Sweet Pea

Good Morning All. I thought I would start you off with a scrap page today. This page uses all new products!

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip,
Night Quite Navy, Pretty in Pink, and Sweet Pea
Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Chocolate Chip Sending Love
Epoxy Brads, and Word Window Punch.

The winner of our blog candy is ... Rhonda Williams. She will receive a set of the Sending Love Notes (Hugs) die cut note cards. Congratulations, Rhonda! Thanks for checking in today. Don't forget to stop back tomorrow as I will have some new samples to share.

Animal Stories

Good Morning All. Hope you all had a marvelous Christmas and you are getting back into the swing of things this week.

Today's featured card uses the Animal Stories set and a new set from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog. Away from Christmas and onward with a variety of different cards. Enjoy!

Sets: Animal Stories and Whimsical Words
Cardstock: So Safron, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, and Welcome
Neighbor Designer Series Paper
Ink: More Mustard and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: The Close to Cocoa is distressed with a distresser tool and
Vintage Brads.

Drop me a comment on e-mail and let me know that you are reading my blog and I will enter you name in my drawing. The drawing will be tomorrow morning. The winner will receive ...
a new item (of my choice) from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Good Luck!

Four the Holidays

Good Morning All. I am hoping that I am back in the swing of things now. Today's featured card uses the Four the Holidays stamp (wording) and I just love it. I didn't purchase it at first, but now I am so glad that I did. I use it all the time!

Sets: Patterned Pines and Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Orchid Opulance,
and Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon and
Perfect Details Texturz Plate (on Razzleberry
at the bottom)

This will be our last Christmas card posted in 2009. In the next couple of days, I will be posting some projects using new products from the Mini Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs. Don't forget to check back in and take a peek! Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed start to your New Year!

Tree Trimmings

Good Evening All. Here is another one of my favorite sets -- Tree Trimmings. You can actually get it for FREE from January through March when you place a $50 order during Sale-a-bration. It is very simple, but very nice looking.

Sets: Four the Holidays and Tree Trimmings
Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, and Merry Moments Designer
Series Paper
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Top Note Die and 1 1/4" Old Olive Striped Grosgrain
Ribbon

In case you don't hear from me tomorrow (which will probably be the case), bear with me as I am going to be bringing my mother home and getting her settled back in. Hopefully, I will be back posting again on Thursday.

Finally, the winner of our blog candy (Designer Paper) is Rhonda Williams! Congratulations, Rhonda!

Vintage Vogue

Good Morning All. I promise that I will be more consistent in my posting this week. If all things stay good, my Mom should be coming home from the nursing home on Wednesday. I am praying and keeping my fingers crossed. The travel from my house to Taneytown is getting very long!

On our featured card for today, I used the new Vintage Vogue set. This set is featured in the new Mini Occasions Catalog which you should be receiving really soon. This will be one of our upcoming projects in January as we will be having a Chat Room Rub-on class. There will be three projects in this class all using the new Chat Room Rub-ons. Hope you can join us! Enjoy!

Set: Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, So Safron, Always Artichoke, and Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, So Safron, and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Brad, and Chat Room Rub-ons

Thanks for stopping by today to check out the latest and greatest. Drop me an e-mail or a comment so that I know you are reading my blog and I will enter your name in my drawing. I will be drawing the name tomorrow evening for some of the new Designer Paper featured in the new Mini Occasions Catalog. Who wouldn't want that?? It is gorgeous.

Patterned Pines Again!

Good Afternoon All. Yes, it is the Patterned Pines set again, but this time it is in a different color. I am so used to seeing it in red, green, etc., but blue gives it a new perspective. Enjoy!

Set: Patterned Pines
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, and Bella
Bleu Designer Series Paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, and Dazzling Diamonds.

** Note ** The tree on the left is stamped and then stamped again and cut out and places over top with a dimensional ** This enhances the card. I am hoping to see many of you on Saturday for our last class of the year. Can't wait to share with you some of the new Mini Catalog items. I just received them!!!

Embrace Life

Good Morning All! I had all intentions of posting last Friday, but it just didn't happen.

