Sneak Peek

A really neat Hostess Gift featured in the new catalog coming out June 1 is the motivation for this card. It's called Simply Sketched (129672) and I really love it. It has several sentiments and pictures to match! The card base is Gumball Green with a Raspberry Ripple mat. I used papers from the Print Poetry Designer Paper Stack (129312).

Lining the envelope with matching designer paper is really a nice touch. I also stamped the leaves and berries on the outside of the envelope. These are confetti envelopes and I don't think SU sells them anymore but the Very Vanilla would work nicely too. The paper ribbon was done using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch 119275 (which is carried over into the new catalog!).

OH BTW I scanned the envelope top into my Silhouette Program and now can but matching liners that FIT exactly!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Kindness Matters

Inspired by Susan Itell (a member of Pretty Pals) I made this card with a 'matching' envelope! It is a great way to use your designer paper and adds so much to your card.

Starting with Whisper White as a card base I added a mat from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper tablet (129312); added another mat from Polka Dot Parade (126902). I stamped a small piece of Whisper White with the Kindness Matters butterflies (Midnight Muse Classic Ink 126860) and stamped the sentiment (same stamp set) then punched it with the Extra Oval Punch 119859. Dimension was added by putting the sentiment and butterfly mat on Dimensionals! Nice added touch!

Then I used another sheet from Print Poetry to line the Whisper White envelope. This added so much pizzazz to your handmade card! Oh I forgot to mention I embossed the butterflies using the Cloud Embossing Folder.

Thanks for stopping by and your comments are always welcome and much appreciated.

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Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 220

Challenge 220 Scrapbook Switch

This week we want you to take a scrapbook layout you've seen and turn it into a card, or vice versa! 3D projects still welcome using a card OR scrapbook page as your inspiration!

Want to see what the design team created? Check out our samples HERE

When you get your sample made you can upload it HERE

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Over-sized Quilt

I saw this quilted card on Mary Fish's Blog this AM made by Maggie Mata! It was too cute to pass up so I had to CASE it. I have some over-sized envelopes so I made this card to fit then lined the inside to match.

I love that quilted look!

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Spring is in the Air

Nothing more suitable than a cute little bird house for these Spring birds! This is another Stamping T (Tanya Bell) creation. I just love it. She originally made this for Easter but since it is over, Spring is here! I did not fill it with candy but soon...

It's even big enough for a small gift as well. I didn't have the paper she used but this will do. I used Island Indigo and Raspberry Ripple and Sycamore Street DSP (Sale A Brations) and I added a little butterfly for accent. Enjoy!

Until next time!
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Challenge 220 - Pizza! Pizza!

Switcheroo-take a scrapbook layout you've seen and turn it into a card or vice versa. 3D projects still welcome using a card OR scrapbook page as your inspiration!

This card inspired me to make this pizza page after watching my grandson, Jake eat pizza. All made from punches. I had made a card similar a long time ago and it all just fit!

Patty Bennett card

Punches include:

3/4" circle punch 119873

1/2" circle punch  119869

1 1/4" circle Punch 119861

1-3/4" scallop circle punch 119854

2-3/8" scallop circle punch 118874

oval scallop die (retired)

It was such fun to make! Enjoy.

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Bag-a-lope!

Remember these? I 'inherited' lots of over-sized envelopes so one great creation would be a Bag-a-lope! Fill with candy or whatever and makes super packaging!

We'll be making these at my next 'Mix'N'Mingle' Thursday! (I used retired paper and the felt ornament) Another altered project!

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Fishing!

WOW time flies. I haven't posted since Monday and I have been real busy all week.
Just had our Punchie class and it was fun! Anyway just had to scrap this picture. Jake really loves to fish.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Challenge 219

Good Morning Ladies!

 Here is our challenge for this week.

Challenge 219

Paired Punches

This week we are using our punches along with our stamps.  We want you to create a card, scrapbook page, 3D project, or anything else you can think of where you use a stamp set and a coordinating punch for the set.  There are lots to choose from.

Want to see what the design team created?  Check out our ideas HERE

When you get your creation completed you can upload it HERE     

Can't wait to see all the ideas this week!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Test Post

I am having blog issues and this is a test to see if I fixed it. Please ignore. Thanks

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Sent with Love

After cutting out all the stickers to use on the journal project for Tanya's Camera project, I thought I would use what was left over. I have a supply of A7 envelopes (5.25x7.25) so I scored one down the middle cut open the inside and made two pockets; one for a gift card and one for the greeting and message. Turned out really cute.

