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Spending time with family and friends, the Christmas season is so very special! We’ve been blessed to be able to have our DD home for the holiday and have truly been enjoying her company!
Although both my DH and I are still recovering from the yucks, it has been a wonderful Christmas. We had to change some plans in order to NOT spread the illness :( And will enjoy a very simple, quiet Christmas dinner today.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful, joyous, and memorable Christmas Holiday with those you love.
I’ll be taking a few more days off… while our DD is here, enjoying her bright smiling face and personality… she is such a joy to have around!
Gosh, this has been some kind of flu! I finally shed multiple layers of fleece this weekend, and dug out of latent housework. My purple pet Dyson Animal Vacuum had a very big workout… the curtains were taken down and washed, all the pet beds were washed, the furniture dusted, the dishwasher run, finished painting the kitchen, and actually made some cookies before collapsing into bed. I know, I know… should have taken it easy but… Christmas is just around the corner and losing over a week to the funky flu was not much fun at all!
Not much stamping going on either… but did manage to catch a “cat in the box”… this is our “little” cat… he weighs about 12 lbs and has an absolute fascination with boxes… any size or shape. He’s a little camera shy and annoyed at the flash from the camera… he was really planning on a nap.
My DH got a new pair of sneakers at BJ’s and just as soon as he took the shoes out… in jumps our ‘little’ cat. (The other cat prefers to eat the box… tinfoil, wire, ribbon… you name it.. he’s a 16 lb. garbage disposal).
We’ve had this little lizard trapped in the fireplace for about a week or so… Usually my DH and I will lock the cats in the bathroom and ‘catch’ the lizard and release him back to the outdoors. The “little” cat has been quite tormented by the trapped lizard though… hanging from the fireplace door handles, banging on the glass… and somehow he managed to release the lizard.
Catching a little unusual ‘cat activity’ out of the corner of my eye, I realized both cats were stalking the lizard, perched on top of the plantation shutters…. yep, indoors and loose in the house. DD would be screaming and running for the door right about now.
Easier to catch though, simply opened the window and the lizard obligingly crawled outside… whew! Another lizard saved.
I guess you can tell by the pictures that we don’t live in the northeast! I really feel for all the people blanketed by the snow… my DH and I were watching all the news reports and just shaking our heads…. thankful that we moved back to sunny Florida! Snow is great to visit… selectively, and if we don’t have to go anywhere important.
Hope it all goes away quickly, crossing my fingers BIG time… our DD is flying in from Germany tomorrow to surprise her Daddy for Christmas. Praying she makes it home without incident or too many delays!
Feeling quite under the weather… but when I received a beautiful Christmas Card in the mail from Michelle Zindorf, I just had to figure out how to replicate it! I added embossed words, and simplified by removing a layer or two… but the idea was Michelle’s.
My two versions of the card are shown below… One with snow, one without. Not sure which one I prefer… and you?
The ‘snow’ was added with a white signo gel pen. Both cards were made using Michelle’s infamous brayer techniques and sponging, and the “trendy trees” & “four the holidays” stamp set.
Michelle will be my guest in Jacksonville, Fl. in February 2009 as she teaches both beginner and advanced brayer workshops. I am so looking forward to her visit. All classes are filled… and a waiting list has been started. You can find out more about Michelle’s fabulous brayer workshops (and see her beautiful work & tutorials) on her blog: zindorf.blogs
If I kept every single Stampin’ UP! Stamp which entered my home, I’d have to build an addition (I’d love that but my DH just doesn’t seem to agree). We all have our favorite stamps we hold onto… One of my favorite stamps features the John Lennon saying “I get by with a little help from my friends”. Another of my favorites is the retired harlequin patterned stamp featured on this Chocolate Christmas Bunny card. 
Feeling a little better, and this chocolate bunny stamp was sitting on my table crying out “Me, Me.. give me some ink, please”. After stamping and cutting him out, he looked just a bit plain… so I used my Pretty Petal Textured Embossing folder and scallop punch to make a wreath for his neck… hmm… still something missing.. wings? He was floating on paper and in desperate need of ‘grounding’.
My first attempt at grounding the flying chocolate bunny was to use the woodgrain stamp and aqua painter… not enough… then I dug out the harlequin pattern background (retired stamp).
