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1/28 Stampin' Up! Love & Laughter

2012-01-28T07:00:00.000-06:00

I just love how this wedding card turned out. It was kind of a happy accident. I had been making some cutouts with the Framelit Label Dies and I noticed that the negative space made kind of a neat design. I decided to pair it up with Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper along with the Love and Laughter stamp set and this is what happened . . . a beautiful wedding card! The more I use this wedding set, the more I love it. The cake can be made with heart or a flower topper. I picked the flower topper and used little tiny pearls to accent the centers of the flowers. I also used the new Large Basic Pearls for the first time . . . wow . . . so much fun! And, they really accentuated the curves in background. To finish it off perfectly . . . a big fluffy bow!

Have a great weekend and thanks so much for dropping by my Stamping to Share blog today. I appreciate the visit!

Stamps: Love & Laughter (WM 125475, CM 125477)
Paper: Island Indigo (122923), Whisper White (100730), Attic Boutique DSP (125407)
Ink: Island Indigo (122937)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), Paper Piercer to place the pearls (116631)
Accessories: 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/27 Stampin' Up! Fresh Vintage Get Well

2012-01-27T07:36:00.000-06:00

Here's a nice and easy workshop card to showcase some of the freebies that hostesses get with sales of $400 or more. What do they get free? A Sale-a-bration bundle! (Look on pages 6 & 7 in your Sale-a-bration catalog.) On this card it would be the brads, the stamp set called Fresh Vintage and the Everyday Enchantment DSP. I wish I knew who comes up with the names over at Stampin' Up! I think the name Everyday Enchantment is about as perfect a name as you can get! It's so positive and uplifting!!

Well, I am about to start cutting card stock for a Sale-a-bration workshop that I am having this evening. My hostess said there will be 12 or 13 people coming. I am really looking forward to seeing their eyes light up as some of them will be stamping for the first time ever! Oh, how I LOVE my job . . . thank you Stampin' Up! And, THANK YOU for dropping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Fresh Vintage free with a $50 product purchase (WM 125115, CM 125117), the sentiment is from the stamp set called Sweetly Said (WM 122860, CM 122862)
Paper: Pear Pizzazz (119795), Confetti White (102028), Everyday Enchantment DSP free with a $50 product purchase (126154)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelit Labels Collection (125598), Paper Piercer to make holes for the brads (116631)
Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Pleated Satin Ribbon (125568), Brads from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brads Pack free with a $50 product purchase (127279)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/26 Stampin' Up! Inspired by Nature

2012-01-26T07:15:00.000-06:00

I'm having my Birthday Bonanza Card Buffet today and this is one of the cards that my customers can choose to make. It uses the stamp set called Inspired by Nature. The sentiment is from Sincere Salutations and the cork bird is created with the Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers Die and the Big Shot Machine. It's a pretty easy card to make, but the cork gives it an unexpected touch.

Hope you are having a wonderful . . . I know I am . . . always wonderful when I can spend it with my customers! Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Inspired by Nature (111656), Sincere Salutations (115068)
Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Always Artichoke (105119), Very Vanilla (101650)
Ink: Always Artichoke (105219)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Movers and Shapers Holiday Windows Die (116821), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
Accessories: 1/4" Very Vanilla Grosgrain (109026), Cork Sheets (119819)

If you are interested in seeing how I cut shapes with the Movers and Shapers Die sets, you can check out this You Tube video HERE.

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1/25 Stampin' Up! Rue Des Fleurs

2012-01-25T07:35:00.000-06:00

This was one of my Leadership Swaps. It uses the stamp set from the Occasions Mini called Rue Des Fleurs. I love the umbrella with the watches and the cute verse that can be stamped on the inside. As you see it says "Thanks" on the outside and on the inside it says, "For Watching Over Me." LOVE that!!

I stamped the umbrella on scrap to cut a second one out and popped it up over the first one with Stampin' dimensionals . . . it really looks neat IRL. The ribbon that is Stampin' Up's Blue Jean Denim Ribbon. I was impressed by how easy it was to work with and it looks really awesome with Very Vanilla, Night of Navy and Soft Suede. The strip of designer series paper that you see if from the paper pack called Attic Boutique.

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for dropping by Stamping to Share!!

Stamps: Rue Des Fleurs (WM 125485, CM125487)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Night of Navy (100867), Very Vanilla (101650), Attic Boutique DSP (125407)
Ink: Night of Navy (102977)
Accessories: 3/8" Blue Denim Jean Ribbon (125053)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332)

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1/24 Stampin' Up! Outlined Occasions

2012-01-24T06:43:00.001-06:00

The card I created above is one I used swapping . . . in an organized swap and at Leadership in San Antonio. It uses one of our Sale-a-bration Reward sets called Outlined Occasions. You will notice if you click on the picture to make it bigger that there is a line of sparkling red on the border above and below the sentiment. It's our Dazzling Details in Cherry Cobbler and it works with a wide range of reds. The Crumb Cake tabs on each side of the sentiment are punched using the Decorative Label punch. I thought it gave the card a more grounded touch because the colors are bright!

Have a GREAT day and thank you so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Outlined Occasions free with a $50 product increment on your order (WM 126014, CM126016)
Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Daffodil Delight (119683), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Decorative Label Punch (120907), Crop-a-Dial to make the hole for the brad (108362)
Accessories: Flower Brad in Bright (119734), Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/24 Let the Sale-a-bration Begin!!

2012-01-24T06:41:00.000-06:00

Click right HERE to view the Sale-a-bration Brochure!

Today is the day Stampin' Up! Customers have been waiting for . . . Sale-a-bration begins! You can find the beautiful Sale-a-bration Brochure by clicking HERE if you don't already have one. Every $50 increment on your order (before S&H & tax) earns you a Sale-a-bration Rewards item. I have tokens ready for my Happy Stamper Program, and I'm making lots of THESE cards to send out to everyone who places an online order now through the end of January.

If you are interested in being a hostess with Stampin' Up! and earning free products . . . the timing for you couldn't be better! You will earn a delightful tote pictured above for having a workshop with sales of $150 or more. And, if your workshop sales exceed $400, you earn THREE Sale-a-bration items in a special hostess bundle . . . the Fresh Vintage stamp set, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack.

Have you been thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Our group of Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share is warm and welcoming. We focus on "blooming right where you are planted." You get to run your business YOUR way . . . whether it's just to enjoy the kit at an amazing price of just $125 (saving $50) during Sale-a-bration, getting your supplies at cost or turning your hobby into a part time stamp at home business. You can join today and starting in February and every month through December, you can select a FREE Digital Download or a FREE Designer Series Paper Package! It's REALLY a good deal!! You can click on the join now link at the end of this post or you can email me and I will answer your questions and help you get started.

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1/23 Stampin' Up! Take It to Heart Contest Winner at Leadership!!

2012-01-23T06:30:00.000-06:00

I'm just back from Stampin' Up! Leadership in San Antonio, TX and I'm so excited to tell you that Stampin' Up! picked THIS card to be one of the Occasions Mini Card Contest winners! I'm still in a bit of a thrill! And, even better, it's the same card my customers will get to do as one of their FREE Make and Takes at my Open House on Tuesday, January 24! Are YOU planning to come to my Sale-a-bration and Occasions Mini Open House? There is still time to RSVP! I've extended the deadline to 8pm today, Monday, January 23. Just e-mail me to let me know you are coming and I will have your supplies prepared for you.

In addition, I will be giving this card to everyone who places an online Stampin' Up! product order with me beginning January 24 and running through the 31st. Don't forget . . . SALE-A-BRATION REWARDS are about to begin!! Every $50 increment in product ordered (excluding S&H and tax) qualifies you for a Sale-a-bration Reward item! You can find my online ordering page right HERE. Happy Stamper Tokens will also go out with every $50 product increment. You can read all about my Happy Stamper Program by clicking HERE.

I can hardly wait for tomorrow so we can Sale-a-brate together!!

Stamps: Take It to Heart (WM125520, CM 125522), Sweetly Said (WM 122860, CM122862)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Very Vanilla (101650), Real Red (102482)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406), Real Red (103133)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Hearts Framelit Collection (125599), Paper Piercer for placing the rhinestones (116631)
Accessories: 1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/21 Stampin' Up! Apothecary Art

2012-01-21T07:00:00.000-06:00

This card uses the stamp set in the Occasions Mini called Apothecary Art. But the stamp is just a small accent in an effort to keep the focus on the amazing designer series paper called Attic Boutique. This package of DSP in Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini catalog is just gorgeous! I love using some of the bigger images on DSP as the main focal point on my cards as I did here. Just a bit of Linen Thread seemed to be the perfect touch.

Thanks so much for dropping by Stamping to Share . . . have a great weekend!

Stamps: Apothecary Art (WM 125525, CM125527)
Paper: Confetti White (102028), Attic Boutique DSP (125407)
Ink: So Saffron (105118), Real Red (102482), Soft Suede for sponging (115318)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelit Dies (125598), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
Accessories: Linen Thread (104199)
Adhesives: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/20 Stampin' Up! Bring on the Cake

2012-01-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

I am so excited about our upcoming Birthday Bonanza Card Buffet coming up in less than a week. I cased this card from Amanda Mertz with just a few changes and it will be one of the cards that my customers can pick from out of a wonderful selection of choices. I tried to make the cards "mailable" as I know how many of you do send your cards off to family and friends via the USPS.

If you are in the Twin Cities area and would like to attend my card buffet, you can read all about it HERE. Just RSVP that you are planning to attend and thanks for stopping by Stamping to Share!

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1/19 Love, Marriage or a Baby Carriage Part Two

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000-06:00

Here's the second batch of swap cards from our monthly demo meeting . . . Stamping to Share! Enjoy!

This cute baby card by Katherine Narog will be a sweet welcome for a new baby girl!

Laura Erickson created this Love card that has a touch of vintage and shows off the new Doily Sizzlit die along with the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder and Edgelit Die.

Lynn Miller is ready to welcome baby with some sweet baby girl booties.

Mary Dagostino used a variety of punches to create this cute baby card. The embossing adds such a nice touch.

Mary Smallige is ready to go to the next wedding she's invited to with this pretty card . . . lots of layers and embossed pieces!

Sharon Merritt created this beauty with the help of some stampin' friends and inspiration from Stampin' Connection. Love the embossing on the cake and the pearls in the flowers.

Sue McNeill's card can be used for love, Valentines or even a wedding card! The sparkling entwined hearts are an amazing focal point. She used the Hearts Framelit dies to make this beauty.

Cindy Standal made this card with Ivory and Chocolate and used a rhinestone to emphasize the diamond in her wedding card.

We also feature a project card at every meeting and Mary Dagostino was in charge of this month's card project. We all had a GREAT time making this sweet lamb baby card. Thank you, Mary!!

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1/18 Love, Marriage or a Baby Carriage Part One

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000-06:00

Our Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share Demo Meeting Swap had the theme of Love Marriage or a Baby Carriage. The cards were wonderful. This is the first installment . . . enjoy and stay tuned for more tomorrow!

Karen Larson created this beauty in black and white. The little bit of sparkle on the diamond is Dazzling Details. The stamp is from the set called Word Play.

Angie Lunden recently had a baby girl so it's only natural that she went with the baby theme! The image stamp is from the set called Nursery Times.

Chris Glebus used Take It to Heart from the Mini Catalog to make a love themed card. I love the matching set of Heart Framelits!

Dawn Michels is showing the love with this card. She used the stamp set Three Little Words and I {Heart} Hearts.

Debby Filiowich made an elegant wedding card with the colors of Blushing Bride, White and Basic Gray. The stamp is from the set Word Play.

Grace Balfanz used a Sale-a-bration set called Sprinkled Expressions for her love themed card. The trio of hearts are from the Heart to Heart punch.

This card has so much detail, it's just a delight to look at! Irene Boesen created it using the Big Shot machine and a variety of punches.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!!

