Notepad Book

This awesome notebook is made using the Stampin Up Clear Mount Stamp cases (119105). Credit goes to Patty Bennett for this little notebook. I added the little envelope for your business cards - the notebook has a pad and pen plus a calendar. Handy, dandy for car or purse! Too cute, thanks Patty!

I used Newsprint Designer Paper (117166) and Real Red cardstock. The front was 'invented' using My Design Studio! You know this would be a great little gift for someone going to college or high school! (stockin' stuffer) Lots of possibilities!

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Another French Foliage

For a background starter, I used several of the acrylic blocks and inked them up and stamped them randomly all over the Very Vanilla Cardstock. Then I topped that off with an array of French Foliage (121166) leaves matted on More Mustard and backed with Soft Suede. I just love that set! The greeting could be birthday - good masculine card and many more! This greeting is from the Word Play Stampin' Up set (120651)

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Out of the Box Technique

This is the Out of the Box technique. I used a nestability to cut the 'top note' shape around the flower and copics to color the flower. Concord Crush and Garden Green are the main colors I used on the cardstock.

Stamp Set: Curly Cute 120510

Happiness Shared 117038

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Acrylic Blocks

Our acrylic blocks are not just for adhering your stamps! You can actually stamp with them. I used Block D loaded with Crumb Cake Classic Ink as the background for this French Foliage card! I used More Mustard, Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler cardstock with Happy Birthday greetings to finish this quick and easy card!

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Stamp-A-Holics Challenge 147

Cynthia Stevenson brought us this great inspirational challenge for Stamp A Holics today! Don't you love the reds & black combo. Check out the other entries at the blog! (Click Here) Yes and play along!

I used Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray & Basic Black. The stamps are Stampin' Up's Medallion (Background Stamp) and Artistic Etchings accented with black brads.

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Elmo's Halloween

I found these Halloween pictures on my table and decided this would be a good take on the Creative Sketches 08 Challenge. It's a 12x12 layout of my grandson's Halloween. Of course he went as ELMO! His favorite Sesame Street character. Paper is Stampin' Up Tangerine, Daffodil, Real Red and Elmo is from the Cricut Cartridge! (5" cut)

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Try that Technique

Yep it's Technique Junkie's Try that Technique Thursday. Check out 0ur blog (CLICK HERE). This watercolor technique is from the June 2008 TJ Newsletter. I did not use Watercolor Paper but this works relatively well on regular cardstock.

Happy Thanksgiving and careful - not tooooo much turkey today!

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French Foliage

Not sure if I shared this or not so here goes. This is the Stampin' Up French Foliage set. It is so great for those autumn cards. Perfect! I used Cajan Craze Cardstock. I used the marker to color the 3/8 acetate ribbon to match.

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Stylish Blog Award!

I am so honored. I was selected by Monica (Monica's Crafts) to receive the Stylish Blogger Award. To accept, I must tell you 8 things about me personally and pay it forward to eight beautiful blogs. Click on the links below to visit hoping you will enjoy their creations as much as I do! Thank you, Monica! http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com http://www.cardsncraftsbyret.blogspot.com/ http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/ http://tarheelstamper.blogspot.com http://stampinforthesoul.blogspot.com http://www.stamp-a-latte.com/ http://stampinwithme.com/ 1- Never enough time to stamp and make things. 2- Love watching my grandson grow & learn! 3- Enjoy retirement. 4- Love learning new techniques and trying new paper craft things. 5- Enjoy staying home and reading a good book (my newest hobby and takes away from my stampin'). 6- Finding that all the myths about getting older are TRUE! 7- I'm getting better about sending cards that I have made. 8- I'm glad my hubby is on the road to recovery after his open heart surgery and maybe my life will be back to normal! Until next time! Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

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Woodland Walk Notepad

I made this note pad holder to carry in your purse or car complete with a current calendar on the front. You can use any size notepad. I used Wild Wasabi cardstock, Fast and Fabulous flower and Woodland Walk Designer Paper. Makes a nice little gift. I think I like the calendar on the front as a nice feature (keeps you up to date)! Have a great Sunday!

PS Didn't know if you knew but red-castle.com has posted their 2011 Calendar! (these you can design yourself FREE)

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And the Winner IS...

... drum roll, please ... Congratulations, Paula!

Paula said: Cards are too darn cute. I could use some new ideas. Thanks for the opportunity. Happy Stamping, Paula!

Please email me privately with your address and you'll have your new Technique Junkies Fancy Folds & Motion Paper Crafts CD in a few days!

