Falling Leaves

Good Morning All. Our featured card for today was made at my Quarterly Meeting on Saturday and uses the NEW Falling Leaves set. I am falling head over leaves for this set!! It is just too cute and an easy card to make. Note: The card itself is Very Vanilla (underneath the Soft Suede Textured piece). Enjoy!

Set: Falling Leaves
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede Textured
Ink: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, and Bermuda Bay (with Soft Suede Marker)
Accessories: 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, and Dusty Durango Polka Dotted Ribbon

Greenhouse Garden

Good Morning All. I apologize for not posting yesterday, but the day just got away from me.

Today's featured card was given to me by Heather Boedeker. This is a set that I haven't seen used yet; so it is a treat for me! Look closely as the masking technique was used here.

Sets: Greenhouse Garden and Friendly Words Wheel
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, and Crushed Curry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke, and Crushed Curry
Accessories: Small, Large, and Wide Oval Punches

Check back in with me on Monday as I will have some fresh samples from my weekend meeting. Hope you all have a blessed weekend!

Pumpkin Patch

Good Morning All. I thought we would start with fall thoughts today. Maybe it will cool us all off a bit??

Today's featured card is from a new Holiday Mini Catalog set, called Pumpkin Patch. This card was created by fellow demonstrator, Anne Garner. I am not a big pumpkin/Halloween fan, but I just love this one.

Set: Pumpkin Patch
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore, and Whisper White
Ink: Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie, and Basic Black
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensional, Metal Edge Tag, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, and Wiggle Eyes

And now the moment you all have been waiting for...the winner of yesterday's blog candy is...
Laura K. Check back tomorrow for some more new ideas.

Window Sheets Class

Well, I am up and running again! I tried everything...until my husband came home and tried the same stuff and then...he told me to turn the computer off and then back on again! Well, I turned it off and then back on again and then walked away and forgot what I was doing! It worked, though.

Our featured card for today uses the Clearly Thanks Window Sheets. This is an upcoming project for my Window Sheets Class on Saturday, September 26. I still have room for a couple more left. Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested. Details are below.

Cardstock: Whisper White and Always Artichoke Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Clearly Thanks Window Sheets, Flower Daisies #2 Die, Big Shot, Button Latte pack with the option of using the NEW Corduroy Buttons!!

PRINTED WINDOW SHEETS CLASS

Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m. (During our regular Stamp Camp/Hostess Club)

Come make 4 cards using Printed Window Sheets. Each pack of Window Sheets has enough to make 8 cards in it. You can choose to make 4 or 8 of the cards. The class fee is $11 which includes the pack of Window Sheets (I am even throwing in a bonus extra Window Sheet from a new pack) in which I will order, and 4 cards. You have the option of making the other 4 cards at home on your own or pay a total of $15 to make all 8 while you are there. If you are signed up for this class already, please e-mail me and indicate whether you want to do 4 or all 8 of the cards so that I know how to prepare and have enough supplies.

I am throwing BLOG CANDY are you catching it?? This means that you have a chance to win a FREE roll of Elastic Cord (Gold or Silver -- your choice) from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog which you should be receiving soon!! E-mail me that you read my blog today, and I will enter your name in the drawing!

New Ideas

Good Morning All. Please bear with me here. My lovely scanner is acting up and isn't allowing me to scan any pictures today. This does happen every now and then and I give it some time and it then does what it is supposed to do. With any luck, that will happen later today. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend...I sure did!

I will have plenty of new ideas coming your way this week! I have hosted two SWAPS and I have a meeting the end of the week in which we SWAP cards. Can't wait to share them all with YOU! Just a reminder below:

September Stamp Camp and Hostess Club

When: Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran Church in Westminster
What: Come make 3 cards or a 2 - page scrapbooking spread using new accessories.
Fee: $5 for 3 cards or $5 for a 2 - page scrapbooking spread
RSVP: ASAP as spots are starting to fill up! No later than September 8.

Snow Swirled Christmas Card Kit

Good Evening All. I have a couple of these Snow Swirled Card Kit Available. It is a simple, but elegant looking card. All card kits are $1.00 each or $1.50 for those of you who are long distance (includes shipping). Enjoy! Check back in Monday for some new ideas!

Set: Snow Swirled
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Old Olive.
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Old Olive
Accessories: Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon and Clear Rhinestone Brads

Joy Scrapbook Page

Good Morning. I thought a scrapbook page would be different for once. I have several scrapbookers out there too. This page is actually 6 x 6", but can be adapted to 12 x 12" and can even be used for a card idea.

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Ski Slope Designer Series Paper (retired)

Acessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Various Snowflake Punches, and Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip for Big Shot.

I made this last year at a class and it could easily be jazzed up a bit with rhinestone brads. How many of you would like to see more scrapbooking pages on here? If there is enough interest, I will incorporate them into my blog. Enjoy!

Under the Stars

Good Morning. Our featured card for today is from Under the Stars. I thought this made a cute birthday card for kids.

