CASE of the Butterflies

This card was CASED from the fabulous Carrie Gaskin.  She is incredibly talented.  Have you been to her blog?  You should check it out.  I'm extremely inspired by her.  This is basically a direct case of Carrie's card, except I changed up the colours a bit to incorporate the new  Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper that is in the current Occasions mimi Catalogue.  Carrie's instructions were to trace out the lines for the butterflies lightly with pencil, and then use the Paper Piercer on them.  Erase the pencil lines, and then go back and lightly re-trace the lines with the fine tip on the Saraha Sand Marker.  Natasha and I had a blast recreating this card. 

Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: So Happy for You
Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Sweet Stitches DSP, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise.
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Sahara Sand (Marker)
Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals. 



Here is the same card in Carrie's orginal colours .

This is also one of the three cards we will be doing at Stamp Club/Class on Friday April 15th.  See my calendar or contact me for more information.  We'd love to have you join us.

Sweet Buttons

This is another card we created at Stamp Club last week. I saw a similar swap card at Vancouver Regional and loved the idea of the so called "flower" buttons. Love how they are "popped" up...Super Cute. I'm not much for BRIGHT colours but I'm just lovin' the new Brights Collection! This card is very SPRINGish. The sun has been out the last couple days so it feels like spring is on it's way!!

After recreating the card for my club members i found out that the swap card was created by a local Stampin' Buddy -- Maureen Pollock. Maureen's laugh can be heard a mile away! LOVE her....and her card designs : ) Thank you Maureen for the clever "flower" button idea!



Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Valentine Defined (Occasions Mini Pg. 9), Sanded Background
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Sweet Buttons Embosslit (Occasions Mini Pg. 36), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (Occasions Mini Pg. 12), 1/8" Marina Mist Ribbon, Dimensional, Distresser.

Hope you like.. : )

Spring is Blossoming

Promotion dates: April 1-30, 2011

Promotion details: Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue.

You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways: Spend $25* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.

Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE *Net sales before tax and shipping





Four Frames Stamp SetW: item 123440 $25.95 C: item 123442 $19.95


Paisley Petals Designer Series Paperitem 122367 $12.50
Here is a card i quickly designed with the Four Frames stamp set. I love how SU is offering a sneak peek of what's to come in the upcoming catalogue to our customers. You can earn this set and the the DSP for FREE (info above) or you can purchase them both before JULY 1st by submitting a $25 order (before ship and taxes). This offer is only until April 30th so order soon!! : )
Products used for this Project: Stamp Sets: Clearly for you (Occasions Mini Pg. 12), You're a Gem (Occasions Mini Pg. 25) Four Frames (April's Promo) Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, First Edition DSP (Occasions Mini Pg. 25) Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Small Oval, Eyelet Border Punch, 1/8 Early Espresso Ribbon, "Pearls, Trinket Keys (Occasions Mini Pg. 24), Tombow multipurpose glue, Distresser, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Sponge _________________________________________________________

Here is one of three cards we created at stamp club get together this week. It also features the Four Frames Stamp Set:

I cased this card from Maureen but of course switched it up a bit. I wanted to show case the fabulous Decorative Label punch and how you can shorten your card stock to create a smaller label for your greeting. Head on over to Mary Fish's Blog to view a quick video on how to shorten the cardstock using the decorative label punch. Products used for this card: Stamp Sets: Four Frames (April Promo), Teeny Tiny Wishes Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Brights DSP Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Pearls, Linen Thread, Neutral Buttons, Tombow multipurpose glue, Sponge

Can't wait to show you more with this set! Click here to see another gorgeous project using this set!

Hope you like.. : )

Easter Treats

 

Here's an adorable little treat holder that looks like a carrot just in time for Easter!  I  made this with the Petal Cone die and my Big Shot.  I used Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wasabi cardstock.  I made the sentment banner on My Digital Studio. This program is amazing!  It gives you access to tons and tons of stamp sets, not to mention digital scrapbooking and card making.  Trust me, you NEED this!  I made the little tag on the lollipop with the Tiny Tags stamp set.  I swear, this is my most used stamp set! I use it on EVERYTHING.   Some of the strips of grass have been put through the Paper Crimper to give them the crimped look you see in the picture.  Who wouldn't love to get this little treat complete with pixie stix and a lollipop?  

Products used for this project: Stamp Set: Tiny Tags
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Wild Wasabi.  Accessories: Petal Cone Die, Big Shot, Jewelry Tag Punch, Red Sticky Strip, My Digital Studio, Linen Thread, Designer Button, and Easter Treats!

This is just one of the projects we will be making at my stamp club/class this month.  Please feel free to join us!  We always have a great time. See my calendar for more information on dates and times.  Feel free to contact me if you'd like to join us or have any questions. 

Grab Bags and New Clearance Items - Hurry GRAB them TODAY!

SU has added new items to the Clearance Rack and has also added a GRAB BAG special!!

As of yesterday, and continuing while supplies last, you can purchase special "grab bags" in the Online Store.

These grab bags come in three sizes: the $6, the $12, and the $18 grab bag. Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents &Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

Please keep the following in mind:

-- There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer.
-- There is no limit to the number of grab bags you may purchase, however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.
-- All grab bag sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
-- Not all grab bags will be unique.
-- Must order online.