Today's featured card uses the Embrace Life set. A set that I don't own, but it has been on my list for quite a while. I just might have to take a leap. This card was created by Sondra Jumper and has been stored in my files for quite a while. It uses the retired Kiwi Kiss cardstock, but I am sure you could use the Old Olive with it too.

Set: Embrace Life
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, and Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Basic Black, White Kraft, and Cameo Coral
Accessories: Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8"
Circle Punch, Reinkers, Aqua Painter, and Distressor Tool

The winner of my last post for Blog Candy is ... Laura Kane. She will receive a FREE stamp set from my collection! Congratulations, Laura.

Serene Snowflakes

Good Morning All. Our featured card today uses the Serene Snowflake set. Enjoy!

Sets: Serene Snowflakes and All Holidays
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Real Red, Very Vanilla, and Merry Moments
Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, and Soft Suede
Accessories: Gold Brad and Jumbo Snowflake Punch

Drop me a comment or an e-mail to let me know you dropped by to read my post today and I will enter your name in my drawing for a FREE Stamp set from my collection. The winner will be drawn tomorrow.

Dasher Sample

Good Afternoon All. Long time since I have posted and I do apologize. I have been caring for my mother who is having back troubles. Family first!

Today's featured card uses the Dasher stamp. A popular stamp this season; sold a lot of them!

Sets: Dasher, Four the Holidays, and Serene Snowflakes
Cardstock: Whisper White and Real Red
Ink: Real Red and Soft Suede
Accessories: Top Note Die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate, Real Red Brad, Corner Rounder, and 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon.

Okay, here is a bit of Sale-a-bration information. This year, when you spend $50 in product during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from stamp sets, designer series paper, a punch, or even selected sets from the Idea Book and Catalog for your FREE item. How cool is that? So, if you have the FREE Sale-a-bration sets all already or don't like the mini catalog options, they are giving you several more options. Awesome!

Love You Much

Good Morning All. I am getting a little tired of Christmas cards already. So, I thought I would surprise you with a Valentine card today! Yes, I know that I am jumping ahead, but you can just tuck this away in your little folder for Valentine's Day.

Sets: Love You Much and Heard From the Heart
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, and
Pixie Pink
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Pixie Pink
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Heart to Heart Punch, and Circle
Fire Rhinestone Brads

Cold and Cuddly

Good Evening everyone! I am sorry that I didn't post yesterday as promised. The day did get away from me. I did promise myself that today wouldn't do that and that I would have a chance to post. Here it is! Today's featured card uses the set Cold and Cuddly. This little guy is adorable!

Set: Cute and Cuddly
Cardstock: Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, and Markers
Real Red, Basic Black, and Yo Yo Yellow
Accessories: Top Note Die, Curly Label Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,
Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, and Dazzling
Diamonds

The winner of our blog candy (item from me from the new mini catalog) is ... Lynda Tennant! Enjoy!

Christmas Classics

Good Morning All. I thought I would share with you a card by Susan Brummer. A fantastic job she did with this card. It is a set that we haven't used before and one that I haven't shared, but I like.

Set: Christmas Classics and Grateful Greetings
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, and Razzleberry Lemon-
ade Designer Series Paper
Ink: Versamark Pad
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat gun, Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, and Square Fire Brads

It has come to my attention that my post on Nov. 12, was cut off and the part about "send me an e-mail to let me know you checked out my blog" was not listed. I am not sure why as I know that I typed it. However, it is possible that I could have saved the post and then edited it and sent out the original one --- don't remember that, but I guess anything is possible. Either way, I apologize!

So with that said, let's give it another try. Send me a comment on e-mail to let me know that you are reading my blog for some blog candy. Yummy! The winner will receive something from me from the New Mini Occasions Catalog when it comes out. Trust me, you don't want to miss this opportunity as the products are fabulous. I should be able to give you a sneak peek on December 12, at our next class! I will draw the name on Saturday morning and there will be no post tomorrow (but I will have one on Saturday morning) since I will be busy preparing for the fundraiser event tomorrow. Enjoy!

