Stampin' with Mommie2Quads

Christmas Leftovers

2011-01-22T20:19:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to share with everyone some cards I created during the Holidays, I call these my Leftovers. Some were CASED, part of a challenge or a design from the top of my head. I hope you enjoy them, Thanks for stopping by!

First Birthday Card of 2011

2011-01-22T19:43:00.002-06:00

Yes I know its been a while since I last posted a card, but I have been very busy, Quads + 1 can be hectic. Anywho, here is a birthday card I created, I was inspired by THIS card that was created using My Digital Studio (118108). I recreated the card using the candle image from the clear-mount stamp set, Party This Way (120609) and the Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die (114510) for the letters. The Classic inks used on the candle image are: Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pacific Point, Night of Navy and Elegant Eggplant. Since the candle is somewhat small and its the only stamped image on the card, I would use the Stampin Spots or the Stampin' Write Markers to make it convenient when coloring the image. To finish the card off, I added some Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109052) and Dazzling Diamonds (102023) applied with a 2-Way Glue Pen (100425).

If you liked any of the products used in this card, please visit my Stampin' Up! website and place an order today. Thanks for stoppin' by! Bye!

Filled With Love Bundle Promotion

2011-01-14T20:29:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up! has a great promotion right now, it is the Filled with Love Bundle Promotion. In the promotion you have a choice between the clear mount or wood mount stamp set, it's also bundled with a total of 12 sheets of the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack and a package of Bitty Buttons. Click HERE to view the flyer and the entire Bundled Package Promotion. To order your bundle today click here. Promotion expires Jan. 24, 2011.

It's Time!!! Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog 2011 is Here!!

2011-01-09T17:53:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog 2011 is HERE and is in full effect. Starting January 4, 2011 until April 30, 2011 you can order from this Fabulously Filled 43-page Catalog. If you are a customer of mine you should have received this catalog in the mail by now. If you are not my customer and are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like to receive future Stampin' Up! Mini catalogs, drop me a LINE and let me know of your interest.

Jolly Old Santa and Tutorial

2010-10-03T13:26:00.000-05:00

Good Day, Stampers! Today's share is once again my fav, the Santa image from the Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp set (1211321 clear mount) and a Tutorial showing you how I made some of the elements on the card and the measurements. Today I decided to make a 5" square card. For the Real Red base, you will need your Real Red cardstock to measure 5"x10" and then score at 5" and fold in half with a Bone Folder. I added a piece of Candy Cane Christmas DSP (120809) that measures 4 3/4" square and is wrapped with a Satin Real Red Ribbon (117286) bow. The white cardstock with the Santa image measures 3 1/4" square.

For the focal point, you will need a piece of Real Red cardstock that measures 3 13/16" square, the Scallop Trim Border punch (118402) and the Scallop Trim Corner punch(118870).

You will need to first punch all four corners of the cardstock. Insert a corner into the Scallop Trim Border punch as shown and punch your cardstock. Make sure when you slide the cardstock in, you feel a stopping point in the corner punch as shown.

After you have punch all four corners of the square, this is what your cardstock should look like, as shown below.

Now for the fun part. You will now punch all four sides of the cardstock using the Scallop Border Trim punch. When you look at the punch you will see a guide in the middle of the punch and this guide should line up exactly with your cardstock as shown below.

Once you have the cardstock aligned in the punch exactly over the punch guide, you can then punch your side.

After all four sides are punched this is what your cardstock should look like.

I hope that you have found this tutorial to be helpful to you when using your Scallop Border Trim Punch and your Scallop Corner Trim Punch. All products can be purchased online at my Stampin' Up! website. If you would like a Demonstration of these two punches and learn how to use them to create other shapes and sizes Contact Me on me on my Stampin' Up! website to book your workshop today. Thanks for stopping by and have a Stampin' Good Day!

World Card Making Day 2010 number 2

2010-10-02T22:09:00.000-05:00

Hey Stampers,

It's still World Card Making Day and I have been busy today in my studio. Here is another card using the Santa image from the Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp set. This is one stamp set that should be on every one's "To Buy List" for the Holiday season. Hopefully I'll get around to using the other 5 images in the set, but right now I am stuck on Santa.