Please use the following item numbers when ordering
grab bags:

125873 - $6 Grab Bag (containing at least $24 worth of products!)
125874 - $12 Grab Bag (containing at least $48 worth of products!)
125875 - $18 Grab Bag (containing at least $72 worth of products!)

Here is a Scrapbook Layout we created at Scrapbook Club last year! (click on the photo to see it up close) Sage Shadow Card Stock and Chocolate Chip Striped ribbon are both on the Clearance rack while supplies last so head on over to our online store to order yours today!! (Click on one of the scalloped "order online" buttons on the left side)


Here's a card i created as well using the same stamp set and idea!! Under the Stars Stamp set is way to much fun!

Hope you like.. : )

Little Dresses are Sew Suite

A few posts ago i promised I'd share a card that i designed for Louise and i to create. Here's what i came up with....


I got the cute little dress idea from a couple cards i had seen on Stampin' Connection but i came up with the design of the card on my own! I know, I know, it's not much of a design! I do admit I'm lame when it comes to designing but I'll get there! I have faith in myself. AND since i thought the card was lame i decided to create another version of the card-- so bonus for you.. : )

I also have to say how cute my son is. He's always interested in what i'm making. He surely doesn't stick around for too long but does acknowledge my creations. When i was creating the above card he had popped into say hi and to ask what i was making?? i said "what does it look like"? he said "a lamp shade"... hum.. i giggled and then he giggled!! I said "REALLY"..? "it's a dress silly"...he then said .... "wow it's pretty mom"...LOL.. oh my gosh.. it was too cute!!

Products used for this project: Stamp Set: Sew Suite, Fabulous Phrases, All Holidays
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum and Neutrals Patterns DSP
Ink: Basic Black Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Small Hearts Punch, Pearls, Black Satin Ribbon, White Satin Ribbon, 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Piercing Tool, Distresser, Red Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Sponge Ovals Die and Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Occasions Mini Pg. 12)

This is the other card i designed. Very, very simple but i really like simple!! I absolutely love making the little ribbon dresses. They use very little ribbon and are soooooooooo stinkin' cute when put together! I brought the supplies to work one day and a few of us crafty girls created this card on our lunch break. Everyone was very impressed when they put their little dresses together!! You must try making one!! : )

Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Sew Suite, Fabulous Phrases
Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Basic Gray
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Small Hearts Punch, Pearls, Black Satin Ribbon, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Distresser, Red Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Sponge, Paper Snips, Piercing Tool, Ovals Die, and Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Hope you like.. : )

Cupcake Challenge

I created this cupcake card, cupcake wrapper, cupcake stand, and banner for the Crazy For Cupcakes Creative Challenge on Shelli Gardner's So Shelli Blog.  The challenge was to create anything that featured cupcakes.  Then my upline Jenn, encouraged me to also submit it into the SU-Only Challenge 15 which is Birthday Cards this week. 

I've been influenced by spring.  It seems that lately, I want to create in light, bright spring colours, and this challenge seemed the perfect place to do this.  The banner in the background was created with the banner piece from the Petal Cone Bigz L die and my Big Shot.  I used Designer Series Paper in So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, and Certainly Celery.  I mounted these banner pieces onto Linen Thread and accented them with a few punched out flowers from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and some medium Basic Pearls Jewels. 

I used Pink Pirouette cardstock, and the Perfect Setting Bigz XL die and my Big Shot to create the cupcake wrapper.  I used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to punch out flowers in rose red, whisper white, so saffron, and baja breeze and medium Basic Pearls Jewels to embellish the wrapper. I used Dazzling Diamonds around the edge for a little sparkle.   I created the cupcake stand with Certainly Celery cardstock, the Scallop Circle #2 Die and the Round Tab Punch (I've included a small tutorial at the end of this blog).  Medium Basic Pearls Jewels add a gorgeous finishing touch to the cupcake stand.

The matching card is a 3" x 6 " card (which will fit perfectly in Stampin Up's Small Open-End Envelopes) in pretty in pink.  I also used Designer Series Paper in Baja Breeze, So Saffron, and Pink Pirouette, to accent the card.  I folded up a piece of Sweet Stitches Dsp and sewed across it with my sewing machine.  The cupcake images are from the Crazy for Cupcakes set, and stamped onto Watercolor Paper with StazOn.  I used Blender Pens and ink in pink pirouette, chocolate chip, baja breeze, and rose red to color in the image. I added Dazzling Diamonds to the icing on the cupcakes, and Crystal Effects to the cherries.  The image is popped up with Dimensionals, and a sweet little button in pretty in pink from the Subtles Designer Buttons finishes up the card nicely.  

To create the cupcake stand, I cut some cardstock into a 3" x 11" strip.  I then scored at 1 3/8" intervals. then alternated valley fold, and mountain folds. 

I then used the Round Tab punch to punch each section while folded to create each of the "legs" of the table.

Then glue all sections together, and it will look like this.  The top of the stand is cut from the Scallop Circles #2 die.

Hope you enjoy this cupcake challenge as much as I did!