Christmas Greetings

Good Evening All. I apologize for the late post. Another day that has gotten away from me! Our featured card for today was not created by me and I wish I could give the proper person credit. However, they did not include their name on the back of it when I received it during a SWAP at my meeting on Saturday.

Set: Grateful Greetings (I can't find my mini catalog, but I am
quite sure it is from that)
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Only
Orange
Ink: Basic Black and Basic Black Marker
Accessories: Top Note Die, Silver Brad, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, 1 1/4"
Square Punch, Perfect Details Texturz Plate (on W. White background),
Dazzling Diamonds, Jumbo Snowflake Punch, and a triangle was cut for the nose.

Valentine Treat Holder

Good Morning All. I was B-A-D...I forgot to post our winner yesterday! I guess now you know how busy my day was! See winner details below.

Our featured project this morning is a Valentine gift holder. We are actually going to be making this project (however it will be a Christmas theme) at our next class on December 12. You can put in snack size candy (I grabbed whatever I could find this morning), a gift card, jewelry, and the possibilities are just endless. Also, I just love how you can use this for any holiday depending on how you dress it up. Enjoy!

Question of the day...how many of you would be interested in a Mommy and me class for Valentine's Day? We would be making Valentine's for them to give away. Cute little cards/projects like this. Please let me know so that I can start preparing now. It would be held in January. Thanks.

Our winner of blog candy (will be receiving something from me from the new Mini Occasions Catalog) is ... Sandy Dayhoff. Check back in with me tomorrow to see more new ideas!

Quilted Card

Good Evening All. I am posting a day early since I will be out the door early tomorrow morning. However, I will still be posting tomorrow evening (Monday) with our winner from the last blog post.

The featured Quilted Card will be made at our next class on December 12. You don't want to miss this one. This is quite an interesting and quaint looking card. Please join us on Saturday, December 12, as we make this; as well as, 4 other projects. The class fee is $10. Don't forget to e-mail me that you will be coming. RSVP by Saturday, November 21. Enjoy!

Great Friend

Good Morning Ladies. My re-creation (I say re-creation because I have seen this done in other colos) for today uses the Great Friend set. I love this set and the possibilities are just endless. I hope you enjoy it!



Set: Great Friend

Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, and Pretty in Pink

Ink: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Flower Trio Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, and Earth

Element Brads



I have some very exciting news to share with you. Count yourself lucky since I am only sharing it on my blog! I have had a sneak peek at the Mini Occasions Catalog and the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog that will be starting in January. They are fabulous! Here is the scoop...new punches (new styles too), new 12 X 12 designer paper with more than 12 different sheets in a pack, clear stamps,

Patterned Pines Card Kits

Good Morning All. I am just loving this Patterned Pines set. Although if I stamp this card again (which I am planning on doing for some SWAPS), I think I will stamp the trees a little higher so that there is not so much white space in between. Also, I am going to play around and see how it will look if I put the white piece through an embossing folder after I stamp it. I think it will add a little pizzazz to it too. I have these kits available...if interested, let me know how many you would like. Enjoy!

Sets: Patterned Pines and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay and Whisper White
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Vintage
Brads, and Bermuda Bay Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon

Now, the moment you have all been waiting for ... you know, the winner of yesterday's blog candy! The winner is ... Genny Resch!! Yum, Yum!

Spotlighting Technique on Pocket Silhouettes

Good Morning All. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather...I sure am. Today's creation featuring the Pocket Silhouettes set (also used at our class last Saturday) uses two of my favorite colors Green Galore and Lovely Lilac.

Sets: Pocket Silhouettes and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Whisper White, and Green Galore
Ink: Lovely Lilac and Green Galore
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Rount Tab Punch, Dimensional, Vintage Brad, and Scallop Edge Punch.

Send me an e-mail to let me know that you stopped by today and checked out my blog and I will enter your name in my drawing for some blog candy. Yummy! I will draw the name tomorrow morning and if your name is drawn, you will win... a pack of the new Treat Boxes in the catalog. I must say that these are really cool! We will be using them at our December class too.