 Front and inserts for message and card.

Back of  folder

Inside with the cards inserted

Thanks for stopping by and the Sent with Love Bundle 132851 (includes Stamp Set, Designer Paper & Baker's Twine) is a super deal and you can do so much with it.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Recycle your advertisement

Maxwell House sent our neighborhood a sample of their new K-cup coffees. The packaging just begged to be recycled so that's what I did. I used Tea for Two Designer Paper 129511 matted on Island Indigo. The sentiment was from the Feel Goods Stamp Set 129684 cut out using the Labels Collection Framelits 125598 with some Lucky Limeade accents!

I think I might go back and decorate the inside lid! What do you think? It seems to need something. Maybe your postman will leave you a sample too. Oh BTW I drank the Maxwell House and replaced it with Green Mountain!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Sent with Love Boxed Card Set

Another project made using the Sent with Love Bundle (Sent with Love Bundle - 132851 - $25.50 You get the Clear Mount Stamp Set, Designer Paper and Calypso Baker's Twine! (available thru June 15). It is so neat and Tanya Bell convinced me to cut out all the embellishments and that just enabled me to create this boxed card set. The box is made using the back chipboard cardstock from the Designer Paper packet. (Instructions here) Yep on Tanya's blog!

I just love the idea of a boxed set. The box holds 8 cards and matching envelopes! The cards were easy, peasy with all the tags cut and ready to go! Come on, give it a try.

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NEW, NEW Cases for WOODEN stamp sets coming May 31!

Great news for you wooden stamp lovers - new clear cases with LABELS just like the clear mount cases. Watch the video and see what and how many uses you can think of for these new cases!

Enjoy!

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Serene Silhouettes

Just a quick card to show the clouds and mountains. I used Serene Silhouettes 127324 and glued 3 scallop circles together and sponged the clouds then used a torn piece of computer paper to sponge the mountains. Very easy, peasy! Oh Serene Silhouettes is also available thru MDS.

Can be used for any occasion!

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It's a Snap - Journal

As promised, here's the little 5 x 3 1/2 journal that fits snuggly in the camera box designed by Tanya Bell! It is too cute and what a super gift for a camera bug!

Tanya does some fascinating stuff and well worth the trip to her blog! Her tutorials are easy to follow. I'm probably her biggest fan! Thank you, Tanya for sharing your talents with us.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Technique of the Week - Technique Junkies

Good Morning!

Tuesday is time for the Technique of the Week! This week we are featuring the Bands of Color Technique from the April 2013 issue of the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

My card uses Best of Flowers 25th anniversary stamps from Stampin’ Up with Eggplant Envy, Wisteria Wonder & Perfect Plum inks.

Let’s see what you can create! Post your bands of color card to the TJ e-group for everyone to see. You may end up on the group homepage! You will have fun with this technique -- it is pretty, easy and makes a great background for almost every stamp or occasion.

Until next time!
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Challenge 218

This week Late Night Stampers has a color challenge.

             Challenge 218

Great colors and I am sure you will be inspired by the design team samples that you can see HERE

When you get your card completed, add it to the gallery HERE   

Hope you will play with us this week! It's fun and the color combo is fantastic.

Until next time!
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It's A Snap Camera

Another Tanya Bell creation over at StampingT! I purchased the easy to follow tutorial and it also has a journal to put inside this great camera box. I have lots of friends that love to take pictures and cards will also fit inside! Hers is much better than mine but you get the idea! LOL This project uses the Sent with Love Bundle. Get yours today (Monday, April 8 the last day) and it's FREE SHIPPING! (email me)

Sent with Love Bundle - 132851 - $25.50 You get the Clear Mount Stamp Set, Designer Paper and Calypso Baker's Twine! (available thru April 30)

I plan on making the journal later today if time permits so I will post that for you later. Thanks for stopping by and comments are certainly appreciated!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 217 & Shape It CD

Challenge 217

Candy Bar Inspired

 Two things inspired me to create this little box which holds! 2 Hershey bars (can’t show ya ‘cause I ate one!) The box is approximately 3/8” thick. Anywho… Technique Junkies has a new CD out called ‘Shape It’ and the Chocolate Bar Card was featured on that CD. CLICK HERE to check out their two new CD’s!

This week we want you to use a candy bar to inspire your creation.  Create a card, scrapbook page, 3D item, or anything else you can think of that was inspired by a candy bar.

Want to see what the design team created?  Check it out HERE      

When you get your creation finished, you can link it up HERE   

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 217

Challenge 217 - Candy Bars

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