And we have a WINNER...

First let me say my internet has been up and down since last Sunday so I decided I had better do this before it storms again today and I lose it again! I was going to wait till after church but decided "better make hay while the sun shines"!

WOW I was so impressed with all the responses to my Blog Candy Post and my little Hot Dog. I made the Hot Dog with the following punches:

Wide Oval trimmed at the bottom (More Mustard)

Hot Dog was a straight piece of paper to fit and the corners rounded (corner rounder)

Slaw was a piece of green printed DSP cut in shreds and slivers of vellum for the onions.

I wish I had 89 CD's to give everyone that commented but since there is only one I used Random Generator and number 53 is the lucky winner! Congratulations TRACY!

53 Tracy Raymond said... Love the card and thanks for the chance to win the TJ CD...I don't have that one....yet!!!

Keep checking in for more blog candy in the future! and again THANKS to all who played along and have a great day and stay cool.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenges!

Just so you know, my internet service has been up and down since Sunday night so it has really been hard to post, read email or 'surf' anywhere. Ntelos has assured us that Verizon has fixed their T1 but time will only tell. I do hope they have finally gotten this fixed.

PLEASE check out my post from Tuesday and leave a comment on that post to be entered in the drawing for the Technique Junkie Stampingbook CD (BLOG CANDY). I will use the random generator and announce on Sunday, July 31 the winner so please be sure to leave your email address.

Now for today's post! This is a combo of several challenges.

The Scrapbook page was the 'try that technique Thursday' with Technique Junkies brought to you by Jane Bosi. It is called Top Align Title for your scrapbook pages. This technique is on the TJ Stampbooking CD! (you could win it) (CLICK HERE) to check out all the entries for this Challenge and PLAY ALONG!

The pink card is my Stamp-A-Holics Inspiration Challenge for this week. Hop on over to the stamp-a-holics blogspot and play along! Marisol has two inspiration photos for you to try. The pink candle is above and the other is posted on our blog.

Have a great day and PLEASE try and stay cool!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

H-O-O-O-O-T DOG-G-G (and Blog Candy)!

One more FOOD card! This little hot dog was made with punches and topped with 'slaw & onions'! Comes complete with chips and napkin! The Domestic Goddess Designer Paper is PERFECT!

Please comment on this post and WIN the new Emboss or Die CD from Technique Junkies.

Do you love your Big Shot? Wish you knew how to do more with it? Try the CD from the Technique Junkie Newsletter:Emboss or Die!

This CD contains a whopping 79 pdf tutorials in step-by-step pictorial format -- all printable to 8-1/2" x 11" paper.

Perfect dimensions, great examples -- it is a must have!

The 79 Tutorials on the CD includes 40 new techniques and 30 from the TJ archives, PLUS 9 Bonus Basic Tutorials. The CD Tutorials are divided into five categories:- Embossing Folder Ideas- Die Cut Ideas- Cricut Machine Ideas- Die Cut and Embossing Folder Ideas- Bonus Basic Tutorials

Easy to enter - Just comment on this post (be sure to include your email address) and I will have a random pick July 31! and I will notify you! Good luck to you all but you have to comment to win!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Hungry, anyone?

These just go so hand in hand with the new Designer Paper by Stampin' Up called Domestic Goddess!

Connie Babbert had this slice of pizza on her blog and I really don't remember where I have seen the burger but a few places. Anyway aren't they cute? and they match that paper so well.

I was also asked to make a card for teens and these would fit the bill!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Embossing Folders

Don't you just love the new little frame embossing folders - 123130? The Wide Oval punch fits perfectly and the rectangle one measures 1 1/2x2 for a perfect fit!

I used Baja Breeze as the base for this card and the Faith In Nature Stampin' Up Hostess set. Makes a Peek-A-Boo great card.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Giraffe Technique

I combined the giraffe technique and the out of the box technique to make this card using the new Stampin' Up set - Zoo Review. I love the realistic animals it has. The card is More Mustard and spots are Cajun Craze. Beads were added on linen thread for accent.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Stamp A Holics Challenge 179

Well this is my week to provide a Challenge! and it is a 3D NON-card idea. I made this little gift which is 'Snack and a Movie'. You have soda, popcorn and a gift certificate for Blockbuster! Great way to give a night 'out'! Hope you like it and please hop over to Stamp A Holics and play along! Would love to see what you come up with and you can check out what the other Design Team members decided to make!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Paper Clip Bookmarks

I made these using Punchies I had in a folder for later use as embellishments! They are fun and quick and a neat gift idea! Most any punchie would probably work. They are just too cute!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Try that Technique

Mornin' Ladies! Another technique for you to try today. Featured in the April/May 2011 Technique Junkie Newsletter - With or Without Collage. Come on give it a try. It is really a beautiful background and such fun.