Dasher

Good Morning All. Today's featured creation uses the Dasher set; one that seems to be a popular sell. Enjoy!

Sets: Dasher and Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla, and Bella Bleu
Designer Series Paper
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories: Scallop #2 Die, Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, and
Scallop Edge Die

Our 50/50 board is getting REALLY FULL. I am anticipating a drawing soon. I will keep you updated in the next couple of days as I have a couple more orders to get in.

Dasher Card Kit

Good Morning All. A cool, crisp, but beautiful morning. Today I am posting a Dasher Card Kit. These were left over from our last stamping event. They are $1 each or $1.50 for those who are long distance (covers postage). Check back in on Monday to see my latest creations. Enjoy your weekend!

Set: Dasher and Warm Words
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede, and Christmas
Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper
Ink: Soft Suede and Real Red
Accessories: Red Brad and Frost White Shimmer Paint

It's Beautiful Card Kit

Good Morning All. I thought I would share another card kit with you today. I will have this; as well as, many other new ones available for Saturday. Remember they are $1 each or $1.50 for those of you who are long distance (includes postage). Enjoy!

Sets: It's Beautiful Jumbo Wheel and Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Old Olive, Baroque Burgundy (Retired), and Whisper
White
Ink: Baroque Burgundy (cartridge too)
Accessories: Silver Brads, Jumbo Wheel Handle, and White Narrow Organdy Ribbon

Another From Patterned Pines

Good Morning All. A sunny morning it is. I am just loving this Patterned Pines set. I highly recommend it. Unfortunately, this card doesn't show up the best since the card itself is white, but I think you will get the idea. Enjoy!

Set: Patterned Pines and Many Merry Messages

Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, and Always Artichoke Grosgrain
Ribbon

Holy Family

Good Morning All! I have been busy creating again this morning. Enjoy!

Set: Holy Family

Cardstock: Whisper White (the card itself is actually this color, but you

can barely see it here), Pale Plum (on top of actual card),

and Perfect Plum

Ink: Perfect Plum

Accessories: Top Note Die, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon, and

Dimensionals

Note: The star was stamped and then another one stamped and cut

out and a Dimensional was added on to lift it up.

Artichoke Delightful Decorations

Good Morning. You remember last Tuesday what I told you my Mondays are usually like? Crazy. Here it is Monday morning and I am already posting...not only posting, but I actually created this just a bit ago! Emily says, "Don't get too used to it."

Set: Delightful Decorations
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, and Real Red
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: Petals-a-Plenty Folder, Ornament Punch, Red
Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cording, and Eyelet Border Punch

The winner of our blog candy from Friday is ... Deb Titus! She will get a pack of colored cardstock -- can even pick her colors of choice!! Congratulations, Deb! Enjoy!

Patterned Pines

Good Evening. Okay, I did promise that I would do a blog post today...but I didn't say how late it would be! My latest creation uses the Patterned Pines Hostess Set. Enjoy!

Sets: Patterned Pines and Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Old Olive, Whisper White, and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: Top Note Die, Petals-a-Plenty Folder, Chocolate
Chip - 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Good Morning All. This morning was spent creating for you all. Here is the latest creation. The piece on the right slides inside the actual card. The sticky strip is inside the Kraft piece at the top and bottom.

Sets: Serene Snowflake and Many
Merry Messages
Cardstock: Kraft, Bashful Blue, and
Whisper White
Ink: Craft Vanilla and Brilliant Blue
Accessories: Sticky Strip, Circles #2 Die, Square Ice Brads, Corner Rounder Punch, and 1"
Circle Punch

I am feeling like giving some more blog candy away today. Send me an e-mail or post a comment to this blog post and I will enter your name in my drawing. The drawing will take place on Monday, November 2. The winner will receive a mixed pack of colored cardstock (24 sheets of their choice color)! Enjoy!

Gift of Love Card Kit

Good Morning. A cloudy, dreary looking morning, but each morning I wake up is a good morning to me!! Today's featured card kit uses a retired set, Gift of Love. However, with the many biblical sets that Stampin' Up! has; as well as, many other sets, it can easily be adapted.