In this card I used the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper for my focal point on the base of Real Red cardstock and I also paper pieced the same DSP on Santa's Hat. Cherry Cobbler is the color of the red dots on the DSP but the dots are so small that you can't tell if its Real Red or Cherry Cobbler, so I chose to use Real Red for my card base and the scallop rectangle (nestabilities) . I also used a 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds on the brim and ball of the Santa hat. To finish off the card I tied a bow using Real Red Satin Ribbon and an Old Olive button and some ivory colored thread. To color Santa's face I used a Copic marker, E25 Caribe Cocoa.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I did making it and I hope I have inspired someone today. Thanks for stopping by!

Splitcoaststampers Challenge 300 (SC300) Jolly Old Saint Nick

2010-10-02T19:33:00.000-05:00

Isn't He Fabulous!?! I just love this Santa image from the Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp set from Stampin' Up! This is a six image stamp set that is in Stampin' Up! 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. If you would like to order this stamp set, please click HERE and order anytime from my website.

To dress Him up a bit, I used a 2-Way Glue Pen and then applied some Dazzling Diamonds to make Santa sparkle. Also used the Designer Series Paper, Candy Cane Christmas which is also featured in the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog as well as the Northern Frost Decorative Sizzlet Strip to create the cute little Baha Blue snowflake. I stamped the Merry Christmas image from the Delightful Decorations stamp set, punched it out with our 3/4" Circle Punch and used Dimensionals to adhere the snowflake to the card. To trim out the card I used Real Red cardstock.

To color my image I used a Copic marker (E25 Caribe Cocoa) on Santa's face and Copic marker R29 (Lipstick Red) on Santa's hat. Yes, I know that these are not Stampin' Up! products, but in my defense, Stampin' Up! does not make a skin tone marker that represents my skin tone, so I turned to Copic.

This card is also my submission on Splitcoaststampers for this week's sketch challenge, SC300. If you want to play along go to www.splitcoaststampers.com and submit your card.

If you would like to make this card yourself, contact me and book a Workshop. Thanks for stopping by, have a Stampin' Good Day and Happy World Card Making Day.

McDaniel Quadruplets, Again

2010-09-02T22:41:00.000-05:00

Here is another feature story on my Quadruplets. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy.

New Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini catalog

2010-09-01T01:20:00.001-05:00

The much awaited and long anticipated Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini 2010-2011 Catalog is live. Click HERE to place your order. This new catalog will not disappoint, there is something for everyone, younng, old, cardmakers, scrapbookers, quilters, etc. Get a jump start on your Holiday greeting cards and place your order TODAY!

McDaniel Quadruplets

2010-08-31T19:15:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to post that my kids were on the news today. Here is the link to check out the video.

Birthday Up in the Clouds

2010-07-20T21:46:00.006-05:00

Hi Stampers,

Okay, I promise this is my last Birthday card of the day. I can't help myself, I love to make Birthday Cards and the smiles on the recipient's face is priceless. This card was inspired by Andrea Walford. I changed the colors used and the stamp sets used. I made the clouds by using a cloud template provided for free by a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Lianne Carper, you can obtain the template here. I used an inexpensive transparency sheet purchased from my local office supply store, traced the clouds using a permanent marker, cut out the cloud shapes with my paper snips, adhered the clouds to my Whisper White cardstock using temporary adhesive and sponged the Tempting Turquoise ink over the transparency cloud shapes.

For the balloons, I stamped the balloon image from the stamp set Crazy for Cupcakes in Basic Black Ink and then covered the balloon image leaving only the balloon string. I stamped the balloon image from the stamp set Party This Way in Versamark Ink on Tempting Turquoise, Real Red and Delightful Daffodil cardstock and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I then used my paper snips to cut out the images and used double stacked Dimensionals to "pop" the balloons off the card. I used the birthday sentiment from the same stamp set.

If you like the card shown here and would like to Host a Workshop where you and your guests can make this card, please contact me here. Please feel free to post a comment or your questions. Thanks for stopping by, have a Stampin' Good Day!

Island Oasis Birthday

2010-07-20T21:12:00.008-05:00

Hi Stampers,

I'm back again with yet another birthday card. I love making birthday cards!! The colors in this card are bright and cheery and from the Brights Collection of Stampin' Up! newly renovated color collections. Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. If you like what you see and would like to Host a Workshop and you and your guest can create this card, contact me here. If you would like to purchase any of the supplies used to make this card, you may do so here. I hope you enjoyed the card, thanks for stopping by and have a Stampin' Good Day!