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1/17 Stampin' Up! Love & Laughter

2012-01-17T07:00:00.000-06:00

I used this card is a couple of different swaps that I participated in recently . . . one of which was for my Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share Demo Group. Our theme was "Love, Marriage, or a Baby Carriage." I decided to make a marriage card and I love how it turned out. First of all, I got to use one of our new Adorning Accents Embossing Folders. And, I used a new stamp set called Love & Laughter. There's also new ribbon ... pleated satin ribbon in Baja Breeze and a sweet little heart accent made with the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die.

Tomorrow and Thursday, I will post the swap cards that our Demo Group created for this swap. Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Love & Laughter (WM 125475, CM 125477)
Paper: Glossy White (102599), Blushing Bride (199796), Baja Breeze (111352)
Ink: Baja Breeze (111833), Whisper White Craft Pad (101731)
Tools: Heat Tool (100005), Big Shot Machine (113439), Adorning Accents Embossing Folders (125601), Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die (125596), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)
Accessories: Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon (125571), White Embossing Powder (109132)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots to adhere the heart (103683)

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1/16 Stampin' Up! Sprinkled Expressions

2012-01-16T07:39:00.000-06:00

This card features a Sale-a-bration set called Sprinkled Expressions. It's a really cute set and I like the way the main image falls off into "sprinkles" of flowers or hearts or stars. It's a great little workshop card so if you haven't booked your Sale-a-bration Workshop with me yet, NOW is a good time! Just call or email me and we'll get that date all squared away. I'll give you this card in advance so you can show your friends what they are going to make at your card making party!

Hostesses are getting extra special treatment during Sale-a-bration . . . . a FREE tote bag (super cute) when your party sales are at least $150 . . . and a TRIO of Sale-a-bration rewards when your party sales get to $400. And, getting the sales during Sale-a-bration is a cinch with all the great rewards for placing orders of $50 or more.

Have a great day and thank you for taking the time to check out my Stamping to Share blog!

Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions (available January 24)
Paper: Pool Party (122924), Basic Black (121045), Calypso Coral (122925), Very Vanilla (101650), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (available January 24)
Ink: Calypso Coral (122939)
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (available January 24)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (100755), SNAIL (104332), Stampin Dimensionals (104430)

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1/15 Cabin Stamping!

2012-01-15T07:20:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share a couple of random cards with you that I made one of the last times we visited the cabin in Northern Wisconsin. We haven't been going up there as much this year because there just isn't enough snow to snowmobile . . . which is the main reason we go to the cabin! The card above uses the long retired set called Wild Fowl. I can't use that set with out thinking of my dad. He absolutely lives for hunting ducks (and deer and geese and in the winter he's all about spearing!) But, duck hunting really is his favorite. I'll never get rid of this stamp set. He has gotten quite a number of cards from me through the years featuring this stamp set!

And, another stamp set I love (also long retired) called A New Little Someone. That little bunny is just so adorable and a cinch to color with the Aquapainter.

Have a wonderful day and thank so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

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1/14 Stampin' Up! Framelit Frames Video

2012-01-14T07:05:00.000-06:00

This video will teach you how to make frames using your Stampin' Up! Framelit Dies. The frame I made is kind of a "floating" frame using Card Stock Vellum suspended over Whisper White. It's a great way to show off our Sweet Shop Designer Stickers and Paper. If you would like to see the original card post that goes along with this video . . . just click HERE.

Have a weekend and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

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1/13 Stampin' Up! Sweet Cake Valentine

2012-01-13T09:46:00.000-06:00

I really love how this card turned out! It's a swap I made for one of my favorite swap groups. My sample is Valentine . . . but the Sweet Cake stamp set also comes with two other sentiments that can be used year around.

To make this card, I stamped the cupcake image onto a scrap of Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series paper and cut it out. Then I "paper pieced" it onto my card. I used my handy dandy Stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure that the sentiment was perfectly centered. The cherry and the border are from our Red Glimmer paper. The Owl Builder Punch has a circle in it that perfectly fits the cherry. The Jelly Bean Brad is also a part of the Sweet Shop Product Suite. You can find all the Sweet Shop products starting on page 32 of your Occasions Mini catalog.

Have a great day and thank you so much for dropping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Sweet Cake (WM 125490, CM 125492)
Paper: Lucky Limeade (122926), Pool Party (122924), Whisper White (100730), Red Glimmer Paper (121790), Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (125408)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Real Red (103133)
Tools: Crop-a-Dial to make a hole for the brad (108362), Owl Builder Punch for the sparkling cherry (118074), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
Accessories: Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon (122977)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), SNAIL (104332), Stamin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/12 Stampin' Up! Sweet Shop Stickers - Yum!

2012-01-12T09:12:00.000-06:00

This card uses the Sweet Shop Stickers as the main image . . . you can find these stickers on page 32 of the Stampin' Up! 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. I love how they coordinate with the Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series paper. How do you like my frame? I am "in love" with the framelits that Stampin' Up! introduced in this mini. I used the Labels Collection to create the frame on this card.

The Soft Suede frame is glued onto a frame of Card Stock Vellum. Then I used dimensionals so set the frame over the top of yet another frame of Whisper White. It gives the image an elegant floating look and I was surprised by how great it looks! Sometimes I surprise myself - lol!

And, finally, a couple more stickers to finish off the inside panel of my card. I always like to put something inside my cards . . . even if it's just a strip of coordinating designer series paper, because no matter HOW gorgeous the outside of your card is, people will ALWAYS open it! lol!

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!!

Paper: Calypso Coral (122925), Soft Suede (115318), Card Stock Vellum (101856), Whisper White (100730), Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (125408)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Labels Framelit Collection (125598)
Accessories: Sweet Shot Designer Stickers (125584), Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (122967)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots to attach the bow (103683)

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1/11 Stampin' Up! Gnome Sweet Gnome

2012-01-11T08:46:00.000-06:00

Here's a cute little card I made with an Occasions Mini stamp stamp set called Gnome Sweet Gnome. I just love the little outfits they are wearing colored with a combination of watercolor pencils and markers. The layout for this card comes from a Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. The sentiment is from the stamp set called Just Believe.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping in at Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Gnome Sweet Gnome (WM 126535, CM 126537), Just Believe (WM 116948, CM 120453)
Paper: Daffodil Delight (119683), Poppy Parade (119793), Whisper White (100730), Pocketful of Posies DSP (122354), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406), Real Red (103133)
Tools: Small Heart Punch (117193), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils (101879), Blender Pen (102845), various markers (119806)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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1/10 Framelit & Edgelit Storage Video

2012-01-10T12:20:00.002-06:00

I just made a very quick video to show you how I have chosen to store my Framelit and Edgelit Collections from Stampin' Up!

Have a great day and thanks so much for dropping by to visit!

Tools & Accessories: Labels Collection Framelit Dies (125598), Hearts Collection Framelit Dies (125599), Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies (125595), Adorning Accents Embossing Folders (125601), Magnetic Sheets (119816)

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1/10 Stampin' Up! Tote-ally Tess & Sweet Shop

2012-01-10T09:32:00.000-06:00

I wanted to try something new with my card today . . . stickers! The Occasions Mini catalog debuted a really cute Product Suite called Sweet Shop and in addition to stamps and paper . . . there are some adorable designer stickers. I used a sticker cupcake and a strip of sticker hearts in the card above. Tess is sporting some Sweet Shop fashions, too! Her pants are cut from the Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series paper . . . so cute! The birthday sentiment is from the stamp set called Family Reunion.

Have a happy day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share.

Stamps: Tote-ally Tess (WM 117076, CM 118595), Family Reunion (WM 122710, CM 122712)
Paper: Calypso Coral (122925), Lucky Limeade (122926), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Whisper White (100730), Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (125408)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Word Window Punch (119857)
Accessories: Sweet Shop Designer Stickers (125584) Markers for coloring: Crumb Cake (120967), Regal Rose (105108), Calypso Coral part of the in color marker pack (123002), Blush Blossom (100037), Sahara Sand (105105), Chocolate Chip (100071)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensional (104430)

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1/9 Stampin' Up! Sweet Cake Birthday

2012-01-09T08:29:00.001-06:00

My good friend and customer, Lisle Ernster, sent a card to me recently that inspired me to create what you see above. It also fit with today's Splitcoaststamper's Clean & Simple Challenge to use Die Cuts. It's a very quick card to make but I think it is just beautiful! It will be one of the card options in my upcoming Birthday Card Buffet. I used the new set called Sweet Cake out of the Occasions Mini catalog. This set has three great sentiments so my customers can make several cards and use the sentiment of their choice. The designer series paper that I used with the Top Note Die is an upcoming Sale-a-bration Reward Item called Everyday Enchantment. It's just soooo pretty! I can hardly wait for Sale-a-bration to start so my customers can get this paper, too.

Last night the whole family was in my office having a family discussion. You can see by the picture above that my youngest daughter, Kasey, wasn't paying too much attention to what we were talking about. She was doodling . . . with my Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details!! You can find this item in our Occasions Mini, too, lol!! (I do have a few spiders in my basement office . . . however, she was copying a logo from the back of her sisters jacket.)

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Stamps: Sweet Cake (WM 125490, CM125492)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Night of Navy (100867), Everyday Enchantment (available Jan 24)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Paper Piercer to pick up and place the rhinestones (116631)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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1/8 Stampin' Up! Language of Friendship

2012-01-08T11:28:00.000-06:00

I wanted to make a card for my upcoming Birthday Card Buffet that would showcase some of the new Framelit Dies as well as show off one of the new Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies. This is the card that I came up with and I LOVE it!

I stamped the bird from the Language of Friendship set with Not Quite Navy ink onto Whisper White paper. Then, I used a blender pen across the colored sections of the bird to blend the color a bit more and add some depth. After that, I punched the bird out using the Bird Builder Punch and popped the wing onto the body with a dimensional. It was a quick and easy card to make and I think my customers will like it.

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Stamps: Language of Friendship - FREE during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order (WM 122750, CM 122752)
Paper: Always Artichoke (105119), Not Quite Navy (101722), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730), Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper (122367)
Ink: Not Quite Navy (103008)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Labels Framelit Dies (125598), Adorning Accents Edgelit Die (125595), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Bird Builder Punch (117191), Blender Pen (102845), Paper Piercer for picking and placing the rhinestones (116631)
Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/4 Stampin' Up! You're My Type Birthday

2012-01-07T10:32:00.000-06:00

I am going to spend the weekend getting ready for my Card Buffet that I am having at the end of the month. Our theme is birthday and it seemed like a great opportunity to make a manly type birthday card with a brand new stamp set called "You're My Type." This card is super quick and easy to put together. I wasn't able to capture all of the details, however, with my camera . . . the black panel behind the tag is embossed with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder. Again . . . one of those cards that looks better IRL!

There's only one little trick you need to know about making this card. The two tags die cut that I used for the main image panel has a score line so when you stamp the typewriter over the top of the tag, you will see a very thin score line. All you have to do is use the fine tip end of our Black Journaling pen to darken this line up and then you don't notice it at all. To define the tag a bit more, I again used the fine tip end of the journaling pen to add a light edge all around the outside of the tag.

I also wanted to share with you today an invitation I received in the mail from Stampin' Up! When I first opened up the package, I found this. I had no idea what it was. Then I slid the wrapping off and found a fan!!

I am going to Stampin' Up's Leadership event in San Antonio and qualified to attend the Manager's Reception where we will be treated to a show featuring the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei.

The fan is our ticket to the theatre. I thought it was really neat the one side of the fan featured the event we were invited to and on the reverse side we had all the place and time details. I just love how Stampin' Up! thinks outside the box to delight us in ways we never imagined. I feel blessed to be a part of this company that has enriched my life in so many ways.