Set: Gift of Love
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, More Mustard, and Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black and Metallic Pencils
Accessories: French Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (retired) and More Mustard
Grosgrain Ribbon (also retired)

These card kits are available for $1 each and $1.50 each for those of you who are long distance (includes postage). They make great card kits for Christmas for those of you who have already started and want to add to your pile or for those of you who want to get a jump start...now is the time!! Enjoy!

Turtle Punch

Good Afternoon All. Today's featured punch is the Turtle Punch. Let's see how many cards you can create with this little guy. Enjoy!

Colors used: Handsome Hunter, Ballet Blue, and Old Olive

Face: 1" Circle Punch
Neck: Word Window Punch
Eyes: 1/4" Circle from Crop-a-Dile
Shell: Handsome Hunter - New 1 3/4" Circle Punch - cut 1/2
Ballet Blue Dots - 1/2" Circle Punch and bottom of shell is
Ballet Blue Word Window Punch
Body or Actual Stomach: Old Olive - 1 3/4" Circle Punch cut 1/2
Feet: Small Oval Punch cut 1/2
Toes: Boho Blossoms Punch (She got me here)
Tail: Horizontal Slot Punch

Cat Punch

Good Morning All. Monday's seem to get away from me sometimes. I am gone all day Monday (every other Monday) and when I arrive home, sometimes the load is unbearable. I will try to get better at posting on those Mondays (prepare ahead of time). To make it up to you, I will be posting on Saturday this week! Enjoy!



Our featured punch for the day is the cat punch. Take note here that the body and face were sponged with Pumpkin Pie ink before gluing together. The cardstock colors used are Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Whisper White, and Basic Black.



The body itself uses the new 1 3/4" Circle Punch. The face is made with the 1" Circle Punch and the cheeks use the 1/2" Circle Punch. The eyes and nose were created with the 1/4" circle punch on the Crop-a-Dile. Black marker was used for the eyes and whiskers. The tale was created with the Large Oval Punch and then cut. The paws (my favorite creative part) were created using the Boho Blossoms punch. Now for the ears...Emily got me on this one! I actually had to call her (since she is not currently here) to ask her how she did it! She used the 5 Petal Flower Punch (that is currently on sale still from $15.95 to $10.99). The Pumpkin Pie is actual size and the yellow is trimmed down a bit. This cute cat should easily turn into a tiger if you want. I would recommend using a slight smaller/bigger body along with the one he has and give him some stripes. Anyone up for the challenge?



Don't forget that the new Deal of the Week is in effect. See all the details on my Demonstrator Business Website at http://www.faithfulstampers.stampinup.net/ This offer is good until Friday, October 30, at 6 p.m. I will be placing orders after that date.

Monkey Face

Good Morning All. It is always a good morning when I am bright-
eyed and bushy tailed! My wonderful daughter has provided instructions for the next punch that she would like displayed. The monkey face is a rather easy punch with no cutting involved; just punching and drawing.

Cardstock Colors: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper
White
Mouth Piece: Large Oval Punch
Outer Ear: 1" Circle Punch
Inner Ear: 3/4" Circle Punch
Chocolate Head: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
Creamy Caramel Face: 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Outer Eye: 1/2" Circle Punch
Inner Eye: 1/4" Circle Punch
Accessories: Black Marker and White Gel Pen

Hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend! I am planning on it. Check back in on Monday for more creative ideas. Enjoy!

Flamingo Punch

My darling daughter is not currently here with me today, but she left me instructions! Instructions that I can share with you. Here is the instructions that she left me for the Flamingo Punch. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you are confused :)

Beak: Small Oval Punch trimmed down on one side to make it
narrower.

Head: 3/4" Circle Punch (new)
Neck: Word Window Punch
Eye: 1/4" Circle and Black Marker


Wing: Scallop Oval Punch first, then Large Oval Punch for curved edge and Pretty in Pink brad.
She also used Dazzling Diamonds on the wings.
Body: Large Oval Punch
Legs: Cut strips of paper
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink and Blush Blossom (wing) and this was put together using the 2 Way
Glue Pen

The moment you have all been waiting for...the winner of the blog candy (Designer Paper) is...
Davona Palmer!! Congratulations. Enjoy!