Supplies Used:
Cardstocks: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie
Ribbon: 5/8" Satin Whisper White
DSP: Island Oasis (Summer Mini 2010 available until August 31, 2010)
Stamp: Perfect Punches
Punches: 2 3/8" Circle Extra Large, 1 3/4" Circle Extra Large
Accessories: Flower Fold Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones

Happy Birthday, Little Girl!!!

2010-07-20T18:44:00.010-05:00

Hi Stampers,

Have you seen the latest PaperCrafts Card Style 2010 Special Issue? Well if not, you are missing a lot. In fact, when I saw the magazine cover I immediately knew I had caught a "CASE". I absolutely love this card!!!! Of course, all items used are Stampin' Up! and one of the stamp sets used is actually a Level 3 Hostess set, Playful Pieces.

The banner on the card was created using the Playful Pieces stamp set by stamping the triangle shape in the same color ink as the cardstock and cut out using paper snips. The shapes were then attached to the hemp twine with mini glue dots. The large scallop circle is from the Pennant Die (113483). I created the "happy birthday" tag by centering the point of the 1 1/4" square punch in the center of the cardstock to create the "v" on the end.

Let me know if you have any questions and as always, thanks for stopping by and have a Stampin' Good Day!!

Supplies Used are all Stampin' Up!:
Cardstock and Ink
Pumpkin Pie (105117, 105216)
Real Red (102482, 103133)
Daffodil Delight (119683, 119667)
Tempting Turquoise (102067, 100814)
Pacific Point (111350, 111837)
Basic Black Ink(101179)
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082)
Chocolate Chip cardstock (102128 hair)
Whisper White cardstock (100730)
Creamy Carmel cardstock (retired--face)
uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021 white)
Island Oasis DSP (Hat) is currently available in the Summer Mini Catalog (117173)

To purchase any of the supplies used on this card please hop on over to my Stampin' Up! website to make your purchase: http://mommie2quads.stampinup.net

A Lovely Thank You

2010-07-20T18:03:00.004-05:00

Hi Stampers,

Here is a card I created for a Friend that needed a Thank You card. She wanted the card to be bright and cheery... I think this card fits the bill. All cardstocks chosen are from the newly revamped Brights Collection from Stampin' Up! I hope you enjoy the card as well. Thanks for stopping by and have a Stampin' Good Day!!

All Supplies Used are srom Stampin' Up!:
Thank You Kindly stamp set (111700 wood-mount)
Pretty Petals background stamp (111008 wood-mount)
Pumpkin Pie cardstock (105117)
Old Olive cardstock (100702)
Melon Mambo cardstock (115320)
Daffodil Delight cardstock (119683)
Tempting Turquoise cardstock (102067)
Whisper White cardstock (100730)
Buttons (retired)
1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Old Olive (111368)
Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)
Flower Daisies #2 Die (114520)
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

Happy Father's Day, Ron

2010-06-20T18:48:00.005-05:00

Hi Stampers,

I hope everyone is enjoying time spent with their Loved Ones on this special day, Father's Day! Before I go any further, I want to dedicate today's post to my Loving Husband, Ron.

Ron is my High School Sweetheart. We dated for 10 years prior to getting married and he made me the happiest woman in the world the day we married. We have been happily married now for 13 years. Don't get me wrong, not all of those 13 years have been blissful, I mean, what relationship doesn't have its ups and downs. But throughout all of the years that we have been together the one thing in our relationship that has been a constant is, He Loves Me, He Cherishes Me and He always has my Best Interest in his heart.

We have 5 wonderful children, Ron Jr., (10), a set of quadruplets, Madison, Bryson, Josiah and Nyla (5). Not only does my Husband love me, he also adores our children and is willing to do anything to support our family. On this day, Father's Day, we are not together (physically) as a family to celebrate this day with Dad. Ron is 250 miles away living part-time and working full-time in another city to support our family. We talk to Dad everyday via phone, text and emails, but its not the same as having him here with us to be able to hug and kiss him at any given moment. The Kids and I appreciate everything that Ron has done for us and given us. It is because of Ron that I have been able to be a Stay-at-home-Mom to our kids. Ron knows that this was very important to me and he has afforded me to have been able to do this now for the last 6 years.