Have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: You're My Type (WM 125564, CM125650)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Very Vanilla (101650), First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper (121878), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Two Tags Die (115954), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Small Heart Punch (117193)
Accessories: 1/2" Scallop Dots Basic Black Ribbon (124145)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dot to adhere the heart (103683)

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1/6 Stampin' Up! Fresh Vintage

2012-01-06T08:45:00.001-06:00

Sale-a-bration is coming up so I've been getting a few samples ready for my Occasions Mini/Sale-a-bration Open House on January 24. If you are in the Twin Cities area and would like to drop by my Open House, you are more than welcome to drop by my home in Lino Lakes. Just send me a quick e-mail so that I know you are coming and I'll send some more details out to you. This card features one of the Sale-a-bration sets that customers can get FREE with a $50 order. The paper on this card from the pack called Everyday Enchantment is also a Sale-a-bration Reward Item.

I used the Labels Framelit die to make the image panel for this card. I actually cut two frames the same size, one in Very Vanilla and one in Chocolate Chip. I cut the Chocolate Chip frame in half the long way and layered it behind the vanilla panel. The strips behind the image panel are not paper . . . they are ribbon! It's so elegant and shimmery IRL! I used 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon for the middle with 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta on each side. I had no idea it would turn out to be so striking!

I stamped the image several times on scrap with a variety of colors found in the background paper and then punched pieces of them out using circle punches. I just loved how this card turned out and hope I can pass some inspiration along to you today, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Stamps: Fresh Vintage (Available January 24)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Chocolate Chip (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (Available January 24)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (121030), Poppy Parade (119793), Lucky Limeade (122926), Peach Parfait (119794), Pool Party (122924), Soft Suede for sponging (115657)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Circle Punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309), Stampin' Sponge (101610)
Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (124327), 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon (122967)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/5 Stampin' Up! Tea Shoppe

2012-01-05T09:41:00.000-06:00

This is my first card with the Tea Shoppe stamp set found in the Occasions Mini Catalog. My grandmother, born in 1912, inherited a lovely collection of tea cups from her mother born in the 1880's. Many of these cups have "Prussia" stamped on the bottom so I know they are pretty old since Prussia doesn't even exist anymore! Anyway, when Grandma passed away a couple of years ago, I inherited this lovely and very fragile collection of tea cups. I have a special cabinet that I keep them in purchased in the 19-teens by my grandma's dad just for these special collectibles. It's really a treasure in our family and every one of those cups has been used by my girls and I when we have mother daughter tea parties. Can you see why I wanted to purchased this stamp set? And, how perfect that SU also came out with a Doily Die to put our stamped tea cup on!! I just love how SU seems to think of everything!

Have a wonderful day and I hope you make time for a tea party soon! (Or at least get one stamped . . . lol!) OH . . . and I almost forgot! Today is the last day of the Clearance Rack Blitz. Link Below!

Stamps: Tea Shoppe (WM 125545, CM 125547)
Paper: Concord Crush (119792), Wisteria Wonder (122922)
Ink: VersaMark (102283)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Paper Doily Sizzlit Die (125592), Heat Tool (100005), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)
Accessories: White Embossing Powder (109132), White Organza Ribbon (114319)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/4 Stampin' Up! Blossom Builders Kit

2012-01-04T10:08:00.000-06:00

Yeah!! Today is the day that our Occasions Mini Catalog goes live!! I've already updated my side bar with a link to the Occasions Mini Catalog and also a link to the sample supplies used in the catalog. If you don't have a demonstrator and you would like me to mail you a copy of the catalog . . . please e-mail me and I'll get that right out to you!

This super fun, super fast card uses the Blossom Builders Kit on page 18. It includes two sheets of bright and happy punch out flowers along with 60 pink rhinestone brads. It also has a few punch out banners . . . one of which I used on my card with a sentiment from the Apothecary stamp set. These flowers will be GREAT on scrapbook pages, cards, and as box toppers. Yes, the awesome Kraft Gift Boxes are still available for you to order in this mini, too!

If you would like to browse the new mini on your computer, just click the picture above and you should be able to go to a link to see it in flipping book style.

It's exciting to be thinking about spring! Thank you so much for dropping by Stamping to Share.

Stamps: Apothecary Art (WM 125525, CM 125527)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Old Olive (100702)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Paper Piercer to pick up and place the brads (116631), Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the sentiment (101049)
Accessories: Blossom Builders Kit (125410)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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1/3 Stampin' Up! Something Sweet Baby Card

2012-01-03T09:31:00.000-06:00

At our Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share Demo meeting last month we had a ribbon exchange. I received Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon. Our challenge for January was to make something that uses the ribbon we received. This is my challenge card and I just love how it turned out!

I used the stamp set called Something Sweet and the sentiment set called Sweetly Said. The rattle, made with a Sweet Treat Cup, has a selection of buttons from our Subtles Designer Button Collection. This was a quick card to make with some strips from our Patterns Designer Series Paper, a few of which are punched with the Scalloped Edge Border Punch. Now, I just need to know someone having a baby so I can give away this cute card!!

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Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for dropping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Something Sweet (WM 117688 CM 118589), Sweetly Said (WM 122860, CM122862)
Paper: Bashful Blue (105120), Subtles Patterns DSP (117152), Brights Patterns DSP (117155)
Ink: Pacific Point (111837)
Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), 2 1/2" Circle Punch to make the backing behind the rattle (120906), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)
Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Circle Treat Cups (116802)
Adhesive: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332)

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1/2 Stampin' Up! Apothecary Art Birthday

2012-01-02T09:26:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year!! Hope you all had safe, happy, warm and loving days during the holidays.

There's a stamp set in the Occasions Mini catalog called Apothecary Art and it's designed to coordinate with the Labels Framelit Dies. This is my first card attempt with that set. I really like the way it turned out and I just LOVE using framelits . . . it's so easy to fit them to your stamped image and run it through the Big Shot machine. That gorgeous paper you see on each side of the stamped image is from the paper pack called Twitterpated.

I stamped the image onto Naturals White card stock and used an Aqua Painter and ink from the following ink refills to color it: Pretty in Pink, Garden Green and Real Red. I stamped the banner section again, colored the edges with a Real Red marker, cut it out and mounted it to the image with Dimensionals.

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Apothecary Art (Available to order on January 4)
Paper: Real Red (102482), Garden Green (102584), Natuarals White (102316), Twitterpated DSP (available January 4)
Ink: StazOn Black Ink (101406), Real Red (103133)
Ink Refills for coloring: Pretty In Pink (102295), Real Red (103287), Garden Green (102059)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (available January 4), Aqua Painter (103954)
Accessories: Real Red Marker (100052)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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12/31 12x12 Everyday Enchantment

2011-12-31T08:00:00.000-06:00

One of the most beautiful paper sets I've ever laid eyes on is going to be a Sale-a-bration item! It's called Everyday Enchantment and you are getting a sneak peek of it in this set of 12x12 scrapbook pages. If you are local to me, please join us as we make these enchanting pages! RSVP and read all about it HERE. Please note the early RSVP date.

This set of pages will be wonderful for so many different occasions. My daughters were crazy about the color combo of Soft Suede with the distressed Lucky Limeade. I have to agree . . . it was a pleasant surprise for me, too! And, the Brushed Gold paper adds a sophisticated accent . . . another big hit with my daughters. (They are my "go to gals" when I want to be hip!)

Have a great day and Happy New Year Eve's from Stamping to Share!

Paper: 12x12 Soft Suede (124298), Lucky Limeade (122926), Brushed Gold (102935), Very Vanlla (101650), Everyday Enchantment DSP (available January 24)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (available January 4), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361)
Accessories: In Color 2011/13 Printed Brads (122940)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Dotto to make the mats removable until photos can be fit to them (103305)

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12/30 Stampin' Up! 12x12 Take It to Heart

2011-12-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

My Open Scrapbooking Class/Club is right around the corner and we are going to use a brand new stamp set and some brand new tools and some brand new ribbon and you can count on it being a fabulous time!! If you are in the Twin Cities area would like to attend this class . . . please RSVP and learn all about it HERE. Please note also the early RSVP date. I run a very lean supply inventory so I place my product order for my scrapbooking classes after I have my RSVP count. Thank you for your understanding in this area!

I used a couple of stamp sets on these pages . . . most notably the Take It to Heart stamp set that debuts in our Occasions Mini Catalog on January 4. There's a lot of tone on tone stamping on these pages, but if you would like the tones less subtle, I'll have a some other ink options available for you.

Here's a picture of a heart accents on one of the photo mats. I love the delicate look the Baker's Twine lends to these pages.

Have a great day and stay tuned . . . another set of Stamping to Share 12x12 pages is coming your way tomorrow!

Stamps: Take It to Heart (WM 125520, CM 125522), Best Friends Forever (WM 122805 CM 122807), Language of Friendship (WM 122750, CM122752)
Paper: 12x12 Riding Hood Red (124293), 12x12 Crumb Cake (124274), Naturals Ivory (101849)
Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836), Crumb Cake (121030)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelits Heart Collection (available January 4), BoHo Blossoms Punch (119858)
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (available January 4), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (123125)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL to adhere the pleated ribbon (104332), Dotto to make the photo mats removable for fitting the pictures to them
(103305)

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12/29 Stampin' Up! Events Calendar Remade!

2011-12-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

I asked my dad to give me a calendar that I could use in my Stamping to Share Studio so with a quick flip or two through the pages my customers would be able to see upcoming events and even sign up for them right then and there. Well, the one he gave me is near and dear to my heart as it's in the style of what I looked at everyday on our family fridge growing up. In fact, it's still there . . . on the fridge on the farm! He uses it to keep track of appointments, the weather (especially rainfall!), and as a kind of a mini diary. On the Valentine's Day he always writes, "Kiss, Rita!" in big letters. (Rita is my mom in case you are wondering! lol!)

I decided to see if I could alter it so show off some fun Stampin' Up! papers. And, alter it I did!! Do you like it? I do!! I used paper from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog. This paper is part of a specialty pack called Sweet Shop. The colors are all 2012/13 In Colors . . . Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo . . . and then there are the basic colors of Whisper White and Soft Suede. The polka dot paper is embossed for wonderful texture making it extra special.

Here's a close up of the top of the calendar. I wrapped some ruffled ribbon around the top of the calendar and accented the knot tie with a circle punched circle. (? that sounds kind of funny, but not sure how else to say it! lol!) The scallops are cut from the Scallop Circle Die #2 . . . 7 scallops to a side. I kept it pretty simple because I didn't want to cover up too many of the sweets!

Have a wonderful day and I hope this inspires you to alter one of your calendars with some fun Stampin' Up! papers.

Paper: Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (available January 4), Wisteria Wonder (), Whisper White (100730)

Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Circles Die #2 (113469), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Paper Piercer to make a hole for the brads (116631)

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon (122973), 2011/13 In Color Printed Brads (122940)

Adhesives: Anywhere Glue Sticks to adhere the designer paper to the calendar (104045), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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12/28 Stampin' Up! Perfect Words on Designer Cuts

2011-12-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

I did it again . . . pulled out this GORGEOUS card and envelope set called Designer Cuts . . . a new product debuting on January 4 in our Occasions Mini Catalog. This time I paired it with a greeting set from our Hostess Only product selection called Perfect Words. I added some sweet touches . . . pleated ribbon, lace and few pearls. These cards go together in minutes and are so pretty that you could look at them all day!! I just can hardly wait for you to order them . . . only a few more day! lol!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping in at Stamping to Share.

Stamps: Perfect Words (WM 122470, CM 122472)
Paper: Designer Cuts Card and Envelope Set (available January 4), Blushing Bride (119796)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Tools: Paper Piercer for picking and placing the pearls (116631)
Accessories: Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon (available January 4), Chantilly Lace (118480), Basic Pearls (119247)
Adhesives: SNAIL (104332)

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12/27 Stampin' Up! My Friend Birthday

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

I know . . . hard to believe, but I am already prepping for my January Card Buffet that has a birthday theme. I'm excited about this particular buffet, because in addition to a lot of birthday cards that all of us need throughout the year, I will using some brand new Stampin' Up! products! This card shows off some new Framelit Dies that SU will be carrying, in particular the Labels Collection. I also use a couple of stamps from a Sale-a-bration set debuting on January 24 called Elementary Elegance to stamp the greeting and the sweet little butterfly. The main image is from a set that debuted in our 2011/12 Idea Book and Catalog called "My Friend."

