Happy Halloween

I would like to share a GREAT Halloween card I received this month. This card was created by my friend Renee. Renee is a scrapbooker. Since she purchased Stampin' Up!'s photo corner punch, I sent her this idea last year for a spider and legs (I saw the idea on another stampers blog, but can't remember where and who). Well, we were talking about it in September and she told me how she made a spider etc and I told her to make me a card. Here it is.......

Isn't it great! I love it. This is her first card and it is great.

She even got creative and used dental floss for the spider's drop down web!

Awesome Renee!

Happy Stamping!

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Four Seasons - Fall

Using the Branch Out Stamp set I now moved on to Fall. Even though we have had an extended Summer with the great weather, the calendar calls out for Fall.

I used the water color paper and with an aqua painter blended the colors for a warm Fall scene.

Adding special details by inking up some twill and stringing some hemp through these cute buttons!

All products are Stampin' Up!

Check back for the next season...Winter.

Happy Stamping!

Four Seasons - Summer

I wanted to use the stamp set Branch Out and create four seasons. Today I created Summer. Using all Stampin' Up! products: paper and ink-Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede. I roughed up the edge of the Old Olive layer, stamped color on color for the Rich Razzleberry layer and stamped the design on Very Vanilla.







The button adds a bit of texture and the ribbon; well that isn't ribbon, I distressed a thin piece of paper!










On the inside of the card, I used a piece of very vanilla and stamped in the corner.


The next season will be Fall.


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Celebrate New Stampin' Up! "In Colors

What fun and bright colors!

This is my swap for my next demonstrator meeting.

And what do you do when you make extra flowers?

Well you create a new format!

Happy Stamping!

Card for the man!

This is the first time I have used this stamp set that has been retired for at least a year or two. Artifacts by Stampin' Up! I really like this set, it travels with me on my stamping retreats, I pull it out when I am in a stamping mood; but it hasn't been used until now.

I had a request for masculine cards and knew this was the set to use. All products are Stampin' Up! colors/paper (basic black, more mustard, bravo burgandy, kraft). I have more ideas in mind and will post soon.

Happy Stamping!

Garden Flowers

Some things old are new again! I was organizing some Stampin' Up! materials and came accrosse some old inspiration sheets. There was a layout using flowers and this design came to me. I just had to create some before I started cleaning off my dining room table (yes, stamping stuff has been set out for a week now).

Yes, I am still on the 2008 Stampin' Up! In Color kick...and seem to never pull out the felt flowers and staples.

Happy Stamping.

Stamping Out Stress

Stamping relieves stress. I have been stamping almost every evening for a week; I must be stressed out!

I created this layout in two different color combinations. As you can see I am still using the Stampin Up! 2008 In Colors.

Have you ever noticed how much can change when you just change out the ribbon color?

Now time for you to give it a try.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Long Note Flowers

Long notes can be overlooked when you need a different shape or fold for a card.

These long notes were created using Stampin' Up! materials and as you can see I am using up my 2008 In color papers and embelishments.

Happy Stamping!

Butterflies Fluttering Fun

The butterflies are fluttering now that the warm weather is back. Where have I been? Well, I took my mom to Door County for her birthday and the lacrosse season for the boys is finally wrapping up. To celebrate, I have been stamping all week long.

Get ready for some creative fun!

I love this layout. I was inspired by another demonstrator's swap but changed a few things and created the layout in two color combinations.

All product is Stampin' Up! and the colors are the 2008 Retired In Colors.

Now go flutter some butterflies; I mean, go stamp some butterflies!

Happy Stamping!

Decorative Brads

Have you created with these fun decorative brads by Stampin' Up!? I chose chocolate chip and very vanilla for my base and then mixed it with baja breeze and kiwi kiss to coordinate with the brads.



I used a stamp for the stamping element on very vanilla; but a stamping wheel would work great to.





Confused about using your crop-a-dial with this project? No worries, Stampin' Up! packaging for these brads has the settings listed that you need for success.

Happy Stamping - April

May Flowers

May showers bring May Flowers....Where did may go? I realize that May came and went without a post and no, we didn't have much for showers.

In May I got together with one of my "T's" - and stamped! I wanted to show Tonya a new technique that I saw on a blog listed below under my list of inspirations; Patty's Stamping Spot.


These floral beauties were created using the Manhattan flower impression die, glossy paper, a brayer and some ink. Patty has a technique video that is easy to follow; the key is to run your glossy paper through upside down so that the glossy side has the impression down, not raised.

Create some floral beauties today!

