Farm Life II

This is the second post for today. Don't forget to check the previous one. Here is the inside of the previous card posted. Keep in mind that the message/verse is towards the bottom of the fold because the gift card was attached directly above. Hope you all enjoy your day. Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for some more fresh ideas.

Farm Life

Greetings to you on this Memorial Day. Hope you all have a day off and you are relaxing! The post for today will be coming to you in two separate posts. Mainly because I can't figure out how to put two pictures up on one post. This is a gift card holder/check holder. I have used them many times to send birthday, graduation, etc. gifts through the mail or given to the receipant. The next post will show you what the inside looks like.

Set: Farm Life

Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, and Naturals Ivory

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Black Staz-on

Accessories: Pure Color Pencils

Scrappin' Friday Island Oasis

Good Evening. For some reason, the blog won't let me post anymore than one picture today. This is one scrapbook page in a two page scrapbook spread. I will post the other one on Monday.

Gotta love the new Island Oasis Designer Series Paper! This page also uses the NEW Tropical Party Stamp Set (Plam Branch stamped on background of Olive paper). This set is also used on the page that I will be posting on Monday. Notice the Palm Tree Brads that are used on this page. They aren't Stampin' Up!, but they are cool!

Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Rose Red, Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie

Hope you all check back in on Monday for the 2nd page that I will be posting.

Brilliant Go, Graduate!

Good Afternoon. I promise you... this is the last of our graduate cards. I won't bore you anymore. I hope you do enjoy this one, though. I had fun making it.

Set: Go, Graduate
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Whisper White, and Basic Black
Ink: Staz-On Black and Brilliant Blue, Really Rust, Real Red, and Ballet Blue Reinkers
Accessories: Black Brad and Aqua Painter

Now the moment you have been waiting for ... the winner of the "blog candy" from yesterday is ... Peggy C. Peggy has won a FREE 2010 - 2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Yeah, Peggy. Enjoy! Don't forget to check back in tomorrow. I promise you it will be Scrappin' Friday! Got the pages done already.

Go Get a Job, Graduate!

Good Afternoon. I wanted to share a card with you that I just made. Shhhh, it is for Emily's graduation. I can't say it is the best piece of art work that I have ever made, but once you know the story, you will understand! Emily's graduation class is a bit unique. Since all 20 of them are homeschooled, they get to make a lot of the graduation ceremony decisions. One of those is the colors of their gowns. They each get to pick their own color. Guess which one Emily chose? It would be garnet. Even though the dress that I colored in the middle isn't exactly garnet, it was the best that I could do. The color is more true to the ribbon color that you see. Enjoy!

Set: Go, Graduate
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, Kraft, and Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black Staz-on Pad
Accessories: Sprial Punch, Retired Red Ribbon, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch,
Dimensionals, and Watercolor Crayons

Send me an e-mail or shoot me a comment to let me know that you are reading my blog and I will enter your name in my drawing. The winner receives a FREE Idea Book & Catalog (when they come out). The drawing will take place tomorrow.

Sweet Scoops Galore

Good Morning. Yes, it is still morning and I am posting! Where is that sunshine today? This has to be the craziest weather I have ever seen! Our featured card for today uses one of my favorite NEW Summer Mini sets. If you were at the class on Saturday, you had a chance to use it. Several of you mentioned that it was your favorite. Gotta love the ice cream!

Set: Sweet Scoops
Cardstock: Green Galore, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, and Welcome
Designer Series Paper
Ink: So Safron, Regal Rose, Orchid Opulence, Basic Black, and Green Galore
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
(I spritzed the ice cream lightly)

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the latest. Enjoy your day!

Graduation Congratulations

Good Evening. Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend; I sure did. I enjoyed seeing most of you at class on Saturday. I don't know about you, but I have some graduation cards to get in the mail. Here is the one that I made this evening. Enjoy!

Set: Go Graduate
Cardstock: Basic Black, So Safron, Bashful Blue, Real Red, and Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, So Safron, and Brocade Blue
Accessories: Hodge Podge Hardware Kit, Red Gingham Ribbon, and Blender Pen

Embossed Elements of Style

Good Morning. Enjoy the sunshine today; I know I will.

Our featured card for today was created by Janet Mattern, another demonstrator. I haven't seen this set embossed until now and I just love it! I think she did a fantastic job. Enjoy!

Set: Elements of Style (NEW)
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal and Confetti Cream Cardstock
Ink: Sage Shadow and Versamark Pad
Accessories: Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Trim Punch, Gold Embossing
Powder, and Apricot Appeal Marker

Now the moment you have been waiting for ... the winner of our "blog candy" from yesterday (a FREE Stampin' Up! class) goes to Rhonda Williams! Congratulations, Rhonda. Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for Scrappin' Friday.

Elements of Style

Good Afternoon. I bet you all thought that I vanished from the face of the earth? I appreciate all those concerned. Things are just a bit busy here. Too many things going on. A birthday today, confirmation on Sunday, and a graduation coming up. I am looking forward to them all being over. However, I will take the time to enjoy them!

Shhh. The featured card today is the one that I am making Emily for her birthday. I am hoping that I can share it with you, but keep it a secret! This card uses a new set that we will be using on Saturday at my class. Elements of Style will add wonders to your cards. It is very popular; very versatile. Enjoy!

