Merry...

After quite a battle with the new Expressions Thinlits Dies 13217 and FINALLY finding out from the super group, Late Night Stampers, when you cut them use a wax paper layer on top then the card stock and it comes out EASILY! The Thinlits say - Thankful, Love or Merry and are so stylish!

I did however dry emboss using the new Thinlits. And don't you just love the new Christmas Designer Paper Season of Style 132340 and I am really loving adding the DSP to my envelopes using the Envelope Liners Framelits Dies 132172. I actually made two cards using the Thinlits. One I had seen on Mary Fish's Blog.

ONLY ONE MORE DAY and you can order from the new Occasions Mini! Don't forget today is the last day you can buy 3 Designer Papers and get one FREE!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 228

Are you ready for a new challenge?  We have a fun one for you.

Challenge 228

Fancy Folds

We want to see lots of different fancy folds this week.  Create a card using a fancy fold and upload it to our blog.

I have a friend retiring soon to the beach so I thought this would be good. Please note inside has a lined framelit so I can write a note! Thought that was a good addition. I used By the Tide Stampin Up Stamp Set with Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla.

This fold is called Box Corner Card and is 4 x 4. This techique was featured on the Fancy Fold Technique Junkie CD.

Need some inspiration?  Check out the design team samples HERE

When you get your card completed, you can up load it HERE  

Looking forward to seeing what you create!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

2014 - TOO soon...

I made this calendar from MDS and with a few cuts will fit a 3.5 x 5 flat plastic picture holder for your refrigerator. BUT due to the fact I can't find those anymore I added a mat to make each month 4 x 6.

Sorry for such a crude pattern but it works! 

Then a lady on LNS, Deb Smart, asked what did you do with the other 11 months for storage. SOOO... I made a holder using the cardboard from the back of the DSP. It was so fun to make and makes a great gift!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Recycle

This may seem a bit late to you but I just saw it while surfing around and couldn't resist using an old CD case (like to ones your burnable CD's come in)! What a cute table decoration to be filled with goodies! For a taller hat you can use the case that 100 CD's come in. Be sure it is straight; some are angled and hard to cover! I used a 7" circle cut with my Silhouette by gluing Real Red card stock to the cardboard that comes on the back of the designer paper packs.

You can also use it for Labor Day! Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 227

Challenge 227 - Lace

This week we want to see lace on your projects. Create a card, scrapbook page, 3D item, or anything else you can thing of and use Lace on it. Come play along!

Need some inspiration?  Check out the design team samples HERE

When you get your sample made, you can upload it HERE

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Thanks...

This is a great idea passed on by Kristen Gill! I love the way it looks with the cut out letters. I used my Cricut to cut the letters for this card and French Foliage Stamp Set. The paper is from the new Mini - called Sweater Weather 132184. It is gorgeous paper and super cool for Fall accented by the new Chevron ribbon.

I simply love this technique and plan on a making more! Sorry the pictures aren't real clear but hopefully you get the idea. I am to so loving lining the envelope with matching paper! It just adds so much to your personal greeting card. Thanks for stopping by.

Sorry for so few posts this week but I have had an upper respiratory infection that set me back a few days but am on the mend!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Time flies...

Boy time has really gotten away with me this week. I did have an expected surprise with a visit from my daughter and two grandkids! We had such a good time catching up.

As most of you know we have been in quite a heat wave and it's really too hot for any outside activity and you'd think stampin' would be most important. At least it is cool inside!

There are so many ways to add extra touches to our cards, and lace is definitely one of those embellishments that you can add to take our cards to the next level!  So our challenge this week is for you to add lace to your project.  You still have time to play along!

Challenge 227 - Lace

I saw these on blogs or Pintrest? not sure where! But loved 'em so I had to CASE them! 

This week we want to see lace on your projects. Create a card, scrapbook page, 3D item, or anything else you can thing of and use Lace on it.

Need some inspiration? Check out the design team samples HERE

When you get you creation made, you can upload it HERE 

Can't wait to have you play with us!

I did make a few things this week I will share with you today.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Cycle Celebration

This is a CASE from Michelle Zindorf. It was just too cute to pass up. If you click her name, you can go to the complete tutorial for this card. It was fun to create. However I used neutral Trim 129287 rather than the seam binding ribbon.

Also I don't have the circle Framelits so I used my Cricut to cut the circles and for some reason always come out a bit smaller so I could not add the dots. The 'drink' is embossed w/ clear embossing powder after coloring with SU Markers. Candy Dots accent the circle background just perfectly!