My friend and downline said I must have been sick.. and asked why I put a wreath around a bunny’s neck… well, I was sick, but why shouldn’t a Christmas Bunny have a wreath around his neck? I don’t see the problem!
Anyway, hope you like my silly card today… I do love the new satin ribbon and the scallop border punch which will be available on Jan.5th (and the Chocolate Bunny too).
Do you think it’s silly? Stay warm and dry… Hugs!
Some stampers meticulously clean their workspace and throw away unused/stamped pieces and bits daily… I have to admit that I am NOT one of those stampers. I have bits and stamped scraps and color combinations drifting all around my workspace… when it becomes too cluttered and almost dangerous, I stop to put away the stamps, ink pads, and paper… but leave the stamped bits and pieces in random piles around my work area as inspiration.
Today’s card share came from a pile of inspiration… Having made This Card for the Stamptacular Sunday and Utah Divas challenge, I had one lone petal flitting about my workspace and decided it was pretty enough to be a focal point of it’s very own card.
My local critic suggested these were unusual colors for a Christmas card… jeesh! She did like the corner punch turned up with a brad in the corner, but wasn’t sure about the floating piece of razzleberry “too plain” she said… Perhaps I should just keep the front door locked :) (Are you reading this Eva?)
Here’s a close up of the embossed petal turned ornament, and corner…
The Christmas tree from Snow Swirled was embossed on Very Vanilla Cardstock with White EP and then sponged with So Saffron Classic Ink to give it more depth… same way I did the petals on Sunday.
Sending Eva to see my Senior stampers today… I was afraid I would have to cancel due to illness, although I’m feeling better I am still doing a whole lot of coughing and sneezing, etc… don’t want to contaminate them with my germs, especially right before Christmas!! Hope they enjoy the special cards I’ve cut/created for them!
Still feeling a bit under the weather… beginning to feel a bit more human, so today I’m going to share a few handmade Christmas Cards I have received!
Frosty dancing in the snow from my longtime friend, Ruth:
A total RAK… from a lady I don’t believe I’ve ever met… This card was sent by Andrea R, the picture does not do it justice… Andrea is a member of the Florida Stampers group!
Stampin’ Up! Snow Swirled and Heard from the Heart from my good friend, Debbie… this tree is so pretty, sparkly and glittery!
Frosty the Snowman, from my longtime friend, Ruth (sorry I cut off the photo at the top a bit):
And from my good friend Esther, whose talent I have shared in prior posts… the true meaning of Christmas…
It’s so wonderful to see so much terrific talent and share the Christmas season with such good friends!
Today I’m going to sit down and make more Christmas Cards until I wear out… I mailed several and forgot to even take a picture.. now was that sick or what???
Have a really good day, hope you find time for creative play!
In traditional Red and Green Colors, this Bella Toile Christmas Card really pops. It’s all about texture and punches…
The Pretty Petals Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini Catalog) was used to emboss both the Very Vanilla and Real Red layers of cardstock. It’s easy to get a straight line of poinsettias by positioning the cardstock in the texturz embossing folder ‘just so’… Champagne Shimmer paint and a sponge dauber were used to highlight the floral embossing too. It was fun to make the two borders match up and have a bit of color peeking through too.. Here’s a close-up:
I’ve got the FLU.. YUCK, an early Christmas gift from my DH.. and even though it is almost 80 degrees, I am wearing two layers of fleece over my sweater! Hopefully I can knock this stuff out in a couple days… or I’ll have to cancel my Senior Card Making class on Friday as I really don’t want to share this stuff with anyone!!!
Remember the 12 days of Christmas Holiday Sale is still going on… there are some pretty fantastic specials. If you’d like to order, be sure to use the SHOP NOW button at my online store… otherwise I won’t get credit :)
Hugs to you all, stay warm and FLU FREE!!
Creative Challenges are a great way to get a jump start on crafting. Today, I’m combining the Utah Divas International Card Layout Challenge along with the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge for non-traditional Christmas Colors.
The outer layers of the focal floral image were made with the Ornament Punch (Holiday Mini Catalog)… can you guess what stamp set was embossed on the Very Vanilla Cardstock? Hint: think outside the box.