I used the new Lucky Limeade cardstock teamed with So Saffron. The stamp set is one of the FREE hostess sets, Faith in Nature. I just love the set. PLAY ALONG!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Froggie Clip

This is a little frog I made as a bookmark on one of the big paper clips. He is quick and easy and even cute enough to 'kiss'! I think I will add a little bow and maybe some blush to spruce him up a bit. Just a fun little project. Would make cute little teacher gifts, kids back to school projects, and just for YOU too!

Time has been flying by and it seems it has been so long since I posted. I hope to one day get caught up and post more often. Glad you stopped by!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Try That Technique

Yep, Thursday! I'm a little late but better late than never. This is my take on the Technique Junkie Try that Technique. It is Bleach Swipes from the Dec. 09/Jan2010 TJ Newsletter. It is a fun technique to use for backgrounds. I spiced it up a bit by drawing the stitching making it look like lattice work! I used the new Array of Sunshine Hostess set with Wisteria and Eggplant Envy cardstock. The flower was stamped three times; cut; layered with Dimensionals.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Lots of Post!

First let me say lots of the Stampin' Up Demos are at convention this week in Salt Lake City. I would love to go sometime but the traveling!!! So... on with some shares!

Yesterday was Try that Technique Thursday at Technique Junkies. I am amiss and have not made my sample yet but hop on over and play along. This week it is the Bleach Swipes background from the Dec. 09/Jan. 2010 newsletter! Check it out. (I'll work on my sample today - promise!)

Today is the Stamp-A-Holics Challenge 178 - by Carole' Anne and this week the Late Night Stampers Yahoo Group Challenge 129. Carole' Anne's was a Sketch and Late Night Stampers was a color challenge so I combined them. Whew what a week!

Lastly I made a sample of the Snowflake Metal Tea Light Holder as a little hostess gift. It was such fun and I plan to make more for Christmas presents. I used Rich Razzleberry that seemed to match the metal perfectly. This was introduced by Monica Weaver at Add a Little Dazzle. What a great gift idea!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Travel Tic Tac Toe

I saw this cute game made in one of the Stampin' Up tins that had in the Clearance Rack! Quick and easy to make using the bottle caps with a magnet on the back for the X's & O's! By tracing around the chipboard letters (an X and O) I made the background paper for the top of the box. I admit I saw this on a blog, in fact today and now I can't find it to give credit but if you email me I will. Thanks for the idea and what a great little travel gift for a child (an adult).

I used the 1 3/8" SU Square punch for the board and 1" circle punch for the bottle caps.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Stamp A Holics Challenge 177

Stamp A Holics Color Inspiration Challenge brought to you by our very own and very talented Cynthia Stevenson! What a fabulous combination of colors! and so soft!

Hop on over to Stamp A Holics and play along. Am eager to see what you can do! SO PLEASE play along!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Try that Technique Thursday

Good Mornin' Everyone and what a glorious day to be alive! Today is my turn to challenge you with another Try That Technique Thursday from Technique Junkies. From the October/November 2009 edition of the TJ Newsletter lets try the Faux Marble Technique.

Isn't it great! Would also make a good masculine background for some wildlife stamps and it really adds to the 'charm' of this vintage card using the new Cherish Friendship Stampin' Up stamp set.

Come on play along! Go to the Technique Junkie blog and upload your creations and play along to win a coveted spot on the TJ Yahoo Page! It's fun and easy to do! Let's get stampin'

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Christmas is comin'

Well not for a while but this little tree (Snow Much Fun) was so cute. I matted it with Wild Wasabi and colored with Stampin' Up Markers! Quick and easy! Actually I was using scraps, DSP and ribbon is retired!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Kaleidoscope Page

Here's the page I made using the kaleidoscope picture of Jacob at the beach a few weeks ago! It was a challenge to do the kaleidoscope but fun! I will try it again 'cause I think it does take a little practice and you have to have the right picture to make it look right.

I used Pacific Point and Cherry Cobbler accented with white and water drop stickers!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Cherish Friendship

Don't you just love this new Stampin' Up Cherish Friendship stamp set! I matted this on Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip and used the new scalloped ribbon as an accent! I used my markers to only color in the chair so I could put the bowl of cherries instead of the flowers!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Kaleidoscope

OK this is my first attempt at kaleidoscoping pictures but just had to try it once anyway! Next time will be better! I will make a scrapbook page using this one day! LOL

It's Jacob at the Beach last week!

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Sunflowers Galore

Good Mornin' (well afternoon now) Here is a quick and really cute card I made after being inspired by Sharon at sharonstampsalot! The large flower is punched using the scalloped circle and punched twice. The leaves are from Just Because Stamp Set as well as the sentiment.

You actually could use this card for many occasions. I used my stylus and 'popped' up the flower centers for a great 3 D effect.

Until next time!

Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'