I just wanted to share and express with You how much I love and appreciate the most wonderful, sweetest, kindest Man in the world...and he's all Ours. Happy Father's Day, Babe. Thank you for being the best Husband, Father, Provider and Friend that you know how to be. We love you and we miss you.

Love,

Your Wife and Kids

hugs and kisses

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Marina Mist*, Early Espresso* and Very Vanilla

Stamps: Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Early Espresso*, Marina Mist* and Cajun Craze*

Accessories: 3/4", 1', 1 1/4 Circle punches, Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Modern Lable Punch (119849), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Items marked "*" are available for purchase here beginning July 1, 2010

Time to Party

2010-06-19T16:28:00.008-05:00

Hi Stampers,

I wanted to share a Birthday Card with you that I CASED from the upcoming 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog (which, by the way, will go live on July 1, 2010). This card features the birthday party hats stamp from the Party Hearty stamp set.

I used the party hat stamp to create the banner. I inked the stamp in various Stampin' Up! Classic inks then trimmed the hats to look like pennants. I then attached a strip of Chocolate Chip cardstock to hang my pennant.

I used various Stampin' Write markers to ink up only the portion of the sentiment that I needed and on the candles.

I added decorative touches on the card using the Scallop Square punch, Scallop Edge Border punch a 1" punch and some satin ribbon. Also on the card (you may not be able to see it in the picture) is my version of a "glitter mist" using a small spray bottle, rubbing alcohol and Shimmer Paint in Champagne Mist. I hope you like the card, comments and questions are always welcomed. Have a Stampin' good day!

Stamps: Party Hearty 111532

Punches: Scallop Edge Border (119882), Scallop Square (119884)

Cardstock: Real Red, Pacific Point**, Chocolate Chip

Classic Inks: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight**CertainlyCelery, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip

Stampin' Write Marker: Certainly Celery, Pumpin Pie, Daffodil Delight**

Items marked ** will be available for purchase beginning July 1st, 2010

Progressive Scrapbooking Page

2010-05-04T11:06:00.004-05:00

Here is a Progressive Scrapbook Page that I created in honor of National Scrapbooking Day (May 1, 2010). I've also included instructions and a list of the materials used to create this page. All materials are from Stampin' Up! and most can be found in the new Summer Mini Catalog.

This Progressive Scrapbooking tutorial I adapted from Stampin’ Up! Million Dollar Demonstrator, Mary Polcin. The Progressive Scrapbook page starts from creating a 6 x 6 scrapbook page and then “progress” or build up to the next size page of 8.5 x 11 and then finally a 12 x12.
SUPPLIES USED:
1 – 12x12 Tempting Turquoise cardstock Builder Wheels
1 – 12x12 Whisper White cardstock Candle Crazy
1 – 8.5 x 11 So Saffron cardstock Birthday
1 – 8.5 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock So Many Stars
1 – 8.5 x 11 Whisper White cardstock 1 ¾” and ¾” Circle Punches
Cardstock scraps of Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White
Island Oasis Designer Series Paper Round Tab Punch
ReInkers Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive
Old Olive 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon Top Note Die
Old Olive ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon Pennant Die XL
Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise Ink Pads Party Hearty Stamp Set

Take the 8.5 x 11 Whisper White cardstock and cut (1) 5 ¾” square and (2) 3 ¾” squares in Paper Trimmer.

Take the 8.5 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock and cut (1) 6 x 6 square and (2) 4” squares in Paper Trimmer.

Layer the Whisper White onto the Pumpkin Pie cardstock.

Cut the stripe DSP of the Island Oasis paper to 2 x 6 and apply the 5/8” Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, make a bow and attach a button with mini glue dots. Thread on button was a sliver of So Saffron cs.

When layering the 6 x 6 page onto the So Saffron 8.5 x 11 cs only apply adhesive on the left, right and bottom of the page so that a “pocket” is created at the top of the page. Use the Top Note Die to create journaling tags and to attach additional photos, also used the round tab punch and ¼” Old Olive grosgrain ribbon on the ends of the Top Note die .