I want to thank everyone for playing along and good luck next go round! Be sure and order your copy today. Over 60 great techniques for your 'stampin' pleasure. (left sidebar)

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Homegrown

These are really cute stamps and I decided to add Peachy Keen faces! They are so cute. The stamp set is Homegrown (Stampin' Up) and I used Real Red and Garden Green for the card. What a fun card to make and hoping a fun one to receive!

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Stamp A Holics Challenge 146

Mitzi brought us this 3D Challenge this week using the 3D Ornament Die. It's not just for Christmas ... I made a Halloween Ornament with it as well. It takes about 30 minutes to make this and you need 20 of the little scored circles. I have also made this putting the tabs inside rather than out; I have made this using pictures which makes a unique gift item. It's just a real fun die! Sorry the picture is not the greatest!

I used the DSP for the top and bottom and embossed with gold the middle row of circles on Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler.

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Try that Technique Thursday

Over at Technique Junkies blogspot it's Try that Technique Thursday so stop on over and give it a shot! It was a great technique this week. It's called Jenny's Coat from the December 2006 newsletter. Give yourself the best Christmas present of all and sign up for the Technique Junkies Newsletter and order the CD's. Great collection of techniques all in one spot! Check it out and be sure to play along, leave a comment and browse thru these fantastic samples.

Be sure the get the 'must have' Fancy Folds and Motion CD. On the top left sidebar you can order it directly from Pat!

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Santa Owl

Sherry Hostetter introduced this lovely set on her blog, http://sherrysinknstamps.blogspot.com/2010/11/owl-punch-whoooooooss-been-good.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SherrysInknStamps+%28Sherry%27s+Inkn%27+Stamps%29 Sherry's Ink n' Stamps (CLICK HERE).

It is so cute and what a neat gift idea! You have a note holder with pen and a bookmark. Check it out. Another way to use that GREAT OWL Punch! Item #118074 $16.95 A must-have!

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Warhol Technique - TJ

The Warhol Technique was introduced in the February, 2005 Technique Junkies Newsletter. Hop on over the their blog and join the group. Loads of new techniques as well as the old ones! Oh and it's a GIFT that keeps on giving! Great for your 'crafty' friends!

Don't forget to comment on my TJ Post and enter your chance to win the NEW CD Fancy Folds and Motions. The drawing is SATURDAY, Nov. 20 and be sure to leave your contact information. CLICK HERE!

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Kim's Pop Up Snowman

Kim Score featured this card with FREE instructions on her blog Friday. He is sooooo darn cute! I had to try him. I love the pop-up card design but the snowman is just super! He is made using the ornament punch, wide oval & large circle punch. She has all the instructions for making him and assembling the card. Thanks, Kim, another great creation!

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Shimmer Butterfly

This card was made using Crushed Concord; More Mustard; Garden Green. For the butterfly, I used Shimmer White. I cut a piece a little bigger than the butterfly stamp (SU retired) lightly sprayed it with water then added Eggplant Envy reinker with my aqua painter around the edges then More Mustard reinker in the middle. Let this dry and stamp butterfly in the middle with Stazon then cut the butterfly out. I don't think you can see the Shimmer on scan but it is lots better IRL. A big Regal button accents the card! Hope you like it and if so, please leave your comment!

I used French Filigree background stamp (SU) on the More Mustard.

This is the same technique everyone uses on the punched pansies!

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Hand Sanitizer Holder

I made this little hand sanitizer holder fashioned after ones I had seen made during Halloween. The little airplane is punched. My grandson had a pair of pj's that had a similar one on it that inspired me.

It was simple to make and makes a great little hand out gift for the office, Sunday School class, friends, etc! especially with winter colds on the way! I used Pacific Point and scraps from Celebrations DSP. I love that DSP especially for kids.

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'Tis Your Opportunity to WIN...

...the newest CD from the Technique Junkie Newsletter -Fancy Folds and Motions CD. There are over 60 techniques just waiting for you to try! You'll love it. To enter the drawing, just leave a comment on this post. Easy - Peasy - I love to read all your comments.

Saturday, November 20 I will draw and announce the winner. Please leave your email address so I can reach you. I know you'll want to get your hands on this CD right away! If you are not the lucky winner, please order your copy from my sidebar on the left!

This beautiful envelope album is one of the fun projects to make and you'll love the 'Hip to be Square' project. I made this for my grandson's first birthday complete with a CD of all the photos of the day!

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