Have a nice day and thank you for dropping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: My Friend (WM 122585, CM122587), Elementary Elegance (available January 24)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), So Saffron (105118), More Mustard (100946)
Ink: More Mustard (103162)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (available January 4), Houndstooth Embossing Folder (123134)
Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon (120999)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332)

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12/26 Stampin' Up! Designer Cut Heart

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

There's a set of Cards and Envelopes that will be debuting in the Occasions Mini Catalog on January 4 called Designer Cuts. They are beautiful and are quickly becoming my favorite "go-to" when I need to create something fast and easy with a lot of pop. On this particular card, I actually cut the heart out of the Designer Cut card with our new Framelit Die which also debuts in the Occasions Mini Catalog. This particular die is from the Hearts Collection, a set of six framelits very reasonably priced. I mounted the laser cut heart onto another heart of Cherry Cobbler cut with the same die and popped it up with dimensionals onto a panel of Cherry Cobbler wrapped with Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon and adhered to a card base of Basic Black. To complete the card, I stamped the word "love" from Tiny Tags onto a scrap of vanilla, punched it out with the Jewelry Tag punch, added a basic rhinestone and adhered it to the delicate laser cut heart with a mini glue dot. Done! So very quick and easy!!

Have a great day and do a little "Stamping to Share!"

Stamps: Tiny Tags (WM 118091, CM 118592)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Designer Cuts Card and Envelopes Set (available January 4)
Ink: Basic Black (101179)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Heart Collection Framelit Dies (available January 4), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Paper Piercing Tool for picking and placing the rhinestone (116631)
Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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12/24 Stampin' Up! For All You Do . . . Thank You

2011-12-24T11:43:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas! I am looking forward to spending the next week with family and friends, but before beginning all of the Christmas festivities, I wanted to make a special card for each of my customers and blogging friends . . . but that would be a little hard to do, so I decided to make one card and post it for all! To each of you reading this right now, my very sincerest Thank YOU, for visiting my Stamping to Share blog. Whether you are a regular reader or just stop by occasionally, I can't tell you how much I've appreciated the encouraging comments you have left or emailed to me. I also really want to thank you for supporting my efforts as I moved into the world of creating "how to" Stamping to Share videos. You have no idea how far out of my comfort zone I've had to go to do that!!

I am looking forward to another great year blogging about Stampin' Up! The first half of 2012 promises to be a fun one . . . Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio in January, a Regionals that I will attend (hopefully with a lot of my downline) the location yet to be announced by SU, in May I'll be going to Walt Disney World with my husband and children (thank YOU again to Stampin' Up!), and in June my eldest daughter, Karel, graduates from high school!

Have a wonderful week of Holiday Fun and thank you, again, for your loyalty to Stamping to Share!

Stamps: For All You Do (115360)

Paper: Note Cards and Envelopes (107311), Whisper White (100730), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (124004)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669)

Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Word Window Punch (119857)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Glimmer Brads in Brights (121006), Markers: Cherry Cobbler (119681), Garden Green (100080)

Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

12/22 Stampin' Up! Language of Friendship

2011-12-22T09:50:00.000-06:00

I earned this set at Convention as a reward for sales. I love the detail in the bird and how quick it was to punch out. I love it that Stampin' Up! creates stamp sets that coordinate perfectly with our punches. For this card, I used the coordinating BoHo Blossoms Punch and the Bird Builder Punch.

There's a little sneak peek on this card, too! Have you noticed it? Check out the embossed border at the bottom of the card. It's coming your way in our Occasions Mini!! I sort of went nuts with the pearls on this card . . . I felt a little bit like a kid I was having so much fun!

Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for visiting Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies I used to create this card:

Stamps: Language of Friendship (WM 122750, CM 122752)
Paper: Riding Hood Red (111348), Crumb Cake (120953), Naturals Ivory (101849)
Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Adorning Accents Embossing Folder (available January 4), Paper Piercer for picking and placing the pearls (116631)
Accessories: Basic Pearls (119247), Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon (122966)
Adhesive: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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12/21 Stampin' Up! Mica Flakes on a Winter Card

2011-12-21T15:54:00.003-06:00

I've just come around to using the Mica Flakes in our Holiday Mini. Wow! Lots of sparkling fun! This card was inspired by Mercedes Weber. I have a number of friends who have January birthdays and I decided today was the day to get prepared for that. And, as long as I was going to make these cards, I might as well make a video, too! You will find that just below the supply list.

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: Snow Much Fun (WM 122560, CM 122562), Happiest Birthday Wishes hostess set (WM 122615, CM 122617)
Paper: Naturals White (102316), Bashful Blue (105120), Not Quite Navy (101722)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406), Not Quite Navy (103008)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Snowflake Die #2 (113460), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861)
Accessories: Markers - Bashful Blue (105111), Not Quite Navy (100059), Pumpkin Pie (105115); Mica Flakes (124115)
Adhesive: Multi Purpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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12/21 Stampin' Up! Stocking Builder Punch News

2011-12-21T08:04:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up! announced yesterday that the Stocking Builder Punch will NOT be carried over into the 2012/13 Idea Book and Catalog. This was a bit of a shock to most of us demonstrators! If you love the stocking punch, and the coordinating stamp set called Stitched Stockings, it's available to order only through January 3. You can find a picture of it on page 34 of our Mini Catalog.

I cased the above card from Tara Hines who participates in one of the swap groups that I belong to. My customers made this card at my Christmas Card Buffets this fall. It features both the Stocking Builder Punch and the stamp set called Stitched Stockings.

Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for dropping by my Stamping to Share blog!

Stamps: Petite Pairs (WM 122495, CM 122497), Serene Snowflakes (115438), Stitched Stockings (WM 123782, CM 123784),
Paper: Marina Mist (119682), Night of Navy (100867), Very Vanilla (101650), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Ink: Night of Navy (102977)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Northern Flurry (120902), Stocking Builder Punch (124095), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Paper Piercer to pick and place the rhinestone (116631)
Accessories: 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon (119257), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: Multi Purpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots to adhere the glimmer paper to the stocking (103683)

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12/20 Stampin' Up! Hostess Appreciation Projects

2011-12-20T09:45:00.001-06:00

My hostesses (July through November) were treated to a special day of sneak peaks, door prizes, and Make & Takes at my Hostess Appreciation that I had a week ago today. Of course, I was scrambling to get everything done in time (par for the course!), so I relied on inspiration from my good friend Dawn Olchefske. She created a similar trio of projects for her hostesses a year ago. These were the make and takes . . . a Christmas card, a gift bag made with the Fancy Favor Die, and a gift card holder. We used paper from the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper pack. My favorite were the postal ones . . . so cute! We also used the ornament paper and that was really cute, too.

Here are some button door prizes that I gave away. This idea came from our Stampin' Connection Demo Website.

The Santa Bags were a last minute gift/door prize idea that I got from browsing LeAnn Greff's blog. I made a bunch of these bags in about an hour! Just trim down lunch bags and decorate the front! I closed them up with a mini glue dot. Soooo easy and very festive!!

Thank you so much for stopping by my Stamping to Share blog . . . you are appreciated!

Supplies for the M&T Trio:

Stamps: Contempo Christmas (WM 118734, CM 120594), Perfect Punches (WM 117022, CM 120516)

Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Riding Hood Red (111348), Old Olive (102277), Whisper White (100730), Letters from Santa DSP (122349)

Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Riding Hood Red (111836)

Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Fancy Favor Die (115965), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Extended Premium Crease Pad (117630), Circles #2 Die (114526), Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), Five Petal Flower Punch (119880), Decorative Label Punch (120907), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Ornament Punch (119847), 1 3/4" Scallop circle Punch (119854), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Paper Piercing Tool to make a hole for the brad (116631), Crop-a-Dial to make hole for the ribbon (108362)

Accessories: Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon (124104), Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124)

Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)

Supplies for Button Prizes:

Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (124004)

Tools: Simply Scored (122334), Big Shot Machine (113439), Circle #2 Die (114526)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), 1x8" Cello Bags (124134), Holly Berry Bouquet Buttons (125636)

Adhesives: Sticky Sheets circle of it cut with Big Shot Machine and Circle #2 Die it will secure your rosette (114300), Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Supplies for Santa Bags:

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Basic Black (121045), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)

Tools: 1" Square Punch (124094), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873)

Accessories: White Gel Pen (105021)

Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots to adhere the black square to the glimmer paper and to close the bag (103683)

Misc: Paper Lunch Bags

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12/19 Stampin' Up! Kraft Boxes Prettied Up!

2011-12-19T09:18:00.001-06:00

I made 34 double rosette topped Christmas boxes for my Stamping to Share Demo Group. I had a little something sparkly (Glimmer Brads) in each one for their gift. I LOVE these Kraft boxes that SU introduced to us in their Holiday Mini Catalog. I've decorated them up many times already for my hostesses and they have even found their way under the Christmas Tree. They are the perfect size for so many sweet surprises!

Here's an "aerial" view. I used two different designer series papers . . . Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series paper and Christmas Lodge DSP. I couldn't begin to pick a favorite as each one had its own "personality!" It was truly a labor of love . . . my husband and kids prepped, taped and painted (two coats) the kitchen and the front entry into our cabin all the while I was decorating boxes. Steve thought maybe I was "timing" it to finish just as they finished painting . . . but it honestly, it really did take me that long! lol! Thank goodness for Simply Scored! I'm anxious to try a new die that SU recently introduced to demonstrators that will help make this process much quicker!! Wouldn't you know . . . I didn't have it when I made these over Thanksgiving weekend!

One of my downline members, Dawn Michels, gifted me with this beautiful paper ornament. The mushrooms are trinkets from Germany that can be removed and stored separately during the "off season!"

Here's a close up of the tiny mushrooms. Thank You, Dawn! I love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by my Stamping to Share blog today!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies to make the Decorated Kraft Boxes

Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (124004), Christmas Lodge DSP (124002)
Tools: Simply Scored (122334)
Accessories: Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons (125636), Linen Thread (104199)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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12/16 Stampin' Up! Designer Cuts Prettied Up!

2011-12-16T10:35:00.002-06:00

I love the card and envelope sets that Stampin' Up! has been offering the last couple of years. You can use them plain or prettied up! Here are a couple of sneak peaks into the Occasions Mini. I added the Blushing Bride accents and in no time at all had a beautiful card. the cards come with Blushing Bride Envelopes so that was where I took my color cue from.

The laser cuts on these cards are so perfect and delicate. I love that these cards have so many possibilities. I decided to make Thank You cards but they would also make lovely bridal shower invitations, wedding or Valentine's Day cards. The card above features a few more sneak peeks . . . AMAZING pleated ribbon! It's a dream to work with. I will be on my hands and knees begging Stampin' Up! to make it part of our regular line! The other little extra that I wanted to dazzle you with is the sweet little heart perfectly cut and embossed. A brand new Embosslit with five little hearts to add to your collection!

I hope you enjoyed seeing a few more sneak peeks!! Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stamps: a sentiment from Falling Leaves (115368)
Paper: Designer Cuts Cards & Envelopes Set (available January 4), Very Vanilla (101650), Blushing Bride (119796)
Ink: Blushing Bride (119786)
Tools: Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849), Big Shot Machine (113439), Fashionable Hearts Embosslit Die (available January 4), Paper Piercing Tool (116631)
Accessories: Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon (available January 4), Blushing Bride Stitched Poly Ribbon (119267), White Baker's Twine (124262)
Adhesives: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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12/15 Clearance Rack BLITZ Begins Today!!

2011-12-15T06:41:00.001-06:00

This is the BIG NEWS today!! It's a Blitz that will leave you DIZZY with all the deals available!!! Check it out QUICK! Just click HERE and it will take you right to my Shop Now page where you can click on the Clearance Rack.

Here's the details you need to know!

Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!
Things to Remember

Only online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches. Some of which are current!
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards.
Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
The dates for this promotion . . . December 15 - January 5

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12/13 A Pretty Gift and an Early Bird Special . . . two days only!

2011-12-13T06:30:00.000-06:00

Laura Erickson gifted me with this lovely hand towel and decorated lip balm. ((Thank You, Laura!)) She is one of the Creative Crafters' on my Stamping to Share Team having joined Stampin' Up! just a year ago. She often tells me how much she enjoys being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator from the friendships she has made to the fabulous collection of ideas she has at her fingertips via our Demo Only website.

Here's a close-up of the winter butterfly that Laura created with the Big Shot machine, the Beautiful Butterflies Die, the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and a few well placed Basic Pearls. I hope you don't mind . . . but I had to share!

And, I have to share this, too! Stampin' Up! is giving all Leadership attendees the opportunity to offer their friends and customers a New Demo Special! For two days only . . . December 13 and 14, you can sign up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for the same special that will going into effect on January 24 to kick off Sale-a-bration!

The Starter Kit is a fabulous deal at the regular price of $175. On December 13 and 14, you can get it for $50 off! What a gift that is. And, it's a gift that keeps on giving! Every time you place a Stampin' Up! order, you get it at a discount! Every time you attend a Stampin' Up! sponsored event, you are gifted with Stampin' Up! products. Every time you share your stamping creations with your friends . . . you continue the circle of gifting and sharing.

What are some of the benefits of joining in December? Well . . . you will get to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog. (It's a blast getting sneak peeks like that!) And . . . you will get a FREE Sale-a-bration set for every $50 you place on a demonstrator order! (Did I mention how much fun it is to get sneak peeks?) You will be able to have extra stampin' fun between Christmas and New Years with your family and friends . . . who knows . . . you might even find a new customer or two! It's amazing how many people want to ORDER Stampin' Up! products once they have TRIED Stampin' Up! products!! (Like me and you . . . remember those early days? I seriously couldn't get those beautiful Stampin' Up! stamp sets into my house fast enough! lol!)

Consider this YOUR invitation to join my team of Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share. It may just be the best gift you've ever given yourself. It's certainly worked out that way for me. Thank you, Stampin' Up! Please email me with any questions you may have . . . or if you are ready to sign up, just click HERE and get started with an opportunity that gives you room to grow . . . or you can just bloom right where you are planted!

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12/12 Stampin' Up! Fresh Vintage

2011-12-12T07:18:00.000-06:00

This is another sneak peek into the upcoming Sale-a-bration catalog! The most gorgeous set of designer series papers called Everyday Enchantment and a coordinating stamp set called Fresh Vintage. The sentiment is from a current catalog set called Clearly for You. I used makers to color directly onto the stamp. The colors on this card are Poppy Parade, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade . . . it is pretty "fresh" looking!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping in at my Stamping to Share blog!

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used to Create this Card:

Stamps: Fresh Vintage (available January 24), Clearly for You (WM 121911, CM 121976)
Paper: Poppy Parade (119793), Lucky Limeade (122926), Very Vanilla (101650), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (available January 24)
Ink: Poppy Parade (119782), Lucky Limeade (122935)
Tools: Word Window Punch (119857)
Accessories: Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon (122977)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), SNAIL (104332)

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12/10 Stampin' Up! Elementary Elegance Butterfly

2011-12-10T08:58:00.001-06:00

Before I talk about the card . . . I just want my customers to know that if you need to place an order this weekend, please call me or email me with it. Our demonstrator business websites and calendar links are presently not working, but SU is working overtime I am sure to get it all back up and running.

There's very sweet little butterfly in the Sale-a-bration set called Elementary Elegance (another sneak peek for you!) and I wanted to show it off on a card in some way. This is what I came up with. I used it with two other stamp sets . . . Raining Flowers and the sentiment from You're a Gem. I just love combining my sets like that to create new and different looks.

I made sure the butterfly stayed the focus by cutting one of them out and attaching it to the top of a small square Beveled Windowpane. I'd lost my windowpanes for quite a while and recently came across them while cleaning my crafting closet. Whoops! Well, they will be back in use again now that I know where they are! lol! The designer series paper is also a sneak peek at our new Twitterpated paper that will debut in the Occasions Mini.

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for stopping by my Stamping to Share blog today!

Stamps: Elementary Elegance (Available January 24), Raining Flowers (WM 122765, CM 122767), You're a Gem (WM 122268, CM 122270)
Paper: Basic Gray (121044), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Twitterpated DSP (available January 4)
Ink: Basic Gray (109120), Real Red (103133)
Accessories: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Beveled Windowpanes (121881)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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12/09 Stampin' Up! Elementary Elegance

2011-12-09T08:43:00.001-06:00

Today I have a Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek! The silver and gold are stunning together . . . though I think this is one of those cards that shows itself off better in real life. And . . . who doesn't like to be treated like a queen (or a king!) every once in a while? I've got plans for this card and it involves a demonstrator who truly deserves to be treated like a queen for a day!

This is a close up of my favorite part of this stamp set . . . the gorgeous frame that coordinates with our Curly Label Punch. I love that the trinket crown fit so beautifully into the frame.

Have a wonderful, lovely day . . . and thank you so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies to create this card:

Stamps: Elementary Elegance (available January 24)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005), Mocha Morning Specialty DSP (122366)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
Tools: Curly Label Punch (119851)
Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332), Trinket Crowns (121891)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots to adhere the crown (103683)

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12/8 Stampin' Up! Bordering on Romance

2011-12-08T07:01:00.001-06:00

I remember how much I enjoyed seeing sneak peaks of upcoming product before I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and now it is my pleasure to turn around and do that for you! I received my Occasions Mini Pre-order this past week and I've been playing! This floral and border set is called "Bordering on Romance" and isn't this border beautiful? This stamp set has a coordinating Big Shot Die so cutting a cute border scallop like that by hand will be a thing of the past! We also have a collection of label dies now that I used behind the flowers. So very elegant! And, of course, the designer paper is to die for . . . as always!

Have a wonderful, happy day and I appreciate that you took the time to stop by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used to create this card:

Stamps: Bordering on Romance (available January 4), Friendly Phrases (WM 126149, CM 126151)
Paper: Island Indigo (122923), Naturals White (102316), Card Stock Vellum (101856), Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (available January 4)
Ink: Island Indigo (122937), Blushing Bride (119786), Riding Hood Red (111836), Lucky Limeade (122935), Basic Gray (109120)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Adorning Accents Edgelit Die (available January 4), Labels Collection Framelit Dies (available January 4), Paper Piercing Tool to make a hole for the brad (116631), Aqua Painter (103954)
Accessories: Designer Printed In Color Brad (122940)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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12/7 Stampin' Up! Hello Doily Birthday

2011-12-07T08:45:00.000-06:00

I've seen variations of this card in many different places. I wasn't sure who to give credit to, but then I heard that Becky Roberts originally created it for a Founder's Circle Swap this past fall. I'm not surprised that it's showing up all over the place . . . it's beautiful and easy to make!

Most of the cards I've saved for reference, use the stamp set called Field Flowers, but I didn't have that one . . . so I substituted the flower image from Just Believe. I used Pear Pizzazz for the doily image and the coordinating paper panel. The other images are stamped with Concord Crush . . . love that color!

This card is on my December Card Buffet and will also be featured in my January Card Buffet. If you are local . . . check out my calendar HERE and join us!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used on this card:

Stamps: Just Believe (WM 116948, CM 120453), Hello Doily (122845), Bring on the Cake (WM 121899, CM 121958)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Pear Pizzazz (119795)
Ink: Concord Crush (119792)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL for adhering the ribbon strip (104430)

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12/6 Stampin' Up! Paper Doily with Tiny Tags

2011-12-06T07:56:00.001-06:00

Here's a sweet little sneak peek for you into our upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog . . . the most GORGEOUS die yet . . . a large Sizzlit Die called Paper Doily. I made this card in just minutes after opening up my pre-order . . . and then hours later, gave the card away to a lucky on-time drawing winner at my Stamping to Share Demo meeting! She was very excited to get it!!

What I love? I love that you can use the whole image . . . as I did on this card . . . or that you can cut the image down into smaller doilies . . . as I am sure I will do on future projects. I also love that the pieces popped out very easily when I wrapped the cut out around a pencil. I read this tip on our demo only website and was glad that I did! I still used my Paper Piercer, however, to poke the very tiniest pieces out.

I used Spice Cake Designer Series Paper for the doily . . . I really want to make more of these cards with that paper . . . just love the look of the More Mustard floral piece with this die! Unfortunately, I gave away the card so quickly, that I don't remember what size I made it. I know it fit into one of our square envelopes, though.

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Suppin' Up! Supplies Used in this card:

Stamps: Tiny Tags (WM 118091, CM 118592)
Paper: More Mustard (100946), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686), Spice Cake DSP (124003)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Tools: Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Big Shot Machine (113439), Paper Piercer (116631), Paper Doily Sizzlit Die (available January 4 in the Occasions Mini Catalog)
Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110)
Adhesive: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dot to attach the tag (103683)

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12/5 Stampin' Up! Beary Best Friends

2011-12-05T09:34:00.000-06:00

Can you believe that I am already prepping for my January Card Buffet? Nope, I can't believe it either!! lol! Here are two cards, however, that will be on the buffet. Very, very sweet little bear birthday cards. There will be a lot of birthday cards on the January Card Buffet to kick off the brand new year!

Here's the little boy bear . . .

and the cute little girl bear!

I used watercolor paper and watercolor pencils with a blender pen to do the coloring. I hope my customers are not intimidated by this technique. It's actually pretty easy when you use watercolor paper because it allows you to work with it for some time without "pilling."

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies that I used to create these cards:

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (118052)

Paper: So Saffron (105118), Certainly Celery (105125), Baja Breeze (111352), Subtles Patterns Stack (117152), Watercolor Paper (122959)

Ink: StazOn Black (101406)

Tools: Blender Pen (102845), Watercolor Pencils (101879), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906)

Accessories: 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109034)

Adhesives: MultiPurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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12/2 Stampin' Up! Glimmer Windows

2011-12-02T11:26:00.001-06:00

This is the card that my customers got to make at my Sunshine Clubs in November. Isn't it pretty? I used a technique that I am calling "Glimmer Windows." I even made a video if you would like a few additional tips for creating this card. It's a truly a lovely card, and I hope you have as much fun as my customers and I have had making it.

I especially want to thank Tiffany Bauer for the the basic design of this card. She made a similar card for the 2010 Founder's Circle Swap and I loved it. In her window, she put buttons. I decided to substitute Stampin' Up! Glimmer Paper.

Here are the Stampin' Up! Supplies you will need to create this card:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (Teeny Tiny Wishes 115370)
Paper: Basic Black (121045), Glossy White (102599)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Snow Burst Embossing Folder (124096), Word Window Punch (119857), Ornament Punch (119847), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)
Accessories: Red Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119251)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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12/1 Stampin' Up! Welcome Christmas

2011-12-01T09:33:00.001-06:00

December 1 and it's almost here . . . Christmas!! I recently got the stamp set called Welcome Christmas and thought today would be the perfect day to post my first card with it. It's loosly based on a card I saw by Jen Sannes. It's a quick and easy card . . . really, it takes just minutes to make! Welcome Christmas!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Welcome Christmas (WM 118736, CM 120597)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Chocolate Chip (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper (122366)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175)
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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11/28 Stampin' Up! Short & Sweet Snowman

2011-11-28T10:30:00.001-06:00

I should be prepping for a Big Shot class that I am holding tomorrow . . . but instead, I found myself off and creating this very merry snowman. I think he is so cute! The face is created with punches (inspired by Gretchen Barron) and his body is the 3 1/2" Circle Die. I'm ready for some snow . . . doesn't seem like a MN winter with out it . . . maybe we'll get some on Thursday if we can trust the weather forecast. (not!)