Set: Under the Stars
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Ballet Blue, and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, and Star Eyelets (retired)

Enjoy!

Technique Tuesday

Good Afternoon. Today is Technique Tuesday. Our technique for today is Spotlighting. The image is stamped onto two separate pieces of cardstock. Layer one image on a piece of colored cardstock and adhere it over the same area on the second stamped image. It just adds a little extra to the look.

Set: Upsy Daisy
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Old Olive, and Certainly Celery
Ink: Apricot Appeal and Certainly Celery (Marker too)
Accessories: Top Note Die, Celery Ribbon, Dimensional, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, and Corrugator.

I forgot to announce the winner from the "How Many Changes Have You Noticed in My Blog" challenge. No one even reminded me! Here it is...the winner is Karen Siegman. She has won a pack of Textured In Color Cardstock. Congratulations, Karen!

Rich Razzleberry Window Sheet Card

Good Morning all! Hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshiny day! The featured card for today is one of 4 that we will be making at my upcoming stamping class on Saturday, September 26, in the Window Sheets class. The details for the class are below the recipe to make this card.



Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White

Ink: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Dimensional, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets, and Flower Fantasy Printed Window Sheets.

Printed Window Sheets Class - Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m. (during Hostess Club and Stamp Camp)

Come make 4 cards using Printed Window Sheets. Each pack of Window Sheets has enough to make 8 cards in it. You can make all 8 cards that day or just 4 and take the other 4 Window Sheets home to create more. The class fee is $11 which will include the pack of Clearly Thanks printed Window Sheets (which I will order) and 4 cards. With the option of making all 8 cards, the class fee is $15. RSVP: By September 5, since I will need to order supplies as soon as possible. Hope to see you there!

Snow Swirled Christmas

Good Morning. Thoughts of Christmas already! This card was made by my downline and Faithful Stampers team member, Lori Lonard. She sent it to me and my family as a Christmas card last year. I just love it! We are using this set this evening for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack.

Set: Snow Swirled and Heard from the Heart

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, and Garden Green

Ink: Garden Green and Versamark

Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, and Heat Tool.

Check back in with me on Monday morning for my next post. If you haven't entered my drawing for a FREE pack of Textured In-Color cardstock, here is your chance. E-mail me or in your comment, include how many new changes you have seen in my blog within the last week (new postings of cards do not count).

Inpired By Nature Card Kit

Good Morning. How is this for a manly card? I have the following card kit available for purchase. They are $1 each or $1.50 for those who are long distance (includes postage). If you are interested in any of these and are coming on Friday evening, please let me know because I will have them all in one baggie if you are purchasing multiples. Take note, the neat thing about this card is that the brown things (can't think of the name of them) on the grass/weeds are created using the Horizontal Slot Punch so they are slightly raised (not flat or stamped) which gives it a little dimension.

Sets: Inspired By Nature, Sincere Salutations (set of 8 can place any greeting on there...that is what I love about that set), and Weathered (retired)

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Craft, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White

Ink: Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Double Rectangle Punch, Corner Rounder, and Horizontal Slot Punch.

I hope to see many of you tomorrow evening (since we will be having a large crowd) at our Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. We will have stamping, door prizes, food, and fun! I will be bringing a 50/50 board. When you place a $50 order, you get to place your name on my 50/50 board grid. When the board is filled, I will be drawing a name and that person will receive $50 FREE in Stampin' Up! product...of their choice!! You don't want to miss this opportunity.

Sweet! Card Kit

Good Morning! I thought I would show you a new, but old card kit today. Today's featured card kit uses the retired Sweet Designer Series Paper. This paper was out several years ago. I am in the process of revamping some of my old projects.

Sets: Petal Pizzazz and Polka Dots and Petals
Colors Used: Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, and Orchid Opulence
Accessories: Gold Brad, Spring Bouquet Flower Punch, and Soft Subtle Buttons

I have a couple of these available. They are $1 each or $1.50 if you are long distance and I am mailing them. Enjoy!

Technique Tuesday

Here is a different technique for you. I am not sure what to call it, but why not give it a try? This card was created by Kathy Braine, a fellow demonstrator. She graciously let me share it with you.

Technique: Stamp image with Versamark Pad and apply White Embossing Powder and set with heat tool. Apply color with sponge and stamp pad. It gives it a colorful, swirly look. Easy enough?

Colors Used: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Crushed Curry. Card was enhanced with Crushed Curry Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Word Window Punch, and Modern Label Punch.

Bet you are all waiting to see who won the drawing for the FREE pack of Designer Series Paper ?? The winner is ... Rhonda W. Rhonda, e-mail me with the pack of Designer Series Paper of your choice ($9.95).

Inspired By Nature Card Kits

Good Morning! Hope you all had a marvelous, relaxing weekend! I sure did.