Icicle Class Sample # 2

Well, I guess I can officially say, "Good Afternoon"! Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful sunshine? Love it! It could be like this all year round and I would enjoy it.

Today's featured card is one that we will be making in the Icicle Rub-ons Class on Saturday, November 7. I have another order going in so...it isn't too late to sign up. I will need to know by the Sunday, October 25, at 6 p.m., though. See all details for the class in yesterday's post. Hope you can join us!

Drop me an e-mail or send me a comment and I will enter your name in my drawing for some blog candy! This time, I am giving away 8 pieces of Designer Series Paper. I will be drawing the name tomorrow morning. Hurry, don't delay!

Icicle Rub-Ons Class

Good Afternoon All. I am posting a card today that will be made during my Icicle Rub-On Class on Saturday, November 7. Details are listed below. If you are planning on attending, please let me know asap. Thanks.

NOVEMBER RUB-ON CLASS

When: Saturday, November 7 - After Hostess Club and Stamp
Camp

Where: St. John's Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD

What: Come make 4 projects using the new Icicle Rub-Ons.

Fee: $15 ** This includes your own pack of Icicle Rub-Ons to take home ($12.78 just for
Rub-ons) plus you will come home with projects already made. The Rub-ons
that we use in class will come from your pack. I will have them in a bag ready
for you with your cardstock for the projects that day.

RSVP: October 20 or ASAP

Tree Trimmings

Good Evening. I know, I have let you all down. I am usually pretty regular in posting, but I have taken some much needed time to just relax a little. Okay, I admit...I forgot to post the last couple of days while I was relaxing!

Today's feature card was designed by Teresa Straley. Thank you, Teresa, for letting me share it. This set is growing on me fast and the card is just gorgeous; very elegant.

Sets: Tree Trimmings and Short and Sweet
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla, and Nouveau Chic
Designer Series Paper
Ink: Sage Shadow and Basic Gray
Accessories: Top Note Bigz Die, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Petals-A-Plenty Textured Folder,
Small Oval Punch, and Scallop Oval Punch

Patterned Pines

Good Evening All. Our featured card for today was created my Amanda Karst. I just love this set/card. Of course it uses the Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder which many of you are getting!



Sets: Patterned Pines (Hostess Set) and Many Merry Messages

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red, and Sahara Sand

Ink: Versamark Pad and Sahara Sand

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Petals-A-Plenty

Impressions Folder, Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, and Slit

Punch



And the moment you have all been waiting for...the winner of yesterday's blog candy (Roll of White Organza Ribbon) is ... Krystal Dean! Enjoy!

Sense of Time

Good Evening. A late evening it is for me posting! I apologize that I didn't post on Friday either. I was busy getting prepared for Saturday's Stamp Fest which I feel was a great success!



Our featured card for today uses a set called Sense of Time. This set is on my wish list. How about yours? This card was created by Sandy Holmes and I think she did an awesome job.



Set: Sense of Time

Cardstock: Kraft and Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper

which Autumn Traditions or Thoroughly Modern

could be substituted

Ink: Close to Cocoa and Staz-On Black

Accessories: Clear Window Sheet, sponges, gold brads, piercing tool, and dimensionals



Drop me an e-mail or comment to let me know that you read my blog post and I will enter your name in my drawing for a FREE roll of the Whisper White Organza ribbon that we used on the Delightful Decorations card on Saturday! Enjoy!

Petals-a-Plenty

Good Afternoon All. Today I am going to share with you the new Petals-a-Plenty Impressions Folder. You are going to love it! They are so cheap ($7.95) and give a cool look to your cards and scrapbook pages. I will also be demonstrating it on Saturday. This is an awesome card. Enjoy!