Only three more days (counting today!) to take advantage of SU's Online Extravaganza. You can download the PDF with everything that is on sale by clicking HERE. You can certainly order online HERE, but you can also call or e-mail me with your order.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Stamps: Short & Sweet (115060)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Bashful Blue (105120), Whisper White (100730), Garden Green (102584), Basic Black (121045), Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (124002)
Ink: Basic Black (101179), Pink Pirouette (111838), Bashful Blue (105209)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), 3 1/2" Circle Die (121811), Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (120902), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Round Tab Punch (119864), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack for the eyes (118309), Scallop Circle Punch for the nose (119854), Large Oval (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Stampin' Sponges (101610), Sponge Dauber to create the cheeks (102892), Paper Piercer for rhinestone placement (116631)
Accessories: Stampin' Write Black Journal Pen (105394), White Gel Pen (105021), Basic Rhinestones (119246), 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon (119251)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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11/22 Stampin' Up! Clearly for You

2011-11-22T14:30:00.001-06:00

Just playing . . . and distressing and layering . . . enjoying the process. Creating. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Clearly for You (WM 121911, CM 121976), Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693)
Paper: Island Indigo (122923), Chocolate Chip (102128), More Mustard (100946), Garden Green (102584), Very Vanilla (101650), Cajun Craze (119684), Bravo Burgundy (105123), First Edition Specialty DSP (121878)
Ink: Cajun Craze (119671), Island Indigo (122937)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Tasteful Trim (120895), Leaves #2 Die (113459), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Jumbo Handle (103661)
Accessories: Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon (122974), Victoria Lace (118481), Linen Thread (104199)
Adhesives: Mini Glue Dots to adhere the button (103683), SNAIL to adhere ruffled ribbon (104332), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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11/21 What a Sale!! Stampin' Up's Online Extravaganza!!

2011-11-21T05:58:00.001-06:00

There's a lot on sale between now and November 30 . . . but did you know that TWO items are only on sale today? Two items that you may want! One Day ONLY - "today!" See the box below!

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11/19 Online Extravaganza starts Monday!

2011-11-19T06:53:00.001-06:00

It's a SALE and it's gonna be GOOD! There will be two special offers on Monday that will be available for only 24 hours. We don't know what they are yet so the excitement is building! Be sure to log into my Stamping to Share Online Store HERE on Monday to find out all the details! (Once you are at the store, click the Shop Now button on the left to view store items.)

Some examples of what you can expect:

FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
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Stampin' Up! holds this sale every year to kick off the Holiday Shopping Season and this year the sale will begin on Monday, November 21 and run through Wednesday, November 30. You can place your orders online (link above) OR you can contact me by phone or email and I will place the order for you.

To celebrate even more . . . I will double your Happy Stamper Rewards for the first 24 hours of this sale! yeah!! Read all about being a Happy Stamper HERE.

11/18 Stampin' Up! Button Buddies and the Occasions Alphabet

2011-11-18T06:43:00.001-06:00

I got a ton of cute swaps at Stampin' Up! Convention this summer, but none cuter than the one I got from Susie Wood! Of course, growing up on a hog farm in southern MN, I am a bit partial to piggies! The card above is the one that I cased from Susie. Well, that card let to another and another and before you know it I was going "hog wild" over Button Buddies!

Here's cute baby card. I discovered that by stamping the sentiment (from the Occasions Alphabet) twice, I could punch out one section for the outside of the card and the other section for the inside of the card using the one inch circle punch. Talk about EASY!! (And, I love easy, don't you?)

The Doily Triple Layer Punch mades a nice frame for the 1" circle sentiment, doesn't it? I love it when that happens!

I think this is the card I sent to Shelli Gardner to help her celebrate her birthday. I heard she got over 1,200 cards!! That's quite a birthday celebration . . . 'course it was a "big" one . . . lol!

The large oval punch works perfectly for punching out the Occasions Alphabet sentiments and the Scallop Oval punch makes the perfect frame for it.

This card uses yet another image from Button Buddies. All of the images were stamped using Pretty in Pink ink and punched out. The images on the front of the card were punched with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch . . . perfectly sized for the Button Buddies images.

Here's the last picture of my "hog wild" stamping session . . . and it's just the way I feel about you! Thanks so much for stopping by my Stamping to Share blog today.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Button Buddies (WM 122735, CM 122737), Occasions Alphabet (WM 117090, CM 123598)
Paper: Pretty in Pink (100459), Pink Pirouette (111351), Whisper White (100730), Soft Subtles Patterns Stack (117152)
Ink: Pretty in Pink (101301)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Square Duo Die (120903), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Doily Triple Layer Punch (122465), Paper Piercer for placing the rhinestones (116631)
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Scallop Dots Ribbon (124141), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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11/16 Stampin' Up! Snowflower Glimmer Tag/Ornament

2011-11-16T08:30:00.000-06:00

This is the Snowflower Glimmer Tag that I made for our Stamping to Share Demo Swap called "Too Cute to Toss." It was really fun to make and not at all hard to do. My club members made this as one of their November make and takes. They were surprised to find out that the flower was made with tag punches! I made a video and posted it below so you can learn how to make it, too.

Here's a view that shows some of the dimension the center of the flower has. Even though I have made quite a few of these now, I'm tempted to make even more to put on the Christmas Tree. You just can't imagine how sparkly the Silver Glimmer paper is until you've seen it in real life. I had a few of these tag/ornaments sitting on a table and when the late afternoon sun glinted off them, it looked like a prize you'd find at the end of the rainbow!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. All of the supplies to create this are listed below the video section.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Paper: Silver Glmmer Paper (124005), Whisper White (100730), White Card Stock Vellum (101856)
Tools: Large Tag Punch (119876), Extra Large Tag Punch (119866), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Circle Die (113468), Clear Circle Die (114533), 3 1/2" Circle Die (121811), 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (101227)
Accessories: White Bakers Twine (124262)
Adhesives: 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

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11/15 Too Cute to Toss Tag Swap Part Two

2011-11-15T10:42:00.001-06:00

This is the second half of our Stamping to Share demo swap. I think you will agree that these tags really are "Too Cute to Toss!!"

Cindy LeMire created a really cute matchbook style tag that could also double at a place to put a gift card.

Here is Cindy's tag partially open so you can see the matchbook effect.

Judy Hamen created this cute tag . . . I love the bright, crisp colors and this shows just how much fun it is to use our new Peek-a-Boo die!

Peek-a-boo! Cute, cute, cute!!

Mary Smallidge also used the Peek-a-boo Die. I like how she sponged the edges of the lift up tag to encourage the recipient to lift it up.

Peek-a-boo! and Merry Christmas!

This super cute penguin tag was made by one of my customers. Vivian Barriga used some colorful colorful rhinestone accents silver glimmer paper to make this penguin tag pop! Thanks for swapping Vivian, and for checking out a Stamping to Share Demo Meeting!

Chris Glebus made this darling stocking tag. I love that one of the stockings can actually be used as a tag!! How did I not notice that until now??

Karen Larson created a pretty tag. She embossed the script greeting, distressed the edges, added a bit of glitter to the pine cone and even used glimmer paper! Just delightful!

Have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for dropping by my Stamping to Share blog. I hope you have been inspired as I have been by these great tags. Stay tuned . . . tomorrow I will share the tag I made along with a how to video!

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11/14 Too Cute To Toss Tag Swap!

2011-11-14T11:47:00.001-06:00

Every month our Team, "Creative Crafters' Stamping to Share," has a demo swap. Occasionally we even have a customer or two participate, too! And, who could resist this swap with the catchy title . . . "Too Cute to Toss Tag Swap"? Once again, we had a great participation and I will share the pictures with you today and tomorrow. Here is the first set of tags:

This is the tag Terri Hall created for our swap. Some of the tags had the words at the top and some had the words at the bottom and both looked great! I just love the way Terri ruffled the ribbon.

Isn't this a cute tag? Kari Cannon made these mini tags/ornaments with with the Stocking Builder Punch. To hold them into the greeting, just use Stampin' Dimensionals . . . the little hooks loop around the dimensionals perfectly!

Laura Erickson created a pair of Holiday tags for us. Her tree has so much pop! I haven't a clue how to do it, but I've seen this technique out there. Leave it to Laura to make one of her tags 3-D!!

This tag was created by one of our Stampin' Guests! Mary Bellis made this beautiful creation with punches and dies. Love the big satin bow, too!

Cindy Standal also made two tags for us . . . I love the Snow Much Fun image in the Snowflake Die . . . that's soooo cute. She decorated the tree tag with rhinestones that were colored with Sharpies. Very sparkling!

Dawn Michels made a wreath tag with her Ornament Punch! I love the texture and sponging. What a great idea!

Debby Filiowich glued strips of Letters to Santa DSP and skinny strips of Silver Glimmer paper together and then used a Big Shot to cut out her tag. Another great idea!!

Isn't this snowman just the CUTEST? Mary Dagostino created this one . . . way to cute to toss!! She used a variety of punches, and the to from box is made out of the rectangular designer frame embossing folder. She said she made the nose by punching a row of scallops with the scallop border punch and then cutting each scallop to a point. Very clever!

And even though it seems like a Christmas or Holiday swap . . . we actually were not limited . . . we could make tags for any occasion, as long as they were "too cute to toss." The tag above, made by Kathy Trussell would be gorgeous on wedding gift and afterwords . . . on a scrapbook page! The entire flower is made with the Fun Flowers Die and the "button" is created by putting Crystal Effects on the last two layers and popping it up on a Dimensional. Just gorgeous!!

Stay tuned!! I will have more to share with you tomorrow!

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11/11 Demo Meeting Creative Challenge

2011-11-11T07:52:00.001-06:00

One of the fun things that I did at our October Stamping to Share Demo meeting was to issue a challenge to case or be inspired by something in your secret envelope. You can see what I did which my challenge HERE. Everyone got an envelope and inside was a cut out from last year's Idea Book and Catalog. This was an optional challenge, but a few of the demonstrators took me up on it and we had our Big Reveal this past week at our November meeting. Above is the inspiration sheet and the resulting card created by Mary Dagostino. I love the way she used the Lace Border and I really like the torn paper effect.

Karen Larson was inspired to create a bag and learned how to make spiraled flowers as a result of the challenge. The designer paper that she used is from the paper pack called Domestic Goddess.

Debby Filiowich loves the set called Tote-ally Tess so it was kind of neat that when she opened up her envelope what did she find, but some inspiration featuring the Tote-ally Tess set! She made some Girls Night out invitations. I love the sparkles and lace!

Laura Erickson is our Team Queen when it comes to making 3-D projects so she was tickled pink to open up her secret envelope and find mini milk cartons! She was inspired to create a mini milk carton with a merry Santa theme. Sooo cute!

Mary Smallidge was inspired to create this cute tag based on her inspiration sheet. She used the Peek-a-Boo Die so that the tag has a nice little spot for its "to and from."

Cindy LeMire created this beauty. I love the way she textured the cupcake and spritzed her papers with Shimmer Paint sparkles.

Mary Bellis came to our October meeting as a guest and wanted to play in the challenge so she came back as a guest in November with her sweet card featuring a pull out tag. She's been a very busy grandma lately knitting baby things for two new grand babies so it's not surprising that she was excited to use this set in the Creative Challenge!

Thank you sooooo much for stopping by Stamping to Share. I hope you enjoyed seeing these Creative Challenges. We have such an amazing and supportive group of women in our group of Creative Crafters Stamping to Share. If you would like to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator . . . today is the LAST DAY to join under the Big Shot Promotion. Become a demonstrator today by joining my team and as a gift to you, Stampin' Up! will give you a FREE Big Shot Machine . . . or $100 of product of your choice!! You can find the link below that takes you to my online sign up page. Or, if you have a few questions . . . I am making myself available all day. Just e-mail me HERE.

