I'm Back!

Thanks to all of you who attended my 2013-2014 SU! new catalog open houses in August. Lot's of new stamp sets and accessories to be excited about!! Below are some of the cards from these workshops:

For the Birds

Flower Shop

Flower Shop

Flower Shop

During the month of September, I was lucky enough to travel to both Taos, NM and Boston, MA. So needless to say, not much stamping going on!

Lunch at Rancho De Chimayo, Chimayo, NM

Plaza - Taos, NM

A door to a private residence in Taos, NM

Lunch - Boston Commons

Beacon Hill - Boston. Loved the cobble stone streets.

Toured Fenway Park - Boson, MA

Stampin' Up News

Hi everyone! Since we last talked, the new 2013-2014 SU! Catalog has been released!

I am working hard to get ready for a "New Catalog Open House" - details to come. I have lots of new stamp sets and accessories that I am excited to share with you! Meanwhile, I wanted to give you a sample of some of the projects I've been working on.

Flower Shop

This card is made from products in the new catalog. I've always loved this color combo - one of my favorites!! See below for a list of products used.

Stamp sets: Flower Shop, Sassy Salutations
Inks/papers: basic black, daffodil delight

Punch: Pansy
Big Shot: Honeycomb EF
Embellishments: button, daffodil delight seam binding

Just Married

My sister in law Angela was married on June 22. We made these envelopes with bird seed to throw and the bride and groom! They really turned out nice. Here's what we used:

Stamp set: Just Married and jumbo wheel Wedding Words

Inks/papers: coin sized envelopes, lucky limeade, elegant eggplant

Punch: Curly Label

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots and Chevron EFs

Embellishments: ribbon, rhinestone basic jewels.

If you have not already received your new catalog, please send me an email and we'll make arrangements to get it to you.

keith_carla@suddenlink.net

get 'em while you can . . . . SU!'s retired list is out!!

 The SU! retired list came out on April 24 and while I'm sad about some of my favorite sets and accessories being retired, I am excited about new sets and accessories coming out in the new catalog (June 1, 2013)

I will be placing an order at 6:00p on Sunday, April 28.

Remember, retiring accessories are ONLY available while supplies last.

Retiring stamp sets will be available thru June 3.

Retired lists links:

Retired Stamps

Retired Accessories

Below are a few pics of cards from retiring sets:

Carry On, p. 203 (must have a qualifying party)

Circle Circus, p. 99

Four Seasons, p. 203 (must have a qualifying party)

French Foliage, p. 86

French Foliage, p. 86

Bloomin' Marvelous

Bloomin' Marvelous

Sale-A-Bration ended March 22. SAB this year was, to me one of the best I can remember!! So many awesome stamp sets and accessories to choose from. This set, Bloomin' Marvelous turned out to be my favorite!

How I did it:

Inks/papers for the card on the left: rich razzleberry, pool party, island indigo

Inks/papers for the card/scrapbook page on the right: summer starfruit, basic gray, baja breeze

Big Shot (right): beautiful wings embosslit

Embellishments: delicate details lace tape, island indigo, basic gray and summer starfruit ribbon

For the card on the right, I used the stamp-off technique to create a shadow for the butterfly. It gives the appearance of movement.

Hope you were able to take advantage of SAB this year!

Bloomin' Marvelous Gift Card Holder

Bloomin' Marvelous

Inside

When giving gift cards for special occasions, I like to add a personal touch. This card does that! It has a nice slot on the inside to insert a gift card and space to add a special note.

Here's how I did it:

1. Starting with the base of the card, I cut a piece of 12"x12" card stock to 4"x11-7/8".
2. Lay the card stock landscape on the Simply Scoring tool and score at 3-7/8" and 7-7/8".
3. Place the diagonal plate on the scoring tool and score at 3-7/8" diagonally - just between the score lines from step #2.
4. Fold the card along the score lines.
5. Make the front and inside of the card. It should measure approximately 3-3/4"x3-3/4"
6. Use sticky strip (or adhesive of your choice) inside of the card along the left inside, top to bottom.
7. You'll need sticky strip on the back of the card as well.

Supplies for the card pictured:

Stamp set(s): Bloomin' Marvelous from Sale-A-Bration*

Inks/papers: very vanilla, going gray, pool party

Special paper: More Amore DS and Core'dinations primrose petals

Big Shot: honeycomb embossing folder, apothecary accents framelits

Embellishments: rhinestone basic jewels

*Earn it FREE with a $50 product order during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 22 - March 22)

Bootiful Occasions

Bootiful Occasions

March is here - time to start thinking about spring! I used the Bootiful Occasions set to create this spring card. I used the new Cloudy Day embossing folder to make the background match the clouds in the rain boot. A subtle touch that adds a lot of dimension to this card.