The layout came from Utah Divas International…
The second challenge was from the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge which mandated that we create a Christmas card in NON-traditional colors, i.e. NO Red or Green! Those who follow me and/or attend my workshops and classes know I have absolutely no problem meeting that criteria ;)
Long story short.. here is my entry for the challenge… using the new punches and ribbons available 1/5/09… and then current mini catalog items too (Four the Holidays stamp set, Pretty Petals Embossing Folder, and Ornament Punch). I LOVE the Four the Holidays stamp set, hope they carry it into the next catalog in August!!
Reference NOTE:
* Items available in the Holiday Mini Catalog thru January 4, 2010
*** Items available on 1/5/2010 in the Sale A Bration and Occasions Mini Catalogs
Stamping Supply List:
Card Stock:
Classic Inks:
Accessories:
No post tomorrow.. I’m posting early and twice today in order to participate in the challenges… I hope you’ll check back on Tuesday for another new card share/idea… (Sorry Esther!)
I know, I know.. it’s not even Christmas… but while I was blurffing in the wee hours of the morning, I happened upon a site that said that Purple was going to be THE new color trend this spring…. So I just had to do it!
This is the cute new little Sizzix Embosslit which will be offered in the Occasions Mini Catalog on January 5th… it cuts a sweet scalloped heart image and embosses it at the same time. The leaves are from the new two-step bird punch from the same catty too! Are you ready for the complete card view?
The backgrounds on each piece of cardstock were each embossed or stamped…
Stamps:
Classic Inks:
Card Stock:
Accessories:
* Items Available January 5, 2010
Hope you like my early Valentine… and now… back to my scraps!
I have been meaning to make an Easel Card for a couple weeks now. The basic card is cut 4” x 12” and scored at 4, 6, and 8”. You can find a tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers for the quick and simple cards here: Easel Cards Here’s a close-up of my card… doesn’t it look like fun?
The close-up shows detail of the new edge and corner punches which will be offered for sale by Stampin’ Up! in January, aren’t they fun? Here’s a closed view of the card… (although it’s not quite closed all the way :)
I’m loving the new satin ribbon too, it’s only 5/8” wide and perfect for cards. Here’s an open view of the card standing upright all by itself! The lovely scripted “Merry Christmas” is from the “Four the Holidays” Stamp Set featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog… only available for a few more weeks!
Stamps:
- Four the Holidays #116921
- Christmas Greetings #115448
Card Stock:
- Old Olive
- Real Red
- Very Vanilla
Classic Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories:
- Pretty Petals Embossing Folder
- Scallop Circle Punch
- 1” Circle Punch
- 5 Petal Flower Punch
- Wide Oval Punch
- Pinked Hearts Border & Corner Punches*
- Scallop Trim Border & Corner Punches*
- Pretties Kit
- 5/8” Real Red Satin Ribbon*
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Stampin’ Sponges
- Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker
* Items available January 5, 2010
DH has been sick with the flu, it’s been crazy here… making soup, stamping when I can… Be sure to visit my online Stampin’ Up! store to place your supply orders.. and I’ll see you tomorrow with another new card share!
December 11-22, 2009
Details: The 12 Days of Holiday Sales offers terrific discounts on select Big Shot dies and materials! See below for complete offering.
There are no quantity limits. Order online by visiting my ONLINE STAMPIN’ UP! STORE HERE. Click the “shop now” button in the upper right corner. Save time, save gas, and get your items delivered direct to your door!
