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

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

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

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

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

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!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

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

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

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).