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11/10 Stampin' Up! Fabulous Florets Sympathy

2011-11-10T11:47:00.001-06:00

This is a very quick and easy card that my club members are making for our local Befrienders Group. I was inspired by Sandy Shippee over in our Demo Only website. I had a bunch of Crumb Cake Top Note frames left over from another project and that dictated the color theme of my card! The frames are embossed using the Big Shot Machine and the Houndstooth embossing folder. I like to stamp sentiments separate pieces of paper and punch them out vs stamping them directly on my cards. It just eliminates a lot of troubles that can crop up . . . like stamping the sentiment upside down, or stamping it crooked, or stamping it too hard or too light . . . etc. Have you been there? uh huh . . . and so have I!!! lol!

Have a really nice day . . . I hope you find some stamping time and thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Fabulous Florets (WM 125025, CM 123027), Petite Pairs (WM 122495, CM122497)
Paper: Naturals White (102316), Crumb Cake (120953)
Ink: Crumb Cake (120953)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Houndstooth Embossing Folder (123134), Large Oval (119855), Paper Piercing Tool for rhinestone placement (116631)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

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11/9 Stampin' Up! Personalized Ribbon Gifts

2011-11-09T12:07:00.001-06:00

Aren't these personalized mini ribbon spools cute? We had six guests at our Stamping to Share Demonstrator Meeting this week and I wanted to gift each person with something sweet and special and these ribbon spools are what I came up with. I made a video to show you how to make them, too! Our guests LOVED them and so did I . . . you just can't go wrong with a project that is quick, easy and cute!

Thanks so much for stopping by my Stamping to Share blog. Have a GREAT day!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Broadsheet Alphabet (WM 118724, CM 120585)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126), Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Elegant Eggplant (105210), Melon Mambo (115656)
Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860)
Accessories: Elegant Eggplant Scallop Dots Ribbon (124143), Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon (122985)
Misc: Recycling the plastic spools from roll of Stampin' Up ribbon

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11/8 Stampin' Up! Notably Ornate Tag

2011-11-08T09:55:00.000-06:00

Last month, I issued an optional "Creative Challenge" to the demonstrators who attend my Stamping to Share Demo Meetings. I cut out pictures from last year's Stampin' Up! IB&C, put them in envelopes and had everyone take one home. Their challenge was to be inspired by the picture. Of course, I had to play, too! Above is a portion of the picture that was in my randomly selected envelope. Below is the tag I was inspired to create.

I used the Two Tags Die and the Big Shot Machine to create my tag from Naturals Ivory card stock. The scallops along the right edge were from a scrap in my scrap box, originally a part of a cut out using the Clear Scallop Square Die. I used the same stamp set, Notably Ornate and pretty much followed the same layout. I stamped the frame a second time on River Rock card stock and cut a portion out to layer behind the bird providing a bit more contrast. If you click on the picture, you will be able to see a closeup and get a better appreciation of the jewels . . . my new favorite thing to do with our Basic Rhinestones is to color them in with Sharpie Markers. In this case, I used a Brown Sharpie and I think the results are rich and elegant!

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!! Don't forget, the Big Shot offer was extended through November 11!! If you have toyed with the idea of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, this is such a great time to get started. You will complete all your training in the next month or two and then be ready to roll with workshops when Sale-a-bration starts the end of January!! Your first minimum of $300 in Retail Sales will not be required until March 31. Can we say, "In the Bag?" Please contact me for more information!!

Stamps: Notably Ornate (WM 117098, CM 120561)
Paper: Naturals Ivory (101849), River Rock (108640), Chocolate Chip (120953), Very Vanilla to stamp the bird onto (101650), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (121030)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Two Tags Die (115954), Clear Scallop Square Die (115950), Paper Piercer for placing the rhinestones (116631)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (119246), Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (124327), Linen Thread (104199)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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11/7 Stampin' Up! Winter Get Well

2011-11-07T07:48:00.000-06:00

These design goes together so quickly, I made five of them! It's that time of year when colds and flu start making an appearance.

This card uses the unusual color combination of Garden Green and Marina Mist. I happen to have two stray pieces of each color on my work surface and I liked the combo so much, I decided to see if I could create something with it. This is my creation! Hope you enjoy it and have a happy stamping day!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used on this card:

Stamps: Dear Santa (WM 123832, CM 123834)
Paper: Marina Mist (119682), Whisper White (100730), Regals Pattern Paper Stack (117154)
Ink: Marina Mist (119668)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Circles #2 (113469), Lots of Tags Sizzlit Set (114508), Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Modern Label Punch (119849), Word Window Punch (119857), Paper Piercer to make a hole for the brad (116631)
Accessories: Winter Wishes Stitched Felt (124108), Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon (122986)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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11/3 Stampin' Up! Merry & Type 12x12 Pages

2011-11-03T10:43:00.000-05:00

This is the second set of scrapbook pages that my customers will get to make at my November Open Scrapbook Club. There's an early RSVP of November 7, so if you are local and would like to attend, be sure to RSVP here. (oh, and there are two sessions, 9:30 am and 6:30 pm but it doesn't matter which session you RSVP to, I just need a total count for the day - Thanks!)

This pages features the stamp set called Merry & Type, a new Christmas set that debuted in the 2011-12 IB&C. I have closeups of the stamping below. The ornaments were stamped in Real Red ink and then accented with a Garden Green Marker. The rhinestone at the center of the lowest ornament is colored all over with a green sharpie. I just love the technique!

The green background strips have tone on tone stamping using a stamp from the Pines & Poinsettias stamp set. Deck the Halls was colored in with markers before being stamped onto Whisper White paper and getting punched out with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.

These pages also feature the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty paper. I cut it into a 6" square and then cut the square in half diagonally using a triangle on each page. I like the way the white trim sets it off. Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Merry & Type (WM 122550, CM 122552), Pines & Poinsettias (WM 123763, CM 123764)
Paper: 12x12" Chocolate Chip (124273), 12x12" Real Red (124290), Garden Green (102584), Whisper White (100730), Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (124004)
Ink: Real Red (103133), Garden Green (102272)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Scallop Oval Frame Die (114521), Scallop Circles #2 Die (113469), Perfect Pennants Die for the green scallop circle behind the sentiment (123126)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (119246), Chocolate Chip Marker (100071), Garden Green Marker (100080), Real Red Marker (100052)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Dotto to make the mats repositionable so they can later be fitted with photos (103305)

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11/2 Stampin' Up! Dear Santa 12x12 Pages with Video on Accordion Flowers/Ornaments

2011-11-02T11:59:00.001-05:00

As soon as I saw the Holiday Mini stamp set called Dear Santa, I knew I would "need" it for scrapbooking. This set of Christmas pages percolated in my mind for some time before I actually sat down yesterday to create them. I think it was one of the fastest set of pages I've ever made since I had it all figured out from the get go. Usually when I start a set of pages, I have no idea how they will end up! I love the Dear Santa letter created from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty
Designer Series Paper . . . it can be used as a cute little journaling spot . . . or if you have a picture of your kids sitting on Santa's lap . . . that would be a good place for it!

These paper rosettes make pretty Christmas ornaments accented with buttons and bows. I used a 1" x 11 3/4" strip of designer series paper from the Holly Berry Specialty pack, scored it every 1/4" and folded it up. I stuck it on a circle die cut from Sticky Sheets. Sticky Sheets are perfect for projects that need extra hold. In fact, I have a video attached to show you exactly how this is done!

Here's a close up of the die cut stocking. I used the snowflake from the Dear Santa stamp set to decorate it. The holly, candy cane and tiny tree are from the stocking accents die. It's a perfect match for the stocking die . . . if you get one . . . you might as well get the other! lol!

Thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share . . . have a great day!

Here are the Stampin' Up! items you need to create these pages:

Stamps: Dear Santa (WM 123832, CM 123834)
Paper: 12x12 Wild Wasabi (124303), 12x12 Real Red (124290), Very Vanilla (101650), Garden Green (102584), Chocolate Chip (102128), Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper (124004)
Ink: Real Red for the tone on tone stamping on the stocking (103133), Chocolate Chip (100908)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Holiday Stocking Die (124098), Stocking Accents Die (124099), Circle #2 Die for cutting the Sticky Pages to hold the ornaments together (113469), Scallop Square Die (115950), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Extended Cutting Pads (113478), Simply Scored Tool for making the ornaments (122334)
Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Holly Berry Designer Buttons (125636), 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Real Red (119251)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Sheets (114300), Dotto for moving the photo mats when fitting the pictures to them (103305)

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11/1 Stampin' Up! Perfect Punches & Hostess Promotion

2011-11-01T08:51:00.001-05:00

Dates: November 1-December 15, 2011

Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess.

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$750	$120	+	$35	$155	3 items
$1,000+	$160 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	+	$35	$195 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	4 items

What perfect timing!! Click HERE to e-mail me today to set up your workshop. I will e-mail you pictures of what you and your guests can create and you can select your favorites to personalize your workshop. This will be fun!!!

I love this postal Christmas paper that is in the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper pack. I wanted to create a card that really showed off this paper and this is what I came up with. I used the Joy at Christmas stamp found in the Perfect Punches stamp set. I stamped it once in Riding Hood Red and punched out the sentiment with a 1 1/4" Circle Punch. Then, I stamped it again with Chocolate Chip and used my 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch and layered the red sentiment over the top of it with a Stampin' Dimensional. The Chocolate Chip Circle behind the stamped image is from the Circles Die #2. The edges are sponged to add a bit more depth.

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share.

Supplies for the Christmas Card:

Stamps: Perfect Punches (WM 117022, CM120516)
Paper: Chocolate Chip (120953), Riding Hood Red (111348), Whisper White (100730), Letters to Santa DSP (122349)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (121030)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Circles Die #2 (114526), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon (124142)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL to adhere the ribbon (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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10/31 Stampin' Up! Array of Sunshine & the Big Shot Offer is Extended!!

2011-10-31T10:58:00.000-05:00

I felt like stepping away from all the fall/Halloween/Christmas colors for a moment and working with pastels. The flower image is from a hostess stamp set in the 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog called Array of Sunshine. I stamped it three different times and cut out three different layers to make the flower. It is adhered to a circle die from Circles #2, which is run through the Big Shot Machine using the Texture Plate from Backgrounds #1. The Blushing Bride scalloped strip is a scrap from a Fancy Favor Box that I created a while back. The sentiment from Friendly Phrases fit perfectly on one of the labels from the Lots of Tags Sizzlit Die Set. It's a pretty simple card . . . and I hope you didn't mind seeing something in pastel!

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Supplies to make this card:

Stamps: Array of Sunshine (hostess set), Friendly Phrases (WM 126149, CM 126151)
Paper: Pool Party (122924), Whisper White (100730), Blushing Bride (119796), 2010-11 In Color Patterns Paper (117158)
Ink: Pool Party (122938), Blushing Bride (119786)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Circle Die #2 (114526), Fancy Favor Box (115965), Lots of Tags Sizzlits (114508), Texturz Plate Backgrounds #1 (114512), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Paper Piercing Tool to make a hole for the brad (116631)
Accessories: In Color Printed Brads (122940)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesives (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

On another note . . . our oldest daughter, Karel, received her acceptance letter from the University of Minnesota on Friday afternoon. It was an exciting moment. I wish I could have captured the expression on her face when she first got the letter!! It was priceless . . . but of course I wasn't quite ready with the camera. I actually hesitated to post this picture on my blog as you get a nice look into one of the very messiest areas of our house . . . the mail/junk drop area and my husbands office! lol! But, it's not about the messy house . . . it's about my very happy daughter! Congratulations, Karel!! We are all sooooo proud of you!

