and helped me out! How nice is that! She quickly became someone I am glad to call a friend! Ok so there is a point to this...she introduced me to Stampin' Up shortly after I had moved into my house in 2005. Geez...I can't believe its been so long ago since I first learned to stamp, I'll have to post the first card I ever stamped soon, yup I still have it! I was excited to find out about a stamp club she was doing and joined without much thought. I have since moved across town, which is a total bummer because we can no longer walk across the street to borrow stamps!! On the upside, I no longer have any leaves to rake!!

Although I joined the Stampin Up family last month to be a demonstrator, I will continue to go to Sherri's Stamp Club same as always!! Hopefully someday I'll work up to having some stamp club's of my own too!! Scrapbooking and Cardmaking for me is such a wonderful creative outlet, I just love it!! So thanks Sherri for being a great friend and for teaching me the stamping ropes!

Urban Oasis Card Class!! March 7th!!

2009-02-27T13:13:00.002-05:00

I don't know about you, but I LOVE Stampin' Ups Designer Series Papers, actually I loved them so much, I wasn't even able to cut into them until recently! A little crazy I know! The Urban Oasis Paper is one of my very favorites, I just love those blues, greens and grays! Maybe I've been in Ohio too long, after all it is pretty gray here! Oh and the grass IS greener here in Marysville...thats the motto anyway! I guess if you don't count the 4 months of yellow grass then it is! Ok, I'm rambling on...

So the cards and box in the pictures are what we'll be making on March 7th at my 1st card class! They are all fairly simple to do. I'm really looking forward to sharing something I love with others around me! If you are interested in coming please shoot me an email! Cost is $12 or FREE with a $25 Stampin' Up Order from me.

As much as I would love to say I came up with this awesome project...I didn't! So thanks goes out to Sheryl Braun & Stephanie David from the SU website and to Andrea Wolford for all of there amazing ideas, that I compiled into one great class!!

buzzz....

2009-02-26T20:36:00.001-05:00

After playing with the new "just buzzin by" stamp set, this is what I came up with. Isn't the milk carton just adorable?? I saw the card on SCS and just HAD to CASE (copy & share everything). hmm...now if I can just find the link to give her credit....and here it is! I made the milk carton to match to make a cute set.

All Stampin Up Supplies:

Stamps

Just Buzzin' By

Paper

Kraft Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Close to Cocoa Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Autumn Vine DSP

Ink

Basic Black
Chocolate Chip
Versamark
More Mustard Marker
Really Rust Marker
Close to Cocoa Marker

Accessories

Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
Linen Thread
More Mustard Brads
White gel pen

For a friend

2009-02-25T08:59:00.001-05:00

Yay! I'm getting some posting done. I'm expecting my Starter Kit to come soon, I can't wait I ordered all the stamps from the new "Retro Fresh" line that just came out! I keep seeing some of the cutest things made with those sets, I'm excited to dig in and see what I can come up with!

For the pictures posted...this is the box I put the birthday cards in from my last post. I recycled a jelly jar for the candy and here is where I got the A2 card box tutorial.

All Stampin Up Supplies:

Stamps

Party Hearty
Short & Sweet
Tags so much

Paper

Regal Rose
Pretty in Pink
Whisper White
Chocolate Chip

Ink

Regal Rose
Chocolate Chip
Pretty in Pink

Accessories

Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Scallop Circle Punch
Scallop Edge Punch
Tag Punch
Coluzzle Circle Cutter
1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punchs
Stampin Dimensionals
Clip from Hodgepodge Hardware

Birthday Cards!

2009-02-25T08:40:00.001-05:00

Its been a few days since my last post... so much for posting something everyday! These are some birthday cards I made to put in a card box for a friend. I totally cased these from Karen on SCS. Just changed up the colors and paper.

I've been busy working on a project for my 1st Card Class. The class will be next Saturday, March 7th at 1pm. I'll post the project and details soon!

Color Challenge

2009-02-19T15:01:00.002-05:00

So I decided to do the SCS Color Challenge. The colors were Rose Red, More Mustard and Kiwi Kiss and this is what I came up with! I used Stampin Ups embrace life stamp set. I clear embossed all of the pink flowers and the saying. I am loving these challenges so plan on seeing much more!

Summery Birthday Gifts!

2009-02-19T08:53:00.001-05:00

I thought I'd post these gifts that I made last summer, I was just organizing some pictures and was excited to see that I took pictures before I gave them to my cousins! So here they are all bright and summery! I used the Stampin Up Tart & Tangy stamp set, I got the ideas for the purse, bookmarks and push-up pop from SCS, Its been so long I don't have the links to those but here is the link to SCS. I purchased the bins from Big Lots for $1! I stamped some plain white paper (from a paper roll) for the presents and I threw in some candy too! I'm off to try a new challenge, I'll post what I come up with later today!

My First Card Challenge!

2009-02-18T18:16:00.001-05:00

I made this card today for Sketch Challenge 216 on the SCS website. It was my first challenge and a lot of fun! It is a layout I have never tried before and was a little uncomfortable to do but I am pretty happy with how it came out.

Here is the recipe:

All Stampin Up

Looks Like Spring retired stamp set
Wonderful Words retired stamp set
Pretties Kit
Spring Bouquet Punch
Scallop Border Punch
Whisper White, Regal Rose, So Saffron & Spring Flowers DP card-stock
Regal Rose, So Saffron & Chocolate Chip Ink pads

First Blog!

2009-02-16T21:13:00.000-05:00

I thought it'd be fun to start a blog and hopefully inspire some stampers out there as so many bloggers have done for me! Please bare with me while I get the site up and running and figure blogging out! I welcome any helpful tips and tricks!

Happy Stamping

Jenna