The scallop circle is created by using the Pennant XL Die, there are 4 scallop circles on this die and I used the scallop that did not have the score lines. Stamp “celebrate you” from the Party Hearty set onto Whisper White cs, punch out with 1 ¾” circle punch, stamp gift box, punch out with ¾” circle punch and all pieces are layered using dimensional.

The page title was created using the new builder wheels in the Summer Mini catalog. All three were rolled out together on the 12 x 12 Whisper White cs and then the “Happy Birthday” wheel was used alone with Old Olive ink, trimmed out and applied using dimensionals.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Earleen McDaniel

I love you....with all my heart

2010-02-08T14:44:00.010-06:00

Hi stampers,

I know its been awhile since I posted anything, but I have been busy stamping. Today's card has very little stamping on it. But the card features some great new products that are being introduced by Stampin' Up! in the Occasions Mini Catalog and in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Let's get started...This card has four products from the Occasions catalog and 1 product that you can earn for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Here is a list of all the ingredients needed to replicate this card:

Specialty Designer Series Paper #117153

With All My Heart stamp set #118623 clear mount

Stampin' Up! Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die #117332

Stampin' Up! 5/8" Satin Ribbon in Real Red #117286

Dot, Dot, Dot stamp #115332 wood mount

1 1/4" Square Punch 104400

Full Heart Punch #113693

Scallop Trim Border punch #118402 (you cannot buy this punch, you can only Earn this punch for FREE during Sale-A-Bration (now 'til March 31, 2010). For every $50 you spend in Stampin' Up! products you earn free merchandise in the Sale-A-Bration catalog and this punch is one of the many items that you can earn for FREE.

Real Red Classic Ink #103133

Versamark Ink #102283

If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks for stopping by, have a Stampin' Good Day!

Sale-A-Brate Good Times, Come On!!

2010-01-09T19:07:00.009-06:00

If you have'nt heard, Stampin' Up! has just released the new 2010 Sale-A-Bration catalog and the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog. Over the next few months I will be sharing lots of papercrafting samples made with items from both catalogs.

To kick things off, here is a Valentine's Day Love card that I created using Stampin' Up! newest punch, Scallop Border Trim Punch (item# 118402). This punch is from the 2010 Sale-A-Bration catalog and is FREE with the purchase of $50 in Stampin' Up! merchandise. The punch also has a coordinating corner punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch (item# 118870). The corner punch is available in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and can be purchased here.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Huge Holiday Sale Going On Now

2009-11-24T21:41:00.005-06:00

Hi Stampers,

Just wanted to let everyone know that Stampin' Up! is having a Holiday Sale. You can save between 30 and 50 percent on selected items. Head over to my website to shop for some gift goodies for all your Crafting Friends and yourself. Too much of a good thing doesn't last forever. This sale ends November 30th. Click here to shop now or click on the red Holiday Sale picture on the right to begin shopping.

Another Anniversary Card

2009-11-11T22:25:00.005-06:00

Wow, two post in one day...I'm on a roll.

Here's another Anniversary Card. Pssst, by the way, I'm sending both cards to my good Friend in Tulsa, OK. He and his Girlfriend are celebrating their one year anniversary and I was more than happy to make some cards for him to celebrate the special occassion. Shhhh...mums the word. Once again all supplies used are all from Stampin' Up!.

Here's the supply list:

Stampin' Up! In Color Rich Razzleberry textured card stock (#115719), Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker (#116329) and Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (#100079), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115613), Orchid Opulence and Whisper White card stock, Cottage Wall (#115671) from Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper collection, Stampin' Up! Modern Label Punch (#116630 which is new this year to Stampin'Up! exclusive punch collection), the Scallop Edge Punch (#112091), a 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425) and for a touch of sparkle some Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (#102023) The stamp sets used on this card are the Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370) and the Hostess Level 3 set, Kind & Caring Thoughts (115324). If you would like to earn the Hostess Level 3 stamp set, Kind & Caring Thoughts, contact me here and I'll give you all the glorious details.

I hope you enjoy the card, tell me what you think, I hope I have inspired you to stamp today. Have a Stampin' Good Day.

Taking a Break from Christmas Cards

2009-11-11T21:53:00.007-06:00

Yes, I know its been a while since I last posted anything and I am sorry. Please forgive me. I have 5 kids and now I'm a single parent. No, I'm not divorced or separated, but my Husband's employer has transferred him to Kansas City, MO, so I'm home taking care of home and Quads + 1 all by my lonesome.