Set: Grateful Greetings (Mini Catalog)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, and Ruby Red
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Tag Punch, Small Tag Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon,
and Petals-a-Plenty Impressions Folder

Beary Best Friends

Good Morning All. I thought I would share my new love with you today...the bear set. This is just so cute for kids! And to think that this set didn't do anything for me...at first. So much you can do with it. Can't wait to show you some on Saturday.

Sets: Beary Best Friends and Beary Nice Wishes
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White, and Pawsitively
Prints Designer Series Paper
Ink: Soft Suede, Basic Black, and various other ink pads
Accessories: Aqua Painter, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch,
Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon and 1/2" Library Clips

Autumn Days Card Kit

Good Morning All. I have been busy preparing for Saturday's Stamp Fest/Croptoper Fest and I just can't wait!! I hope you all are as excited as I am? I love when we get together and share ideas. Just a reminder about the Deal of the Week special. This special is good until October 11. We just used the Trio Flower Punch last month in our Window Sheet Class.

109183 Page 186 Trio Flower Punch $10.99 (Reg. $15.95)
109041 187 Five Petal Flower Punch $10.99 (Reg. $15.95)
110709 187 My Way Punch $11.99 (Reg. $15.95)

I have Autumn Days Card Kits available. These would make great versatile cards. They are $1 each or $1.50 for those of you who are long distance (includes shipping).

Sets: Autumn Days and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Dusty Durango and Very Vanilla
Ink: Dusty Durango
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dotted Ribbon, and Scallop Edge Punch

Autumn Harvest Card Kits

Good Afternoon All. I wanted to share this cool card with you today. I just think that it is so-o-o-o awesome! I have several of these kits and will have them with me on Saturday. You can put anything in the white squares!

Sets: Autumn Harvest and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Soft
Suede
Ink: Soft Suede and Markers
Accessories: 1 1/4" Square Punch, Modern Label Punch, and Word
Window Punch

And now for the moment you have all been waiting for...the winner of the set of Stamp Fest cards is...Laura Kane!! It pays to check in on my blog on a regular basis. She will get an extra set on Saturday when she attends Stamp Fest. Thank you to all who replied! Enjoy.

Oval All

Good Morning All. Today's featured card was created by Connie Heisey. What a beautiful card it is! I love how she used the flower. Unfortunately, the scan doesn't do it justice as there is vellum paper on top of the pink card itself. Hope you all have an awesome weekend and check back in with me on Monday for more creative ideas! Enjoy!

Set: Oval All
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (retired), Pretty in Pink (oval), and
Vellum
Ink: Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Scallop Edge Punch, Small Oval Punch, Scallop Oval
Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, and flower from Pretties Kit.

Present Card

Good Afternoon all! Sorry for the crookedness of this sample, but I am heading out the door and once I explain, I am sure that you will understand.

The featured present card for today is a little unique. The top part (designer paper) lifts up. The brad that is on the card is a hinge...so the left side lifts up. The red piece is doubled so you can actually put something inside the red. Therefore, when I went to scan this card, it moved while I was putting it in the scanner...the sample really isn't crooked! Hope that makes sense. If not, please ask. Enjoy!

Set: Oval All
Cardstock: Rose Red, Soft Suede, and Soft Suede Designer Series Paper
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Gold Brad, Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch,
and Scallop Square Clear Bigz Die

Sneak Peek of Stamp Fest

I decided to give you all a sneak preview of one of the cards that we will be making at Stamp Fest on October 10. I hope you like this card as much as I do. The picture definitely doesn't do it's justice. The ribbon just makes it look so elegant.

I still have a couple more spaces left for Stamp Fest and hope you can join us. We will be having lots of drawings for prizes from the catalog and there will be demonstrations and techniques that feature new products! If you are interested in coming, but aren't 100% positive you can make it, please still contact me at stampinginfaith@cescowildblue.com and let me know and I will count you in as a possibility. Enjoy!

Drop me an e-mail to let me know that you read my blog today and I will put your name in my basket for an upcoming drawing. The winner will receive a set of cards from Stamp Fest (if attending you will have two sets total). The drawing will be on Monday, October 5. Look for the winner!