Here's what I used:

Stamp Set(s): Bootiful Occasions, Bright Blossoms

Papers/ink(s): midnight muse, real red, gumball green

Punch: Boho Blossoms

Big Shot: Cloudy Day EF

Embellishments: Brights DS buttons

This set is great for lots of occasions! Another card using Bootiful Occasions:

 

Here's what I used:

Stamp Set(s): Bootiful Occasions

Papers/ink(s): tempting turquoise, summer starfruit, going gray

Punch: 1" square

Big Shot: Chevron EF, Ovals framelits

Embellishments: Brights DS buttons

Bootiful Occasions $17.95 (clear)

 

Patterned Occasions

Patterned Occasions

Updating my blog again today - I'm stuck at home because of an historic snowstorm that hit the panhandle of Texas early Monday morning. Roads are closed, schools are closed and I'm home for the 2nd day in a row. What's a girl to do but stamp, stamp, stamp!

Here, I have used the Sale-A-Bration set Patterned Occasions. The pinwheel is easily made using the SU! Pinwheel Sizzlets Die. Definitely worth $4.95!

What a sweet baby card. Don't know of anyone expecting right now but I'll have a baby card ready just in case!

Here's what I used:

Stamp sets: Patterned Occasions* and A Word for You
Inks/papers/ribbon: Going Gray and Whisper White
DS paper: Neutrals Collection patterned paper
Big Shot: Chevron EF and Pinwheel Sizzlits Die

*Earn it FREE with a $50 product order during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 22 - March 22)

Oh, Hello

Oh, Hello

The Oh, Hello stamp set  is one of my favorites introduced in the SU! spring catalog - love the bold font and the chevron patterns!! Also from the spring catalog, the natural trim ribbon reminds me of burlap. Surprising to me, I like the delicate lace trim and doilies - they add an elegant touch to an otherwise contemporary card.

Stamp Set: Oh, Hello

Papers/inks card 1: daffodil delight, midnight muse, crumb cake, whisper white

Papers/inks card 2: daffodil delight, lucky limeade, calypso coral, crumb cake

DS paper: Summer Smooches

Big Shot: ovals framelits

Punches: extra-large oval

Embellishments: natural trim ribbon, delicate details lace tape, tea lace paper doilies

Oh, Hello $18.95 (clear)

Moving Forward

Moving Forward

Did you know that Stampin' Up is a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities? Purchase this year's exclusive Moving Forward stamp set and SU! will donate $3 to the RMHC.

To get 2 colors on my image, I used the brush tip of my markers to color the tricycle, using the lightest color first.

Supplies

Stamp sets: Moving Forward and Bring on the Cake

Inks/papers: going gray, calypso coral, very vanilla

DS papers: First Edition Speciality and Patterned Paper In Color 2011-2013

Markers: 2011-2013 In Color markers

Punches: 1" square punch

Embellishments: 2011-2013 In Color designer printed brads

$14.95 (clear)

SAB Pretty Petites

Pretty Petites

This is my favorite time of the SU! year - Sale-A-Bration is here!! This card is made using the Pretty Petites stamp set and the Petite Curly Label punch.

Just a reminder - for every $50 order, you get a free stamp set or accessory from the SAB catalog. If you are a hostess with a qualifying workshop, you'll get a free SAB bundle which includes the Madison Avenue stamp set, Sycamore Street DS paper and the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack.

 

Stamp Set: pretty petites

Inks/papers/ribbons: going gray, whisper white, lucky limeade, eggplant envy

Punch: petite curly label

Big Shot: apothecary accents framelits

Go to Sale-A-Bration

More Valentines

You Are Loved and Hearts A Flutter

Here I have used the Your Are Loved to make the black and white card. So elegant!
 

I used the new Hearts a Flutter stamp set and matching framelits for the 3x3 card. Inks and papers are the same as my previous post. I added a Bitty Banner sentiment.

The new spring catalog is out! Click to see wonderful, new spring stamps and accessories.

  Sale-a-Bration is here!!

Join me Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 6:30p for a SU! Valentines Party!!

RSVP!

We will make the 3x3 card at the party - hope to see you here!

Valentines II

Hearts a Flutter

Get ready to love the new stamp sets and accessories from the new Spring and Sale-A-Bration catalogs!

Love the new Hearts a Flutter stamp set and matching framelits! And the More Amore Speciality DSP - love the color combo!! All are used here along with stamp sets Your Are Loved, Happy Valentine Heart and Pretty Petites.

Inks/papers/ribbons: primrose petals, real red, pool party, very vanilla

Big Shot: framed tulips embossing folder

Punches:  full heart, decorative label

The new spring catalog is out! Click to see wonderful, new spring stamps and accessories.

Coming SOON is Sale-a-Bration

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. It always sneaks up on me so this year I'm starting early!!

Stamp set(s): Hearts a Flutter and Field Flowers

Inks/papers/ribbon: real red, regal rose, whisper white

Punches: 3/16" corner rounder

Big Shot: Hearts a Flutter framelits, Adorning Accents embossing folders

The new spring catalog is out! Click to see wonderful, new spring stamps and accessories!