Any who, let's get to the cards, shall we? This first card is clean, simple and I thought very pretty. The card measures 4.25 X 5.5 and there's a fair amount of embossing involved. All supplies used are from Stampin' Up! and is available for purchase here. Here's the supply list.

Supplies Used all Stampin' Up! :

Whisper White card stock, Elegant Eggplant card stock, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set for sentiment (#115370), Bella's Border Stampin' Wheel (112476) for the embossed image, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing powder and my favorite, Stampin' Up! Organza Ribbon (#114319) in Whisper White. I also used the Stampin' Around Wheel Guide (#104834) because I used the Bella's Border Stampin' Wheel on the diagonal. Last but not least, I used a corner rounder on the bottom corners of the card (#109047).

I hope you enjoy the card, let me know your thoughts on the card and I hope it inspires you to do some stamping. Have a stampin' good day.

It's Beginning to a Lot Like Christmas

2009-09-08T10:34:00.004-05:00

Hi Stampers,

Today I am sharing with you one of the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes that I have planned for the year. The Stamp-a-Stack class featuring these cards will be held on World Cardmaking Day which is Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. In this class you will make 2 of each card design shown for a total of 10 cards for $15.00 and envelopes are included. You will receive all the cardstock and Designer Series Paper (DSP) precut and prescored. All you need to do is stamp, punch, emboss and adhere. Please bring your own adhesive if possible, but if not, I will have some there for you to use. I will provide Stampin' Dimensionals, light snacks and Christmas music. The Stamp-a-Stack will start at 1:00 pm and end at 3:00 pm on Saturday, 10/3/2009. Please contact me here to RSVP for the Stamp-a-Stack class no later than Midnight, Sunday, September 20, 2009. Hope to hear from you soon. Have a Stamping Good Day!!!

What: Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 (World Cardmaking Day)

Where: My home in Florissant, MO

Info: Please RSVP to me here no later than Sunday, September 20, 2009

(click on Contact Me) to RSVP for the class.

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!

2009-09-02T16:15:00.005-05:00

Stampin' Up! has just released the new Holiday Mini Catalog. You can start placing your orders today thru January 4, 2010. Check my blog often as I will be featuring projects using products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. Thanks for stopping by and have a stamping good day!!

Merry Christmas...In July

2009-07-29T01:11:00.004-05:00

Two post in one day, I think I'm breaking a record!! I have been seeing a lot of Christmas cards poping up on several blogs and websites (SCS) so I thought I would join in on the fun and create a card myself. For this card I wanted to jazz up the top layer (Old Olive) and use the exclusive Sizzix Texturz Plate that you can only obtain from a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (that would be me) instead of using christmas DSP. To achieve the bold embossed textured look I simply lightly sprayed rubbing alcohol on the cardstock and used another piece of cardstock as a "shim" in the sandwich stack used with the BigShot. The "shim" and light spray of rubbing alcohol helped me to have a deeper impression of the Texturz plate. The stamp sets used are new this year to the 2009-2010 IB&C, they are Tree Trimmings and Teeny Tiny Wishes. I also used some Sizzix dies that are also exclusive to Stampin' Up!, the Top Note Bigz Die and Birds and Blooms Sizzlits. If you would like to recreate this card, contact me today and let's schedule a Workshop for a Demonstration. Thanks for stopping by, have a Stampin' Good Day!!

Happy Sweet Birthday

2009-07-29T00:11:00.003-05:00

I absolutely love, love, love this stamp. It is the Sweet Birthday stamp (115564) and it is one of many beautiful single stamps that Stampin' Up! is offering for Under $10. On page 208 of the

2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (US) you will find that Stampin' Up! has several single stamps that are under $10 and they are all wonderful to use. I paired this stamp with the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (love, love, love it) and the In-Color Rich Razzelberry. I used Orchid Opulence Classic Ink on the cake image and Basic Black on the sentiment. If you would like to re-create this card Contact Me today and we can schedule a Workshop built around the Under $10 Stamps that Stampin' Up! offers. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!