12 Days of Christmas Sale Product Listing:
| Item | Page # | Description | Regular Price | Discounted Price |
| 114515 | 195 | Flower Burst Embosslits die | $11.95 | $8.96 |
| 114516 | 195 | Cherry Blossom Embosslits die | $11.95 | $8.96 |
| 115957 | 195 | Thanks Embosslits die | $11.95 | $8.96 |
| 114513 | 195 | Sweetest Stem Embosslits die | $11.95 | $8.96 |
| 115952 | 195 | Hi Embosslits die | $11.95 | $8.96 |
| 115951 | 197 | Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die | $74.95 | $59.96 |
| 113446 | 197 | Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 114509 | 197 | Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die | $21.95 | $18.66 |
| 113448 | 197 | Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 113457 | 198 | Tulipe Bigz die | $21.95 | $16.46 |
| 115954 | 198 | Two Tags Bigz die | $21.95 | $18.66 |
| 114524 | 199 | Fringed Flower Bigz die | $19.95 | $15.96 |
| 114523 | 199 | Decorative Accents Bigz die | $19.95 | $15.96 |
| 114534 | 199 | Flower Bigz Clear die | $19.95 | $15.96 |
| 113473 | 199 | 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 113472 | 199 | Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 113470 | 199 | Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 113465 | 199 | Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die | $19.95 | $16.96 |
| 115961 | 200 | Perfect Setting Bigz XL die | $42.95 | $32.21 |
| 113483 | 200 | Pennant Bigz XL die | $39.95 | $29.96 |
| 113484 | 200 | Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die | $39.95 | $31.96 |
| 116760 | 201 | Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die | $39.95 | $29.96 |
| 116759 | 201 | Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die | $39.95 | $29.96 |
| 114890 | 201 | Matchbox Bigz XL die | $42.95 | $36.51 |
| 113458 | 202 | Flower Layers Originals die | $15.95 | $13.56 |
| 114336 | 158 | Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $10.36 |
| 114334 | 158 | Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $10.36 |
| 114337 | 158 | Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $10.36 |
| 114335 | 158 | White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $10.36 |
| 118797 | n/a | So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118798 | n/a | Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118799 | n/a | Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118800 | n/a | Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118801 | n/a | Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118802 | n/a | Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118803 | n/a | Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118804 | n/a | Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118805 | n/a | Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118806 | n/a | Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118807 | n/a | Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118808 | n/a | Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118809 | n/a | Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118810 | n/a | Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118812 | n/a | Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118813 | n/a | Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118814 | n/a | Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $12.95 | $9.71 |
| 118815 | n/a | Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) | $14.95 | $11.21 |
Have a happy and warm Christmas Holiday, check back often for more 12 Days of Christmas Holiday specials!
How exciting, my new Sale-A-Bration and Occassions Mini Catalog merchandise has arrived here in Jacksonville, Florida! Soon, I’ll have brand new stamps, and samples to share with you! My Clear Stamp Blocks have arrived too… just wait until you see these babies.. you’re going to love them!
The last two one sheet wonder designs are being shared today… and somehow I successfully managed to use just about every single piece of the 12x12 Christmas Cocoa Snowflake DSP… Whew!!
The card above features the stamp image from the Christmas Punch hostess set. After punching it out with the scallop square punch, we used the fine point of the soft suede stampin’ write marker to dot each scallop… nice effect to balance with the dots below the Merry Christmas greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes!
Lovely as a Tree… always classic and classy, and accompanied with “Four the Holidays”… what a quick and elegant card! Peace on Earth… can’t you sit in serene silence beneath the canopy of lovely trees?
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree, Four the Holidays, Christmas Punch, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Whisper White
Classic Inks: Soft Suede
Accessories:
- Scallop Square Punch
- Stampin’ Write Marker Soft Suede
Off to play with my new stamps… oh boy!!
Eight Designs… but sixteen cards, and a whole lot of Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets! Two more quick card shares today, although a little late in the day!
How about another Dasher Card? This one also uses the Serene Snowflake Stamp From Stampin’ Up!. Both stamps are featured on the under $10 page of the Idea Book & Catalog.
A couple weeks ago, my friend Rosemarie Diehl posted an adorable card to one of the yahoo groups we belong to, and I couldn’t help CASE’ng it and making it my own with this Christmas Door Wreath… This time we used the Snowflake Punch and Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker to ‘polka dot’ the Whisper White wreath layer…how cool is this?
You can visit Rose’s World Here… leave a comment and tell her Sharon Field sent you on over, it will make her smile!
Stamps: Serene Snowflake, Dasher, Warm Words, Sweet Season
Classic Inks: Soft Suede
Cardstock: Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories:
- Stampin’ Write Marker Soft Suede
- Sponge Dauber
- Silver Brads
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Christmas Cocoa DSP
- Wide Oval Punch
- Snowflake Punch
- 2-way glue pen
- dazzling diamonds
- ruler
It has been a crazy busy pre-Christmas holiday season, hasn’t it?? I can hardly believe how quickly time is flying!