Delightful Decorations Card Kit

Good Morning. A crisp morning it is, but good! The featured card for today is from the set Delightful Decorations. I have this card available in card kits. They are $1 each or $1.50 for those of you who are long distance (includes postage). Enjoy!

Set: Delightful Decorations
Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White, and Crushed
Curry
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Ornament Punch, Dimensional, and Real Red 1/2 "
Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Four the Holidays

Good Evening All. I am sorry that I have been delayed in my post today. My internet was down for awhile, but is hopefully feeling better now.

Today's featured card uses the set Four the Holidays. I am also giving you a sneak preview of a new technique that we will be demonstrating at Stamp Fest on October 10. Hope you all can make it! I will give you a hint...it uses aluminum foil!

Set: Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Real Red and Soft Suede

Ink: Versamark Pad
Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Soft Suede Polka Dotted Ribbon, and Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder

Autumn Meadows

Good Evening. Yes, I am quite late in posting today. It is due to the fact that I have been busy preparing for tomorrow...no excuse though...should have been done sooner.

I received today's featured card in the mail. It looks cuter in person that what is showing up when scanned!

Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (words)
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Dusty Durango, and Autumn
Meadows Designer Series Paper
Ink: Note Quite Navy
Accessories: Twill Tape

Hope to see some of you tomorrow for my Stamp Camp class and the Window Sheets Class!

Dasher

Good Morning. The featured card for today comes from the set Dasher. I just think he is so cute. I have seen many cute things done with this stamp. We will be using it for our upcoming Stamp Fest on October 10, too!

Set: Dasher and Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Real Red, and Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: Sleigh Bells Ribbon, Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz
Plates (used on the Artichoke cardstock), Stampin' Up!
Hearts and Brackets Die, and 5/8" Neutrals Brads

Chocolate Chip Window Sheet Card

Good Morning! I thought I would share one of our Window Sheet cards that will be made at our Saturday Window Sheet Class. Hope you signed up? This turn-out was bigger than the last one. I guess that means, we will have to hold another one in the near future!

Set: Wonderful Words (retired)
Cardstock: Real Red, Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series
Paper, and Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets
Ink: Whisper White Craft
Accessories: Trio Flower Punch, Silver Brads (Window Sheet attached with the brads)

Hostesses, please remember if you will not be able to make it on Saturday to e-mail your order to me by Friday. This keeps the hostess orders running more smoothly and in a timely manner. Also, since this is our last hostess club, I will have a gift for you all on Saturday! There will also be a sign-up sheet for our next Hostess Club that will start in November. To secure a month to be hostess (your choice of month), please let me know as soon as possible. It will be on a first come, first serve, basis. Sell-a-bration will be held in January, February, AND March this year! Also, when signing up, remember the special for November...if the workshop totals $250 (which isn't hard to do with hostess club), you can choose ANYTHING in the Holiday Mini Catalog for $10 (except for My Digital Studio and the Hostess Sets). Also you can get 50% off of My Digital Studio with a Hostess Club order of $400. Collect those outside orders now!! Enjoy!

Daisy Card Kit

Good Morning All. Hope you all are having a great start to this week? Today's featured card kit is a re-creation from an old card that I did for a class years ago. I updated it using current product. The Very Vanilla square underneath the big daisy is a miniature card that opens up. The picture doesn't do it justice!

Sets: Simply Said and Three Little Words
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, and Very Vanilla
Ink: Perfect Plum and Mellow Moss
Accessories: Celery Wide Organdy Ribbon, 5/16" Neutral Brads, the Flower, Daisies #2 Die, and
a Pop-Up Glue Dot

These kits include everything except for the adhesive to put them together and the actual stamps. If attending an upcoming meeting, you are more than welcome to stamp the exact images on them that I used as I can bring the stamps/ink with me. Otherwise, you can use whatever stamps you have at home. They are available for $1 each or $1.50 each if you are long distance (includes the shipping). I have several of these available, please let me know if you are interested in multiples because they can be assembled together in one bag easier.

Now the moment you have all been waiting for...the winner of our blog candy for yesterday is...
Davona Palmer. She will receive the Linen Thread as used in yesterday's featured card. Enjoy!