Supplies used: Stamp set: Sweet Birthday (115564), DSP: Cottage Wall (115671), Punches: Scallop Edge Punch(112091) , Large Oval(107305), Scallop Oval(114889), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Piercing Tool (116631). Cardstock: Rich Razzelberry, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Ribbon: Rich Razzelberry, Ink: Orchid Opulence, Basic Black

LateNightStampers Sketch Challenge 25

2009-06-28T23:13:00.003-05:00

Today's post is for the LateNightStampers Sketch Challenge #25. Today at midnight was the deadline for submission and I think I just made it in time. I hope you enjoy, feel free to leave a comment (a nice one of course). Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White. Ink: Regal Rose, Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red (cherry on top), Black Stazon. Stamps: Birthday Wish, Crazy for Cupcakes. Accessories: 1/4" Whisper White Ribbon, Blender Pen, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Thank You Upsy Daisy

2009-06-03T21:40:00.005-05:00

This is my favorite stamp set from the entire SS2009 Stampin' Up! catalog. I am seriously going to miss the 2008-2009 In Colors when they are gone. Speaking of which, better order yours before they are gone. Once they sell out, they are gone for good. Click here to order yours today! TFL and Enjoy the card.

Supplies used: Upsy Daisy stamp set (111710), Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, (In Colors - Baha Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point), Versamark Ink, White Embossing Powder, Trio Flower Punch (109183).

2009-05-29T18:32:00.001-05:00

One Stamp, Four Great Looks

2009-05-13T15:51:00.004-05:00

Hi Stampers, today's cards are all made with the same stamp. I got this stamp from "A Large Scrapbooking Box Store." I used Stazon ink to stamp the image on watercolor paper and then colored in the image using Stampin' Up! Stampin' Write Markers in Pumpkin Pie, Real Read, Summer Sun, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise. I also used the same colors in the cardstock, except the scallop yellow is non-SU!. I hope you enjoy the cards. Thanks for stopping by, have a stamping good day!.

A Walk in the Park Thanks

2009-05-13T15:31:00.003-05:00

Hi Stampers. Today I'm uploading a card that I gave to a potential customer a few weeks ago. This card features the Walk in the Park DSP (#115123) found on page 9 of the Occasions Mini Catalog. I also paired the DSP with the Wow Flowers stamp set (#111714). The colors in the DSP are Baha Breese, Basic Gray, Whisper White and Cameo Coral. I also added some Baha Breeze 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (#111375) to the card and I made the scallop edge on the card using the Slit Punch (#104388) by removing the guard on the punch. Thanks for stopping by, Have a stamping good day!

Happy Birthday Hubby

2009-05-01T22:16:00.005-05:00

Okay, I think that this will be my final post for today. I'm all posted out. This card I made for my Husband for his 40th Birthday. On the card I used Designer Series Paper, Walk in the Park (115123), featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog, Kiwi Kiss Grosgrain Ribbon (111372), Basic Gray Card stock (108692) and the "Happy" is spelled using the Basic Gray card stock as well as the Stampin' Up! Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die (114510). (whew, that's a mouth-full) I also added a decorative edge to the DSP using the Scallop Edge Punch (112091). The white letters are from American Crafts Thicker Stickers Letters . Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed the posts and the cards today. Oh, before I forget, Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Supplies used: All supplies Stampin' Up! except were noted**, Basic Grey Card stock, Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper, Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die, Scallop Edge Punch, Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Stripe Grosgrain Ribbon, **Cuttlebug, American Crafts Thickers**

Pink in Manhattan

2009-05-01T19:36:00.007-05:00

Isn't she pretty? I used the new Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Die - Manhattan Flower (114517) to emboss the entire card front. I then used the 2-Way Glue Pen (100425) to trace along the embossed image on the card front. After the glue was applied to the embossed image, I sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023). To top it off I stamped images from the Great Friend (113792) stamp set found in the Occasions Mini Catalog, good through June 30, 2009, and popped it on the front with Stampin' Dimensionals(104430) . Isn't she a beaut? Thanks for looking, bye.

Supplies used: All Stampin' Up! except were noted**. Pink Pirouette Card stock, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Great Friend stamp set, **Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine**

Feeling Orange

2009-05-01T17:23:00.006-05:00

Here's a little something that I created months ago. Yes, I've been MIA, but when you have Quads + 1, time isn't always on your side. Nonetheless, I will be posting quite a few pics today. This card was CASED from Dawn McVey. I love her work and her style. Love it, Love her. If you get a chance you should check her out, here.