More card shares tomorrow… trying to catch up, hope you’ll come along for the journey!
The Christmas Cocoa One Sheet Wonder Class made me really think about what other colors of ink blend well with Soft Suede! The class set-up plan I design usually calls for 2 or three projects at each table… and I only had one Soft Suede ink pad!
Call it a mental block… but the thought of suede or brown snowflakes just gave me a kind of yucky feeling (brown snow?.. you get it!). Sahara Sand (dingy snowflakes) seemed to work though… you know, the mess after the slush? To stretch my ink, we used a soft suede stampin’ Write Marker and Close to Cocoa Classic Ink!
Here’s the next card share… with the sahara sand classic ink snowflakes. Do you like my pretty petals embossed bird?
A second card (remember the attendees made 16 cards, 2 of each design)… This one also has Sahara Sand Snowflakes!
Stamps:
- Many Merry Messages
- Serene Snowflakes
Classic Inks: Sahara Sand
Card Stock:
- Whisper White
- Sahara Sand
Accessories:
- Christmas Cocoa DSP
- Birds N Blooms Sizzlit
- Pretty Petals Embossing Folder
- Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon
- Crystal Brads
- Scallop Circle Punch
Two more on the one sheet wonder Christmas cocoa card shares tomorrow… Such fun!
The One Sheet Wonder Class participants this weekend cranked out 16 cards, and during Saturday’ class, we stopped half way through for a yummy lunch of White Chicken Chili (my special recipe), Tuscan Pita Chips, and Gingerbread.. YUM!
Here’s two more of the Christmas Cards we made with the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper form Stampin’ Up’s Holiday Mini Catalog.. what a great way to crank out a bunch of Christmas Cards really quick!
Here’s another design sample incorporating faux zig-zag stitching with the fabulous mat pack, and the pretty petals embossing folder!
I always like to surprise my stampers with a little bonus technique during classes. Most have done faux stitching with the mat pack in straight lines, and hadn’t really thought about zig zag stitching too.
The DSP on the left edge of the card just happens to be the flip side of the Soft Suede snowflake patterned paper featured in the main panel. After I drew my OSW map, I had some narrow strips left over and thought, why not use it on a card??
We used a lot of Dimensional Dots during this class. I smiled happily when one of said she doesn’t use anything except Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals now. The paper is so easy to remove when you stick your fingernail into it… and they are ultra thin and flexible unlike others commonly found.
See you tomorrow with more OSW shares… got to start working on my next blog tour… and my NEW Stampin’ Up! merchandise.. oh my, are you going to be in for a happy surprise!
Still no word form DS or his buddy… thanks for all your kind comments and prayers… it would help of course if he LIKED to call or communicate.
Hugs
Thanks to those who have stuck it out for blog candy… and we finally have a winner! I submitted the final comment count to Random.org and here is the winning entry from Nov.22nd from Debby D:
I love what you have done with these boxes. The heart tree is the cutest thing. I haven't purchased them yet, but the are definitely moving up on my wish list now. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all your support.. your comments, etc.. and just for being good sports, and faithful followers… something special will also be sent to jmniffer(who never left an email) and sandra… You guys are the best!!!
I’ll send you an email tomorrow.. need your mailing address so blog candy will be postal on Monday morning if not before.
Hugs to you all! Thanks for celebrating my 205,000 hit mark!
As many of you know, Shelli Gardner is the Owner/President of Stampin’ Up! It is always a pleasure to see her on stage at Conventions, Leadership, or other Stampin’ Up! hosted events. This morning, Shelli Gardner will also be a guest on NBC’s Today Show! I’m looking forward to seeing what creative projects she may share, and I hope you’ll tune in to the NBC Today Show this morning too… I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Sneak Peek…
Every other month, I come up with a new One Sheet Wonder Class for my customers and stampin’ friends. This weekends’ classes will feature the Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper and a whopping 16 cards (8 designs) based on one patterned paper from the pack. You’ll get to use a BUNCH of different Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets too. It’s a great way to quickly make a LOT of cards, but also a great way to spend a couple of hours with friends and/or make new friends!
Hope to see you tomorrow… AND I’ll announce the blog candy winner too!