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10/26 Stampin' Up! Contempo Christmas

2011-10-26T08:34:00.001-05:00

Here is a quick and easy Christmas card if you need one . . . and it uses a non-Christmas Designer Series Paper that looks a little like Christmas when you pair it with a tree! The patterned paper is from the paper pack called Paisley Petals. The tree is inked up in Always Artichoke. I used a Blender Pen to remove the ink from the base of the tree and then colored that section in with a Chocolate Chip marker. This is one of the cards my customers can make at my card buffet today and tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!! Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Contempo Christmas (WM 118734, CM 120594)
Paper: Always Artichoke (105119), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Whisper White (100730), Paisley Petals DSP (122367)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219)
Tools: Paper Piercer for rhinestone placement (116631), Blender Pen (102845)
Accessories: Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon (121000), Chocolate Chip Marker (100071), Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Adhesives: SNAIL (104332), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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10/25 Stampin' Up! Thoughts & Prayers

2011-10-25T09:37:00.000-05:00

This was the Charity Card my Club Members got to make this month. I wish I could tell you where the idea came from! I know I semi-cased someone, but I don't remember who. (sorry!) I love that the Extra-Large Oval punch fits into the Oval Designer Frame perfectly!

This was a take home Charity Card Option that my Club Members had. I think it's just da bomb that the Occasions Alphabet fits into the frame perfectly as well!

Hope you enjoyed these quick and simple cards! Thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers (WM 113252), Occasions Alphabet (WM 117090, CM 123598), Elements of Style (WM 118611, CM 120045)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Always Artichoke (105119), Blushing Bride (119796), Paisley Petals DSP (122367), Beau Chateau DSP (122357)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Designer Frames (123130), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon (122966)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332)

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10/24 Stampin' Up! Always Thankful

2011-10-24T10:07:00.001-05:00

Earlier this fall, I participated in a Rising Star Swap and one of the cards I got back had me running to place an order so I could case her card!! Edie Bunting used the stamps set called Always Thankful from the Holiday Mini Catalog and this is my case of her card. Thank you, Edie, for sharing you amazing work with us!

Don't you wish you could be a SU demonstrator, too, and be inspired by amazing swap cards like this one? Swapping and sharing ideas with other demonstrators is definitely one of my favorite things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. But, that is just the beginning of the many ways my life has been enriched by Stampin' Up! Mostly, I just love being with a group of people who "understand" me!! lol! There is still time (through Oct. 31) for you to become a demonstrator and get a FREE Big Shot to boot! (Or $100 in product of your choice.) Please e-mail me for more details, or click HERE to join my group of Creative Crafters Stamping to Share. Thanks so much for stopping by today! I truly appreciate you!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Always Thankful (WM 123787, CM 123789), Sunflower Background (WM 123606)
Paper: More Mustard (100946), Pool Party (12924), Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (101650), Spice Cake DSP (124003)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), River Rock (109010)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Tasteful Trim (120893)
Accessories: Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain (120931), More Mustard Marker (100076)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (11075), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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10/19 Stampin' Up! Glimmer Paper Stocking

2011-10-19T13:11:00.002-05:00

This card was so much fun to make that I made A LOT of them!! I used it in a couple of different swaps that I participated in. After making so many of these . . . I have a few suggestions for you. Use Mini Glue Dots to adhere your socking pieces to each other. Worked like a charm for me! I also used a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the little jingle bell. I just love how these bells actually "jingle!"

To make the border around the tag, all you have to do is punch a tag in a contrasting color, cut it in half, snip off the pointy pieces at the long ends and then adhere behind your sentiment. Just adds a little extra pizazz to your greeting.

Have a great day and thanks so much stopping by Stamping to Share!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Grateful Greetings (WM Only 116511)
Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Old Olive (100702), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005), Real Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Big Shot Machine (113439), Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), Snowburst Embossing Folder (024096), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Stocking Builder Punch (124095)
Accessories: White Baker's Twine (124262)
Adhesives: Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the embossed circle to the card (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

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10/17 Stampin' Up! Sympathy with Creative Elements

2011-10-17T10:17:00.000-05:00

Sad news. My daughters have friends whose mother passed away a few days ago. This is the sympathy card I made for their family.

Stampin' Up Supplies:

Stamps: Creative Elements (122645), Teeny Tiny Wishes (122647)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Blushing Bride (119796), Naturals Ivory (101849)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
Tools: Word Window Punch (119857), Stampin' Sponge (101610)
Accessories: Designer Buttons in Neutrals (119743), Linen Thread (104199), Blushing Bride Maker (part of a set 119801)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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10/14 Stampin' Up! Kraft Gift Box in Beau Chateau

2011-10-14T09:06:00.000-05:00

This is another one of those handy Kraft Gift Boxes that Stampin' Up! is selling in it's Holiday Mini Catalog. My hostesses have been really enjoying their decorated gift boxes and I thought I would share another one that I've decorated . . . this one using the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.

I just can't stop making them!! They are so beautiful. This one has two accordion flowers stacked on top of each other. My customers thought it looked like a cake and I have to agree . . . this paper is Yummy! One sweet touch to help accent the beauty of this gift was a length of Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon slipped around the box and tied into a fluffy little bow.

Here are the supplies I used to make this darling little gift box:

Paper: Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357)
Tools: Simply Scored (122334), Crop-a-Dial to make holes in the Accordion Flowers for the twine which holds them together (108362)
Accessories: Kraft Gift Box (124106), Soft Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon (122981), Hemp Twine (100982)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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10/13 Stampin' Up! Pines & Poinsettias

2011-10-13T13:13:00.002-05:00

This is the card I made for the Anything Christmas Demo Swap. I also swapped it out with a Leadership Group that I am a part of . . . so I actually made over 50 of these cards! Was I crazy? Maybe! But, it was a labor of love. I had a few long trips over the weekends I worked on this card so using a lap table, I was able to complete the bulk of this project in the car. (Obviously, I was not driving! lol!) And, it made me happy to make it. Every single time I stamped the pine cones, I got a little thrill because they are just so darn sweet looking!

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies that I used:

Stamps: Pines & Poinsettias (WM 123762, CM 123764), Tiny Tags (WM 118091, CM 118592)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Wild Wasabi (108641), Early Espresso (119686), Real Red (102482), Crumb Cake (120953), Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper (124004)
Ink: Wild Wasabi (), Early Espresso (119670)
Tools: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Curly Label Punch (119851), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190)
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Scalloped Dots Ribbon (124142), 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Markers to color directly onto the pine cones: Early Espresso (119680), Wild Wasabi (120975), Cherry Cobbler (119681)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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10/12 Stamping to Share Swap Cards Part Two

2011-10-12T09:37:00.000-05:00

Here is the second half of the cards that were at a recent Stamping to Share Downline meeting. Our theme was "Anything Christmas" Enjoy the eye candy!

This card by Kathy Trussell uses the crimper in a creative way . . . bold and beautiful!

Karen Larson used the stamp set called Pennant Parade to make her Christmas card. I like the way she accented the ribbon with merry, merry, merry!

Cindy Standal made a very cute present card. She was so quick to give the credit to me . . . but I have to add . . . the credit for this card actually goes to Lisa Schmid and a swap card that I received from her at Convention. Very cute, quick and easy to do.

Chris Glebus stepped away from traditional Christmas colors and made her Stitched Stocking card from a serene blue and purple hue.

Lynn Miller made this darling snowman card. I love the embossed flakes in the background.

Mary Dagostino made this trio of stockings with the new Stocking Builder Punch. The Silver Glimmer Paper is the perfect accent on this card . . . adds beautiful sparkle and no bulk!

Tasha Kast made this card . . . a lovely Lace Border Punch cross. The edges of the card are highlighted with glass glitter. A beautiful religious Christmas card.

Terri Hall made these sweet candy holders to keep in a bowl by your front door during the Holidays. I love that idea!! I should have taken a picture of the bowl . . . it had Stampin' Up! ribbon wrapped around it and looked so festive filled with all these sour cream treat holders in our glorious patterned Christmas paper.

Mary Smallidge made a cute Telescope card. I hadn't seen one of these before in person so it was a fun one to get one and put it on display.

Tomorrow I will share the card I made for the swap! Stay tuned and keep on Stamping to Share!

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10/11 Stamping to Share Swap Cards Part One

2011-10-11T08:30:00.000-05:00

Our Stamping to Share Downline Meetings are held every month and our swap cards are one of the highlights. This month our focus was "Anything Christmas." Enjoy!

This card using the stamp set "Bells & Boughs" and "Curly Cute" was made by Mary Kiley and she colored her pearls with a red sharpie marker for some extra pop. The gold embossing is gorgeous!

Katherine Narog's "Welcome Christmas" scene reminds you of cold nights warmed by memories of days gone by. I love the bit of frost she added to the corners of the window with our new Dazzling Details.

This card by Debby Filiowich features an image from "Christmas Lodge." It's getting harder and harder for me to resist buying this stamp set with samples like this!!

Dawn Michels is a little short of stamp sets as a newer demonstrator, but she's got it made when it comes to what she can do with the Big Shot!! What a beauty!

Judy Hamen used the set called "Christmas Greetings" for this merry winter scene. Embossed and die cut snowflakes highlighted with glitter make this card a real looker!

Cindy LeMire paper pieced her Christmas tree with Christmas DSP and hand stamped scraps for a homey, hand-crafted look. A little tag stamped twice and a cute image from the stamp set called "Festive and Fun" captures the look of a happy Christmas morning.

Karen Lockner used a "Snow Much Fun" snowman for this sweet card. The strip of plaid is the perfect touch to anchor the card and provide a great backdrop for the sentiment.

Laura Erickson cut a circle of designer series paper, creatively folded it into a Christmas tree and topped it off with a Triple Layer Doily Punch out.The sentiment is from the stamp set called "Snow Swirled."

Thanks so much for stopping by Stamping to Share! I will be back tomorrow with additional cards from our "Anything Christmas" Demonstrator Swap.

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10/10 Shelli Promotes the FREE Big Shot Offer!

2011-10-10T08:28:00.001-05:00

This is such a cute video of Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!'s cofounder and CEO, that I had to share it with you. She is talking about the Free Big Shot that is being given away to anyone who decides to become a demonstrator in October.

If you would like to know a few more details about this opportunity to join my Stamping to Share Team, please CLICK HERE. Or, send me an e-mail and we can make an appointment to talk about it some more.

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10/7 Stampin' Up! 12x12 Elegant Scrapbook Pages

2011-10-07T22:17:00.000-05:00

I love the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper . . . but it was too pretty to use!! Ever had THAT happen to you?? I know . . . crazy! But, I loved it so much that I even purchased an extra pack. And there it sat unopened. And, then I attended a local Leadership Meeting and what do I see? But the most BEAUTIFUL pages EVER!! I copied them "almost" exactly. (I added the ribbon . . . lol!)

All the accolades go to my stampin' demo friend Rachel Tessman. She is the creator of these amazing pages and I got her permission to share them with you!! I feel so lucky to have such a kind and creative friend like Rachel. I just can't wait to show them off to my customers. (Even MORE GORGEOUS IN PERSON!) Thanks a MILLION, Rachel!!

The "curtains" on these pages are made with a 3" strip of the flocked paper. It's scored every 1/4". That's a snap when you use the Simply Scored Tool. I did find that on the black curtain, there was a little bit of cracking when I folded the creases. To camouflage these white streaks, I ran a black journaling pen along the creases and it worked like a charm.

The leaves are cut with the Big Shot Machine and the Little Leaves Sizzlit Die. The paper is Brushed Gold. So, so elegant. The flowers are all from the Fun Flowers Die. The bigger flower at the bottom has a 5 Petal Punch piece added as well. The centerpieces of the flowers are Antique Brads.

I mentioned that I added one little element . . . the Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon. My new favorite ribbon . . . easy to work with and just gorgeous in color.

Thank you so much for stopping by Stamping to Share. Visit my Calendar of Events if you would like to come to this Scrapbook Class! Please note that there is an EARLY RSVP DATE! I need all RSVP's by the end of the day on Monday, October 10.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Word Play (WM 120308. CM 120651)
Paper: 12x12 Crumb Cake (124274), Soft Suede (115318), Basic Black (121045), Brushed Gold (102935), Mocha Morning Specialty DSP (122366)
Ink: StazOn Black (101406)
Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Fun Flower Die (121812), Little Leaves Sizzlit (114511), 5 Petal Punch (119880), Paper Piercing Tool to make holes for the brads (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)
Accessories: Antique Brads (117273), Metallic Brads (119741), Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon (122967)
Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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