Supplies used: Cardstock: Stampin' Up!-Whisper White, Tangerine Tango; Ink: Stampin' Up!-Tangerine Tango; Ribbon: Stampin' Up!, Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Upsy Daisy (111710); Ovals-Nestibilities; Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine.

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $75.00

2009-05-01T14:46:00.004-05:00

Hi Stampers,

There are a couple of great promotions going on at Stampin' Up! that starts today. Check them out, you don't want to pass up these great offers!

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our Limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:

113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95
105240Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50

*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.

Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please contact me at http://www.mommie2quads.stampinup.net/ to see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
Idea Book & Catalog (8)
Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelope (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

The other great promotion, in honor of National Scrapbooking Month, is when you purchase three (3) packs of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper, including Specialty Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock packs, you will get one (1) FREE! And, the best part about this promotion is that you can mix or match your paper pack choices!! Don't miss out! Contact me today and place your orders. Offers end soon...May 31, 2009!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

2009-02-22T09:53:00.003-06:00

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is NSR...somewhat...It was 4 years ago today that I was introduced to the wonderful world of Scrapbooking. It is also the day that I gave birth to the World's Most Beautiful Quadruplets!! Yes, I said Quadruplets. In birth order, Madison Nicole (2lbs 10 oz), Bryson Prince (2lbs 12 oz), Josiah Carrington (2 lbs 11 oz) and Nyla Paige (1 lb 15oz). All babies were born healthy and were in the hospital as "growers and feeders." Bryson came home 4 weeks later on Easter Sunday, he was my chocolate Easter Bunny. Madison and Josiah came home next at 5 weeks, they were my Birthday present (3-31) and Nyla came home at 8 weeks, just one day shy of their original due date (Apr 30th). They are healthy, happy, strong and getting bigger each second of the day. I will post pics later after they have had cake and ice cream. Happy Birthday Sweeties!!!!!!! Momma Loves You All!!!!!!!!!!!

Card So Nice I Made It Twice

2009-02-17T20:17:00.004-06:00

Isn't it pretty? I thought my card was so nice so I made it twice. I like them both, not sure which one I like more. It has the same receipe as the previous post. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy. Love, peace and stamps.

My First Post

2009-02-16T21:20:00.004-06:00

Hi Stampers. Today I am "officially" a Blogger. I am so excited to be a Blogger now. I will use my blog to showcase my card and scrapbooking masterpieces. Today I am sharing with you the Birthday Card that I made for my Best Friend in the entire world (drumroll please...) Patricia T. Her Birthday was Feb. 11th and I still have not given her the card yet! We were supposed to get together this weekend for lunch, but hey, when you've got kids, life sometimes gets in the way. I know she will love it when I finally give it to her. (at least I hope so).
The card measures 4.25" X 5.5". I used Georgia Peach Designer Series Paper (DSP), its from Stampin' Up! and is now retired (sad face) and also from Stampin' Up! Whisper White, Old Olive and Pretty in Pink cardstock. Also used is the Scallop Circle Punch and the 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" Circle Punch also from Stampin' Up! The birthday sentiment is from the Upsy Daisy stamp set, the cute cupcake is from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and the "happy birthday" sentiment surrounding the cupcake is from the Think Happy Thoughts stamp set. All of these items are from Stampin' Up! and can be purchased online 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! website, just click the link on the right and shop all night.
Thanks for stopping by. That's all for now. Love, peace and stamps.

I'm Back!!!!!!!

2008-10-17T00:55:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone. I know its been awhile since I've posted but I promise I will be posting more often. Just need a few more days to get some things together and I will try to post at least once a week. Chat soon. Love, me.

New Blog!!

2008-03-19T18:38:00.000-05:00

Hi Family, Friends, Stampers and Scrappers,

I've just completed setting up my Blog. I will use this Blog to update Family and Friends on the daily grind involving me and my kids (quadruplets + 1) and my fellow Scrappers/Stampers and Stampin' Up! Sistas on my habit...oops, I mean hobby. I will post pictures as they come available. Thanks for looking and Welcome to my Blog. Love, me.