Set: Elements of Style (In the NEW Summer Mini) and Riveting (retired)
Cardstock: Basic Black, Lavendar Lace, Certainly Celery, and Whisper White
Ink: Yo Yo Yellow and Basic Black; Yo Yo Yellow, Certainly Celery, and Lavendar Lace Reinker
Accessories: Dimensionals, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Aqua Painter, and sponge

Drop me an e-mail or send me a comment to let me know that you are checking my blog and I will enter you name in my drawing for "blog candy". The drawing will take place tomorrow. The winner will receive a FREE class from me!

Go, Graduate!

Good Morning. Graduation is upon is. I have one graduating in ... (oh no, I don't even want to think about it) 4 weeks! Guess I better get those announcements in the mail today! Our featured card for today was created by Susan Brummer, a demonstrator friend. She did an awesome job using this new stamp set, Go, Graduate. Enjoy!

Set: Go, Graduate
Cardstock: So Safron, Barely Banana, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, and Patterns Pack Designer
Paper
Ink: Basic Black and So Safron, Real Red, and Gray Reinker with Aqua Painter
Accessories: Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Earth Element Brads, Dimensionals, Tag Punch, andl
Small Tag Punch

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow as I will be posting our Scrappin' Friday pages!

Banana Greenhouse Garden

Good Morning. A little rain we are getting. Good for all of our Greenhouse Gardens! This card is the third in ours series of three in the Kit to Go for May. These kits are $20 each and include everything to make the cards with except for the stamps. You will need the Greenhouse Garden set (or any flower set will work) and a set of verses (wording) to complete them. Your finished project will give you a total of 12 cards (3 cards - 4 of each design). I am taking orders for these until May 22, and they will be ready to go after June 1.

Note: There is no white around the edges of this card. The white that you may see is from scanning the card. The actual card is Barely Banana with the white piece on top of the plum and then the banana. Enjoy!

Kit to Go for May

Good Morning. Featured today is the second in our series of 3 cards in the Kit to Go for May. You will need a set of verses (words) and the Greenhouse Garden set to complete these cards. There may be one more set, but I haven't finished the third card in the series yet. Time will tell! The Kit to Go is $20 and includes enough to make 12 cards (4 of three different cards). All supplies are provided. You provide the stamps. If you are interested in one of these kits, please let me know by May 22. The kits will be ready by June 1.

Backwoods

Good Morning. I promise you a much calmer week for me this week and more samples posted for YOU! I have included a "manly" card this morning. This is a new (to me) set that I just purchased recently. I really like it. I must say, it is hard to find "manly" sets out there. This went out to my nephew for his 34th birthday today...man do I feel old!! I am not far ahead of him, but I won't tell how far. Enjoy!

Sets: Backwoods and Happy Everything
Cardstock: Handsome Hunter, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, and Dusty Durango
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Twill Tape and Backgrounds I Texturz Plates (on Dusty Durango piece)

The moment you have finally been waiting for... the winner of our "blog candy" from Friday is ... Davona P. She will receive a sampler of some of the new designer series paper from the Summer Mini Catalog. Congratulations, Davona!

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow for the next card in the series of 3 for our May Kit to Go.

Medallion Card Kit

Good Evening. Yes, another evening post. I guess it is better than none at all?

Today I have included a card kit that I have available. I have these in Soft Suede or Dusty Durango. I think they make an excellent "manly" card.

The card kit includes the Soft Suede card, Scallop Circle piece (need to stamp words inside), and ribbon. If you wish to purchase these and attend my classes, I can have the Medallion stamp and verse for inside of Scallop Circle there for you to stamp the Medallion and words on if you contact me ahead of time. All single card kits are $1.25. They are $1.50 if you need them shipped.

Drop me an e-mail or send me a comment so that I know you are readling my blog today and I will enter your name in my drawing for "blog candy". The drawing will take place on Monday morning.

Hope you all enjoy your weekend and check back in on Monday for my latest post. I promise, I will get better about posting next week.

Orchid Greenhouse Garden

Good Evening. I said I would try to post each day this week, but I didn't say what time! I figure a late post is better than no post at all! My daughter, Emily, created this card. I hope you all enjoy it as purple is my favorite color and this set is winning a special place in my heart!

This card will be one in a series of three cards in our Kit to Go for May. The kit will include everything to make 12 cards (3 cards - 4 of each design). To complete the projects as shown, you will need to have the following stamp set or another suitable set: Greenhouse Garden and there may be an additional set (after I decide what the 2nd and 3rd cards will be). If you are interested, please RSVP to me by Saturday, May 22, and the kits will be ready by June 1. They are $20 each.

Elegant Bouquet

Good Morning. I made it...I was able to post this morning.

The card that I am posting today was not created by me. A fellow demonstrator created it, but didn't put their name on it. This card uses the dauber and pastel technique which I haven't used in awhile. Enjoy!

Set: Whimsical Words
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Lavendar Lace
Accessories: Pastels, Daubers, and
the Elegant Bouquet
Textured Embossing
Folder

Pendant Notes

Good Morning. It is rainy, but so far, it is still a good morning for me. Any morning that I get up and feel good is GOOD!!

Today I am sharing the Pendant Note card with you that is on page 168 of your catalog. I have made it using other designer paper. These are really easy, but look very nice. I meant to put a small verse (Thank You, Thinking of You, etc.) just above the strip of designer paper on the right side, but I just happened to think that I forgot to! It could also go at the top too. Enjoy!

Supplies: Pendant Notes (on page
168 of the Idea Book &
Catalog) and Bella Bleu
Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Pearl from Pretties Kit, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, and Boho Blossoms Punch

I must admit that this is going to be a VERY busy week for me, but I am going to try to continue to post each day. If I don't, you shouldn't have to worry about me...you will know why! Have a blessed day!