I have a couple of the Inspired By Nature Card Kits available. Colors used: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, and So Safron. If you are interested, let me know how many and I will save you some. They are $1 each or $1.50 if you are long distance and they need to be mailed.

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Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator

Whether you just love to stamp or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! Demonstrators enjoy many benefits: Here are a few:

1. Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20% discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping through cards and scrapbooks.

2. Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting -- how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the phone bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger -- the monthly payment of a car -- it's your decision!

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Razzleberry Circle Circus

Hope you all are getting your weekend off to a good start?? Check this card out...Circle Circus in Rich Razzleberry. I had fun playing with these colors!

Colors used: Naturals White, Rich Razzleberry, and Pale Plum. The card was enhanced with Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted Grograin Ribbon.

Holiday Mini Catalogs should be arriving at your house in about two weeks. You are going to love what is it in!! Lately, the mini catalogs are more promising than the regular catalog. Keeps us on our toes. Enjoy your weekend! Check back in with me on Monday.

New Technique

Good Morning All! I come before you today with a rather new technique. Hope you all will try this out. The technique is called paper piecing. Obviously you wouldn't want to do this on a stack of cards, but for someone special, it is pretty unique.

Look very carefully at the inside body of the birds on the card. Also, the inside part of the party hat is different. Here is how it goes: You stamp your image on your card where you want them (in this case the white piece). Then on a piece of Designer Series Paper, stamp the same image. Cut that image out (just the body or party hat part) and then put in place over top of your image on the regular piece of white cardstock as shown. Instead of coloring in, it gives a lift to your images and jazzes them up a bit. Follow me? If not, e-mail me and I will help you out further.

This card uses the A Little Birdie Told Me set (which is retired) and some retired Designer Series Paper (Good Morning Sunshine) and 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grograin Ribbon. Colors used: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, and Apricot Appeal). Enjoy!

Medallion

First of all, I want to say Happy Birthday to Davona!! I will always remember your birthday...it is the same day as my anniversary. Today, Dave and I have been married for 20 years. Most of you know that my parents just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and to think the possibility of us reaching 40 more years is just amazing! He might actually be reading this as I sent him to look at the recent changes on my blog! Happy Anniversary, honey.

Today's featured card was created by Christine Rebbert, a fellow demonstrator. I have thought that this new Medallion stamp was neat, but I certainly wasn't sure what I would do with it. This is perfect! Here it is seen embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and set with the heat tool.

Colors: Naturals Ivory and Dusty Durango
Accessories: Clear Emossing Powder, Versamark Pad, and Heat Tool
Gold Brad, Scallop Oval Punch, Dusty Durango Polka
Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon, and Ticket Corner Punch.
Sets: Medallion (background stamp) and Priceless

The moment you have all been waiting for...who has won the blog candy (no, it is not real candy...it is a prize). The winner is Peggy C. Congratulations, Peggy, you have won a variety package of ribbon! Check back in daily as my blog is about to get a "face lift". The scary part is...my son is doing it!! Who knows what it will look like! What do you think of the catalog link? Cool??

Build-a-Roo

Kangaroos and Christmas?? How could it be?? Yes, you are seeing correctly! Today's featured card was designed by Veronica Noechel and it is quite cute, I might add.

Colors: Ruby Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Basic Gray, and Brushed Silver. The Designer Series Paper comes from Holiday Lounge. I probably wouldn't have looked twice at this paper if I didn't see it here! I really like it. The card was enhanced with the Eyelet Border Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Ruby Red & Tempting Turquoise Brads, and Dazzling Diamonds.

I am in the "giving" mood tonight! Drop me an e-mail or a comment to let me know you saw Kangaroos and Christmas and I will enter your name in tomorrow's drawing! The winner will receive...a variety package of ribbon. We could all use ribbon to decorate our cards and scrapbooks...couldn't we?

Circle Circus Card Kit

Good Evening all. I apologize for the late in the day post, but my scanner just wasn't cooperating this morning...no matter how hard I tried! Praise the Lord it is working now.

The featured card kit for today is in limited quantity. If you are interested in them, please let me know asap and I will put them aside for you. They are $1 each. We made this card at my July class. The colors used are: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, So Safron, and Whisper White. We used the Seeing Spots Classy Brass Template along with a paper piercing tool to create the circles that aren't in color. The Scallop Circle and 1 3/8" Circle Punch were used also. The ribbon is Bermuda Bay Polka Dotted Grosgrain. Enjoy!

Tall Tales/Animal Stories

First of all, I apologize for not posting on Friday. I am trying to make a great effort of posting at least Monday through Friday. Let's just say that by Friday, I was totally exhausted from the fair! Now it is over and life will be back to normal soon.



Today's featured card was created by Jan Shaw, a fellow demonstrator. I just love this card. It uses the Tall Tales Designer Series Paper, Modern Label Punch, and Dusty Durango Polka Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon to give it a lift. The animal stamp is from Animal Stories; a perfect set for kids. The Big Shot was used with the Movers and Shapers Die. Enjoy!