Gosh… this was a surprise! Stampin’ Up! announced that the dormant stamp sets (listed below) will be retiring in January 2010… list includes several of my favorites including Branch Out and Ocean Commotion :(
Long story short, the stamps were featured in the Fall/Winter IBC 2009 and/or mini catalogs and can be ordered through my online Stampin’ Up! store… click this link, and choose SHOP NOW to order your stamps today!
| Item Number | Stamp Set |
| 113407 | Back Woods |
| 114492 | Beautiful Baby |
| 114486 | Birthday Wish |
| 113200 | Branch Out |
| 114496 | Celebrations |
| 113732 | Central Park |
| 113206 | Classic Sketches |
| 113226 | Classy & Fabulous |
| 114498 | Flowers in Silhouette |
| 113405 | Font of You |
| 113216 | For the Bride |
| 114494 | Forever |
| 109425 | Friend by Definition |
| 114488 | Fun Flowers |
| 113716 | Garden Greetings |
| 114490 | Glad Friends |
| 111580 | Grand Soiree |
| 113242 | Hit the Road |
| 113710 | Lexicon of Leaves |
| 113236 | Man's Best Friend |
| 114423 | Ocean Commotion |
| 113728 | Playful Petals |
| 109276 | Polka Dot |
| 111544 | Putt Putt |
| 113240 | Quilt Quips |
| 113754 | Really Retro |
| 113403 | Sip by Sip |
| 113726 | Sweet Stems |
| 113250 | That's Funny |
| 113688 | Wonderful Watercolors |
| 114028 | Para la novia |
| 114032 | Acuarelas Maravillosas |
See you tomorrow :)
Is it possible to have too many supplies? Perhaps…. I have had my Stampin’ Up! Pretties for well over a year, it seems to get lost in my stampin’ room. I cannot imagine how a pretty shiny metal container can get lost in my Stamp Room… but then again, you haven’t seen it have you? (hee, hee… those who have will definitely understand!)
The First Wednesday Card Club of Jacksonville really enjoyed making this card during our club meeting this month. The Pretties Blossom was dyed with a sponge dauber and Apricot Appeal Classic Ink, and really looked quite stunning against the Nuoveau Chic Designer Series Paper! The paper was my cue for colors for the card (that and a Razzleberry Lemonade Convention swap I had received from Chiaki Haverstick :)
The Card Club members also got to make one of the little Treat Bags which I featured on my blog last week… everyone was very happily surprised. Lunch was good, dessert was great… and we all had a fun time too!
A sponge dauber was used to add color to the edges of the DSP and the Apricot Appeal panel. After stamping a stem from the “For All you Do” stamp set, it was attached to an 1/8” larger piece of Apricot Appeal Cardstock and that, in turn was attached to the vellum with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The Vellum was attached with tombow adhesive directly to the card… it is invisible because it is covered by the apricot/vanilla stamped piece.
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Gray, Apricot Appeal, Vellum
Classic Inks: Basic Gray, Mellow Moss, Apricot Appeal
Stampin’ Supplies: Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper, Bashful Blue Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Gray (or Chocolate Chip) Corduroy Buttons, Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Wow… I can’t believe I did this… while prepping for the First Wednesday Card Club here in Jacksonville,Florida… I was fumbling around and looking for the perfect stamp set for a partially made card, I reached for a single stamp on my shelf. Still in it’s box, properly mounted, and labeled, and on the current inventory shelf, it was the perfect answer and solution. BUT.. guess what? It’s not a current stamp set! BIG OOPS…
Well, I still like the card and how it came out… but guess I will have to offer a current stamp substitution, perhaps “Simply Thanks” from the “Under $10 Page” will do… hmm.
My stamp club has been asking for birthday cards so I thought “Celebrations” would be a perfect solution, and versatile enough to be used for other occasions too… back to the drawing board!
Stamps: Celebrations
Card Stock: Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Basic Gray
Classic Ink: Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, Basic Gray
Accessories: Chic DSP, Sage Shadow narrow grosgrain, Final Press Embossing Folder, Clips Assortment, Mat Pack, and Piercing Tool
Back tomorrow with another club card… and then I will begin sharing the Christmas Cocoa One Sheet Wonder Class Cards.. The class will be held on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday… make sure you have reserved your spot, check my Stampin’ Up! Calendar Here for times and dates.