HAPPY STAMPING - April

Circut and Butterflies

This is a favorite layout. Instead of using scallop circle die with the Big Shot, I cut some scallop circles with the Circut. The paper is retired Stampin' Up! 2007 "in colors" and the stamp set is current Stampin' Up! Flight of the Butterfly and the ribbon is also Stampin' Up! white taffeta.

Happy Stamping!

More Manhattan Flower Impressions

These impressions using the Manhattan Flower impression plate with the Big Shot, were created using a copper and blue shimmer paper. Again, the result is WOW!

More Fifth Avenue Floral

Here are some more!

Creating With Fifth Avenue Floral

Set yourself up with a three color combination and a stamp set.

Pick your base and layer and stamp a background on the third color.

Now for the real fun...get out fibers and embelishments that you always say your going to use, but never do. Start decorating your cards!

This is a great way to get your creative energy flowing.

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Wilson Card club

Sharon invited me to Wilson Card Club to demonstrate Stampin' Up! Big Shot and the Manhattan Flower textured impression plate. It was alot of fun to see everyone again and have fun sharing this card and technique. This group is very creative and fun to be around! The card above was created using all Stampin' Up! supplies: paper-Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Whisper White; ribbon-white taffeta ribbon. Run the Whisper White cardstock through the Manhattan Flower textured impression plate and viola' - an elegant, simple card.

The card below uses the same colors and technique, however, I stamped the card using Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set on Whisper White cardstock BEFORE running the paper through the impression plate.

I am stamping today and will have more to share...check back later!

A happy day is stamping all day!

Sweet Treats

I decorated this circular tin (a caribou cocoa tin) and filled it with my friend's favorite treats. Pink and Green are one of her favorite color combinations and one of her favorite treats are smarties. Using all Stampin' Up! products: DSP paper, old olive ribbon, pretties kit flower, clear button and rhinestone brad....viola'; an instant gift.

So save those tins and start stamping and decorating today!

A blog I follow is by Michelle Zindorf, her link is listed below. Michelle has beautiful creations using brayer techniques. Many of you know how much I love my brayer, especially when I use it to apply extra pressure to make sure adhesives stick well. Well, I have wanted to try some of Michelle's ideas out and was inspired to create the above card. Very similar to Michelle's, however, I stamped by tree last with in basic brown. This was a lot of fun! Tonya and I are going to check to see if her brayer workshop coming to MN is still taking registrations...there are always new things to learn!

The Stamping Groove

I got to stamp with Tonya on Sunday! I have been so busy lately and needed to find my stamping groove. I was inspired to create this card after viewing a creation on the blog listed below "My Favorite Things". This is a color combination that I wouldn't have tried; all Stampin' Up! products - paper baja breeze, old olive, whisper white - ribbon old olive - ink baja breeze, old olive.

I had fun with Tonya's new scallop circle die and big shot. The color combination was baja breeze and tangerine tango; again all products are Stampin' Up!

Both cards sure made the day feel like spring was here...the sun was out....and now snow tonight, Yikes!

Lunch Box Tin - Card Gift Set

I have wanted to make one of these for a long time. Finally! Stampin' Up! products: Paper-DSP, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy; Ribbons-Old Olive, Bashful Blue; Chipboard letter; Ink-Not Quite Navy. I used a flower punch and some paper flower emblishment that are not Stampin' Up! products.

The tin is from Joanne's (of course I used a coupon). This was so much fun and turned out so cute.

I filled with all sorts of cards and gave to a special someone. She loved it!

Here is the top of the tin.

I now have a list of people that I will be creating these gifts for.

Create yours today!

Valentine Heart Box

What could be more yummy! Decorate a heart box and fill with chocolates for a special person.

I used two different kinds of boxes. The first is a paper mache heart shaped box decorated using Stampin' Up! products.








Paper-baroque burgandy, regal rose, and raspberry tart DSP paper; embelishments-rose red felt flower, prettie's kit flowers; dazzling diamonds glitter

This was my favorite because I can fill with my favorite chocolates.











The second box was a box of Russel chocolates. I like the paper mache boxes much better, since you really don't know what flavor of chocolates you will be giving








Here is a side view. When you purchase the paper mache boxes, try taking the lid off a couple of times. Some boxes have a tighter fit and you will want one that has a little looser fit because you will be adding a layer of paper to the box.








This last one was my favorite. All Stampin' Up! products: paper-regal rose, baroque burgandy, raspberry tart DSP paper; emblishments-rose red ribbon, miniture library clip, dazzling diamonds glitter.













These were fun to create and inexpensive!



Stamp some love today!

April