Believe it or not, this one was easy, peasy. Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 226

Summer Fun/Summer Colors!
This week we want to see what you're making with your summer colors and products!  While we would love to see new products they are not necessary.

Today's card was done with Flower Ship 130942/ W: 130939 using the Best of Greetings 133485 for the sentiment. Showcasing all the new InColors, each flower is centered with the InColor Boutique Details 130938. A matching envelope adds the finishing touch made with Designer Paper Stack (Crisp Cantaloupe) 130136. 

It's your turn now so let's get creative!

Need some inspiration?  Check out the design team samples HERE  

Once you get your creation made, you can upload it HERE  

Come play along! You still have time!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Washi Tape Bundle

I made this little brag book using What toWashi Bundle and the instructions in the Washi Tape Bundle with Instructional Videos! You receive all 12 of the Washi Tapes, 20 Note Card and Envelopes and What to Washi Online Classes... 134743 - for only $39.95.

CLICK HERE to order OnLine... There are lots more pages but these are the highlights! It was such a fun little book to make. I also found the program for making 'Polaroid' look alike pictures for this cute book.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

World Map

Some of you have been anxiously awaiting the new World Map stamp set.  There was a small change that needed to be made to the stamp design before it could be released for sale.

You’ll be happy to know the change has been made and the stamp is now available!




You can begin purchasing this background stamp immediately using the following item numbers:
Wood Mount 130342 $17.95 - Clear Mount 130345 $13.95.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Sneak Peek

I made this card and envelope as a Sneak Peek into the new Holiday mini starting August 1. I used the Winter Frost Designer Paper 132341 which I might add is gorgeous! You can't see it on the scan but the silver lines just sparkle.

The chevrons were made using the new Chevron Punch 132154 punched using the Pool Party cardstock. The Festive Flurry 131781 stamp set was used on the snowflake topped with Diamond Dust and cut with the Festive Flurry Framelit 132193 which can be purchased as a bundle!!!

THEN to top that off... use the Envelope Liner Framelit  132172 to make a matching envelope! Can't wait till you can order? Won't be long!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 226

Summer Fun/Summer Colors!

This week we want to see what you're making with your summer colors and products!  While we would love to see new products they are not necessary. 

Doesn't it make you wanna picnic? 

Now COME on and PLAY ALONG.

Need some inspiration?  Check out the design team samples HERE  

Once you get your creation made, you can upload it HERE   

Gumball Green; Melon Mambo; Brown Sugar are the colors on this card using Betsy's Blossoms 126006 and the Petite Pair 122497 stamp set.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

InColors!

Showcasing the new InColors, this card uses them ALL. I love the new InColor Boutique Details 130938 which I used for the centers of the flowers. The stamp set if Flower Shop 130942 punched using the new Pansy Punch 130698. This comes also as a bundle and you save 15% on its purchase. Be sure and check out all the new bundles.

I used the Best of Greetings 133485 for the sentiment and all was placed on a dry embossed card using the large rectangle embosslit!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Venetian Romance DSP

What a great new Designer Paper! Love it... I made this using the Venetian Romance 130144 designer paper mixed with Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe. Petite Pairs provided the sentiment 122497.

Don't forget - during the month of July when you buy 3 Designer Papers, you get one FREE and who doesn't like FREE!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July!  Hope everyone has time to relax today.

Here is a card I made using 'cut rubber bands' as a background! Cute, huh? Now go and enjoy your day and celebrate our country. 

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge 226

Challenge 226

Summer colors

This week we want to see what you're making with your summer colors and products!  While we would love to see new products they are not necessary. Remember you have two weeks to play along.

I used an idea from Becky Roberts and made a lunch bag envelope (matching). So cute! the Artisan Label 130920 punch is new from Stampin' Up and the Candy Dots are new too. I love them! This is called Embossed Puzzle Technique from the Technique Junkie's Newsletter June/July 2013. The embossing folder is Stampin' Up's Alphabet Press 130916. The base is Tempting Turquoise and the mat Rose Red cardstock. the sentiment is from the June Best of Greetings set 133485. CLICK HERE to order any of these Stampin Up Supplies (Use Hostess Code 9X6XPSNA)

Need some inspiration?  Check out the design team samples HERE  

Once you get your creation made, you can upload it HERE  

We hope you will play along with us!

Until next time! Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'